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20120033788 | System for Non-Destructively Examining Degradation of an Interior of a Device - A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device. | 02-09-2012 |
20130028377 | System and Method for Non-Destructively Examining Degradation of an Interior of a Device - A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device. | 01-31-2013 |
20130208858 | RADIOGRAPHY TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device. | 08-15-2013 |
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20120278108 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING ACCURACY OF INSURANCE QUOTES - A method for improving the accuracy of a quote generated by an insurance business to a consumer for an insurance product is provided. The method determines personal identifying data of the consumer, matches the determined identifying data with one of the personal identifiers listed in an index file. The method identifies a plurality of insurance claims associated with the matched personal identifier, determines which of the identified insurance claims are chargeable based on a claim criteria provided by the insurance business, and returns a claim score to the insurance business indicative of a number of claims determined to be chargeable. The method further identifies a plurality of personal injury insurance claims associated with the matched personal identifier, determines which of the identified personal injury insurance claims are pertinent based on claim criteria provided by the insurance business, and returns an alert to the insurance business identifying pertinent personal injury claims. | 11-01-2012 |
20140279401 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING INSURANCE-RELATED DATA AND CREDIT-RELATED DATA - A system and method is provided for acquiring and storing insurance-related data, such as insurance payment data, insurance coverage data, and insurance claim data, in a credit data database, coverage data database, and/or claim data database, and analyzing for the creditworthiness of an individual based on the insurance-related data and credit-related data. A credit data record of an individual may be determined, based on received insurance-related data. The insurance-related data may be stored in the credit data database, the coverage data database, and/or the claim data database. In response to a request for a credit risk analysis, the credit-related data and insurance-related data can be retrieved and the credit risk analysis can be performed. Customers can obtain an improved and more accurate risk assessment of the individual based on the credit-related data and insurance-related data related to the individual. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING INSURANCE-RELATED DATA AND CREDIT-RELATED DATA - A system and method is provided for acquiring and storing insurance-related data, such as insurance payment data, insurance coverage data, and insurance claim data, in a credit data database, coverage data database, and/or claim data database, and analyzing for the creditworthiness of an individual based on the insurance-related data and credit-related data. A credit data record of an individual may be determined, based on received insurance-related data. The insurance-related data may be stored in the credit data database, the coverage data database, and/or the claim data database. In response to a request for a credit risk analysis, the credit-related data and insurance-related data can be retrieved and the credit risk analysis can be performed. Customers can obtain an improved and more accurate risk assessment of the individual based on the credit-related data and insurance-related data related to the individual. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130262226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TARGETED INTERNET MARKETING BASED ON OFFLINE, ONLINE, AND CREDIT-RELATED DATA - Systems and methods are disclosed for matching of offline data with online data by comparing the offline data with online data using credit-related data. The systems and methods receive offline data and online data and retrieve credit-related data with identifying information for targeted individuals. The offline data records and online data records are independently compared to the credit-related data to determine whether the data records correspond to a matching targeted individual. If both an offline data record and an online data record correspond to a matching targeted individual, then a key is generated that links the offline data record and the online data record. The key may be stored in a key database. The key may be utilized for targeted marketing to the matching targeted individual. The matching of offline data and online data may be more accurate and complete. | 10-03-2013 |
20150120433 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS OF MARKETING AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - Systems and methods are disclosed for measuring the effectiveness of a marketing and advertising campaign directed at consumers. The systems and methods receive data corresponding to consumers that were served impressions in the campaign, and match the data to identifiers for credit records of the consumers. Credit record activity information in the credit records related to products and services of the campaign can be retrieved and potentially depersonalized. The credit record activity information can be the basis of a campaign report for adjusting and optimizing the campaign, in the case of an in-flight campaign report, or future campaigns, in the case of a post-campaign report. More accurate measurement of the effectiveness of the campaign can be obtained due to linking of a consumer's activity with the campaign. | 04-30-2015 |
20150193883 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AGGREGATING AND ANALYZING ATTRIBUTES FOR HABITATIONAL INSURANCE POLICIES - Systems and methods are provided for depersonalizing and aggregating insurance-related attributes for individuals of a multi-unit complex into aggregated insurance-related data, based on received data, and analyzing the aggregated insurance-related data. Data for a multi-unit complex may be received from an insurance carrier or other entity. Insurance-related attributes for individuals of the multi-unit complex may be retrieved from an insurance data database, based on the received data. The insurance-related attributes may be depersonalized and aggregated to generate insurance-related data. The aggregated insurance-related data may be analyzed to generate analytic data, which can be transmitted to the insurance carrier or other entity. Insurance carriers can use the analytic data to obtain more accurate risk assessments for multi-unit complexes so that the insurance carriers can provide improved and more optimal pricing for habitational insurance policies. Financial institutions can use the analytic data to improve commercial lending underwriting. | 07-09-2015 |
20150262248 | DIGITAL PRESCREEN TARGETED MARKETING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for electronically providing targeted marketing to a targeted individual is disclosed. An plurality of individuals prescreened to be targeted with targeted marketing is created but such individuals are anonymous to the offerer of the targeting marketing until the offerer is provided with an indication that each targeted individual has been authenticated and is among those that have been prescreened to receive the offer, at which time the offerer may electronically provide and fulfill the offer. | 09-17-2015 |
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20110258011 | Restaurant management system and method - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 10-20-2011 |
20140108081 | Restaurant Management System for Forecasting Staffing Levels - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108082 | Restaurant Management System Correcting a Restaurant Operating Deficiency - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114711 | Restaurant Management System Drive-thru Reporting - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114712 | Restaurant Management System for Performance Reporting - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090258233 | METHOD OF MAKING A TRANSPARENCY - A method of making a transparency is provided, the method comprising the steps of: layering at least two pieces of transparent thermoplastic, wherein a portion of at least one of the pieces of transparent thermoplastic is treated with a near infrared absorbing material; and, fusing the layered pieces of transparent thermoplastic together using a heat source to form an optically transparent and undistorted transparency. There is also provided a transparency comprising at least two layers of transparent thermoplastic, wherein the layers of transparent thermoplastic have been fused together using a heat source, such that the transparency is optically transparent and undistorted. | 10-15-2009 |
20100170994 | ELASTIC AIRCRAFT JOINT FAIRING - A method and apparatus comprising an adhesive layer and a conductive elastic material layer. The adhesive layer is capable of being placed in a channel for a joint. The adhesive layer is capable of resuming an original shape after being deformed. A conductive elastic material layer is on the adhesive layer. The coating covers the conductive elastic material layer and is capable of resuming the original shape after being deformed. | 07-08-2010 |
20130272953 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDIUM TIN OXIDE NANOWIRES - A method for manufacturing indium tin oxide nanowires by preparing a solution that includes an indium-containing species, a tin-containing species and a polymeric material, wherein the solution has a molar ratio of tin to indium in a range from about 5 to about 15 percent, electrospinning fibers using the solution, and heating the fibers to a calcination temperature and maintaining the fibers at the calcination temperature for a predetermined calcination time. | 10-17-2013 |
20130303067 | VENTILATED AERO-STRUCTURES, AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Ventilated aero-structures include a micro-lattice structure operatively coupled to a honeycomb core. The interface between the honeycomb core and the micro-lattice structure is configured to permit air flow to and from the honeycomb core via the micro-lattice structure. Aircraft include a ventilated aero-structure and a ventilation system configured to circulate air through the ventilated aero-structure. Some methods include coupling a micro-lattice structure to a honeycomb core. Some methods include utilizing a ventilated aero-structure to assemble an aircraft. | 11-14-2013 |
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20090088675 | FLUID AND AIR HANDLING IN BLOOD AND DIALYSIS CIRCUITS - An air purging method includes: (a) detecting a low fluid level in a blood circuit indicating a high amount of air in the blood circuit; (b) stopping a blood pump; (c) closing a venous patient line; (d) opening a blood circuit air vent valve and a drain valve; and (e) running the blood pump to meter air through the air vent valve and the drain valve to a drain. | 04-02-2009 |
20100051552 | IN-LINE SENSORS FOR DIALYSIS APPLICATIONS - A system for monitoring water quality for dialysis, dialysis fluids, and body fluids treated by dialysis fluids, is disclosed. The system uses microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors for detecting impurities in input water or dialysis fluid, and in the prepared dialysate. These sensors may also be used to monitor and check the blood of the patient being treated. These sensors include ion-selective sensors, for ions such as ammonium or calcium, and also include amperometric array sensors, suitable for ions from chlorine or chloramines, e.g., chloride. These sensors assist in the monitoring of water supplies from a city water main or well. The sensors may be used in conjunction with systems for preparing dialysate solutions from water for use at home or elsewhere. | 03-04-2010 |
20100210990 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline are provided. A first embodiment of the assurance device is configured to be compatible with any industrial catheter/fistula needle female luer connector and is specifically configured for use with a bloodline connector having locking clips which are biased slightly outwardly from the bloodline connector. The first embodiment of the assurance device is cylindrical and includes clamshell halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes an upper, threaded portion and a lower housing portion. The interior wall of the upper portion defines a plurality of barbs configured to engage with distal or moveable ends of the locking clips. Each locking clip is biased slightly outwardly to enable the distal or moveable end of the locking clip to fit between two respective barbs. The barbs are spaced as close together as possible to prevent any axial movement of the bloodline connector when the assurance device is engaged about the mated connectors. | 08-19-2010 |
20130248449 | FLUID AND AIR HANDLING IN BLOOD AND DIALYSIS CIRCUITS - An air purging method includes: (a) detecting a low fluid level in a blood circuit indicating a high amount of air in the blood circuit; (b) stopping a blood pump; (c) closing a venous patient line; (d) opening a blood circuit air vent valve and a drain valve; and (e) running the blood pump to meter air through the air vent valve and the drain valve to a drain. | 09-26-2013 |
20140338756 | BLOOD TREATMENT AIR PURGING METHODS - An air purging method includes: (a) detecting a low fluid level in a blood circuit indicating a high amount of air in the blood circuit; (b) stopping a blood pump; (c) closing a venous patient line; (d) opening a blood circuit air vent valve and a drain valve; and (e) running the blood pump to meter air through the air vent valve and the drain valve to a drain. | 11-20-2014 |
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20140094775 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline, are provided. One embodiment includes internal and external clamshells. Internal clamshell halves pressure seal to the bloodline connector, and form outwardly extending barbs. The external clamshell opens rotatably about at least one hinge and includes inwardly facing threads that catch the outer barbs of the internal clamshell. After a user connects the catheter or fistula needle to the bloodline, the user closes the internal clamshell about the bloodline connector. Then, the user closes the external clamshell about the internal clamshell, causing the inwardly facing barbs of the external clamshell to engage the outwardly facing barbs of the internal clamshell. Such engagement prevents axial movement of the bloodline connector relative to the external clamshell. | 04-03-2014 |
20140100547 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline, are provided. In one embodiment, the assurance device includes a clamshell having two halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The assurance device includes a male luer portion that pressure seals to the male luer portion of the bloodline connector. The bloodline male luer portion of the device extends to a female luer portion, which is lined with a compressible material that conforms around any industrial catheter/fistula needle connector when the assurance device is closed about the mated connectors. Once the assurance device is closed, this prevents axial movement of the bloodline connector relative to the assurance device. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100548 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline, are provided. A first embodiment of the assurance device is configured for use with a bloodline connector having locking clips which are biased slightly outwardly from the bloodline connector. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes clamshell halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes an upper, threaded portion and a lower housing portion. The interior wall of the upper portion defines a plurality of barbs configured to engage with distal or moveable ends of the locking clips. Each locking clip is biased slightly outwardly to enable the distal or moveable end of the locking clip to fit between two respective barbs. | 04-10-2014 |