Kirk, US
Allan D. Kirk, Atlanta, GA US
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20100159475 | Methods For Determination of Calcineurin Activity and Uses in Predicting Therapeutic Outcomes - The methods of the disclosure provide fluorescence-based assays for calcineurin activity, especially in isolated T cells. The methods include the stimulation of the T cells with agents that specifically target the TCR with or without influencing co-stimulatory pathways. One TCR agonist is monoclonal antibodies specific for CD3, which more precisely distinguish the inducible activity of calcineurin than does an alternative method targeting the T cell receptor (CD3) combined with CD28 costimulation. This method more accurately distinguishes between the measured level of calcineurin activity of T cells from immunosuppressed transplant recipients and normal individuals, and thus has improved diagnostic accuracy with respect to the response of an individual to immunosuppressant therapy following an organ transplant. | 06-24-2010 |
Antony John Kirk, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20100147823 | OVEN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL DISPLAY - A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity adapted to be used in cooking foods and a control system includes a display device for presenting available programming options to a user through pictorial images, such as in prompting a user to input information relating to a food product to be cooked. The display device also presents graphical instructions relating to cooking the food product. A controller is provided for establishing a cooking operation within the oven cavity based on the selected programming options. | 06-17-2010 |
Brian Kirk, Sudbury, MA US
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20100144707 | Pharmacokinetically improved compounds - The present invention relates to inhibitors of ROCK1 and ROCK2 and methods of modulating the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such compounds. Also provided are methods of inhibiting ROCK1 and or ROCK2 that are useful for the treatment of disease. | 06-10-2010 |
20120202793 | RHO KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to inhibitors of ROCK1 and ROCK2, which may be selective for ROCK2, and methods of modulating the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such compounds. Also provided are methods of inhibiting ROCK1 and/or ROCK2. Also provided are treatments combining inhibitors of ROCK1 and/or ROCK2 with statins. | 08-09-2012 |
20130131047 | PHARMACOKINETICALLY IMPROVED COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to inhibitors of ROCK1 and ROCK2 and methods of modulating the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such compounds. Also provided are methods of inhibiting ROCK1 and or ROCK2 that are useful for the treatment of disease. | 05-23-2013 |
Brian P. Kirk, Amherst, NH US
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20100093216 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SHIELD AND SHIELD COUPLING - An electrical connector provides shielded signal pathways. The electrical connector includes a shield plate, a first finger that extends from an edge of the shield plate, and a second finger that extends from the edged of the shield and that is adjacent to the first finger. A channel is formed between the first finger and the second finger. A coupling is placed within the channel adjacent the first finger. The coupling includes a contact, a first connecting arm extending from a first end of the contact to a first portion of the first finger, and a second connecting arm extending from a second end of the contact to a second portion of the first finger. The first connecting arm and the second connecting arm provide at least two current paths from the contact to the first finger. | 04-15-2010 |
20110287663 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INCORPORATING CIRCUIT ELEMENTS - An electrical connector electrically connects a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board, where the electrical connector includes: (a) an insulative housing; (b) a plurality of signal conductors, with at least a portion of each of the plurality of signal conductors disposed within the insulative housing; (c) each of the plurality of signal conductors having a first contact end, a second contact end and an intermediate portion therebetween; and (d) a passive circuit element electrically connected to the intermediate portion of each of the plurality of signal conductors, where the passive circuit element is housed in an insulative package and includes at least a capacitor or an inductor. | 11-24-2011 |
20120202395 | CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED CONTACTS - An electrical connector for connecting a conductor of a daughter card connector wafer with a blade in the housing of a backplane connector. The daughter card conductor has a body with two elongated beams extending outward from the body. The two elongated beams each have an outer edge and an inner edge, whereby an opening is defined between the inner edges. The backplane conductor has a body with a narrowed tab portion extending outward from said second conductor body. The narrowed tab portion having outer opposite edges and is sized so that the narrowed tab portion fits between at least a portion of the outer edges of the two elongated beams, and in some cases between at least a portion of the inner edges of the two elongated beams. | 08-09-2012 |
Brian Peter Kirk, Amherst, NH US
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20100093227 | DIFFERENTIAL PAIR INVERSION FOR REDUCTION OF CROSSTALK IN A BACKPLANE SYSTEM - A connection system has two connectors connected to each other by a plurality of differential signal pairs. The differential signal pairs alternate between a “straight connection” and a “reverse connection” between the connectors. The “straight connection” is formed by having a first signal trace connected from a positive launch in the first connector to a positive launch in the second connector, or P-P. And, the second signal trace has an N-N connection. The “reverse connection” has a first signal trace connected from a positive launch in the first connector to a negative launch in the second connector, or P-N. And, the second signal trace has a N-P connection. By inverting the pin connections of every other differential signal pair on the backplane, the forward crosstalk from the first connector is cancelled by the crosstalk generated by the second connector. | 04-15-2010 |
20110189868 | DIFFERENTIAL PAIR INVERSION FOR REDUCTION OF CROSSTALK IN A BACKPLANE SYSTEM - A connector for connecting a first printed circuit board with a second printed circuit board that comprises a first column of differential signal pair launches offset from a second column of differential signal pair launches on the first printed circuit board so that each differential signal pair in the first column is closest to a launch of a first polarity in a corresponding differential signal pair in the second column on the first circuit board, a first column of differential signal pair launches offset from a second column of differential signal pair launches on the second printed circuit board so that each differential signal pair in the first column is closest to a launch of a second polarity, opposite the first polarity, in a corresponding signal pair in the second column on the second circuit board, and a connector electrically connecting the first column of differential signal pair launches on the first printed circuit board to the first column of differential signal pair launches on the second printed circuit board and electrically connecting the second column of differential signal pair launches on the first printed circuit board to the second column of differential signal pair launches on the second printed circuit board. | 08-04-2011 |
20130143442 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SHIELD AND SHIELD COUPLING - An electrical connector provides shielded signal pathways. The electrical connector includes a shield plate, a first finger that extends from an edge of the shield plate, and a second finger that extends from the edged of the shield and that is adjacent to the first finger. A channel is formed between the first finger and the second finger. A coupling is placed within the channel adjacent the first finger. The coupling includes a contact, a first connecting arm extending from a first end of the contact to a first portion of the first finger, and a second connecting arm extending from a second end of the contact to a second portion of the first finger. The first connecting arm and the second connecting arm provide at least two current paths from the contact to the first finger. | 06-06-2013 |
Brian Scott Kirk, Corning, NY US
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20110198785 | Methods and Appartus for Casting Ceramic Sheets - A method for making a thin, free-standing ceramic sheet may include drawing a carrier film proximate a casting head and across a casting bed of a tape caster at a rate from about 2 cm/min to about 500 cm/min. Depositing a thin film of ceramic slip less than about 150 μm on the carrier film with the casting head. The ceramic slip may comprises a ceramic powder with an ultimate crystallite size of less than about 10 μm dispersed in a fluid vehicle such that the ceramic slip has a ceramic solids fraction of greater than about 20% by volume. The deposited ceramic slip may be dried on the carrier film thereby forming a green ceramic sheet on the carrier film. After the green ceramic sheet is dried, the green ceramic sheet may be sintered. | 08-18-2011 |
Charles R. Kirk, Raleigh, NC US
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20080204035 | FAULT DETECTION CIRCUIT FOR PRINTERS WITH MULTIPLE PRINT HEADS - A fault detector apparatus for a printer having a first print head and a second print head with a plurality of print head elements in each print head is disclosed. The apparatus includes a test circuit in signal communication with all the print heads to test the plurality of print head elements. The test circuit includes a test power supply for generating a test voltage, a first resistor, a second resistor, and an analog to digital converter in signal communication with the second resistor. The first resistor is in series connection between the test power supply and the plurality of elements in the first print head. The second resistor in series connection with the test power supply, the first resistor, and the plurality of elements in the second print head. The fault detector apparatus will also work for a printer with only one print head. | 08-28-2008 |
20090160779 | Emulating A Keyboard On A Touch Screen Monitor Of A Computer System - Methods, apparatus, and products for emulating a keyboard on a touch screen monitor of a computer system are described that include displaying on the touch screen monitor through an on-screen display (‘OSD’) module of the touch screen monitor a merged image comprising a graphics display image from a video adapter of the computer system and a keyboard image; receiving, by a touch screen module, an input on the merged image displayed on the touch screen monitor; determining, by the touch screen module, whether the input is a keyboard keystroke; if the input is a keyboard keystroke: converting, by the touch screen module, the input to a keyboard keystroke in a native keyboard format; and sending, by the touch screen module, the converted keyboard keystroke in the native keyboard format to a keyboard input adapter of the computer system. | 06-25-2009 |
20120072628 | REMOTE MULTIPLEXING DEVICES ON A SERIAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE BUS - A serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus and method of communicating over an SPI bus to multiple slave devices without requiring the master device to have an independent slave select pin for each slave device. The SPI bus comprises an SPI master device coupled to an SPI multiplex slave device and a plurality of SPI non-multiplex slave devices. The SPI multiplex slave device includes an independent slave select (SS) output pin coupled to each one of the SPI non-multiplex slave devices for sending an activation signal to a selected SPI slave device in response to receiving a command from the master device containing identification of the selected SPI slave device. | 03-22-2012 |
Charles Ray Kirk, Raleigh, NC US
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20090141008 | Electronic Touch Screen Device Providing Signature Capture and Touch Activation - A touch screen device comprising a display screen, an electromagnetic digitizer disposed behind the display screen for detecting stylus proximity and stylus coordinates, and an infrared touch device secured in front of the display screen for detecting the coordinates of an infrared opaque object. The touch screen device also includes a controller in electronic communication with the electromagnetic digitizer and the infrared touch device. The controller provides an output signal based upon the infrared opaque object coordinates detected by the infrared touch device during periods of time that the electromagnetic digitizer is not detecting stylus proximity and provides an output signal based upon the stylus coordinates detected by the electromagnetic digitizer during periods of time that the electromagnetic digitizer is detecting stylus proximity. The touch screen device may be used in conjunction with a point-of-sale terminal providing a signal to the display screen and receiving the output signals from the controller. | 06-04-2009 |
20090153189 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS WAKEUP CIRCUIT - A circuit is attached in parallel to a universal serial bus interface of a data processing system. A capacitor in the circuit is charged by receiving power from a power pin of the universal serial bus interface while the data processing system is not in a reduced power state. A vibration sensor is unpowered while the data processing system is not in a reduced power state. The vibration sensor is disconnected from a data pin of the universal serial bus interface while the data processing system is not in a reduced power state. When the data processing system enters a reduced power state, the capacitor provides power to the vibration sensor. When a vibration is detected by the vibration sensor, a switch connects the vibration sensor to the data pin of the universal serial bus interface, providing a wake up signal to the data processing system. | 06-18-2009 |
Claudia Kirk, Louisville, TN US
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20110081443 | HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CARBOHYDRATE FOOD COMPOSITION HAVING NON-FERMENTABLE FIBER - A food composition is provided having high protein levels, high fat levels, low carbohydrate levels and non-fermentable fiber. Methods of using these compositions for weight management in mammals are also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
Claudia Ann Kirk, Louisville, TN US
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20080293621 | Methods for Prolonging Feline Life - Methods for prolonging feline life by maintaining a feline on a food having reduced levels of protein, phosphorus, and sodium when compared to a standard feline maintenance food. | 11-27-2008 |
Claudia Ann Kirk, Knoxville, TN US
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20100068304 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN FELINES WITH HYPERTHYROIDISM - The invention relates to compositions for preventing and/or treating cardiovascular diseases in felines with hyperthyroidism wherein the compositions comprise from about 0.07 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1.3 mg/kg selenium. The invention also relates to methods for preparing and using such compositions. articles of manufacture comprising such compositions, and means for communicating information about such compositions. methods, and articles of manufacture. | 03-18-2010 |
Colum H. Kirk, Chantilly, VA US
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20100053337 | VIDEO TEST PROCESS INTEGRATED IN A SET-TOP-BOX - A device, such as a set-top box, may include logic to allow television customers to automatically test and adjust the quality of the displayed video signal. A set-top box may receive a user selection of whether to perform a video test using an automatic loopback test sequence or a user subjective test sequence. The set-top box may perform, when the automatic loopback test sequence is selected, a video quality test that may include transmitting a signal from the set-top box, receiving a loopback version of the video signal, and comparing the received loopback version of the video signal to the transmitted signal. The set-top box may perform, when the user subjective test sequence is selected, a video quality test that may include displaying one or more test patterns to a user and receiving feedback from the user relating to a quality of the displayed test patterns. | 03-04-2010 |
Dan Kirk, Taylor, MI US
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20090108616 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FOLDING AND TUMBLING SAME - An automotive vehicle seat includes a seat back and a seat bottom. The seat back and seat bottom are carried by bracketry. The seat back is foldable relative to the seat bottom. As the seat back folds toward the seat bottom, the seat bottom moves away from a rear of the bracketry. Once folded, the seat back, seat bottom and bracketry may tumble toward a front of a vehicle. | 04-30-2009 |
Daniel Kirk, Taylor, MI US
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20100127524 | Seating Arrangement for a Vehicle - A seating arrangement in which a modular seat/console that moves between a first space between front seats, an intermediate position, and a second space between rear seats. The seat/console may function as a seat in the second space, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support. | 05-27-2010 |
Daniel R. Kirk, Melbourne, FL US
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20110191039 | SHOCK WAVE GENERATOR FOR BIOMEDICAL STUDIES - A process of measuring blast shock includes exposing a shock model to an output of a shockwave generator. The propagation of the output is sensed with a sensor platform to generate sensor wave propagation data. The data recorded by the sensor platform is analyzed to measure the blast shock. The blast shock alone or as a component of a cumulative blast exposure can be correlated with an injury metric. A system for measuring cumulative blast shock is provided that includes a sensor platform and an algorithm operating on a microprocessor for analyzing the data recorded by the sensor platform to measure the cumulative blast exposure to injury metrics. | 08-04-2011 |
David Kirk, Telluride, CO US
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20120026175 | HIERARCHICAL PROCESSOR ARRAY - Apparatuses and methods are presented for a hierarchical processor. The processor comprises, at a first level of hierarchy, a plurality of similarly structured first level components, wherein each of the plurality of similarly structured first level components includes at least one combined function module capable of performing multiple classes of graphics operations, each of the multiple classes of graphics operations being associated with a different stage of graphics processing. The processor comprises, at a second level of hierarchy, a plurality of similarly structured second level components positioned within each one of the plurality of similarly structured first level components, wherein each of the plurality of similarly structured second level components is capable of carrying out different operations from the multiple classes of graphics operations, wherein each first level component is adapted to distribute work to the plurality of similarly structured second level components positioned within the first level component. | 02-02-2012 |
David B. Kirk, Telluride, CO US
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20090146944 | Variable Brightness LCD Backlight - A display for a computer system, such as an LCD, is configured to consume less power when compared to conventional designs. The display includes a screen and at least one backlight configured to illuminate the screen. An input to the at least one backlight is adjustable to produce a desired level of brightness. The input may be computed based on a generated source image and a defined constraint. An input to the display is computed based on the input to the at least one backlight and the source image. The input to the display modifies the level of brightness provided by the at least one backlight to produce a viewable image. | 06-11-2009 |
20110012904 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING STEREO GLASSES SHUTTERS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for controlling stereo glasses shutters. In use, a right eye shutter of stereo glasses is controlled to switch between a closed orientation and an open orientation. Further, a left eye shutter of the stereo glasses is controlled to switch between the closed orientation and the open orientation. To this end, the right eye shutter and the left eye shutter of the stereo glasses may be controlled such that the right eye shutter and the left eye shutter simultaneously remain in the closed orientation for a predetermined amount of time. | 01-20-2011 |
David Cory Kirk, Memphis, TN US
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20090297335 | ASYMMETRIC FLOW EXTRACTION SYSTEM - A system for asymmetric flow extraction is described and claimed, the system comprising a flow path, a bleed slot in the flow path, a bleed cavity for receiving at least a portion of the fluid extracted from the flow path and a bleed passage in flow communication with the bleed slot and the bleed cavity wherein the bleed passage has at least one deflector having a shape such that the width of the bleed passage cross section varies in a direction normal to the direction of fluid flow in the bleed passage. In another embodiment, the deflector has an aerodynamic surface having a shape such that the flow passage between the aerodynamic surface and a surface located away from it has a cross sectional shape that is non-axisymmetric. In another embodiment, the bleed passage comprises an assembly of a plurality deflectors, arranged circumferentially. | 12-03-2009 |
Douglas L. Kirk, Ballwin, MO US
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20120169041 | FITTINGS CONNECTABLE TO END PORTIONS OF PIPES AND RELATED METHODS - A fitting connectable to an end portion of a pipe generally includes a housing configured for receiving at least part of the end portion of the pipe into the housing, and an insert member disposed at least partly within the housing. The insert member is configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe when at least part of the end portion of the pipe is received into the housing. A retention member is movable relative to the housing for selectively connecting the fitting to the end portion of the pipe. The retention member is movable to press at least part of the end portion of the pipe radially against at least part of the insert member to help secure the fitting to the end portion of the pipe when the end portion of the pipe is received into the housing. | 07-05-2012 |
20120217738 | PIPE FITTINGS WITH INSERT RETAINING SEALS AND RELATED METHODS - A fitting connectable to an end portion of a pipe generally includes an insert member configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe, and a retention member coupled to the insert member and configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe. The retention member operates in conjunction with the insert member to engage the end portion of the pipe and impart an increased force against an inner wall of the pipe in response to an increase of internal pipe pressure, thereby frictionally securing the end portion of the pipe on the insert member as internal pipe pressure increases during use. | 08-30-2012 |
20130020797 | FITTINGS FOR SEALED RETENTION TO END PORTIONS OF PIPES AND RELATED METHODS - A fitting connectable to an end portion of a pipe generally includes an insert member configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe, a retention member coupled to the insert member and configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe, and a sealing member carried by the insert member adjacent the retention member. The retention member and seal engage the end portion of the pipe to help frictionally secure and seal the end portion of the pipe on the insert member when the insert member is received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe. | 01-24-2013 |
20130118015 | CUTTING ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN CUTTING TUBING - A cutting assembly for cutting tubing generally includes first and second arms pivotally coupled together such that the first arm can pivot relative to the second arm, and a blade releasably coupled to the first arm and/or the second arm and oriented such that a longitudinal axis of the blade is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first arm. The blade is removable from the first arm and/or the second arm by sliding the blade longitudinally in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the first arm. A release mechanism operates to selectively allow the blade to be removed from the first arm and/or the second arm. | 05-16-2013 |
20130153259 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - An electrical connector for electrically connecting wires includes first and second members pivotally coupled together. The first member has an opening and the second member has a receptacle, where the opening of the first member and the receptacle of the second member are configured to generally align when the first and second members are in a first position such that wires can be inserted through the opening of the first member and into the receptacle of the second member for electrically connecting the wires. A metallic coil is positioned within the receptacle of the second member and configured to electrically connect the wires. And, a sleeve is positioned adjacent the receptacle of the second member, generally above the metallic coil, for holding insulating material in the electrical connector to help coat the wires when the wires are received into the electrical connector. | 06-20-2013 |
Dwayne D. Kirk, Mesa, AZ US
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20090017065 | Vectors and cells for preparing immunoprotective compositions derived from transgenic plants - The inventions is drawn towards vectors and methods useful for preparing genetically transformed plant cells that express immunogens from pathogenic organisms which are used to produce immunoprotective particles useful in vaccine preparations. The invention includes plant optimized genes that encode the HN protein of Newcastle Disease Virus. The invention also relates to methods of producing an antigen in a transgenic plant. | 01-15-2009 |
Elliot W. Kirk, Bellevue, WA US
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20090282389 | Abstracting Test Cases From Application Program Interfaces - Various embodiments provide a testing infrastructure that abstracts test cases from APIs in a manner that allows for round tripping between production and consumption and APIs. | 11-12-2009 |
Erik A. Kirk, Raleigh, NC US
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20090286505 | COMPREHENSIVE TSUNAMI ALERT SYSTEM VIA MOBILE DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to navigation in GPS-enabled mobile computing devices and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for location-based tsunami alerting navigational instructions in mobile computing devices. In an embodiment of the invention, a location-based tsunami alerting data processing system can be provided. The system can include a central processing unit coupled with a memory component, and a visual display along with location-based navigation logic that is enabled to compute a geographic zone of danger resulting from a tsunami, identify a geographic location for a mobile computing device corresponding to a subscriber, and render a set of personalized navigational instructions in the mobile computing device responsive to a determination that the subscriber is located in the geographic zone of danger. | 11-19-2009 |
Gavin Kirk, Edmonds, WA US
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20110121845 | EARTH GROUND TESTER WITH REMOTE CONTROL - A testing device which may be used to conduct ground resistance and soil resistivity measurements. The testing device comprises both a main unit and a remote unit adapted to communicate with one another via a communication link. After setting the testing device up according to the desired measurement technique, the procedure may be carried out, and the resulting measurement values are subsequently displayed on the remote unit. This allows a single operator to perform measurements while standing directly adjacent to an electrode, which is, for example, placed at a large distance from the main unit and/or other electrodes. This relieves the operator from constantly having to walk back and forth placing electrodes in different positions, and also obviates the need to return to the main unit of the testing device to consult a display and/or change parameters or settings. | 05-26-2011 |
20130154651 | EARTH GROUND TESTER WITH REMOTE CONTROL - A testing device which may be used to conduct ground resistance and soil resistivity measurements. The testing device comprises both a main unit and a remote unit adapted to communicate with one another via a communication link. After setting the testing device up according to the desired measurement technique, the procedure may be carried out, and the resulting measurement values are subsequently displayed on the remote unit. This allows a single operator to perform measurements while standing directly adjacent to an electrode, which is, for example, placed at a large distance from the main unit and/or other electrodes. This relieves the operator from constantly having to walk back and forth placing electrodes in different positions, and also obviates the need to return to the main unit of the testing device to consult a display and/or change parameters or settings. | 06-20-2013 |
Geoffrey Kirk, Broomfield, CO US
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20100157283 | LASER SLOPE ADJUSTMENT - Tools and techniques for estimating elevations, including without limitation tools and techniques that employ mobile stations with laser detectors for receiving a beam emitted from a laser source and estimating an elevation of the mobile station based on the received beam. In some instances, a mobile station may be configured to identify, based on some or all of a variety of factors, a situation in which the elevation of the detector is likely to change to the extent that the slope of the emitter needs to be adjusted to account for this change in elevation. The mobile station may also be configured to inform the laser source that the slope of the emitted beam should be adjusted. In response, the laser source may adjust the slope of the emitted beam accordingly. | 06-24-2010 |
Geoffrey R. Kirk, Broomfield, CO US
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20100283674 | TILT COMPENSATION FOR GNSS ANTENNA - A method and system of improving Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) results by compensating for antenna tilt in determining the location of the GNSS receiver is disclosed. In general, the angle of tilt of the antenna is determined. The actual elevation of a satellite is determined. The effective elevation of the satellite relative to the antenna is then calculated. | 11-11-2010 |
Geoffrey Robert Kirk, Broomfield, CO US
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20100159952 | System and Method for Providing Position Correction Data - System and method for providing position correction data over a data communications network. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request for a mobile device over a data communications network, wherein the request includes a user identification. The method may further include receiving geographic position of the mobile device, selecting a mountpoint based, at least in part, on one or more of the user identification and the geographic location of the mobile device, and transmitting the position correction data to the mobile device over the data communications network. | 06-24-2010 |
Harry V. Kirk, Acworth, GA US
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20120060998 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEALING THE TRAILING EDGE OF A PRINTED ARTICLE - A kicker wheel for folding and sealing the trailing edge of a folded article with sealing tabs. The kicker wheel can include a thin product support rail to support the article during activation of an air nozzle. The kicker wheel can also include a profiled tab swipe to fold and seal one or more tabs on the trailing edge of the article. The kicker wheel can be substantially cylindrical or can have an arcuate portion and a counterweight portion. One or more kicker wheels can be used in conjunction with an improved tabbing machine. The tabbing machine can include one or more air jets that along with the kicker wheel enable tabs to be applied to multiple sides of the article without turning or flipping the article. | 03-15-2012 |
20120223472 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FEEDING SINGLE SHEETS - A sheet feeder for feeding a single sheet of sheet material is disclosed. The sheet feeder can utilize a specially designed cutout and a suction cup to feed difficult, thin, or flimsy material one sheet at the time. The cutout can be located on a shuttle table, endless belt, or carousel, for example, and can be used in conjunction with one or more suctions cups. The cutout can be angled with respect to the sheet so that the leading edge of the sheet is substantially supported. A slot in the cutout can enable the suction cup to pull down the corner of the sheet. The slot can then continue to slice, or peel, the sheet of the bottom of a stack of sheets. The ability to pull only the corner of the sheet down initially prevents stiction from a variety of sources and enables a single sheet to be pulled from the stack. | 09-06-2012 |
20130087430 | MATERIAL HANDLING STATION - A system for handling various items with increased functionality and decreased mechanical complexity is disclosed. The system uses a plurality of rollers mounted between pairs of drive chains or belts to impart a driving force to the items to be moved. The drive chains or belts can be reversible to change the direction of travel. The angle of attack, α, of the rollers can be adjusted between a negative angle and a positive angle by changing the phase between the drive chains or belts to change a component of the driving force. The rollers can be braked to increase a component of the driving force. The spin of the rollers can be changed with a roller belt to change another component of the driving force. | 04-11-2013 |
James C. Kirk, Clarksville, MD US
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20100042275 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE AIRSPACE WEATHER CONDITION DISPLAY FROM SHARED AIRCRAFT SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods communicate sensor data pertaining to detected weather between aircraft. An exemplary system has at least one sensor on a transmitting aircraft, wherein the sensor is configured to detect weather and configured to output sensor data. The system has a first transceiver on the transmitting aircraft that is configured to transmit a signal with the sensor data. And the system has a second transceiver on a receiving aircraft that is configured to receive the signal containing the sensor data transmitted by the first transceiver. The sensor data of the transmitting aircraft is fused with sensor data of the receiving aircraft for a geographic region of interest to extend the effective sensor coverage and to resolve at least one of a location conflict and a severity conflict between the sensor data of the transmitting aircraft and the receiving aircraft. | 02-18-2010 |
20100245166 | TURBULENCE PREDICTION OVER EXTENDED RANGES - Methods and systems for predicting turbulence. An exemplary system decomposes near-range reflectivity data into multiple adaptive, three-dimensional Gaussian component functions and decomposes turbulence data into multiple adaptive, three-dimensional Gaussian component functions. The multiple adaptive, three-dimensional Gaussian component functions may include parameters, such as center position, amplitude, and dimensional standard deviations that are determined adaptively to maximally match the measured reflectivity. The multiple adaptive, three-dimensional Gaussian component functions may include parameters adjusted to maximally match the measured turbulence data. | 09-30-2010 |
20100328143 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE AIRSPACE WEATHER CONDITION DISPLAY FROM SHARED AIRCRAFT SENSOR DATA BY A TRANSMITTING AIRCRAFT - Systems and methods communicate sensor data pertaining to detected weather between aircraft. An exemplary system has at least one sensor on a transmitting aircraft that is configured to detect weather and configured to output sensor data, and a transceiver that is configured to receive a query from a requesting aircraft for the sensor data and that is configured to transmit a signal with the sensor data for receipt by the requesting aircraft in response to receiving the query. Upon receipt by the requesting aircraft, the received sensor data of the transmitting aircraft may then be fused with sensor data of the requesting aircraft for a geographic region of interest to extend the effective sensor coverage and to resolve at least one of a location conflict and a severity conflict between the sensor data of the transmitting aircraft and the requesting aircraft. | 12-30-2010 |
20100332056 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE AIRSPACE WEATHER CONDITION DISPLAY FROM SHARED AIRCRAFT SENSOR DATA BY A RECEIVING AIRCRAFT - Systems and methods communicate sensor data pertaining to detected weather between aircraft. An exemplary system receives a signal from a remote aircraft that includes at least sensor data acquired from sensors on the remote aircraft. The system fuses the sensor data of the remote aircraft with sensor data of the receiving aircraft to resolve at least one of a location conflict and a severity conflict between the sensor data of the remote aircraft and the receiving aircraft. The system presents weather information on a display corresponding to the fused sensor data of the remote aircraft and the receiving aircraft. | 12-30-2010 |
20110122257 | GEOLOCATION OF OBJECTS IN AN AREA OF INTEREST - A system comprises a plurality of fixed cameras that each having a field of regard. Each point within an area of interest is covered by the field of regard of at least two of the cameras. Each camera captures an image of its field of regard and a plurality of calibration points within the area of interest. A processor calibrates the imaging system by at least associating the coordinates of each of the plurality of calibration points with a calibration pixel corresponding to an image of the calibration point in the image of each of the cameras. The processor geolocates the object of interest within the area of interest by at least comparing the location an image of the object of interest to the calibration pixels in the images generated by each of the plurality of cameras. | 05-26-2011 |
20130321176 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING OBSTACLE-AVOIDANCE INFORMATION DURING SURFACE OPERATIONS - Systems and methods for aiding in pilot awareness of obstacles relative to aircraft features. An exemplary processor receives sensor information from one or more sensors mounted in an aircraft feature (e.g. light modules), determines if at least one obstacle is located within a predefined field of view based on the received sensor or database information and generates an image. The image includes an ownship icon having at least one feature representing wingtips of the aircraft and at least one indicator associated with the determined at least one obstacle. A display device presents the generated image. The display device presents a tip of a first sense coverage area adjacent to one wingtip feature associated with the port wing and a tip of the second sense coverage area adjacent to one wingtip feature associated with the starboard wing. The indicator is presented within at least one of the coverage areas. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321177 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING VEHICLE COLLISION-AVOIDANCE WARNING VIA SENSOR PULSE - Systems and methods for embedding a warning signal in a sensor pulse. When a taxi anticollision system of a host aircraft senses a threat headed for the aircraft, a warning signal is embedded in a sensor pulse to warn the offending vehicle that it is in the field of view of the host aircraft's sensor and is moving on a trajectory that is threatening collision with the host aircraft. Alternately, the radar issues a dedicated pulse for reading and alerting the receiving device. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321194 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING WINGTIP PROTECTION - Systems and methods for creating a narrow vertical pathway of detection that permits the enforcement of a fixed “exclusion zone” that is narrow and does not widen with range. An advantage to this approach is that the zone or corridor does not widen with range, permitting a fixed exclusion zone that will ignore items that will pass above or below the wing. An exemplary system located on a vehicle includes at least two vertically separated antennas that receive radar reflection signals, a processor, and an output device. The processor receives the radar reflection signals received by the antennas, determines vertical position of any obstacles identified in the radar reflection signals and determines if the obstacles are within a predefined alert zone. The output device outputs an alert if any obstacle is within the alert zone. The predefined alert zone is related to a protruding portion of the vehicle. | 12-05-2013 |
20140085124 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING RADAR-ADAPTIVE BEAM PATTERN FOR WINGTIP PROTECTION - Systems and methods for adaptively steering radar beam patterns for coverage during aircraft turns. The radar sensor system is mechanically or electrically steered to alter the radar sensor's beam pattern in order to adapt the radar sensor's field of view (FOV) to cover the area of anticipated aircraft wingtip trajectory. The anticipated trajectory is derived, for example, from the aircraft groundspeed, acceleration, heading, turn rate, tiller position, attitude, taxi clearance, etc. | 03-27-2014 |
James C. Kirk, Baltimore, MD US
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20120059575 | TARGET LOCATOR DEVICE AND METHODS - Systems and methods for a target locator device are provided. In one embodiment, a target locator device comprises: a high performance gyroscope; an inertial measurement unit including an accelerometer triad and a gyroscope triad; a rangefinder; a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver; and a processor coupled to the high performance gyroscope, the inertial measurement unit, the rangefinder and the GNSS receiver. The processor derives an alignment heading from a heading measurement provided by the high performance gyroscope. The processor calculates a heading to a target based on a deviation from the alignment heading as measured from a heading and elevation measurement determined from the inertial measurement unit. | 03-08-2012 |
James Christopher Kirk, Clarksville, MD US
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20100245167 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAUSSIAN DECOMPOSITION OF WEATHER RADAR DATA FOR COMMUNICATION - Exemplary methods and systems provide for processing weather data received from a weather radar system. An exemplary embodiment receives radar reflectivity data, decomposes the received radar reflectivity data into multiple adaptive Gaussian component functions, selects at least one parameter from the decomposed Gaussian component functions, generates the compressed weather radar display data based on the at least one selected parameter, and communicates the weather radar display data from the craft. | 09-30-2010 |
20140032903 | SECURE KEY DISTRIBUTION WITH GENERAL PURPOSE MOBILE DEVICE - One embodiment is directed to a method for managing cryptographic information. The method includes initiating cryptographic information loading application on a general purpose mobile device (GPMD) and establishing a connection between the GPMD and a server that includes cryptographic information. Authentication input is received from a user of the GPMD. Data identifying the GPMD and the authentication input is sent from the GPMD to the server for authentication of the GPMD and the user. The GPMD also sends data identifying an electronic device into which cryptographic information is to be loaded. In response, the GPMD receives cryptographic information for the electronic device at the GPMD from the server. The GPMD then sends the cryptographic information from the GPMD to the electronic device for loading therein. | 01-30-2014 |
20140081567 | AIRPORT SURFACE COLLISION-AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ASCAS) - Systems and methods for performing airport surface collision-avoidance. A wingtip-mounted camera allows the pilot to positively ascertain that the wingtip will clear objects located in the video. An exemplary system implemented on an aircraft includes a wingtip module having a camera that generates a video stream and a communication device that transmits the generated video stream. A processor receives the video stream and generates a reticule for the video stream. A display device simultaneously presents the video stream and the reticule. The reticule includes a horizon line and is based on a focal length of a lens of the camera and height of the camera above ground. The reticule includes curved and/or straight distance lines and curved or straight travel lines. The travel line(s) correspond to at least one aircraft component or a zone of importance and are based on location of the camera and trajectory of the aircraft. | 03-20-2014 |
John B. Kirk, Canfield, OH US
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20100038133 | Electrical center with vertical power bus bar - An electrical assembly comprises a mounting bracket lift assembly and an electrical center. The electrical center is attached to the mounting bracket lift assembly for plugging wiring harness end connectors into the electrical center. The electrical center comprises a lower housing, a circuit board sub-assembly, an upper housing, electrical components such as fuses and relays that plug into the upper housing and a cover. The circuit board sub-assembly includes a power bus bar that provides a power path for the various electrical circuits of the vehicle via the circuit components carried on the circuit board. Three power bus bars that are configured, oriented and located to reduce the foot print of the electrical center and/or to improve the dissipation of heat generated by the electrical center are disclosed. | 02-18-2010 |
John Bryant Kirk, Binghamton, NY US
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20110162447 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE - Wear of a pump is estimated using a process that involves operating the pump to drive a hydraulic actuator that moves a member. The actual speed of the member is determined and the speed of the pump is sensed. Pressure of fluid conveyed from the pump to the hydraulic actuator also is sensed. A predicted speed of the member is calculated based on the speed of the pump and the pressure of the fluid. The predicted speed is compared to the actual speed and the result is employed to provide an indication of a degree of wear of the pump. The difference between the predicted speed and the actual speed increases as the pump wear increases. | 07-07-2011 |
20110258838 | METHOD OF ALLOCATING BATTERIES FOR USE ON SPECIFIC INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES IN A FLEET - A plurality of rechargeable and removable batteries are allocated to a plurality of industrial vehicles based on the power delivery capability of each battery and the intensity level at which each vehicle is operated. One of a plurality of ratings is assigned to each industrial vehicle, wherein a rating denotes an operating intensity level. The actual capacity of each battery is measured. A given battery is installed on a particular industrial vehicle in response to the relationship between the rating assigned to that industrial vehicle and the actual capacity of the given battery. Batteries with greater actual capacity are installed on industrial vehicles that are used more intensively. When a battery ages and its actual capacity diminishes, that battery is installed on less intensively used industrial vehicles. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260735 | METHOD FOR DETECTING BATTERY CABLE DETERIORATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE - Deterioration of a cable, that connects a battery to an industrial vehicle, is detected by an electronic controller. An electrical parameter, such as voltage, is measured proximate to a connection of the cable to the battery, thereby producing a first measurement. The same electrical parameter also is measured proximate to a connection of the cable to the industrial vehicle, thereby producing a second measurement. The first and second measurements are received at the electronic controller which uses those measurements to produce an indication of deterioration of the cable. | 10-27-2011 |
20110264316 | CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE BASED ON BATTERY WEIGHT - Operation of an industrial vehicle, such as one that lifts and transports loads, is controlled based on the weight of a removable battery. A control method involves reading a battery weight value from an electronic memory attached to a battery. That battery weight value is compared to a specified battery weight value for the industrial vehicle. The operation of the industrial vehicle is restricted to less than the normal operating characteristics when the battery weight value is less than the specified battery weight value. For example, the height to which a load can be raised is limited or the speed at which the industrial vehicle is limited when a battery installed on the industrial vehicle weighs less than the specified battery weight for effectively counterbalancing a load. | 10-27-2011 |
John Damon Kirk, Ramsey, NJ US
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20080269914 | Direct contact moldable low temperature thermoplastic prosthetic devices - The present invention provides direct contact moldable low temperature thermoplastic prosthetic devices and method of making same. A direct contact moldable low temperature thermoplastic prosthetic socket preform that is formable between 50° Celsius and 80° Celsius wherein the socket preform can be direct contact molded on at least one appendage of a patient thereby forming a prosthetic socket and wherein the prosthetic socket is reformable after initial forming. The present invention also provides method of creating a direct contact moldable and reformable prosthetic socket. | 10-30-2008 |
20120011653 | PATIENT POSITIONING DEVICE PRIMARILY DEVELOPED FOR STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIO SURGERY (SBRT) - The present invention provides a patient positioning device, which enables the latest advances in Stereotactic Radiation Therapy. The geometry, which incorporates at least one window or lateral cut-out, is designed to allow clear treatment access to the patient during non-coplanar treatment regimes through the use of windows or lateral cut-outs. A laterally positionable diaphragm compression device allows the full use of the geometry. The development of a stand-alone device and a couch top insert device allows for a maximum number of protocol methods while minimizing the skin surface radiation dose to the patient. | 01-19-2012 |
John David Kirk, Fond Du Lac, WI US
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20120055443 | Piston with two pivot bearings and twin crankshaft piston engine - A piston for a piston-cylinder unit, the piston including two pivot bearings for pivotably supporting two connecting rods at the piston about two connecting rod pivot two connecting rod pivot axes extending in parallel to one another and laterally offset from one another; the two pivot bearings provided at a bearing element which is pivotably supported about a bearing element pivot axis at the piston; and the bearing element pivot axis extending parallel to the two connecting rod pivot axes. | 03-08-2012 |
John R. Kirk, Mckeesport, PA US
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20100086591 | Rapidly Disintegrating Dosage Form - The invention provides a rapidly disintegrating dosage form comprising a partially-coated tablet having at least one elongated groove along its surface, such that a portion of the at least one elongated groove extends beneath the coating. | 04-08-2010 |
Jones S. Kirk, Beaverton, OR US
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20090254207 | DISPLAY CARD FOR CUSTOM-MANUFACTURED ITEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to custom-order an item, such as footwear. The system is capable of accepting a designation for the design of the item by a consumer wherein the item is custom-manufactured according to designation of a characteristic made by the consumer. A display card is associated with the system and has a card member having indicia thereon. The indicia correspond to the designation of the characteristic provided by the consumer. | 10-08-2009 |
Joshua L. Kirk, Providence, UT US
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20110083495 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A SPECIMEN - Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen collection assembly that limits or eliminates the need for transferring a specimen sample and/or solution mixed with the specimen sample from one container to another. The specimen collection assembly includes a specimen collection member, a filter and a lid each to be employed with a vile. The filter is attachable to a distal portion of the specimen collection member. The lid is configured to be positioned over the open end of the vile with both the specimen collection member and filter positioned in the vile. With this arrangement, a liquid solution can be introduced into the vile and then agitated to mix with a specimen sample. The fecal loop with the attached filter can then be withdrawn from the vile to leave the remaining filtered and mixed liquid solution in the vile. | 04-14-2011 |
20110085948 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A SPECIMEN - Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen collection assembly that limits or eliminates the need for transferring a specimen sample from one container to another. The specimen collection assembly includes a fecal loop, a filter and a lid each to be employed with a vile. The filter is attachable to a distal portion of the fecal loop. The lid is configured to be positioned over the open end of the vile with both the fecal loop and filter positioned in the vile. With this arrangement, a liquid solution can be introduced into the vile and then agitated to mix with a specimen sample. The fecal loop with the attached filter can then be withdrawn from the vile to leave the remaining filtered and mixed liquid solution in the vile. | 04-14-2011 |
20120028296 | FECAL SAMPLE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for collecting and processing biological samples (e.g., fecal samples) is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a system comprising a container, a collector, and a lid. Using the collector, a user may collect a sample. The sample may be inserted within the container. The lid may be secured and the container and sample contained therewithin may be transported to a testing facility. At the testing facility, the container may be used throughout the processing of the sample. Accordingly, the risk of cross-contamination may be reduced. | 02-02-2012 |
Julian P. Kirk, Radford, VA US
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20080300856 | System and method for structuring information - A translational language system and method for structuring irregular, or unstructured, information are provided. The language system comprising at least one compulsory characteristic for defining a particular nuance of an irregular communication; and at least one term or phrase corresponding to the at least one compulsory characteristic for further defining the particular nuance of the irregular communication. | 12-04-2008 |
Karl D. Kirk, New York, NY US
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20080215052 | Allograft implant workstation - The invention is directed toward a portable surgical workstation for implant formation comprising a base with a central planar section with integral handles extending from the central planar section at an angle to the plane of the central planar section. The central planar section has a plurality of tracks and a throughgoing slot with a recessed stepped surrounding surface formed on a bottom surface of the central planar section. A vise assembly mounted to the base and comprises a fixed jaw member secured to the base, a traveling jaw member moveably mounted to the base and a fixed drive housing mounted to the base. The traveling jaw member has a plurality of rail members adapted to be slidably mounted in the central planar section tracks. The fixed drive housing has a threaded longitudinal bore which receives a threaded drive shaft, one end of the drive shaft being secured in the traveling jaw member to preclude axial movement of the drive shaft within the traveling jaw member while retaining rotational movement to transport the traveling jaw members toward and away from the fixed jaw member. | 09-04-2008 |
20080255623 | Osteochondral allograft cartilage transplant workstation - The invention is directed toward a portable surgical workstation and kit of accessory devises for cartilage implant formation comprising a base, a vise assembly mounted to the base, the vise assembly comprising a fixed jaw member and a moveable jaw member, each jaw member defining grasping surfaces for holding a bone workpiece. A shaft drive is threadably connected to the moveable jaw member and rotatably mounted in the fixed jaw member for transporting the moveable jaw toward and away from the fixed jaw. An articulated guide assembly is mounted to the fixed jaw member, the articulated guide means including a sleeve member and a plurality of moveable interconnected members selectively rotatable on a ball joint. A miter assembly defining a slot of a width to receive a surgical saw is mounted to at least one of the jaw members. The kit of accessory devices comprises a plurality of different diameter bushings which fit in the sleeve member and a plurality of different diameter cylindrical core cutter assemblies sized to fit in each respective sized bushing and a donor cutter guide adapted to fit in said sleeve. | 10-16-2008 |
Kenneth A. Kirk, Corning, NY US
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20080220188 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRINTING ELECTROSTATICALLY OR ELECTROGRAPHICALLY GENERATED IMAGES TO CONTOURED SURFACES OF CERAMIC AND GLASS ITEMS SUCH AS DISHWARE - A glass or ceramic dishware item having a contoured surface with an image disposed thereon is provided. The image is transferred to the contoured surface from a layered ink composite. The layered ink composite is created by depositing a first layer of thermoplastic ink onto a silicone substrate. A ceramic toner configured as an image is electrographically deposited onto the first layer of thermoplastic ink. A second layer of thermoplastic ink is then deposited onto the ceramic toner. The image is transferred, at ambient temperature, from the layered ink composite to the contoured surface of the dishware item by moving the second layer of thermoplastic ink and the contoured surface into contact. The dishware item is then fired. | 09-11-2008 |
20110217088 | Method and System for Printing Electrostatically or Electrographically Generated Images to Contoured Surfaces of Ceramic and Glass Items Such as Dishware - A glass or ceramic dishware item having a contoured surface with an image disposed thereon is provided. The image is transferred to the contoured surface from a layered ink composite. The layered ink composite is created by depositing a first layer of thermoplastic ink onto a silicone substrate. A ceramic toner configured as an image is electrographically deposited onto the first layer of thermoplastic ink. A second layer of thermoplastic ink is then deposited onto the ceramic toner. The image is transferred, at ambient temperature, from the layered ink composite to the contoured surface of the dishware item by moving the second layer of thermoplastic ink and the contoured surface into contact. The dishware item is then fired. | 09-08-2011 |
20130224445 | Method and System for Ink Jet Printing Images to Complex Contoured Surfaces of Ceramic and Glass Items Such as Dishware - A glass or ceramic dishware item with an image disposed thereon is provided. The image is transferred, at ambient temperature, to the surface of the dishware from an ink composite by using a silicone transfer substrate. The ink composite is dispensed by an inkjet head. Methods and systems for producing ink composites and dishware using ink composites are also provided. | 08-29-2013 |
Lawrence E. Kirk, Marshfield, MA US
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20090070355 | TRANSITIONING BETWEEN HISTORICAL AND REAL TIME DATA STREAMS IN THE PROCESSING OF DATA CHANGE MESSAGES - Provided are techniques for data stream switching. While accepting data change messages from a historical data stream, in response to determining that the end of the historical data stream is approaching, consumption from a real time data stream is resumed. In accepting data change messages from one of a historical data stream and a real time data stream, a data change message identifier (DCMID) for a data change message is obtained. Then, it is determined whether the data change message is from the real time data stream. In response to determining that the data change message is from the real time data stream, the DCMID is processed against a historical data structure to determine whether the related data change message has been seen in the historical data stream. In response to determining that the data change message is from the historical data stream, the DCMID is processed against a real time data structure to determine whether the related data change message has been seen in the real time data stream. It is determined whether a threshold for a number of DCMIDs that correspond to each other in the real time data stream and the historical data stream has been met. In response to determining that the threshold has been met, there is a switch from capturing data change messages in the historical data stream to capturing data change messages in the real time data stream. | 03-12-2009 |
Matthew P. Kirk, Pendleton, NY US
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20090142599 | METHOD TO PREVENT METAL CONTAMINATION BY A SUBSTRATE HOLDER - The invention relates to a method to increase the wettability of a substrate by providing said substrate at least partially with a conductive, metal free, hydrophilic carbon based coating. The carbon based coating is doped with nitrogen and has an electrical resistivity lower than 10 | 06-04-2009 |
Michael Kirk, Miami, FL US
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20090026682 | Releasing Instrument Holder and Method of Operating the Instrument Holder - An automatically releasing instrument holder includes a grip to be held by an operator for guiding an instrument, an actuator to be activated by the operator and a biasing device exerting a force. A clamp is moved by the actuator toward the instrument against the force of the biasing device and is moved by the biasing device away from the instrument upon releasing the actuator. A method for operating the instrument holder is also provided. | 01-29-2009 |
20090137878 | Flexible, Selectively Rotatable Tissue Retractor and Method for Using the Retractor - A retractor for manipulating an object, the retractor includes a retractor body with proximal and distal ends, a retraction device with a head connected at the distal end of the retractor body and flexible needles of a shape memory material having a memory shape, the memory shape of the needles including a portion with an arcuate shape housed, at least partially, within the head. The retractor further includes an actuation device connected to the proximal end of the retractor body and operatively connected to the needles, the actuation device, upon actuation thereof, moving the needles out of the head and withdrawing the needles into the head and a rotation joint allowing the distal end of the retractor body and the retraction device to rotate independent of the proximal end of the retractor body. | 05-28-2009 |
Michael Kirk, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20110205725 | ELEMENT ARRAY AND FOOTPRINT LAYOUT FOR ELEMENT ARRAY - An element array and a footprint layout for an element array are disclosed. The element array can have a rectangular configuration defining two side surfaces and two end surfaces. The element array can include a plurality of stacked dielectric-electrode layers. One dielectric-electrode layer can include a plurality of element electrodes, such as eight element electrodes. Each of the plurality of element electrodes forms a part of an individual element for the element array. The element array device can further include a common electrode. The common electrode is used as part of each of the individual elements for the element array. The common electrode can include a lead for termination to one of the two end surfaces of the element array or, in a particular embodiment, to one of the two side surfaces of the element array. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael P. Kirk, Macomb, MI US
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20120083380 | MULTI-MODE DRIVE SYSTEM FOR TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle drive system capable of selectively providing all-wheel drive and single-driven-axle modes includes a front drive unit having a planetary gearset with a grounded ring gear and a sun gear driven by the transaxle's drive spool via an input shaft, and a differential selectively coupled by a dog clutch to one of the sun gear or the planetary carrier, or neither of them, to thereby selectively provide both an available low range and a front axle disconnect. The front drive unit further defines a power take-off unit with a clutch selectively coupling the input shaft to a propshaft. The rear drive unit includes a planetary gearset with a grounded ring gear, a sun gear driven by the propshaft, and a differential selectively coupled by a dog clutch to one of the sun gear or the planetary carrier, or neither of them, to thereby likewise selectively provide both an available low range and a rear axle disconnect. | 04-05-2012 |
Michael Scott Kirk, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20110185668 | LAMINATED ROOFING SHINGLE SYSTEM AND SHINGLES FOR USE THEREIN - A roofing system comprising laminated roofing shingles having a reduced-width headlap portion and a buttlap portion, wherein the roofing system comprises a plurality of courses, and wherein a trailing edge of a subsequently installed shingle in a course overlaps the leading edge of an adjacent previously installed shingle in the same course. The reduced-width headlap portion of the roofing shingles has a width that is less than the width of the buttlap portion. The roofing shingle comprises a first and a second shingle sheet and the lateral edges of the first shingle sheet are aligned with the lateral edges of the second sheet. | 08-04-2011 |
Nancy Sue Kirk, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090325825 | Method of Minimizing or Reducing Salt Deposits By Use of a Fluid Containing a Fructan and Derivatives Thereof - The amount of crystallized salt in an oil and/or gas well may be minimized or reduced by use of a fructan, such as inulin, or a derivative as a salt block inhibitor. A preferred salt inhibitor is the salt of carboxyalkyl inulin such as a sodium salt of carboxymethyl inulin. The salt block inhibitor may be adsorbed onto a water-insoluble adsorbent. | 12-31-2009 |
Randal Kirk, Radford, VA US
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20090253792 | ACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING AND ADMINISTERING ACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention relates to active agent delivery systems and more specifically to compositions that comprise amino acids, as single amino acids or peptides, covalently attached to active agents and methods for administering conjugated active agent compositions. | 10-08-2009 |
20090306228 | ACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING AND ADMINISTERING ACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention relates to active agent delivery systems and more specifically to compositions that comprise amino acids, as single amino acids or peptides, covalently attached to active agents and methods for administering conjugated active agent compositions. | 12-10-2009 |
Randal J. Kirk, Radford, VA US
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20090239783 | SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF COMBINED ADMINISTRATION OF MIRTAZAPINE AND A STIMULANT COMPOUND - The invention discloses combination therapies and formulations of a stimulant (e.g., amphetamine) and mirtazapine and their methods of use. | 09-24-2009 |
20100144645 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING ANALGESIC POTENCY OF COVALENTLY BOUND-COMPOUNDS, ATTENUATING ITS ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS, AND PREVENTING THEIR ABUSE - The invention generally relates to compositions and methods with covalently bound compounds, such as controlled substances covalently attached to a chemical moiety, and opioid antagonists or covalently bound opioid antagonists to enhance analgesic potency and/or attenuate one or more adverse effects of covalently bound compounds, including adverse side effect(s) in humans such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, sedation (somnolence), physical dependence or pruritis. This invention relates to compositions and methods for selectively enhancing the analgesic potency of a covalently bound compound and simultaneously attenuating anti-analgesia, hyperalgesia, hyperexcitability, physical dependence and/or tolerance effects associated with the administration of a covalently bound compound. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject an analgesic or sub-analgesic amount of a covalently bound compound and an amount of excitatory opioid receptor antagonist such as naltrexone or nalmefene effective to enhance the analgesic potency of a covalently bound compound and attenuate the anti-analgesia, hyperalgesia, hyperexcitability, physical dependence and/or tolerance effects of covalently bound compound. The invention also relates to the addition of covalently-bound opioid antagonists to the compositions containing covalently bound compounds such that if the compositions are subjected to manipulation by illicit chemists, the opioid antagonist is released effectively reducing or eliminating the euphoric effect of the covalently bound compounds. | 06-10-2010 |
Randal J. Kirk, Belspring, VA US
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20080300856 | System and method for structuring information - A translational language system and method for structuring irregular, or unstructured, information are provided. The language system comprising at least one compulsory characteristic for defining a particular nuance of an irregular communication; and at least one term or phrase corresponding to the at least one compulsory characteristic for further defining the particular nuance of the irregular communication. | 12-04-2008 |
Randol E. Kirk, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080273661 | Irradiation method and apparatus - An apparatus and method for providing uniform X-Ray irradiation to material carried in a plurality of containers. The apparatus includes an X-Ray tube providing a linear source of irradiation and also a 4pi (360 degrees) irradiation. The material to be irradiated is placed in containers suspended on a vertical carousel wheel type structure. The individual containers are mounted receive irradiation throughout the rotation of the wheel. The tube is mounted approximately at the axis or center of the wheel. In operation, the containers of material are rotated around the tube, and due to their orientation and the 4 pi irradiation from the source, each and all the containers receive a uniform irradiation for the material contained therein. | 11-06-2008 |
20140017161 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC AMMONIUM SULFATE USING CAPTURED NH3 AND NH4 PRODUCED BY AEROBIC COMPOSTING - An aerobic composting process for producing an organic ammonium sulfate product is provided, including providing an enclosed composting apparatus for decomposition of a source of nitrogen; mixing said source of nitrogen with a source of carbon, thereby creating a biomass having a high solids content; moving said biomass down the composting trench as the aerobic composting process progresses; providing aerobic bacteria to highly selectively convert the available nitrogen compounds from said biomass into NH3 and/or NH4 and CO2 without addition of external heat; capturing the NH3 and/or NH4 and CO2 from the atmosphere of the composting apparatus in an aqueous solution; adding a source of sulfate to said aqueous solution containing captured NH3 and/or NH4 and CO2; and processing said aqueous solution containing a source of sulfate and captured NH3 and/or NH4 and CO2 to obtain preferrably organic ammonium polycarbonate and/or solid or concentrated liquid ammonium sulfate product. | 01-16-2014 |
20140170725 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING GASEOUS AMMONIA - A method and system for collecting gaseous nitrogen compounds into an aqueous solution are provided. The method enables the combination of gaseous sulfur and nitrogen compounds in the aqueous solution to generate ammonium compound components, to include ammonium sulfate. Sulfur may be pressure injected into the solution as gaseous sulfur dioxide. Optionally, carbon may be introduced into the solution as gaseous carbon dioxide. The sulfur may be earlier sourced by a burning of a sulfurous solid. The pH of the solution may be monitored and the introduction of ammonia, carbon and/or sulfur may be halted or constrained while the pH of the solution is measured outside of specified range. The solution may be allowed to age to permit a mix of compounds of ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbomate to restabilize and thereby encourage a renewed surge of ammonium sulfate generation. | 06-19-2014 |
20150056095 | LOW ENERGY ELECTRON STERILIZATION - Low energy electron sterilizers and method of sterilization using low energy electrons are disclosed herein. An example method of sterilizing an instrument using low energy electrons can include generating one or more low energy electrons, maintaining the instrument in a vacuum and irradiating the instrument with the low energy electrons. The low energy electrons can have an energy less than or equal to 25 keV, and the vacuum can be sufficiently low to prevent the one or more electrons from producing a plasma. | 02-26-2015 |
Robert Kirk, Midvale, UT US
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20120149458 | NETWORKED SPORTS SIMULATOR AND METHOD - A sports simulator network with reward potential. In one embodiment, the system includes a first sports simulator and a second sports simulator. The simulators are configured to allow a plurality of participants to play a sports scenario upon payment. Each participant of the sports simulators achieves a score for the sports scenario. The first sports simulator is configured to communicate with the second sports simulator to determine a winner with a best score for the sports scenario between the first sports simulator and the second sports simulator. When this happens, at least a portion of the cumulative amount of the payments is aggregated to pay a reward to the winner. | 06-14-2012 |
Shane Kirk, Durham, NC US
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20120132620 | Secure check code scanner - A device and method for secure check processing in a paper check scanning device that scans the identification encoding characters on the surface of a paper check, creating an electronically digitized record of the scanned physical identification indicators, transmitting the digitized record of the indicators to a verification unit, and awaiting validation and acceptance of the digitized record. The digitized record may be validated and accepted either through an electronic processing system or manually by human validation personnel. After the digitized record has been accepted the acceptance notification is sent to the check scanner. Upon receipt of the validation and acceptance of the digitized record of the paper check, the secure check scanner moves the paper check into position and the encoded identification characters on the paper check are altered by removing the area of the paper check containing the identification characters to render the paper check unscannable. | 05-31-2012 |
Sharon E. Kirk, New Lenox, IL US
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20120197032 | METHODS OF REFINING NATURAL OILS, AND METHODS OF PRODUCING FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A method of refining a natural oil includes: (a) providing a feedstock that includes a natural oil; (b) reacting the feedstock in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form a metathesized product that includes olefins and esters; (c) passivating residual metathesis catalyst with an agent that comprises nitric acid; (d) separating the olefins in the metathesized product from the esters in the metathesized product; and (e) transesterifying the esters in the presence of an alcohol to form a transesterified product and/or hydrogenating the olefins to form a fully or partially saturated hydrogenated product. Methods for suppressing isomerization of olefin metathesis products produced in a metathesis reaction, and methods of producing fuel compositions are described. | 08-02-2012 |
20130006012 | METHODS OF REFINING NATURAL OILS, AND METHODS OF PRODUCING FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A method of refining a natural oil includes: (a) providing a feedstock that includes a natural oil; (b) reacting the feedstock in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form a metathesized product that includes olefins and esters; (c) passivating residual metathesis catalyst with an agent selected from the group consisting of (i) a salt and/or an ester of a phosphorous oxo acid, (ii) a derivative of the phosphorous oxo acid in which at least one P—H bond has been replaced by a P—C bond, (iii) a salt and/or an ester of the derivative, and (iv) combinations thereof; (d) separating the olefins in the metathesized product from the esters in the metathesized product; and (e) transesterifying the esters in the presence of an alcohol to form a transesterified product and/or hydrogenating the olefins to form a fully or partially saturated hydrogenated product. | 01-03-2013 |
20130165706 | METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING ISOMERIZATION OF OLEFIN METATHESIS PRODUCTS - A method for suppressing isomerization of an olefin metathesis product produced in a metathesis reaction includes adding an isomerization suppression agent to a mixture that includes the olefin metathesis product and residual metathesis catalyst from the metathesis reaction under conditions that are sufficient to passivate at least a portion of the residual metathesis catalyst. The isomerization suppression agent is phosphorous acid, a phosphorous acid ester, phosphinic acid, a phosphinic acid ester or combinations thereof. Methods of refining natural oils are described. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165708 | METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING ISOMERIZATION OF OLEFIN METATHESIS PRODUCTS - A method for suppressing isomerization of an olefin metathesis product produced in a metathesis reaction includes adding an isomerization suppression agent that includes nitric acid to a mixture that includes the olefin metathesis product and residual metathesis catalyst from the metathesis reaction under conditions that are sufficient to passivate at least a portion of the residual metathesis catalyst. Methods of refining a natural oil are described. | 06-27-2013 |
Sharon E. Kirk, Woodridge, IL US
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20120197031 | METHODS OF REFINING NATURAL OILS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A method of refining a natural oil includes: (a) providing a feedstock that includes a natural oil; (b) reacting the feedstock in the presence of a metathesis catalyst to form a metathesized product that includes olefins and esters; (c) passivating residual metathesis catalyst with an agent selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, phosphinic acid, and a combination thereof; (d) separating the olefins in the metathesized product from the esters in the metathesized product; and (e) transesterifying the esters in the presence of an alcohol to form a transesterified product and/or hydrogenating the olefins to form a fully or partially saturated hydrogenated product. Methods for suppressing isomerization of olefin metathesis products produced in a metathesis reaction, and methods of producing fuel compositions are described. | 08-02-2012 |
20130165707 | METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING ISOMERIZATION OF OLEFIN METATHESIS PRODUCTS - A method for suppressing isomerization of an olefin metathesis product produced in a metathesis reaction includes adding an isomerization suppression agent to a mixture that includes the olefin metathesis product and residual metathesis catalyst from the metathesis reaction under conditions that are sufficient to passivate at least a portion of the residual metathesis catalyst. The isomerization suppression agent includes (i) a salt and/or an ester of a phosphorous oxo acid, and/or (ii) a derivative of the phosphorous oxo acid in which at least one P—H bond has been replaced by a P—C bond, and/or (iii) a salt and/or an ester of the derivative. Methods of refining natural oils are described. | 06-27-2013 |
Stephen Christopher Kirk, Valley Park, MO US
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20120180021 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THROTTLING CALLS TO A SERVICE APPLICATION THROUGH AN OPEN API - A method and system for throttling a volume of request messages to a service application stored within a service provider (SP) computer system through an open application programming interface (API) platform is provided. The SP computer system is in communication with a memory device. The method includes storing a throttling profile for a developer application within the memory device wherein the throttling profile includes at least a throttling amount threshold and a throttling time period, receiving at the API platform a request message initiated by the developer application wherein the request message is included within a volume of request messages initiated by the developer application, identifying the request message as being associated with the developer application, retrieving the throttling profile for the developer application, and validating the volume of request messages as complying with the throttling profile. | 07-12-2012 |
Stephen Christopher Kirk, O'Fallon, MO US
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20120179913 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROPAGATING A CLIENT IDENTITY - A method and system for securely propagating client identities in a service call from a first system to a target service system are provided. The system includes a memory device for storing data and a service provider (SP) computer system. The SP computer system is programmed to determine identities to transmit to the target system in association with a request, construct a data structure to represent each identity and additional information related to the identity, digitally sign the identity information, pair the identity information and the corresponding digital signature in a header of a request message from the first system to the target service system, receive the request message and extract the identity information and corresponding digital signatures from the header, validate the corresponding digital signatures, and construct using the corresponding identity information a data structure that represents each of the original identities established in the first system. | 07-12-2012 |
Steve Kirk, Chelmsford, MA US
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20090171916 | Method For Accelerating Queries Containing Local Range Conditions Using Subtraction of Cumulative Bitmaps - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for optimizing a range-based query on a table in a database system. | 07-02-2009 |
Steven A. Kirk, Chelmsford, MA US
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20090171921 | Accelerating Queries Based on Exact Knowledge of Specific Rows Satisfying Local Conditions - A method, computer program product, and system are provided for accelerating a query in a database system. For example, an embodiment of the method may include generating a data structure identifying a set of rows that satisfy conditions local to a table prior to an evaluation of a query and modifying the query based on the data structure. In addition, the method may include repeating the steps with respect to generating the data structure and modifying the query, if one or more additional local conditions are inferred from modifying the query based on the data structure. With respect to the step of modifying the query based on the data structure, in the case where no rows satisfy the local conditions in the data structure, an always false prefilter condition may be migrated as high as possible within the query. When only one row satisfies the local conditions in the data structure, a column may be replaced by a constant value from within that column in that one row. Further, in the case where a moderate number of rows satisfy the local conditions in the data structure and if sensible from a cost basis analysis, an IN condition may be inferred for each column from that table involved in a join condition. Application of these modifications prior to a determination of a query execution plan allows a query to be executed more efficiently and with far lower risk of applying a suboptimal execution plan. | 07-02-2009 |
20090171936 | System, Method, and Computer Program Product for Accelerating Like Conditions - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for optimizing LIKE-condition based queries on a table in a database system. | 07-02-2009 |
20110238667 | B-Tree Ordinal Approximation - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a range of ordinals corresponding to key values represented in a B-Tree data structure. This allows for a boundary point, usable, for example, for partitioning the B-Tree for parallel processing, to be specified using an ordinal value of the range of ordinals. Then an ordinal-to-key transformation can be performed in order to identify a key value corresponding to the boundary point. Additionally, ordinal values can be identified through the use of key-to-ordinal transformations, allowing for specification of ranges, for example, in terms of key values. | 09-29-2011 |
20110238677 | Dynamic Sort-Based Parallelism - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for sorting a set of records in a sort run. As the records are sorted, metadata regarding the sort run is gathered, and subsequently used to determine bounds of two or more disjoint subsets of the sort run. This enables the parallelization of several tasks over the sort run data using efficient, dynamic bounds determination, such as the outputting of sorted data from the disjoint subsets in parallel. | 09-29-2011 |
20120078880 | Accelerating Database Queries Containing Bitmap-Based Conditions - Systems, methods and articles of manufacture for accelerating database queries containing bitmap-based conditions are described herein. An embodiment includes determining a bitmap, where the bitmap represents a set of rows that have satisfied one or more conjunctive conditions which preceded a conjunct that is a disjunction in a query expression and restricting evaluation of a disjunct within the disjunction to the set of rows represented by the bitmap. Another embodiment includes determining a satisfaction bitmap, where the bitmap represents the result of one or more preceding disjuncts in a disjunction within a query expression and restricting scope of evaluation of a disjunct to a set of rows that are not within the determined satisfaction bitmap. In this way, embodiments of the present invention enable the acceleration of queries containing disjunctions of conditions on a database table, as well as reduce the temporary resources consumed for such queries. | 03-29-2012 |
20120173540 | Accelerating Database Queries Comprising Positional Text Conditions Plus Bitmap-Based Conditions - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for improving performance of positional text conditions in concert with bitmap-based conditions. This is accomplished, for example, by focusing positional text condition evaluation to candidate rows based on a bitmap resulting from application of a prior condition. Additionally, the result of a positional text condition may itself be provided in the form of a bitmap to accelerate further bitmap-based condition processing. | 07-05-2012 |
20130138626 | Table Parameterized Functions in Database - Systems, methods and computer program product embodiments for providing table parameterized function (TPF) functionality in a database are disclosed herein. An embodiment includes defining a TPF in a database, wherein the definition of the TPF defines one or more parameters of the TPF, at least one of the parameters being a table parameter. A query is received that operates to call the TPF, wherein the query defines one or more input parameters, the input parameters comprising at least one table input parameter to be used as input for calling the TPF. The query is processed to produce a result, and the result of the query is returned. | 05-30-2013 |
Steven J. Kirk, Pearland, TX US
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20100024844 | WAREWASHER WITH WATER ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - A warewash machine includes a housing at least in part defining a chamber for cleaning wares. A sump collects hot cleaning water that is recirculated in the chamber during cleaning. A drain line is for draining cleaning water from the sump. A fresh water input system includes at least a hot water input that receives hot water from a hot water source and a cold water input that receives cold water from a cold water source. The fresh water input system has a common input line in communication with the hot water input and the cold water input. A cold water input valve is for controlling input of cold water into the common input line. A hot water input valve is for controlling input of hot water into the common input line. The drain line and the common input line are arranged in a heat exchange relationship to enable heat from cleaning water traveling through the drain line to enable transfer of heat to water traveling through the common input line. A temperature sensor arrangement is associated with the drain line for determining temperature of the cleaning water traveling through the drain line. A controller receives input from the temperature sensor arrangement and is operable to control the cold water input valve and the hot water input valve such that, during a draining operation, if cleaning water traveling through the drain line is above a preselected temperature, the controller opens the cold water input valve to allow water from the cold water source to enter the common input line. | 02-04-2010 |
Terry Wayne Kirk, Fayetteville, AR US
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20120003488 | Carbide Pellets for Wear Resistant Applications - Carbide pellets including relatively small amounts of metallic binder are produced by steps of pressing, comminuting, shaping and sintering. The carbide pellets may be used as wear resistant hard facing materials that are applied to various types of tools. The carbide pellets provide improved mechanical properties such as hardness and abrasiveness while maintaining required levels of toughness and strength. | 01-05-2012 |
Thomas Kirk, Califon, NJ US
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20090132467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ORGANIZING IMAGES - Disclosed are a system, method and computer-readable medium for organizing images. A method aspect relates to receiving an image into a device, receiving incidental information associated with the image, organizing the image and the incidental information into a data structure such as a sparse array, classifying the received image with an image classifier and storing the classified image in an image database, receiving a search query and responding to the search query by searching for and retrieving matching images in the image database based on a comparison of the image search query to the data structure. | 05-21-2009 |
Thomas Kirk, Camas, WA US
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20110303063 | Web-slitter with Electronic Motor Control - An electronically controlled web-slitter includes dual electric motors whose functions may be controlled by an electronic controller accessed either on the chassis of the web-slitter or by way of a computer coupled to the electronic controller. Vertical and side-shift blade set-up and functions are thus accurately controlled. | 12-15-2011 |
Thomas Cleveland Kirk, Ivyland, PA US
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20080207856 | Composition and method for preparing copolymers of polar and non-polar olefins substantially free of free radical initiated polymer - A polymerizable composition including a late transition metal complex, a non-polar olefin, a polar olefin, and a free radical scavenger, wherein the polymerizable composition is capable of forming a linear poly[(non-polar olefin)-(polar olefin)] substantially free of free radical addition polymer, is disclosed. A method of copolymerizing a non-polar olefin with a polar olefin, catalyzed by a late transition metal complex in the presence of a free radical scavenger, to produce a linear poly[(non-polar olefin)-(polar olefin)] substantially free of free radical addition polymer is also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
Thomas D. Kirk, Camas, WA US
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20080295664 | Web-slitter with electronic motor control - An electronically controlled web-slitter includes dual electric motors whose functions may be controlled by an electronic controller accessed either on the chassis of the web-slitter or by way of a computer coupled to the electronic controller. Vertical and side-shift blade set-up and functions are thus accurately controlled. | 12-04-2008 |
Thomas Jackson Kirk, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120021959 | Muttiple Use Fabric Conditioning Composition With Blooming Perfume - Multiple use fabric conditioning composition. | 01-26-2012 |
Tim Kirk, Englewood, CO US
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20110269080 | AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC IGNITER - A system for automatically igniting a gas lamp by sensing the presence of a flame according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an igniter, power source, relay, valve controller, pulse-width modulator, and microcontrol unit. The microcontrol unit is connected to the igniter, the power source, the valve controller, the relay, and the pulse-width modulator. The microcontrol unit uses the pulse-width modulator to calibrate a total power supply to the igniter and determines the presence of a flame by sensing an electrical resistance of the igniter to the total power supply. The microcontrol unit also controls the amount of electricity supplied to the igniter through the relay and adjusts the amount of combustible fluid supplied to the igniter through the valve controller to automatically ignite the gas lamp. | 11-03-2011 |
Tommy W. Kirk, Wichita, KS US
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20100115010 | File attribute database, and a mixed-operating system computer system utilising such a file attribute database - A file database hosted on a first data processor and arranged to store metadata about files located in at least one of a file store under the control of a second data processor, and a remote file store. | 05-06-2010 |
William Kirk, Rock Hill, SC US
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20100047015 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS OF USING AN ASPHALT EMULSION TO CONVERT AN UNPAVED SURFACE INTO A PAVED SURFACE - The invention is a cost-effective method and formulation for cold paving applications that can be used to convert an unpaved surface, such as a gravel or dirt roadway, into a paved surface. The method includes applying an asphalt emulsion comprising asphalt, water, one or more emulsifiers, and a polymer to an existing unpaved surface to provide a layer of asphalt emulsion. An aggregate is then deposited over the emulsion layer to form a paved surface. The asphalt emulsion is formulated so that it can be used in a wide variety of conditions and with locally available aggregate. The set rate and viscosity of the asphalt emulsion can be selected so that it is able to penetrate partially into the unpaved surface to further improve the stability and rain resistance of the roadway. | 02-25-2010 |
William Kirk, Charlotte, NC US
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20090092846 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN EMULSION-BASED SURFACE TREATMENT - The invention is a method of treating, restoring or sealing a surface comprising applying an emulsion comprising a latex polymer, a cationic emulsifier, and optionally a recycling agent to the surface to wet the surface and depositing a surface treatment layer on the surface, wherein the depositing step occurs while the surface is wetted. The invention also includes a surface pretreatment composition comprising water, at least one acrylic latex polymer, an aromatic recycling agent, and at least one cationic emulsifier. Furthermore, the invention includes the surface resulting from the application of the emulsion used in the invention and concentrated emulsions for use with the surface treatment composition. | 04-09-2009 |
20120322922 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN EMULSION-BASED SURFACE TREATMENT - The invention is a method of treating, restoring or sealing a surface comprising applying an emulsion comprising a latex polymer, a cationic emulsifier, and optionally a recycling agent to the surface to wet the surface and depositing a surface treatment layer on the surface, wherein the depositing step occurs while the surface is wetted. The invention also includes a surface pretreatment composition comprising water, at least one acrylic latex polymer, an aromatic recycling agent, and at least one cationic emulsifier. Furthermore, the invention includes the surface resulting from the application of the emulsion used in the invention and concentrated emulsions for use with the surface treatment composition. | 12-20-2012 |
William A. Kirk, Massillon, OH US
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20100287886 | METHOD OF FORMING A CAN END HAVING A MOVEABLE PORTION - Methods for producing a can end having a moveable portion disposed beneath a tab are disclosed. In one embodiment, a can end having a center panel may be formed. A moveable portion may be formed in the center panel. The moveable portion may be in a downward position after it is formed. The can end may then be restrained such that a portion of the center panel that is adjacent to the moveable portion is unrestrained. While the can end is restrained, the moveable portion may be moved into an upward position. | 11-18-2010 |
20130243549 | Method of Forming a Can End Having a Moveable Portion - Methods for producing a can end having a moveable portion disposed beneath a tab are disclosed. In one embodiment, a can end having a center panel may be formed. A moveable portion may be formed in the center panel. The moveable portion may be in a downward position after it is formed. The can end may then be restrained such that a portion of the center panel that is adjacent to the moveable portion is unrestrained. While the can end is restrained, the moveable portion may be moved into an upward position. | 09-19-2013 |
William H. Kirk, Royal Oak, MI US
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20100191442 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CYCLE - An internal combustion engine including an air intake pressurization device having an outlet from which air at a pressure substantially greater than ambient air pressure is expelled, an expansible combustion chamber into which air is received from the device outlet and from which exhaust gases are expelled, first and second intake valves and one or more exhaust valves, each valve having open and closed states. The combustion chamber is in periodic fluid communication with the device outlet through at least one of the first and second intake valves, and exhaust gases are expelled from the combustion chamber via the exhaust valve(s). A control valve disposed between the first intake valve and the device outlet has an open position in which the device outlet and the combustion chamber are in fluid communication via the first intake valve in its open state, and a closed position in which fluid communication between the device outlet and the combustion chamber via the first intake valve is comparatively restricted. The exhaust valve(s) is in its open state when the first and second intake valves are both in their closed states, the first and second intake valves are both in their open states when the exhaust valve(s) is in its closed state, and the second intake valve is moved from its open state into its closed state substantially prior to movement of the first intake valve from its open state into its closed state. | 07-29-2010 |