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Adam J. Rinehart, The Woodlands, TX US
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20150378120 | Pipe-Conforming Structure - The present techniques are directed to systems and methods for forming a pipe-conforming structure. The pipe-conforming structure includes a polymer material and one or more optic fibers embedded within the polymer material. The polymer material is formed into a structure that is conformed to the shape of a pipe. A method includes forming a polymer material into a structure including an edge region and a center region. The center region has a greater thickness than the edge region. The method includes inserting one or more optic fibers into the polymer material. | 12-31-2015 |
Carol L. Rinehart, Parkville, MO US
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20120148620 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR VACCINATING CATTLE - The present invention relates to compositions, uses thereof, and methods of vaccinating cattle, particularly cows and heifers, against | 06-14-2012 |
20140127259 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR VACCINATING CATTLE - The present invention relates to compositions, uses thereof, and methods of vaccinating cattle, particularly cows and heifers, against | 05-08-2014 |
20140363466 | METHOD OF TREATING PREGNANT COWS AND/OR HEIFERS - The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections. The invention also relates to a method of vaccinating a pregnant cow. | 12-11-2014 |
Carol L. Rinehart, Saint Joseph, MO US
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20100178301 | METHOD OF TREATING PREGNANT COWS AND/OR HEIFERS - The present invention relates to combination vaccines for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbiological infections in cattle which comprise an attenuated bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) for the the prophylaxis and treatment of BVDV caused infections. The invention also relates to a method of vaccinating a pregnant cow. | 07-15-2010 |
Dawn M. Rinehart, Portland, OR US
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20110042998 | ADJUSTABLE AIR-DEFLECTING PANEL FOR A VEHICLE - An adjustable air-deflecting panel for mounting to a vehicle comprises at least one panel; a plurality of mounts for mounting the panel to the vehicle, each mount comprising a vehicle mount portion for mounting to the vehicle and a panel mount portion for mounting the panel to the vehicle mount portion, the mount portions being pivotally coupled to one another to thereby pivotally couple the panel to the vehicle, the vehicle mount portion comprising a first engagement member and the panel mount portion comprising a second engagement member, the engagement members being operable to engage one another upon clamping the engagement members together to thereby prevent pivoting of the panel about the pivot axis and relative to the vehicle. | 02-24-2011 |
Elizabeth Rinehart, Seminole, FL US
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20120119033 | Retaining Mechanism for Buckle and Buckle Release System - Disclosed is a retaining mechanism for a buckle and buckle release system. The buckle release system is locked or unlocked via a manual release lever. A locking lever overlies the manual release lever and protects against the unintended release of the buckle. The retaining mechanism provides a further degree of protection. It includes a retaining bar that is pivotally interconnected to the locking lever. The retaining mechanism has a closed orientation wherein the locking lever cannot be actuated. The retaining mechanism can only be opened via a two part motion. First, the retaining bar is pivoted with respect to the locking lever. Second, the retaining bar and the locking lever are rotated together to permit access to the underlying manual release lever. | 05-17-2012 |
Elizabeth M. Rinehart, Seminole, FL US
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20120025027 | System for Air Borne Deployment of Palletized Cargo - Disclosed is a system for the airborne deployment and delivery of palletized cargo. The system includes a cargo pallet, one or more risers connected to the pallet, and an associated rigging. The risers are used in both stabilizing the cargo and in cushioning the impacts associated with transport and landing. The rigging is used to secure the pallet to one or more parachutes that are deployed as the pallet leaves the aircraft. | 02-02-2012 |
Eric R. Rinehart, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20090055220 | Adaptive communication methods and systems for facilitating the gathering, distribution and delivery of information related to medical care - Automated methods and systems are disclosed for persistently facilitating the timely gathering, monitoring, distribution and delivery of information related to medical care where such may include: (1) finding a communications channel for effectively attempting a message delivery to a specific target person at a specified time; (2) deliverable message content to limitations of a chosen communications channel; adaptively finding a targeted recipient even if the latter is highly mobile and/or has travel patterns or communications-channel preferences that change over time; (3) verifying that a targeted recipient has actually received an attempted delivery within an applicable time limit; (4) automatically recognizing that an urgent message delivery-attempt was not timely completed and adaptively alerting responsible entities of the in completion; and (5) automatically recognizing that an urgent change or non change of condition has occurred by virtue of information gathered during an automated or manually-conducted Interview where physician expected positive progress prior to Interview and adaptively alerting responsible entities of the changed or unchanged condition based on the urgency of the change or non-change. | 02-26-2009 |
20110238435 | ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING THE GATHERING, DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY OF INFORMATION RELATED TO MEDICAL CARE - Automated methods and systems are disclosed for persistently facilitating the timely gathering, monitoring, distribution and delivery of information related to medical care where such may include: (1) finding a communications channel for effectively attempting a message delivery to a specific target person at a specified time; (2) deliverable message content to limitations of a chosen communications channel; adaptively finding a targeted recipient even if the latter is highly mobile and/or has travel patterns or communications-channel preferences that change over time; (3) verifying that a targeted recipient has actually received an attempted delivery within an applicable time limit; (4) automatically recognizing that an urgent message delivery-attempt was not timely completed and adaptively alerting responsible entities of the in completion; and (5) automatically recognizing that an urgent change or non change of condition has occurred by virtue of information gathered during an automated or manually-conducted Interview where physician expected positive progress prior to Interview and adaptively alerting responsible entities of the changed or unchanged condition based on the urgency of the change or non-change. | 09-29-2011 |
Gerald L. Rinehart, Enka, NC US
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20110186379 | MUFFLER BAFFLE - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved baffle for use in a muffler exhaust system and a system utilizing such baffle. The improved baffle comprises a first conduit portion having a first diameter, a second conduit portion having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter, and a diameter step-up conduit connection portion having two ends, one that connects to the first conduit portion and the other that connects to the second conduit portion. The integrated baffle is disposed within the muffler of an exhaust system such that exhaust from an internal combustion engine enters the first conduit portion first, travels through the first conduit portion and then through the second conduit portion, and is then released into the air. Louvers disposed on the surface area of the first and second conduit portions reduce the noise of the engine while the step-up in diameter from the first conduit portion to the second conduit portion causes a pressure differential between the first conduit portion and the second conduit portion which lessens the back pressure applied on the engine and increases the performance and efficiency of the engine. | 08-04-2011 |
Glenn D. Rinehart, West Charleston, WV US
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20120085452 | Corrosion Coupon Holder - An embodiment of the invention provides an insert for an orifice fitting in a pipeline. The insert includes a retaining member having an exteriorly facing surface dimensionally corresponding to cross-sectional interior dimensions of a carrier in the orifice fitting. Thus, the insert is positionally stabilized in a predetermined position within the pipeline and in substantial registry with the orifice fitting. A lug is affixed to the interiorly facing surface of the retaining member. The lug projects inwards towards a center of the retaining member and provides an interiorly facing mounting surface. A dielectric insulating layer is on the interiorly facing mounting surface of the lug, wherein the dielectric insulating layer includes a first element of a cooperating attachment member. The cooperating attachment member removably securely retains a corrosion coupon on the dielectric insulating layer upon engagement of the first element with a second element of the cooperating attachment member. | 04-12-2012 |
Harold B. Rinehart, Agoura Hills, CA US
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20130177718 | Special Coatings for Artificial Turf - An artificial turf surface comprised of natural looking fibrous materials is coated with special heat reflecting materials that do not alter the appearance of the fibers, but reflect unwanted heat. Both turf blades and beads can be coated. A process and method is also described in which artificial turf can be cleaned and coated in the field after installation and specially coated, flexible mini beads can be added as filler. | 07-11-2013 |
Harold Brad Rinehart, Agoura Hills, CA US
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20140154432 | Special Coatings and Infill for Artificial Turf - An artificial turf surface comprised of natural looking fibrous materials can be infilled with small beads of black crumb rubber coated with heat reflecting material. These beads can also be engineered to have a variable spring force and can also be coated with titanium dioxide powder to have an anti-bacterial effect and laumontite to bind lead. Turf blades can also be coated to increase solar reflection. | 06-05-2014 |
James Rinehart, Portland, OR US
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20140206268 | POLISHING PAD HAVING POLISHING SURFACE WITH CONTINUOUS PROTRUSIONS - Polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions are also described. | 07-24-2014 |
James K. Rinehart, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100188299 | Laptop computer antenna device - An antenna device for use with a laptop computer includes three foldable sections. A bottom section is hinged to a middle section, and the middle section is hinged to a third section. The laptop computer rests on the bottom section when the middle section is raised to a vertical position. When the laptop is opened, its display may be raised in front of the vertically disposed middle section. The third section is in the form of a planar hoop, which defines a cavity in which an antenna resides for receiving digital broadcast television signals. This third section may be raised from the middle section to a desired position to receive such digital broadcast television signals. The foldable first, second and third sections of the antenna device, whether folded or deployed, is only slightly greater than, equal to or less than the width of the laptop computer so as not to interfere with persons situated adjacent to the user of the laptop computer and antenna device. | 07-29-2010 |
20110169342 | Automatic variable power outlet for energy saving power source - A variable power device in a form of a power strip includes a plurality of power outlets for powering electrical devices connected thereto. A current sensing circuit is electrically coupled to each power outlet and senses current flowing through the power outlet and drawn by an electrical device connected to the outlet. A power control circuit selectively provides one of a standby mode power signal and an active mode power signal to a respective power outlet in response to the feedback signal from the current sensing circuit associated with the power outlet. | 07-14-2011 |
20130175977 | CURRENT SELECTABLE USB CHARGER - A current selectable USB charger includes a USB (universal serial bus) connector, a crossover switch, a pair of voltage dividers and a power supply. The power supply provides preferably a +5 volt DC voltage to the pair of voltage dividers. The pair of voltage dividers includes a first voltage divider and a second voltage divider, each being formed of a pair of series-connected resistors. The voltage on the junction of the series-connected resistors of the first voltage divider is selectively provided, through the crossover switch, to one of the D− pin and the D+ pin of the USB connector. The voltage on the junction of the series-connected resistors of the second voltage divider is selectively provided, through the crossover switch, to one of the D+ pin and the D− pin of the USB connector. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175992 | USB WALL PLATE CHARGER - A USB wall plate charger for charging an external electronic device is mountable to a common 120 volt AC wall outlet, and includes a power supply to convert the 120 volts AC to +5 volts DC, and a charging profile configuration circuit. A charging profile selection switch is provided for the user to select a desired charging profile that is compatible with the electronic device to be charged. | 07-11-2013 |
20140191909 | LOW PROFILE OMNI-DIRECTIONAL PLANAR ANTENNA WITH WIFI VIDEO STREAMING CAPABILITY THROUGH BROADBAND NETWORK - An antenna device includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and an RF antenna situated within the housing. The RF antenna receives high definition television signals broadcast over the air. An MHL connector is mounted on the housing. An external audio or video streaming signal device is coupleable to the MHL connector. An MHL to HDMI converter circuit situated within the interior cavity of the housing receives signals from the external audio or video streaming signal device and processes these signals into an HDMI signal format. The HDMI signals are provided on an HDMI output connector mounted on the housing. RF signals from the RF antenna are provided to an RF coaxial cable connector also mounted on the housing. | 07-10-2014 |
20140253327 | WHOLE HOME EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM - A whole home emergency alert system includes a base unit and a plurality of satellite units remotely located from the base unit and from each other. The base unit communicates wirelessly with the satellite units. The base unit receives NOAA and NWS alert signals, and transmits emergency alert signals to the plurality of satellite units. | 09-11-2014 |
20150054705 | ULTRA-THIN, FLEXIBLE, BROADBAND LOW PROFILE PLANAR WIRE ANTENNA - A broadband, low profile, ultra-thin and flexible, planar wire antenna includes an inverted triangular section and a horizontal bar section centered at the apex of the triangular section. Tab elements are provided on opposite ends of the bar section to increase the end effect of the antenna. Furthermore, 45 degree tabbed elements are joined to the top corners of the triangular section and extend in opposite directions therefrom. The tabbed elements added to the triangular section and to the bar section increase the overall electrical length of the antenna to simulate a physically larger size antenna. | 02-26-2015 |
James Richard Rinehart, Portland, OR US
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20140273777 | POLISHING PAD HAVING POLISHING SURFACE WITH CONTINUOUS PROTRUSIONS HAVING TAPERED SIDEWALLS - Polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions having tapered sidewalls are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions having tapered sidewalls are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
Jennifer Rinehart, Spring Green, WI US
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20100099859 | SOYBEAN EVENT MON89788 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides for soybean plant and seed comprising transformation event MON89788 and DNA molecules unique to these events. The invention also provides methods for detecting the presence of these DNA molecules in a sample. | 04-22-2010 |
20100100980 | Methods and Compositions to Enhance Plant Breeding - The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants. | 04-22-2010 |
20120070839 | SOYBEAN EVENT MON89788 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides for soybean plant and seed comprising transformation event MON89788 and DNA molecules unique to these events. The invention also provides methods for detecting the presence of these DNA molecules in a sample. | 03-22-2012 |
20140259221 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO ENHANCE PLANT BREEDING - The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants. | 09-11-2014 |
20150113686 | SOYBEAN EVENT MON89788 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides for soybean plant and seed comprising transformation event MON89788 and DNA molecules unique to these events. The invention also provides methods for detecting the presence of these DNA molecules in a sample. | 04-23-2015 |
Jennifer Anne Rinehart, St. Louis, MO US
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20110015084 | Methods for Identifying Genetic Linkage - The present invention provides a high-throughput system for determining linkage of distinct polynucleotides and determining the sequence of polynucleotides that are linked to the distinct polynucleotides. The methods are particularly useful for analyzing transgenes in a transformed host organism. The disclosed methods provide for the detection of linkage between distinct transgenic polynucleotides in transformed hosts and sequencing of DNA regions linked to the distinct transgenic polynucleotides. Methods for identifying a transgenic plant containing a transgene insertion in an undesirable genomic location are also disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
John Rinehart, Burlington, NC US
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20120167654 | TUBE FLARING TOOL - A tool kit including a clamping structure formed of dual clamping bodies that define a cylindrical projecting member when the clamping bodies are united, a force transfer adapter, a substantially cylindrical force applying member having a tapered end and an elongated yoke having a longitudinal bore defined therein, wherein the first end of the yoke and the cylindrical projecting member have cooperating features for facilitating a non-permanent engagement with one another when the dual clamping bodies are united, and wherein the second end of the yoke and the force applying member include cooperating features for facilitating the gradual application of force to the force transfer adapter. | 07-05-2012 |
John Rinehart, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20150192237 | Method and Apparatus for Lining a Pipe - A repair assembly and method of use is provided. The repair assembly includes a liner assembly for repairing a pipe system including a first pipe, a second pipe extending from the first pipe, and in some embodiments a third pipe extending from the second pipe. The third pipe may include multiple pipes. The repair assembly further includes a bladder assembly. The liner and bladder assembly are configured to work together to be positioned within the first, second, third and any additional pipes to line and repair all of the components of the pipe system in a single repair. Such repair will reduce the amount of time required to repair such pipe systems, and will increase the efficiency of repairing pipes. | 07-09-2015 |
John Michael Rinehart, Peoria, AZ US
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20140043588 | CONTACT LENS USE IN THE TREATMENT OF AN OPHTHALMOLOGIC CONDITION - The disclosure relates to the use of contact lenses for treating ophthalmologic conditions, such as presbyopia, induced myopia, computer vision syndrome, insufficient accommodation, or a condition associated with insufficient accommodation. The contact lens may be selected based on a measured sagittal depth and/or eccentricity of the cornea. When fitted, fluid may accumulate between the cornea of the eye and the contact lens. The lens may exhibit a sufficient amount of apical clearance such that when the wearer blinks, the lens moves no more than 1 mm on the eye. The lens may be structured such that bubbles greater than 0.5 mm in diameter are prevented from forming between the contact lens and the eye. The contact lens may be used in combination with a suitable bioactive agent providing for enhanced visual correction. | 02-13-2014 |
20160109725 | CONTACT LENS USE IN THE TREATMENT OF AN OPHTHALMOLOGIC CONDITION - The present disclosure relates to the use of contact lenses for treating one or more ophthalmologic conditions. In some embodiments, the contact lenses may be used to treat presbyopia, induced myopia, computer vision syndrome (CVS), insufficient accommodation, or a condition associated with insufficient accommodation. The contact lens may include a number of regions having different geometries (e.g., curvature, width, diameter) depending on the flattest keratonomy of the cornea to achieve a suitable fit. For example, the contact lens may include an optic zone surrounded by an inner peripheral region and an outer peripheral region surrounding the inner peripheral region, each exhibiting varying degrees of curvature. The fitted contact lens may be selected based on a measured sagittal depth and/or eccentricity of the cornea. When fitted, an appropriate amount of fluid may accumulate between the cornea of the eye and the contact lens. In addition, the lens may exhibit a sufficient amount of apical clearance such that when the wearer blinks, the lens moves no more than 1 mm on the eye. Further, the lens and the eye may be mutually structured such that bubbles greater than 0.5 mm in diameter are prevented from forming between the contact lens and the eye. The contact lens may be used in combination with a suitable bioactive agent providing for enhanced visual correction. | 04-21-2016 |
John R. Rinehart, Milton, WI US
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20120080848 | ARCHERY TARGET WITH THREE DIMENSIONAL TARGET AREA - The present disclosure relates to a portable archery target. The portable archery target includes a main target body having a geometric shape. The geometric shape has a first side and a second side. The first side has a first target zone, while the second side has a second target zone that is separate and distinct from the first target zone. At least one of the first target zone and the second target zone has a first three-dimensional animal-simulating indicia. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a portable archery target. The method includes adding a resin into a mold cavity that defines a geometric shape of the portable archery target. The mold cavity has a first surface that defines a first target zone and a second surface that defines a second target zone. At least the first surface has a contour that provides a three-dimensional animal-simulating target. The method also includes closing the mold cavity to form a foam body and removing the foam body from the mold cavity. | 04-05-2012 |
20140072733 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MOUNT - An article of manufacture can include a figurine body and a first mounting pad. The first mounting pad can include a notch located in the bottom of the first mounting pad. The first mounting pad can include a first mounting mechanism. The figurine body and the first mounting pad can be separated by a guide groove. Upon removal of the first mounting pad from the figurine body at at least the guide groove, an opening is exposed to form a second mounting mechanism. | 03-13-2014 |
20140308874 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MOUNT - An article of manufacture includes a figurine body and a first mounting pad at a bottom of the figurine body. The first mounting pad can include a first mounting mechanism. The article of manufacture can also include a raised portion at the bottom of the figurine body. The raised portion is at least in part be adjacent to the first mounting pad. The raised portion is raised in relation to the first mounting pad. The raised portion is configured to prevent a portion of a fastener from rotating 360 degrees. | 10-16-2014 |
Jonathan Rinehart, Bloomington, IN US
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20150272593 | Method, Implant & Instruments for Percutaneous Expansion of the Spinal Canal - A bone saw and a method for using the bone saw. The bone saw includes a saw blade comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a distal tip comprising a cutting edge. The flexible saw blade is rectangular in shape over at least a portion thereof. The bone saw further includes a saw handle base insert a saw shaft tip assembly comprising an opening through which the flexible saw blade is advanced. The saw shaft tip assembly may comprise a saw shaft tip comprising a channel comprising a distal end and a proximal end and a saw channel insert disposed within the channel of the saw shaft tip to form a lumen between the saw shift tip and the saw channel insert. The bone saw may further comprise a saw blade advancement mechanism coupled to the flexible saw blade for moving the flexible saw blade in discrete amounts. | 10-01-2015 |
Jonathan E. Rinehart, Bloomington, IN US
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20130184759 | Minimally Invasive Method And Apparatus For Stabilizing The Spinal Column - Implant for stabilizing a spinal column including a pedicle screw, an elongated member, and a retainer for a stabilizing rod. The elongated member can be polyaxially movably connected to the pedicle screw, and have external threads over a longitudinal periphery thereof. The retainer can be one piece, or can include an upper retainer portion and a lower retainer portion. The retainer, or the upper and lower retainer portions, can each have an opening therethrough to receive a stabilization rod to fix one implant to another. In one aspect, the upper retainer portion is internally threaded to engage external threads of the elongated member, the upper retainer portion threadably translating longitudinally along the elongated member by rotation of the elongated member about a longitudinal axis thereof. The upper retainer portion translates toward the lower retainer portion to secure and retain the rod therebetween. | 07-18-2013 |
Joseph B. Rinehart, Newport Beach, CA US
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20120179007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179093 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179136 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 07-12-2012 |
20140081201 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 03-20-2014 |
20140188072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 07-03-2014 |
20150209514 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 07-30-2015 |
Kenneth L. Rinehart, Urbana, IL US
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20080234279 | Ecteinascidins - The present invention is directed to several newly discovered ecteinascidin (Et) species, designated herein as Et 731, Et 815, Et 808, and Et 594. The physical properties of these compounds, their preparation and therapeutic properties are also reported. | 09-25-2008 |
20090247533 | Ecteinascidins - The present invention is directed to several newly discovered ecteinascidin (Et) species, designated herein as Et 731, Et 815, Et 808, and Et 594. The physical properties of these compounds, their preparation and therapeutic properties are also reported. | 10-01-2009 |
Kent A. Rinehart, Knoxville, TN US
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20080211914 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND DISPLAYING IMAGES OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF VEHICLES - A portable undercarriage vehicle inspection system (UVIS) ( | 09-04-2008 |
Larry Rinehart, Dover, PA US
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20150108686 | CLOTH-LIKE SYNTHETIC TEXTILES - An embossing and texturizing system for imparting a natural cloth-like surface to a flexible thermoplastic material or film simultaneously to either or both of its two exterior surfaces, through the use of a device and technique combining metal rolls, metal and rubber rolls, and embossing and texturizing fabric rolls into an embossing system creating the desired visual and tactile feel of natural fabrics as well as additional performance characteristics. The embossing and texturizing system embosses and texturizes the exterior surface of the flexible thermoplastic material or film by selectively altering the exterior surface, and therefore, the film can be embossed simultaneously on either or both of its two exterior surfaces (face and reverse). The use of the embossing and texturizing mechanism and its alignment to the core and stabilizing reinforcing substrate enables the exterior texturized surface and the bottom side exterior texturized surface to be identical in all manner. | 04-23-2015 |
Lawrence E. Rinehart, West Linn, OR US
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20120097979 | STRUCTURALLY ROBUST POWER SWITCHING ASSEMBLY - A structurally robust power switching assembly, that has a first rigid structural unit, defining a first unit major surface that is patterned to define a plurality of mutually electrically isolated, electrically conductive paths. Also, a similar, second rigid structural unit is spaced apart from the first unit major surface. Finally, a transistor is interposed between and electrically connected to the first unit major surface and the second unit major surface. | 04-26-2012 |
20120104457 | POWER SWITCHING ASSEMBLY HAVING A ROBUST GATE CONNECTION - A structurally robust power switching assembly, that has a power transistor, comprising a thin and delicate layer of metal oxide, and a major surface of the layer of metal oxide being substantially coincident with a major surface of the power transistor, the major surface of the power transistor defining both an emitter and a gate. Also, dielectric material is placed over a portion of the emitter, so that it abuts the gate and a highly conductive pillar is constructed out of a relatively soft material, supported by the gate and the dielectric material, so that it has a larger area than would be possible if it was supported only by the gate. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark Rinehart, Burnsville, MN US
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20100324955 | ASSET INFORMATION REPORTING - A computer-implemented method for asset operation information services is described. In one example embodiment, the method can comprise receiving data related to operation of an asset, the data including positional data and at least one machine operational data, interpreting the positional data with the machine operational data to accurately determine an operational characteristic of the machine, performing analysis of the operational characteristic in view of a stored target to produce a performance output, and providing a report that includes the operational characteristic and the performance output. | 12-23-2010 |
20130030876 | ASSET INFORMATION REPORTING - A computer-implemented method for asset operation information services is described. In one example embodiment, the method can comprise receiving data related to operation of an asset, the data including positional data and at least one machine operational data, interpreting the positional data with the machine operational data to accurately determine an operational characteristic of the machine, performing analysis of the operational characteristic in view of a stored target to produce a performance output, and providing a report that includes the operational characteristic and the performance output. | 01-31-2013 |
Mark Rinehart, Maryville, MO US
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20110187664 | TABLE COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A table includes: a substantially horizontal table top to be supported at a level suitable for standing or at a level above seats adjacent the table top. The table top includes a substantially horizontally extending touch-sensitive display. The table also includes a computing device in communication with the display to receive touch signals. The computing device defines multiple user areas on the display are oriented to users located/seated at the table top. The table top receives multiple touches on the display essentially or substantially concurrently. The multiple touches provide distinct control signals to the computing device to control operation of the computing device. The table can store instructions for military deployment or military employment. The table can be used for health care environments. | 08-04-2011 |
Mark Robert Rinehart, Medford, WI US
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20090087533 | AUTOMATIC DOUGHBALLER AND METHOD - The present invention provides a dough dispensing system and a method of dispensing dough. In some embodiments, the method includes the acts of directing dough from a first plurality of dough receptacles to an adjacent second plurality of dough receptacles such that each one of the second plurality of dough receptacles receives dough from a corresponding one of the first plurality of dough receptacles, holding dough in the second plurality of dough receptacles until each of the second plurality of dough receptacles receives dough, and dispensing the dough from each of the second plurality of dough receptacles substantially simultaneously. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael Rinehart, Quincy, MA US
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20130338473 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND SENSORS FOR MEASURING TISSUE - Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Disposable sensors are disclosed. | 12-19-2013 |
Michael Rinehart, Dell Rapids, SD US
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20150099035 | OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID ENHANCED DDGS FOR AQUACULTURE FEEDS - The present invention describes fermentation methods for producing animal feeds enriched with omega-3 fatty acids from cellulosic feedstock. | 04-09-2015 |
Michael D. Rinehart, San Jose, CA US
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20150295787 | QUALITY OF SERVICE OPTIMIZATION MANAGEMENT TOOL - A device may receive traffic information associated with traffic flows assigned to a group of quality of service (QoS) treatment levels and travelling via a network device. The device may identify a group of target performance metrics corresponding to the group of QoS treatment levels. The device may determine a group of weight factors based on the traffic information and the group of target performance metrics. The group of weight factors may be determined such that a group of predicted performance metrics is optimized with respect to the group of target performance metrics. The device may output information identifying the group of weight factors to cause a parameter, associated with the network device, to be updated based on the group of weight factors. The parameter may relate to a manner in which the traffic flows are processed by the network device. | 10-15-2015 |
Michael D. Rinehart, Quincy, MA US
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20140039341 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING TISSUE - Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael David Rinehart, Quincy, MA US
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20120010767 | HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROL USING PATH FORECASTING - A path-dependent control of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) includes segmenting a route into segments, generating a sequence of battery state-of-charge (SoC) set-points for the segments, and controlling the vehicle in accordance with the battery SoC set-points as the vehicle travels along the route. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010768 | HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF PATH DEPENDENT RECEDING HORIZON CONTROL - A path-dependent control of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) includes segmenting an original route into segments. A virtual route based on the remaining portion of the original route is generated once the HEV reaches a current segment of the original route. The virtual route includes a first segment corresponding to the current segment of the original route and a last segment representing at least two other segments of the remaining portion of the original route. Battery SoC set-points for the segments of the virtual route are generated. The vehicle is controlled according to the battery SoC set-point for the first segment of the virtual route as the vehicle travels along the current segment of the original route. | 01-12-2012 |
20140095003 | Electric Vehicle and Method of Battery Set-Point Control - A method includes utilizing navigation data from a navigation system to segment a route to be travelled by a travelling vehicle into segments each having a road grade different than neighboring segments. The method further includes discharging a battery of the vehicle as the vehicle travels along an initial segment of the route according to a state-of-charge (SoC) set-point based on the road grade of the initial segment and a variable representative of the road grades of at least two other segments of the route. | 04-03-2014 |
Steve Rinehart, Chesterfield, VA US
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20110203601 | NON-TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT - A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant. | 08-25-2011 |
20110232232 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN THE FORMATION OF A TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT - An apparatus for use in the formation and filling of a pouched product. The apparatus includes an elongated outer tubular member, the elongated outer tubular member having a first end, a second end and an outer surface; an elongated inner tubular member, the elongated inner tubular member coaxially aligned within the elongated outer tubular member so as to form an annular delivery chamber and having a first end and a second end, the first end for receiving the product to be pouched, the second end having a plurality of circumferentially spaced exit orifices in fluid communication with the annular delivery chamber and directed radially inwardly, the second end for placing the product within the pouch being formed; and an inlet hub adjacent the first end of the elongated outer tubular member and the first end of the elongated inner tubular member, the inlet hub having a first inlet in communication with the first end of the elongated inner tubular member and a second inlet in fluid communication with the annular delivery chamber; wherein the outer surface of the elongated outer tubular member provides a surface for forming the pouched product thereabout. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240048 | TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT - A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant. | 10-06-2011 |
20140158145 | NON-TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT - A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166512 | TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT - A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant. | 06-19-2014 |
Steven Rinehart, Chesterfield, VA US
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20130192622 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and an aroma carrier on an outer surface of the outer tube. The aroma carrier includes fragrance material and is operable to deliver fragrance during smoking. | 08-01-2013 |
Steven E. Rinehart, Encinitas, CA US
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20120272570 | PLANT GROWING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - Methods of transporting or causing transport of a plant or plant part between two locations are provided. For example, plants or plant parts are placed in a support substrate that is free of organic soil, peat, humus or bark at a first location and transported to a second location. Methods for growing plants are also provided comprising, for example, receiving a transported plant or plant part embedded in a support substrate that is essentially free of organic soil, peat or bark and growing a plant therefrom. | 11-01-2012 |
Steven R. Rinehart, Chesterfield, VA US
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20080230080 | VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS FOR PRODUCING A TOBACCO ROD WITH A HOLLOW PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING THERETHROUGH - The present invention is directed at various apparatus and methods for forming a sealed hollow core tobacco rod. The methods of the invention at least comprise passing a trimmed tobacco column and paper under a tongue that widens and flattens the column and paper; forming the tobacco and paper into a cylindrical shape; forming an inner hollow core; maintaining the hollow core shape; and outputting the sealed hollow core tobacco rod. | 09-25-2008 |
20080283067 | VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS FOR PRODUCING A TOBACCO ROD WITH A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL TUBE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH - A method for making cigarettes comprising feeding tubing piece-by-piece to a vertical duct by opening and closing-timing gate operated by cam, accelerating tubing down to the vertical duct, with the help of vertical accelerator belts until the tubing becomes captured into the hopper holder, picking the tubing with an articulate tubing holder located on a transferring drum, lowering to the garniture, and releasing the tubing under the registration lagged-belt. | 11-20-2008 |
20090118109 | VERTICAL FILTER FILLING MACHINE AND PROCESS - Process and apparatus for the mass production of compound cigarette filters function to deposit granular filter material into the open ends of vertically oriented filter tubes. Predetermined amounts of diverse granular material are withdrawn by suction from sources of such material, and these amounts are deposited into the tubes. Solid filter segments seal the granular material within the tube. After one half of each filter tube is filled with granular material and sealed, the tube is inverted and the opposite end is filled in substantially the same manner. When cut in half each filter tube produces two cigarette filters. | 05-07-2009 |
20100210437 | VERTICAL FILTER FILLING MACHINE AND PROCESS - Process and apparatus for the mass production of compound cigarette filters function to deposit granular filter material into the open ends of vertically oriented filter tubes. Predetermined amounts of diverse granular material are withdrawn by suction from sources of such material, and these amounts are deposited into the tubes. Solid filter segments seal the granular material within the tube. After one half of each filter tube is filled with granular material and sealed, the tube is inverted and the opposite end is filled in substantially the same manner. When cut in half each filter tube produces two cigarette filters. | 08-19-2010 |
20110155594 | CIGARETTE PACK WITH ATTACHED PROMOTIONAL SAMPLE - A pair of cigarette packs each have a back wall with the packs arranged adjacent one another in back-to-back relationship. A sachet is releasably attached to the back wall of each pack. One sachet is releasably attached to an upper back wall portion of one pack and other sachet is releasably attached to a lower back wall portion of the other pack of the pair. A promotional pouch of smokeless tobacco is inside each sachet. Pairs of such packs fit within standard size cartons. Each pack and the attached sachet may include overwrap material. | 06-30-2011 |
20130105036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PACKAGING LOOSE PRODUCT | 05-02-2013 |
20140262869 | PACKAGING SLEEVE - A sleeve operable to at least partially contain a cylindrical article, the sleeve including opposing planar side panels; bowed dust flaps extending upwardly from said side panels; front and back panels, each having rounded, upper corner portions; and overlapping top panels in superposing relation to upper portions of said bowed dust flaps, said overlapping top panels being mutually secured, whereby said bowed dust flaps are retained in a bowed condition that conforms with said rounded upper panel portions of said front and back panels | 09-18-2014 |
20150076013 | PACKAGING SLEEVE - A sleeve operable to at least partially contain a cylindrical article, the sleeve including opposing planar side panels; bowed dust flaps extending upwardly from said side panels; front and back panels, each having rounded, upper corner portions; and overlapping top panels in superposing relation to upper portions of said bowed dust flaps, said overlapping top panels being mutually secured, whereby said bowed dust flaps are retained in a bowed condition that conforms with said rounded upper panel portions of said front and back panels | 03-19-2015 |
Steve R. Rinehart, Chesterfield, VA US
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20140261489 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes a first section containing a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and operable to deliver the liquid material to the heater, and a second section containing a power supply. The first section is connected to the second section at a breakaway connection. The breakaway connection includes a weakened region. | 09-18-2014 |
Tad Chandler Rinehart, Hustisford, WI US
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20140116853 | ACTIVE CONTROL ROLLER TOP MODULAR CONVEYING ASSEMBLY - A modular conveying assembly includes active roller control for reducing backline pressure without product to product contact when accumulating products. The conveying assembly includes a first roller belt module having a top surface and at least one first roller axle support extending above the top surface. The first axle support supports at least one roller above the top surface. The at least one roller is rotatably coupled to a rotatably driven drive axle, such that rotation of the drive axle causes rotation of the roller. A clutch including a driven surface fixed to the drive axle engages a driving member to rotatably drive the drive axle and, thus the roller. | 05-01-2014 |
Thomas A. Rinehart, Durham, NC US
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20080233519 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING OPTICAL MICROSTRUCTURES BY IMAGING A RADIATION SENSITIVE LAYER SANDWICHED BETWEEN OUTER LAYERS - Microstructures are fabricated by imaging a microstructure master blank that includes a radiation sensitive layer sandwiched between a pair of outer layers, on an imaging platform, to define the microstructures in the radiation sensitive layer. At least one of the outer layers is then removed. The microstructures that were defined in the radiation sensitive layer are developed. The radiation sensitive layer sandwiched between the pair of outer layers may be fabricated as webs, to provide microstructure master blanks. | 09-25-2008 |
20080259461 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A LARGE AREA PULSED LASER BEAM TO CREATE APERTURES THROUGH MICROLENS ARRAYS - A pulsed laser beam is used to create apertures in a layer on a back side of a substrate that includes a microlens array on a front side thereof. The pulsed laser beam is focused in a vacuum spatial filter. A profile of the pulsed laser beam that emerges from the vacuum spatial filter is converted to a top hat profile. The laser beam having the top hat profile is diffused. Finally, the pulsed laser beam having the top half profile that has been diffused is impinged through the microlens array on the front side of the substrate and onto the layer on the back side of the substrate. Related apparatus for creating the apertures and microlens array products are also described. | 10-23-2008 |
20110070547 | METHODS FOR MASTERING MICROSTRUCTURES THROUGH A SUBSTRATE USING NEGATIVE PHOTORESIST - Microstructures are fabricated by impinging a radiation beam, such as a laser beam, through a substrate that is transparent to the laser beam, into a negative photoresist layer on the substrate. The negative photoresist layer may be subsequently developed to provide a master for optical and/or mechanical microstructures. Related systems, microstructure products and microstructure masters also are disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
20140022783 | LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FAR-FIELD LIGHT DISTRIBUTION - Light transmissive structures include a light transmissive substrate that includes optical microstructures. The optical microstructures have a geometric feature that is configured to reduce glare in light transmitted through the light transmissive structure. Moreover, the plurality of optical microstructures also have a geometric feature that is configured to vary randomly and/or pseudorandomly across the light transmissive substrate so as to diffuse light transmitted through the light transmissive structure. Related fabrication methods are also described. | 01-23-2014 |
20150029717 | SHAPED MICROSTRUCTURE-BASED OPTICAL DIFFUSERS FOR CREATING BATWING AND OTHER LIGHTING PATTERNS - A light distribution device includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of substantially parallel linear prisms on the second face that extend in a longitudinal direction of the substrate. The light distribution device is configured to connect to a light assembly including a linear light source with the first face of the substrate facing the light source, with the linear prisms substantially parallel to a light source longitudinal axis and with and the substrate having a non-planar cross-sectional shape such that at least a major portion of the substrate is concave relative to the light source. When connected, the light distribution device is configured to receive light from the light source and distribute the light emerging from the second face of the substrate in a batwing distribution pattern in a plane perpendicular to the light source longitudinal axis. | 01-29-2015 |
Tristan Rinehart, San Francisco, CA US
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20120101918 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING A MANUFACTURER LINE, SERIES, MODEL HIERARCHY - A computer-implemented method and apparatus for providing navigation of a database includes a plurality of records having attributes, the method including transmitting a webpage configured to display a plurality of hierarchies of selectable filters corresponding for plural manufacturer's products, wherein each hierarchy corresponds to the respective manufacturer's product taxonomy, receiving at least one attribute value based on a filter selection, transmitting a query to an index for unique identifiers corresponding to that satisfy the at least one attribute value, receiving the unique identifiers, transmitting a query to a product data set for records in the data set corresponding to the unique identifier, receiving, with a computing device, the one or more records, and transmitting said one or more records. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING RECORDS IN A MANUFACTURER LINE, SERIES, MODEL HIERARCHY - A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer-readable media for mapping product records according to attributes in a standard schema, the standard schema mapping product records from a plurality of content providers according to a product hierarchy from each respective content provider, the method including: receiving product data from a plurality of feeds including feeds from one or more content providers; identifying a plurality of product records received from each of the plurality of feeds; identifying a taxonomy of products received in each of the plurality of feeds; and storing product records and corresponding product attributes in a standard schema in a data set for each feed according to the taxonomy identified for each respective feed. | 04-26-2012 |
Tristan G. Rinehart, San Francisco, CA US
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20100332350 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING A PRODUCT - Systems and methods for building a product that has a plurality of components. A product builder receives the user request to build the product and communicates with one or more APIs that identify a category of the product, a plurality of components associated with the category of the product, and relationships between the plurality of components. The product builder then displays a first list of components in the category of the product. The product builder receives a user selection of one of components in the first list, and then displays a second list of components that are compatible with the first selected component. The user then selects one of the components in the second list, and so on, until the product is ready to be built. The product builder can then be used to purchase the built product that is specific to the user or direct the user to websites that sell each of the components necessary to build the product. | 12-30-2010 |
20110077995 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND PROPAGATING COMPUTER BENCHMARK DATA - An improved system and method for collecting and propagating computer benchmark data is described. A user downloads from a server and runs client software on a particular computer system, configuration, or component. The client software performs benchmarking functions on the system, returns the results to the user, and uploads the data to the server, where it is saved to the appropriate product record. The compiled benchmark scores are displayed on a product page, can be used further used for various business purposes. | 03-31-2011 |
20140316952 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING RECORDS IN A MANUFACTURER LINE, SERIES, MODEL HIERARCHY - A computer-implemented method, apparatus, and computer-readable media for mapping product records according to attributes in a standard schema, the standard schema mapping product records from a plurality of content providers according to a product hierarchy from each respective content provider, the method including: receiving product data from a plurality of feeds including feeds from one or more content providers; identifying a plurality of product records received from each of the plurality of feeds; identifying a taxonomy of products received in each of the plurality of feeds; and storing product records and corresponding product attributes in a standard schema in a data set for each feed according to the taxonomy identified for each respective feed. | 10-23-2014 |
William H. Rinehart, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20160092709 | REGISTER FOR COUNTING AND TRACKING ITEMS IN A BAG - A register for counting and tracking items in a bag comprises a manifest and an RFID reader. The RFID reader is used to query a plurality of RFID tags attached to items contained in the bag. The register creates reports counting and/or identifying changes to items contained in the bag while the bag is routed and/or items in the bag are processed for a customer. | 03-31-2016 |
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