Whelan, US
Anna Whelan, Florissant, MO US
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20080237338 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING LONG TERM STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF CUSTOMIZED TRANSACTION CARD IMAGES - The present invention provides a method for providing long term storage of customized transaction card images, comprising the steps of approving or rejecting a selected customized image, marking the customized image as approved or rejected, packaging the customized image into an image file for a transaction card issuer, sending the image file to the transaction card issuer via a secure transfer process, and sending the image file to long term storage. | 10-02-2008 |
20100241540 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING STAND-IN SERVICES FOR TRANSACTION CARD CUSTOMIZATION - The present invention is directed to methods for billing a transaction card applicant for the cost of a new customized transaction card as a stand-in service on behalf of a transaction card issuer. In some embodiments, the method comprises the steps of: (a) sending an approved customized transaction card image of an applicant to a database of the transaction card issuer; (b) sending information about the applicant and the cost of the new transaction card to a transaction formatter; (c) reformatting the information to produce a billing authorization record and submitting the record to a clearing system of a transaction card franchiser; (d) directly applying the cost of the new transaction card to an account of the applicant within a billing system of the transaction card issuer; and (e) mailing an invoice statement to the applicant including the cost of the new transaction card. | 09-23-2010 |
20110278358 | CENTRALIZED ISSUER HUB FOR TRANSACTION CARD CUSTOMIZATION - The present invention provides a system for card customization including a centralized issuer hub providing a single point of website integration for applicants in different countries or affiliations, the system comprising a centralized issuer hub comprising a server that coordinates data exchange among a plurality of country—or affiliate—specific websites, a card customization services for processing applicant requests, and an image administrator for customizing applicant submitted images. In operation, a local issuer country website provides a browser-based user interface for an applicant. Card customization services includes a website that recognizes an issuer country or affiliation of the applicant and launches a dedicated country—or affiliate—specific website for the applicant based upon on a country of origin or affiliation of the local issuer country website. | 11-17-2011 |
20120012654 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING STAND-IN SERVICES FOR TRANSACTION CARD CUSTOMIZATION - The present invention is directed to methods for providing stand-in services for transaction card customization, wherein a transaction card franchiser provides the stand-in services for the transaction card issuer with regard to transaction card applicant email notification with respect to approval/rejection decisions and/or billing the transaction card applicant for the cost of a new transaction card on behalf the transaction card issuer. | 01-19-2012 |
20120101913 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTION CARD CUSTOMIZATION IMAGE REVIEW VIA AN ONLINE EXTRANET - The present invention provides a method for providing transaction card customization image review, wherein image review is performed by an image reviewer using an online extranet provided by a transaction card franchiser. The method comprises the steps of logging onto the online extranet using a web browser, selecting an image administrator application from a licensed product list of the transaction card franchiser, selecting a customized image for review, and approving or rejecting the customized image, wherein information pertaining to approving or rejecting the customized image is automatically saved in a database of the transaction card franchiser. | 04-26-2012 |
20130066739 | Centralized Issuer Hub For Transaction Card Customization - The present invention provides a system for card customization including a centralized issuer hub providing a single point of website integration for applicants in different countries or affiliations, the system comprising a centralized issuer hub comprising a server that coordinates data exchange among a plurality of country- or affiliate-specific websites, a card customization services for processing applicant requests, and an image administrator for customizing applicant submitted images. In operation, a local issuer country website provides a browser-based user interface tor an applicant. Card customization services includes a website that recognizes an issuer country or affiliation of the applicant and launches a dedicated country- or affiliate-specific website for the applicant based upon on a country of origin or affiliation of the local issuer country website. | 03-14-2013 |
Blake Mackenzie Whelan, Louisville, KY US
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20140013794 | BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR AIRFLOW SYSTEM - A refrigeration system includes an airflow system which eliminates the traditional evaporator fan cover assembly in the freezer area by utilizing at least one air outlet formed between a freezer cavity area and a duct coupled to the fresh food cavity area. The air outlet is configured to permit at least a portion of a cooled air stream generated by a fan of the evaporator assembly received in the freezer cavity area to be provided to the fresh food cavity area through the air outlet and via the duct. The refrigeration system also includes at least one air return formed between the evaporator assembly and the fresh food cavity area. The air return is configured such that air from the fresh food cavity area flows into the evaporator assembly through the air return. | 01-16-2014 |
Brendan J. Whelan, Discovery Bay, CA US
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20080272844 | CLASS AB FOLDED-CASCODE AMPLIFIER HAVING CASCODE COMPENSATION - A class AB folded-cascode amplifier having improved gain-bandwidth product, comprises a differential input circuit including a differential transistor pair coupled to a source of tail current and responsive to a differential input signal for conducting a first current, a cascode circuit coupled to the differential input circuit for supplying a second current thereto, and a class AB output stage. A compensation circuit is configured for feeding back mutually complementary compensation signals from an output node to the differential input circuit. Another compensation circuit is configured for feeding back a signal from the output of the output stage to the input of the output stage. | 11-06-2008 |
20100301923 | MONOLITHIC VOLTAGE REFERENCE DEVICE WITH INTERNAL, MULTI-TEMPERATURE DRIFT DATA AND RELATED TESTING PROCEDURES - A testing procedure may determine whether a monolithic voltage reference device meets a temperature drift specification. A first non-room temperature output voltage of the monolithic voltage reference device may be measured while the monolithic voltage reference device is at a first non-room temperature which is substantially different than room temperature. First non-room temperature information may be stored in a memory within the monolithic voltage reference device which is a function of the first non-room temperature output voltage. A second non-room temperature output voltage of the monolithic voltage reference device may be measured while the monolithic voltage reference device is at a second non-room temperature which is substantially different than the room temperature and the first non-room temperature. Second non-room temperature information may be stored in the memory without destroying the first non-room temperature information which is a function of the second non-room temperature output voltage. A determination may be made whether the monolithic voltage reference device meets the temperature drift specification based on a computation that is a function of both the first non-room temperature information and the second non-room temperature information. | 12-02-2010 |
Brendan J. Whelan, Brentwood, CA US
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20150048770 | ACCURATE CURRENT SENSING IN H-BRIDGE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT AMPLIFIER HAVING HIGH COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO - A current sensing circuit may include a shunt resistance through which current to be sensed travels. A first and a second differential amplifier may each provide an amplified output of the voltage across the shunt resistance. A switching system may deliver a current sensing signal output based on the amplified output of the first differential amplifier when the common mode voltage across the shunt resistance is low and based on the amplified output of the second differential amplifier when the common mode voltage across the shunt resistance is high. The first differential amplifier may provide its lowest output DC offset voltage when the common mode voltage is low, while the second differential amplifier may provide its lowest output DC offset voltage when the common mode voltage is high. The first and second differential amplifiers may both have a low common mode voltage rejection ratio, such as a ratio of less than 40 db at the switching frequency of switches that control the current that is sensed. | 02-19-2015 |
Brian J. Whelan, Canton, MA US
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20080307734 | Roof/wall structure - A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to an inner surface of the layer of waterproof material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the layer of cushion material remote from the layer of waterproof material and bound to the substrate. | 12-18-2008 |
20080309014 | Method for increasing puncture resistance of a waterproof membrane - A method for increasing puncture resistance of a thermoplastic or elastomeric membrane for use in water proofing of subterranean structural substrates, the method comprising bonding a layer of cushion material to the membrane, the cushion material comprising a cellular foam material and being adapted to conform around minor irregularities in a surface of the structural substrate. | 12-18-2008 |
20090113841 | Roof/wall structure - A roof/wall structure includes a substantially rigid substrate and a waterproof membrane adhesively joined to an outer surface of the substrate. The membrane includes a layer of thermoplastic or elastomeric waterproof material, a layer of cushion material bound to an inner surface of the layer of waterproof material, and a pressure sensitive adhesive bound to a side of the layer of cushion material remote from the layer of waterproof material and bound to the substrate. | 05-07-2009 |
Charles Christopher Whelan, Essex, CT US
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20130013474 | System and method for modifying an index-based hierarchal cost model of a complex system - A method is provided of modifying a hierarchal cost model of a multi-component system over a time period of the model extending from a historical time to a future time, wherein the model is built from item cost indices, each of which is built from one or more commodity price indices created from market data. The model is stored in memory of a computer system that includes a processor, a user input device and a display. The method includes the steps of selecting an item from the model, selecting a time from the model time period (the selected item time), and inputting a user selected cost of the item for the selected time. The processor modifies the item price index to create a custom item price index based on the input item price, the selected item date, and the item's constituent cost indices, and stores the custom price index in the memory. The method may further include modifying the cost model to create a custom cost model based on the custom item price index, and storing the custom cost model in memory. The custom item price index and all aspects of the custom model can then be used and displayed as before. | 01-10-2013 |
Colin S. Whelan, Wakefield, MA US
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20080239629 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING CRACKS IN A DIELECTRIC LAYER IN CONTACT WITH METAL - A method and structure for reducing cracks in a dielectric in contact with a metal structure. The metal structure comprises a first metal layer; a second metal layer disposed on, and in contact with the first metal layer, the second metal layer being stiffer than the first metal layer; a third metal layer disposed on, and in contact with the second metal layer, the second metal layer being stiffer than the third metal layer. An additional metal is included wherein the dielectric layer is disposed between the metal structure and the additional metal. | 10-02-2008 |
20090066411 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING INPUT CIRCUITRY FOR TRANSISTOR POWER AMPLIFIER - A circuit having: an input matching network; a transistor coupled to an output of the input matching network; and wherein the input matching network has a first input impedance when such input matching network is fed with an input signal having a relatively low power level and wherein the input matching network has an input impedance different from the first input impedance when such input matching network is fed with an input signal having a relatively high power level. | 03-12-2009 |
20090066439 | INPUT CIRCUITRY FOR TRANSISTOR POWER AMPLIFIER AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING SUCH CIRCUITRY - A circuit having: an input matching network; a transistor coupled to an output of the input matching network; and wherein the input matching network has a first input impedance when such input matching network is fed with an input signal having a relatively low power level and wherein the input matching network has an input impedance different from the first input impedance when such input matching network is fed with an input signal having a relatively high power level. | 03-12-2009 |
20140196745 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Biofouling From a Protected Surface in a Liquid Environment - A system includes a UV light source and an optical medium coupled to receive UV light from the UV light source. The optical medium is configured to emit UV light proximate to a surface from which biofouling is to be removed once the biofouling has adhered to the protected surface. A method corresponds to the system. | 07-17-2014 |
Daniel John Whelan, Schaumburg, IL US
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20140057695 | UNITY REEL GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD OF PLAY - A gaming machine and method featuring a plurality of matrices and a common game position or reel separate from, and positioned between, the plurality of matrices. Each of the plurality of matrices have a plurality of game positions and the plurality of matrices and common position are configured to display a game element selected from a population of game elements. During play of the game the game, the game positions and common position are randomly populated with game elements to form a configuration of game elements. The configuration of game elements forming predetermined winning and non-winning outcomes. The game element populated at the common position being evaluated in combination with game elements of adjacent game positions on the plurality of matrices in determining whether a winning outcome has resulted. | 02-27-2014 |
20140309029 | System and Method for Synchronizing Indicators Associated with a Plurality of Gaming Machines - A system and method for synchronizing indicators of electronic gaming machines. The system providing a plurality of electronic gaming machines each having a control array and at least one electronic display operatively connected thereto, at least one lighting device operatively connected to the plurality of gaming machines and control circuitry, including a programmable processor, operatively connected to the lighting device. The lighting device having elements to present synchronized lighting effects at the plurality of gaming machines, the synchronized lighting effects including an attract mode and an emotive mode. The system registering a condition on at least one gaming machine and electrically transmitting a signal to the lighting device. The lighting device initiating a predetermined lighting effect at the plurality of machines in response to the registered condition. | 10-16-2014 |
Daniel Joseph Whelan, Eagle, ID US
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20140157640 | Firearm With Integrated Suppressor - Firearms with integrated suppressors have a receiver having a forward portion defining an internal bore, a tubular body having sides defining an interior, a selected portion of the interior receiving a barrel, the barrel having a rear end removably received in the internal bore, a selected portion of the interior receiving a plurality of baffles, and wherein at least one side of the body can be disassembled into a panel to enable access to the baffles. Each of the baffles may define an aperture. The barrel may have a central bore that defines a bore axis, and the baffle apertures may be axially registered with the bore axis. At least one side of the body may have an attachment facility that removably connects an accessory to the rifle. The barrel, baffles, and body may be of monolithic or modular construction. | 06-12-2014 |
Daniel S. Whelan, Dana Point, CA US
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20080282250 | COMPONENT INTEGRATOR - Techniques allow for communication with and management of multiple external components. A component manager communicates with one or more component adapters. Each component adapter communicates with an external component and is able to call the methods, functions, procedures, and other operations of the external component. The component manager associates these external operations with local operations, such that an application may use local operation names to invoke the external operations. Furthermore, the component manager has component definitions and operation definitions that describe the component adapters and operations, including input and output parameters and the like. The component manager is able to receive a group of data including a local operation and a list of input and output parameters and determine from the foregoing information which external operation to call and which component adapter has access to the external operation. | 11-13-2008 |
20090077043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING NON-COMPATIBLE CONTENT REPOSITORIES - Systems and methods access non-compatible content repositories that are not natively accessible to a content management system. A metadata registry maintains metadata about content stored in both compatible and non-compatible repositories. For content in a non-compatible repository, the metadata indicates a repository interface capable of accessing the non-compatible repository. The content manager communicates with the repository interfaces to access the content in non-compatible repositories. The content manager may receive a request for content in a non-compatible repository, refer to the metadata registry to select a repository interface to employ, transmit a request for the requested content to the selected repository interface, and receive the requested content from the repository interface. A repository interface registry maintains information about available repository interfaces. Entries may be added to either the metadata registry and the repository interface registry, thus allowing the systems and methods to be extended to be able to access additional non-compatible repositories. | 03-19-2009 |
David Whelan, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120067238 | AUTOMATED LENTICULAR PHOTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - An automated lenticular photographic system includes an interface that permits a user to upload image files and image processing and printing equipment that is in communication with the interface for receiving the uploaded image files and processing the uploaded image files to create an interlaced print image file that is used to produce an interlaced print sheet containing interlaced print images. A pair of registration marks is formed on the interlaced print sheet outside of borders of the interlaced print images. The system also includes a processing station where the interlaced print sheet is aligned with a lenticular lens sheet with a registration system that detects whether the lenticular lens sheet is off-centered and skewed relative to the interlaced print sheet. The system also includes means for controllably adjusting the position of the lenticular lens sheet relative to the interlaced print sheet until proper registration between the lenticular lens sheet and the interlaced print sheet is achieved. The lenticular lens sheet is at least selectively joined to the interlaced print sheet to provide a lenticular product that can be delivered back to the user. | 03-22-2012 |
David Whelan, New Port Coast, CA US
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20110032144 | REAL-TIME DATA AIDING FOR ENHANCED GPS PERFORMANCE - Data from GPS satellites within the field of view of a ground station are retransmitted to LEO satellites, such as Iridium satellites, and cross-linked if necessary before being transmitted to a user. The user is then able to combine the fed-forward data with data received directly from GPS satellites in order to resolve errors due to interference or jamming. Iridium and data aiding thus provides a means for extending GPS performance under a variety of data-impaired conditions because it can provide certain aiding information over its data link in real time. | 02-10-2011 |
David Whelan, Newport Coast, CA US
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20100024546 | DISC RESONATOR INTEGRAL INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT - Sensing motion of multiple degrees of freedom for an integral inertial measurement unit provided through the operation of a single centrally mounted planar disc resonator having a single driven mode in a single vacuum enclosure is disclosed. The resonator comprises a circumferentially slotted disc having multiple internal capacitive electrodes within the slots in order to excite a single in-plane driven vibration and sense in-plane vibration modes or motion of the resonator. In addition, vertical electrodes disposed below and/or above the resonator may also be used to sense out-of-plane vibration or motion. Acceleration sensing in three orthogonal axes can be obtained by sensing two lateral modes of the disc resonator in the plane of the disc from the internal electrodes and a vertical mode from the vertical electrodes. | 02-04-2010 |
20120045699 | Fuel Cell Power and Water Generation - Methods and systems provide for the creation of power, water, and heat utilizing a fuel cell. According to embodiments described herein, fuel is provided to a fuel cell for the creation of power and a fuel byproduct. The fuel byproduct is routed to a byproduct separation phase of a power and water generation system, where water is separated from the fuel byproduct. The remaining mixture is reacted in a burner phase of the system to create additional heat that may be converted to mechanical energy and/or utilized with other processes within the system or outside of the system. According to other aspects, the separated water may be utilized within a biofuel production subsystem for the creation of biofuel to be used by the fuel cell. | 02-23-2012 |
20120256783 | RADAR DETECTION AND LOCATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) DEVICES - A system and method for detecting the presence of an RF device and determining a location of the RF device. The system includes a first antenna capable of transmitting a first radar signal and receiving RF signals, a second antenna capable of transmitting a second radar signal and receiving RF signals, where the second radar signal is offset in frequency from the first radar signal, and one or more processors. The one or more processors analyzes harmonic and intermodulation (IM) signals generated in response to the first radar signal and the second radar signal interacting with nonlinear characteristics in components of a RF device. The analyzing provides detection of the presence of the RF device and the determination of a location of the RF device regardless of whether the RF device is active or passive. | 10-11-2012 |
David Whelan, Cinicinnati, OH US
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20120125217 | AUTOMATED LENTICULAR PHOTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - An automated lenticular photographic system includes an interface that permits a user to upload image files and image processing and printing equipment that is in communication with the interface for receiving the uploaded image files and processing the uploaded image files to create an interlaced print image file that is used to produce an interlaced print sheet containing interlaced print images. A pair of registration marks is formed on the interlaced print sheet outside of borders of the interlaced print images to assist in aligning the interlaced print sheet with a lenticular lens sheet. A registration system detects whether the lenticular lens sheet is off-centered and skewed relative to the interlaced print sheet. | 05-24-2012 |
David Arthur Whelan, Newport Coast, CA US
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20100264316 | Compressive Millimeter Wave Imaging - An apparatus comprising a mirror array having a plurality of mirrors and a control system. The plurality of mirrors is capable of receiving a signal for an image. The control system is capable of controlling a first portion of the plurality of mirrors in the mirror array to direct a first portion of the signal to a detector. The control system is also capable of controlling a second portion of the plurality of mirrors in the mirror array to direct a second portion of the signal away from the detector. | 10-21-2010 |
20130027241 | Split Aperture Monopulse Antenna System - A method and apparatus for processing electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are transmitted in a selected direction toward a target object from a first array of antenna elements. Scattered electromagnetic waves generated from the electromagnetic waves are received at a first portion of a second array of antenna elements configured to receive the scattered electromagnetic waves in a first direction with respect to the selected direction and at a second portion of the second array of antenna elements configured to receive the scattered electromagnetic waves in a second direction with respect to the selected direction. First information in the scattered electromagnetic waves received by the first portion is subtracted from second information in the scattered electromagnetic waves received by the second portion to form difference data. An elevation angle is identified between a direction of the target object and the selected direction using the difference data. | 01-31-2013 |
David J. Whelan, Sag Harbor, NY US
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20130267350 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOUBLE GOLF TEE - An apparatus including a first tee, a second tee, and a device to which the first tee and the second tee are attached, and so that the first tee is spaced apart from the second tee. The first and the second tee may be permanently attached to the device. The first and the second tee may, alternatively, be attached or detached from the device. The device have a plurality of openings, wherein each of the first and the second tee can be inserted through each of the plurality of openings to attach each of the first tee and the second tee to the device. Each of the plurality of openings may have one or more flaps which bend to allow the first or the second tee to be inserted into each of the plurality of openings to attach the first or the second tee to the device. | 10-10-2013 |
Gary Whelan, Canton, MI US
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20120112533 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A power supply system for a hybrid automotive vehicle having a battery which produces a first high voltage sufficient to power one or more electric motors to propel the vehicle. A first voltage step down circuit is connected to the battery circuit which reduces the first voltage to a second voltage sufficient to actuate fuel injectors in the internal combustion engine also used to propel the vehicle. A second step down voltage circuit is connected to either the battery circuit or the first voltage step down circuit which reduces the voltage to a third voltage sufficient to power a low voltage electrically powered device in the drive system of a vehicle. | 05-10-2012 |
Gordon Patrick Whelan, Stamford, CT US
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20100031953 | Hybrid Water Heating System - A water heating system for controlling the heating of potable water in commercial or private dwellings with improved energy efficiency. The water heating system heats potable water in a tank by transferring excess heat generated in a refrigeration unit with a heat exchanger, and by extracting energy from insolation with a solar water heater unit. The system includes several control systems for regulating the operation of the heat exchanger, solar water heater unit, and refrigeration unit to provide increased energy efficiency and longevity to the various components of the system. | 02-11-2010 |
20100257882 | HYBRID WATER HEATING SYSTEM - A hybrid heating apparatus heats potable water with waste heat from heat recovery units and insolation from solar collectors. A single circulation pump circulates fluid between at least one heat exchanger and each of the heat recovery units and preferably the solar collector. A single controller receives sensor readings from the heat recovery units and the solar collector units and receives a demand to heat the potable water. To satisfy the demand, the controller determines the extent to which the demand may be satisfied from heat available from the heat recovery units and the solar collector units and sends command signals both to the circulating pump to circulate the fluid and to appropriate ones of valves at connections to those heat recovery units and solar collector units to allow fluid to circulate to be heated to flow to the heat exchanger for effecting heat exchange to heat the potable water. | 10-14-2010 |
Harry T. Whelan, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20090054955 | Systems and Methods for Treating Neurological Disorders by Light Stimulation - Systems and methods for treating neurological disorders by light stimulation are disclosed herein. A brain neuroillumination system includes an implantable housing; a control unit carried by the implantable housing; a neuroillumination delivery device including at least one light emission site; at least one light source operatively coupled to the control unit and optically coupled to the at least one light emission site; and a near infrared spectroscopy unit coupled to the control unit, wherein the near infrared spectroscopy unit is configures to detect an optical signal corresponding to at least one from the group of a cytochrome oxidase state and a hemoglobin oxygenation state. | 02-26-2009 |
20090062888 | RED TO NEAR-INFRARED PHOTOBIOMODULATION TREATMENT OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM IN VISUAL SYSTEM DISEASE OR INJURY - A method of treating visual system disease is disclosed. One embodiment comprises the steps of (a) exposing a component of a patient's visual system to light treatment, wherein the light treatment is characterized by wavelength of between 630-1000 nm and power intensity between 10-90 mW/cm | 03-05-2009 |
Hugh Thomas Whelan, West Hartford, CT US
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20100030699 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL ASSET ALLOCATION - A computer system is provided for selecting an asset allocation for an investment portfolio intended to produce a target payout starting at a target date. The computer system is programmed to receive inputs that may relate to the target payout, the target date and a nominal rate of contributions to the investment portfolio. The computer system calculates at least one thousand simulated investment outcomes based on assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates. The assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates are randomly selected in multi-year clusters from historical data. The computer system selects the asset allocation based on relative performance of the assumed asset allocations in the simulated investment outcomes. | 02-04-2010 |
Hugh Thomas More Whelan, West Hartford, CT US
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20110191262 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL ASSET ALLOCATION - A computer system is provided for selecting an asset allocation for an investment portfolio intended to produce a target payout starting at a target date. The computer system is programmed to receive inputs that may relate to the target payout, the target date and a nominal rate of contributions to the investment portfolio. The computer system calculates a plurality of simulated investment outcomes based on assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates. The assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates are randomly selected in multi-year clusters from historical data. The computer system selects the asset allocation based on relative performance of the assumed asset allocations in the simulated investment outcomes. | 08-04-2011 |
20120036086 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENT FUNDS - A computer system for determining investment fund holdings of a fund of funds accesses data relating to holdings of investment funds over time and investment rules of the funds of funds. The computer system analyzes the holdings of the investment funds over time to obtain investment performance data of the investment funds by asset class and volatility data. Using the investment performance data of the investment funds by asset class, the volatility data, and investment rules of the fund of funds, the computer system determines a selection of investment funds for holdings of the fund of funds. | 02-09-2012 |
20120166357 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL ASSET ALLOCATION - A computer system is provided for selecting an asset allocation for an investment portfolio intended to produce a target payout starting at a target date. The computer system is programmed to receive inputs that may relate to the target payout, the target date and a nominal rate of contributions to the investment portfolio. The computer system calculates a plurality of simulated investment outcomes based on assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates. The assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates are randomly selected in multi-year clusters from historical data. The computer system selects the asset allocation based on relative performance of the assumed asset allocations in the simulated investment outcomes. | 06-28-2012 |
Hugh T.m. Whelan, West Hartford, CT US
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20090070274 | Method and system for identification and analysis of investment assets - The present invention discloses a novel method and system for identification and analysis of fundamental stock characteristics, as well as investment funds distribution. Essential stock performance factors are identified and characterized, the identified factors are then divided by sectors. The weight on the stock selection decision of each factor is then identified based, in part, on how indicative the factor is of actual stock performance. Stocks are then purchased according to this selection method, and the unique fund division method of the present invention. | 03-12-2009 |
James Whelan, Madison, CT US
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20080261863 | Pegylation of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (Vip) / Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Peptide (Pacap) Receptor 2 (Vpac2) Agonists and Methods of Use - This invention relates to modified Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)/Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Peptide (PACAP) Receptor 2 (VPAC2) agonists (VPAC2 agonists) comprising a VPAC2 agonist linked to a polyethylene glycol polymer, as well as related formulations, dosages, and methods of administration thereof for therapeutic purposes. These VPAC2 agonists, compositions, and methods are useful in providing a treatment option for those individuals afflicted with a metabolic disorder such as diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome, or prediabetic states, by inducing glucose-dependent insulin secretion in the absence of the therapeutically limiting side effect of reducing or lowering blood pressure. | 10-23-2008 |
20090258826 | Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide (PACAP) receptor (VPAC2) agonists and their pharmacological methods of use - This invention provides novel peptides that function in vivo as agonists of the VPAC2 receptor. These insulin secretagogue polypeptides are shown to lower blood glucose in vivo more than controls upon glucose challenge. The polypeptides of this invention are also stable in formulation and have long half-lives. The peptides of the present invention provide a new therapy for patients with decreased endogenous insulin secretion, in particular type 2 diabetics. In particular, the invention is a polypeptide selected from a specific group of VPAC2-related polypeptides, or functional equivalents thereof. The invention is also directed to a method of treating a metabolic disease in a mammal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the insulin secretagogue peptides to said mammal. Also disclosed are methods of making the peptides, both recombinant and synthetic. | 10-15-2009 |
20090280106 | Pituitary adenylate cyclase acivating peptide (pacap) receptor (vpac2) agonists and their pharmacological methods of use - This invention provides peptides with novel modifications that provide suitable derivatization sites to improve the pharmacokinetic properties of the peptides. These modified peptides function in vivo as agonists of the VPAC2 receptor. The peptides of the present invention provide a new therapy for patients with decreased endogenous insulin secretion, for example, type 2 diabetics. | 11-12-2009 |
Jan Whelan, Henderson, NV US
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20110073123 | MANICURE AND PEDICURE IMPLEMENT CASE - A washable manicure and pedicure implement case is comprised of a rectangular fabric body that includes a bottom edge, top edge, first edge, second edge, a plurality of pockets, and a closing structure attached to the first edge and wraps around the body when the case is rolled into the closed configuration. In one embodiment, the case is constructed of a cotton blend home decorating fabric and the closing structure is comprised of satin double-sided ribbon. In another embodiment, the case is constructed of terry cloth allowing the invention to also be used as a towel. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to the above-described manicure and pedicure implement case further comprising a set of manicure and pedicure implements including toe nail separators, wood stick cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, nail file, pumice stone, file and rasp, nail clipper, nail buffer, callus remover, nail brush, and sanitizing tablets. | 03-31-2011 |
Jarrod David Whelan, Seattle, WA US
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20090287572 | System And Method For Client-Side Advertisement Retrieval - A system for retrieving advertisements includes a client configured to receive content, the content including an identification tag identifying an advertisement type that is associated with the content, the advertisement type corresponding to an advertisement, and a browser associated with the client and configured to render the content, wherein the client uses the information in the identification tag to send a single request for an advertisement creative associated with the advertisement type. | 11-19-2009 |
Jason Whelan, New Hope, MN US
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20080258357 | Method for Producing Semicrystalline Polylactic Acid Articles - Amorphous sheets of PLA resins are thermoformed by heating the sheets until they become semicrystalline, and then forming the sheets on a relatively cold mold. Semicrystalline formed articles having improved heat resistance are made by the process. | 10-23-2008 |
Jennifer Whelan, Orlando, FL US
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20140005722 | PACIFIER TETHER, KIT AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
Jenny Ann Whelan, South Ogden, UT US
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20130146204 | REGULATORY LABEL COMPLIANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for labeling products may be applied to vehicle labeling, where complying with legal requirements of one jurisdiction may otherwise violate legal requirements within a second jurisdiction. Label content, format, and placement on vehicles, as imposed by federal law, creates a visual obstruction in violation of state law when a prospective customer is driving the vehicle. A new product label configured as a panel, which may be the Monroney sticker for a vehicle, or which may contain the Monroney sticker information and extend beyond that label itself, acts as a one-way panel. The panel permits transmission of light inward toward the driver, thus appearing sufficiently transparent not to create a visual obstruction. The panel may be sized from the size of a conventional Monroney sticker, up to the size of the entire window, acting as a window shade and a window sticker. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151426 | REGULATORY LABEL COMPLIANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for labeling products may be applied to vehicle labeling, where complying with legal requirements of one jurisdiction may otherwise violate legal requirements within a second jurisdiction. Label content, format, and placement on vehicles, as imposed by federal law, creates a visual obstruction in violation of state law when a prospective customer is driving the vehicle. A new product label configured as a panel, which may be the Monroney sticker for a vehicle, or which may contain the Monroney sticker information and extend beyond that label itself, acts as a one-way panel. The panel permits transmission of light inward toward the driver, thus appearing sufficiently transparent not to create a visual obstruction. The panel may be sized from the size of a conventional Monroney sticker, up to the size of the entire window, acting as a window shade and a window sticker. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151427 | REGULATORY LABEL COMPLIANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for labeling products may be applied to vehicle labeling, where complying with legal requirements of one jurisdiction may otherwise violate legal requirements within a second jurisdiction. Label content, format, and placement on vehicles, as imposed by federal law, creates a visual obstruction in violation of state law when a prospective customer is driving the vehicle. A new product label configured as a panel, which may be the Monroney sticker for a vehicle, or which may contain the Monroney sticker information and extend beyond that label itself, acts as a one-way panel. The panel permits transmission of light inward toward the driver, thus appearing sufficiently transparent not to create a visual obstruction. The panel may be sized from the size of a conventional Monroney sticker, up to the size of the entire window, acting as a window shade and a window sticker. | 06-13-2013 |
John Whelan, Mt. Lebanon, PA US
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20110180481 | High Pressure Flash Chromatography - A method for separating a sample using high pressure flash chromatography is provided. The method comprises the steps of: i) providing a pressurized vessel containing an adsorption material; ii) pressurizing a compressible fluid, optionally containing a cosolvent, to create a mobile phase; iii) premixing the sample with the mobile phase or optionally placing the sample in the pressurized vessel; iv) eluting the mobile phase through the pressurized vessel, to obtain a separated sample; v) heating the mobile phase containing the separated sample after the mobile phase exits the pressurized vessel to remove the compressible fluid; and iv) collecting the separated sample. The pressurized vessel contains an adsorption material having a particle size of 10-100 microns, and the pressure of the adsorption vessel is held at 50-350 bar during elution. Also provided is an apparatus for carrying out the above method. | 07-28-2011 |
John Whelan, Cupertino, CA US
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20140323517 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INJECTION OF A BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER-BASED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method for administering a polymeric-based delivery system to a subject is described. The method comprises contacting a housing comprising a polymer-based delivery system with a heat-generating component for a period of time; and injecting the delivery system into the subject. | 10-30-2014 |
John Whelan, Chicago, IL US
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20100036750 | System and method for displaying real estate properties for sale, real estate properties wanted and/or areas in which properties are for sale and/or desired - A system and a method display real estate properties for sale, real estate properties wanted and/or areas in which properties are for sale and/or desired. The system and the method are used without defining whether the user is a buyer and/or a seller. Parameters selected by the user are compared with properties for sale and properties wanted stored in a database to generate a list of properties for sale and properties wanted that match the parameters. The parameters selected by the user may have a user-defined geographical location that may be established by the user choosing points of longitude and latitude. The system and method may indicate a real-time supply and/or demand of specific property types. The system and method may be global in scope and may function in any currency. | 02-11-2010 |
John Whelan, Burien, WA US
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20130054476 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PARCEL ASSESSMENT - A system, method and computer program product are provided in order to determine the value of a parcel based upon a number of different attributes and keywords relating to a number of features of the parcel. In the context of a system, a receiver module is configured to receive one or more attributes of the first parcel and one or more keywords of the first parcel. Each keyword may include a category type and a corresponding value. The system may also include an associative memory configured to compare the one or more attributes and one or more keywords of the first parcel with attributes and keywords, respectively, of a plurality of other parcels in order to determine a plurality of similar parcels. Further, the system may include an assessment module configured to determine the value of the first parcel based upon the prices of the plurality of similar parcels. | 02-28-2013 |
20130103690 | Associative Memory Technology for Analysis of Requests for Proposal - A system for analyzing a request for proposal. The system includes an associative memory including a plurality of data having a plurality of associations. The system also includes an input device in communication with the associative memory. The input device is configured to provide the request for proposal to the associative memory in a format understandable to the associative memory. The associative memory is configured to digest the request for proposal to be included within the plurality of data, wherein a digested request for proposal is formed. The system also includes an analyzer in communication with the associative memory. The associative memory is configured to analyze the digested request for proposal by receiving a query comprising one or more terms, creating relationships among the plurality of data in the associative memory based on the query, and returning an output that includes requirements or other attributes presented in the digested request for proposal based on the query. | 04-25-2013 |
20130332671 | Creating Optimal Comparison Criterion within Associative Memories - A system including an associative memory including a plurality of data and a plurality of associations among the plurality of data. The plurality of data is collected into associated groups. The associative memory is configured to be queried based on at least indirect relationships among the plurality of data. The system also includes an input device in communication with the associative memory, the input device configured to receive an input criteria. The system also includes an optimizer in communication with the input device and the associative memory. The optimizer is configured to generate, using the associative memory, a multi-dimensional criteria file from the input criteria. The optimizer converts the input criteria to numerical representations associated with expert weights and generates the multi-dimensional criteria file to include an optimized plurality of criteria relevant to the input criteria. | 12-12-2013 |
20140032592 | LOCATING RELEVANT DIFFERENTIATORS WITHIN AN ASSOCIATIVE MEMORY - A system including an associative memory comprising a plurality of data and a plurality of associations among the plurality of data. The plurality of data is collected into associated groups. The associative memory is configured to be queried based on at least indirect relationships among the plurality of data. The system also includes an input device in communication with the associative memory. The input device is configured to receive a query to compare entities in the associative memory. The system also includes a coordinator in communication with the associative memory. The coordinator is configured to compare the entities to identify a similar attribute value among the entities. The coordinator is further configured to identify a differentiator among the entities. | 01-30-2014 |
John Desmond Whelan, Seattle, WA US
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20150046643 | Clustering with Virtual Entities Using Associative Memories - A system including an associative memory and a first input device in communication with the associative memory. The first input device is configured to receive an attribute value relating to a corresponding attribute of a subject of interest to a user. The system also includes a processor, in communication with the first input device, and configured to generate a first entity using the attribute value. The system also includes an associative memory configured to perform an analogy query using the entity to retrieve a second entity whose attributes match some attributes of the first entity. The associative memory is further configured to cluster first data in the first entity and second data in the second entity. | 02-12-2015 |
John Desmond Whelan, Burien, WA US
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20130031123 | LOCATING AMBIGUITIES IN DATA - A system comprising an associative memory, an input module, a query module, and a display module. The input module is configured to receive a value within a first perspective of the associative memory. The query module is configured to perform an open query of the associative memory using the value, perform the open query within at least one of an insert perspective and a second perspective of the associative memory. The at least one of the insert perspective and the second perspective has as many or more category associations for the value relative to the first perspective. The display module is configured to display a result of the query and to display a list of one or more potential ambiguities that result from the open query. | 01-31-2013 |
20130055093 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A STATE-BASED WEB FRAMEWORK ARCHITECTURE - A computer based method for utilizing static content in a dynamic environment to provide at least one defined functionality is described. The method includes identifying at least one function to be associated with the static content and the dynamic environment, identifying at least one state for each identified function, defining, in a computer memory, each identified state within a page object, the page object also defining within the computer memory page states and output attributes associated with output templates within the page object, creating, in the computer memory, output templates for each identified state, creating presentation pages and logic objects in the computer memory for each function, and creating engines to be executed by at least one computer processing device, each engine representing a function, the engines operable to use a corresponding page object to direct data traffic among the defined states within the computer memory. | 02-28-2013 |
20140006359 | LOCATING AMBIGUITIES IN DATA | 01-02-2014 |
20140149655 | Narrowing Comparison Results of Associative Memories - A system including an associative memory. A first input device in communication with the associative memory is configured to receive comparison criteria associated with a first entity stored in the associative memory. A search engine is configured to acquire, using a processor in conjunction with the associative memory and also using the comparison criteria, an attribute category of the first entity and an attribute value of the first entity. A second input device is configured to input, using the processor in conjunction with the associative memory, the attribute category and the attribute value into a worksheet of the associative memory. A comparator is configured to compare, using the processor in conjunction with the associative memory, the first entity and a second entity. The comparator is further configured to apply the worksheet as part of comparing the first entity and the second entity. | 05-29-2014 |
20140310312 | IDENTIFYING CONTEXTUAL RESULTS WITHIN ASSOCIATIVE MEMORIES - A system including an associative memory and an input device configured to receive a first query or comparison request. The associative memory is configured to: responsive to receiving the first query or comparison request, locate an entity value having an attribute value matching a term of the first query or comparison request; responsive to locating the entity value, return a first list of results including the entity value; add, as a required search term, at least one of first results from the first list to a second query or comparison request, the second query or comparison request further including all terms of the first query or comparison request; perform the second query or comparison request and, as a result, return a second list of resource references; use the second list to retrieve source data; combine the entity value with the source data to form a combination; and return the combination. | 10-16-2014 |
John Staehle Whelan, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20100235370 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-OVERWRITING EXTENSIBLE MAPPING - A method for data mapping, and corresponding computer readable medium and data processing system. The method includes loading an input object in a data processing system, the input object including a plurality of elements. The method includes loading a mapping control file and processing the input object and the mapping control file to produce a result set including a plurality of result documents. The method includes combining multiple ones of the plurality of result documents according to inheritance data defined in the mapping control file to produce a combined result. The method includes storing the combined result in the data processing system. | 09-16-2010 |
20110072032 | Transfer of Data Structures in Sub-Linear Time For Systems with Transfer State Awareness - A method for data transfer in a data processing system, and corresponding system and machine-readable medium. One method includes receiving by the data processing system a request for a data structure from a calling process, and splitting the data structure into a plurality of substructures by the data processing system. That method includes transferring the plurality of substructures to the calling process by the data processing system, wherein at least two of the substructures are transferred in parallel, and maintaining a transfer state for each substructure in the data processing system. | 03-24-2011 |
20110202902 | Method and System for Configurable Pessimistic Static XSL Output Validation - A system, method, and computer readable medium. A method includes loading a first language definition and a second language definition. The method includes loading a transformation definition corresponding to the first language definition and the second language definition and loading a validation rule definition. The method includes applying the validation rule definition to the transformation definition to produce a validation result indicating whether the transformation definition produces a valid transformation between the first language definition and the second language definition. The method includes storing the validation result. | 08-18-2011 |
20110264831 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR XML DATA TRANSFER TRANSACTIONAL COALESCING - A system, method, and computer readable medium. A method includes setting a maximum translation delay. The method includes, while a current delay is less than the maximum transfer delay, repeatedly performing the steps of searching for an additional transfer having a same source and target as a current transfer, and when an additional transfer is found, adding the additional transfer to a transfer list that identifies transfers to be made together. The method includes performing a transfer of the transfers identified by the transfer list when the current delay has met or exceeded the maximum transfer delay. | 10-27-2011 |
20120197838 | CONTROLLED DISPERSION RATES FOR TRANSFER SWARMS - A method for data transfer in a data processing system, and corresponding system and machine-readable medium. One method includes receiving by the data processing system information relating to a data structure to be transferred, where the data structure includes a plurality of elements. Each element in the structure is linked to at least one other element in the structure. The method also includes selecting by the data processing system a group of the plurality of elements, the group including at most a predetermined maximum number of elements. The method further includes transferring by the data processing system the group of elements to a destination. The method also includes assigning by the data processing system the elements of the plurality of elements that are not in the group of elements to one or more substructures. At least one substructure is assigned two or more direct child nodes of transferred nodes. The method further includes recursively performing the steps of selecting, transferring and assigning concurrently on each of the substructures until all elements have been transferred. | 08-02-2012 |
20140082688 | RULE-BASED DERIVED-GROUP SECURITY DATA MANAGEMENT - Methods for rule-based group security data management and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving a complex rule set corresponding to at least one electronic document, the complex rule set including a combination of granting rules, denying rules, and rule precedence. The method includes generating derived user groups according to the complex rule set. The method includes deriving grant rules for each electronic document according to the complex rule set to produce a derived grant rule set. The method includes storing the derived grant rules as associated with the electronic document. | 03-20-2014 |
Joseph Whelan, New York, NY US
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20140278834 | VOTING ON ACTIONS FOR AN EVENT - In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A first computing system receives indications of multiple actions that a user of a second computing system specified as being candidates for performance during an event. The first computing system sends, for receipt by multiple computing devices, information that identifies the multiple actions, so as to cause the multiple computing devices to present the multiple actions. The first computing system receives, from each of at least a subset of the multiple computing devices, an indication of one of the multiple actions that a user of the respective computing device selected, from among the multiple actions, as being an action that the user of the respective computing device selects. The first computing system identifies a particular one of the multiple actions that received a greatest level of selections by the users. | 09-18-2014 |
Mary K. Whelan, North Caldwell, NJ US
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20080310408 | Internet Protocol Television - Distributing data includes establishing an asset classification for an asset or group of assets and assigning at least one of the asset classifications to a network device and another asset classification to a first set of data. The first set of data is transmitted over a network that includes the network device and is received in the network device on the condition that the asset classification assigned to the first set of data is the same as the asset classification assigned to the network device. | 12-18-2008 |
Matthew J. Whelan, Fayetteville, NY US
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20110169650 | Integrated Condition Or Actuation Monitoring And Control Component For Switches, Circuit Breakers, Panel Boards, And Other Items For Electrical Control And Circuit Protection - A sensor is coupled to a device positioned within an enclosure and is configured to determine the status of the device or its surrounding environment. The sensor transmits the information to a central computer and/or a local indicator. Once the information is received at the central computer, the information is processed for the operators and maintainers to interpret. Based on the information received, the operators and maintainers may implement procedures to maintain the device or its surrounding environment under observation. In certain embodiments, the central computer provides instructions to a second device within or adjacent to the enclosure to implement corrective actions. In some embodiments, the sensor is coupled to a microcontroller which performs analysis received from the sensor and provides instructions to the second device to implement corrective actions. | 07-14-2011 |
Michael A. Whelan, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20150035594 | Method and Apparatus for Improving Leakage Performance of a Multi-Port Amplifier - A method and apparatus for managing a multi-port amplifier. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises the multi-port amplifier and a controller. The multi-port amplifier is configured to amplify a plurality of signals to form a plurality of amplified signals. The controller is configured to send a plurality of control adjustments to a plurality of equalizers in the multi-port amplifier to improve leakage performance of the multi-port amplifier. | 02-05-2015 |
Michael E. Whelan US
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20100269384 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECORATING THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - Disclosed is a system for decorating architectural columns. The system includes opposing dowels that are contained within cylindrical housings. Banner-type decorations extend between the cylindrical housings. The cylindrical housings also include upper and lower access openings. Strap assemblies are also included that extend around the dowels via the access openings. The banner-type decorations are secured to the face of an architectural column by securing the upper and lower strap assemblies. | 10-28-2010 |
Patrick J. Whelan, Gresham, OR US
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20130029570 | INLINE HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included. | 01-31-2013 |
Patrick J. Whelan, Troutdale, OR US
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20090088052 | INLINE HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included | 04-02-2009 |
20100105301 | INLINE HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A powerhead for a hand held power tool includes a powerhead assembly, the powerhead assembly being operably couplable to a hand held motive source, the powerhead assembly having a rotatable implement, the implement being selectively rotated by the motive source when the motive source is operably coupled to the powerhead assembly, the implement further being rotatable about an implement axis, the implement axis being disposed transverse to a powerhead assembly longitudinal axis, the implement axis intersecting the powerhead assembly longitudinal axis. A hand held power tool and a powerhead of forming a powerhead for a hand held power tool are further included. | 04-29-2010 |
Patrick J. Whelan, Fernandina Beach, FL US
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20090099258 | Physiological coolants based on lactoyl esters of menthyl lactate - A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid. | 04-16-2009 |
Rene A. Whelan, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20130179031 | RESTRICTED OPERATION OF VEHICLE DRIVEN BY SECONDARY DRIVER WITH REAR PASSENGERS - Restricted operating modes are provided for a motor vehicle when driven by a secondary driver (such as a less experienced driver). A seat occupancy sensor detects the presence of at least one rear seat passenger. A controller includes a memory storing rules defining a restricted operating mode containing a plurality of limitations to be applied to operation of various vehicle accessories in conjunction with the secondary driver. The controller selectively controls the operation of at least one of the accessories according to one of the rules in response to simultaneously detecting the secondary driver and the presence of at least one rear seat passenger. Use of the rules may also depend on whether the rear seat passenger has an unbuckled seat belt. | 07-11-2013 |
Richard H. Whelan, Norfolk, MA US
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20100280055 | Flavoring Systems for Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods of Making Such Compositions - A flavoring system for a liquid pharmaceutical composition and pharmaceutical compositions containing such flavoring systems are disclosed. Flavoring systems of the invention include at least one sweetening agent, at least two flavored ingredients, and at least one flavor modifier selected from the group consisting of citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, and mixtures thereof. At least two of the flavored ingredients are selected from the group consisting of a vanilla flavored ingredient, a peppermint flavored ingredient, a menthol flavored ingredient, a cotton candy flavored ingredient, and mixtures thereof. The one or more sweetening agents comprise glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, high fructose corn syrup, and/or mixtures thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention include a flavoring system of the invention, a solvent system, and at least one pharmaceutically active agent, such as lopinavir or derivatives thereof, ritonavir or derivatives thereof, or mixtures thereof. Methods for making such liquid pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed. | 11-04-2010 |
Richard L. Whelan, New York, NY US
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20090170133 | Intact IGFBP-3 as a Colon Cancer Risk Factor in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease - The subject invention provides a method for determining whether a human subject afflicted with long-lasting irritable bowel disease (IBD) has an increased risk for developing colon cancer comprising: (a) determining the concentration of intact IGFBP-3 in a suitable cell-free bodily fluid sample taken from the subject; and (b) determining whether the concentration of intact IGFBP-3 determined in step (a) is indicative of an increased risk of colon cancer in a human subject afflicted with long-lasting IBD. This invention also provides a kit for performing the instant method. | 07-02-2009 |
Robert Whelan, Kirkland, WA US
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20110314147 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS - Unauthorized wireless access points are detected by configuring authorized access points and mobile units to listen to all wireless traffic in its cell and report all detected wireless devices to a monitor. The monitor checks the reported devices against a list of authorized network devices. If the reported wireless device is not an authorized device, the monitor determines if the reported device is connected to the network. If the reported device is connected to the network and is not an authorized device, the monitor alerts the network operator or network manager of a rogue device connected to the network and attempts to locate and isolate the rogue device. | 12-22-2011 |
Susanne Whelan, North Versailles, PA US
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20080207787 | Rigid polyurethane foams with increased heat performance - The present invention provides a rigid polyurethane foam made from the reaction product, at an isocyanate index of from about 90 to about 400, of a polyisocyanate, and a polyol component containing about 20 to about 80 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol component, of a double metal cyanide (DMC)-catalyzed polyether polyol having a number average molecular weight of greater than about 1000 Daltons (Da), about 80 to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol component, of a sucrose-based polyol having a functionality of from about 2.5 to about 6 and a molecular weight of from about 350 to less than about 1,000, and about 0 to about 40 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol component, of a low molecular weight organic compound having a number average molecular weight of less than about 600 Da, in the presence of water, polyvinylchloride (PVC) particles having a diameter of from about 0.1 to about 200 microns, and glass beads having a diameter of from about 40 to about 400 microns (about 270 to about 45 mesh), and optionally, in the presence of at least one of carbon dioxide, surfactants, flame retardants, pigments and catalysts, wherein the rigid polyurethane foam with a density of about 10 to about 25 pcf has a heat sag measured at 102 mm overhang at 121° C. and one hour of less than about 8 mm. The inventive rigid polyurethane foams exhibit increased heat performance (decreased heat sag) while also maintaining impact and rebound strengths. | 08-28-2008 |
Thomas J. Whelan, Longmont, CO US
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20080217880 | Wheelchair seat back with two-point mounting hardware - Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair. | 09-11-2008 |
20090160236 | CONTOUR FITTING CUSHION INSERT - An air insert is designed for a proper fit into a cushion pelvic loading area that has sloped walls for positioning and properly supporting the human pelvis. The air insert may be segmented, or pre-contoured by the manufacturer, so as to be designed for a proper fit into the PLA. The seat cushion and the insert will provide comfort and support to the users. | 06-25-2009 |
20110080031 | Wheelchair seatback with two-point mounting hardware - Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair. | 04-07-2011 |
20120035469 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF SURFACES - A portable, hand-held, non-contact surface measuring system comprises an image capturing element, at least four projectable reference elements positioned parallel to one another at known locations around the image capturing element, a processing unit, and a user interface. The invention further discloses a method for the noncontact surface measurement comprising projecting at least four references onto a target surface, capturing an image of the targeted surface and the projected references with the image transferring device, transferring the image to a processing unit, processing the image using triangulation-based computer vision techniques to correct for skew and to obtain surface measurement data, transferring the data to the user interface, modifying the data with the user interface. The systems and methods for the measurement of surfaces can be applied to the measurement of biological surfaces, such as skin, wounds, lesions, and ulcers. | 02-09-2012 |
20120256463 | Wheelchair Seatback With Two-Point Mounting Hardware - Wheelchair seat back mounting hardware permits the seat back to be mounted on various wheelchairs. The mounting hardware may be in the form of two-point mounting hardware that connects the seat back to the wheelchair and permits the seat back height to be adjusted independently of the mounting hardware location on the wheelchair. | 10-11-2012 |
Thomas J. Whelan, Stevens Point, WI US
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20140246841 | TILT-IN-SPACE WHEELCHAIR USING MULTIPLE CONTROLLING PATHS - A wheelchair is disclosed herein. The wheelchair includes a base frame extending in a fore-aft direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to the fore-aft direction. The wheelchair also includes a plurality of wheels supporting the base frame for movement. The wheelchair also includes a seat frame operable to support a seat and a wheelchair occupant sitting in the seat. The wheelchair also includes a support assembly interconnecting the seat frame to the base frame for pivoting movement between an upright position, a fully-tilted position and an intermediate position between the upright position and the fully-tilted position. The support assembly utilizes a plurality of control paths to direct the seat frame in translating and rotating planar body motion that defines a fixed centrode. A center of gravity of the seat frame and the seat and the wheelchair occupant is definable in operation. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the plurality of control paths are arranged such that the center of gravity is directable during pivoting movement of the seat frame along a follower path being at least one of substantially horizontal and concave with the center of gravity vertically lower in the intermediate position than in at least one of the upright position and the fully-tilted position. In another aspect of the disclosure, the seat frame is adjustably positionable relative to the base frame in the fore-aft direction such that the position of the center of gravity is settable through adjust along a single axis to create an alignment of the center of gravity with the fixed centrode and thereby creates stability within the limits of the range of motion of the system. | 09-04-2014 |
Timothy R. Whelan, North Versailles, PA US
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20080207787 | Rigid polyurethane foams with increased heat performance - The present invention provides a rigid polyurethane foam made from the reaction product, at an isocyanate index of from about 90 to about 400, of a polyisocyanate, and a polyol component containing about 20 to about 80 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol component, of a double metal cyanide (DMC)-catalyzed polyether polyol having a number average molecular weight of greater than about 1000 Daltons (Da), about 80 to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol component, of a sucrose-based polyol having a functionality of from about 2.5 to about 6 and a molecular weight of from about 350 to less than about 1,000, and about 0 to about 40 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol component, of a low molecular weight organic compound having a number average molecular weight of less than about 600 Da, in the presence of water, polyvinylchloride (PVC) particles having a diameter of from about 0.1 to about 200 microns, and glass beads having a diameter of from about 40 to about 400 microns (about 270 to about 45 mesh), and optionally, in the presence of at least one of carbon dioxide, surfactants, flame retardants, pigments and catalysts, wherein the rigid polyurethane foam with a density of about 10 to about 25 pcf has a heat sag measured at 102 mm overhang at 121° C. and one hour of less than about 8 mm. The inventive rigid polyurethane foams exhibit increased heat performance (decreased heat sag) while also maintaining impact and rebound strengths. | 08-28-2008 |
Will Whelan, Arlington, MA US
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20130126620 | MODULAR CHEMISTRY ANALYZER - Disclosed in one general aspect is a modular chemistry analysis test unit for a chemistry analyzer that includes one or more vessels for one or more reagents. A machine-readable test specification is coupled with the vessels and identifies a series of test operations that employ the reagents for the vessels. The specification includes one or more reagent quantity specifications that specify a quantity of the reagents to mix with a test sample, and one or more reaction duration specifications that specify a reaction time for the reagents and test sample. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130390 | MODULAR CHEMISTRY ANALYZER - An automated chemistry analysis method is disclosed. In one general aspect, the method includes receiving a modular chemistry analysis test unit that includes one or more vessels for one or more reagents, and a machine-readable test specification coupled with the vessels. The method also includes defining a test that defines a test including a series of operations that employ the reagents for the vessels, and installing the chemistry analysis test unit in a first chemistry analyzer that includes one or more analysis tools and sequencing logic for sequencing instructions to be carried out by the analysis tools. The machine-readable test specification is automatically received from the chemistry analysis test module and stored for access by the sequencing logic to allow the sequencing logic to instruct the analysis tools to carry out the test defined by the test specification. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132882 | MODULAR CHEMISTRY ANALYZER - Disclosed in one general aspect is a method of operating a chemistry analyzer method that includes determining usage levels associated with a plurality of storage vessels that store reagents for use by the analyzer. A pictorial representation that includes a plurality of graphical elements that convey levels of usage for the storage vessels is displayed to the operator. A series of access icons that are each associated with a color and each lead to a set of screens for different types of operations for the analyzer are also displayed, with the screens being color coded to correspond to the color associated with their respective access icons. | 05-23-2013 |
Will Whelan US
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20090124015 | Modular chemistry analyzer - A chemistry analyzer is disclosed that can include a unitary base with vertical and horizontal supports for constraining subassemblies. The subassemblies include at least a reagent/sample carousel subassembly, a transfer arm subassembly, and a reaction carousel subassembly. A centralized hydraulic system can also be provided behind a user access panel. The analyzer can use machine-readable test specifications coupled with its reagent vessels to define tests that include operations that employ the reagents. The analyzer can also display to the operator a pictorial representation that includes graphical elements that convey levels of usage for the storage vessels, and access icons that are each associated with a color and each lead to a set of screens for different types of operations for the analyzer. | 05-14-2009 |