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Allen Ream, Anchorage, AK US
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20140085420 | PROGRAMMABLE SPECTRAL SOURCE AND DESIGN TOOL FOR 3D IMAGING USING COMPLEMENTARY BANDPASS FILTERS - An endoscopic illumination system for illuminating a subject for stereoscopic image capture, the illumination system includes a light source which outputs multi-spectral light; first and second light paths configured to transmit the multi-spectral light; and a digital mirror array (DMA) which receives the multi-spectral light and directs the multi-spectral light to a selected one of the first and second light paths. A controller controls the DMA to direct the multi-spectral light to the selected light path in accordance with a time-multiplexing scheme; and/or first and second complementary multiband bandpass filters (CMBF). The first CMBF may be situated in the first light path and the second CMBF may be situated in the second light path, where the first and second CMBFs filter the multi-spectral light incident thereupon to output filtered light. | 03-27-2014 |
Chris Ream, Orem, UT US
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20110233869 | BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS - A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material. | 09-29-2011 |
20120187631 | Clearing Trap - A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter. | 07-26-2012 |
20140203510 | BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS - A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material. | 07-24-2014 |
20140346734 | Clearing Trap - A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter. | 11-27-2014 |
David Speed Ream, Indian Harbor Beach, FL US
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20120039456 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES RELATED TO A TELEPHONE CALL COMPLETION SERVICE - The present embodiments describe methods and apparatuses for protecting the privacy of one or both parties involved in a two-party telephone conversation. The embodiments also use an SMS text network to provide advance, substantial, customizable information to a recipient prior to the joining of two parties in conversation. The embodiments also provide dynamic control over who responds to an incoming call based on multiple criteria. The invention uses SIP various forms of VoIP technology to determine and route calls incoming to a communications system and sends advance notification(s) to recipient(s) prior to the joining the parties for conversation. | 02-16-2012 |
Gary P. Ream, Centre Hall, PA US
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20090239670 | SPORT LANDING CUSHION AND CONTAINER - A sport landing cushion may comprise an airbag comprising first and second inflatable compartments or first and second airbags, wherein the first compartment (airbag) is thicker than the second compartment (airbag) and provides a base, and wherein the second compartment (airbag) provides a landing surface and is for inflation to a higher pressure for use than is the first compartment (airbag). A container therefor may comprise an enclosure for a rolled deflated airbag and having an opening through which a deflated airbag may pass, a winch, and an air supply for inflating the airbag. | 09-24-2009 |
Gregory L. Ream, Lexington, KY US
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20150086231 | Fuser Assembly with Automatic Media Width Sensing and Thermal Compensation - A fuser assembly for an electrophotographic imaging device includes a heater including a substrate, a resistive trace disposed and running along a length of the substrate for generating heat for fusing toner to a sheet of media when a current is passed therethrough, and at least three conductors for passing current through the resistive trace. The at least three conductors include a first conductor connected to a first end portion of the resistive trace, a second conductor connected to a second end portion of the resistive trace, and a third conductor connected to the resistive trace at a location between the first end portion and the second end portion thereof. A temperature sensor senses a temperature of an edge segment of the substrate. Based upon the temperature sensed, circuitry selects between the first conductor and the third conductor for passing current through the resistive trace. | 03-26-2015 |
Gregory Lawrence Ream, Lexington, KY US
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20080240810 | Image Forming Apparatus Component With Triboelectric Properties - The present disclosure relates to an image forming device component that includes an elastomeric material having a surface and a triboelectric charging material that may be exposed on the elastomeric material surface. The triboelectric material may be exposed by a finishing process that results in removal of a portion of the material leaving voids in the surface. The surface may have a surface roughness in the range of about 0.1 to 5.0 Ra. The component may include a developer roller in an electrophotograhic printer and may provide contact electrification to a given toner during a printing operation. | 10-02-2008 |
20090080925 | Fuser Life Extension - A method for extending the operating life of a fuser used in an electrophotographic imaging apparatus is disclosed. A control algorithm monitors the number of substrates processed over the lifetime of the fuser and adjusts the fusing temperature of the fuser to compensate for changes occurring in the nip forming members of the fuser. The useful lifetime of the fuser is extended while fusing quality is maintained. A corresponding fuser assembly is also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20100142981 | System for Tailoring a Transfer NIP Electric Field for Enhanced Toner Transfer in Diverse Environments - A system for tailoring a transfer nip electric field includes a transfer roll, a backup roll forming a transfer nip with the transfer roll, and a pre-nip roll positioned upstream from the transfer and backup rolls and the transfer nip such that a toner image-supporting transfer belt moving past the pre-nip, transfer and backup rolls separately makes contact with, wraps partially around, and rotates each of the rolls as a media sheet is fed into the transfer nip after first passing through a gap defined between the pre-nip and transfer rolls such that by presetting the position, geometry and charge of the pre-nip roll relative to the transfer and backup rolls and the transfer belt an electrical field at the transfer nip can be tailored for enhanced toner transfer from the transfer belt to the media sheet. | 06-10-2010 |
20100316398 | Electrode-Based Post Nip Field Conditioning Method and Apparatus - An image-forming device includes a media path extending through the image-forming device, and at least one image transfer nip positioned along the media path. An electrode is positioned subsequent to the nip with respect to the media path and is coupled to a voltage source. An electric field produced by the electrode and voltage source limits the degree of post-nip toner scattering by applying an electrostatic force to toner particles on media sheets passing along the media path. The image-forming device further includes a processor for monitoring a plurality of ambient conditions, for adjusting the voltage applied to the electrode, and optionally, for repositioning the electrode with respect to the media path. | 12-16-2010 |
Jeffrey A. Ream, Indianapolis, IN US
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20140001191 | Bag Wrap | 01-02-2014 |
Jeffrey N. Ream, Henderson, NV US
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20100042696 | CELLULAR MESSAGING ALERT METHOD AND SYSTEM - An efficient method and system for utilizing existing wireless communication devices and networks, such as cellular phones and carriers, as an underlying infrastructure in providing emergency information to a targeted percentage of the population in a specified geographical location, without requiring individuals to subscribe to an alerting service and without using information solicited from or provided by the intended recipients of the alert. | 02-18-2010 |
Joel E. Ream, St. Louis, MO US
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20090075325 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - A method for analyzing agricultural products at a point of transaction is provided. The method comprises presenting a sample comprising at least one seed to a portable analysis system; analyzing the sample for at least one relevant attribute; and characterizing the sample for the transaction based upon the results of the analysis for the at least one relevant attribute. | 03-19-2009 |
20110154882 | Methods and Systems For Differentiating Soybeans - Methods and systems for analyzing soybeans and, more particularly, for analyzing soybeans at the point of delivery such as a grain elevator or processing plant for a characteristic of the soybeans such as the β-conglycinin protein content or the intensity of flavor of the soybeans. | 06-30-2011 |
John Ream, San Jose, CA US
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20080238879 | Touch sensor control devices - The invention provides mechanical devices to enhance the input process for touch screen devices. Fader tracks with or without fader caps, rotary and fixed knobs, and joysticks may be removably adhered to a touch screen and used to emulate their respective functions, using software interpretation of the touch detections provoked by the devices to carry out the emulations. The devices are inexpensive and simple, and the touch screen and associated software provide the function and feel of electromechanical controllers that are far more expensive and difficult to connect and maintain. The devices may be provided as components on a crack-and-peel sheet. For fixed knobs, the software application accepts initial inputs and determines the location on the touch screen, and also interprets the geometry of the input strokes as commands for selected controller emulations, such as joystick, fader, knob, or mouse. The invention also provides a touch sensor controller having a longitudinal web that incorporates touch sensor electrodes and conductors and emulates a fader controller. The invention further provides a flexible track controller mounted at the periphery of a touch screen and extendable thereover to emulate a fader controller. The flexible track may be motor driven. | 10-02-2008 |
John H. Ream, Willits, CA US
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20090259316 | Spacer Devices and Systems for the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis and Methods for Using the Same - Spacer devices for treating spinal stenosis are provided herein. In some example embodiments, these devices are configured for attachment on the interspinous ligaments with minimal injury thereto. Also provided are systems for the delivery of the spacer devices, tools for measuring and assessing the interspinous space and methods for using the same. | 10-15-2009 |
Matt Ream, Naperville, IL US
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20140121557 | BODY TEMPERATURE LOGGING PATCH - An actively-powered temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a sealed, flexible battery comprising a printed electrochemical cell with an anode and a cathode, and a flexible circuit including a microprocessor, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of a target subject, a wireless communication transceiver and an antenna. In one example, the flexible battery and flexible circuit are arranged in a covering, stacked arrangement between first and second substrate layers, and the patch configured to conform to a curved surface of the target subject. In another example, the patch is used in an actively-powered medical system for monitoring a body temperature of a patient, and includes an adhesive configured to be removably applied to skin of the patient. An external computing device is capable of two way communication with the wireless communication transceiver of the patch via an electromagnetic field. | 05-01-2014 |
Michael Ream, Easton, PA US
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20120108120 | EXTRUSION LAMINATE USEFUL IN INSULATION FACINGS AND TAPE BACKINGS - A facing or backing, that comprises a laminated film including an outside layer, a core layer, and an inside layer; a scrim, a laminating extrudate and a metal foil wherein at least the laminated film has an opacity and stiffness similar to paper and contains a fire retardant. In one embodiment, the structures are designed to replace the traditional ASJ (all service jacket) and FSK (foil scrim kraft) paper laminations that are used in insulation facings and HVAC tapes. | 05-03-2012 |
Robin Wesley Ream, South Jordan, UT US
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20110010895 | Stethoscope keeper & Fastening Device - A device for keeping stethoscopes in place when not being used for healthcare personnel. This device allows the tubes on the stethoscope to slip into the stethoscope keeper and when the need arises to use said stethoscope, it will quickly and easily slip out through the same slots to be used. This device will protect patients and allow healthcare personnel to know where their stethoscope is at all times. A secondary use is to use this device as a fastening device, for keeping intravenous tubes and lines together and keep them organized. Like the stethoscope, said tubes and lines can be quickly and easily placed into and moved out of said device. | 01-20-2011 |
Ronald L. Ream, Plano, IL US
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20100104620 | OVER-COATED PRODUCT INCLUDING TABLETED CENTER AND MEDICAMENT - Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes a coating having a medicament or agent. The medicament or agent is present within the coating that surrounds a tableted center. The tableted center is defined by compressible excipients. By chewing the product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity. | 04-29-2010 |
20100303738 | NON-CONTACT PRINTED COMESTIBLE PRODUCTS AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for packaging a non-contact printed edible substrate as well as the resultant packaged product. The packaging apparatus may include a non-contact printer, a carrier, and a package located at a discharge position. The carrier may be constructed and arranged to transport the edible substrate from the print position to the package and orient same in the package so that the printed ink indicia is visible through at least a portion of a panel of the package. At a print position, the non-contact printer is constructed and arranged to apply an edible ink indicia to an edible substrate. The packaging apparatus may form a packaged product having a plurality of compartments where at least one compartment at least partially defined by a panel. The interior of the compartment contains at least one edible substrate comprising a surface and a printed edible ink indicia on the surface so that the ink indicia is visible through at least a portion of the panel. | 12-02-2010 |
Stanley L. Ream, Columbus, OH US
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20110147354 | POLYGONAL LASER SCANNER FOR COATING REMOVAL - A laser scanner system for removing a coating from a surface. The system includes a laser source for generating a laser beam; a focusing optic operative to receive, focus and re-direct the laser beam; a rotating multi-faceted mirror for receiving and reflecting the focused laser beam, wherein the rotating multi-faceted mirror repeatedly translates the reflected focused laser beam in one direction along an arc path and through a first focal point, and wherein passage of the laser beam through the first focal point results in divergence of the beam; a reimaging mirror for receiving and reflecting the divergent laser beam toward a work surface, wherein the reimaging mirror produces an image of the first focal point and its path; and wherein the rotating multi-faceted mirror and the reimagining mirror cooperate to produce a beam cross-over region having a minimal cross-sectional area relative to other points along the beam path, and wherein the beam cross-over region is located between the reimaging mirror and the work surface. | 06-23-2011 |
20120145685 | POLYGONAL LASER SCANNER AND IMAGING SYSTEM FOR COATING REMOVAL - A system for removing a coating from a surface is provided. This system includes a laser scanner, wherein the laser scanner further includes at least one laser source, wherein the at least one laser source is operative to generate at least one laser beam, and wherein the laser beam is directed onto a work surface by the laser scanner; and a controller for operating the laser scanner. The controller further includes an imaging device for imaging the work surface; a lighting device for illuminating the work surface and overwhelming light generated by the interaction of the laser beam with the work surface; and a processor for processing information collected by the imaging device and adjusting the power output of the at least one laser source, if and when desirable or necessary. | 06-14-2012 |
20130100979 | HIGH-POWER LASER FOCUSING APPARATUS WITH PRESSURIZED HOUSING AND AERODYNAMIC WINDOW - A high-powered laser beam focusing apparatus for use in laser welding applications that includes a laser having a beam delivery fiber for generating a laser beam and a housing adapted to receive the beam delivery fiber. The housing further includes a first internal chamber adapted to receive a flow of pressurized gas; a second internal chamber; and an aerodynamic window positioned between the first chamber and the second chamber. | 04-25-2013 |
Stephanie L. Ream, Seattle, WA US
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20150161687 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING COST OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A method, a system, and a computer program for calculating the price (e.g., the amount of reimbursement that can be expected from a payor and the cost of the out of pocket portion of payment due from the patient) of medical procedures, including, e.g., accurate pre-pricing for medical procedures, based on various factors (e.g., carve-outs, accelerated/upfront payments, pay-for-performance, multiple procedure logic, a patient's specific insurance plan, coinsurance rate, deductible, copay, or the like) in timely and convenient manner. | 06-11-2015 |