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George J. Akmon, Southlake, TX US
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20120142403 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS FOR USE WITH GAMING SYSTEMS - An electronic fund transfer (EFT) system for managing and transferring electronic funds from a user's financial account to a credit system includes a credit system configured to dispense credit to a user via physical or electronic credit means, an electronic fund transfer (EFT) device, a secure payment gateway configured to connect to the user's financial accounts via a financial asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network, a host system connected to the credit system via a local network, a funds management portal connected to the host system and the secure payment gateway, and means for transferring electronic funds from the user's financial account to the credit system via the secure payment gateway. The funds management portal accounts and reconciles the transferred electronic funds. All communications between the secure payment gateway and the host system pass through the funds management portal. The EFT device includes a secure client-side application for receiving instructions from the user for transferring electronic funds from the user's financial account to the credit system and means for transmitting the fund transfer instructions to the user's financial account. The EFT device is configured to connect to the secure payment gateway and to communicate with the user's financial account and to transmit the instructions for transferring electronic funds from the user's financial account to the credit system via the secure payment gateway. | 06-07-2012 |
George J. Baley, Webster Groves, MO US
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20110055960 | METHOD TO IDENTIFY ASIAN SOYBEAN RUST RESISTANCE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN SOYBEAN AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with | 03-03-2011 |
20140137299 | METHOD TO IDENTIFY ASIAN SOYBEAN RUST RESISTANCE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN SOYBEAN AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with | 05-15-2014 |
20140283442 | STALK INOCULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an automated mobile inoculation system ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140325695 | METHOD TO IDENTIFY ASIAN SOYBEAN RUST RESISTANCE QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN SOYBEAN AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), a fungal disease associated with | 10-30-2014 |
George J. Baley, Pullman, WA US
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20130130903 | Suppression of Foliar and Soilborne Pathogens - Disclosed herein is a method for increasing the production of crops, particularly wheat and soybean, using herbicide resistant cultivars. In one aspect of this method, the method increases crop yield by diminishing the impact of the root diseases caused by | 05-23-2013 |
George J. Benyola, Brooksville, FL US
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20130152152 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT BASED ON USER PREFERENCES - An approach is provided for enabling viewers to control the depth of three-dimensional content rendered via a set-top box. A 3D content platform receives a user input for specifying a user identifier and a mode of operation of a set-top box. A depth setting parameter is determined based on user profile information related to the user identifier. Content is then presented for display via the set-top box at the dept setting corresponding to the parameter. | 06-13-2013 |
20140362183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT BASED ON USER PREFERENCES - An approach is provided for enabling viewers to control the depth of three-dimensional content rendered via a set-top box. A 3D content platform receives a user input for specifying a user identifier and a mode of operation of a set-top box. A depth setting parameter is determined based on user profile information related to the user identifier. Content is then presented for display via the set-top box at the dept setting corresponding to the parameter. | 12-11-2014 |
George J. Bielis, Iv, Ringwood, IL US
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20120138397 | Brake Rotor - A brake rotor including a rotor support; and a braking band disposed on and encircling the rotor support. The braking band has first and second brake pad receiving surfaces on opposite sides of the braking band. At least one brake pad receiving surface defines at least one groove that has a groove path extending along and having a variable depth with respect to the at least one brake pad receiving surface. | 06-07-2012 |
20140360821 | BRAKE ROTOR - A brake rotor including a rotor support; and a braking band disposed on and encircling the rotor support. The braking band has first and second brake pad receiving surfaces on opposite sides of the braking band. At least one brake pad receiving surface defines at least one groove that has a groove path extending along and having a variable depth with respect to the at least one brake pad receiving surface. | 12-11-2014 |
George J. Bregante, Ventura, CA US
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20110112859 | HEALTHCARE CLAIMS LOSS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for controlling healthcare claim payment losses including accessing information about a claim after a payer is prepared to pay, but prior to payment, evaluating the information including at least one of determining indications of fraud, validating service coding and editing as indicated, identifying possible payment discounts, and developing analytics indicative of risk for future claims, and providing loss control recommendations based at least partially on the evaluation, prior to paying the claim. Also a loss control system for healthcare claims with a loss control engine and a database in communication with the loss control engine, wherein the loss control engine accesses information about healthcare claims from the database after the claims have been processed for payment and wherein the loss control engine further analyses the claims for potential cost savings and returns a loss control recommendation for each claim to the database before payment of the respective claim. | 05-12-2011 |
20120284044 | HEALTHCARE CLAIMS LOSS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for controlling healthcare claim payment losses including accessing information about a claim after a payer is prepared to pay, but prior to payment, evaluating the information including at least one of determining indications of fraud, validating service coding and editing as indicated, identifying possible payment discounts, and developing analytics indicative of risk for future claims, and providing loss control recommendations based at least partially on the evaluation, prior to paying the claim. Also a loss control system for healthcare claims with a loss control engine and a database in communication with the loss control engine, wherein the loss control engine accesses information about healthcare claims from the database after the claims have been processed for payment and wherein the loss control engine further analyses the claims for potential cost savings and returns a loss control recommendation for each claim to the database before payment of the respective claim. | 11-08-2012 |
George J. Broda, Iii, Wilmington, DE US
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20130192384 | METHOD FOR TESTING TENSILE STRENGTH OF AN ELECTRICALLY NONCONDUCTIVE MATERIAL - The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for testing the tensile strength of a material, particularly an electrically nonconductive material, at a temperature above ambient temperature. The test method is useful for determining the potential suitability of a material for use as a development medium in a thermal development process for preparing relief printing forms. One embodiment of the method includes mounting the strip between upper and lower chucks of a tensile test machine; positioning a means for generating a hot air stream adjacent the strip so that the stream does not impinge the strip; heating the hot air stream to a predetermined temperature above ambient temperature; repositioning the hot air stream so that the stream impinges the strip; and starting the tensile testing when the hot air stream at the predetermined temperature begins heating the strip. | 08-01-2013 |
George J. Chen, Union City, CA US
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20090106717 | MULTITHREADED STATIC TIMING ANALYSIS - A method and apparatus for executing multithreaded algorithm to provide static timing analysis of a chip design includes analyzing a chip design to identify various components and nodes associated with the components. A node tree is built with a plurality of nodes. The node tree identifies groups of nodes that are available in different levels. A size of node grouping for a current level is determined by looking up the node tree. Testing data for parallel processing of different size of node groupings using varied thread counts is compiled. An optimum thread count for the current level based on the size of node grouping in the node tree is identified from compiled testing data. Dynamic parallel processing of nodes in the current level is performed using the number of threads identified by the optimum thread count. An acceptable design of the chip is determined by the dynamic parallel processing. | 04-23-2009 |
20090327985 | HIGHLY THREADED STATIC TIMER - Various methods and apparatus for executing a multithreaded algorithm that performs a static timing analysis of an integrated circuit chip (chip) include logic for traversing the chip to identify a plurality of components (cells or nodes) within a chip circuit of the chip. A waveform graph is defined for the identified nodes. One or more virtual graphs are generated from the waveform graph. The plurality of nodes in the one or more virtual graphs are processed using multiple threads to obtain quadruplet of time domain dataset values representing the different modes of propagation for each node. A timing check is performed at an end node of the virtual graphs using the quadruplet of time domain dataset values to determine any timing violation within the chip design. | 12-31-2009 |
20140075405 | METHOD OF ANALYZING INTERCONNECT FOR GLOBAL CIRCUIT WIRES - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with analyzing interconnects for global wires of a circuit are described. In one embodiment, for a target wire in a circuit design, a method includes determining an inductance value and a capacitance value for parallel wires to the target wire. The method then calculates a second capacitance value for non-parallel wires to the target wire and calculates an estimated inductance value for the non-parallel wires based on the second capacitance value. A circuit model for the target wire may then be generated using the inductance and capacitance values. | 03-13-2014 |
George J. Chou, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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20080202641 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ALLOY HAVING IMPROVED STRESS RELAXATION RESISTANCE - A nickel based alloy coating and a method for applying the nickel based alloy as a coating to a substrate. The nickel based alloy comprises about 0.1-15% rhenium, about 5-55% of an element selected from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and combinations thereof, sulfur included as a microalloying addition in amounts from about 100 parts per million (ppm) to about 300 ppm, the balance nickel and incidental impurities. The nickel-based alloy of the present invention is applied to a substrate, usually an electromechanical device such as a MEMS, by well-known plating techniques. However, the plating bath must include sufficient sulfur to result in deposition of 100-300 ppm sulfur as a microalloyed element. The coated substrate is heat treated to develop a two phase microstructure in the coating. The microalloyed sulfur-containing nickel-based alloy of the present invention includes a second phase of sulfide precipitates across the grain (intragranular) that improves the stress-relaxation resistance of the alloy. | 08-28-2008 |
20080242128 | Elastomeric electrical contact - An electrical contact is provided that includes an elastomeric body extending between a base portion and a mating end portion. The elastomeric body includes a ledge extending from the mating end portion to the base portion of the elastomeric body. The ledge is defined by a portion of the elastomeric body. An electrically conductive pad extends over at least a portion of the mating end portion. An electrically conductive trace is formed on a surface of the ledge. The electrically conductive trace extends from the mating end portion to the base portion of the elastomeric body. The electrically conductive trace is in electrical contact with the electrically conductive pad for electrically connecting the electrically conductive pad with an electrically conductive element engaging the base portion of the elastomeric body. | 10-02-2008 |
George J. Cianciolo, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110319360 | Method of including apoptosis/Cell death in leukemia cell using a purine nucleoside analogue - A method of inducing apoptosis or cell death in a leukemia cell includes subjecting the cell to a purine nucleotide analogue, LMP-420 (2-amino-6-chloro-9-[5(dihydroxyboryl)-pentyl] purine). | 12-29-2011 |
George J. Cisko, Spring Grove, IL US
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20130310782 | ODOR BARRIER FILM - A multilayer film for ostomy and bowel management applications includes a barrier layer comprising at least about 90% wt. nylon 6/69. The multilayer film provides excellent mechanical and odor barrier properties, and softness and quietness desired in ostomy and bowel management applications. | 11-21-2013 |
20130338582 | Soluble Material Insertion Aid and Method for Inserting a Balloon Catheter - A method for facilitating insertion of a balloon-carrying end of a catheter includes folding the balloon-carrying end while the balloon is in an uninflated condition. A length of soluble material is provided about the folded balloon-carrying end of the catheter and the material includes perforations or scalloped regions. Once the folded balloon-carrying end is inserted into a patient, the balloon can be inflated to brake the soluble material and unfold the balloon-carrying end. | 12-19-2013 |
20140261462 | Endotracheal Tube Holding Device with Bite Block - A device for holding an endotracheal tube has a slide track configured to fit adjacent a lip on a patient's face. The track has a face contacting side, an exposed side, and a pair of opposite ends. A tube holder is coupled to and slidable along the track. A positioning mechanism is releasably lockable to allow selective lateral repositioning of the tube holder and an endotracheal tube held thereby along the track and to retain the tube holder at a selected position along the track without removing the device from the patient or an endotracheal tube from the device. A bite block is carried by the tube holder and slidable therewith along the track. The bite block has a tubular wall with a central opening along a length of the bite block and a pair of opposite open ends. The bite block is positioned spaced vertically from the track and has a portion extending rearward beyond the face contacting side of the track. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276501 | Three-Dimensional Adhesive Patch - An adhesive patch and its methods of application are provided. The adhesive patch comprises a curved base extending between an apex of the patch and a bottom of the patch, wherein the apex is located at a first end on a perimeter edge of the patch, the bottom is located at a second end on the perimeter edge, and the second end is opposite the first end. The patch further comprises a first side of the patch that extends from the curved base to the perimeter edge. The patch further comprises a hole in the curved base, wherein the curved base and the first side are configured to attach and conform to a three-dimensional region of a wearer's body, and wherein the hole is configured to align with an opening in the wearer's body to receive and facilitate the passage of liquids, solids, or gases from the wearer's body. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276502 | Retention Cuff for Bowel Management System - A retention cuff for a fecal collection device has an inflatable body with a proximal end, a proximal end flow opening, a free end, and a free end flow opening. An interior volume within the body is fillable with a medium to inflate the cuff. An axial flow path extends along an axis of and through the body and is in flow communication with the proximal and free end openings. A plurality of lateral flow pathways in the body are in flow communication with the axial flow path. The plurality of lateral flow pathways provides fluid flow in a direction different from the axial flow path. | 09-18-2014 |
George J. Cisko, Jr., Spring Grove, IL US
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20090221992 | Fluid Drainage Catheter Having an External Flow Path - A fluid drainage catheter comprises a catheter tube having a proximal and a distal end and a cylindrical wall with a lumen extending generally from the proximal to the distal end to permit the passage of fluid therethrough. The catheter tube is formed such that the proximal end has a closed tip for insertion of the catheter tube into a body cavity and the distal end has an opening for the drainage of from the body cavity through the lumen of the catheter tube. The cylindrical wall has an outer surface with at least one defined external flow path extending generally in a longitudinal direction from a point in proximity to the closed tip to a point distally thereof. With this arrangement, at least one drainage eye is associated with the defined external flow path and extends completely through the catheter tube from the outer surface to the lumen to permit fluid in the flow path to pass through the drainage eye into the lumen. | 09-03-2009 |
20120071825 | SOLUBLE MATERIAL INSERTION AID FOR BALLOON CATHETER - A soluble material covering is provided about a longitudinally-folded balloon-carrying end of a catheter to facilitate insertion of the catheter into a bodily cavity. The soluble material covering is provided with at least one of perforations or scalloped regions to initiate disassociation of the soluble film from the balloon-carrying end of the catheter upon initiation of inflation of the balloon. The soluble material dissolves within the body after it is disassociated from the balloon-carrying end, eliminating the need to withdraw the covering from the bodily cavity. A lubricant may be applied to the exterior of the soluble film covering prior to insertion. The perforations or scalloped regions overlie clefts or creases defined by inverted regions of the folded annulus of the balloon-carrying end of the catheter. | 03-22-2012 |
20120197237 | MULTI-LAYER CATHETER TUBES WITH ODOR BARRIER - A multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube for a fecal drainage catheter. The layers of the catheter tube include one or more thermoplastic elastomer layers and one or more odor barrier layers. For example, the catheter tube may comprise an inner thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer, an intermediate odor barrier film layer, and an outer TPE layer. Alternately, the multi-layer catheter tube includes an inner TPE layer sandwiched between outer layers of odor barrier film material. | 08-02-2012 |
20120239076 | RECTAL STIMULATION DEVICE - A rectal stimulation device for stimulating peristalsis includes a balloon having an interior, a squeeze bulb having an interior and an insertion portion having a distal end and providing flow communication between the interior of the squeeze bulb and the interior of the balloon. The balloon, the squeeze bulb and the insertion portion define a closed fluid system. The balloon overlies the insertion portion distal end. A fluid is disposed in the closed fluid system. The distal end and the balloon are inserted into a rectum of a user, and pressure is applied to the squeeze bulb to urge fluid from the interior off the squeeze bulb to the interior of the balloon to distend the balloon. | 09-20-2012 |
George J. Couluris, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110282565 | SURFACE HOLD ADVISOR USING CRITICAL SECTIONS - The Surface Hold Advisor Using Critical Sections is a system and method for providing hold advisories to surface controllers to prevent gridlock and resolve crossing and merging conflicts among vehicles traversing a vertex-edge graph representing a surface traffic network on an airport surface. The Advisor performs pair-wise comparisons of current position and projected path of each vehicle with other surface vehicles to detect conflicts, determine critical sections, and provide hold advisories to traffic controllers recommending vehicles stop at entry points to protected zones around identified critical sections. A critical section defines a segment of the vertex-edge graph where vehicles are in crossing or merging or opposite direction gridlock contention. The Advisor detects critical sections without reference to scheduled, projected or required times along assigned vehicle paths, and generates hold advisories to prevent conflicts without requiring network path direction-of-movement rules and without requiring rerouting, rescheduling or other network optimization solutions. | 11-17-2011 |
George J. Crits, Ardmore, PA US
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20090152211 | Hot water sterilization of water filtration beds - Hot Water Sterilization of Activated Carbon beds or other adsorbents in filter tanks by including an electric or steam heating coil in the tank, alternately in the gravel underdrains, or in a plenum underdrain, or in an external canister. | 06-18-2009 |
20090178555 | Pressure in line degassing process in water treatment - When water sprays into an empty tank or into the freeboard of filters, considerable flashing occurs to release about 50 to 80% of carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and other gases. The injection of air with the water enhances this degasification and produces a partial drained tank, in which it is required for the spraying or flashing to occur. When the water level reaches a low point, a switch signals for the vent to be opened and the air is stopped. But the inlet water continues to fill the tank and to displace the gasses through the vent. When the water reaches the vent, a high level switch closes the vent. Air injection starts again to repeat the cycle. Alternately, the injection of air with the influent water into a partially drained tank with a level controller and venting also effects this degasification. | 07-16-2009 |
George J. Despotis, Des Peres, MO US
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20080221402 | INTEGRATED PATIENT DIAGNOSTIC AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A small integrated diagnostic and identification system is disclosed that solves several problems associated with current sensory systems. The diagnostic and identification system comprises a bracelet with an identification mechanism that is difficult to remove and has a lock. Further, the diagnostic and identification bracelet comprises a microprocessor which communicates with various physiologic sensors wherein said physiological sensors are substantially within said bracelet. Alternatively some of the sensors may be mounted outside the bracelet and means are provided for communicating data from the outside mounted sensors to the bracelet. The physiologic sensors either routinely, automatically monitor an individual's physiology or monitor the physiology based on a user request. The resulting physiology data from each sensor is combined via a single output and displayed on a display device. The present invention may be integrated with a record management system to share and store an individual's records. | 09-11-2008 |
George J. Doutney, Sandy Hook, CT US
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20120152696 | OPTICAL SENSOR CALIBRATION USING HIGH FREQUENCY PULSE WIDTH MODULATION - A system and method for adjusting the LED current of an optical sensor that does not decrease the effectiveness of the optical sensor or the length of its operating life, or significantly increase the cost due to hardware requirements. The LED current of an optical sensor is adjusted using a high frequency pulse-width modulated signal generated from a microcontroller. Based on feedback provided by the photo-detector, the duty cycle of the signal can be adjusted by the microcontroller. The signal passes through a low pass filter which averages the modulated signal into a DC voltage, which is then used to control a current amplifier circuit that provides current to the LED of the optical sensor. This adjustability enables the system to compensate for variations in sensor LED's and the LED brightness reduction to due aging and/or build-up of contaminants on the photo-detector and/or LED. | 06-21-2012 |
20120241285 | MAILING MACHINE HAVING OPTICAL SENSORS WITH IMPROVED IMMUNITY TO AMBIENT - Circuitry to control reflective optical sensors is provided that reduces false detections due to ambient light without compromising the performance of the optical sensors to detect dark materials. A reflective optical sensor includes an emitter LED and photo-detector arranged to receive light from the LED that is reflected by an object being detected. A first input of a comparator is coupled to the output of the photo-detector. A second input of the comparator is coupled to the output of the photo-detector through a filtering circuit. The filtering circuit operates to filter the detector's output and adaptively adjust the trigger threshold of the comparator, thereby enabling the photo-detector to be sensitive enough to detect dark mail pieces, i.e., those mail pieces that are minimally reflective, while being immune to repeated false triggers due to excessive ambient light. | 09-27-2012 |
George J. Drouant, Mandeville, LA US
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20080252475 | Monitoring Method and Apparatus Using Asynchronous, One-Way Transmission from Sensor to Base Station - A monitoring system is disclosed, which includes a base station and at least one sensor unit that is separate from the base station. The sensor unit resides in a dormant state that uses no power, until it is awaked by the triggering of vibration-sensitive switch. Once awakened, the sensor may take a measurement, then transmit to the base station the measurement along with a time stamp of when the measurement was made. The sensor may optionally store the measured quantity and the time stamp for a particular length of time in a suitable storage device, such as with compact flash memory. The sensor transmits the measured quantity and the time stamp to the base station in an asynchronous manner. The transmission is initiated by the vibration-sensitive switch, not by the base station. The time stamp is encoded in a suitable manner, such as with an IRIG-B timing module. Once data is transmitted from the sensor to the base station, the sensor may return to its dormant state. Transmission between the sensor and the base station is one-way, so that the sensor does not receive any information from the base station. There may be multiple sensors for each base station, and the various sensors may optionally measure different quantities, such as current, voltage, single-axis and/or three-axis magnetic fields, that may correspond to physical quantities such as torsional strain, linear strain, temperature, ball valve cycles and linear voltage displacement transducer signals. The sensor may optionally include an energy harvester, such as a solar panel, for reducing and/or eliminating the drain on its battery. | 10-16-2008 |
20100088067 | In Situ Health Monitoring of Piezoelectric Sensors - An in situ health monitoring apparatus may include an exciter circuit that applies a pulse to a piezoelectric transducer and a data processing system that determines the piezoelectric transducer's dynamic response to the first pulse. The dynamic response can be used to evaluate the operating range, health, and as-mounted resonance frequency of the transducer, as well as the strength of a coupling between the transducer and a structure and the health of the structure. | 04-08-2010 |
George J. Eiermann, Marlboro, NJ US
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20100144617 | Oxyntomodulin Derivatives - Modified oxyntomodulin derivatives. Such derivatives can be used for the treatment of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. | 06-10-2010 |
20110183902 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING OXYNTOMODULIN DERIVATIVES AND A METHOD FOR REDUCING BODY WEIGHT USING THE COMPOSITION - Modified oxyntomodulin derivatives. Such derivatives can be used for the treatment of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. | 07-28-2011 |
George J. Fennington, Jr., Huntington Station, NY US
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20090258395 | IRX-2 MODIFIED MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A highly efficient method of making a primary cell derived biologic by purifying mononuclear cells (MNCs) in a automated cell processor to remove contaminating cells by loading leukocytes onto lymphocyte separation medium (LSM) and centrifuging the medium to obtain purified MNCs, storing the MNCs overnight in a closed sterile bag system, stimulating an induction mixture of the MNCs with phytohemagglutinin (PHA) or other mitogen and ciprofloxacin in a scalable cell culture device and producing a primary cell derived biologic from the MNCs, removing the mitogen from the induction mixture by filtering, incubating the induction mixture, clarifying the induction mixture by filtering to obtain a primary cell derived biologic supernatant, and clearing the primary cell derived biologic supernatant from adventitious agents by anion exchange chromatography, filtration. A closed system prevents contamination of the resulting primary cell derived biologic. An automated method of purifying cells. A method of scalably inducing cells. | 10-15-2009 |
George J. Fenty, Chicago, IL US
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20140168830 | THREE-PHASE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER - A three-phase GFCI device is disclosed. The three-phase GFCI device may include contactors, a contactor control module configured to cause the contactors to close during normal operation of the GFCI device and open based on receiving a fault signal, a current detection module, a transient suppression module, a miswire detection module, a ground-fault test module, a ground load detection module, and a fail-safe module. In some examples, the GFCI device may include the stated modules in accordance with the UL 943C standard. | 06-19-2014 |
George J. Frank, Jr., Austin, TX US
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20110092142 | Retaining Rings - Retaining rings are presented with specially designed inserts that increase rigidity and improve heat dissipation. Inserts that are more rigid, and that have better ability to conduct heat, are inserted into pockets positioned along the outer portion of the rings. The pockets do not compromise the upper, lower or inner portion of the rings. Because the inserts are more rigid than the material used in the body of the ring, they absorb the deforming forces resulting from fastening the ring to the carrier head. Because they are better conductors than the material used in the body of the ring, the ring is better able to dissipate heat generated during polishing. Moreover, because the inserts are positioned in the outer portion of the ring, the inserts are not exposed to the polishing surface during polishing and therefore are less likely to react undesirably with the chemicals used during polishing. | 04-21-2011 |
George J. Frycek, Midland, MI US
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20110031102 | PURIFICATION OF HYDROFORMYLATED AND HYDROGENATED FATTY ALKYL ESTER COMPOSITIONS - Effect separation of a composition of matter that includes at least two seed or plant oil derivatives into at least one desired product stream using at least two separation operations, which are independently selected from among several potential separation operations, in conjunction with at least one recycle stream from a separation operation. | 02-10-2011 |
20140100381 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ALKOXYCARBONYL ISOTHIOCYANATE - Provided herein are processes for the preparation of alkoxycarbonyl isothiocyanates from alkyl chloroformates and thiocyanates in toluene by controlling the amounts of water and catalyst. | 04-10-2014 |
George J. Gerritz, Overland Park, KS US
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20090196412 | System and method for orders and troubles metric attribution identification and aggregation - A system and method for identifying, marking, retaining and aggregating attribute metrics for service order and trouble tickets (ticket data) may be performed as the service order and trouble tickets are loaded into a central data repository to allow user summary reports to be created. Ticket data may be received from remote data repositories by a central repository. The ticket data by then be stored in data records at the central location, then attributes of the ticket data may be calculated. A summary table of the ticket data may then be stored at the central repository, which the metric data in the summary table being updated as records are processed. A report of the attributes may then be generated directly from the summary table. | 08-06-2009 |
George J. Guffey, Volo, IL US
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20120165685 | PLASMAPHERESIS DONOR DISPLAY AND METHOD OF USE - Certain examples provide a blood collection system including an operator user interface to allow an operator to configure the system for a blood collection procedure from a donor. The system also includes a donor display, separate from the operator user interface, arranged in the system to be within view of the donor who is to donate via the system. The donor display is to display information and instruction to the donor. The information and instruction include a first indicator regarding a progress of the blood collection procedure for the donor and a second indicator including a visual instruction to the donor regarding the blood collection procedure. The system includes a processor and a memory. The processor is to execute instructions stored in the memory to process input from and provide output to the operator user interface and the donor display. | 06-28-2012 |
George J. Havrilla, Los Alamos, NM US
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20090175410 | FLOW METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCREENING CHEMICALS USING MICRO X-RAY FLUORESCENCE - Method and apparatus for screening chemicals using micro x-ray fluorescence. A method for screening a mixture of potential pharmaceutical chemicals for binding to at least one target binder involves flow separating a solution of chemicals and target binders into separated components, exposing them to an x-ray excitation beam, detecting x-ray fluorescence signals from the components, and determining from the signals whether or not a binding event between a chemical and target binder has occurred. | 07-09-2009 |
George J. Igel, V, Reynoldsburg, OH US
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20120133136 | ADJUSTABLE WIND-RESISTANCE WINDMILL WITH INDICIA - A windmill having a substantially vertical tower to which a rotatable hub is mounted. At least three arms extend substantially horizontally from the hub and terminate in cones having louvers that can be opened and closed, such as by a servo motor and linkage. A computer receives a signal from a wind direction sensor and actuates the opening and closing of the louvers to optimize wind resistance depending upon the orientation of the cone relative to the wind direction. Indicia are preferably placed on one or both sides of the louvers. | 05-31-2012 |
20140270965 | MULTI-PURPOSE PUMPED STORAGE FACILITY - A pumped storage facility combined with at least a seating area constructed on a bank of an upper reservoir facing a lower reservoir. The lower reservoir includes a track around the shore thereof so that spectators in the seating area can view the track. A performance area is constructed adjacent the track along the lower reservoir, and can be built over the water on piers if needed. Thus, racing events can take place on the track and be viewed by spectators in the seating area. A parking lot drains water into the lower reservoir. | 09-18-2014 |
George J. Korsh, Redwod City, CA US
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20090200548 | GUARD RING EXTENSION TO PREVENT REALIABILITY FAILURES - An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to prevent reliability failures in semiconductor devices. A trench is patterned in a polyimide layer over a guard ring having a top metal layer. A passivation layer is etched at bottom of the trench. A capping layer is deposited on the trench over the etched passivation layer. The capping layer and the top metal layer form a mechanical strong interface to prevent a crack propagation. | 08-13-2009 |
George J. Korsh, Redwood City, CA US
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20100187528 | GUARD RING EXTENSION TO PREVENT RELIABILITY FAILURES - An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to prevent reliability failures in semiconductor devices. A trench is patterned in a polyimide layer over a guard ring having a top metal layer. A passivation layer is etched at bottom of the trench. A capping layer is deposited on the trench over the etched passivation layer. The capping layer and the top metal layer form a mechanical strong interface to prevent a crack propagation. | 07-29-2010 |
George J. Kustka, Marlboro, NJ US
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20080276157 | UNIVERSAL MULTIMEDIA ENGINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A method, system and apparatus for adapting the multimedia content for presentation by an application that uses, processes or otherwise services the multimedia content (“multimedia application”) is provided. The method includes receiving the multimedia content formatted in accordance with at least one of a plurality of multimedia protocols; using a function abstracted from the plurality of multimedia protocols to adapt the multimedia content in accordance with one or more capabilities of the multimedia application; and sending the multimedia content so adapted to the multimedia application for presentation. | 11-06-2008 |
20120121018 | Generating Single-Slice Pictures Using Paralellel Processors - A video encoding system generates (e.g., H.264) single-slice pictures using parallel processors. Each picture is divided horizontally into multiple segments, where each different parallel processor processes a different segment. Each parallel processor (other than the first parallel processor of the uppermost segment) only partially processes the macroblocks in the first row of its segment. Subsequently, a final processor completes the processing of the partially encoded, first-row macroblocks based on the encoding results for the macroblocks in the last row of the segment above and across the segment boundary. The encoding of the first-row macroblocks is constrained to enable the encoding of all other rows of macroblocks to be completed by the parallel processors, without relying on the final processor. | 05-17-2012 |
George J. Magovern, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100152526 | Blood pump device and method of producing - A pumping system for blood for a patient includes a sensorless pump having no sensors disposed in the pump itself for moving the blood, a motor and a blood transport port through which blood is received from the patient and is pumped into the patient. The system also includes a controller connected to the pump for controlling the pump so a desired flow rate of blood can be maintained by the pump. | 06-17-2010 |
George J. Mamo, Ellicott City, MD US
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20110270269 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF TINE ELEMENTS - An implantable medical electrical lead comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes. The fixation mechanism comprises a plurality of tine elements arrayed in a tine element array along a segment of the lead. | 11-03-2011 |
George J. Melenyzer, Cypress, TX US
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20080308266 | DRILLABLE BRIDGE PLUG - A drillable bridge plug comprising a mandrel, a sealing element disposed around the mandrel, a plurality of backup rings adjacent the sealing element, a lower slip assembly disposed around the mandrel, an upper slip assembly disposed around the mandrel, an upper cone adjacent the upper slip assembly and engaged with the mandrel with at least one axial locking apparatus and at least one rotational locking apparatus, and a lower cone adjacent the lower slip assembly and engaged with the mandrel with at least one axial locking apparatus and at least one rotational locking apparatus. A drillable bridge plug comprising a mandrel and at least one slip assembly at least partially made of a material having less than 10% elongation. | 12-18-2008 |
20100326650 | DRILLABLE BRIDGE PLUG - A downhole tool for isolating zones in a well, the tool including a mandrel, a sealing element disposed around the mandrel, an upper cone disposed around the mandrel proximate an upper end of the sealing element, an upper slip assembly disposed around the mandrel adjacent a sloped surface of the upper cone, a lower cone disposed around the mandrel proximate a lower end of the sealing element, a lower slip assembly disposed around the mandrel adjacent a sloped surface of the lower cone, two element end rings, a first element end ring disposed adjacent the upper end of the sealing element and a second element end ring disposed adjacent the lower end of the sealing element, and two element barrier assemblies, each assembly disposed adjacent one of the two element end rings is disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20130092375 | LINER WIPER PLUG WITH BYPASS OPTION - Methods and apparatus for liner wiper plugs with bypass options to allow displacing fluid to be pumped through after the liner wiper plug is set in a liner hanger system landing collar. By pumping displacing fluids through the bypass, uncured cement may be removed from the shoe track area and an area external to the shoe track area. | 04-18-2013 |
20130333901 | DOWNHOLE SEAL ELEMENT OF CHANGING ELONGATION PROPERTIES - An isolation device with seal element having substantial elongation properties at a time of setting and insubstantial elongation properties at time of drill out. That is, the seal element may be constructed of materials that are geared toward providing effective temporary sealing, for example to support stimulation operations. The seal is also tailored to change elongation properties over time such that upon sufficient exposure to downhole conditions the elongation properties may be substantially reduced. Thus, drillable removal of the device and seal element may be readily attained without undue concern over stretchable tearing of the element leading to an accumulation of large debris left behind in the well. | 12-19-2013 |
20150021042 | DRILLABLE PLUG - A drillable plug includes a mandrel having an upper end and a lower axial section, the lower axial section having a geometry transition point separating an upper circular mandrel profile from a lower non-circular mandrel profile, a seal element disposed around the upper circular mandrel profile, and a lower cone having an inner surface forming a passage, the lower cone disposed around the lower non-circular mandrel profile whereby the lower cone is rotationally locked with the mandrel and a lower slip assembly moveably disposed on a sloped outer surface of the lower cone. | 01-22-2015 |
George J. Merz, Iii, Mobile, AL US
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20130281725 | Process For Preparing Monoalkyltin Trihalides and Dialkyltin Dihalides - The invention provides a process for producing monoalkyltin trihalide or a mixture of monoalkyltin trihalide and dialkyltin dihalide by: (a) contacting dialkyltin dihalide with an alkylation agent and, optionally, tin tetrahalide, to form a tetraalkyltin mixture comprising tetraalkyltin, trialkyltin halide, and dialkyltin dihalide; (b) reacting the tetraalkyltin mixture with tin tetrahalide to form a monoalkyltin trihalide mixture comprising monoalkyltin trihalide, dialkyltin dihalide and optionally triaklyltin halide; (c) processing the monoalkyltin trihalide mixture to separately recover the monoalkyltin trihalide and a dialkyltin dihalide stream optionally containing trialkyltin halide; and (d) recycling at least a portion of the dialkyltin dihalide stream recovered in step (c) to the contacting step (a). | 10-24-2013 |
George J. Moussally, Fremont, CA US
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20100052970 | Ground penetrating synthetic aperture radar - A method and system for examining subsurface targets utilizing an elevated or airborne platform. A broad spectrum of frequencies is transmitted from the platform and is directed at the various subsurface targets. A plurality of chirp signals would be utilized to transmit the entire frequency range. These signals are reflected from the various subsurface targets and are received by the platform. The received chirp signals are combined in a manner to allow the visualization of the subsurface target. | 03-04-2010 |
George J. Paganis, Ipswich, MA US
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20130124265 | Enterprise System/Process Modeling System and Method - An enterprise system/process modeling (ESPO) system and method that permits efficient representation of enterprise systems/processes (ESP) and calculation of global solutions to models associated with these ESPs is disclosed. The system/method incorporates an enterprise system/process modeling definition subsystem (ESPD) in which an interconnected processes, resources, constraints, and objectives may be defined to describe a global enterprise system/process model (ESPO). This ESPO describes the enterprise to be modeled and the various boundaries within which enterprise modeling is to take place. This ESPO is translated and transformed into an intermediate indexed format by an enterprise global modeling subsystem (EGMS) for use in generating the coefficients of an equation matrix. The equation matrix is solved for a solution state space conforming to desired enterprise objectives and the results are presented for review by an enterprise model reporting subsystem (FSPR). | 05-16-2013 |
George J. Papakonstantopoulos, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20110006248 | BLOCK COPOLYMER OIL RETURN AGENTS - The present invention relates to fluorine free polymeric oil-return agents that increase the miscibility of lubricants such as mineral oils and/or oxygenated lubricants with refrigerants in order to improve oil return and system performance of refrigeration systems. It was discovered that fluorine free block copolymers having a block compatible with the oil phase, and at least one block compatible with the refrigerant phase can effectively compatibilize lubricating oils with HFC and HFO refrigerants. | 01-13-2011 |
20120223269 | RANDOM COPOLYMER OIL RETURN AGENTS - The present invention relates to polymeric oil-return agents which solubilize or disperse mineral oil and/or synthetic oil lubricants with hydrofluorocarbon, hydrochlorofluorocarbon, and hydrofluoroolefin-based refrigerants and refrigerant compositions containing them. The polymeric oil-return agents are random copolymers containing less than about 30 wt % fluorine and produced from at least one monomer providing compatibility with the oil phase and at least one monomer providing compatibility with the refrigerant phase. The polymeric oil-return agents provide for more efficient return of mineral oil and/or synthetic oil lubricants from non-compressor zones back to a compressor zone in a refrigeration system. | 09-06-2012 |
George J. Partsch, Iv, Norco, CA US
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20140173809 | GEORGE IV Fashion and Functional Garment Stays - An internal garment stay to detachably attach to a garment in the collar, or placket region. The garment may or may not need modification. Preferably, the garment is an off-the-shelf garment requiring no additional modification to receive these stays. The stays can have various configurations to facilitate insertion and usage, such has having appendages, curvatures, cut-outs, catches. Further, the internal stays can work with external stays such that external stays are visible from the outside so as to show a message, a slogan, a style, a logo (e.g., a sports team logo). | 06-26-2014 |
George J. Pfeiffer, Jr., Asheville, NC US
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20140171275 | BENCH PRESS EXERCISE TRAINING APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus primarily used as a training device for bench press type exercises. The apparatus comprises a series of arm straps having an elastic component disposed therebetween. The arm straps include a pair of upper arm straps and a pair of forearm straps, which are attached together with an elastic material creating an assisting force between the 2 elbows and arms. The apparatus is designed to be used in front of the upper body chest area to provide stabilization of the arms, as well providing assistance in pulling the elbows together, straightening the arms, and lifting the weighted barbell away from the chest. | 06-19-2014 |
George J. Przybylek, South Plainfield, NJ US
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20110095411 | Wirebond-less Semiconductor Package - A wirebond-less packaged semiconductor device includes a plurality of I/O contacts, at least one semiconductor die, the semiconductor die having a bottom major surface and a top major surface, the top major surface having at least two electrically isolated electrodes, and a conductive clip system disposed over the top major surface, the clip system comprising at least two electrically isolated sections coupling the electrodes to respective I/O contacts. | 04-28-2011 |
George J. Purden, Westlake Village, CA US
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20100200968 | MICROWAVE CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY - A microwave circuit assembly including a flip-chip attachable integrated circuit die attached to a substrate by an interconnect device. The integrated circuit die and the substrate have microstrip transmission lines that are electrically coupled through the interconnect device. The interconnect device forms a transmission line configured to electrically couple the microstrip transmission line on the substrate to the microstrip transmission line on the integrated circuit die The interconnect device includes stubs to enhance the ground elements of the interconnect device transmission line and provide a microwave short for the integrated circuit die. | 08-12-2010 |
20130127562 | SURFACE MOUNTABLE MICROWAVE SIGNAL TRANSITION BLOCK FOR MICROSTRIP TO PERPENDICULAR WAVEGUIDE TRANSITION - A surface mountable transition block for perpendicular transitions between a microstrip or stripline and a waveguide. The transition block configuration allows for a reduction in the overall cost of a microwave circuit assembly because the circuit board to which the transition block is attached can be an FR-4 type circuit board as opposed to more expensive microwave circuit board materials. | 05-23-2013 |
20150084803 | RADAR SENSOR ANTENNA WITH ANTI-REFLECTION ELEMENT - An antenna for a radar sensor includes an emitter element, a receiver element, and an anti-reflection element. The emitter element is configured to direct the emitted signal along a boresight that intersects a fascia. The receiver element is configured to detect a reflected signal reflected by an object located beyond the fascia. The anti-reflection element is configured to reduce reflection by the antenna of an early-reflection portion reflected by the fascia. | 03-26-2015 |
George J. Quallich, North Stonington, CT US
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20110237642 | Process for Forming Amorphous Atorvastatin - A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solutilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin. | 09-29-2011 |
20120289576 | Process for Forming Amorphous Atorvastatin - A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin. | 11-15-2012 |
George J. Redpath, Lisburn IE
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20110133551 | BATTERY BACKED POWER-OVER-ETHERNET SYSTEM - A power control system arranged for use in a power-over-Ethernet system comprises a battery ( | 06-09-2011 |
George J. Rohlinger, Coeur D'Arlene, ID US
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20120150235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - A repair system comprising at least one anchor, screw, or plate comprising a body and a suture capture element formed in the body for attaching at least one suture to the anchor, screw, or plate. The suture capture element being configured so as to permit the suture to be snared by the suture-capture element after the anchor, screw, or plate has been attached to bone. | 06-14-2012 |
George J. Rohlinger, Coeur D'Alene, ID US
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20090088798 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - A soft tissue repair system comprising: | 04-02-2009 |
20090149884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRIDGE ANCHOR TENDON ATTACHMENT - A tendon attachment system may include two fasteners forming a fastener assembly. The first fastener may comprise a capture body with suture apertures and a threadable capture body hole, two sharpened legs attached to the capture surface, and a tendon channel. The suture may be secured to a tendon, and slid through the apertures guiding the first fastener to the fixation site. The two sharpened legs may be driven into the bone. The capture body may provide security of the tendon to the bone and the sutures may be secured to the first fastener. The second fastener may comprise a head portion, and a threadable portion which may pass through the capture body hole and threadably engage with the bone, further advancing the first fastener toward the bone. The suture may be further secured by the engagement of the second fastener to the first fastener. | 06-11-2009 |
20130079819 | SUTURE ANCHOR - A suture anchor comprising a one piece blank folded to form a body. The body has a floor, a first sidewall extending from one end of the floor and a second sidewall extending from an opposite end of the floor. A recess is defined by the floor, first sidewall and second sidewall. A crossbar extends inwardly from the second sidewall across the recess such that a free end of the crossbar is normally disposed distally of a transverse edge of the body. The crossbar is flexible such that when a distally directed force is applied, the free end of the crossbar is positionable in the recess. The free end of the crossbar is engageable with the transverse edge to limit the proximal motion of the crossbar from a proximally directed force. | 03-28-2013 |
20130144336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - A method of connecting a suture to a bone including the steps of inserting at least one suture anchor into the bone, and disposing a suture loop about a crossbar of the suture anchor in such a way that when a proximally directed force is applied to the suture loop, a free end of the crossbar engages a transverse edge of the body of the suture anchor to limit proximal motion of the crossbar and capture the suture loop. | 06-06-2013 |
George J. Scholhamer, Iii, Tomball, TX US
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20090307422 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA MIGRATION IN A DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of this volume, or a portion thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished such that the volume, or the portion thereof, and corresponding redundancy data may be stored according to this second configuration. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307423 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INITIALIZING STORAGE IN A STORAGE SYSTEM - Embodiments of systems and methods for a high availability storage system are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments desired locations of storage devices may be zeroed out during operation of the storage system and areas that have been zeroed out allocated to store data when commands pertaining to that data are received. Specifically, in one embodiment a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks may be provided where each data bank in the set of data banks may execute a background process which zeroes areas of the storage devices of the data bank. When a command pertaining to a logical location is received a zeroed area of the physical storage devices on the data bank may be allocated to store data associated with that logical location. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307424 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLACEMENT OF DATA ON A STORAGE DEVICE - Embodiments of systems and methods for a storage system are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments locations of storage devices may be allocated to store data when commands pertaining to that data are received. Specifically, in one embodiment a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks may be provided where the different performance characteristics associated with different areas of disks in the data bank may be taken into account when allocating physical segments to corresponding logical segments of a volume by allocating certain physical segments to a particular logical segment based upon a location of the physical segment or criteria associated with the logical segment. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307426 | Method and System for Rebuilding Data in a Distributed RAID System - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of volumes, or portions thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished according to a priority associated with the volume. | 12-10-2009 |
20110320711 | Method and System for Rebuilding Data in a Distributed RAID System - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of volumes, or portions thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished according to a priority associated with the volume. | 12-29-2011 |
20120124286 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REBUILDING DATA IN A DISTRIBUTED RAID SYSTEM - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of volumes, or portions thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished according to a priority associated with the volume. | 05-17-2012 |
20120137069 | Method and System for Initializing Storage in a Storage System - Embodiments of systems and methods for a high availability storage system are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments desired locations of storage devices may be zeroed out during operation of the storage system and areas that have been zeroed out allocated to store data when commands pertaining to that data are received. Specifically, in one embodiment a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks may be provided where each data bank in the set of data banks may execute a background process which zeroes areas of the storage devices of the data bank. When a command pertaining to a logical location is received a zeroed area of the physical storage devices on the data bank may be allocated to store data associated with that logical location. | 05-31-2012 |
20120297137 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA MIGRATION IN A DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of this volume, or a portion thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished such that the volume, or the portion thereof, and corresponding redundancy data may be stored according to this second configuration. | 11-22-2012 |
George J. Sciuto, St. Louis, MO US
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20140000731 | Flow Control Valve Assemblies with Check Valves | 01-02-2014 |
George J. Simons, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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20110283632 | WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR ACCESSORY SYSTEM - A modular accessory system is supportable on a vertical surface such as a wall, an office divider, or the like and includes a support member or base that supports decorative panels and/or functional panels to provide a desired appearance and/or functions for use in an area. The panels are repositionable, and some may be oriented in two or more different orientations on the support base. Engaging members are provided at spaced intervals along each panel, with additional engaging members provided at spaced intervals along the support base. The engaging members along the support base releasably engage the engaging members on the panels to support them on the support base. | 11-24-2011 |
George J. Stepniewsi, Melville, NY US
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20110073126 | Long-Wearing Glossy Cosmetic Composition - A transfer-resistant, single phase aqueous cosmetic compositions are provided. The compositions consist essentially of a water-soluble, film-forming acrylates copolymer and a water-soluble plasticizer for the copolymer. The compositions contain no oils, waxes, surfactants or emulsifiers, are water- and oil-resistant upon drying on the skin, and exhibit high gloss and long-wear and transfer-resistant properties. Compositions containing pigment also demonstrate high color intensity. The compositions are useful as eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss, lipliner, and other cosmetic products. | 03-31-2011 |
George J. Stepniewski, Melville, NY US
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20080233064 | HIGH SHINE, STICK-SHAPED COMSMETIC PRODUCTS - The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products. | 09-25-2008 |
20090000636 | Mascara For Use With A Vibrating Applicator: Compositions And Methods - Compositions for use with a mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The present invention allows the mascara to be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits. | 01-01-2009 |
20100015082 | Compositions For Forming Long Wear Cosmetic Products - A color cosmetic composition containing at least one ester of rosin acid, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, and pigments or colorants. | 01-21-2010 |
20110171152 | High Shine, Stick-Shaped Cosmetic Products - The present invention provides a cosmetic composition having a gloss of at least about 85 gloss units (gu), as well as sufficient shape retention properties for forming a stick-shaped cosmetic product. Specifically, the cosmetic composition contains: (a) a high viscosity oil component; (b) a medium viscosity oil component; (c) a low viscosity oil component; and (d) an oily gelling agent comprising an ester of glycerol or polyglycerin with an aliphatic or hydroxyl aliphatic acid and a dibasic acid. A stick-shaped cosmetic product formed by the cosmetic composition of the present invention exhibits a high-shine that is not available in conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products and yet retains the high make-up coverage typically provided by conventional stick-shaped cosmetic products. | 07-14-2011 |
20110262560 | Pigmented Emulsion Makeup Compositions With Gemstones - A pigmented emulsion composition comprising a water phase, an oil phase, and a plurality of gemstones in particulate form, and a method for providing a glow to the skin and ameliorating the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and skin discoloration by applying a pigmented emulsion composition comprising a plurality of gemstones. | 10-27-2011 |
20140093465 | Mascara For Use With A Vibrating Applicator: Compositions And Methods - Compositions for use with a mascara applicator with vibrating applicator head. The frequency, amplitude and geometry of the vibrating head are sufficient to significantly alter the rheological properties of thixotropic and anti-thixotropic mascara compositions, including an effect that persists after the vibration has stopped. The mascara may be manipulated for improved results, greater flexibility in formulation, benefits in manufacture, as well as other benefits. | 04-03-2014 |
George J. Syrovy, Centerville, MA US
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20110309634 | LOOPED AIRFOIL WIND TURBINE - Looped AirFoil Wind Turbine (LAWT) ( | 12-22-2011 |
20140091578 | LOOPED AIRFOIL WIND TURBINE - A turbine with a basic system of a triangular structure ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140271216 | HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND OR WATER TURBINE WITH FORKED OR MULTI-BLADE UPPER SEGMENTS - Efficiency of a horizontal axis wind/water turbine (HAWT) is increased by the addition of a secondary blade associated with each main blade. The secondary blade is preferably a blade segment paralleling the main blade only in the outer reach of the main blade. The secondary blade travels rotationally ahead of the main blade and axially behind it, in an area in which air has not been disturbed by the main blades and in which disturbance of air by the secondary blade is not seen by the main blades. In one embodiment the secondary blade is carried by its associated main blade. In another embodiment, the secondary blades are carried by a ring or wheel which rotates with the main blades and the axle to which they are attached. | 09-18-2014 |
George J. Van Kaam, Union City, CA US
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20140117718 | SUSPENSION STRUT TOWER BRACE - A vehicle suspension strut tower bracing system includes a first suspension strut tower and a second suspension strut tower spaced from the first strut tower. At least one wall extends between and interconnects the first strut tower to the second strut tower. At least one strut tower brace is attached to the wall and spaced from the first and second strut towers. The strut tower brace includes a first support member having a first end and an opposite second end, and a second support member attached to the first support member at location spaced inward from the first and second ends of the first support member. The second support member is arranged at an oblique angle relative to the first support member so as to form a generally Y-shaped configuration. | 05-01-2014 |
George J. Vasilkos, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140222660 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BILL MIX IN AN ELECTRONIC CASH DISPENSER - A method for determining a bill mix in an electronic cash dispenser comprises: receiving a transaction request comprised of a transaction type and a dispense amount; evaluating the transaction type; evaluating the dispense amount; and determining the bill mix according to a dispense definition based on a plurality of criteria including transaction type and dispense amount. The method may further include evaluating day of the transaction request, time of the transaction request, patron information such as player tracking data, and/or bill inventory level. The method may also include receiving patron preference input. The dispense definition may comprise a minimum definition that defines a minimum quantity for each bill denomination to include in the bill mix. If a remainder exists after the minimum definition is applied to the dispense amount, the dispense definition may further comprises a remainder definition that calculates a remainder bill mix based on a least note methodology. | 08-07-2014 |
George J. Wajda, San Diego, CA US
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20100043306 | Small memo board - A small memo board is a board fabricated from cork or similar material for displaying reminders. The board is provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on its rear surface so that the board may be attached to almost any surface. A release liner covers the adhesive rear surface until the board is ready for use. The board will be made available as a kit containing a number of small memo boards and including small tacks for fastening reminders on the face of the small memo boards. | 02-25-2010 |
20100058521 | Dual toilet tank system - The dual toilet tank system is toilet flushing system that efficiently uses the water in the tank depending on the waste being flushed. The tank body has a divider separating the tank into two compartments, one compartment has a smaller volume than the other; a flushing valve assembly with two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other with each disposed in respective compartments; and independently operated actuators that flush the water in respective compartments or all of the tank. The smaller volume compartment is mostly used for liquid wastes while the larger volume compartment is used for solid wastes. For larger loads, both compartments are utilized. | 03-11-2010 |
20100058522 | Toilet water saver - The toilet water saver includes a toilet tank and flushing valve assembly that efficiently uses the water in the tank for the particular waste being flushed. The flushing valve assembly has two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other, and an actuator that operates one valve singly or both flapper valves simultaneously at the user's option. The disposition of the valves with respect to the maximum tank capacity level defines respective first and second volumes of water to be used. The higher disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a smaller volume of water for the common liquid wastes while the lower disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a much greater volume for solid waste. | 03-11-2010 |
20100058523 | Toilet water saver - The toilet water saver includes a toilet tank and flushing valve assembly that efficiently uses the water in the tank for the particular waste being flushed. The flushing valve assembly has two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other, and an actuator that operates one valve singly or both flapper valves simultaneously at the user's option. The disposition of the valves with respect to the maximum tank capacity level defines respective first and second volumes of water to be used. The higher disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a smaller volume of water for the common liquid wastes while the lower disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a much greater volume for solid waste. The toilet water saver is also configurable for flushing wastes from either left or right side of the toilet tank. | 03-11-2010 |
20100058524 | Dual toilet tank system - The dual toilet tank system is a toilet flushing system that efficiently uses the water in the tank depending on the waste being flushed. The tank body has a divider separating the tank into two compartments, one compartment has a smaller volume than the other; a flushing valve assembly with two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other with each disposed in respective compartments; and independently operated actuators that flush the water in respective compartments or all of the tank. The smaller volume compartment is mostly used for liquid wastes while the larger volume compartment is used for solid wastes. For larger loads, both compartments are utilized. | 03-11-2010 |
20120144571 | TOILET WATER TANK REFILLING SYSTEM - The toilet water tank refilling system includes an inlet pipe adapted for installation within the toilet water tank and adapted for connection to a water supply, a valve connected to the pipe, a float operably connected to the valve to open the valve when the water level falls below a predetermined level and to close the valve when the water level in the tank reaches the predetermined level, and a valve outlet discharging water from the water supply into the tank when the valve is open. The system does not have a valve outlet discharging water from the water supply through the overflow tube directly into the toilet bowl. The only paths for discharging water from the water supply to the toilet bowl in the toilet water tank refilling system are through the tank's flush valve when the toilet is flushed and through the overflow tube when the water level in the tank exceeds the predetermined level. | 06-14-2012 |
George J. Wangercyn, Jr., Schererville, IN US
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20140084034 | FINGER LOOP FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE - The invention disclosed herein is a finger loop for use with a portable electronic device case, housing or enclosure. The finger loop is formed by a strip of material such as silicone or rubber that extends away from the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure, and returns to the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure thereby forming a loop through which a user can insert at least one, or a plurality of fingers to aid in holding the device. The strip of material may include features to increase friction with the inside surface of the case or with the portable electronic device itself. | 03-27-2014 |
George J. Wnukoski, Erie, PA US
George J. Wnukoski, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20110303886 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS FOR HOIST - An assembly is provided that can include a motor; a planetary transmission coupled to the motor; and a spool coupled to the transmission, and the motor is disposed or disposable partially within the spool. | 12-15-2011 |
George J. Wos US
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20080238223 | Spray cooled motor system - A spray cooled motor system with a motor housing with an interior and an exterior, a stator mounted within the interior of the motor housing, a rotor mounted within the interior of the motor housing, a coil winding mounted within the interior of the motor housing, a plurality of atomizers configured to spray a coolant on at least one of the stator and the rotor, a coolant pump in fluid communication with the plurality of atomizers; and an output shaft extending through an output shaft aperture from the interior to the exterior of the motor housing. | 10-02-2008 |
George J. Zamplas, Novi, MI US
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20140049028 | SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG - A system for a vehicle may include an interior component, such as a seat assembly, for example, disposed in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The interior component may include an expandable member that may be at least partially exposed to the passenger compartment. The expandable member may expand in response to an impact event from an undeployed state to a fully deployed state without breaking a seam of the expandable member. | 02-20-2014 |
George J. Zydzik, Columbia, NJ US
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20090148613 | Method of fabricating optical fiber using an isothermal, low pressure plasma deposition technique - An isothermal, low pressure-based process of depositing material within a substrate has been developed, and is particularly useful in forming an optical fiber preform results in creating an extremely narrow reaction zone within which a more uniform and efficient deposition will occur. Sets of isothermal plasma operating conditions have been found that create a narrow deposition zone, assuring that the deposited material is clear glass rather than soot particles. The exhaust end of the tube is connected to a vacuum system which is in turn connected to a scrubber apparatus for removal and neutralization of reaction by-products. The operating conditions are selected such that the hot plasma does not transfer a substantial amount of heat to the substrate tube, where the presence of such heat has been found to result in vaporizing the reactant material (creating soot) and developing hot spots. | 06-11-2009 |
20110052128 | Optical Fiber Preform With Improved Air/Glass Interface Structure - An optical fiber preform comprising a plurality of longitudinal air holes is subjected to a thermal treatment (i.e., heating), coupled with the application of a compressive force on either end of the heated preform to compress the entire preform structure a predetermined amount. The thermal compression treatment has been found to smooth any roughened glass surfaces and heal microcracks that may have formed during the preform fabrication process, essentially “knitting” the glass material back together and forming a preform of improved quality over the prior art microstructured preforms. | 03-03-2011 |
20120285202 | Method Of Fabricating Optical Fiber Using An Isothermal, Low Pressure Plasma Deposition Technique - An isothermal, low pressure-based process of depositing material within a substrate has been developed, and is particularly useful in forming an optical fiber preform results in creating an extremely narrow reaction zone within which a more uniform and efficient deposition will occur. Sets of isothermal plasma operating conditions have been found that create a narrow deposition zone, assuring that the deposited material is clear glass rather than soot particles. The exhaust end of the tube is connected to a vacuum system which is in turn connected to a scrubber apparatus for removal and neutralization of reaction by-products. The operating conditions are selected such that the hot plasma does not transfer a substantial amount of heat to the substrate tube, where the presence of such heat has been found to result in vaporizing the reactant material (creating soot) and developing hot spots. | 11-15-2012 |