Sheppard, US
Amy Sheppard, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120169481 | Wireless control of laryngoscope system - A Laryngoscope system for controlling and monitoring characteristics associated with airway management and a remote access unit continuously interfacing through instant wireless private direct connectivity to a laryngoscope. The system also includes a plurality of sensors and controllers that measure and control characteristics and provide the remote unit with measurements and control results. In other aspects, the laryngoscope and display unit are sensitive to movement and may power on and off with motion or absence of motion. In another aspect, the laryngoscope is capable of wirelessly communicating with the screen for command and control of the Laryngoscope and laryngoscope system. | 07-05-2012 |
20120178996 | System and method for viewing oropharyngeal area - The present invention generally provides a system and method for viewing the oropharyngeal and laryngeal area utilizing a laryngoscope capable of being connected to a monitor and power source, said laryngoscope being comprised of a handle, an arm, a camera, a light, and a disposable sheath, wherein the sheath is slideably and removably coupled to the arm; the sheath being further comprised of a canal capable of being threaded with a bougie; the handle being further comprised of a remote ejection element mechanically connected to a spring element capable of ejecting the sheath from the arm; the arm being removably coupled to the handle. The system is further comprised of a display device, and an IV pole attachment and an LED imaging device. The sheath may be remotely ejected by depressing a thumb ejector switch on the handle which releases a clasp at the coupling point and further releases a spring element held in compression which, upon release, forcibly moves the sheath along the length of the arm, such that the sheath becomes detached from the arm. The sheath is further comprised of a small canal at least partially running along the outside length that serves as a guide for the bougie. The IV pole attachment is comprised of an attachment receiver that allows the user to quickly attach and separate the display unit from the IV Pole attachment, the laryngoscope is comprised of a heating element. In one aspect of the present invention, the laryngoscope is capable of being motion activated such that the laryngoscope is powered on upon movement or such that the laryngoscope is powered off when no movement is detected for a predetermined time. In another aspect, the system is capable of wirelessly communicating with the screen. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178997 | System and method of insertion into an oropharyngeal area - In accordance with the present design there is provided a method utilizing a novel laryngoscope design that inserts a bougie along a canal on one side of a sheath; the sheath being further comprised of a canal capable of being threaded with a bougie, providing a method of access for guiding a Bougie into the trachea, while facilitating a method for the removal of oral/pharyngeal secretions, by placing a suction catheter in a canal through which a method for creating suction is provided; and further the bougie canal provides a method of facilitating placement of a topical anesthetic by providing a channel through which a local anesthetic can be sprayed. | 07-12-2012 |
Amy M. Sheppard, Union Grove, WI US
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20130274166 | NON-CORROSIVE STRIPPING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided are compositions suitable for stripping coatings from a surface. The compositions may include a solvent and an organic functional amine. The solvent may be benzyl alcohol. The compositions may further include at least one chelant. The compositions may be non-corrosive to eyes or skin or both. Also provided are methods of stripping a coating from a surface, the method including applying to the surface a composition according to the disclosure. | 10-17-2013 |
Aurelia C. Sheppard, Newton, PA US
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20090318596 | Aqueous compositions comprising a blend of emulsion vinyl copolymer and polyurethane dispersion - The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more polyurethane copolymer in aqueous dispersion, pB, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point of from 150° C. to no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The polyurethane copolymer comprises at least 40 wt. %, based on the weight of polyurethane solids, of: (i) a first polyol having a molecular weight of at least 850, wherein the first polyol is a polyether polyol, or (ii) a second polyol chosen from a polyester, a polycaprolactam, a polycarbonate and a combination thereof, wherein the second polyol has a molecular weight of at least 1,500, or (iii) a combination of one or more first polyol and one or more second polyol. The compositions may be ambient curable. | 12-24-2009 |
Aurelia C. Sheppard, Newtown, PA US
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20100144937 | Aqueous compositions comprising a blend of emulsion copolymers - The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent early hardness development in coating applications, the compositions comprising a blend of one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pA, having a Tg of 20° C. or higher, and one or more acrylic emulsion copolymer, pB, having a Tg at least 15° C. lower than that of pA, together with one or more additive chosen from a coalescent having a normal boiling point no greater than 300° C., a naturally derived plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. The compositions may be ambient curable. | 06-10-2010 |
Aurelia De Las Cuestas Sheppard, Newtown, PA US
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20090312469 | Low VOC aqueous compositions of phosphorus acid functional polymers and polyurethanes - The present invention provides compositions that enable excellent hardness in coating applications, the compositions containing one or more copolymer having as copolymerized units one or more acrylic monomer with a phosphorus acid-functional group, a polymeric side chain containing multi-acid functional groups, a salt thereof, or a combination thereof, one or more polyurethane dispersion made from a high molecular weight polyol, and one or more coalescent having a normal boiling point of 190° C. or higher. The compositions may be ambient curable. | 12-17-2009 |
Barbara Jane Sheppard, Gainesville, FL US
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20120058488 | WIRELESS BASED MARINE PATHOGENS DETECTION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present Invention provide antibody functionalized high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) devices for marine or freshwater pathogen sensing. In one embodiment, the marine pathogen can be | 03-08-2012 |
20140329302 | WIRELESS BASED MARINE PATHOGENS DETECTION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide antibody functionalized high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) devices for marine or freshwater pathogen sensing. In one embodiment, the marine pathogen can be | 11-06-2014 |
Brett C. Sheppard, Portland, OR US
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20110171216 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR PANCREATIC NEOPLASIA CELLS - Isolated monoclonal antibodies are disclosed herein that specifically bind a cell surface antigen expressed on the human pancreatic cancer cells or precancerous pancreatic cancer cells. Humanized forms of these antibodies, functional fragments of these antibodies, and hybridomas producing these antibodies are also disclosed. The antibodies can be conjugated to an effector molecule, such as a detectable marker, a therapeutic agent, or a toxin. The antibodies can be used for in vitro or in vivo pancreatic cancer diagnosis or disease monitoring via detection of pancreatic cancer cells or the pancreatic cancer cell surface antigen. Methods of treating a pancreatic cancer by administration of the antibodies are also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
Celeste Sheppard, Austin, TX US
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20130337425 | Fetal Sonography Model Apparatuses and Methods - This disclosure includes embodiments of apparatuses and methods for simulating the uterus of a human (e.g., for training medical providers to perform sonograms, amniocentesis, ultrasound-guided amniocentesis, and/or other procedures). For example, in at least some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container with a compartment and an anterior wall that is configured to permit sonogram imaging of the compartment. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container that is configured to be removably coupled to the abdomen of a live human or human model such that the compartment simulates the uterus of the human or model. | 12-19-2013 |
Christina E. Sheppard, Mamaroneck, NY US
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20130232083 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING A MOBILE CLOUD ACCOUNT TO A PAYMENT ACCOUNT - A method for processing a financial transaction using a mobile cloud account mapped to a payment account includes: storing, in a mapping database, a plurality of mapping records, each mapping record including a master key identifier, a mobile cloud account number (MCA), and a real card account number (RCA), the MCA being based on attributes of the RCA; receiving transaction data related to a financial transaction, wherein the transaction data includes at least an MCA and a payment cryptogram; validating, by a validation device, the payment cryptogram; identifying, in the mapping database, a specific mapping record, wherein the specific mapping record includes the MCA included in the received transaction data; and transmitting at least the RCA included in the specific mapping record and a validation result indicating a success or failure of the validation of the payment cryptogram. | 09-05-2013 |
20140101034 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREPAID MOBILE PAYMENT STAGING ACCOUNTS - Prepaid staging account systems and methods are described that allow issuer financial institutions to quickly and efficiently launch NFC device payment programs. In an embodiment, a staging account provider computer receives a request to provision a mobile account. The staging account provider computer generates a mobile account PAN and associates it with a funding account PAN, and transmits a personalization request to personalize a payment application for the cardholder's mobile device to a trusted service manager (TSM) computer. The staging account provider computer receives a status confirmation message from the TSM computer indicating that the payment application has been personalized and loaded onto the cardholder's mobile device, and then transmits a mobile account initialization message that includes the mobile account PAN to the primary issuer. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101035 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ISSUANCE OF A MOBILE PAYMENT ACCOUNT - Methods and apparatus for provisioning a payment account on a mobile device at a location such as a retail store in conjunction with a purchase. A method includes a personalization server computer receiving payment account information of a consumer and a mobile payment account information request message from a merchant device, the message including information identifying the make and model of a mobile device being considered for purchase and a mobile network operator (MNO) identifier. The personalization server computer verifies the payment account information, determines a provisioning response message that includes information identifying at least one provisioning option, and transmits the provisioning response message to the merchant device for presentation to the consumer. | 04-10-2014 |
Clinton E. Sheppard, Mountain Home, AR US
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20140150506 | Pick-Resistant Lock Cylinder Using Torque Resistance - A torque augmentor operatively associated with the cylinder assembly and the plug assembly of a pin tumbler lock cylinder increases the threshold torque required to rotate the plug assembly in the cylinder assembly, thereby hampering an attacker's “feel” for the relationship of the cylinder pins to the shear line, and of the plug assembly to the cylinder. One embodiment of the pick-resistant lock cylinder includes a spring-biased ball normally disposed across the shear line. Another embodiment has a cam normally biased into engagement with a cam follower, the cam being disposed on one of the cylinder assembly and the plug assembly, and the cam follower being disposed on the other. Another embodiment includes an hourglass-shaped false shear line creator operatively associated with the cylinder assembly and plug assembly. The coaction of the torque augmentor and false shear line creator of the lock cylinder of the present invention also hampers an attack by bumping. | 06-05-2014 |
Clinton Eugene Sheppard, Mountain Home, AR US
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20100253167 | ELECTRIC MOTOR/GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - An apparatus comprises a rotor supported for rotation about a longitudinal axis. The rotor comprises an elongate tubular member enclosing a substantially cylindrical space, the elongate tubular member having a first open end defining an inlet, and a second open end defining an outlet. The apparatus includes at least one electrically conductive element for generating a magnetic field when electric current flows therethrough and for controlling rotation of the rotor. At least a part of at least one said electrically conductive element is aligned axially with at least a part of said elongate tubular member. The elongate tubular member comprises conveying means adapted so that upon rotation of said rotor, at least one body is caused to move in a direction from said inlet toward said outlet, through the substantially cylindrical space. | 10-07-2010 |
20100277264 | SOLENOID - A solenoid assembly ( | 11-04-2010 |
D. Craig Sheppard, Tifton, GA US
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20130319334 | Systems and Methods for Rearing Insect Larvae - In one embodiment, a system for rearing larvae includes a plurality of culture trays arranged in at least one stack of trays, each stack comprising multiple levels of trays, each tray comprising an open-topped basin adapted to receive larvae and larval food, a feed delivery system adapted to automatically deliver larval feed to individually selected culture trays, and a water delivery system adapted to automatically deliver water to the culture trays. | 12-05-2013 |
Donald Max Sheppard, Gainesville, FL US
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20090000361 | APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING THE RATE OF EROSION AND METHODS USING THE SAME - Various embodiments of the invention comprise devices, systems, and methods for estimating the rate at which rock, soil or any self-supporting material erode. Particular embodiments of the invention relate to devices and systems that subject a stationary soil or rock sample to shear stresses by rotating fluid about the soil or rock sample to simulate the effects of flowing fluids on the soil or rock sample. In various embodiments, the devices and systems include a torque cell unit and clutch assembly. | 01-01-2009 |
Douglas P. Sheppard, Trophy Club, TX US
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20120230130 | Memory Cell System and Method - A memory cell system/method incorporating reduced transistor counts and/or improved design-for-manufacturability (DFM) is disclosed. The system/method incorporates cross-coupled feedthru ( | 09-13-2012 |
Eric Neal Sheppard, Canton, MI US
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20100219316 | VIBRATION RESISTANT FASTENER - A fastener having a capture body including a cavity formed therein and a retainer clip including an elongate capture support and a pawl for engagement with the capture body. The fastener being resistant to vibration and able to be installed and removed without the use of special tools, while providing consistent fastening through thermal expansion cycles, and supporting assembly “stack-up” tolerances is disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
Frank Sheppard, Raleigh, NC US
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20090262909 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Providing Targeted Messages for Pharmacy Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems - A pharmacy Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system can identify a targeted message for playing to a caller using criteria that are based on a prescription number that is provided by the caller The functionality of an IVR system can thereby be enhanced to provide targeted educational messages concerning the pharmaceutical prescription, targeted messages that indicate alternative medications that may substituted for the pharmaceutical prescription, targeted messages that identify other items that may be desired, targeted messages that solicit participation in a study related to the pharmaceutical prescription and/or other targeted messages. Related systems and computer program products are also discussed. | 10-22-2009 |
Frank Phillip Sheppard, Raleigh, NC US
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20110301968 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Providing Targeted Displays for Pharmacy Signature Capture Systems - A pharmacy signature capture system can display a targeted message for playing to a signor using criteria that are based on a prescription number that is provided during a pharmacy transaction. The functionality of a signature capture system can thereby be enhanced to provide targeted educational messages concerning the pharmaceutical prescription, targeted messages that indicate alternative medications that may substituted for the pharmaceutical prescription, targeted messages that identify other items that may be desired, targeted messages that solicit participation in a study related to the pharmaceutical prescription and/or other targeted messages. Related systems and computer program products are also discussed. | 12-08-2011 |
Gareth Sheppard, Athens, GA US
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20120267810 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FORMING NON-SPHERICAL PARTICLES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for devices, methods for forming non-spherical particles, and the like. | 10-25-2012 |
George S. Sheppard, Wilmette, IL US
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20090253723 | PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds that inhibit protein kinases, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases using the compounds are disclosed. | 10-08-2009 |
20100305112 | PYRIMIDINE INHIBITORS OF KINASE ACTIVITY - Described herein are compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts or solvates thereof, | 12-02-2010 |
20100305118 | PYRIMIDINE INHIBITORS OF KINASE ACTIVITY - Described herein are compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts or solvates thereof, | 12-02-2010 |
20100305126 | Pyrimidine Inhibitors of Kinase Activity - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts or solvates thereof, | 12-02-2010 |
20110124632 | IMIDAZOPYRIDINES AS A NOVEL SCAFFOLD FOR MULTI-TARGETED KINASE INHIBITION - Compounds that inhibit protein kinases, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases using the compounds are disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |
20130281450 | ISOINDOLONE DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 10-24-2013 |
20130331382 | Pyridinone and Pyridazinone Derivatives - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 12-12-2013 |
20140162971 | BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 06-12-2014 |
20140256705 | BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 09-11-2014 |
20140275026 | DIHYDRO-PYRROLOPYRIDINONE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 09-18-2014 |
20140275079 | PYRROLE AMIDE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 09-18-2014 |
Guy A. Sheppard, College Station, TX US
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20110240495 | T-Shirt Buddy - The invention involves Article Dispensing, specifically tee shirts or other garments that can be folded and placed into the unit. Tee shirts, or other garments, stored in standard drawers, are not easily worn in a rotating manner. Specific garments are also not easily identified and retrieved by conventional storage methods. Finally, capacity of conventional storage methods is not easily expandable. | 10-06-2011 |
Hallie Sheppard, Baltimore, NC US
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20100294910 | Elastomeric coated frame hanger - Devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods related to hanging articles (such as picture frames, framed mirrors and other articles) on a surface (such as a wall). Specifically, the disclosed devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods relate to hangers having an elastomeric coating thereon to protect the surface on which the frame (or other article) is to be hung, as well as to prevent the frame fastener from sliding in the hanger. | 11-25-2010 |
Jacob L. Sheppard, Queen Creek, AZ US
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20110185137 | CONCURRENT COPY OF SYSTEM CONFIGURATION GLOBAL METADATA - Method, system, and computer program product embodiments for concurrent copy of system configuration global metadata in a data storage system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a global data rank is quiesced, followed by an unquiesce of the global data rank except for a global metadata area. The global metadata area is updated in memory, and then unquiesced. A current range of the global metadata area to be copied is quiesced. The current range of the global metadata area is copied from a source area to a target area. The current range is unquiesced. The steps of quiescing an additional current range, copying the range from a source area to a target area, and unquiescing the current range continue until the entire global metadata area has been copied. | 07-28-2011 |
20140115253 | GLOBAL DATA ESTABLISHMENT FOR STORAGE ARRAYS CONTROLLED BY A PLURALITY OF NODES - A plurality of data arrays are coupled to a plurality of nodes via a plurality of adapters. The plurality of adapters discover the plurality of data arrays during startup, and information about the plurality of data arrays are communicated to corresponding local nodes of the plurality of nodes, wherein the local nodes broadcast the information to other nodes of plurality of nodes. A director node of the plurality of nodes determines which data arrays of the plurality of data arrays are a current set of global metadata arrays, based on the broadcasted information. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115309 | VALIDATION OF STORAGE ARRAYS BASED ON INFORMATION STORED IN GLOBAL METADATA - A director node of a plurality of nodes determines a plurality of data arrays, where the plurality of data arrays have been discovered at boot time. The director node determines global metadata information, based on reading boot sectors of at least one of the plurality of data arrays discovered at boot time. A determination is made from the global metadata information as to how many data arrays had been previously configured. In response to determining that the plurality of data arrays discovered at boot time is not equal in number to the previously configured data arrays, the director node determines that all configured data arrays have not been discovered. | 04-24-2014 |
Jacob Lee Sheppard, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080209253 | SELECTION OF DATA ARRAYS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein a plurality of data arrays coupled to a storage controller is maintained. Data arrays are selected from the plurality of data arrays based on predetermined selection rules. Data is stored redundantly in the selected data arrays by writing the data to the selected data arrays. | 08-28-2008 |
20090006428 | STORAGE SERVER CONFIGURATION METHOD APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - In one version of the present invention, a system to configure a storage server despite an out-of-service storage adapter includes a storage array and a pair of storage servers connected to the storage array via a corresponding pair of storage adapters. The storage servers may be configured to retrieve configuration metadata from the storage array during a system initialization sequence and communicate the configuration metadata to the other storage server in case one of the storage servers is blocked from accessing the storage array due to an out-of-service storage adapter. The storage servers may also be configured to share a processing load despite the out-of-service storage adapter. The configuration metadata may include a variety of definitions and control parameters such as rank definitions, volume definitions, logical subsystem definitions, mirroring parameters, remote archiving parameters, a rank segment table, and page pointer data. | 01-01-2009 |
20110261964 | REDUNDANT KEY SERVER ENCRYPTION ENVIRONMENT - Provided are a computer program product, system and method for a redundant key server encryption environment. A key server transmits public keys associated with the key server and at least one device to at least one remote key server. The key server receives from the at least one remote key server public keys associated with the at least one remote key server. The key server receives a request for an encryption key from a requesting device comprising one of the at least one device and generates the encryption key for use by the requesting device to unlock a storage. The key server generates a first wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with a requesting device public key associated with the requesting device. The key server generates a second wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with a public key associated with the key server. At least one additional wrapped encryption key is generated for each of the at least one remote key server by encrypting the encryption key with the at least one public key provided by the at least one remote key server. The key server transmits the first, second and the at least one additional wrapped encryption key to the requesting device. | 10-27-2011 |
Jacob Lee Sheppard, Queen Creek, AZ US
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20120233455 | REDUNDANT KEY SERVER ENCRYPTION ENVIONMENT - Provided are a computer program product, system and method for a redundant key server encryption environment. A key server receives from at least one remote key server public keys associated with the at least one remote key server. The key server receives a request for an encryption key from a requesting device and generates the encryption key for use by the requesting device to unlock a storage. The key server generates a first wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with a requesting device public key, a second wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with a public key associated with the key server, and at least one additional wrapped encryption key by encrypting the encryption key with the at least one public key provided by the at least one remote key server. The key server transmits the generated keys to the requesting device. | 09-13-2012 |
Jacob Lee Sheppard, Tucson, AZ US
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20080313416 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM FOR STORING AND USING METADATA IN MULTIPLE STORAGE LOCATIONS - Provided are a method, system, and program for storing and using metadata in multiple storage location. Signature data is stored in a system storage indicating a plurality of metadata copy locations, each locating identifying a storage device and a copy location within the storage device. Each location contains one copy of the metadata, wherein the metadata includes system configuration information. A copy of the signature data is stored with each copy of the metadata. | 12-18-2008 |
James Sheppard, Midland, MI US
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20100307210 | Vertical Manure Converter and Process including Activated Carbon in an Organic Mixture - A vertical manure converter and related process of using activated carbon in an activated carbon/organic material mixture to process organic waste. Inducing air, preferably compressed, into a chamber of the converter in combination with reusing activated carbon can result in a continuous process. The temperature can be controlled by regulating the air into the chamber. The vertical manure converter takes organic waste and uses heat to accelerate the composting process wherein final products can be purified water and ash fertilizer. | 12-09-2010 |
James Sheppard, Llano, TX US
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20120285588 | Padded Weather Protection Cover - A padded covering for vehicle may include a first covering member for covering the padded covering, a second covering member for covering the covering and a padded member being positioned between the first covering member and the second covering member for providing padding for the padded covering. The padded covering may include a transparent portion, and the transparent portion may correspond to the windshield of the vehicle. The transparent portion may correspond to the lights of the vehicle, and the transparent portion may maintain a spaced relationship with the windshield of the vehicle. The spaced relationship may be maintained with a suction cup, and the padded covering may include a slit. The slit may define a movable panel, and the padded covering may include a magnet to position the padded covering. The padded covering may include an aperture to position the padded covering, and the padded covering may extend over a hood of the vehicle. | 11-15-2012 |
Jennifer Sheppard, St. Louis, MO US
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20130036519 | Compositions and Methods for the Control of Root Lesion Nematode - The present invention discloses gene targets, constructs and methods for the genetic control of plant disease caused by nematodes of the genus | 02-07-2013 |
Joel Sheppard, Lagrange, GA US
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20100051169 | Low Weight Carpet and Carpet Tile and Methods of Manufacture - Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use low weight filler material. Secondary backing plastic material may be compressed into the tile structure with pressure rollers or other pressure applying process on an improved tile production line. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051745 | Low Weight Carpet and Carpet Tile and Methods of Sizing and Installation - Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use a low weight filler material. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity. Tiles may be sized during manufacture and installed in configurations that minimize the number of tile sizes needed and minimize the need for cutting tiles during installation. The patterns used for such tiles may be orthogonally ambiguous or otherwise suitable for “random” installation. In other embodiments, a passenger aircraft cabin includes a floor having rectangular carpet tiles installed thereon, and the carpeting can be installed in the aircraft without removing seats from the aircraft. | 03-04-2010 |
20100170991 | Low Weight Carpet Tile - Low weight and non-square carpet tile suitable for use in mass transit vehicles, particularly passenger aircraft. The carpet tile preferably weighs less than about 82 ounces per square yard. The carpet tile of this invention may have a carpet pile and at least one backing layer. The backing layer may use a low weight filler material. The carpet tiles satisfy transportation industry standards for flame, smoke and toxicity. | 07-08-2010 |
20120117777 | METHODS OF CUTTING AND INSTALLING CARPET TILES - Methods of cutting and installing carpet tiles in, among other applications, mass transit vehicles, particularly including aircraft. In some embodiments, the tile lengths in an installation are the same and the tile widths are customized to a particular section of the aircraft or other vehicle in which they are installed. | 05-17-2012 |
John Sheppard, Cary, NC US
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20090221469 | USE OF SOY KEFIR POWDER FOR REDUCING PAIN, BLOOD PRESSURE AND INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to a soy kefir powder produced by the fermentation of soy milk with Kefir grains of the Moscow strain under suitable fermentation conditions. The soy kefir powder of the invention has at least one of the following biological activities: pain relief, blood pressure reduction and inflammation reduction. The present invention also relates to the method of production of the soy kefir powder of the invention. It also relates to the use of the soy kefir powder of the invention for pain relief, blood pressure reduction and inflammation reduction. The invention also relates to methods for pain relief, blood pressure reduction and inflammation reduction by using the soy kefir powder of the invention. | 09-03-2009 |
Juanita Long Sheppard, Greensboro, NC US
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20120116940 | PROCESSING LOAN TRANSACTIONS - In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes receiving first financial information associated with a first loan system, wherein the first financial information is in a first format associated with the first loan system and converting, by a processor, the first financial information to a common format. The method also includes receiving second financial information associated with a second loan system, wherein the second financial information is in a second format associated with the first loan system; converting, by a processor, the second financial information to the common format; and communicating the first financial information and the second financial information to a user. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116949 | PROCESSING LOAN TRANSACTIONS - A method includes receiving, from a client, a request for service associated with a loan transaction and determining, by a processor, whether the client is authorized to complete the request. If the client is authorized to complete the request, the request is processed. If the client is not authorized to complete the request, the request is communicated to an administrator, wherein the administrator validates the determined authorization of the request. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116971 | PROCESSING LOAN TRANSACTIONS - A method includes receiving, at a client access module, a request from a client to process a loan transaction, wherein the request is associated with a particular loan system. The method also includes determining, by a processor, the particular loan system associated with the request, determining one or more rules associated with the request and a selected one of the client access module and the particular loan system, and applying, by the processor, the one or more determined rules to the request using the account information. | 05-10-2012 |
20150073978 | PROCESSING LOAN TRANSACTIONS - A method includes receiving, from a client, a request for service associated with a loan transaction and determining, by a processor, whether the client is authorized to complete the request. If the client is authorized to complete the request, the request is processed. If the client is not authorized to complete the request, the request is communicated to an administrator, wherein the administrator validates the determined authorization of the request. | 03-12-2015 |
Keith S. Sheppard, Owego, NY US
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20120278219 | ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING COST DATA IN AUTOMATED MISSION PLANNERS - A system and method for combining cost maps including a multiplicity of cost service components for converting raw planning factors into standardized cost factors. A cost combiner component combines cost factors according to a cost configuration to generate a combined cost map | 11-01-2012 |
Keith S. Sheppard, South West Harbor, ME US
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20100205019 | ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING COST DATA IN AUTOMATED MISSION PLANNERS - A system and method for combining cost maps including a multiplicity of cost service components for converting raw planning factors into standardized cost factors. A cost combiner component combines cost factors according to a cost configuration to generate a combined cost map | 08-12-2010 |
Kelly-Ann Sheppard, Walpole, MA US
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20100003256 | Use of TGF-Beta Antagonists in Treatment of Parathyroid-Related Disorders - The present invention relates to the use of TGF-β antagonists for the treatment, amelioration, and diagnosis of parathyroid-related disorders, e.g., HPT-JT, familial isolated primary hyperparathyroidism (FIPH), and hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor (HPT-JT) syndrome, as well as its attendant complications. The present invention also relates to the use of modulators of HRPT2 and its related PAF1 complex for the treatment, amelioration, and diagnosis of TGFβ-related disorders, e.g., pulmonary hypertension, cancer, hypertension, fibrosis, wound healing. Assays of the identification of modulators of HRPT2/PAF1 and SMAD/TGFβ are also provided. | 01-07-2010 |
20100272734 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING MUSCLE GROWTH - This disclosure is in the field of anti-Activin receptor IIB (ActRIIB) antibodies. In particular, it relates to the use of said antibodies for treating muscle disorders, such as muscle wasting due to disease or disuse. | 10-28-2010 |
Kelly-Ann Sheppard, Cambridge, MA US
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20120237521 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING MUSCLE GROWTH - This disclosure is in the field of anti-Activin receptor IIB (ActRIIB) antibodies. In particular, it relates to the use of said antibodies for treating muscle disorders, such as muscle wasting due to disease or disuse. | 09-20-2012 |
20130344091 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING MUSCLE GROWTH - This disclosure is in the field of anti-Activin receptor IIB (ActRIIB) antibodies. In particular, it relates to the use of said antibodies for treating muscle disorders, such as muscle wasting due to disease or disuse. | 12-26-2013 |
Kenneth Sheppard, Kailua-Kona, HI US
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20100192460 | Stressed Skin Structure for elevated raised bed horticulture - An economical self supporting structure for holding soil or other growing medium above ground level that allows the user to cultivate plants for consumption or decorative purposes. This design is based on the engineering principle that a circular thin wall structure can contain fluid media without external supports. The outward pressure of the growing medium (soil) inside the circular structure holds the walls vertical and round thus enabling a minimum amount of structural material making this garden design less costly and easier to construct than traditional rectangular box structures made from wood or similar straight construction materials. Because stakes or other support systems are not required, the self supporting circular design is superior for soil containment and superior for the many accessories which can be added including bean pole “tee pees”, hoop structure for plant support or tents (bird net, shade net or plastic for frost protection), and irrigation systems. | 08-05-2010 |
Kenneth Sheppard, Vidalia, GA US
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20140263350 | FUEL TANK AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Fuel tanks are disclosed. Methods of making and using fuel tanks are further disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
Larry D. Sheppard, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20110227260 | Cellular Ceramics Apparatus and Methods of Production - Cellular ceramic materials, for example closed cell glass ceramic materials, for use in construction of buildings comprising a clay material, carbon, and water used to form the cellular ceramic blocks, slabs and beams by expansion of the particles inside the ware. The cellular ceramic materials are produced by first mixing the clay, carbon and about 40% to about 70% water by weight of the clay in the mixture, allowing the mixture to cure, drying the cured mixture, then firing the dried mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to melt the surface of the mixture. The clay material can be, for example, surface clays, ball clays, kaolin, shale, fly ash and/or bentonite. In another embodiment a mixture of volcanic ash, carbon and water can be formed and layered with the mixture of clay, carbon and water. The cellular ceramic materials are, in most cases, impervious to liquid, are capable of supporting substantial loads in tension and compression without reinforcement, and require no additional insulating material. Such cellular ceramic material may also be used in the construction of buildings with a metal skeleton comprising metal bars forming a structure for supporting the cellular ceramic building material. | 09-22-2011 |
20140175712 | CELLULAR CERAMICS APPARATUS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - Cellular ceramic materials, for example closed cell glass ceramic materials, for use in construction of buildings comprising a clay material, carbon, and water used to form the cellular ceramic blocks, slabs and beams by expansion of the particles inside the ware. The cellular ceramic materials are produced by first mixing the clay, carbon and about 40% to about 70% water by weight of the clay in the mixture, allowing the mixture to cure, drying the cured mixture, then firing the dried mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to melt the surface of the mixture. The clay material can be, for example, surface clays, ball clays, kaolin, shale, fly ash and/or bentonite. In another embodiment a mixture of volcanic ash, carbon and water can be formed and layered with the mixture of clay, carbon and water. The cellular ceramic materials are, in most cases, impervious to liquid, are capable of supporting substantial loads in tension and compression without reinforcement, and require no additional insulating material. Such cellular ceramic material may also be used in the construction of buildings with a metal skeleton comprising metal bars forming a structure for supporting the cellular ceramic building material. | 06-26-2014 |
Linda M. Sheppard, Sarasota, FL US
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20110047674 | ADJUSTABLE STRAP - The interlocking adjustable strap provides for adjusting the length of a strap, such as those typically found on visors or sunshades. The adjustable strap includes first and second elongated strap members, each of the strap members having a free end and an opposing end forming a head that is wider than the body of the strap. One head has a single transverse slit formed therein and the other head has two parallel transverse slits formed therein, each of the slits being slightly wider than the body of the strap. In use, the free end of each strap member is drawn through the slit(s) in the head of the opposing strap member, and the free ends of the strap members are attached to the cap, visor, bag, or other article bearing the adjustable strap. The strap is preferably made from neoprene and encased in nylon fabric. | 03-03-2011 |
Mark W. Sheppard, Oregon City, OR US
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20080241344 | FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including: | 10-02-2008 |
20130344228 | FREE FLOWING VEGETABLE POWDER AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A free flowing vegetable powder includes an intimate mixture of at least three different dehydrated vegetables including: | 12-26-2013 |
Martin L. Sheppard, Vernon, NY US
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20110016522 | INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for intrusion and virus detection in computer networks. Data from a file, network byte stream, or other source is segmented and resulting data items are subjected to multiple processing techniques to obtain respective result values, or thumbprints. The multiple thumbprints for respective data items are then aggregated to obtain a single result value, or aggregate thumbprint. The components of the aggregate thumbprint may be “fuzzified” to allow for less preciseness in the single result value. The aggregate thumbprint is compared to other similarly generated aggregate thumbprints stored in a library. Alerts may be generated when the same aggregate thumbprint is detected multiple times. | 01-20-2011 |
Matthew Sheppard, Bow, NH US
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20130138477 | Systems and Methods for Improved Server-Implemented Price Comparisons, Price Alerts and Discounts - The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing improved server-implemented product price purchasing options based on unique product identifiers, display charts comparing average vendor prices, forecasts of best purchasing times, automated price updates, target price notifications, easy to use checkout methods for multiple retail sites and local vendor product displays. | 05-30-2013 |
Mia J. Sheppard, Kansas City, MO US
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20100094679 | ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING MENTOR-PROTEGE RELATIONSHIPS - Methods, systems and computer readable medium for establishing a relationship between a mentor and a protégé in a workplace. The relationship is established after executing a query of a database to find matches between attributes of a requesting prospective protégé and attributes of a number of candidate mentors, where the database stores attributes of each candidate mentor. The requesting prospective protégé and the candidate mentors are both employed in the workplace, and the matches are determined in accordance with a policy of the workplace. Based on results of the query, an invitation is made to a first candidate mentor. The invitation includes attributes of the requesting prospective protégé and a request that the first candidate mentor accept a mentor-protégé relationship with the requesting protégé. The prospective protégé is notified of an identity and selected attributes of the first candidate mentor only after the first candidate mentor accepts the request. | 04-15-2010 |
Michael Sheppard, Dayton, OH US
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20100266833 | Fiber reinforced composite cores and panels - A fiber reinforced core panel is formed from strips of plastics foam helically wound with layers of rovings to form webs which may extend in a wave pattern or may intersect transverse webs. Hollow tubes may replace foam strips. Axial rovings cooperate with overlying helically wound rovings to form a beam or a column. Wound roving patterns may vary along strips for structural efficiency. Wound strips may alternate with spaced strips, and spacers between the strips enhance web buckling strength. Continuously wound rovings between spaced strips permit folding to form panels with reinforced edges. Continuously wound strips are helically wrapped to form annular structures, and composite panels may combine both thermoset and thermoplastic resins. Continuously wound strips or strip sections may be continuously fed either longitudinally or laterally into molding apparatus which may receive skin materials to form reinforced composite panels. | 10-21-2010 |
Michael Sheppard, Centerville, OH US
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20130273308 | FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE CORES AND PANELS - A fiber reinforced core panel is formed from strips of plastics foam helically wound with layers of rovings to form webs which may extend in a wave pattern or may intersect transverse webs. Hollow tubes may replace foam strips. Axial rovings cooperate with overlying helically wound rovings to form a beam or a column. Wound roving patterns may vary along strips for structural efficiency. Wound strips may alternate with spaced strips, and spacers between the strips enhance web buckling strength. Continuously wound rovings between spaced strips permit folding to form panels with reinforced edges. Continuously wound strips are helically wrapped to form annular structures, and composite panels may combine both thermoset and thermoplastic resins. Continuously wound strips or strip sections may be continuously fed either longitudinally or laterally into molding apparatus which may receive skin materials to form reinforced composite panels. | 10-17-2013 |
Michael Sheppard, Brookline, MA US
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20140324544 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE DEMOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTIONS OF ONLINE USERS - Example methods and apparatus to determine demographic distributions of online users is disclosed. An example method includes obtaining first demographic information of first visitors to a first web site, obtaining second demographic information of second visitors to a second web site, the first and second visitors both comprising a same user, and determining a demographic distribution of the user based on the first and second demographic information. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael S. Sheppard, Centerville, OH US
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20110081514 | Composite cores and panels - The plurality of pieces of low density cellular material, such as foam plastics, form a core panel having opposite side surfaces and with adjacent pieces having opposing edge surfaces extending between the side surfaces. Sheets of flexible material, such as veils or mats or scrim, are adhesively attached to the side surfaces, and portions of one sheet extend between the opposing adjacent edge surfaces for limiting flexing of the panel. The pieces may be tapered, and portions of the one sheet may project between the edge surfaces either partially or fully to form double wall webs. The webs may have flanges adhesively attached to the other sheet on the opposite side. One sheet may also be stretchable in areas not adhesively attached to the pieces to provide for curving the panel from a planar position maintained by the sheet on the opposite side. | 04-07-2011 |
20110081518 | Composite cores and panels - A composite core panel has opposite side surfaces for receiving skins to form a composite sandwich panel. The core panel includes a plurality of spaced blocks of low density cellular material such as foam plastics and have opposite side surfaces forming the side surfaces of the core panel and opposite edge surfaces extending between the side surfaces. A plurality of parallel spaced elongated primary strips of structural cellular material such as balsa wood or engineered foam have a higher density and extend between the blocks, and the blocks have side surfaces adhesively attached to edge surfaces of the blocks. A plurality of parallel spaced secondary strips of structural high density cellular material such as balsa wood or engineered foam extend transversely to the primary strips and have end surfaces adhesively attached to the primary strips and side surfaces adhesively attached to the blocks. | 04-07-2011 |
20120251814 | Composite reinforced cores and panels - A composite core panel is produced by arranging a plurality of foam strips in adjacent relation and advancing the strips with one or two flexible sheets of porous reinforcement material and adhesive between platens to form a panel. The sheet on one side of the strips is folded between adjacent strips to form double wall pleats which may project either partially or fully between the strips and may have folded end portions overlying the other side of the strips. The second sheet may also form double wall pleats between the strips and be connected to the pleats in the first sheet. The core panel may be cut to form reinforced strips which are connected by adhesive in various arrangements to form other core panels. A core panel may also be formed by wrapping each foam strip longitudinally with a strip of reinforcing material and connecting the strips with adhesive. | 10-04-2012 |
20130251935 | COMPOSITE CORES AND PANELS - The plurality of pieces of low density cellular material, such as foam plastics, form a core panel having opposite side surfaces and with adjacent pieces having opposing edge surfaces extending between the side surfaces. Sheets of flexible material, such as veils or mats or scrim, are adhesively attached to the side surfaces, and portions of one sheet extend between the opposing adjacent edge surfaces for limiting flexing of the panel. The pieces may be tapered, and portions of the one sheet may project between the edge surfaces either partially or fully to form double wall webs. The webs may have flanges adhesively attached to the other sheet on the opposite side. One sheet may also be stretchable in areas not adhesively attached to the pieces to provide for curving the panel from a planar position maintained by the sheet on the opposite side. | 09-26-2013 |
Nelson D. Sheppard, Milford, MA US
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20090087191 | COLOR SENSORS USING POLARIMETRIC TECHNIQUES - Embodiments include n apparatus including a color sensor including a transmitter portion and a receiver portion, the transmitter portion including a light source operable to generate and transmit a light having a particular range of wavelengths, the receiver portion including a first detector operable to receive a first portion of the light emitted from the transmitter portion and to measure a luminance of the received first portion of the emitted light, and a second detector including a polarization filter, the second detector operable to receive a second portion of the light emitted from the transmitter after the second portion has passed through the polarization filter, and operable to measure a pure color of the received second portion of transmitted light. | 04-02-2009 |
Norman F. Sheppard, New Ipswich, NH US
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20080221555 | METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY MONITORING IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE - A method is provided for monitoring the status of a medical device implanted in a patient. The method includes the steps of implanting in a patient a medical device which comprises (i) a substrate in which two or more reservoirs are located, with each covered by a reservoir cap, (ii) a drug or sensor located in the reservoir, (iii) a power source and actuation electronics for disintegrating or permeabilizing the reservoir cap, and (iv) a telemetry system; and then using said telemetry system to wirelessly transmit to a remote controller data about the condition of the power source and/or data about which reservoirs have been or have yet to be activated to release the drug therefrom or to expose the sensor therein. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221557 | METHOD OF OPENING RESERVOIR OF CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A method is provided for selectively opening a containment reservoir. The method includes providing a device which comprises a substrate in which at least one reservoir is located and covered by a reservoir cap; and directing laser light to said reservoir cap to cause the reservoir cap to disintegrate or become permeable. The device may be an implantable medical device. The reservoirs may contain a drug for controlled release or a biosensor. | 09-11-2008 |
Patrick Sheppard, Reddington Beach, FL US
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20120317980 | Universal heat engine - A universal heat engine is disclosed for converting energy from an input heat source to an output. The universal heat engine comprises a heat engine section and an output section. The heat engine section includes a heat engine bore receiving a heat engine piston. A heat engine valve assembly communicates with the heat engine bore for effecting reciprocal motion of the heat engine piston. The output section includes an output bore receiving an output piston. A piston rod interconnects the heat engine piston to the output piston. A control controls the heat engine valve assemblies to operate the heat engine section in accordance with a desired output from the output section. The heat source may comprise the burning of a petroleum product, a solar heat source, geothermal heat source or a byproduct heat source. The output may comprise a static or mobile air conditioning system or an electrical generator. | 12-20-2012 |
Paul Alan Sheppard, New Freedom, MD US
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20090045089 | Cosmetic display system - A cosmetic display system comprising an applicator or an image of an applicator, a secondary package, and optionally a container and/or a handle. The applicator comprises a substantially longitudinal stem, a core, optionally a handle, and a plurality of protrusions surrounding a core. At least one of the plurality of protrusions, the stem, the handle, and the core are comprised of a chromatic color or colors having a luminance value of greater than about 10, a chroma value of greater than about (22-0.22 L); and a hue value of from about 0 to about 360. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise contrasting colors relative to the stem. The container is structured to house a product and accept the applicator, and the secondary package is structured to house the applicator by itself or the applicator and the container together such that the applicator and the container are displayed separately. | 02-19-2009 |
20110068030 | COSMETIC DISPLAY SYSTEM - A cosmetic display system comprising an image of an applicator, a secondary package, and optionally a container and/or a handle. The image comprises a depiction of an applicator including a substantially longitudinal core, a plurality of protrusions extending from and surrounding the core; and a substantially longitudinal stem attached to the core. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise a chromatic color having a luminance value of greater than about 10, a chroma value of greater than about (22-0.22L); and a hue value of from about 0 to about 360. At least one of the plurality of protrusions and the core comprise contrasting colors relative to the stem. | 03-24-2011 |
Paul W. Sheppard, Newark, DE US
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20120245370 | CHEMICAL ADDITIVES AND USE THEREOF IN STILLAGE PROCESSING OPERATIONS - A method is provided for the use of a chemical additive to improve the separation of oil from the process stream (whole stillage, thin stillage or syrup) generated as a byproduct in corn to ethanol production. | 09-27-2012 |
Peter H. Sheppard, Hanover, PA US
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20110266084 | METHOD OF RELIEVING POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A POWER STEERING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE METHOD - A power steering system for a ground vehicle includes an accumulator that supplies high-pressure fluid through a control valve to a fluid motor that drives the steerable wheels of the vehicle. A normally open control valve between the accumulator and the fluid motor closes prior to the steerable wheels reaching an axle stop to relieve power assist. | 11-03-2011 |
Reid Sheppard, Kirtland, OH US
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20140212857 | GENERATING A WORKOUT ROUTINE - One or more systems and/or techniques are provided for generating a workout routine. For example, a first input including a first tool available to a user and/or a second input including a modality may be received. A set of movements may be generated based upon the first tool and/or the modality. A workout routine may be generated based upon the set of movements. The workout routine can be generated based upon a selection of one or more movements from the set of movements. In an example, the one or more movements are randomly selected from the set of movements. The results of the workout routine may also be tracked. | 07-31-2014 |
Rex G. Sheppard, Decatur, TX US
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20110059240 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF DENSE SILICON CARBIDE - A method of producing a densified SiC article is provided. Near-net shape porous silicon carbide articles are produced and densified using the developed method. A substantial number of pores within the porous near-net shape silicon carbide article are filled (impregnated) with a carbon precursor, a silicon carbide precursor, or a mixture of both. The carbon precursor can be liquid or gas. The filled SiC preform is heated to convert the carbon or silicon carbide precursor to porous carbon or SiC preform inside the pores of the net-shape silicon carbide article. The impregnation/pyrolysis cycle is repeated until the desired amount of carbon and/or silicon carbide is achieved. In case of a carbon or a mixture of silicon carbide/carbon precursor is used, the pyrolyzed near-net shape silicon carbide article is then contacted with silicon in an inert atmosphere. The silicon diffuses through the pyrolyzed near-net shape silicon carbide article and reacts with the carbon contained within the pores of the porous SiC preform producing a new phase of silicon carbide within the pores of the near-net shape silicon carbide article. The produced silicon carbide is a near-net dense silicon carbide article. | 03-10-2011 |
Richard O. Sheppard, Evergreen, CO US
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20090090057 | Integration of an integrated gasification combined cycle power plant and coal to liquid facility - A novel method of combining the CTL fuel plant and IGCC electrical plant by sharing the systems of coal intake, coal preparation, gas separation, and water units is described herein. This configuration allows for the combined facility to offer advantages in efficiencies of production, operational flexibility, scalability, and reliability by a multi-path integration of the processing units. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094141 | Business integration of integrated gasification combined cycle power plant and coal to liquid fuel plant - Methods of operating a business arrangement for an integrated CTL process and IGCC facility are disclosed herein. An embodiment of the method encompasses operating the integrated CTL and IGCC facility to optimize profitability, revenue and monitor inventory. Some advantages of the disclosed methods include reduced capital expenditures and increased availability of power or syngas during emergencies. Further advantages of the disclosed methods will be described in more detail herein. | 04-09-2009 |
Robert Sheppard, Victor, NY US
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20140154498 | MULTILAYER FILM STRUCTURES - Disclosed, among others, are a multilayer film that permits thermal printing or printing by application of pressure from pressure-applying devices. The structure includes an extruded, outer skin layer and an extruded internal pigment layer. Further, the structure includes an extruded image-rendering layer intermediate to the outer skin layer and the pigment layer, the image-rendering layer including a collapsible layer structure, sensitive to the application of temperature and/or pressure, having dispersed therein a plurality of voids, the collapsible layer structure in uncollapsed condition being substantially opaque to obscure from view the pigment layer there beneath. The collapsible layer structure is selectively collapsible by application of temperature and/or pressure to temporarily elevate localized temperature or pressure at the collapsible layer structure at select locations, so as to provide substantially transparent collapsed structure at the select locations, the pigment layer being visible through the substantially transparent collapsed structure. | 06-05-2014 |
Robert C. Sheppard, Westlake, OH US
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20120078462 | OFF-BOARD TOOL WITH PROGRAMMABLE ACTUATOR - A programmable actuator having multiple programmable functions is provided. The programmable actuator may be used on an off-board tool. In accordance with an embodiment, an off-board tool, OBT, including a user-defined programmable actuator is provided. In accordance with another embodiment, an OBT includes a processor, an internal memory, a programmable actuator, program logic and perform function logic. In accordance with yet another embodiment, a method of actuating performance of a user-defined series of functions for a OBT is provided. The method includes the step of actuating a programmable actuator of the OBT with a single actuating action. | 03-29-2012 |
20130238105 | OFF-BOARD TOOL WITH PROGRAMMABLE ACTUATOR - A programmable actuator having multiple programmable functions is provided. The programmable actuator may be used on an off-board tool. In accordance with an embodiment, an off-board tool, OBT, including a user-defined programmable actuator is provided. In accordance with another embodiment, an OBT includes a processor, an internal memory, a programmable actuator, program logic and perform function logic. In accordance with yet another embodiment, a method of actuating performance of a user-defined series of functions for a OBT is provided. The method includes the step of actuating a programmable actuator of the OBT with a single actuating action. | 09-12-2013 |
Robert M. Sheppard, Victor, NY US
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20110083796 | Matte Surface Multilayer Films Having Improved Sealing Properties, Their Methods of Manufacture, and Articles Made Therefrom - A multilayer film is provided which has a core layer, a matte tie layer, and a sealant skin layer. The matte tie layer is intermediate the core and sealant skin layers and includes a first polymer component and a second polymer component. The multilayer film has a surface roughness (Ra) of at least 0.25 μm and a peak count (Pc) of at least 30 as measured by surface profilometry, and a seal of the sealant layer to itself has a seal strength of greater than about 1400 g/2.54 cm at 127° C. The multilayer film may be oriented in at least one direction and may be metallized, coated, printed, and/or laminated. The multilayer film may be usefully in packaging applications. | 04-14-2011 |
20110236668 | Films Having Low Density and Low Haze - Disclosed are single and multi-layer films having low haze and low density properties, comprising at least one polymeric layer and at least one density reduction agent, wherein the film has a haze ≦35% and a density (D) of at least 1% lower than the density of the polymer. The density reduction agent may be added to, for example, a core layer, one or more tie layers, or a core layer and one or more tie layers. Processes for the manufacture of these films, and the use of these films as labels and packaging products are disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
Roger D. Sheppard, Portland, OR US
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20110140946 | DATA CONVERTER SYSTEM THAT AVOIDS INTERLEAVE IMAGES AND DISTORTION PRODUCTS - A data converter system provides an output signal having reduced spurious tones by confining an input signal to a specified frequency band and over-sampling so that the converted input signal “straddles” or “avoids” spurious tones. The spurious tones may then be filtered away, providing an output signal having a much cleaner spurious free dynamic range than a conventional data converter. For example, in one embodiment, an interleaved data converter system converts an input signal that is confined to the second Nyquist zone of one of the interleaved data converters into an interleaved signal, and then filters the interleaved signal with a filter having a pass-band that transmits the converted input frequencies and a stop-band that attenuates the spurious tones. The resulting output signal has a bandwidth that is the same as could be achieved using a single data converter, but is not impaired by interleave images or certain distortion products. | 06-16-2011 |
Sabina Sheppard, College Station, TX US
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20120321666 | T CELL THERAPY FOR B CELL LYMPHOMA - Disclosed are methods and compositions for improving anti-tumor response and survivability in patients with cancer, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In certain aspects, methods are provided for infusing lymphoma patients with T cells that are propagated ex vivo. Also provided are methods and compositions for propagating canine T cells ex vivo for infusion into cancer patients. | 12-20-2012 |
Sarah J. Sheppard, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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20100177047 | DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURABLE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAYS - A dynamically reconfigurable touch screen system includes a first display having a first touch screen, a second display having a second touch screen, the second display being operatively connected to the first display, at least one sensor operatively associated with one of the first and second displays. The at least one sensor detects a physical orientation of the one of the first and second touch screens. The dynamically reconfigurable touch screen system further includes a controller linked to the at least one sensor. The controller sets a display of the other of the first and second touch screens based on the physical orientation of the one of the first and second touch screens. | 07-15-2010 |
Sarah J. Sheppard, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20090187962 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR POLICY-DRIVEN ADAPTIVE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION - Embodiments of the invention include methods for providing policy-driven, adaptive, multi-factor authentication procedures. A pool of potential authentication challenges is defined. Each of the potential authentication challenges is assigned a category and a weighted difficulty level. One or more authentication challenges are selected from the pool of potential authentication challenges using one or more security policies that are based upon the assigned category and the assigned weighted difficulty level, wherein a quantity of authentication challenges is determined using the one or more security policies. One or more historical access patterns are utilized in conjunction with the selected one or more authentication challenges to authenticate a user, wherein the historical access patterns include at least one of an access time or an access location. One or more dummy challenges are used to authenticate the user. | 07-23-2009 |
20090193508 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DISCOVERING AUTHENTICATION SERVERS AND ESTABLISHING TRUST RELATIONSHIPS THEREWITH - Using an authentication server to discover one or more additional authentication servers and to dynamically establish a trust relationship with the one or more additional authentication servers. The authentication server searches for the one or more additional authentication servers to discover one or more sources of authentication tokens, and inspects an incoming authentication request from the one or more additional authentication servers to determine if the request is carrying one or more authentication tokens from a newly discovered realm. Once the authentication server determines a newly discovered realm to be trustworthy, the authentication server receives a directory schema from the newly discovered realm and compares the received directory schema with a known directory schema retrieved by the authentication server to identify an intersection of the received directory schema and the known directory schema. The authentication server uses the intersection to identify a primary key, and to identify any unique information that is specific to either the authentication server or the newly discovered realm. | 07-30-2009 |
20100299540 | COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH POWER REQUIREMENT EVALUATION - A computing system is provided and includes recording media relative to which input/output (I/O) operations are executable, and a processor, disposed in signal communication with the recording media, which is configured to execute the I/O operations and to evaluate power requirements associated with executions of the I/O operations relative to each individual recording medium. The processor includes a computer-readable medium having a set of instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, cause the processor to schedule the executions of the I/O operations relative to each individual recording medium or to refuse the executions of the I/O operations in accordance with the evaluated power requirements. | 11-25-2010 |
20100318965 | COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH COMPILE FARM - A computer readable medium is provided and has instructions stored thereon, which, when executed cause a processor of a computing system to execute a method of controlling the computing system. The method includes iteratively running a workload over a period of time, the workload being defined by software components of a software repository of the computing system, measuring power consumption associated with the running of the workload with each iteration and storing data indicative of the power consumption, analyzing the data and identifying, from a result of the analysis, power consumption changes over the period of time, generating a regression profile based on the power consumption changes, and managing the software components in accordance with the regression profile. | 12-16-2010 |
20110119427 | SYMMETRIC LIVE MIGRATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINES - A first least recently used map is generated for a set of memory pages of a first virtual machine. The first least recently used map includes metadata including memory page physical address location information. A first of the memory pages of the first virtual machine and the metadata for the first memory page is sent from the first virtual machine to a second virtual machine while the first virtual machine is executing. A first memory page and meta data associated therewith of the second virtual machine is received from the second virtual machine at the first virtual machine. The memory pages of the first virtual machine are ordered from a first location of the first least recently used map to a last location of the first least recently used map based on how recently each of the memory pages of the first virtual machine has been used. | 05-19-2011 |
20110140991 | MULTI-MONITOR CONFIGURATION SYSTEM - A multi-monitor configuration system may include a plurality of monitors and a sensor carried by each of the plurality of monitors. The system may also include a controller to detect and/or configure the plurality of monitors to display at least one video signal image based upon individual monitor parameters provided by each respective sensor to the controller. | 06-16-2011 |
20120221338 | AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING AUDIBLE REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA CONTENT BASED ON USER PREFERENCES - A custom-content audible representation of selected data content is automatically created for a user. The content is based on content preferences of the user (e.g., one or more web browsing histories). The content is aggregated, converted using text-to-speech technology, and adapted to fit in a desired length selected for the personalized audible representation. The length of the audible representation may be custom for the user, and may be determined based on the amount of time the user is typically traveling. | 08-30-2012 |
20120272077 | GPS INPUT FOR POWER CONSUMPTION POLICY - A portable computing device is provided. The portable computing device includes a power source for providing a power supply in accordance with a power consumption policy, a processing unit operably coupled to the power source and a storage unit. The storage unit is operably coupled to the power source and the processing unit and configured to cause the processing unit to access geo-location data and to adjust the power consumption policy based on the geo-location data. | 10-25-2012 |
20130060988 | METHOD FOR SYMMETRIC LIVE MIGRATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINES - A method is provided for symmetric live migration of virtual machines. According to the method, a first least recently used map is generated for a set of memory pages of a first virtual machine. The first least recently used map includes metadata including memory page physical address location information. A first memory page of the first virtual machine and the metadata for the first memory page is sent from the first virtual machine to a second virtual machine while the first virtual machine is executing. A first memory page and meta data associated therewith of the second virtual machine is received from the second virtual machine. The memory pages of the first virtual machine are ordered from a first location of the first least recently used map to a last location of the first least recently used map based on how recently each of the memory pages of the first virtual machine has been used. | 03-07-2013 |
20130104227 | ADVANCED AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - Receiving an input authentication pattern, the input authentication pattern including non-alphanumeric input data. Determining if the input authentication pattern matches a previously stored authentication pattern. Providing access to a computing resource if the input authentication pattern matches the previously stored authentication pattern. | 04-25-2013 |
20140351610 | COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH POWER REQUIREMENT EVALUATION - A computing system is provided and includes recording media relative to which input/output (I/O) operations are executable, and a processor, disposed in signal communication with the recording media, which is configured to execute the I/O operations and to evaluate power requirements associated with executions of the I/O operations relative to each individual recording medium. The processor includes a computer-readable medium having a set of instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, cause the processor to schedule the executions of the I/O operations relative to each individual recording medium or to refuse the executions of the I/O operations in accordance with the evaluated power requirements. | 11-27-2014 |
Scott O'Neal Sheppard, Crosby, MN US
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20120282072 | SKID STEER ATTACHMENT - A skid steer attachment has an extended reach for lifting and placing heavy boulders, logs and debris in hard to reach locations. With its extended reach capabilities, the attachment makes it possible to grab and place items in locations that are hard to reach with conventional attachments. | 11-08-2012 |
Scott T. Sheppard, Carrboro, NC US
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20110101377 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ION IMPLANTATION OF NITRIDE BASED HEMTS - A method is disclosed for forming a high electron mobility transistor. The method includes the steps of implanting a Group III nitride layer at a defined position with ions that when implanted produce an improved ohmic contact between the layer and contact metals, with the implantation being carried out at a temperature higher than room temperature and hot enough to reduce the amount of damage done to the Group III nitride layer, but below a temperature at which surface problems causing leakage at the gate or epitaxial layer dissociation would occur. An ohmic contact selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, nickel and alloys thereof is added to the implanted defined position on the Group III nitride layer. | 05-05-2011 |
Scott Thomas Sheppard, Carrboro, NC US
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20110165771 | METHOD OF FORMING VIAS IN SILICON CARBIDE AND RESULTING DEVICES AND CIRCUITS - A method of fabricating an integrated circuit on a silicon carbide substrate is disclosed that eliminates wire bonding. The method includes fabricating a semiconductor device in epitaxial layers on a surface of a silicon carbide substrate and with at least one metal contact for the device on the uppermost surface of the epitaxial layer. The opposite surface of the substrate is then ground and polished until it is substantially transparent. The polished surface of the silicon carbide substrate is then masked to define a predetermined location for at least one via that is opposite the device metal contact and etching the desired via in steps. The first etching step etches through the silicon carbide substrate at the desired masked location until the etch reaches the epitaxial layer. The second etching step etches through the epitaxial layer to the device contacts. Finally, the via is metallized. | 07-07-2011 |
Scott Thomas Sheppard, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090104738 | Method of Forming Vias in Silicon Carbide and Resulting Devices and Circuits - A method of fabricating an integrated circuit on a silicon carbide substrate is disclosed that eliminates wire bonding that can otherwise cause undesired inductance. The method includes fabricating a semiconductor device in epitaxial layers on a surface of a silicon carbide substrate and with at least one metal contact for the device on the uppermost surface of the epitaxial layer. The opposite surface of the substrate is then ground and polished until it is substantially transparent. The method then includes masking the polished surface of the silicon carbide substrate to define a predetermined location for at least one via that is opposite the device metal contact on the uppermost surface of the epitaxial layer and etching the desired via in steps. The first etching step etches through the silicon carbide substrate at the desired masked location until the etch reaches the epitaxial layer. The second etching step etches through the epitaxial layer to the device contacts. Finally, metallizing the via provides an electrical path from the first surface of the substrate to the metal contact and to the device on the second surface of the substrate. | 04-23-2009 |
20090215280 | Passivation of Wide Band-Gap Based Semiconductor Devices with Hydrogen-Free Sputtered Nitrides - A passivated semiconductor structure and associated method are disclosed. The structure includes a silicon carbide substrate or layer; an oxidation layer on the silicon carbide substrate for lowering the interface density between the silicon carbide substrate and the thermal oxidation layer; a first sputtered non-stoichiometric silicon nitride layer on the thermal oxidation layer for reducing parasitic capacitance and minimizing device trapping; a second sputtered non-stoichiometric silicon nitride layer on the first layer for positioning subsequent passivation layers further from the substrate without encapsulating the structure; a sputtered stoichiometric silicon nitride layer on the second sputtered layer for encapsulating the structure and for enhancing the hydrogen barrier properties of the passivation layers; and a chemical vapor deposited environmental barrier layer of stoichiometric silicon nitride for step coverage and crack prevention on the encapsulant layer. | 08-27-2009 |
20110108855 | METHOD OF FORMING VIAS IN SILICON CARBIDE AND RESULTING DEVICES AND CIRCUITS - A method of fabricating an integrated circuit on a silicon carbide substrate is disclosed that eliminates wire bonding that can otherwise cause undesired inductance. The method includes fabricating a semiconductor device including a Group III-V semiconductor layer on a surface on a silicon carbide substrate, wherein the semiconductor device defines at least one via through the silicon carbide substrate and the epitaxial layer. | 05-12-2011 |
Sean P. Sheppard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20140344905 | Message Delivery System - A processor-based method for delivering messages to recipients upon the death of a user. User accounts are created by receiving a social security number from a user computer, and storing the social security number in a memory and in association with a given user account. Recipient contact information is received from the user computer, and stored in the memory and in association with the given user account. The messages to be delivered upon the death of the user are also received from the user computer, and stored in the memory and in association with the given user account. A processor, according to a predetermined cyclical time schedule, compares the social security numbers associated with the user accounts to an electronically accessible listing of social security numbers of people who have died. When a match is found between the social security numbers of people who have died and a social security number associated with one of the user accounts, then the messages associated with the user account are sent through an output to the recipients associated with the user account. | 11-20-2014 |
Shawn R. Sheppard, Richmond, VA US
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20140355122 | Polyolefin Volumetric Diffuser - A volumetric diffuser utilizing polyolefins and light scattering particles to provide desired efficiency without hot-spots where surface texture is utilized to reduce the tendency of the polyolefin based volumetric diffuser to scratch. | 12-04-2014 |
Steven W. Sheppard, Sandersville, GA US
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20120031573 | Deinking of waste paper - Deinking of waste paper is obtained with the use of a hydrophobic kaolin-based deinking composition. The hydrophobic kaolin-based deinking composition is produced by hydrophobizing the kaolin clay and then blending the hydrophobic kaolin-based particles with a deinking surfactant. Separation and removal of ink is achieved either by washing deinking, flotation deinking or combination of these methods. | 02-09-2012 |
Wayne Sheppard, Arvada, CO US
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20100064057 | Interactive Voice Enabled Email Notification and Alert System and Method - An interactive, voice-enabled email message notification and alert system 10 and method are disclosed. The system 10 relates to computer and communication systems and more particularly to delivery of electronic mail and other forms of electronic messages over the public switched and wireless telephone networks | 03-11-2010 |
Wayne Sheppard, Idaho Springs, CO US
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20120321070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MULTI-TENANT CALLBACK SERVICES - Systems and methods for managing multi-tenant callback services may be provided via a multi-tenant services integration platform. Several multi-tenant software as a service applications may be offered as a hosted software solution via the multi-tenant services integration platform. Various applications may deploy and support a shared tenant and shared services environment where there can be many different customers (companies and users) running in their own virtual partition from a single application instance. The applications may be multi-tenant aware and integrated into an administration portal which integrates several shared tenant services. The tenant model may allow for customized application configurations to be run from a single application instance. Further, improved methods for providing callback management, calculating estimated wait times, and providing for callback initiation may be integrated in such multi-tenant services. | 12-20-2012 |