Regan, US
Andrew Regan, Athens, GA US
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20130045886 | Methods For Diagnosing Feline Coronavirus Infections - Provided is a method for determining whether a feline is infected with pathogenic Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV) or Feline Enteric Infection Virus (FECV). The method involves determining the presence or absence of intact or mutated S1/S2 and S2′ cleavage sites in the spike protein of serotype 1 feline coronaviruses (FCoV1). The presence of both intact cleavage sites is indicative of FECV. The presence of a mutation in one or both cleavage sites is indicative of FIPV. The absence of both sites is indicative of an absence of FCoV1 infection. Compositions for use in determining infection and kits are also provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20150031018 | Methods For Diagnosing Feline Coronavirus Infections - Provided is a method for determining whether a feline is infected with pathogenic Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV) or Feline Enteric Infection Virus (FECV). The method involves determining the presence or absence of intact or mutated S1/S2 and S2′ cleavage sites in the spike protein of serotype 1 feline coronaviruses (FCoV1). The presence of both intact cleavage sites is indicative of FECV. The presence of a mutation in one or both cleavage sites is indicative of FIPV. The absence of both sites is indicative of an absence of FCoV1 infection. Compositions for use in determining infection and kits are also provided. | 01-29-2015 |
Andrew D. Regan, Athens, GA US
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20110142797 | Method For Prophylaxis or Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Provided is a method for treatment and/or prophylaxis of FIP in cats. The method is performed by administering to a cat a composition comprising a therapeutic and/or prophylactic amount of a cysteine protease inhibitor. The cysteine protease inhibitor can be a selective cathepsin B inhibitor. Also provided is a method for inhibiting FIPV replication. The method comprises contacting a cell infected with FIPV with a cysteine protease inhibitor in an amount effective to inhibit replication of FIPV. It is expected the method will be effective for therapy or prophylaxis of FIP in any species of cat and will be effective against any strain of feline coronavirus. | 06-16-2011 |
Casey C. Regan, Snohomish, WA US
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20140233959 | PASSENGER SERVICES SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A passenger services system of an aircraft includes a cabin services system of a passenger service unit in the aircraft. The passenger service unit is associated with a passenger seat of the aircraft. The passenger services system further includes an infrared transmitting unit associated with the passenger seat. The infrared transmitting unit is configured to send signals to control operation of the cabin services system. The passenger services system includes a control unit including an infrared receiver. The control unit is associated with the passenger service unit. The infrared receiver is configured to receive the signals from the infrared transmitting unit. The control unit is configured to control the operation of the cabin services system in response to receiving the signals. | 08-21-2014 |
Casey Charles Regan, Snohomish, WA US
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20150096631 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHANNELING AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC FLUID - Methods and a fluid separation fitting for channeling hydraulic fluid in an aircraft are provided herein. The fluid separation fitting includes a first tube section and a second tube section. The first tube section includes a first end and a second end, and is configured to receive a first distribution line therethrough. The first distribution line is configured to channel fluid therethrough in a first direction. The first tube section is configured to be coupled to a second distribution line configured to channel fluid therethrough in an opposite second direction. The second distribution line circumscribes at least a portion of the first distribution line. The second tube section extends from the first tube section to channel fluid into or from the second distribution line via the first tube section. | 04-09-2015 |
20150226359 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY - Methods and an assembly for manufacturing a fluid distribution system are provided herein. The method includes providing a first distribution line configured to channel a fluid in a first direction and coupling at least one internal support member to an outer surface of the first distribution line. The at least one internal support member includes a plurality of support legs extending radially outward therefrom. The method also includes aligning a second distribution line concentrically with and circumscribing the first distribution line. The second distribution line is configured to channel the fluid in an opposite second direction. The method further includes coupling the plurality of support legs to an inner surface of the second distribution line. | 08-13-2015 |
Chris A. Regan, Maricopa, AZ US
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20090166368 | CANTEEN CUP INSULATOR - The canteen cup insulator of the present invention implements an insulating layer that can be deployed in conjunction with the standard military issue canteen and cup. The canteen cup insulator is most preferably manufactured from a durable material that has at least some insulating value. The exact nature and thickness of the insulating material may vary depending on the specific application. The canteen cup insulator may be selectively attached to and removed from the canteen cup, thereby providing insulation for the canteen cup. Additionally, the canteen cup insulator has an integral “foot” formed around the lower edge, thereby providing a wider base and additional stability for the canteen cup and liquid contents during use. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher A. Regan, Maricopa, AZ US
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20100308047 | CANTEEN CUP COVER WITH INTEGRATED STRAINER AND SIGNALING MIRROR - The apparatus of the present invention implements a canteen cup cover that can be deployed in conjunction with the standard military issue canteen and cup. The canteen cup cover of the present invention is most preferably manufactured from a durable metallic material, such as stainless steel. The canteen cup cover has one or more integrated slit-like apertures and may be selectively placed over and removed from the canteen cup, thereby providing enhanced functionality for the canteen cup for certain cooking applications. In addition, the most preferred embodiments of the canteen cup cover comprise an integrated signaling mirror. A specific cooking method, using the canteen cup cover is also disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
Christopher John Regan, Somerville, MA US
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20140274015 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A CELLULAR ENABLED CONTENT PLAYBACK DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for a cellular enabled content playback device. A storage device is configured to store content for display on a display device. A cellular modem in communication with the storage device is configured to receive the content from a remote device over a cellular network. An embedded media player in communication with the storage device is configured to display at least a portion of the stored content on the display device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274184 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING, CONTROLLING, AND MANAGING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing radio frequency (RF) data. RF data is received from one or more RF sensors, wherein the RF data is collected over a particular frequency range and resolution bandwidth. One or more frequencies not in use are determined based on the RF data and a signal level threshold. One or more recommended frequencies for use are calculated based on the one or more open frequencies and an intermodulation function, wherein each of the one or more recommended frequencies reduces a potential for intermodulation distortion than other frequencies in the frequency range. | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel P. Regan, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140248315 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE, BLOCKING MONOCYTE MIGRATION, AMPLIFYING VACCINE IMMUNITY AND INHIBITING TUMOR GROWTH AND METASTASIS - Provided are methods of enhancing an immune response and methods for reducing the recruitment of monocytes to a lymph node by administering to an individual an angiotensin II receptor blocker or a compound of Formula (I) in conjunction with an antigen. The invention also provides relate methods for amplifying vaccine immunity by administering to an individual an angiotensin II receptor blocker or a compound of Formula (I) in conjunction with an vaccine. The invention also provides related methods of inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis by administering to an individual with cancer an angiotensin II receptor blocker or a compound of Formula (I) in conjunction with an anti-tumor preparation. In addition, related compositions comprising an ARB or a compound of Formula (I) and an antigen, vaccine, or anti-tumor preparation are provided. | 09-04-2014 |
20150182608 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE, BLOCKING MONOCYTE MIGRATION, AMPLIFYING VACCINE IMMUNITY AND INHIBITING TUMOR GROWTH AND METASTASIS - Provided are methods of enhancing an immune response and methods for reducing the recruitment of monocytes to a lymph node by administering to an individual an angiotensin II receptor blocker or a compound of Formula (I) in conjunction with an antigen. The invention also provides relate methods for amplifying vaccine immunity by administering to an individual an angiotensin II receptor blocker or a compound of Formula (I) in conjunction with an vaccine. The invention also provides related methods of inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis by administering to an individual with cancer an angiotensin II receptor blocker or a compound of Formula (I) in conjunction with an anti-tumor preparation. In addition, related compositions comprising an ARB or a compound of Formula (I) and an antigen, vaccine, or anti-tumor preparation are provided. | 07-02-2015 |
Daniel V. Regan, Katy, TX US
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20130033046 | DOOR LOCKING / SECURITY DEVICE - A Door Locking/Securing Device comprised of Two Separate Machined Steel pieces including a Bracket and a Removable Insert. The Bracket which Fits in the Clearance between the edge of the Door and Door Jamb is Secured to the Door Jamb so that projections extend into the Room into which the Door opens. The removable insert fits onto the projection of the Bracket when the door is closed preventing the Door from being opened. This forms a highly effective barrier preventing the forced opening of the Door from the exterior. | 02-07-2013 |
David Regan, Pelham, NH US
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20120289894 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUCTION/IRRIGATION FOR SURGERY - A system for the movement of fluids into and out of a surgical field is provided with a control module manipulated by a user; a valve controlled by the user via the control module, the valve controlling flow of a fluid; and a tube set having a proximal branch and a distal branch, wherein the proximal branch is opened and closed by the valve and at least a portion of the distal branch being flexible and a distal tip of the distal branch configured for manipulation within a surgical field. The valve is disposed at a distance to the surgical field and allows free access to tube by the user. Separate proximal branches for suction, irrigation, and insufflation are provided. One or more distal branches may be provided. | 11-15-2012 |
David L. Regan, Pelham, NH US
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20100312186 | SOFT TISSUE DISSECTOR - A system for the dissection of soft tissue is provided, the system comprising: a dissection tip, the tip having a rigid, non-absorptive, end shell; the rigid end shell having a textured exterior surface configured to purchase soft tissue and having at least one porosity; and the dissection tip being configured to be coupled to a suction source. | 12-09-2010 |
Donovan P. Regan, Seattle, WA US
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20100229022 | COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING FRAMEWORK - Techniques for improving a troubleshooting experience by providing a common troubleshooting framework. Such a framework may enable use of common elements between troubleshooters and lead to similarities between troubleshooting packages, which may improve the user experience. Further, a framework may reduce the amount of knowledge and time necessary to create troubleshooting packages, and thus encourage increased development of these troubleshooting packages. In some implementations of the framework, a troubleshooting package may be implemented in a declarative manner that outlines/describes the problems it solves and the potential solutions to those problems. The declarative troubleshooting packages may then be provided to the troubleshooting framework and may provide direction to the framework, in that the framework may execute functions as directed by the troubleshooter. | 09-09-2010 |
20130067288 | Cooperative Client and Server Logging - Various embodiments enable automatic cooperative logging of information associated with a connection between at least two computing devices. In some cases, a first computing device can automatically trigger logging on a second computing device upon detection of at least one scenario. Alternately or additionally, the second computing device can respond to the first computing device with additional and/or supplemental logging requests. | 03-14-2013 |
20130219409 | POWER EFFICIENT BROKERED COMMUNICATION SUPPORTING NOTIFICATION BLOCKING - A notification service receives messages including various data from application services, and provides notifications including that data to the appropriate computing devices. Each computing device includes a notification system that receives notifications from the notification service and provides those notifications to the appropriate applications on the computing device. If an application is not allowed to run on a computing device, the notification system on the computing device provides an indication to the notification service to block notifications for the application on the computing device. The notification service ceases providing notifications to a computing device targeting applications for which notifications are blocked on the computing device until an indication is received from the computing device to unblock notifications for the application. | 08-22-2013 |
20140207855 | Cooperative Client And Server Logging - Various embodiments enable automatic cooperative logging of information associated with a connection between at least two computing devices. In some cases, a first computing device can automatically trigger logging on a second computing device upon detection of at least one scenario. Alternately or additionally, the second computing device can respond to the first computing device with additional and/or supplemental logging requests. | 07-24-2014 |
Edward D. Regan, Micco, FL US
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20130129077 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENCODING CHARACTERS AND ROUTING CALLS USING EXPANDED DUAL-TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY (DTMF) ENCODING SCHEME - A dual-tone generating telecommunication device comprising a frequency generating element that produces at least 9 individual tones, each having a distinct frequency between 300 Hz and 3,000 Hz, and at least 17 dial buttons, with each dial button representing at least one distinct character, and where each character directs the frequency generating element to produce a distinct dual tone, with each distinct dual tone being generated by the combination of two different individual tones. | 05-23-2013 |
Franklin Regan, Baltimore, MD US
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20140112842 | AUTOMATED PELLETIZED SAMPLE BLOTTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An automated sample tube blotting system having one or more rotating grippers, a supply of absorbent material, a transporter, and an absorbent material removal mechanism. Each rotating gripper has a respective holder configured to selectively mate with a respective interface on a tube strip, and the one or more rotating grippers are rotatable between a first position in which the tube strip is upright and a second position in which the tube strip is inverted. The transporter is configured to move the rotating gripper in a lateral direction from a starting location to a location above the absorbent material, and in a vertical direction towards and away from the absorbent material. | 04-24-2014 |
20140112843 | AUTOMATED PELLETIZED SAMPLE DECANTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An automated sample tube decanting system having one or more decanting grippers, a decant waste receptacle, a transporter, and means for rotating the decanting gripper. Each decanting gripper has a respective holder configured to selectively mate with a respective interface on a tube strip. The one or more decanting grippers are rotatable between a first position in which the tube strip is upright and a second position in which the tube strip is inverted. The transporter is configured to move the one or more decanting grippers in a lateral direction from a starting location to a location above the decant waste receptacle. | 04-24-2014 |
James Regan, Stillwater, MN US
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20090056248 | ENCLOSURE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An enclosure includes a base. A frame includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members are coupled together and to the base using clips. Each clip includes a base coupled to a side surface of a first frame member. The clip further includes at least one lip extending from the base. The lip is sufficiently raised from the side surface of the first frame member to accept at least a portion of a second frame member between the lip and the side surface. A plurality of panels is coupled to the frame members. At least one panel is coupled to the base. | 03-05-2009 |
James Donald Regan, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140029935 | INDICATING A SYNCHRONIZATION POINT BETWEEN A TRANSMITTER AND A RECEIVER OF AN OPTICAL LINK - A receiver receives a predetermined pattern over an optical link from a transmitter. In response to detecting that the predetermined pattern satisfies at least one criterion, indicating that a synchronization point has been reached to allow link training of the optical link to be performed between the transmitter and receiver. | 01-30-2014 |
James M. Regan, Rockford, IL US
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20100038493 | High gain asymmetry brake - An asymmetry brake includes a housing, a shaft, a pilot brake, a primary brake, and a ball ramp assembly. The shaft of the asymmetry brake is rotatable relative to the housing about an axis of rotation. The primary brake is movably connected with the shaft. The pilot brake is configured to selectively engage the housing to generate a triggering torque. The triggering torque is transferred through the ball ramp assembly to the primary brake, which in response engages the housing to generate a braking torque on the shaft. The disposition of the ball ramp assembly between the pilot brake and the primary brake allows the ball ramp assembly to return to an operative non-separated condition when the pilot brake is disengaged from the housing. The return of the ball ramp assembly to the operative non-separated condition allows the primary brake to disengage from the housing which releases the shaft to rotate. | 02-18-2010 |
20100095754 | BRAKE POSITION SENSOR UNIT - A brake position sensor unit includes a unitary brake shaft that transmits braking torque to a article to be slowed, connects directly to a brake unit, connects to a resolver and has a plurality of planetary gears rotating thereabout to activate a sensor when the brake unit is set. | 04-22-2010 |
20110139566 | FEEDBACK TORQUE LIMITER - A feedback torque limiter device for an actuator having an input shaft, output shaft and gear reduction for transmitting torque from the input shaft to the output shaft comprises an output torque sensor, and input torque limiter and a feedback mechanism. The output torque sensor senses actuator output torque downstream from an actuator gear reduction. The input torque limiter grounds additional torque from the input shaft when engaged. The feedback mechanism engages the input torque limiter when the output torque sensed by the output torque sensor reaches a predetermined value. | 06-16-2011 |
20110240421 | CONE BRAKE NO-BACK - Disclosed is a cone brake no-back for use with an actuation system. The actuation system may be an aircraft actuation system, for example. The no-back may include cone brakes capable of preventing undesired displacement of an aircraft surface (such as a flap, a leading edge, or a trailing edge of a wing) in the event that an actuator input becomes disconnected or is otherwise insufficient to oppose the load created by the aircraft surface. | 10-06-2011 |
20120080283 | CONE BRAKE LOAD LIMITER METHOD AND APPARATUS - A load limiter has a first disk for translating a first torque from an input and a second disk for translating a second torque from an output. Each of the first disk and the second disk has a ramp in which a torque transmitter, such as a ball is disposed. A first conical brake surface and a second conical brake surface disposed on the first disk or the second disk interact if the first torque and/or the second torque cause relative rotation between the first disk and the second disk. | 04-05-2012 |
20120304475 | RESOLVER TYPE SKEW SENSOR WITH GIMBAL ATTACHMENT - A disclosed sensor assembly for detecting movement and a position of a wing flap includes a sensing device that generates a signal corresponding to a position of the flap. The sensor assembly includes a linkage that is attached to the movable flap for mechanically communicating movement of the flap to the sensing device. The linkage includes a first pivot shaft mounted to the flap that is disposed about a first axis and a second pivot shaft attached to the first pivot shaft for movement about a second axis transverse to the first axis. | 12-06-2012 |
20130237362 | NO-BACK CHECK DEVICE - A device and method for determining whether a no-back device is functioning properly includes a no-back device coupling an input shaft and an output shaft. A no-back output gear is coupled to the output shaft, and a reaction gear is operably coupled to the no-back output gear. A check device includes a rotatable drive feature having a first end accessible for rotation and a second end engaged with the reaction gear. The functionality of the no-back device is evaluated by applying a rotational torque to the drive feature. | 09-12-2013 |
Jean Regan, Palos Heights, IL US
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20090112929 | Digital Registry for Funeral Services - An electronic guest book for funeral services is provided. One or more funeral services can be configured. During the service, a computer permits entry of guest information, such as name, address and comment. Subsequently, the guest information can be used to automate the generation of print materials, such as custom printed labels or envelopes for thank you cards or the like, or a custom printed guest book. | 04-30-2009 |
John Regan, Boxford, MA US
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20120245986 | MOBILE PAYMENT AND POINT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to purchase goods and services from merchants and redeem offers made by a merchant with a digital transaction on a smart phone. The merchant receives and enters the consumer's telephone number into an application. The consumer's telephone number is sent to a server, which checks for electronic coupons and loyalty points. Accounting for the value of any coupon/accumulated loyalty points, the merchant enters the payment amount into the application. which. in turn sends it back to the server. The server then sends the payment amount, any coupon details and the merchant's name to the consumer's phone. The consumer can choose to accept or decline the sale with or without using the coupon/loyalty points. A PIN number confirms the sale, which transmits to the server and then to the merchant. A digital sales receipt is sent to the merchant and consumer. | 09-27-2012 |
20150073887 | MOBILE PAYMENT AND POINT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to purchase goods and services from merchants and redeem offers made by a merchant with a digital transaction on a smart phone. The merchant receives and enters the consumer's telephone number into an application. The consumer's telephone number is sent to a server, which checks for electronic coupons and loyalty points. Accounting for the value of any coupon/accumulated loyalty points, the merchant enters the payment amount into the application. which. in turn sends it back to the server. The server then sends the payment amount, any coupon details and the merchant's name to the consumer's phone. The consumer can choose to accept or decline the sale with or without using the coupon/loyalty points. A PIN number confirms the sale, which transmits to the server and then to the merchant. A digital sales receipt is sent to the merchant and consumer. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073888 | MOBILE PAYMENT AND POINT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to purchase goods and services from merchants and redeem offers made by a merchant with a digital transaction on a smart phone. The merchant receives and enters the consumer's telephone number into an application. The consumer's telephone number is sent to a server, which checks for electronic coupons and loyalty points. Accounting for the value of any coupon/accumulated loyalty points, the merchant enters the payment amount into the application. which. in turn sends it back to the server. The server then sends the payment amount, any coupon details and the merchant's name to the consumer's phone. The consumer can choose to accept or decline the sale with or without using the coupon/loyalty points. A PIN number confirms the sale, which transmits to the server and then to the merchant. A digital sales receipt is sent to the merchant and consumer. | 03-12-2015 |
Joseph James Regan, Naugatuck, CT US
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20100035783 | LIQUID PERSONAL CLEANSING COMPOSITION - A stable, multiphase liquid isotropic cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of Petrolatum and shows a substantial decrease in reflectance compared with isotropic cleansing compositions containing other oils and liquid crystalline compositions with similar levels of oils. The inventive composition has a total of less than 2% by wt. of other oils such as glyceride, mineral and silicone oils, or blends thereof. | 02-11-2010 |
Kenneth P. Regan, Beverly, MA US
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20100061033 | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK POWER SUPPLY - A power supply is provided for an electrostatic chuck. A signal generating circuit of the power supply is configured to generate a square wave signal. An amplifying circuit is electrically connected to the square wave circuit and configured to amplify the square wave signal. A transformer has a primary and a secondary winding. The primary winding is electrically connected to the amplifying circuit and the secondary winding is configured to be electrically connected to the electrostatic chuck. The secondary winding produces a signal for the electrostatic chuck. A voltage divider circuit is electrically connected to the secondary winding and to the amplifying circuit. The voltage divider circuit is configured to reduce the voltage of the signal for the electrostatic chuck and feed back the reduced voltage signal to the amplifying circuit. The signal from the secondary winding is a trapezoidal waveform with approximately flat tops and minimal dead-time between phase reversals. | 03-11-2010 |
20100072393 | SELF-BIASING ACTIVE LOAD CIRCUIT AND RELATED POWER SUPPLY FOR USE IN A CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM PROCESSING SYSTEM - A load circuit device having a self-biasing active load circuit, and a related high voltage power supply configured to bias an optical element in a charged particle beam processing system, such as a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) processing system. The high voltage power supply comprises a variable voltage supply having a load terminal at a load potential and a reference terminal at a reference potential, and a self-biasing active load circuit connected between the load terminal and the reference terminal, and configured to sustain a variable voltage drop between the load potential and the reference potential while maintaining a substantially constant current. | 03-25-2010 |
20100182036 | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK POWER SUPPLY - A detection circuit is provided for a power supply for an electrostatic chuck generating a trapezoidal waveform with approximately flat tops and minimal dead-time between phase reversals. The detection circuit includes an amplifying circuit which receives inputs from a secondary winding of a transformer of the power supply and produces an amplified buffered signal. A chucking detect circuit receives the signal from the amplifying circuit and is configured to produce a first signal indicative of a substrate on the electrostatic chuck and a second signal indicative of an electrostatic chuck without a substrate. A chucking quality circuit receives the signal from the amplifying circuit and produces a signal indicative of a quality of the chucking of the substrate. A movement detection circuit receives the signal from the amplifying circuit and produces a signal indicative of movement of the substrate on the electrostatic chuck. | 07-22-2010 |
20110240602 | HIGH-VOLTAGE GAS CLUSTER ION BEAM (GCIB) PROCESSING SYSTEM - The invention includes a high-voltage gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) processing system for treating a workpiece using a gas cluster ion beam. The high-voltage GCIB processing system includes a high-voltage (HV) source system that includes a high-voltage (HV) source chamber having a high-voltage (HV) nozzle subassembly, a nozzle element, and a high-voltage (HV) skimmer subassembly therein. The high-voltage gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) processing system includes a high-voltage (HV) power supply coupled to the HV nozzle subassembly and the HV skimmer subassembly. A high-voltage (HV) ionization chamber can be coupled to the HV source chamber and can include an ionizer coupled to the chamber wall by an isolation structure. In addition, a grounded GCIB processing chamber can be coupled to the HV ionization chamber by an isolation structure and can include a scanable workpiece holder. | 10-06-2011 |
Kevin Lawrence Regan, Chicago, IL US
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20130227018 | Methods and Systems for Identification in a Social Network Using a Mobile Telephone Number - Systems and methods for social networking, in which a user of a social networking system may interact with other users, comprises using a processor to associate a telephone number, such as a cell phone number, with the user and to use the telephone number as an identifier of the user in the social networking system. A prospective contact may be identified with the telephone number of the prospective contact. The user may integrate access to multiple social networking systems by selecting one or more of the multiple networking systems as desired networking systems for the user's interaction with a contact. A contact may choose which of the multiple systems to select for interacting with the user. Further, contacts may be grouped in the networking system, and the user may present customized user profiles to contacts based on the groupings. | 08-29-2013 |
Kristin Regan, Winchester, MA US
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20150250579 | POLYMER STENT WITH TUNABLE AXIAL AND RADIAL FLEXIBILITY - Stents are provided which include geometric segments comprising radial elements and axial elements. Both the radial and axial elements are optionally characterized by a width and a thickness, and the widths and thicknesses of the radial and axial elements are capable of being fixed independently of one another, permitting the axial and radial flexibility of the stent to be controlled independently of one another. | 09-10-2015 |
Laura A. Regan, Seattle, WA US
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20110179576 | BAFFLE BOX PILLOW - The pillow includes first and second fabric layers and third and fourth fabric layers, all of which are identical and secured together around the peripheries thereof. Positioned between the first and second fabric layers is a baffle structure which includes first and second lateral baffles extending across the width of the pillow and positioned at approximately one-third and two-thirds of the longitudinal distance (dimension) of the pillow. The baffle structure includes two central baffles, two first end baffles and two second end baffles, arranged to define baffle boxes of approximately equal size. The two central baffles extend longitudinally from one lateral baffle, leaving a space between the free ends thereof and the other lateral baffle to permit filling of the pillow. The first end baffles extend from the one lateral baffle a selected distance, leaving a space between the first end baffles and one lateral edge of the pillow to permit filling of the pillow. The second end baffles extend from the opposing lateral edge of the pillow toward the other lateral baffle, leaving a space between the second end baffles and the other lateral baffle to permit filling of the pillow. | 07-28-2011 |
Laura A. Regan, Seatlle, WA US
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20110047699 | BAFFLE BOX COMFORTER - The comforter includes two substantially identical fabric sections, with lines of attachment between them defining edges of a plurality of side-by-side parallel channels. Baffle members are positioned within each channel, attached to one edge of each channel, but not extending all the way to the opposing edge thereof, wherein the baffle members in any given channel are positioned in a staggered relationship relative to the position of baffle members in adjacent channels. | 03-03-2011 |
Laura A. Regan, Bothell, WA US
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20120036642 | PILLOW WITH AIR BLADDER INSERT - The pillow includes a pillow tick which includes first and second substantially identical fabric members. A chamber extends along the length of the pillow at one longitudinal edge thereof. An air bladder member with crushable foam or polyester pellets is positioned within the chamber. A valve extends from the air bladder member to provide adjustable neck support. Pressure is exerted on the foam with the valve open. When the desired firmness is achieved, the valve is closed. Two baffle members are positioned in the tick volume between the other longitudinal edge of the tick and the chamber. The tick volume contains natural or synthetic fill. The baffles angle toward each other to provide good support and comfort and to reduce movement of the fill. | 02-16-2012 |
20130263375 | COMFORTER WITH FITTED BORDER - The comforter includes a core portion which has dimensions approximately the same as the top of the mattress on which it is to be placed. A border member portion is attached to two longitudinal sides and a foot end of the comforter. The border member comprises two layers of fabric with little or no fill therebetween, with the inner edges thereof attached to the core portion and the outer edges attached together. | 10-10-2013 |
Marc W. Regan, Cambridge, MA US
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20130018863 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION SOUGHT BY A USERAANM Regan; Marc W.AACI CambridgeAAST MAAACO USAAGP Regan; Marc W. Cambridge MA USAANM Sejnoha; ValdimirAACI LexingtonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Sejnoha; Valdimir Lexington MA USAANM Evermann; GunnarAACI BostonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Evermann; Gunnar Boston MA USAANM Laverty; Stephen W.AACI SomervilleAAST MAAACO USAAGP Laverty; Stephen W. Somerville MA USAANM Slater; Jeremy A.AACI GrotonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Slater; Jeremy A. Groton MA USAANM Watson; John R.AACI BostonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Watson; John R. Boston MA USAANM Lyons; Peter K.AACI ChelmsfordAAST MAAACO USAAGP Lyons; Peter K. Chelmsford MA USAANM LaSante; Ryan S.AACI LittletonAAST MAAACO USAAGP LaSante; Ryan S. Littleton MA USAANM Brown; Sean P.AACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Brown; Sean P. San Francisco CA US - Some embodiments relate to techniques for performing a search for content, in which a user may issue a search query, and the search engine or engines to which that query is provided may be determined dynamically based on any of a variety of factors. For example, in some embodiments, the search engine or engines to which the query is provided may be determined based on the content of the search query, and/or auxiliary information such as the user's location, demographics, query history and/or browsing history. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018864 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION OF VARIOUS TYPES TO A USERAANM Regan; Marc W.AACI CambridgeAAST MAAACO USAAGP Regan; Marc W. Cambridge MA USAANM Sejnoha; VladimirAACI LexingtonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Sejnoha; Vladimir Lexington MA USAANM Hebert; MatthieuAACI MelochevilleAACO CAAAGP Hebert; Matthieu Melocheville CAAANM Duta; NicolaeAACI WinchesterAAST MAAACO USAAGP Duta; Nicolae Winchester MA USAANM Halperin; NirAACI Hod-HasharonAACO ILAAGP Halperin; Nir Hod-Hasharon ILAANM Brikman; CarmitAACI Kfar-WarbourgAACO ILAAGP Brikman; Carmit Kfar-Warbourg ILAANM Leong; MichaelAACI MontrealAACO CAAAGP Leong; Michael Montreal CA - Some embodiments relate to techniques for receiving a query comprising content; in response to the query being received, determining that the content may have at least a first semantic meaning or a second semantic meaning that is different than the first semantic meaning; and identifying a plurality of search engines to which to submit a representation of the query, the plurality of search engines comprising a first search engine identified based on the first semantic meaning and a second search engine identified based on the second semantic meaning. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018865 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EMPLOYING A USER'S LOCATION IN PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE USERAANM Regan; Marc W.AACI CambridgeAAST MAAACO USAAGP Regan; Marc W. Cambridge MA USAANM Leong; MichaelAACO USAAGP Leong; Michael USAANM Brikman; CarmitAACI Kfar-WarbourgAACO ILAAGP Brikman; Carmit Kfar-Warbourg ILAANM LaSante; Ryan S.AACI LittletonAAST MAAACO USAAGP LaSante; Ryan S. Littleton MA USAANM Watson; John R.AACI BostonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Watson; John R. Boston MA US - Some embodiments relate to techniques for receiving a query from a device and location data indicating a location of the device, the location data having a level of specificity; in response to the query being received, identifying at least one first search engine to which to submit a representation of the query; determining whether the level of specificity of the received location data is sufficient for the at least one first search engine; if the level of specificity of the location data is sufficient, instructing the device to issue the representation of the query to the at least one first search engine; and if the level of specificity of the location data is not sufficient, instructing the device to send, to to the at least one computer, location data at a greater level of specificity. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018867 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING AN ACTIONAANM Regan; Marc W.AACI CambridgeAAST MAAACO USAAGP Regan; Marc W. Cambridge MA USAANM Sejnoha; VladimirAACI LexingtonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Sejnoha; Vladimir Lexington MA USAANM Evermann; GunnarAACI BostonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Evermann; Gunnar Boston MA USAANM Brown; Sean P.AACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Brown; Sean P. San Francisco CA USAANM Laverty; Stephen W.AACI SomervilleAAST MAAACO USAAGP Laverty; Stephen W. Somerville MA USAANM Slater; Jeremy A.AACI GrotonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Slater; Jeremy A. Groton MA USAANM Watson; John R.AACI BostonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Watson; John R. Boston MA USAANM Lyons; Peter K.AACI ChelmsfordAAST MAAACO USAAGP Lyons; Peter K. Chelmsford MA USAANM LaSante; Ryan S.AACI LittletonAAST MAAACO USAAGP LaSante; Ryan S. Littleton MA US - Some embodiments relate to techniques for receiving a query from a device, the query comprising content; determining based at least in part on the content of the query that an application is to be launched on the device; and causing the device to launch the application using at least some information determined from the content of the query. Some embodiments relate to techniques for receiving a free-form query from a user; transferring a representation of the query to at least one computer; and receiving from the at least one computer at least one instruction to launch an application on the device. | 01-17-2013 |
20130019202 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING INFORMATION OF VARIOUS TYPES TO A USER - Some embodiments relate to techniques for performing a search for content, in which a user may issue a search query, and the search engine or engines to which that query is provided may be determined dynamically based on any of a variety of factors. For example, in some embodiments, the search engine or engines to which the query is provided may be determined based on the content of the search query, and/or auxiliary information such as the user's location, demographics, query history and/or browsing history. | 01-17-2013 |
20130124495 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEARCHING THE INTERNET - Some embodiments relate to performing a search for content via the Internet, wherein user input specifying a search query is supplied to a mobile communications device, such as, for example, a smartphone. The mobile communications device separately issues the search query to a plurality of search engines and can receive the results from each search engine and display the results to the user. Thus, the user does not have to separately issue the query to each of the plurality of search engines. | 05-16-2013 |
20130144857 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEARCHING THE INTERNET - Some embodiments relate to performing a search for content via the Internet, wherein user input specifying a search query is supplied to a mobile communications device, such as, for example, a smartphone. The mobile communications device separately issues the search query to a plurality of search engines and can receive the results from each search engine and display the results to the user. Thus, the user does not have to separately issue the query to each of the plurality of search engines. | 06-06-2013 |
Marc W. Regan, Somerville, MA US
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20120059658 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN INTERNET SEARCH - Embodiments of the present invention relate to searching for content on the Internet. A user may supply a search query to a device, and the device may issue the search query to a plurality of search engines, including at least one general purpose search engine and at least one site-specific search engine. In this way, the user need not separately issue search queries to each of the plurality of search engines. | 03-08-2012 |
20120059813 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEARCHING THE INTERNET - Some embodiments relate to performing a search for content via the Internet, wherein user input specifying a search query is supplied to a mobile communications device, such as, for example, a smartphone. The mobile communications device separately issues the search query to a plurality of search engines and can receive the results from each search engine and display the results to the user. Thus, the user does not have to separately issue the query to each of the plurality of search engines. | 03-08-2012 |
Matt Regan, Wayne, PA US
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20100017344 | Auction System and Method for Pricing and Allocation During Capital Formation - A computer implemented system and method determines price and allocation of equity shares. Information about an offering to accept bids for equity shares is provided to qualified potential purchasers and non-qualified potential purchasers. Bids from potential purchasers for equity shares are received through a communication network. Bids are accepted and offered to be accepted only from qualified potential purchasers. A non-qualified potential purchaser submits a bid through a qualified potential purchaser. A clearing price for the offered shares is determined based on the received bids. | 01-21-2010 |
Matthew Regan, Melbourne, FL US
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20120286700 | HIGH EFFICACY LIGHTING SIGNAL CONVERTER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A signal adapting chromacity system to control that may include a signal conversion engine to receive a source signal designating a color of light defined by a two spatial plus luminance dimensional color space, such as the xxY color space. The signal conversion engine may convert the source signal to a three dimensional color space defined within a subset gamut of a full color gamut, such as an RGW, RBW, or GBW color space. The subset gamut may include a first color light, a second color light and a high efficacy light. The signal conversion engine may perform a conversion operation to convert the source signal to an output signal, using the output signal to drive light emitting diodes (LEDs). The conversion operation may be a matrix, angular or linear conversion operation. | 11-15-2012 |
20120306382 | SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A light fixture is described that measures the ambient light intensity and determines whether to provide illumination. The light fixture may further determine a traffic status proximate the fixture and adjust the illumination accordingly. A network of light fixtures is also provided, the light fixtures communicating data to each other and determining illumination states therefrom. | 12-06-2012 |
20130271036 | PROGRAMMABLE LUMINAIRE SYSTEM - A system comprising a luminaire, a computerized device, and a docking member establishing electrical communication between the luminaire and the computerized device is disclosed. The luminaire may include an optic, a light source, a controller operably coupled to the light source, and an electrical connector configured to couple with the dock. The light source may be operable to emit light having a variety of characteristics, such as luminous intensity, color, color temperature, and any other characteristics of light. The controller may be programmable by a signal received from the computerized device via the dock. | 10-17-2013 |
20130278172 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING NON-HOMOGENOUS LIGHT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A lighting system including a plurality of luminaires capable of generating polychromatic light having a dominant wavelength in the visible spectrum and arranged into an array and a computerized device electrically coupled to the plurality of luminaires so as to selectively operate each individual luminaire to produce source light varying with each other and with time. The computerized device operates the luminaire such that each luminaire emits a source light, the source lights combining to form a combined light having selected characteristics. The source lights, when perceived directly, recreate a lighting scenario having varying lighting characteristics. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278173 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ACCENTING REGIONS OF A LAYER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system and method for accenting regions of a layer including a lighting system including a plurality of light sources operable to emit polychromatic light and a layer having two or more regions configured to diffusively scatter light within a wavelength range while absorbing light not within the wavelength range. The regions may be configured to represent recognizable characters or images, and may form a sequence. The lighting system may highlight the regions individually or simultaneously. The layer may be attachable to a surface and may further include non-highlighted regions. The system may also include appliqués applied to a surface and a cover layer transparent to certain wavelengths of light that the appliqués scatter. | 10-24-2013 |
20130293158 | ADAPTIVE LIGHT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An adaptive light system including a color matching engine, a controller, and a plurality of light sources each configured to emit a source light. The color matching engine determines a dominant wavelength of a selected color, and a combination of the light sources that the controller may operate to emit a combined wavelength that approximately matches the dominant wavelength of the selected color. A color capture device transmits a source color signal designating the selected color. A method of adapting light comprises receiving a selected color, converting a value representing a dominant wavelength of the selected color, determining a combination of and percentages of colors emitted by the plurality of light sources that may be combined to form an adapted light that matches the selected color, and operating the light sources along with a white light to emit the adapted light. | 11-07-2013 |
20130313997 | HIGH EFFICACY LIGHTING SIGNAL CONVERTER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A signal adapting chromacity system to control that may include a signal conversion engine to receive a source signal designating a color of light defined by a two spatial plus luminance dimensional color space, such as the xxY color space. The signal conversion engine may convert the source signal to a three dimensional color space defined within a subset gamut of a full color gamut, such as an RGW, RBW, or GBW color space. The subset gamut may include a first color light, a second color light and a high efficacy light. The signal conversion engine may perform a conversion operation to convert the source signal to an output signal, using the output signal to drive light emitting diodes (LEDs). The conversion operation may be a matrix, angular or linear conversion operation. | 11-28-2013 |
20140015438 | TUNABLE LIGHT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Methods of tuning a luminaire having a first light source, a second light source, and a third light source, wherein each light source produces a different color of light including receiving a selected warmth, include the step of determining whether the light emitted by the first light source matches the amount of light needed from the first light source to match the selected warmth. It may be determined whether the first and second light sources are emitting sufficient light, and each may be adjusted to emit light having the selected warmth. | 01-16-2014 |
20140028210 | WALL-MOUNTABLE LUMINAIRE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A wall-mountable luminaire may include interchangeable adapter plugs having first and second male connectors, the first of which connects electrically and mechanically to an external electrical socket, and the second of which connects electrically and mechanically to an on-board multi-standard socket. A power supply may detect a plurality of electrical power types received from the multi-standard socket, and may condition that input power to drive LEDs. Remote computing devices may transmit control data wirelessly to direct a controller to selectively operate the LEDs to form a modified distribution pattern. A housing assembly may support wall mounting of the luminaire, and trim assembly may define a cavity that provides aesthetic and protective cover for the components carried by the housing assembly. A method aspect of the invention details steps for operating the luminaire. | 01-30-2014 |
20140029262 | ROTATABLE LIGHTING FIXTURE - A lighting fixture comprising a stationary housing and a mobile housing carried by the stationary housing is provided. The lighting fixture also includes a lens carried by the mobile housing, a first rotation mechanism operatively connected to the connection rod, and a second rotation mechanism carried by the encasing member. The connection rod may protrude at least partially through the backing of the mobile housing. The first rotation mechanism may be configured to rotate the mobile housing about a first rotational axis, and the second rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the mobile housing about a second rotational axis. The mobile housing is configured to rotate about the first rotational axis such that portions of the lens are selectively positionable below a plane defined by a lower surface of the encasing member. | 01-30-2014 |
20140049191 | TUNABLE LED LAMP FOR PRODUCING BIOLOGICALLY-ADJUSTED LIGHT - A tunable LED lamp for producing biologically-adjusted light having a housing, a power circuit, a driver circuit disposed within the housing and electrically coupled with the power circuit, and a plurality of LED dies electrically coupled to and driven by the driver circuit. The driver circuit may drive the plurality of LED dies to emit a phase-shift light having a first spectral power distribution, a general illuminating light having a second spectral power distribution, and a pre-sleep light having a third spectral power distribution. The phase-shift light may be configured to affect a first biological effect in an observer, and the pre-sleep light may be configured to affect a second biological effect in an observer. The LED lamp may include an intermediate base to couple the lamp to an Edison screw base. The LED lamp may be configured to operate responsive to a three-way switch. | 02-20-2014 |
20140049192 | TUNABLE LED LAMP FOR PRODUCING BIOLOGICALLY-ADJUSTED LIGHT - A tunable LED lamp for producing biologically-adjusted light having a housing, a power circuit, a driver circuit disposed within the housing and electrically coupled with the power circuit, and a plurality of LED dies electrically coupled to and driven by the driver circuit. The driver circuit may drive the plurality of LED dies to emit a phase-shift light having a first spectral power distribution, a general illuminating light having a second spectral power distribution, and a pre-sleep light having a third spectral power distribution. The phase-shift light may be configured to affect a first biological effect in an observer, and the pre-sleep light may be configured to affect a second biological effect in an observer. The LED lamp may be configured to fit in a troffer fixture. The LED lamp may also be a troffer fixture. | 02-20-2014 |
20140107735 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING LIGHT TREATABLE CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system for treating a light treatable condition may include a luminaire configured to emit diagnostic output spectra and a sensor configured to measure a biotic response to the diagnostic output spectra. A computer may be positioned in electrical communication with each of the luminaire and the sensor and may utilize a measured biotic response to determine prescribed output spectra that is responsive to treat the light treatable condition. The luminaire may also be configurable to emit the prescribed output spectra by receiving an instruction from the computer. | 04-17-2014 |
20140191686 | Adaptable Biologically-Adjusted Indirect Lighting Device and Associated Methods - An LED lamp includes a frame, a power circuit, a driver circuit coupled with the power circuit, an optical member comprising a reflective surface and a lower surface, the reflective surface defining an optical cavity, a light source support member defining a first aperture, and a light source comprising a plurality of LED dies coupled to and driven by the driver circuit. The light source support member is positioned proximate to the lower surface and generally conforms to a shape of the lower surface forming a gap therebetween defined as a second aperture. Additionally, the light source support member is configured to carry the light source in an orientation such that light emitted by the plurality of LEDs is incident upon the reflective surface. Furthermore, the reflective surface is configured to reflect light incident thereupon in the direction of at least one of the first aperture and the second aperture. | 07-10-2014 |
20140217914 | PROGRAMMABLE LUMINAIRE AND PROGRAMMABLE LUMINAIRE SYSTEM - A programmable luminaire system may comprise a programmable luminaire comprising an optic defining an optical chamber, a light source comprising a plurality of light-emitting elements, a controller operably coupled with the plurality of light-emitting elements, and an electrical connector electrically coupled with the controller. The system may further comprise a computerized device configured to electrically communicate with the programmable luminaire. The computerized device may be configured to transmit data to the programmable luminaire. The programmable luminaire may be configured to receive the data from the computerized device at the electrical connector. The controller may be configured to be programmed responsive to the data received by the controller. | 08-07-2014 |
20140239818 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ACCENTUATING REGIONS OF A LAYER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A lighting system for accenting a region of a target surface comprising a color matching engine, a plurality of light sources, a color capture device configured to measure light reflected by a target surface, and a computerized device configured to operate the plurality of light sources to emit an analysis light so as to be incident upon the target surface and identify a region of the target surface that reflects two or more wavelength ranges of light using a pattern recognition algorithm, defining a detected pattern having wavelength ranges. The color matching engine is configured to perform a matching operation that operates to determine dominant wavelength(s) of the wavelength ranges and polychromatic lights including or excluding dominant wavelength(s). The computerized device operates the light sources to emit a combined light being sequentially each of the polychromatic lights. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239845 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING NON-HOMOGENOUS LIGHT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A lighting apparatus comprising a plurality of luminaires, each luminaire comprising a controller configured to operate the luminaire and positioned in communication with a computerized device. Each luminaire may be selectively operable to emit source light characterized by a dominant source light wavelength within a range from 390 nanometers to 750 nanometers. Additionally, at least two of the plurality of luminaires may be operable to emit source lights with different dominant source light wavelengths, and such that one or more source lights emitted by the plurality of luminaires may combine to form a combined light at a distance from the plurality of luminaires defined as a combining distance. Furthermore, the dominant source light wavelength of at least some of the luminaires of the plurality of luminaires may be variable with time. | 08-28-2014 |
20140265937 | LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH REDUCED PHYSIONEURAL COMPRESSION AND ASSOCIATE METHODS - A system for generating light with reduced physioneural compression. The system includes a first light source operable to emit light within a first wavelength range corresponding to a first photoreceptor and a second light source operable to emit light within a second wavelength range corresponding to a second photoreceptor. The system includes a controller functionally coupled to each of the first light source and the second light source. The controller is configured to alternately operate one of the first light source and the second light source with a duty cycle that is less than a response time of the visual cortex, but greater than a response time of physioneural cells, optionally including a latency between operation of light sources. The system may further include a third light source corresponding to a third photoreceptor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140310948 | AUTONOMOUS LUMINAIRE ASSEMBLY AND VENDING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system for assembling a luminaire comprising a housing, a computer-controlled manipulation device, and a parts repository defined within the housing and configured to carry a plurality of light modules, a plurality of luminaire housings of various luminaire housing types, and a plurality of optics of various optic types. The system further comprises a programming device configured to program a light module of the plurality of light modules to emit light having lighting characteristics. Each of the light modules are configured to be removably couplable to the computer-controlled manipulation device. The luminaire housings each comprise a locking tab configured to permit the respective light modules to engage therewith, thereby enabling attachment of the respective light modules to the respective luminaire housings. Each of the optics comprise a locking tab configured to permit a respective luminaire housing to engage therewith, enabling attachment of the respective luminaire housing to the respective optic. | 10-23-2014 |
20150042239 | TUNABLE LED LAMP FOR PRODUCING BIOLOGICALLY-ADJUSTED LIGHT - A tunable LED lamp for producing biologically-adjusted light having a housing, a power circuit, a driver circuit disposed within the housing and electrically coupled with the power circuit, and a plurality of LED dies electrically coupled to and driven by the driver circuit. The driver circuit may drive the plurality of LED dies to emit a pre-sleep light having a first spectral power distribution and a general illuminating light having a second spectral power distribution. The pre-sleep light may be configured to affect a second biological effect in an observer. The LED lamp may be configured to fit in a troffer fixture. The LED lamp may also be a troffer fixture. | 02-12-2015 |
20150102749 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device may include a light source, a control circuit, and a communication device positioned in communication with the control circuit. The communication device may be configured to receive a transmission from a user device, and the transmission may include a data structure. The data structure may include a show packet and an event packet. The show packet may include an ID string and information regarding a number of event packets associated with the data structure, and the event packet may include information regarding a lighting spectrum, a fade type, a fade duration, and a hold duration. The control circuit may be configured to operate the light source to emit light transitioning from a present light emission having a present spectral power distribution to a light emission having spectral power distribution indicated by the lighting spectrum according to the fade type and fade duration. | 04-16-2015 |
20150148871 | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING CIRCADIAN RHYTHM RESPONSIVE TO SCHEDULED EVENTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A method of dynamically adjusting a circadian rhythm comprising the steps of determining a current circadian rhythm status of a circadian rhythm of an observer, accessing a calendar of the observer, and identifying a future event of the observer to precondition for, defined as an identified future event. A preconditioning schedule responsive to the identified future event may then be determined. Furthermore, communication with a light source may be established, and the light source may then be operated to emit light according to the preconditioning schedule. | 05-28-2015 |
Matthew Michael Regan, Seattle, WA US
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Melissa Regan, Towson, MD US
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Michael Regan, Rockford, IL US
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Michael Regan, Port Hadlock, WA US
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Michael Regan, Hadlock, WA US
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Michael J. Regan, Corvallis, OR US
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Michael T. Regan, Cambridge, MA US
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Michael Thomas Regan, Cambridge, MA US
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Nancy Regan, Madison, AL US
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Patrick E. Regan, Newark, DE US
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20100057553 | System and Method for Performing a Real Time Redemption Transaction by Leveraging a Payment Network - A method and system for performing a redemption transaction by leveraging a payment network provides a way to conduct redemption transaction without requiring changes to merchant or acquirer infrastructure. The cardholder initiates a transaction using a redemption card. An intermediary receives the transaction data, determines whether the loyalty points account associated with the redemption card has sufficient points to cover the transaction, and initiates a secondary payment transaction against a secondary payment account. Alternatively, these functions may be performed by the issuer. | 03-04-2010 |
Quang Regan, Las Vegas, NV US
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Ray Regan, Horsham, PA US
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20150040952 | COLLECTION CHAMBER APPARATUS TO SEPARATE MULTIPLE FLUIDS DURING THE SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER PROCESSING CYCLE - The collection chamber apparatus acts to separate multiple fluids during the wafer processing cycle. Round, fluid collection trays surround the round wafer to collect each individual fluid, recycling them for later reuse. The trays move up and down by use of air cylinders and stack into each other to prevent cross contamination of the other fluids. Two opposing pistons (air cylinders) lift the trays in pairs to form fluid collection chambers. Each collection chamber has a unique drain which enters a separation manifold, flowing into separate tanks for later reuse. | 02-12-2015 |
Raymond F. Regan, Villanova, PA US
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20130012443 | METHODS OF TREATMENT OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM HEMORRHAGE USING PROTOPORPHYRIN IX-FE COMPOUNDS - Described herein are methods and compositions relating to treatment of tissue damage resulting from a central nervous system (CNS) hemorrhage with a protoporphyrin IX-Fe compound. | 01-10-2013 |
Richard D. Regan, Framingham, MA US
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20120003900 | Apparatus and Method for Refinishing a Surface In-Situ - A rotary grinding system includes a support frame and a grinding assembly coupled to the support frame for longitudinal movement, with respect to a workpiece attached to the support frame. A radial arm is suspended below the grinding assembly and rotated in a plane parallel to the workpiece. A grinding wheel traverses the radial arm, thereby working a circular, annular or sector portion of the workpiece. The height, and therefore the depth of cut, of the grinding wheel may be precisely adjusted via a single point adjustment screw or the like. Optionally, the grinding system may be controlled by a computer numeric controller (CNC) to automatically refinish programmed portions or all of the workpiece. Eccentric pins extending from the support frame and into the workpiece may be used to adjust the lateral position of the support frame, relative to the workpiece. Support members may be used to offload the weight of at least a portion of the grinding assembly, thereby relieving bearings of this weight, such as during shipment or storage of the system. | 01-05-2012 |
Rick R. Regan, Aloha, OR US
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20080218881 | COMPACT SPOTTING SCOPE WITH SIDE FOCUS CONTROL - A compact spotting scope includes a housing with an outer surface having a grasping region sized and shaped to fit in a user's hand. An optical element positioned within the housing is adjusted by manually rotating a side-mounted adjustment knob that extends laterally from the outer surface of the housing opposite the grasping region. The side-mounted position of the adjustment knob allows the arm and wrist of the focusing hand to be maintained in an ergonomic position during manipulation of the adjustment knob, thereby further facilitating steady support. An internal support member of the spotting scope includes a frame portion and a generally tubular portion, which are preferably formed together of unitary one-piece construction for aligning optical elements of the spotting scope. | 09-11-2008 |
20090091821 | OPTICAL SIGHTING DEVICE WITH SELECTIVE LASER WAVELENGTH REMOVAL - An optical sighting device such as a spotting scope, riflescope or binocular having optics that direct the desired visible wavelength light to the eye or other sensor/detector while removing certain undesirable wavelengths such as infrared (IR) or ultraviolet (UV). In one configuration for a spotting scope having two front surface mirrors that fold the optical path to offer greater magnification and performance in a compact housing, the optics are modified by replacing one or both of the mirror surfaces with a band pass mirror, known as a cold mirror, the band pass mirror having particular optical transmission/reflection properties to reflect visible light and pass the undesirable wavelengths. Alternately, in a system employing a prism, one or more of the internal reflection surfaces may be formed with a desired coating for removing the IR wavelength light. | 04-09-2009 |
20090200376 | BALLISTIC RANGING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INCLINED SHOOTING - A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed. | 08-13-2009 |
20100282845 | RANGEFINDERS AND AIMING METHODS USING PROJECTILE GROUPING - A method for aiming a projectile weapon involves identifying a projectile group corresponding to a selected projectile and its nominal initial velocity from at least two different predetermined groups of projectiles, determining a range to a target, and automatically determining an aiming adjustment for aiming the projectile weapon based on the range to the target and a nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group. The nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group may be characteristic of a ballistic coefficient of the selected projectile and the nominal initial velocity of the selected projectile. Also disclosed are systems and methods for determining hold over aiming data and equivalent horizontal range data, for aiming projectile weapons at inclined targets. | 11-11-2010 |
20120246992 | RANGEFINDERS AND AIMING METHODS USING PROJECTILE GROUPING - A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
20150013206 | RANGING METHODS FOR INCLINED SHOOTING OF PROJECTILE WEAPONS - A method for shooting a projectile weapon involves determining the inclination of a line of sight from a vantage point to a target and a line-of-sight range to the target, then predicting a trajectory parameter at the line-of-sight range, for a preselected projectile. Using the trajectory parameter, an equivalent horizontal range may then be determined, wherein the equivalent horizontal range is the range at which the trajectory parameter would be expected to occur if the projectile were shot from the vantage point toward a theoretical target located in a horizontal plane intersecting the vantage point. The equivalent horizontal range may be utilized to compensate for ballistic drop when shooting the projectile weapon. The method may be embodied in a handheld laser rangefinder including a memory for storing ballistic data. Systems for automatic hold over adjustment in a weapon aiming device are also disclosed. | 01-15-2015 |
Robin James Regan, South Portland, ME US
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20150028566 | Boardsport Foot-binding Mounting Plate - The invention is an accessory boardsport foot-binding mounting plate. The invention provides a means for the rapid adjustment of foot-binding mounting angles without the use of tools. The invention is comprised of two concentric discs, which, in isolation from each other, have no moving parts. The invention is to be mounted between a foot-binding and a board. When mounted, the upper disc can be manually rotated over the lower disc, clockwise and counterclockwise, to effect a rotational lock and unlock of the foot-binding. When unlocked, the foot-binding drops approximately 1/10 | 01-29-2015 |
Robyn Regan, Lafayette, CO US
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20110074788 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL DATA - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating visualization and analysis of medical data. A method may include accessing a first set of data points. The method may further include plotting a plurality of data points from the first set of data points on a first graph. The method may additionally include causing the first graph to be displayed. The method may also include accessing a second set of data points. The method may further include plotting a plurality of data points from the second set of data points on a second graph. The method may also include causing the second graph to be displayed overlaying the first graph. At least a portion of the second graph may be semi-transparent such that at least a portion of the first graph is viewable concurrently with the second graph. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 03-31-2011 |
Rodney D. Regan, Somerville, NJ US
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20140057607 | VOICE MAIL ALERTS AND ACCESS FROM MULTIPLE DEVICES USING A JOINT SERVICES ACCOUNT - A first network device is configured to receive a message that identifies a relationship between a wireless user device and a client device. The relationship allows voice mail information, associated with voice mail messages for the wireless user device, to be sent to the client device. The first network device is configured to receive voice mail information associated with a voice mail message for the wireless user device, determine to send the voice mail information to the client device, based on the information identifying the relationship between the wireless user device and the client device; and send the voice mail information to the client device. | 02-27-2014 |
Rodney Dale Regan, Somerville, NJ US
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20130225086 | CONTROLLING DEVICE FUNCTIONS OF A MOBILE TERMINAL IN A RESTRICTED AREA - A method performed by a mobile terminal includes receiving a device identifier from a short-distance-communication (SDC) device located outside of the mobile terminal by using the internal SDC device disposed in the mobile terminal and determining whether the received device identifier corresponds to or includes one of one or more identifiers stored in the mobile terminal. Upon determining that the received device identifier corresponds to one of the one or more stored identifiers, the mobile terminal performs a predetermined control function corresponding to the identifiers, without further receiving any instruction signal to control the phone function or the data communication function from the external SDC device. | 08-29-2013 |
20140273980 | VOICEMAIL MIGRATION - A subscriber's voicemail information is migrated from one voicemail system to another voicemail system. A telephone service activation server can send an instruction to a destination voicemail system to create a new voicemail account for the subscriber and a migration instruction to a migration server. The migration server can obtain voicemail information in the existing voicemail account from a source voicemail system and transmit the obtained voicemail information to the destination voicemail system where it can be stored in the subscriber's new voicemail account. | 09-18-2014 |
20150189090 | UNIFORM RCS VOICE/VIDEOMAIL SERVICES - Videomail and/or voicemail methods for mobile devices and systems are provided. A communication session request is received from a source device for communication with a destination device. Responsive to the request, it is determined whether the requested session will be established with the destination device. When the requested session will not be established with the destination device, the source device is caused to present a message request to a source device user. Responsive to the message request, a message generated by the source device user is received which includes at least one of video or audio information. A file transfer (FT) message is generated from the received message. The FT message is temporarily stored on a messaging server, and is sent to the destination device via the messaging server, without maintaining a stored copy of the FT message on the messaging server. | 07-02-2015 |
Shawn Regan, Columbia, SC US
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20110105878 | Electrode For Use With A Template Cap - An electrode attached to the straps of and use with a template cap in making neurophysiological measurements. The electrode is configured to allow the user to quickly and accurately slide an electrode needle at a shallow adjustable angle into the scalp of the patient. The base of each electrode attaches to the cap at locations where measurements are to be made. The base supports a ramp that may be snapped into a clip on the base for storage and then springs resiliently from the clip when released. The electrode needle is carried by a slidable holder secured to the ramp at its slot and is slid forward following that slot when driving the needle down and through a small hole in the base of the electrode to insert it into the patient's scalp at the appropriate depth and angle. | 05-05-2011 |
Terrence Regan, Flagler Beach, FL US
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20150120315 | MULTI-USER, KNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING APPROPRIATE MEDICAL REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS - Disclosed herein is a multi-user, interactive, medical knowledge based system utilizing disease or problem specific analysis by which healthcare providers, specifically primary care providers, can be notified about the appropriateness and completeness of a patient's medical referral to a specialist. | 04-30-2015 |
Thomas Regan, North Andover, MA US
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20140272856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING THROUGH DIGITAL LEARNING - A system and method for receiving sensor information regarding a user's physical expression, processing the sensor information using an analysis module and stored data, and displaying real-time or delayed training output to the user. The system may further include utilizing a hub module for communicating with external systems such as external computer systems and storage media for reasons including, without limitation, to receive updates for the analysis module and stored data, request additional analysis of the sensor information, receive a result from the external system, and retrieve data and files from the external system for use as part of training output. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas Michael Regan, Marblehead, MA US
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20100154433 | TURBINE COOLING AIR FROM A CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR - A gas turbine engine turbine cooling system includes an impeller and a diffuser directly downstream of the impeller, a bleed for bleeding clean cooling air from downstream of the diffuser, and one or more channels in fluid communication with the bleed. Each of the channels having a generally radially extending section followed by a generally axially aftwardly extending section terminating at an annular cooling air plenum connected to accelerators. The radially and axially aftwardly extending sections may be connected by a bend section of the cooling air channel and the axially aftwardly extending section may be angled radially inwardly going from the bend section to the cooling air plenum. Each of the cooling channels includes an inner wall formed by a forward end wall extending radially outwardly from an inner combustor casing, an annular cover covering a radially inner portion of the forward end wall, and the inner combustor casing. | 06-24-2010 |
20100158668 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR FORWARD THRUST AND TURBINE COOLING APPARATUS - A gas turbine engine centrifugal compressor axial forward thrust apparatus bleeds impeller tip aft bleed flow from between an annular centrifugal compressor impeller of a high pressure rotor and a diffuser directly downstream of the impeller. The apparatus then uses the aft bleed flow to pressurize an annular cavity extending radially between an inner combustor casing and the rotor and extending axially between forward and aft thrust balance seals. Forward and aft thrust balance lands are in sealing engagement with the forward and aft thrust balance seals on the high pressure rotor respectively. An annular stator plenum in fluid communication with the annular cavity is bounded in part by a forward end wall having conical diffusion holes therethrough which may be axially or circumferentially or axially and circumferentially angled. The forward thrust balance seal may be on an aft conical arm of the impeller. | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas P. Regan, Dover, MA US
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20100142850 | System, method, and product for scanning of biological materials - An embodiment of a scanning system is described including optical elements that direct an excitation beam at a probe array, detectors that receive reflected intensity data responsive to the excitation beam, where the reflected intensity data is responsive to a focusing distance between an optical element and the probe array, a transport frame that adjusts the focusing distance in a direction with respect to the probe array, an auto-focuser that determines a best plane of focus based upon characteristics of the reflected intensity data of at least two focusing distances where the detectors further receive pixel intensity values based upon detected emissions from a plurality of probe features disposed on the probe array at the best plane of focus, and an image generator that associates each of the pixel intensity values with at least one image pixel position of a probe array based upon one or more position correction values. | 06-10-2010 |
20110243411 | System, method, and product for scanning of biological materials - An embodiment of a scanning system is described including optical elements that direct an excitation beam at a probe array, detectors that receive reflected intensity data responsive to the excitation beam, where the reflected intensity data is responsive to a focusing distance between an optical element and the probe array, a transport frame that adjusts the focusing distance in a direction with respect to the probe array, an auto-focuser that determines a best plane of focus based upon characteristics of the reflected intensity data of at least two focusing distances where the detectors further receive pixel intensity values based upon detected emissions from a plurality of probe features disposed on the probe array at the best plane of focus, and an image generator that associates each of the pixel intensity values with at least one image pixel position of a probe array based upon one or more position correction values. | 10-06-2011 |
20120235016 | System, Method, and Product for Scanning of Biological Materials - An embodiment of a scanning system is described including optical elements that direct an excitation beam at a probe array, detectors that receive reflected intensity data responsive to the excitation beam, where the reflected intensity data is responsive to a focusing distance between an optical element and the probe array, a transport frame that adjusts the focusing distance in a direction with respect to the probe array, an auto-focuser that determines a best plane of focus based upon characteristics of the reflected intensity data of at least two focusing distances where the detectors further receive pixel intensity values based upon detected emissions from a plurality of probe features disposed on the probe array at the best plane of focus, and an image generator that associates each of the pixel intensity values with at least one image pixel position of a probe array based upon one or more position correction values. | 09-20-2012 |
Tim Regan, Winona, MN US
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20120261158 | Electrical Transmission Cables With Composite Cores - The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer. | 10-18-2012 |
20150194238 | Electrical Transmission Cables With Composite Cores - The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer. | 07-09-2015 |
Timothy Regan, Ocean, NJ US
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20100176543 | Sign Pole Guard - A sign pole guard designed to encapsulate a U-channel metal sign post with a sheet of transparent, flexible material having a reflective covering to provided better visibility and an added layer of protection for individuals who may come into physical contact with the sign post itself. In addition, the sign pole guard comprises a strip of transparent, flexible material to be affixed to the edging of a metal street sign for added protection. | 07-15-2010 |
Timothy A. Regan, Winona, MN US
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20120273988 | Impregnation Section with Upstream Surface and Method for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - An impregnation section of a die and a method for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. The impregnation section includes an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin and a gate passage in fluid communication with the impregnation zone for flowing the resin therethrough such that the resin coats the roving. Additionally, the impregnation section includes a surface disposed upstream of the impregnation zone in a run direction of the roving for contacting the roving. The method includes traversing at least one fiber roving over a surface, flowing a polymer resin through a gap, the gap being in the range between approximately 0.1 millimeters and approximately 4 millimeters, coating the roving with the resin, and traversing the coated roving through an impregnation zone to impregnate the roving with the resin. | 11-01-2012 |
20120321804 | Die and Method for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - A die and method for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. In one embodiment, the die includes an impregnation section including an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin, the impregnation zone including a plurality of contact surfaces. The die further includes a perturbation positioned on at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces, the perturbation configured to interact with the roving. In one embodiment, the method includes coating a fiber roving with a polymer resin. The method further includes traversing the coated roving through an impregnation zone to impregnate the roving with the resin. The impregnation zone includes a plurality of contact surfaces. The method further includes interacting the coated roving with a perturbation positioned on at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces. | 12-20-2012 |
20130136877 | REINFORCED HOLLOW PROFILES - A hollow lineal profile ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130136891 | Structural Member Formed From A Solid Lineal Profile - A structural member that contains a solid lineal profile ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130145986 | Impregnation Section of Die for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - An impregnation plate and an impregnation section of a die for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. The impregnation plate includes an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin. The impregnation zone includes an inner surface. The impregnation plate further includes a sidewall. The sidewall includes an inner surface. The inner surface of the sidewall includes a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys. At least one of the plurality of valleys defines a maximum height that is less than a height of the inner surface of the impregnation zone at a neighboring location along a run direction of the roving. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147082 | Die and Method for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - A die and method for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. The die includes an impregnation section. The impregnation section includes an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin. The impregnation zone includes a plurality of contact surfaces. At least one of the plurality of contact surfaces is configured such that a normal force of the roving is less than or equal to a lift force of the resin at an impregnation location on the contact surface during impregnation of the roving with the resin by the contact surface. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147084 | Impregnation Section and Method for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - An impregnation section of a die and a method for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin are disclosed. The impregnation section includes an impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin. The impregnation zone includes a plurality of contact surfaces, at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces defining a cut-away portion downstream in a run direction of the roving of a point-of-contact for the at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces. The at least one of the plurality of contact surfaces further includes an edge defined by the cut-away portion. Excess material build up is reduced by the cut-away portion. | 06-13-2013 |
20130149521 | Method for Forming Reinfoced Pultruded Profiles - A method and apparatus for forming a profile that contains at least one layer of continuous fibers and at least one layer of discontinuous fibers. Said method allowing the selective control of features to achieve a profile that has increased transverse strength and flexural modulus. The layer of continuous fibers may be formed from one or more continuous fiber reinforced ribbons (“CFRT”) ( | 06-13-2013 |
20140005331 | Asymmetric Fiber Reinforced Polymer Tape | 01-02-2014 |
20140027944 | Die and Method for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - A die and a method for impregnating fiber rovings ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140034350 | Umbilical for Use in Subsea Applications - An umbilical ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140037842 | Impregnation Section of Die and Method for Impregnating Fiber Rovings - An impregnation section ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140102760 | Composite Core for Electrical Transmission Cables - A composite core for use in electrical cables, such as high voltage transmission cables is provided. The composite core contains at least one rod that includes a continuous fiber component surrounded by a capping layer. The continuous fiber component is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod. | 04-17-2014 |
20140106166 | Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Rod and Pultrusion Method for Its Manufacture - A composite rod for use in various applications, such as electrical cables (e.g., high voltage transmission cables), power umbilicals, tethers, ropes, and a wide variety of other structural members, is provided. The rod includes a core that is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod. | 04-17-2014 |
20150044377 | Die with Flow Diffusing Gate Passage and Method for Impregnating Same Fiber Rovings - A die and a method for impregnating fiber rovings with a polymer resin are disclosed. The die includes a manifold assembly ( | 02-12-2015 |
20150084228 | Reinforced Hollow Profiles - A hollow lineal profile formed from a continuous fiber reinforced ribbon (“CFRT”) that contains a plurality of continuous fibers embedded within a first thermoplastic polymer matrix. To enhance the tensile strength of the profile, the continuous fibers are aligned within the ribbon in a substantially longitudinal direction (e.g., the direction of pultrusion). In addition to continuous fibers, the hollow profile of the present invention also contains a plurality of long fibers that may be optionally embedded within a second thermoplastic matrix to form a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (“LFRT”). The long fibers may be incorporated into the continuous fiber ribbon or formed as a separate layer of the profile. Regardless, at least at a portion of the long fibers are oriented at an angle (e.g., 90°) to the longitudinal direction to provide increased transverse strength to the profile. | 03-26-2015 |
William Regan, Washington, DC US
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20130221415 | Field-Effect P-N Junction - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus related to field-effect p-n junctions. In one aspect, a device includes an ohmic contact, a semiconductor layer disposed on the ohmic contact, at least one rectifying contact disposed on the semiconductor layer, a gate including a layer disposed on the at least one rectifying contact and the semiconductor layer and a gate contact disposed on the layer. A lateral width of the rectifying contact is less than a semiconductor depletion width of the semiconductor layer. The gate contact is electrically connected to the ohmic contact to create a self-gating feedback loop that is configured to maintain a gate electric field of the gate. | 08-29-2013 |