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Brian A. Whaley, Vienna, VA US
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20120092206 | METAL DETECTOR AND GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR HYBRID HEAD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A hybrid ground penetrating radar (GPR)/metal detector (MD) head includes a V-dipole GPR antenna and transmit and receive MD coils. One of the MD coils is arranged in a quadrupole configuration with a crossbar, and the V-dipole antenna is perpendicular to the crossbar. The legs of the V-dipole antenna may straddle the crossbar or may be on one side of the crossbar. The MD coils may be fabricated on a printed circuit board, which may be at a non-normal angle with respect to a central axis of the V-dipole antenna. | 04-19-2012 |
20140097831 | SHIELDINGS FOR METAL DETECTOR HEADS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF - Systems and methods for shielding a metal detector head include placement of conductive shielding around the coils of the head to reduce the effects of capacitance variation between the coils and their surroundings. | 04-10-2014 |
Bruce Whaley, Freehold, NJ US
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20130222784 | Fiber Optically Coupled Laser Rangefinder For Use In A Gimbal Systems - A fiber optically coupled laser rangefinder (LRF) for use in a gimbal system to input/extract a laser beam into/from a camera is disclosed. in one embodiment, the fiber optically coupled LRF includes a gimbal assembly. Further, the gimbal assembly includes a first fiber optic cable for receiving the laser beam from a remote transmitter assembly, a fiber optically coupled laser interface module to receive the laser beam and opposing mirrors to direct the laser beam to a target. In addition, the gimbal assembly includes a second fiber optic cable for transmitting a return laser beam to a remote receiver assembly. The opposing mirrors are further configured to direct the return laser bean from the target to the fiber optically coupled laser interface module. The fiber optically coupled laser interface module is further configured to transmit it to the receiver assembly via the second fiber optic cable. | 08-29-2013 |
Chayla Whaley, Valencia, PA US
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20120173254 | LOAD BALANCING AND ASSIGNING MEDICATION REQUESTS - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for load balancing medication requests. In one embodiment, a medication server may receive medications requests. The medication server may then load balance the medication requests and assign them to one or more medication filling devices for filling based at least in part on the load balancing. The one or more medication filling devices can then process and fill the assigned medication requests. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173255 | MODES AND WORKFLOWS FOR PROCESSING MEDICATION REQUESTS - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for processing medication requests. In one embodiment, a user may define an operational mode that can be initiated by one or more triggers. A user may also define one or more workflows for processing medication requests. The one or more workflows can be associated with the operational mode. In response to the occurrence of the appropriate triggers, the operational mode can automatically, semi-automatically, and/or manually be initiated. When the operational mode is initiated, the associated workflows are used for processing medication requests. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173391 | MEDICATION INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for medication inventory management. In one embodiment, a medication server may receive medications requests. The medication server may then assign the medication requests to one or more medication filling devices for filling based at least in part on their inventory available for filling such requests. The one or more medication filling devices can then process and fill the assigned medication requests. | 07-05-2012 |
Christopher Whaley, Herculaneum, MO US
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20140234013 | RING LOCK GUARD FOR A RING BINDER - A ring metal (M) installed in a binder (B) stores punched sheets of paper and the like. The ring metal includes binder rings (R) mounted on movable frames (F) to which one end of each ring half is attached. The frames are movable relative to each other to open and close the rings. A ring guard ( | 08-21-2014 |
Dan Whaley, San Francisco, CA US
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20090118859 | Ocean Fertilization Project Identification and Inventorying - Systems and methods for coordinating ocean fertilization efforts and inventorying carbon storage unit segments in ocean fertilization projects are disclosed. The system and methods can be used to segment and identify units of carbon sequestered for storage with additional information associated with the projects. The system and methods inventory carbon storage unit segments, segment the project into single carbon unit segments, associate an identifier with each segment, and index the identified segments and associated information. The system can be implemented via a computer system. | 05-07-2009 |
20090119025 | Quantification And Quality Grading For Carbon Sequestered Via Ocean Fertilization - Systems and methods for qualifying and quantifying carbon sequestered in the ocean following ocean fertilization events are disclosed. The system and methods can be used to accurately quantify amounts of carbon sequestered and the minimum periods of time before which the sequestered carbon returned to the atmosphere as CO2. The system and methods assign quality grades to sequestered carbon by determining minimum depth thresholds associated with periods of time until which ocean water will be exposed to the atmosphere. The system can be implemented via a computer system. | 05-07-2009 |
20090119122 | Retail Item - Offset Pairing for Neutral Environmental Impact - Systems and methods for pairing negative and positive environmental impacts are disclosed. The system and methods include pairing negative environmental impacts from retail item production and manufacturing with positive environmental impacts from projects, resulting in retail items that are neutral with respect to environmental effects. The systems and methods offset negative environmental impact for retail items by determining a positive environmental impact associated with a project and calculating micro-units based on the amount of negative impact from each retail item. A unique identifier is assigned to each micro-unit and the micro-unit-retail unit pairing is stored. The system can be implemented via a computer system. | 05-07-2009 |
David Riley Whaley, San Carlos, CA US
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20100320912 | MAGNETICALLY INSULATED COLD-CATHODE ELECTRON GUN - A system and method of magnetically insulating the cathode of a cold-cathode electron gun is achieved. A strong magnetic field is applied in the vicinity of the cold cathode to deflect and constrain the flow of electrons emitted from structures within the electron gun. The magnetic field largely prevents re-reflected primary and secondary electrons from reaching the cathode, thereby improving the operation and increasing the life of the cold-cathode electron gun. In addition, the insulating magnetic field improves electron beam focusing and enables a reduction in the magnitude of static electric focusing fields employed in the vicinity of the cold cathode, further reducing the electron gun's susceptibility to destructive arcing. | 12-23-2010 |
Frank Everett Whaley, Roanoke, VA US
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20090089284 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN TYPES OF NAMES STORED IN A DATA COLLECTION - A method and system for differentiating types of data stored in a data collection. In one implementation, the method includes receiving a search request on a first type of data stored in the data collection; automatically differentiating data of the first type stored in the data collection from data of other types stored in the data collection; and completing the search request using data determined to be of the first type. Automatically differentiating data of the first type includes determining a type of each data entry in the data collection based only on tokens associated with the data entry. | 04-02-2009 |
20100057713 | ENTITY-DRIVEN LOGIC FOR IMPROVED NAME-SEARCHING IN MIXED-ENTITY LISTS - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for name searching in mixed-entity lists is provided which comprises dividing a mixed list of entities into a plurality of entity-specific lists. A name to be searched is then categorized into a category and a specialized search logic is applied to the name to be searched. The specialized search logic is selected to be adapted to the category and uses a one of the entity-specific lists that corresponds to the category of the name to be searched. A shared search logic may also be employed, which is used for all names to be searched. | 03-04-2010 |
George Whaley, Grifton, NC US
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20100040413 | VEHICLE MOUNTED LAUNCH AND RETRIEVAL APPARATUS FOR A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - Taught herein is a motor vehicle mounted apparatus for launching and retrieving a personal watercraft. The watercraft is transported on the apparatus, which in turn is mounted to the vehicle, to the edge of the body of water into which the watercraft is to be launched. The apparatus provides a means of sliding the watercraft down a ramp into the water for use, and moving it back up the ramp for transport and storage after use. | 02-18-2010 |
Gregory J. Whaley, Woodbury, MN US
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20130141880 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE BONDING - A flexible circuit assembly that includes a flexible circuit substrate. A spacer is attached to a first side surface of the substrate, and a die carrier is attached to the opposite side surface of the substrate. The die carrier includes one or more photonic die mounted thereon that face an opening formed through the substrate so that the photonic die transmits and/or receives optical signals through the opening. Wire bonds electrically connect the photonic die to an electrical pad on the first side surface of the substrate. The spacer helps to space the wire bonds from an optical connector that connects to the flexible circuit assembly, so that the wire bonds do not interfere with the mechanical connection between the flexible circuit assembly and the optical connector. | 06-06-2013 |
20150077558 | Image-Aided Illumination Assembly and Method - An illumination assembly includes a laser for producing a laser beam of light and an optical fiber disposed adjacent the laser and extending between a beam receiving end for receiving the laser beam of light from the laser and a beam emitting end for emitting the laser beam of light therefrom. A beam splitter splits the laser beam into a target beam and a feedback beam and directs the target beam toward the targeted object. A feedback sensor receives the feedback beam and generates a feedback signal to identify a targeted image portion correlated to the targeted object. A motor is operatively connected to the vehicle with the beam emitting end fixedly secured thereto. A controller receives the feedback signal generated by the feedback sensor and generates a control signal transmittable to the motor to position the beam emitting end of the optical fiber such that the target beam continues to be directed toward the targeted object. | 03-19-2015 |
Jacquelyn S. Whaley, Rochester, NY US
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20110246521 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISCOVERING IMAGE QUALITY INFORMATION RELATED TO DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PERFORMANCE - A system for discovering information related to diagnostic imaging performance at a medical imaging site. The system includes at least one database of stored digital diagnostic images; and a user instruction interface for obtaining an operator request for information related to image quality of the stored digital diagnostic images. A data processor is in communication with the at least one database, the data processor being programmed with instructions to use only information found within the stored digital diagnostic images themselves. A data mining engine is in communication with the data processor, the data mining engine being programmed with instructions to use only information found within the retrieved digital diagnostic images themselves. | 10-06-2011 |
Jamie D. Whaley, Dublin, TX US
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20140283301 | Multi-Purpose Adjustable Retaining Device - A multi-purpose adjustable retaining device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cord having two ends is provided that is composed of an elastomeric material configured to deform elastically upon elongation. Each of ends of the cord are threaded through a cord stop, which permits the length of each end to be adjusted, with any spare cord forming a loop extending from a side of the cord stop opposite the two ends. Suspension clips are respectively slidably connected to each end of the cord in order to grip a material. | 09-25-2014 |
20150096123 | Multi-Purpose Adjustable Retaining Device - A multi-purpose adjustable retaining device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cord having two ends is provided that is composed of an elastomeric material configured to deform elastically upon elongation. Each of ends of the cord are threaded through a cord stop, which permits the length of each end to be adjusted, with any spare cord forming a loop extending from a side of the cord stop opposite the two ends. Suspension clips are respectively slidably connected to each end of the cord in order to grip a material. | 04-09-2015 |
Jamie D. Whaley, Bowie, TX US
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20120005867 | Multi-Purpose Adjustable Retaining Device - A multi-purpose adjustable retaining device comprising: at least one cord having a length; at least two attachment means for affixation to an article to be retained, each attachment means fastened to a point along the length of a cord with a distance between them; and at least one adjustment means for changing the length of cord between at least two attachment means. The cord may be an elastic cord having a circular cross-section, and the adjustment means comprising a cord lock adapted to slidingly engage the cord and to release its engagement by a spring-loaded push button mechanism. Clips having a spring-activated mechanism may be used for affixation to the article. The clip may further have a closure means for securely retaining the clip in gripping engagement with an article. In one embodiment, the cord comprises an elastic cord having a circular cross-section, the attachment means comprising hook and loop fastener with one part affixed to the cord and the other part affixed to the article, the adjustment means comprising a cord lock adapted to slidingly engage the cord and to release its engagement by a spring-loaded push button mechanism. | 01-12-2012 |
Jason Whaley, Houston, TX US
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20110168014 | Reciprocating Pump Having a Pressure Compensated Piston - A pump including a pressure compensated piston is disclosed. In some embodiments, the pump includes a piston with an annular body and an annular sealing element disposed radially outward of the annular body. The annular body has a radially-facing outer surface adjacent an inner surface of the sealing element and an axially-facing surface with an inlet port. A flowpath extends between the inlet port and the radially-facing outer surface of the annular body. | 07-14-2011 |
Jason Neal Whaley, Bells, TX US
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20140348677 | Positive Displacement Pump and Suction Valve Module Therefor - A device for pumping a fluid comprises a suction valve module. In addition, the device comprises a discharge valve module. Further, the device comprises a fluid flow passage extending between the suction valve module and the discharge valve module. The suction valve module includes a valve housing block having a fluid inlet and a suction valve assembly disposed within the valve housing block. The suction valve assembly includes a moveable poppet element configured to reciprocate along a suction valve axis that is skewed relative to a central axis of the fluid inlet. | 11-27-2014 |
20150132157 | Plunger Pump, Plunger, and Method of Manufacturing Plunger Pump - A plunger pump includes a pump fluid end having a fluid chamber and a suction bore, discharge bore, and plunger bore in communication with the fluid chamber. A plunger is arranged to reciprocate into and out of the fluid chamber through the plunger bore. The plunger has a plunger body with an inner cavity and an insert disposed in the inner cavity such that the combined stiffness of the insert and plunger body is greater than the stiffness of the plunger body. A crank mechanism is coupled to the plunger and operable to reciprocate the plunger. | 05-14-2015 |
Jason Neal Whaley, Hartshorne, OK US
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20100284830 | Surface Pump Assembly Having a Thrust Chamber with a Telescoping Shaft - A surface pump assembly having a thrust chamber with a telescoping shaft. In some embodiments, the surface pump assembly has a pump with a pump shaft, a thrust chamber with a telescoping shaft extending therein, the telescoping shaft extendable to engage the pump shaft and retractable to disengage the pump shaft, and a motor coupled to the telescoping shaft and operable to rotate the telescoping shaft. In some embodiments, the telescoping shaft has a rotatable shaft member, an adjusting nut threadably disposed thereabout, wherein the adjusting nut is moveable axially relative to the shaft member by rotation, and a first sleeve translatably disposed about the shaft member. | 11-11-2010 |
20110058959 | MUD PUMP CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND LINER SYSTEM - A fluid section for a reciprocating pump comprises a cylinder assembly including a housing having a central axis, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a throughbore extending axially between the first end and the second end. In addition, the cylinder assembly includes a liner disposed within the throughbore of the housing. Further, the cylinder assembly includes an end cap coupled to the second end of the housing. Still further, the cylinder assembly includes an annulus radially positioned between the liner and the housing, the annulus being in fluid communication with the throughbore of the liner. Moreover, the fluid section includes a piston slidingly disposed in the throughbore of the liner. The piston is adapted to compress a fluid disposed in a pumping chamber within the liner extending axially through the throughbore of the liner between the piston and the first end of the housing. | 03-10-2011 |
20110283537 | Method and Apparatus for Installation and Removal of a Valve Cover - Apparatus and methods for removing valve cover components includes a torque transfer tool that mates with an extending portion of the valve cover assembly and has a multi-faceted segment to receive a torque-supplying wrench. A hydraulically-actuated wrench has a head with a multi-faceted portion that engages the corresponding multi-faceted segment of the torque transfer tool. The wrench's hydraulic cylinder rotates the wrench head upon actuation. The multifaceted segments can be splined. Also disclosed is a reaction tube against which the wrench can be braced prior to actuation of the cylinder. | 11-24-2011 |
20120085957 | Gate Valve - A gate valve comprises a valve body having an internal working fluid passage and an internal gate chamber extending transverse to the working fluid passage. In addition, the gate valve comprises a gate disposed in the internal gate chamber and movable within the gate chamber between a closed position obstructing fluid flow through the working fluid passage and an open position allowing fluid flow through the working fluid passage. Further, the gate valve comprises an internal sealing arrangement coaxially disposed in the working fluid passage and extending between the valve body and the gate to form a barrier between the internal working fluid passage and the gate chamber. The internal sealing arrangement includes a frustoconical metal sealing surface adapted to sealingly engage an opposed mating frustoconical metal sealing surface on the valve body to form a first tapered metal-to-metal seal between the sealing arrangement and the valve body. | 04-12-2012 |
Jean Whaley, Beminster, NJ US
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20120077739 | METHODS FOR TREATING OBESITY EMPLOYING AN SGLT2 INHIBITOR AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Methods are provided for treating obesity or causing weight loss in a mammalian subject or patient, wherein a therapeutically effective amount of an SGLT2 inhibitor alone or optionally in combination with another anti-obesity agent, is administered to a mammalian subject or patient. In addition, a pharmaceutical composition is provided which comprises an SGLT2 inhibitor, alone or in combination with another anti-obesity agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier thereof. | 03-29-2012 |
Jean Whaley, Bedminster, NJ US
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20080234367 | Methods for Treating Obesity Employing an SGLT2 Inhibitor and Compositions Thereof - Methods are provided for treating obesity or causing weight loss in a mammalian subject or patient, wherein a therapeutically effective amount of an SGLT2 inhibitor alone or optionally in combination with another anti-obesity agent, is administered to a mammalian subject or patient. In addition, a pharmaceutical composition is provided which comprises an SGLT2 inhibitor, alone or in combination with another anti-obesity agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier thereof. | 09-25-2008 |
Jeffrey A. Whaley, Austin, TX US
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20090243578 | Power Supply with Digital Control Loop - One embodiment of a power supply apparatus includes a switching regulator generating an output voltage VOUT at an output node from an input voltage VIN at an input node in accordance with a pulse width modulated signal having a nominal frequency of f | 10-01-2009 |
20090245504 | Power Supply with Digital Control Loop - One embodiment of a power supply apparatus includes a first switcher coupled to provide VOUT from a VSUPPLY. A cascaded second switcher is coupled to provide a subscriber line interface circuit target VBAT from VOUT, wherein the first switcher is placed in one of an active mode and an inactive mode in accordance with a function of VSUPPLY and VBAT, wherein in the active mode | 10-01-2009 |
Jeffrey A. Whaley, Dripping Springs, TX US
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20100166019 | SUBSCRIBER LINE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY WITH INTEGRATED SERIAL INTERFACES - Methods and apparatus for communicating include communicating frames of data having a first timeslot allocation of s timeslots serially from a first device to a second device using a first unidirectional data line at a frequency f | 07-01-2010 |
20100166021 | SUBSCRIBER LINE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY WITH INTEGRATED SERIAL INTERFACES - Methods and apparatus for synchronizing communications between a first and a second device include serially communicating a frame having a first format from a first device to a second device, wherein only a frame synchronization timeslot (F1) is asserted. The serially communicated frame having the first format is sampled by the second device until the asserted F1 timeslot is detected. The second device serially communicates a frame having a second format to the first device, wherein only a frame synchronization timeslot (R1) is asserted. The serially communicated frame having the second format is sampled by the first device until the asserted R1 timeslot is detected. The first device establishes synchronization when these steps are successfully repeated. On the second sampling to detect the F1 timeslot, however, the sampling is windowed to less than one timeslot within the expected occurrence of the F1 timeslot. | 07-01-2010 |
20100166172 | SUBSCRIBER LINE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY WITH INTEGRATED SERIAL INTERFACES - Methods and apparatus for communicating include a first device coupled to a second device with a bi-directional data line and a clock line. Frames of data are serially communicated between the first and second devices on the data line. Each frame is synchronized with a clock signal carried by the clock line. Each frame has a portion allocated to data communicated from the first device to the second device and another portion allocated to data communicated from the second device to the first device. | 07-01-2010 |
20100166173 | SUBSCRIBER LINE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY WITH INTEGRATED SERIAL INTERFACES - Methods and apparatus for communicating include coupling first and second devices with a first unidirectional data line, a second unidirectional data line, and a clock line. Frames of data are serially communicated between the first and second devices using the first and second unidirectional data lines. The frame format of a frame carried by the first unidirectional data line is distinct from a frame format of a frame carried by the second unidirectional data line. Each frame is synchronized with a clock signal carried by the clock line. | 07-01-2010 |
20100166434 | SUBSCRIBER LINE INTERFACE CIRCUITRY WITH INTEGRATED SERIAL INTERFACES - Methods and apparatus for communicating include communicating frames of data at a frequency f | 07-01-2010 |
Jeffrey L. Whaley, Minneapolis, MN US
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20160077885 | MANAGING RESOURCE COLLISIONS IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - A storage compute device includes a data storage section that facilitates persistently storing host data as data objects. The storage compute device also includes two or more compute sections that perform computations on the data objects. A controller monitors resource collisions affecting a first of the compute sections. The controller creates a copy of at least one of the data objects to be processed in parallel at a second of the compute sections in response to the resource collisions | 03-17-2016 |
20160077978 | ASSOCIATING KEYS WITH DATA AND COMPUTE OBJECTS IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - A definition is received of at least one data object and a compute object from a host at a storage compute device. A first key is associated with the at least one data object and a second key is associated with the compute object. A command is received from the host to perform a computation that links the first and second keys. The computation is defined by the compute object and acts on the data object. The computation is performed via the storage compute device using the compute object and the data object in response to the command. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078045 | SELECTIVE COMPRESSION OF OBJECTS IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - Methods and apparatuses facilitate receiving a command via a host interface of a storage compute device to perform a computation on one or more data objects. The computations producing intermediate objects that are stored in data storage section of the storage compute device. A determination is made to compress and decompress the intermediate objects as they are moved between the data storage section and a compute section based on wear of a storage medium being reduced in response to the compression and decompression. The intermediate objects are compressed and decompressed as they are moved between the data storage section and the compute section in response to the determination. | 03-17-2016 |
20160085291 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - Computations are performed on data objects via two or more data storage sections. The data storage sections facilitate persistently storing the data objects in parallel read/write operations. The data objects are used in computations within a storage compute device. At least one of the storage sections is deactivated during the computations to reduce power usage of the storage compute device. | 03-24-2016 |
20160098431 | PERFORMING MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS ON CHANGED VERSIONS OF DATA OBJECTS VIA A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - A data object is received from a host and stored on a storage compute device. A first mathematical operation is performed on the data object via the storage compute device. An update from the host is received and stored on the storage compute device. The update data is stored separately from the data object and includes a portion of the data object that has subsequently changed. A second mathematical operation is performed on a changed version of the data object using the update data. | 04-07-2016 |
Jim Whaley, Kelseyville, CA US
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20120009033 | Releasable Thread Chaser - A pivoting split thread chasing die with fastener is disclosed. In one example, the fastener can include a retainer that captures the fastener within one half of the thread chasing die. The thread chasing die may make it easier for a user to refurbish threads of large bolts and studs. | 01-12-2012 |
John Whaley, San Mateo, CA US
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20100042753 | INTERCEPTION AND MANAGEMENT OF I/O OPERATIONS ON PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICES - One embodiment provides a system that processes an input/output (I/O) operation associated with a portable storage device. During operation, the system loads a virtual computing environment stored on the portable storage device into a host computer system coupled to the portable storage device. Next, the system intercepts the I/O operation from the virtual computing environment to the portable storage device. Finally, the system decouples the I/O operation from the virtual computing environment by processing the I/O operation independently of a representation of the I/O operation in the virtual computing environment. | 02-18-2010 |
20100280996 | TRANSACTIONAL VIRTUAL DISK WITH DIFFERENTIAL SNAPSHOTS - Some embodiments provide a system that provides a virtual disk in a computer system. During operation, the system stores data for the virtual disk in a virtual disk file on the computer system. Next, the system loads a differential location data structure corresponding to a snapshot of the virtual disk into memory on the computer system and processes input/output (I/O) operations to the virtual disk using the differential location data structure and the virtual disk file. Finally, the system periodically generates a new snapshot of the virtual disk by transactionally committing changes made to the differential location data structure by the I/O operations to the virtual disk file. | 11-04-2010 |
20100281083 | POLICY-BASED LAYERED FILESYSTEM MANAGEMENT - Some embodiments provide a system that provides a filesystem in a computer system. During operation, the system obtains a policy for the filesystem and separates the filesystem into a set of layers based on the policy. Next, the system processes input/output (I/O) operations to the filesystem by directing each of the I/O operations to one of the layers based on the policy. Finally, the system periodically maintains the layers using a master image of the filesystem. | 11-04-2010 |
John Whaley, Fremont, CA US
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20110145496 | TRACE-ASSISTED STARTUP OPTIMIZATION FROM A VIRTUAL DISK - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages the use of a virtual disk. During operation, the system obtains trace data associated with a startup process that reads blocks from the virtual disk. Next, the system physically rearranges the blocks based on the trace data to increase the speed of the startup process. During execution of the startup process, the system also determines a progress of the startup process and uses the progress and the trace data to prefetch blocks from the virtual disk for use by the startup process. | 06-16-2011 |
20140189363 | SEPARATE CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEYS FOR PROTECTING DIFFERENT OPERATIONS ON DATA - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that processes data. During operation, the system uses a first key to protect a write operation on the data. Next, the system uses a second key to protect a read operation on the data. | 07-03-2014 |
20150186172 | COMPATIBILITY-BASED CONFIGURATION OF HARDWARE WITH VIRTUALIZATION SOFTWARE - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the use of a computer system with virtualization software. During operation, the system obtains a set of hardware attributes from the computer system and a hardware compatibility list (HCL) for the virtualization software. Next, the system uses the hardware attributes and the HCL to predict a compatibility of a hardware component in the computer system with the virtualization software. The system then uses the predicted compatibility to manage use of the computer system with the virtualization software. | 07-02-2015 |
20150186668 | PROTECTING DATA IN INSECURE CLOUD STORAGE - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that processes data. The system includes a first client that encrypts a first set of data, uploads the encrypted first set of data to a volume on a cloud storage system, and creates a commit record of the upload. The system also includes a synchronization server that verifies access to the volume by the first client and includes the commit record in a change set containing a set of commit records associated with the volume. The synchronization server also signs the change set and provides the change set for use in synchronizing the upload with a second client. | 07-02-2015 |
20150188887 | OPTIMIZING CONNECTIONS OVER VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that provides a virtual private network (VPN). The system includes a routing apparatus on a public network. The routing apparatus accepts a first connection with a client on the VPN and a second connection with a gateway in a private network extended by the VPN. Next, the routing apparatus receives a first set of packets from the client over the first connection, wherein the first set of packets is encrypted. The routing apparatus then routes the first set of packets to the gateway. The system also includes the gateway, which establishes the second connection with the routing apparatus. Next, the gateway decrypts the first set of packets and routes the decrypted first set of packets to a host in the private network. | 07-02-2015 |
John Whaley, Woonsocket, RI US
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20150014257 | KCH HYBRID SCREEN CHANGERS - A screen filter comprises a housing defining a melt passage for molten thermoplastic material. A guide channel in the housing is configured and arranged to direct a continuous screen filter across the melt passage. A gate blocks an exit section of the guide channel during initial formation of a solidified plug of the material being filtered on the screen filter. The gate is then partially withdrawn to an intermediate position at which it acts as a brake to releasably impede movement of the plug and screen filter until a screen change is required. The gate is then fully withdrawn and the screen filter and the plug formed thereon are pulled across the melt passage by an exterior clamp mechanism. | 01-15-2015 |
John Whaley, North Kingstown, RI US
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20140353261 | KCR SCREEN CHANGER - A screen changer for filtering a thermoplastic material heated to a flowable state comprises a filter head defining a melt passage for the heated thermoplastic material, and a guide channel having entry and exit sections arranged on opposite sides of the melt passage. The entry and exit sections are configured and arranged to direct a continuous screen filter along a guide path extending transversely across the melt passage from an entry side to an exit side of the filter head. The screen filter is incrementally advanced along the guide path. An internal first cavity is provided in the filter head on an upstream side of the filter screen and at a juncture of the melt passage and the exit section of the guide channel. The first cavity is positioned to receive contaminants accumulated on the screen filter. A waste removal mechanism removes contaminants from the first cavity. | 12-04-2014 |
John C. Whaley, San Mateo, CA US
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20120072911 | TRACE ASSISTED PREFETCHING OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM - The disclosed implementations are related to trace-assisted prefetching of a virtual machine from a network resource to improve interactive performance of the virtual machine on a host device. Trace patterns can be automatically uploaded to a network resource, which aggregates the patterns, and serves the patterns back to the host device, or a different host device, when the host device downloads a virtual machine for the first time. | 03-22-2012 |
John P. Whaley, Fircrest, WA US
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20090165974 | Methods for blending dried cellulose fibers - Methods for blending first and second fibers to provide fiber blends that include blended fiber flocs composed of a substantially homogeneous blend of first and second fibers. | 07-02-2009 |
Jonathan Richard Lee Whaley, Mcmurray, PA US
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20150226486 | REFRACTORY INSULATING MODULE - Refractory modules and other insulating modules, which include a plurality of insulating module layers arranged with their major surfaces in a side-by-side orientation, are provided. Each insulating module layer includes a first section having a slot extending into a joint edge and a second section having a tab extending from a joint edge. The first and second sections each comprise a refractory insulation material, which typically includes a fibrous refractory material. The tab has an outer contour and the slot has an inner contour which substantially corresponds in shape such that when the tab is inserted in interlocking engagement into the slot, the joint edges of the first and second sections are held in juxtaposition along a section juncture. | 08-13-2015 |
Joseph L. Whaley, Winterville, NC US
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20100253521 | Methods, Systems and Articles of Manufacture for Monitoring Subjects within a Facility - A monitoring system includes a plurality of display devices located throughout a facility, and a data server in communication with the display devices. Each subject within the facility has an information tag attached thereto that contains subject identification information. A plurality of information tag readers in communication with the data server are located throughout the facility. Each information tag reader is configured to activate and read subject identification information from an information tag of a subject who comes within a predetermined distance of the reader. If the reader is located near a display device, the data server displays subject information for the identified subject on the display device. Displayed subject information includes identification information for of a subject and one or more coded icons adjacent to the identification information, wherein each coded icon provides information about a respective subject attribute. | 10-07-2010 |
Kathryn L. Whaley, Rochester, MN US
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20160078351 | USING COHORTS IN A QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEM - A cohort analysis mechanism analyzes cohorts with similar attributes to extrapolate additional knowledge and answer a question in a question answering system. The cohort analysis mechanism identifies cohorts for an entity of the question and extracts relevant data concerning the cohorts. The cohort analysis mechanism aggregates the relevant information for evidence scoring and answer scoring to answer a question posed to the question answering system. The aggregating of the data includes combining and ranking answers from the cohorts, gathering evidence and then answering the question with the gathered evidence. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078355 | USING COHORTS IN A QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEM - A cohort analysis mechanism analyzes cohorts with similar attributes to extrapolate additional knowledge and answer a question in a question answering system. The cohort analysis mechanism identifies cohorts for an entity of the question and extracts relevant data concerning the cohorts. The cohort analysis mechanism aggregates the relevant information for evidence scoring and answer scoring to answer a question posed to the question answering system. The aggregating of the data includes combining and ranking answers from the cohorts, gathering evidence and then answering the question with the gathered evidence. | 03-17-2016 |
Kennon Whaley, Montgomery, AL US
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20140041229 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite tube-shaped fabrication member by providing in coils a first planar member suitable to form a flange of a tube-shaped fabrication member, two second planar members suitable to form web portions of a tube-shaped frame member, and two third planar members suitable to form a portion of a flange of the tube-shaped member, uncoiling the coils for first, second, and third planar members and passing them through accumulators, aligning the first, second, and third planar members adjacent respective side portions and attaching side portions of each planar member to respective side portions of adjacent planar members to form a composite intermediate product, and cold-forming to form a composite fabrication member of a desired shape. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041230 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite tube-shaped fabrication member by providing in coils a first planar member suitable to form a flange of a tube-shaped fabrication member, two second planar members suitable to form web portions of a tube-shaped frame member, and two third planar members suitable to form a portion of a flange of the tube-shaped member, uncoiling the coils of first, second, and third planar members and passing them through accumulators, aligning the first, second, and third planar members adjacent respective side portions and attaching side portions of each planar member to respective side portions of adjacent planar members to form a composite intermediate product, and cold-forming to form a composite fabrication member of a desired shape. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041232 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, U-shape, or Z-shape by providing first and third planar members suitable to form bases of a composite fabrication member, providing a second planar member suitable to form a web of a composite fabrication member, uncoiling and passing through accumulators the planar members, aligning the planar members, attaching the first, second, and third planar members together at respective side portions by induction welding to form a composite intermediate product to form a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, lipped C-shape, U-shape, lipped U-shape, Z-shape or lipped Z-shape. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047893 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite tube-shaped fabrication member by providing in coils a first planar member suitable to form a flange of a tube-shaped fabrication member, two second planar members suitable to form web portions of a tube-shaped frame member, and two third planar members suitable to form a portion of a flange of the tube-shaped member, uncoiling the coils fo first, second, and third planar members and passing them through accumulators, aligning the first, second, and third planar members adjacent respective side portions and attaching side portions of each planar member to respective side portions of adjacent planar members to form a composite intermediate product, and cold-forming to form a composite fabrication member of a desired shape. | 02-20-2014 |
20140053406 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, U-shape, or Z-shape by providing first and third planar members suitable to form bases of a composite fabrication member, providing a second planar member suitable to form a web of a composite fabrication member, uncoiling and passing through accumulators the planar members, aligning the planar members, attaching the first, second, and third planar members together at respective side portions by induction welding to form a composite intermediate product to form a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, lipped C-shape, U-shape, lipped U-shape, Z-shape or lipped Z-shape. | 02-27-2014 |
20140190229 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING LIGHT GAUGE BUILDING MATERIALS - A process is described in which non-structural galvanized steel studs are sequentially chemically treated with a permanganate coating to improve oxidation resistance, followed by treatment with a silicate coating sealant, optionally with zinc surface activation using an acid treatment. | 07-10-2014 |
Lee Robert Whaley, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150226486 | REFRACTORY INSULATING MODULE - Refractory modules and other insulating modules, which include a plurality of insulating module layers arranged with their major surfaces in a side-by-side orientation, are provided. Each insulating module layer includes a first section having a slot extending into a joint edge and a second section having a tab extending from a joint edge. The first and second sections each comprise a refractory insulation material, which typically includes a fibrous refractory material. The tab has an outer contour and the slot has an inner contour which substantially corresponds in shape such that when the tab is inserted in interlocking engagement into the slot, the joint edges of the first and second sections are held in juxtaposition along a section juncture. | 08-13-2015 |
Mark David Whaley, Liberty Township, OH US
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20120316839 | COMPUTER BASED MODELS FOR WEBS OF MATERIALS - Methods of using computer based models for simulating the physical behavior of webs. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316853 | COMPUTER BASED METHODS FOR SIMULATING ROTATIONAL DRAG FORCE - Computer based methods for simulating rotational drag forces experienced by rotating objects. | 12-13-2012 |
Mark David Whaley, Liberty Twp., OH US
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20130203580 | Apparatuses and Methods for Folding Absorbent Articles - The present disclosure relates to folding methods and apparatuses that operate to fold an advancing substrate in the cross direction along a central region to bring a second end region into a facing relationship with a first end region. In some embodiments, the second end region of the advancing substrate is folded around a folding axis 180° to bring the second end region into a facing relationship with the first end region. The folding axis may also be defined by an arc extending in the machine direction MD, wherein the second end region of the advancing substrate is helically folded toward the inside of the arc. A folding apparatus including a curved or arc-shaped folding axis may also be configured such the first and second web paths have substantially equal lengths. | 08-08-2013 |
Michael Lee Whaley, Bozeman, MT US
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20100250195 | Systems and Methods for Providing Dynamic Segmental Signal Analysis - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for providing dynamic segmental signal analysis. According to one embodiment, a method can include acquiring a first signal array and a second signal array, defining at least one event characteristic corresponding to the first signal array, and identifying at least one index in the first signal array that displays the event characteristic. The method can further include analyzing at least one segment from the second signal array corresponding to the index identified in the first signal array, and determining that at least one system condition exists based on analyzing the segment. | 09-30-2010 |
Patrick Gerald Whaley, Cumming, GA US
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20090139005 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE CLOTHING - A weighted article of clothing comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. | 06-04-2009 |
20100017931 | DRAG INDUCING SWIMWEAR - An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 01-28-2010 |
20110302687 | CLOTHING SYSTEMS HAVING RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 12-15-2011 |
20130152265 | DRAG INDUCING SWIMWEAR - An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 06-20-2013 |
20130291268 | PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - Described herein are new and improved devices, systems, and methods for providing protective clothing and other like garments. The protective clothing can comprise an outer layer and an under layer. The outer layer and under layer can each comprise a plurality of protective plates. The protective plates of the outer layer can be configured to move over and between the protective plates of the under layer, and vice versa, to provide a wide range of motion and flexibility to a wearer without compromising protection. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298302 | Clothing Systems Having Resistance Properties - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 11-14-2013 |
20130305427 | Clothing Systems Having Resistance Properties - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 11-21-2013 |
Paul Whaley, Herculaneum, MO US
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20100247226 | BINDER METAL WITH ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT CAPABILITY - A binder ring metal ( | 09-30-2010 |
20140140754 | LOCKING RING METAL - A locking ring metal includes binder rings each formed by a pair of complementary shaped binder ring halves. The binder rings are of a gap free construction. Each ring half has an end attached a frame. The frames are movable relative to each other to open and close the binder rings and are installed in a housing at one end of which a trigger is mounted. A travel bar installed within the housing above the frames and not connected to the trigger includes blocking elements which fit into respective brackets formed on the underside of the frames when the binder rings are closed to lock the binder rings in their closed position. A coil spring attached to the travel bar and the housing biases the travel bar in the direction to open the binder rings. | 05-22-2014 |
20140234012 | RING LOCK GUARD FOR A RING BINDER - A ring metal (M) installed in a binder (B) stores punched sheets of material and the like. The ring metal includes binder rings (R) mounted on movable frames (F) to which one end of each ring half is attached. The frames are movable relative to each other to open and close the rings. A ring guard ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140234013 | RING LOCK GUARD FOR A RING BINDER - A ring metal (M) installed in a binder (B) stores punched sheets of paper and the like. The ring metal includes binder rings (R) mounted on movable frames (F) to which one end of each ring half is attached. The frames are movable relative to each other to open and close the rings. A ring guard ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140348570 | LOCKING RING METAL - A locking ring metal ( | 11-27-2014 |
Paul Whaley, Pevely, MO US
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20090285623 | LOCKING RING METAL - A locking ring metal ( | 11-19-2009 |
Paul D. Whaley, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20100087579 | Magnesium Hydroxide-Based Flame Retardant Compositions Made Via In-Situ Hydration of Polymer Compounds Comprising Magnesium Oxide - Magnesium oxide (MgO) compounded into a polymer can subsequently be hydrated in-situ within the polymer to form magnesium hydroxide. In the case of silane-based or peroxide-based crosslinkable resins, the MgO hydration and polymer crosslinking can be done in a single process step, or in sequential steps. In the case of non-crosslinkable compounds, hydration can be carried out after compounding (no crosslinking step). In all cases, steam CV, sauna, or hot water bath are options for hydration. This approach enables preparation of polymer compounds that are flame retarded with metal hydrates yet free of the traditional limitations posed by shelf instability, extrusion scorch, undesired dehydration, and processing temperature limitations posed by metal hydrates. | 04-08-2010 |
20100197828 | Bimodal Filler Systems for Enhanced Flame Retardancy - Use of a bimodal filler system allows masterbatches with higher filler levels to be processable. When used with moisture curable resins, the use of a masterbatch having a bimodal filler allows the preparation of a composition having a higher percentage of moisture curable resin than if a unimodal filler was used and also provides enhanced flame retardant properties. | 08-05-2010 |
20100209705 | Moisture-Curable Compositions, and a Process for Making the Compositions - Compositions useful as coatings for automobile power cables comprise a combination of raoisiure-crosslinkabk, si lane-grafted ethylene polymers in combination with a non-halogenated flame retardant. The ethylene polymers are a combination of at least one ethylene polymer with a density of 0.910 g/cc or greater and at least one ethylene polymer with a density less than 0.910 g/cc. The non-halogenated flame retardant is typically liydrated metallic filler, e.g., aluminum trihydrate. These compositions meet SAE J-1128 and DaimlerChrysler MS-8288 specifications, exhibit good shelf-life stability, and are useful in other automotive cable applications, such as ISO-6722. | 08-19-2010 |
Paul D. Whaley, Decatur, IL US
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20100069545 | Crack-Resistant, Flame Retardant, Halogen-Free, Cable Assembly and Coating Composition - Halogen-free, flame-retardant, crack-resistant, cable coatings are prepared from a composition comprising: | 03-18-2010 |
Ralph Doud Whaley, Princeton Junction, NJ US
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20080218281 | Anodically Bonded Cell, Method for Making Same and Systems Incorporating Same - A cell suitable for use with an atomic clock and a method for making the same, the cell including: a silicon wafer having a recess formed therein; at least one amorphous silicate member having an ion mobility and temperature expansion coefficient approximately that of silicon sealing the recess; and, an alkali metal containing component and buffer gas contained in the recess. The method includes: providing a silicon wafer; forming a cavity through the silicon wafer; introducing an alkali metal containing component and buffer gas into the cavity; and, anodically bonding at least one amorphous silicate member having an ion mobility and temperature expansion coefficient approximately that of silicon to the wafer to close the cavity. | 09-11-2008 |
Robert E. Whaley, Nashville, TN US
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20100005032 | BUY-WRITE INDEXES - A financial instrument in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides a passive total return index based on writing the nearby call option against that same underlying asset portfolio for a set period on the day the previous nearby call option contract expires. The call written will have that set period remaining to expiration, with an exercise price just above the prevailing underlying asset price level (i.e., slightly out of the money). The call option is held until expiration and cash settled, at which time a new call option is written for the set period. | 01-07-2010 |
20120066148 | Techniques for Producing Relative Performance Based Indexes with Corresponding Tradable Financial Products - Techniques are described for constructing benchmark-adjusted relative performance indexes that reflect total performance, of a traded, target security relative to a benchmark instrument. Also described are derivative instruments such as exchange-traded futures and options that allow investors to take precise hedging or speculation positions on target security relative to the benchmark instrument. | 03-15-2012 |
20130304628 | TECHNOLGY FOR PRODUCING RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BASED INDEXES WITH CORRESPONDING TRADABLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS - Technology is described for constructing benchmark-adjusted relative performance indexes that reflect total performance of a traded, target security relative to a benchmark instrument. Derivative instruments, such as exchange-traded futures and options, allow investors to take precise hedging or speculation positions on target security relative to the benchmark instrument. | 11-14-2013 |
Ronald Lee Whaley, Boca Raton, FL US
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20130119171 | PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A process and apparatus for recycling plastic, including a universal shredder and a reversible conveyor system. The apparatus and method includes a water wash for eliminating contaminants, a dryer apparatus and an extrusion assembly in which multiple in-line extruders are used to process the plastic and filter screens are positioned after each extruder to further cleanse the plastic into a highly-purified extruded product. The present invention also comprises the end product substantially free of impurities and suitable for use in the manufacture of products, including food containers. | 05-16-2013 |
20130119575 | Plastic Waste Recycling Apparatus and System - A process and apparatus for recycling plastic waste material, including shredding the waste material in a universal shredder apparatus and washing the waste material. The apparatus and method includes a dryer apparatus for drying substantially all moisture from the plastic, and an agglomeration process that is performed in an agglomeration apparatus which receives the dry film material from the dryer and creates a course mix of chopped material. Multiple in-line extruders process the cleaned plastic with filter screens positioned after each extruder to mix and filter the plastic into a final uniform mixed product harvested by a pelletizer. | 05-16-2013 |
Shawn Whaley, Chandler, AZ US
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20140235031 | Methods for Wafer Bonding and for Nucleating Bonding Nanophases Using Wet and Steam Pressurization - Substrates may be bonded according to a method comprising contacting a first bonding surface of a first substrate with a second bonding surface of a second substrate to form an assembly in the presence of an steam atmosphere under suitable conditions to form a bonding layer between the first and second surfaces, wherein the first bonding surface comprises a polarized surface layer; the second bonding surface comprises a hydrophilic surface layer; the first and second bonding surfaces are different. | 08-21-2014 |
Shawn D. Whaley, Tempe, AZ US
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20130071590 | MOLECULAR FILMS FOR HYDROPHOBIC IMPLANT SURFACES - Compositions are disclosed containing a solvated viscoelastic polymeric gel diluted into an ionically conductive aqueous solution which can be usefully applied to any surface that is hydrophobic to act, for example, as an antifogging coating with minimal optical distortion and excellent transparency. The compositions can also be used as lubricious agents on medical implants, shunts, and surgical supplies to minimize tissue trauma, to maximize bio-compatibility, and to increase healing by enhancing better irrigation and flow in adjacent tissue. | 03-21-2013 |
Shawn David Whaley, Tempe, AZ US
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20120132263 | Methods for Wafer Bonding, and for Nucleating Bonding Nanophases - Substrates may be bonded according to a method comprising contacting a first bonding surface of a first substrate with a second bonding surface of a second substrate to form an assembly; and compressing the assembly in the presence of an oxidizing atmosphere under suitable conditions to form a bonding layer between the first and second surfaces, wherein the first bonding surface comprises a polarized surface layer; the second bonding surface comprises a hydrophilic surface layer; the first and second bonding surfaces are different. | 05-31-2012 |
Terry Whaley, Richmond, TX US
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20150336787 | Ice Machine Risers - This disclosure includes ice machine riser apparatuses and methods of using the same. Some of the present riser apparatuses include a housing that defines an interior channel and has a first end defining a first opening and configured to be coupled to an ice machine, a second end defining a second opening and configured to be coupled to a drink dispenser, and sidewall(s) extending between the first end and the second end and defining at least a third opening, and in some riser apparatuses a fourth opening, in direct communication with the interior channel, a door configured to selectively cover the third opening, and a removable cover configured to cover at least a portion of the fourth opening. Some riser apparatuses elevate an ice machine relative to a drink dispenser. Some riser apparatuses include a third opening disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to the first opening. | 11-26-2015 |
William Michael Whaley, St. Louis, MO US
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20130305600 | HANDHELD VIBRATING POLLINATORS AND POLLINATION METHODS - Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of handheld vibrating pollinators. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of pollination methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a pollinator generally includes a pollen capture device (e.g., a spoon, etc.) for capturing pollen released from a flower. The pollinator also includes a handle portion operable for generating vibrations and at least one member (e.g., one or more wands, etc.) configured to be installed on the handle portion. The at least one member is operable for transferring the vibrations generated by the handle portion to a flower for causing the flower to release pollen for capture by the pollen capture device. | 11-21-2013 |