Musselman, US
Bobby Musselman, Glendale, AZ US
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20120223196 | Apparatus and Method For Securing Mobile Devices - An apparatus and method for securing a mobile device for quick and easy access is disclosed. The apparatus is removably mountable to handlebars, steering wheels, and other locations to allow the user to maintain the mobile device in a conveniently accessible location. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a flexible mounting bracket and an adjustable grip portion, allowing the apparatus to be easily adapted for use with a wide variety of mobile devices of many different shapes and sizes. The method of using the apparatus comprises the steps of mounting the apparatus to the desired location and then placing the mobile device into the adjustable grip portion of the apparatus, thereby securing the apparatus in the desired location. | 09-06-2012 |
Brian D. Musselman, Melrose, MA US
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20090090858 | SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION SPECTROSCOPY - In various embodiments of the invention, a device permits more efficient collection and transmission of ions produced by the action of a carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species into a mass spectrometer. In one embodiment of the invention, the device incorporates the source for ionization in combination with a jet separator to efficiently remove excess carrier gas while permitting ions to be more efficiently transferred into the vacuum chamber of the mass spectrometer. In an embodiment of the invention, improved collection of ions produced by the carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species at greater distances from between the position of the analyte and the position of the mass spectrometer are enabled. | 04-09-2009 |
20100102222 | SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION SPECTROSCOPY - In various embodiments of the invention, a device permits more efficient collection and transmission of ions produced by the action of a carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species into a mass spectrometer. In one embodiment of the invention, the device incorporates the source for ionization in combination with a jet separator to efficiently remove excess carrier gas while permitting ions to be more efficiently transferred into the vacuum chamber of the mass spectrometer. In an embodiment of the invention, improved collection of ions produced by the carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species at greater distances from between the position of the analyte and the position of the mass spectrometer are enabled. | 04-29-2010 |
20100140468 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING SOLIDS FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION TECHNOLOGY - The present invention is a device to restrict the sampling of analyte ions and neutral molecules from surfaces with mass spectrometry and thereby sample from a defined area or volume. In various embodiments of the present invention, a tube is used to sample ions formed with a defined spatial resolution from desorption ionization at or near atmospheric pressures. In an embodiment of the present invention, electrostatic fields are used to direct ions to either individual tubes or a plurality of tubes positioned in close proximity to the surface of the sample being analyzed. In an embodiment of the present invention, wide diameter sampling tubes can be used in combination with a vacuum inlet to draw ions and neutrals into the spectrometer for analysis. In an embodiment of the present invention, wide diameter sampling tubes in combination with electrostatic fields improve the efficiency of ion collection. | 06-10-2010 |
20100294925 | SAMPLING OF CONFINED SPACES - In various embodiments of the invention, a cargo container can be monitored at appropriate time intervals to determine that no controlled substances have been shipped with the cargo in the container. The monitoring utilizes reactive species produced from an atmospheric analyzer to ionize analyte molecules present in the container which are then analyzed by an appropriate spectroscopy system. In an embodiment of the invention, a sorbent surface can be used to absorb, adsorb or condense analyte molecules within the container whereafter the sorbent surface can be interrogated with the reactive species to generate analyte species characteristic of the contents of the container. | 11-25-2010 |
20110101216 | SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION SPECTROSCOPY - The invention provides for efficient collection of analyte ions and neutral molecules from surfaces for their subsequent analysis with spectrometry. In an embodiment of the invention, a ‘multiple desorption ionization source’ includes a tube which can contain ions for subsequent sampling within a defined spatial resolution from desorption ionization at or near atmospheric pressures. In an embodiment, electrostatic fields are used to direct ions a plurality of tubes positioned in close proximity to the surface of the sample being analyzed. In an embodiment of the present invention, either narrow inside diameter capillary tubes or wide diameter tubes can be used in combination with a vacuum inlet to draw ions and neutrals into the spectrometer for analysis. In an embodiment of the invention, a dopant is introduced into a tube to analyze the sample. In an embodiment of the invention, a plurality of ionization sources is used to analyze the sample. | 05-05-2011 |
20120112057 | MEMBRANE FOR HOLDING SAMPLES FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION TECHNOLOGY - The present invention is a device to restrict the sampling of analyte ions and neutral molecules from surfaces with mass spectrometry and thereby sample from a defined area or volume. In various embodiments of the present invention, a tube is used to sample ions formed with a defined spatial resolution from desorption ionization at or near atmospheric pressures. In an embodiment of the present invention, electrostatic fields are used to direct ions to either individual tubes or a plurality of tubes positioned in close proximity to the surface of the sample being analyzed. In an embodiment of the present invention, wide diameter sampling tubes can be used in combination with a vacuum inlet to draw ions and neutrals into the spectrometer for analysis. In an embodiment of the present invention, wide diameter sampling tubes in combination with electrostatic fields improve the efficiency of ion collection. | 05-10-2012 |
20120119082 | SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION SPECTROSCOPY - In various embodiments of the invention, a device permits more efficient collection and transmission of ions produced by the action of a carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species into a mass spectrometer. In one embodiment of the invention, the device incorporates the source for ionization in combination with a jet separator to efficiently remove excess carrier gas while permitting ions to be more efficiently transferred into the vacuum chamber of the mass spectrometer. In an embodiment of the invention, improved collection of ions produced by the carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species at greater distances from between the position of the analyte and the position of the mass spectrometer are enabled. | 05-17-2012 |
20120199735 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL ASSISTED DESORPTION IONIZATION SYSTEMS - The present invention is directed to a method and device to desorb an analyte using heat to allow desorption of the analyte molecules, where the desorbed analyte molecules are ionized with ambient temperature ionizing species. In various embodiments of the invention a current is passed through a mesh upon which the analyte molecules are present. The current heats the mesh and results in desorption of the analyte molecules which then interact with gas phase metastable neutral molecules or atoms to form analyte ions characteristic of the analyte molecules. | 08-09-2012 |
20120273675 | SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH SURFACE IONIZATION SPECTROSCOPY - In various embodiments of the invention, a device permits more efficient collection and transmission of ions produced by the action of a carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species into a mass spectrometer. In one embodiment of the invention, the device incorporates the source for ionization in combination with a jet separator to efficiently remove excess carrier gas while permitting ions to be more efficiently transferred into the vacuum chamber of the mass spectrometer. In an embodiment of the invention, improved collection of ions produced by the carrier gas containing metastable neutral excited-state species at greater distances from between the position of the analyte and the position of the mass spectrometer are enabled. | 11-01-2012 |
20120280119 | SAMPLING OF CONFINED SPACES - In various embodiments of the invention, a cargo container can be monitored at appropriate time intervals to determine that no controlled substances have been shipped with the cargo in the container. The monitoring utilizes reactive species produced from an atmospheric analyzer to ionize analyte molecules present in the container which are then analyzed by an appropriate spectroscopy system. In an embodiment of the invention, a sorbent surface can be used to absorb, adsorb or condense analyte molecules within the container whereafter the sorbent surface can be interrogated with the reactive species to generate analyte species characteristic of the contents of the container. | 11-08-2012 |
20130280812 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL ASSISTED DESORPTION IONIZATION SYSTEMS - The present invention is directed to a method and device to desorb an analyte using heat to allow desorption of the analyte molecules, where the desorbed analyte molecules are ionized with ambient temperature ionizing species. In various embodiments of the invention a current is passed through a mesh upon which the analyte molecules are present. The current heats the mesh and results in desorption of the analyte molecules which then interact with gas phase metastable neutral molecules or atoms to form analyte ions characteristic of the analyte molecules. | 10-24-2013 |
20140027630 | SAMPLING OF CONFINED SPACES - In various embodiments of the invention, a cargo container can be monitored at appropriate time intervals to determine that no controlled substances have been shipped with the cargo in the container. The monitoring utilizes reactive species produced from an atmospheric analyzer to ionize analyte molecules present in the container which are then analyzed by an appropriate spectroscopy system. In an embodiment of the invention, a sorbent surface can be used to absorb, adsorb or condense analyte molecules within the container whereafter the sorbent surface can be interrogated with the reactive species to generate analyte species characteristic of the contents of the container. | 01-30-2014 |
20140246578 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SAMPLING OF CONFINED SPACES - In various embodiments of the invention, a cargo container can be monitored at appropriate time intervals to determine that no controlled substances have been shipped with the cargo in the container. The monitoring utilizes reactive species produced from an atmospheric analyzer to ionize analyte molecules present in the container which are then analyzed by an appropriate spectroscopy system. In an embodiment of the invention, a sorbent surface can be used to absorb, adsorb or condense analyte molecules within the container whereafter the sorbent surface can be interrogated with the reactive species to generate analyte species characteristic of the contents of the container. | 09-04-2014 |
20140346348 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL ASSISTED DESORPTION IONIZATION SYSTEMS - The present invention is directed to a method and device to desorb an analyte using heat to allow desorption of the analyte molecules, where the desorbed analyte molecules are ionized with ambient temperature ionizing species. In various embodiments of the invention a current is passed through a mesh upon which the analyte molecules are present. The current heats the mesh and results in desorption of the analyte molecules which then interact with gas phase metastable neutral molecules or atoms to form analyte ions characteristic of the analyte molecules. | 11-27-2014 |
Craig Musselman, Front Royal, VA US
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20100236902 | Buttonless Conveyor Belt - A conveyor belt is made with a series of spaced apart buttonless rods. The buttonless rods are connected to each other with a plurality of links. The buttonless ends of the rods are welded or otherwise affixed to the links so that the ends of the rods are substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the links. This forms a relatively smooth link surface, which is readily cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, wear and tear is reduced on driving grip surfaces that frictionally grab onto the links. | 09-23-2010 |
20110278135 | Buttonless Conveyor Belt - A conveyor belt is made with a series of spaced apart buttonless rods. The buttonless rods are connected to each other with a plurality of links. The buttonless ends of the rods are welded or otherwise affixed to the links so that the ends of the rods are substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the links. This forms a relatively smooth link surface, which is readily cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, wear and tear is reduced on driving grip surfaces that frictionally grab onto the links. | 11-17-2011 |
Glenn Musselman, Colville, WA US
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20110132938 | COFFEE POT WITH DRIP-PROOF SPOUT - A beverage container with a spill preventing spout comprising: a vessel, where said vessel holds a liquid beverage; a handle, where said handle is attached to the side of the vessel; and a spout extending from an opening near the base of the vessel, where said spout includes a tip that extends above the highest point of the vessel and said tip allows for the pouring of the liquid from the vessel. The vessel may include a lid where the lid includes an opening to allow the flow of beverage into the vessel. | 06-09-2011 |
Inga H. Musselman, Dallas, TX US
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20140162173 | SULFONATED PERFLUOROCYCLOPENTENYL POLYMERS AND USES THEREOF - An aspect of the invention is directed to a polymer comprising a sulfonated perfluorocyclopentyl compound. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a sulfonated copolymer comprising one or more sulfonated polymers. A further aspect of the invention is directed to membranes prepared from the polymers of the claimed invention. | 06-12-2014 |
James R. Musselman, Camarillo, CA US
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20130197701 | PROGRAMMABLE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER HAVING USER INTERFACE - An irrigation controller, includes a housing, a microcontroller within the housing and configured to store and execute an irrigation schedule, a valve driver coupled to the microcontroller and configured to output a zone activation signal to an actuatable zone valve in response to signaling from the microcontroller, and a user interface. The user interface includes a plurality of user input devices coupled to the microcontroller and configured to provide signaling to the microcontroller based upon a user's engagement therewith, the plurality of user input devices configured to allow the user to create an irrigation schedule; and a user display coupled to the microcontroller and configured to display irrigation parameters associated with the irrigation schedule. The microcontroller is configured to cause the user display to display at least one of a next irrigation start day, a next irrigation start time, and a next zone to irrigate associated with the irrigation schedule. | 08-01-2013 |
James R. Musselman, San Diego, CA US
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20100100247 | MODULAR AND EXPANDABLE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER - Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, a serial communication bus is provided between a control unit of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module. | 04-22-2010 |
20100145531 | Modular and Expandable Irrigation Controller - Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, authentication procedures are provided for one or both of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module to determine if they are authorized to operate together. | 06-10-2010 |
20130158724 | MODULAR AND IRRIGATION CONTROLLER SUPPORTING MODULES HAVING DIFFERENT STATION COUNTS - Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, a modular controller supports expansion modules received in any one of the plurality module mounting locations, the expansion modules having different numbers of the station output connectors. | 06-20-2013 |
James R. Musselman, Marion, IA US
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20110040415 | CODE REPLACEMENT FOR IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS - Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, methods of implementing irrigation control are provided that detect a presence of a first module coupled with a control unit of an irrigation controller, the control unit operating in accordance with a bootloader set of code and a first set of code to implement irrigation control, identify that the first module stores a second set of code, and activate the bootloader set of code to replace the first set of code with the second set of code. Also described are various different types of modular controllers, expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of the controller and these modules in the controller. | 02-17-2011 |
20130190935 | CODE REPLACEMENT FOR IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS - Some embodiments provide irrigation controllers comprising: a housing; a control unit including a first microcontroller configured to execute irrigation programs and a first set of code; and a removable plug-in device that removably mates with a portion of the irrigation controller and communicationally couples to the first microcontroller, wherein the plug-in device comprises a memory storing a second set of code to replace at least a portion of the first set of code, wherein the plug-in device is configured to re-flash at least a portion of the first set of code allowing a copy of the second set of code to overwrite at least the portion of the first set of code; wherein the first set of code comprises a bootloader that writes the copy of the second set of code over the first set of code with the exception of the bootloader that is not written over. | 07-25-2013 |
Janice Musselman, Colville, WA US
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20110132938 | COFFEE POT WITH DRIP-PROOF SPOUT - A beverage container with a spill preventing spout comprising: a vessel, where said vessel holds a liquid beverage; a handle, where said handle is attached to the side of the vessel; and a spout extending from an opening near the base of the vessel, where said spout includes a tip that extends above the highest point of the vessel and said tip allows for the pouring of the liquid from the vessel. The vessel may include a lid where the lid includes an opening to allow the flow of beverage into the vessel. | 06-09-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Musselman, Prekiomenville, NJ US
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20100267633 | N-(4-Oxo-3,4-Dihydroquinazolin-2Yl) Butanamides as Androgen Receptor Modulators - The invention relates to substituted N-(4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-yl)butanamid derivatives which modulate androgen receptors to treat conditions such as: osteoporosis, peridontal disease, bone fracture, frailty, and sarcopenia. | 10-21-2010 |
Marc Musselman, Osseo, MN US
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20090116672 | Instant custom ear mold with removable receiver insert for auditory devices - An instant custom ear mold with a removable receiver insert having threads on the insert and ear mold in a plurality of places. The instant custom ear mold with a removable receiver insert allows for the easy removal, cleaning, repair or replacement of the receiver and allows the same day fitting advantages of instant ear mold material. | 05-07-2009 |
Randall Lee Musselman, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130035052 | Circular Antenna Array for Satellite Communication Interference Rejection - An antenna array system and method is provided for reducing interference from a source moving relative to the antenna array system. The antenna array system includes a receiver and a plurality of antenna array elements arranged in a planar array. Each of the plurality of antenna array elements is in electrical communication with the receiver and in a locationally fixed position relative to the receiver. The plurality of antenna array elements receives a desired signal and interference from the source moving relative to the antenna array system. The receiver is configured to detect a presence of the interference. In response to the detection of the presence of the interference, the receiver is further configured to steer a deep antenna-pattern null in a direction of the interference. | 02-07-2013 |
Robert Musselman, Hope, MI US
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20090289428 | Snowmobile ski and method - A runner for a snowmobile ski is fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporates mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner. | 11-26-2009 |
Robert Musselman, Midland, MI US
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20090014969 | Snowmobile ski and method - A runner for a snowmobile ski is fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporates mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner. | 01-15-2009 |
20120174407 | Snowmobile ski and method - A runner for a snowmobile ski is fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporates mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner. | 07-12-2012 |
20140042720 | STAMPED DUAL SNOWMOBILE RUNNER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A runner and method of making a runner for mounting on a snow ski including a runner body fabricated of one piece of stamped metal which includes a central base portion and a pair of longitudinally extending runner portions which are bent downwardly from the base portions in laterally spaced relationship to one another. Carbide wear strips are secured to the lower edges of the runner portions, while the base portion | 02-13-2014 |
Robert S. Musselman US
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20110156364 | Stamped dual snowmobile runner and method of manufacture - A runner and method of making a runner for mounting on a snow ski including a runner body fabricated of one piece of stamped metal which includes a central base portion and a pair of longitudinally extending runner portions which are bent downwardly from the base portions in laterally spaced relationship to one another. Carbide wear strips are secured to the lower edges of the runner portions, while the base portion | 06-30-2011 |
Robert S. Musselman, Hope, MI US
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20090015060 | Stamped dual snowmobile runner and method of manufacture - A runner and method of making a runner for mounting on a snow ski including a runner body fabricated of one piece of stamped metal which includes a central base portion and a pair of longitudinally extending runner portions which are bent downwardly from the base portions in laterally spaced relationship to one another. Carbide wear strips are secured to the lower edges of the runner portions, while the base portion | 01-15-2009 |
20100320834 | Traction stud mount and method of manufacture - A stud mount for detachably mounting a traction stud to a snowmobile track assembly including an endless drive belt having at least one laterally extending reinforcing rod embedded in the drive belt. At least one stud mount is secured about the reinforcing rod by way of a mounting head and is opened to the ground-engaging side of the track to receive a traction stud. One or more stabilizing arms project laterally from the mounting head and are adapted embedded in the endless drive belt to provide lateral stability to the stud mounts under torque load. | 12-23-2010 |
Robert S. Musselman, Midland, MI US
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20100313406 | Traction stud mount and method of manufacture - A stud mount for detachably mounting a traction stud to a snowmobile track assembly including an endless drive belt having at least one laterally extending reinforcing rod embedded in the drive belt. At least one stud mount is secured about the reinforcing rod by way of a mounting head and is opened to the ground-engaging side of the track to receive a traction stud. One or more stabilizing arms project laterally from the mounting head and are adapted embedded in the endless drive belt to provide lateral stability to the stud mounts under torque load. | 12-16-2010 |
20120131978 | STAMPED DUAL SNOWMOBILE RUNNER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A runner and method of making a runner for mounting on a snow ski including a runner body fabricated of one piece of stamped metal which includes a central base portion and a pair of longitudinally extending runner portions which are bent downwardly from the base portions in laterally spaced relationship to one another. Carbide wear strips are secured to the lower edges of the runner portions, while the base portion | 05-31-2012 |
Ron Musselman, Lewisburg, PA US
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20090230226 | FACE MOUNTED INSTALLATION FIXTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A face-mounted carrier for transporting a refiner plate segment for refining lignocellulosic material to a refiner disk. The refiner plate segment may contain threads that facilitate bolting to the face-mounted carrier and bolting to the refiner disk. | 09-17-2009 |
Roy G. Musselman, Rochester, MN US
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20140281089 | Servicing A Globally Broadcast Interrupt Signal In A Multi-Threaded Computer - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for servicing a globally broadcast interrupt signal in a multi-threaded computer comprising a plurality of processor threads. Embodiments include an interrupt controller indicating in a plurality of local interrupt status locations that a globally broadcast interrupt signal has been received by the interrupt controller. Embodiments also include a thread determining that a local interrupt status location corresponding to the thread indicates that the globally broadcast interrupt signal has been received by the interrupt controller. Embodiments also include the thread processing one or more entries in a global interrupt status bit queue based on whether global interrupt status bits associated with the globally broadcast interrupt signal are locked. Each entry in the global interrupt status bit queue corresponds to a queued global interrupt. | 09-18-2014 |
20140281090 | Servicing A Globally Broadcast Interrupt Signal In A Multi-Threaded Computer - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for servicing a globally broadcast interrupt signal in a multi-threaded computer comprising a plurality of processor threads. Embodiments include an interrupt controller indicating in a plurality of local interrupt status locations that a globally broadcast interrupt signal has been received by the interrupt controller. Embodiments also include a thread determining that a local interrupt status location corresponding to the thread indicates that the globally broadcast interrupt signal has been received by the interrupt controller. Embodiments also include the thread processing one or more entries in a global interrupt status bit queue based on whether global interrupt status bits associated with the globally broadcast interrupt signal are locked. Each entry in the global interrupt status bit queue corresponds to a queued global interrupt. | 09-18-2014 |
Roy Glenn Musselman, Rochester, MN US
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20080275686 | ENVELOPE TECHNIQUE FOR EXCLUSION OF ATOMS IN AN HBOND CHECK - A technique for reducing the number of actions performed as part of a molecular modeling simulation is disclosed. For example, embodiments of the invention may be used to reduce the number of comparisons performed in a simulation of binding affinity between a first molecule (e.g., a protein receptor site) and a second molecule (e.g., a ligand). Because such a simulation is typically performed a very large number of times for even one particular first and second molecule, and is further performed for different combinations of first and second molecules, the effect of reducing the number of comparisons is leveraged and can provide a significant impact on overall simulation performance. | 11-06-2008 |
20090089013 | INTERACTIVE TOOL FOR VISUALIZING PERFORMANCE DATA IN REAL-TIME TO ENABLE ADAPTIVE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION AND FEEDBACK - An interactive tool is disclosed for visualizing performance data in real-time to enable adaptive performance optimization for an application running on a massively parallel computer system. The interactive tool may be used to visualize network congestion (and other) performance counters for an application as it runs on the parallel system in real-time. Further, a developer may use the interactive tool to experiment with various tuning options and optimization approaches on-the-fly. | 04-02-2009 |
20090089670 | INTERACTIVE TOOL FOR VISUALIZING PERFORMANCE DATA IN REAL-TIME TO ENABLE ADAPTIVE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION AND FEEDBACK - An interactive tool is disclosed for visualizing performance data in real-time to enable adaptive performance optimization for an application running on a massively parallel computer system. The interactive tool may be used to visualize network congestion (and other) performance counters for an application as it runs on the parallel system in real-time. Further, a developer may use the interactive tool to experiment with various tuning options and optimization approaches on-the-fly. | 04-02-2009 |
Stanley Byron Musselman, Noblesville, IN US
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20110210635 | Magnet Rotor Assembly With Increased Physical Strength - A magnet rotor assembly comprises a magnet sleeve held on a rotor shaft by a rigid adhesive layer that includes at least one axial wedge shape corresponding to an axial irregularity on at least one of the surfaces bonded by the adhesive layer. Improved crush strength in the magnet sleeve and in other bonded metal parts, both initially and after exposure to high temperatures is accomplished by impregnating the parts with a curable resin. | 09-01-2011 |
20110267039 | MAGNET AND HOLDER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED ROTATIONAL AND AXIAL STABILITY - A magnet held in a magnet holder is constrained against radial or axial instability, or against both, by a shape on either component in contact with complementary shape on the other component, the shaped components generally defining a tab-and-slot arrangement. The magnet component may be a bonded magnet and in one embodiment may be formed in place by injection molding. The magnet also will exhibit improved magnet properties when magnetized to have lines of polarity matching a path defined by the bulk of the magnetic material as governed by the location of tabs on the magnet. The invention is useful in magnet-sensor assemblies found in industrial applications and in automotive applications such as power steering systems. | 11-03-2011 |
20140251816 | METHOD FOR MAKING A MAGNET ROTOR ASSEMBLY - A method for making a magnet rotor assembly part by providing a bonded metal part having a determinable crush strength, impregnating the bonded metal part with a curable resin and curing the resin so that the crush strength of the assembly part is increased above the determinable crush strength both initially and after extended exposure to temperatures of at least 160° C. Improved crush strength in the magnet sleeve and in other bonded metal parts, both initially and after exposure to high temperatures is accomplished by impregnating the parts with a curable resin. | 09-11-2014 |
Thomas Andrew Musselman, Plymouth, MI US
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20110001302 | Quick Disconnect Hitch - Embodiments described herein relate to methods and structures that can be used to quickly disconnect a trailer from a tractor. One embodiment provides a quick disconnect hitch that links a tractor and a trailer. The quick disconnect hitch comprises a tongue attached to the tractor and a body insertable into the tongue. An extension is attached to and projects away from the body. The extension is connectable with the trailer. A pair of lugs is disposed on the body. The lugs are movable between a connected position where the trailer moves responsive to movement of the tractor and a disconnected position where the trailer moves independently of the tractor. A detent is disposed on each of the pair of lugs. A pair of slots is disposed on the tongue. Each of the pair of slots is configured to accept the detent. Each detent is disposed in each of the pair of slots when the lugs are in the connected position, and each detent is dislocated from each of the pair of slots when the lugs are in the disconnected position. | 01-06-2011 |
Wayne C. Musselman, Big Lake, MN US
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20100212271 | Filter element, air cleaner, and methods - A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein. | 08-26-2010 |
20120159909 | FILTER ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER, AND METHODS - A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein. | 06-28-2012 |
20140102055 | FILTER ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER, AND METHODS - A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein. | 04-17-2014 |
Wayne David Musselman, Pearland, TX US
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