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Andrea Best, Lake Forest, IL US
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20100278839 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST NERVE GROWTH FACTOR (NGF) WITH ENHANCED IN VIVO STABILITY - The present invention provides anti-nerve growth factor (NGF) antibodies that contain an IgG4 constant region comprising a stabilizing hinge region mutation and wherein the antibodies exhibit an unexpectedly long serum half life in cynomolgus monkeys. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-NGF antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the NGF antibodies, host cells for expressing the NGF antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for treating NGF-related diseases or conditions are also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20130295112 | Antibodies Against Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) With Enhanced In Vivo Stability - The present invention provides anti-nerve growth factor (NGF) antibodies that contain an IgG4 constant region comprising a stabilizing hinge region mutation and wherein the antibodies exhibit an unexpectedly long serum half life in cynomolgus monkeys. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-NGF antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the NGF antibodies, host cells for expressing the NGF antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for treating NGF-related diseases or conditions are also provided. | 11-07-2013 |
Andrea E. Best, Lake Forest, IL US
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20100010030 | EXTENDED RELEASE HYDROCODONE ACETAMINOPHEN AND RELATED METHODS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally provides a method of treatment and improvement of quality of life for patients adversely affected by various pain conditions. One preferred embodiment provides a method of treatment of acute pain, moderate to moderately severe pain, chronic pain, non-cancer pain, osteoarthritic pain, bunionectomy pain or lower back pain in a patient in need thereof, comprising providing at least one or two dosage form having about 15 mg of hydrocodone and its salt and about 500 mg of acetaminophen, once, twice or thrice daily. Preferably, the dosage form is about 30 mg of hydrocodone and about 1000 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily. Alternatively, the dosage form is about 15 mg of hydrocodone and about 500 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily. | 01-14-2010 |
Andrew Best, Seattle, WA US
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20110156724 | CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A first capacitor and a second capacitor are charged until voltage at the second capacitor settles to a settling voltage. While charging, the first capacitor is alternately switched between a current source and ground. When the settling voltage is reached, charging of the first capacitor is halted. The second capacitor continues to be charged until voltage at the second capacitor reaches a reference voltage. The amount of time it takes for the settling voltage to reach the reference voltage corresponds to a measure of capacitance on the first capacitor. | 06-30-2011 |
Bill Best, Orono, MN US
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20110167548 | CHEST PROTECTOR - Chest protectors (e.g., for use during motocross, or other high-speed motor sports) for protecting a rider from injury are provided. A chest protector is made with removable protective attachments that provide flexibility and has a low neckline, or removable neck attachment, to facilitate use of the chest protector with removable neck braces. In some implementations, the neck brace is be attached to the chest protector, e.g., using hook and loop fasteners. | 07-14-2011 |
20110252549 | COMPRESSION UNDERGARMENT - A compression undergarment may include a fabric enclosure that is configured to fit about at least a portion of a wearer's chest and back. In some instances, the compression undergarment may include one or more protective pads that can, if desired, be removed to accommodate a neck brace. The protective pads may be left in place when no neck brace is being used. | 10-20-2011 |
20110283432 | WRIST GUARD WITH STIFFENER ELEMENTS - Wrist guards configured for providing support to a user's wrist are disclosed. An illustrative wrist guard includes a wrist pad having a dorsal section configured for placement adjacent to the anterior side of the user's wrist and a palmar section configured for placement adjacent to the posterior side of the wrist. A number of stiffener elements coupled to the dorsal section of the wrist pad provide support against hyperextension of the user's wrist. | 11-24-2011 |
20110307999 | SOFT CHEST PROTECTOR - An impact protection device may include a front protective assembly and a rear protective assembly. The front protective assembly and/or the rear protective assembly may include protective pads that can be removed in order to better accommodate a neck brace. The protective pads may be left in place when no neck brace is being used. | 12-22-2011 |
Bob Best, Cincinnati, OH US
Bruce Best, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20100066089 | SUBSEA TURBINE WITH A PERIPHERAL DRIVE - A ducted water turbine is configured to be installed in a subsea environment to generate hydroelectric power and broadly includes a turbine housing, a turbine rotor, and a generator. The turbine rotor includes a peripheral rim and a plurality of rotor blades mounted to and extending radially inwardly from the rim. The turbine housing includes a duct that permits water to flow through the housing. The peripheral rim is rotatably mounted in the duct, with the water flow causing the turbine rotor to spin. The turbine rotor is drivingly connected to the generator and powers the generator when the turbine rotor is spun by the water flow. | 03-18-2010 |
Bryant A. Best, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20090052908 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL TRANSMISSION - In an example embodiment, an optical system includes an analog laser transmitter having a burst operative mode. The system may include enable logic configured to provide a digital enable signal in response to receiving a trigger signal other than a reverse electrical signal. The system may further include a power controller circuit coupled to the transmitter and enable logic and configured to turn on the analog transmitter when the enable signal is asserted and turn off the analog transmitter when the enable signal is de-asserted. An example method embodiment may include providing an analog signal to the analog laser transmitter and providing a trigger signal to the enable logic to provide a digital enable signal in response to receiving the trigger signal and turning on the analog laser transmitter when the enable signal is asserted, and turning off the analog laser transmitter when the enable signal is de-asserted. | 02-26-2009 |
Carl A. Best, Glendale, AZ US
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20110199202 | NEAR-TO-EYE TRACKING FOR ADAPTIVE OPERATION - A method and a system are provided for adaptive vehicle operation. The method includes the steps of sensing a position and an orientation of a near-to-eye display device worn by the vehicle operator, determining a direction of gaze of the vehicle operator in response to the position and the orientation of the near-to-eye display device, and selectively generating an alert signal in response to the direction of gaze of the vehicle operator. | 08-18-2011 |
20120081236 | NEAR-TO-EYE HEAD TRACKING GROUND OBSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A near-to-eye display allows an operator of a vehicle, such as a pilot of an aircraft, to see an obstacle on a conformal pathway, such as a runway or taxiway. The obstacle may be boundaries of the pathway or an object captured by an optional Infrared camera. | 04-05-2012 |
Christiaan S. Best, Austin, TX US
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20120000550 | Fluid Flow Control Assembly - A device has been disclosed that may include a spool valve including a body having a first connector and a second connector and a spool movable relative to the body for controlling flow between the first connector and the second connector. The reversible flow control assembly further may include a pilot valve device developing a single pressure command in the form of a fluid at a command pressure. The spool valve may be responsive to the single pressure command developed in said pilot valve device to control flow between the first connector and the second connector without regard to the direction of flow. The majority of axial forces acting on the spool to position the spool relative to the body when fluid is flowing through the valve may be fluid forces. | 01-05-2012 |
Christiaan Scott Best, Austin, TX US
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20110132579 | Liquid Submerged, Horizontal Computer Server Rack and Systems and Method of Cooling such a Server Rack - Apparatus, systems, and methods for efficiently cooling computing devices having heat-generating electronic components, such as, for example, independently operable servers, immersed in a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank. | 06-09-2011 |
20140211412 | HARD DRIVE COOLING FOR FLUID SUBMERSION COOLING SYSTEMS - Hard disk drives and computing systems to which they are connected are cooled by submerging the computing systems into a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank and by thermally coupling the hard disk drives to a heat conductive extension that is partly submerged into the coolant and partly out of the coolant. To keep the hard disks drives out of the coolant, they are mounted to the part of the heat conductive extension that is out of the coolant. In such a configuration, the hard disk drives are cooled through conduction of the heat from the hard disk drive to the coolant via the heat conductive extension. A pump may be used to move warmer coolant from the tank into a heat exchanger where the coolant is cooled and to move the cooled coolant back into the tank. | 07-31-2014 |
20140301037 | LIQUID COOLANT-SUBMERSIBLE NODE - A node for performing computing operations includes a frame, a power supply coupled to the frame, and one or more liquid coolant-submersible motherboard assemblies. The one or more motherboard assemblies are configured to operate when submersed in a liquid coolant. The motherboard assemblies are mounted on the frame with one or more spaces between. The spaces form one or more channels between the motherboard assemblies. The frame includes an opening on at least one end of the one or more channels. | 10-09-2014 |
20140307384 | INTEGRATED COMPUTING MODULE WITH POWER AND LIQUID COOLING COMPONENTS - A computing module includes one or more racks, one or more cooling components, and one or more power distribution components. The racks include one or more servers and one or more tanks that hold liquid coolant for the servers. The one or more cooling components move a liquid to remove heat from the servers. The one or more power distribution components supply power to the servers. The one or more racks, one or more cooling components, and one or more power distribution components are commonly coupled to one another to be movable as a unit. | 10-16-2014 |
20140362527 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PACKAGING COMPUTING RESOURCES FOR SPACE AND FIRE-RESISTANCE - A computing system includes one or more rack rows comprising one or more racks. The racks includes one or more tanks that hold liquid coolant for at least one of the one or more servers, and a liquid coolant to remove heat from at least one of the one or more servers. An aisle is provided next to a rack row or between two of the rack rows. The aisle includes a floor. The floor can be walked on by service personnel to access at least one of the one or more racks in at least one of the rows. Cooling components at least partially below the aisle move a liquid to remove heat from at least one of the servers in at least one of the racks. The racks, floor and cooling components may be fire-resistant. | 12-11-2014 |
20150013940 | COMMONLY SUBMERSED, VERTICALLY REMOVABLE SERVERS IN RACK - Apparatus, systems, and method for efficiently cooling computing devices having heat-generating electronic components, such as, for example, independently operable servers, immersed in a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank. | 01-15-2015 |
20150013960 | MULTIPLE RACK SYSTEMS WITH COMMON LIQUID COOLING APPARATUS - Apparatus, systems, and method for efficiently cooling computing devices having heat-generating electronic components, such as, for example, independently operable servers, immersed in a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank. | 01-15-2015 |
20150043165 | ELEVATED TEMPERATURE COOLING WITH EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION CONTROL - Apparatus, systems, and method for efficiently cooling computing devices having heat-generating electronic components, such as, for example, independently operable servers, immersed in a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank. | 02-12-2015 |
20150049432 | PRIMARY CIRCUIT/SECONDARY CIRCUIT COOLING WITH LIQUID IN BOTH CIRCUITS - Apparatus, systems, and method for efficiently cooling computing devices having heat-generating electronic components, such as, for example, independently operable servers, immersed in a dielectric liquid coolant in a tank. | 02-19-2015 |
Christopher Best, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100066279 | Method and Apparatus of Fan Motor Brake - An electronic system for controlling a fan motor includes a microcontroller and a drive circuit. The microcontroller draws power from a first voltage source and generates control signals for sending drive current to stator coils of a fan motor via the drive circuit. The electronic system further includes a second voltage source to provide the microcontroller with an amount of energy sufficient to operate for a short period of time when the voltage of the first voltage source drops below a predetermined level. The microcontroller is configured to detect when the voltage level of the first voltage source drops below a given level and generates control signals for the drive circuit to discharge energy in the stator coils of the fan motor to quickly stop operation of the fan motor within a short period of time. | 03-18-2010 |
Christopher B. Best, New Bedford, MA US
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20120094779 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH UNDERCUT - A golf club head having a translucent insert disclosed. The club head includes a body defining a striking face, a top line, a sole, a back, a heel, and a toe. The back contains a cavity that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the face. A recess is provided within the cavity, with the recess extending away from the cavity and toward the sole. A translucent insert, such as a vibration dampening member, may be provided within the recess. The insert may contain secondary inserts, such as weight members, therein in strategic locations. The insert may completely fill the recess, or may fill only a portion thereof. | 04-19-2012 |
20140329617 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH UNDERCUT - A golf club head having a translucent insert disclosed. The club head includes a body defining a striking face, a top line, a sole, a back, a heel, and a toe. The back contains a cavity that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the face. A recess is provided within the cavity, with the recess extending away from the cavity and toward the sole. The recess causes more of the club head mass to be oriented towards the perimeter of the club head, and optionally also toward the back of the club head. This enlarges the club sweet spot and increases the moment of inertia, and facilitates imparting a desired flight path to a struck golf ball, producing a more forgiving club. The recess may have a varying depth and/or a varying draft angle. A rear wall of the recess may be provided with a cutout to further reposition mass toward the club head perimeter. A translucent insert, such as a vibration dampening member, may be provided within the recess. The insert may contain secondary inserts, such as weight members, therein in strategic locations. The insert may completely fill the recess, or may fill only a portion thereof. | 11-06-2014 |
Clareanne Best, White Oak, PA US
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20110239702 | Magnetic securing device assembly and method for securing a garment while nursing - Magnetic securing device assemblies and methods for securing a garment away from a breast. The magnetic securing device assembly includes a first and second magnetic element. At least one of the first and second magnetic elements is attached to a chord which is used to carry the magnetic securing device assembly as an ornamental piece of jewelry. In use, the magnetic securing device assembly is positioned around a lifted garment of the wearer. The first magnetic element is separated from the second magnetic element attached to the chord. The first magnetic element is then positioned on an opposite side of the garment, and in alignment with the position of the second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are then magnetically fastened to each other so that the garment is securely held away from the breast. | 10-06-2011 |
Daniel M. Best, Pasco, WA US
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20110179093 | Storing and Managing Information Artifacts Collected by Information Analysts Using a Computing Device - Systems and computer-implemented processes for storage and management of information artifacts collected by information analysts using a computing device. The processes and systems can capture a sequence of interactive operation elements that are performed by the information analyst, who is collecting an information artifact from at least one of the plurality of software applications. The information artifact can then be stored together with the interactive operation elements as a snippet on a memory device, which is operably connected to the processor. The snippet comprises a view from an analysis application, data contained in the view, and the sequence of interactive operation elements stored as a provenance representation comprising operation element class, timestamp, and data object attributes for each interactive operation element in the sequence. | 07-21-2011 |
Debora O'Berry Best, Acton, MA US
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20100058294 | GUARDING CODE CHECK-IN WITH TEST CASE EXECUTION RESULTS - A mechanism for providing a source code control system that employs test case execution results to mandate that software code have a specific level of quality for check-in to a central repository. A request to check-in a modified copy of a source code file to a repository is received, wherein the modified copy comprises changes to the source code file located in the repository. The modified copy of the source code file is placed in a quality check pending state in the repository. Responsive to an occurrence of a specific event or expiration of a set time period, applicable regression test cases are executed against the changes in the modified copy. A determination is made as to whether the regression test cases are successful. If the regression test cases are successful, the changes in the modified copy are committed to the source code file located in the repository. | 03-04-2010 |
Elizabeth Best, Atlanta, GA US
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20110239702 | Magnetic securing device assembly and method for securing a garment while nursing - Magnetic securing device assemblies and methods for securing a garment away from a breast. The magnetic securing device assembly includes a first and second magnetic element. At least one of the first and second magnetic elements is attached to a chord which is used to carry the magnetic securing device assembly as an ornamental piece of jewelry. In use, the magnetic securing device assembly is positioned around a lifted garment of the wearer. The first magnetic element is separated from the second magnetic element attached to the chord. The first magnetic element is then positioned on an opposite side of the garment, and in alignment with the position of the second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are then magnetically fastened to each other so that the garment is securely held away from the breast. | 10-06-2011 |
Eric A. Best, Lexington, NC US
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20100107344 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING FABRIC - A method and apparatus for supplying liquid mixtures on a mix-on-demand basis for consumptive use, and for maintaining the composition of such mixture on a highly accurate and stable basis. For wet-on-wet processing of fabrics, the processing solution is supplied at start-up on a mix-on-demand basis to precise specifications and is maintained at such precise specifications throughout fabric processing, which involves continuous additions of water by the incoming fabric and removal of solution by the exiting fabric. Recirculation of the solution at a high rate, together with rapid and repetitive measurements of the composition of the recirculating solution enables the solution to be precisely monitored and maintained. Periodic small additions of chemical are injected as necessary to maintain highly stable, accurately controlled process conditions. Extraordinary economies, both direct and indirect, can be realized with the new system. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric T. Best, Seattle, WA US
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20090083710 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING, COLLABORATING, AND PRESENTING SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS, AND METHODS OF MARKETING OF THE SAME - A software demonstration may be created by capturing screenshots of normal use of an application. The authoring tool may capture a screenshot upon detecting an input. Before capturing the screenshot, the authoring tool may delay for a pre-determined and/or user-configurable period of time to allow the computer display to be refreshed. The authoring tool may provide a cue to inform the user of the timing of the screenshot acquisition. If a screenshot is mistimed, it may be replaced without interrupting the flow of the software demonstration. Screenshots may be linked to one another using clickable hotspots. The hotspots may be used in presenting the software demonstration to provide for a realistic presentation of a software product. The authoring tool may publish the software demonstration in a web accessible format to a network accessible storage location to allow reviewers to comment on the demonstration. An author may access the presentation to review commentary on the demonstration. A software demonstration may be published as a distributable file which may comprise the software demonstration, a player to allow a recipient to view the demonstration, and a version of the software demonstration tool to virally create marketing opportunities for the authoring tool. | 03-26-2009 |
Fiona S. Best, Crofton, MD US
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20100124330 | Secure transmission over satellite phone network - A reach back secure communications terminal includes a modem to satellite interconnect board that captures DTMF tones, demodulates encrypted modem information, and converts both into an ASCII string for presentation to a data port of a satellite phone, allowing out-of-band control of a non-secure satellite system (e.g., AT command control of a data port) by a user on a secure side of an encryption device, by including the ability to interpret control signals and control the satellite system appropriately. A false dial tone is presented to the encryption device, and the data stream coming from the encryption device is monitored for the presence of dual-tone, multi-frequency (DTMF) tones representing control signals, the DTMF tones are converted to ASCII characters, which are in turn received as control signals by the satellite phone, allowing control of the functions of the satellite system directly from the secure side of the encryption device. | 05-20-2010 |
20110237247 | Secure transmission over satellite phone network - A reach back secure communications terminal includes a modem to satellite interconnect board that captures DTMF tones, demodulates encrypted modem information, and converts both into an ASCII string for presentation to a data port of a satellite phone, allowing out-of-band control of a non-secure satellite system (e.g., AT command control of a data port) by a user on a secure side of an encryption device, by including the ability to interpret control signals and control the satellite system appropriately. A false dial tone is presented to the encryption device, and the data stream coming from the encryption device is monitored for the presence of dual-tone, multi-frequency (DTMF) tones representing control signals, the DTMF tones are converted to ASCII characters, which are in turn received as control signals by the satellite phone, allowing control of the functions of the satellite system directly from the secure side of the encryption device. | 09-29-2011 |
Gary L. K. Best, Maryville, TN US
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20110108018 | SOLAR BASED ENERGY CONVERSION APPARATUS - A solar energy conversion apparatus including a solar collection apparatus configured for tracking the sun, a first loop array for channeling a first heat transfer fluid to and from a fluid reservoir operating as a heat sink, a second loop array for channeling a second heat transfer fluid to and from the fluid reservoir for interfacing via a heat exchanger therewith, a third loop array for channeling a third heat transfer fluid to and from the fluid reservoir for interfacing via a heat exchanger therewith. | 05-12-2011 |
G. Lawrence Best, Tucson, AZ US
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20090002775 | Interferometric measurement of non-homogeneous multi-material surfaces - Correction factors for the ALR and PTR parameters of magnetic-head sliders are determined by calculating an effective reflectivity and a corresponding PCOR at each pixel of the air-bearing surface. The absolute value of reflectivity at each pixel of the AlTiC air-bearing surface is obtained from an empirical equation relating it to modulation. The ratio of Al | 01-01-2009 |
20090185193 | Interferometric measurement of DLC layer on magnetic head - An explicit relationship is developed between the ratio of average interferometric modulation produced by diamond-like carbon (DLC)-coated magnetic-head surfaces and the thickness of the DLC layer. Accordingly, the thickness of the DLC layer is calculated in various manners from modulation data acquired for the system using object surfaces of known optical parameters. | 07-23-2009 |
20120257215 | INTERFEROMETRIC MEASUREMENT OF NON-HOMOGENEOUS MULTI-MATERIAL SURFACES - Correction factors for the ALR and PTR parameters of magnetic-head sliders are determined by calculating an effective reflectivity and a corresponding PCOR at each pixel of the air-bearing surface. The absolute value of reflectivity at each pixel of the AlTiC air-bearing surface is obtained from an empirical equation relating it to modulation. The ratio of Al | 10-11-2012 |
20120257216 | INTERFEROMETRIC MEASUREMENT OF NON-HOMOGENEOUS MULTI-MATERIAL SURFACES - Correction factors for the ALR and PTR parameters of magnetic-head sliders are determined by calculating an effective reflectivity and a corresponding PCOR at each pixel of the air-bearing surface. The absolute value of reflectivity at each pixel of the AlTiC air-bearing surface is obtained from an empirical equation relating it to modulation. The ratio of Al | 10-11-2012 |
Gregory D. Best, Fairfax, VA US
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20090019155 | TOKEN-BASED CREDITING OF NETWORK USAGE - A method may include providing content or a service accessible via a network to a user, and issuing a usage token having a usage credit that corresponds to a usage restriction associated with the user's network access subscription. | 01-15-2009 |
Gregory Dale Best, Fairfax, VA US
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20090083303 | NETWORK USAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system includes a first database to associate a sub-interface identifier with customer information, a second database to store a history of customer usage records, and a first device. The first device may receive information from a routing device, where the information includes the sub-interface identifier for a sub-interface of the routing device and information identifying an amount of network traffic received at or transmitted from the sub-interface over a time period, use the sub-interface identifier to obtain the associated customer information from the first database, associate the customer information with the information identifying an amount of network traffic received at or transmitted from the sub-interface over a time period to create a new customer usage record, and store the new customer usage record in the second database. | 03-26-2009 |
20120022986 | NETWORK USAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system includes a first database to associate a sub-interface identifier with customer information, a second database to store a history of customer usage records, and a first device. The first device may receive information from a routing device, where the information includes the sub-interface identifier for a sub-interface of the routing device and information identifying an amount of network traffic received at or transmitted from the sub-interface over a time period, use the sub-interface identifier to obtain the associated customer information from the first database, associate the customer information with the information identifying an amount of network traffic received at or transmitted from the sub-interface over a time period to create a new customer usage record, and store the new customer usage record in the second database. | 01-26-2012 |
Guy T. Best, Bethel, VT US
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20080210670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC GAS CONTROL FOR A PLASMA ARCH TORCH - A method and apparatus for controlling a gas supply to a plasma arc torch uses a proportional control solenoid valve positioned adjacent the torch to manipulate the gas flow to the torch, thereby extending electrode life during arc transfer and shutdown. Swirl ring design can be simplified and gas supply and distribution systems become less complicated. The invention also allows manipulation of shield gas flow to reduce divot formation when making interior cuts. The system can be controlled with a digital signal processor utilizing a feedback loop from a sensor. | 09-04-2008 |
20100155376 | High Quality Hole Cutting Using Variable Shield Gas Compositions - A method and apparatus for a plasma torch system having a plasma torch tip configuration that includes a nozzle, an electrode, and a control unit for controlling a composition of the shield gas flow, such that while cutting the contour the shield gas flow comprises a first shield gas composition and while cutting the hole the shield gas flow comprises a second shield gas composition. | 06-24-2010 |
20100155377 | Method And Apparatus For Cutting High Quality Internal Features And Contours - An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter. | 06-24-2010 |
20100213178 | INTERNAL PART FEATURE CUTTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for cutting an internal feature in a workpiece using a plasma cutting system can include cutting in a first zone using at least one cutting parameter from a first cutting parameter set, which can include a first cutting current and/or a first speed. The method can include cutting in a second zone using at least one cutting parameter from a second cutting parameter set that can be different from the first cutting parameter set. The second cutting parameter set can include a second cutting current and/or a second speed. The method can also include cutting in a third zone using at least one cutting parameter from a third cutting parameter set, which can be different from the first cutting parameter set or the second cutting parameter set. The third cutting parameter set can include a third cutting current and/or a third speed. | 08-26-2010 |
20120018409 | HIGH QUALITY HOLE CUTTING USING VARIABLE SHIELD GAS COMPOSITIONS - A method and apparatus for a plasma torch system having a plasma torch tip configuration that includes a nozzle, an electrode, and a control unit for controlling a composition of the shield gas flow, such that while cutting the contour the shield gas flow comprises a first shield gas composition and while cutting the hole the shield gas flow comprises a second shield gas composition. | 01-26-2012 |
20130119024 | Method and Apparatus for Cutting High Quality Internal Features and Contours - An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter. | 05-16-2013 |
James B. Best, Northville, MI US
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20110145773 | Method of Optimizing Automotive Electrical Wiring - A method is provided for selecting wiring components for a circuit including at least one predetermined load. A user identifies a fuse type. A target current needed to achieve a desired fuse blow time for the identified fuse type is obtained from a lookup table. A minimum wire size for supporting steady state operation of the circuit is also obtained from a lookup table. The user identifies one or more wire segments to be included in the circuit, including specifying each respective wire length. An aggregate circuit resistance including each identified wire segment is calculated, wherein when a wire segment is first identified it is assigned the minimum wire size and its resistance is determined based on its respective length. A provisional short circuit current is calculated in response to the aggregate circuit resistance. The provisional short circuit current is compared to the target current. If the provisional short circuit current is less than the target current, the user is prompted to select an increased wire size for at least one wire segment. Otherwise, an optimized circuit is indicated to the user. | 06-16-2011 |
James J. Best, Hewitt, NJ US
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20090191316 | RETRACTABLE CANDY HOLDER - The present invention is a holder for a confectionary product. The holder has two sections that enclose the confectionary product when in the closed position. The holder may be opened by sliding the two sections apart and then pivoting one of the sections relative to the other one hundred and eighty degrees to intermesh and thereby form a handle for holding the confectionary product during consumption by a user. | 07-30-2009 |
Jessica Best, Seattle, WA US
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20120185787 | USER INTERFACE INTERACTION BEHAVIOR BASED ON INSERTION POINT - Automatic manipulation of document user interface behavior is provided based on an insertion point. Upon placement of an insertion point within a displayed document, the behavior of the user interface is adjusted based on a next action of the user. If the user begins a drag action near the insertion point, he/she is enabled to interact with the content of the document (e.g. select a portion of text or object(s)). If the user begins a drag action at a location away from the insertion point, on the other hand, he/she is enabled to interact with the page (e.g. panning) Thus, the interaction behavior is automatically adjusted without additional action by the user or limitations on user action. | 07-19-2012 |
Jessica A. Best, Centennial, CO US
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20100269819 | Human Powered Dry Powder Inhaler and Dry Powder Inhaler Compositions - In one embodiment, a human-powered dry powder inhaler comprises a human-powered compressible component operable to discharge an air pulse at an outlet at a pressure of about 1-40 psi; an inflatable reservoir operable to receive an air pulse discharged from the human-powered compressible component to provide an aerosol of a dry powder pharmaceutical formulation in the reservoir, the reservoir including an outlet valve; and a receiving mask in communication with the outlet valve and operable to receive an aerosol of dry powder from the reservoir and to deliver the aerosol to at least a mouth or nose of a patient. In another embodiment, the inhaler comprises a human-powered compressible component operable to discharge an air pulse at an outlet of a polymeric pressure release valve at a pressure of about 1-40 psi; and a receiving mask in communication with the outlet of the compressible component and operable to deliver an aerosol of dry powder to at least a mouth or nose of a patient. Methods for delivery of a dry powder pharmaceutical formulation to a patient are conducted in the absence of electrical power and circuitry and pre-pressurized propellant gas. Suitable dry powder pharmaceutical formulations may include myo-inositol and/or maltodextrin as a carrier and active ingredients such as vaccines or siRNA. | 10-28-2010 |
Jim Best, Hewitt, NJ US
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20080271320 | Strawberry huller - A hulling device for removing the stem and leaves on small fruits, such as strawberries, the device having an ergonomic handle and a tubular cutting member, is set forth herein. The cutting member is comprised of a cutting end and is securely attached to the handle at a shoulder which assists in preventing complete coring of the fruit. The tubular cutting member having a length which is less than the length of the handle also facilitates prevention of coring edible fruit flesh from the strawberry. | 11-06-2008 |
20080271321 | Strawberry huller with ejector - A hulling device for removing the stem and leaves on small fruits, such as strawberries, the device having an ergonomic handle and a tubular cutting member, is set forth herein. The cutting member is comprised of a cutting end and is securely attached to the handle at a shoulder which assists in preventing complete coring of the fruit. The tubular cutting member having a length which is less than the length of the handle also facilitates prevention of coring edible fruit flesh from the strawberry. | 11-06-2008 |
20090232187 | Food thermometer sleeve - A protective sleeve for a food thermometer having a probe for insertion into a food is disclosed. The sleeve includes a first body and a second body rotatably positioned within the first body. Each body includes opposing open ends and a sidewall there between, with the second body having indicia displayed thereon. An opening within the sidewall of the first body allows the indicia, which are preferably related to cooking instructions, on the sidewall of the second body to be read. | 09-17-2009 |
20100224752 | Instrument stand for attachment to a wire grill surface or the like - The instrument stand, which supports an instrument on a wire rack or similar surface, includes a body, a biasing element and a hook member. The stand is capable of connecting to an instrument, and the biasing element, preferably formed by at least two legs, is also connected to the body, wherein when contacting a surface the legs bias the body in a direction opposite the surface. The hook member connects to one of either a leg or the body, such that the hook member is capable of engaging the surface to thereby oppose the bias by the legs. | 09-09-2010 |
Jim Joseph Best, Hewitt, NJ US
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20110247162 | APPLICATOR WITH FLEXIBLE PAD AND HANDLE - A liquid applicator includes a frame and a flexible applicator pad. The frame includes an elongated handle that presents opposite handle margins and extends in a longitudinal direction between the margins. The flexible applicator pad presents opposite applicator pad ends. The handle margins are coupled relative to the flexible applicator pad adjacent corresponding applicator pad ends. The handle presents an intermediate region that is flexible and spaced from the pad, with the liquid applicator thereby being shiftable into and out of a relaxed applicator condition. | 10-13-2011 |
20120023695 | APPLICATOR WITH INDIVIDUALLY FLEXIBLE PAD SUPPORT FINGERS - A liquid applicator is configured to apply liquid to a contoured surface. The liquid applicator includes a frame with a laterally extending base and a plurality of elongated fingers spaced laterally along the base. The fingers flex to follow the contoured surface when a liquid application force is applied. The liquid applicator also includes a flexible applicator pad assembly supported on multiple ones of the fingers. The applicator pad assembly is operable to carry liquid and is flexible at least generally with the fingers so as to follow the contoured surface during liquid application | 02-02-2012 |
John Best, Cave Creek, AZ US
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20100239422 | COMPONENTS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A component for a gas turbine engine having an engine axis includes a rotor disk and a plurality of airfoils. The rotor disk comprises a web and a rim. The web has a first outer surface at least partially defining a plurality of holes and a plurality of slots. Each of the plurality of slots extends from a corresponding one of the plurality of holes and forms a first angle with the engine axis at the point of intersection with the corresponding one of the plurality of holes. The rim has a second outer surface also at least partially defining the plurality of slots. Each of the plurality of slots forms a second angle with the engine axis at the second outer surface, the second angle being different from the first angle. Each of the plurality of airfoils extends from the second outer surface. | 09-23-2010 |
Kenneth E. Best, Claremont, MN US
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20100218425 | INTEGRATED LOCK AND TILT-LATCH MECHANISM FOR A SLIDING WINDOW - A low-cost combination tilt-lock-latch mechanism for a sliding window that combines ease of installation and adjustment with simplicity of use. The mechanism includes at least one tilt-latch mechanism adapted for mounting in the window sash. The tilt-latch mechanism includes a housing and a plunger having a latch bolt portion retractable within the housing. A plunger latch member automatically latches the plunger in a retracted position to enable tilting of the sash. Further, the mechanism may include an actuator mechanism and a flexible linking member. The tilt-latch may include a locking member adjustable from outside the housing of the tilt latch, to lock the flexible linking member to the plunger, thereby operably coupling the actuator mechanism with the tilt-latch. | 09-02-2010 |
Kevin J. Best, Hockessin, DE US
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20110030580 | MAGENTA INKJET INK, AND PROCESS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention pertains to a magenta inkjet ink comprising a combination of pigments which provide favorable hue, chroma and optical density. The invention also pertains to a process of making the magenta ink and an inkjet ink set comprising this magenta ink. | 02-10-2011 |
Kurt E. Best, Sewickley, PA US
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20090176907 | Direct-to-metal radiation curable compositions - A process of directly coating a metal substrate and curing the coating using radiation sources such as UV radiation having a wavelength of 200 nm and above. Furthermore, compositions of the invention can be used as a tie-coat for coatings that do not bond well directly to various metal substrates. | 07-09-2009 |
20100233431 | CLEANABLE WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE COATINGS - The present invention relates to a cleanable, waterborne polyurethane dispersion comprising the reaction product of: | 09-16-2010 |
20110054141 | ALIPHATIC MOISTURE-CURABLE RESINS, COATING COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to an aliphatic isocyanate-based moisture-curable resin. The disclosed resin may include an aliphatic isocyanate functional material and an cycloaliphatic isocyanate functional material. The resin may be used to formulate a coating composition that may exhibit no substantial sag when applied at a wet film thickness of at least 6 mils, and no substantial blistering when cured to a dry film thickness of at least 6 mils. | 03-03-2011 |
20110251332 | TWO-COMPONENT WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE COATINGS - A polyaziridine introduced into a two-component waterborne polyurethane dispersion coating system increases the cure rate of a coating composition formed from the coating system. | 10-13-2011 |
20130203934 | TWO-COMPONENT, POLYASPARTIC COATING COMPOSITIONS - A polyurea coating composition comprising the reaction product of: | 08-08-2013 |
20130302530 | DIRECT-TO-METAL RADIATION CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - A process of directly coating a metal substrate and curing the coating using radiation sources such as UV radiation having a wavelength of 200 nm and above. Furthermore, compositions of the invention can be used as a tie-coat for coatings that do not bond well directly to various metal substrates. | 11-14-2013 |
20150079294 | COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Coating compositions are described. The coating compositions include: (a) a polyisocyanate; (b) a polymeric polyol; (c) a polyaspartic ester; and (d) a chelated tin (IV) compound. Also disclosed are methods of using such coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with a cured coating deposited from such compositions. | 03-19-2015 |
Larry D. Best, Springtown, TX US
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20090047153 | HYBRID HYDRAULIC-ELECTRIC RAM PUMPING UNIT WITH DOWNSTROKE ENERGY RECOVERY - A hybrid hydraulic-electric pumping unit ( | 02-19-2009 |
20140205466 | SYNCHRONIZED DUAL WELL VARIABLE STROKE AND VARIABLE SPEED PUMP DOWN CONTROL WITH REGENERATIVE ASSIST - A dual well pumping unit ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140294603 | SYNCHRONIZED DUAL WELL VARIABLE STROKE AND VARIABLE SPEED PUMP DOWN CONTROL WITH REGENERATIVE ASSIST - A dual well pumping unit ( | 10-02-2014 |
Margaret Diane Best, Beattyville, KY US
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20080282443 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT WITH HYBRID SLEEVE SEAM - A protective garment including a body portion having a front and a back, and a sleeve. The sleeve is coupled to the front of the body portion by a raglan seam and coupled to the back of the body portion by an inset seam. | 11-20-2008 |
20130212788 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT WITH MODULAR STORAGE SYSTEM - Protective garments having a modular storage system that enables the wearer to move and customize the position of pockets and other storage features, and hence the location of tools and other apparatus or accessories. The protective garment, including the modular storage system, are fire resistant such that they are in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) and European Norm standards for firefighting garments set by the European Committee for Standardization (also known as ComitéEuropéen de Normalisation) and may be integral with the protective garment. | 08-22-2013 |
Martin C. Best, Raleigh, NC US
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20090275450 | COMPACT EXERCISE AND STRENGTH MEASURING DEVICE - An exercise device that may be used to perform multiple different exercises. The exercise device may include a scale with a base plate positioned on a bottom side of the scale and a contact plate positioned on a top side of the scale. Bands may be attached to and extend from the base plate. The exercise device may be placed on a support floor with the user on the contact plate and the scale and the base plate underneath. The user may be able to perform multiple different exercises by pulling against the bands. The scale may be operative to measure a force applied by the user to the contact plate. The scale may include a display for the user to monitor the amount of force while performing the exercises. | 11-05-2009 |
Mike Best, Woodstock, GA US
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20100047760 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING PERFORMANCE BASED EMULATION TESTING - A computer system and method may include a processor instantiating a test scenario that includes a description of a stem that defines a context and at least one task to be performed in accordance with the context and via interaction with at least one target application; providing an interface to an instance of the at least one target application for the interaction; executing one or more stored evaluation queries to check a status of the instance of the at least one target application and record one or more binary values based on the status; and executing one or more stored scoring expressions to generate and output a score, the scoring expression defining a function having input parameters that are based on the one or more binary values. The processor may further provide an authoring environment in which to define the test scenario, evaluation queries, and scoring expressions. | 02-25-2010 |
Paul M. Best, Toledo, OH US
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20120299963 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTION OF HOME FIXTURES - A system for selecting one of a plurality of home fixtures, includes a processor, a memory including a database, an input device, and a display. The processor executes instructions to present information corresponding to the home fixtures. The memory is in communication with the processor. The database contains the information corresponding to the home fixtures, such as materials, models, category, accessories, 360° views, high definition images and specifications. The database also contains information corresponding to a context, such as a counter top surface, that may be associated with the home fixtures. The input device permits a user to select the one of the home fixtures to be presented. The display is in communication with the processor, and is configured to show the information corresponding to the home fixtures. The system may also include a camera that permits acquisition of information corresponding to a custom context for the home fixture. | 11-29-2012 |
Perry Best, Glendale, AZ US
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20110009087 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL ALERT AND RESPONSE SYSTEM - In an emergency medical alert and response system, the method including the step of providing on a display of a communication device a plurality of individually selectable topics or medical alert choices. The method further includes the step of providing, in response to the selection of each of the plurality of topics or medical alert choices, instructions as to the proper procedure to be used in supplying initial care to a victim for the specific selected topic or medical alert choice of the plurality of topics or medical alert choices. The instructions for each of the specific selected topics or medical alert choices of the plurality of topics or medical alert choices includes step-by-step procedures for the specific selected topic or medical alert choice in simultaneous graphic and sound presentations. | 01-13-2011 |
Philip M. Best, Urbana, IL US
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20090325887 | PEPTIDES AND REGULATION OF CALCIUM CHANNELS - Calcium channels can be regulated by natural gamma proteins. Herein we disclose embodiments of compositions and methods, particularly involving short peptides which are capable of regulating calcium channel function. Certain short peptides which can inhibit calcium current have structural features from the first transmembrane domain of gamma6 such as a GxxxA motif and adjoining aliphatic residues. In embodiments the peptide compositions and methods are capable of selective efficacy for low voltage-activated calcium channels, such as LVA channel Cav3.1, versus high voltage-activated channels. | 12-31-2009 |
Phillip J. Best, Crozet, VA US
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20090273140 | Three-Dimensional Puzzle - An apparatus includes a multisurfaced object having at least a first surface and a second surface, with at least a first symbol disposed on the first surface and a second symbol disposed on the second surface. The apparatus also includes a container having an interior compartment and an opening in the container, wherein the multisurfaced object is positioned within the interior compartment, and at least the first surface is visible through the opening. The apparatus further comprises a mechanism associated with the multisurfaced object, adapted to rotate the multisurfaced object such that the second symbol is visible through the opening. | 11-05-2009 |
20120009556 | Three-Dimensional Puzzle - A method, computer program product, and computing device comprising a game for testing the spatial reasoning of a player. The game includes a virtual multi-surfaced object having at least a first surface and a second surface, with first indicia associated with the first surface and second indicia associated with the second surface. A facing surface and a goal surface are displayed on a user interface, which also includes mechanisms for changing the orientation of the virtual object by rotating the object in steps. In response to input from the game player, the virtual object is rotated. Each time the virtual object is rotated, the facing surface displayed is changed so that it correlates to the changed orientation of the virtual object. The game continues until the game player causes the facing surface to match the goal surface by entering a series of rotational moves. | 01-12-2012 |
Randolph Best, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120269346 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING WITHIN A SECURE MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - The present invention relates generally to facilitating secure voice and data communication by way of a commercially available communication device (i.e., smartphone/smartdevice). Specifically, the device and system for pairing a specialized cryptographic device with a non-specialized communication device, wherein the two devices engage in bidirectional communication to facilitate encryption of voice and data for secure transmission over a network. While providing the sensitive cryptographic features for secure communications, the cryptographic device further implements and enforces security policies for the communication device by way if an intermediary native application executed at the communication device. The encryption device is suitably designed to be carried discreetly and may be used in conjunction with a commercially available communication device. | 10-25-2012 |
Richard Best, Garden City, MI US
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20080289593 | SWITCHABLE VALVE TRAIN FOR GAS-EXCHANGE VALVES OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A switchable valve train for gas-exchange valves of internal combustion engines with a rocker arm device ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080295789 | ROLLER FINGER FOLLOWER FOR VALVE DEACTIVATION - The finger follower has an inner and outer body and a torsional lost motion spring positioned at its lash adjuster end of the outer body The torsional lost motion springs have a short leg that abuts the outer body and a long leg that contacts the inner body. The torsional spring is located above the pivot point of the finger follower so as to provide a low mass moment of inertia and to reduce the weight over the valve stem end of the follower. | 12-04-2008 |
20090031977 | LOW PROFILE VALVE LIFTER ASSEMBLY - The low profile valve lifter assembly has flats inside the bore of the outer housing and walls are formed and extended down from the plate of the guide such that the walls align with the flats of the bore to prevent rotation of the lifter with the guide. A groove and protuberance are provided in the flats and on the side wall of the guide in order to properly orient the lifter with the guide. The flats can be connected to form a pocket and the walls of the guide can be connected to form a sleeve that mates with the pocket. | 02-05-2009 |
Richard J. Best, Menomonie, WI US
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20100049662 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING EMPLOYMENT SEARCHES - A system and method is provided for facilitating and assisting employment related searches. Prospective employees and prospective employers can access and upload employment related information, which can pertain to available positions and positions being sought. Prospective employees remain anonymous until they decided to provide identifying information. Prospective employers can search prospective employees and communicate directly with them under complete anonymity. | 02-25-2010 |
Robert Best, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20100080147 | METHODS FOR RECONCILING TRUNK GROUP IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AMONG VARIOUS TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A method includes retrieving a first data set from a switch within a network, the first data set including a set of switch records. Among the switch records included in the first data set is a first switch record associated with and including a field identifying a first trunk group from a set of trunk groups included within the switch. A second data set is retrieved from a configuration management system configured to facilitate an operation associated with the network. The second data set includes a plurality of configuration records, which includes a first configuration record associated with and including a field identifying the first trunk group. When the field included in the first configuration record differs from the field included in the first switch record a report is produced. | 04-01-2010 |
20130013470 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND RECOVERING NON-REVENUE GENERATING NETWORK CIRCUITS ESTABLISHED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES - A method includes issuing a retrieval instruction, such as a database query, to retrieve from a database system a datum associated with a network circuit established outside of the United States. Upon receiving the datum from the database system, it is determined, based on the datum retrieved, whether the network circuit is incurring a charge. It is further determined, based on the datum retrieved, an amount of revenue generated by the network circuit. When the amount of revenue generated by the network circuit is below a predetermined threshold, a termination instruction to terminate a service associated with the network circuit is issued. | 01-10-2013 |
Robert C. Best, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110240569 | THEFT DETERRENT CAN DISPENSER - A theft deterrent dispensing unit particularly for use with cans includes a conveyor section that leads to a dispensing head. A shroud extends over the forward edge of the conveying section. The dispensing head pivots downwardly allowing the leading can to be grasped without interference of the shroud. The rear edge of the dispensing head pivots upwardly, preventing the next adjacent can from moving immediately into the dispensing head until the dispensing head rotates back to a closed position. Likewise, when the dispensing head is rotated to an open position, a barrier is pulled down from the top of the shroud, again preventing an individual from reaching in and grabbing the next adjacent can. A locking mechanism is positioned on the side of the dispensing units to prevent two adjacent dispensing units from being opened at the same time. Finally, the speed at which the dispensing heads move from an open to a closed position is regulated to prevent rapid removal of cans from a single dispensing unit. | 10-06-2011 |
Robert E. Best, Richardson, TX US
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20090028560 | System and Method for Implementing Dynamic Scheduling of Data in a Non-Blocking All-Optical Switching Network - A non-blocking optical matrix core switching method that includes maintaining a schedule for routing data through an optical matrix core and receiving and analyzing reports from peripheral devices. The method determines whether the schedule is adequate for the current data traffic patterns and if the schedule is not adequate a new schedule is implemented. The new schedule is then transferred to the peripheral devices for implementation and the new schedule is transferred to the optical matrix core scheduler. Implementation of the new schedule as the schedule on the peripheral devices and the optical matrix core scheduler is then performed. | 01-29-2009 |
Roger J. Best, Eugene, OR US
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20110091844 | VIRTUAL BOOK - Computer-readable media, virtual books and methods are provided for teaching, learning and simulating mathematical principles. One or more pages of a plurality of pages of a virtual book that resembles a tangible book may be depicted on an electronic display. Data may be received on one or more of the pages. The data received may be dynamically charted in the virtual book to facilitate interactive learning and application with user data. | 04-21-2011 |
Ryan Best, Wellington, FL US
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20100205249 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVENT DETECTION AND RE-DIRECTION OVER A NETWORK USING A PRESENTATION LEVEL PROTOCOL - A mechanism for detecting events generated from a device in communication with a client system and the re-direction of those events to a server system over a network using a presentation-level protocol is disclosed. Plug and play events are detected at the client system, bound to a virtual connection for a user session, and re-directed for handling to a server-based system using the presentation-level protocol. The server-based system maps the device to the user session. Applications which have registered a callback with the session are informed and generate an appropriate message which is transmitted to the device in communication with the client system via a specified virtual communication connection in the user session. | 08-12-2010 |
Scott D. Best, Troy, MI US
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20110049861 | MOUNTABLE COUPON CARD ASSEMBLY - A coupon card assembly for attaching to a support structure is disclosed. The assembly includes a hinge partially cut through first and second layers of material and a liner to define a first and second card portion movable about a pivot axis. The first card portion includes a score line disposed along a width and cut through the first layer of material to define a segment of the first layer of material removable from the first card portion to expose one of a first and second layer of adhesive remaining on the first card portion for attaching the first card portion to the support structure. The score line is spaced from the pivot axis with at least a portion of the hinge continuing to include both of the first and second layers of material such that the hinge remains functional after removing the segment. | 03-03-2011 |
20110098168 | Manufacturing Machine Assembly And Method For Producing Coupon Cards Having Non-Tacky Mini-Coupons - A manufacturing machine assembly for producing a coupon card fabricated from a continuous sheet of material. An application station receives the sheet of material with a bottom side facing upward for applying a masking agent to a portion of the bottom side. A drying station dries the masking agent as the sheet of material moves through the drying station at a high rate of speed. An inverting device rotates and reorients the sheet of material such that the top side of the sheet material is facing upward. A printing station prints indicia in parallel rows on the top side for defining a first strip and a second strip. The first and second strips are separated from one another and are bonded together to form a series of two-sided coupon cards. The series of two-sided coupon cards are separated from a web of scrap material to form individual two-sided coupon cards. | 04-28-2011 |
20130270334 | Pocket Assembly For A Shipping Container - A pocket assembly for a shipping container, a shipping container assembly, and a method of manufacturing a pocket assembly for a shipping container are disclosed herein. | 10-17-2013 |
Shawn R. Best, Tampa, FL US
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20120025711 | SOLID STATE OUTDOOR OVERHEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY - An outdoor overhead lamp assembly uses light emitting diodes to provide illumination for an area to be illuminated. The lamp assembly includes a unitary housing, which may be formed from a single casting. The housing includes mechanical mounting structure for mounting the housing to a mast arm. The housing includes an electrical compartment for housing electrical components and connections. Heat sink fins are formed on the integral housing that provide for thermal control of the electronic components and LED modules within the lamp assembly. The LED modules are mounted to aiming platforms within an optical compartment for the assembly. An external lens provides environmental protection for the LEDs and their individual lenses. The housing may also include structures for mounting decorative coverings or “skins” to accommodate different aesthetic requirements. | 02-02-2012 |
Steve Best, Acton, MA US
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20090265535 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING COMPUTER-WORKING-HOURS-BASED SHUTDOWN OPTIONS - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for setting computer-working-hours-based shutdown options. A method for setting computer-working-hours-based shutdown options in accordance with an embodiment includes: when receiving a shutdown command from a user, determining, based on a setting of computer working hours by the user, whether a current time of the system is within the working hours of the computer; and performing at least one of setting a shutdown option according to the determination result and presenting a shutdown option according to the determination result. | 10-22-2009 |
Steven Francie Best, Georgetown, TX US
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20090204648 | TRACKING METADATA FOR FILES TO AUTOMATE SELECTIVE BACKUP OF APPLICATIONS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED DATA - A computer implemented method, a data processing system, and a computer program product backup an application and a file for the application. A set of backup parameters is received. The backup parameters include an indication of the application to be backed up. Responsive to receiving the backup parameters, a metadata indicator associated with the application is identified. A set of files associated with the metadata indicator is then identified. The set of files and the application are then forwarded to a backup storage for backup. | 08-13-2009 |
Steve R. Best, Montgomery, AL US
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20110227395 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PLASMA BLASTING - A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a solid object having a borehole, a blast probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a dielectric separator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the dielectric separator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises a thixotropic or electro-rheological fluid. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast. The property of instantaneous high viscosity of thixotropic and electro-rheological fluids is advantageously used to seal the cavity containing the blasting probe thereby increasing the blasting pressure making the whole system more efficient. | 09-22-2011 |
Ted Best, Bowling Green, KY US
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20100310880 | HIGH-GLOSS, POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-BASED COATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Solutions of polyvinylidene resins with very high vinylidene difluoride content in lactam solvent systems and their uses to form high gloss coatings, especially high gloss clear coatings. The present invention also provides coated articles incorporating these coatings. Advantageously, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resins with sufficiently high vinylidene difluoride content, as well as a wide variety of thermoplastic and thermosetting resins useful in the practice of the present invention, can be easily dissolved in and then stay dissolved in lactam solvents. Conveniently, these solutions may be prepared at room temperature. The ability to coat such PVDF resins from solution, rather than from dispersions, is a key factor leading to the high gloss characteristics provided by many embodiments of the present invention. | 12-09-2010 |
Ted R. Best, Bowling Green, KY US
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20110034618 | PEEL-COAT COMPOSITIONS - A composition for forming a peelable coating, the composition comprising an aqueous carrier, a water-dispersible polyvinyl butyral, and an acrylic latex compound. | 02-10-2011 |
Ted Robert Best, Plano, TX US
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20090292068 | DURABLE POLYESTER COATING - The present invention provides a coating composition, and coated substrates and articles. The coating composition includes a binder containing a polyester resin that is formed using at least one aromatic, dicarboxylic acid and at least one asymmetric diol. The present invention also provides coating compositions that may be used on articles where excellent outdoor durability is desired. A method of coating and fabricating a substrate is also included. | 11-26-2009 |
Terry Best, Newark, NJ US
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20120304879 | WET-TRAPPING OF ENERGY CURABLE FLEXOGRAPHIC INKS AND COATINGS - Methods and apparatus for flexographic color printing, and more particularly for implementing “wet trapping” in flexographic printing using energy curable flexographic liquid inks are presented. Radiation curable inks can be formulated that wet trap over each other without back-trapping onto the plates and anilox units of down-line printing units by controlling the storage modulus of the inklcoating. The storage modulus G′ in the inks can be controlled to ensure that the highest G′ ink is printed ISt down with successive colors being trapped in the order of their (declining) G′ values. An image in wet ink can thus be trapped over a different image in wet ink of a different color without picking the ISt ink back up and redepositing it onto the subsequent plates and rollers in the printing press (back-trapping). | 12-06-2012 |
Theodore Best, Haverstraw, NY US
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20100073947 | LED EMERGENCY LIGHT SAFETY APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - According to one embodiment, an LED emergency light apparatus for use with a motorized vehicle includes a foldable substrate that is formed of a plastic material and a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged about and coupled to the substrate such at a portion thereof protrudes beyond one face of the substrate. The apparatus also includes a controller in electric communication with the light emitting diodes and a power source. In addition, means for releasably attaching the substrate to a support surface is also provided. | 03-25-2010 |
Thomas J. Best, Austin, TX US
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20120146697 | SCANNABLE FLIP-FLOP WITH HOLD TIME IMPROVEMENTS - Embodiments of a scannable flip-flop are disclosed that may reduce data hold time, which may in turn improve the performance of circuits incorporating the scannable flip-flop. The scannable flip-flop may include a slave latch and a master latch including an input multiplexer. The multiplexer may include a number of input ports, for example to receive normal operating mode data as well as scan operating mode data, and the multiplexer may be operable to controllably select one of the input ports and pass the value of the selected port to an output of the multiplexer. For example, the multiplexer may generate individual control signals for the various ports dependent upon both the clock signal and a select signal, such that each of the ports is qualified with the select signal and the clock signal before the multiplexer presents the input data of the selected port as the output of the multiplexer. | 06-14-2012 |
Timothy A. Best, Rochester, NY US
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20120278703 | WEBTOP: MULTIPLE APPLET DELIVERY WITHIN A FIXED-SIZED VIEWING SPACE - A technique for executing applets is provided. Initially, a webtop applet is loaded into, for example, a browser window. The webtop applet displays the list of applets available to a user. The user selects one or more applets from the list received by the webtop applet. The webtop applet generates a separate JInternal frame for each selected applet, and each JInternal frame executes its associated applet within a separate window. The windows assume different configurations such as being resized, repositioned, cascaded, tiled, windowed, minimized, maximized, or overlapped with one or more other windows within a fixed-size view space of the browser window. Each window is manipulated by the user separately from the other windows which are contained within the fixed sized view space. | 11-01-2012 |
Timothy Edward Best, Morristown, NJ US
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20120268334 | OPTIMAL LOADING FOR INCREASED GAIN IN AN ARRAY ANTENNA - The present invention provides a high-performance helical antenna element and array thereof for use in an aircraft communication system or the like, where stringent spatial restrictions and gain requirements generally apply. The performance of the array is enhanced by connecting conductive plates to the windings of the antenna elements at the terminal ends thereof such that the conductive plates are offset from the axes of the antenna elements and toward the center of the array. | 10-25-2012 |
Walter Best US
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20090139600 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MACHINE FELT, AND MACHINE FELT - A method for manufacturing a machine felt. Firstly a tube having a longitudinal yarn layer is manufactured with a peripheral length double the length of the machine felt, and a width that corresponds to the width of the machine felt. The tube is compressed into a flattened tube with the formation of longitudinal yarn loops which are exposed by the removal of fibers of a fiber batt layer. An auxiliary substrate web is manufactured with a width that is less than that of the machine felt; for the longitudinal yarns and/or for the auxiliary substrate web, a material is used that absorbs laser energy; the longitudinal yarns are brought together with the auxiliary substrate web and connected by a laser beam; the auxiliary substrate web is helically wound until the tube is formed; and upon exposure of the longitudinal yarn loops, the auxiliary substrate web(s) are also removed. | 06-04-2009 |
William Best, Orono, MN US
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20120180181 | COMPRESSION SHIRT WITH ROLL-OVER SLEEVE - One embodiment of the invention is a shirt comprising a body portion for receiving a user's torso and first and second sleeves attached to the body portion. The first and second sleeves each have an elbow region including at least a first anti-slip pattern and a cuff region including at least a second anti-slip region. In use, an elbow pad may be disposed over an upper region of one sleeve such that an inner surface of the elbow pad contacts the first anti-slip pattern. A lower sleeve portion including the cuff region may be folded over the elbow pad such that the second anti-slip pattern contacts an outer surface of the elbow pad. | 07-19-2012 |
20140298568 | LEG WEAR WITH INTEGRAL BRACE SLEEVE - A leg wear apparatus including at least one side portion having first and second ends and positioned between front and rear portions, where the first end of the at least one side portion is attached to a waistband. The leg wear includes at least one leg portion that expands along a leg of a wearer, wherein the at least one leg portion is attached to the second end of the at least one side portion. The leg wear further includes a sleeve that expands along a thigh of the wearer, where the sleeve is attached to the at least one leg portion. The sleeve may extend upwards along the thigh to permit placement of a brace over the leg of the wearer. The sleeve may further extend downwards along the thigh and compress the brace against the thigh. | 10-09-2014 |
William G. Best, Lake Elmo, MN US
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20120237763 | CONFORMABLE BARRIER SHEET, METHODS, AND DEVICE - A conformable barrier sheet comprising a polymeric film having a tensile elongation at least 2 fold greater than a polyethylene terephthalate film of equal dimensions and under an equal load; a planarization layer; and a plasma-deposited amorphous glass layer comprising silicon, carbon, and hydrogen; wherein the planarization layer is disposed on the polymeric film, the amorphous glass layer is deposited on the planarization layer, and wherein the barrier sheet is sufficiently conformable that after undergoing a tensile elongation within the range of more than 2% to 20%, the barrier sheet has a moisture vapor transmission rate essentially unchanged compared with prior to being elongated, a method of making the conformable barrier sheet, a transdermal device comprising the conformable barrier sheet, a method of delivering a drug to a mammal using the device, and a method of protecting an article using the conformable barrier sheet are provided. | 09-20-2012 |
William R. Best, Benson, NC US
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20110083412 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR POWER EQUIPMENT - A brake system for use in power equipment is disclosed. The brake system has a brake arm that pivots at one end and has a brake pad at the other end. The brake arm is connected to a spring which, when the brake system is engaged, the spring causes the brake arm to pivot upwards and the brake pad comes into contact with a rotating member, for example a pulley, that may be attached to a lawn mower blade. The combination of the spring pivoting the brake arm upwards as well as the rotation of the pulley towards the brake arm causes the pulley to cease rotating, bringing the rotating member to a stop. The operator of the power equipment may have a lever or other apparatus to cause the brake arm to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083413 | HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM FOR MOTORIZED POWER EQUIPMENT - A wheel hub assembly for use in powered lawn equipment is disclosed. The wheel hub assembly has a receiving member which is coupled to an intermediate shaft having an intermediate gear. The intermediate gear is coupled to an output shaft having an output gear. The output shaft is connected to an output hub; the intermediate shaft gear meshes with the output gear such that when the receiving pulley is rotated in one direction, the output hub rotates in the opposite direction. | 04-14-2011 |
20110277434 | SELF ENGAGING WING LAWN MOWER - A wing lawn mower for cutting grass is disclosed. The wing lawn mower is attached to a main mower, the wing mower moveable from a lowered position to a raised position. When in the lowered position, the wing mower is driven by a wing belt which is in turn driven by a main mower deck pulley. When the wing mower is moved to the raised position, tension in the wing belt is removed and the wing belt is held in place by retainers, allowing the wing mower to be raised and lowered without having to remove or reconfigure the wing belt. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283672 | ENHANCED BELT ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR POWER EQUIPMENT - A gradual engagement system for use in power equipment is herein described. The gradual engagement system causes a clutch pulley to rotate around a clutch arm when an engagement tensile force is applied by an engagement spring. The engagement spring is attached to a pivot arm which is also connected to the clutch arm. The gradual engagement system allows the clutch arm to be pressed against a drive belt in a gradual fashion, providing for a smooth engagement of the various components of the power equipment. | 11-24-2011 |
20110296824 | HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION BY-PASS MECHANISM - A bypass pin for a hydrostatic transmission is disclosed. The hydrostatic transmission has a hydraulic pump. The bypass pin has a head positioned at one end of a shaft. The bypass pin also has a tip positioned at an opposite end of the shaft. The bypass pin is configured to receive a linear force exerted against the head in a first direction which causes the bypass pin to move in the first direction. The shaft of the bypass pin is configured to be positioned through a casing containing the hydrostatic transmission. The tip is configured to contact a rotating member in the hydraulic pump when the rotating member is in contact with a fluid directional member, the tip pushing the rotating member away from a fluid directional member in the first direction when the linear force is applied. | 12-08-2011 |
Willie H. Best, Columbia, SC US
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20090202688 | Methods and apparatus for generating infrared radiation from convective products of Combustion - An infrared emitter at least partially defines an interior space that at least partially contains convective products of combustion. A burner provides a mixture of combustible gas and primary air to the combustion, while secondary air is also provided to the combustion. A first side of the infrared emitter is in opposing face-to-face relation with the interior space so that the first side of the infrared emitter is exposed to, and heated by, the convective products of combustion. As a result, a second side of the infrared emitter emits infrared radiation. Static gauge pressure, measured at a location that is within the interior space and adjacent to the first side of the infrared emitter, may not exceed about 0.009 inches water column while the burner is operating. Excess air present in gasses exhausted from the interior space may be less than 300% while the burner is operating. | 08-13-2009 |
20120241435 | RADIANT TUBE BROILER - An emitter tube has an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface defines a cavity of the emitter tube, and the cavity of the emitter tube is adapted for receiving food. An outer tube has an inner surface that defines a cavity of the outer tube, and the emitter tube is positioned in the cavity of the outer tube. A heating unit is for heating the outer surface of the emitter tube so that heat energy is transferred by conduction from the outer surface of the emitter tube to the inner surface of the emitter tube, and the inner surface of the emitter tube emits infrared radiant energy into the cavity of the emitter tube so that a majority of the energy that is transferred to the food within the emitter tube is in the form of infrared radiant energy. | 09-27-2012 |