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Austin Small, Lower Gwynedd, PA US
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20150269798 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE ACCESS TO AN ANIMAL FOOD CONTAINER UTILIZING AN EMBEDDED RFID MICROCHIP - A system for providing selective access to a food cavity including a base defining the food cavity. A cover is connected to the base and moveable between a closed condition wherein the cover prevents access to the food cavity and an open condition wherein access to the food cavity is available. A ring antenna is supported relative to the base such that it extends generally perpendicular to a base surface of the base and is positioned forward of the food cavity. The ring antenna defines a circumferential ring with an opening therethrough and contains an RFID coil over at least a portion thereof about the opening. A motor is configured to move the cover from the closed condition to the open condition upon sensing of a registered RFID identification proximate to the ring antenna. | 09-24-2015 |
Brian Thomas Small, Winter Park, FL US
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20110010772 | File System Event Tracking - Automated file system event tracking and reporting techniques are described in which file system events requested by a user application are intercepted and recorded prior to the request being permitted to pass to the file system for execution. Similarly, file system responses to a prior captured file system event are also intercepted and recorded. Predefined patterns of file system event may be aggregated and reported as a single event. | 01-13-2011 |
20130055392 | File System Event Tracking - Automated file system event tracking and reporting techniques are described in which file system events requested by a user application are intercepted and recorded prior to the request being permitted to pass to the file system for execution. Similarly, file system responses to a prior captured file system event are also intercepted and recorded. Predefined patterns of file system event may be aggregated and reported as a single event. | 02-28-2013 |
Byron Small, Senath, MO US
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20120187705 | Cotton Module Spear Implement - A cotton module handling implement has a plurality of elongated tapered rods attached to a frame. Each rod extends perpendicular to the front face of the frame and is positioned horizontally and vertically so as to distribute the weight of the cotton module evenly across each rod and throughout the cotton module itself. The number and width of the rods allow for penetration of the cotton module without substantially disturbing the seed cotton integrity. Mounting brackets for either a three-point hitch or a front-end loader extend from the rear face of the frame. | 07-26-2012 |
Calvin Small, Gary, IN US
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20090137340 | Traceable Playing Ball and Tracking system for the same - Disclosed are a ball for use in a sporting activity, and a tracking system for tracking the ball. The ball comprises a microchip embedded in the ball. The microchip is adapted to transmit an information specific to a location of the ball to the tracking system. The tracking system is configured to locate the ball based on the information specific to the spatial location of the ball. | 05-28-2009 |
Cephas Small, Gainesville, FL US
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20130019937 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ENHANCEMENT THROUGH UVO TREATMENT - Photovoltaic cells, methods of fabricating photovoltaic cells, and methods of using photovoltaic cells to capture light energy are provided. A photovoltaic cell can include an electron transporting layer, a photoactive layer, and a hole transporting layer. The electron transporting layer can be ultraviolet ozone treated. The photovoltaic cell can have an inverted configuration. | 01-24-2013 |
Daniel S. Small, Charlotte, NC US
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20120233169 | Alert Notification Distribution Tool - An alert notification distribution tool is disclosed. In particular embodiments, a method includes receiving raw data from a first data source in a first format and converting the raw data to conditioned data. The method also includes selecting, based on user input, a first category of a plurality of categories included in the conditioned data. The method also includes selecting, based on user input, one or more values from a plurality of values associated with the selected first category and generating a distribution group based on the selected first category and the selected one or more values associated with the selected first category, the distribution group including one or more contact addresses. | 09-13-2012 |
Derek J. Small, Mercersburg, PA US
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20150192698 | HYPERBRIGHT WHITE ROOFING GRANULES WITH HIGH SOLAR REFLECTANCE - The invention provides a bright white refractory roofing granule, comprising a ceramic material formed from a substantially homogenous mixture of a ceramic-forming clay, sintering material, and optionally comprising silica particles, and other potential additives, said bright white refractory roofing granule having a total solar reflectance of at least 0.80 and a Hunter Color L-value of at least 85.0, together with processes for making and using the same. | 07-09-2015 |
Derek J. Small, Raymond, ME US
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20090041157 | Medium loss high power IBOC combiner - A method and apparatus are disclosed for combining digital sidebands with an FM analog signal for IBOC transmission by a single antenna. Specifically, a high power filter combiner for combining an FM analog and a digital signal of the same channel, or frequency, is disclosed. The combiner has two inputs that respectively receive an FM analog and a digital signal to be transmitted in the same FM channel. The combiner has mild tuned filters interposed between the inputs and the output which are tuned to pass the FM analog signal while reflecting the digital signal such that the passed FM analog signal and the reflected digital signal combine as IBOC, i.e., an FM analog signal with digital sideband signals. The combined IBOC signal is provided at an output of the combiner, capable for transmission through a single antenna. | 02-12-2009 |
Donald Small, Baltimore, MD US
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20090054358 | Flt3 inhibitors for immune suppression - New methods are provided for suppressing the immune system and for treating immune related disorders. Therapies of the invention include administration of an FLT3 inhibitor compound to a subject in need thereof, such as a subject suffering from organ rejection, bone marrow transplant rejection, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, arthritis, aplastic anemia, graft-versus-host disease, Graves' disease, established experimental allergic encephalitomyelitis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, or a neurological disorder. Methods are also provided for screening therapeutic agents for treating immune disorders, including the use of a mouse having an elevated level of FLT3 receptor activity. | 02-26-2009 |
Donald Small, Pikesville, MD US
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20130156764 | NEUTRALIZATION OF FLT3 LIGAND AS A LEUKEMIA THERAPY - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treating leukemia and preventing leukemia relapse related to the administration of agents that inhibit the binding of FLT3 ligand to FLT3. | 06-20-2013 |
Eric Small, Monroe Township, NJ US
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20130157611 | MOBILE CELLULAR NODE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RESCUE - A multimodal mobile cellular node for use by emergency workers and law-enforcement personnel is disclosed. When installed on a hook-and-ladder truck, the node is used to locate and communicate with persons trapped in a high-rise building by fire. When carried by an aircraft, the node provides a cone of coverage, enabling cellular communication and interoperability between handsets using different types CMRS signals in the event some part of the local cellular infrastructure fails. The node also produces a CMRS beacon enabling the node to communicate with handsets individually using the ID numbers provided by their ID signals and to map the handsets' location and movements, to guide emergency relief efforts. These mobile nodes can also improve traffic safety by identifying drivers who are using cellphones while driving. | 06-20-2013 |
Farrell Anthony Small, Sanford, FL US
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20110084868 | VARIABLE RANGE MILLIMETER WAVE METHOD AND SYSTEM - A variable range millimeter wave method and system is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a primary mirror having an aperture to reflect millimeter wave energy to a secondary mirror, where the secondary mirror is disposed in front of the primary mirror and adapted to redirect the millimeter wave energy to a millimeter wave sensor/detector of a millimeter wave camera. The millimeter wave camera is configured to process the millimeter wave energy to visually detect concealed objects hidden on a target and an operating frequency of the millimeter wave camera is between 225 GHz and 275 GHz. In addition, the system includes a laser rangefinder, GPS and altimeter to determine a location of the target and to optimize a focus of the millimeter wave camera. A video monitor displays millimeter wave imagery and video images spatially and temporally relative to the millimeter wave imagery to aid targeting. | 04-14-2011 |
20120075477 | HANDHELD TERAHERTZ WAVE IMAGING SYSTEM - A handheld terahertz wave imaging system is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a housing adapted to be carried by an operator, a terahertz wave camera configured to process terahertz wave energy to detect concealed objects hidden on a target subject, and a hand operated control device to control the terahertz wave camera based on an operator input. Optics are mounted to the housing and configured to adjust a focus of the terahertz wave energy. The terahertz wave camera may have a three axis stage and a laser rangefinder to determine a distance to the target subject to assist in focusing the terahertz wave camera. Further, the handheld terahertz wave imaging system may include video goggles to display terahertz wave imagery generated from the terahertz wave energy. | 03-29-2012 |
Gary Wray Small, Coralville, IA US
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20150247210 | Methods for Continuous Monitoring and Control of Bioprocesses - Methods for continuous, real-time process monitoring and control of bioprocesses by means of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provide analysis of static or flowing fluid streams which may range from clear to highly optically dense. A NIR source passes through a wavelength selector to select one or more spectral segments, which are passed through the fluid stream at a fluid sampling interface and received at a sensor. A wavelength reference material is positioned in the optical path for wavelength axis calibration. Quantification of a plurality of characteristics or parameters of a fluid and suspended solids or cells contained therein may be performed. An all-solid-state implementation of the optical system ensures high robustness for bioprocess monitoring and control. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247794 | Apparatus and Method for Automated Process Monitoring and Control with Near Infrared Spectroscopy - A system and method for continuous, real-time process monitoring and control by means of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provides analysis of static or flowing fluid streams which may range from clear to highly optically dense, including fluids primarily of aqueous composition. A NIR source passes through a wavelength selector to select one or more spectral segments, which are passed through the fluid stream at a fluid sampling interface and received at a sensor. A wavelength reference material is positioned in the optical path for calibration. Quantification of a plurality of characteristics or parameters of a fluid and suspended solids or cells contained therein may be performed. An all-solid-state implementation of the optical system ensures high robustness in laboratory and industrial settings. | 09-03-2015 |
Grant A. Small, Nashua, NH US
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20100271116 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT - Embodiments of circuits, systems, and methods relating to a voltage regulator circuit are disclosed. In particular, in accordance with some embodiments, a voltage regulator having a field effect transistor (FET) portion and a heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) portion integrated into a common substrate is provided. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 10-28-2010 |
Gregory J. Small, Malvern, PA US
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20150256680 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide SIP signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 09-10-2015 |
Hamish Small, Ashland, OR US
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20130213225 | HIGH PRESSURE DEGAS ASSEMBLY FOR CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A degas assembly including a low pressure fluid channel for carrying a wash fluid at a first pressure, a pressurized channel for carrying eluent including a gas at a second pressure higher than the first pressure, and a degas separator defining a fluid barrier between the low pressure fluid channel and pressurized fluid channel, the separator configured to retain liquid in the pressurized fluid channel and allow gas to flow through the separator to the low pressure fluid channel. The pressurized fluid channel may extend along an outer periphery of the low pressure fluid channel. The eluent may be received from an eluent generator at a pressure of at least about 3300 psi, and in various embodiments up to about 5000 psi. A liquid chromatography system and method are also disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
Hamish Small, Leland, MI US
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20100038245 | Electrochemically Driven Pump - A continuous electrochemical pump comprising a water generator compartment, an anode compartment on one side of said generator compartment, a cation exchange barrier, separating the generator compartment from the anode compartment, a first electrode in electrical communication with the anode compartment, a cathode compartment adjacent the generator chamber, an anion exchange barrier, separating the generation compartment from the cathode compartment, and a second electrode in electrical communication with the cathode compartment. Use of the pump as a sample concentrator. A feedback loop for the pump. A reservoir, with or without an intermediate piston, on the output side of the pump. | 02-18-2010 |
20100144051 | LARGE CAPACITY ACID OR BASE GENERATOR AND METHOD OF USE - Method and apparatus for generating an acid or base, e.g. for chromatographic analysis of anions. For generating a base the method includes the steps of providing a cation source in a cation source reservoir, flowing an aqueous liquid stream through a base generation chamber separated from the cation source reservoir by a barrier (e.g. a charged membrane) substantially preventing liquid flow while providing a cation transport bridge, applying an electric potential between an anode cation source reservoir and a cathode in the base generation chamber to electrolytically generate hydroxide ions therein and to cause cations in the cation source reservoir to electromigrate and to be transported across the barrier toward the cathode to combine with the transported cations to form cation hydroxide, and removing the cation hydroxide in an aqueous liquid stream as an effluent from the first base generation chamber. Suitable cation sources include a salt solution, a cation hydroxide solution or cation exchange resin. | 06-10-2010 |
20110290726 | HIGH PRESSURE DEGAS ASSEMBLY FOR CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A degas assembly including a low pressure fluid channel for carrying a wash fluid at a first pressure, a pressurized channel for carrying eluent including a gas at a second pressure higher than the first pressure, and a degas separator defining a fluid barrier between the low pressure fluid channel and pressurized fluid channel, the separator configured to retain liquid in the pressurized fluid channel and allow gas to flow through the separator to the low pressure fluid channel. The pressurized fluid channel may extend along an outer periphery of the low pressure fluid channel. The eluent may be received from an eluent generator at a pressure of at least about 3300 psi, and in various embodiments up to about 5000 psi. A liquid chromatography system and method are also disclosed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120138474 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY DRIVEN PUMP - A continuous electrochemical pump comprising a water generator compartment, an anode compartment on one side of said generator compartment, a cation exchange barrier, separating the generator compartment from the anode compartment, it first electrode in electrical communication with the anode compartment, a cathode compartment adjacent the generator chamber, an anion exchange barrier, separating the generation compartment from the cathode compartment, and a second electrode in electrical communication with the cathode compartment. Use of the pump as a sample concentrator. A feedback loop for the pump. A reservoir, with or without an intermediate piston, on the output side of the pump. | 06-07-2012 |
20140004001 | LARGE CAPACITY ACID OR BASE GENERATOR AND METHOD OF USE | 01-02-2014 |
Hanna C. Small, Columbus, IN US
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20150040857 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING AN INJECTOR COMBUSTION SEAL POSITIONED BETWEEN A FUEL INJECTOR AND AN ENGINE BODY - This disclosure provides a fuel injector seal assembly comprising a seal component fabricated or formed of a first material and a thermally conductive or heat transfer component fabricated or formed of a second material that is different from the first material. The first material has a greater strength than the second material, and the second material has a greater thermal conductivity than the first material. Thus, the injector seal assembly is able to provide a primary benefit of a combustion seal while also providing an enhanced benefit of transferring heat from one portion of the fuel injector to another portion of the fuel injector. | 02-12-2015 |
James Small, Tucson, AZ US
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20090045290 | Method and system for inflight refueling of unmanned aerial vehicles - A system and method for refueling unmanned aerial vehicles. The system is adapted to refuel a first unmanned aerial vehicle from a second unmanned aerial vehicle and includes an arrangement for flying the first and second vehicles to proximity within a predetermined range and for connecting an umbilical from the second vehicle to the first vehicle in flight. In the illustrative embodiment, the arrangement for connecting includes a targeting system for electromagnetically detecting a refueling receptacle on the first vehicle. The targeting system includes a first coil around a refueling receptacle on the first vehicle. A seeker is disposed at a first end of said umbilical on the second vehicle. The seeker includes three detector coils adapted to detect a magnetic signal from the first coil around the receptacle on the first vehicle. The coils are mounted such that the detector coils point in different directions. The outputs of the coils are processed to determine the direction and range to the UAV from the tanker UAV. | 02-19-2009 |
20100321011 | Method and system for inflight refueling of unmanned aerial vehicles - A system and method for refueling unmanned aerial vehicles. The system is adapted to refuel a first unmanned aerial vehicle from a second unmanned aerial vehicle and includes an arrangement for flying the first and second vehicles to proximity within a predetermined range and for connecting an umbilical from the second vehicle to the first vehicle in flight. In the illustrative embodiment, the arrangement for connecting includes a targeting system for electromagnetically detecting a refueling receptacle on the first vehicle. The targeting system includes a first coil around a refueling receptacle on the first vehicle. A seeker is disposed at a first end of said umbilical on the second vehicle. The seeker includes three detector coils adapted to detect a magnetic signal from the first coil around the receptacle on the first vehicle. The coils are mounted such that the detector coils point in different directions. The outputs of the coils are processed to determine the direction and range to the UAV from the tanker UAV. | 12-23-2010 |
James Douglas Small, Greensboro, NC US
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20130117940 | UPHOLSTERY PANELS WITH FIRE RESISTANT BACKING LAYER - A composite upholstery panel includes a layer of ticking fabric, a layer of flame and heat-resistant backing fabric, and a layer of resilient flame and heat-resistant cushioning material sandwiched between the layer of ticking fabric and the layer of backing fabric. The composite upholstery panel maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged at any location with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocol set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB-603). However, individually, the ticking layer, backing layer and cushioning layer would fail to maintain flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocol set forth in TB-603. | 05-16-2013 |
James G. Small, Tucson, AZ US
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20080296508 | OPTICAL MAGNETRON FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY PRODUCTION OF OPTICAL RADIATION AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An electromagnetic radiation source is disclosed that produces a single mode operation at a desired operating frequency. The electromagnetic radiation source is included in a wide variety of applications including a wireless power transmission system, a system for providing wireless/high-bandwidth communications in accordance with the present invention, a lighting system, an irradiation system, a weapons system, etc. | 12-04-2008 |
James R. Small, Beavercreek, OH US
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20110060217 | POWERHEAD OF A POWER INJECTION SYSTEM - A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060219 | POWERHEAD CONTROL IN A POWER INJECTION SYSTEM - A dual head contrast media injection system performs a patency check or test injection, determining flow rate and/or flow volume from the programmed protocol. The tubing that connects syringes to a patient shares only a short common section near to the patient. Appropriate injection steps are taken to compensate for tubing elasticity. A wireless remote control and a touch screen control are provided, improving functionality and information delivery. The display brightness is controlled based on the ambient light, and the display panel includes a double swivel permitting re-orientation. The orientation of the display may also be controlled based on, e.g., the current step, the tilt angle of the powerhead, or a manual control. Furthermore, the display is customizable to identify the type of fluid (contrast, saline, etc.) on either side of the injector, to provide matched color coding, and to provide a folder/tab analogy for retrieving injection protocol parameters. | 03-10-2011 |
20120283561 | Powerhead of a Power Injection System - A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols. | 11-08-2012 |
20130245439 | Medical Fluid Injector System - A medical fluid injector system ( | 09-19-2013 |
20150025374 | POWERHEAD OF A POWER INJECTION SYSTEM - A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols. | 01-22-2015 |
Jeannie C. Small, Algona, IA US
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20120091308 | LaRue's two-clip double sided clipboard - The present invention discloses a two clip double sided clipboard. The two clip double sided clipboard may comprise a flat clipboard with a clip on each flat surface of the clipboard. The clips may include pads for resting on the flat surfaces of the clipboard. | 04-19-2012 |
Jeffrey Scott Small, Watertown, WI US
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20080272264 | BICYCLE FRAME CLAMP ADAPTOR - An adapter includes a first arm and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. A first portion of the first and second arms cooperate to form a contour which generally matches a contour of a portion of a bicycle frame. A second portion of the first and second arms are constructed to engage one another such that, during a clamping process, the adapter engages the bicycle frame with a desired gripping pressure. Preferably, the gripping pressure is less than a pressure that would crush or otherwise deform the frame of the bicycle. | 11-06-2008 |
Jennifer Small, Dunlap, IL US
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20100263774 | Burn Rate Sensitization of Solid Propellants Using a Nano-Titania Additive - Adding nanoparticles as a catalyst to solid propellant fuel to increase and enhance burn rates of the fuel by up to 10 times or more and/or modifying the pressure index. A preferred embodiment uses TiO | 10-21-2010 |
Jeremy Small, Plymouth, MN US
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20090146040 | BASE/LIFTING STRUCTURE - A base/lifting structure, includes a base frame assembly and a plurality of readily removable lifting bracket channels, the base frame assembly and a plurality of readily removable lifting bracket channels each having structural elements, the structural elements being formed of galvanized sheet metal formed in a C shape in cross section, the structural elements being selectively utilized in the base frame assembly singly and in pairs. A method of forming a base/lifting structure is further included. | 06-11-2009 |
John C. Small, Knoxville, TN US
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20080263589 | System and method using web database and video caching and streaming programming for video classified advertisements - The present application discloses a video classified advertisement web-enabled operation combining advertisements with videos specifically designed to advertise items and services for sale. The website, www.RealPeopleRealStuff.com, combines the methodology of Drupal modules, but not limited to Drupal open source modules, creates a content data model for video ads using such as Drupal's CCK module, converts most video formats, MPEG, QuickTime, and AVI, into flash (FLV) format using such as Drupal's FFMPEG module or maintain native video format if not convertible to flash format (FLV), creates a software routine that determines the most cost effective way to download videos, moves the video storage from the hosting servers to the Simple Storage Server (S3) such as Amazon S3 servers, creates an Application programming interface (API) between the hosting and storage servers, and simultaneously or later creates a category taxonomy for grouping ads for a video classified advertisement website. This present application presents a programming system that allows the seller to showcase the attributes of their product or service through video advertisements in a way that text and still photos cannot. This system provides sellers or businesses the ability to star in their own commercials appealing to their desire for celebrity. This application provides businesses a method to advertise via videos. This application's web interface allows users to post their video advertisements under uniquely named categories, which encourages users to be creative with their video ads. The present application allows users to schedule their frequency, track the effectiveness of their campaign(s), and pay for their advertisements without the assistance of a sales rep. Performing all these functions online, 24/7, is another distinct advantage over any known web-enabled service. | 10-23-2008 |
John D. Small, Bennett, CO US
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20120145722 | Fluid Enclosure Apparatus - An enclosure and method that includes a plurality of surrounding sidewalls that are each about a longitudinal axis forming a plurality of longitudinal axes that are substantially each co-axially positioned to one another for the plurality of surrounding sidewalls. Each surrounding sidewall including a first end portion and a second end portion with the longitudinal axis spanning therebetween, each surrounding sidewall also having an interior portion and an exterior portion. Further included in the enclosure is an attachment element disposed within each said interior portion that is operational to attach the surrounding sidewalls to one another such that each longitudinal axis is substantially co-axial resulting in two oppositely disposed sidewall free end portions. Also included in the enclosure is a pair of arcuate covers, wherein each cover is adjacent to each sidewall free end portion, wherein the covers are arced inwardly toward the interior portion. | 06-14-2012 |
Jonathan Small, Charlottesville, VA US
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20140324895 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MAINTAINING A DATABASE OF ANNOTATIONS CORRESPONDING TO PORTIONS OF A CONTENT ITEM - Methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are provided for enabling a time-shifted, on-demand social network for watching, creating, and/or sharing time-shifted annotation datasets (e.g., commentary tracks) synced to any on-demand programming, and more particularly for creating and maintaining a database of annotations corresponding to portions of a content item. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325333 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING REACTIONS TO ANNOTATIONS - Methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are provided for enabling a time-shifted, on-demand social network for watching, creating, and/or sharing time-shifted annotation datasets (e.g., commentary tracks) synced to any on-demand programming, and for managing reactions to annotations (e.g., comments). | 10-30-2014 |
20140325542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A DATASET OF ANNOTATIONS CORRESPONDING TO PORTIONS OF A CONTENT ITEM - Methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are provided for enabling a time-shifted, on-demand social network for watching, creating, and/or sharing time-shifted annotation datasets (e.g., commentary tracks) synced to any on-demand programming, and for presenting content items, annotations (e.g., comments) associated with the content items, or related items. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REWARDS BASED ON ANNOTATIONS - Methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are providing for enabling a time-shifted, on-demand social network for watching, creating, and/or sharing time-shifted annotation datasets (e.g., commentary tracks) synced to any on-demand programming, and more particularly to providing rewards to users when they create annotations (e.g., comments), when other users interact with their annotations, when transactions are enabled via their annotations, or for other reasons. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325552 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING PORTIONS OF A CONTENT ITEM - Methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are provided for enabling a time-shifted, on-demand social network for watching, creating, and/or sharing time-shifted annotation datasets (e.g., commentary tracks) synced to any on-demand programming, and for enabling sharing of access to portions of a content item with users across a plurality of content delivery services. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325557 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ANNOTATIONS RECEIVED DURING PRESENTATIONS OF A CONTENT ITEM - Methods, apparatuses, and/or systems are provided for enabling a time-shifted, on-demand social network for watching, creating, and/or sharing time-shifted annotation datasets (e.g., commentary tracks) synced to any on-demand programming, and more particularly to providing (e.g., displaying) annotations (e.g., comments) received during presentations of a content item. | 10-30-2014 |
Jonathan D. Small, Avon, OH US
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20130131529 | SENSING ZONE FOR SPATIALLY RELEVANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods are disclosed to determine one or more sensing zones on a body surface for electrocardiographic mapping of a region of interest associated with the heart. The sensing zone can be utilized to facilitate acquisition, processing and mapping of electrical activity for the corresponding region of interest. In other examples, an application-specific arrangement of electrodes can also be provided based on the sensing zone that is determined for the region of interest. | 05-23-2013 |
Joshua Azariah Small, Lexington Park, MD US
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20130335173 | TUNABLE CAVITY RESONATOR - A tunable cavity resonator includes a housing, a post, and a controllably variable capacitive coupling. The housing defines an interior and has at least one side wall, a first end, and a second end. The post is located within the interior and extends from the first end to the second end. The post and the housing define a resonating cavity. The controllably variable capacitive coupling is disposed in the housing. | 12-19-2013 |
20140203896 | Tunable Cavity Resonator Including A Plurality of MEMS Beams - A tunable cavity resonator includes a substrate, a cap structure, and a tuning assembly. The cap structure extends from the substrate, and at least one of the substrate and the cap structure defines a resonator cavity. The tuning assembly is positioned at least partially within the resonator cavity. The tuning assembly includes a plurality of fixed-fixed MEMS beams configured for controllable movement relative to the substrate between an activated position and a deactivated position in order to tune a resonant frequency of the tunable cavity resonator. | 07-24-2014 |
Joshua M. Small, Cary, NC US
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20150199439 | Providing Relevant Information to a User Based Upon Monitored User Activities in One or More Contexts - Techniques are described herein that facilitate monitoring one or more activities performed by a user on one or more devices, determining one or more topics of interest based on the monitored activities, preference information, and information within a user network, retrieving information from one or more network sites relating to the one or more topics of interest, and providing the retrieved information to the user. | 07-16-2015 |
20150199442 | PROVIDING RELEVANT INFORMATION TO A USER BASED UPON MONITORED USER ACTIVITIES IN ONE OR MORE CONTEXTS - Techniques are described herein that facilitate monitoring one or more activities performed by a user on one or more devices, determining one or more topics of interest based on the monitored activities, preference information, and information within a user network, retrieving information from one or more network sites relating to the one or more topics of interest, and providing the retrieved information to the user. | 07-16-2015 |
Kerry Small, State College, PA US
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20110035301 | TARGETED PRODUCT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method of tracking consumer purchases from the safety first financial instrument and method of notifying consumer about product recall advisory based on the consumer purchase history tracked by the safety first financial instrument. When consumer purchases product using safety first financial instrument, the purchased product information is added to the consumer purchase database. The consumer is notified when a product recall notice is posted for the registered products in consumer database using multitude of communication channels. Invention also discloses method of notifying consumers on the product recall notice posted on used products. | 02-10-2011 |
20130117187 | Targeted Product Communication System - A method of tracking consumer purchases from the safety first financial instrument and method of notifying consumer about product recall advisory based on the consumer purchase history tracked by the safety first financial instrument. When consumer purchases product using safety first financial instrument, the purchased product information is added to the consumer purchase database. The consumer is notified when a product recall notice is posted for the registered products in consumer database using multitude of communication channels. | 05-09-2013 |
20150053316 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR STORING A PLURALITY OF ITEMS USING A TRANSPARENT STORAGE DEVICE WITH A PRIVACY SHIELD - A system, method and apparatus for a storage device or bag are disclosed. A portion of the bag is made of transparent material. Further, a shielding device is coupled to the bag and a privacy shield is coupled to the bag using the shielding device such that the privacy shield covers to at least a portion of the transparent material. In addition, a fastening device is coupled to the bag such that the fastening device is used to open and close the bag. | 02-26-2015 |
Kersten M. Small, Cincinnati, OH US
Landon Small, West Mansfield, OH US
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20120095581 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN ORDERS - A computerized system and method for supply chain order aids a manufacturer's production control departments in setting manufacturer production schedules and purchase schedules. A computerized production control system in communication with a computerized ordering system presents a consistent demand level to reduce changes to the purchase and delivery schedules. A next day production schedule is adjusted to keep total demand within the supply chain constant. At the end of a production day, actual production is compared to an original production plan to calculate an adjustment value. The adjustment value is applied to the next day's production schedule to revise the production schedule. If the actual number of units produced is lower than the planned number of units, units are added to the next day's purchase schedule to determine a revised purchase schedule. Other adjustments may be made if the actual number of units produced exceeds the planned number of units. | 04-19-2012 |
Larue D. Small, Algona, IA US
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20120091308 | LaRue's two-clip double sided clipboard - The present invention discloses a two clip double sided clipboard. The two clip double sided clipboard may comprise a flat clipboard with a clip on each flat surface of the clipboard. The clips may include pads for resting on the flat surfaces of the clipboard. | 04-19-2012 |
Leo J. Small, Albuquerque, NM US
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20150148436 | Method to Fabricate Functionalized Conical Nanopores - A pressure-based chemical etch method is used to shape polymer nanopores into cones. By varying the pressure, the pore tip diameter can be controlled, while the pore base diameter is largely unaffected. The method provides an easy, low-cost approach for conically etching high density nanopores. | 05-28-2015 |
20150267316 | Electrochemical Ion Separation in Molten Salts - A purification method that uses ion-selective ceramics to electrochemically filter waste products from a molten salt. The electrochemical method uses ion-conducting ceramics that are selective for the molten salt cations desired in the final purified melt, and selective against any contaminant ions. The method can be integrated into a slightly modified version of the electrochemical framework currently used in pyroprocessing of nuclear wastes. | 09-24-2015 |
Lisa M. Small, Watertown, WI US
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20110069486 | Lighting Arrangement Using LEDs - A lighting arrangement using LEDs that has an elongated translucent diffuser having a flat upper surface along the length of the diffuser. The transverse cross-section of the elongate translucent diffuser may have various shapes, all having substantially flat tops, including but not limited to quadrangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, and non-isosceles variations of these shapes. The elongated translucent diffuser is mounted on an elongated housing of substantially the same length to support the diffuser. The elongated housing may be solid or hollow and may contain the LEDs and circuit board, or the LEDs and circuit board may be contained within the elongated translucent diffuser. The LEDs are configured to transmit light through the diffuser so that the emitted light simulates light from a traditional neon tube. | 03-24-2011 |
20130008063 | Variable Position Sign - A sign for the displaying of a number of characters in either a first orientation or at least one additional orientation. The sign includes a frame and a series of characters, including at least one variable position character, mounted to the frame. The variable position character is movable relative to the frame such that it may be read in different positions, to display a message when the variable position character is either in a first orientation or a second orientation. The variable position character may be interconnected with the frame via a pivoting mechanism for adjusting the orientation of the variable position character. The pivoting mechanism may include a latching mechanism that secures the variable position character in a selected orientation. The characters may each include a source of illumination, such as LEDs, that are interconnected with a power supply for selectively illuminating the LEDs. | 01-10-2013 |
Lyle Small, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20140272161 | SMALL SCALE MICROENCAPSULATED PIGMENTS AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for making thermochromic pigments in microcapsules having unusually small particle sizes. | 09-18-2014 |
20150018441 | YELLOW THERMOCHROMIC DYES, INKS COMPOSITION AND LEVEL INDICATORS - A new leuco dye produces a yellow color while demonstrating also exceptional light and thermal stability under light. | 01-15-2015 |
20150076423 | SMALL SCALE MICROENCAPSULATED PIGMENTS AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for making thermochromic pigments in microcapsules having unusually small particle sizes. | 03-19-2015 |
Margaret Small, State College, PA US
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20120209748 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING GIFT SELECTION AND GIFT REDEMPTION SERVICES IN AN E-COMMERCE ENVIRONMENT OVER A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Systems, devices, and methods for providing gift selection and gift redemption services in an e-commerce environment over a communication network. Such systems, devices, and methods (i) provide gift recipient attributes and gift experience attributes to a gift donor communication interface; and (ii) receive a selection of gift recipient attributes and gift experience attributes from a communication interface. Further, the systems, devices, and methods provide gift options using a matching algorithm based on the gift recipient attributes and gift experience attributes to the communication interface. In addition, systems, devices, and methods: (i) receive more selected gift options from the communication interface; (ii) generate and provide reveal experiences to the communication interface; (iii) receive selected reveal experiences from the communication interface; and (iii) provide a gift redemption code based on the selected gift option and the selected reveal experience to the communication interface. | 08-16-2012 |
Mark Small, Heavener, OK US
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20140012206 | Medical Device with Sliding Frontal Attachment and Retractable Needle - A medical device having a frontal attachment and a connector housing having or attachable to an associated medical apparatus, the frontal attachment slidably engaging the connector housing and having a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle and a needle retraction assembly, and the connector housing having a needle retraction cavity laterally offset from the needle in a first position, the needle retraction cavity being selectively movable relative to the frontal attachment following use to reposition the needle retraction cavity into alignment with the needle to permit retraction. | 01-09-2014 |
20140171876 | Combined Medical Device with Sliding Frontal Attachment and Retractable Needle - A medical device having a frontal attachment and a connector housing having at least a body part of an associated medical apparatus, the frontal attachment slidably engaging the connector housing and having a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle and a needle retraction assembly, and the connector housing having a needle retraction cavity laterally offset from the needle in a first position, the needle retraction cavity being selectively movable relative to the frontal attachment following use to reposition the needle retraction cavity into alignment with the needle to permit retraction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171877 | Frontal Attachment Device for Syringe with Rotationally Activated Retractable Needle - A medical device attachable to the front of a conventional syringe and having a hub assembly selectively attachable to the syringe, a nose projecting forwardly from the hub assembly, a rearwardly biased needle retraction mechanism seated inside the nose, a retractable needle projecting forwardly of the nose, and a fluid flow path from the fluid chamber through the hub assembly, nose, needle retraction assembly and needle, wherein the needle is retracted into the nose and a retraction tube external to the syringe by rotating the syringe relative to the nose. | 06-19-2014 |
20150073303 | Retractable Needle for Blood Gas Sampling - A medical device having a frontal attachment and a connector housing having at least a body part of an associated medical apparatus, the frontal attachment slidably engaging the connector housing and having a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle and a needle retraction assembly, and the connector housing having a needle retraction cavity laterally offset from the needle in a first position, the needle retraction cavity being selectively movable relative to the frontal attachment following use to reposition the needle retraction cavity into alignment with the needle to permit retraction. The subject device is desirably specially modified for use in blood gas sampling by the addition of a filter plug. | 03-12-2015 |
Mark H. Small, Hatboro, PA US
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20140106835 | Electronic Network, Multi-Player Crosswords Game, And Method - A timed word game played on a game board. Words are formed from a predetermined set of alphabet letter tiles, including wild tiles exchangeable for alphabet letters. The exact same set of tiles (level playing field) is provided to each player playing the DAILY CHALLENGE. Thus, the DAILY CHALLENGE competition is based solely on skill. Each tile has a value of “1”, “2” or “3”, indicated by color. Words may stand alone or be intersecting. A total score is determined from word cumulative tile value with a deduction for misspelled words. Higher point words receive bonus points. The tile set may have multiple tiles of the same letter, with the same or different values. A total score is displayed at games end, the words made and respective scores may be viewed and/or printed. Top scores for each day's DAILY CHALLENGE are published. | 04-17-2014 |
Martha Small, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090079514 | HYBRID ACOUSTIC RESONATOR-BASED FILTERS - A hybrid acoustic resonator filter and a communication device with a hybrid acoustic resonator filter is described. | 03-26-2009 |
20090079520 | ACOUSTICALLY COUPLED RESONATORS HAVING RESONANT TRANSMISSION MINIMA - A bandpass filter includes input and output terminals, first and second acoustic resonators, and an acoustic coupling layer. The first acoustic resonator includes first and second electrodes, and a piezoelectric layer between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode of the first acoustic resonator is connected to the input terminal. The second acoustic resonator includes first and second electrodes, and a piezoelectric layer between the first and second electrodes. The acoustic coupling is provided between the second electrode of the first acoustic resonator and the first electrode of the second acoustic resonator. The output terminal is connected to the second electrode of the second acoustic resonator. A capacitor extends between the input terminal and the output terminal. The filter's frequency response includes at least two transmission zeros. | 03-26-2009 |
20150145610 | PACKAGED DEVICE WITH ACOUSTIC RESONATOR AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A device includes: a base substrate having a bonding pad and a peripheral pad, the peripheral pad encompassing the bonding pad; an acoustic resonator on the base substrate; a cap substrate having a bonding pad seal and a peripheral pad seal, the bonding pad seal bonding around the perimeter of the bonding pad and the peripheral pad seal bonding with the peripheral pad to define a sealed volume between the cap substrate and the base substrate, the cap substrate having a through hole therein over the bonding pad providing access for a connection to the bonding pad; a low-resistivity material layer region disposed on a portion of a surface of the cap substrate disposed inside the sealed volume, the material layer region being isolated from the bonding pad seal; and electronic circuitry disposed in the material layer region and electrical connected with the acoustic resonator. | 05-28-2015 |
Martha K. Small, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120075026 | PACKAGED DEVICE WITH ACOUSTIC RESONATOR AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A device includes: a base substrate having a bonding pad and a peripheral pad, the peripheral pad encompassing the bonding pad; an acoustic resonator on the base substrate; a cap substrate having a bonding pad seal and a peripheral pad seal, the bonding pad seal bonding around the perimeter of the bonding pad and the peripheral pad seal bonding with the peripheral pad to define a hermetically sealed volume between the cap substrate and the base substrate, the cap substrate having a through hole therein over the bonding pad providing access for a connection to the bonding pad; a low-resistivity material layer region disposed on a portion of a surface of the cap substrate disposed inside the hermetically sealed volume, the material layer region being isolated from the bonding pad seal; and electronic circuitry disposed in the material layer region and electrical connected with the acoustic resonator. | 03-29-2012 |
20140232244 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ACOUSTIC RESONATOR COMPRISING HEATER AND SENSE RESISTORS - A bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator device comprises a heating cod disposed over a first side of the piezoelectric layer and substantially around a perimeter adjacent to the active area of the acoustic resonator, the heating coil comprising a resistor configured to receive a heater current; and a heat sensor disposed over a second side of the piezoelectric layer and opposing the first side, the heat sensor configured to adjust the heater current in response to a temperature of the heating coil. | 08-21-2014 |
20140292149 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED ACOUSTIC RESONATOR DEVICE - An acoustic resonator device comprises: a substrate comprising a cavity or an acoustic mirror; a first electrode disposed over the substrate; a piezoelectric layer disposed over the first electrode; and a second electrode disposed over the piezoelectric layer. The first electrode or the second electrode, or both, are made of an electrically conductive material having a positive temperature coefficient. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292150 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED ACOUSTIC RESONATOR DEVICE HAVING AN INTERLAYER - An acoustic resonator comprises: an acoustic resonator device comprises: a composite first electrode disposed over a substrate, the composite first electrode comprising: a first electrically conductive layer provided over the substrate; a first interlayer disposed on the first electrical conductive layer; a buried temperature compensation layer disposed over the first interlayer; a second interlayer disposed over the temperature compensation layer; a second electrically conductive layer disposed over the second interlayer, a piezoelectric layer disposed over the composite first electrode; and a second electrode disposed over the piezoelectric layer. | 10-02-2014 |
20150207489 | FILM BULK ACOUSTIC WAVE RESONATOR (FBAR) HAVING STRESS-RELIEF - An acoustic resonator structure comprises: a substrate having a cavity, which has a plurality of sides; a first electrode disposed over the cavity; a piezoelectric layer disposed over a portion of the first electrode and extending over at least one of the sides; and a second electrode disposed over the piezoelectric layer, an overlap of the first electrode, the piezoelectric layer and the second electrode forming an active area of the FBAR. The active area of the FBAR is completely suspended over the cavity. | 07-23-2015 |
Matthew J. Small, Crystal, MN US
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20120080291 | SENSOR DOOR WITH SLIDING RUB BLOCK - A sensor door with sliding rub block includes a pair of slots in the door through which mounting hardware is inserted to couple a rub block to the door. The slots enable the rub block to move relative to the door. A central slot between the pair of slots enables a sensor to be coupled to the rub block and move with the rub block. | 04-05-2012 |
Matthew S. Small, Spring Hill, KS US
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20130082227 | ROOF SAFETY RAIL SYSTEM - The present relates generally to a roof safety rail for use on a building for fall prevention. In particular the inventions relates to a roof safety rail system for use on the outer perimeter of a roof that provides an improved safety rail system where permanent installation is accomplished without penetrating the roof membrane or the exterior roofing material that covers the anchoring points of safety rail whereby eliminating the possibility of weather elements entering the building through the rail fasteners. | 04-04-2013 |
Maynard Small, Kansas City, MO US
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20130130785 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSUMER REWARDS - A matching game and method implemented on a mobile computing device, the method including displaying a virtual game card on a display of the computing device. The virtual game card may have a plurality of indicia displayed in a grid format. Next, the method may include receiving information scanned by the computing device and either positively or negatively marking one of the indicia depending on the information scanned by the computing device. The method may then include continuing to receive information scanned by the computing device and positively or negatively marking corresponding ones of the indicia until each of the indicia on the virtual game card is positively or negatively marked or until at least one winning combination of indicia is positively marked. If at least one winning combination is positively marked, the method may include displaying an indication that a user of the computing device won. | 05-23-2013 |
Nathan A. Small, Bear, DE US
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20130112761 | Methods, Systems, And Apparatus Providing Temperature-Controlled Process Fluid - Disclosed are systems and apparatus adapted to control a temperature of a process fluid in an instrument. In one aspect, the systems and apparatus are adapted to control fluid temperature provided to a feed tank. The feed tank may feed a metering system and metering line of an instrument such as a clinical analyzer. The fluid temperature control system includes a process fluid inflow, a process fluid outflow, a first fluid path fluidly coupled to the process fluid inflow and outflow, and at least one heat exchanger thermally coupled to the first fluid path, wherein the heat exchanger is adapted to extract heat for at least one heat-generating component of the instrument. Controlling a temperature of the process fluid at the feed tank improves metering accuracy. Methods of operating the system are provided, as are other aspects. | 05-09-2013 |
20130143257 | Pressure Monitoring Of Whole Blood Aspirations To Determine Completeness Of Whole Blood Mixing - Methods for use with chemical analyzers aspirate a sample portion from one location to dispense it at a second location, aspirate another sample portion at that second location and dispense it at the first location, and measure the pressure values experienced inside a probe performing the aspirations and dispenses. By comparing the pressure values (or other values indicative of the viscosity or other relevant properties of the sample), the chemical analyzer can determine if the sample is sufficiently mixed or if the sample components remain separated and the method should be repeated. | 06-06-2013 |
Robert Small, Park City, UT US
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20100083840 | INFUSIBLE SUBSTANCE DISPENSER - A device for dispensing an infusible substance, and a method for using the device are disclosed. The device may include a bag for holding the infusible substance. A cord may be attached to the bag for manipulating the bag. The bag and cord may be sealed in a pouch to maintain the infusible substance fresh. The device may be used by opening an upper portion and a lower portion of the pouch such that the cord extends out the top and the bag extends below the pouch. The bag may be placed in a liquid to dispense the infusible substance. The bag may then be drawn into the pouch with the cord and the pouch may be squeezed to compress excess fluid out of the bag. The bag may be discarded inside the pouch to further enhance the cleanliness of the dispensing procedure. | 04-08-2010 |
Robert A. Small, Park City, UT US
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20120326462 | ANTHROPOMORPHIC VEHICLE ACCESSORY - An anthropomorphic vehicle accessory is disclosed and described. The anthropomorphic vehicle accessory can include an interface portion to attach the accessory to a vehicle. Additionally, the anthropomorphic vehicle accessory can include a plurality of elongate strips resembling eyelashes coupled to and extending away from the interface portion. | 12-27-2012 |
Robert J. Small, Satsuma, AL US
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20090011967 | Cleaning solutions including nucleophilic amine compound having reduction and oxidation potentials - A composition for removing resists and etching residue from substrates containing at least one nucleophilic amine compound having oxidation and reduction potentials, at least one organic solvent, water and, optionally, a chelating agent is described. The chelating agent is preferred to be included since it provides added stability and activity to the cleaning composition so that the composition has long term effectiveness. If a chelating agent is not present, the composition, while providing for adequate stripping and cleaning upon initial use of the composition following mixing, has only short term stability. In this latter instance, the nucleophilic amine compound and organic solvent components of the composition preferably are maintained separate from each other until it is desired to use the composition. Thereafter, the components are combined. Following use of the composition, the non-used portion of the composition can be disposed of or be reactivated by the addition of a chelating agent. | 01-08-2009 |
Robert J. Small, Tuscon, AR US
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20090250656 | Free Radical-Forming Activator Attached to Solid and Used to Enhance CMP Formulations - A chemical mechanical polishing composition having: a fluid comprising water and at least one oxidizing compound that produces free radicals when contacted with an activator; and a plurality of particles having a surface and comprising at least one activator selected from ions or compounds of Cu, Fe, Mn, Ti, or mixtures thereof disposed on said surface, wherein at least a portion of said surface comprises a stabilizer. Preferred activators are selected from inorganic oxygen-containing compounds of B, W, Al, and P, for example borate, tungstate, aluminate, and phosphate. The activators are preferably ions of Cu or Fe. Advantageously, certain organic acids, and especially dihydroxy enolic acids, are included in an amount less than about 4000 ppm. Advantageously, activator is coated onto abrasive particles after the particles have been coated with stabilizer. | 10-08-2009 |
Robert J. Small, Tucson, AZ US
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20090014415 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RAPIDLY REMOVING OVERFILLED SUBSTRATES - This invention relates to compositions and methods for removing overfilled substrates, preferably at a relatively high removal rates Advantageously, a composition according to the invention can contain an oxidizer, preferably a per-type oxidizer such as a peroxide, periodic acid, and peracetic acid, and may also optionally contain an abrasive. | 01-15-2009 |
20110187010 | SEMICONDUCTOR CLEANING USING SUPERACIDS - A method of cleaning a substrate includes contacting a surface of a semiconductor substrate with a composition comprising a superacid. The semiconductor substrate may be a wafer. | 08-04-2011 |
Roy Scott Small, Lancaster, PA US
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20150161357 | Data Enhanced Method and System For Reducing Preventable Hospital Readmissions - A social factor evaluation system for reducing hospital readmissions of discharged patients has a database module, an application module, and an analysis module. The database module stores a navigable social factors evaluation and receives social factors evaluation data inputted by a user. the analysis module performs analytics of the inputted data. | 06-11-2015 |
Scott L. Small, Newberry, IN US
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20150263475 | CABLE CONNECTOR HAND TOOLS - An illustrative cable connector hand tool and associated method are operable to permit cable connection sections to respectively pass through a side opening of hand tool members into a center aperture of the tool members. In one illustrative embodiment, the hand tool members are formed with a recessed portion adapted to receive an end of one of a pair of cable connectors such that mating edges of the cable connectors used to couple the cable connection sections are visible when the cable connectors are in a coupled configuration abutting each other. An illustrative embodiment includes the recessed portion formed with a plurality of keyway indentions or recesses spaced apart in the center aperture that are operable to engage keys, protrusions, or lugs on an outer wall of the cable connectors. Exemplary cable connectors engage each other with respective male and female threaded connection sections so as to apply compressive or coupling force to two ends of the cable when the tools rotate the connectors via the threaded sections of the cable connectors. An embodiment of the cable connectors have a lip or wall region which extends inwardly from the connection sections that defines a connector aperture that is adapted to engage with a corresponding ring wall that is formed on an end of each of the two ends of the cable connection sections. | 09-17-2015 |
Scott Richard Small, Terre Haute, IN US
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20150127009 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - The present invention provides, in certain embodiments, a device for positioning and orienting the femoral cutting block. The present invention also provides a device for setting rotation of sagittal resection for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The present invention further provides methods for setting the rotation of the tibial implant by kinematic measurements. | 05-07-2015 |
Stephan W. Small, Golden, CO US
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20080282275 | ENTRY/EXIT PORT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE LIBRARY - A cartridge library ( | 11-13-2008 |
Terrence P. Small, Downingtown, PA US
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20100072145 | MEMBRANE TABS - A candle filter includes an end portion, elongate interior structure extending from the end portions and defining a space for a fluid, and a membrane fabric for filtering a substance from the fluid as the fluid passes through the membrane fabric and into the space defined by the interior structure. The membrane fabric extends around the interior structure and to the first end portion. The membrane fabric includes at least one extending tab segment for manipulating to move the membrane fabric relative to the elongate interior structure. An associated method provides an operational candle filter. | 03-25-2010 |
Thomas Small, Newark, DE US
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20120220051 | Immunogenicity Assay - Assays for detecting antibodies to pharmaceutical preparations, food allergens and environmental allergens are described. | 08-30-2012 |
W. Murray Small, Scranton, PA US
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20130098808 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING PARTICULATE SOLIDS - System and method for treating particulate solids comprises a screw feeder for transporting a water-based slurry of contaminated particulate solids through an ultrasound signal of sufficient size, strength and duration to cause the contaminants to separate from the particulate solids. One or more stacks of ultrasonic transducers arranged around the screw feeder may be employed in which the diameter of each transducer preferably is substantially the same as the pitch of the screw feeder. | 04-25-2013 |
20140231556 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING PARTICULATE SOLIDS - System and method for treating particulate solids comprises a processor for providing contaminated particulate solids at a predetermined apparent density and a screw feeder for transporting a water-based slurry of the contaminated particulate solids through an ultrasound signal of sufficient size, strength and duration to cause the contaminants to separate from the particulate solids. One or more stacks of ultrasonic transducers arranged around the screw feeder may be employed in which the diameter of each transducer preferably is substantially the same as the pitch of the screw feeder. | 08-21-2014 |