Robert Michael
Robert Michael Allen, Reiles Acres, ND US
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20100020512 | CRASH-HARDENED MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF CREATING THE SAME - A crash-hardened memory device in which only a single electronic component, such as a memory chip, mounted on a small printed circuit board (PCB), is protected against an impact. The portion of the PCB containing the electronic component is wrapped in fire-retardant material. The wrapped PCB assembly is placed in a rigid, hardened enclosure which provides an environmental seal for the portion of the PCB containing the electronic component. A portion of the PCB extends outside of the enclosure to allow electrical connections to be made to the electronic component contained inside. A score line is created on the PCB to create an acceptable shear point between the internal and external portions of the PCB in the event of a crash. Threaded fasteners extend through and beyond both enclosure halves to provide a means for mounting the crash-hardened memory device on an external surface. | 01-28-2010 |
Robert Michael Arlein, Maplewood, NJ US
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20100083189 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPATIAL CONTEXT BASED COORDINATION OF INFORMATION AMONG MULTIPLE DEVICES - The invention includes a method and apparatus for coordinating transfer of information between ones of a plurality of devices including a coordinating device and at least one other device. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting selection of an item available at a first one of the devices, detecting a gesture-based command for the selected item, identifying a second one of the devices based on the gesture-based command and a spatial relationship between the coordinating device and the second one of the devices, and initiating a control message adapted for enabling the first one of the devices to propagate the selected item toward the second one of the devices. The control message is adapted for enabling the first one of the devices to propagate the selected item toward the second one of the devices. The first one of the devices on which the item is available may be the coordinating device or another device. | 04-01-2010 |
Robert Michael Arnsparger, Battle Creek, MI US
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20150126320 | DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a differential assembly with at least a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio. The differential assembly of the present disclosure can be integrated with an automatic transmission system thereby increasing the number of available gear ratios. A method of shifting to improve engine efficiency is also provided. | 05-07-2015 |
Robert Michael Barts, Raleigh, NC US
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20130042281 | Distribution of Over-the-Air Television Content to Remote Display Devices - A system for the distribution of over-the-air (OTA) television content for remote display includes an OTA antenna, a wireless antenna transceiver connected to the OTA antenna for receipt of OTA television signals via the OTA antenna, as set-top box receiver (STBR), and a television receiver connected to the set-top box receiver and adapted to receive video data therefrom. The wireless antenna transceiver includes a first wireless access point for transmission of television content signals, derived from the OTA television signals, via wireless link, and the STBR includes a second wireless access point for receipt of television content signals via wireless link. The STBR receives the television content signals directly from the wireless antenna transceiver or from an intermediate wireless router. The wireless router may also distribute the OTA content to other display devices. Power-line networking may alternatively be used instead of wireless links. | 02-14-2013 |
20130042292 | Distribution of Over-the-Air Television Content to Remote Display Devices - A system for the distribution of over-the-air (OTA) television content for remote display includes an OTA antenna, a wireless antenna transceiver connected to the OTA antenna for receipt of OTA television signals via the OTA antenna, as set-top box receiver (STBR), and a television receiver connected to the set-top box receiver and adapted to receive video data therefrom. The wireless antenna transceiver includes a first wireless access point for transmission of television content signals, derived from the OTA television signals, via wireless link, and the STBR includes a second wireless access point for receipt of television content signals via wireless link. The STBR receives the television content signals directly from the wireless antenna transceiver or from an intermediate wireless router. The wireless router may also distribute the OTA content to other display devices. Power-line networking may alternatively be used instead of wireless links. | 02-14-2013 |
20130176190 | Amplified Television Antenna - An amplified television antenna system is disclosed that receives its power from a non-dedicated source such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection. The USB connection that powers the amplified television antenna can be made with any USB device such as a television, a television receiver, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a game console, or a USB AC wall adaptor. | 07-11-2013 |
Robert Michael Boychyn, Basel CH
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20120214204 | CELL CULTURE MEDIA FOR UVC EXPOSURE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The invention relates to cell culture media optimized for exposure to ultraviolet C (UVC) light exposure and related methods. | 08-23-2012 |
Robert Michael Buresch, Strykersville, NY US
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20120006713 | PRODUCT PACKAGING WITH RELEASABLE FASTENER - A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole. | 01-12-2012 |
20120318696 | Point of Sale Packaging Assembly - A point of sale packaging assembly includes a support portion for supporting a toy and a fastener device. The support portion has opposing surfaces and a slot extending therethrough and configured for receiving a looped extension member of a toy. The fastener device includes an elongate portion and a base portion pivotally coupled to the elongate portion. The elongate portion includes a distal end portion releasably securable to an engagement surface on the base portion. The elongate portion is configured to be received through the looped extension member of the toy so that the toy is releasably coupleable to the support portion. | 12-20-2012 |
20130193024 | Product Packaging with Releasable Fastener - A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert Michael Chuda, Yonkers, NY US
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20080236575 | INTUBATION DEVICE WITH VIDEO, STYLET STEERING, PREP AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A handle with a video display is attached to a flexible stylet containing firming and bending tendons. Trigger controlled anatomic shaping provides steerage to the stylet which is inserted into an endotracheal tube or other tube for insertion into body orifices. The stylet and mounted endotracheal tube are guided by a video image from a camera and light on the distal end of the stylet. A storage container and sterilization and prep kit enable the device to be immediately available for reuse when needed. | 10-02-2008 |
20140275772 | INTUBATION DEVICE WITH VIDEO AND ANATOMIC STYLET STEERING - A one piece, one step, steerable video intubation device has an intubation device body having a downwardly extending stylet, a proximal handle, and a video display. The flexible stylet has firming and bending tendons controlled by a trigger for controlled anatomic shaping and anatomically accurate steerage of the stylet. The stylet is inserted into an endotracheal tube for an intubation procedure, or other tubes for insertion into various body orifices. The stylet and mounted endotracheal tube are guided by a video image from a camera and light on the distal tip end of the stylet. The intubation device is removed, with the endotracheal or other surgical tube remaining in proper place in the patient. Sterility is maintained via a disposible sheath or condom placed over the stylet during use. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Michael Del Principe, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20100216368 | HOVER TOY SYSTEM - Described herein is a hover toy system having a source of air flow and a hover toy in a shape selected from the group consisting of a surfboard, a skateboard, a snowboard or other board like structure. | 08-26-2010 |
Robert Michael Dinapoli, San Francisco, CA US
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20120250039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION TO A USER - A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for presenting information to a user are presented. Information to be presented to the user is received, where the information has a predetermined format. An identifier for the user is obtained. A visual acuity for the user is obtained using the identifier for the user. The predetermined format is adjusted based on the visual acuity of the user to produce an adjusted format. The information is presented to the user using the adjusted format. | 10-04-2012 |
20120254779 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING OBJECTS IN A USER INTERFACE BASED ON A VISUAL ACUITY OF A VIEWER - A system, a computer readable storage medium including programs, and a computer-implemented method for displaying objects in a graphical user interface of a device are described. A vision test is presented in the graphical user interface of the device, the vision test including vision test objects used to test a visual acuity level of a user of the device. Input is received from the user identifying the user's ability to see at least one vision test object in the vision test. Display settings corresponding to the input received from the user are identified. Objects in the graphical user interface are displayed based on the display settings. | 10-04-2012 |
20150026587 | System and Method for Displaying Objects in a User Interface Based on a Visual Acuity of a Viewer - A system, a computer readable storage medium including programs, and a computer-implemented method for displaying objects in a graphical user interface of a device are described. A vision test is presented in the graphical user interface of the device, the vision test including vision test objects used to test a visual acuity level of a user of the device. Input is received from the user identifying the user's ability to see at least one vision test object in the vision test. Display settings corresponding to the input received from the user are identified. Objects in the graphical user interface are displayed based on the display settings. | 01-22-2015 |
Robert Michael Dinkjian, Austin, TX US
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20120032716 | Initializing Components of an Integrated Circuit - Methods, systems, and computer program products for initializing one or more components of a system, the system comprising an integrated circuit that comprises at least one processor, are disclosed. A method includes initializing at least one component of the system, determining a temperature of the integrated circuit using a temperature sensing device embedded on the integrated circuit, comparing the determined temperature to a predetermined suitable temperature operating range of at least one additional component to yield a comparison result, and initializing the at least one additional component based on the comparison result. The at least one additional component may be initialized on the condition that the determined temperature of the integrated circuit is within the predetermined suitable temperature operating range of the at least one additional component. | 02-09-2012 |
20150200675 | Initializing Components of an Integrated Circuit - Methods, systems, and computer program products for initializing one or more components of a system, the system comprising an integrated circuit that comprises at least one processor, are disclosed. A method includes initializing at least one component of the system, determining a temperature of the integrated circuit using a temperature sensing device embedded on the integrated circuit, comparing the determined temperature to a predetermined suitable temperature operating range of at least one additional component to yield a comparison result, and initializing the at least one additional component based on the comparison result. The at least one additional component may be initialized on the condition that the determined temperature of the integrated circuit is within the predetermined suitable temperature operating range of the at least one additional component. | 07-16-2015 |
Robert Michael Dinkjian, Round Rock, TX US
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20090177821 | Cache Intervention on a Separate Data Bus When On-Chip Bus Has Separate Read and Write Data Busses - Computer implemented method, system and computer usable program code for processing a data request in a data processing system. A read command requesting data is received from a requesting master device. It is determined whether a cache of a processor can provide the requested data. Responsive to a determination that a cache of a processor can provide the requested data, the requested data is routed to the requesting master device on an intervention data bus of the processor separate from a read data bus and a write data bus of the processor. | 07-09-2009 |
Robert Michael Fisher, Center Point, IA US
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20100045384 | System And Method For Pre-Charging A Current Mirror - A system for pre-charging a current mirror includes a controller configured to provide a first current and an additional current to a current mirror to rapidly charge a capacitance associated with the current mirror based on a reference voltage or control signals. A power amplifier module includes at least one current mirror and a controller. A capacitor is coupled to the current mirror. The controller provides a bias current in an amount proportional to an input to a voltage-to-current converter. The controller receives a control signal that directs the controller to apply one of a pre-charge voltage and a nominal voltage to the voltage-to-current converter. | 02-25-2010 |
20120032711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRE-CHARGING A CURRENT MIRROR - A system for pre-charging a current mirror includes a controller configured to provide a first current and an additional current to a current mirror to rapidly charge a capacitance associated with the current mirror based on a reference voltage or control signals. A power amplifier module includes at least one current minor and a controller. A capacitor is coupled to the current minor. The controller provides a bias current in an amount proportional to an input to a voltage-to-current converter. The controller receives a control signal that directs the controller to apply one of a pre-charge voltage and a nominal voltage to the voltage-to-current converter. | 02-09-2012 |
20140139290 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRE-CHARGING A CURRENT MIRROR - A system for pre-charging a current minor includes a controller configured to provide a first current and an additional current to a current minor to rapidly charge a capacitance associated with the current minor based on a reference voltage or control signals. A power amplifier module includes at least one current minor and a controller. A capacitor is coupled to the current minor. The controller provides a bias current in an amount proportional to an input to a voltage-to-current converter. The controller receives a control signal that directs the controller to apply one of a pre-charge voltage and a nominal voltage to the voltage-to-current converter. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert Michael Gaukel, San Diego, CA US
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20090020210 | FLUORESCENT DYE TO IMPROVE PRIMER COVERAGE ACCURACY FOR BONDING APPLICATIONS - A method of visually verifying the application of a primer or adhesion promoter to a surface for optimizing the adhesion of a bonding tape to the surface. A fluorescing agent is mixed with the primer and a light source is emitted on the surface causing the agent to fluoresce when the primer is applied. The technician can then visually verify coverage of the primer. The fluorescing agent does not affect the bonding properties of the bonding tape or affect the aesthetic appearance of the surface or the material being bonded to the surface. | 01-22-2009 |
20110215982 | FLUORESCENT DYE TO IMPROVE PRIMER COVERAGE ACCURACY FOR BONDING APPLICATIONS - A method of visually verifying the application of a primer or adhesion promoter to a surface for optimizing the adhesion of a bonding tape to the surface. A fluorescing agent is mixed with the primer and a light source is emitted on the surface causing the agent to fluoresce when the primer is applied. The technician can then visually verify coverage of the primer. The fluorescing agent does not affect the bonding properties of the bonding tape or affect the aesthetic appearance of the surface or the material being bonded to the surface. | 09-08-2011 |
Robert Michael Gondsosch, Waterloo CA
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20120098478 | CHARGER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Some embodiments herein relate to a charger for an electronic device. The charger comprises a power output port, a charging dock and a power module. The power output port is adapted to be electrically connected to and provide power to the electronic device. The charging dock is adapted for receiving and charging at least one battery. The charging dock comprises at least one removable cradle to accommodate receipt and charging of batteries of various shapes. | 04-26-2012 |
Robert Michael Guidash, Rochester, NY US
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20130026342 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH CONTROLLABLE VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PHOTODETECTORS - An image sensor includes front-side and backside photodetectors of a first conductivity type disposed in a substrate layer of the first conductivity type. A front-side pinning layer of a second conductivity type is connected to a first contact. The first contact receives a predetermined potential. A backside pinning layer of the second conductivity type is connected to a second contact. The second contact receives an adjustable and programmable potential. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026548 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH CONTROLLABLE VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PHOTODETECTORS - An image sensor includes front-side and backside photodetectors of a first conductivity type disposed in a substrate layer of the first conductivity type. A front-side pinning layer of a second conductivity type is connected to a first contact. The first contact receives a predetermined potential. A backside pinning layer of the second conductivity type is connected to a second contact. The second contact receives an adjustable and programmable potential. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026594 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH CONTROLLABLE VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PHOTODETECTORS - An image sensor includes front-side and backside photodetectors of a first conductivity type disposed in a substrate layer of the first conductivity type. A front-side pinning layer of a second conductivity type is connected to a first contact. The first contact receives a predetermined potential. A backside pinning layer of the second conductivity type is connected to a second contact. The second contact receives an adjustable and programmable potential. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027597 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH CONTROLLABLE VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PHOTODETECTORS - An image sensor includes front-side and backside photodetectors of a first conductivity type disposed in a substrate layer of the first conductivity type. A front-side pinning layer of a second conductivity type is connected to a first contact. The first contact receives a predetermined potential. A backside pinning layer of the second conductivity type is connected to a second contact. The second contact receives an adjustable and programmable potential. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027598 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH CONTROLLABLE VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PHOTODETECTORS - An image sensor includes front-side and backside photodetectors of a first conductivity type disposed in a substrate layer of the first conductivity type. A front-side pinning layer of a second conductivity type is connected to a first contact. The first contact receives a predetermined potential. A backside pinning layer of the second conductivity type is connected to a second contact. The second contact receives an adjustable and programmable potential. | 01-31-2013 |
Robert Michael Hershfeld, Parkton, MD US
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20150259144 | Conveyors for box making machines - A vacuum belt conveyor sequentially delivers sheet articles to a digital printer. The sheets are held in position by vacuum on the underside of the sheets through apertures in the belts and covered by the sheets. A plurality of independent plenums on the underside of the belt have chambers respectively communicating with rows of apertures extending along the belt. Vacuum is selectively applied from a manifold only to the plenum chambers that supply apertures that are covered by the sheets so that the ink from the printer will not be directed from its intended position on the sheet by vacuum from adjacent uncovered belt apertures. The sheets are fed to the conveyor in synchronism with the conveyor speed by a timed feeder so that the sheets are carried by the conveyor with a predetermined gap between the sheets and no belt apertures in the gap. A sensor counts the apertures in the belt and activates the feeder at predetermined time intervals. | 09-17-2015 |
Robert Michael Hill, Neenah, WI US
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20150272405 | WET WIPES CONTAINER WITH FLEXIBLE DISPENSING ORIFICE - A dispensing container for wet wipes includes a pop-up style dispensing means formed by a rigid port which surrounds a flexible, rubber-like material or sheet having one or more slits through which the wet wipes are dispensed. The configuration of the slits, in combination with the flexibility of the rubber-like material, enables the user to insert at least one finger through the slit to thread a wipe through the slit. The dispensing means has a Penetration Index of greater than 600 grams. | 10-01-2015 |
Robert Michael Hill, Appleton, WI US
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20130153597 | Wipes Dispenser with Angled Dispensing - A container for storing wipes is disclosed. The container for storing wipes includes a container base including a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall defining an interior cavity for storage of a stack of wipes. The container includes a dispensing panel having a dispensing partition formed therethrough. Within the interior cavity of the container, a support portion is positioned for support of the bottom of the stack of wipes. The support portion forms a support portion angle between about 100 and about 115 degrees with the bottom wall. A container designed as described places the wipes stack in a vertical position thus reducing the footprint should the dispenser be placed on a toilet tank or countertop. Furthermore, the wipes being placed in a vertical position allows for more versatile and durable wall-mounting options while providing adequate dispensing performance. | 06-20-2013 |
Robert Michael Judith, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20150300953 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DETERMINING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A SPECIMEN IN A PORTABLE POINT OF CARE DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for determining physical properties of a specimen in a portable point of care device are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes placing a specimen onto an active surface that includes a plurality of microposts extending outwards from a substrate, wherein each micropost includes a proximal end attached to the substrate and a distal end opposite the proximal end and generating an actuation force in proximity to the micropost array that compels at least some of the microposts to exhibit motion. The method further includes detecting light that is emitted by an illumination source and interacts with the active surface while the at least some microposts exhibit motion in response to the actuation force, measuring data that represents the detected light interacting with the active surface, and determining at least one physical property of the specimen based on the measured data. | 10-22-2015 |
Robert Michael Kalb, Jr., Wataga, IL US
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20110070789 | Insulative barrier blanket with enhanced performance - This invention pertains generally to means for controlling transfer of thermal energy and specifically to a laminate material comprising functional layers, wherein the functional layers are combined into an insulative barrier blanket that is circumscribed about a high temperature structure or source. The insulative barrier blanket is comprised of a high temperature abrasive and puncture resistant outer shell, a thermal insulation core, and an interior protective layer. The outer shell is preferentially made of a hydrophobic and/or oleophobic fabric layer, which is resistant to abrasion, impact, sound conduction and/or puncture. The insulative barrier blanket is optionally retained about said high temperature structure or source through use of retentive closures having enhanced means for manipulation by hand and reduces the potential creation of foreign object debris. | 03-24-2011 |
Robert Michael Kalb, Sr., Oneida, IL US
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20110070789 | Insulative barrier blanket with enhanced performance - This invention pertains generally to means for controlling transfer of thermal energy and specifically to a laminate material comprising functional layers, wherein the functional layers are combined into an insulative barrier blanket that is circumscribed about a high temperature structure or source. The insulative barrier blanket is comprised of a high temperature abrasive and puncture resistant outer shell, a thermal insulation core, and an interior protective layer. The outer shell is preferentially made of a hydrophobic and/or oleophobic fabric layer, which is resistant to abrasion, impact, sound conduction and/or puncture. The insulative barrier blanket is optionally retained about said high temperature structure or source through use of retentive closures having enhanced means for manipulation by hand and reduces the potential creation of foreign object debris. | 03-24-2011 |
Robert Michael Kinstle, Livermore, CA US
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20140268550 | SERVER WITH HEAT PIPE COOLING - A server includes a tray that has a front portion and a back portion. A motherboard is disposed in the front portion of the tray and the motherboard is coupled to a heat sink. A fan is disposed in the back portion of the tray. A hard drive is disposed between the motherboard and the fan and the hard drive is operatively connected to the motherboard. The server also includes a heat pipe that has a body longitudinally bounded by an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the heat sink, while the outlet is coupled to the fan. The body of the heat pipe extends past the hard drive. A power supply is also disposed in the tray and is operatively connected to the motherboard, the fan, and the hard drive. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Michael Kinstle, Iii, Livermore, CA US
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20140268551 | ENCLOSURE HIGH PRESSURE PUSH-PULL AIRFLOW - High pressure fans are mounted in the middle of an enclosure to create a low pressure zone and a high pressure zone within the enclosure. The high pressure fans pull air through high density sets of hard disk drives in the back of an enclosure and push air through high density disk drives in the front of the enclosure. Being positioned in the middle of an enclosure allows the high pressure fans to mix hot air pulled through the low pressure zone with cool air existing on the other side of the fans. The fans then push the cool mixed air through the next set of hard drives, forming a high pressure zone and allowing the air to exit at the front of the enclosure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268552 | SERVER WITH HEAT BAFFLE COOLING - A server provides for improved cooling using one or more baffles. The baffles allow for increased cooling efficiencies by directing heat in such a manner as to reduce heat exposure for temperature sensitive hardware and data center employees. The baffle may be disposed within a server and direct hot air through the server away from temperature sensitive devices. The baffle may include an inlet that receives hot air and an outlet through which hot air may exit. One or more fans may be used to direct air through the baffle. For example, the baffle may direct heat from the baffle inlet to the baffle outlet, directing heat away from temperature sensitive devices within the server. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268553 | SYSTEM FOR COOLING MULTIPLE IN-LINE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS IN A CONFINED ENCLOSURE - A system for cooling multiple in-line CPUs in a confined enclosure is provided. In an embodiment, the system may include a front CPU and a front heat sink that may be coupled to the front CPU. The front heat sink may have a plurality of fins and a corresponding fin pitch. The system may further include a rear CPU disposed in line with the front CPU and a rear heat sink coupled to the rear CPU. The rear heat sink may have a plurality of fins and a corresponding fin pitch. The fin pitch of the rear heat sink may be higher than the fin pitch of the front heat sink. In another embodiment, the front and rear heat sinks may be coupled together by one or more heat pipes. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Michael Kotin, Bethesda, MD US
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20140107186 | CAPSID-FREE AAV VECTORS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR VECTOR PRODUCTION AND GENE DELIVERY - An isolated linear nucleic acid molecule comprising in this order: a first adeno-associated virus (AAV) inverted terminal repeat (ITR), a nucleotide sequence of interest and a second AAV ITR, wherein said nucleic acid molecule is devoid of AAV capsid protein coding sequences. The said nucleic acid molecule can be applied to a host at repetition without eliciting an immune response. Methods for producing and purifying this nucleic acid molecule, and use of the same for therapeutic purposes are also provided. | 04-17-2014 |
Robert Michael Lee, Kirkland, WA US
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20090127404 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MULTI-SEGMENT FLAP FENCE - A multi-segment flap fence is incorporated into the wing such that a lower fence structure is attached to the underside of the fixed wing, an upper fence structure is attached to the main flap (e.g., at the outboard end). The two flap segments are configured to slideably articulate with respect to each other when the flap is extended to form a composite flap fence having an area that is substantially equal to the sum of the surface areas of the upper and lower flap fence structures. In one embodiment, the area of the upper fence is less than that of the lower fence. | 05-21-2009 |
Robert Michael Lefere, Jackson, MI US
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20140182734 | HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH POLYMERIC TUBE - A high pressure hose that is resistant to microvoid formation includes an inner tube comprising a blend of crosslinked fluoroplastic material and fluoroelastomeric material, a first reinforcement layer constructed of para-aramid synthetic fibers, and an adhesive layer, and an outer cover. | 07-03-2014 |
20140246110 | LAYERED TUBE AND LAYER FOR USE IN SAME - A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight, the first crosslinker is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, and the anti-static additive is present in an amount of from about 0.4 to about 4 parts by weight, each based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The second fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251532 | METHOD FOR FORMING A LAYERED TUBE AND LAYER THEREIN - A method includes premixing an anti-static additive and a first crosslinker to form an anti-static intermediate mixture where the anti-static additive is dispersed in the first crosslinker. The method also includes compounding the anti-static intermediate mixture and at least a portion of the first fluoropolymer to form a first compounded mixture. The method further includes extruding the first compounded mixture to form a layer. | 09-11-2014 |
Robert Michael Lewkovich, Atlanta, GA US
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20130055014 | Analytical and Combinatorial Fault Restoration - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for combining analytical and combinatorial processes to compute fault restoration of a dead load area. According to one embodiment of the invention, a system can be provided. The system can be operable to receive location and switch information associated with an area of a power grid that has lost power, identify a switch within an area of the power grid that has lost power, compute an alternative source capacity (ASC) value for the identified switch, identify and open at least one second switch, compute combinations of the switch with each second switch that satisfies a rule, eliminate redundant switch open or close operations prior to the computation of the dead load area restoration plan, and compute a restoration plan based at least in part on the computed combinations. | 02-28-2013 |
20140081998 | UTILITY MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORK DATA - Systems and methods for utility management using social network data are provided. A social media analysis system filters social media posts of various social media networks to ascertain social media posts relevant to a utility network and determine if a utility network event has occurred based on the social media posts. Additionally, the social media analysis system associates relevant social media posts with locations on the utility network. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert Michael Lewkovich, Smyma, GA US
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20130024033 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A POWER DISTRIBUTION TRANSFER CAPACITY CALCULATOR - In an embodiment, a method includes determining a path between a power source and a tie switch in a feeder within a model of a power distribution network. The method also includes determining one or more ratings respectively associated with one or more transformers located on the path. The method also includes determining one or more loads respectively associated with the one or more transformers located on the path. The method also includes determining one or more available capacities respectively associated with the one or more transformers based, at least in part, upon the one or more ratings and the one or more loads respectively associated with the one or more transformers. The method also includes assigning an available capacity to the tie switch in the model based, at least in part, on the one or more available capacities respectively associated with the one or more transformers, such that the model indicates how much power may be supplied by the feeder, upon activation of the tie switch, to restore power to a portion of the power distribution network. | 01-24-2013 |
Robert Michael Lewkovich, Smyrna, GA US
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20130035883 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MONITOR THE OPERATION OF A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A monitoring system is provided. The monitoring system includes at least one sensor that is configured to detect at least one fault within a power generation system. Moreover, the monitoring system includes a computing device that is coupled to the sensor. The computing device includes an interface that is configured to receive a signal representative of the fault. The computing device also includes a processor that is programmed to identify a location of the fault by considering a plurality of potential fault locations and the processor is programmed to determine at least one restoration solution to restore the fault by considering a plurality of potential restoration solutions. | 02-07-2013 |
20130060493 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN MONITORING A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A monitoring system for use with a power generation system is provided. The monitoring system includes a plurality of sensors that include at least one sensor that is configured to detect an interruption of an electromagnetic field within the power generation system, wherein the interruption of the electromagnetic field corresponds to at least one fault within the power generation system. The monitoring system also includes a computing device that is coupled to the sensor. The computing device includes an interface configured to receive a signal representative of the interruption of the electromagnetic field. A processor is coupled to the interface and programmed to identify a location of the sensor to enable the identification of a location of the fault. | 03-07-2013 |
20140074670 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ESTIMATING RECOVERABLE UTILITY REVENUE - A system includes a utility analytics system. The utility analytics system includes a non-technical utility loss system configured to derive a probability of at least one utility non-technical loss, an unbilled utility system configured to calculate an expected unbilled utility service for a customer based on customer attributes and the probability of the at least one utility non-technical loss, and a revenue recoverability system configured to calculate an expected recoverable revenue based on probability of revenue recovery and of the expected unbilled utility service. | 03-13-2014 |
20140310138 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ESTIMATING RECOVERABLE UTILITY REVENUE - A system includes a utility analytics system. The utility analytics system includes a utility loss system configured to derive a probability of at least one utility technical loss, at least one utility non-technical loss, an unbilled utility system configured to calculate an expected unbilled utility service for a customer based on customer attributes and the probability of the at least one utility non-technical loss, the technical loss, and a revenue recoverability system configured to calculate an expected recoverable revenue based on probability of revenue recovery and of the expected unbilled utility service. | 10-16-2014 |
Robert Michael Lofthus, Webster, NY US
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20080286732 | Method for Testing and Development of Hand Drawing Skills - A method of performing hand drawings analysis includes storing a plurality of hand drawing exercises. Each hand drawing exercise may be configured to test an ability to draw a symbol. A record may be stored. The record may include respondent information. One or more hand drawing exercises may be selected and possibly adapted based on the responded information. A response to each selected hand drawing exercise may be received via an optical-reader device. Each response may be evaluated. The record may be updated based on the evaluated responses. Information may be provided based on the evaluated responses. | 11-20-2008 |
Robert Michael Masnyk, Calgary CA
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20120175511 | METHOD FOR MONITORING OR TRACING OPERATIONS IN WELL BOREHOLES - The present invention relates to novel methods for monitoring or tracing a job operation performed in a borehole, such as well boreholes traversing a geological formation. In one embodiment, the novel methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) disposing into the borehole a neutron absorber during the performance of the job operation; (b) logging the borehole with an instrument capable of measuring a neutron capture in and around the borehole after performance of the job operation; and (c) monitoring or tracing the job operation performed in the borehole by comparing the measured neutron capture with a baseline neutron capture in and around the borehole. The methods of the present invention pose small or no risk from a health safety and environment perspective and are useful for monitoring or tracing hydraulic fracturing, cementing operation in well boreholes, production logging or subsurface location of downhole collars, float shoes and other jewellery. | 07-12-2012 |
20140070084 | METHOD FOR MONITORING OR TRACING OPERATIONS IN WELL BOREHOLES - The present invention relates to methods for monitoring or tracing a job operation performed in a borehole, such as well boreholes traversing a geological formation. In one embodiment, the methods of the invention include (a) disposing into the borehole, in alternate stages, a neutron absorber during the performance of the job operation; (b) logging the borehole with an instrument capable of measuring a neutron capture in and around the borehole after performance of the job operation; and (c) monitoring or tracing the job operation performed in the borehole by comparing the measured neutron capture with a baseline neutron capture in and around the borehole. The methods of the present invention pose small or no risk from a heath safety and environment perspective and are useful for monitoring or tracing hydraulic fracturing, cementing operation in well boreholes, production logging or subsurface location downhole collars, float shoes and other jewellery. | 03-13-2014 |
Robert Michael Matunas, Cranbury, NJ US
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20110034691 | Process for the Production of Fused, Tricyclic Sulfonamides - The present invention provides methods, i.e., scalable or large-scale processes for the production of fused, tricyclic sulfonamido analogs, such as substituted or unsubstituted 5-(aryl-sulfonyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolines and 5-(heteroaryl-sulfonyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolines. Exemplary methods of the invention include an intra-molecular cyclization step, in which a carbon-nitrogen bond is formed, and which employs a copper-based catalyst that contains at least one organic ligand, such as DMEDA. The invention further provides compounds, which are useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention. | 02-10-2011 |
Robert Michael Miller, Commerce City, CO US
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20140253903 | STUD MAPPING AND LAYOUT METHOD - A method of establishing the location of a pair construction points for a stud in a building interior at a construction site and for determining the length of the stud needed to extend between the pair of construction points uses a robotic total station. The points are defined by x and y coordinates and anticipated z coordinates on upper and lower surfaces. The robotic total station establishes the points by directing a beam of laser light toward anticipated points and, through an iterative process, determining the actual location of the points on upper and lower surfaces that have the same x and y coordinates. | 09-11-2014 |
20140277728 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE ORIENTATION OF A MACHINE - A method of determining the orientation of a robotic machine at a worksite contemplates providing a target on the machine, moving the target to a first position on said machine, determining the location of the first position in the worksite, moving the target to a second position on said machine, and determining location of the second position in the worksite. The first and second positions are known with respect to the machine. Finally, a vector between the first and second locations defines the orientation of the machine with respect to the worksite. The target may be moved to additional positions on the machine. | 09-18-2014 |
20150062556 | STUD MAPPING AND LAYOUT METHOD - In a method of establishing the location of a pair construction points for a stud in a building, the points are defined by x and y coordinates. A beam of laser light is used to determine a z coordinate of each of the pair of construction points on surfaces of the building. The construction points are established by directing a beam of laser light toward defined x and y coordinate locations and establishing the z coordinate location of the construction points on building surfaces that have the defined x and y coordinates. | 03-05-2015 |
20150181174 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A SURVEYING DEVICE - A system and methods are provided for controlling a surveying device. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a control screen including image data captured by a surveying device, detecting an input associated with the control screen, and determining a control command for the surveying device based on the input associated with the control screen. The method may further include controlling operation of the surveying device based on the control command, wherein the surveying device is configured to rotate in one more of a horizontal and vertical direction based on the control command. The device and methods may advantageously allow for precise pointing of a surveying device and translation of input position to surveying device commands. | 06-25-2015 |
Robert Michael Morens, Lindley, NY US
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20140105545 | GRADED COMPOSITION FOR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE FERRULE - A ferrule for optical waveguides includes an exterior and an interior of the ferrule. The interior of the ferrule has a bore defined therein that is configured to receive an optical waveguide. Material of the ferrule is such that the material changes from the interior to the exterior of the ferrule, where the thermal expansion coefficient of the material transitions from less than 30×10−7/° C. at the interior of the ferrule to greater than 70×10−7/° C. at the exterior of the ferrule. The thermal expansion coefficient of the material may change by way of discrete layers in the material between the interior and exterior of the ferrule. | 04-17-2014 |
Robert Michael Muchsel, Addison, TX US
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20100106954 | Multi-Layer Content Protecting Microcontroller - The present invention relates to a microcontroller designed for protection of intellectual digital content. The microcontroller includes a secure CPU, a real-time cipher, and a user programmable multi-layer access control system for internal memory realized by programmable nonvolatile memory. Programmable nonvolatile memory allows in-system and in-application programming for the end user. The programmable nonvolatile memory is mainly used for program code and operating parameter storage. The multiple-layer access control is an integral part of the CPU, providing confidentiality protection to embedded digital content by controlling reading, writing, and/or execution of a code segment according to a set of user-programmed parameters. The cipher incorporates a set of cryptographic rules for data encryption and decryption with row and column manipulation for data storage. All cryptographic operations are executed in parallel with CPU run time without incurring additional latency and delay for system operation. | 04-29-2010 |
20140006190 | Secure Payments with Untrusted Devices | 01-02-2014 |
20140040584 | Multi-layer content protecting microcontroller - The present invention relates to a microcontroller designed for protection of intellectual digital content. The microcontroller includes a secure CPU, a real-time cipher, and a user programmable multi-layer access control system for internal memory realized by programmable nonvolatile memory. Programmable nonvolatile memory allows in-system and in-application programming for the end user. The programmable nonvolatile memory is mainly used for program code and operating parameter storage. The multiple-layer access control is an integral part of the CPU, providing confidentiality protection to embedded digital content by controlling reading, writing, and/or execution of a code segment according to a set of user-programmed parameters. The cipher incorporates a set of cryptographic rules for data encryption and decryption with row and column manipulation for data storage. All cryptographic operations are executed in parallel with CPU run time without incurring additional latency and delay for system operation. | 02-06-2014 |
20140095564 | System and Method with Specific Ordered Execution Over Physical Elements - The invention relates to semiconductor devices, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of utilizing inherent differences among physical elements in an electrical component to generate unique and non-duplicable numbers that are statistically random and repeatable. These bits may be applied as identifications, random number seeds or encryption keys in many security applications, e.g., a financial terminal. An integrator is coupled to a plurality of physical elements, selects two physical elements or element sets, and generates an integrated difference signal according to a difference between these two physical elements or element sets. A comparison-decision logic further determines whether the difference between the selected two physical elements is associated with a bit of “1” or “0”. In some embodiments, a multi-bit number constitutes multiple bits each of which may be derived from a difference between two randomly selected physical elements or element sets. | 04-03-2014 |
20140299664 | SECURE PAYMENT CARD INTERFACE - The invention relates to a smartcard reader, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of creating a card input/output interface that allows the smartcard reader to couple to a smartcard within a secure cavity. The secure cavity is mounted on an internal side of a system housing, i.e., a smartcard socket, included in the smartcard reader. An interface chip is further attached inside the secure cavity. When the smartcard is inserted to a designated position or depth inside the system housing, the secure cavity encloses the interface chip and its contact area with the smartcard. Mechanical contacts on the interface chip are thus aligned to and physically contact electrical connectors on the inserted smartcard, so as to electrically couple the interface chip and the smartcard. As a result, sensitive data within the smartcard may be protected from exposure to any tamper attempt and processed with an enhanced security level. | 10-09-2014 |
20140369495 | Secure modules using unique identification elements - Various embodiments of the invention relate to secure systems and modules, and more particularly, to systems, devices and methods of generating and applying identification elements uniquely associated with modules or elements. These unique identification elements provide an improved, statistically random source from which keys may be derived. The application of these keys across various architectures result in an improvement in the security of data communicated within a system. | 12-18-2014 |
Robert Michael Orenstein, Atlanta, GA US
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20090013759 | WOBBE INDEX SENSOR SYSTEM - A sensor for measuring Wobbe index of a fuel is provided. The sensor includes a substrate and a diaphragm layer. The diaphragm layer includes a first layer having at least one heating element configured to sense energy content in a fuel, wherein the heating element includes a doped poly-silicon carbide that is disposed on the substrate. The diaphragm layer also includes a second layer including an undoped poly-silicon carbide layer configured to prevent oxidation of the first layer. The sensor further includes a sensing layer having a catalyst suspended in a support structure. The sensor also includes a cavity formed under the diaphragm layer and is configured to provide thermal isolation of the heating element. | 01-15-2009 |
Robert Michael Petroskie, Roebuck, SC US
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20100064537 | BLADE VERIFICATION PLATES AND METHOD OF USE - A first plate includes an opening configured to be placed over a blade of a first rotor. A second plate includes an opening configured to be placed over a blade of a second rotor. Each plate includes a first pin configured to contact a leading edge of a blade located on one side of the blade in the opening and a second pin configured to contact a leading edge of a blade located on an opposite side of the blade in the opening, and a third pin configured to contact a leading edge of the blade in the opening. An indicator line is marked on the first plate and a pair of boundary lines marked on the second plate are spaced apart a distance indicative of an acceptable range for blade clocking between the first and second rotors when the indicator line is located between the boundary lines. | 03-18-2010 |
20100064802 | ROTOR CLOCKING BAR AND METHOD OF USE - A clocking bar includes a rod and an indicator located along a length of the rod, wherein the indicator has a pair of indication components with a predetermined spacing therebetween. The bar also includes a hole one locator located along the length of the rod, and a rear hole locator located along the length of the rod. The clocking bar is configured to identify a stack bolt hole one from among a plurality of bolt holes on a rotor through use of a relationship between physical features of the rotor. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert Michael Popilock, Hudson, OH US
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20120220852 | PATIENT SUPPORT MOTION CONTROL APPARATUS - An imaging system ( | 08-30-2012 |
Robert Michael Roeger, Danville, NH US
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20140139669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FRONT-ORIENTED VISUAL INFORMATION TO VEHICLE DRIVER - This invention provides a camera system installed on the front end of a vehicle, either on the left front, the right front, or both sides, that prevents accidents resulting from the driver's propensity to protrude into oncoming traffic to view that traffic. The camera is linked via wired or wireless connection to an onboard computer and a commercially available navigation display that is placed within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver reviews a visual description on the display of any oncoming traffic in the form of motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals and the like on the navigation display via a single screen, split screen or alternating screens. The camera system is furnished with a speed sensor that detects when the vehicle reaches a threshold speed of 3 miles per hour to activate or de-activate the camera. This camera system can be retrofitted into older vehicles. | 05-22-2014 |
20150274074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FRONT-ORIENTED VISUAL INFORMATION TO VEHICLE DRIVER - A camera system is installed on the front end of a vehicle, either on the left front, the right front, or both sides. The camera is linked via wired or wireless connection to an onboard computer and a navigation display that is located within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver reviews a visual description on the display of any oncoming traffic in the form of motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals and the like on the navigation display via a single screen, split screen or alternating screens. The camera system can include a speed sensor that detects when the vehicle reaches a threshold speed to activate or de-activate the camera. Alternatively, the computer can activate the system when a turn signal is activated, and de-activate the system when the turn signal is no longer activated. This camera system can be retrofitted into older vehicles. | 10-01-2015 |
Robert Michael Rosso, Jr., Costa Mesa, CA US
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20150052727 | Medicine cabinet organizing system - A medicine cabinet organizing system suspends products to the undersides of cabinet shelves. Products may be individually held by clips that include a ferromagnetic material. The clips in turn couple to magnets attached to the underside of the shelves. Magnets may move with respect to the shelves to allow storage of different size products. An organizing system kit includes a plate having a ferromagnetic material, a fastener to affix the plate to the cabinet shelf, two or more bar magnets, and a plurality of clips, each clip including a ferromagnetic material and a spring element. | 02-26-2015 |
Robert Michael Slazinski, Lake Orion, MI US
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20100065533 | Adaptive Resistance Weld Control - A resistance weld control employing a model-based run-to-run estimate of load impedance, giving the weld control system the ability to maintain and predict the expected impedance of a successfully completed resistance spot weld, and to detect when the load impedance observed by the resistance weld control is within a target neighborhood of that impedance predicted by the model-based run-to-run estimate of load impedance. A target weld current and a range of weld times may be specified, such that the actual weld time employed in making the resistance spot weld is responsive to the time required to complete the contact preparation phase. Further, a fixed weld time and a range of target weld currents may be specified to make a resistance spot weld, such that the actual target weld current employed is responsive to the time required to complete the contact preparation phase of the weld. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert Michael Stongin, Portland, OR US
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20120101085 | Compounds And Methods For Modulating Activity Of Calcium Release Channels - The present teachings provide compounds of Formulae I and II: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, complexes, esters, and prodrugs thereof, wherein R | 04-26-2012 |
Robert Michael Van Osten, Campbell, CA US
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20110176720 | Digital Image Transitions - Among other things, methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for displaying a sequence of multiple images to provide an appearance of a three-dimensional (3D) effect. A data processing device or system can identify multiple images to be displayed. The data processing device or system can divide a two-dimensional (2D) display area into multiple display portions. The data processing device or system can display a sequence of the identified images on the display portions so as to provide an appearance of a three-dimensional (3D) effect. | 07-21-2011 |
20140347354 | DIGITAL IMAGE TRANSITIONS - Among other things, methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for displaying a sequence of multiple images to provide an appearance of a three-dimensional (30) effect. A data processing device or system can identify multiple images to be displayed. The data processing device or system can divide a two-dimensional (20) display area into multiple display portions. The data processing device or system can display a sequence of the identified images on the display portions so as to provide an appearance of a three-dimensional (30) effect. | 11-27-2014 |
Robert Michael Voytovich, Jr., San Jose, CA US
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20150067824 | WEARABLE USER DEVICE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for authenticating a user include a wearable user device receiving a first request to access a secure system. A plurality of authentication elements are then displayed on a display device to a user eye in a first authentication orientation about a perimeter of an authentication element input area. A user hand located opposite the display device from the user eye is then detected selecting a sequence of the plurality of authentication elements. For each selected authentication element in the sequence, the wearable user device moves the selected authentication element based on a detected movement of the user hand and records the selected authentication element as a portion of an authentication input in response to the user hand moving the selected authentication element to the authentication element input area. The user is authenticated for the secure system if the authentication input matches stored user authentication information. | 03-05-2015 |
Robert Michael Wigdorski, Red Lion, PA US
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20090029100 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING RIGID LAMINATES FOR OPTICAL APPLICATIONS - A method for fabricating a rigid lamination. The method includes providing a first rigid substrate, disposing an adhesive on a surface of the first rigid substrate and disposing a second rigid substrate on at least a portion of the adhesive. The second rigid substrate has a first end and a second end. The second rigid substrate is heated to a substantially uniform temperature, where the temperature is sufficient to melt the adhesive. A non-uniform pressure is applied to a surface of the second rigid substrate. The non-uniform pressure includes a lesser pressure and a greater pressure, where the greater pressure is applied at the first end of the second rigid substrate and is sufficient to impart adhesive flow in a direction toward the second end. The pressure is controllably increased along at least a portion of the surface between the first end and the second end, where the increase is controlled to drive the adhesive flow in the direction toward the second end until the pressure applied is substantially uniform across the surface and the adhesive between the first rigid substrate and the second rigid substrate is substantially free of entrained gas bubbles. The adhesive is cooled to form a rigid lamination having adhesive substantially free of entrained gas bubbles. | 01-29-2009 |
Robert Michael Zirin, Niskayuna, NY US
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20090041084 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE THAT ESTIMATES AND COMPENSATES FOR INCIDENT RADIATION - A temperature measurement device includes a first thermocouple mounted on a tubular body that is shielded from the effects of radiation by a radiation shield, and a second, unshielded thermocouple. A difference in the measured temperatures from the first and second thermocouples is compared with calculated temperatures using an iterative process to determine a corrected temperature of the gas stream that estimates and compensates for incident radiation. | 02-12-2009 |
20090162206 | MULTI-SEGMENT WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A multi segment wind turbine blade comprises at least two blade segments. A first blade segment comprises an outer skin, a bulkhead, and first alignment brackets removably coupled to the outer skin of the first blade segment. A first portion of a flange of the bulkhead is bonded to the first blade segment and a second portion of the flange of the bulkhead projects out from the first blade segment. A second blade segment comprises an outer skin and second alignment brackets removably coupled to the outer skin of the first blade segment. The first and second alignment brackets are alignable upon the outer side of the second blade segment being inserted over the second portion of the flange of the bulkhead. | 06-25-2009 |
20090162208 | MULTI-SEGMENT WIND TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A multi-segment wind turbine blade comprises at least two blade segments. A first spar cap segment is attached to a first blade segment and a second spar cap segment is attached to a second blade segment. The first and second spar cap segments are configured to form a scarf joint. First and second spar cap brackets are attached in locations of the first and second spar cap segments, respectively, selected to facilitate alignment of the first and second spar cap segments at the scarf joint. At a field site, the first and second spar cap segments are bonded after fastening the first and second spar cap brackets. | 06-25-2009 |
20100143148 | TURBINE BLADE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A turbine blade includes at least two blade segments. Each blade segment includes first and second shells joined together, a base region, at least one joint region including a mating face. Each of the first and second shells includes an outer skin, a base spar cap attached to an inner surface of the outer skin in the base region, a joint spar cap attached to the inner surface of the outer skin in the joint region and adjacent to at least a portion of the base spar cap. The joint spar cap includes holes in the mating face of the joint region. The turbine blade further includes fasteners within the holes for securing the at least two blade segments together. | 06-10-2010 |
20110140552 | COOLING STRUCTURE FOR A SEGMENTED STATOR ASSEMBLY - A stator assembly includes a segmented stator having stator portions. Each stator portion includes stator laminations having stator windings, spacer plates having a portion embedded within the stator laminations, and structural plates having a portion embedded within the stator laminations. The portion of each of the spacer plates and each of the structural plates has notch-like structures that create openings to allow a cooling medium to flow between the notch-like structures to provide radial cooling of the stator windings. Connectors are provided to connect the stator portions of the segmented stator together. | 06-16-2011 |
20110266807 | SEGMENTED STATOR ASSEMBLY - An electric machine and stator assembly includes a segmented stator having stator portions. Each stator portion includes stator laminations, end plates arranged axially on opposing sides of the stator portion, and structural plates arranged interior to the end plates. Each of the support plates has a portion with notch-like structures that is embedded within the stator laminations. Stabilizing couple the end plates and the structural plates together. Connectors are provided to connect the stator portions together. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266808 | SEGMENTED STATOR ASSEMBLY - An electric machine and a stator assembly include a segmented stator having stator portions. Each stator portion includes end plates arranged axially on opposing sides of the stator portion, support plates arranged interior to the end plates, stator laminations arranged between the support plates, and stabilizing elements coupling the end plates and the support plates together. Each of the stabilizing elements has a dovetail portion coupled to the end plates and to the support plates. Connectors are provided to connect the stator portions of the segmented stator together. | 11-03-2011 |
20110266913 | SEGMENTED STATOR ASSEMBLY - A stator assembly includes a segmented stator having stator portions. Each stator portion includes a support structure and dovetails, each coupled to the support structure by adjustable elements. The stator portion also includes stator laminations, where each of the laminations has openings to engage with the dovetails. Connectors are provided to connect the stator portions of the segmented stator together. | 11-03-2011 |
20120027596 | PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM - A planetary gear system is disclosed. The planetary gear system includes a carrier, a planet gear defining a central planet axis, and a pin coupling the planet gear to the carrier. The planetary gear system additionally includes a bearing disposed between the planet gear and the pin. The bearing includes a plurality of rolling elements. Each of the rolling elements is in contact with an inner race and an outer race. The planetary gear system further includes a resilient member. The resilient member is disposed between one of the inner race and the pin or the outer race and the planet gear. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028756 | COMPLIANT CARRIER WALL FOR IMPROVED GEARBOX LOAD SHARING - A planetary gear system and a method of fabricating same. The planetary gear system includes at least one planet gear, at least one planet pin receiving the at least one planet gear, and a carrier. The carrier itself includes at least one carrier opening for accommodating the at least planet gear, at least one planet pin opening for receiving the at least one planet pin, and at least one flex portion within a wall of the carrier for providing enhanced compliance to the carrier in response to force directed on the at least one planet gear. | 02-02-2012 |
20120037732 | ANNULAR INJECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An annular injector is described. The injector includes a first bayonet assembly and a second bayonet assembly each including a terminal end and a tip end. The second bayonet assembly is configured to be concentrically coupled at least partially about the first bayonet assembly. An outer diameter of the first bayonet assembly and an inner diameter of the second bayonet assembly vary at the tip end to define a first substantially annular nozzle. The first bayonet assembly includes a maximum outer diameter that is greater than a minimum inner diameter of the second bayonet assembly and at least a portion of at least one of the first bayonet assembly and the second bayonet assembly extends from the tip end to the terminal end. The injector includes a third bayonet assembly configured to be concentrically coupled at least partially about the second bayonet assembly to define a second substantially annular nozzle. | 02-16-2012 |
20120133145 | WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SEGMENTED STATORS - The present disclosure relates to wind power generation systems having a segmented stator with a structural element and a plurality of coils. The wind power generation systems also include a rotor adapted to be rotated by wind to induce current in the plurality of coils and a lamination stack having a plurality of lamination plates disposed about the plurality of coils and a dovetail recess formed in the lamination stack. The wind power generation systems also include a dovetail bar adapted to be received by the dovetail recess and adjusted by a bolt to engage the lamination stack and the structural element of the segmented stator to form a torque transfer interface. Torque is adapted to be transferred from the lamination stack to the segmented stator via friction at the interface. | 05-31-2012 |
20120316027 | GEAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A planetary gear system and a method. The planetary gear system includes a carrier body configured to receive planet gears, at least one pin received by the carrier body, and flex means positioned between the carrier body and the at least one pin. The method includes preparing the carrier, upon which a plurality of planet gears is mounted through planet pins, and providing flex means between the planet pins and the carrier, the flex means configured to enable movement of the planet pins in response to a force directed thereon. | 12-13-2012 |
20130099503 | LAMINATION STACK FOR AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE STATOR - An electrical machine stator is disclosed that includes a stack of laminations configured to be assembled together so as to define at least one stator tooth. Each lamination may include an inner edge, an outer edge and first and second side edges extending at least partially between the inner and outer edges so as to define at least a portion of the at least one tooth. Additionally, each lamination may define a nesting feature between the first and second side edges, wherein the nesting feature of each lamination is engaged against the nesting feature of an adjacent lamination when the stack of laminations is assembled together. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099504 | LAMINATION STACK FOR AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE STATOR - An electrical machine stator is disclosed that includes a stack of laminations configured to be assembled together so as to define at least one stator tooth. The stack of laminations may include a plurality of nesting laminations and a plurality of shim laminations. Each nesting lamination may include a first edge section, a second edge section and a middle section extending between the first and second edge sections. At least one of the first edge section and the second edge section of each nesting lamination may be configured to be engaged against at least one of the first edge section and the second edge section of an adjacent nesting lamination when the stack of laminations is assembled together. Additionally, at least one shim lamination may be disposed between each pair of adjacent nesting laminations. | 04-25-2013 |
20140037456 | WIND TURBINE BEDPLATE SUPPORT FRAME - A bedplate assembly of a wind turbine is provided. The bedplate assembly includes a rotor shaft with a first end coupled to a rotatable hub of the wind turbine via a rotor flange and a second end coupled to a gearbox. The bedplate assembly also includes a bedplate support frame coupled to the gearbox and to the rotor shaft for supporting the gearbox. The bedplate support frame includes a torque arm support device for supporting torque arms of the gearbox. The bedplate support frame also includes a circular support for housing a shaft support bearing for supporting the rotor shaft at the first end. Further, the bedplate support frame includes a cross-structure located under the rotor shaft, wherein the cross-structure comprises one or more arms connected internally to a first side wall and a second side wall | 02-06-2014 |