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Adam J. Stokes, Hollidaysburg, PA US
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20140114472 | REMOTE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An integrated medication management and compliance system for enabling a care provider to remotely manage and deliver individual doses of medications to a patient, in a non-sequential fashion. The system includes delivery apparatus remotely located from the care provider, wherein the apparatus stores a plurality of sealed unit dose packages that are delivered to a patient at a scheduled dosing time. The delivery apparatus is coupled to a control facility and to a computer terminal of the care provider by way of a secure communications network. The system enables the patient's medication regimen to be remotely tailored in real-time to accommodate fluid medical conditions. | 04-24-2014 |
Alexander Stokes, Honolulu, HI US
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20130274271 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENTOF CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY - Methods are provided of treating cardiac hypertrophy in a mammalian subject comprising administering to the subject an anti-hypertrophic effective amount of an ion channel TR-PV1 inhibitor. The methods include treatment of a symptom of cardiac hypertrophy in the subject comprises cardiac remodeling, cardiac fibrosis, apoptosis, hypertension, or heart failure | 10-17-2013 |
Andrew Stokes, Sheybogan, WI US
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20130042405 | CABLE OVERLOAD DEVICE - A cable overload device for a cable-actuated drain system having a drain valve assembly and a drain control assembly where the cable includes a driving end connected to the control assembly and a driven end. The overload device includes a plunger, a linking member, a sleeve, and an energy absorber. The plunger is configured to be coupled to the driven end of the cable. The linking member is configured to move the drain valve assembly between open and closed positions. The sleeve includes a bore that extends from a first side to a second side of the sleeve, wherein the bore is configured to receive the plunger through the first side and to receive the linking member through the second side. The energy absorber is provided in the bore between the plunger and the linking member to absorb a force imposed into the linking member from the drain valve assembly. | 02-21-2013 |
20130042406 | REPLACEABLE TRIM KIT - A trim kit for providing improved aesthetics to a bathroom fixture having a first side and a second side with a housing of a device coupled to the first side. The trim kit includes a mounting plate configured to be coupled to the device on the second side of the fixture, and an escutcheon having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface is configured to provide a decorative aesthetic for the trim kit. The mounting plate includes a plurality of tabs. The interior surface of the escutcheon includes a plurality of catches that are each configured to engage with a corresponding catch to allow the escutcheon to be detachably coupled to the mounting plate. | 02-21-2013 |
20130042407 | DRAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY - A drain control assembly including a receiving member having a bore and a receiving portion for selectively receiving a first actuator or a second actuator. The drain control assembly also includes a moveable member configured to move between a first position and a second position within the bore of the receiving member to cause a cable to open or close a drain valve assembly. The first actuator comprises a first body portion and is configured to move the moveable member in response to linear movement of the first body portion, and the second actuator includes a second body portion and is configured to move the moveable member in response to rotational movement of the second body portion. | 02-21-2013 |
Andrew J. Stokes, Sheboygan, WI US
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20130020794 | QUICK CONNECTOR FOR FAUCET - A quick connector assembly for a faucet is provided. The quick connector assembly includes a hose fitting having a longitudinal axis, a lock tab coupled to the hose fitting and having at least one projection extending radially therefrom, and a connector body having at least one slot extending from an opening to a locked position, the at least one slot configured to receive the at least one projection of the lock tab. Moving the projection of the lock tab from the opening of the slot to the locked position connects the lock tab to the connector body. | 01-24-2013 |
Barry O. Stokes, Logan, UT US
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20080214378 | Large area cytocentrifuge sample chamber - A cytocentrifuge sample chamber includes a sample receiving well to receive and hold a sample to be centrifuged and a sedimentation chamber adjacent a microscope slide upon which cells and/or other sediment material in the sample is to be deposited. A passage, such as a spillway, connects the sample receiving well and the sedimentation chamber, so that sample flows from the sample well under the influence of centrifugal force as centifugation begins into the sedimentation chamber where the sample is forced by centrifugal force against the microscope slide leaving a vacant space at the inner end of the sedimentation chamber. Sedimentation of the sample takes place against the microscope slide. When centrifugation ends, the liquid components of the sample flow back into the vacant space in the sedimentation chamber and can be removed from the vacant space at the inner end of the sedimentation chamber through a removal chamber. This avoids contamination of equipment and users and allows a secondary centrifugation to take place. | 09-04-2008 |
Berlin Stokes, Newark, DE US
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20100029948 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARONITRILES - A liquid-phase process is provided for the manufacture from glutaronitriles and related compounds of 2,6-diaminopyridine and related compounds, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 02-04-2010 |
20100056749 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARIMIDINES - A liquid-phase process is provided for the synthesis from glutarimidines of diaminopyridines and related compounds, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 03-04-2010 |
Brian Patrick Stokes, Windham, NH US
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20110108531 | LASER BEAM SCRIBING SYSTEM - Techniques are described for laser-scribing a feature on a surface in relation to a reference feature on that surface, such as a feature created by a previous placement of the laser beam. In particular, using a laser beam focusing and deflection system to direct a laser scribing spot onto a surface through an optical path, an optical detection system provides reliable detection of the position of an existing feature on the surface as viewed through the optical path of the deflection system. Based on feedback provided from the detection system to the deflection system, the position of the laser beam may be modified through the deflection system in relation to the viewed feature to scribe a subsequent feature on the surface which tracks the existing feature in real time. A method of scribing to accomplish the objectives is also disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
20120293792 | OPTICAL ANGULAR POSITION DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An annular position detection method provides a plurality of light emitters on a first imaginary circle centered on an axis, the emitters directing individual, well-defined, overlapping light beams to a pair of light detectors positioned on a second imaginary circle centered on that axis. The detectors include pairs of diametrically opposite photosensors producing outputs depending upon the areas thereof exposed to light from the emitters. A light blocker is rotatably mounted on the axis so that the blocker blocks light to different extents of the photosensors depending upon its orientation about the axis. The outputs from all of the photosensors are processed to produce a position signal that varies with the angular position of the blocker and the relative intensities of the emitters are adjusted so that the position signal is substantially linear at all operative angles of the blocker. Apparatus for practicing the method is also disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
Bruce G. Stokes, Woodstock, GA US
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20100243151 | Coated Label Substrates - A coated label substrate including a label substrate, a printable coating, and a connector (e.g., an adhesive layer) is generally provided. The printable coating overlies one surface of the label substrate. The printable coating includes an organic polymer covalently bonded to a plurality of inorganic nanoparticles (e.g., metal oxide nanoparticles such as SiO | 09-30-2010 |
Burnham Stokes, Lake Mary, FL US
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20110175745 | EMBEDDED ARM STRAIN SENSORS - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) can include a manually positionable articulated arm portion, a measurement device attached to the first end, a structural component of the AACMM, wherein the structural component has an axial direction, at least three strain gage sensors, each having a sensitive axis, coupled to the structural component, wherein the sensitive axis of each strain gage sensor is oriented approximately parallel to the axial direction, each strain gage sensor is approximately intersected by a transverse plane perpendicular to the axial direction, each strain gage sensor produces an analog strain gage signal, and the strain gage sensors are disposed to provide data sufficient to determine a bending strain at any point residing on both the structural component and the transverse plane and an electronic circuit that receives the position signal and provides data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. | 07-21-2011 |
20110178754 | Portable Articulated Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine Having Integrated Software Controls - A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) having integrated software controls. The AACMM includes a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing position signals. The AACMM also includes a measurement device attached to the first end of the AACMM, and an electronic circuit having a self-contained operating environment for the AACMM. The self-contained operating environment includes a user interface application, an application programming interface, and logic. The logic is configures for performing data collection including receiving position signals from the transducers, calculating data corresponding to a position of the measurement device, the calculating responsive to the position signals, and outputting the data to at least one of the user interface application and the application programming interface. | 07-21-2011 |
20120144685 | Portable Articulated Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine Having Integrated Software Controls - A method for performing a diagnostic or calibration procedure on a portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM). The AACMM includes a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing position signals. The AACMM also includes an electronic circuit having a self-contained operating environment that includes a user interface application and a display device in communication with the user interface application. In addition, a measurement device is attached to the first end of the AACMM. The user interface application and display device are configured to facilitate performing and displaying results of a diagnostic or calibration procedure on the AACMM. | 06-14-2012 |
20130125408 | COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINES WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORIES - A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided. The coordinate measuring machine includes a base with an arm portion. A probe end is coupled to an end of the arm portion distal from the base. A device configured to emit a coded structured light onto an object to determine the three dimensional coordinates of a point on the object. | 05-23-2013 |
20140002608 | LINE SCANNER USING A LOW COHERENCE LIGHT SOURCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140152769 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCANNER AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A three-dimensional scanner is provided. The scanner includes a projector that emits a light pattern onto a surface. The light pattern includes a first region having a pair of opposing saw-tooth shaped edges and a first phase. A second region is provided in the light pattern having a pair of opposing saw-tooth shaped edges and a second phase, the second region being offset from the first region by a first phase difference. A third region is provided in the light pattern having a third pair of opposing saw-tooth shape edges and having a third phase, the third region being offset from the second region by a second phase difference. A camera is coupled to the projector and configured to receive the light pattern. A processor determines three-dimensional coordinates of at least one point on the surface from the reflected light of the first region, second region and third region. | 06-05-2014 |
Casey D. Stokes US
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20130012662 | METHODS OF PRODUCING MONO- AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS FROM TERPENE-BASED INITIATORS - Provided herein are methods for the preparation of mono- and multi-functional telechelic polyolefins via polymerization reaction with a terpene-based initiator. | 01-10-2013 |
Cedric Stokes, Detroit, MI US
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20130069349 | SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT - An airbag deployment system for a vehicle is provided. The system can include an airbag positioned between a vehicle frame and a headliner, and a trim member positioned inboard of the frame. The system can also include a deployment ramp coupled to the frame and the trim member. The deployment ramp can have a ramp surface. The ramp surface can be positioned and configured such that when the airbag is deployed a portion of the airbag engages the ramp surface and the trim member to urge the trim member in an outboard direction toward the frame. | 03-21-2013 |
Chad Stokes, Council Bluffs, IA US
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20110011353 | Pet Restraint - A pet restraint comprising an elongated bite member adapted to be placed in a pet's mouth and a collar attachment member having a clip, notch or opening adapted to receive a pet collar at a posterior portion of said pet's neck. | 01-20-2011 |
David Stokes, Longmont, CO US
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20130060377 | DISTRIBUTION OF MAIL PIECES ACROSS PRINT JOBS TO ENHANCE POSTAL DISCOUNTS IN A PRODUCTION PRINTING ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods are provided for enhancing postal discounts. The system receives multiple print jobs, each print job assigned for printing at a different printing system. Each print job comprises mail pieces that correspond with capabilities of the assigned printing system. The system identifies mail pieces of the print jobs that have delivery addresses that are not confirmed by a mailing address database (“non-automated mail pieces”), and extracts non-automated mail pieces that may be produced at printing systems having different capabilities. Further, the system determines a threshold number of non-automated mail pieces to reach a bulk postal discount for a print job, and redistributes the extracted mail pieces across the print jobs based upon the threshold to increase the number of print jobs that reach the bulk postal discount. | 03-07-2013 |
20140176989 | PREDICTIVE SCHEDULE-BASED TRACKING OF INCOMING PRINT JOBS - Systems and methods are provided for predictively tracking expected print jobs. The system comprises a memory that identifies categories of print jobs, and that stores rules that indicate how often print jobs will be received at a presentation system. The system also comprises a control unit operable to identify a rule for a category of print jobs, to analyze the rule to generate a predicted schedule of print jobs expected for receipt at the presentation system, and to determine whether expected print jobs have been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. The control unit is further operable to generate an alert if an expected print job has not been received at the presentation system in accordance with the schedule. | 06-26-2014 |
David G. Stokes, Willow Grove, PA US
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20090214492 | ISOLATED STROMAL CELLS FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - Methods of treating a human patient having a disease, disorder or condition of the central nervous system are disclosed. The methods include obtaining a bone marrow sample from a human donor, isolating stromal cells from the bone marrow sample, and administering the isolated stromal cells to the central nervous system of the human patient, wherein the presence of the isolated stromal cells in the brain effects treatment of the disease, disorder or condition. Stromal cells which are isolated may be cultured in vitro, they may be genetically engineered to produce therapeutic compounds, and/or they may be pre-differentiated prior to administration into the central nervous system. | 08-27-2009 |
David L. Stokes, Fredricksburg, VA US
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20110175292 | Thermal Signature Target - A target with a thermal signature includes two or more bulletproof plates and a heater thermally coupled to at least one of the plates for heating the plate to produce the thermal signature. | 07-21-2011 |
David L. Stokes, Longmont, CO US
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20140043645 | Electronic Pre-Printed Form - A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving an input print job file including a form definition (formdef), determining whether the formdef is an N-up formdef and generating an output print job file by inserting a forms overlay into the input print job file as a pre-printed form if the formdef is an N-up formdef. | 02-13-2014 |
Dawn Stokes, Denver, CO US
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20100018082 | Double-sided adhesive retainer for footwear - A double-sided adhesive retainer for footwear and other apparel is described. An embodiment of the present invention includes a core composed of a polyurethane foam cushion. The core is flexible and can conform to the shapes of the inside of a shoe and a wearer's heel and/or foot. On one side of the core is a layer of adhesive that stays permanently affixed to the core and can be used to removably attach the device to the inside of a shoe. On the opposite side of the core is a second layer of adhesive that is also permanently affixed to the core and can be used to removably attach the device to the wearer's skin or any apparel worn on the wearer's foot or ankle. The device described is therefore able to ensure that a shoe remains attached to a wearer's foot. | 01-28-2010 |
Denise Stokes, Atlanta, GA US
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20100097213 | SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE - An automated security infrastructure is disclosed that includes security agents that are designed to analyze security issues. The security agents process events received from event-messages, and records data associated with a security issue in a ticket. Security and management personnel are kept informed based on notification subscription lists. Assigned security personnel's progress in resolving outstanding security issues is monitored until those issues are resolved. | 04-22-2010 |
Deverl Stokes, Eagle, ID US
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20120099146 | IMAGE ACQUISITION USING CLOUD SERVICES - Apparatus having corresponding methods and computer-readable media comprise: a controller configured to generate a cloud scan request, wherein the cloud scan request represents a request to scan a document using cloud services; a transmitter configured to transmit the cloud scan request to a cloud print service; and a receiver configured to receive an image file from a cloud document service, wherein the file includes an image of the document. | 04-26-2012 |
20120099476 | Pre-Association Discovery - The present disclosure describes techniques for pre-association discovery. In some aspects a frame having information useful to identify a service provided by a wireless device is received, the service provided by the wireless device is identified based on the information of the frame and known service identification information, and the identified service is associated with the wireless device effective to enable use of the identified service. | 04-26-2012 |
20140247471 | METHOD, NETWORK DEVICE, AND SYSTEMS FOR REQUESTING, SCANNING, AND RECEIVING A DOCUMENT AS AN IMAGE FILE VIA A CLOUD - A network device including a controller, a transmitter and a receiver. The controller is configured to generate a first request that initiates, via a cloud, scanning of a document via a scanner. The cloud includes a service device, and a document device that is separate from the document device. The transmitter is configured to, prior to the scanner scanning the document, transmit the first request from the network device to the service device. The receiver is configured to, based on the first request received at the service device and subsequent to the scanner scanning the document, receive an image file transmitted from the document device to the network device without prior transmission of the image file from the document device to the service device. The image file includes an image of the document. | 09-04-2014 |
20140362735 | Pre-Association Discovery - The present disclosure describes techniques for pre-association discovery. In some aspects a frame having information useful to identify a service provided by a wireless device is received, the service provided by the wireless device is identified based on the information of the frame and known service identification information, and the identified service is associated with the wireless device effective to enable use of the identified service. | 12-11-2014 |
Devvan Stokes, Albany, NY US
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20090182786 | APPLICATION COHERENCY MANAGER - An application coherency manager (ACM) implements and manages the interdependencies of simulation, data, and platform information to simplify the task of organizing and executing large simulations composed of numerous models and data files. One or more file systems or repositories stories raw data in the form of files, data, or models, and a graphical users interface (GUI) enabling a user to enter and receive results from a query involving the files, data, or models. One or more coherency checking modules (CCMs) are operative to determine the types and versions of, and compatibility between, the files, data, or models. A database stores processed information about the file systems or repositories and the results of previous queries, and a data aggregator and manager (DAM) that manages the flow of information between the file system or repository, the GUI, the CCMs, and the database. The invention is applicable to simulation and non-simulation type applications such as document control, source code control, image libraries, etc. | 07-16-2009 |
Elizabeth Stokes, Romeo, MI US
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20110308657 | HOSE ASSEMBLY - A flexible conduit assembly that includes a central fluid transfer conduit and at least two thermal fluid transfer conduits in overlying relationship to the central fluid transfer conduit at an orientation other than linear relative to the center axis of the central fluid transfer conduit. The flexible conduit assembly may also include an outer jacket concentrically disposed relative to the central fluid transfer conduit with the fluid transfer conduit interposed between the central fluid conveying conduit and the outer jacket. | 12-22-2011 |
Gerard Stokes, New York, NY US
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20110119846 | Broom - The broom having a bottom rod and an offset top rod is provided. Bristles are attached to the bottom of the bottom rod to contact a floor. Connecting the top and bottom rods is a grip rod. The grip rod desirably slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. Desirably, the grip rod is attached at its bottom end to the bottom rod at an angle α of from about 100° to about 150° preferably 100° to 140°. The grip rod is attached at its top end to the top rod at an angle β of about 100° to about 150°, preferably 100° to 140°. As a result, the grip rod slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. The grip rod is located a predetermined distance above the bristles so the grip bar can be grasped when the bristles contact the floor by the user in a standing position. | 05-26-2011 |
20130291893 | Broom - The broom having a bottom rod and an offset top rod is provided. Bristles are attached to the bottom of the bottom rod to contact a floor. Connecting the top and bottom rods is a grip rod. The grip rod desirably slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. Desirably, the grip rod is attached at its bottom end to the bottom rod at an angle α of from about 100° to about 150° preferably 100° to 140°. The grip rod is attached at its top end to the top rod at an angle β of about 100° to about 150°, preferably 100° to 140°. As a result, the grip rod slants downward toward the floor when the broom bristles contact the floor. The grip rod is located a predetermined distance above the bristles so the grip bar can be grasped when the bristles contact the floor by the user in a standing position. | 11-07-2013 |
Guy J. Stokes, Newnan, GA US
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20130011623 | MONOLITHIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Described herein is a monolithic three-dimensional composite having a three-dimensional layer impregnated with an outer layer of polyurea, polyurethane, or a blend thereof. In one aspect the three-dimensional layer is woven fabric of a plain 4-layer tubular weave. Optionally, the outer layer has a three-dimensional relief to simulate three-dimensional structures. | 01-10-2013 |
Jeff Stokes, Milan, MI US
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20110120022 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE WITH INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM - A door handle assembly includes a door handle that engages a bell crank to actuate a door release latch. A locking member moves relative to the bell crank, and shifts to a locked position wherein the locking member engages an engagement member to prevent rotation of the bell crank when the door handle assembly experiences an inertial force due to an impact or the like. | 05-26-2011 |
20150035299 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER WITH BLOCKING MEMBER RETAINER - An inertial blocking member subassembly being part of a release handle assembly associated with a vehicle door, the inertial blocking member subassembly being activated by an acceleration force associated with an impact event, the release handle assembly having a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly to unlatch the vehicle door upon manual actuation of the door handle grip. The inertial blocking member subassembly includes a blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation along the axis of rotation. The blocking member has a center of gravity which is offset from the axis of rotation. The blocking member is movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not interfere with the bell crank assembly to prevent unlatching of the vehicle door by actuation of the door handle grip, and an engagement position, in which the blocking member interferes with the bell crank assembly to prevent unlatching of the vehicle door by manual actuation of the door handle grip. In the engagement position of the blocking member, the center of gravity is approximately aligned with a vector of the acceleration force and the axis of rotation; whereby, as a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is moved to the engagement position. | 02-05-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Stokes, Grain Valley, MO US
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20120325475 | CEMENTING TOOL - A cementing tool ( | 12-27-2012 |
Jeffrey Craig Stokes, Milan, MI US
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20100207404 | Release Handle Assembly Having Inertial Blocking Member with Blocking Member Retainer - An inertial blocking member subassembly is activated by an inertial force vector. A release handle assembly has a framework, a door handle grip, and a bell crank actuator. The subassembly has a blocking member and a biasing element. The blocking member is associated with the framework, and movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation. The biasing element is associated with the blocking member for biasing the blocking member to a first position. The blocking member center of gravity is offset from the axis of rotation. When the force vector acts on the center of gravity, the blocking member can rotate into a second position. When the center of gravity, axis of rotation, and force vector are aligned, the blocking member remains in the second position until the force vector has attenuated. The biasing element can rotate the blocking member to the first position. | 08-19-2010 |
20140167427 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER - An inertial blocking member subassembly for a vehicle-door release handle mechanism including a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly, the inertial blocking member subassembly comprising: an inertial blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, the blocking member having a center of gravity which is offset from an axis of rotation, and the blocking member being rotationally and translationally movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not prevent actuation of the release handle, and an engaged position, in which the blocking member prevents actuation of the release handle; a biasing element associated with the blocking member, the biasing element biasing the blocking member into the engaged position; and a blocking member retainer provided on at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. As a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is rotationally and translationally moved from the at-rest position to the engaged position, and in which engaged position the blocking member is retained by the blocking member retainer until disengagement of the blocking member retainer from the at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. | 06-19-2014 |
Jerry A. Stokes, Apollo, PA US
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20100114064 | MITIGATION OF CONTRAST-INDUCED NEPHROPATHY - A system, includes a pressurizing mechanism to pressurize a fluid including a contrast enhancement agent for delivery to a patient; and a control system in operative connection with the pressurizing mechanism. The control system includes a system to adjust control of fluid injection based upon a measurement of renal function of the patient. | 05-06-2010 |
Jimmy Lee Stokes, Aiken, SC US
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20100246762 | SEEDLING COUNTER - A method and apparatus for counting seedlings. A seedling moves through a seedling counter, which comprises a spectral energy emitter and a spectral energy detector. When the spectral energy detector detects a sufficient attenuation of the spectral energy for a sufficient amount of time, the spectral energy detector indicates the presence of a seedling. The spectral energy detector detects irregularities in the received spectral energy to indicate faults in the apparatus. In one embodiment, the seedling counter is adapted to use X-ray energy. | 09-30-2010 |
John Stokes, Ogden, UT US
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20080287906 | EXTRAVASCULAR SYSTEM VENTING - A vascular access device may form part of an extravascular system and function as an adapter including a gas permeable vent. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a vascular access device as part of an extravascular system, providing a gas permeable vent within the vascular access device, venting gas from the system through the vent, and closing the vent. | 11-20-2008 |
John R. Stokes, Ogden, UT US
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20100057004 | Extravascular System In-Line Venting - An extravascular system may include a fluid path and a gas vent in communication with the fluid path. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a closed extravascular system having a fluid path, providing a gas vent in communication with the fluid path, venting gas from the extravascular system through the gas vent, and maintaining closure of the extravascular system during and after venting. | 03-04-2010 |
Kenneth D. Stokes, Sylvania, OH US
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20140182095 | FASTENER - A fastener for removably attaching a filter material to a mounting structure includes a base and corresponding safety retainer. The base includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end including an attachment means for removably attaching the fastener to the mounting structure. The safety retainer is configured to be removably received onto the shaft to secure at least a portion of the filter material between the safety retainer and the base. | 07-03-2014 |
Kenneth Dale Stokes, Sylvania, OH US
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20140182114 | FASTENER - A fastener for removably attaching a filter material to a mounting structure includes a base and corresponding retainer. The base includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end including an attachment means for removably attaching the fastener to the mounting structure. The retainer is configured to be removably received onto the shaft to secure at least a portion of the filter material between the retainer and the base. | 07-03-2014 |
Kevin D. Stokes, Ames, IA US
Kevin M. Stokes, Hamilton Square, NJ US
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20080286344 | Solid form - A solid form comprising at least one film enrobing a compacted fill material wherein: | 11-20-2008 |
Kevin W. Stokes, Shawnee, KS US
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20130054620 | System and Method for Candidate Sorting and Clustering - A system for organizing a plurality of candidates based on the relative similarity of a first candidate with respect to the remaining plurality of candidates is disclosed. The system includes a controller in communication with a storage device configured to receive and accessibly store a generated plurality of candidate images. The controller operable to analyze each of the plurality of candidate images to determined a numeric thumbnail based on a number of identified features in each of a plurality of grid elements of an array and a sum total number of all identified features in the array, calculate a similarity score between one of the plurality of determined numeric thumbnails and each of the remaining plurality of determined numeric thumbnails; and generate a logical group image order as a function of the highest similarity score between the one of the plurality of determined numeric thumbnails and each of the remaining plurality of determined numeric thumbnails. | 02-28-2013 |
20130177246 | Identification and Separation of Form and Feature Elements from Handwritten and Other User Supplied Elements - A system and methods for progressive feature evaluation of an electronic document image to identify user supplied elements is disclosed. The system includes a controller in communication with a storage device configured to receive and accessibly store a generated plurality of candidate images. The controller is operable to analyze the electronic document image to identify a first feature set and a second feature set, wherein each of the first and second feature sets represent a different form feature, compare the first feature set to the second feature set, and define a third feature set based on the intersection of the first and second feature sets, wherein the third feature sets represents the user provided elements. | 07-11-2013 |
Keyona Juliano Stokes, Temple Hills, MD US
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20130210394 | 1800 number that connects to the internet and mobile devises - The method is for everyone to transport sound and words, and or recordings to the internet. Audio telecommunication network systems containing an 1800 Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number with a software system that will recognize sounds, words, and or recordings which will understand to translate into written document format such as completing a full document report or just submitting material's recordings to a located website. When dialed into the 1-800 number, users will be able to access the app website to hear their recorded messages and to respond to messages or send or save to other websites. | 08-15-2013 |
Kyle B. Stokes, Annville, PA US
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20100083943 | CABLE GUARD AND GUIDES FOR ARCHERY BOWS - An archery bow includes a cable guard and an optional cable guide that holds a cable of the bow away from a plane in which a bowstring of the bow moves. The cable guard can define a bore, through which the cable is positioned, extending generally parallel to the bowstring when the bowstring is in an undrawn state. The cable guard bore can include a rounded opening to minimize abrasion to the cable. The cable guide can include a ceramic element having a rounded surface to minimize abrasion to the cable. The ceramic element can be included in an immovable or stationary cable guide, as well as an alternative cable guide including moving components, to engage and hold the cable away from the bowstring, while minimizing abrasion and/or friction on the cable. | 04-08-2010 |
20100101549 | CABLE GUARD AND GUIDE FOR ARCHERY BOWS - An archery bow includes a cable guard and an optional cable guide that holds a cable of the bow away from a plane in which a bowstring of the bow moves. The cable guard can define a bore, through which the cable is positioned, extending generally parallel to the bowstring when the bowstring is in an undrawn state. The cable guard bore can include a rounded opening to minimize abrasion to the cable. The cable guide can include a ceramic element having a rounded surface to minimize abrasion to the cable. The ceramic element can be included in an immovable or stationary cable guide, as well as an alternative cable guide including moving components, to engage and hold the cable away from the bowstring, while minimizing abrasion and/or friction on the cable. | 04-29-2010 |
20110120440 | ARCHERY BOW STABILIZER - An archery bow stabilizer that balances an archery bow and generally inhibits roll, pitch and/or yaw of the bow when the bow is held, drawn, or shot by an archer. The stabilizer can include an optional mounting bracket that mounts to the riser of an archery bow, one or more mounting arms, and one or more stabilizing rods joined with the arms via clamping elements. The rods can be movable forward and rearward relative to the mounting bracket and/or riser to provide a variety of weight adjustment and distribution capabilities. Optional weights can be joined with ends of the rods to provide further weight adjustment and distribution. | 05-26-2011 |
20120240913 | ARCHERY BOW STABILIZER - A stabilizer for an archery bow including an elongated member having a first portion adapted to flex and oscillate, thereby absorbing bow shock and/or vibration, and a second portion stiffened to maintain at least part of the elongated member in a relatively stationary position, thereby minimizing its movement as the bow is shot. The elongated member can be hollow and tubular, and can be constructed from laminated carbon prepreg, or other lightweight carbon, composite and/or polymeric material. The first portion can include a fabric or other flexible material. The second portion can include a more dense, heavier or other, different material so that the second portion is more rigid, dense, heavy and/or stiff than the first portion. The stabilizer can include an optional weight module having multiple replaceable and selectively positionable weight elements. | 09-27-2012 |
20140196708 | ARCHERY BOW STABILIZER - An archery bow stabilizer that balances an archery bow and generally inhibits roll, pitch and/or yaw of the bow when the bow is held, drawn, or shot by an archer. The stabilizer can include an optional mounting bracket that mounts to the riser of an archery bow, one or more mounting arms, and one or more stabilizing rods joined with the arms via clamping elements. The rods can be movable forward and rearward relative to the mounting bracket and/or riser to provide a variety of weight adjustment and distribution capabilities. Optional weights can be joined with ends of the rods to provide further weight adjustment and distribution. | 07-17-2014 |
Loretta Stokes, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20100161835 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A POWER MONITORING SYSTEM CONTAINING A MULTIPLICITY OF INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method of managing a power monitoring and control informational system that encompasses multiple intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) of varying types comprises creating different device types, including tags associated with each of the device types; creating at least one profile for each of the device types; and generating a user interface display that enables a user to create a new profile, the display including options to create a new profile or to create a profile by modifying a copy of data representing an existing profile. | 06-24-2010 |
Mark S. Stokes, Streamwood, IL US
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20130285925 | Unlocking an Electronic Device - A method and apparatus for unlocking an electronic device includes displaying ( | 10-31-2013 |
Michael A. Stokes, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120078625 | WAVEFORM ANALYSIS OF SPEECH - A waveform analysis of speech is disclosed. Embodiments include methods for analyzing captured sounds produced by animals, such as human vowel sounds, and accurately determining the sound produced. Some embodiments utilize computer processing to identify the location of the sound within a waveform, select a particular time within the sound, and measure a fundamental frequency and one or more formants at the particular time. Embodiments compare the fundamental frequency and the one or more formants to known thresholds and multiples of the fundamental frequency, such as by a computer-run algorithm. The results of this comparison identify of the sound with a high degree of accuracy. | 03-29-2012 |
20140207456 | WAVEFORM ANALYSIS OF SPEECH - A waveform analysis of speech is disclosed. Embodiments include methods for analyzing captured sounds produced by animals, such as human vowel sounds, and accurately determining the sound produced. Some embodiments utilize computer processing to identify the location of the sound within a waveform, select a particular time within the sound, and measure a fundamental frequency and one or more formants at the particular time. Embodiments compare the fundamental frequency and the one or more formants to known thresholds and multiples of the fundamental frequency, such as by a computer-run algorithm. The results of this comparison identify of the sound with a high degree of accuracy. | 07-24-2014 |
Michael D. Stokes, Eagle, ID US
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20110013833 | Multimedia Color Management System - A color management system is described herein. Various embodiments of a method described herein can include receiving source color content that is associated with a source device, and transforming the source color content into destination color content for rendering on one or more destination devices. Various embodiments of an apparatus described herein can include a color infrastructure transformation engine that further includes a sequential transform component, which is adapted to receive source color content and to create a transform to facilitate mapping the source color content to destination color content. The color infrastructure transformation engine can also include a transform optimization component that is adapted to receive the transform and to create an optimized transform table based on the transform, and a transform execution component that is adapted to receive the optimized transform table and to generate the destination color content based thereon. | 01-20-2011 |
20110298819 | HARDWARE-ACCELERATED COLOR DATA PROCESSING - Methods for mapping color data having at least one color associated therewith to an output device based on an input-device profile and an output-device profile, each profile having a tone curve and a color matrix, are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving color data from an input device and determining whether the color data is in a linear space. If it is determined that the color data is not in a linear space, the method further includes applying the tone curve of the input device profile to the color data to convert it into a linear space. The method further includes converting the color(s) associated with the color data from the input linear space to an output linear space by applying the color matrix of the input device profile and the inverse color matrix of the output device profile to create color-converted image data. | 12-08-2011 |
Peter John Stokes, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20120247018 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE MOVABLE SYSTEMS - A system may include first and second louvers and a drive system. The first louver may be movable between first and second positions. The second louver may also be movable between first and second positions. At least one of the first and second louvers may be positioned proximate an opening in a vehicle, such as a grille, to control airflow therethrough. The drive system may drive at least one of the first and second louvers between the first and second positions. The drive system may include a first member connected to the at least one of the first and second louvers, and a rotatable member having a first arcuate guide. The first arcuate guide may slidably engage the first member. The rotatable member may rotate to cause movement of the at least one of the first and second louvers. | 10-04-2012 |
Peter R. Stokes, Monroe, OR US
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20120026247 | FLUID-EJECTION PRINTHEAD HAVING MIXING BARRIER - A fluid-ejection printhead die includes first fluid-ejection nozzles, second fluid-ejection nozzles, and a mixing barrier. The first fluid-ejection nozzles eject fluid of a first type, and are organized over a first row and a second row non-collinear to the first row. The second fluid-ejection nozzles eject fluid of a second type different than the first type, and are organized over a third row and a fourth row non-collinear to the third row. The fourth row is at least substantially collinear to the first row. The mixing barrier is at least substantially between the first row of the first fluid-ejection nozzles and the fourth row of the second fluid-ejection nozzles. | 02-02-2012 |
Randall K. Stokes, Provo, UT US
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20090007229 | TIME-BASED METHOD FOR AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO RESOURCES - Upon receiving a request for access to a resource, a current clock value is determined. Based on information including the resource, the identity of the user requesting the access, and the current clock value, the system identifies applicable access controls. If the applicable access controls indicate that the user can be granted access to the resource at the current time, the request is granted. Otherwise, the request is denied. | 01-01-2009 |
20100083282 | MULTI-EPOCH METHOD FOR SAVING AND EXPORTING FILE SYSTEM EVENTS - As things happen on a volume, the file system forwards events to an event list manager. The event list manager stores the events and associates them with epochs that were active at the time the event occurred. Event consumers can independently declare epochs at any time. When event consumers end an epoch, they can request events that occurred during the epoch, which are reported to the event consumer using the event list manager. | 04-01-2010 |
20110252434 | MULTI-EPOCH METHOD FOR SAVING AND EXPORTING FILE SYSTEM EVENTS - As things happen on a volume, the file system forwards events to an event list manager. The event list manager stores the events and associates them with epochs that were active at the time the event occurred. Event consumers can independently declare epochs at any time. When event consumers end an epoch, they can request events that occurred during the epoch, which are reported to the event consumer using the event list manager. | 10-13-2011 |
Reed C. Stokes, Preston, ID US
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20120137464 | Mopping Machine - A powered mopping and cleaning machine is described. The machine includes a recovery tank, a filter assembly, a fresh water tank assembly, a vacuum assembly, a battery charger assembly, a control assembly, and a deck assembly. The machine is adapted to clean floors and more especially flat hard floors by means of providing a cleaning fluid to a rotating brush and by vacuuming resultant dirty fluid from the floor. The powered mopping and cleaning machine is adapted to replace the use of a conventional mop and mop bucket. Use of the powered mopping and cleaning machine is designed to result in decreased labor, increased efficiency, and decreased cleaning cost as compared to the use of a standard mop and mop bucket. The powered mopping and cleaning machine, although self-contained, will preferably fit into the same storage space that is otherwise allotted to store a conventional mop and mop bucket. | 06-07-2012 |
Richard Stokes US
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20120220091 | METHODS OF MAKING POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH THICK BOTTOM OXIDE LAYER - A method for forming thick oxide at the bottom of a trench formed in a semiconductor substrate includes forming a conformal oxide film by a sub-atmospheric chemical vapor deposition process that fills the trench and covers a top surface of the substrate. The method also includes etching the oxide film off the top surface of the substrate and inside the trench to leave a substantially flat layer of oxide having a target thickness at the bottom of the trench. | 08-30-2012 |
Richard Stokes, Glenview, IL US
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20110082742 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING ADVERTISEMENT IMPRESSIONS AND ADVERTISER SEARCH SHARE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for estimating advertisement impressions and advertiser search share. These estimates are improved by eliminating duplicate traffic based on similar words having similar traffic estimates. In addition, coverage is estimated for a particular advertiser keywords using statistical sampling. This coverage estimate is then used as a weighing factor when estimating traffic for an entire business category (e.g., group of keywords) by squaring the individual traffic estimates, summing the squared estimates, and then taking the square root of that sum. | 04-07-2011 |
Richard Stokes, Shavertown, PA US
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20090008706 | Power Semiconductor Devices with Shield and Gate Contacts and Methods of Manufacture - A semiconductor power device includes active trenches that define an active area and an edge area that is located outside of the active area. The active trenches include a lower shield poly, an upper gate poly, a first oxide layer and a second oxide layer wherein the first oxide layer separates the lower shield poly from the upper gate poly and the second oxide layer covers the upper gate poly. The lower shield poly, upper gate poly, first oxide layer and second oxide layer conform to the shape of the active trench and extend from the active trench to a surface of the edge area. The edge area includes a first opening that extends through the first oxide layer to the lower shield poly and a second opening that extends through the second oxide layer to the upper gate poly. The first opening is filled with a conductive material that makes electrical contact with the lower shield poly and the second opening is filled with conductive material that makes electrical contact with the upper gate poly. The lower shield poly is electrically insulated from the substrate. The second oxide layer can be directly over the upper gate poly, the upper gate poly can be directly over the first oxide layer, the first oxide layer can be directly over the lower shield poly, and the first opening can be lower than the second opening. The device can further include a perimeter trench with extensions in the longitudinal direction that are staggered with respect to the active trenches so that there can be offset between the extensions of the perimeter trench and the active trenches. | 01-08-2009 |
20110312166 | Methods of Manufacturing Power Semiconductor Devices with Shield and Gate Contacts - Methods of manufacturing power semiconductor devices include forming an epitaxial and dielectric layer, patterning and etching the dielectric layer, forming a first oxide layer, forming a first conductive layer on top of the first oxide layer, etching the first conductive layer away inside an active trench, forming a second oxide layer and second conductive layer. The second conductive layer does not extend completely over the first conductive layer in a first region outside of the active trench. The methods further include forming a third oxide layer over the second conductive layer, etching a first opening through the third oxide layer exposing the second conductive layer outside the active trench, etching a second opening through the second oxide layer outside the active trench in the first region exposing the first conductive layer but not the second conductive layer, and filling the first and second openings with conductive material. | 12-22-2011 |
20140264569 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO TERMINATION REGIONS OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a semiconductor region, and a trench defined within the semiconductor region. The trench can have a depth aligned along a vertical axis and have a length aligned along a longitudinal axis orthogonal to the vertical axis. The trench can have a first portion of the length included in a termination region of the semiconductor region and can have a second portion of the length included in an active region of the semiconductor region. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273374 | Vertical Doping and Capacitive Balancing for Power Semiconductor Devices - Vertical doping in power semiconductor devices and methods for making such dopant profiles are described. The methods include providing a semiconductor substrate, providing an epitaxial layer on the substrate, the epitaxial layer comprising a bottom portion containing a first conductivity type dopant in a substantially constant, first concentration throughout the bottom portion; and an upper portion containing a first conductivity type dopant having a second concentration lower than the first concentration; providing a trench in the epitaxial layer; forming a transistor structure in the trench; and forming a well region in the upper part of the epitaxial layer adjacent the trench, the well region containing a second conductivity type dopant that is opposite the first conductivity type. Other embodiments are described. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard Stokes, Chicago, IL US
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20100042492 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ADVERTISEMENT RELEVANCE - The present disclosure provides a system that filters out underperforming ads from a historical database of ads and leaves the most effective ads by applying three separate filters. The first filter removes ineffective ads based on coverage. Coverage is the percentage of the time that an ad appears for a given keyword. The second filter removes ads which appear below some threshold position (e.g., position five in Google), because many search engines reward ads with high clickthrough rates with a position bonus. The third filter removes ads which have not run some minimum threshold period of time (e.g., four weeks). Advertisers may then view the remaining ads (i.e., the effective ads) associated with keywords of interest and mine those ads for words to be used in their own ad copy. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert Stokes, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20130160042 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CREDITING A MEDIA PRESENTATION DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for crediting a media presentation device are disclosed. An example method includes obtaining ambient audio of a location including a media presentation device during a time period, detecting encoded information present in the ambient audio, crediting a first portion of the time period for the media presentation device to first media based on the encoded information, determining an on/off state of the media presentation device for a second portion of the time period different than the first portion based on the ambient audio, and crediting the second portion of the time period based on the on/off state of the media presentation device. | 06-20-2013 |
Robert Joel Stokes, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20080263579 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR METERING PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS - Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to collect metering information associated with media presented by portable and computer media presentation devices are disclosed. A disclosed example method accesses a first data structure including metering information generated by at least one of first media presentation software executed by a personal computer or second media presentation software executed by a portable media presentation device. The metering information is associated with media presented by at least one of the first or second media presentation software. At least some of the metering information is then extracted from the first data structure and stored in a second data structure. The at least some of the metering information is then communicated from the second data structure to a data collection facility. | 10-23-2008 |
20090055854 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COOPERATOR INSTALLED METERS - Methods and apparatus for cooperator installed meters are disclosed. An example method includes receiving audience information, configuring the audience meter based on the audience information, placing the audience meter in a sleep mode, and shipping the audience meter to a location associated with the audience information. | 02-26-2009 |
20100079597 | Methods and Apparatus for Determining the Operating State of Audio-Video Devices - Methods and apparatus for identifying the operating state of an audio-video (AV) device are described. Example methods and apparatus include monitoring messages transmitted via a data bus in a first AV device, wherein the data bus is communicatively coupled to a processor and an AV network controller of the first AV device, and wherein the AV network controller is further communicatively coupled to a second AV device external to the first AV device. The example method also involves extracting messages associated with an operation of the second AV device from the monitored messages, analyzing the extracted messages for data associated with an operating state of the second AV device, and sending a command to the AV network controller to request data missing from the extracted messages and associated with the operating state of the second AV device. Additionally, the example methods and apparatus include identifying the operating state of the second AV device by analyzing the extracted messages and a response from the second AV device associated with the command. | 04-01-2010 |
Ronald E. Stokes, Fairport, NY US
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20110112886 | CRITICAL PARAMETER/REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENT - A critical parameter/requirements management process model for managing a development program for a product and an associated product structure-driven critical parameter/requirements management tool and environment is provided. In one embodiment, the process includes a product structure classification scheme, a parameter/requirements classification scheme, a parameter/requirements process and maturity model, and in-process and requirements conformance views. In one embodiment, the tool includes a user interface layer, a business layer, a data layer, and a database. The user interface layer may include a product structure feature group, an add/edit/link feature group, a manage maturity feature group, and a manage conformance feature group. The tool may be implemented as a web server accessible to user workstations operating as thin clients. The tool may be integrated with one or more other product development tools, such as a document-driven requirements management, configuration management, manufacturing/production control system, problem management, and phased product delivery process tools. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112887 | CRITICAL PARAMETER/REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENT - A critical parameter/requirements management process model for managing a development program for a product and an associated product structure-driven critical parameter/requirements management tool and environment is provided. In one embodiment, the process includes a product structure classification scheme, a parameter/requirements classification scheme, a parameter/requirements process and maturity model, and in-process and requirements conformance views. In one embodiment, the tool includes a user interface layer, a business layer, a data layer, and a database. The user interface layer may include a product structure feature group, an add/edit/link feature group, a manage maturity feature group, and a manage conformance feature group. The tool may be implemented as a web server accessible to user workstations operating as thin clients. The tool may be integrated with one or more other product development tools, such as a document-driven requirements management, configuration management, manufacturing/production control system, problem management, and phased product delivery process tools. | 05-12-2011 |
Ryan Matthew Stokes, Dublin, OH US
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20100313969 | FUEL FILLER ASSEMBLY - A fuel filler adapter for a vehicle including a rigid housing connected to the vehicle and having a fuel pipe opening defined therethrough; and a flexible plastic overmold formed to the rigid housing. The overmold includes a radial wall defining an aperture that is in registry with the fuel pipe opening, a drainage skirt at least partially encircling the aperture for catching overflow fuel, and an overflow channel disposed below the aperture. The overflow channel may be defined by the radial wall and/or the skirt. | 12-16-2010 |
Ryan Q. Stokes, Holladay, UT US
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20100293142 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING NEEDED PORTIONS OF A DATA FILE BETWEEN NETWORKED COMPUTERS - A system and method for communicating a data file between networked computers is disclosed. The method includes the operation of requesting a data file consisting of a plurality of file blocks to be transferred from a source computing device to a destination computing device. A hash signature for each of the plurality of file blocks of the data file is sent from the source computing device to the destination computing device. It can be determined which of the file blocks of the data file are already located on the destination computing device based on the hash signature of each file block. The remaining file blocks can be transferred from the source to the destination computing device. The file can be constructed at the destination computing device from the plurality of file blocks. | 11-18-2010 |
Samuel Clifford Stokes, Moorestown, NJ US
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20120111882 | Quick-Access Munitions Pouch - Provided are a device, system, and method for storing and/or transporting a munition and then efficiently accessing the stored munition, even when under stressful combat conditions. | 05-10-2012 |
20130240588 | Quick-Release Weight Distribution and Connection System - Provided are a device, system, and method for distributing a weighted load carried by an operator to a waist-belt worn by the operator, and a quick-release feature for quickly discarding and separating a portion of a load from a waist belt and/or accessories on the belt. | 09-19-2013 |
Scott Stokes, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120229935 | Magnetic Element With Increased Scissoring Angle - An apparatus and associated method is presently disclosed for a data sensing element capable of detecting changes in magnetic states. Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a magnetically responsive lamination that has a spacer layer disposed between a first and second ferromagnetic free layer. The lamination having at least one free layer with a shape feature that increases a scissoring angle between the free layers. | 09-13-2012 |
20130044394 | DEVICES AND METHODS USING RECESSED ELECTRON SPIN ANALYZERS - In certain embodiments, a magnetic had includes a top shield and a bottom shield positioned at an air bearing surface. A polarizer and a nonmagnetic layer are positioned between the top and bottom shields. An analyzer is positioned adjacent the nonmagnetic layer at a distance recessed from the air bearing surface. Current travels through the top shield, polarizer, nonmagnetic layer, and first analyzer. | 02-21-2013 |
20140104726 | DEVICES AND METHODS USING RECESSED ELECTRON SPIN ANALYZERS - In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a top shield, bottom shield, polarizer, nonmagnetic conductor layer, and a sensor stack having a first sensor layer. The sensor stack is positioned at a distance recessed from a first plane. The nonmagnetic conductor layer is positioned between the polarizer and the first sensor layer. A magnetization of the first sensor layer is arranged and configured to move in the same direction as a magnetization of the polarizer. | 04-17-2014 |
Steven Stokes, Jackson, WY US
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20130331914 | THERMAL THERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system that can be used to provide highly controlled thermal therapy and compression to both cool and heat a skin surface and a joint and surrounding tissue below the skin surface is provided. The system includes a joint conforming wrap; a power supply module for supply power to the joint conforming wrap and a cable operably coupling the wrap and the power supply module. The joint conforming wrap and power supply module include opposing thermoelectric modules. The joint conforming wrap is designed to provide heat transfer processes to the body of a patient to warm or cool the skin and a joint and surrounding tissue disposed under the skin. | 12-12-2013 |
Steven G. Stokes, Smithfield, UT US
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20120289379 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A TRAMPOLINE - An apparatus, system, and method for attaching a trampoline enclosure net to an enclosure pole involves attaching the enclosure net directly to the top end of the enclosure pole with an elastic cord. The enclosure pole may curve outward from the trampoline. The enclosure pole may pass through an opening in a protective pad to prevent the protective pad from moving out of place. The entire trampoline may be densely packaged for easy storage and shipping. | 11-15-2012 |
Theodore J. Stokes, Lapeer, MI US
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20100186646 | STITCH QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM - A stitcher is provided that includes a needle configured to place stitches in a fabric that is moved therethrough. The stitcher includes a sensor positioned below the fabric to monitor stitches placed in the fabric. A microcontroller is provided configured to receive data from the sensor and, based on such data, to compare one or more attributes of the monitored stitches with one or more predetermined parameters relating at least one attribute of the fabric. The predetermined parameter may be either hardcoded inn the microcontroller or input by a user of the stitcher prior to beginning operation of the machine. When the attributes of the monitored stitches fall outside of the predetermined parameters, the microcontroller initiates notification of the user. | 07-29-2010 |
20100204750 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING AMPLITUDE-MODULATED PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION SIGNALS FOR NEUROSTIMULATION AND TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A computing device-controlled system is described for the generation of amplitude-modulated pulse-width modulation (AMPWM) signals for use in treating neurological dysfunction via cranial neurostimulation, where the AMPWM signal is specifically designed to minimize the electrical impedance of the tissues of the head. A low-frequency carrier signal is determined for the AMPWM signal by measuring EEG activity at a reference site or sites, generally corresponding with the location of suspected brain dysfunction. Carrier signal frequency is variably related to critical frequency components of the EEG power spectral density, determined from statistical analysis of amplitudes and variability, and dynamically changed as a function of time to prevent entrainment. The AMPWM signal is presented to a subject via a plurality of neurostimulation delivery modes for therapeutic use. | 08-12-2010 |
20100294185 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INERTIAL STITCH REGULATION - A stitcher is provided that includes a needle to stitch a workpiece, a motor to operate the needle, and a stitch regulator in communication with and capable of controlling a speed of the motor. A controller is in communication with the stitch regulator. The stitcher also includes at least one accelerometer in communication with the controller to determine an acceleration of the stitcher with respect to the workpiece. A signal representing the acceleration of the stitcher with respect to the workpiece is utilized to adjust the operation of the needle as necessary. | 11-25-2010 |
Theodore J. Stokes, Holland, MI US
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20090316057 | Seatback Entertainment Display System - A seatback entertainment display system for a vehicle is provided having a support member extending from a seatback frame, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the support member, and a display device coupled to the adjustment mechanism. The support member may be a cantilever type beam or frame extending upwardly from the seatback at a position behind and adjacent to a headrest. The support member may also be a pair of rods arranged to fixedly receive the display device and movably receive the headrest. The adjustment device may include any one or more of a forward-rearward tilting mechanism, a side to side pivoting mechanism and an up-down translation mechanism. The seatback entertainment display system is adaptable to optimize a viewing angle for a rear seat occupant of the vehicle, throughout a normal adjustment range of the seat. | 12-24-2009 |
Thomas R. Stokes, Williamsburg, VA US
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20120063625 | APPARATUS HAVING ONE OR MORE REMOVABLE TOOLS - An apparatus includes a frame having an opening, a gate mechanism partially bounding the opening, at least one tool receiving section, and a power source. The apparatus includes at least one electronic device configured to be received in the at least one tool receiving section. The frame is configured to provide electrical power to the electronic device via the power source when the electronic device is received in the at least one tool receiving section, and the gate mechanism comprises a gate coupled to the frame, the gate being movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. | 03-15-2012 |
20140082850 | MULTI-TOOL APPARATUS - A multi-tool apparatus includes a frame having at least one opening and at least one gate element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable relative to the frame to permit access to the opening. The apparatus includes at least one cutting element partially bounding the at least one opening. The at least one gate element is movable into the opening so that the at least one gate element and at least one cutting element come into contact for wire stripping, crimping, and cutting operations. | 03-27-2014 |
Thomas Richard Stokes, Williamsburg, VA US
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20090265860 | APPARATUS HAVING ONE OR MORE REMOVABLE TOOLS - A frame has an opening, a gate mechanism partially bounding the opening, and a longitudinally extending rail. A tool that has a slot is adapted to receive the rail to removably attach the tool to the frame. The gate mechanism includes a gate that is pivotably coupled to the frame to permits access to the opening in the frame. | 10-29-2009 |
Tinsley Janna Stokes, Germantown, MD US
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20140017672 | METHOD AND KIT FOR PURIFYING NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods for automated extraction of nucleic acids are disclosed. Also disclosed are method and kits for isolating fetal nucleic acids from a plasma sample of a pregnant woman. The method includes flowing the plasma sample through a first filter under conditions that allow binding of the fetal and maternal nucleic acids to the first filter; eluting the fetal and maternal nucleic acids bound to the first filter to produce a concentrated nucleic acid sample; flowing the concentrated nucleic acid sample through a second filter under conditions that allow preferential binding of the maternal nucleic acids to the second filter; and recovering the fetal nucleic acid from the concentrated nucleic acid sample that flow through the second filter. | 01-16-2014 |
Van Stokes, Little Falls, NJ US
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20090301817 | Fall prevention assembly for parking lifts - A fall prevention assembly for vertical lift systems for storage and in particular for parking motor vehicles, the lift system comprising a frame extending upward from a base and at least one platform that is raised vertically within that frame responsive to a lift mechanism upon which a vehicle is parked, the fall prevention assembly comprising a series of metal bars of sufficient size and strength to resist bending attached to the base of the unit and extending upward through a series of bushings mounted strategically on each platform usually at the corners. These bushings can be designed with ridges or teeth inside. As long as the platform or platforms remain level and in proper alignment with the lifting system and within the frame the bushings simply move up and down along the metal bars. In the case of the failure of a lifting means the platform or platforms would become unlevel or tilt and the bushings would bind upon the metal bar. The placement of the bushings on the platform as well as the length of the bushings and the closeness of the fit between the metal bar and the bushing would determine the amount the platform would be allowed to tilt. | 12-10-2009 |
Van Stokes, Nutley, NJ US
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20100258774 | Lift Assembly And System - A portable, lightweight lift system employing one or more lift assemblies that counters effects of staging is disclosed. The lift system includes multiple lift assemblies, wherein each assembly may be connected to a lifting device such as a hydraulic or motorized jack. A lifting device comprises moving parts which are nested such that the difference in diameters of each of the moving parts is minimized. In one aspect, the lifting device is provided with an arrangement of seals such that, the working area of a smaller diameter tube is greater than the working area of a larger diameter tube causing the smaller tube to move before the larger tube. | 10-14-2010 |
20100272545 | VERTICAL PARKING LIFT SYSTEM - An improved multilevel parking system includes platforms having an angled cross section member disposed at an end thereof, which facilitates close nesting of, and lateral support for, the platforms. A drive-on ramp may be attached to a lower-most platform, facilitating movement of vehicles onto the platforms. | 10-28-2010 |
20110116901 | Fall Prevention Assembly for Parking Lifts - A fall prevention assembly for vertical lift systems for storage and in particular for parking motor vehicles, the lift system comprising a frame extending upward from a base and at least one platform that is raised vertically within that frame responsive to a lift mechanism upon which a vehicle is parked, the fall prevention assembly comprising a series of metal bars of sufficient size and strength to resist bending attached to the base of the unit and extending upward through a series of bushings mounted strategically on each platform usually at the corners. These bushings can be designed with ridges or teeth inside. As long as the platform or platforms remain level and in proper alignment with the lifting system and within the frame the bushings simply move up and down along the metal bars. In the case of the failure of a lifting means the platform or platforms would become unlevel or tilt and the bushings would bind upon the metal bar. The placement of the bushings on the platform as well as the length of the bushings and the closeness of the fit between the metal bar and the bushing would determine the amount the platform would be allowed to tilt. | 05-19-2011 |
Wayne Stokes, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110049064 | Storage Apparatus for Woodworking Clamps - A woodworking clamp storage apparatus provides storage and organization for one or more woodworking clamps. The storage apparatus stores the clamps in a manner that allows for convenient accessibility while protecting the clamps from damage. The storage apparatus organizes the clamps so that woodworking projects may be completed more efficiently. In one embodiment, the storage apparatus comprises an upper and lower support having two or more openings. The upper and lower support may be attached to one or more side supports. A stop may be located below the lower support. Woodworking clamps may be inserted through the openings of the upper and lower support and be held off the ground by the stop. The clamps may be held substantially vertically to allow easy accessibility. A variety of shaped openings may be used to categorize or organize the woodworking clamps in the storage apparatus. | 03-03-2011 |
William Stokes, Stanton, MI US
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20090270277 | METHOD FOR INDEXING NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES FOR COMPUTER BASED SEARCHING - The present invention relates to a method for indexing nucleic acid sequences to aid computer based searching of nucleic acid sequences by indexing a nucleotide sequence by the presence of unique Kmers in the sequence. The method of the present invention comprises utilizing an algorithm to automatically index a nucleic acid sequence. | 10-29-2009 |