Merritt, US
Aaron R. Merritt, Hockley, TX US
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20100275772 | COMPRESSOR SYSTEM AND FRAME - A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, a reciprocating compressor frame includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame crosshead guide support structures extending outwardly from the central body along a respective crosshead guide. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20120152110 | COMPRESSOR SYSTEM AND FRAME - A reciprocating compressor is provided. In one embodiment, a reciprocating compressor frame includes a central body and at least two crosshead guides extending from opposite sides of the central body. Additionally, the compressor frame crosshead guide support structures extending outwardly from the central body along a respective crosshead guide. Other embodiments of compression systems, devices, and frames of such systems are also provided. | 06-21-2012 |
Barbara Geraldine Merritt, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100052383 | Means of attaching an abductor to a child safety seat - A child safety seat, for use in a vehicle, where it comprises at least a seat section and a length of webbing connecting a buckle to the seat section of the child safety seat. An abductor, whose function is to keep the user's legs separated, has its proximal end attached through a loop in the buckle's webbing by means of a flap with one end attached to the abductor. In addition, there is a cover, covering the seat portion of the child safety seat with the cover having a flap of material with one edge attached to it in a position that allows the flap to attach to the distal end of the abductor. These two attachments allow the abductor to be held securely against the top side of the seat portion of the child safety seat, restricting movement in any direction. | 03-04-2010 |
Bernard Merritt, Hingham, MA US
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20110113646 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear including a footwear upper and a sole assembly secured to the footwear upper. The sole assembly has a forefoot portion and a heel portion, and includes an outsole, a midsole disposed on the outsole and an instability insert disposed between the outsole and the midsole in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly. The instability insert causes a forefoot protrusion to be defined by the outsole in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly. | 05-19-2011 |
20110113649 | Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear including a footwear upper and a sole assembly secured to the footwear upper. The sole assembly has a forefoot portion and a heel portion, and includes an outsole, a midsole disposed on the outsole and an instability insert disposed between the outsole and the midsole in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly. The instability insert causes a forefoot protrusion to be defined by the outsole in the forefoot portion of the sole assembly. | 05-19-2011 |
Betty Lou Merritt, Baltimore, MD US
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20080265558 | Memorial album " Grief Work " Journal Day Planner - This is a new and unique way of working through the process of grieving. The unique features are: a record of the family tree can be reserved, and the Album can assist loved ones left behind to moan the loss of all of their loved ones. | 10-30-2008 |
Brent Merritt, Southwick, MA US
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20080260308 | HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING - A hydrodynamic bearing is provided that includes an annular main foil having axially spaced inner and outer surfaces. Bump foils are supported circumferentially on the outer surface. Top foils are supported circumferentially on the inner surface opposite the bump foils. In one example, spacers are arranged between the top foils and the main foils. The spacers can be provided by chemically etching the main foil, in one example. The bump foils include first and second corrugated portions respectively providing first and second axially heights. The first axial height is less than the second axial height and is arranged at a leading edge of the bump foil relative to the direction of airflow across the hydrodynamic bearing. | 10-23-2008 |
Brent J. Merritt, Southwick, MA US
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20110229313 | THRUST BEARING COOLING PATH - A compressor rotor compresses and delivers compressed air across a turbine rotor. The turbine rotor is connected to the compressor rotor such that rotation of the turbine rotor drives the compressor rotor. A shaft is connected to rotate with the turbine rotor and the compressor rotor. A thrust bearing is provided by a member extending perpendicular and radially outwardly of the shaft. The member rotates with the shaft and faces a first housing wall. A hollow chamber is formed on an opposed side of the first housing wall. A cooling air path supplies air across a thrust bearing surface, and between the member and the first housing wall. The first housing wall has a communication hole for communicating cooling air from the cooling air path into the hollow cavity to drive air within the hollow chamber. Also, a housing incorporating the communication hole is disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
20120064814 | SHAFT FOR AIR BEARING AND MOTOR COOLING IN COMPRESSOR - An air bearing shaft has a first cylindrical portion with a relatively small outer diameter, and a ramped surface extending at an angle that is non-perpendicular and non-parallel to a central axis of a shaft body. The ramped surface leads into a second cylindrical portion of the shaft has a large outer diameter that is greater than the diameter of the first cylindrical portion. There are twelve air holes formed to extend into an interior of the second cylindrical portion. A bore diameter is defined to an inner periphery of the second cylindrical portion at the location of the air holes. A ratio of the bore diameter to a diameter of the air holes is between 6.30 and 6.54. In addition, a bearing assembly, a compressor, and a method of incorporating an air bearing shaft into a compressor are all disclosed and claimed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064815 | THRUST BEARING SHAFT FOR THRUST AND JOURNAL AIR BEARING COOLING IN A COMPRESSOR - A thrust bearing shaft has an enlarged disk at one axial end to provide a rotating surface in a thrust bearing. A first cylindrical portion extends from the disk. A second cylindrical portion has a smaller diameter than the first cylindrical portion and extends from the first cylindrical portion to an end of the thrust shaft remote from the disk. The thrust shaft has a hollow bore with a ledge extending across the bore at a location within the first cylindrical portion. The ledge is formed with a central hole of a first hole diameter, and twelve air holes spaced circumferentially about the central hole. The twelve holes are formed of a second hole diameter, with a ratio of the first hole diameter to the second hole diameter being between 2.55 and 2.71. In addition, a bearing assembly, a compressor, and a method of assembling a compressor are disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120114465 | COMPRESSOR SHROUD HAVING A RETENTION COVER CHANNEL FOR RECEIVING A RETENTION COVER - An example compressor shroud assembly includes a shroud body extending along an axis and having a hollow bore. An enlarged flange is located at one axial end of the shroud body. The enlarged flange provides a rotating surface for a retention plate on a first side and a rotating surface for a drive ring on an opposing, second side. The enlarged flange establishes a channel that receives the retention plate. The channel has a ratio of the channel depth to the channel width that is between 0.0216 and 0.0251. | 05-10-2012 |
20120156013 | AIR CYCLE MACHINE COMPOSITE INSULATOR PLATE - An air cycle machine including a housing with a compressor housing portion and a turbine housing portion secured to one another by fasteners. The compressor and turbine housing portions each provide a surface. An insulator plate is provided between and engages the surfaces. The fasteners extend through circumferentially arranged holes in the insulator plate. The insulator plate has an axial width, an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The outer diameter to the inner diameter provides a first ratio of 1.19-1.21, and the inner diameter to the width provides a second ratio of 53-59. In one example, the insulator plate is a composite structure constructed from 9-12 carbon fiber laminations with each layer having directional carbon fibers oriented transversely relative to the carbon fibers of an adjacent layer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156014 | AIR CYCLE MACHINE BEARING COOLING INLET PLATE - An air cycle machine includes a housing, and a shaft rotationally supported within the housing includes a thrust runner. Air bearings are provided on either side of the thrust runner. An inlet plate is arranged radially outward of the air bearings. The inlet plate has inner and outer peripheries provided between lateral sides. One side includes four circumferentially arranged slots extending from the outer periphery to the inner periphery and having a width and a depth providing a first ratio of 4:1. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156026 | AIR CYCLE MACHINE COMPRESSOR ROTOR - A compressor rotor for an air cycle machine (ACM) includes a plurality of blades that each includes a root, a tip, a first surface and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces are defined as a set of X-coordinates, Y-coordinates and Z-coordinates set out in any of Table M-1 and M-2 or Table S1 and S-2 scaled by a desired factor. The X-coordinates being in the tangential direction, the Y-coordinates being in the axial direction and the Z-coordinates being in the radial direction. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156027 | AIR CYCLE MACHINE COMPRESSOR DIFFUSER - A diffuser for an air cycle machine defines airflow both to a compressor rotor from the inlet and from the compressor rotor through a plurality of vanes that define radially extending airflow passages. The size and shape of both the inlet and the vanes of the diffuser define and tailor the character of airflow presented to and leaving the compressor rotor to provide a desired change in air flow. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156046 | TURBINE ROTOR FOR AIR CYCLE MACHINE - A turbine rotor for an Air Cycle Machine includes a hub with a multiple turbine blades which extend therefrom, each of the multiple of turbine blades defined by a set of coordinates. | 06-21-2012 |
20130022443 | FAN MOTOR COOLING - An example fan assembly impeller moves air along a secondary flow path when driven by a motor. The motor also drives a fan rotor to move air along a primary flow path of the fan assembly. Air moving along the primary flow path moves in a first direction. Air moving along the secondary flow path moves in a second direction opposite the first direction. An example fan shroud communicates air used to cool a motor into a primary flow path of a fan assembly. The shroud communicates the air into the primary flow path so that the flow of air is at least partially aligned with air moving through the primary flow path of the fan assembly. | 01-24-2013 |
20130071237 | HOUSING FOR AIR MACHINE HAVING DRAIN HOLES - A housing for use in an air machine includes a housing body for housing at least one rotor. The housing body has at least one conduit for connection to a connecting conduit. The conduit has a drain hole adjacent an end of the conduit. The drain hole is formed at an angle relative to a plane made perpendicular to a center axis of said conduit. An air machine, an air machine assembly and a method are also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
20130098045 | RAM AIR FAN OUTER HOUSING - A ram air fan outer housing for directing air from a ram air fan rotor and air from a ram air bypass into a ram air fan outlet. The outer housing includes an outer cylinder and a plenum connected at a joint region. The outer cylinder and the plenum are made of a laminate stacking sequence of at least four adjacent layers of plain-weave carbon-fiber fabric. Each layer of the stacking sequence has a weave orientation such that a first layer and a fourth layer are oriented forty-five degrees from each of a second layer and a third layer. The joint region is made of at least eight adjacent layers of plain-weave carbon-fiber fabric. The joint region laminate stacking sequence is formed by interleaving the four adjacent outer cylinder layers in the joint region with the four adjacent plenum layers in the joint region. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101399 | RAM AIR FAN BEARING HOUSING - A ram air fan bearing housing for a ram air fan assembly includes a bearing section, a disk section, and radial support ribs. The disk section is at one end of the bearing section for connecting the bearing section to the ram air fan assembly. The disk section includes an outer ring with a circumferential support rib; and a disk wall connecting the outer ring to the bearing section. The disk wall includes arcuate cooling slots defined by edges, including an arcuate edge having an arc center at an axis of the bearing housing and positioned adjacent to and radially inward from the circumferential support rib. The radial support ribs extend axially along most of the length of the bearing section and extend radially along the disk wall to the circumferential support rib. The radial support ribs and the cooling slots alternate about the axis of the bearing housing. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101402 | FAN HOUSING WITH COOLING SLOTS - A fan housing for a ram air fan includes an outer portion to connect the fan housing to ram air fan components; a tubular portion; a plurality of struts connecting the outer portion and the tubular portion; and a central disc portion inside of the tubular portion. The central disc portion comprises six cooling slots around an outer circumference. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101436 | FAN ROTOR WITH COOLING HOLES - A disc for a fan rotor (with a pilot to connect to a rotating shaft, a hub and a plurality of blades) includes a flat circular portion connecting to the pilot at an inner edge and to the hub at an outer edge; a plurality of first circular cooling holes of a first diameter located around the inner edge of the disc; and a plurality of second circular cooling holes of a second diameter located around the outer edge of the disc, wherein the second diameter is larger than the first diameter. | 04-25-2013 |
20130180220 | SHROUDED PARTICLE SEPERATOR - A particle separator includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing extends along an axis from an open proximal end to an open distal end. The second housing has a closed proximal end disposed adjacent the open proximal end of the outer housing. The second housing extends from the closed proximal end into the first housing along substantially a same axis as the axis of the first housing. The second housing has one or more passages disposed at a distance from the closed proximal end of the second housing. Additionally, the one or more passages are disposed within the first housing at a distance from the open proximal end thereof. | 07-18-2013 |
20130224016 | Thrust Bearing Cooling Path - A compressor rotor compresses and delivers compressed air across a turbine rotor. The turbine rotor is connected to the compressor rotor such that rotation of the turbine rotor drives the compressor rotor. A shaft is connected to rotate with the turbine rotor and the compressor rotor. A thrust bearing is provided by a member extending perpendicular and radially outwardly of the shaft. The member rotates with the shaft and faces a first housing wall. A hollow chamber is formed on an opposed side of the first housing wall. A cooling air path supplies air across a thrust bearing surface, and between the member and the first housing wall. The first housing wall has a communication hole for communicating cooling air from the cooling air path into the hollow cavity to drive air within the hollow chamber. Also, a housing incorporating the communication hole is disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
20130287555 | COMPRESSOR HOUSING BEARING AND SEAL - A compressor housing for an air cycle machine includes an inlet and an outlet. The compressor housing additionally includes a plurality of ribs that extend generally perpendicularly from a surface of the compressor housing. Formed within an internal region of the compressor housing is a bearing support structure. The bearing support structure receives and limits the axial movement of a bearing, seal and at least one O-ring. | 10-31-2013 |
20140026993 | CABIN AIR COMPRESSOR HEAT HOUSING - A cabin air compressor heat housing for a cabin air compressor assembly includes a compressor inlet extending from a body of the cabin air compressor heat housing. The cabin air compressor heat housing also includes an add-heat valve interface extending transversely from the compressor inlet. The cabin air compressor heat housing further includes a diffuser actuator interface formed in the body of the cabin air compressor heat housing. A ratio of a diameter of the compressor inlet to a diameter of the diffuser actuator interface is between 1.90 and 1.98. | 01-30-2014 |
20140030080 | TURBINE HOUSING FOR AIR CYCLE MACHINE - A turbine inlet housing has a main housing body extending about a central axis. An inlet duct delivers air into a cavity within the main housing body. Bolt hole bosses are formed on a downstream face of the inlet housing to receive bolts to secure an outlet housing to the inlet housing. A plurality of the bosses have a ramped surface which extends radially outwardly for a greater extent than a second plurality of bosses. The plurality of ramped bosses extend between the downstream face and the duct. The ramped bosses have a forward boss portion, and a ramped surface at an angle of between 50 and 54 degrees extending from an upstream end of the forward boss portion. A curved surface curves from an upstream end of the ramped surface to merge into the duct. A turbine stage and air cycle machine are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-30-2014 |
20140044531 | MOTORHOUSING - An example housing of a cabin air compressor assembly includes a main body portion and a motor outlet duct extending radially from the main body portion. The motor outlet duct interfaces with the main body portion at an interface area. A ratio of a radius of the interface area to an inner diameter of the motor outlet duct is from 0.113 to 0.162. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047856 | FORWARD MANIFOLD - A manifold for an air conditioning machine includes a housing with an internal structure defining a first plenum, a second plenum, and a duct. The housing further includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first end mounting face, a second end mounting face, a top sidewall, and a bottom sidewall. The housing also includes a first inlet to the first plenum, a first outlet from the first plenum, a second inlet to the second plenum, a second outlet to the second plenum, a third inlet to the duct, and a third outlet to the duct. The manifold also includes a plurality of windows, a plurality of doublers, a plurality of lugs, and a plurality of flanges. | 02-20-2014 |
20140119908 | FAN HOUSING FOR RAM AIR FAN - A fan housing has a radially outer surface. A pair of radially intermediate surfaces includes a first surface spaced towards a first axial end, which has an inner bore positioned radially outward of an inner bore of a second surface. Vanes extend between the radially outer surface and an outer periphery of the pair of radially intermediate surfaces. A bearing bore extends radially inwardly of the first surface. A mounting lug nub is formed on an outer periphery of the radially outer surface. A first distance is defined between the first axial one end of the fan housing and an opposed axial end. A second distance is defined between the first axial end and a center of the mounting lug. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is between 2.13 and 2.11. An intermediate part, a ram air fan and a method are also disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
20140151518 | Three-Way Mount Bracket for Aircraft Cabin Air Supply System - A mount bracket for use in a cabin air supply system for an aircraft has three legs extending from a cylindrical central bore and at a first axial end of the bracket. There are two legs at an opposed second axial end. A central leg is on the first axial end, and two of the legs are positioned at each of two lateral sides at first and second ends. The legs extend to feet. Strengthening legs connect feet at each of the lateral sides, and to the central leg foot. A thickness of the strengthening legs connected to the central leg is defined as a first dimension. A distance along the first axial end between a laterally outermost portion of the feet at each of the lateral sides is defined as a second dimension. A ratio of the first dimension to the second dimension is between 0.032 and 0.037. | 06-05-2014 |
20140169971 | ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED IMPELLER - An impeller including a blade section, a shroud section, and a hub is made of a monolithic structure. The impeller is made by loading a 3D image file into an additive manufacturing device, using it to generate 2D files which correspond to a plurality of cross-sectional layers of the impeller, and solidifying corresponding portions of pulverant material layers to create the impeller. | 06-19-2014 |
20140199167 | COMPRESSOR HOUSING FOR AN AIR CYCLE MACHINE - A compressor housing for an air cycle machine is provided. The compressor housing includes a body having a compressor volute configured to provide centrifugal compression in the air cycle machine. A mating surface is integrally formed with the body. The mating surface includes a plurality of substantially equally angularly spaced bosses. The bosses include a first boss type at a first radial distance and configured to receive a threaded fastener coupled to a turbine nozzle of the air cycle machine. The bosses also include a second boss type at a second radial distance configured to secure a seal plate of the air cycle machine. The second radial distance is less than the first radial distance. A ratio of a number of the bosses of the first boss type to the second boss type is 17 to 2. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202121 | CONICAL LIGHT FOD MOMENTUM PARTICLE SEPARATOR PROTECTOR - A system for preventing foreign objects from entering an air unit of an aircraft is provided including a reverse J-tube mounted to a wall of the ram air header. The first end of the reverse J-tube defines a portion of a cool fluid flowpath. The ram air header also includes a particle separator that is removably mounted to the first end of the reverse J-tube. The particle separator prevents foreign objects from entering the cool fluid flowpath. The particle separator has a generally conical shape. An airflow, opposite the direction of the cool fluid flowpath removes foreign objects from a surface of the particle separator. | 07-24-2014 |
20140245775 | Mixer and Air Pack for Use in Aircraft Air Supply System - A mixer has an internal bore with an inlet to a chamber, and an outlet at an opposed end/A duct is connected to receive a recirculated air flow. The duct communicates air into the chamber through recirculating air ports such that the recirculating air can mix with the air from the inlet. The mixer housing has a cockpit outlet for delivering air to a second outlet, with the cockpit output being located axially upstream from the recirculating air ports. An isolator is mounted at an outer periphery of the mixer housing, and has flat sides on each of two circumferentially spaced sides. A belly band is bolted to an outer periphery of the mixer housing and to flat sides of the isolator. | 09-04-2014 |
20140321963 | Turbine Nozzle and Shroud for Air Cycle Machine - A nozzle and shroud for use in an air cycle machine has a plate and a shroud curving in a first axial direction about a center axis of the shroud relative to the plate. A plurality of vanes extends in a second axial direction away from the plate. The plurality of vanes extends for a height away from the plate and a width defined as the closest distance between two adjacent vanes, with a ratio of the height to the width being between 1.3653 and 1.7992. An air cycle machine and a method of repair are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321964 | Turbine Nozzle and Shroud for Air Cycle Machine - A nozzle and shroud for use in an air cycle machine has a plate and a shroud curving in a first axial direction about a center axis of the shroud relative to the plate. A plurality of vanes extends in a second axial direction away from the plate. The plurality of vanes extends for a height away from the plate and a width defined as the closest distance between two adjacent vanes, with a ratio of the height to the width being between 0.1091 and 0.1401. An air cycle machine and a method of repair are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322000 | Turbine Nozzle for Air Cycle Machine - A nozzle for use in an air cycle machine has a plate. A plurality of vanes extends in a second axial direction away from the plate. The plurality of vanes extends for a height away from the plate and a width defined as the closest distance between two adjacent vanes, with a ratio of the nozzle height to the nozzle width being between 0.3563 and 0.4051. An air cycle machine and a method are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
20150023787 | AIR CYCLE MACHINE COMPRESSOR DIFFUSER - A diffuser for an air cycle machine defines airflow both to a compressor rotor from the inlet and from the compressor rotor through a plurality of vanes that define radially extending airflow passages. The size and shape of both the inlet and the vanes of the diffuser define and tailor the character of airflow presented to and leaving the compressor rotor to provide a desired change in air flow. | 01-22-2015 |
20150033730 | COMPRESSOR HOUSING FOR AN AIR CYCLE MACHINE - A component of an air cycle machine includes a fan housing portion, a compressor housing portion, a main bore housing radius, a static seal radius, a shroud pilot housing radius, and an insulator seal plate housing radius. The fan housing portion includes a shroud for a fan section. The compressor housing portion includes a shroud for a compressor air inlet, a shroud portion for a compressor blade section, and a shroud portion for a compressor air outlet. The main bore housing radius is arranged about a central axis and is configured to circumscribe a shaft arranged along the central axis, the main bore housing radius being between 1.9400 and 1.9440 inches. The static seal portion is arranged about the central axis and positioned longitudinally adjacent to the main bore housing portion. The static seal portion is configured to circumscribe a static seal defined by the shaft, and has a radius between 2.0420 and 2.0440 inches. The shroud pilot housing radius is arranged about the central axis. The shroud pilot housing radius is between 5.9440 and 5.9470 inches. The insulator seal plate housing radius is arranged about the central axis and is configured to mate with an adjacent turbine section component. The insulator seal plate housing radius is between 8.6380 and 8.6420 inches. | 02-05-2015 |
Brian Jay Merritt, Conshohocken, PA US
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20110053488 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EXHAUST GAS FAN SYSTEM - Systems and methods for controlling an exhaust gas fan system. The control system may control one or more components of the exhaust system to optimize system performance and improve energy efficiency. The control system may be designed to maintain a substantially constant pressure in the exhaust header and provide a substantially constant flow through the exhaust fans. The control system may include software and hardware that allow the control system to control one or more of: modulation of one or more by-pass dampers; adjustment of the nozzle outlet area; varying the speed of the fans; the number and staging of fans. By utilizing and controlling one or more of these functions, the amount of energy being used may be minimized/optimized. | 03-03-2011 |
Carey Merritt, Oak Ridge, NC US
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20100094566 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR WIRELESS CRACK DETECTION AND MONITORING - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for wireless crack detection and monitoring are disclosed. According to one system, a crack detector is affixed to a surface of a material for detecting a crack in the material. In response to detecting a crack, a crack indicator is generated, indicating the existence of the crack. A mote wirelessly communicates the crack indicator to an external device. The mote may also store multiple crack indicators in local memory before being downloaded to the external device. | 04-15-2010 |
Carey Reid Merritt, Wilmington, NC US
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20090024365 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING AND EDITING A NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE LOADING TEMPLATE - The apparatus for creating and editing a nuclear reactor core template includes a graphical user interface and a processor controlling the graphical user interface to display a graphical representation of a nuclear reactor core. Via the graphical user interface, the processor provides a user with graphical tools for at least one of assigning fuel bundle categories to fuel bundle positions in the graphical representation and editing assigned fuel bundle categories to the fuel bundle positions in the graphical representation. | 01-22-2009 |
20100100364 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING NUCLEAR FUEL - The apparatus for creating and editing a nuclear reactor core template includes a graphical user interface and a processor controlling the graphical user interface to allow a user to selectively populate a loading map with fuel bundles residing in at least one fuel pool. | 04-22-2010 |
Carey Reid Merritt, Oak Ridge, NC US
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20090286055 | Methods and Devices for Providing Flexible Electronics - Methods and devices for providing flexible electronics are described. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a conductive ink is applied to a nonwoven substrate. More particularly, the exemplary embodiment provides a nonwoven substrate with a general depth in the z-direction and a conductive ink carried by the nonwoven substrate on the surface of the substrate and at least partially but no more than 50% within the nonwoven substrate in the z-direction. | 11-19-2009 |
Carlton Merritt, Charlotte, NC US
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20100070536 | DYNAMIC CHANGE DATA CAPTURE PROCESS - Systems and methods for dynamically creating Entity-Specific Views from one or more Data Warehouses are provided. The system may involve multiple data sets within a Data Warehouse and may provide a Target Result data set which excludes fields of information not relevant to the desired view. The system may involve the use of derived fields and logical decision structures for the assignment of overriding boundary date information. | 03-18-2010 |
Charles D. Merritt, Fairfax, VA US
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20120269221 | Interband Cascade Lasers with Engineered Carrier Densities - Methods for improving the performance of type-II and type-I ICLs, particularly in the mid-IR wavelength range, are provided. The electron injector of a type-II or a type-I ICL can be heavily n-doped to increase the ratio of electrons to holes in the active quantum wells, thereby increasing the probability of radiative recombination in the active quantum wells and reducing the threshold current density J | 10-25-2012 |
20130243020 | Epitaxial-Side-Down Mounted High-Power Semiconductor Lasers - A laser apparatus configured for epitaxial-side-down mounting on a heat sink. The laser apparatus includes a semiconductor laser structure and at least one post on a substrate where the laser structure and post are separated from each other by a channel. The laser structure and the posts optionally are coated with a heat-spreading material layer and are configured so that the maximum height of the posts is about the same as the maximum height of the laser structure. When the laser apparatus is mounted to a heat sink in an epi-down configuration using solder applied to the top of the laser structure and the at least one post, the channels between the at least one post and the laser structure provide a relief flow path for the solder and ensure that the laser structure does not come directly into contact with the solder. | 09-19-2013 |
Daniel Emerson Merritt, Apex, NC US
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20110308832 | CABLE ENTRY DEVICE FOR WIRING BOXES - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wiring box. The wiring box can comprise: a cavity formed by walls having an internal surface inside the cavity and an external surface; and a cable entry device disposed through a hole in a first wall of the walls. The cable entry device can comprise: a support element that retains a grommet in the hole, wherein the support element comprises a stop, a grip extending from the stop, and shutters extending from the stop and defining an opening, wherein the opening converges away from the stop, the grip attaches the support element to the first wall, and wherein the grommet comprises a rim, a sidewall extending from the rim and converging toward a diaphragm. | 12-22-2011 |
David Merritt, Baker, WV US
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20120006776 | Panel Tamer - Apparatus for supporting a panel of plywood or sheetrock having a frame with left and right vertical tubes, a bottom horizontal tube attached to the sides and at the bottom ends of the vertical tubes, and a top horizontal tube attached to a side of the left and right vertical tubes and at their top ends. The bottom tube has a first cutout which is sized to receive a stud; and a clip having a second cutout with a width which is sized to receive a stud is attached to the top tube. The distance between the outside surfaces of the left and right vertical tubes is sized to fit between studs located on sixteen inch centers and the ends of the top and bottom horizontal tubes extend beyond the outside edges of the left and right vertical tubes to prevent the frame, when placed between two studs, from falling in between the studs. | 01-12-2012 |
David Merritt, Sugar Hill, GA US
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20080228787 | Error Correction Apparatus and Method - A system, method and data structure for error correction for use in the transmission of content data distribution networks uses a compressed memory, for example a bitmap, to identify portions of transmitted content data files where transmission errors have occurred. The error memory, is used to generate an error status report that is returned to a transmission controller via a low bandwidth back channel, for example the Internet. The information in multiple error status reports is aggregated by the control system of the transmitter and used to re-transmit those portions of previously transmitted content data files that were not properly received due to error. By re-transmitting only the data packets of the transmitted content data files that contain errors, overall transmission speed is increased and bandwidth usage is conserved. | 09-18-2008 |
Debra Merritt, Hopewell, NJ US
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20100111880 | NOVEL 1,3-OXATHIANE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: | 05-06-2010 |
20120157553 | Methods for Using Rebaudioside C as a Flavor Enhancer - The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of a flavoring, such as glucosylated steviol glycoside, rebaudioside A, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, neohespherdin dihydrochalcone or thaumatin. | 06-21-2012 |
20140004053 | METHODS FOR USING REBAUDIOSIDE C AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER | 01-02-2014 |
20140370149 | METHODS FOR USING REBAUDIOSIDE C AS A FLAVOR ENHANCER - The present invention is directed to the use of one or more rebaudioside C polymorphs, or stereoisomers thereof, to enhance the sweet taste of Luo Han Guo or Luo Han Guo in combination with one or more of steviol-based glycosides or rebaudioside A. | 12-18-2014 |
Debra Merritt, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120183490 | NOVEL 1,3-OXATHIANE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel 1,3-oxathiane compounds represented by Formula I: | 07-19-2012 |
Edward Merritt, Lennox, MA US
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20100262469 | DIGITAL WINDSHIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING A RECOMMENDATION ENGINE KEYED TO A MAP DATABASE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method and system for recommending locations keyed to a map database system and providing navigation instructions to the recommended locations to a driver of a vehicle by gathering actual statistics about the preferences of the user and/or by comparing the user to population data to create recommendations in accord with the preferences of the population. | 10-14-2010 |
Edward A. Merritt, Lenox, MA US
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20100205656 | MEDIA MONITORING SYSTEM - A media monitoring system that allows a monitoring device to control the media content that can be downloaded by a monitored device. The monitoring device reviews requests for media content from the monitored device and makes a decision whether to allow the monitored device access to the media content. Authorization may occur interactively or automatically using media settings associated with the monitored device. The monitored device is prevented from accessing media content until the media content is authorized. The media monitoring system may operate in a wired and/or wireless network. | 08-12-2010 |
20100228775 | REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A real estate analysis system that provides an integrated approach for gathering available real estate data and synthesizing the real estate data for various uses by various users. The real estate data may be real time data, historical data, and/or most recent data. The processing of the data utilizes cloud resources in a cloud computing architecture. In addition, cloud resources are used to store various accumulated real estate data in a manner such that the cloud resources can quickly process calculations and have the results returned to an end user who requested the data. | 09-09-2010 |
20100299150 | Language Translation System - A language translation system is generally described that facilitates parties who speak different languages to communicate with one another as though each were speaking the same language on their respective communication devices. Example language translation systems include language translation components for translating from one language to another language. | 11-25-2010 |
Eli A.s. Merritt, Lenox, MA US
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20090109215 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER INTERFACE COMMUNICATION WITH AN IMAGE MANIPULATOR - A system, and method for use thereof, for image manipulation. The system may generate an original image in a three dimensional coordinate system. A sensing system may sense a user interaction with the image. The sensed user interaction may be correlated with the three dimensional coordinate system. The correlated user interaction may be used to project an updated image, where the updated image may be a distorted version of the original image. The image distortion may be in the form of a twisting, bending, cutting, displacement, or squeezing. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 04-30-2009 |
20120038547 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER INTERFACE COMMUNICATION WITH AN IMAGE MANIPULATOR - A system, and method for use thereof, for image manipulation. The system may generate an original image in a three dimensional coordinate system. A sensing system may sense a user interaction with the image. The sensed user interaction may be correlated with the three dimensional coordinate system. The correlated user interaction may be used to project an updated image, where the updated image may be a distorted version of the original image. The image distortion may be in the form of a twisting, bending, cutting, displacement, or squeezing. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 02-16-2012 |
20130038528 | Method and Apparatus for User Interface Communication with an Image Manipulator - A system, and method for use thereof, for image manipulation. The system may generate an original image in a three dimensional coordinate system. A sensing system may sense a user interaction with the image. The sensed user interaction may be correlated with the three dimensional coordinate system. The correlated user interaction may be used to project an updated image, where the updated image may be a distorted version of the original image. The image distortion may be in the form of a twisting, bending, cutting, displacement, or squeezing. The system may be used for interconnecting or communicating between two or more components connected to an interconnection medium (e.g., a bus) within a single computer or digital data processing system. | 02-14-2013 |
Ethan Merritt, Seattle, WA US
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20130018040 | Compositions And Methods For Treating Toxoplasmosis, Cryptosporidiosis, And Other Apicomplexan Protozoan Related Diseases - Compositions and methods for the treatment of toxoplasmosis, caused by the infectious eukaryotic parasite | 01-17-2013 |
James Merritt, Whiteville, NC US
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20120216442 | BAIT HOLDER FOR FISHING HOOK - A bait holder adapted for securing a fishing hook to a soft plastic bait while fishing a “weedless” technique during bass fishing. The bait holder includes an attachment portion, adapted to be inserted through the eye of the fishing hook for securely attaching to the fishing hook. The bait holder further includes a first hook extending from the attachment portion and being adapted to be inserted through a portion of a soft bait for securing the soft bait to the first end of the fishing hook during use. The bait holder of the present invention allows the fisherman to pull his bait through the thickest of vegetation without the top of the plastic bait sliding down the shaft of the hook. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216443 | COMBINATION SINKER AND BAIT STABILIZER - According to the principles of the present invention a combination sinker and bait stabilizer for a fishing hook is provided. The device is intended for use with a fishing hook having a curved shaft and a sharp tip extending from the curved shaft. The device includes an attachment portion including an eye adapted for receiving the curved shaft through the sharp tip and for lying on the curved shaft. The device further includes first and second capture members attached to the attachment portion and spaced apart from each other, the first and second capture members lying in a plane lateral to the plane of the fishing hook and extending upwardly to be inserted into a portion of a soft bait to maintain the soft bait laterally to the fishing hook. | 08-30-2012 |
James Howard Merritt, Waxhaw, NC US
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20080210774 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HUMIDIFYING A NOZZLE OF A COLORANT DISPENSER - An apparatus for providing vapor to at least one liquid dispensing nozzle to prevent liquid at the nozzle tip from drying out between uses. The apparatus comprises a water source, a reservoir, a vapor generating source for generating vapor from water, a chamber for maintaining the vapor, and an opening defined through a chamber wall for exposing the at least one nozzle to the vapor when the at least one nozzle is in a storage position between uses. | 09-04-2008 |
James Robert Merritt, Ewing, NJ US
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20090093472 | ORTHO PYRROLIDINE, BENZYL-SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLE CCR1 ANTAGONISTS FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES & INFLAMMATION - Compounds of the formula | 04-09-2009 |
James S. Merritt, Lebanon, OH US
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20090168015 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING DUAL SURFACE PROGRESSIVE ADDITION LENS SERIES - Designing spectacle lens blanks for a dual-surface progressive addition lens (PAL) comprising determining a prescription range from a first set of first designs to produce a second set of first designs satisfying the prescription range, determining a common surface using the second set of first designs, and using the common surface to produce a set of second designs satisfying the prescription range. | 07-02-2009 |
Jamie Shayne Merritt, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100237675 | Means of keeping a disabled child's head upright - I have invented a means for keeping an occupant's head upright in a child safety seat or wheelchair. | 09-23-2010 |
Jay Merritt, Uvalde, TX US
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20110239952 | Method and Apparatus for Brooding Game Birds - Methods and systems for propagating game birds are disclosed including providing a transportable game bird brooder system comprising: a trailer frame; a climate controlled containment unit attached to a first portion of the trailer frame; and an open-air containment unit attached to a second portion of the trailer frame; placing less than week old game birds into the climate controlled containment unit and providing the game birds feed and water for approximately two weeks; after the game birds reach approximately three weeks old, permitting the game birds to access the open-air containment unit and providing the game birds feed and water for approximately two additional weeks; and releasing the game birds from the transportable game bird brooder system approximately four weeks after placing the less than week old game birds into the climate controlled containment unit. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-06-2011 |
Jesse Merritt, Jefferson City, TN US
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20100093268 | APPARATUS TO MONITOR A PARKED VEHICLE AT A CONVENIENCE STATION - A service unit for providing a convenience service to a cab of a tractor trailer includes a supply panel which is operable to attach to a cab of a tractor trailer. The supply panel provides conditioned air to the cab. A vibration detection unit is configured to interact with the supply panel and detect an idling engine by detecting a vibration with a vibration detector, transmitting the vibration as vibration signals to a controller, performing a signal analysis on the vibration signals to identify an engine idle signature, and storing a duration of the engine idle signature. | 04-15-2010 |
Jim Merritt, Troutville, VA US
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20100060852 | SINGLE VISION SPECTACLE LENS - An improved single lens comprising: | 03-11-2010 |
John Merritt, Brooklyn, NY US
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20110024154 | SLIDE MECHANISM - A system including a plate; at least one guide coupled to the plate; and a slide coupled to the at least one guide. The slide includes a first arm constrained by the at least one guide; and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The slide can be moved along the at least one guide. | 02-03-2011 |
John H. Merritt, New Holland, PA US
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20090000262 | TWO POSITION BALE FORMING ROLL - A roll mounting apparatus for the lower bale forming roll of a round baler enabling the roll to be selectively installed in one of two positions using common mounting components. The normal roll mounting aperture in the side wall allowing the roll shaft ends to extend therethrough is elongated to permit limited radial movement of the shaft. A reversible adapter connected to the main frame (one on each main frame side wall) at each end of the shaft covers a portion of the elongated aperture and provides a mounting connector (threaded hole) to replace a fastener receptacle eliminated by elongation of the aperture. By repositioning the adapter, the shaft may be displaced radially to one of two positions, thereby allowing the roll to be installed in an optimum location for the crop material or to enable manufacturing flexibility. The roll can easily be relocated to the other position, as necessary, using bolted connections securing the adapter to the side walls and the roll shaft bearing to the frame and adapter. | 01-01-2009 |
20090120051 | ADJUSTABLE TAILGATE LATCH FOR ROUND BALER - An adjustable tailgate latching mechanism for a round bale utilizing a movable arcuate hook-like latch catching structure attached to the latching mechanism that enables proper alignment of the tailgate latch to be established and maintained. | 05-14-2009 |
20100326294 | BELT ROUTING IN A ROUND BALER - An improved mechanism for directing movement of a plurality of side-by-side belts in a round baler wherein a bale chamber is optimally configured for bale core formation thereby reducing the need for an aggressive surface on the belts to initiate rotation of the incoming crop material. As the bale expands, the improved mechanism enables the unguided span of belts surrounding the periphery of the bale to be minimized by positioning intermediate guide rolls generally equidistantly from idler rolls bounding the belt guides defining the bale forming chamber. Further, the improved mechanism reduces the friction force between the crop and the belts necessary to initiate crop rolling for bale core formation enabling smooth-surfaced belts to be used which reduce trash generation. | 12-30-2010 |
20130020811 | ROUND BALER TAILGATE LATCH - A tailgate latching mechanism for a round bale that utilizes action of the tailgate lift cylinders to release the latch to allow the tailgate to be opened and an independent spring action to cause the mechanism to catch and latch the tailgate into position upon closure of the tailgate. | 01-24-2013 |
John M. Merritt, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20120141213 | OIL RECLAMATION APPARATUS - An oil reclamation apparatus comprising a central panel, a plurality of side panels extending downwardly from the central panel, and at least one discharge pipe extending through the central panel so as to establish fluid communication through the central panel. At least one of the side panels has an opening formed therein, and a relief door is connected to one of the side panels so as to be moveable between an open position wherein the relief door is positioned to permit fluid to pass through the opening and a closed position wherein the relief door is positioned about the opening to form a fluid tight seal about the opening. | 06-07-2012 |
John W. Merritt, Driftwood, TX US
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20120310427 | Automatic Monitoring and Adjustment of a Solar Panel Array - Automatically determining issues associated with a photovoltaic (PV) system. Information regarding the PV system may be stored. The information may include logical information regarding a logical configuration of the PV system and physical information regarding a physical layout of the PV system. Measurement data regarding the PV system may be received. The measurement data regarding the PV system may be automatically analyzed using the logical information and the physical information. An indication of any issues determined by said analyzing may be automatically provided. | 12-06-2012 |
Jordan S. Merritt, Lynn, MA US
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20100310846 | CEMENTITIOUS FOAMS AND FOAM SLURRIES - Lightweight cementitious foams of the invention have excellent dynamic and dimensional stability due to use of foaming system comprising polycarboxylate surfactant foam generating agent, foam stabilizer (e.g., PVOH), and shrinkage reducing admixture to inhibit plastic shrinkage and micro-cracking of cement. The foaming system can be used in conventional cement mortars or concretes as well as with exemplary cementitious slurry systems of the invention, which include an expansive agent, a cross-linking agent for the foam stabilizer. Microfibers can be used in the foam, slurry, or both, to prevent micro-cracking. Cementitious foams can be made without use of autoclave or lightweight aggregates to achieve enhanced compressive strength and thermal insulation properties that compare favorably with conventional foams and insulation materials at comparable densities. | 12-09-2010 |
20120322902 | CEMENTITIOUS FOAM COMPOSITIONS - Lightweight cementitious foams of the invention have excellent dynamic and dimensional stability due to use of foaming system comprising polycarboxylate surfactant foam generating agent, foam stabilizer (e.g., PVOH), and shrinkage reducing admixture to inhibit plastic shrinkage and micro-cracking of cement. The foaming system can be used in conventional cement mortars or concretes as well as with exemplary cementitious slurry systems of the invention, which include an expansive agent, a cross-linking agent for the foam stabilizer. Microfibers can be used in the foam, slurry, or both, to prevent micro-cracking. Cementitious foams can be made without use of autoclave or lightweight aggregates to achieve enhanced compressive strength and thermal insulation properties that compare favorably with conventional foams and insulation materials at comparable densities. | 12-20-2012 |
J. Robert Merritt, Ewing, NJ US
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20090306079 | 3,4-DI-SUBSTITUTED CYCLOBUTENE-1,2-DIONES AS CXC-CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR LIGANDS - There are disclosed compounds of the formula | 12-10-2009 |
20110213029 | 3,4-Di-Substituted Cyclobutene-1,2-Diones as CXC-Chemokine Receptor Ligands - There are disclosed compounds of the formula | 09-01-2011 |
Leander Merritt, Indianapolis, IN US
Ludean Merritt, Moab, UT US
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20130133236 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZABLE FIREARM - A customizable firearm is disclosed. The firearm can perform one or more functions, including firing a bullet, firing a less-than-lethal projectile, and/or providing light. In some cases, the firearm includes a main frame component having an inner cavity, wherein a barrel is slidably received within the cavity so as to selectively slide back and forth within the cavity. In some cases, a proximal end of the barrel comprises a bullet chamber. In such cases, the barrel fires the bullet by carrying the bullet proximally and striking it against a stationary firing pin. In other cases, a firing pin is attached to a distal end of the barrel. In such cases, the barrel discharges the firearm by moving the firing pin distally and striking a cartridge at a distal end of the main frame. In some cases, the barrel rotates between a safe and a fire alignment. Other implementations are described. | 05-30-2013 |
20140000145 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FIREARM WITH AN EXTENDABLE LIGHT SOURCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140338247 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FIREARM WITH AN EXTENDABLE LIGHT SOURCE - The present invention relates to systems and methods for making and using a firearm that includes an extendable light source that can be selectively moved closer to and farther from a longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm. In some cases, the light source includes a laser or a light bulb, such as an LED. By being able to selectively move closer to and farther from the barrel's longitudinal axis, the light source can be adjusted so that it is able to shine past one or more attachments that are placed on a distal end of the firearm. Other implementations are also described. | 11-20-2014 |
Luke Merritt, Glenwood Springs, CO US
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20120298050 | COATED TENNIS BALL - Embodiments of the present application are directed at a tennis ball for cleaning canine teeth and fighting fetid breath. Embodiments describe a tennis ball coated with a cleaning mixture for cleaning canine teeth and fighting fetid breath. Embodiments herein also describe a process for creating the cleaning mixture and applying the cleaning mixture to the tennis ball. In another embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a dental spray solution. The dental spray solution may be sprayed directly onto the canines teeth, alleviating some of the concerns with respect to the chew toys discussed above. Once the dental spray solution is sprayed on the canine's teeth, the canine may be given a chew toy to assist with scrubbing off stains and tartar. Alternatively, the canine may be given the above disclosed tennis ball after the dental spray solution is applied to assist with scrubbing off stains and tartar. | 11-29-2012 |
Magdalence Ramona Merritt, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20110173359 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURITY EVENT TRANSPORT USING A MESSAGE BUS - A computer-implemented device provides security events from publishers to subscribers. There is provided a message bus, configured to contain a plurality of security events. Also provided is a receiver unit, responsive to a plurality of publishers, to receive the plurality of security events from the publishers. There is also a queue unit, responsive to receipt of the security events, to queue the plurality of security events in the message bus. Also, there is a transport unit, responsive to the security events in the message bus, to transport the plurality of security events in the message bus to a plurality of subscribers. | 07-14-2011 |
Marianne V. Merritt, Scottsdale, AZ US
Mark D. Merritt, State College, PA US
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20100328764 | RADIATION DIFFRACTION MATERIAL FOR REFLECTING INVISIBLE RADIATION - A method of controlling radiation reflected from a surface comprising: applying a composite material to a surface, where the composite material comprises an ordered periodic array of particles held in a polymeric matrix material; exposing the surface bearing the composite material to radiation; and reflecting invisible radiation from the composite material on the surface. | 12-30-2010 |
20120100375 | RADIATION DIFFRACTION COLORANTS - A radiation diffraction material comprising an ordered periodic array of particles held in a polymeric matrix is disclosed; the particles each comprise a core surrounded by a shell of a non-film forming composition that is different from the matrix. Methods for using the material are also disclosed. | 04-26-2012 |
Matthew E. Merritt, Euless, TX US
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20100092396 | HYPERPOLARIZED 89-YTTRIUM AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to the preparation of hyperpolarized | 04-15-2010 |
20130116547 | Measurement of Anaplerotic Flux by Hyperpolarization Transfer - Methods and composition for metabolic imaging are provided. For example, in certain aspects, methods for hyperpolarization transfer combined with hyperpolarization are provided. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for detecting magnetic resonance signals for biological processes such as anaplerosis. | 05-09-2013 |
Michael Merritt, Moab, UT US
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20130133236 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZABLE FIREARM - A customizable firearm is disclosed. The firearm can perform one or more functions, including firing a bullet, firing a less-than-lethal projectile, and/or providing light. In some cases, the firearm includes a main frame component having an inner cavity, wherein a barrel is slidably received within the cavity so as to selectively slide back and forth within the cavity. In some cases, a proximal end of the barrel comprises a bullet chamber. In such cases, the barrel fires the bullet by carrying the bullet proximally and striking it against a stationary firing pin. In other cases, a firing pin is attached to a distal end of the barrel. In such cases, the barrel discharges the firearm by moving the firing pin distally and striking a cartridge at a distal end of the main frame. In some cases, the barrel rotates between a safe and a fire alignment. Other implementations are described. | 05-30-2013 |
20140000145 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FIREARM WITH AN EXTENDABLE LIGHT SOURCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140338247 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FIREARM WITH AN EXTENDABLE LIGHT SOURCE - The present invention relates to systems and methods for making and using a firearm that includes an extendable light source that can be selectively moved closer to and farther from a longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm. In some cases, the light source includes a laser or a light bulb, such as an LED. By being able to selectively move closer to and farther from the barrel's longitudinal axis, the light source can be adjusted so that it is able to shine past one or more attachments that are placed on a distal end of the firearm. Other implementations are also described. | 11-20-2014 |
Michael Merritt, Mendham, NJ US
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20100125643 | Interdomain Network Aware Peer-to-Peer Protocol - A method includes receiving network distance information, receiving a request from a client for an identity of a peer providing content, and identifying a first peer and a second peer providing the content. The network distance information includes a compilation of network distance information provided by a plurality of service providers. The method further includes determining that a network distance between the first peer and the client is less than a network distance between the second peer and the client based on the network distance information, and providing the identity of the first peer to the client. | 05-20-2010 |
20120246308 | Interdomain Network Aware Peer-to-Peer Protocol - A method includes receiving network distance information, receiving a request from a client for an identity of a peer providing content, and identifying a first peer and a second peer providing the content. The network distance information includes a compilation of network distance information provided by a plurality of service providers. The method further includes determining that a network distance between the first peer and the client is less than a network distance between the second peer and the client based on the network distance information, and providing the identity of the first peer to the client. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael T. Merritt, Kingston, NH US
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20110031334 | HIGH PRESSURE HOSE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention is directed to lighting and safety switch systems for use with high pressure hoses. One embodiment comprises a multipoint light source disposed around the high pressure hose and located proximate the discharge port for uniformly illuminating the application surface without casting a shadow. Another embodiment comprises at least one low profile, elongated switching element for activating and deactivating dispensing of pressurized medium through the high pressure hose. The at least one switching element is substantially equally responsive to touch along its length and runs parallel to the high pressure hose. | 02-10-2011 |
Noah Merritt, Charlottesville, VA US
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20120072422 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND TRANSPORT AND FOR VALIDATING REFERENCES - The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. The present invention may further provide enhanced workflow solutions for authors and publishers in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 03-22-2012 |
20150039639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND TRANSPORT AND FOR VALIDATING REFERENCES - The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. The present invention may further provide enhanced workflow solutions for authors and publishers in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 02-05-2015 |
Noah Merritt, Milwaukie, OR US
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20100293017 | MICROPAYMENT AND WEBSITE CONTENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An online monetization system can include a website registration module, a user registration module, a user billing module, a website monitoring module, and a micropayment determination module. The system can also include a micropayment processing module and, in some embodiments, a website content configuration module. | 11-18-2010 |
Noah J. Merritt, Charlottesville, VA US
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20080320579 | Method and system for validating references - The present invention relates to enhanced workflow solutions for authors (e.g., researchers, scientists, and scholarly authors) and publishers (e.g., journals and professional and technical societies) in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 12-25-2008 |
Richard H. Merritt, Bridgewater, NJ US
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20100095417 | Lily plant named 'BJM 005' - A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (10-11 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (95-115 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact; (4) flower sizes (11 cm long 6 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 40 cm; and (8) red to purple flowers. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095418 | Lily plant named 'BJM 004' - A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (9 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (102 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact (around 12×12 cm); (4) flower sizes large (11-14 cm long 11-14 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 30 cm; and (8) red flowers. | 04-15-2010 |
20100170020 | LILY PLANT NAMED 'BJM 006' - A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by 1) stem thickness supported by flower crown (8 to 10 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (more than 50 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact (around 36 cm); and flat with pericel lengths variable in length (1 to 8 cm); (4) flower sizes large (9-16 cm long 20-25 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 40 cm; and (8) orange flowers. | 07-01-2010 |
Rodney Merritt, East Machias, ME US
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20100155178 | CLIMBING AID - The present invention is directed to a non-destructive, ergonomic climbing aid for use in climbing a columnar structure. The climbing aid comprises a body portion and a tensioning member for affixing the body to the columnar structure. The body comprises a contact surface, a support surface and a projecting portion joining between the contact surface and the support surface. In use, the contact surface has a substantially vertical axis and contacts the columnar structure. In use, the support surface supports a foot or hand and the projecting portion is cantilevered so that the support surface has no direct contact with the columnar structure. The support surface has a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the substantially vertical axis of the contact surface. | 06-24-2010 |
Roger Lee Merritt, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100116387 | PROTECTIVE SECONDARY ENCLOSURE APPARATUS WITH MODULAR FACE PROTECTIVE OPTIONS FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - The present disclosure provides a protective secondary enclosure apparatus with modular face protective options for use with a mobile phone, iPhone, smart device, personal handheld unit, or the like. The protective secondary enclosure apparatus provides environmental protection from scratches, bumps, and the like. The modularity of the protective secondary enclosure apparatus enables different levels of environmental protection and different designs to enhance the fashion appeal of the device being protected. | 05-13-2010 |
Russell J. Merritt, Columbus, OH US
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20120172434 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING TOLERANCE, DIGESTION, AND LIPID SOLUBLE NUTRIENT ABSORPTION IN AN INFANT, TODDLER, OR CHILD - Disclosed are nutritional formulations including predigested fats that can be administered to preterm infants, infants, toddlers, and children for improving tolerance, digestion, and absorption of nutrients and for reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, colic, and short bowel syndrome. The predigested fats include fatty acid-containing monoglycerides and/or a fatty acid component. | 07-05-2012 |
20140249224 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING TOLERANCE, DIGESTION, AND LIPID SOLUBLE NUTRIENT ABSORPTION IN AN INFANT, TODDLER, OR CHILD - Disclosed are nutritional formulations including predigested fats that can be administered to preterm infants, infants, toddlers, and children for improving tolerance, digestion, and absorption of nutrients and for reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, colic, and short bowel syndrome. The predigested fats include fatty acid-containing monoglycerides and/or a fatty acid component. | 09-04-2014 |
Ryan Merritt, Keller, TX US
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20110071862 | COLLABORATION AND TRAVEL ECOSYSTEM - Methods, systems and apparatuses related to providing, among other things, a collaboration and travel ecosystem are discussed herein. For example, various tools and functionality may be provided that assist a client in determining the availability of telepresence equipment, the cost to use the telepresence equipment, the potential return on investment for money spent traveling as compared to conducting a telepresence event, among other things. In some embodiments, a user interface may be presented to a client that presents various information associated with, e.g., the telepresence equipment and/or facilitates the booking of the telepresence equipment. One or more backend systems may be used to, for example, coordinate the booking of a telepresence event and/or the booking of traditional travel events. In some embodiments, business rules and/or other types of data may be generated, received, maintained and/or received by the backend system(s). | 03-24-2011 |
Sandi E. Merritt, Cold Spring, NY US
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20120255577 | PARTIAL SOLUTION REPLACEMENT IN RECYCLABLE PERSULFURIC ACID CLEANING SYSTEMS - A method of implementing cleaning solution replacement in a recyclable fluid cleaning system for semiconductor wafers includes activating electrode current for an electrolysis reactor included in the cleaning system. At least one of electrode voltage and operating time for the electrolysis reactor is monitored, until a trigger point has been reached. The trigger point includes one of the electrode voltage reaching a predetermined threshold voltage value, a process time counter reaching a predetermined counter value, and a time value that the electrode voltage has been at the threshold voltage value reaching predetermined value. The process time counter is incremented based on one or more of actual wafer processing time, wafer type, number of wafers processed, and thickness of material to be stripped. Upon reaching the trigger point, the electrode current is deactivated, and at least a portion of cleaning system fluid is drained and replaced with fresh cleaning fluid. | 10-11-2012 |
20140060596 | PARTIAL SOLUTION REPLACEMENT IN RECYCLABLE PERSULFURIC ACID CLEANING SYSTEMS - A recyclable fluid cleaning system wafers includes a cleaning vessel configured to clean semiconductor wafers immersed in a bath of persulfuric acid cleaning solution, the cleaning solution circulated through a primary process tool fluid path; a secondary fluid path that diverts a portion of the persulfuric acid cleaning solution for electrolysis treatment thereof; an electrolysis reactor within the secondary fluid path that receives oxidant depleted sulfuric acid, the electrolysis reactor having electrodes that, when activated causes sulfate ions in the solution to be oxidized and form persulfate ions that are recombined with fluid from the primary fluid path and fed back to the cleaning vessel; and one or more controller devices in operative communication with the cleaning vessel and with the electrolysis reactor. | 03-06-2014 |
Sandra Bobi Merritt, Sandy, UT US
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20110100517 | SCOOTER COVER - A motorcycle, scooter, bicycle, and vehicle cover includes: a cover to protect an upper portion of the vehicle; a first aperture in the cover adapted for the mirror to pass through the first aperture; a first attachment mechanism to secure the device to the vehicle proximate to the first aperture; and a second attachment mechanism to secure the device to the vehicle proximate to the rear | 05-05-2011 |
Shannon Merritt, Manchester, NH US
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20100186904 | AESTHETIC AND SANITARY VERTICAL BLIND COVERS - A cover assembly for vertical blinds comprising a front cover having an aesthetically pleasing design having a front cover top, bottom, and two sides; a back cover having a back cover top, bottom, and two sides, the back cover secured to the front cover at their respective two sides and bottom; and a securing means for closing the front cover top and back cover top that does not close a middle section of the top to permit the stem to pass through, the securing means taken from the group consisting of snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, elastic ribbon, and a drawstring. | 07-29-2010 |
Stanley Duane Merritt, Bear, DE US
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20090229809 | DEVICE CAPABLE OF THERMALLY COOLING WHILE ELECTRICALLY INSULATING - The present disclosure relates to a device for thermally cooling while electrically insulating. The device contains a first adhesive layer, polyimide substrate, a second adhesive layer and a heat sink. The first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are a vinyl or acrylic polymer. The polyimide substrate has at least two polyimide layers. The polyimide layers are derived from at least one aromatic dianhydride and at least one aromatic diamine. The adhesive layers and the polyimide layers may contain thermally conductive fillers, light absorbing pigments or mixtures of both. | 09-17-2009 |
20100108140 | DEVICE CAPABLE OF THERMALLY COOLING WHILE ELECTRICALLY INSULATING - The present disclosure relates to a device for thermally cooling while electrically insulating. The device contains a first adhesive layer, substrate, a second adhesive layer and a heat sink. The first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are a vinyl or acrylic based polymer. The adhesive layers and the substrate may contain thermally conductive fillers, light absorbing pigments or mixtures of both. | 05-06-2010 |
Timothy X. Merritt, Lewiston, ID US
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20120091017 | EMERGENCY SHELTER KIT - A kit comprising the items needed to build an emergency shelter in the flexible-form rammed earth style, and a method of packing the items for shipment. The kit, designed for easy shipment to persons requiring emergency shelter, also includes the items needed to add a waterproof exterior layer to the outside of the shelter, along with items to construct a canvas awning, a water catchment system, lockable doors and lockable window shutters, and a composting toilet. The kit also includes mosquito netting to cover the doorway and windows of the shelter. | 04-19-2012 |
20120211379 | Emergency Shelter Kit - A kit comprising the items needed to build an emergency shelter in the flexible-form rammed earth style, and a method of packing the items for shipment. The kit, designed for easy shipment to persons requiring emergency shelter, also includes the items needed to add a waterproof exterior layer to the outside of the shelter, along with items to construct a canvas awning, a water catchment system, lockable doors and lockable window shutters, and a composting toilet. The kit also includes mosquito netting to cover the doorway and windows of the shelter. | 08-23-2012 |
Tina Hatley Merritt, Bentonville, AR US
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20100120058 | IgE Antibodies to Chimeric or Humanized IgG Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies as a Screening Test for Anaphylaxis - The present invention provides an assay for detecting serum IgE antibody levels to cetuximab and to other proteins. The present invention further provides a method for predicting whether a subject will respond adversely to cetuximab treatment. The present further provides a method for detecting sensitivity to compounds comprising galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose. | 05-13-2010 |
Todd Merritt, Boise, ID US
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20090189708 | COUPLING CANCELLATION SCHEME - Methods and apparatus are disclosed, such as those involving an interconnection layout for an integrated circuit (IC). One such layout includes a plurality of differential pairs of lines. Each differential pair has two lines including one or more parallel portions extending substantially parallel to each other. Each pair also includes a shield line. Each of the shield lines includes one or more parallel portions interposed between the parallel portions of one of the pairs of differential lines. One or more of the shield lines are electrically connected to a voltage reference, such as ground. This layout is believed to reduce or eliminate intra-pair coupling as well as inter-pair coupling. | 07-30-2009 |
20100118632 | CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SIMULTANEOUS SWITCHING OUTPUT NOISE, POWER NOISE, OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF - Memory devices and methods are provided for reducing simultaneous switching output noise and power supply noise during burst data write and refresh operations. An embodiment of a memory device according to the present invention includes a first power domain coupled to some of the components of the memory device and a second power domain coupled to different components of the memory device. One or more distributed power domain coupling circuits may be coupled to the first and second power domains. The power domain coupling circuit includes a controller configured to generate an enable signal responsive to control signals, data signals, or any combination thereof. The power domain coupling circuit also includes coupling circuitry coupled to the first and second power domains and coupled to the controller. The coupling circuitry is configured to couple the first and second power domains together responsive to the enable signal. | 05-13-2010 |
20110025428 | COUPLING CANCELLATION SCHEME - Methods and apparatus are disclosed, such as those involving an interconnection layout for an integrated circuit (IC). One such layout includes a plurality of differential pairs of lines. Each differential pair has two lines including one or more parallel portions extending substantially parallel to each other. Each pair also includes a shield line. Each of the shield lines includes one or more parallel portions interposed between the parallel portions of one of the pairs of differential lines. One or more of the shield lines are electrically connected to a voltage reference, such as ground. This layout is believed to reduce or eliminate intra-pair coupling as well as inter-pair coupling. | 02-03-2011 |
20110122720 | CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SIMULTANEOUS SWITCHING OUTPUT NOISE, POWER NOISE, OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF - Memory devices and methods are provided for reducing simultaneous switching output noise and power supply noise during burst data write and refresh operations. An embodiment of a memory device according to the present invention includes a first power domain coupled to some of the components of the memory device and a second power domain coupled to different components of the memory device. One or more distributed power domain coupling circuits may be coupled to the first and second power domains. The power domain coupling circuit includes a controller configured to generate an enable signal responsive to control signals, data signals, or any combination thereof. The power domain coupling circuit also includes coupling circuitry coupled to the first and second power domains and coupled to the controller. The coupling circuitry is configured to couple the first and second power domains together responsive to the enable signal. | 05-26-2011 |
Todd A. Merritt, Boise, ID US
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20080259696 | DISTRIBUTED WRITE DATA DRIVERS FOR BURST ACCESS MEMORIES - An address strobe latches a first address. A burst cycle increments the address internally with additional address strobes. A new memory address is only required at the beginning of each burst access. Read/Write commands are issued once per burst access eliminating toggling Read/Write control line at cycle frequency. Control line transition terminates access and initializes another burst access. Write cycle times are maximized thereby allowing increases in burst mode operating frequencies. Logic near sense amplifiers control write-data drivers thereby providing maximum write times without crossing current during I/O line equilibration. By gating global write-enable signals with global equilibrate signals locally at sense amps, local write-cycle control signals are provided and valid for essentially the entire cycle time minus an I/O line equilibration period in burst access memory. For nonburst mode, write begins following end of equilibration cycle to provide maximum write time without interfering with subsequent access-cycle address setup time. | 10-23-2008 |
20100097868 | DISTRIBUTED WRITE DATA DRIVERS FOR BURST ACCESS MEMORIES - An address strobe latches a first address. A burst cycle increments the address internally with additional address strobes. A new memory address is only required at the beginning of each burst access. Read/Write commands are issued once per burst access eliminating toggling Read/Write control line at cycle frequency. Control line transition terminates access and initializes another burst access. Write cycle times are maximized thereby allowing increases in burst mode operating frequencies. Logic near sense amplifiers control write-data drivers thereby providing maximum write times without crossing current during I/O line equilibration. By gating global write-enable signals with global equilibrate signals locally at sense amps, local write-cycle control signals are provided and valid for essentially the entire cycle time minus an I/O line equilibration period in burst access memory. For nonburst mode, write begins following end of equilibration cycle to provide maximum write time without interfering with subsequent access-cycle address setup time. | 04-22-2010 |
20110093662 | MEMORY HAVING INTERNAL PROCESSORS AND DATA COMMUNICATION METHODS IN MEMORY - Memory having internal processors, and methods of data communication within such a memory are provided. In one embodiment, an internal processor may concurrently access one or more banks on a memory array on a memory device via one or more buffers. The internal processor may be coupled to a buffer capable of accessing more than one bank, or coupled to more than one buffer that may each access a bank, such that data may be retrieved from and stored in different banks concurrently. Further, the memory device may be configured for communication between one or more internal processors through couplings between memory components, such as buffers coupled to each of the internal processors. Therefore, a multi-operation instruction may be performed by different internal processors, and data (such as intermediate results) from one internal processor may be transferred to another internal processor of the memory, enabling parallel execution of an instruction(s). | 04-21-2011 |
20120033513 | DISTRIBUTED WRITE DATA DRIVERS FOR BURST ACCESS MEMORIES - An address strobe latches a first address. A burst cycle increments the address internally with additional address strobes. A new memory address is only required at the beginning of each burst access. Read commands are issued once per burst access eliminating toggling Read control line at cycle frequency. Control line transition terminates access and initializes another burst access. | 02-09-2012 |
20130039132 | LINE DRIVER CIRCUITS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES - Described embodiments are directed to line drivers, such as those for providing reduced gate induced drain leakage in a memory array. Corresponding methods of operation of line drivers are also disclosed. | 02-14-2013 |
20150029804 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING DEACTIVATION VOLTAGES - Apparatuses and methods for adjusting deactivation voltages are described herein. An example apparatus may include a voltage control circuit. The voltage control circuit may be configured to receive an address and to adjust a deactivation voltage of an access line associated with a target group of memory cells from a first voltage to a second voltage based, at least in part, on the address. In some examples, the first voltage may be lower than the second voltage. | 01-29-2015 |
Vernon H. Merritt, Duluth, GA US
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20110130827 | VASCULAR PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A medical device to protect and/or heal a diseased and/or injured area in the body passageway. | 06-02-2011 |
William H. Merritt, Ferndale, MI US
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20090258154 | COATINGS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ADHESION TO PLASTIC - Compositions and methods are provided that increase adhesion of a primer, such as an adhesion promoter, to a plastic substrate and/or increase adhesion of a topcoat to the primer. Chemical properties at the interface of the substrate and the adhesion promoter coating and/or chemical properties at the interface of the adhesion promoter coating and topcoat are modified in order to improve adhesion. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258252 | COATINGS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ADHESION TO PLASTIC - Compositions and methods are provided that increase adhesion of a primer, such as an adhesion promoter, to a plastic substrate and/or increase adhesion of a topcoat to the primer. Chemical properties at the interface of the substrate and the adhesion promoter coating and/or chemical properties at the interface of the adhesion promoter coating and topcoat are modified in order to improve adhesion. | 10-15-2009 |
20100022712 | Coating Composition and Cured Film Formed Therefrom - A coating composition comprises a first copolymer and a second copolymer. The first copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X with an equivalent weight of no more than 500. The second copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X′ with an equivalent weight of no more than 1,500. The coating composition is free of gloss flattening agents, yet still produces a cured film having a low gloss of less than 70 gloss units at an angle of incidence of 60°, as measured according to ASTM D 2457. | 01-28-2010 |
20100152371 | METHOD FOR MAKING CHLORINATED POLYOLEFIN SOLUTIONS AND COATINGS - In method of making an organic solution of a chlorinated polyolefin that produces a storage-stable solution, a chlorinated polyolefin resin is dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent that is predominantly aliphatic hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbons other than toluene and xylene, or mixtures of these at a temperature of from 118 to 125° C., particularly at 120 to 122° C., held at the temperature for an adequate time for complete dissolution, particularly for at least about ninety minutes, then cooled and a cosolvent is added at a temperature below the boiling point of the cosolvent but at a temperature at which the chlorinated polyolefin solution is still clear or has little haziness, particularly at about 50 to 75° C. The solution may then be cooled, if needed, to a storage or use temperature. The solution has from about 60 to about 90 percent by weight of the mixture of the hydrocarbon solvent and cosolvent and from about 10 to about 40 percent by weight of chlorinated polyolefin resin. The solution has 0.1 to 10 wt % of the cosolvent. The solution can be used to prepare coatings, primers, inks, and adhesives, particularly for plastic substrates such as thermoplastic polyolefin. | 06-17-2010 |
20100285308 | Composite Articles Having Excellent Adhesion Strength And Methods Of Forming The Same - A composite article generally comprises a substantially transparent outermost layer, a tie-layer, and a backing layer. The composite article can also include a substrate layer. The tie-layer imparts excellent adhesion strength between the substantially transparent outermost layer and the backing layer. The outermost layer is formed from a coating composition, e.g. a clearcoat paint composition, and can optionally be tinted. The tie-layer is formed from an adhesion promoting composition comprising a halogenated polyolefin, such as chlorinated polyolefin (CPO), and optionally, a solvent, such as an organic solvent. The backing layer is formed from a metal composition, such as chrome. If employed, the substrate layer is typically formed from a plastic, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. The composite articles of the present invention may be used for various applications, such as for automobile parts and trim. The composite article can have an imparted aesthetic effect, such as being pewter in color. | 11-11-2010 |
20110059244 | ADHESION PROMOTER AND COATING COMPOSITION FOR ADHESION TO OLEFINIC SUBSTRATES - An adhesion promoter, a coating composition containing the adhesion promoter, and a method for preparing the adhesion promoter and coating. The adhesion promoter is an olefin based polymer having at least one amine containing compound. The amine may be used as a catalyst for the coating. | 03-10-2011 |
20110294919 | Coating Composition and Cured Film Formed Therefrom - A coating composition comprises a first copolymer and a second copolymer. The first copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X with an equivalent weight of no more than 500. The second copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X′ with an equivalent weight of no more than 1,500. The coating composition is free of gloss flattening agents, yet still produces a cured film having a low gloss of less than 70 gloss units at an angle of incidence of 60°, as measured according to ASTM D 2457. | 12-01-2011 |
William J. Merritt, Lititz, PA US
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20100167751 | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method and apparatus for system resource augmentation are provided. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) internal system resource is monitored. A plurality of communication links are established between the WTRU and an external system resource. The plurality of communication links are used to augment the internal system resource with the external system resource. | 07-01-2010 |
William M. Merritt, Houston, TX US
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20100172962 | THERAPEUTIC TARGETING OF INTERLEUKINS USING SIRNA IN NEUTRAL LIPOSOMES - The present invention relates to the fields of molecular biology and drug delivery. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides compositions that include an siRNA targeted to an interleukin and a neutral lipid, and methods of treating a human subject with cancer involving administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of an interleukin-8 antagonist or a composition as set forth herein. | 07-08-2010 |