Wallace, US
Ben Wallace, Warroad, MN US
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20090291229 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STEAM HEATING WITH DRYING OF SOLVENTS - A method for drying wood based materials includes applying a treatment including a first chemical, such as a solvent, to a wood based material. The wood based material is preheated using steam. At least part of an atmosphere is evacuated from around the wood based material. The wood based material is dried using heated using steam and is exposed to radiation to evaporate at least a portion of the first chemical. | 11-26-2009 |
Bonnie L. Wallace, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100092514 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING VACCINE - A method of making a vaccine using animal derived component free (ADCF) cell culture technology, including the steps of attaching ADCF-adapted cells to a microcarrier including an attachment mechanism for attaching filipodia of the cells, the microcarrier being in a culture, growing the cells in ADCF maintenance media, infecting the cells with vaccine media, producing virus within the cells, and harvesting the virus. A vaccine produced by the above method in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A vaccine production structure of ADCF-adapted cells removably attached to microcarrier beads including an attachment mechanism for attaching filipodia of the cells. | 04-15-2010 |
Bonnie L. Wallace, Omaha, NE US
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20100105108 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING VACCINE - A method of making a vaccine using animal derived component free (ADCF) cell culture technology, including the steps of attaching ADCF-adapted cells to a microcarrier including an attachment mechanism for attaching filipodia of the cells, the microcarrier being in a culture, growing the cells in ADCF maintenance media, infecting the cells with vaccine media, producing virus within the cells, and harvesting the virus. A vaccine produced by the above method in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A vaccine production structure of ADCF-adapted cells removably attached to microcarrier beads including an attachment mechanism for attaching filipodia of the cells. | 04-29-2010 |
Bryan J. Wallace, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20110187385 | CABLE TEST METHOD - A cable testing method includes a tester that includes at least one connector electrically coupled, such as by conductive traces, to a computer. Both ends of the cable are connected to the at least one connector. The computer then sends a signal to one of the conductive traces of the conductor, at one of the ends of the cable, while at the same time monitoring for a signal at the other contacts of the conductor that are in contact with conductive traces of the cable. The process of sending power while monitoring may then be repeated for other of the conductive traces of the cable, for example until substantially all of the conductive traces of the cable are tested. The process of testing multiple of the conductive traces sequentially may be performed automatically by the computer, allowing performance of the cable to be tested quickly, completely, and accurately. | 08-04-2011 |
Charles L. Wallace, Encinitas, CA US
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20110249006 | VENTILATOR BREATH DISPLAY AND GRAPHIC INTERFACE - The invention is directed to a ventilation control system for controlling the ventilation of a patient. The ventilation control system utilizes a user-friendly user interface for the display of patient data and ventilator status. The user interface includes a graphic representation of a breath cycle that displays the breath cycle currently being ventilated, and is also responsive to changes in ventilation settings to assist the user in evaluation the effect of those changes on the ventilator strategy before the changes are implemented. | 10-13-2011 |
20120279501 | VENTILATOR BREATH DISPLAY AND GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE - The invention is directed to a ventilation control system for controlling the ventilation of a patient. The ventilation control system utilizes a user-friendly user interface for the display of patient data and ventilator status. The user interface includes a graphic representation of a breath cycle that displays the breath cycle currently being ventilated, and is also responsive to changes in ventilation settings to assist the user in evaluation the effect of those changes on the ventilator strategy before the changes are implemented. | 11-08-2012 |
20130333703 | VENTILATOR BREATH DISPLAY AND GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE - The invention is directed to a ventilation control system for controlling the ventilation of a patient. The ventilation control system utilizes a user-friendly user interface for the display of patient data and ventilator status. The user interface includes a graphic representation of a breath cycle that displays the breath cycle currently being ventilated, and is also responsive to changes in ventilation settings to assist the user in evaluation the effect of those changes on the ventilator strategy before the changes are implemented. | 12-19-2013 |
Craig E. Wallace, Brighton, IL US
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20110221381 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING ARC BARRIER - A switch for an electric motor has a switch arm comprising a lever and an arc barrier formed integrally with the lever. The switch has first and second electrical contacts. The switch arm and second electrical contact are moveable relative to the first contact between an open position and a closed position. The arc barrier is positioned adjacent the first contact in the closed position. The arc barrier limits the risk of electrical arcing associated with the electrical contacts. The switch is suitable for use in an electric induction motor. For example, the switch can be adapted to de-energize auxiliary start windings when an electric induction motor is up to speed and/or to provide a signal indicating the motor is operating. | 09-15-2011 |
20120313468 | MOTOR ENDSHIELD WITH CAPACITOR RETENTION STRUCTURE - An electric motor endshield includes a plate and a capacitor-mounting assembly particularly suitable for secure attachment to a capacitor. The mounting assembly includes a lug presenting a capacitor-engaging projection spaced outwardly from the endshield plate. The capacitor-engaging projection presents an inner face in an opposed relationship to the endshield plate to define a capacitor-retaining space therebetween. A peripheral lip of the capacitor housing is received within the capacitor-retaining space, and the housing lip engages the capacitor-engaging projection. The mounting assembly provides secure attachment of the capacitor to the endshield, thereby preventing inadvertent detachment of the capacitor during operation of motor. | 12-13-2012 |
Dana Wallace, Tupelo, MS US
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20110141728 | LENS FRAME WITH A LED SUPPORT SURFACE AND HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE - A lens frame for mounting and cooling LEDs is described. The lens frame ( | 06-16-2011 |
Darius Wallace, San Jose, CA US
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20120259812 | Cooperative Naming for Configuration Items in a Distributed Configuration Management Database Environment - Disclosed are methods and systems to provide coordinated identification of data items across a plurality of distributed data storage repositories (datastores). In one disclosed embodiment, a single configuration management database (CMDB) controls identification rights for all CIs as they are first identified in a master/slave relationship with all other CMDBs in the distributed environment. In a second embodiment, a plurality of CMDBs divide identification rights based upon coordination identification rules where certain CMDBs are assigned authoritative identification rights for CIs matching the rules of a particular CMDB in the distributed environment. In a third embodiment, one or more of the plurality of CMDBs may also have advisory identification rights for CIs which do not already have an identifiable unique identity and can coordinate with an authoritative CMDB to establish an identity for CIs. | 10-11-2012 |
David Wallace, Florence, SC US
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20120297621 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WATER HEATER JACKET - A method for manufacturing a jacket for a storage-type water heater includes applying a coating to a sheet of metal, printing content on the coating to form a printed sheet, and forming the printed sheet into a finished jacket. The coating may be a thin film or may be a layer of paint. The content may be printed with an inkjet printer. | 11-29-2012 |
David L. Wallace, Lakeland, FL US
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20100131134 | Self Sustaining Electric Engine Enhancement (SSEEE) - The Self-Sustaining Electric Engine Enhancement (SSEEE) specification modifies the process by which electric car engines consume and replenish electric power and dramatically extends the distance a car can travel before the need for pit stops to recharge the energy source, i.e., batteries, fuel cells, etc. It introduces a hot swappable configuration of battery/fuel cells to allow for quick exchange for a charged fuel source. It changes the process by which batteries or any fuel source is utilized. It introduces an intelligent device that controls access to batteries for both consumption and replenishment. It adds a charging device to the electric vehicle for a self-sustained power source. It eliminates the need in hybrid engines to have the entire engine be fueled by gas or biofuel—only the Charger(s) will be powered by gas/biofuel. Finally, it adds high availability and scalability enhancements to the existing electric car power processes to allow for continuous operations of the vehicle in the case of some component failures. It's a marriage of Information Technology and Electric Car paradigms. | 05-27-2010 |
David M. Wallace US
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20080233622 | NOVEL METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF 5-EPI-BETA-VETIVONE, 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-2,6-DIEN-8-ONE, AND 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-1,6-DIEN-8-ONE - The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate. | 09-25-2008 |
David R. Wallace, Louisville, KY US
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20100113685 | LOW VOC UNIVERSAL PAINT COLORANT SYSTEM - A universal colorant system for both solvent- and water-based paints and coatings is contained in a closed sealed pouch or cartridge-style container, and includes a colorant component, a surfactant package including at least one alkyd-compatible surfactant and at least one latex-compatible surfactant, and a carrier. When the colorant system is added to a base paint it desirably provides a mixture having a drop in viscosity of less than about 50%. | 05-06-2010 |
20120004359 | VINYL POLYMER WETTING AND DISPERSING AGENT - A vinyl polymer pigment dispersing agent having a vinyl addition polymer backbone, one or more polymer side chains with pendant cyclic urea functional group(s) separated from the polymer backbone by at least 10 intervening atoms, and in some embodiments one or more polymer side chains comprising pendant urea functional groups separated from the polymer back-bone by less than 10 intervening atoms. The dispersing agent may be made by addition polymerizing a mixture of one or more vinyl monomers and one or more monomers having cyclic urea functional groups and vinyl functional groups. The dispersing agent may be combined with pigment particles, a carrier and an optional surfactant to make a pigment grind dispersion with excellent pigment wetting and dispersing properties. | 01-05-2012 |
Don K. Wallace, Riverview, MI US
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20080258505 | VEHICLE DOOR GLASS BLOCKER AND BREAKER - A vehicle door glass blocker assembly including a blocking bracket securable to a vehicle door frame panel, and a blocking edge integrally formed with the blocking bracket, being substantially normal to a vertical edge of a vehicle window, and being capable of at least partially shattering the vehicle window when the window impacts the blocking edge during a vehicle crash event. A blocking protrusion may be coupled to the blocking bracket, be longitudinally disposable between the vehicle window and a vehicle door latch mechanism, and be capable of at least partially preventing transverse displacement of the vehicle window. A support bracket may be secured to the blocking bracket, and a glass run extrusion may be secured to the support bracket, be adapted to accept a vertical edge of the vehicle window, and be capable of reducing vibrations in the vehicle window. | 10-23-2008 |
Fred H. Wallace, Geneseo, IL US
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20090188229 | STALK ROLL - A stalk roll for a corn head row unit has a conical seat and a spherical seat for mounting the stalk roll on a stalk roll driveshaft of a row unit. Each row unit has a drive shaft with a corresponding conical portion and a threaded fastener with a corresponding spherical portion for capturing the stalk roll on the drive shaft between mating conical shaft and stalk roll portions toward one end and mating spherical shaft and fastener portions at the other stalk roll end. | 07-30-2009 |
George Wallace, Springfield, VA US
Greg Wallace, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20110281694 | Exercise Cycle With Planetary Gear System And Rolling Recoiled Lateral Motion System - A planetary gear system in an exercise machine featuring a flywheel; an axle shaft positioned through the center of the flywheel, a sun gear disposed on the axle shaft and fixedly attached to the flywheel, a housing disposed on the axle shaft, a planet carrier fixedly attached to the axle shaft and disposed in the housing, and a ring gear fixedly attached in the housing. One or more planet gear wheels are rotatably attached to the planet carrier. The planet gear wheels can rotate independently of the planet carrier. Rotation of the axle shaft in a first direction rotates the planet carrier in the first direction, thereby causing the planet gear wheel to rotate in a second direction within the ring gear. Rotation of the planet gear wheel in the second direction causes the sun gear and the flywheel to together rotate in the first direction. | 11-17-2011 |
Gregory James Wallace, Jackson, WY US
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20120305719 | BUMPER MOUNTED PLATE FOR AUXILIARY LIGHTS - A bumper mounting plate secures auxiliary lamps to an upper surface of a vehicle bumper. The bumper mounted plate assembly including a plate adapted to be secured to a bumper of a vehicle, a plurality of mounting holes placed on the back side of the plate, a plurality of orifices placed on the front side of the plate, the orifices are adapted to secure at least one auxiliary lamp to the plate, a first set of fastening devices to secure the plate to the bumper, and a second set of fastening devices to secure the auxiliary lamp to the plate. | 12-06-2012 |
Harry G. Wallace, Tulsa, OK US
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20080257739 | High Velocity Electrostatic Coalescing Oil/Water Separator - An apparatus for separating water from a water-in-oil mixture having an elongated inlet vessel with a lower outlet end and an upper inlet end, the length thereof being a multiple of the largest vessel cross-sectional dimension. A separation vessel having an oil outlet and a divergent water outlet has an inlet passageway in communication with the inlet vessel lower outlet end. At least one electrode is positioned within the inlet vessel by which a mixture flowing therethrough is subjected to an electric field. | 10-23-2008 |
20100108523 | Removal of Glycerin from Biodiesel Using an Electrostatic Process - A vertical electrostatic coalescer comprises a first and second electrode surface and a horizontally disposed foraminous surface. The first electrode surface and horizontally disposed foraminous surface are at ground potential. The first and second electrode surfaces share the same planar orientation relative to the central longitudinal axis of the vessel. The unique arrangement of the vessel and opposing pairs of first and second electrode surfaces provides for a substantially uniform voltage field around a perimeter of the vessel and an effective voltage field for coalescence within a center of the vessel. A circular-shaped distributor pipe or a distributor housing serves to absorb momentum of the incoming emulsion stream and distribute the stream into an interior of the vessel. | 05-06-2010 |
20130220816 | Removal of Glycerin From Biodiesel Using An Electrostatic Process - A vertical electrostatic coalescer comprises a first and second electrode surface and a horizontally disposed foraminous surface. The first electrode surface and horizontally disposed foraminous surface are at ground potential. The first and second electrode surfaces share the same planar orientation relative to the central longitudinal axis of the vessel. The unique arrangement of the vessel and opposing pairs of first and second electrode surfaces provides for a substantially uniform voltage field around a perimeter of the vessel and an effective voltage field for coalescence within a center of the vessel. A circular-shaped distributor pipe or a distributor housing serves to absorb momentum of the incoming emulsion stream and distribute the stream into an interior of the vessel. | 08-29-2013 |
20130327646 | High Velocity Electrostatic Coalescing Oil/Water Separator - An apparatus and method for separating water from an oil-and-water mixture includes at least two elongated separator vessels oriented at an incline and connected to one another so that an upwardly flowing oil predominant fluid passes from the first separator vessel to the second separator vessel where further electrostatic separation of water from the oil predominant fluid occurs. Each vessel has an electrode at its upper end preferably connected to a different voltage source. The inlet to each vessel is located relative to the electrode to provide an up flow or a down flow vessel. Additionally, the first vessel may be at a different elevation than the second vessel. An additional vessel may be included with output from the first vessel bypassing the additional vessel, the second vessel, or both. Baffles may be added in the water collection portion of each vessel to reduce turbulence and settling distance. | 12-12-2013 |
20140034504 | High Velocity Electrostatic Coalescing Oil/Water Separator - An apparatus for separating water from a water-in-oil mixture having an elongated inlet vessel with a lower outlet end and an upper inlet end, the length thereof being a multiple of the largest vessel cross-sectional dimension. A separation vessel having an oil outlet and a divergent water outlet has an inlet passageway in communication with the inlet vessel lower outlet end. At least one electrode is positioned within the inlet vessel by which a mixture flowing therethrough is subjected to an electric field. | 02-06-2014 |
Henry B. Wallace, Fincastle, VA US
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20110309938 | Method for providing a uniform and comprehensive programming interface for an electronic device - A method of providing an electronic monitoring or controlling device with a uniform and comprehensive programming interface as a means for accessing, either individually or in subgroups, various parameters, for the purposes of programming device operation, performing system diagnostics, or for activation, deactivation, selection or changing of other device functions. Said monitoring or controlling device includes user input means such as an individual switch or a plurality of switches, user output means such as a single or multi-digit digital readout, a microcontroller, and various electronic devices and sensors necessary for the device to perform its desired function. Said uniform and comprehensive programming interface provides a means for utilization of the aforementioned user input and output means for selecting, changing and displaying parameter choices, while at the same time, because of its architecture, being inherently secure. | 12-22-2011 |
Ian T. Wallace, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20090021079 | Power Systems and Methods Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply to Transition to Generator-Powered Operation - A loss of a power source for a bus is detected. Responsive to detecting the loss of the power source, a voltage is generated on the bus using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A generator is transitioned to a desired output state concurrent with generating the voltage on the bus using the UPS. The generator is coupled to the bus responsive to the generator attaining the desired output state. The UPS may be used to provide power to a load connected to the bus while the generator is in transition. For example, detecting the loss of the power source may be preceded by operating a converter of the UPS coupled to the bus as a rectifier and generating the voltage on the bus using the UPS may include operating the converter of the UPS as an inverter. | 01-22-2009 |
Ian Thomas Wallace, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20090021080 | Power Systems and Methods Using an Induction Generator in Cooperation with an Uninterruptible Power Supply - A power system includes a load bus configured to be connected to a power source, a generator and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The generator is operated as an induction generator to provide power to the load bus while providing reactive power to the load bus from the UPS. In some embodiments, prior to operating the generator as an induction generator, the generator is operated as an induction motor while the load bus is receiving power from the power source. Responsive to loss of the power source, the UPS may be used to maintain operation of the generator as an induction motor while the prime mover accelerates up to a speed sufficient to drive the generator as an induction generator. | 01-22-2009 |
Ingvar A. Wallace, Brigham City, UT US
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20090313967 | POLYOXYMETHYLENE AS STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER AND PROPELLANT - A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320974 | Polyoxymethylene as structural support member and propellant - A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft. | 12-31-2009 |
20100180443 | Method For Fabricating Structural Propellants - A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft. | 07-22-2010 |
Ivan Wayne Wallace, Walpole, NH US
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20090232614 | Direct Tension Indicating Washer Having Enhanced Emission Of Indicating Material - A direct tension indicating washer including a first surface having a protuberance formed thereon; a second surface having an indentation formed opposite the protuberance; an indicating material positioned in the indentation; and a channel leading from the indentation to an outer diameter of the direct tension indicating washer; wherein the protuberance has four walls, each of the walls being substantially perpendicular to the first surface. | 09-17-2009 |
20110014986 | Method Of Making Direct Tension Indicating Washers - A method of making a direct tension indicating washer including: forming a first surface having a discrete protuberance formed thereon; forming a second surface having a discrete indentation formed opposite the protuberance; and positioning an indicating material in the indentation, wherein the indicating material has a cured skin on an outside of the indicating material and a liquid core in an interior of the indicating material. | 01-20-2011 |
20110123288 | Direct Tension Multi-Color Indicating Washers - A direct tension indicating washer includes a first surface having a plurality bumps formed thereon; a second surface having a plurality of discrete indentations, each indentation formed opposite one of said protuberances; an indicating material positioned in at least one indentation, the indicating material including an indicating material having a first color and an indicating material having a second color; and a channel leading from the at least one indentation to an outer edge of said direct tension indicating washer. | 05-26-2011 |
20130170921 | Creep Limiting Direct Tension Indicating Washer - A direct tension indicating washer includes a body having a first surface having a protuberance formed thereon; the body having a second surface having an indentation formed opposite the protuberance; and an insert positioned internal to the body, the body and the insert being made from materials of different hardness. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170924 | Direct Tension Indicating Washer With Centering Elements - A direct tension indicating washer includes a body having a first surface having a protuberance formed thereon; the body having a second surface having an indentation formed opposite the protuberance; a plurality of centering elements positioned at an inner diameter of the body, the centering elements extending radially inwardly from the inner diameter of the body. | 07-04-2013 |
Jeffrey D. Wallace, Belvidere, IL US
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20100278606 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZED MACHINING - Machine tool systems and methods include methods of synchronizing cutting tools with a workpiece retainer. In some embodiments, the methods and systems provide at least two cutting tools that are synchronized to machine a common surface of a workpiece in a quick and efficient manner. A controller having a single line of code for controlling both cutting tools and the workpiece retainer may be used. The cutting tools may be synchronized such that they engage substantially opposite portions of the workpiece, thereby to reduce resulting forces in the workpiece that may tend to induce workpiece deflection and/or chatter. In other embodiments, a cutting tool is synchronized with a split workpiece holder that may be controlled to induce a compression, tension, or torsion pre-load in the workpiece. | 11-04-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Wallace, Rantoul, IL US
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20090176271 | Systems for Efficient Staining and Sorting of Populations of Cells - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 07-09-2009 |
20100248362 | Apparatus and Methods for Sorting Particles - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 09-30-2010 |
20110217722 | PHOTO-DAMAGE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A system and method for sorting a mixture of stained particles in a fluid flow path, including stained particles from two distinguishable groups. The system and method can include an electromagnetic radiation source for exciting fluorescence emissions from the stained particles, a photodetector for detecting the fluorescence emissions from the stained particles, a processor for classifying the stained particles; and a photo-damaging laser for damaging selected particles in the flow path. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217723 | EPI-ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A method and apparatus for sorting stained particles in a fluid stream, each of the method and apparatus including an epi-illumination optics system with a focusing lens. The optics system being operable to direct a beam of electromagnetic radiation through the focusing lens in a forward direction along a beam axis intersecting particles in the fluid stream at said first location so that said particles pass through the beam, resulting in the fluorescence emissions from the particles being directed along said beam axis in a rearward direction. | 09-08-2011 |
20110256575 | DIGITAL SAMPLING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A system and method for sorting a mixture of stained particles including a digital signal processor for analyzing and classifying the digital information generated from the particles and providing a sorting signal to a sorting system as a function of the analyzed and classified digital information. | 10-20-2011 |
20110269175 | METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A method of sorting stained particles in a flow cytometer by generating a mathematical model based upon extracted features of waveform pulses produced in response to the stained particles. Waveform pulses can then be analyzed to determine the probability the stained particles belong in either a first or a second population and a decision boundary can be established. Sorting decisions can be made based upon the extracted features of the waveform pulses relative to the decision boundary in combination with other desirability factors for particles or droplets containing the particles. | 11-03-2011 |
20120244610 | PHOTO-DAMAGE APPARATUS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A system and apparatus for sorting a mixture of stained particles in a fluid flow path, including stained particles. The system can include a pulsed electromagnetic radiation source for exciting fluorescence emissions from the stained particles, a photodetector for detecting the fluorescence emissions from the stained particles, a processor for classifying the stained particles; and a photo-damaging laser for damaging selected particles in the flow path. | 09-27-2012 |
20130149736 | METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 06-13-2013 |
20130171683 | FLOW CYTOMETER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 07-04-2013 |
20130224726 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING A FLOW CYTOMETER - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224727 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224733 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224786 | FLOW CYTOMETER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224787 | FLOW CYTOMETER METHOD AND APPARATUS - A multi-channel apparatus for classifying particles according to one or more particle characteristics. The apparatus comprises a plurality of flow cytometry units, each of which is operable to classify particles in a mixture of particles by interrogating a stream of fluid containing the particles with a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The flow cytometry units share an integrated platform comprising at least one of the following: (1) a common supply of particles; (2) a common housing; (3) a common processor for controlling operation of the units; (4) a common processor for receiving and processing information from the units; and (5) a common fluid delivery system. The integrated platform can include a common source of electromagnetic radiation. A method of the invention comprises using a plurality of flow cytometry units sharing the integrated platform to perform a flow kilometric operation, such as analyzing or sorting particles. | 08-29-2013 |
20140220620 | MULTI-CHANNEL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SORTING PARTICLES - A multi-channel system and methods for sorting particles according to one or more characteristics of the particles. The system includes multiple flow cytometry units, each unit can have a nozzle for producing a fluid stream containing a desired population of particles in a mixture of particles. Each of the units may be operable to sort said desired population of particles by interrogating the fluid stream with a beam of electromagnetic radiation and classifying particles based on one or more characteristics of the particles. The system also includes a common fluid delivery system for delivering sheath fluid to each flow cytometer unit for producing respective fluid streams. | 08-07-2014 |
Jeffrey M. Wallace, Charlestown, RI US
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20080221597 | Methods and devices for intragastrointestinal fixation - A device for fixating a gastrointestinal device may include a band of material that may be wrapped around the gastrointestinal tract, for example, by wrapping the band around the outside of the stomach or wrapping the band in such a way that it is integrated into and/or with the stomach tissue. In this illustrative embodiment, the band restricts the stomach such that the stomach lumen is constricted and/or the stomach is restricted from expanding beyond what the band will allow. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221702 | Methods and devices for intragastrointestinal prostheses - An intragastric and/or intragastrointestinal device may include a prosthesis, which may reside within the gastrointestinal tract lumen. The device may include a restrictive element that constricts or restricts the gastrointestinal tract lumen, limiting the amount of food and/or fluid an individual consumes. | 09-11-2008 |
20100262000 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING - Embodiments include devices and methods. One embodiment includes a method for imaging an endometrial cavity, including acquiring a plurality of images using an imaging system. A first part of the imaging system is positioned within the endometrial cavity. At least portions of two or more of the images are combined into a representation of at least a portion of the endometrial cavity. The combining at least portions of two of the images may include determining any motion of the first part of the imaging system, between the two or more of the images. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-14-2010 |
John B. Wallace, West Olive, MI US
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20100201896 | VEHICULAR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING INTEGRATED BACKLIGHTING FOR A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - A vehicular rearview mirror assembly ( | 08-12-2010 |
Joseph Wallace, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110189716 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING COLLAGENOUS TISSUES FOR THE DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF BONE DISEASE - Methods and systems for diagnosing a bone disease related to collagen pathology in a subject are provided. These include providing a bone sample from the subject and determining a quantitative collagen morphology value of the bone sample. A reference value is provided from a non-affected control subject where the reference value is a quantitative collagen morphology value from the same type of bone sample obtained from a population of non-affected control subjects. The quantitative collagen morphology value of the subject's bone sample is compared to the reference value. If the collagen morphology value is altered versus the reference value, the subject is diagnosed as having a collagen related bone disease. The collagen morphology value can include mean fibril spacings and distributions of the fibril spacings taken from a subject's bone sample. | 08-04-2011 |
Joseph Wallace, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090222383 | Secure Financial Reader Architecture - Methods and systems are provided for secure transaction processing. A secure processor may include an integrated wireless card reader and optionally a secure memory. When a request for payment information associated with an on-line transaction is received, the integrated wireless card reader reads data from the payment card. The secure processor may retrieve a set of transaction identifiers from the payment card issuer or optionally a trusted third party. The secure processor transmits one of the retrieve transaction identifiers to the on-line merchant instead of payment card data. The on-line merchant communicates the transaction identifier to the payment card issuer or the trusted third party for validation. Alternatively, the secure processor may encrypt the read payment card data utilizing the payment card number as the shared secret required by the cryptographic algorithm. The secure processor then forwards the encrypted payment card data to the on-line merchant. | 09-03-2009 |
Keith Wallace, Lafayette, IN US
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20080272617 | Trailer With Aerodynamic Rear Door - An aerodynamic cargo container with rounded rear doors is disclosed. The aerodynamic cargo container includes an angled rear area that reduces base drag when the container is transported. The rear sliding door allows for partial opening of the door and allows for operation of the door when the rear of the container is in close proximity to another object. The crash attenuating skirt deflects vehicles away from the cargo container. A pair of cargo doors may define the curved contour of the trailer rear section. These doors may have a plurality of pivoted and segmented sections that assume the curved contour of a stationary edge when the doors are moved to a closed position. | 11-06-2008 |
20080296930 | Trailer keel - A trailer fairing for reducing aerodynamic drag from trailer landing gear and/or wheel assembly is disclosed. The fairing may be directly connected to the forward facing structural supports of the landing gear, and an air tank may be located between the fairing and the cargo storage area. A single fairing may be used to reduce the drag from both the trailer landing gear and wheel assembly. The fairing may include a tapered front section and/or a rear section. The fairing may have rounded, oval, angled, and/or tapered sections. A plurality of fairings may also be used. | 12-04-2008 |
20090026215 | Container sidewall connector - An improved structural panel and connector sidewall construction is presented. While maintaining the benefits of standard structural panel designs, a two post connector construction achieves many benefits of traditional sidewall designs, including simplified replacement of damaged panels. The novel sidewall construction also achieves the important objective of providing smooth trailer walls without rivets and minimal recesses, protrusions and snag points. The easy panel replacement of the novel sidewall construction is achieved by utilizing interlocking posts as connectors. An interior post and an exterior post interlock to form a panel connector. Adhesive is also used to secure the posts together, and the strength of the adhesive bond is aided by the posts having a substantial area of contact with each other. The posts of the panel connectors may be designed to be easily separable by bonding the two posts together with a thermally degradable adhesive. Because the posts are connected by interlocking features and adhesives, rivets are unnecessary, and a smooth inner surface for the container is provided. | 01-29-2009 |
Keith Edward Wallace, Brooklyn Center, MN US
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20100015310 | PASTRY TRAY - A pastry tray includes a body having an outer region and an inner region. The inner region includes at least one aperture extending therethrough. The pastry tray also typically includes at least one leg extending at least partially vertically downward from the body. When the pastry tray is arranged on a container containing a heated liquid, heat and steam from the heated liquid pass through the at least one aperture. When a pastry is arranged on the pastry tray, the heat and steam act to warm, and in some cases soften, the pastry. | 01-21-2010 |
Kevin Wallace, Bartlett, IL US
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20100228880 | System and Method for Providing and Displaying Information Content - A system and method is provided for enabling an electronic device to efficiently access information content. A server browser accesses the information content over a network. The accessed information content is retrieved and adapted for presentation for the electronic device. A serializer dynamically formats the adapted information content according to a client browser. The client browser receives and presents the information content on the electronic device. An event translator is included to provide additional compatibility with commercially available client browsers. The information content is formatted to selectively minimize the horizontal scrolling required to view the content. The need for horizontal scrolling is selectively removed where not necessary to preserve the context. Each component or sub-component of the original area, such as a frame, table row, table cell or nested table, is considered separately and may be preserved, resized, or replaced. Where the context requires that the content be wider than the viewable area of the screen, horizontal scrolling is preserved. | 09-09-2010 |
Kevin Nigel Wallace, Bartlett, IL US
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20100268773 | System and Method for Displaying Information Content with Selective Horizontal Scrolling - A system and method is provided for enabling an electronic device to efficiently access information content. A server browser accesses the information content over a network. The accessed information content is retrieved and adapted for presentation for the electronic device. A serializer dynamically formats the adapted information content according to a client browser. The client browser receives and presents the information content on the electronic device. An event translator is included to provide additional compatibility with commercially available client browsers. The information content is formatted to selectively minimize the horizontal scrolling required to view the content. The need for horizontal scrolling is selectively removed where not necessary to preserve the context. Each component or sub-component of the original area, such as a frame, table row, table cell or nested table, is considered separately and may be preserved, resized, or replaced. Where the context requires that the content be wider than the viewable area of the screen, horizontal scrolling is preserved. | 10-21-2010 |
Kirk D. Wallace, St. Louis, MO US
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20090326337 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL NANOSCOPY FOR IMAGING CELLS - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for sensing characteristics of an object. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises an array, wherein the array comprises a plurality of nanoscale hybrid semiconductor/metal devices which are in proximity to an object, each hybrid semiconductor/metal device being configured to produce a voltage in response to a perturbation, wherein the produced voltage is indicative of a characteristic of the object. Any of a variety of nanoscale EXX sensors can be selected as the hybrid semiconductor/metal devices in the array. With such an array, ultra high resolution images of nanoscopic resolution can be generated of objects such as living cells, wherein the images are indicative of a variety of cell biologic processes. | 12-31-2009 |
20110233382 | Method and Apparatus for High Resolution Photon Detection Based on Extraordinary Optoconductance (EOC) Effects - The inventors disclose a new high performance optical sensor, preferably of nanoscale dimensions, that functions at room temperature based on an extraordinary optoconductance (EOC) phenomenon, and preferably an inverse EOC (I-EOC) phenomenon, in a metal-semiconductor hybrid (MSH) structure having a semiconductor/metal interface. Such a design shows efficient photon sensing not exhibited by bare semiconductors. In experimentation with an exemplary embodiment, ultrahigh spatial resolution 4-point optoconductance measurements using Helium-Neon laser radiation reveal a strikingly large optoconductance property, an observed maximum measurement of 9460% EOC, for a 250 nm device. Such an exemplary EOC device also demonstrates specific detectivity higher than 5.06×10 | 09-29-2011 |
20130234740 | Multifunctional Nanoscopy for Imaging Cells - Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising a metal shunt and a planar semiconductor material in electrical contact with the metal shunt, the metal shunt located on a surface of the semiconductor material, thereby defining a semiconductor/metal interface for passing a flow of current between the semiconductor material and the metal shunt in response to an application of an electrical bias to the apparatus, wherein a portion of that semiconductor material surface is not covered by the metal shunt, wherein the semiconductor material and the metal shunt lie in different planes that are substantially parallel planes, the semiconductor/metal interface thereby being parallel to the plane of semiconductor material, and wherein, when under the electrical bias, the semiconductor/metal interface is configured to exhibit a change in resistance thereof in response to a perturbation. Such an apparatus can be used as a sensor and deployed as an array of sensors. | 09-12-2013 |
20130278806 | Method and Apparatus for High Resolution Photon Detection Based on Extraordinary Optoconductance (EOC) Effects - The inventors disclose a new high performance optical sensor, preferably of nanoscale dimensions, that functions at room temperature based on an extraordinary optoconductance (EOC) phenomenon, and preferably an inverse EOC (I-EOC) phenomenon, in a metal-semiconductor hybrid (MSH) structure having a semiconductor/metal interface. Such a design shows efficient photon sensing not exhibited by bare semiconductors. In experimentation with an exemplary embodiment, ultrahigh spatial resolution 4-point optoconductance measurements using Helium-Neon laser radiation reveal a strikingly large optoconductance property, an observed maximum measurement of 9460% EOC, for a 250 nm device. Such an exemplary EOC device also demonstrates specific detectivity higher than 5.06×10 | 10-24-2013 |
20140197855 | Multifunctional Nanoscopy for Imaging Cells - Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising a metal shunt and a semiconductor material in electrical contact with the metal shunt, thereby defining a semiconductor/metal interface for passing a flow of current between the semiconductor material and the metal shunt in response to an application of an electrical bias to the apparatus, wherein the semiconductor material and the metal shunt lie in different planes that are substantially parallel planes, the semiconductor/metal interface thereby being parallel to planes in which the semiconductor material and the metal shunt lie, and wherein, when under the electrical bias, the semiconductor/metal interface is configured to exhibit a change in resistance thereof in response to a perturbation. Such an apparatus can be used as a sensor and deployed as an array of sensors. | 07-17-2014 |
Leana Rachelle Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20110173151 | ADVANCED DATA INTEGRITY - A payment integrity system that processes data, including data associated with a biometric technology. The system includes a discovery module to receive insurance records from a source of data, which includes the data associated with the biometric technology, the records providing information that pertain to at least one transaction. The discovery module includes a query component and an artificial intelligence engine to process the records to identify a second subset of the records having anomalous information, and provide a second analysis output indicative of the second subset. The system also includes an audit module to determine whether to instruct the artificial intelligence engine to analyze the records according to the outputs. The system facilitates resolution of a claim payment based on the first analysis output and the second analysis output. | 07-14-2011 |
20120173518 | ADVANCED DATA INTEGRITY - A payment integrity system that processes data, including data associated with a biometric technology. The system includes a discovery module to receive insurance records from a source of data, which includes the data associated with the biometric technology, the records providing information that pertain to at least one transaction. The discovery module includes a query component and an artificial intelligence engine to process the records to identify a second subset of the records having anomalous information, and provide a second analysis output indicative of the second subset. The system also includes an audit module to determine whether to instruct the artificial intelligence engine to analyze the records according to the outputs. The system facilitates resolution of a claim payment based on the first analysis output and the second analysis output. | 07-05-2012 |
Marvin A. Wallace, Wynne, AR US
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20080205986 | VIBRATING COMPACTOR APPARATUS - A vibrating trench compactor apparatus including a first frame, a second frame, and a compactor wheel. The first frame has an adapter plate connectable to a vehicle and a first arm and second arm extending from the adapter plate. A plurality of vibration dampening members are disposed through each arm. The second frame has a motor mounting plate and a first leg and a second leg extending from the motor mounting plate where the first and second leg are interconnected to the vibration dampening members. The compactor wheel is rotatably connected to the first leg and the second leg and a vibration motor is mounted to the motor mounting plate of the second frame for imparting vibrational movement to the compactor wheel via the second frame. | 08-28-2008 |
20100028080 | VIBRATION ENHANCED ROLLING TAMPER AND METHODS OF USE - A trench compactor assembly for use with a piece of equipment, the trench compactor assembly comprises: a compactor wheel, a frame assembly, a compactor mount, and an exciter. The frame assembly comprises one or more primary frame members and one or more extension members. The one or more primary frame members have a first end disposed adjacent the rotational axis of the compactor wheel, a second end spaced apart from the peripheral compaction surface of the compactor wheel, and a length greater than the radius of the compactor wheel extending between the first end and the second end. The exciter is disposed adjacent the second end of the one or more primary frame members such that the exciter is substantially aligned with the first and second ends of the primary frame members and the rotational axis of the compactor wheel. The exciter is selectively connected to a hydraulic system of the piece of equipment such that the exciter is further selectively actuated to generate vibrations. | 02-04-2010 |
Matthew Wallace US
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20100036383 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036444 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL METHOD FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-11-2010 |
Matthew C. Wallace, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110151482 | AUTOMATED DEVELOPER FOR IMMUNO-STAINED BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the developing of immuno-stained biological samples. The systems disclosed herein are automated and are configured to control one or more steps of the developing procedure. Reagents may be added using automatic syringe dispensing. Reagent temperature, reagent stirring, and wash procedures are programmable and can be separately controlled for separate immuno-staining procedures that are performed at the same time. | 06-23-2011 |
20130095500 | AUTOMATED DEVELOPER FOR IMMUNO-STAINED BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the developing of immuno-stained biological samples. The systems disclosed herein are automated and are configured to control one or more steps of the developing procedure. Reagents may be added using automatic syringe dispensing. Reagent temperature, reagent stirring, and wash procedures are programmable and can be separately controlled for separate immuno-staining procedures that are performed at the same time. | 04-18-2013 |
20140154151 | AUTOMATED DEVELOPER FOR IMMUNO-STAINED BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the developing of immuno-stained biological samples. The systems disclosed herein are automated and are configured to control one or more steps of the developing procedure. Reagents may be added using automatic syringe dispensing. Reagent temperature, reagent stirring, and wash procedures are programmable and can be separately controlled for separate immuno-staining procedures that are performed at the same time. | 06-05-2014 |
Matthew S. Wallace, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20080255559 | Orthopaedic trauma hip screw assembly and associated method - A hip screw assembly for fixation of a fractured femur is provided. The hip screw assembly includes a screw for engagement with the femur. The hip screw assembly also includes a barrel defining a cavity in the barrel. The barrel is fixedly secured to the plate. The screw including a portion thereof fitted in the cavity of the barrel. The hip screw assembly also includes a stop positionable in the barrel. The stop provides a limit on the movement of said screw in said barrel. The screw and the barrel have a first arrangement between each other in which the screw slides in the cavity of said barrel a first selectable predetermined distance and a second arrangement in which the screw slides a second selectable predetermined distance. The second distance is greater than the first distance. | 10-16-2008 |
20090088767 | Guide assembly for use in a medical procedure - An assembly includes a guide component having (i) a base defining a first passageway, and (ii) a handle attached to the base, the base including a first coupling component. The assembly further includes a first sheath defining a second passageway, the first sheath including a second coupling component configured to cooperate with the first coupling component to couple the first sheath to the base. The first passageway is aligned with the second passageway when the first sheath is coupled to the base. The assembly further includes a stop structure defining a central passage, the stop structure including an external surface having a plurality of keyways defined therein. The first sheath includes a key member configured to be selectively received in any one of the plurality of keyways. The stop structure is fixed in relation to the first sheath when the key member is positioned in any one of the plurality of keyways. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088804 | Plate holder assembly having movable guide component - An assembly includes a plate holder having a body. The assembly further includes a guide component having a plurality of guide holes defined therein, the guide component being movably secured to the body of plate holder so that the guide component is movable in relation to the body between a first position and a second position. Also, the assembly includes a bone plate having a plurality of fastener openings defined therein, the bone plate being attached to the body. When the guide component is positioned at the first position, the plurality of guide holes are respectively aligned with the plurality of fastener openings. When the guide component is positioned at the second position, the plurality of guide holes are respectively misaligned with the plurality of fastener openings. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088805 | Plate holder and bone plate arrangement - An assembly includes a plate holder having (i) a body, and (ii) a coupling component rotatably supported by the body. The assembly also includes a bone plate defining (i) a plurality of fastener openings, and (ii) a recess. The coupling component has a set of external threads. The bone plate has a set of internal threads located within the recess. The set of internal threads are configured to mate with the set of external threads. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088806 | Plate holder assembly having bone plate seating confirmation arrangement - An assembly includes a plate holder having a body. The assembly further includes a stop structure movable in relation to the body between a first location and a second location. In addition, the assembly includes a bone plate assembly including (i) a bone plate having a plurality of fastener openings defined therein, the bone plate being attached to the body, and (ii) a fastener guide. One of the bone plate and the fastener guide includes a channel, and the other of the bone plate and the fastener guide includes a projection configured to be received in the channel. | 04-02-2009 |
Matthew Wayne Wallace, Farmington, CT US
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20100048273 | WELDING SIMULATOR - Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a computer program product and processor based computing system that provides processing means for executing coded instructions and input means for interacting with said processing means to create a virtual welding environment. The system establishes an objective to change a functional or operational state of a virtual article, and directs the end user to perform at least one virtual welding operation for changing its functional state. The system trains new users and inexperienced welders on the fundamental aspects of welding and other technical | 02-25-2010 |
20100062405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING ARC WELDING TRAINING IN A REAL-TIME SIMULATED VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT USING REAL-TIME WELD PUDDLE FEEDBACK - A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of displaying the simulated weld puddle on the display device in real-time. | 03-11-2010 |
20100062406 | VIRTUAL REALITY PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR - A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of pipe and open root weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A mock welding tool is provided for performing virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system. | 03-11-2010 |
20100224610 | SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND ANALYZING WELDING ACTIVITY - A system and a method for tracking and analyzing welding activity. Dynamic spatial properties of a welding tool are sensed during a welding process producing a weld. The sensed dynamic spatial properties are tracked over time and the tracked dynamic spatial properties are captured as tracked data during the welding process. The tracked data is analyzed to determine performance characteristics of a welder performing the welding process and quality characteristics of a weld produced by the welding process. The performance characteristics and the quality characteristics may be subsequently reviewed. | 09-09-2010 |
Matthew Wayne Wallace, South Windsor, CT US
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20110183304 | VIRTUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION OF A VIRTUAL WELDMENT - Arc welding simulations that provide simulation of virtual destructive and non-destructive testing and inspection of virtual weldments for training purposes. The virtual testing simulations may be performed on virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). The virtual inspection simulations may be performed on “pre-canned” (i.e. pre-defined) virtual weldments or using virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system. In general, virtual testing may be performed using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system), and virtual inspection may be performed using a standalone virtual weldment inspection (VWI) system or using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). However, in accordance with certain enhanced embodiments of the present invention, virtual testing may also be performed on a standalone VWI system. | 07-28-2011 |
20130182070 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING COMBINED VIRTUAL REALITY ARC WELDING AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) VIEWING - A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem configured to generate simulation data corresponding to elements of a welding environment in virtual reality space; a three-dimensional (3D) conversion unit operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem and configured to convert at least a portion of the simulation data, representative of at least a portion of the virtual welding environment, to 3D data in a stereoscopic 3D transmission format; and a 3D display-facilitating device operatively connected to the 3D conversion unit and configured to receive the 3D data from the 3D conversion unit and facilitate displaying of a stereoscopic representation of the 3D data. | 07-18-2013 |
20130183645 | ANALYZING EXTERNAL DATA USING A VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING SYSTEM - A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of importing data into the virtual reality welding system and analyzing the data to characterize a student welder's progress and to provide training. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189657 | VIRTUAL REALITY GTAW AND PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR AND SETUP - A simulator facilitating virtual welding activity. The simulator may include a logic processor based subsystem operable to generate an interactive welding environment in virtual reality space that emulates welding activity by simulating a virtual weld puddle having dynamic, real time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics, responsive to performing a simulated welding activity in real time. The simulator may include a foot pedal device in operative communication with the logic processor based subsystem and configured to affect a characteristic of the virtual weld puddle in real time, responsive to user control of the foot pedal device. The simulator may be configured to track the movements of a mock welding tool and a mock filler wire and determine interaction between the virtual weld puddle, a corresponding virtual welding tool, and a corresponding filler wire in virtual reality space that would result in the welding tool becoming contaminated. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING ENHANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide intelligent connections to web sites on the internet, overlays of ideal weld puddles, recommended corrective actions based on virtual testing results, simulations of virtual environments with safety hazards, and simulations of relationships between improperly set welding parameters and weld defects and discontinuities. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196296 | TABLET-BASED WELDING SIMULATOR - Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a computer program product and processor based computing system that provides processing means for executing coded instructions and input means for interacting with said processing means to create a virtual welding environment. The system establishes an objective to change a functional or operational state of a virtual article, and directs the end user to perform at least one virtual welding operation for changing its functional state. The system trains new users and inexperienced welders on the fundamental aspects of welding and other technical | 08-01-2013 |
20130209976 | VIRTUAL REALITY PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR AND SETUP - A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of orbital weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A pendant is provided for performing welding equipment setup and virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system. | 08-15-2013 |
20130230832 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING AN ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE IN A REAL-TIME SIMULATED VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING ENVIRONMENT - A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of displaying the simulated weld puddle on the display device in real-time. | 09-05-2013 |
20140017642 | VIRTUAL REALITY PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR AND SETUP - A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of orbital weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A pendant is provided for performing welding equipment setup and virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system. | 01-16-2014 |
20140065584 | VIRTUAL TESTING AND INSPECTION OF A VIRTUAL WELDMENT - Arc welding simulations that provide simulation of virtual destructive and non-destructive testing and inspection of virtual weldments for training purposes. The virtual testing simulations may be performed on virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). The virtual inspection simulations may be performed on “pre-canned” (i.e. pre-defined) virtual weldments or using virtual weldments created using a virtual reality welding simulator system. In general, virtual testing may be performed using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system), and virtual inspection may be performed using a standalone virtual weldment inspection (VWI) system or using a virtual reality welding simulator system (e.g., a virtual reality arc welding (VRAW) system). However, in accordance with certain enhanced embodiments of the present invention, virtual testing may also be performed on a standalone VWI system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140205976 | TABLET-BASED WELDING SIMULATOR - Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a computer program product and processor based computing system that provides processing means for executing coded instructions and input means for interacting with said processing means to create a virtual welding environment. The system establishes an objective to change a functional or operational state of a virtual article, and directs the end user to perform at least one virtual welding operation for changing its functional state. The system trains new users and inexperienced welders on the fundamental aspects of welding and other technical aspects. | 07-24-2014 |
20140220522 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING ENHANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide a programmable processor-based subsystem, a rendering engine, an analysis engine, and recommended corrective actions based on virtual testing results. | 08-07-2014 |
20140234813 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING ENHANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - Virtual reality arc welding systems that provide virtual reality simulations for training purposes. Virtual reality welding systems to aid in training welding students may provide a spatial tracker, at least one mock welding tool, a user interface for the input of information into the system, and intelligent connections to web sites on the internet. | 08-21-2014 |
20140322684 | VIRTUAL REALITY GTAW AND PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR AND SETUP - A simulator facilitating virtual welding activity. The simulator may include a logic processor based subsystem operable to generate an interactive welding environment in virtual reality space that emulates welding activity by simulating a virtual weld puddle having dynamic, real time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics, responsive to performing a simulated welding activity in real time. The simulator may include a foot pedal device in operative communication with the logic processor based subsystem and configured to affect a characteristic of the virtual weld puddle in real time, responsive to user control of the foot pedal device. The simulator may be configured to track the movements of a mock welding tool and a mock filler wire and determine interaction between the virtual weld puddle, a corresponding virtual welding tool, and a corresponding filler wire in virtual reality space that would result in the welding tool becoming contaminated. | 10-30-2014 |
20150072323 | LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A REAL-TIME SIMULATED VIRTUAL REALITY WELDING TRAINING ENVIRONMENT - A learning management system (LMS) for tracking student progress as students learn how to weld in a real-time, simulated, virtual reality welding training environment. Systems and methods to help welding instructors and students manage the data associated with instruction and learning in a virtual reality welding environment are provided. Welding student training data generated by students while using virtual reality welding systems is stored in a centralized database. The centralized database is accessible by a user (e.g., a welding instructor) using a personal computer having a learning management software application (LMSA) installed thereon. The LMSA is configured to allow the user to access at least a portion of the student training data for one or more of viewing, analysis, grading, and reporting. | 03-12-2015 |
Michael Wallace, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
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20080241849 | Methods and compositions for diagnosing epithelial cell cancer - Provided is a method for detecting metastases of epithelial cancers, comprising detecting in non-primary tissue overexpression of a nucleic acid of KS1/4, or detecting in non-primary tissue overexpression of a combination of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and PIP, of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and mam, of nucleic acids of PIP and mam, of nucleic acids of KS1/4, PIP and mam, or of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and lunx, the overexpression of a nucleic acid of KS1/4, or the overexpression of a combination of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and PIP, of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and mam, of nucleic acids of PIP and mam, of nucleic acids of KS1/4, PIP and mam, or of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and lunx in non-primary tissue being correlated with metastases of epithelial cancers. | 10-02-2008 |
20110201012 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSING EPITHELIAL CELL CANCER - Provided is a method for detecting metastases of epithelial cancers, comprising detecting in non-primary tissue overexpression of a nucleic acid of KS1/4, or detecting in non-primary tissue overexpression of a combination of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and PIP, of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and mam, of nucleic acids of PIP and mam, of nucleic acids of KS1/4, PIP and mam, or of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and lunx, the overexpression of a nucleic acid of KS1/4, or the overexpression of a combination of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and PIP, of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and mam, of nucleic acids of PIP and mam, of nucleic acids of KS1/4, PIP and mam, or of nucleic acids of KS1/4 and lunx in non-primary tissue being correlated with metastases of epithelial cancers. | 08-18-2011 |
Michael B. Wallace, Jacksonville, FL US
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20110034865 | Colonic Lavage Catheter - A colonic lavage catheter includes a head attached at an end of a suction tube and having both rearward and lateral fluid discharge openings. A pair of tubes extend along the suction tube with their ends attached to the head to place the rearward and lateral fluid discharge openings in fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid. The suction tube includes a plurality of suction orifices through the outer wall along its length proximate the catheter head. A cleaning process may be performed by inserting the catheter head into the colon and then discharging fluid through the rearward openings to advance the catheter. At points along the colon, pressurized fluid may be discharged through the lateral discharge openings to lavage the adjacent walls of the colon, with suction being applied to draw the dislodged material into the suction tube through the suction orifices. | 02-10-2011 |
Michael B. Wallace, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
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20110270056 | DETERMINATION OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT) TREATMENT PARAMETERS - A photodynamic therapy system and methods determine the amount (concentration) of a photosensitizer agent present in the target tissue. The system may also determine the tissue oxygenation. The system may also determine light dosimetry parameters based on the amount of photosensitizer in the tissue and/or the tissue oxygenation. | 11-03-2011 |
Michael R. Wallace, Maple Grove, MN US
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20110067338 | WALL PANEL ASSEMBLY - The present invention is a wall panel assembly for securing a protective and/or decorative panel to a wall, such as the exterior wall of a building. The panel includes a rail and channel arrangement along each edge of the panel designed to slideably engage panel clips having a cooperative guide rail and channel. The clips are used to secure the panel to a wall using common fasteners, such as screws. | 03-24-2011 |
Mike Wallace, Wayne, MI US
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20110283939 | NON-INTRUSIVE, LOW CHATTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SYSTEM - A pressure relief system and a non-intrusive, low chatter pressure relief valve for use with such as system are disclosed. The pressure relief valve allows excess pressure in a pressurized fluid line to flow through a flow return line to a fluid reservoir when the fluid pressure exceeds the valve's pressure limit setting. The establishment of a uniform channel between the valve stem and the inner surface of a housing in which the valve stem is slidably located, as well as the use of a vent and sight tube to remove air from the top portion of the housing upon a spring being compressed during the opening of the valve, reduces the occurrence of pulsation and vibration when the valve is cycled between its open and closed positions. When the valve is in its closed position, the bottom end of the valve stem is in close proximity to the inner surface of the main fluid passageway in the pressurized fluid line, but does not intrusively interfere with the flow of fluid through the main fluid passageway. | 11-24-2011 |
Morris W. Wallace, Ormond Beach, FL US
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20100097465 | AUTOMATED DRUG PREPARATION APPARATUS INCLUDING SYRINGE LOADING, PREPARATION AND FILLING - An automated medication preparation system for preparing a prescribed dosage of medication in a drug delivery device. The system includes a plurality of stations for receiving, handling and processing the drug delivery device so that the prescribed dosage of medication is delivered to the drug delivery device and a transporting device that receives and holds more than one drug delivery device and moves the drug delivery devices in a controlled manner from one station to another station. The system is configured so that two or more separate drug delivery devices can be acted upon at the same time. | 04-22-2010 |
20100100234 | AUTOMATED DRUG PREPARATION APPARATUS INCLUDING SYRINGE LOADING, PREPARATION AND FILLING - An automated medication preparation system for preparing a prescribed dosage of medication in a drug delivery device. The system includes a plurality of stations for receiving, handling and processing the drug delivery device so that the prescribed dosage of medication is delivered to the drug delivery device and a transporting device that receives and holds more than one drug delivery device and moves the drug delivery devices in a controlled manner from one station to another station. The system is configured so that two or more separate drug delivery devices can be acted upon at the same time. | 04-22-2010 |
20100107567 | MULTI-STAGE END-TO-END CYTOTOXIN HANDLING SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, an integrated multi-stage end-to-end cytotoxin handling system includes a first stage for receiving a cytotoxin drug and for preparation of a dose of the cytotoxin drug; a second stage in selective communication with the first stage for further processing the prepared dose; and a third stage in selective communication with the second stage for further processing of the prepared dose. The third stage includes an automated apparatus for sealing the prepared dose in an enclosure. During the entire time from reception into the first stage for drug preparation thereof and to produce a cytotoxin dose to being scaled in the enclosure, the cytotoxin drug remains in a controlled, sealed environment. | 05-06-2010 |
Paul T. Wallace, Lewisburg, TN US
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20110126502 | DRIVING SPEED CONTROL FOR POWER EQUIPMENT - Power equipment is designed to be operated by a user walking behind the power equipment, and includes an engine, a body, a drivetrain, a handle, a linkage, and a mechanism. The engine drives a working implement. The drivetrain links the engine to at least one wheel designed to drive the power equipment. The handle extends from the body, where at least a portion of the handle is designed to rotate relative to the body. Rotation of the at least a portion of the handle relative to the body is communicated to the drivetrain via the linkage, and controls a driving speed of the power equipment. The mechanism is designed to provide a mechanical advantage between rotation of the handle and operation of the linkage. | 06-02-2011 |
Peter Wallace, Newfields, NH US
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20100259913 | LOW TEMPERATURE CO-FIRED CERAMIC (LTCC) TRANSMIT/RECEIVE (T/R) ASSEMBLY UTILIZING BALL GRID ARRAY (BGA) TECHNOLOGY - A system is provided for the integration of microwave components in a low temperature co-fired ceramic, the system includes a low temperature co-fired ceramic body having a top surface, into which is disposed a plurality of cavities; a plurality of microwave devices, each device being disposed within a cavity such that the cavities provide radio isolation to the devices; and a coaxial connection disposed within the body configured to connect the devices to external components the coaxial components comprising vias disposed within the co-fired ceramic body. | 10-14-2010 |
Raymond Munson Wallace, Great Falls, VA US
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20100275259 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AND OPERATING BIOMETRICALLY ENABLED MULTI-PURPOSE CREDENTIAL MANAGEMENT DEVICES - A method and system used to integrate and control multiple secure credentialing approaches including magnetic stripes, bar codes, contact and contactless SmartCard chips, Short Message Systems (SMS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), vicinity type Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID), and proximity type RFID, into compact, self-powered, biometrically-protected devices. | 10-28-2010 |
Richard Wallace, Washington, MI US
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20090118858 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FORASSEMBLING A COMPLEX PRODUCT INA PARRALLEL PROCESS SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for assembling a complex product in a parallel process system wherein a collection of components are provided for assembling the complex product. The present invention involves transferring the collection of the components to one of a plurality of similar computerized assembly cells through the use of a transport system. The collection of components is automatically assembled into the complex product through the use of the computerized assembly cells. The complex product is then transferred from one of the assembly cells to a computerized test cell, where the complex product is tested to ensure for the proper dimensioning and functioning of the complex product. The complex product is then transferred from the test cell via the transport system to either a part reject area or conveyor, if the complex product is defective, or to an automatic dunnage load or part return system, if the complex product is not defective. | 05-07-2009 |
Richard Wallace, Birmingham, MI US
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20080242764 | ANAEROBIC ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS HAVING MICROENCAPSULATED METAL IONS - An enhanced anaerobic adhesive composition containing microencapsulated metal ions is disclosed. Microencapsulated metal ions, such as iron oxide, copper naphthenate, cobalt naphthenate, ferrocene, and ferrocene derivatives, act as bonding sites in the composition, such that the composition achieves more complete polymerization in a shorter curing time. The curing properties and the cure quality are significantly improved by the inclusion of microencapsulated metal ions. The composition can be used to bond metal and plastic substrates. | 10-02-2008 |
Rob Wallace, Woodbridge, VA US
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20110030539 | Device and Method for Controlled Breaching of Reinforced Concrete - A breaching apparatus includes an impactor element and a self-contained energy source. The self-contained energy source enables the impactor element to impact a first surface of a structure. The impactor element is configured to transmit a localized shock wave through the structure upon impact. The self-contained energy source is capable of accelerating the impactor element to a velocity sufficient to induce spalling at a second surface of the structure. Multiple breaching apparatuses can be supported by a frame to facilitate simultaneous or successive breaching of the structure. The breaching apparatus can be used in a method to breach a concrete structure. | 02-10-2011 |
Robert Wallace, Portsmouth, RI US
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20110167304 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING REDUNDANCY IN A MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEM - In a digital video system, high availability distribution is provided using spare modules such as an integrated receiver decoder, multimedia transcoder and streaming module in support of the primary modules. The primary modules multicast status messages which are monitored by the spare modules. When failure of a primary module is detected, the spare module takes over the role of the failed module, for example by joining the same multicast groups as the failed module and taking over processing of the streams of the failed module. Multiple redundancy schemes are described. | 07-07-2011 |
Robert G. Wallace, Saint Paul, MN US
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20100275222 | Networked spreadsheet template designer - A networked spreadsheet template designer allows administrators to easily create and deploy robust reporting and input applications that leverage existing spreadsheet templates and knowledge in an easy to use user interface. Templates are created to operate directly in the particular spreadsheet program environment, such as Microsoft Excel®, and can be created using existing templates and modeling workbooks of that spreadsheet program without the need for any code to be written. A library of dynamic link library (DLL) worksheet functions makes creation of templates a faster, simpler task. The template designer uses these DLL worksheet functions directly on template worksheets to perform specified actions. The DLL functions enable a user to create an interactive, custom application by automating/encapsulating complex tasks. The DLL functions are managed across a computer network through an administrator interface to create the functions and a viewer interface that combines an Explorer® window to select the functions and a spreadsheet window for the actual spreadsheet program that implements the DLL functions. | 10-28-2010 |
Robyn Heather Wallace, Memphis, TN US
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20100136623 | MUTATIONS IN ION CHANNELS - A method of identifying a subject predisposed to a disorder associated with ion channel dysfunction, comprising ascertaining whether at least one of the genes encoding ion channel subunits in said subject has undergone a mutation event such that a cDNA derived from said subject has the sequence set forth in one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-134. | 06-03-2010 |
Samantha Wallace, Hockessin, DE US
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20110099067 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATED INTERACTIVE ACCOUNT STATEMENT - Computer readable media, apparatuses, and methods may include analyzing account information for an account with a financial institution, where the account is associated with a first customer of the financial institution, and wherein the account information comprises a plurality of purchases made by the first customer using the account, selecting a subset of marketing offers from a plurality of available marketing offers, based on the plurality of purchases, generating an interactive account statement for the customer, said account statement comprising the account information and the subset of marketing offers, wherein each marketing offer in the subset of marketing offers is hyperlinked in the interactive account statement to additional information corresponding to that offer, and sending the interactive account statement to a client device associated with the customer. | 04-28-2011 |
Stephen Wallace, Albuquerque, NM US
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20130152612 | SORPTION COOLING SYSTEMS AND CLIMATE CONTROL USING MULTI-CHANNEL THERMAL SWING ADSORPTION - Sorption cooling systems and methods for using sorption cooling systems, particularly to control the interior climate of vehicles, buildings, appliances and other enclosed spaces. The sorption cooling systems may incorporate sorbent beds having a low thermal mass that are capable of rapid cycle times to increase the efficiency of the sorption cooling systems. | 06-20-2013 |
Steven Wallace, Knoxville, TN US
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20100019160 | Neutron Detector Using Neutron Absorbing Scintillating Particulates in Plastic - A neutron detector composed of a matrix of scintillating particles imbedded in a lithiated glass is disclosed. The neutron detector detects the neutrons by absorbing the neutron in the | 01-28-2010 |
Steven Wallace, Bloomington, IN US
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20090054106 | Wireless Network Radiolocation Apparatuses, Systems and Methods - An apparatus including an array of directional antenna elements is provided. The apparatus is configured to identify an angular relationship between a transmitting device and the apparatus by sampling data from antenna elements and analyzing reception patterns relating to antenna elements. | 02-26-2009 |
Steven Michael Wallace, Tucson, AZ US
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20080316634 | MAGNETIC TAPE WRITE ONCE OVERWRITE PROTECTION - A magnetic tape cartridge, a recording system, and a magnetic tape drive are configured to, for example, guard against tampering with a write once overwrite protection pointer which allows a rewritable magnetic tape to be treated as write once. In one embodiment, the magnetic tape cartridge comprises a magnetic tape and a cartridge memory. The magnetic tape is configured to provide at least one overwrite protection pointer, the overwrite protection pointer identifying data to be protected from being overwritten; and the cartridge memory is configured to provide the at least one overwrite protection pointer, the overwrite protection pointer identifying magnetic tape data to be protected from being overwritten. | 12-25-2008 |
Steve P. Wallace, Casa Grande, AZ US
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20080250264 | System for Adaptive Action Plan Compilation Based on Error Reporting - A database of action plans carried out by a service provider is provided that stores the action plan as a series of action codes as well as the associated information such as error code, error type and whether the action plan resolved the problem. When an error occurs and is reported automatically, the database is searched for the error that occurred. Action plans as well as success rates are collected with most probable solutions being presented first. Each action code in the action plan corresponds to a particular point in maintenance documentation that is stored, e.g., on a management console, at the customer location. After reporting the error, the management console receives action plans for the error based on actual service reports as well as action plans suggested by documentation. When a service representative accesses the management console for information about the error, appropriate documentation is presented for each step in the action plan, allowing the service representative to follow along the suggested action plans and associated maintenance documentation onsite. | 10-09-2008 |
20090192818 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS HEALTH MONITORING - A system for continuous health monitoring includes a computer system including a locking mechanism configured to allow multiple health point checks to be accessed simultaneously, a plurality of component health point checks configured to monitor at least one component of the system and configured to store health monitoring statistics in the computer system, and a scheduler configured to periodically enable the plurality of component health point checks based on one of a user request and a predefined amount of time. | 07-30-2009 |
20110314339 | SYSTEMS FOR AGILE ERROR DETERMINATION AND REPORTING AND METHODS THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a method for handling errors includes detecting that an error has occurred in a machine in a system, determining an error ID associated with the error, determining that the error should be reported to a host system for further analysis based on the error ID, determining that one or more actions should be taken by the system based on the error ID, and sending information corresponding to the error to the host system after it is determined that the error should be reported to the host system. In another embodiment, a system includes a processor and logic for performing the method. According to another embodiment, a computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having computer readable code embodied therewith for performing the method. Other methods, systems, and computer program products are also described according to more embodiments. | 12-22-2011 |
Terry Wallace, Silver Bow, MT US
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20100042537 | ELECTRONIC BILL PAYMENT WITH VARIABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS - A system for third party bill payment services is provided. CONFORM TO BROAD CLAIM | 02-18-2010 |
20140344147 | ELECTRONIC BILL PAYMENT WITH VARIABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS - A system for third party bill payment services used by a payer to pay a biller with whom a payer has an account includes a third party computer system for accessing biller data, the biller data for the payer comprising at least one account identifier an amount due, and a nominal bill due date; a payment option generator for developing at least one payment option wherein the payment specified is responsive to a difference between a proposed payment date and the nominal bill due date; a payer interface for presenting the at least one payment option to the payer and for accepting a payer option selection and a payment funding confirmation; and a payment execution controller responsive to the payer option selection and funding confirmation, for initiating payment to a biller account on behalf of the payer. | 11-20-2014 |
Terryl A. Wallace, Yorktown, VA US
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20100190026 | Strain-Detecting Composite Materials - A composite material includes a structural material and a shape-memory alloy embedded in the structural material. The shape-memory alloy changes crystallographic phase from austenite to martensite in response to a predefined critical macroscopic average strain of the composite material. In a second embodiment, the composite material includes a plurality of particles of a ferromagnetic shape-memory alloy embedded in the structural material. The ferromagnetic shape-memory alloy changes crystallographic phase from austenite to martensite and changes magnetic phase in response to the predefined critical macroscopic average strain of the composite material. A method of forming a composite material for sensing the predefined critical macroscopic average strain includes providing the shape-memory alloy having an austenite crystallographic phase, changing a size and shape of the shape-memory alloy to thereby form a plurality of particles, and combining the structural material and the particles at a temperature of from about 100-700° C. to form the composite material. | 07-29-2010 |
Wade Wallace, Greenville, SC US
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20080280094 | CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES - A textile sheet element having selectively applied arrays of surface projection elements defining raised zones across an active surface for cleaning and/or personal care, The textile sheet element is adapted for use by itself and/or for attachment to a user manipulated support with or without a handle such as a mop head or the like. | 11-13-2008 |
20120030893 | CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES - A textile sheet element having selectively applied arrays of surface projection elements defining raised zones across an active surface for cleaning and/or personal care, The textile sheet element is adapted for use by itself and/or for attachment to a user manipulated support with or without a handle such as a mop head or the like. | 02-09-2012 |
William Dean Wallace, Lehi, UT US
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20110034776 | VAGINAL SPECULUM - A vaginal speculum adapted to be positioned within a vagina has a hollow cylindrical body with means integral therewith for distending the vagina internally of the introitus, whereby the speculum allows visualisation of, and access to and through the cervix, without distending the cervix. In one embodiment the hollow cylindrical body has an inner and outer tube, which are movable relative to each other along the longitudinal axis of the hollow cylindrical body between a first position, wherein the distending means is closed and a second position, wherein the distending means is distended. In this embodiment the distending means is a plurality of elongate members connected between the distal ends of the inner and outer tubes. In the first position the elongate members lie along the longitudinal axis of the hollow cylindrical and in the second position they are bent out from the hollow cylindrical body as the distance between the distal ends of the inner and outer tubes has been shortened. | 02-10-2011 |
20140315326 | Detection of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions of pregnant women due to premature rupture of fetal membranes - A method is taught for the accurate determination of the premature rupture of membranes (PROM), defined as spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of uterine contractions. More specifically, a lateral flow assay strip tests for at least two antigens to greatly limit or eliminate the possibility of false negatives. A built in timer in the cassette holding the lateral flow assay further increases the accuracy of the test. A collection buffer vial with self-contained shipping and dropper caps and built in stand is also taught. | 10-23-2014 |
William G. Wallace, Martinez, CA US
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20090088353 | LUBRICATING GREASE COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION - A grease composition is prepared from an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M and a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. equal to or greater than 10 mm | 04-02-2009 |
20090088354 | LUBRICATING GREASE COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION - A grease composition is prepared from an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M; a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of less than 10 mm | 04-02-2009 |
William K. Wallace, Palos Verdes, CA US
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20110275308 | GPS AIDED OPEN LOOP COHERENT FOCUSING - Precision surgical jamming of a target located at a distance uses GPS to coherently focus the jamming energy transmitted from a plurality of nodes. One of the nodes is designated as a master node and the remaining nodes are designated as auxiliary nodes. Each node tracks the carrier phases of satellite signals transmitted by a plurality of GPS satellites relative to a carrier phase of a reference oscillator in the respective node. The master node provides the tracked phase measurements along with its position information to all of the auxiliary nodes. The auxiliary nodes determine the phase offset of its reference oscillator relative to the reference oscillator of the master node based on the transmitted data. The transmit phase of a jammer transmitter in each of the nodes is then aligned to the phase of the reference oscillator to transmit a coherent focused beam to a distant target. | 11-10-2011 |
William M. Wallace, Warrenton, VA US
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20110167794 | Multi-Functional Pulse-Divided Rocket - A multi-pulse rocket is equipped with a thermally insulating barrier that serves as a rupture disk or a movable plug or plate separating staged propellant grains. When a rupture disk it used, the disk can be equipped with a pyrotechnic actuator to weaken the disk upon command, enabling the propellant grain on the fore side of the disk to burst the disk at a relatively low pressure when ignition of the propellant grain is needed for additional thrust. Rupturing of the disk can also be controlled by attitude maneuvering ports on the fore side of the barrier whose open or closed conditions are controlled by independently operable closures. When a movable plug is used, the plug is movable between a closed position separating rocket chamber into subchambers isolating the propellant grains from each other and an open position allowing the flow of combustion gas between the two subchambers to achieve additional axial thrust. In all cases, the barrier when intact serves to contain both propellant grains regardless of whether one or both is ignited. The propellant grain on the fore side of the barrier can thus be used for either axial thrust augmentation or for attitude maneuvering. | 07-14-2011 |