Stearns, US
Andrew Stearns, New York, NY US
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20100017316 | AUTOMATED EXPENSE REPORT - Creating an expense report automatically by using transactions, business rules and profile information stored by a payment processor is disclosed. The payment processor streamlines and automates the end-to-end expense reporting and reimbursement processes for a company. The review, submission, approval, payment, tracking and reporting associated with employee expense reporting are accomplished by the payment processor through automated, no-touch (or minimal touch) processes. | 01-21-2010 |
Anthony Ray Stearns, Boise, ID US
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20120080311 | Non metalic salt chlorinator for spa or swimming pool - An Electrolytic cell to produce Electrolysis with the use of graphite, a non metallic electrolysis element in the cell, into water passing through the cell without the use of metallic electrolysis elements. Water passing through the cell is thereby affected by the electrolysis with the use of non metal components in contact with the water to generate the electrolytic reaction. The cell being oriented with the inlets and outlets in a downward direction so that if the water remains in the cell, gaseous vapor produced by the electrolysis will eventually fill the cell cavity and stop electrolysis thereby limiting the accumulation of excess amounts of hydrogen gas from the electrolysis in the cell. | 04-05-2012 |
Bill Stearns, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110223980 | SPORTSBOOK ROOM AND METHOD THEREFOR - An improved sportsbook room is disclosed. The sportsbook room allows an individual to place wagers on the sports competitions shown in the sportsbook room from a gaming terminal in his/her carrel and to also play other casino games on the same gaming terminal. | 09-15-2011 |
Brian Stearns, Anderson, SC US
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20150247644 | MISTER FAN - A mister fan includes a base, a motor supported by the base, a blade assembly supported by the base and driven by the motor, a first conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a first fluid source, and a second conduit extending from the base and configured to receive liquid from a second fluid source that is different than the first fluid source. The mister fan also includes a spray nozzle unit supported by the base adjacent the blade assembly. The spray nozzle unit is in fluid communication with the first conduit and the second conduit to selectively receive liquid from the first and second conduits. | 09-03-2015 |
Brian C. Stearns, Stowe, VT US
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20130074441 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MOUNTING SAME - A roof mounting system for mounting one or more roof-mounted fixtures to a roof includes a roofing system having a top surface and a roof attachment assembly mounted to the top surface of the roofing system. The roof attachment system includes a plate having an aperture, at least one membrane patch coupled to the plate, at least one disc including a disc aperture, a nut, and a first fastener including a head positioned adjacent the at least one membrane patch and a shaft extending through the at least one disc aperture and the nut. A second fastener includes a head positioned adjacent the plate and a shaft extending through the plate aperture and through the roofing system top surface, to connect the roof attachment assembly to the roofing system. | 03-28-2013 |
20140305046 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A mount assembly is provided for mounting a structure to a roof having a top surface. The mount includes a flashing including an aperture; a bracket including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having an opening and a countersink extending around the opening, the second portion extending at an angle away from the flashing, the second portion including a slot configured to be coupled to the structure; a fastener extending through the aperture and through the opening of the bracket; and a seal extending around the aperture and positioned between the flashing and the first portion of the bracket, the seal engaging the countersink of the bracket and being compressed against the flashing. | 10-16-2014 |
20150361668 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A mount assembly is provided for mounting a structure to a roof having a top surface. The mount includes a flashing including an aperture; a bracket including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having an opening and a countersink extending around the opening, the second portion extending at an angle away from the flashing, the second portion including a slot configured to be coupled to the structure; a fastener extending through the aperture and through the opening of the bracket; and a seal extending around the aperture and positioned between the flashing and the first portion of the bracket, the seal engaging the countersink of the bracket and being compressed against the flashing. | 12-17-2015 |
Brian Cecil Stearns, Stowe, VT US
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20100307074 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 12-09-2010 |
20110120047 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 05-26-2011 |
20110247279 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247295 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 10-13-2011 |
20120023835 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120023836 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120023838 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120023843 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120023848 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031019 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 02-09-2012 |
20120079774 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes flashing positioned on the substrate that includes a first surface, a second surface and an aperture extending therethrough. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket supports at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion; the first portion abuts the flashing first surface and the second portion extends through the aperture. | 04-05-2012 |
20120233958 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A roof attachment assembly for mounting to a roof substrate. The roof attachment assembly comprises a plate having a substantially frustoconical protrusion defining an aperture extending therethrough, the plate defining a first surface and a second surface, the first surface facing the roof substrate and the second surface spaced from the roof substrate. The roof attachment assembly also comprises a membrane positioned adjacent one of the first surface and the second surface of the plate, and a bracket positioned proximate the second surface of the plate, the bracket operable to support one or more roof mounted fixtures. The roof attachment assembly further comprises a fastener extending through the bracket, the membrane and the plate, the fastener operable to couple the bracket, the membrane and the plate together, wherein the roof substrate is contiguous adjacent to an end of the fastener. | 09-20-2012 |
20130009025 | ROOF MOUNT HAVING BUILT-IN FAILURE - A roof attachment assembly to be mounted on a roof substrate. The assembly comprises a plate having a substantially frustoconical protrusion, the plate defining a first surface and a second surface and including an aperture. The assembly further comprises a first membrane positioned adjacent to the first surface of the plate, a second membrane positioned adjacent to the second surface of the plate, a bracket positioned proximate the second membrane and the second surface of the plate, the bracket operable to support one or more roof-mounted fixtures, and a fastener extending through the bracket, the membranes, and the plate, the fastener operable to couple the bracket, the membranes and the plate. The assembly also comprises a second fastener that substantially mates with the bracket, wherein at least one of the fastener, the plate, the first membrane, and the second fastener includes at least one pre-determined breaking point. | 01-10-2013 |
20130333305 | SNOW FENCE FOR A SOLAR PANEL - A roof mount apparatus for mounting on a roof surface includes a first solar panel having a first frame secured to the roof surface, a second solar panel having a second frame secured to the roof surface, the second solar panel spaced from the first solar panel and defining a slot between the first and second frames, and a snow fence secured to the first and second frames. The snow fence includes a bracket positioned adjacent to a top of the first and second frames, the bracket protruding from the first and second frames to inhibit sliding of snow along at least one of the first and second solar panels, and a coupling device including an elongated portion positioned in the slot and extending substantially perpendicular to the roof surface and a wide portion positioned within a channel to couple the bracket to the first and second frames. | 12-19-2013 |
20140252288 | SNOW FENCE FOR A SOLAR PANEL - An accessory for a solar panel assembly includes a bracket defining an elongated portion extending in a first direction and including a slot, a connector coupled to the bracket and configured to engage at least one panel frame of the solar panel assembly, and a fence member including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion including a planar surface oriented at an angle relative to the bracket portion, and the second portion includes a projection that removably engages the slot. | 09-11-2014 |
20140331594 | POWER GRIP BUTTON - A roof mounting system for mounting one or more roof-mounted fixtures to a roof includes a roofing system having a top surface and a roof attachment assembly that includes a first plate having a first plate aperture, a second plate connected to the first plate, a third plate including a third plate aperture, the third plate connected to the second plate, a nut, and a first fastener including a first head positioned between the second plate and the third plate and a first shaft extending through the third plate aperture and the nut. A second fastener has a head positioned between the first and second plates and a shaft extending through the first plate aperture and through the roofing system top surface. The force required to separate the first plate and the second plate is greater than the force required to separate the second plate and the third plate. | 11-13-2014 |
20140345213 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A solar panel mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel to a roof surface includes a bracket having a slot with a generally t-shaped cross section that extends along at least a portion of a length of the bracket, a first fastener having a head end positioned in the slot and a shaft. The first fastener slides along the slot in a direction substantially parallel to the roof surface. The assembly further includes a membrane positioned between the roof surface and the bracket. The bracket is connected to the roof surface by at least one of a group consisting of the membrane and a second fastener, and the generally t-shaped cross section includes a first wide portion sized to receive the head end of the fastener and a second narrow portion sized to receive the shaft of the fastener. | 11-27-2014 |
20150288320 | HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BRACKET FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS - A roof mount system supports a solar panel above a roof and includes a base positioned on the roof and a first fastener connected to the base and extending away from the roof and moveable along the base in a direction generally parallel to the roof. A first clamp supports a bottom surface of a solar panel frame and adjusts the height of the solar panel above the roof by moving the first clamp along a first fastener in a direction perpendicular to the roof. A second clamp is connected to a second fastener and moves with respect to the first clamp perpendicular to the roof. The solar panel is clamped between the first clamp and the second clamp portion. A protrusion extends from the first or second clamp to form an electrical bond between the solar panel frame and the respective first or second clamp. | 10-08-2015 |
20150330084 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 11-19-2015 |
20160025262 | CORRUGATED SURFACE MOUNTING BRACKET - A mounting bracket is provided for attaching an object to a corrugated surface. The mounting bracket includes a first leg that, when assembled, is fixed to the corrugated surface. The mounting bracket includes a second leg, distinct and separate from the first leg, and when assembled, is fixed to the corrugated surface. The mounting bracket includes a main portion. The main portion is slidably engageable with the first leg and slidably engageable with the second leg. The main portion includes a plurality of teeth engageable with an aperture of the second leg. | 01-28-2016 |
Charles Stearns, Milwaukee, WI US
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20130256559 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A MULTI-MODALITY IMAGING SYSTEM - A target object for aligning a multi-modality imaging system includes a body having a cavity therein, a first imaging source being disposed within the cavity, the first imaging source including a body having a cavity defined therein and an emission responsive material disposed within the first imaging source cavity, the first imaging source having a first shape, and a second imaging source being disposed within the cavity, the second imaging source including a body having a cavity defined therein and a magnetic resonance responsive material disposed within the second imaging source cavity, the second imaging source having a second shape that is different than the first shape. A method of aligning a multi-modality imaging system is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
Charles William Stearns, New Berlin, WI US
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20080240335 | Iterative reconstruction of tomographic image data method and system - Methods for performing image reconstruction that include deriving background projection data for an area outside a targeted field of view of a tomographic image, and reconstructing the tomographic image of the targeted field of view, wherein the background projection data is used in the reconstruction. Methods for selecting a reconstruction methodology that include determining a number of pixels in a reconstructed image for a first reconstruction methodology, determining a number of pixels in a reconstructed image for a second reconstruction methodology, comparing the number of pixels for the first reconstruction methodology and the number of pixels for the second reconstruction methodology, and selecting the reconstruction methodology for image reconstruction based on the comparison of the number of pixels. Imaging systems implementing these methods are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
Charles William Stearns, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100014728 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING RANDOMS IN IMAGING DATA - A method for estimating randoms in PET imaging data includes acquiring imaging data that includes a plurality of singles and a plurality of randoms, where the randoms exhibit a non-exponential decay, generating a randoms correction estimate based on the non-exponential decay, and applying the randoms correction estimate to the imaging data to generate corrected imaging data. The method further includes generating an image using the corrected image data. An imaging system and computer readable medium programmed to estimate randoms is also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
20100116994 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SCATTER CORRECTION - A method and apparatus are provided for correcting primary and secondary emission data. The method includes obtaining an emission data set having primary and secondary emission data representative of primary and secondary emission particles emitting from a region of interest and applying a scatter correction model to the emission data set to derive an estimated scatter vector. The method also includes comparing the emission data set to the estimated scatter vector to identify an amount of secondary emission data in the emission data set and correcting the emission data set based on the amount of secondary emission data identified in the comparing operation. | 05-13-2010 |
20110135179 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GEOMETRIC CALIBRATION OF POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEMS - Apparatus and methods for geometric calibration of positron emission tomography (PET) systems are provided. One method includes obtaining scan data for a uniform phantom and generating reference images based on the scan data for the uniform phantom. The method further includes reconstructing images of the uniform phantom using a PET imaging system and determining a geometric calibration for the PET imaging system based on a comparison of the reconstructed images and the reference images. | 06-09-2011 |
20110142304 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FAULT-TOLERANT RECONSTRUCTION OF IMAGES - A method and system for reconstructing an image of an object. The method includes acquiring an image dataset of an object of interest, identifying valid data and invalid data in the image dataset, determining a time period that includes the valid data, weighting the valid data based on the determined time period, and reconstructing an image of the object using the weighted valid data. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142367 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CORRECTING IMAGE SCATTER - Methods and systems for correcting image scatter are provided. The method includes generating an estimate of a detector activity, determining a probability that a scatter event has been counted as a true event using the estimate of a detector activity; generating a scatter correction estimate based on the determined probability, and applying the scatter correction estimate to an emission data set to generate an image of an object. | 06-16-2011 |
20110150306 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A BOUNDARY OF AN OBJECT FOR POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SCATTER CORRECTION - Apparatus and methods for determining a boundary of an object for positron emission tomography (PET) scatter correction are provided. One method includes obtaining positron emission tomography (PET) data and computed tomography (CT) data for an object. The PET data and CT data is acquired from an imaging system. The method further includes determining a PET data boundary of the object based on the PET data and determining a CT data boundary of the object based on the CT data. The method further includes determining a combined boundary for PET scatter correction. The combined boundary encompasses the PET data boundary and the CT data boundary. | 06-23-2011 |
20140148684 | PET Acquisition Scheduling Based on MR SCOUT Images - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to scheduling positron emission tomography (PET) scans for a combined PET-MRI scanner based on an acquisition of MR scout images of a subject. An anatomy and orientation of the subject can be determined based on the MR scout images and the schedule for acquiring PET scans of the subject can be determined from the anatomy of the subject. The schedule generated using exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can specify a sequence of bed positions, scan durations at each bed position, and whether respiratory gating will be used at one or more of the bed positions. | 05-29-2014 |
20150021488 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AXIALLY SEGMENTING POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY DATA - A method for generating a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) image includes defining a scan window having a predetermined length along an examination axis of a PET imaging system, the scan window corresponding to a region of interest to be continuously scanned by the PET imaging system, defining at least two data bins corresponding to two separate scan regions within the scan window, defining a transition region that overlaps a portion of each of the separate scan regions within the scan window, the transition region having a width that is shorter than a length of the scan window, binning emission data acquired within the transition region into the two data bins, binning emission data acquired from outside the transition region into one of the two data bins, and reconstructing an image using the emission data in the two data bins. | 01-22-2015 |
20150178906 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GATE SPECIFIC MR-BASED ATTENUATION CORRECTION OF TIME-GATED PET STUDIES - A method for attenuation correction of a plurality of time-gated PET images of a moving structure includes establishing an ACF matrix, based on a baseline MR image of the structure; developing a plurality of image transforms, each of the image transforms registering the baseline MR image to a respective cine MR image of the moving structure; applying each of the image transforms to the ACF matrix to generate a corresponding cine ACF matrix; time-correlating each of the cine MR images, and its corresponding cine ACF matrix, to one of the plurality of time-gated PET data sets; and producing from each of the time-gated PET data sets an attenuation-corrected time-gated PET image. | 06-25-2015 |
20160029990 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GATE SPECIFIC MR-BASED ATTENUATION CORRECTION OF TIMED-GATED PET STUDIES - A method for producing an attenuation-corrected time-gated PET image comprising includes obtaining a baseline MR image and a cine MR image of a structure; registering the baseline MR image to the cine MR image to create an image transform; and generating a corresponding cine ACF matrix using the image transform, and time-correlating the ACF matrix to a time-gated PET data set to produce an attenuation-corrected time-gated PET image. | 02-04-2016 |
Christina K. Stearns, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20100037368 | Women's Multi-Ply Cotton and Pant Fabric Smooth Crotch Panel - A pair of women's pants having a left leg with a left leg inside seam and a right leg with a right leg inside seam, and a smooth panel disposed into a crotch area between the left leg inside seam and the right leg inside seam, and between a front vertical seam and a rear vertical seam. The smooth crotch panel has an outer layer including a fabric substantially identical to the garment fabric of the pants and an inner layer, dimensionally and in shape substantially corresponding to the outer layer and secured to an inner surface of the outer layer. The inner layer preferably includes an absorbent material such as cotton, preferably wicking cotton. By securing a smooth crotch panel directly into the inside of the pants, the need for wearing undergarments is obviated, thereby eliminating unsightly undergarment lines. Further, by removing the uncomfortable cross-seam at the crotch of conventional pants, the invention creates an exceptionally comfortable garment for a woman, while maintaining hygiene. | 02-18-2010 |
20130125293 | PANT GARMENT HAVING CROTCH PANEL THAT ELIMINATES CROSS SEAM - A pant garment includes a crotch panel that eliminates the uncomfortable cross seam in a conventional pant garment, while providing improved hygiene. The crotch panel includes an inner layer made of a smooth, soft, absorbent and breathable fabric material and an outer layer made of the same fabric material as the exterior of the remainder of the pant garment. The inner layer is treated with an antimicrobial agent that is distributed substantially uniformly through the thickness of the inner layer. The inner layer may further include a moisture repellant additive that is applied to the outer surface of the inner layer. The crotch panel may be sized and shaped appropriately and combined with a gusset in a military pant garment to provide increased comfort and improved hygiene, particularly for female military personnel deployed in field operations or in a combat theatre. | 05-23-2013 |
Craig Martin Stearns, Suwanee, GA US
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20120241589 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRALLY DETECTABLE PLASTIC PACKAGING COMPONENTS - A plastic packaging component is provided that is formed of a resin containing an electromagnetic spectrally detectable additive mixed with the resin. The resin formed into a plastic packaging component of an aerosol package lid, an aerosol spray button, an aerosol spray tube, a trigger sprayer, an integrated lid-sprayer, a grease cartridge, a grease cap, plastic fiber toweling, a packaging strap, a pail lid, a jar cap, or a brush. A process for detecting a displaced packaging component in an organic production stream is provided that includes adding to a resin an electromagnetically detectable additive intermixed with the resin and forming the additive loaded resin into the plastic packaging component. The production stream is then scanned for the detectable signal of the additive. Upon detecting the additive, an alarm signal is provided that the production stream contains the displaced packaging component. | 09-27-2012 |
20150185195 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRALLY DETECTABLE PLASTIC PACKAGING COMPONENTS - A plastic packaging component is provided that is formed of a resin containing an electromagnetic spectrally detectable additive mixed with the resin. The resin formed into a plastic packaging component of an aerosol package lid, an aerosol spray button, an aerosol spray tube, a trigger sprayer, an integrated lid-sprayer, a grease cartridge, a grease cap, plastic fiber toweling, a packaging strap, a pail lid, a jar cap, or a brush. A process for detecting a displaced packaging component in an organic production stream is provided that includes adding to a resin an electromagnetically detectable additive intermixed with the resin and forming the additive loaded resin into the plastic packaging component. The production stream is then scanned for the detectable signal of the additive. Upon detecting the additive, an alarm signal is provided that the production stream contains the displaced packaging component. | 07-02-2015 |
Dana Stearns, Walpole, MA US
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20150231016 | Therapeutic Compression Apparatus - A massage and rehabilitation system utilizing therapeutic compression apparatuses and methods. Vertical and horizontal adjustments are incorporated, as well differing size, number and flexure massage heads. The massage and rehabilitation system affords the professional or user numerous degrees of adjustment. | 08-20-2015 |
Daniel Stearns, Marlow, NH US
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20110078944 | Bee Smoker - An improved bee smoker is provided for producing smoke on demand for use in controlling bees that includes a housing, a power source, a heating element, a fan, and switches. | 04-07-2011 |
Daniel M. Stearns, Canton, MA US
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20100091278 | WAVELENGTH-MODULATION SPECTROSCOPY METHOD AND APPARATUS - In one embodiment of the spectroscopy method, the method comprises the steps of modulating the wavelength of a monochromatic radiation at a modulation amplitude and a modulation frequency; determining a first variable representative of an absorbance of an analyte in a sample; and demodulating by phase-sensitive detection the first variable at a harmonic of the modulation frequency to produce a harmonic spectrum of the analyte. In one embodiment of the spectroscopy apparatus, the apparatus comprises a laser diode integrated with a first photodetector configured to detect an intensity of a backward emission from the laser diode and act as a reference detector; a second photodetector configured to detect an intensity of laser radiation exiting a sample; and electronic circuitry coupled to the laser diode and the photodetectors, configured to acquire and process spectra of the sample. In another embodiment, the spectroscopy apparatus comprises a beam splitter configured to split the laser radiation into a first radiation portion and a second radiation portion and a first photodetector configured to detect the intensity of the first radiation portion. | 04-15-2010 |
David N. Stearns, Canby, OR US
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20100077662 | Device for protecting container-grown seedling root systems and method for its manufacture - A container-grown seedling protective device includes a flexible expanse including an array of generally cylindrical pods or pockets, each pod in the array of pods configured for holding a container-grown seedling root ball therein. Each pod is configured for holding a single seedling therein separate from one or more adjacent seedling root balls held by adjacent pockets, and each of the plural pods is detachably connected to an adjacent one of the plural pockets by a frangible web extending therebetween. Each pod can be perforated in at least a bottom region thereof to provide permeability and each pod can be infused with fertilizer of the like. A method for manufacturing a protective device for container-grown seedlings includes laying down a contiguous length of a first laminar film; positioning a plurality of spaced rods of defined length atop the length of first film; laying down a contiguous length of a second laminar film atop the first film and the spaced rods; adhering the first and the second films to form a seam along a congruent edge thereof beyond the reach of the rods and along plural spaced apart seams between the rods, the plural spaced apart seams extending from the congruent edge like teeth of a comb, thereby to form a contiguous laminate; and removing the rods from between the seams to form individuated substantially sealed plural pockets defined by the seams, the pockets being configured to receive therein root balls of container-grown seedlings. | 04-01-2010 |
D'Jameon Stearns, Humble, TX US
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20150371551 | SPEADING SPEED READING AND COMPREHENSION PROGRAM - A speed reading and comprehension program for assisting readers in reading faster and better understanding content is provided. The speed reading and comprehension program comprises a computer having a display screen and a software program operatable by the computer. The software program displays predetermined text on the display screen of the computer. The software program presents a predetermined number of paragraphs on the display screen and then presents a plurality of questions. Upon correctly answering a predetermined percentage of questions, the computer software moves to a higher difficulty level thereby increasing an individual's reading speed and reinforces reading comprehension. | 12-24-2015 |
Donald E. Stearns, Fort Worth, TX US
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20150025559 | Surgical Burs With Geometries Having Non-Drifting and Soft Tissue Protective Characteristics - A surgical bur includes a body and a drill point. The body includes flutes and lands. Each of the flutes includes a cutting edge, a rake face, and a clearance surface. Each of the lands is convex-shaped and disposed between a pair of the flutes. The drill point includes axial relief surfaces. Each of the axial relief surfaces has a planar area, is distinct from the lands and borders (i) a distal portion of one of the cutting edges, (ii) one of the lands, and (iii) one of the clearance surfaces. | 01-22-2015 |
20150297243 | Surgical Burs With Decoupled Rake Surfaces and Corresponding Axial and Radial Rake Angles - A surgical bur including flutes and lands. Each of the flutes includes a cutting edge, rake surfaces and a clearance surface. The rake surfaces of one of the flutes are decoupled from each other. Each of the lands is disposed between a pair of the flutes. | 10-22-2015 |
Donald E. Stearns, Hico, TX US
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20130274779 | Surgical Bur with Non-Paired Flutes - A surgical dissection tool for cutting bone and other tissue includes a cutting head having an outer surface having non-paired or an odd number of flutes formed therein. Each flute includes a rake surface intersecting with the outer surface to form a cutting edge, and a relief surface opposite the rake surface. The relief surface and the rake surface form a first angle. Each flute also includes a leading angled surface extending from the relief surface to a distal end portion of the cutting head, the leading angled surface and the rake surface forming a second angle substantially the same as the first angle. | 10-17-2013 |
Ethan K. Stearns, Mansfield, CT US
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20120280458 | HYDRODYNAMIC NON-CONTACTING SEAL - A hydrodynamic non-contacting seal wherein the sealing surface of a rotatable sealing member is grooved in a spiral pattern such that the depth of the grooves decreases in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the rotatable sealing member. | 11-08-2012 |
20140083076 | Gas Turbine Engine With Geared Turbofan and Oil Thermal Management System - A lubricant supply system for a gas turbine engine has a lubricant lube pump delivering lubricant to an outlet line. The outlet line is split into at least a hot line and into a cool line, with the hot line directed primarily to locations associated with an engine that are not intended to receive cooler lubricant, and the cool line directed through one or more heat exchangers at which lubricant is cooled. The cool line then is routed to a fan drive gear for an associated gas turbine engine. A method and apparatus are disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
20140216003 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH GEARED TURBOFAN AND OIL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A gas turbine engine includes a fan, a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section. A fan drive gear system is configured for driving the fan at a speed different than the turbine section. A lubricant system includes a lubricant pump delivering lubricant to an outlet line. The outlet line splits into at least a hot line and into a cool line. The hot line is directed primarily to locations in the gas turbine engine that are not intended to receive cooler lubricant. The cool line is directed through one or more heat exchangers at which the lubricant is cooled, and the cool line then is routed to the fan drive gear system. At least one of the one or more heat exchangers is a fuel/oil cooler at which lubricant will be cooled by fuel leading to the combustion section. The fuel/oil cooler is downstream of a point where the outlet line splits into the at least the hot line and the cool line, such that the hot line is not directed through the fuel/oil cooler. A method is also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
Ethan K. Stearns, Lebanan, CT US
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20130202406 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A thermal management system for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a heat exchanger and a valve that controls an amount of a first fluid that is communicated through the heat exchanger A first sensor senses a first characteristic of a second fluid that is communicated through the heat exchanger to exchange heat with the first fluid and a second sensor senses a second characteristic of the second fluid. A positioning of the valve is based on at least one of the first characteristic and the second characteristic. | 08-08-2013 |
20140360153 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes a fan. A geared architecture is configured for driving the fan. A turbine section is configured for driving the geared architecture. A thermal management system that includes a first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit that manage heat generated in at least a portion of the gas turbine engine. A first heat exchanger is incorporated into each of the first fluid circuit and the second fluid circuit. A second heat exchanger is incorporated into the first fluid circuit. A valve controls an amount of a first fluid that is communicated to the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger. A controller is configured to control a positioning of the valve. The amount of the first fluid communicated to the first heat exchanger is based on a first characteristic of a second fluid and the amount of the first fluid communicated to the second heat exchanger is based on a second characteristic of the second fluid. A method and a system are also disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
Ethan K. Stearns, Lebanon, CT US
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20150361887 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH GEARED TURBOFAN AND OIL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH UNIQUE HEAT EXCHANGER STRUCTURE - An oil supply system for a gas turbine engine has a lubricant pump delivering lubricant to an outlet line. The outlet line is split into at least a hot line and into a cool line, with the hot line directed primarily to locations associated with an engine that are not intended to receive cooler lubricant, and the cool line directed through one or more heat exchangers at which lubricant is cooled. The cool line then is routed to a fan drive gear system of an associated gas turbine engine. A method and apparatus are disclosed. The heat exchangers include at least an air/oil cooler wherein air is pulled across the air/oil cooler to cool oil. The air/oil cooler is provided with an ejector tapping compressed air from a compressor section to increase airflow across the air/oil cooler. | 12-17-2015 |
20160024968 | AIR OIL COOLER AIRFLOW AUGMENTATION SYSTEM - An oil supply system for a gas turbine engine has a lubricant pump delivering lubricant to an outlet line. The outlet line is split into at least a hot line and into a cool line, with the hot line directed primarily to locations associated with an engine that are not intended to receive cooler lubricant, and the cool line directed through one or more heat exchangers at which lubricant is cooled. The cool line then is routed to a fan drive gear system of an associated gas turbine engine. A method and apparatus are disclosed. The heat exchangers include at least an air/oil cooler wherein air is pulled across the air/oil cooler to cool oil. The air/oil cooler is provided with an ejector tapping compressed air from a compressor section to increase airflow across the air/oil cooler. | 01-28-2016 |
Franklin R. Stearns, Libertyville, IL US
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20100030678 | TRADING SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING A CONFIGURABLE MARKET DEPTH TOOL WITH DYNAMIC PRICE AXIS - A system and method for the electronic trading of investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, options, commodities, stock and futures index contracts, and the like, is disclosed. The system and method provide a graphical user interface having a versatile and efficient market depth tool with a dynamic price axis for executing trades. The tool facilitates the display of and the rapid placement of trade orders within the market. The system provides for user initiated functionality to control, among other things, the manner in which the dynamic price axis moves in response to market conditions. | 02-04-2010 |
George Stearns, Kirkland, WA US
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20110271584 | PRECONFIGURABLE UNDERWATER CRUSTACEAN TRAP - A method and a device are disclosed for capturing sea crustaceans, such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. In various embodiments, the disclosed crustacean trap has a tapered body and collapsible trap doors usable for stacking multiple crustacean traps to reduce space requirements for storage, transportation and deployment. Foldable entry doors allow pre set up of traps for commercial and sport fishing fishing applications. The disclosed crustacean trap is configured for single-step and/or single-hand setting up of bait, trap doors, and deployment. The disclosed crustacean trap further includes a body-attached hook, which reduces line and rope tangling during setup and operation. | 11-10-2011 |
Harold Stearns, Erie, CO US
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20120177195 | VOICE OVER DATA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - The present invention describes a system and method for communicating voice and data over a packet-switched network that is adapted to coexist and communicate with a legacy PSTN. The system permits packet switching of voice calls and data calls through a data network from and to any of a LEC, a customer facility or a direct IP connection on the data network. The system includes soft switch sites, gateway sites, a data network, a provisioning component, a network event component and a network management component. The system interfaces with customer facilities (e.g., a PBX), carrier facilities (e.g., a LEC) and legacy signaling networks (e.g., SS7) to handle calls between any combination of on-network and off-network callers. | 07-12-2012 |
20130070757 | VOICE OVER DATA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - The present invention describes a system and method for communicating voice and data over a packet-switched network that is adapted to coexist and communicate with a legacy PSTN. The system permits packet switching of voice calls and data calls through a data network from and to any of a LEC, a customer facility or a direct IP connection on the data network. The system includes soft switch sites, gateway sites, a data network, a provisioning component, a network event component and a network management component. The system interfaces with customer facilities (e.g., a PBX), carrier facilities (e.g., a LEC) and legacy signaling networks (e.g., SS7) to handle calls between any combination of on-network and off-network callers. | 03-21-2013 |
Jacob Andrew Stearns, Bee Cave, TX US
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20110167335 | System and Method for Generating Web Pages - Systems and methods for creating Web pages are provided. Web page development components, referred to as “pods,” may be used to encapsulate discrete functionality for use and re-use within Web pages. The pods may be contained in a library, from which a developer may select one or more pods that provide the functionality and/or presentation definitions the developer wishes to include in the Web page. A pod may contain all the functional and presentation information required to implement the desired functionality, and may contain only that functional and presentation information. | 07-07-2011 |
20120159611 | Central Administration and Abstraction of Licensed Software Features - Systems and techniques are provided to allow for license abstraction by a central licensing server among a set of remote clients. The central server may generate a configuration file that can be pushed to remote clients, to configure the clients to provide desired software features. The licensed features may be distributed among the clients in any combination desired by an administrator. | 06-21-2012 |
Jeffrey Stearns, Hopatcong, NJ US
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20080217492 | WEARABLE CUSHIONED WRIST SUPPORT FOR COMPUTER USERS - A wrist support for supporting a wrist of a user is provided that comprises a plurality of cushioning elements, and a connector for connecting the cushioning elements together, wherein the wrist support is substantially an annulus, and wherein the cushioning elements: comprise a resilient material, are arranged adjacent to one another in the annulus, are arranged radially about the central axis of the annulus, and are capable of being disposed on the user's wrist in a position wherein the user experiences minimal or no wrist strain. The wrist support supports the wrist comfortably in a neutral position that minimizes or eliminates wrist strain when the user is engaged in an activity that involves repetitive wrist or hand movements such as computer mouse usage or typing. | 09-11-2008 |
Jim Stearns, Boston, MA US
John C. Stearns, Medina, OH US
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20110111271 | Battery Can Having Off-Center Vent - An electrochemical cell is provided with an enhanced pressure relief vent formed in a closed end of the cell container that allows for effective venting of gas from the closed end of the container. The cell includes a container having a first end, a second end, a side wall extending between the first and second ends, and an end wall extending across the first end. The cell has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an aqueous alkaline electrolyte, all disposed in the container. The cell further includes a pressure relief vent mechanism having an offset C-shaped reduced thickness groove formed in the end wall of the container. A cover can be welded to the closed end wall of the container over the pressure relief vent mechanism. | 05-12-2011 |
Kenneth Stearns, Houston, TX US
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20100323849 | Elliptical Exercise Apparatus With Flexible Unitary Force Imparting Member - An exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly which links rotation of a crank to generally elliptical movement of a force receiving member. The linkage assembly includes a flexible drawbar interconnected between the crank and frame of the exercise apparatus. | 12-23-2010 |
Kevin M. Stearns, Maynard, MA US
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20080275923 | METHOD FOR THE EXPUNGEMENT OF BACKUP VERSIONS OF FILES ON SERVER TARGETS THAT ARE CONFIGURED TO BE UPDATED SEQUENTIALLY - The present invention relates to a method for expunging backup versions of files that are stored at target servers, wherein the target servers are configured to be sequentially updated. The method comprises uploading a predetermined base file to a backup target server from a backup client, uploading a plurality of delta files to the backup target server from the backup client, and determining the chronological order in which the delta riles were uploaded to the backup target server. The method further comprises determining a set of chronologically oldest delta files, downloading the set of chronologically oldest delta files to the backup client, and merging the downloaded chronologically oldest delta files into a single delta file. Yet further, the method comprises uploading the merged delta file to the target server, and deleting the determined set of chronologically oldest delta files at the target server. | 11-06-2008 |
Kevin Michael Stearns, Tucson, AZ US
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20100228700 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM FOR ARCHIVING FILES - Provided are a method, system, and program for archiving files. A hierarchical file system having directories is provided. An archival retention policy is associated with at least one of the directories in the hierarchical file system, wherein the retention policy applies to files included in the associated directory, and wherein the retention policy specifies a retention time indicating a time period during which a file is subject to the retention policy. | 09-09-2010 |
Kevin Michael Stearns, Maynard, MA US
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20110225413 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR SYSTEM RECOVERY - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for system recovery. An operating system and a backup copy of the operating system are both maintained in a partition of a computational device. A boot loader receives an indication to load the backup copy of the operating system. The boot loader loads the backup copy of the operating system. The computational device is rebooted with the loaded backup copy of the operating system. | 09-15-2011 |
20110276540 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM FOR ARCHIVING FILES - Provided are a method, system, and program for archiving files. A hierarchical file system having directories is provided. An archival retention policy is associated with at least one of the directories in the hierarchical file system, wherein the retention policy applies to files included in the associated directory, and wherein the retention policy specifies a retention time indicating a time period during which a file is subject to the retention policy. | 11-10-2011 |
20120216075 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR SYSTEM RECOVERY - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for system recovery. An operating system and a backup copy of the operating system are both maintained in a partition of a computational device. A boot loader receives an indication to load the backup copy of the operating system. The boot loader loads the backup copy of the operating system. The computational device is rebooted with the loaded backup copy of the operating system. | 08-23-2012 |
20140244593 | Method, System, and Program for Archiving Files - Provided are a method, system, and program for archiving files. A hierarchical file system having directories is provided. An archival retention policy is associated with at least one of the directories in the hierarchical file system, wherein the retention policy applies to files included in the associated directory, and wherein the retention policy specifies a retention time indicating a time period during which a file is subject to the retention policy. | 08-28-2014 |
Lisa Stearns, Walpole, MA US
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20150231016 | Therapeutic Compression Apparatus - A massage and rehabilitation system utilizing therapeutic compression apparatuses and methods. Vertical and horizontal adjustments are incorporated, as well differing size, number and flexure massage heads. The massage and rehabilitation system affords the professional or user numerous degrees of adjustment. | 08-20-2015 |
Mark Stearns, Villanova, PA US
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20100221753 | Prostate Cancer-Related Compositions, Methods and Kits Based on DNA Macroarray Proteomics Platforms - The invention relates to novel nucleic acids encoding a mammalian PCADM-1 gene, and proteins encoded thereby, whose expression is increased in certain diseases, disorders, or conditions, including, but not limited to, prostate cancer. The invention further relates to methods of detecting and treating prostate cancer, comprising modulating or detecting PCADM-1 expression and/or production and activity of PCADM-1 polypeptide. Further, the invention relates to novel assays for the identification of DNA-binding proteins and the double-stranded oligonucleotide sequences that specifically bind with them. Finally, the invention relates to DNAZYMs or DNA enzymes which specifically bind PCADM-1 mRNA to inhibit PCADM-1 gene expression and thereby destroy tumor cells and tumor tissue. | 09-02-2010 |
20110111979 | Prostate Cancer-Related Compositions, Methods and Kits Based on DNA Microarray Proteomics Platforms - The invention relates to novel nucleic acids encoding a mammalian PCADM-1 gene, and proteins encoded thereby, whose expression is increased in certain diseases, disorders, or conditions, including, but not limited to, prostate cancer, The invention further relates to methods of detecting and treating prostate cancer, comprising modulating or detecting PCADM-1 expression and/or production and activity of PCADM-1 polypeptide. Further, the invention relates to novel assays for the identification of DNA-binding proteins and the double-stranded oligonucleotide sequences that specifically bind with them. Finally, the invention relates to DNAZYMs or DNA enzymes which specifically bind PCADM-1 mRNA to inhibit PCADM-1 gene expression and thereby destroy tumor cells and tumor tissue. | 05-12-2011 |
Mark E. Stearns, Villanova, PA US
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20100184843 | IDENTIFICATION OF A PIN SPECIFIC GENE AND PROTEIN (PIN-1) USEFUL AS A DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE CANCER - The invention relates to nucleic acids encoding a mammalian ABCA5 gene, and proteins encoded thereby, whose expression is increased in certain diseases, disorders, or conditions, including, but not limited to, PIN. Further, the invention relates to diagnostic assays for identifying the DNA-binding protein ABCA5 (also known as PIN-1). The invention also relates to oligonucleotide sequence(s) or antibodies that specifically bind with ABCA5 or variants thereof. | 07-22-2010 |
Michael Stearns, Cypress, TX US
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20120074783 | PASSIVE IMPEDANCE MATCHING - Methods, devices, and systems for passive impedance matching are provided. An example of a method of passive impedance matching includes providing a substantially equivalent impedance between a source and a load for three single-phase power supplies via a geometry of a busbar. The busbar can be coupled to the three-phase power supplies as the source and coupled to a plurality of electronic machines as the load. | 03-29-2012 |
20120131249 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN INTERPOSER BOARD - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a system ( | 05-24-2012 |
20140351470 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN INTERPOSER BOARD - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a system includes an aggregator backplane coupled to a plurality of fans and power supplies and configured to consolidate control and monitoring for the plurality of fans and power supplies. The system also includes a plurality of compute nodes coupled to the aggregator backplane, wherein each compute node selectively communicates with the aggregator backplane via a corresponding interposer board. Each interposer board is configured to translate information passed between its corresponding compute node and the aggregator backplane. | 11-27-2014 |
20160048184 | SHARING FIRMWARE AMONG AGENTS IN A COMPUTING NODE - Sharing firmware among a plurality of agents including a plurality of central processing units (CPUs) on a node is described. In an example, a computing node includes: a bus; a non-volatile memory, coupled to the bus, to store firmware for the plurality of agents; a power sequencer to implement a power-up sequence for the plurality of CPUs; a plurality of power control state machines respectively controlling states of the plurality of CPUs based on output of the power sequencer; and a bus controller to selectively couple the plurality of agents to the non-volatile memory based on state of the plurality of power control state machines. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael Stearns, Milwaukee, WI US
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20160023349 | TOOL STORAGE DEVICES - Tool storage devices. A tool storage device may include a handle assembly including a support arm connected between a body and a handle portion and having a substantially rectangular cross section oriented with first walls extending transverse to the axis having a greater width than second walls extending parallel to the axis. A width of the handle portion may be at least about 50% of a width of the body. The body may include a frame assembly formed of a rigid material, a wall formed of a flexible material and at least partially defining the storage compartment with an open top, and a cover formed of a rigid material connected to the frame assembly to selectively close the open top. A wheel well portion receives each wheel and may cover the width of the wheel and a portion of the circumference of the wheel. A radial clearance between the wheel and a lower end of the wheel well may be no more than about 0.5 inches. | 01-28-2016 |
Michelle Diana Stearns, Mansfield, CT US
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20160032775 | ENGINE MID-TURBINE FRAME TRANSFER TUBE FOR LOW PRESSURE TURBINE CASE COOLING - A turbine engine includes a turbine section with a low pressure turbine and a turbine case disposed about an axis. A frame assembly defines an outer cavity and an inner cavity with the outer cavity including at least one opening configured and adapted to communicate cooling air to the turbine case. A transfer tube is disposed within the outer cavity and is configured and adapted to receive cooling air. The transfer tube includes a bend configured to impart circumferential velocity to the cooling air within the outer cavity. | 02-04-2016 |
Michelle Diana Stearns, Lebanon, CT US
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20160047311 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE COOLING FLUID METERING SYSTEM - A cooling fluid system for a gas turbine engine includes a fluid source. A turbine section includes first and second components. A fluid supply system has a primary pipe that is configured to provide a cooling supply fluid from the fluid source to a fluid fitting having a fluid junction. The fluid junction is in fluid communication with and is configured to supply a first cooling fluid to the first component. The fluid junction is in fluid communication with and is configured to supply a second cooling fluid to the second component. A flow meter is upstream from the fluid junction and is configured to receive the cooling supply fluid. | 02-18-2016 |
Nancy Stearns, Durham, NC US
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20090176229 | Methods and compositions for the identification of insect repellent compounds - Methods for identifying a candidate compound with an ability to modulate cation transport through a transient receptor potential (TRP) channel in a cell are disclosed. The methods can include (a) providing a cell expressing a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding an transient receptor potential (TRP) channel gene product or a functional fragment or derivative thereof; (b) contacting the cell with the candidate compound; (c) comparing cation transport in the cell in the absence of the candidate compound with cation transport in the cell in the presence of the candidate compound; and (d) identifying a candidate compound through the comparing step that modulates cation transport in the cell through the transient receptor potential (TRP) channel. Also disclosed are nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for insect TRP channel gene products, antibodies that bind to the disclosed TRP channels, and recombinant host cells the include the disclosed biosequences. | 07-09-2009 |
Philip Stearns, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130328787 | Context Based Gesture-Controlled Instrument Interface - An instrument and method for operating the same is disclosed. The instrument includes an input port for receiving a signal, a processor for measuring a first parameter related to the signal, and a touch-enabled display. The touch-enabled display receives commands directed to the processor and displays the first parameter. The commands including commands that determine how the first parameter is displayed and commands that determine the manner in which the instrument operates. The commands are grouped into a plurality of contexts. Each command in a context is specified by a control gesture on the touch-enabled display. A first control gesture is used for a first command in a first context, the first control gesture is also utilized for a second command in a second context, the first context being different from the second context. | 12-12-2013 |
Ralph Stearns, Boarah, CT US
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20130284791 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH UNIVERSAL ARTICULATION AND TISSUE PRE-CLAMP - A tool assembly for a surgical stapling device includes a channel member for supporting a staple cartridge therein and an anvil to deform a plurality of staples ejected from the staple cartridge thereagainst. The tool assembly also includes a sled which is movable to force the staples from the cartridge against the anvil to staple tissue disposed between the anvil and the staple cartridge. A dynamic clamping member is included which has a pin which movably engages the anvil and a flange which movably engages the channel assembly. The dynamic clamping member is mounted to and movable with the sled. The pin and the flange of the dynamic clamping member cooperating to oppose the forces associated with clamping and stapling tissue and also to maintain a substantially uniform gap between the anvil and the staple cartridge during stapling of the tissue. | 10-31-2013 |
Ralph A. Stearns, Bozrah, CT US
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20110112552 | RIGHT ANGLE CLIP APPLIER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A right angle clip applier apparatus including a distal clip applying mechanism and a proximal advancing mechanism positioned in a handle assembly. The clip applying mechanism includes a feed rod interfacing with a cartridge for the advancing and applying of clips on tissue portions. A plurality of clips are enclosed in the apparatus. The advancing mechanism is actuated by a lever in the handle assembly which creates a drive force that repositions the feed rod and clips. Each actuation of the lever applies a first clip and advances clips to a new position in a distal direction. The clip applying mechanism can be utilized at any angle and can be rotated through 360 degrees while holding the handle in a fixed position. An empty clip indicator is provided. | 05-12-2011 |
20130221060 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH INDEPENDENT TIP ROTATION - A surgical stapling device is disclosed which includes a handle assembly, an endoscopic body portion and a tool assembly. The tool assembly is rotatably and pivotally supported on a distal end of the endoscopic body portion. A tool assembly rotation mechanism is provided which includes a rotation knob, a substantially rigid tube and a flexible member interconnecting the rigid tube to the tool assembly. The substantially rigid tube translates rotation of the rotation knob to rotation of the flexible member and provides a channel for passage of other components of the surgical stapling device. | 08-29-2013 |
Robert B. Stearns, Luna Pier, MI US
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20100098934 | ELASTOMERIC URETHANE COMPOSITION - An elastomeric urethane composition that is substantially free of particulates includes the reaction product of a resin composition, including a polyetherol, and an isocyanate. The resin composition and the isocyanate are reacted, in the presence of a catalyst, to form a polyurethane elastomer. The catalyst includes a metal selected from the group of titanium, zirconium and hafnium. The elastomeric urethane composition is used in a method of making an article in a mold. The method includes reacting the resin composition and the isocyanate to form the elastomeric urethane composition, applying the elastomeric urethane composition to the mold cavity, and allowing the elastomeric urethane composition to cure to form a first layer. The method also includes applying a urethane composition, different from the elastomeric urethane composition, to the mold to form a second layer. The method further includes curing the article in the mold and de-molding the article from the mold. | 04-22-2010 |
Scott Elliot Stearns, Ludlow, VT US
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20120158819 | POLICY-BASED APPLICATION DELIVERY - Technologies are described herein for automatically selecting a best application delivery method based on a centrally maintained policy. An agent executing on a user computing device receives a request to initiate an application. The agent requests a centrally maintained application placement policy document regarding the application program from a policy server. The application placement policy document may describe a policy for determining a method for delivery of the application to the user computing device based on a number of conditions. The agent selects the method for delivery of the application based on the application placement policy document and the current conditions, and then initiates the application program utilizing the selected application delivery method. | 06-21-2012 |
20120167117 | STORING AND RESUMING APPLICATION RUNTIME STATE - Execution of an application is suspended and the runtime state of the application is collected and persisted. Maintenance operations may then be performed on the computer that the application was executing upon. The runtime state might also be moved to another computer. In order to resume execution of the application, the runtime state of the application is restored. Once the runtime state of the application has been restored, execution of the application may be restarted from the point at which execution was suspended. A proxy layer might also be utilized to translate requests received from the application for resources that are modified after the runtime state of the application is persisted. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167159 | POLICY-BASED ACCESS TO VIRTUALIZED APPLICATIONS - When a request is received to execute a virtualized application, an application virtualization client component evaluates an execution policy to determine if the application may be executed. If the application virtualization client component determines based on the execution policy that the virtualized application may be executed, the application virtualization client component publishes the virtualized application. The application virtualization client component publishes the application by making the virtualized application available for execution if the application is installed, and installing the virtualized application if it is not installed. The application virtualization client component also evaluates the execution policy during execution of the virtualized application. If the application virtualization client component determines that the execution policy is no longer satisfied, the application virtualization client component unpublishes the virtualized application, thereby preventing execution of the virtualized application. | 06-28-2012 |
20160103701 | Storing and Resuming Application Runtime State - Execution of an application is suspended and the runtime state of the application is collected and persisted. Maintenance operations may then be performed on the computer that the application was executing upon. The runtime state might also be moved to another computer. In order to resume execution of the application, the runtime state of the application is restored. Once the runtime state of the application has been restored, execution of the application may be restarted from the point at which execution was suspended. A proxy layer might also be utilized to translate requests received from the application for resources that are modified after the runtime state of the application is persisted. | 04-14-2016 |
Stanley D. Stearns, Houston, TX US
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20100196268 | Compositions and methods for treatment of tumors by direct administration of a radioisotope - This invention provides a safer and more effective treatment for non-intracavitary undesirable tissue masses, especially bone cancer and soft tissue tumors. The method involves the direct administration of a therapeutically-effective dose of a formulated radioisotope composition nearby or directly into the tissue mass. Small volumes of the composition are used. | 08-05-2010 |
20120065618 | Delivery system for injection through zone of body - A dispensing device which disperses medicate through a needle across a zone within a body with zero pressure differential. The device includes a needle which is, during use, becomes encapsulated within a tubular needle-receiving member, a therapeutic agent reservoir in fluid communication with the needle, positioned within said housing, and in communication with the needle, a second reservoir, a reservoir-connecting conduit in communication with the therapeutic agent reservoir, a fluid drive in communication with the fluid in the second reservoir and in communication with said reservoir-connecting conduit, and a linear drive attached to said needle or to said needle-receiving member. | 03-15-2012 |
20120251442 | Methods for Treatment of Tumors by Direct Administration of a Radioisotope - This invention provides a safer and more effective treatment for non-intracavitary undesirable tissue masses, especially bone cancer and soft tissue tumors. The method involves the direct administration of a therapeutically-effective dose of a formulated radioisotope composition nearby or directly into the tissue mass. Small volumes of the composition are used. | 10-04-2012 |
20120259340 | Method of treatment delivery - A minimally invasive method for drilling into bone and for providing for delivery of medical treatment is provided. The method includes use of a drilling system includes a miniature shaft, a bit, a guide tube encapsulating the shaft during drilling and a cortex adapter thereafter to prevent closure of the drilled hole, a stylet to prevent blockage of the resulting passage, and introduction for treatment following removal of the stylet. As a result, a hole, targeted towards a cancerous lesion within the bone, is possible. | 10-11-2012 |
20140053627 | Pulsed discharge helium ionization detector with multiple combined bias/collecting electrodes for gas chromatography and method of use - A pulsed discharge helium ionization detector for gas chromatography with multiple combined bias/collecting electrodes. | 02-27-2014 |
20140076885 | Adaptive Temperature Controller - The adaptive temperature controller system includes a device for measuring resistance, an electrically-conductive material, a power supply, and a device for controlling power. In operation, the controller determines the resistance of material at one or more temperatures and therefore determines the resistance of the material through a range of operating temperature. Based on such determination so long as voltage and power are known, the resistance of the material, and therefore its temperature, are known. As a result the voltage or power may be instantly varied to produce near infinite control over material temperature. | 03-20-2014 |
20140132277 | Photo ionization detector for gas chromatography having two separately ionizing sources and methods of use - A detector for gas chromatography using two ionization sources within a single body to separately provide ionization energy to a column gas eluent to provide electrical discharge to two or more collecting electrodes provides improved selectivity and may be so used. Use is made of combined bias/collecting electrodes. The use of two ionization sources permits generation of two detector outputs from within a common body and of a common constituent flow. The ionization sources and any applicable discharge gas and dopant may be selected based on desired selectivity. | 05-15-2014 |
20140197247 | Pump and injector for liquid chromatography - A combined pump-injector valve utilizing a single piece as the barrel of the pump and as the stator of the valve, thus eliminating any need for connections between a pump and a valve, and therefore the potential for high-pressure leaks or pressure reductions. The combined pump-injector valve permits injection of nanoliter-sized samples into a chromatographic column, which is sealed during loading of the sample and filling of the pump, such that complete analyses can be completed with microliters of mobile phase with nanoliters of a sample. | 07-17-2014 |
20140326650 | Pump and injector for liquid chromatography - A combined dual pump-injector valve utilizing a single piece of material to house the barrel for each of the two piston-based pumps and to provide the stator of the associated valve, thus eliminating any need for connections between the pumps and the valve, and therefore eliminating the potential for high-pressure leaks or pressure reductions. The combined dual pump-injector valve permits injection of nanoliter-sized samples into a chromatographic column such that complete analyses can be completed with microliters of mobile phase with nanoliters of a sample. | 11-06-2014 |
20140347062 | Photo ionization detector for gas chromatography having at least two separately ionizing sources - A detector for gas chromatography using two or more ionization sources within a single body to separately provide ionization energy to a column gas eluent to provide electrical discharge to two or more collecting electrodes provides improved selectivity and may be so used. Use is made of combined bias/collecting electrodes or of sets of separated bias and collecting electrodes. The use of multiple ionization sources permits generation of multiple detector outputs from within a common body and of a common constituent flow. The ionization sources and any applicable discharge gas and dopant may be selected based on desired selectivity. | 11-27-2014 |
20150184774 | Heated rotary valve for chromotography - A heated rotary valve for use in connection with a sample to be separated in a column for heating the sample to temperature within the valve. The heated rotary valve permits introduction of compounds, having a wide boiling range, into a gas chromatograph with improved precision of area and retention time. The valve includes a stator, an elongate body, a rotor seal, a drive shaft, and an internal element for generating heat. The rotor seal may be laterally captured by a ring to prevent movement or creep due to heat absorption during operation. | 07-02-2015 |
20150224260 | Delivery system for injections throughout zone of body - A dispensing device which disperses medicate through a needle across a zone within a body. The device includes a needle which is, during use, becomes encapsulated within a tubular needle-receiving member, a reservoir in fluid communication with the needle, positioned within the housing, and in communication with the needle, a second reservoir, a reservoir-connecting conduit in communication with the reservoir, a fluid drive in communication with the fluid in the second reservoir and in communication with the reservoir-connecting conduit, and a linear drive attached to the needle or to the needle-receiving member. The fluid drive impel fluids from the second reservoir to the reservoir-connecting conduit and thus drives the therapeutic agent from the reservoir during the linear displacement of the needle towards the housing. Fluid communication from the therapeutic agent reservoir to the needle is maintained by the tubing during operation of the linear drive. | 08-13-2015 |
Stanley D. Stearns, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20090045187 | Adaptive Temperature Controller - The adaptive temperature controller includes a device for measuring resistance, an electrically-conductive material, a power supply, and a device for controlling power. In operation, the controller determines the resistance of material at one or more temperatures and therefore determines the resistance of the material through a range of operating temperature. Based on such determination so long as voltage and power are known, the resistance of the material, and therefore its temperature, are known. As a result the voltage or power may be instantly varied to produce near infinite control over material temperature. | 02-19-2009 |
20090255351 | Dopant Delivery System for Use in Ion Mobility and Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry - A device for introduction of an ammonia dopant into a spectrometry system without the use of a delivery system containing ammonia. The delivery device includes an ammonium solid that will, upon the introduction of heat, yield ammonia gas for delivery into the spectrometer system. Use of such an alternative to traditional ammonia dopant systems will yield little or no change in spectrometer readings. The volumetric flow rate of the ammonium is controlled by the use of capillary tubes as the exiting pathway, where the flowrate is determined by the cross sectional area and length of the capillary tube. Delivery of the ammonia is aided by use of a frit or screen to permit only gas to exit. | 10-15-2009 |
20100004604 | Syringe for injection through zone of body - A syringe which disperses medicate across a zone in the body during apparent conventional operation. The improved syringe includes a barrel, a plunger, and an operating cylinder. In operation, the needle of the syringe is inserted into the body at the distal portion of the portion of the body which is to receive the medicate. A single arm is attached to the barrel and passes through an operating cylinder with a thumb rest on its top. As a result, in operation, the user draws the single arm up to the thumb rest, thus causing the syringe to withdraw during injection and leaving a patch of medicate during operation. | 01-07-2010 |
Steven K. Stearns, Fairfield, CT US
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20160048922 | ETF RESEARCH PLATFORM - Disclosed is an exchange traded fund (ETF) research system. The ETF research system typically includes a processor, a memory, and a scoring module stored in the memory. The scoring module is typically configured for determining a first score of each of a plurality of exchange traded fund according to a first multifactor model; based on the first score of each exchange traded fund, determining a first percentile ranking of each exchange traded fund relative to the plurality of exchange traded funds; determining a first percentile ranking for each of a plurality of asset class categories; and graphically presenting a first user interface including a numeric representation and a color representation of the first percentile ranking of one or more of the asset class categories. | 02-18-2016 |
20160055585 | SMART BETA FACTOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a smart beta factor deposition system for constructing an investment portfolio. The smart beta factor deposition system typically includes a processor, a memory, and a deposition module stored in the memory. The deposition module is typically configured for: defining a plurality of factor sleeves, each factor sleeve defining (i) a beta factor model, (ii) one or more asset classes and/or asset class categories, (iii) a size, and (iv) one or more position sizes; for each sleeve's beta factor model, determining a score of each of a plurality of securities; for each factor sleeve, selecting one or more securities based on the score of each security according to the sleeve's beta factor model to form positions until the sleeve's size has been reached; and combining the positions of each factor sleeve to create the investment portfolio. | 02-25-2016 |
20160055586 | SMART BETA FACTOR DEPOSITION BASED ON ACCOUNT TRANSACTION COSTS - Disclosed is a smart beta factor deposition system for constructing an investment portfolio. The system is typically configured for: defining a plurality of factor sleeves, each factor sleeve defining (i) a beta factor model, (ii) one or more asset classes and/or asset class categories, (iii) a size, and (iv) one or more position sizes; for each sleeve's beta factor model, determining a score of each of a plurality of securities; for each factor sleeve, selecting one or more securities based on the score of each security according to the sleeve's beta factor model to form positions until the sleeve's size has been reached; and combining the positions of each factor sleeve to create the investment portfolio. Each factor sleeve may be assigned to one of a plurality of customer accounts based on transaction costs associated with each customer account. | 02-25-2016 |
20160071210 | DYNAMIC RISK-RESPONSIVE BOND LADDER - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring financial risk indicators to provide a composite financial risk indicator and, based on the composite financial risk indicator, determining the number of years for which financial investors in distribution mode should have self-liquidating assets available (i.e., the number of rungs on a bond ladder) to insure that cash flow needs are met in future years regardless of the risk present in the financial markets. In response to determining the number of years for which the investors should have self-liquidating assets, the financial portfolios of the investors are automatically adjusted to provide for self-liquidating assets for each of the determined number of years (i.e., self-liquidating assets are bought or sold). | 03-10-2016 |
Steven Vincent Stearns, Vienna, VA US
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20100131207 | GAS FLUX DETERMINATION USING AIRBORNE DIAL LIDAR AND AIRBORNE WIND MEASUREMENT - A system for obtaining emission flux of a gas plume, emanating from a source, includes an airborne differential absorption lidar (DIAL) system for determining multiple concentration path length (CPL) values along a flight path; and an airborne wind measuring system (WMS) for determining a wind vector at the aircraft altitude. Also included is a processor for receiving the multiple CPL values determined by the DIAL system and the wind vector determined by the WMS. The processor uses the CPL values to compute either (a) an area-integrated concentration (AIC) value or (b) an average concentration value over a cross-plume extent, defined along the length dimension of the flight path. The processor also scales the wind vector to the near ground altitude level of the gas plume to obtain a scaled wind vector. The emission flux is obtained by multiplying either the AIC value or the average concentration value with a component of the scaled wind vector. The component of the scaled wind vector is defined by a vector perpendicular to the length dimension of the flight path. | 05-27-2010 |
Wayne R. Stearns, Woodinville, WA US
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20090158937 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A HEATED FLAVORED BEVERAGE - An automated hot beverage dispensing machine and method for producing hot beverages is disclosed. The preferred apparatus includes a plurality of flavoring reservoirs connected through pumps and valves to a plenum that dispenses the flavoring directly into a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber also receives milk and steam, facilitating mixing of the milk, steam, and flavoring, and dispensing the mixture into a serving cup. The dispensing machine may include a coffee brewing system, whereby the machine can produce flavored lattés, cappuccinos, and the like. In the preferred embodiment, pressurized steam is directed through a venturi assembly that draws in refrigerated milk and ambient air and delivers the fluids to a vortex mixer to produce steamed and/or foamed milk. The flavoring is delivered to the vortex mixer, and steam is channeled to the plenum to facilitate delivery of the flavoring and maintain the cleanliness of the plenum. | 06-25-2009 |
William Nathan Stearns, Arlington, TX US
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20110010219 | Method and system for determining adherence to a workflow - An adherence system provides an entity (such as a supervisor) with the ability to define one or more acceptable agent state “rules” that are then monitored for compliance. A particular “rule” defines a sequence of user-configured or system-defined work item handling states and, optionally, a particular duration for a given state in the sequence. The rule typically also has associated therewith one or more user-configured or system-defined “actions” that should occur if the rule (which is sometimes referred to as a “policy”) is triggered. Using state information, the system monitors the various states of a particular agent against one or more rules. If the agent violates the rule (e.g., by moving in or out of a state out of sequence, by staying within a given state too long, or the like), a trigger event is initiated to indicate a potential or actual policy violation. The trigger event may then initiate a given action. | 01-13-2011 |
20110145032 | Workforce management system for forecasting and scheduling work items that cross intervals - A forecast and plan generation process for a workforce management (WFM) system implements an algorithm to calculate staffing requirements when average handling time (AHT) is longer than a data collection statistics period and/or a work item is in progress of being handled in more than one interval. A schedule generation process schedules an agent for intervals after a work item is provided/connected to the agent, preferably up to an including an interval when the work item terminates (based on the AHT of the work item and a simulated arrival time of the work item). Additional agents are scheduled for new work items that are forecasted to arrive in an interval, in addition to the agents that may already be connected to a contact. | 06-16-2011 |
20110150208 | Iterative scheduling and campaign management - An iterative scheduling and campaign management process uses a WFM system and a CLM system. These systems may be independent or consolidated. In a first step of the process, the WFM system provides the CLM system coarse agent availability data. The coarse agent availability data is used by the CLM system to generate a first list order for a given outbound contact list, which contact list is then provided back to the WFM system. In a second step of the process, the WFM uses the first list order to facilitate a multi-skilled agent scheduling routine. The resulting set of multi-skilled agent schedules (or staffing level data derived from those schedules) is then provided by the WFM system to the CLM system. The CLM system then uses the multi-skilled agent schedules (or staffing level data) to create a second list order for the given outbound contact list. This list may be considered an optimized list given the agent schedule data provided by the WFM system. The outbound campaign is then initiated. Thereafter, and periodically during the outbound campaign, the WFM system provides the CLM system intraday (or intra-campaign) updates to the multi-skilled agent schedules and, in response, the CLM creates at least one re-optimized list order for the contact list based on the intraday data update received from the WFM system. The process can then be repeated iteratively throughout the campaign. | 06-23-2011 |
William P. Stearns, Richardson, TX US
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20090170240 | Optimized Circuit Design Layout for High Performance Ball Grid Array Packages - A method of laying out traces for connection of bond pads of a semiconductor chip to a printed wiring board or the like and the layout. There is provided a substrate having top and bottom surfaces with a plurality of rows and columns of vias extending therethrough from the top surface to the bottom surface and having a solder ball secured at the bottom surface to each via. A plurality of pairs of traces is provided on the top surface, each trace of each pair of traces extending to a different one of the vias and extending to vias on a plurality of the rows and columns, each of the traces of each pair being spaced from the other trace by a ball pitch, being maximized for identity in length and being maximized for parallelism and spacing. Each of the traces of a pair is preferably be further maximized for identity in cross-sectional geometry. A differential signal pair is preferably applied to at least one of a pair of traces. The layout can further include a further surface between the top and bottom surfaces insulated from the top and bottom surfaces, a plurality of the traces being disposed on the further surface. | 07-02-2009 |