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Alan James Swan, Aloha, OR US
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20140041215 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRECISION INSERTION - Systems, apparatuses and methods are described herein for precision insertion. In various embodiments, a feeder device may be configured to feed an object such as wire from a wire source into a wire path. In various embodiments, a guidance device with a channel that at least partially defines the wire path may receive the wire fed from the feeder device. In various embodiments, a base may be provided for mounting at least one of a first substrate having a first aperture and a second substrate having a second aperture so that the first aperture of the first substrate is aligned with the second aperture of the second substrate. In various embodiments, the base may be configured to be movable relative to the guidance device to position the first substrate or second substrate so that the first or second aperture is aligned with the wire path. | 02-13-2014 |
Andrew P. Swan, Michigan City, IN US
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20080296211 | Inlet filter - An inlet filter for use with stormwater drains and roof drains. The filter is formed of a mat of natural or synthetic fiber material with netting bonded on one side. A convenient method for attaching the filter to a drain using cable ties or adhesive is provided. | 12-04-2008 |
Cathy Wood Swan, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20110297176 | Hair spoon - The “Hair Spoon” is a simple curved, double-spoon shaped, device for retaining long hair near the back of the head. This enables a method and apparatus for retaining and adornment of long hair. A hair device is used to hold long hair in a fixed location. The visible surface facing away from the head may be plain or adorned with ornaments and images. Only two motions required; one continuous motion to wrap the hair and one rotation of the device to hold it in place securely and safely. The device is simple and easy to use while ensuring beauty to the beholder. | 12-08-2011 |
Catrina Swan, East Peoria, IL US
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20130137547 | MACHINE POWERTRAIN AND METHOD - A machine powertrain includes an engine operably connected to a torque converter and a transmission. A switch associated with the torque converter provides a locking signal indicative of a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter. A throttle sensor associated with the throttle provides a throttle signal. An electronic controller receives the locking signal and the throttle signal, and controls operation of the engine at least partially based on the throttle signal and the locking signal. The electronic controller determines whether a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter is present based on the locking signal, determines whether a part throttle operating condition or a full throttle operating condition is present based on the throttle signal, and selects a derated power curve when the part throttle operating condition is present and when the torque converter switches from the unlocked to the locked condition. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137548 | MACHINE POWERTRAIN AND METHOD - A machine powertrain includes an engine operably connected to a torque converter and a transmission. A switch associated with the torque converter provides a locking signal indicative of a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter. A throttle sensor associated with the throttle provides a throttle signal. An electronic controller receives the locking signal and the throttle signal, and controls operation of the engine at least partially based on the throttle signal and the locking signal. The electronic controller determines whether a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter is present based on the locking signal, determines whether a part throttle operating condition or a full throttle operating condition is present based on the throttle signal, and selects a load-control power curve when the part throttle operating condition is present and when the torque converter switches from the unlocked to the locked condition. | 05-30-2013 |
Chad Vincent Swan, Grass Lake, MI US
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20120267856 | TOILET TARGET - A toilet target for use in the toilet training of young boys and for the amusement and marketing of men is described that includes a target for providing an aiming objective, a mounting hardware for attaching the toilet target to a toilet, and a suspension line or tether for connecting the target to the mounting hardware. | 10-25-2012 |
Charles Drummond Swan, Seattle, WA US
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20140214918 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN APPLICATION COMPONENTS DISTRIBUTED AMONG DEVICES - Disclosed are various embodiments for facilitating communications between application components that are distributed among many devices across a network. This allows for the application to execute as if on one device even though the application components are on many devices. A component interface is generated for the application components. The component interface intercepts communications sent from an application component, locates the intended receiving application component, and generates a component interface packet with the location. The component interface packet is then put into a network stream. The receiving component listens to the stream to obtain component interface packets that indicate the location of the device running the receiving application component. The component interface decodes the component interface packets intended for components associated with the component interface and sends communications encoded in the packet to the application components. | 07-31-2014 |
20140215035 | DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATION COMPONENTS AMONG DEVICES - Disclosed are various embodiments for distributing application components among many devices across a network for optimal execution of the application. A distribution is determined based on performance metrics, distribution profiles, and/or other indications of how to distribute application components for execution on many devices. In various embodiments, an application component may be simultaneously executed on many devices or on one device. The application components execute as if on one device even though they are distributed among many devices. Performance metrics indicate how well an application component executes in a device. During execution, the application components may be redistributed if another distribution is indicated by performance tolerances. If application components are redistributed, the execution of the application continues as if no redistribution had occurred. | 07-31-2014 |
Charles J. Swan, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20130234593 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE LIGHTING - A system for controlling a lighting system for a vehicle includes an ambient light sensor operable for detecting a level of ambient light and a lighting circuitry. The system also includes a logical control unit that receives input signals from a vehicle control unit, a user input device and the ambient light sensor. The logical control unit controls a voltage on the lighting circuitry to provide a minimum voltage based on the one or more input signals. | 09-12-2013 |
20130344799 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF RADIO CONTENT AND METHOD OF DELIVERING RADIO CONTENT - A system for delivery of radio content includes a database configured to receive a radio content data comprising a radio content, a broadcast time for the radio content and a broadcast channel of the radio content. Also included is a signal for communicating the radio content from the database to a remote radio unit, wherein the remote radio unit communicates the radio content data to a user for providing advance notice to the user of future radio content. | 12-26-2013 |
Christopher Swan, Bellevue, WA US
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20140325432 | SECOND SCREEN VIEW WITH MULTITASKING - Described herein are embodiments performed by a computing device capable of having a first display and a second display. The device may also execute a windowing system. Arbitrary applications execute on the computing device. Each such application has a corresponding application window managed by the windowing system. A start-projecting request may be received from an arbitrary one of the applications, and the windowing system may respond to the start request by generating, displaying, and managing a projection window. The application may generate and display content via the projection window. Responsive to the start-projecting request, display information about the first display and the second display may be used by the windowing system to display the projection window. A stop-projecting request from the application may cause the windowing system to terminate the projection window. | 10-30-2014 |
20140351722 | USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE DISPLAYS - Described herein are techniques for a computing device executing a windowing system that automatically maintains a tiled arrangement of application windows on a first display and on a second display. A user interface element has indicia of applications that can be used to open the applications. Responsive to a first user input the user interface element is displayed on the first display, and while the user interface element is displayed on the first display, the windowing system maintains two or more of the application windows in a tiled arrangement on the second display. The user interface element may be part of a system user interface and may be implemented in a variety of ways. For example, it may be a full-screen set of application representations, possibly user selected, or a list of recently used applications, or a list of open applications, etc. | 11-27-2014 |
Christopher E. Swan, Seattle, WA US
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20130033414 | Display Environment for a Plurality of Display Devices - A display environment for a plurality of display devices is described. In one or more implementations, a display environment of an operating system of a computing device is configured to display a plurality of shells that support user interaction with the operating system by launching a first shell for display on a first display device of the computing device and launching a second shell for display on a second display device of the computing device such that the first and second shells are displayable simultaneously by the computing device. | 02-07-2013 |
20140298245 | Display Instance Management - Display instance management techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an application manager module of a computing device is executed that is configured to manage which display instances of the plurality of applications are made available via a user interface at a particular time. One or more application programming interfaces (APIs) are exposed by the application manager module that are configured to support switching by the application manager module between a plurality of the display instances for a respective single one of the plurality of applications in the user interface. | 10-02-2014 |
Dale Swan, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20120046384 | PHOTOACTIVATABLE CROSSLINKER - Described herein is a degradable linking agent of formula Photo | 02-23-2012 |
Dale G. Swan, Saint Louis Park, MN US
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20140162083 | STILBENE-BASED REACTIVE COMPOUNDS, POLYMERIC MATRICES FORMED THEREFROM, AND ARTICLES VISUALIZABLE BY FLUORESCENCE - The invention is directed to latent reactive and polymerizable derivatives of fluorescent stilbene-based compounds. The compounds can be used to provide articles with a fluorescence property, such as medical devices (e.g., catheters). The fluorescent compounds can be used in association with polymers, or can be incorporated into polymers, and the polymers used in a coating composition on the article surface. The compounds allow for visual or machine inspection of coating properties such as uniformity of coverage. | 06-12-2014 |
Elliot A. Swan, Keizer, OR US
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20130063658 | VADIO-VIDEO RADIO - Embodiments of the invention relate to a system, method, computer product, computer system and device for providing a live broadcast, the method includes receiving a first audio content; determining a first video content that matches the first audio content; matching the first video content with the first audio content in real time, forming matched first audio/video content; and providing the matched first audio/video content in the live broadcast. The method further includes receiving a second audio content; determining a second video content that matches the second audio content; matching the second video content with the second audio content in real time, forming matched second audio/video content; and providing the matched second audio/video content in the live broadcast. | 03-14-2013 |
Elliot Allen Swan, Portland, OR US
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20140172961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MATCHED MULTIMEDIA VIDEO CONTENT - A system for providing content to client computing devices. The system is configured to receive an audio feed that includes audio segments. Each audio segment includes either regular audio content or preemptory audio content. The system may determine whether each audio segment includes regular or preemptory audio content. For each audio segment determined to include preemptory audio content, the system may direct the client computing devices to preempt, with the preemptory audio content, any current content being presented by the client computing devices. For each audio segment determined to include regular audio content, the system may identify the regular audio content, match multimedia video content with the identified regular audio content, and direct the matched multimedia video content to the client computing devices for presentation thereby to users. | 06-19-2014 |
Erin E. Swan, Swampscott, MA US
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20080249510 | MEMBRANE-BASED FLUID CONTROL IN MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A microfluidic device may include a substrate that defines a flow-control cavity and first and second channels in fluid communication with the flow-control cavity. A compliant membrane for regulating fluid flow through the flow-control cavity may surround at least a portion of the flow-control cavity. | 10-09-2008 |
Harris Kent Swan, Boca Raton, FL US
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20100208424 | Modular Protective Housing with Peripherals for a Handheld Communications Device - A peripherals device for coupling with a handheld communication device includes an interface to the handheld communication device and a processor for performing functions complementary to the communications device. According to another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a conformal cavity for receiving a handheld communications device in a secure fashion. According to yet another embodiment, the peripherals device includes a data collection device for collecting data and using the interface for sending the collected data to a remote processor for further processing. The data collection device can include an image reader, a barcode reader, a signature capture device, an optical character recognition. In yet another embodiment, there is a power subsystem that powers the peripherals device and the handheld communications device. The power system has a low power state to conserve energy. In another embodiment, the peripherals device comprises a plurality of processors that automatically reconfigure themselves to work with the communication device to which the peripherals device is connected. | 08-19-2010 |
James Swan, Claysville, PA US
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20130326887 | Trimmer Shield - A clear, shaft-mounted, shield for a String Trimmer , Brush Cutter, Pole Trimmer or similar shaft-based cutting device which provides debris protection for the operator. This invention defines the usage of a transparent and rigid material which absorbs & deflects high-speed flying debris generated from the spinning head of trimming devices. This invention will function as expansive layer of protection used separately or in conjunction with existing, head-mounted, trimmer guards and improves upon the debris protection, visibility, adjustment and removal compared with conventional, fixed and opaque guards, which are the standard of lawn trimmer devices. | 12-12-2013 |
Jeffrey Swan, West Chester, PA US
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20080211314 | Juvenile Product Inductive Power Transfer - A juvenile product includes a power adapter comprising a first AC-to-DC converter to generate a DC transmission voltage from a line power source, and a power cable coupled to the power adapter and configured to carry the DC transmission voltage. A power transmitter coupled to the power cable includes a transmitter coil and a DC-to-AC converter coupled to the transmitter coil such that an AC current flows through the transmitter coil based on the DC transmission voltage. A power supply includes a receiver coil configured for generation of induced current in the receiver coil via inductive coupling with the transmitter coil, and further includes a second AC-to-DC converter coupled to the receiver coil to generate DC power based on the induced current. An electrical load coupled to the power supply is configured for operation via the DC power. | 09-04-2008 |
20100051353 | Child Growth Monitoring - A device for monitoring growth of a child includes a platform to support the child during a measurement of weight, a transducer coupled to the platform to generate an indication of the weight of the child, a controller configured to determine a timing of the weight measurement, a computer-readable medium in communication with the controller and configured to store data representative of the weight indication and the measurement timing, and a data output port coupled to the controller. The controller is further configured to incorporate the data in a data compilation representative of a set of measurements of the growth of the child for exportation of the data compilation via the data output port. | 03-04-2010 |
Jeffrey David Swan, West Chester, PA US
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20110197356 | Fabric Fastened Changing Table - A changing table for a playard has a flexible platform sized to support a child and a changing table mount arranged to releasably engage the platform to the playard. The changing table mount can have a plurality of straps each having a fastener and removably received in corresponding slots of the playard. The changing table mount can comprise a zipper releasably connecting the changing table to the playard. | 08-18-2011 |
Jeffrey L. Swan, Pawhuska, OK US
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20150105524 | Method of Improving the Melt Properties of Poly(Arylene Sulfide) Polymers - A process comprising (a) beginning with a poly(arylene sulfide) polymer comprising a plurality of small poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles and large poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles, distinguishing at least a portion of the small poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles from the large poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles to yield distinguished small poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles, wherein the small poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles have a particle size of less than 2.38 mm and the large poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles have a particle size of equal to or greater than 2.38 mm, and (b) contacting at least a portion of the distinguished small poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles with an aqueous solution to form treated small poly(arylene sulfide) polymer particles. | 04-16-2015 |
Johanna Swan, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090244873 | OPTICAL PACKAGE - A method for aligning at least two photonic components over an interposer, and an optical package that may align such components. The method may include providing an interposer; fabricating electrical conductors passing from one surface of the interposer to an opposite surface of the interposer at selected contact positions; soldering the photonic components over the selected contact positions on the first surface, while allowing solder self-alignment. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-01-2009 |
20090321955 | Securing integrated circuit dice to substrates - A conductive material may be jet dispensed (i.e. jet sprayed) on an integrated circuit die and a bond pad to form a conformal electrical connection on and between the bond pad and the die. In some cases, a smaller package footprint and/or height may result. | 12-31-2009 |
20140000377 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH AIR PRESSURE SENSOR | 01-02-2014 |
20140076051 | ACCELEROMETER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An accelerometer includes a mass, suspended by a beam, and associated conductive paths. Each conductive path is subjected to a magnetic field, such that, when a time varying signal is applied to the conductive paths, a characteristic resonant frequency is produced, and when the mass experiences an acceleration, a respective change in the resonant frequency is produced that may be interpreted as acceleration data. Embodiments include methods of manufacturing an accelerometer and systems and devices incorporating the accelerometer. | 03-20-2014 |
20140168032 | ARCHITECTURE FOR SEAMLESS INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM - Embodiments of systems and methods of seamless displays are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a backpanel device comprising display drive circuitry can be removably coupled with a display device via an array of contact members. The display device can include image-producing elements or pixels that can be selectively driven by the backpanel device via corresponding portions of the array of contact members. Multiple display devices can be disposed adjacently on one or more backpanel devices such that an image displayed across the multiple display devices appears seamless. | 06-19-2014 |
20140169800 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECT ON BUMPLESS BUILD-UP LAYER PACKAGE - This disclosure relates generally to an electronic package that can include a die and a dielectric layer at least partially enveloping the die. Electrical interconnects can be electrically coupled to the die and passing, at least in part, through the dielectric layer. An optical emitter can be electrically coupled to the die with a first one of the electrical interconnects and configured to emit light from a first major surface of the electronic package. A solder bump can be electrically coupled to the die with a second one of the electrical interconnects and positioned on a second major surface of the electronic package different from the first major surface. | 06-19-2014 |
20150163921 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - This disclosure relates generally to devices, systems, and methods for making a flexible microelectronic assembly. In an example, a polymer is molded over a microelectronic component, the polymer mold assuming a substantially rigid state following the molding. A routing layer is formed with respect to the microelectronic component and the polymer mold, the routing layer including traces electrically coupled to the microelectronic component. An input is applied to the polymer mold, the polymer mold transitioning from the substantially rigid state to a substantially flexible state upon application of the input. | 06-11-2015 |
20150282321 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH WIRE BONDS - Generally discussed herein are systems and apparatuses that can include apparatuses, systems, or method for a flexible, wire bonded device. According to an example an apparatus can include (1) a first rigid circuit comprising a first plurality of bond pads proximate to a first edge of the first rigid circuit, (2) a second rigid circuit comprising a second plurality of bond pads proximate to a first edge of the second rigid circuit, the second rigid circuit adjacent the first rigid circuit and the first edge of the second rigid circuit facing the first edge of the first rigid circuit, or (3) a first plurality of wire bonded wires, each wire bonded wire of the first plurality of wire bonded wires electrically and mechanically connected to a bond pad of the first plurality of bond pads and a bond pad of the second plurality of bond pads. | 10-01-2015 |
Johanna M. Swan, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100327424 | Multi-chip package and method of providing die-to-die interconnects in same - A multi-chip package includes a substrate ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110147055 | Glass core substrate for integrated circuit devices and methods of making the same - Disclosed are embodiments of a glass core substrate for an integrated circuit (IC) device. The glass core substrate includes a glass core and build-up structures on opposing sides of the glass core. Electrically conductive terminals may be formed on both sides of the glass core substrate. An IC die may be coupled with the terminals on one side of the substrate, whereas the terminals on the opposing side may be coupled with a next-level component, such as a circuit board. The glass core may comprise a single piece of glass in which conductors have been formed, or the glass core may comprise two or more glass sections that have been joined together, each section having conductors. The conductors extend through the glass core, and one or more of the conductors may be electrically coupled with the build-up structures disposed over the glass core. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-23-2011 |
20120038379 | PROBES FORMED FROM SEMICONDUCTOR REGION VIAS - Embodiments of the invention describe forming a set of probes using semiconductor regions each including a plurality of vias. A first set of probe segments may be formed from a first set of vias on a first semiconductor region. A second set of probe segments may be formed from a second set of vias on a second semiconductor region and bonded to the first set of probe segments. At least one spring comprising a dielectric material may be formed to couple the first set of probe segments, while a set of metal tips disposed on the second set of probe segments. | 02-16-2012 |
20120074581 | DIE-STACKING USING THROUGH-SILICON VIAS ON BUMPLESS BUILD-UP LAYER SUBSTRATES INCLUDING EMBEDDED-DICE, AND PROCESSES OF FORMING SAME - An apparatus includes a coreless substrate with a through-silicon via (TSV) embedded die that is integral to the coreless substrate. The apparatus includes a subsequent die that is coupled to the TSV die and that is disposed above the coreless substrate. | 03-29-2012 |
20120192413 | GLASS CORE SUBSTRATE FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are embodiments of a glass core substrate for an integrated circuit (IC) device. The glass core substrate includes a glass core and build-up structures on opposing sides of the glass core. Electrically conductive terminals may be formed on both sides of the glass core substrate. An IC die may be coupled with the terminals on one side of the substrate, whereas the terminals on the opposing side may be coupled with a next-level component, such as a circuit board. The glass core may comprise a single piece of glass in which conductors have been formed, or the glass core may comprise two or more glass sections that have been joined together, each section having conductors. The conductors extend through the glass core, and one or more of the conductors may be electrically coupled with the build-up structures disposed over the glass core. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-02-2012 |
20120261838 | MULTI-CHIP PACKAGE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING DIE-TO-DIE INTERCONNECTS IN SAME - A multi-chip package includes a substrate ( | 10-18-2012 |
20130249109 | INTERPOSER FOR HERMETIC SEALING OF SENSOR CHIPS AND FOR THEIR INTEGRATION WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIPS - Integration of sensor chips with integrated circuit (IC) chips. At least a first sensor chip including a first sensor is affixed to a first side of an interposer to hermitically seal the first sensor within a first cavity. An IC chip is affixed to a second side of the interposer opposite the first sensor, the IC chip is electrically coupled to the first sensor by a through via in the interposer. In embodiments, the first sensor includes a MEMS device and the IC chip comprises a circuit to amplify a signal from the MEMS device. The interposer may be made of glass, with the first sensor chip and the IC chip flip-chip bonded to the interposer by compression or solder. Lateral interconnect traces provide I/O between the devices on the interposer and/or a PCB upon which the interpose is affixed. | 09-26-2013 |
20140003009 | GLASS CLAD MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE | 01-02-2014 |
20140085846 | MICROELECTRONIC STRUCTURES HAVING LAMINATED OR EMBEDDED GLASS ROUTING STRUCTURES FOR HIGH DENSITY PACKAGING - Embodiments of the present description relate to the field of fabricating microelectronic structures. The microelectronic structures may include a glass routing structure formed separately from a trace routing structure, wherein the glass routing structure is incorporated with the trace routing substrate, either in a laminated or embedded configuration. Also disclosed are embodiments of a microelectronic package including at least one microelectronic device disposed proximate to the glass routing structure of the microelectronic substrate and coupled with the microelectronic substrate by a plurality of interconnects. Further, disclosed are embodiments of a microelectronic structure including at least one microelectronic device embedded within a microelectronic encapsulant having a glass routing structure attached to the microelectronic encapsulant and a trace routing structure formed on the glass routing structure. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091440 | SYSTEM IN PACKAGE WITH EMBEDDED RF DIE IN CORELESS SUBSTRATE - Electronic assemblies and their manufacture are described. One assembly includes a coreless substrate comprising a plurality of dielectric layers and electrically conductive pathways, the coreless substrate including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The assembly includes a first die embedded in the coreless substrate, the first die comprising an RF die, the first die positioned in a dielectric layer that extends to the first side of the coreless substrate. The assembly includes a second die positioned on first side, the second die positioned on the first die. In another aspect, a molding material may be positioned on the die side, wherein the first die and the second die are covered by the molding material. In another aspect, an electrical shielding layer may be positioned over the first side. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140165723 | INDUCTIVE INERTIAL SENSOR ARCHITECTURE & FABRICATION IN PACKAGING BUILD-UP LAYERS - This invention relates to inductive inertial sensors employing a magnetic drive and/or sense architecture. In embodiments, translational gyroscopes utilize a conductive coil made to vibrate in a first dimension as a function of a time varying current driven through the coil in the presence of a magnetic field. Sense coils register an inductance that varies as a function of an angular velocity in a second dimension. In embodiments, the vibrating coil causes first and second mutual inductances in the sense coils to deviate from each other as a function of the angular velocity. In embodiments, self-inductances associated with a pair of meandering coils vary as a function of an angular velocity in a second dimension. In embodiments, package build-up layers are utilized to fabricate the inductive inertial sensors, enabling package-level integrated inertial sensing advantageous in small form factor computing platforms, such as mobile devices. | 06-19-2014 |
20140169801 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH OPTICAL PORT - Described herein are technologies related to a semiconductor package that is installed in a portable device for data communications. More particularly, the semiconductor package that contains a memory, a digital logic chip, and an optical port in a single module or mold is described. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171751 | ELECTRONIC BIO MONITORING PATCH - Described herein are technologies related to a wireless electronic vital sign monitoring of a person. More particularly, detecting vital signs and processing of the detected vital signs using a bio monitoring patch. | 06-19-2014 |
20140176417 | WEARABLE PROJECTOR FOR PORTABLE DISPLAY - Described herein are technologies related to a wearable projector to project images, information, multimedia, etc. in a portable display. More particularly, the wearable projector includes a system on chip (SOC) microprocessor that is configured to project the images, information, multimedia, etc. to different types of portable display such as, flexible transparent plastic, glass, paper, and the like. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178003 | CLOAKING SYSTEM WITH WAVEGUIDES - Described herein are technologies related to passive or active cloaking devices. More particularly, the passive or active cloaking devices utilize input/output grating couplers and waveguides to create an impression of invisibility on an object that is covered by the passive or active cloaking devices. | 06-26-2014 |
20140203175 | OPTICAL I/O SYSTEM USING PLANAR LIGHT-WAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Photonic components are placed on the processor package to bring the optical signal close to the processor die. The processor package includes a substrate to which the processor die is coupled, and which allows the processor die to connect to a printed circuit board. The processor package also includes transceiver logic, electrical-optical conversion circuits, and an optical coupler. The electrical-optical conversion circuits can include laser(s), modulator(s), and photodetector(s) to transmit and receive and optical signal. The coupler interfaces to a fiber that extends off the processor package. Multiple fibers can be brought to the processor package allowing for a scalable high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnection to the processor. | 07-24-2014 |
20140246770 | COPPER NANOROD-BASED THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL (TIM) - A copper nanorod thermal interface material (TIM) is described. The copper nanorod TIM includes a plurality of copper nanorods having a first end thermally coupled with a first surface, and a second end extending toward a second surface. A plurality of copper nanorod branches are formed on the second end. The copper nanorod branches are metallurgically bonded to a second surface. The first surface may be the back side of a die. The second surface may be a heat spread or a second die. The TIM may include a matrix material surrounding the copper nanorods. In an embodiment, the copper nanorods are formed in clusters. | 09-04-2014 |
20140295621 | DIE-STACKING USING THROUGH-SILICON VIAS ON BUMPLESS BUILD-UP LAYER SUBSTRATES INCLUDING EMBEDDED-DICE, AND PROCESSES OF FORMING SAME - An apparatus includes a coreless substrate with a through-silicon via (TSV) embedded die that is integral to the coreless substrate. The apparatus includes a subsequent die that is coupled to the TSV die and that is disposed above the coreless substrate. | 10-02-2014 |
20140327149 | DIE-STACKING USING THROUGH-SILICON VIAS ON BUMPLESS BUILD-UP LAYER SUBSTRATES INCLUDING EMBEDDED-DICE, AND PROCESSES OF FORMING SAME - An apparatus includes a coreless substrate with a through-silicon via (TSV) embedded die that is integral to the coreless substrate. The apparatus includes a subsequent die that is coupled to the TSV die and that is disposed above the coreless substrate. | 11-06-2014 |
20150156869 | MICROELECTRONIC STRUCTURES HAVING LAMINATED OR EMBEDDED GLASS ROUTING STRUCTURES FOR HIGH DENSITY PACKAGING - Embodiments of the present description relate to the field of fabricating microelectronic structures. The microelectronic structures may include a glass routing structure formed separately from a trace routing structure, wherein the glass routing structure is incorporated with the trace routing substrate, either in a laminated or embedded configuration. Also disclosed are embodiments of a microelectronic package including at least one microelectronic device disposed proximate to the glass routing structure of the microelectronic substrate and coupled with the microelectronic substrate by a plurality of interconnects. Further, disclosed are embodiments of a microelectronic structure including at least one microelectronic device embedded within a microelectronic encapsulant having a glass routing structure attached to the microelectronic encapsulant and a trace routing structure formed on the glass routing structure. | 06-04-2015 |
20150163904 | HIGH DENSITY INTERCONNECTION OF MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES - A microelectronic package of the present description may comprises a first microelectronic device having at least one row of connection structures electrically connected thereto and a second microelectronic device having at least one row of connection structures electrically connected thereto, wherein the connection structures within the at least one first microelectronic device row are aligned with corresponding connection structures within the at least one second microelectronic device row in an x-direction. An interconnect comprising an interconnect substrate having a plurality of electrically isolated conductive traces extending in the x-direction on a first surface of the interconnect substrate may be attached to the at least one first microelectronic device connection structure row and the at least one second microelectronic device connection structure row, such that at least one interconnect conductive trace forms a connection between a first microelectronic device connection structure and its corresponding second microelectronic device connection structure. | 06-11-2015 |
20150279774 | SPACE TRANSFORMER - An apparatus including a planar semiconductor substrate including a plurality of devices and a first pattern of electrical contacts formed on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate; and a plurality of layers of conductive material alternating between dielectric material on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, the plurality of layers of conductive material including a wiring layer including a second pattern of electrical contacts, wherein the second surface of the semiconductor substrate includes openings to the first pattern of electrical contacts. A method including forming a space transformer including a semiconductor substrate including, on a device side, a device region, a first pattern of electrical contacts, and at least one routing layer and a pad layer including a second pattern of electrical contacts; and forming openings through the space transformer to the first pattern of electrical contacts on the semiconductor substrate. | 10-01-2015 |
Johnny Swan, Virgina Beach, VA US
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20090293334 | Firearm fastener - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for removably connecting a firearm, accessory, or tool to a surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The apparatus may include a first connecting member operatively connectible to the firearm, accessory, or tool and a second connecting member operatively connectible to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The first connecting member and second connecting member are capable of connection to one another to connect the firearm, accessory, or tool to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. | 12-03-2009 |
Johnny Swan, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20090100734 | Low profile mount and foregrip for firearm - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts. | 04-23-2009 |
20110032694 | Low profile mount and foregrip for firearm - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts. | 02-10-2011 |
20110249432 | Lighting Device with Variable Controls and Operation - A multi-spectrum emitting device is provided including one or more emitters configured to emit in a first spectrum and a second spectrum. Devices include a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. The switching mechanism may be configured to require simultaneous activation of the at least two switching elements in order to change emissions from the first spectrum to the second spectrum. The first spectrum may be a non-visible light spectrum and the second spectrum may be a visible light spectrum. Devices may also include a tactile feedback mechanism that provides different tactile feedback for different emission modes of the device. | 10-13-2011 |
20120030986 | Firearm fastener - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for removably connecting a firearm, accessory, or tool to a surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The apparatus may include a first connecting member operatively connectible to the firearm, accessory, or tool and a second connecting member operatively connectible to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. The first connecting member and second connecting member are capable of connection to one another to connect the firearm, accessory, or tool to the surface, material, object, belt, vehicle, pocket, or tactical equipment. | 02-09-2012 |
Johnny E. Swan, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20100128470 | Illuminating device and method - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for illuminating an area. In embodiments, the apparatus may include a versatile, ergonomic illuminating device and a method for using the device. | 05-27-2010 |
20120057360 | Integrated Illumination Device Mount - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for an integrated illumination device mount and for mounting the integrated illumination device and mount to a firearm or helmet. In some embodiments, the integrated illumination device mount is a low profile mount. In some embodiments, the integrated illumination device mount allows rigid mounting of an illumination device to a rail of a firearm. In other embodiments, the integrated illumination device allows pivotal mounting of the illumination device to a rail of a firearm. In yet other embodiments, the integrated illumination device mount allows pivotal mounting of the illumination device to a rail of a helmet. | 03-08-2012 |
20130084764 | Plate carrier apparatus and method - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting wearable ballistic body armor plates and accessories to a user. Embodiments may include a plate frame assembly comprising one or more plate frames and one or more ballistic body armor plates. The one or more plate frames may at least partially house the one or more ballistic body armor plates and hold them in position with respect to the one or more plate frames. A method of embodiments may include providing one or more plate frames and one or more ballistic body armor plates and using the one or more plate frames to hold the one or more ballistic armor plates in a fixed position with respect to the body armor plates. In some embodiments, the plate frame assembly is resistant to the absorption and/or accumulation of liquids and chemicals. | 04-04-2013 |
20150036328 | MULTI-SPECTRUM LIGHTING DEVICE WITH PLURALITY OF SWITCHES - A multi-spectrum emitting device is provided including one or more emitters configured to emit in a first spectrum and a second spectrum. Devices include a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. The switching mechanism may be configured to change an emitted light from a first spectrum to a second spectrum, and to change a blink pattern of emitted light. The first spectrum may be a non-visible light spectrum and the second spectrum may be a visible light spectrum. Devices may also include a unitary housing extending substantially upward and inward from a base of the device, the housing configured to emit light therethrough and to receive a power source for the device therein. | 02-05-2015 |
20150327658 | GEAR TRACK SYSTEM - Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder. | 11-19-2015 |
Justin Douglas Swan, North Grosvenor Dale, CT US
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20140000349 | IN-LINE MEASURING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS | 01-02-2014 |
Lance Swan, Orlando, FL US
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20110237002 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING 3D CIRCUITS FROM BARE DIE OR PACKAGED IC CHIPS BY MICRODISPENSED INTERCONNECTIONS - A method for manufacturing an electronic circuit in three-dimensional space provides for interconnecting electronic components within the circuit by directly writing conducting lines. The method may include observing a direct writing tool of a direct write system using a vision system, determining proper placement of the direct writing tool at least partially based on the step of observing, and directly writing conducting lines in three dimensions using the proper placement. The direct writing may be on a surface or in free space. The method may include stacking a plurality of chips to provide a stack having a top surface and edges extending away from the top and interconnecting connections of the chips by directly writing conducting lines along one of the edges. | 09-29-2011 |
Lew Swan, Gresham, OR US
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20150375136 | ESSENTIAL OIL DISTILLATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - Essential oil distillation systems and methods for purifying an essential oil from plant material are shown and described. Each of the example essential oil distillation systems includes a material chamber configured to receive plant material and a solvent, a combination of the plant material and the solvent forming an essential oil, contaminant, and solvent mixture; a temperature regulating sleeve configured to be cooled to decrease a temperature of the mixture and freeze one or more contaminants in the mixture; at least one filter configured to filter the one or more contaminants from the mixture to separate a solvent and essential oil solution from the one or more contaminants; and a recovery chamber fluidly coupled to a downstream end of the material chamber, the recovery chamber configured to receive the solvent and essential oil solution. | 12-31-2015 |
Mark Swan, Chester Springs, PA US
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20140013342 | Media Content Redirection - A content delivery server may allow users to redirect browsed content from one system to another. A user may install or activate a plug-in to a browser, such as an Internet browser, and the plug-in may be linked to the user's account on another service. As the user browses content from the browser, the user may select a command to cause the browsed content to be delivered to the other service, ingested by the other service, and made available to the user from the other service. | 01-09-2014 |
20140157324 | Content Identification and Management - Methods and systems are presented for managing allocation of names in a limited namespace for a pool of content objects or items. For each content object in the pool, one or more records are maintained that include mappings of different names from different name spaces. | 06-05-2014 |
Martin R. Swan, Hampstead, NC US
Michael D. Swan, Lake Elmo, MN US
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20090130403 | ADHESIVE PAD COMPRISING FIBROUS LAYER OF METAL AND POLYMERIC FIBERS - The present invention provides an adhesive pad comprising a fibrous layer comprising a mixture of metal fibers and polymeric fibers, said fibrous layer having a thickness of at least 3 mm and having on at least one of its opposite major surfaces an adhesive layer, said adhesive layer being configured so as to allow electrical contact between said fibrous layer and a metal substrate when such metal substrate is adhered to said adhesive layer. The opposite major surfaces of the fibrous layer of the adhesive pad are generally planar and generally parallel to each other. In a particular embodiment, the adhesive pad is in the form of a sheet, for example rectangular, square, circular or oval or in the form of a web. | 05-21-2009 |
20090191396 | ADHESIVE ARTICLE HAVING CORE/SHEATH STRUCTURE - The invention relates to adhesive articles provided with an elongated core which comprises a fibrous web and with a sheath comprising an adhesive composition, which are particularly suitable for bonding or stiffening a variety of substrates. | 07-30-2009 |
20100151239 | SURFACING FILM FOR COMPOSITES WITH BARRIER LAYER - Fiber reinforced resin matrix composite laminates are provided comprising: at least one layer of fiber reinforced resin matrix comprising a cured resin matrix; and a surfacing construction bound to the cured resin matrix and forming a surface of the laminate, comprising: at least one barrier layer; and at least one cured adhesive layer derived from high temperature cure adhesive. In some embodiments, barrier layer(s) may be substantially impermeable to organic solvents, water, and/or gasses. In another aspect, fiber reinforced resin matrix composite laminates are provided comprising: a) at least one layer of fiber reinforced resin matrix comprising a cured resin matrix; and b) a surfacing construction bound to the cured resin matrix and forming a surface of the laminate, comprising: at least one barrier layer; and at least one electrically conductive layer. In another aspect, a surfacing construction is provided comprising a barrier layer and a curable adhesive layer. | 06-17-2010 |
Michael D. Swan, St. Paul, MN US
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20090197051 | REINFORCEMENT PAD - The invention provides a reinforcement pad comprising a non-woven fibrous layer having a thickness of at least 3 mm and having opposite major sides, one of said major sides comprising an adhesive layer, wherein said non-woven fibrous layer comprises a cross-linkable composition. Upon curing of the cross-linkable composition, the non-woven fibrous layer can be stiffened. | 08-06-2009 |
Michael Jack Swan, Woodstock, GA US
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20120271574 | Real-Time and Off-Line Tools for Monitoring and Analysis of Power System Components - Various methods and systems are provided for impulse response monitoring in power systems. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining raw power system data associated with a power system, cross-correlating the raw power system data with a synchronized pseudo-random sequence signal injected into the power system to determine a correlated impulse response and determining a condition of the power system based at least in part upon the correlated impulse response. In another embodiment, a system includes a plurality of signal injection systems and a data capture device coupled to a power system. A data analysis device cross-correlates raw power system data obtained by the data capture device with at least one synchronized pseudo-random sequence signal injected by a signal injection system and determines a condition of the power system based at least in part upon a frequency spectrum based upon a correlated impulse response. | 10-25-2012 |
20130325383 | Monitoring and Analysis of Power System Components - Various methods and systems are provided for monitoring and analysis of electrical components. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining raw radio frequency (RF) component data associated with an electrical component, cross-correlating the raw RF component data with a synchronized pseudo-random sequence (PRS) signal injected into the electrical component to determine a correlated impulse response, and determining a condition of the electrical component based at least in part upon the correlated impulse response. In another embodiment, a system includes a signal injection system coupled to an electrical component. The signal injection system injects a synchronized PRS signal into the electrical component. A data capture device obtains raw RF component data synchronized with the PRS signal through a RF antenna. A data analysis device cross-correlates the raw RF component data with the PRS signal to determine characteristics associated with the electrical component. | 12-05-2013 |
Paul R. Swan, Sammamish, WA US
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20120151249 | PROVIDING TRANSPARENT FAILOVER IN A FILE SYSTEM - A connection state system is described herein that allows a client to resume a connection with a server or a different replacement server by remotely storing client state information in association with a resume key. The system provides a resume key filter operating at the server that facilitates the storing of volatile server state information. The state information can include information such as oplocks, leases granted to a client, and in-flight operations on a file handle. The resume key filter driver sits above the file system, which allows multiple file access protocols to use the filter. Upon a failover event, such as a server going down or losing connectivity to a client, the system can bring up another server or the same server and reestablish state for file handles held by various clients using the resume key filter. | 06-14-2012 |
20130007518 | TRANSPARENT FAILOVER - Described are embodiments directed at persistent handles that are used to retain state across network failures and server failovers. Persistent handles are requested by a client after a session has been established with a file server. The request for the persistent handle includes a handle identifier generated by the client. The server uses the handle identifier to associate with state information. When there is a network failure or a server failover, and a reconnection to the client, the handle identifier is used to identify replayed requests that if replayed would create an inconsistent state on the server. The replayed requests are then appropriately handled. | 01-03-2013 |
20140372521 | TRANSPARENT FAILOVER - Described are embodiments directed at persistent handles that are used to retain state across network failures and server failovers. Persistent handles are requested by a client after a session has been established with a file server. The request for the persistent handle includes a handle identifier generated by the client. The server uses the handle identifier to associate with state information. When there is a network failure or a server failover, and a reconnection to the client, the handle identifier is used to identify replayed requests that if replayed would create an inconsistent state on the server. The replayed requests are then appropriately handled. | 12-18-2014 |
Phillip Swan, Redmond, WA US
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20080251397 | HOLDER FOR ARTICLES AND ACCESSORIES - A holder for articles includes a plurality of panels, each panel having a pocket adapted for containing an article, the panels serially joined to one another along one edge by a flexible hinge such that the panels and hinges comprise a flexible homogeneous structure. The homogeneous structure can be arranged in an open condition in which the panels are laid out flat and can be arranged in a closed condition in which the panels are folded up so that two of the panels comprise outer panels. The closing loop is attached to one of the panels, such that the loop can be stretched around the folded up panels in the closed condition to stretch around the panels, thereby holding the panels in the closed condition. | 10-16-2008 |
20090205761 | Ergonomic Stylus Jacket - A jacket for a stylus of an electronic gaming device includes a grip portion having a generally cylindrical outer surface and three facets located on the outer surface so as to be equally spaced around the grip outer surface. The jacket includes an inner cylindrical cavity sized for receiving the stylus such that a tapered end of the stylus extends outwardly from an opening of the jacket. | 08-20-2009 |
Randy Swan, Granbury, TX US
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20150231525 | VAPOR RECOVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OIL AND GAS WELLS - A vapor recovery apparatus has a first vessel forming a column with upper and lower ends. Liquid, such as oil containing gas enters the bottom of the first column and flows op to a liquid outlet Heat is applied to the rising oil, wherein the oil foams. Gas escapes into the upper end. The foam flows into a second column and along a roughened surface. The bubbles in the foam break apart, releasing the gas. The oil flows down the second column to an outlet. A compressor may be used to withdraw the gas and provide hot compressed gas to beat the rising oil in the first column. | 08-20-2015 |
Richard Swan, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20150363692 | DECISION BASED LEARNING - A decision based learning apparatus can include a decision module configured to implement a decision model associated with a problem, the decision model including a plurality of decisions associated with solving the problem, a problem profile module configured to store a problem profile, the problem profile defining the problem and a solution to the problem, a learning storage module configured to store at least one learning module associated with at least one of the plurality of decisions, and a decision scenario interface module configured to generate a scenario based on the decision model and the problem profile and to present the scenario based on the decision model and the problem profile to a user. | 12-17-2015 |
Richard E. Swan, East Bridgewater, MA US
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20100095575 | MODULAR INTEGRATED RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARMS - A modular integrated rail system for a firearm includes an upper hand guard having a dovetail rail extending longitudinally between the forward end and the rearward end thereof. The rearward end of the upper hand guard includes a clamp that removably secures the upper hand guard to the barrel nut of the firearm. The rearward end of the upper hand guard and the clamp include clamping surfaces configured to cooperatively engage the outer surface of the barrel nut. The upper hand guard further includes mounting channels that are used to mount accessories, such as a lower hand guard or a grenade launcher, to the upper hand guard. The rear end of the upper hand guard includes alignment tabs for automatically aligning the dovetail rail of the upper hand guard with the dovetail rail of the upper receiver during mounting. The tabs also prevent rotation of the rail system relative to the upper receiver during use. | 04-22-2010 |
Richard E. Swan, E. Bridgewater, MA US
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20090282720 | BUFFERED MOUNTING ASSEMBLY WITH MAGNETIC FOOT - A mounting assembly for mounting accessories to a dovetail rail on a firearm is provided. The mounting assembly includes a main body having a lower portion with a first engagement member extending downwardly along one side thereof and a clamping assembly installed into the main body opposite the engagement member such that the clamping assembly can be engaged and disengaged with the dovetail rail to hold the mounting assembly on the dovetail rail. In addition, a buffer pad is provided between the clamping assembly and the interface point on the dovetail rail to protect the rail from wear. The clamping assembly includes a means for retracting the buffer pad when the clamping assembly is in the disengaged position, the retraction means preferably being magnetic. Such that the buffer pad is held out of the way when mounting or dismounting the mounting assembly. | 11-19-2009 |
20100170133 | SLING SWIVEL WITH INTEGRATED SCREWDRIVER - A sling swivel component that interfaces with an S.I.R. system to allow attachment of a sling strap thereto while also having a flat head screwdriver integrated into the end of the threaded neck of the swivel body itself is provided. The sling swivel includes a swivel body and a sling swivel pivotably attached to an upper end of the swivel body. The sling or shoulder strap passes through the elongated opening of the sling swivel. The swivel body includes a threaded neck that is sized for threaded engagement within one of the threaded openings that are normally provided along the S.I.R. system such as those found in one of the optional rail segments or directly in the lower hand guard of the rail system. | 07-08-2010 |
20100269392 | LOWER HAND GUARD WITH HEAT SHIELD FOR USE WITH A MODULAR INTEGRATED RAIL SYSTEM - A metal heat shield insert is provided for installation into the lower hand guard of an integrated rail system. The heat shield is received and supported in a pair of opposing mounting channels that are formed on the inside of the lower hand guard. The body of the heat shield includes a plurality of venting holes to permit air to flow through the heat shield. When the heat shield is installed in assembled relation with the hand guard, the venting holes in the heat shield are offset in location from the venting holes in the hand guard to provide an indirect venting arrangement. | 10-28-2010 |
Richard L. Swan, Reno, NV US
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20140245943 | CONVERTIBLE INFLATABLE BOAT WITH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD - An inflatable shallow draft fishing boat having a removable, inflatable paddleboard floor that provides stable flotation for at least two standing adults, the boat also including an adjustable, detachable rowing frame. The boat can be maneuvered and propelled by oars, a push pole or a small motor. The detachable rowing frame may hold a cooler seat and may also serve as an elevated push poling platform. The rowing frame allows the rower to switch his rowing position from facing the stern (for best speed) or face the bow (for better visibility when searching for fish). The paddleboard floor may be held in place by frictional engagement when the boat and the paddleboard are inflated; alternatively, the paddleboard may be removed and function independently as a stand-up paddleboard that can be used for fishing, swimming, or similar recreational water sports. | 09-04-2014 |
20150336634 | CONVERTIBLE INFLATABLE BOAT WITH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD - An inflatable shallow draft fishing boat having a removable, inflatable paddleboard floor that provides stable flotation for at least two standing adults, the boat also including an adjustable, detachable rowing frame. The boat can be maneuvered and propelled by oars, a push pole or a small motor. A detachable rowing frame allows the rower to switch his rowing position from facing the stern (for best speed) or face the bow (for better visibility when searching for fish). The paddleboard floor may be held in place by frictional engagement when the boat and the paddleboard are inflated; alternatively, the paddleboard may be removed and function independently as a stand-up paddleboard that can be used for fishing, swimming, or similar recreational water sports. The transom may be shortened for navigating rocky rivers, and measurement markings may be included on the outer side for measuring fish while the fish remain in the water. | 11-26-2015 |
Richard Lee Swan, Reno, NV US
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20150259041 | SMALL BOAT SEA ANCHOR - A sea anchor that is durable, easy to retrieve, pick up, and store, deploys quickly, is always open, and reduces the chances of the cords fouling is disclosed. The sea anchor is useful in controlling the speed and position of watercraft. In one embodiment, the sea anchor includes a link for securing the anchor to watercraft and a rode attached at one end to the link and at the other end to a connector. The connector is also attached to a multitude of funnel cords which are affixed to a durable rigid funnel. In one embodiment the connector is a hollow conical shape with holes for attachment of the rode and funnel cords. The funnel can have tabs adjacent the mouth of the funnel for the connection of the funnel cords and fins around the stem for orientation of the funnel when in use. | 09-17-2015 |
Steven Swan, Woodford, VA US
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20110267187 | SPORTS INSIGNIA BRAKELIGHT - The present invention includes an illuminated sports insignia for a vehicle comprising: a sports insignia; a body portion, where said body portion is behind the sports insignia; a bulb within the body portion; and a plug extending from the body portion, where said plug provides a means to connect to a trailer hitch receptacle. In one particular embodiment, the illuminated sports insignia includes an oval shape. Alternatively, the illuminated sports insignia may include a rectangular, a square or an octagon shape. The illuminated sports insignia may be synced with the brake lights of the vehicle. | 11-03-2011 |
Steven Allen Swan, Dixfield, ME US
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20160022815 | Cures for Asthma, Psoriasis, Eczema, Epilepsy, Seizures, Soft Teeth, and Any Other Disease or Ailment Caused by Ascaris Parasites, Whether in Humans or Animals - A new method of exterminating or repelling certain disease- or malady-causing parasites in humans and animals using the radio frequencies of human immune system defense chemicals benzoquinone and/or rhodizonic acid superimposed upon small bottles of plain water which is then ingested by the human or animal. The radio frequencies of human immune system defense chemicals superimposed upon small bottles of plain water create facsimiles of those human immune system defense chemicals. | 01-28-2016 |
Thomas W. Swan, Parker, TX US
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20130153230 | MITIGATION OF HYDRATES, PARAFFINS AND WAXES IN WELL TOOLS - A method of mitigating formation of an undesired accumulation of a substance in a well tool through which a well fluid flows can include heating a surrounding wall of an interior flow passage through which the well fluid flows. A system for of mitigating formation of an undesired accumulation of a substance in a well tool can include an interior flow passage having a surrounding wall, and a heater which heats the wall of the flow passage. Another method of mitigating formation of an undesired accumulation of a substance in a well tool can include monitoring the accumulation of the substance in the well tool, and heating a surrounding wall of an interior flow passage in response to detecting the accumulation. | 06-20-2013 |
Tim Swan, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20090161676 | MULTI-LAYERED PACKET SECURITY - Methods and media for multi-layered packet security control are described. In one embodiment, a header of a packet is modified to include an identifier that identifies a manner in which the packet should be subject to a particular set of a plurality of sets of rules. The particular set of rules dictates how the packet is to be handled. Further, in one embodiment, the packet is communicated to a routing component, and the routing component is configured to reference the identifier to determine which, if any, of the plurality of sets of rules to apply to the packet. | 06-25-2009 |
Tom Swan, Parker, TX US
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20090095463 | CIRCULATION CONTROL VALVE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A circulation control valve includes an opening between the valve exterior and an interior passage, an internal closure device for permitting and preventing flow through the opening, a valve device initially preventing flow through the opening, and an internal chamber. The valve device opens upon application of a pressure differential between the passage and the exterior to thereby permit communication through the opening, and the closure device displaces upon a second pressure differential between the passage and the internal chamber to thereby prevent communication through the opening. Another valve includes first and second valve devices. Communication through the opening is permitted upon application of the first pressure differential to the first device, thereby unbalancing a first piston, and fluid communication through the opening is prevented upon application of the second pressure differential to the second device, thereby unbalancing a second piston having a greater piston area than the first piston. | 04-16-2009 |
20100224371 | CIRCULATION CONTROL VALVE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A method of controlling flow between a flow passage of a tubular string and an annulus includes: constructing a valve having an opening for flow between the passage and annulus; permitting flow through the opening; then preventing flow through the opening in response to applying pressure to the valve; and then mechanically displacing a closure device, thereby allowing flow through the opening. Another method includes applying a pressure differential across a piston of a valve, thereby displacing a closure device; and then displacing the closure device relative to the piston, thereby allowing flow between the passage and the annulus. A valve includes an opening for flow between an interior and exterior of the valve, a closure device for permitting and preventing flow through the opening, and a piston which biases the closure device to displace, the closure device being mechanically displaceable relative to the piston. | 09-09-2010 |
20150233210 | RECLOSABLE SLEEVE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION - Disclosed is reclosable sleeve assembly including a housing defining one or more flow ports that provide fluid communication between a wellbore annulus and an interior of the housing, an outer sleeve arranged within the housing and movable between a closed position, where the outer sleeve occludes the one or more flow ports, and an open position, where the one or more flow ports are exposed, and an inner sleeve concentrically arranged within the outer sleeve and defining a plurality of flow slots, the inner sleeve being movable between an open position and a closed position where, when in the open position, the plurality of flow slots are axially aligned with the one or more flow ports. | 08-20-2015 |
Tom W. Swan, Parker, TX US
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20140083712 | Safety Valve By-Pass System for Cable-Deployed Electric Submersible Pump - In an embodiment, a work string for downhole use in a well comprises a safety valve comprising a sealable flow path; a first electrical connection disposed above the safety valve; a second electrical connection disposed below the safety valve; and a jumper electrically coupling the first electrical connection and the second electrical connection, wherein the jumper does not pass through the sealable flow path of the safety valve. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096978 | Safety Valve System for Cable Deployed Electric Submersible Pump - A safety valve system for downhole use in a wellbore comprises a safety valve comprising a sealable flow path; an annulus safety valve configured to provide fluid communication between a central flow path and an annular flow path; a landing nipple, wherein the landing nipple comprises ports configured to provide fluid communication between the annular flow path and the central flow path; and a cable passing through the sealable flow path, wherein the cable comprises a sealing mechanism and latch mechanism configured to engage the landing nipple. | 04-10-2014 |
Wendy Swan, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20100160780 | Ultrasound System for Cerebral Blood Flow Imaging and Microbubble-Enhanced Blood Clot Lysis - An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is described which utilizes one or more transducer arrays affixed to the head of a patient to diagnose and treat stroke victims. The transducer headset produces a two or three dimensional image of the vasculature inside the cranium, preferably assisted by a microbubble contrast agent. A vascular flow map is produced by the system which may be diagnosed for signs of a blood clot. If a blood clot is detected, a therapeutic beam is transmitted while the contrast agent is present to break up the blood clot by the disruption of microbubbles. The headset may also be used in a monitoring application to detect the recurrence of blood clots in a stroke victim. | 06-24-2010 |
Wilbur Swan, Lexington, MA US
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20110099211 | RELATIONSHIP COLLABORATION SYSTEM - A computer implemented method of processing data containing information about relationships between contacts and a community of contact owners, comprises: collecting data including contact information, contact owner information and one or more values related to strength of a relationship between the contact and the contact owner; evaluating the strength of the relationship based on the one or more values; and storing the collected data and evaluated strength in a computer database. A method of keying a database, comprises: building a database of records, each containing information about an entity, and each of which include a domain name field; and setting the domain name field as a key field; whereby a record for an entity is found by reference to a domain name. A method of keying a database, comprises: building a database of records, each containing information about an entity, and each of which include an email address field; and setting the email address field as a key field; whereby a record for an entity is found by reference to an email address. A method of keying a database, comprising: building a database of records, each containing information about an entity, and each of which includes a field holding an identifier uniquely associated with an entity by a convention of computer networking; and setting the field holding the identifier as a key field; whereby a record for an entity is found by reference to an identifier. A method of sharing relationship information, comprising: maintaining a database of relationship information records; selecting contact information according to a selection criterion; and returning selected relationship information also complying with restrictions set in a set of hierarchical privacy policies. | 04-28-2011 |
20120150888 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND INTELLIGENT AGENT - The present invention provides computer-based systems and methods directed to maintaining a database of user profiles based, respectively, on user interaction with third-party systems. The invention includes the processes of: accessing a unique user profile associated with a unique user; automatically collecting, by an agent module executing on a processor associated with a first system, data associated with the unique user based at least in part on the unique user's interaction with a system unassociated with the first system; evaluating by the processor the collected data and searching available databases to identify potential items of interest to the unique user based at least in part on the unique user profile and the collected data; determining a set of predicted items of interest to the unique user from the identified potential items of interest; and presenting at a display associated with the unique user data representing the set of predicted items of interest. In one implementation, the invention provides an intelligent agent possessing a level of “awareness” concerning individual users associated with user profiles or accounts and is adapted to access private and public databases, websites, resources, and other systems to efficiently collect, filter and deliver/present content and resources of interest to the individual user in a predictive fashion. | 06-14-2012 |
20140172872 | RELATIONSHIP COLLABORATION SYSTEM - A computer implemented method of processing data containing information about relationships between contacts and a community of contact owners is provided, which includes the steps of: collecting data having contact information, contact owner information and one or more values related to the strength of a relationship between the contact and the contact owner; evaluating the strength of the relationship based on the one or more values; and storing the collected data and evaluated strength in a computer database. | 06-19-2014 |
William Swan, Monticello, AR US
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20090100734 | Low profile mount and foregrip for firearm - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts. | 04-23-2009 |
20110032694 | Low profile mount and foregrip for firearm - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts. | 02-10-2011 |