Rapp, US
Adam Rapp, Brooklyn, NY US
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20150359269 | GARMENT WITH TWO WAY POCKETS - A garment such as a jacket includes a front provided with one or more pockets, each pocket having an inner and an outer opening so that a user can get access to the interior space of a pocket through either of said openings. In one embodiment a panel is provided to hide the pockets, with an opening providing access to the external openings of the pockets. Closure elements, such as zippers, hoop-and-loop strips or buttons are used as closure means. | 12-17-2015 |
Adam David Rapp, N. Woodmere, NY US
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20110203033 | Retractable Pocket Security Device Facilitating Attachable Utility Pockets - Retractable Pocket Security Device for pockets to retain the contents against loss or unauthorized removal. The device consists of a vertical pocket covered by a fabric flap affixed to button/snap/Velcro which covers said pocket when engaged in front position (security position). The device is either affixed in the security position or rotated backward and secured into the rear/storage position by a second button/snap/Velcro. Attached or stored in retracted position, the device will allow regular functioning of said pocket. Placement of front and rear button/snap/Velcro allow attachment of utility pockets/belts ie, water bottle holder, camera/video camera holder, utility belt, etc. over top of said pocket or pockets | 08-25-2011 |
20110212280 | Expandable Pocket Design - Expandable Pocket Design offers wearer the option to limit or decrease volume of storage capacity contain within pocket, profile of pocket and/or dimensions of mouth opening of a pocket. The design utilizes snap/Velcro or other closures at various expansion points along side fabric rectangle(s)/triangle(s)/rhombus(es) or other shape that form the left, right and/or bottom sides of pockets in any combination there of—enabling expansion properties of pocket. Closure(s) when affixed decrease the volume of area contained within pocket. The closure(s) also serve to diminishes profile or appearance of pocket. Expandable Pocket Design allows the user to define volume by altering shape and appearance by altering profile of pocket. When closures are employed along upper edge of left and/or right side fabric rectangle(s), triangle(s) and/or rhombus(es) or shape, the area composing the mouth of pocket may be altered using closures. | 09-01-2011 |
20130298312 | GARMENT WITH SAFETY POCKETS - A garment with a pocket is formed between a garment body and a panel. Two different kinds of closure members are provided to close the pocket, | 11-14-2013 |
Alyssa J. Rapp, Winnetka, IL US
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20090210321 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLASSIFYING AND RECOMMENDING WINE - A method for classifying and recommending wine includes establishing a network connection between a server and a computer, recording a wine inventory within a database management system (DBMS) of the sever, and populating the inventory with information describing the different wines. A weighted value is assigned to the information for each wine to determine a numeric bin value, and an objective personal taste profile (PTP) of the user is calculated as a number that objectively rates the user's taste preferences. The method matches a wine with the user based on the bin value and PTP, and displays a graphic of the wine on a web browser. A server-based system includes a data base management system (DBMS) and a server having an algorithm for classifying and recommending wine based on the user's PTP, and displaying a graphic of the wine on a web browser. | 08-20-2009 |
Brandon James Rapp, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20150032467 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING MULTIDIMENSIONAL QUERIES ON HEALTHCARE PROVIDER INSTITUTIONAL DATA - Systems and methods disclosed herein provide tools that provide institutions financial visibility in new and/or reformed initiatives by providing insight into the consistency and efficiency of relevant services. A multidimensional query may be performed on institutional data to generate a results set. A baseline model may be generated based off of the results set. One or more adjustments to the baseline model may then be applied to generate a predictive model. The predictive model may then be compared to the baseline model to generate a predicted change in the financial metrics. | 01-29-2015 |
Brandon M. Rapp, West Hartford, CT US
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20140000282 | TURBINE BLADE PLATFORM WITH U-CHANNEL COOLING HOLES | 01-02-2014 |
20140321961 | MATE FACE COOLING HOLES FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT - A gas turbine engine component comprises a shroud, a U-channel, an internal cooling air passage and a U-channel cooling hole. The shroud comprises a forward face, an aft face, a first side face and a second side face. The U-channel is disposed in the aft face of the shroud. A gas path surface connects the forward face, aft face, first side face and second side face. A cooled surface connects the forward face, aft face, first side face and second side face opposite the gas path face. The internal cooling air passage extends through the shroud. The U-channel cooling hole extends into the first side face of the shroud adjacent the U-channel to intersect the internal cooling passage. | 10-30-2014 |
20150125304 | MASS OFFSET FOR DAMPING PERFORMANCE - A gas turbine engine rotor assembly includes a plurality of blades spaced apart from each other for rotation about an axis. Each of the blades includes a platform having an inner surface and an outer surface. Adjacent platforms are separated from each other by a gap. A damper is positioned at an offset position within the gap to contact the inner surfaces of the adjacent platforms. | 05-07-2015 |
20150369048 | TURBINE BLADE AND DAMPER RETENTION - A gas turbine engine rotor assembly has a plurality of blades spaced apart from each other for rotation about an axis. Each of the blades includes a platform having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surfaces of adjacent platforms define a pocket having a radially outer wall, a pressure side wall, and a suction side wall. The pocket includes a leading edge wall portion and a trailing edge wall portion, and a shelf extending in a tangential direction relative to the axis from the pressure side of the pocket. The shelf is spaced apart from the radially outer wall. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369057 | DAMPER MASS DISTRIBUTION TO PREVENT DAMPER ROTATION - A damper seal for a gas turbine engine rotor assembly has an axially elongated body with a leading edge, a trailing edge, a pressure side, and a suction side. The elongated body includes a first enlarged portion formed on the pressure side at the leading edge and a second enlarged portion formed on the suction side adjacent the trailing edge. | 12-24-2015 |
Brian Rapp, Nashua, NH US
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20110092996 | Surgical knife safety handle - A surgical knife safety device having a handle, a blade connected to the handle, and a guard carried by the handle for sliding movement between a retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and an extended position for covering the sharp cutting edge of the blade. In the retracted position, an enlarged guard radius is provided at the distal end of the handle to allow improved handle control and blade orientation. The enlarged guard radius is positioned to allow the user to firmly grip a large distal handle portion which is preferably molded as a single piece with the blade holder, preventing unwanted blade or handle movement due to guard mechanism tolerances. | 04-21-2011 |
20130204284 | Surgical Knife Safety Handle - A surgical knife safety device having a handle, a blade connected to the handle, and a guard carried by the handle for sliding movement between a retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and an extended position for covering the sharp cutting edge of the blade. In the retracted position, an enlarged guard radius is provided at the distal end of the handle to allow improved handle control and blade orientation. The enlarged guard radius is positioned to allow the user to firmly grip a large distal handle portion which is preferably molded as a single piece with the blade holder, preventing unwanted blade or handle movement due to guard mechanism tolerances. | 08-08-2013 |
20150018862 | Surgical Knife Safety Handle Having User Operable Lock - A surgical knife safety device having a handle, a blade connected to the handle, and a guard carried by the handle for sliding movement between a retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and an extended position for covering the sharp cutting edge of the blade. In the retracted position, an enlarged guard radius is provided at the distal end of the handle to allow improved handle control and blade orientation. The enlarged guard radius is positioned to allow the user to firmly grip a large distal handle portion which is preferably molded as a single piece with the blade holder, preventing unwanted blade or handle movement due to guard mechanism tolerances. A spring, such as leaf spring or a cantilever beam, and a pair of detents or slots are provided to fix the guard in the extended or retracted position and to provide resistance during movement between the two positions. Additionally, a pushback prevention mechanism, a user operable lock and a drop-force operable lock are provided to prevent accidental retraction of the guard from the fully extended and guarded position. | 01-15-2015 |
Brian D. Rapp, Nashua, NH US
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20110092995 | Surgical knife safety handle having user operable lock - A surgical knife safety device having a handle, a blade connected to the handle, and a guard carried by the handle for sliding movement between a retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and an extended position for covering the sharp cutting edge of the blade. In the retracted position, an enlarged guard radius is provided at the distal end of the handle to allow improved handle control and blade orientation. The enlarged guard radius is positioned to allow the user to firmly grip a large distal handle portion which is preferably molded as a single piece with the blade holder, preventing unwanted blade or handle movement due to guard mechanism tolerances. A spring, such as leaf spring or a cantilever beam, and a pair of detents or slots are provided to fix the guard in the extended or retracted position and to provide resistance during movement between the two positions. | 04-21-2011 |
Curt V. Rapp, Atlanta, GA US
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20150210889 | METHOD OF APPLYING AN ORGANOSILANE SOLUTION TO RIGID SUBSTRATES AND GROUT - A stain-treated substrate comprising an extremely thin coating for stain protection. The stain-treated substrate includes substrate material and the extremely thin coating include a molecular layer of organosilane 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride covalently bonded to the surface of the substrate material. The substrate material can include a wide variety of materials including tile, ceramic, glass, stone and marble and can optionally be used in conjunction with a grout mixture including a diluted organosilane mixture. | 07-30-2015 |
20150308127 | DAMPENED TILE - A dampened tile is disclosed, providing comfort, sound deadening, and ease of installation and removal. The tile includes a porcelain tile and a flexible dampening material applied between the tile and an adjoining surface. The flexible dampening material can be a number of different polymer or foam materials. The flexible dampening material can be applied to a bottom of the tile, sides of the tile, and pre-applied to a substrate surface below the tile. | 10-29-2015 |
David Rapp, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20140109499 | TRIPLE PANE WINDOW SPACER HAVING A SUNKEN INTERMEDIATE PANE - In one embodiment, a window spacer has an outer elongate strip with a first surface and a second surface. The window spacer also has first and second inner elongate strips that each has a first surface and a second surface. The inner elongate strips are arranged so that each of the first surfaces of the inner elongate strips is spaced from the second surface of the outer elongate strip. The inner elongate strips are also spaced from each other to form an elongate intermediate pane gap. Support legs extend between the outer elongate strip and the two inner elongate strips. | 04-24-2014 |
20140113098 | SPACER HAVING A DESICCANT - The technology described herein relates to a composition having a layer of substrate with a first surface and a second surface distinct from the first surface. A plurality of adsorbent beads is embedded in the second surface of the substrate. Each adsorbent bead of the plurality of adsorbent beads is no more than partially embedded in the second surface of the substrate and the substrate is substantially free of adsorbent beads. | 04-24-2014 |
David Elliot Rapp, Glen Allen, VA US
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20110263930 | Device and method for vaginal sacrocolpopexy - A surgical procedure for repairing vaginal prolapse, including apical descent (vaginal vault or uterine descensus), cystocele and/or rectocele, avoids bladder injury, the need for laparoscopic suturing, and difficulties in tensioning the mesh used to hold the vagina in the correct anatomical position, and can be practiced with off the shelf components. The procedure typically comprises exposing a female patient's peritoneum; making a peritoneal incision (e.g. over the patient's sacrum); mobilizing the peritoneum; incising the patient's vagina and attaching the anterior and posterior surfaces of a first (e.g. generally rectangular) mesh component, with a truncated stem and first locking element, to the apex of the patient's vagina; passing a mesh base component having a second locking element at a distal end, and a proximal end, underneath the peritoneum; moving the first and second locking elements together into locking relationship; anchoring the mesh base (e.g. to the sacrum, so that the mesh components suspend the vaginal apex from the sacrum); and closing the peritoneal incision. Particular mesh components with locking elements, and a surgical spreader for use in the procedure, are desirable. | 10-27-2011 |
Diane K. Rapp, Snohomish, WA US
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20150370674 | TENANT PROVISIONING FOR TESTING A PRODUCTION MULTI-TENANT SERVICE - A tenant provisioning system. The system allows users to request creation of test tenants for a multi-tenant service targeting specific infrastructure resources and automated bulk creation of test tenants. Test tenants created by the system are clearly identified as test tenants to prevent test tenants from being misreported by business intelligence systems providing information about the multi-tenant service. Automated provisioning of test tenants on a regular schedule provides a mechanism for monitoring the operation of the multi-tenant service. Further, the ability to provision a test tenant in specific infrastructure resources allows comprehensive operational testing of most or all infrastructure resources, as well as targeted testing of individual infrastructure resources. The system may provide test tenants with an expiration allowing automatic removal of out-of-date test tenants. The system reduces the costs and errors inherent with the manual creation of test tenants. | 12-24-2015 |
Edward J. Rapp, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20110189724 | System for testing biological and chemical agents using two or more cartridges simulating systems in the body - The present invention relates to joining two or more cartridges containing cell or tissue cultures from different organs found in the human body in fluid connection. It includes a vitro method and system for testing chemicals and agents as they pass through organs other than the brain or combinations of body systems including the brain. It greatly enhances the ability for researchers to test a proposed chemical or agent on human cells and tissue prior to testing it in vivo. Often, it is found that chemicals or agents have different reactions when tested on a single organ in vitro or in animals, than it does in the human body. | 08-04-2011 |
Eric B. Rapp, Avoca, WI US
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20110104512 | STRETCHED STRIPS FOR SPACER AND SEALED UNIT - A spacer for a sealed unit is formed of a stretched elongate strip of material, such as metal. The elongate strip is longitudinally stretched, causing a reduction in the thickness of the material. Stretching is performed by applying a tension across a segment of an elongate strip. The tension can be applied to the elongate strip by passing the elongate strip through at least two spaced sets of rollers. A first set of rollers operating at a first speed engages with the elongate strip and a second set of rollers operating at a second speed applies a tension to the elongate strip to cause stretching of the material. Corrugated rollers can also be used to form the material into an undulating shape. | 05-05-2011 |
20110303349 | WINDOW SPACER APPLICATOR - A spacer applicator assembly includes tooling having a plurality of spacer retention devices. Each of the spacer retention devices is movable in a first direction. An actuator is coupled to the spacer applicator tooling. The actuator is adapted to rotate the spacer applicator tooling about an axis. The spacer applicator tooling is adapted to move in a direction that is generally parallel to the axis. | 12-15-2011 |
20120151857 | TRIPLE PANE WINDOW SPACER, WINDOW ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A spacer, window assembly, method of manufacturing a window assembly, and method of manufacturing a spacer is described herein involving window assemblies having three sheets of material, which will be referred to as a triple pane assembly. Two interior spaces are defined within the window assembly: a first air space between the first sheet and intermediary sheet and a second air space between the second sheet and the intermediary sheet. | 06-21-2012 |
20140044983 | STRETCHED STRIPS FOR SPACER AND SEALED UNIT - A spacer for a sealed unit is formed of a stretched elongate strip of material, such as metal. The elongate strip is longitudinally stretched, causing a reduction in the thickness of the material. Stretching is performed by applying a tension across a segment of an elongate strip. The tension can be applied to the elongate strip by passing the elongate strip through at least two spaced sets of rollers. A first set of rollers operating at a first speed engages with the elongate strip and a second set of rollers operating at a second speed applies a tension to the elongate strip to cause stretching of the material. Corrugated rollers can also be used to form the material into an undulating shape. | 02-13-2014 |
20140109370 | ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT LINE AND METHOD FOR WINDOWS - The technology disclosed herein generally relate to assembly equipment for window units. In one embodiment, a window unit assembly system is taught that has a frame component that is configured to support equipment for a window unit assembly line. A pane conveyor is supported by the frame component and is configured to move panes along the window unit assembly line. A spacer conveyor is supported by the same frame component as the pane conveyor and is configured to move spacer elements along the window unit assembly line. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109499 | TRIPLE PANE WINDOW SPACER HAVING A SUNKEN INTERMEDIATE PANE - In one embodiment, a window spacer has an outer elongate strip with a first surface and a second surface. The window spacer also has first and second inner elongate strips that each has a first surface and a second surface. The inner elongate strips are arranged so that each of the first surfaces of the inner elongate strips is spaced from the second surface of the outer elongate strip. The inner elongate strips are also spaced from each other to form an elongate intermediate pane gap. Support legs extend between the outer elongate strip and the two inner elongate strips. | 04-24-2014 |
Gary L. Rapp, Dublin, OH US
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20110030875 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME TRACKING OF OBJECTS - Real-time location systems and methods use small, battery operated sensors and radios. The radios conform to the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. The radios are attached to objects to form mobile nodes. Fixed nodes are positioned to define a wired or wireless mesh network representing an area in which the objects can be monitored and tracked. The real-time location systems/methods provide robust, flexible and highly scalable systems/methods for remotely, accurately, efficiently, and/or readily tracking and securing objects (e.g., equipment, inventory, people) at a relatively low cost. | 02-10-2011 |
20150313533 | FIBER OPTIC BASED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SOFT TISSUE - Fiber optic based systems and related components and methods for monitoring soft tissue volume (pressure) and temperature change. | 11-05-2015 |
Gary L. Rapp, Carroll, IA US
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20100176033 | SYSTEM FOR REMOVING TAR OIL FROM SAND AND METHOD OF EXTRACTING OIL FROM SAND - A method of extracting oil from sand. The method includes extracting a mass containing sand and oil and translating the sand and oil to a mixing tank. A solution containing terpenes is injected into the mixing tank using an eddy pump and the eddy pump creates a vortex within the mixing tank in order to separate the sand from the oil. The separated sand and oil is then moved from the mixing tank to a separation tank wherein pumps in the mixing tank continue to act upon the sand and oil to separate the two apart so that a water and sand mixture is in an upper portion of the mixing tank while oil is translated to a bottom portion of the separation tank. The sand and water can then be translated to an accumulation tank while the oil is taken to a collection tank for use. | 07-15-2010 |
20120006746 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS IN A HOG CONFINEMENT FACILITY - A system and method of reducing ammonia emissions. The system and method include a facility having a waste storage compartment below a floor comprised of slats with openings therebetween. A plurality of injection pipes are attached to a bottom surface of the slats. Each of the plurality of injection pipes includes a plurality of precipitation nozzles. | 01-12-2012 |
20120152853 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS IN A HOG CONFINEMENT FACILITY - A system and method of reducing ammonia emissions. The system and method include a facility having a waste storage compartment below a floor comprised of slats with openings therebetween. A plurality of injection pipes are attached to a bottom surface of the slats. Each of the plurality of injection pipes includes a plurality of precipitation nozzles. | 06-21-2012 |
Geoffrey D. Rapp, Westlake, OH US
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20110247220 | POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE WITH DISPOSABLE BLADE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A power operated rotary knife having a reusable handle assembly and disposable blade support assembly including a head portion and a blade support portion extending from the head portion, wherein upon completion of a tissue debriding operation on a donor, the used blade support assembly is removed from the handle assembly and disposed of, the handle assembly is autoclaved/sterilized and a new, sterilized blade support assembly is affixed to the handle assembly prior to a subsequent use. The knife includes an attachment assembly to releasably attach the disposable blade support assembly to the handle assembly and a retainer structure positioned in an annular groove formed in a bottom surface of the blade housing portion, the retainer structure bearing against an annular rotary knife blade and the blade housing portion to permanently retain an annular body section of the blade in the annular groove. | 10-13-2011 |
20130178296 | FLEX SHAFT - DRIVE MOTOR CONNECTION FOR POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE - A flexible shaft drive transmission for transmitting rotational power between a drive motor and a gear train of a power operated tool. The flexible shaft drive transmission includes an elongated drive shaft assembly including a rotatable drive transmitting shaft assembly extending through an outer casing. The shaft drive transmission includes a motor end coupling affixed to one end the outer casing and adapted to be releasably connected to a mating coupling of the drive motor. The motor end coupling includes a coupling body having an outer surface tapered region tapering from a larger diameter to a smaller diameter at a distal end of the tapered region to facilitate insertion and proper alignment with the drive motor coupling. The drive transmitting shaft assembly includes a driven fitting having a plurality of drive faces surrounding an axially extending locating member for engagement with a mating drive fitting of the drive motor. | 07-11-2013 |
20140298965 | POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE WITH DISPOSABLE BLADE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A power operated rotary knife having a reusable handle assembly and disposable blade support assembly including a head portion and a blade support portion extending from the head portion, wherein upon completion of a tissue debriding operation on a donor, the used blade support assembly is removed from the handle assembly and disposed of, the handle assembly is autoclaved/sterilized and a new, sterilized blade support assembly is affixed to the handle assembly prior to a subsequent use. The knife includes an attachment assembly to releasably attach the disposable blade support assembly to the handle assembly and a retainer structure positioned in an annular groove formed in a bottom surface of the blade housing portion, the retainer structure bearing against an annular rotary knife blade and the blade housing portion to permanently retain an annular body section of the blade in the annular groove. | 10-09-2014 |
Gregory H. Rapp, Largo, FL US
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20100299198 | Message Broker for Redemption of Digital Incentives - A message broker for redemption of digital incentives at a point-of-sale terminal for a commercial transaction that is able to communicate with a central database external to the point-of-sale terminal. The central database contains unique customer registration information, unique identifiers assigned to the unique customer registration information, business rules for redemption of digital incentives. Redemption of digital incentives at the point-of-sale terminal occurs at the time of purchase as follows: the customer's purchases are recorded in a basket list at the point-of-sale terminal; the customer presents their unique identifier; point-of-sale terminal initiates an instruction to process a transaction; the message broker routes the unique identifier and the basket list to the central database which applies the rules for redemption of digital incentives and returns validated applicable digital incentives to the message broker which forwards the validated digital incentives to the point-of-sale terminal for redemption; the point-of-sale terminal applies the validated digital incentives to the customer's purchase; and the message broker routes an acknowledgement message to the central database. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299266 | Digital Incentives Issuance, Redemption, and Reimbursement - A system and method for issuance, redemption, and reimbursement of digital incentives. A central database connected to the internet: enables customers to register unique customer registration information; is able to store this information and assign unique identifiers to it; and is accessible to incentives providers to make available digital incentives. Existing point-of-sale terminals: are authenticated to have access to the central database; have payment devices; are connected to the internet; and are provided with a message broker that facilitates communication with the central database. The customer redeems digital incentives at one of the existing point-of-sale terminals at the time of purchase by first presenting their unique identifier. The message broker routes the unique identifier to the central database which authenticates and validates the existing point-of-sale terminal, the customer's unique identifier, and the payment device. The central database then returns validated applicable digital incentives to the message broker which forwards the validated digital incentives for redemption. | 11-25-2010 |
Howard Rapp, Armonk, NY US
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20140171273 | LOWER ABDOMINAL EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH FREESTANDING KNEE-RAISE STAND - The current invention is an exercise apparatus that relates to the field of exercise. The apparatus is a freestanding machine with the primary purpose of exercising the lower abdominal muscles, although other muscle groups may be exercised secondarily. The primary muscles targeted include the rectus abdominis and the tendinous inscriptions. The following muscles may be exercised secondarily while either engaged in lower abdominal exercises or while performing exercises specific to each muscle group: the tensor fasciae, rectus femoris and the vastus lateralis; the biceps femoris, adductor magnus, semitendinosus gracillis and semimembranosus; the gluteus medialis and the gluteus maximus; thoracolumbar fascia and the erector spinae, triceps brachii. | 06-19-2014 |
20140183253 | REINFORCE CORRUGATED CARDBOARD BOX - The present invention is an improvement to reinforce the corrugated cardboard container. More specifically, the invention reinforces the base of such containers, thus, allowing them to bear a much heavier weight load without breaking apart. The invention utilizes a cross-sectional reinforcement system with hooks and loops at its base to achieve such durability. | 07-03-2014 |
20140274623 | BENCH ATTACHMENT INTENDED TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR A PARTNER WHILE PERFORMING MEDICINE BALL CRUNCHES ON A DECLINED EXERCISE BENCH - This invention is an exercise apparatus that relates to the field of exercise. The apparatus is easily attached to an exercise bench and eliminates the need to have an exercise partner present when attempting to maximize the resistance of medicine ball crunches on a declined exercise bench. The apparatus contains a circular frame with a flexible, resilient mat in the center that is being held in place with helically wound coil springs. Such frame is connected to an exterior frame with two arms, left and right that extend outward and then smoothly curve downward towards a mutual base. Each arm on the external frame has a rotation point and the right arm contains an angle adjustment device. The apparatus contains three adjustable height levels as well as an impact support bracket. | 09-18-2014 |
20150114982 | Beverage Container with Retractable Straw - The current invention includes a beverage container with an integrally molded handle. Housed within the handle sits a retractable, sliding straw track. The straw track adjusts along the length of a straw track housing located in the handle to substantially seal the jug and adjust an internal, flexible beverage straw. The straw may be connected, via placeholder loops, at intervals along the sidewall of a jug. The straw may extend to a base of the jug, allowing a consumer to create an internal vacuum through a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece end of the straw may be sealed and secured in a substantially fixed position within the jug when the straw track and the cover are in the closed position and is exposed through the neck of the jug when the straw track and the cover are in the opened position. | 04-30-2015 |
Howard Rapp, Orlando, FL US
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20140057766 | ABlitz - This invention is an exercise apparatus that relates to the field of exercise. The apparatus is user worn and primarily targets the lower region of the abdominal muscles, the lower portions of the rectus abdominis and obliquus internus. It is composed of 11 parts, 2 one size fits all foot pieces, 1 waist strap, 1 bench attachment, 4 easy-turn hand bolts and 3 elastic resistance bands. When used the invention generates the resistance needed to successfully exercise the lower abdominal region. | 02-27-2014 |
James Rapp, Redmond, WA US
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20130152051 | TIME-BASED NAVIGATION WITHIN RESOURCE UTILIZATION DATA - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for time-based navigation within resource utilization data. A computer system is configured to present resource utilization data representing performance of computer resources. The resource utilization data is displayed on a diagnostic data trace during the execution of the application. The user can select a desired time range and the resource utilization data within the time range will be displayed at other traces. The diagnostic data trace is still presented so that the user can understand the relation between the selected time range and the overall time length. Further, the user can modify the selected time range by change the extents of the selected time range using resizing tool. The resource utilization data within the modified selected time range, similarly, is also displayed along with the diagnostic data trace. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152052 | LINKING DIAGNOSTIC VISUALIZATIONS TO APPLICATION CODE - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for linking diagnostic visualizations to regions of application code. Diagnostic visualizations emitted during execution of an application are displayed. The diagnostic visualizations partially represent the abstract objective of the application (e.g., as envisioned by a developer). Diagnostic data for at least one of a plurality of components is displayed. The diagnostic data indicates the performance of the at least one of the plurality of components during execution of the application. The displayed one or more diagnostic visualizations and the displayed diagnostic data is correlated to link the one or more diagnostic visualizations to the at least one of the plurality of components. Linking the one or more diagnostic visualizations to the at least one of the plurality of components can better indicate how the application's behavior reconciles the abstract objective. | 06-13-2013 |
Jeff Rapp, Athens, GA US
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20090210951 | Avian transgenesis using an ovalbumin nucleotide sequence - The invention includes delivering to an avian a nucleic acid molecule which includes nucleotide sequence of an ovalbumin gene expression controlling region and a heterologous coding sequence operably linked to the gene expression controlling region wherein the heterologous coding sequence is expressed in a cell of the avian. | 08-20-2009 |
Jennifer Rapp, Ames, IA US
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20100009267 | METAL OXIDE FIBERS AND NANOFIBERS, METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to metal oxide fibers and nanofibers, the processes for making same, and uses thereof. Such metal oxide nanofibers possess the ability to absorb and decompose chemical warfare agents and other toxic chemicals. These nanofibers can be incorporated into protective clothing and devices for breathing or in another example may be used in lithium-ion batteries. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to titania, alumina, and/or magnesia fibers and nanofibers, and to processes for making same. In another instance, alpha-phase aluminum oxide is utilized as one material in nanofibers. | 01-14-2010 |
John Rapp, Seattle, WA US
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20100271383 | SHADING USING TEXTURE SPACE LIGHTING AND NON-LINEARLY OPTIMIZED MIP-MAPS - In a technique for rendering non-linear BRDFs that are stable in both the temporal and spatial domains, without serious interruption to the content creation pipeline used in most games, non-linear content is linearized by rendering in texture space at a fixed resolution. A MIP-map chain is calculated from this texture. The complete MIP-map chain is used for rendering on a display device. Low resolution reflectance parameters are used to approximate the highest resolution reflectance parameters as the object becomes smaller on the display device. The low resolution reflectance parameters are calculated using non linear fitting techniques. | 10-28-2010 |
20110102441 | CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION FOR AN OUTPUT NODE - Systems, methods, and computer storage media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon are provided that determine whether an output value of a dependency graph has a particular characteristic. In one embodiment, to make this determination, a dependency graph is generated that illustrates external and internal nodes, in addition to their dependency to one another. External nodes, or those nodes that do not depend on other nodes, are analyzed to determine whether they have a particular characteristic. Depending on the operation associated with the characteristic, it may then be determined whether the output value of the dependency graph also has that characteristic. | 05-05-2011 |
John Rapp, Manassas, VA US
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20080277194 | Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal - A device for generating an acoustic signal in a fluid includes an engine operable to repeat a thermodynamic process to vibrate a membrane of the engine to generate an acoustic signal having more than one period. The thermodynamic process includes heating mass inside a chamber of an engine to generate pressure inside the chamber; in response to generating the pressure, moving in a first direction a portion of a membrane of the engine; removing mass from inside the chamber to decrease the pressure inside the chamber; and in response to decreasing the pressure inside the chamber, moving the membrane portion in a second direction. Because the engine repeats the thermodynamic process, the engine can generate and sustain an acoustic signal for a significant amount of time. In addition, because the heat in the engine's chamber is generated by a chemical reaction, the engine may quickly generate a significant amount of pressure inside the chamber to quickly accelerate the membrane, and thus generate a powerful acoustic signal. Furthermore, various properties of the membrane and/or the thermodynamic process may be modified to tune the acoustic signal to a desired frequency and/or amplitude. Thus, the engine may be effectively used to generate acoustic signals for a number of different purposes, such detecting and ranging objects in a region, and in a number of different marine environments, such as a littoral environment that contains a large amount of noise, or a deep sea environment at high water pressure. | 11-13-2008 |
20080277195 | Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal - A device for generating an acoustic signal in a fluid includes an engine operable to repeat a thermodynamic process to vibrate a membrane of the engine to generate an acoustic signal having more than one period. The thermodynamic process includes heating mass inside a chamber of an engine to generate pressure inside the chamber; in response to generating the pressure, moving in a first direction a portion of a membrane of the engine; removing mass from inside the chamber to decrease the pressure inside the chamber; and in response to decreasing the pressure inside the chamber, moving the membrane portion in a second direction. Because the engine repeats the thermodynamic process, the engine can generate and sustain an acoustic signal for a significant amount of time. In addition, because the heat in the engine's chamber is generated by a chemical reaction, the engine may quickly generate a significant amount of pressure inside the chamber to quickly accelerate the membrane, and thus generate a powerful acoustic signal. Furthermore, various properties of the membrane and/or the thermodynamic process may be modified to tune the acoustic signal to a desired frequency and/or amplitude. Thus, the engine may be effectively used to generate acoustic signals for a number of different purposes, such detecting and ranging objects in a region, and in a number of different marine environments, such as a littoral environment that contains a large amount of noise, or a deep sea environment at high water pressure. | 11-13-2008 |
20080277196 | Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal - A device for generating an acoustic signal in a fluid includes an engine operable to repeat a thermodynamic process to vibrate a membrane of the engine to generate an acoustic signal having more than one period. The thermodynamic process includes heating mass inside a chamber of an engine to generate pressure inside the chamber; in response to generating the pressure, moving in a first direction a portion of a membrane of the engine; removing mass from inside the chamber to decrease the pressure inside the chamber; and in response to decreasing the pressure inside the chamber, moving the membrane portion in a second direction. Because the engine repeats the thermodynamic process, the engine can generate and sustain an acoustic signal for a significant amount of time. In addition, because the heat in the engine's chamber is generated by a chemical reaction, the engine may quickly generate a significant amount of pressure inside the chamber to quickly accelerate the membrane, and thus generate a powerful acoustic signal. Furthermore, various properties of the membrane and/or the thermodynamic process may be modified to tune the acoustic signal to a desired frequency and/or amplitude. Thus, the engine may be effectively used to generate acoustic signals for a number of different purposes, such detecting and ranging objects in a region, and in a number of different marine environments, such as a littoral environment that contains a large amount of noise, or a deep sea environment at high water pressure. | 11-13-2008 |
20100282057 | Projectile accelerator and related vehicle and method - An unguided projectile-accelerator system includes an enclosure, first and second charges, first and second projectiles, and a recoil-absorbing mechanism. The enclosure has an open first end and a closed second end, and the first and second charges are disposed within the enclosure. The first projectile is disposed within the enclosure between the first charge and the first end and is operable to exit the enclosure via the first end and to generate a first recoil in response to detonation of the first charge. The second projectile is disposed within the enclosure between the first charge and the second charge and is operable to exit the enclosure via the first end and to generate a second recoil in response to detonation of the second charge. The recoil-absorbing mechanism is disposed adjacent to the enclosure and is operable to absorb at least a respective portion of each of the first and second recoil. | 11-11-2010 |
20100294192 | BUOYANCY SYSTEM FOR AN UNDERWATER DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A buoyancy system includes a chamber having a volume associated therewith, and bladders within the volume of the chamber. Each bladder contains a clathrate mixture in a liquid state. The chamber includes an opening to allow surrounding water to circulate within the volume and contact the bladders. As the chamber is submerged in the surrounding water, the bladders expand based on the clathrate mixture changing from the liquid state to a solid state. This changes buoyancy by allowing less water to circulate within the volume of the chamber. | 11-25-2010 |
John L. Rapp, Seattle, WA US
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20090322751 | SHADER INTERFACES - Allocation of memory registers for shaders by a processor is described herein. For each shader, registers are allocated based on the shader's level of complexity. Simpler shader instances are restricted to a smaller number of memory registers. More complex shader instances are allotted more registers. To do so, developers' high level shading level (HLSL) language includes template classes of shaders that can later be replaced by complex or simple versions of the shader. The HLSL is converted to bytecode that can be used to rasterize pixels on a computing device. | 12-31-2009 |
20140063029 | SHADER INTERFACES - Allocation of memory registers for shaders by a processor is described herein. For each shader, registers are allocated based on the shader's level of complexity. Simpler shader instances are restricted to a smaller number of memory registers. More complex shader instances are allotted more registers. To do so, developers' high level shading level (HLSL) language includes template classes of shaders that can later be replaced by complex or simple versions of the shader. The HLSL is converted to bytecode that can be used to rasterize pixels on a computing device. | 03-06-2014 |
John Lee Rapp, San Diego, CA US
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20130031428 | Detecting Memory Hazards in Parallel Computing - A computer-implemented method, computer-readable media, and a computerized system to track and detect data hazards are provided. The computerized system includes processors configured to execute instructions associated with a multithreaded program. The computerized system allocates memory for the multithreaded program and creates threads for execution on the processors. The memory may include a reserved area for tracking information. The threads access the allocated memory in accordance with the multithreaded program and the memory including the tracking information is updated based on the threads' memory access. In turn, the processors generate notifications of data hazard based on the tracking information stored in the allocated memory. | 01-31-2013 |
20140108874 | DETECTING MEMORY HAZARDS IN PARALLEL COMPUTING - A computer-implemented method, computer-readable media, and a computerized system to track and detect data hazards are provided. The computerized system includes processors configured to execute instructions associated with a multithreaded program. The computerized system allocates memory for the multithreaded program and creates threads for execution on the processors. The memory may include a reserved area for tracking information. The threads access the allocated memory in accordance with the multithreaded program and the memory including the tracking information is updated based on the threads' memory access. In turn, the processors generate notifications of data hazard based on the tracking information stored in the allocated memory. | 04-17-2014 |
John Lee Rapp, Redmond, WA US
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20120159258 | DEBUGGING IN DATA PARALLEL COMPUTATIONS - The debugging of a program in a data parallel environment. A connection is established between a debugging module and a process of the data parallel environment. The connection causes the data parallel environment to notify the debugging module of certain events as they occur in the execution of the process. Upon notification of such an event, the process execution is paused, and the debugging module may query the data parallel environment for information regarding the process at the device independent virtual machine layer. Upon completion of this querying, the process may then resume execution. This may occur repeatedly if multiple events are encountered. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159458 | RECONSTRUCTING PROGRAM CONTROL FLOW - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for reconstructing program control flow. Embodiments include implementing or morphing a control flow graph (“CFG”) into an arbitrary loop structure to reconstruct (preserve) control flow from original source code. Loop structures can be optimized and can adhere to target platform constraints. In some embodiments, C++ source code (a first higher level format) is translated into a CFG (a lower level format). The CFG is then translated into HLSL source code (a second different higher level format) for subsequent compilation into SLSL bytecode (that can then be executed at a Graphical Processing Unit (“GPU”)). The control flow from the C++ source code is preserved in the HLSL source code. | 06-21-2012 |
20120167062 | EMULATING POINTERS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for emulating pointers. Pointers can be emulated by replacing the pointers with a | 06-28-2012 |
20150186165 | EMULATING POINTERS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for emulating pointers. Pointers can be emulated by replacing the pointers with a variable offset pair and replacing each dereference site with a switch on the tag and a switch body that executes the emulated pointer access on the corresponding variable the pointer points to. Data flow optimizations can be used to reduce the number of switches and/or reduce the number of cases which need be considered at each emulated pointer access sites. | 07-02-2015 |
Joseph P. Rapp, Hilton Head Island, SC US
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20130230676 | Two- and Three-Component Siloxanes and Related Compounds and Compositions - Compositions are disclosed that comprise at least one compound of formula IV: | 09-05-2013 |
Kevin J. Rapp, Oak Creek, WI US
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20080283803 | Vegetable oil dielectric fluid composition - An electrical device having therein a dielectric fluid composition, wherein the dielectric fluid composition includes at least one refined, bleached and deodorized vegetable oil and at least one antioxidant, wherein the dielectric fluid composition has a pour point of less than about −20° C. as measured according to either of ASTM D97 or ASTM D5950. | 11-20-2008 |
20090194748 | ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID - A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material. | 08-06-2009 |
20100097167 | VEGETABLE OIL BASED DIELECTRIC COOLANT - In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20110012071 | ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID - A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material. | 01-20-2011 |
20120139679 | ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID - A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material. | 06-07-2012 |
20130113588 | ADDITIVE FOR DIELECTRIC FLUID - A dielectric fluid comprising hydrocarbon liquid admixed with an ester-based compound, wherein the ester-based compound is present in an effective amount to impart breakdown inhibiting properties to a paper insulation material when the dielectric fluid is in contact with the paper material. | 05-09-2013 |
20150325332 | ENZYMATICALLY-DEGUMMED OIL AND USES THEREOF - An electrical device containing an enzymatically-degummed vegetable oil is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for insulating and cooling a transformer using enzymatically-degummed vegetable oils, and methods for adding an enzymatic ally-degummed vegetable oil to an enclosure of an electrical device. Further disclosed are processes for making dielectric fluids using enzyme-degumming of vegetable oils or using enzyme-degummed vegetable oils as the starting material for the process. | 11-12-2015 |
Kyo Nagase Rapp, Lake Forest, CA US
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20130303024 | Safety Electrical Interconnect - The invention is a safety electrical interconnect that mitigates shock risk, it adapts into standard electrical sockets, outlets or electrical wiring; it conceals electrically energized contacts yet is capable of transferring electrical energy between at least two parts inductively. A first part of the invention is capable of being plugged directly into a standard electrical socket or outlet using a plurality of prongs or pins protruding from at least a first surface. This first part is capable of passing electrical energy wirelessly using inductive transformer action when connected to one or more second parts of the invention. These second parts of the invention have one or more female connections capable of receiving prongs or pins from an electrical appliance or machine plug. | 11-14-2013 |
Larry J. Rapp, Powell, OH US
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20110030875 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME TRACKING OF OBJECTS - Real-time location systems and methods use small, battery operated sensors and radios. The radios conform to the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. The radios are attached to objects to form mobile nodes. Fixed nodes are positioned to define a wired or wireless mesh network representing an area in which the objects can be monitored and tracked. The real-time location systems/methods provide robust, flexible and highly scalable systems/methods for remotely, accurately, efficiently, and/or readily tracking and securing objects (e.g., equipment, inventory, people) at a relatively low cost. | 02-10-2011 |
Larry J. Rapp, Dublin, OH US
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20150313533 | FIBER OPTIC BASED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SOFT TISSUE - Fiber optic based systems and related components and methods for monitoring soft tissue volume (pressure) and temperature change. | 11-05-2015 |
Martin L. Rapp, Chesterfield, MO US
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20080283186 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMI SHIELDING - Disclosed are methods for manufacturing electromagnetic interference shields for use in nonconductive housings of electronic equipment. In one embodiment, the shield may include an electrically nonconductive substrate, such as a thermoformable film, coated with an electrically conductive element, such as an extensible ink or a combination of conductive fibers with an extensible film. In one embodiment, a compressible conductive perimeter gap gasket may be formed by using a form in place process. | 11-20-2008 |
Nathan Lindstrom Rapp, Naperville, IL US
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20150021054 | AUTOMATIC FIRE TARGETING AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for providing an automatic fire extinguishing system including a tank filled with an extinguishing agent with a targeting system with independently mounted targeting servos and targeting gimbal to position an emitter. A microcontroller provides control signals to the targeting servos and an actuation valve. A plurality of temperature sensors electrically connected to the microcontroller send temperature data to the microcontroller which calculates target angles and sends the target angle to the targeting gimbal. The emitter is positioned by the targeting servo positioning the targeting gimbal armatures to the target angles. The microcontroller compares sensor temperature data a predetermined temperature value and sends an open signal to the actuation valve when a sensor temperature data is greater than the predetermined temperature value. The extinguishing agent flows from the tank to the emitter, where it is discharged. | 01-22-2015 |
Nicholas Dorian Rapp, Seattle, WA US
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20140372892 | ON-DEMAND INTERFACE REGISTRATION WITH A VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention automatically register user interfaces with a voice control system. Registering the interface allows interactive elements within the interface to be controlled by a user's voice. A voice control system analyzes audio including voice commands spoken by a user and manipulates the user interface in response. The automatic registration of a user interface with a voice control system allows a user interface to be voice controlled without the developer of the application associated with the interface having to do anything. Embodiments of the invention allow an application's interface to be voice controlled without the application needing to account for states of the voice control system. | 12-18-2014 |
Peter W. Rapp, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130073932 | Interactive Content for Digital Books - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for presenting interactive content for digital books. In some implementations, a graphical user interface (GUI) is presented that allows a user to view and interact with content embedded in a digital book. The interactive content can include, but is not limited to, text, image galleries, multimedia presentations, video, HTML, animated and static diagrams, charts, tables, visual dictionaries, review questions, three-dimensional (3D) animation and any other known media content. For example, various touch gestures can be used by the user to move through images and multimedia presentations, play video, answer review questions, manipulate three-dimensional objects, and interact with HTML. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073998 | AUTHORING CONTENT FOR DIGITAL BOOKS - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for authoring content for digital books. In some implementations, a single graphical user interface (GUI) is presented that allows an author to design a layout for the digital book, including editing text and inserting various types of interactive elements in the text. The GUI functions as both a digital book layout design tool and a word processor to facilitate the building of a digital book. The relative page location of inserted widgets can be determined by a user-selectable anchor point placed within the text. An outline view of the digital book can be created and presented in the GUI based on a hierarchical structure determined by paragraph styles applied to the text. The GUI can provide a hybrid glossary and index page for allowing the author to create and manage a glossary and index for the digital book. | 03-21-2013 |
20130159925 | Device and Method for Resizing User Interface Content - Heuristics for resizing displayed objects within an electronic document are disclosed. The heuristics include resizing displayed objects to predefined ratios, resizing displayed objects by predefined increments, relating resizing of displayed objects to a global reference grid, and resizing a plurality of displayed objects aligned to an axis. | 06-20-2013 |
Peter William Rapp, Pittdburgh, PA US
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20110145768 | Device, Method, and Grahpical User Interface for Managing User Interface Content and User Interface Elements - Computing devices and methods for managing user interface content and user interface elements are disclosed. In one embodiment, after a plurality of user interface elements is selected from an ordered list, wherein a selection order is maintained for the selected plurality of user interface elements: a user gesture to perform an operation on the plurality of user interface elements is detected, and in response, a stack of temporarily displayed thumbnails corresponding to the selected plurality of user interface elements is displayed, wherein a display order of the stack of temporarily displayed thumbnails corresponds to the selection order of the selected plurality of user interface elements. | 06-16-2011 |
Rebecca Rapp, Houston, TX US
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20150321755 | COLLAPSIBLE MULTI-ROTOR UAV - A multi-rotor UAV having a pull pin mechanism that engages and disengages the rotor arms from a deployed, in-flight position to a storage or transport configuration, thus making the UAV more portable and capable of carrying larger payloads with the flexibility of folding into a smaller configuration or profile for transport, such as in a backpack. The device includes a rotor arm utilization of a pull pin mechanism to lock and unlock the position of the arms, and a proprietary frame. | 11-12-2015 |
Richard W. Rapp, Morristown, NJ US
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20080276851 | FLOATING LIFT FOR WATERCRAFT - The mobile floating lift is disclosed and may include a cradle dimensioned and adjustable to conform to, engage, lift and store a watercraft, wherein the cradle has at least a first end and a second end opposite the first end, at least two floatation assemblies, each spaced along separate axes, each of the at least two floatation assemblies having at least one floatation device, wherein the cradle is spaced between the at least two floatation assemblies pivotally attached near the first end of the cradle at least one pivot point, and at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to at least one of the at least two floatation assemblies and to the cradle for moving the cradle in an arcing vertical direction toward the at least two floatation assemblies, wherein the at least one drive mechanism operates to raise the second end of the cradle in an arc relative to the pivot point. | 11-13-2008 |
Robert A. Rapp, O'Fallon, MO US
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20090155524 | COMPOSITE PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a composite panel is described. The method includes pre-stabilizing a honeycomb core with at least one layer of a pre-stabilizing material, surrounding the honeycomb core with at least one composite laminate skin layer, and curing the at least one composite laminate skin layer. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert D. Rapp, Laurel Dale, PA US
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20140243381 | FURYL AND THIENYL TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Nitric oxide biosynthesis-inhibiting anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial compounds of Formula (3) and Formula (4) wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from optionally substituted thienyl, optionally substituted furyl, optionally substituted —CH═CH-thienyl and optionally substituted provided that R2 is substituted with as nitro group | 08-28-2014 |
Robert J. Rapp, San Jose, CA US
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20140113010 | Essential Element Management - The invention extends the utility of apparatus used to extract medicinal cannabis compounds into an eluate by separating a portion of medicinal cannabis compounds contained within a portion of eluate at a first extraction target level providing enough clean solvent to continue extraction operations. A high efficiency concentrator such as a rotary evaporator or a wiped film evaporator processes eluate from one or more tanks or extraction vessels creating clean solvent when extraction targets are met or when clean solvent is exhausted. This manages eluate concentration levels and limits the quantity of concentrated medicinal cannabis compounds on site at any moment in time. The invention enables a business model for keeping medicinal cannabis compounds within a legal system, and reduces pollution because law enforcement would no longer have to burn large quantities of cannabis plant matter. | 04-24-2014 |
Robert J. Rapp, Lake Forest, CA US
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20090073657 | Electronic package whereby an electronic assembly is packaged within an enclosure that is designed to act as a heat pipe - An electronic component or assembly that is assembled within a case that is designed to operate as a liquid phase to gas phase heat pipe where the electronic component or assembly is introduced into a liquid or partially liquid partially gaseous environment; whereby said liquid evaporates into a gas absorbing heat energy and transferring it to and through the component's or assembly's case. The case will be engineered out of materials that do not contaminate the liquid and electronics with ions and will be engineered to include a plurality of chambers/towers that extend in various directions providing enhanced heat pipe functionality in any physical orientation. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert James Rapp, Lake Forest, CA US
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20130251824 | Recycling cannabinoid extractor - A process and apparatus for extracting cannabinoids from | 09-26-2013 |
Ronald W. Rapp, Newton, NJ US
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20100080704 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LIMITING BLADE PITCH - A method for limiting blade pitch is provided. The method includes providing a brake assembly that is actuatable to limit blade pitch, providing a limit stop assembly including a stop wheel and a traveler movable relative to the stop wheel, and coupling the limit stop assembly to the brake assembly such that the limit stop assembly actuates the brake assembly when the traveler engages the stop wheel. | 04-01-2010 |
Ryan Rapp, St. Louis, MO US
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20140310833 | Molecular Markers Associated with Stem Canker Resistance in Soybean - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the identification and selection of loci modulating phenotypic expression of a stem canker resistance trait in plant breeding. In addition, methods are provided for screening germplasm entries for the performance and expression of this trait. | 10-16-2014 |
20150106975 | Molecular Markers Associated with Aphid Resistance in Soybean - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the identification and selection of loci modulating phenotypic expression of an aphid resistance trait in plant breeding. In addition, methods are provided for screening germplasm entries for the performance and expression of this trait. | 04-16-2015 |
Ryan Rapp, Addieville, IL US
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20130040826 | METHODS FOR TRAIT MAPPING IN PLANTS - The present invention provides methods for identifying the nucleic acid sequences responsible for phenotypic traits in plants. | 02-14-2013 |
Ryan A. Rapp, Addieville, IA US
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20140298532 | Molecular Markers Associated With Haploid Induction in Zea Mays - The present invention is the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the invention focuses on the use of molecular markers to select for a genetic locus contributing to haploid induction. | 10-02-2014 |
Scott J. Rapp, Mountain View, CA US
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20150313533 | FIBER OPTIC BASED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SOFT TISSUE - Fiber optic based systems and related components and methods for monitoring soft tissue volume (pressure) and temperature change. | 11-05-2015 |
Stephan M. Rapp, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100105267 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A REINFORCED POLYESTER NON-WOVEN MATERIAL - A method for producing a reinforced polyester non-woven material suitable for use as a roofing material, comprising: forming a mixture comprising glass fibers and a liquid binder; applying the mixture to a polyester non-woven material; and curing the liquid binder to form a layer comprising glass fibers that is attached to the polyester non-woven material. | 04-29-2010 |
Willam D. Rapp, Wildwood, MO US
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20110191898 | Compositions and Methods for Enhanced Amino Acid Levels in Plants - Threonine is an essential amino acid for humans and in the animal feed industry where its levels in feed rations can significantly impact the cost of production of important meat sources, such as swine and poultry. Threonine as well as essential amino acids lysine and methionine are all synthesized via the aspartate family pathway. Aspartate kinase (AK) is the first enzyme in the pathway, and catalyzes the ATP-dependent phosphorylation of aspartate to form β-aspartyl phosphate. AK constitutes the main regulatory step controlling the metabolic flux through the pathway, and is subject to end product inhibition by Lys and/or Thr. The current invention provides a method to produce a transgenic high free threonine soybean via the overexpression of feed-back-resistant AK enzymes in developing soybean plants and seeds. These modifications provide a method to enhance both plant nitrogen metabolism and crop growth performance. | 08-04-2011 |
William C. Rapp, Rochester, MN US
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20080209310 | ANNOTATION VALIDITY USING PARTIAL CHECKSUMS - Embodiments of the present invention generally provide a system, method and article of manufacture for validating annotations describing one or more portions of a data object. In general, prior to displaying a requested annotation, a current change detection value may be calculated from current data extracted from portions of the data object described by the annotation. The current change detection value may be compared to a previously saved change detection value calculated from data extracted from the portions of the data object at the time the annotation was generated. A mismatch in the current change detection value and the previously saved change detection value indicates a change in the annotated portions of the data object, which may render the annotation invalid. The annotated portions of the data object may be continuous or discontinuous. | 08-28-2008 |
20100251179 | RADIAL MENU SELECTION WITH OVERSHOOT CAPABILITY - Embodiments of the invention are generally related to graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and more specifically to selecting items from a radial menu. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a complex set of gestures which, when performed using a screen pointer, facilitate fast and accurate selection of radial menu items from a radial menu. The gestures may generally involve a first movement of the screen pointer to activate a desired radial menu item, and a second predefined movement of the screen pointer to select the radial menu item. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251180 | RADIAL MENU SELECTION WITH GESTURES - Embodiments of the invention are generally related to graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and more specifically to selecting items from a radial menu. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a complex set of gestures which, when performed using a screen pointer, facilitate fast and accurate selection of radial menu items from a radial menu. The gestures may generally involve a first movement of the screen pointer to activate a desired radial menu item, and a second predefined movement of the screen pointer within a predefined selection zone to select the radial menu item. | 09-30-2010 |
20110066981 | PLACEMENT OF ITEMS IN CASCADING RADIAL MENUS - Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for placing menu items in a cascading radial menu. A cascading radial menu may be displayed upon receiving a gesture that causes a screen pointer to select a radial menu item in a first radial menu. The first radial menu item may be associated with a second radial menu. One or more second radial menu items may be placed in the second radial menu based on a direction of movement of the screen pointer in the gesture to select the radial menu item in the first radial menu. | 03-17-2011 |
20120215582 | EXECUTING WORKFLOWS BASED ON SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS - Techniques are disclosed for modeling costs when editing a workflow process model. A request may be received to assign a cost factor to a workflow process step of the workflow process model, where the cost factor depends on a property of a processing environment that executes the workflow process model. Responsive to the request, the cost factor may be assigned to the workflow process step, such that a traversal of the workflow process step by a transaction invoking the workflow process model results in the cost factor being included in a total cost to be charged for executing the transaction. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215723 | DETERMINING COSTS FOR WORKFLOWS - Techniques are disclosed for modeling costs when editing a workflow process model. A request may be received to assign a cost factor to a workflow process step of the workflow process model. Responsive to the request, the cost factor may be assigned to the workflow process step, such that a traversal of the workflow process step by a transaction invoking the workflow process model results in the cost factor being included in a total cost to be charged for executing the transaction. | 08-23-2012 |
20120221346 | Administering Medical Digital Images In A Distributed Medical Digital Image Computing Environment - Administering medical digital images including receiving a request for an image processing transaction to process the medical digital image; creating a medical image business object representing the business transaction; storing the medical image business object in the medical image metadata database; storing the medical image in the medical image repository; selecting, in dependence upon workflow selection rules and the attributes of the medical image business object, one or more clinical workflows to process the medical image; processing the medical image of the request with the clinical workflows, thereby creating a resultant business object and resultant medical image; routing the resultant medical image to a destination. | 08-30-2012 |
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20140172755 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FEATURE MERGING FOR SUPPORTING EVIDENCE IN A QUESTION AND ANSWERING SYSTEM - Method, system, and computer program product to analyze a plurality of candidate answers identified as responsive to a question presented to a deep question answering system, by computing a first feature score for a first feature of an item of evidence, of a plurality of items of evidence, the first feature score being based on at least one attribute of the first feature, the item of evidence relating to a first candidate answer, of the plurality of candidate answers, and computing a merged feature score for the first candidate answer by applying the first feature score to a second feature score for a second feature of the item of evidence. | 06-19-2014 |
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