Scheib, US
Charles Scheib, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090008956 | STRUCTURAL HYBRID ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The integrated structural system includes a molded duct system configured to guide airflow having a first section and a second section and configured to operably attach a vehicle component thereto. The integrated structural system also includes a metal structure integrated with the molded duct system by means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system forming an integrated structural load path assembly. The integrated structural load path assembly is configured as a load bearing area to distribute a load of the vehicle component operably attached thereto. The means for integrating the metal structure with said molded duct system include, but not limited to, at least one of, sonic welding, heat staking, insert molding, and gluing. | 01-08-2009 |
20110272961 | STRUCTURAL HYBRID ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The integrated structural system having a molded duct system configured to guide airflow, the molded duct system having a first section and a second section, the molded duct system configured to provide a supporting surface; and a metal structure, the metal structure integrated with the molded duct system by a means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system forming an integrated structural load path assembly, the integrated structural load path assembly being configured as a load bearing area to distribute a load on the supporting surface over the integrated structural load path assembly, wherein the means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system includes one of sonic welding, heat staking, insert molding, and gluing. | 11-10-2011 |
Charles J. Scheib, Kettering, OH US
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20080308602 | Surgical stapling and cutting instruments - A multi-axis surgical stapling and cutting instrument. In various embodiments, the instrument includes a tool assembly that operably supports a cable powered knife assembly and further has an anvil that is actuated by axial movement of a closure ring. The instrument may further include a disposable reload unit that may be attached to the reusable portion of the instrument without the use of tools. Various embodiments may also employ an active articulation control system for actively articulating the tool assembly. | 12-18-2008 |
Christopher Scheib, Nicholasville, KY US
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20100113960 | Method and system for jointly monitoring physiological conditions - A method for providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient, includes the steps of arranging data of an EEG and EMG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating a third best-fit line for the EMG power spectrogram; and displaying an indication of the state of awareness based on the first, second and third best-fit lines. | 05-06-2010 |
20110118620 | Method and system for monitoring and displaying physiological conditions - A method for providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient, includes the steps of arranging data of an EEG and EMG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating at least a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram. The display of these lines is augmented by displaying a template that identifies different regions on the display that help confirm the state of the patient. Secondly, the time domain EEG signals can be filtered and displayed such that different frequency bands can be simultaneously displayed or a single frequency band can be displayed according to different time scales. | 05-19-2011 |
20110125047 | Method and system for monitoring physiological conditions - A method for providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient, includes the steps of arranging data of an EEG and EMG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating at least a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram. The display of these lines is augmented by displaying a template that identifies different regions on the display that help confirm the state of the patient. Secondly, the time domain EEG signals can be filtered and displayed such that different frequency bands can be simultaneously displayed or a single frequency band can be displayed according to different time scales. | 05-26-2011 |
20130253362 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND DISPLAYING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A system and method is used for determining from EEG signals the lack of awareness and the depth of anesthesia of a patient to whom an anesthetic agent is being administered. In particular, a log-log representation of the EEG power spectrum of a current patient is compared to another log-log spectrum of a patient in a known condition. By comparison the awareness or depth of anesthesia of the current patient can be determined. The reference spectrum can be an average spectrum of many patients or a previously acquired spectrum of the current patient, or any other spectrum that can be statistically correlated with the current patient's spectrum. | 09-26-2013 |
20130317383 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND DISPLAYING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A method for providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient, includes the steps of arranging data of an EEG and EMG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating at least a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram. The display of these lines is augmented by displaying a template that identifies different regions on the display that help confirm the state of the patient. Secondly, the time domain EEG signals can be filtered and displayed such that different frequency bands can be simultaneously displayed or a single frequency band can be displayed according to different time scales. | 11-28-2013 |
20130324879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND DISPLAYING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - A method for providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient, includes the steps of arranging data of an EEG and EMG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating at least a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram. The display of these lines is augmented by displaying a template that identifies different regions on the display that help confirm the state of the patient. Secondly, the time domain EEG signals can be filtered and displayed such that different frequency bands can be simultaneously displayed or a single frequency band can be displayed according to different time scales. | 12-05-2013 |
20150126890 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND DISPLAYING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - Providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient includes acquiring an EEG signal; filtering the EEG signal to generate a first frequency band of signals; and filtering the EEG signal to generate a second frequency band of signals. Providing the indication also includes concurrently displaying the first and second frequency bands of signals in a single display window such that at least a first portion of the first frequency band overlaps, spatially the second frequency band. | 05-07-2015 |
20150126891 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND DISPLAYING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - Providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient includes arranging data of an EEG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram, using a processor; and calculating a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram. Also, a display device is used to display a density spectral array of the spectrogram using a display scale that ranges between an upper limit and a lower limit, wherein the lower limit is set based on one of the first best-fit line and the second best-fit line. | 05-07-2015 |
John Scheib, Mountain View, CA US
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20130123577 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Controlling Field of View in Imaging Systems - Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a field of view of the imaging transducer, and a controller in communication with the flexible elongate member and configured to adjust a control signal of the flexible elongate member based on the detection of the imaging marker in data received from the flexible elongate member in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer. | 05-16-2013 |
Joseph Scheib, Raleigh, NC US
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20110112962 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF RECIPROCAL DEPOSITS - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for facilitating the exchange of reciprocal deposits are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for facilitating the exchange of reciprocal deposits. The system includes a first bank for participating in an exchange of reciprocal deposits and a control center for implementing an exchange of reciprocal deposits between the first bank and a second bank for receiving deposits. The control center is configured to receive, from the first bank, a first request for placement of reciprocal deposits, the request defining a first set of requirements, and receive, from the second bank, a second request for placement of reciprocal deposits, the request defining a second set of requirements. The control center determines whether the first set of requirements matches the second set of requirements, which include maturity and interest rate. In response to determining that the first set of requirements matches the second set of requirements, the control center performs an exchange of on-balance sheet deposits meeting the first set of requirements from the first bank to off-balance sheet deposits to the second bank. The first bank receives reciprocal deposits meeting the second set of requirements as new on-balance sheet deposits. The reciprocal deposits may come from the second bank or from an entity other than the first and second bank, such as a depositor. | 05-12-2011 |
20120173404 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF RECIPROCAL DEPOSITS - A control center receives, from the first bank, a first request with a first set of requirements for placement of reciprocal deposits. A second request with a second set of requirements is received from a second bank. The control center determines whether the first set of requirements matches the second set of requirements, which include maturity and interest rate. In response to a match, the control center performs an exchange of on-balance sheet deposits meeting the first set of requirements from the first bank to off-balance sheet deposits to the second bank. The first bank receives reciprocal deposits meeting the second set of requirements as new on-balance sheet deposits. | 07-05-2012 |
Laurance Jay Scheib, Bloomsburg, PA US
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20150219068 | WIND TURBINE HAVING A PLURALITY OF AIRFOIL RINGS AND COUNTER ROTATING GENERATORS - A wind turbine can include a first rotating ring and a second rotating ring. A first plurality of airfoils is pivotally secured between an interior rim and an exterior rim of the first rotating ring and disposed at a first angle of attack. A second plurality of airfoils is pivotally secured between an interior rim and an exterior rim of the second rotating ring and disposed at a second angle of attack. A generator is mounted between the first rotating ring and the second rotating ring and generates electricity in response to the first plurality of airfoils capturing the wind with the first angle of attack such that the first rotating ring rotates in a first direction and the second plurality of airfoils captures the wind with the second angle of attack such that the second rotating rings rotate in an opposite direction from the first rotating ring. | 08-06-2015 |
Linda L. Scheib, Austin, TX US
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20090313090 | RESOLVING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IMBALANCES - A storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances is provided. The storage medium includes machine-readable computer program code and instructions for causing a computer to implement a method. The method includes identifying an excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists, the method includes: refocusing the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products. Where constrained supply capability exists, the method includes determining alternative end products that are functionally equivalent to those in the constrained supply capability, and executing sales activities for enticing sales of functionally equivalent alternative end products. | 12-17-2009 |
20100010875 | RESOLVING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IMBALANCES - A system for resolving demand and supply imbalances includes a supply liability reduction process (SLRP) executable upon identifying an excess component inventory liability. The SLRP includes: a procurement and development assessment sub-process that represents a greatest magnitude of liability; a liability council assessment sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the procurement and development assessment sub-process; a sales activities sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the liability council assessment sub-process; and a liability write-off sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the sales activities sub-process. The SLRP performs one or more sub-processes in an order of the magnitude of liability. The sub-process reduces the excess component inventory liability by: determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing for enticing sales of alternative end products. | 01-14-2010 |
Mark S. Scheib, Laverne, CA US
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20080281320 | CATHETER HAVING CIRCULAR ABLATION ASSEMBLY - A catheter particularly useful for ablation lesions within a tubular region of or near the heart is provided. The catheter comprises an elongated flexible tubular catheter body having an axis and proximal and distal ends. An ablation assembly is mounted at the distal end of the tubular body. The ablation assembly has a preformed generally circular curve having an outer surface and being generally transverse to the axis of the catheter body. The ablation assembly comprises a flexible tubing having proximal and distal ends that carries a tip electrode at its distal end. An electrode lead wire extends through the catheter body and into the ablation assembly and has a distal end connected to the tip electrode. In use the distal end of the catheter is interested into the heart of a patient. At least a portion of the outer circumference of the generally circular curve is contacted with the inner circumference of the tubular region so that the tip electrode is in a first position in contact with tissue along the inner circumference. The tip electrode is used to ablate tissue at the first position. The ablation assembly can then be rotated so that the tip electrode is in a second position in contact with tissue along the inner circumference different from the first position, and the tip electrode is used to ablate tissue at the second position. This procedure can be repeated to form a lesion of the desired length along the inner circumference. | 11-13-2008 |
20100036409 | RETRACTABLE DILATOR NEEDLE - A dilator having a retractable needle is disclosed. The dilator includes an elongated dilator body having a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen longitudinally extending therethrough. A handle is mounted at the proximal end of the dilator body, and a control button is moveably connected to the outside of the handle. The needle extends through the lumen and has a distal end comprising a needle tip section. An arm attached the control button to the needle. Distal movement of the control button causes the needle to move from a retracted position, wherein the needle tip is disposed within the lumen of the dilator body, to a protruding position, wherein the needle tip protrudes beyond the distal end of the dilator body. In use, the distal end of the dilator is inserted into the right atrium of a patient, a position on the atrial septum to be punctured is located with the distal end of the dilator body, the needle tip is advanced beyond the distal end of the dilator body, and the atrial septum is punctured with the needle tip. | 02-11-2010 |
Mark S. Scheib, La Verne, CA US
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20140249525 | CATHETER HAVING CIRCULAR ABLATION ASSEMBLY - A catheter particularly useful for ablation lesions within a tubular region of or near the heart is provided. The catheter comprises an elongated flexible tubular catheter body having an axis and proximal and distal ends. An ablation assembly is mounted at the distal end of the tubular body. The ablation assembly has a preformed generally circular curve having an outer surface and being generally transverse to the axis of the catheter body. The ablation assembly comprises a flexible tubing having proximal and distal ends that carries a tip electrode at its distal end. An electrode lead wire extends through the catheter body and into the ablation assembly and has a distal end connected to the tip electrode. In use the distal end of the catheter is interested into the heart of a patient. At least a portion of the outer circumference of the generally circular curve is contacted with the inner circumference of the tubular region so that the tip electrode is in a first position in contact with tissue along the inner circumference. The tip electrode is used to ablate tissue at the first position. The ablation assembly can then be rotated so that the tip electrode is in a second position in contact with tissue along the inner circumference different from the first position, and the tip electrode is used to ablate tissue at the second position. This procedure can be repeated to form a lesion of the desired length along the inner circumference. | 09-04-2014 |
Patrick Scheib, Cornelia, GA US
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20090295147 | Two-Piece Shipping Cap for a Seal - A seal shipping system includes a seal having an outer diameter surface and an inner sealing lip. A sleeve member having a cylindrical body and a radially extending flange extending from the cylindrical body engages the inner sealing lip. An annular collar surrounds the radially extending flange of the sleeve member and frictionally engages the outer diameter surface of the seal. | 12-03-2009 |
20100244390 | Lip Seal With Inversion Prevention Feature - A dynamic shaft seal assembly is provided including a dynamic seal for engaging a rotary shaft. The dynamic seal includes a mounting portion that is mounted within a casing and has an axially extending barrel portion extending from a radially inner end of the mounting portion. The axially extending barrel portion terminates in a radially extending leg portion which extends inwardly from an end of the axially extending portion. A generally conically shaped seal portion extends from an end of the radially extending portion and the seal portion includes a radially inner face engaging the shaft and a radially outer face having a stiffening bead integrally formed thereon. The mounting portion defines a bumper spaced from the axially extending barrel portion by a gap distance that is designed to prevent the seal lip from inverting under sustained high pressure or pressure spikes. | 09-30-2010 |
20110119895 | Two-Piece Shipping Cap for a Seal - A seal shipping system includes a seal having an outer diameter surface and an inner sealing lip. A sleeve member having a cylindrical body and a radially extending flange extending from the cylindrical body engages the inner sealing lip. An annular collar surrounds the radially extending flange of the sleeve member and frictionally engages the outer diameter surface of the seal. | 05-26-2011 |
Patrick L. Scheib, Cornelia, GA US
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20100295252 | Two-Piece Valve Stem Seal - A valve stem seal utilizes a multi-piece construction to reduce the required manufactured tolerances and/or improve the stress handling capabilities. The valve stem seal can include a first member or can which can be assembled to a second member or spring seat. The can and/or spring seat can have a plurality of axially extending resilient fingers that are biased such that when assembled the fingers are bent against the bias due to the engagement between the can and the spring seat. The fingers on the spring seat allow the spring seat to bend or move relative to the can to accommodate the loading of a valve spring on the spring seat. The use of resilient fingers on the can and/or the spring seat reduces the manufacturing tolerances required for the valve stem seal. | 11-25-2010 |
20110024666 | Reduced Inertia Valve Stem Seal Flange - A valve stem seal including a radially outwardly extending flange that includes one or more circumferential grooves to allow the flange to flex and lay flat against a support surface and protect the flange from fatigue. | 02-03-2011 |
20130032118 | Low Profile Valve Stem Seal In Cylinder Head - A valve stem seal assembly in an internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head including an aperture therein in communication with a cylinder bore and a recessed pocket surrounding the aperture. A valve guide is received in the aperture and a valve stem is received in the valve guide. A valve seal support includes a radially outwardly extending flange disposed against a surface of the cylinder head external to the recessed pocket and a cylindrical body that extends into the recessed pocket. A valve spring contacts the flange and a resilient seal is secured to the rigid valve seal support and in sealing engagement with the valve stem. | 02-07-2013 |
20140021687 | Lip Seal With Inversion Prevention Feature - A dynamic shaft seal assembly is provided including a dynamic seal for engaging a rotary shaft. The dynamic seal includes a mounting portion that is mounted within a casing and has an axially extending barrel portion extending from a radially inner end of the mounting portion. The axially extending barrel portion terminates in a radially extending leg portion which extends inwardly from an end of the axially extending portion. A generally conically shaped seal portion extends from an end of the radially extending portion and the seal portion includes a radially inner face engaging the shaft and a radially outer face having a stiffening bead integrally formed thereon. The mounting portion defines a bumper spaced from the axially extending barrel portion by a gap distance that is designed to prevent the seal lip from inverting under sustained high pressure or pressure spikes. | 01-23-2014 |