Pugh, US
Aaron Michael Pugh US
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20110022277 | Voice Activated Snow Plow Control - A voice activated snow plow control that is both a safe and efficient means for plowing snow with a vehicle mounted snow plow. A laptop computer is connected to a headset and has voice recognition software installed that will control an application which is provided for the voice activated snow plow control. There is a rectangular box, the control module, which houses a microcontroller, a group of relays, and various discrete electrical components such as resistors, diodes, and transistors, which is connected to the laptop computer using, but is not limited to, rs232 serial communication. There is firmware provided for the microcontroller that controls the relays in the control module. The relays then connect to the existing snow plow's manual joystick control to simulate the joystick's snow plow control, which move the snow plow in the desired direction. | 01-27-2011 |
Adam Tyler Pugh, Austin, TX US
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20140118338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A TRAIL - A system and method for managing a trail. The trail is generated in response to receiving user input provided by a user. The trail includes multiple nodes that are interconnected. Characteristics for the multiple nodes including at least shape and color are established. The trail is modified in response to receive additional user input. The trail is displayed according to user preferences established by the user. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122384 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALLY TRACKING A LEARNED PROCESS - A system and method for visually tracking a learned process. The user input utilized to perform the learned process and a title for the learned processed is received. Nodes are created to represent steps of the learned process in response to the user input. Information for each of the steps is associated with each of the nodes. The nodes are connected in an order for performing the learned process. The connected nodes are visually displayed as a trail for one or more users to perform the learned process. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122404 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A TRAIL - A system and method for displaying a trail to a user. A user profile is established for the user. A learning preference for the user is determined in response to receiving user input to multiple questions. A set of peers is determined for the user in response to interactions with the user. A trail is displayed for the user utilizing the set of peers. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND ACCESSING TRAILS - A device for generating a trail. The device includes a processor for executing a set of instructions and a memory for storing the set of instructions. The set of instructions are executed to receive user input to create a trail in response to content generated or retrieved by a user, establish a hierarchy for the trail in response to receiving the content, establish characteristics for the multiple nodes including at least shape and color, and generating the trail utilizing the hierarchy and the characteristics and according to user preferences established by the user, the trail includes multiple nodes that are interconnected. | 05-01-2014 |
Alan Dwayne Pugh, Windsor, VA US
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20090258589 | KNIFE ASSEMBLY - A knife assembly for removing a meat casing including a base member adapted to be mounted to a support structure, the base member includes a cutting assembly mounting portion having a first opening located on a surface of the base member and a slot, the slot extending from the first opening toward another surface of the base member. The knife assembly also includes a cutting assembly having a mounting arm configured to engage the slot to couple the cutting assembly to the base member and a cutting blade portion adapted to hold a blade, wherein at least a portion of a sharp edge of the blade is exposed. | 10-15-2009 |
Anthony A. Pugh, Forest, VA US
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20110019790 | ADVANCED FUEL CRUD SAMPLING TOOL METHOD - A method to perform an analysis of two types of CRUD on a nuclear fuel rod, including providing a nuclear fuel rod with a first and second layer of CRUD on an exterior of the fuel rod; brushing the first layer of CRUD from the fuel rod with a CRUD tool on a selected area; wherein the tool has a brushing device, a force applied to the brushing device on the fuel rod to remove the first layer of CRUD, the force being sufficient enough to perform such removal; collecting the first layer of CRUD from the brushing device, scraping the second layer of CRUD from the fuel rod in the selected area with the tool, wherein the tool has a scraping device and a second force is applied to the tool for scraping, collecting the second layer of CRUD from the scraping device, and analyzing the first layer and second layer of CRUD separately with a scanning electron microscope. | 01-27-2011 |
Benjamin Franklin Pugh, State College, PA US
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20100323361 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND KITS FOR DETECTING PROTEIN-NUCLEIC ACID INTERACTIONS - Methods, systems and kits for detecting protein-nucleic acid interactions, in particular, detecting the genomic location to near-base pair resolution at which a particular protein (e.g., transcription factor) binds includes combining steps of a convention chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay with use of an exonuclease that digests DNA strands in the 5′-3′ or 3′-5′ direction until it reaches a bound protein including a protein crosslinked to DNA. A significant improvement of the resolution and dynamic range of the ChIP assay will increase one's ability to determine with confidence where a particular protein is binding in the genome. Importantly, proteins that inefficiently crosslink to DNA (either intrinsically or due to indirect crosslinking via another protein) and thus are very difficult to detect, are expected to be significantly detected by the kits and methods described herein. Inasmuch as most aspects of infectious diseases, inborn diseases, and cancers are rooted in the mis-expression of genes, having a better measure of the binding of proteins to genes or promoter regions will greatly enhance the ability of investigators to understand the driving molecular mechanisms behind these human maladies. | 12-23-2010 |
Bill Pugh, New Castle, CO US
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20090178355 | VAPOR-PERMEABLE, WATER-RESISTANT SHEATHING AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to sheathings generally used for building structures. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to vapor-permeable, water-resistant, surface-treated sheathings having a drainage plane. In one embodiment a sheathing comprises a plurality of core layers, a first and second surface layer, each defining an exterior surface of the sheathing, and a plurality of adhesive layers, each disposed between each of the plurality of core layers, wherein the sheathing comprises a permeability rate of at least about 5 perms, and an absorption rate of less than about 15% water-by-weight. | 07-16-2009 |
Brian Pugh, Sterling, VA US
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20140195674 | MEASUREMENTS BASED ON PANEL AND CENSUS DATA - A first set of usage data for a first set of resources on a network and a second set of usage data for a second set of resources on a network are accessed. The first set of resources were accessed by a first group of client systems and the first set of usage data is determined based on information received from the first group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with the first set of resources. The second set of usage data is determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a second group of client systems that accessed the second set of resources. Users of the second group of client systems are a sample of a larger group of users that use resources on the network. Initial usage measurement data for a third set of resources on the network is determined based on the first set of usage data. | 07-10-2014 |
20150134816 | MEASUREMENTS BASED ON PANEL AND CENSUS DATA - A first set of usage data for a first set of resources on a network and a second set of usage data for a second set of resources on a network are accessed. The first set of resources were accessed by a first group of client systems and the first set of usage data is determined based on information received from the first group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with the first set of resources. The second set of usage data is determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a second group of client systems that accessed the second set of resources. Users of the second group of client systems are a sample of a larger group of users that use resources on the network. Initial usage measurement data for a third set of resources on the network is determined based on the first set of usage data. The third set includes one or more common resources that are included in the first set of resources and the second set of resources. One or more adjustment factors are determined based on the second set of usage data and applied to the initial usage measurement data to generate adjusted usage measurement data. One or more reports are generated based on the adjusted usage measurement data. | 05-14-2015 |
Brian Pugh, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20130246148 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMERS OF A RETAIL ENTERPRISE WITH EARNABLE REWARDS - A shopper reward server includes a communication module to receive purchase transaction data from a plurality of purchase interfaces of a retail enterprise, a database having stored therein a plurality of shopper purchase histories each including purchase transaction data for item purchases made over time by a different one of a corresponding plurality of shoppers, a transaction module to store purchase transaction data for each shopper in a corresponding shopper purchase history, and a shopper reward module to selectively generate for any of the shoppers at least one earn requirement, based on that shopper's purchase history, that must be satisfied by the shopper via at least one purchase made via any of the purchase interfaces in order to earn a corresponding discount reward redeemable against at least one specified item via any of the purchase interfaces. | 09-19-2013 |
20140058823 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING PRINT MEDIA COUPONS TO VIRTUAL COUPONS AND REDEEMING SAME - A print media coupon may be converted to a virtual print media coupon by a device which captures an image of information on the print media coupon and which creates the virtual print media coupon based on the captured image. The virtual print media coupon may be stored in a virtual coupon repository associated with a customer of a retail enterprise that controls the repository, and/or may be stored in another memory. Alternatively or additionally, a virtual print media coupon displayed on a mobile device may be stored in the virtual coupon repository after scanning during the purchase transaction. | 02-27-2014 |
Brian Pugh, Reston, VA US
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20110087780 | DETERMINING CLIENT SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES - In general, webpage or other resource accesses by client systems may be recorded, and those accesses may be analyzed to develop audience measurement reports. At times, it may be desirable to segment those reports according to classes of client systems (e.g., work vs. home client systems). A given client system can be classed into one of the reporting classes based on one or more classes of network service providers that provide the client with access to a network. The recorded resource accesses and classes of the client systems can then be used to generate audience measurement reports that are segmented according to one or more of the client system classes. | 04-14-2011 |
20110246641 | MEASUREMENTS BASED ON PANEL AND CENSUS DATA - A first set of usage data for a first set of resources on a network and a second set of usage data for a second set of resources on a network are accessed. The first set of resources were accessed by a first group of client systems and the first set of usage data is determined based on information received from the first group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with the first set of resources. The second set of usage data is determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a second group of client systems that accessed the second set of resources. Users of the second group of client systems are a sample of a larger group of users that use resources on the network. Initial usage measurement data for a third set of resources on the network is determined based on the first set of usage data. The third set includes one or more common resources that are included in the first set of resources and the second set of resources. One or more adjustment factors are determined based on the second set of usage data and applied to the initial usage measurement data to generate adjusted usage measurement data. One or more reports are generated based on the adjusted usage measurement data. | 10-06-2011 |
20120324101 | COMBINING MEASUREMENTS BASED ON BEACON DATA - Usage data representing the access of a set of resources on a network is accessed. The usage data is based at least in part on information received from client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with the set of resources. First and second sets of usage data representing access by client systems classified as a first type and a second type, respectively, are determined based on the accessed usage data. Counts of unique visitors accessing the network resources from each of the first and second types of client systems, based on the first and sets of usage data, respectively, are each determined. A total count of unique visitors accessing the network resources from the first and second types of client systems is determined based on data representing the usage overlap of devices of the first type with devices of the second type. | 12-20-2012 |
20140122703 | COMBINING MEASUREMENTS BASED ON BEACON DATA - Usage data representing resource accesses on a network by client devices in a plurality of households is accessed. Based on the accessed usage data, a set of the households that the usage data indicates are associated with a specified number and type of client devices is determined. A subset of the usage data is extracted, where the subset corresponds to resource accesses by client devices associated with the subset of households. Usage information is determined for the specified number and type of client devices based on the extracted subset of the usage data. | 05-01-2014 |
Brian C. Pugh, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20150198082 | Turbocharged Internal Combustion Engine With Pre-Charge Air Cooler - An internal combustion engine is provided including an engine block defining a plurality of cylinders. A cylinder head is attached to the engine block and includes a plurality of intake ports and a plurality of exhaust ports in communication with the plurality of cylinders. An intake manifold is in communication with the plurality of intake ports and an exhaust passages connect to the plurality of exhaust ports. A turbocharger is in communication with the exhaust passage and has an impeller driven by exhaust gasses from the exhaust passage. The turbocharger includes a compressor for supplying compressed air to the throttle body. A water-to-air pre-charge air cooler is disposed in a flow passage between an outlet of the compressor and the throttle body. | 07-16-2015 |
Brian L. Pugh, Beaverton, OR US
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20100276405 | LASER SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING TRIANGULAR-SHAPED TAILORED LASER PULSES FOR SELECTED TARGET CLASSES - Processing workpieces such as semiconductor wafers or other materials with a laser includes selecting a target to process that corresponds to a target class associated with a predefined temporal pulse profile. At least one of the predefined temporal pulse profiles may be triangular. The target class may include, for example unpassivated electrically conductive links or other bare metal structures. Based on the target class associated with the selected target, a laser pulse is generated having a triangular temporal pulse profile. The generated laser pulse is used to process the selected structure. | 11-04-2010 |
Carla M. Pugh, Chicago, IL US
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20090208915 | CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEM - A system for medical training includes an anatomical simulator modeled after at least a portion of a body, the simulator including at least one external surface, and at least one cavity in fluidic communication with the external surface via a cavity. The system further includes at least one internal sensor positioned at an internal location of the anatomical simulator, the internal sensor positioned to receive an internal input based on forces applied from within the cavity, at least one external sensor positioned at an external location of the anatomical simulator and to receive an external input based on forces applied to the external surface, and a feedback display system in communication with the sensors to simultaneously record external sensor readings from the at least one external sensor and internal sensor readings from the at least one internal sensor and at least one time measurement device. | 08-20-2009 |
Carla Marie Pugh, Middleton, WI US
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20140329215 | CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEM - A system for medical training includes an anatomical simulator modeled after at least a portion of a body, the simulator including at least one external surface, and at least one cavity in fluidic communication with the external surface via a cavity. The system further includes at least one internal sensor positioned at an internal location of the anatomical simulator, the internal sensor positioned to receive an internal input based on forces applied from within the cavity, at least one external sensor positioned at an external location of the anatomical simulator and to receive an external input based on forces applied to the external surface, and a feedback display system in communication with the sensors to simultaneously record external sensor readings from the at least one external sensor and internal sensor readings from the at least one internal sensor and at least one time measurement device. | 11-06-2014 |
Charles Pugh, Plant City, FL US
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20110042111 | RIDING SOD REMOVAL MACHINE - A riding sod cutting machine may decrease the manual labor and reduce the possibility of bodily harm at home or in the work place as compared to conventional walk behind sod cutting machines. The riding sod cutting machine may result in greater productivity with less work. | 02-24-2011 |
Charles R. Pugh, Astoria, OR US
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20120271495 | TOW FOR AIRCRAFT - A tow vehicle for aircraft comprises a nose gear support assembly that can be raised and lowered relative to the vehicle. The support assembly can comprise a base portion and nose gear support portion pivotal about an upright axis relative to the base portion. Bearings can be positioned inwardly of the periphery of the support portion to support the support portion on the base portion. The bearings can be positioned partially in pockets provided in the base portion and in recesses in the support portion. A torque sensor can be coupled to the base portion and support portion to provide an output signal indicative of the torque between these components. An indicator, such as an alarm, can indicate when the torque exceeds first and second thresholds and can remain on if a second higher threshold is exceeded until, for example, an authorized individual turns off the indicator. | 10-25-2012 |
Christopher S. Pugh, Mukilteo, WA US
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20100213800 | System and Method for Stowage Compartment Pivot Assembly - A mobile platform is provided. The mobile platform includes a interior overhead structure and at least one compartment rotatably coupled to the interior overhead structure. The compartment is rotatable into an opened position and a closed position. The mobile platform further includes a pivot system coupled to the interior overhead structure and the compartment to enable the compartment to rotate into the opened position and the closed position. The pivot system comprises a first fitting that defines a raceway and a second fitting that defines a hub and a guide. The hub of the second fitting is for engagement with the raceway and the guide directs the first fitting into the second fitting to couple the first fitting to the second fitting. | 08-26-2010 |
Cole A. Pugh, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090255032 | Basketball training glove - The present invention is an apparatus and method for improving a person's basketball skills, in which wearing at least on glove for a period of time and then removing it results in an increase in hand speed, strength, and reflects, ball control, shooting range, and passing accuracy just to name a few. It is a method of wearing the glove while practicing various fundamental basketball skills then upon removal the very same skills will be executed with more accuracy, speed, strength, distance and control. It includes dorsal and palm portions with finger receptacles. At least one weighted element is applied to the dorsal side of the glove, while at least one touch desensitizing element is applied to locations on the palm side of the glove. | 10-15-2009 |
Coleen Pugh, Akron, OH US
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20130090442 | SYNTHESIS OF HYPERBRANCHED POLYACRYLATES BY EMULSION POLYMERIZSATION OF INIMERS - A method for the production of hyperbranched polyacrylates includes the step of reacting acrylic inimers through controlled living polymerization in aqueous conditions. The inimers may have the formula: | 04-11-2013 |
20130184429 | FUNCTIONAL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS - Biodegradable polyesters are made by synthesizing copolymers derived from biodegradable hydroxyacid monomers as well as from hydroxyacid monomers containing a functional group such as an azide group, a halogen group, a thioacetate group, and the like. Preferably, the functionalized biodegradable polyester copolymers are derived from a functionalized hydroxyacid such as a homolog of lactic acid and/or glycolic acid with the copolyester thus containing functional groups on the backbone thereof. These biodegradable polyesters can be utilized wherever biodegradable polyesters are currently used, and also serve as a polymer to which various medical and drug delivery systems can be attached. | 07-18-2013 |
20150071860 | CYCLIC PEG COATINGS INCREASE THE BLOOD CIRCULATION TIME OF PARTICLES USED IN DRUG DELIVERY APPLICATIONS - A micelle comprising a diblock polymer with a cyclic polyethylene glycol block and a hydrophobic block is provided. The micelle may be used in conjunction with one or a combination of therapeutic agents, targeting agents, and imaging agents. The micelle may be incorporated in a pharmaceutical composition. | 03-12-2015 |
Coleen R. Pugh, Akron, OH US
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20110046334 | SYNTHESIS OF INIMERS AND HYPERBRANCHED POLYMERS - An inimer, and process for making same, having the following formula: | 02-24-2011 |
Damon Pugh, Scott, LA US
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20120132504 | CONVEYOR FOR DRILL CUTTINGS - A conveyor for drill cuttings includes a plurality of serially-aligned augers, wherein each auger has two opposed ends, a flex coupling secured between a first end of one auger and a second end of an adjacent subsequent auger, a trough at least partially surrounding each auger, a motor coupled to one end of the series of augers and providing rotation to the end of the series of augers, and at least one hangar bearing retaining each auger within the trough, wherein a first angle is present between two of the augers, said flex coupling transferring the rotation from the motor across the angle between the two augers. | 05-31-2012 |
Daniel Warren Pugh, Gatonsville, MD US
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20120310814 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING COMMERCIAL PAPER FUNDING VIA A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A central computer system facilitates organizations and individuals using a communication network to negotiate commercial paper terms and to offer, sell, and buy commercial paper notes. The fundraiser/issuer uses a user device interface to input information about funding needs and repayment terms of commercial paper he intends to issue. The system, or a user device itself, generates an interface used by a potential or actual buyer that generates, or receives, a funding offer, or counteroffer in response thereto, respectively. The system facilitates generating and transmitting legal documents in the form of commercial paper notes, offerings, and sales via the communication network. The funding facilitator system can manage authentication credentials of the issuer and potential buyers to facilitate determining that either party has bound themselves to an offer, counteroffer, or acceptance. Issuer's and potential buyers' devices can authenticate the funding facilitator to verify the authenticity of a document received therefrom. | 12-06-2012 |
David Pugh, Bellevue, WA US
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20140282377 | CASCADING INLINE DISPLAY AND PREVIEW OF RELATED INFORMATION FOR ELEMENTS IN A DOCUMENT - Disclosed herein is a system and method for optimizing a developer's ability to find and navigate relevant documents, relationships, and other information related to an identifier in the code they are developing. An inline viewport is presented to the user in response to the user selecting an identifier in the code whereby the user is able to see relevant information related to the identifier in a spatially consistent location with the code they are investigating. The developer further has the ability to cascade the viewports such that multiple levels of depth of relationships can be viewed in the viewport. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282378 | INLINE DISPLAY AND PREVIEW OF RELATED INFORMATION FOR ELEMENTS IN A DOCUMENT - Disclosed herein is a system and method for optimizing a developer's ability to find and navigate relevant documents, relationships, and other information related to an identifier in the code they are developing. An inline viewport is presented to the user in response to the user selecting an identifier in the code whereby the user is able to see relevant information related to the identifier in a spatially consistent location with the code they are investigating. Further, the developer has the ability to make changes to the code in the viewport without leaving the current editor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282387 | INLINE DISPLAY AND PREVIEW OF RELATED INFORMATION FOR ELEMENTS IN A DOCUMENT - Disclosed herein is a system and method for optimizing a developer's ability to find and navigate relevant documents, relationships, and other information related to an identifier in the code they are developing. An inline viewport is presented to the user in response to the user selecting an identifier in the code whereby the user is able to see relevant information related to the identifier in a spatially consistent location with the code they are investigating. Further, the developer has the ability to make changes to the code in the viewport without leaving the current editor. | 09-18-2014 |
David Pugh, Redmond, WA US
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20100070721 | BUFFER SNAPSHOTS FROM UNMODIFIABLE DATA PIECE TABLES - A snapshots data structure provides compilers and other tools with snapshots of a buffer at different points in time. Snapshot heads identify trees within a directed acyclic graph (DAG) of nodes. Leaf nodes of a given tree collectively hold data elements representing information that was resident in the buffer at a particular point in time regardless of subsequent editing of the buffer. During buffer editing operations a new tree is created in the DAG with leaf nodes holding data elements that match one-to-one a subsequence of data elements held by leaf nodes of an existing tree. | 03-18-2010 |
David C. Pugh, New York, NY US
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20110038611 | DIGITAL CONTENT INTEGRATION AND DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Digital content, such as movies, television productions, and the like are processed and delivered based upon digital masters. The masters may be produced as the initial content, or any other content may be digitized to create the masters. An HD full aperture version is used to create a reduced set of masters that can be used to fill orders having a wide range of features and options. The HD full aperture version is combined with pan and scanned instructions parsed from original pan and scan files to permit automatic creation of the basic masters used to fill the orders, such as a letter box version, a 16:9 FF version, and a 4:3 FF version. The derived masters may be HD versions or SD versions. Upon receipt of orders, the proper version is selected and assembled with any other components that may be ordered by the customer. Ingestion of the masters may be delayed until order reception, and transcoding of the original master may also be delayed until order reception. | 02-17-2011 |
David E. Pugh, Bellevue, WA US
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20140173527 | DIRECTIONAL SELECTION - A “safe zone” can be created within which the effect of the actual cursor position is overridden when selecting content. The start position and the end position of the selection can be compared. If the selection is a forward selection but the cursor position has moved upwards, the vertical component of the cursor position is overridden by the vertical position of the cursor at the start of the selection. If the selection is a reverse selection but the cursor position has moved downwards, the the vertical component of the cursor position is overridden by the vertical position of the cursor at the start of the selection. The safe zone can have any kind of shape. | 06-19-2014 |
David J. Pugh, Snohomish, WA US
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20100043688 | SINGLE DRIVE CATAMARAN HULL - The catamaran hull includes a pair of substantially parallel separate hulls, connected by an intermediate hull portion, wherein only one of the separate hulls includes a propulsion assembly. Each hull is asymmetric, but differently configured, such that the off-center thrust created by the propulsion assembly in the one hull is substantially offset by the turning force created by the difference in the two asymmetric hull shapes. | 02-25-2010 |
David William Pugh, Fairfield, OH US
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20090133581 | VORTEX AIR-OIL SEPARATOR SYSTEM - The present invention provides a vortex generator that may be used in systems for separating oil from air oil mixtures. The vortex generator comprises a rotating disk having a rim having a plurality of passages extending through it and a cavity formed by the rotating disk and a cavity wall wherein a vortex is created when there is a flow through the plurality of passages into the cavity. | 05-28-2009 |
20130336608 | BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A TURBINE ENGINE - Bearing assemblies, such as for use with a turbine engine, are disclosed. An example the bearing assembly may include an outer ring comprising an oil drainage aperture defined therein; an inner ring disposed coaxially within the outer ring, the inner ring including an oil supply aperture defined therein; and a plurality of rolling elements engaged between the outer ring and the inner ring, wherein the plurality of rolling elements are constructed of a ceramic material. | 12-19-2013 |
Dilworth L. Pugh, Mapleton, UT US
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20090004459 | Utility materials incorporating a microparticle matrix - A utility material can include microparticles, an organic binder and an inorganic binder. The microparticles can be present in an amount from about 25 wt % to about 60 wt %, based on wet formulation. The inorganic binder can optionally include sodium silicate. The organic binder can optionally include a vinyl acetate. The utility material can be formed into a variety of different products or building materials, such as wallboard, shear panels. In addition, the building material may be particularly used to attenuate sound. | 01-01-2009 |
20090107059 | Sound Attenuation Building Material and System - A building material configured to enhance sound attenuation and reduction in dB across a walled partition, the building material comprising a facing membrane, a core matrix disposed about the facing membrane, the core matrix comprising a plurality of microparticles and a binder solution configured to support the microparticles, the building material comprising at least a substantially exposed face, wherein a side of the core matrix is at least partially exposed to increase sound attenuation by reducing reflections from sound waves impinging on the building material as compared to a control building material lacking an exposed face. Two building materials may be used in conjunction with one another about a building structure, such as a stud wall, to create and define a sound trap that functions to reduce sound transmission across the partition formed by the stud wall and building materials. | 04-30-2009 |
20090239059 | Wallboard Materials Incorporating a Microparticle Matrix - A method of forming a wallboard material can include forming a mixture including microparticles, sodium silicate and vinyl acetate. The mixture can be disposed between a metallic facing membrane and a second facing membrane. The mixture can then be heat cured in a single step sufficient to form a wallboard material having the metallic facing membrane and the second facing membrane attached to a core matrix. The heat curing time is complete in less than about 1.5 hours without causing damage to the wallboard material. | 09-24-2009 |
20090239429 | Sound Attenuation Building Material And System - A shear panel building material that includes a first facing membrane, a core matrix disposed on a face of the first facing membrane, and a semi-rigid or rigid material attached to the core matrix. The core matrix can include microspheres having a size of about 200 microns to about 800 microns, sodium silicate, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In one aspect, the shear panel is substantially free from glue and cement. | 09-24-2009 |
20100116405 | UTILITY MATERIALS INCORPORATING A MICROPARTICLE MATRIX FORMED WITH A SETTING AGENT - A composition, utility material, and method of making a utility material is disclosed. A composition having an improved setting time may include a plurality of microparticles mixed with a sodium silicate binder and an isocyanate setting agent, where the microparticle composition has a setting time of less than or equal to one hour. A utility material may be a wallboard that includes the composition. | 05-13-2010 |
20120060440 | Utility Materials Incorporating A Microparticle Matrix - A utility material can include microparticles, an organic binder and an inorganic binder. The microparticles can be present in an amount from about 25 wt % to about 60 wt %, based on wet formulation. The inorganic binder can optionally include sodium silicate. The organic binder can optionally include a vinyl acetate. The utility material can be formed into a variety of different products or building materials, such as wallboard, shear panels. In addition, the building material may be particularly used to attenuate sound. | 03-15-2012 |
20120148812 | Shear Panel Building Material - A shear panel building material that includes a first facing membrane, a core matrix disposed on a face of the first facing membrane, and a semi-rigid or rigid material attached to the core matrix. The core matrix can include microspheres having a size of about 200 microns to about 800 microns, sodium silicate, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In one aspect, the shear panel is substantially free from glue and cement. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148831 | WALLBOARD MATERIALS INCORPORATING A MICROPARTICLE MATRIX - A method of forming a wallboard material can include forming a mixture including microparticles, sodium silicate and vinyl acetate. The mixture can be disposed between a metallic facing membrane and a second facing membrane. The mixture can then be heat cured in a single step sufficient to form a wallboard material having the metallic facing membrane and the second facing membrane attached to a core matrix. The heat curing time is complete in less than about 1.5 hours without causing damage to the wallboard material. | 06-14-2012 |
20140079915 | UTILITY MATERIALS INCORPORATING A MICROPARTICLE MATRIX FORMED WITH A SETTING AGENT - A composition, utility material, and method of making a utility material is disclosed. A composition having an improved setting time may include a plurality of microparticles mixed with a sodium silicate binder and an isocyanate setting agent, where the microparticle composition has a setting time of less than or equal to one hour. A utility material may be a wallboard that includes the composition. | 03-20-2014 |
20140151152 | Sound Attenuation Building Material and System - A building material configured to enhance sound attenuation and reduction in dB across a walled partition, the building material comprising a facing membrane, a core matrix disposed about the facing membrane, the core matrix comprising a plurality of microparticles and a binder solution configured to support the microparticles, the building material comprising at least a substantially exposed face, wherein a side of the core matrix is at least partially exposed to increase sound attenuation by reducing reflections from sound waves impinging on the building material as compared to a control building material lacking an exposed face. Two building materials may be used in conjunction with one another about a building structure, such as a stud wall, to create and define a sound trap that functions to reduce sound transmission across the partition formed by the stud wall and building materials. | 06-05-2014 |
20140162075 | Shear Panel Building Material - A shear panel building material that includes a first facing membrane, a core matrix disposed on a face of the first facing membrane, and a semi-rigid or rigid material attached to the core matrix. The core matrix can include microspheres having a size of about 200 microns to about 800 microns, sodium silicate, and ethylene vinyl acetate. In one aspect, the shear panel is substantially free from glue and cement. | 06-12-2014 |
20140205808 | UTILITY MATERIALS INCORPORATING A MICROPARTICLE MATRIX FORMED WITH A SETTING AGENT - A composition, utility material, and method of making a utility material is disclosed. A composition having an improved setting time may include a plurality of microparticles mixed with a sodium silicate binder and an isocyanate setting agent, where the microparticle composition has a setting time of less than or equal to one hour. A utility material may be a wallboard that includes the composition. | 07-24-2014 |
Dilworth L. Pugh, Provo, UT US
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20130209782 | Utility Materials Incorporating a Microparticle Matrix - A utility material can include microparticles, an organic binder and an inorganic binder. The microparticles can be present in an amount from about 25 wt % to about 60 wt %, based on wet formulation. The inorganic binder can optionally include sodium silicate. The organic binder can optionally include a vinyl acetate. The utility material can be formed into a variety of different products or building materials, such as wallboard, shear panels. In addition, the building material may be particularly used to attenuate sound. | 08-15-2013 |
Dylan V. Pugh, Manvel, TX US
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20100147056 | Top of the Line Corrosion Apparatus - The described invention relates to a method for determining corrosion in wet gas pipelines comprising: a) using a portion of the liquid phase from a wet gas pipeline; b) placing said portion in a high pressure, high temperature autoclave to prepare a saturated vapor phase; c) transferring the saturated vapor to a corrosion test unit, said unit having a specimen holder section having external, temperature adjustable means, and specimens being arranged in one or more positions within the specimen holder; d) chilling said specimen holder section so as to cause condensation onto said corrosion testing specimens; and, e) calculating a value selected from the group consisting of corrosions rate, pitting of the specimen, weight loss of the specimen, and any combination thereof. The invention process can be practiced in a separate laboratory apparatus designed to accomplish the above method, or in a similar online apparatus set up in a semi-batch mode or continuous mode. | 06-17-2010 |
20110120723 | Low Alloy Steels With Superior Corrosion Resistance For Oil Country Tubular Goods - The present application describes a steel composition that provides enhanced corrosion resistance. This steel composition includes one of vanadium in an amount of 1 wt % to 9 wt %, titanium in an amount of about 1 wt % to 9 wt %, and a combination of vanadium and titanium in an amount of 1 wt % to about 9 wt %. In addition, the steel composition includes carbon in an amount of 0.03 wt % to about 0.45 wt %, manganese in an amount up to 2 wt % and silicon in an amount up to 0.45 wt %. In one embodiment, the steel composition includes a microstructure of one of the following: ferrite, martensite, tempered martensite, dual phase ferrite and martensite, and dual phase ferrite and tempered martensite. Further, the present application describes a method for processing the steel composition and use of equipment such as oil country tubular goods, fabricated with the steel composition. | 05-26-2011 |
Greg Pugh, Columbus, OH US
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20120142310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MOBILE DEVICES AND SERVICES - The mobile device management system provides for administration of mobile devices associated with a customer and supported by multiple service providers or carriers. The system provides a central, customized interface for management of mobile devices. The system aggregates customer policies, service plan information from various service providers and specific end user information to enable management of mobile devices. Management functions include procurement, expense management, billing and invoicing, support and monitoring of mobile devices associated with the customer. This system and method for managing mobile devices and services keeps the customers mobile workforce connected while reducing the total cost of ownership. | 06-07-2012 |
James K. Pugh, Pinellas Park, FL US
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20080206648 | Polyimide-Based Lithium Metal Battery - The present invention relates to Lithium Metal batteries. In particular, it is related to lithium metal batteries containing a polyimide-based electrolyte. The present invention concerns a new concept of polyimide-based electrolytic component having an electrolyte comprising of at least one solvent and at least one alkali metal salt, with specific amounts of solvents, to optimize the properties of conductivity of the polyimide-based electrolyte and the mechanical properties of the polyimide-based electrolyte separator towards metallic lithium anode to prevent dendrites growths. | 08-28-2008 |
20120088134 | Thermal battery for power systems - An improved emergency power system is disclosed for providing electrical power to a load such as a blowout preventer of a petroleum drilling apparatus. The improved emergency power system comprises a thermal battery having an anode and a cathode with a separator containing an electrolyte disposed therebetween. An internal heat layer is located in proximity to the separator containing the electrolyte. A squib is provided for activating the internal heat layer. The thermal battery remains dormant until the squib is energized to ignite the squib enabling the heat layer to render the electrolyte molten thereby activating battery to provide electrical power to the load. The squib may be energized remotely, mechanically or electrically. | 04-12-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Pugh, Minnetrista, MN US
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20130095216 | EMBOSSED SHEET AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A embossed sheet embossed with projections creating an intermittent support surface for food. The embossed sheet may be inserted into a food package after cooking the food on which the cooked food is to be supported. Alternatively, the embossed sheet may be placed onto or into a pan or directly onto an oven rack to support the food while cooking and/or after cooking Alternatively, the embossed sheet may be formed into a food package. The embossed sheet may be prepared using a one-pass or two pass process using a platen press or a roll-to-roll press or a multi-stage one pass machine. | 04-18-2013 |
20130199380 | EMBOSSED PAPER-BASED BAKEABLE TRAY - An embossed paper-based bakeable tray having a bottom surface and sidewalls and an embossed pattern formed in the bottom surface providing a series of closely spaced projections substantially entirely over the bottom surface. | 08-08-2013 |
Jeffrey D. Pugh, Plymouth, MN US
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20090309254 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING EMBOSSED PROMOTIONAL CARDS - Apparatus and methods of producing embossed promotional cards which minimize nesting of adjacently embossed cards in a stack, the apparatus and method provide for offsetting the embossed indicia between adjacently stacked cards or for varying the embossed indicia between adjacently stacked cards. | 12-17-2009 |
John D. Pugh, Mccalla, AL US
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20100098494 | IN-SITU SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION OF CONTAMINANTS - The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to remediation of contaminants in the environment, and more specifically to improved chemistries, systems, and methods for in-situ immobilization of contaminants in various media. More particularly, an aspect of the present invention is directed to an in-situ method for immobilizing a contaminant in a medium, comprising: contacting a medium in-situ with a chemical reagent, the medium comprising a contaminant, wherein the contacting the medium in-situ with a chemical reagent does not involve physical mixing of the medium and the chemical reagent; and immobilizing at least a portion of the contaminant in the medium in-situ to yield an immobilized contaminant in the medium, wherein the immobilized contaminant in the medium is neither extracted from the medium nor degraded by the chemical reagent. | 04-22-2010 |
Keith Neal Pugh, Reeds, MO US
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20130264847 | FURNITURE WITH INTEGRATED LAP DESK - Furniture with an integrated lap desk in provided. The furniture may include an integration component in which the lap desk may be secured and stored. The integration component may include a compartment, a slot, an attachment device and the like. A user may easily access the lap desk from the furniture. | 10-10-2013 |
Larry Pugh, Rossville, TN US
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20130340255 | TENSION EXPANSION CLAMPING TOOL BLOCK - An apparatus for expanding and belling a tube is provided including a receiver for supporting a first end of the tube. A stripper block assembly orients a second end of the tube along an axis. The stripper block assembly includes a first grip and a second grip movable in and out of engagement with a surface of the tube. The apparatus also includes a movable belling tool axially aligned with the tube. The belling tool bells a desired length of the tube and supports the second end of the tube. An expander tool is arranged to pass through the axially aligned tube to expand the tube. The expander tool includes an expander rod and an expander bullet. A portion of the expander bullet has a diameter larger than the diameter of the tube. | 12-26-2013 |
Luann M. Pugh, Newark, DE US
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20120046173 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING PASTE-EXTRUDED SULFONAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Paste-extruded sulfonamide herbicide compositions having improved spray equipment clean-out properties are made by preparing a mixture comprising a sulfonamide herbicide free acid, at least about 50 equivalent % of an inorganic base relative to the sulfonamide herbicide free acid and sufficient water to form an extrudable paste, extruding the mixture to form an extrudate, and drying the extrudate. | 02-23-2012 |
Marc Pugh, Apex, NC US
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20130015119 | PORTABLE FILTRATION UNIT - The present invention relates to portable filtration units including filter components mated with retentate and permeate flow channels wherein particle containing solutions are introduced into the portable filtration units and contacted with the filter components for filtration thereby producing a retentate outflow and a permeate outflow for capture of desired end product. | 01-17-2013 |
Marc Pugh, Sanford, NC US
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20130212932 | SEPARATION SYSTEMS FOR DEWATERING OF FOG AND BIODIESEL FUEL PRODUCTION - The present invention provides for methods and systems that effectively separate dispersed FOG from emulsions and/or free-floating FOG from a waste stream to provide dewatered emulsions and/or separated fats, oils and greases from emulsions thereby providing value added separated product while reducing disposal of solid or liquid waste matter into landfills or water treatment facilities. | 08-22-2013 |
20130236938 | BIODIESEL FUEL PRODUCTION, SEPARATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The present invention provides for a method for treatment of fats, oils and grease (FOG) for separation of target products and/or the efficient production of biodiesel while reducing disposal of solid or liquid waste matter into landfills or water treatment facilities. | 09-12-2013 |
Neal Pugh, Taunton, MA US
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20100105227 | Trailer Tow Connector Assembly - An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion, and interface electronics for providing an interface between terminals associated with the first and second connector portions and a vehicle bus. | 04-29-2010 |
Nirmal Derek Ceri Pugh, Oxford, MS US
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20100003275 | Immunostimulatory Composition comprising Lipoprotein in Microalgae Extract - Potent immunostimulatory lipoproteins have been identified within the following microalgae and extracts thereof: | 01-07-2010 |
20100255130 | ALOE PREPARATION FOR SKIN ENHANCEMENT - Methods for providing skin enhancement and pain relief to an individual in need of treatment by administering to such an individual an effective amount of an immunostimulatory | 10-07-2010 |
Patrick Kevin Pugh, Kingwood, TX US
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20090277655 | Method and apparatus for deflagration pressure attenuation - A method for attenuating deflagration pressure produced by combustion of combustible gas in a defined region of a process vessel. The method generally comprises selecting and placing attenuating material in the defined region of the process vessel, wherein the selected attenuating material maintains its physical shape under the operating conditions. The attenuating material should occupy at least 20% of the volume of the defined region of the process vessel. Use of the inventive method may be beneficially applied for the safe operation of oxidation reactors with flammable, high hydrocarbon concentration feeds in order to attain increased productivity. The invention also provides a tubular reactor adapted for attenuation of deflagration pressure resulting from combustion of combustible gas in a defined region therein, wherein the defined region of the tubular reactor comprises attenuating material selected in accordance with the aforesaid method for attenuating deflagration pressure and which have a plurality of components which are placed such that void spaces and open pathways between the components are minimized. A method for performing gas phase reactions safely under flammable operating conditions is also provided, wherein a gas feed composition comprising a hydrocarbon and oxygen is subjected reaction in a reaction vessel having attenuating materials therein and the reaction is conducted at a temperature and a pressure which render the reaction system flammable. By using the inventive apparatus, full pressure containment may be achieved, thereby eliminating the need for emergency pressure relief devices. | 11-12-2009 |
Phillip W. Pugh, University City, MO US
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20090031589 | SHOE SOLE - An outsole for a shoe has a backing member of thermoplastic rubber and on an area of the exterior surface of that backing member an intermediate layer of thermoplastic polyurethane and an outermost layer of fabric, the area comprising at least 51 percent of the contact surface of the outsole. In producing the outsole, a sheet of fabric is overlain with a sheet of thermo plastic urethane, the sheet is heated to about the melting point of the TPU to permit the TPU to adhere to the fabric, and the fabric is cooled. The TPU-covered fabric is cut to the size and shape required to fit a backing member, and position in a mold on a bottom surface of a mold, and a quantity of TPR is injected at a temperature lower than the melting point of the TPU but high enough to render the TPU tacky, to insure the inherence of the TPU-covered fabric to the backing, including the resultant outsole. | 02-05-2009 |
Randall Pugh, St. Johns, FL US
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20140002788 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM PRINTED BATTERIES ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES | 01-02-2014 |
Randall Pugh, Jacksonville, FL US
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20090295683 | HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY WITH VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for generating a head mounted display with a first resolution area and a second resolution area. One or more variable focal length lenses are utilized to increase the resolution of the second resolution area. | 12-03-2009 |
20110054927 | AUTOMATED OPHTHALMIC LENS AND SOLUTIONS DISPENSING UNIT - The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for dispensing ophthalmic lenses and solutions and replenishing those lenses physically or virtually dispensed. In addition, in some embodiments, a patient may prepare an order for lenses and solutions dispensed. | 03-03-2011 |
20140002789 | VARIABLE FOCUS ELECTROACTIVE OPHTHALMIC DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140005514 | METHOD AND OPHTHALMIC DEVICE FOR GALVANIC HEALING OF AN EYE | 01-02-2014 |
Randall B. Pugh, St. Johns, FL US
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20140028969 | THINNED AND FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENTS ON THREE DIMENSIONAL SURFACES - Methods to form a device whereon flexible component elements are attached upon three-dimensional surfaces are described. In some aspects, the present invention includes incorporating flexible semiconductor devices onto three-dimensional surfaces with electrical contacts. In some aspects, the formed device may be incorporated in an ophthalmic device. | 01-30-2014 |
20140190004 | METHOD OF FORMING A MULTI-PIECE INSERT DEVICE WITH SEAL FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating components on and within a multi-piece insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes a sealed and encapsulated multi-piece insert portion. | 07-10-2014 |
20140192313 | MULTI-PIECE INSERT DEVICE WITH GLUE SEAL FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating components on and within a multi-piece insert are set forth herein. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes a sealed and encapsulated multi-piece insert portion. | 07-10-2014 |
20140192314 | MULTI-PIECE INSERT DEVICE WITH LOCKING SEAL FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - This invention discloses methods and apparatuses for sealing and encapsulating components on and within a multi-piece insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes a sealed and encapsulated multi-piece insert portion. | 07-10-2014 |
20140268027 | HYDROGEL LENS INCLUDING A REMOVABLE MEDIA INSERT - An ophthalmic device includes a hydrogel lens and a media insert removably attached to the hydrogel lens. A method for removably attaching the media insert to the hydrogel lens includes receiving a first hydrogel lens including an annular opening, at least partially inserting a media insert into the annular opening of the first hydrogel lens, removing the media insert from the annular opening of the first hydrogel lens, receiving a second hydrogel lens including an annular opening, and at least partially inserting the removed media insert into the annular opening of the second hydrogel lens. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268029 | METHOD AND OPHTHALMIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS TO A USER - An energized ophthalmic lens device is disclosed. The energized ophthalmic lens device can include one or more modulated photonic emitters, a media insert supporting a first processor and one or more light sources, and one or more antennas configured to communicate with the first processor and a second processor. The one or more light sources can be configured to generate light. At least a portion of the generated light from the one or more light sources can be emitted by the one or more photonic emitters. The first processor can be configured to receive, from a sensor, an indication to project a visual representation. The processor can further be configured to control, in response to the received indication, at least one of the one of more modulated photonic emitters and the one or more light sources based on one or more programmed parameters. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272522 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS - Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements involve forming conductive traces on the three-dimensional surfaces and depositing active elements of the energization elements on the conductive traces. The active elements are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements. | 09-18-2014 |
20140340630 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PROCESSOR CONTROLLED OPHTHALMIC LENS - A method and system for the calibration and operation of a processor controlled ophthalmic lens is described. More specifically, the system comprising an interactive wireless device used to personalize the control and activation of one or more functions and/or components of the processor controlled ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the personalization may include calibrating the functions and/or components using feedback from the user using the interactive wireless device in response to measured conditions by one or more sensors included in the processor controlled ophthalmic lens. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340631 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An ophthalmic device includes a communication system including an antenna energy receptor and a processor configured to generate a unique identifier. The unique identifier can be, or include, a pedigree profile that can be accessed to prevent users from being exposed to counterfeited ophthalmic devices. The communication system may be small enough to permit incorporation the ophthalmic device without significantly hindering vision, and/or positioned in a media insert with significantly opaque components positioned outside of the optic zone. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340632 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROGRAMMING AN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC LENS - A method and a system for the selection and programming of an energized ophthalmic lens are disclosed. More specifically, the energized ophthalmic lens which can include a variable state arcuate shaped liquid meniscus lens capable of changing vision correction properties upon the receipt of an activation signal. According to some aspects of the disclosure, the system and method comprise vision simulation software configured to use patient's eye related data and product design options to select the ophthalmic lens and an operational protocol for the change of optical properties. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343379 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING OPHTHALMIC LENS MANUFACTURING CONDITIONS - A method and communication system for ophthalmic device manufacturing line is disclosed. More specifically, the communication device may be incorporated in early stages of manufacturing of the ophthalmic device to monitor process controls without delay. In some embodiments, a unique pedigree profile can be stored for an ophthalmic device during manufacturing and correlated with one or more of: design profiles, controlled process parameters, performance, and distribution channels. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343387 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM - The present invention described a system for an energized ophthalmic device with a media insert that includes microfluidic elements upon or within the media insert. In some embodiments, the microfluidic elements may be useful for the purpose of analyzing an analyte such as glucose in a fluid sample. In addition, some embodiments can function with a medicament administering device to treat an abnormal condition identified during the analyte analysis in the fluid sample. | 11-20-2014 |
20140354942 | ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS DEVICE WITH A PROGRAMMAABLE MEDIA INSERT - The present invention discloses an Ophthalmic Lens device with a programmable Media Insert. In some embodiments, a Media Insert may be programmable to allow for further customization of the energized Ophthalmic Lens. The programming may occur after the electrical components have been encapsulated in the programmable Media Insert. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354943 | APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMING AN ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A PROGRAMMABLE MEDIA INSERT - The present invention discloses an apparatus for programming an energizable Ophthalmic Lens with a programmable Media Insert. In some embodiments, a Media Insert may be programmable to allow for further customization of the energized Ophthalmic Lens. The programming may occur after the electrical components have been encapsulated in the programmable Media Insert. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354946 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PROGRAMMING AN ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITHA PROGRAMMABLE MEDIA INSERT - The present invention discloses methods for manufacturing and programming an energizable Ophthalmic Lens with a programmable Media Insert. In some embodiments, a Media Insert may be programmable to allow for further customization of the energized Ophthalmic Lens. The Media Insert may be programmed prior to or during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the Media Insert may be programmed after the components have been encapsulated, wherein the programming may occur wirelessly. Accordingly, methods of wirelessly programming the Media Insert may be significant. | 12-04-2014 |
20150077658 | VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS AND POLARIZING ELEMENTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens of variable optical power. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. The variable optic insert may also comprise polarizing elements. In some embodiments, the variable optic insert may affect polarization components of light differently and enable a bifocal type ophthalmic device. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077660 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES COMPRISING DIELECTRICS AND NANO-SCALED DROPLETS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
Randall Braxton Pugh, St. Johns, FL US
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20130034760 | BIOCOMPATIBLE WIRE BATTERY - A rechargeable electrochemical battery in the form of a single or multi-stranded wire assembly may be utilized as a power source for any number of implantable or non-implantable medical devices. As the wire form battery may be scaled to micro size, it may be utilized to power medical devices that were traditionally non-active devices, but which may be enhanced with active components. The wire form battery may be cut to size for a particular application which provides the same open circuit voltage regardless of how the wire is ultimately configured and the length of the wire utilized. Although the battery is in wire form, various arrangements of the components within the battery are also possible. | 02-07-2013 |
20130135578 | ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS IN AN ELECTRONIC CONTACT LENS - Ophthalmic lenses, including contact lenses may be enhanced through the incorporation of both active and passive electrical components. Electrical interconnects and die attachment configurations are required to ensure electrical connectivity between the components and the optic portion of the lens as well as providing a means for mounting planar devices on spherical surfaces. Electrical interconnects and die attachment for powered ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses includes realizing conductive traces on optical plastic, attaching planar dies to spherical surfaces and underfilling, overmolding and light blocking to complete the lens. | 05-30-2013 |
20130152386 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for forming interconnects on the surfaces of three dimensional substrates, including ophthalmic devices incorporating one or more electrical components may be utilized to provide high quality electrical and mechanical connections. | 06-20-2013 |
20130194540 | OPHTHALMIC LENS ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRATED ANTENNA STRUCTURE - Antennas and antenna systems may be designed and configured for incorporation into mechanical devices, including medical devices, such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into the mechanical device. | 08-01-2013 |
20130258275 | LENS DRIVER FOR VARIABLE-OPTIC ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A lens driver or lens driver circuitry for an ophthalmic apparatus comprising an electronic system which actuates a variable-focus optic is disclosed herein. The lens driver is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic apparatus. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The lens driver circuitry includes one or more power sources, one or more high voltage generators and one or more switching circuits. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258287 | BLINK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A blink detection algorithm and associated circuitry for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The blink detection algorithm is implemented in the system controller which is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The blink detection algorithm implements the steps of sampling, at a predetermined rate, light incident on an eye of an individual and at least temporarily saving collected samples, determining when an eyelid is open or closed in order to divine the number, time period and pulse width of the blinks from the collected samples, calculating a number of blinks and the duration of the blinks in a given time period, and comparing the number of blinks, the durations of the blinks in the given time period, and the time between blinks in the given time period to a stored set of samples to determine patterns in blinking. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261743 | SYSTEM CONTROLLER FOR VARIABLE-OPTIC ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A system controller for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system which actuates a variable-focus optic is disclosed herein. The system controller is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The controller including multiple state machines configured as digital logic gates. | 10-03-2013 |
20130343248 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR LOW POWER RECEIVERS - A wireless protocol for a communication system is set forth herein which may be utilized for communication between a transmitter and a receiver over any type of communication channel. The wireless communication protocol provides for the reduction of receiver active or on time which in turn lowers power consumption. The wireless communication protocol enables the complexity and receiver size to be reduced. The methodology employed in the protocol utilizes a unique message frame in conjunction with repeated transmission and periodic receiver searching. | 12-26-2013 |
20140022505 | NEUROMUSCULAR SENSING FOR VARIABLE-OPTIC ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - A variable-optic powered or electronic ophthalmic lens may be utilized to augment the eye's natural ability to refract light or focus. The variable-optic powered lens comprises an electronic system that includes a power source, power management circuitry, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry and lens driver circuitry. The ophthalmic lens may also comprise one or more sensors configured to detect ciliary muscle signals and adjust the optics of the lens accordingly. | 01-23-2014 |
20140240655 | ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH LID POSITION SENSOR - An eyelid position sensor system for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The eyelid position sensor system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The eyelid position sensor system is utilized to determine eyelid position and use this information to control various aspects of the ophthalmic lens. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240656 | ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH PUPIL CONVERGENCE SENSOR - A pupil position and convergence detection system for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The pupil position and convergence detection system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The pupil position and convergence detection system is utilized to determine pupil position and use this information to control various aspects of the ophthalmic lens. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240657 | ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH EMITTER-DETECTOR PAIR SENSOR - An emitter-detector pair sensor may be incorporated into a powered or electronic ophthalmic lens. The emitter-detector pair sensor may be configured to determine the distance from the sensor to an object in its path. Based upon this information, a system controller of the ophthalmic lens may output a signal to an actuator of the ophthalmic lens to control a variable power optic of the ophthalmic lens. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240658 | ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH MULTI-INPUT VOTING SCHEME - An electronic or powered ophthalmic lens includes one or more systems having one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. These systems may change the state of the powered ophthalmic lens. In systems having one or more sensors, a decision making process is required to substantially reduce the possibility of changing the state of the powered ophthalmic lens based upon inaccurate, incomplete or erroneous information supplied by the sensors, changing physiologic conditions , as well as noise and/or interference from internal and external sources. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240665 | ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH REAR-FACING PUPIL DIAMETER SENSOR - A rear-facing pupil diameter sensing system for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The rear-facing pupil diameter sensing system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The rear-facing pupil diameter sensing system is utilized to determine pupil position and use this information to control various aspects of the ophthalmic lens. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243971 | ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH EYE GAZE SENSOR - A gaze direction tracking system for an ophthalmic lens comprising an electronic system is described herein. The gaze direction tracking system is part of an electronic system incorporated into the ophthalmic lens. The electronic system includes one or more batteries or other power sources, power management circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms and circuitry, and lens driver circuitry. The gaze direction tracking system is utilized to determine pupil position and use this information to control various aspects of the ophthalmic lens. | 08-28-2014 |
20140320799 | BLINK DETECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS - An ophthalmic lens assembly comprising an electronic system with a controller configured to implement a blink detection algorithm is described herein. The electronic system can also include one or more power sources, circuitry, one or more sensors, clock generation circuitry, control algorithms, and lens driver circuitry. The algorithm can be used to sample, at a predetermined rate, light incident on an eye of an individual and at least temporarily save collected samples, determine when an eyelid is open or closed, determine a time period and pulse width of the blinks from the collected samples, calculate a number of blinks and the duration of the blinks in a given time period, and compare the number of blinks, the durations of the blinks in the given time period, and the time between blinks in the given time period to a stored set of samples to determine blinking patterns. | 10-30-2014 |
20150015843 | ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A SMARTPHONE EVENT INDICATOR MECHANISM - The present invention is directed to an energizable ophthalmic lens with a smartphone event indicator, wherein the ophthalmic lens may wirelessly receive smartphone event data from a smartphone. The energizable ophthalmic lens may comprise energizable components encapsulated by the soft biocompatible portion or may comprise a media insert that may encapsulate the components. The media insert may be included in ophthalmic lens. The ophthalmic lens may include a verification mechanism, wherein a pairing with a specified smartphone may limit wireless communication to communication between the two specified devices. The receipt of smartphone event data may activate an indicator in the ophthalmic lens. The ophthalmic lens may allow for user response to the notification of the smartphone event. The response may trigger an internal action within the ophthalmic lens, or the ophthalmic lens may transmit response data to the smartphone, triggering an action in the smartphone. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017918 | METHODS OF USING AND SMARTPHONE EVENT NOTIFICATION UTILIZING AN ENERGIZABLE OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A SMARTPHONE EVENT INDICATOR MECHANISM - The present invention provides methods of notifying a user of a smartphone event through use of an energizable ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the smartphone may be paired with a specified ophthalmic lens, wherein the pairing may limit wireless communication to communication between the two specified devices. The smartphone may transmit smartphone event data, which may activate an indicator in the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the user may respond to the notification of the smartphone event. The response may trigger an internal action within the ophthalmic lens, or the response may be transmitted to the smartphone, triggering an action in the smartphone. The present invention further describes a method of using an ophthalmic lens with a smartphone event indicator, including methods of pairing an ophthalmic lens with the specified smartphone. | 01-15-2015 |
20150061990 | OPHTHALMIC LENS SYSTEM CAPABLE OF INTERFACING WITH AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - The present invention provides an energizable ophthalmic lens system capable of wirelessly interfacing with an external device. The energizable ophthalmic lens system may dynamically interact with a specified external device, wherein a user may operate one or more functionalities within the external device through the energizable ophthalmic lens system. The external device may be able to recognize eye gestures, which may comprise deliberate eye and lid movements. The external device may operate a functionality within the ophthalmic lens system, wherein the operation may be based on information received from the ophthalmic lens system. The ophthalmic lens system may comprise at least one energizable ophthalmic lens. Multiple ophthalmic lenses may be preferable where the functionality of either or both the ophthalmic lens system or the external device may occur based on relative position data or communication between lenses. | 03-05-2015 |
20150062533 | OPHTHALMIC LENS SYSTEM CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LENSES UTILIZING A SECONDARY EXTERNAL DEVICECE - The present invention comprises an ophthalmic lens system capable of wireless communication through utilization of an external device, wherein the ophthalmic lens system comprises a first ophthalmic lens on a first eye and a second ophthalmic lens on a second eye, wherein the lenses may be configured to wirelessly communicate with each other by transmitting and receiving data through an external device. More particularly, in some embodiments, the external device may comprise electronic components with more computational power and energization capabilities than the ophthalmic lenses. | 03-05-2015 |
20150063605 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH MICRO-ACOUSTIC ELEMENTS - The present invention discloses an ophthalmic device with micro-acoustic electromechanical elements and associated methods. In some embodiments, the micro-acoustic electromechanical elements may be useful for the purpose of providing audible warnings and/or messages to a user. The audible warnings and/or messages can include, for example, messages transmitted wirelessly through a communication element of the ophthalmic device and/or generated within the ophthalmic device. In addition, in some embodiments the ophthalmic device can be an energized contact lens that is used both for optical correction and the transmission of sound through bone resonance to the inner ear of a user. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065824 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCORPORATING FLUORESCENCE DETECTORS - Ophthalmic devices with media inserts that have fluorescence based analysis elements upon or within them may be utilized to analyze and monitor fluid for certain components. Methods and devices for active ophthalmic devices based on fluorescence based analysis elements may also be formed. More specifically, the fluorescence based analysis elements may be useful for analyzing an analyte such as glucose in a fluid sample. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065905 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH A NEURAL FREQUENCY DETECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to an ophthalmic device capable of monitoring neural frequencies and correlating the measured frequencies them to specific brain activity/functions. In some embodiments, profiles specific to the user of the ophthalmic device can be pre-programmed to tailor a brain activity/function profiles according to a user. Based on the determined brain activity/function from the correlation, a signal may be generated to provide feedback to the user. The signal may be transmitted to the user in one or more form. For example, the signal may be outputted to a wireless device in wireless communication with the ophthalmic device, and/or through an audible signal projected by an acoustic element, and/or a visual signal projected using a photon emitter, both which may be included in the ophthalmic device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150077659 | VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS WITH NANO-SCALED DROPLETS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077661 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER NETWORKED REGIONS OF LIQUID CRYSTAL - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise polymer networked regions of interstitially located liquid crystal material. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077662 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES COMPRISING DIELECTRICS AND LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER NETWORKS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise polymer networked regions of interstitially located liquid crystal material. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077663 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING HYBRID ALIGNMENT LAYERS AND SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS - The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a hybrid manner. The patterning may allow for the lowering of the minimum electrical potential required to cause a shift in orientation of liquid crystal molecules within the ophthalmic device. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077699 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING GRADIENT-INDEXED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS AND SHAPED DIELECTRIC LAYERS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a radially dependent manner. The patterning may allow for the index of refraction of the optic device to vary in a gradient indexed or GRIN manner. At least a first layer of dielectric material that may vary in thickness at least across the optic zone of the device may aid in defining an electric field across the liquid crystal layer. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077700 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081016 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPHTHALMIC DEVICES INCLUDING CYCLOIDALLY ORIENTED LIQUID CRYSTAL LAYERS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150087249 | OPHTHALMIC LENS SYSTEM CAPABLE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH MULTIPLE EXTERNAL DEVICES - The present invention relates to methods, apparatus, and devices associated with an ophthalmic lens system wherein the lenses may communicate with multiple external devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ophthalmic lens system that may communicate with a secondary and a tertiary device, wherein the wireless communication with the secondary and the tertiary electronic external devices may reduce power, communication, and processing requirements within the ophthalmic lenses and may broaden the range of possible functionalities of the ophthalmic lens system. | 03-26-2015 |
20150138454 | VARIABLE OPTIC OPHTHALMIC DEVICE INCLUDING LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics. | 05-21-2015 |
20150145155 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS - The present invention provides methods for forming an ophthalmic lens that can include a media insert and/or electronic components. In particular, the present disclosure provides for adhesion promoting functionalization steps for a biocompatible coating to bind a hydrogel material to a plastic surface or electronic component prior to the polymerization of the hydrogel. In some aspects, the media insert can be used to contain energy sources and/or functional electronic components which may be, for example, in a stacked integrated component configuration to permit a generally arcuate shape that can conform to the anterior surface of an eye. | 05-28-2015 |
20150146159 | METHODS FOR FORMATION OF AN OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH AN INSERT UTILIZING VOXEL-BASED LITHOGRAPHY - Methods for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens with an insert using voxel-based lithography techniques, wherein at least a portion of one surface may be free-formed from a reactive mixture are set forth herein. An ophthalmic lens precursor may be formed on a substrate with an arcuate optical quality surface via a source of actinic radiation controllable to cure a definable portion of a volume of reactive mixture, wherein the control may be on a voxel by voxel basis. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148648 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic device with an intraocular pressure monitoring system and associated methods. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device can be a contact lens with an intraocular pressure monitoring system that is not dependent on eye ball shape or change over time. Further, the intraocular pressure monitoring system may include elements for delivering audible and/or visual messages to the user that can be useful for the monitoring and treatment of glaucoma. The audible and/or visual messages can be signals communicated to the user using one or both of the ophthalmic device and a wireless device in communication with the ophthalmic device. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148650 | OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH RETINAL VASCULARIZATION MONITORING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic device with a retinal vascularization monitoring system and associated methods. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device can be a contact lens with a retinal vascularization monitoring system that can be used to monitor temporal changes of a pulsating vessel forming part of the retinal vascularization. Further, the retinal vascularization monitoring system may include elements for delivering a signal, including an audible and/or visual message, to the user that can be useful for identifying abnormal conditions such as a cardiac failure without delay. The audible and/or visual messages can be signals communicated to the user using one or both of the ophthalmic device and a wireless device in communication with the ophthalmic device. | 05-28-2015 |
Rarndall B. Pugh, Jacksonville, FL US
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20130222759 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - This invention discloses an energized Ophthalmic Device with incorporated low energy consuming modes. In some embodiments, media inserts with incorporated low energy consuming modes are described. | 08-29-2013 |
Richard Pugh, Dubuque, IA US
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20130107047 | Multifunction Vehicle Display Monitor With Video Capability | 05-02-2013 |
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Rodney K. Pugh, Wetumpka, AL US
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20140021852 | Water Resistant Direct Spark Igniter - A direct spark igniter for a fuel-fired heating appliance is provided with enhanced ignition performance in environments having substantial levels of both moisture and pollution. Such enhanced ignition performance is representatively achieved by the combination of ( | 01-23-2014 |
Scott B. Pugh, Charlotte, NC US
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20100306085 | RAPID ITEM AUTHENTICATION VIA CONVENTIONAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS - An authentication manager is provided that is accessible by a mobile wireless device through conventional networks. The mobile wireless device is configured to obtain information regarding at least one identification code displayed on an item and send such information to a the authentication manager. In response, authentication manager provides authentication information to the mobile wireless device. The authentication information indicates whether the at least one identification (and, by implication, the item to which it corresponds) is authentic or not. Additional information regarding the item may also be provided by the authentication manager. The authentication manager can decode and/or translate any received information regarding the at least one identification code as needed. The authentication manager provides the information regarding the at least one identification code to an authenticating entity that returns the authentication information to the authentication manager. Likewise, the additional information may also be provided by the authenticating entity. | 12-02-2010 |
Scott C. Pugh, West Valley City, UT US
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20120264494 | INTERNET FAMILY HISTORY GAME INTERACTING WITH DATABASES - An family history game in which progress is measured at least partially by a player's family history research. In some embodiments, the family history game may comprise a computer game that may be played online to facilitate interaction between a player and a database. The player may use avatars that represent real people, who may or may not be related to or otherwise associated with the player. The player may retrieve documents or other information from searching one or more online databases that include information about a real person who corresponds to an avatar used by the player. Multiple players may interact with one another in the family history game through online social media. | 10-18-2012 |
20120264521 | INTERNET FAMILY HISTORY GAME INTERACTING WITH DATABASES - An family history game in which progress is measured at least partially by a player's family history research. In some embodiments, the family history game may comprise a computer game that may be played online to facilitate interaction between a player and a database. The player may use avatars that represent real people, who may or may not be related to or otherwise associated with the player. The player may retrieve documents or other information from searching one or more online databases that include information about a real person who corresponds to an avatar used by the player. Multiple players may interact with one another in the family history game through online social media. User-provided content may be provided by the players and shared with other players of the family history game. | 10-18-2012 |
Sharon K. Pugh, Gardner, NC US
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20100224137 | POP-UP ANIMAL PLAY AREA - A pop-up animal play area for a small animals or pets, such as a gerbil, hamster, rat, guinea pig, ferret, or the like. The enclosure provides an easily set-up and stored animal play enclosure. The enclosure has a sidewall with an overhanging lip or awning which precludes escape of the pets out of the device. The enclosure is built from fabric panels over a spring steel support assembly. The enclosure can be readily stored by compressing the spring support structure into a flat, thin ring assembly. Moreover, the enclosure structure may be further collapsed by twisting and coiling the assembly to form a smaller diameter package. | 09-09-2010 |
Steven F. Pugh, Charlotte, NC US
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20090017601 | CRYSTALLINE FILM DEVICES, APPARATUSES FOR AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - Methods of depositing thin film materials having crystalline content are provided. The methods use plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. According to one embodiment of the present invention, microcrystalline silicon films are obtained. According to a second embodiment of the present invention, crystalline films of zinc oxide are obtained. According to a third embodiment of the present invention, crystalline films of iron oxide are obtained. | 01-15-2009 |
20130196081 | CRYSTALLINE FILM DEVICES, APPARATUSES FOR AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - Methods of depositing thin film materials having crystalline content are provided. The methods use plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. According to one embodiment of the present invention, microcrystalline silicon films are obtained. According to a second embodiment of the present invention, crystalline films of zinc oxide are obtained. According to a third embodiment of the present invention, crystalline films of iron oxide are obtained. | 08-01-2013 |
Terry Pugh, Ravenna, OH US
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Thomas Darwin Pugh, Madison, WI US
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Toby Pugh, Arlington, TX US
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Todd Pugh, Bothell, WA US
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20140074519 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERWRITING A PREPACKAGED BUSINESS OWNERS INSURANCE POLICY - A method, computer program product and system are provided for underwriting an insurance product such as a business owners policy by establishing a prepackaged policy having predetermined coverages, predetermined limits, and a fixed price, screening a potential customer for eligibility, and issuing the policy. The process may omit application of underwriting models to provide risk profiles and a premium based on a customer's individual data. The screening process may include comparing information from a customer to characteristics of a category of customers eligible for the insurance product, and verifying the information provided by the customer using internal carrier and external sources. | 03-13-2014 |
Todd E. Pugh, Louisville, OH US
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20100116899 | ROTARY TOOL FOR SPREADING PARTICULATE MATERIALS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A rotary tool for spreading mulch outwardly from a mound of the same. The tool has an elongated shaft with a rotatable body mounted proximate a first end thereof. The body has a peripheral edge with a plurality of flexible fingers radiating outwardly and downwardly therefrom. The fingers may be individually securable to the body. In a second embodiment, a ring is detachably mounted to the body and the fingers are on the ring. When the tool is activated, the fingers engage the mulch mound and cause pieces of mulch to be flicked outwardly away from the body. The tool may also be used as a shovel-type device when the motor is not activated and the mulch can then be carried on the upper surface of the body. | 05-13-2010 |
20120012666 | ROTARY TOOL FOR SPREADING PARTICULATE MATERIALS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A rotary tool and method for spreading mulch outwardly from a mound of the same. The tool has an elongated shaft with a rotatable body mounted proximate a first end thereof. The body has a peripheral edge with a plurality of flexible fingers radiating outwardly and downwardly therefrom. The fingers may be individually securable to the body. In a second embodiment, a ring is detachably mounted to the body and the fingers are on the ring. When the tool is activated, the fingers engage the mulch mound and cause pieces of mulch to be flicked outwardly away from the body. The tool may also be used as a shovel-type device when the motor is not activated and the mulch can then be carried on the upper surface of the body. | 01-19-2012 |
Trevor Pugh, Tomball, TX US
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20150123835 | System and Method Using Near and Far Field ULF and ELF Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar for Subsurface Imaging - This invention relates to devices and processes for geophysical prospecting, subsurface fluid monitoring and, more particular, to the use of interferometric techniques using Control Source Electromagnetic (“CSEM”) and Magnetoturelic (“MT”) signals to create images of sub-surface structures and fluids. | 05-07-2015 |
Trevor K. Pugh, Tomball, TX US
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20120126151 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINATION OF PARAMETERS RELATED TO A COILED TUBING STRING - Systems and techniques for non-contact measurement of coiled tubing motion are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source and a laser motion sensor. The laser source is configured to provide laser light that illuminates the coiled tubing as the tubing moves. The laser motion sensor is configured to collect and process laser speckle images and compute measurements of coiled tubing movement based on the laser speckle images. | 05-24-2012 |
Trevor K.c. Pugh, Tomball, TX US
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20100097450 | Non-contact measurement systems for wireline and coiled tubing - A system for measuring at least one parameter of moving cable, the system including a system power source, a digital camera adjacent a moving cable for taking digital images of the cable as the cable moves past the digital camera, the digital camera producing signals corresponding to the digital images, a signal processor for receiving the signals from the digital camera and for processing the images to produce processed image data, the signal processor for calculating measurements of the at least one parameter of the cable based on the processed image data, the system power source for powering systems devices, e.g., the digital camera and/or the signal processor. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 04-22-2010 |
Trevor Keith Charles Pugh, Tomball, TX US
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William Pugh, Haymarket, VA US
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William Pugh, Seattle, WA US
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20120278903 | DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF GROUPS FOR ENTITLEMENT AND PROVISIONING OF COMPUTER RESOURCES - Methods, systems, and techniques for managing groups of entities, such as individuals, employees, or systems, and providing entitlement and access to computer resources based on group membership are provided. Example embodiments provide a Group Management System having a Group Management Engine “GME,” an Entitlement Engine, and a Provisioning Engine, which work together to allow simplified grouping of entities and providing entitlement and access to the entities based upon the group membership. In one embodiment, the GME leverages dynamic programming techniques to enable accurate, scalable systems that can manage near real time updates and changes to the group's status or to the entities' status. These components cooperate to enable provisioning of applications based upon current entitlement. | 11-01-2012 |
20150156139 | Dynamic Management Of Groups For Entitlement And Provisioning Of Computer Resources - Methods, systems, and techniques for managing groups of entities, such as individuals, employees, or systems, and providing entitlement and access to computer resources based on group membership are provided. Example embodiments provide a Group Management System having a Group Management Engine “GME,” an Entitlement Engine, and a Provisioning Engine, which work together to allow simplified grouping of entities and providing entitlement and access to the entities based upon the group membership. In one embodiment, the GME leverages dynamic programming techniques to enable accurate, scalable systems that can manage near real time updates and changes to the group's status or to the entities' status. These components cooperate to enable provisioning of applications based upon current entitlement. | 06-04-2015 |
20150195285 | Unified Workspace for Thin, Remote, and SAAS Applications - Application-manager software authenticates a user of a client device over a channel. The authentication operation is performed using a directory service. The application-manager software presents a plurality of applications in a GUI displayed by the client device. The plurality of applications depends on the authentication, the client device, and the channel. And the plurality of applications includes a thin application and a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application. The application-manager software receives a selection as to an application from the user. If the selection is for the SaaS application, the application-manager software provisions the SaaS application. The provision includes automatically logging the user onto an account with a provider of the SaaS application using a single sign-on and connecting the user to the account so that the user can interact with the SaaS application. If the selection is for the thin application, the application manager software launches the thin application. | 07-09-2015 |
William Pugh, Bethesda, MD US
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20140244192 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT - A system and method for providing monitoring of industrial equipment is disclosed. In such a system and method, one or more sensor units may be configured to generate output signals conveying information regarding power conducted to the industrial equipment. One or more power parameters may be determined based on the sensor output signals. Abnormal operations of the industrial equipment may be determined based on the power parameters and alerts responsive to the abnormal operations may be generated. In some embodiments, information regarding a present operation of the industrial equipment may be received from a control system and/or monitoring system. In those embodiments, a fault or a likelihood of fault of the control system and/or the monitoring system may be determined. | 08-28-2014 |
William Pugh, Kensington, MD US
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20120078871 | DETECTING DUPLICATE AND NEAR-DUPLICATE FILES - Improved duplicate and near-duplicate detection techniques may assign a number of fingerprints to a given document by (i) extracting parts from the document, (ii) assigning the extracted parts to one or more of a predetermined number of lists, and (iii) generating a fingerprint from each of the populated lists. Two documents may be considered to be near-duplicates if any one of their fingerprints match. | 03-29-2012 |
William C. Pugh, Haymarket, VA US
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20140015469 | Battery Management System For A Distributed Energy Storage System, and Applications Thereof - The present invention provides a distributed energy storage system, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, the distributed energy storage system includes power units, wherein each power unit has a multi-cell battery; a battery manager that monitors battery cell voltages and temperatures; and a controller. The controller provides a first control signal that causes the power unit to store energy in the battery and a second control signal that causes the power unit to generate an alternating current. A server in communication with each of the power units stores data collected from the power units about the batteries and analyzes the data to determine how much available energy is stored in the batteries that can be used to alter a load demand of a power network, hi an embodiment, the batteries are lithium ion batteries capable of storing at least ten kilowatt- hours of energy. | 01-16-2014 |
William Clayton Pugh, Haymarket, VA US
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20120197453 | SMART NODE - Systems for reducing power usage and/or wastage use sensors to gather information about a circuit and its usage. Triggers are identified based on the information from the sensors, and subsequently used to control power delivery by reversibly effectuating energization and deactivation of particular circuits through smart nodes. | 08-02-2012 |
20150100164 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING RESOURCES OF BUILDING STRUCTURES VIA A DASHBOARD INTERFACE - Resources including electricity, water, gas, and/or other resources of building structures may be monitored and/or controlled by an administrator via a dashboard interface. A usage field presented via the dashboard interface may convey information associated with usage of a resource of a structure. The information conveyed by the usage field may be determined based on a selected breakdown, which may include one or more of a breakdown of resource usage by panel, by location, by usage type, by security level, and/or by other breakdowns. The information conveyed by the usage field may be determined based on a selected region, which may include one or more of a group of structures, portions of structures in a group, a single structure, a portion of a structure, a floor of a structure, a room of a structure, a hallway of a structure, a stairwell of a structure, and/or other spatial region. | 04-09-2015 |