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Anne C. Sand, Peyton, CO US
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20140297279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD USING FEEDBACK SPEECH ANALYSIS FOR IMPROVING SPEAKING ABILITY - A speech analysis system and method for analyzing speech. The system includes: a voice recognition system for converting inputted speech to text; an analytics system for generating feedback information by analyzing the inputted speech and text; and a feedback system for outputting the feedback information. | 10-02-2014 |
Anne R. Sand, Cannon City, CO US
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20160066019 | USE OF PARALLEL DATA PROGRAMMING FOR DEVICE INTEGRATION - Provided are techniques for detecting a presentation of media content on a first display device; synchronizing contextual data corresponding to the media content with the media content; transmitting the contextual metadata corresponding to the media content to a second display device in response to the detecting, wherein the second display device is a different device than the first display device; and presenting the contextual metadata, in synchronization with the media content, on the second display device in conjunction with the presentation of the media content on the first display device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066061 | USE OF PARALLEL DATA PROGRAMMING FOR DEVICE INTEGRATION - Provided are techniques for detecting a presentation of media content on a first display device; synchronizing contextual data corresponding to the media content with the media content; transmitting the contextual metadata corresponding to the media content to a second display device in response to the detecting, wherein the second display device is a different device than the first display device; and presenting the contextual metadata, in synchronization with the media content, on the second display device in conjunction with the presentation of the media content on the first display device. | 03-03-2016 |
Anne R. Sand, Peylon, CO US
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20090204514 | Systems, Methods, and Media for Managing Shared Inventory in a Virtual Universe - Generally speaking, systems, methods and media for managing shared inventory in a virtual universe are disclosed. Embodiments of the method may include receiving notification of a user session being established between a user and a virtual universe simulator. The method may also include accessing a list of shared inventory items for the user where the list of shared inventory items includes one or more shared inventory items each having an inventory source associated with it. Embodiments may also include retrieving at least one shared inventory item from its associated inventory source and passing the retrieved shared inventory item to the virtual universe simulator. Further embodiments may include retrieving an updated listing for the shared inventory items from their associated inventory sources and passing the updated shared inventory item list to the virtual universe simulator. Further embodiments may include passing metadata for shared inventory items to the virtual universe simulator. | 08-13-2009 |
Anne R. Sand, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100332241 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING TO AN OPERATOR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION FROM A VEHICLE - A method and system for monitoring greenhouse gas emission from a vehicle. The vehicle is monitored for greenhouse gas emission, which includes identifying a running total of greenhouse gas emitted by the vehicle into an external environment that is external to the vehicle. Satisfaction of a payment triggering condition that triggers collection of a required payment pertaining to the identified running total of greenhouse gas emitted is detected. Responsive to the detecting satisfaction of the payment triggering condition the required payment is computed as a function of the stored running total of greenhouse gas emitted. A processor of a computer system provides notice of the required payment to an operator of the vehicle; an owner of the vehicle, a collecting party authorized to collect the required payment, a responsible party responsible for submitting the required payment to the collecting party, or combinations thereof. | 12-30-2010 |
Anne R. Sand, Franktown, CO US
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20160063556 | TRIGGERING IMMERSIVE ADVERTISEMENTS IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - The invention generally relates to systems and methods for advertising, and, more particularly, to systems and methods for triggering immersive advertising in a virtual universe. In an embodiment, a method includes: obtaining tolerance data about a user who triggers a virtual universe advertisement (VU-ad) in a virtual universe (VU); and presenting a variation of the VU-ad to the user based upon the tolerance data. | 03-03-2016 |
Anne R. Sand, Canon City, CO US
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20140025294 | ROUTE OPTIMIZATION - In general, the present invention relates to route optimization/prediction. In one embodiment, the present invention provides visibility to future predicted traffic situations, based on all reserved routes in a system at a given point in time. This allows city planners, for example, to know where traffic will be to adjust traffic flow accordingly. Additional value comes into play by being able to calculate and publish aggregated savings from using this system, such as driver time, mileage, and gas. This information may be added to a database and made available to individuals via their GPS. In a typical implementation, a request for a route is received from a requester. Based on the request, an optimized route and a potential position of the requester within the optimized route are determined and then proposed to the requester. The requester can then select an option from the proposal. | 01-23-2014 |
20140089531 | GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERIPHERAL DEVICES COMPATIBLE WITH A PROCESSOR AND OPERATING SYSTEM OF A COMPUTER - Computer program code (program code) identifies peripheral devices connected to a computer having a log file. Program code determines whether the peripheral devices identified are functioning properly or not functioning properly. The program code collects information about the configuration of the computer. The program code sets parameters that create a profile for the computer. The program code stores the profile and the log file in a database along with profiles and log files of other computers having peripheral devices identified by the program code. The program code utilizes the profiles and log files to generate recommendations for peripheral devices that are compatible with at least one processor and operating system of the computer. | 03-27-2014 |
20140133825 | COLLECTIVELY AGGREGATING DIGITAL RECORDINGS - Digital recordings of an event are collectively aggregated to improve the quality of the recordings. A user recording of an event by a user recording device is evaluated to determine a subject and quality of the user recording. Other recording devices in the vicinity of the user recording device that are recording the same subject concurrently are identified to expand the capabilities of the user recording device through crowdsourcing. An aspect of recordings from the other recording devices is analyzed to determine if it is superior in quality to the user recording according to crowdsourced quality assessments. Feedback is sent to the user recording device to expand the capabilities of the user recording device and to improve the quality of the user recording. All recordings of the event are pooled to create a higher quality composite recording using digital improvement techniques and the composite recording is offered for download. | 05-15-2014 |
20140192964 | INTELLIGENT 911 SERVICE - A computer system manages emergency calls. The computer system receives an emergency call from a computing device along with a location of the computing device. The computer system determines that the location of the computing device is within a geographic area surrounding a location of a previously reported incident and sends a notification of the previously reported incident to the computer device. The computer system receives an indication from the computing device that the emergency call is related to the previously reported incident. Responsive to receiving the indication that the emergency call is related to the previously reported incident, the computer system handles the emergency call as a duplicative report of a known emergency. | 07-10-2014 |
20140198254 | PREEMPTIVE PRELOADING OF TELEVISION PROGRAM DATA - Digital television channels are preemptively cached based on a modeling of a user to reduce delays while switching channels. A current television channel is selected using a first tuner. A future television channel selection of the user is then predicted based on a modeling of the user. The recorded content of the predicted future television channel is preemptively cached using a second tuner. A buffer of the recorded content of the predicted future television channel is displayed when the user switches from the current television channel to the predicted future television channel. The modeling of the user is updated and stored in storage. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201802 | PREEMPTIVE PRELOADING OF TELEVISION PROGRAM DATA - Digital television channels are preemptively cached based on a modeling of a user to reduce delays while switching channels. A current television channel is selected using a first tuner. A future television channel selection of the user is then predicted based on a modeling of the user. The recorded content of the predicted future television channel is preemptively cached using a second tuner. A buffer of the recorded content of the predicted future television channel is displayed when the user switches from the current television channel to the predicted future television channel. The modeling of the user is updated and stored in storage. | 07-17-2014 |
20140207700 | ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIVE SHIPPING SELECTION - The selection of a shipping option responsive to an environmental preference is enabled. A user may indicate a shipping criteria preference including an environmental impact weighting. A cost value of each of a plurality of shipping options is determined including an environmental impact cost. A shipping option is selected and implemented for a shipping of an item as a function of the indicated environmental impact weighting. Each of the plurality of shipping option cost values may be dynamically recalculated and the status of at least one of the shipping options updated, the updating determining a change in value a shipping option cost value, an implemented selected shipping option changed to another of the plurality of shipping options as a function of the status updating. | 07-24-2014 |
20150067710 | CONSUMER-CONFIGURABLE ALTERNATIVE ADVERTISING RECEPTION WITH INCENTIVES - An indication from a user is detected by a first content viewing device to transfer an advertisement delivered to the first content viewing device as part of streamed audio and video (A/V) content to an alternative content viewing device. A determination is made, based upon user-specific advertising configuration information, as to whether the user is authorized to perform advertisement deferral during the streamed A/V content. The advertisement is configured as an incentivized deferred advertisement to be viewed by the user at a later time using the alternative content viewing device in response to determining that the user is authorized to perform advertisement deferral during the streamed A/V content. The configured incentivized deferred advertisement is transferred to the alternative content viewing device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067714 | CONSUMER-CONFIGURABLE ALTERNATIVE ADVERTISING RECEPTION WITH INCENTIVES - An indication from a user is detected by a first content viewing device to transfer an advertisement delivered to the first content viewing device as part of streamed audio and video (A/V) content to an alternative content viewing device. A determination is made, based upon user-specific advertising configuration information, as to whether the user is authorized to perform advertisement deferral during the streamed A/V content. The advertisement is configured as an incentivized deferred advertisement to be viewed by the user at a later time using the alternative content viewing device in response to determining that the user is authorized to perform advertisement deferral during the streamed A/V content. The configured incentivized deferred advertisement is transferred to the alternative content viewing device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150095902 | INITIATING USE OF SOFTWARE AS PART OF A MESSAGING WINDOW - Disclosed is a novel system and method for initiating trial use of a software application. One or more trial software icons are displayed on a messaging window of a graphical users interface on a display coupled to a computing device. Each trial software icon represents a trial software application, such as a separate and distinct trial software application, that is not currently installed on the computing device. Moving an object representing a file attachment, such as through drag-and-drop action, to one of the trial software icons automatically installs the trial software application on the computing device. Also the trial software application is launched automatically to open the file attachment. | 04-02-2015 |
20150154276 | DYNAMIC EDITING OF DATA REPRESENTATIONS USING CASCADING WEIGHTS - A method and system for representing data includes providing a data representation according to defined variables and a functional relationship between the defined variables and receiving an assigned weight assigned to a defined variable. The method includes receiving a modification of a selected defined variable, and providing a further data representation according to a recalculation of an unselected defined variable, based upon the functional relationship, the assigned weight and the modified variable. Assigned weights and a plurality of modifications of the weighted variable are received. A further data representation is provided according to a further recalculation of the weighted variable based upon a weight selected from the assigned weights according to a previous modification of the weighted variable. The recalculating is performed according to a number of modifications performed since the previous modification of the weighted variable and according to a period of time since the previous modification of the weighted variable. | 06-04-2015 |
20150177812 | MANAGING ACCESS TO DATA ON A CLIENT DEVICE DURING LOW-POWER STATE - Disclosed is a novel system and method for maintaining computing functionality when a client device must be used in a low-power state. More particularly, when a client device is placed in a low-power state, sleep mode, or even shut-down, this method transfers aspects of the machine state onto a virtual machine in the cloud. This virtual machine may then function as a partial or full emulator of the user's client machine and thus can be: 1) accessed; and 2) communicated with by the machine's owner or others who use the machine. As long as the client device is shutdown, the cloud continues to temporarily function as the user's machine. Numerous embodiments are disclosed including a “hybrid decomposition feature” in which the data on the client machine is prioritized and then transfer to a server, typically a virtual emulator, component by component or piecemeal manner or manner. | 06-25-2015 |
20150317584 | CONSERVATION MODELING ENGINE FRAMEWORK - Methods, including service methods, articles of manufacture, systems, articles and programmable devices provide a conservation modeling engine framework. Programmable conservation modeling engines in communication with different customizable resource conservation modules, each resource conservation module customized to a distinct resource, select one of the modules customized to a resource identified for conservation, and user-defined criteria as a function of the identified resource and the selected module. Input data is selected and collected as a function of the resource identified and the selected module and used to weight the input data. Different optimized conservation plans are created as a function of the weighted input data and the selected module, each of the optimized conservation plans displayed having a different implementation cost, a different time for implementation and a different total amount of the identified resource saved. | 11-05-2015 |
20160065453 | COOPERATIVELY MANAGING ROLE BASED QUALITY OF SERVICE - According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for managing a quality of service level associated with an active communications channel is provided. The method may include receiving an indication of network degradation corresponding with a degradation event from a router, wherein the degradation event is associated with the active communications channel. The method may include requesting an identifier corresponding with a user operating a user device, wherein the user device is associated with the active communications channel. The method may include prompting the user operating the user device to select the quality of service level. The method may include receiving a user selected quality of service level and the identifier corresponding with the user, wherein the user selected quality of service level is associated with the identifier. The method may include configuring the quality of service level to match the user selected quality of service level. | 03-03-2016 |
Anne R. Sand, Petyon, CO US
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20090124349 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONALIZING CONTENT PRESENTED IN AN AVATAR WAIT STATE - Customized wait state experiences are provided for an avatar in a virtual universe are provided by determining user alternative wait context preferences, selecting alternative wait state content objects accordingly, creating a wait state context in the virtual universe system using the alternative wait state content objects, and transporting the waiting avatar to the newly created wait state context for the duration of the wait. The custom context can include scenery, sounds, and even information streams and feeds. The avatar is optionally returned to the original context upon an event, such as a customer service representative, being available and ready to interact with the user. Artificial intelligence processes are optionally used to determine probable wait state context preferences for the user. Rewards may be given to the user for waiting, and for completing games or challenges. | 05-14-2009 |
Daniel R. Sand, Shelby Township, MI US
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20110008140 | POWER ACCESS RAMP - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards systems and methods for providing improved access to vehicles for physically challenged individuals. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheelchair access system for a vehicle is provided. The system includes a first track and a second track, the first and second tracks being located on opposite sides of the frame assembly. The system also includes a ramp formed of a porous structural member disposed between a first skin member and a second skin member. The ramp has a first edge portion with one or more rollers attached thereto and a second edge portion having one or more rollers attached thereto. The one or more rollers on the first and second edge portions travel within the first and second tracks, respectively, of the frame assembly. The system further includes a drive motor engaging a first rotatable drum member and a second rotatable drum member. The drive motor is configured to rotate the first and second drum members in first and second directions based on a direction of a current flowing through the drive motor. The system still further includes a first cable engaging the first drum member and a second cable engaging the second drum member. The first and second cables are coupled to the ramp such that the first and second cables move the ramp from a stowed position to a deployed position during rotation of the first and second drum members in the first direction. | 01-13-2011 |
Darrel Sand, Okemos, MI US
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20100282191 | FAIL SAFE ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - A fail safe engine coolant thermostat coupled between an engine and a radiator. The thermostat includes a body having a bore extending between an inlet and an outlet. An actuator exposed to coolant fluid and capable of extended and retracted positions based on coolant temperature is diagnosed in the body. A valve plate is pivotally mounted in the body to open and close fluid flow through the fluid outlet of the body. A connecting member is coupled between the actuator and the valve plate to pivot the valve plate between fluid flow open and fluid flow close positions. The pivot connection to the valve plate is connected diamtetrically off center to define a large surface area to one side of the pivot connection and a smaller surface area to the opposite side of the pivot connection such that, and in absence of a fixed connection between the actuator, the connecting member and the valve plate, the valve plate is free to pivot to the fluid flow open position under the influence of coolant fluid flow through the body. | 11-11-2010 |
20100307443 | ZERO RIDGE CYLINDER BORE - A cylinder block for an internal combustion engine includes a cylinder bore with an inner wall for containing a piston. The piston carries an upper piston ring spaced below a top surface of the piston. A removed area is formed in the inner cylinder wall having a lower edge spaced from a top surface of the cylinder wall and partially defining a void space having a greater diameter than the diameter of the inner cylinder wall. The void space is arranged to receive engine combustion particles scrapped from the inner cylinder wall by the upper piston ring to prevent build up of the particles on the inner cylinder wall in the line of movement of an upper outer edge of the upper piston ring. | 12-09-2010 |
Darrel R. Sand, Okemos, MI US
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20110005852 | LIQUID COOLED BRAKE - A fluid cooled vehicle brake includes a fluid flow passageway disposed in fluid communication with a brake shoe rim carrying a layer of friction material. High thermal conductive members may be disposed within the layer of friction material to conduct heat to the rim. Heat radiator members are mounted within the coolant passageway. A brake fluid flow control includes a diverter valve responsive to brake pedal activation to divert fluid flow from the vehicle heater fluid flow loop to the brake shoe. | 01-13-2011 |
20140034740 | FAIL SAFE ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - A fail-safe engine coolant thermostat includes a body having a bore with an inlet and an outlet. A thermal actuator capable of extended and retracted positions due to coolant temperature is disposed in the body. A valve plate is pivotally mounted in the body to open and close fluid flow through the body. A connecting member is coupled between the thermal actuator and the valve plate to pivot the valve plate to the closed flow position. A pivot connection of the valve plate to the body is diametrically off center to the valve plate to pivot to the fluid flow open position under coolant fluid flow pressure unless the thermal actuator, at cold fluid temperatures, pivots the value plate to the closed position through the connecting member. An adjustment is provided for the connecting member to enable adjustment of the valve plate to the full closed position. | 02-06-2014 |
20140202807 | STAND ALONE LIQUID COOLED BRAKE SYSTEM - A fluid cooled vehicle brake includes a fluid flow passage disposed in fluid communication with a brake shoe rim carrying a layer of friction material. A pair of spaced support webs are coupled to an inner surface of an annular inner surface of the rib. A water jacket is sealingly joined to the pair of webs and the inner surface of the rim to form a fluid flow passage between an inlet port formed in one of the support webs along the inner surface of the rim and out through an outlet port formed in one of the support webs. High thermal conductive members may be disposed within the layer of friction material to conduct heat to the rim. Heat radiator members are mounted within the coolant passageway. | 07-24-2014 |
Deborah Fay Sand, Sharon, MA US
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20110062202 | Infant Essentials Attachment To An Infant Carrier - A portable, infant essentials, protective device to attach to an infant carrier. The invention is a wearable, hands-free, lightweight diaper bag that functions to prevent sun exposure to an infant's arms and legs while being carried in the infant carrier. The invention is a combined diaper bag, diaper-changing pad, infant play surface and breastfeeding privacy cover. | 03-17-2011 |
Dennis R. Sand, Garden City, ID US
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20100098399 | High intensity, strobed led micro-strip for microfilm imaging system and methods - A light source, suitable for use in a high-speed, continuous transport microfilm imaging system, includes an LED emitter element thermally coupled to a heat sink and is mounted within a light source housing. A light output opening in the light source housing, further defined by a narrow width light transfer channel, defines a narrow width active illumination area on the microfilm media. An optical diffusion plate, providing for a randomized directional distribution of light emitted by the LED emitter element, is mounted within the light source housing in an optical path extending between the light output opening and the LED emitter element. A switched current source is coupled to the LED emitter element to enable strobed operation synchronous with the periodic operation of a line imaging camera. The LED emitter element can be construed as a linear micro-strip array of LED elements. A cylindrical lens can be place in the optical path between the LED emitter element and diffusion plate to narrow and increase the intensity of light incident on and transmitted through the diffusion plate. | 04-22-2010 |
Donna M. Sand, Redmond, WA US
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20110106958 | Method and system for providing wireless services - Example embodiments are directed to a system for providing wireless services to a first user on the system after a handoff from a first mobile switching center to a second mobile switching center. The system includes a first application server configured to provide wireless services and coupled to the second mobile switching center. The second mobile switching center serves the first user. A second application server is configured to provide wireline services and interact with the second application server to provide the wireless and wireline services to the first user. | 05-05-2011 |
20110117889 | Methods for capacity limitation mitigation in a radio frequency device - Example embodiments provide a method and/or network element capable of mitigating one or more effects of operating at full capacity. According to an example embodiment, a network element may address load capacity by identifying that a first network element (e.g., a femto) is operating at a threshold capacity. If a communication from a second network element intended for the first network element is received, an operation is performed that informs the second network element of at least one of (i) that the first network element is operating at a threshold capacity and (ii) that the communication cannot be delivered to the first network element while the first network element is operating at a threshold capacity. | 05-19-2011 |
Donna Michaels Sand, Washington, WA US
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20090111427 | Methods for provisioning mobile stations and wireless communications with mobile stations located within femtocells - A method for wireless communications with mobile stations located within a femtocell is described. The method includes registering a femtocell with an IMS core network to receive IMS services for one or more mobile stations located within the femtocell, and separately registering the mobile station with an application server to provide additional services to the mobile station located within the femtocell. The additional services may be CDMA services. Also, registering the femtocell with the IMS core network may include transmitting femtocell registration information that does not include information regarding the mobile station to the IMS core network to request IMS services for the mobile station. | 04-30-2009 |
Donna Michaels Sand, Redmond, WA US
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20090323633 | FEMTOCELL HAND-OFFS - An exemplary method of facilitating hand-offs between Femtocells includes receiving an indication of a cell identifying code detected by a mobile station currently communicating with a serving Femtocell. A determination is made whether the received cell identifying code corresponds to a known Femtocell. The known Femtocell becomes a target Femtocell if a successful hand-off was previously made from the serving Femtocell to the known Femtocell. A hand-off is instigated to the target Femtocell. | 12-31-2009 |
20100041398 | Method for providing wireless subscriber services - A system for providing wireless services to a first user on the system includes a first application server coupled to a home location register and configured to provide wireless services to the first user. The home location register is configured to store information regarding the first user. A second application server is configured to provide wireline services to the first user and coupled to a media resource function. The media resource function is configured to produce tones and announcements. The second application server is further configured to interact with the first application server to provide an interface to the media resource function. | 02-18-2010 |
20100113016 | Methods for routing a call to a mobile unit that has been ported - The present invention provides a method for determining the HLR for a user who has been ported in to an IMS network. A call request is received for a mobile unit that has been ported. The communication system determines a Home Location Register (HLR) for the mobile unit. The communication system receives a temporary directory number associated with the mobile unit. The call request is completed to the mobile unit using the temporary directory number. | 05-06-2010 |
20100130209 | Methods for facilitating user control of handoffs - To address the need to have new techniques that are able to improve handoff decision-making, the network may employ a method such as that depicted in diagram | 05-27-2010 |
Duane Sand, Annandale, MN US
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20090154070 | Modular Power Distribution System and Method - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane. | 06-18-2009 |
20110122549 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane. | 05-26-2011 |
20120034798 | HIGH DENSITY COAXIAL SWITCHING JACK - A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance. | 02-09-2012 |
Duane Sand, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20090117766 | High density coaxial switching jack - A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance. | 05-07-2009 |
20090180739 | Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method - A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A hybrid fiber/copper connector including cable management within the connector housing. A method of assembling a hybrid fiber/copper connector. | 07-16-2009 |
20100040331 | HYBRID FIBER/COPPER CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A method of repairing a hybrid fiber/copper cable and connector. | 02-18-2010 |
20100136813 | HIGH DENSITY COAXIAL SWITCHING JACK - A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance. | 06-03-2010 |
Duane R. Sand, Annandale, MN US
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20100120286 | Power Panel with Angled Connectors - A power distribution panel is disclosed. The power distribution panel includes a panel enclosure having a front face, a rear face, and an interior. The panel also includes a first plurality of connection blocks, each of the first plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a first common angle relative to the front face of the panel enclosure. The panel further includes a second plurality of connection blocks, each of the second plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a second common angle relative to the rear face of the panel enclosure. The panel includes a plurality of circuit protection modules located on the front face of the panel enclosure, and a plurality of conductive bars passing through the enclosure and connecting the input connection blocks to one of the plurality of circuit protection modules, each of the conductive bars including a generally straight portion passing from the rear of the panel to the front of the panel. | 05-13-2010 |
20110115494 | MANAGED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS - A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces. | 05-19-2011 |
20150270662 | MANAGED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS - A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces. | 09-24-2015 |
Irving D. Sand, Ellenwood, GA US
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20160096985 | ADHESIVES CONTAINING A RESIN, A KRAFT LIGNIN, AND A SURFACTANT AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Adhesives containing an aldehyde-based resin, a kraft lignin, and a surfactant and methods for making and using same are provided. In one or more embodiments, the adhesive can include an aldehyde-based resin; a kraft lignin; a surfactant; an alkaline compound; and water. The adhesive can have a viscosity of about 500 cP to about 5,000 cP, at a temperature of about 25° C. In one example, the adhesive can include about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % of the aldehyde-based resin, about 1 wt % to about 15 wt % of the kraft lignin, about 0.05 wt % to about 2 wt % of the surfactant, about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of the alkaline compound, and about 45 wt % to about 70 wt % of water, where all weight percent values are based on a combined weight of the aldehyde-based resin, the kraft lignin, the surfactant, the alkaline compound, and the water. | 04-07-2016 |
Jordan Marshall Sand, Madison, WI US
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20140017248 | INTERLEUKIN-10 PEPTIDES AND ANTIBODIES THEREOF FOR INHIBITING ADVERSE EFFECTS OF PROTOZOAN INFECTION - The present disclosure is directed to interleukin-10 (IL-10) peptides and isolated antibodies that specifically bind to the IL-10 peptides. The IL-10 peptides and the isolated antibodies may be administered alone or as an animal feed additive to treat gastrointestinal protozoan infection in animals. | 01-16-2014 |
20140127190 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROMES - Described herein are peptides from secretory phospholipase A | 05-08-2014 |
20140127220 | INTERLEUKIN-10 PEPTIDES AND ANTIBODIES THEREOF FOR INHIBITING ADVERSE EFFECTS OF PROTOZOAN INFECTION - The present disclosure is directed to interleukin-10 (IL-10) peptides and isolated antibodies that specifically bind to the IL-10 peptides. The IL-10 peptides and the isolated antibodies may be administered alone or as an animal feed additive to treat gastrointestinal protozoan infection in animals. | 05-08-2014 |
20140193395 | SECRETORY IGA COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein is secretory IgA isolated from the intestinal luminal fluid and intestinal mucosal of animals such as pigs and cows. Also included are methods of isolating secretory IgA. The secretory IgA is useful in food compositions such as animal and human food compositions as well as pharmaceutical compositions to increase growth rate, improve feed efficiency, reduce gastrointestinal inflammation, reduce a risk of gastrointestinal infection in the animal, or a combination thereof. | 07-10-2014 |
20150037277 | METHODS OF REDUCING SALMONELLA IN POULTRY - Described herein are methods of reducing | 02-05-2015 |
20150086534 | METHODS OF USE OF SECRETORY IgA - Described herein are methods of preventing and/or treating inflammation in a barrier surface structure in an individual in need thereof by orally administering to the individual an anti-inflammatory amount of secretory IgA. | 03-26-2015 |
20150313964 | METHODS OF REDUCING SALMONELLA IN POULTRY - Described herein are methods of reducing | 11-05-2015 |
Kirby Sand, Corvallis, OR US
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20080199981 | METHOD FOR FORMING A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming a pair of first glass layers and forming a second glass layer. Each first glass layer includes a first side and a second side with the second side defining a first fluid flow structure. The second glass layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, with each respective first side and second side defining a second fluid flow structure. The second glass layer is bonded in a sandwiched position between the respective first glass layers with each respective second fluid flow structure of the second glass layer in fluid communication with the respective first fluid flow structure of the respective first glass layers to define a fluid flow pathway for ejecting a fluid. | 08-21-2008 |
20080259125 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A microfluidic device includes first and second glass substrates bonded together. The first glass substrate has first and second opposed surfaces. A die pocket is formed in the first opposed surface, and a through slot extends from the die pocket to the second opposed surface. The second glass substrate is bonded to the second opposed surface of the first glass substrate whereby an outlet of a channel formed in the second glass substrate substantially aligns with the through slot. The channel of the second glass substrate has an inlet that is larger than the outlet. | 10-23-2008 |
20080272446 | Packaged MEMS device assembly - A packaged micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) device assembly includes a MEMS device, a substrate within which the MEMS device is disposed, and a lid disposed over the substrate. The assembly may include one or more first cavities within the lid having a predetermined volume satisfying packaging specifications for the packaged MEMS device assembly. The assembly may include one or more second cavities within the lid and one or more corresponding overflow areas within the lid, where each second cavity contains a material and each corresponding overflow area is adapted to catch overflow of the material. The assembly may include one or more third cavities within the lid and one or more channels within one of the substrate and the lid to fluidically connect the MEMS device to the third cavities. | 11-06-2008 |
20100259583 | METHOD FOR FORMING A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming a pair of first glass layers and forming a second glass layer. Each first glass layer includes a first side and a second side with the second side defining a first fluid flow structure. The second glass layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, with each respective first side and second side defining a second fluid flow structure. The second glass layer is bonded in a sandwiched position between the respective first glass layers with each respective second fluid flow structure of the second glass layer in fluid communication with the respective first fluid flow structure of the respective first glass layers to define a fluid flow pathway for ejecting a fluid. | 10-14-2010 |
20110025782 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A microfluidic device includes first and second substrates bonded together. The first substrate has first and second opposed surfaces. A die pocket is formed in the first opposed surface, and a through slot extends from the die pocket to the second opposed surface. The second substrate is bonded to the second opposed surface of the first substrate whereby an outlet of a channel formed in the second substrate substantially aligns with the through slot. The channel of the second substrate has an inlet that is larger than the outlet. | 02-03-2011 |
Michelle Sand, Macomb, MI US
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20150053676 | MULTI-TIER ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING SUCH AS ICE CREAM CONES AND CUPCAKES IN SPATIALLY STACKED FASHION - A multi-tiered assembly for carrying pluralities of items and including a multi base, within an open interior of which is nested or inserted at least one intermediate body. A lid is secured over the base and intermediate body and an inter-engagement mechanism is associated with each exterior facing side of the base, lid and intermediate body for assembling the base, lid and body into a tier defining enclosure for holding and transporting the items. A pair of intermediate bodies may further include each a primary tier defining body and a secondary tier defining body. The base may further include a recessed flat interior and upwardly extending and interconnecting side and end walls. Each of the primary and secondary tier defining bodies can, in a preferred embodiment, exhibit a generally similar four sided profile incorporating a plurality of inner perimeter defined and item receiving apertures. | 02-26-2015 |
Paul Raymond Sand, Woodridge, IL US
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20090070877 | METHOD FOR SECURING STREAMING MULTIMEDIA NETWORK TRANSMISSIONS - A method of and apparatus for securing against an unauthorized transmission within an authorized transmission from a sending data processor to a receiving data processor. The transmission is stimulated to elicit a predictable response from the receiving data processor. Upon the observance or absence of the predictable response, the transmission is determined as being potentially unauthorized. The method of this invention can be implemented in network administrator middleboxes such as firewalls. | 03-12-2009 |
Peter Sand, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090244300 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOTION INVARIANT IMAGING - Object motion during camera exposure often leads to noticeable blurring artifacts. Proper elimination of this blur is challenging because the blur kernel is unknown, varies over the image as a function of object velocity, and destroys high frequencies. In the case of motions along a 1D direction (e.g. horizontal), applicants show that these challenges can be addressed using a camera that moves during the exposure. Through the analysis of motion blur as space-time integration, applicants show that a parabolic integration (corresponding to constant sensor acceleration) leads to motion blur that is not only invariant to object velocity, but preserves image frequency content nearly optimally. That is, static objects are degraded relative to their image from a static camera, but all moving objects within a given range of motions reconstruct well. A single deconvolution kernel can be used to remove blur and create sharp images of scenes with objects moving at different speeds, without requiring any segmentation and without knowledge of the object speeds. | 10-01-2009 |
Ted Sand, Austin, TX US
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20120264213 | Device and method for delivering mechanically released cells from liposcuction aspirates - A lipoaspirate collection device to aid in the collection and processing of human tissue and fluid obtained during liposuction for use in point-of-care cell therapy. The collection device includes a collection body and a collection cap. The collection cap may have a fluid port, a lipoaspirate port, a vacuum port, and a relief valve. Within the central cavity of the collection device, a cone shaped may be positioned such that the apex of the cone is positioned underneath the lipoaspirate inlet through which the lipoaspirate fluid and tissue are introduced. | 10-18-2012 |
20130130371 | Lipoaspirate stem cell separation system and methods thereof - A system and method for isolating and separating lipoaspirate particles. The system includes a generally cylindrical container having a lid and a bottom wherein the container includes at least one input port positioned to permit a lipoaspirate fluid to enter the container above the bottom; and a source of a vacuum coupled to the container to provide a partial vacuum during use of the system. | 05-23-2013 |
Theodore Sand, Austin, TX US
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20140099287 | PLASMA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE FOR CELL DELIVERY IN REGENERATIVE APPLICATIONS - The invention is directed to concentrating autologously-derived plasma, using the concentrated plasma fluid to dilute the patient's cells and applying the combination of concentrated fluid with cells at a site of pathology or mixing the combination of concentrated fluid with cells with a particulate material like a bone void filler prior to placing the mixture at a site of pathology. | 04-10-2014 |
20140099288 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OBTAINING AND PROVIDING COMBINATION CELL THERAPY - The invention is directed to a method for isolating stromal cells to form a therapeutic composition; and administering said therapeutic composition to the subject. A further embodiment of the invention is directed to therapeutic compositions comprising isolated stromal cells. | 04-10-2014 |
20140110317 | AUTOMATED DEVICE FOR POINT-OF-CARE CELL PROCESSING - The invention is directed to a device for the concentration of fluids comprising a donor receptacle containing a fluid to be concentrated, the donor receptacle comprising a plunger; a receiving receptacle to receive the concentrated fluid, the receiving receptacle comprising a plunger; a concentrator device that is connected to the donor receptacle and the receiving receptacle; and a housing that encloses the donor and receiving receptacles and the concentrator device that the plungers of the donor and receiving receptacles are enclosed within chambers that are gas tight. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110913 | AUTOMATED WORK STATION FOR POINT-OF-CARE CELL AND BIOLOGICAL FLUID PROCESSING - The invention is directed to a work station for use in performing processing of patient samples, storing equipment and drugs in a hospital and the like, the cart having a lower housing having caster wheels mounted on the bottom thereof, the lower housing having angular-shaped side panels therearound which may be opened for entrance into all sides of the housing, and one or more of the side panels; an upper housing mounted on top of the lower housing, the upper housing having one or more side panels therearound; and one or more work areas mounted on top of the upper housing, the shelf adapted for receiving point-of-care equipment. | 04-24-2014 |
20140112969 | DYNAMIC LOADING OF A THERAPEUTIC FLUID - The invention is directed to a method for therapeutic repair of an injury to bone or tissue comprising providing a structural component, wherein the structural component repairs the injury; and providing a therapeutic fluid, wherein the therapeutic fluid is located within the structural component. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114419 | MESENCHYMAL CELL-BASED SOFT FUSION AS A BIOLOGICAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC REPLACEMENT - The invention comprises a combination of biological elements that will naturally remodel in vivo based on applied mechanical forces. The final composition will possess mechanical properties similar to cartilage or a disc, and significantly less stiff than bone or implants comprised of metals or plastics. The equilibrium stress conduction will minimize unnatural forces on neighboring healthy discs. | 04-24-2014 |
20150127106 | COMPOSITE BONE GRAFT DEVICE - A composite bone graft which comprises an allograft bone component; a synthetic bone substitute, wherein the synthetic bone substitute is in contact with the allograft bone component. The composite is arranged within a resorbable mesh casing. | 05-07-2015 |
Thomas Rembert Sand, Rochester, MN US
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20100082853 | Implementing System to System Communication in a Switchless Non-IB Compliant Environment Using Infiniband Multicast Facilities - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing system to system communication in a switchless non-InfiniBand (IB) compliant environment. IB architected multicast facilities are used to communicate between HCAs in a loop or string topology. Multiple HCAs in the network subscribe to a predetermined multicast address. Multicast messages sent by one HCA destined to the pre-determined multicast address are received by other HCAs in the network. Intermediate TCA hardware, per IB architected multicast support, forward the multicast messages on via hardware facilities, which do not require invocation of software facilities thereby providing performance efficiencies. The messages flow until picked up by an HCA on the network. Architected higher level IB connections, such as IB supported Reliable Connections (RCs) are established using the multicast message flow, eliminating the need for an IB Subnet Manager (SM). | 04-01-2010 |
William Sand, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120324995 | System and Method For Product Level Monitoring in A Chemical Dispensing System - A system and method for monitoring the levels of product in a chemical dispensing system. A probe assembly is operatively disposed in a container holding product to be dispensed. A detection circuit including an oscillator sensitive to the impendence coupled to the detector is selectively coupled to the probe assembly and produces a signal in response to the impedance of the probe assembly indicating if the level of product in the container has dropped below the probe assembly. The probe assembly includes conductive probes formed from corrosion resistant material infused with carbon and separated by an angle. The level of the first and second conductive probes is adjustable to provide control over the level of product to be detected. Multiple probe assemblies may be selectively coupled to the detection circuit in a repeating sequence by a multi-probe monitoring unit to allow monitoring of multiple containers by a single remote alarm. | 12-27-2012 |
William F. Sand, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090065065 | ACCURATE DILUTION CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHODS - Chemical concentrate flow is cycled into a diluent via an eductor to provide a wide range of possible dilution ratios from a dispenser. Temperature, viscosity, temperate/viscosity rate, cycle duration and diluent flow parameters may be used to control the cycling of chemical flow to produce an accurate dilution ratio | 03-12-2009 |
20100078091 | CHEMICAL DISPENSING RESERVOIR APPARATUS AND METHODS - Removable chemical reservoirs are translucent and have filling marks on a front, hollow handle where chemical concentrate fill levels are visible and measurable. The reservoirs are filled with new concentrate from a current fill level mark to a full level mark and the volume of concentrate filled between the marks is calculated for filling and inventory purposes. The front handle is narrower than the reservoir sides and flanges at the upper end of the reservoir to facilitate in and out sliding of the reservoir for billing and cleaning. | 04-01-2010 |
20110315714 | CHEMICAL DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Improvements in modular dispenser and chemical source cabinets include field-replaceable door hinges, field-serviceable dispenser manifolds, removeably mounted in the modular dispenser cabinets, and rotating water inlet fittings to facilitate interconnection to a water source and the placement of chemical cabinet modules in close proximity. These features are used together or separately and preferably with customizable rail mounting elements. | 12-29-2011 |
20120085785 | MODULAR CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular chemical dispensing system includes a plurality of rail members combining to define a wall-mounted grid for supporting dispensing and chemical source modules. The grid is easily secured to a wall and the modules moved laterally onto the grid with rotatable locks securing the modules to the rails. Chemical source modules have lockable doors preventing unauthorized access to chemicals therein and preventing unauthorized module removal. A variety of module configurations are provided, reducing inventories of custom parts. Methods are disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
20150233753 | PRODUCT LEVEL MONITORING IN A CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM - A system and method for monitoring the levels of product in a chemical dispensing system. A probe assembly is operatively disposed in a container holding product to be dispensed. A detection circuit including an oscillator sensitive to the impendence coupled to the detector is selectively coupled to the probe assembly and produces a signal in response to the impedance of the probe assembly indicating if the level of product in the container has dropped below the probe assembly. The probe assembly includes conductive probes formed from corrosion resistant material infused with carbon and separated by an angle. The level of the first and second conductive probes is adjustable to provide control over the level of product to be detected. Multiple probe assemblies may be selectively coupled to the detection circuit in a repeating sequence by a multi-probe monitoring unit to allow monitoring of multiple containers by a single remote alarm. | 08-20-2015 |