Gibbs, US
Alden T. Gibbs, Wilmington, DE US
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20080196346 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ROOFS AND THE LIKE - A mounting system for mounting a plurality of panels to a roof structure includes a plurality of rows of panels wherein at least some of the rows are arranged in overlapping fashion. Spacer structure is provided between the rows of panels to maintain vertically adjacent panels out of contact with each other to create an open area for an air layer between the vertically adjacent panels. | 08-21-2008 |
20090272062 | SYSTEM FOR ROOFS AND THE LIKE - A roof mounting system includes rows of overlapping panels wherein a spacer is provided between the overlapping panels to cause a separation of the outer surface of one panel and the lower surface of the other panel. The spacer is in a wire/band form structure wherein the spacer is bent or bendable to include both horizontal and vertical portions. Other practices are disclosed. | 11-05-2009 |
Andrew Gibbs, Andover, MA US
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20100124223 | SELECTIVE PAGING IN WIRELESS NETWORKS - A method and system for selectively paging user equipment in a communication network is disclosed. The selective paging is implemented with a set of rules that determine whether a packet triggers a page request to user equipment. The rules can be dynamic and can discard unwanted packets to avoid waste of system resources, disruptions in service, and draining of a user equipment's battery life. The selective paging can be implemented on a serving gateway (SGW), a packet data network gateway (PGW), a mobility management entity, or a combination of the three. The selective paging can use information regarding the state of the user equipment and other rule-based criteria to determine whether packets received by a gateway trigger a page of the user equipment. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124933 | DYNAMIC LOAD BALANCING IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Methods and systems for providing a dynamic and real time load factor that can be shared with other network elements is disclosed. The load factor can be used in determining the relative load among a set of network elements and in distributing new sessions requests as well as existing session on the set of network elements. The load factor can also be used for determining to which network element a user equipment is handed off. The dynamic load factor can also be shared amongst network elements to determine how the load is balanced among the network elements, such as a mobility management entity (MME). | 05-20-2010 |
20100281151 | PROVISIONING AVAILABLE NETWORK RESOURCES - Systems and methods are provided that allow network resources to be shared across geographical distances. This can be achieved by changing the resources available for establishing and handling call or data session processing in an area. A mobility management device can alone or in combination with a DNS server change the size or the resource pool available in some embodiments. The change in resources can be dynamic according to certain predefined conditions or can be setup beforehand to account for daily demand. This sharing of resources can allow more efficient usage of resources available across a geographic region, rather than needed to over-provision each region to account for peak demands. | 11-04-2010 |
20100281157 | DETECTING OVERLOADS IN NETWORK DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided to allow detection of the load conditions on network devices. The load detection can occur using a mobility management device to track establishment of sessions and attempts at session establishment to determine the loading conditions on various network devices. This information can then be used by a selection logic to determine which devices are selected to send session establishment messaging for new session establishment requests. This can provide quicker setup times as highly loaded network devices or network devices experiences other failures are selected less until conditions are back to normal. | 11-04-2010 |
20110128913 | PROVIDING PROXY MOBILE IP OVER A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Methods and systems for providing interconnection between network operation environments are disclosed in some embodiments. This can include providing interoperability between 3GPP and 3GPP2 standards environments. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes receiving a request from a mobile device for service at a gateway, determining a mode of operation for the mobile device by inspecting an incoming message, wherein the mode of operation includes 3GPP and 3GPP2, establishing a connection using a proxy mobile internet protocol (PMIP), where the type of connection established is dependent on the mode of operation, providing an IP address to a mobile device based on the mode of operation and the parameters associated with the mode of operation, and communicating with an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server operating in accordance with the mode of operation. | 06-02-2011 |
20120166618 | ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT ROUTING IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to a system and method for routing data packets adaptively in a communication system. As the proliferation of data rich content and increasingly more capable mobile devices has continued, the amount of data communicated over mobile operator's networks can continue to exponentially increase. One way to accommodate increased data traffic and provide high quality data communication services to end users is by utilizing network resources efficiently. This disclosure provides systems and methods for efficiently utilizing network resources by providing adaptive intelligence to data packet routing systems. | 06-28-2012 |
20140036665 | DYNAMIC LOAD BALANCING IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Methods and systems for providing a dynamic and real time load factor that can be shared with other network elements is disclosed. The load factor can be used in determining the relative load among a set of network elements and in distributing new sessions requests as well as existing session on the set of network elements. The load factor can also be used for determining to which network element a user equipment is handed off. The dynamic load factor can also be shared amongst network elements to determine how the load is balanced among the network elements, such as a mobility management entity (MME). | 02-06-2014 |
Andrew S. Gibbs, Andover, MA US
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20130155851 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR OPERATOR SERVICES AND INTERNET - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes providing a multi-radio connectivity service to a mobile subscriber, and managing the multi-radio connectivity service for the mobile subscriber. The managing can include: providing admission control; providing privileged subscriber access at a plurality of WiFi access points; providing signaling for quality of service (QoS) equivalence across a WiFi network and a mobile network; and distributing certain traffic based on a policy. | 06-20-2013 |
Anthony Ryan Gibbs, Atlanta, GA US
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20140153235 | LED-Based Luminaire - A lighting system can comprise an array of domed light emitting diodes covering a surface area of a substrate and two optics for processing emitted light. The first optic can comprise an inner surface facing the array and an exterior surface facing away from the array. The second optic can comprise grooves extending away from the array. The inner surface of the first optic can form a cavity that is large relative to the array. For example, the cavity can have a volume exceeding the volume of a cube, where each side of the cube has the surface area of the array. | 06-05-2014 |
Barbara Gibbs, West Lafayette, IN US
Barbara S. Gibbs, West Lafayette, IN US
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20090036841 | COATINGS FOR BLOOD AND BONE MARROW-CONTACTING DEVICES - Medical devices having an anticoagulant coating are described. The devices may be needles, syringes and blood processing devices. The anticoagulant coating can be any of heparin, heparin salts, citric acid salts, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid salts, hirudin, sodium pentosan polysulfate, cumarin, derivatives of cumarin, warfarin, or phenprocoumon acenocoumarolor. | 02-05-2009 |
Benjamin K. Gibbs, Camas, WA US
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20080297662 | Method and system for optimizing mobile electronic device performance when processing video content - A method and system for optimizing performance of a mobile electronic device when processing video content through reduced reliance on software processing by the mobile electronic device in making luminance adjustments to the video content. Software processing by the mobile electronic device is reduced by having a video server node preprocess video content and determine luminance adjustments adapted to optimize mobile electronic device performance when rendering the video content. Software processing by a mobile electronic device is further reduced by having a software-driven processor on the mobile electronic device apply luminance adjustment identifiers received from the video server node to select and load onto a display driver integrated circuit on the mobile electronic device lookup tables having values adapted for application to adjust luminance of the segments of the video content as rendered. | 12-04-2008 |
20090262142 | Method and system for rendering web pages on a wireless handset - A wireless handset and a method and system for a wireless handset that better enable a user of the wireless handset to identify, select and view objects on a web page. Objects from a web page are rendered on a wireless handset display as selectable panels in perspective views. The rendering of objects from a web page as selectable panels in perspective views allows a web page designed for rendering on a display of a conventional Internet capable device to fit within a much smaller display of a wireless handset while maintaining the relative position, visibility, selectability and natural appearance of the objects. | 10-22-2009 |
20130342581 | TOUCH SENSOR NAVIGATION - A method for image navigation on an electronic device is described. The method includes displaying an image. The method also includes detecting at least one contact with a touch sensor to obtain a first position. The method further includes obtaining an updated position corresponding to a contact movement. The method additionally includes determining a modified position by applying at least one scaling function based on the first position and the updated position. The method also includes moving the image based on the modified position. | 12-26-2013 |
Bernard M. Gibbs, Mankato, MN US
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20080264047 | Catalyst Delivery System - The present invention provides a catalytic aerosol delivery system for generating an aerosol containing chemical catalyst pre-cursors for delivery either directly into the flame zone of a combustion reaction system, or directly into the inlet air or inlet fuel or the fuel/air mixture, or directly into the hot exhaust gases of a combustion reaction, or any combination of these three. The system and the composition of the invention enables a reduction in pollution emitted from the combustion chambers and ensures more efficient and clean combustion. In most applications, the combustion system and composition of the invention results in improved fuel economy. | 10-30-2008 |
Brian J. Gibbs, Chicago, IL US
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20110244990 | Golf Training Tee - A device for training a golfer to properly position his/her head during a golf swing by coupling a golf tee having a flared end for receiving a golf ball and a conical end for insertion into the ground to a flat member that is connected at or near the flared end of the tee and is hidden from view by a ball on the tee as a golfer is preparing to hit the ball. In use a golfer will not see any part of the flat member up to and including the striking of the golf ball when the golfer's head is positioned correctly throughout the swing. | 10-06-2011 |
Bruce Gibbs, Arvada, CO US
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20100081196 | Method for Separating a Volume of Whole Blood Into At Least Three Components - A method for separating a volume of whole blood contained in a separation bag into at least three components comprising centrifuging the separation bag so as to separate therein a first inner layer comprising plasma, a second intermediate layer comprising platelets, a third intermediate layer comprising lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes and a fourth outer layer comprising red blood cells, transferring, into a plasma component bag connected to the separation bag, a plasma component and transferring into a mononuclear cell component bag a mononuclear cell components. | 04-01-2010 |
Bruce W. Gibbs, Arvada, CO US
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20100267538 | Methods and Apparatus for Hemolysis Detection in Centrifugal Blood Separator - A centrifugal blood processing apparatus comprising a centrifuge rotor, a separation chamber, a tubing set for conducting blood components and fluids and having an inlet line, and an outlet line. Apparatus tests flow conditions using a red light-green light sensor to detect non-recoverable hemolysis during priming by identifying a high R/G ratio, preferably a ratio of greater than or equal to fifty (50), prior to the beginning of the first return of blood components to a donor followed by identifying a R/G ratio at least as great as one and one tenth (1.1) together with a green signal less than a predetermined value, preferably less than or equal to one thousand (1000) reflectance units. If these conditions are detected, an alarm is given and the apheresis procedure is discontinued. | 10-21-2010 |
20110152740 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION OF FILTERED BLOOD COMPONENTS - A method and apparatus for red blood collection and filtration is provided wherein a red blood cell collection assembly provides for leukoreduction filtration concurrent with or soon after the red blood cell separation and collection procedure. After red blood cells have been collected, an unwanted blood component, e.g., buffy coat, is diverted into the red blood cell collect line. Operation of a peristaltic pump engaging pump loop allows insertion of a pre-determined quantity of buffy coat into the collect line. The buffy coat can therefore push red blood cells out of the filter and into a collect bag without diluting the collected red blood cells. Alternatively, gravitational force may be used to allow the unwanted blood component to displace red blood cells out of the filter. | 06-23-2011 |
20130153482 | Filter with Attachment Element - Described are embodiments of a filter that may include an outer housing, an inlet tube, an outlet tube, filter media and an attachment element attaching the filter media to one of the inlet and outlet tubes. Other embodiments describe methods of manufacturing a filter. | 06-20-2013 |
Charles H. Gibbs, Gainesville, FL US
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20090298005 | Single Use Periodontal Probe - The subject invention provides single use periodontal probes. In preferred embodiments as described herein the probes of the subject invention can be used with a recording apparatus for simultaneously measuring and recording the depth of the periodontal pocket (gingival sulcus) and more particularly, to a unit employing a periodontal depth probe operably connected to a recording device, capable of producing a permanent visual record of the measured pocket depth. In further embodiments, the probes of the subject invention can be used to deliver and/or collect materials for prevention, treatment and/or diagnosis of periodontal conditions. | 12-03-2009 |
Charles S. Gibbs, Holton, IN US
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20100024228 | Archery Bow Sight and Method - A sight assembly is adapted for connection to a bow. The sight assembly includes a base sight having a sight opening and forming a pocket along an edge thereof. A pin cartridge is releasably connected to the base sight and is located within the pocket. When installed, the cartridge is adapted for supporting at least one pin at least partially within the sight opening. | 02-04-2010 |
Chris Gibbs, Gainesville, FL US
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20090298005 | Single Use Periodontal Probe - The subject invention provides single use periodontal probes. In preferred embodiments as described herein the probes of the subject invention can be used with a recording apparatus for simultaneously measuring and recording the depth of the periodontal pocket (gingival sulcus) and more particularly, to a unit employing a periodontal depth probe operably connected to a recording device, capable of producing a permanent visual record of the measured pocket depth. In further embodiments, the probes of the subject invention can be used to deliver and/or collect materials for prevention, treatment and/or diagnosis of periodontal conditions. | 12-03-2009 |
20100330537 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS AND EARLY TREATMENT ADOPTION FOR ASYMPTOMATIC DISEASE - Systems and methods are provided for diagnosis of and early treatment adoption for asymptomatic diseases. In one embodiment, an examination system is provided including an input device for entering patient data, a computer including a medium for storing entered data, and a feedback module for providing feedback to an examined patient based on the data entered. A method of using the examination system is also provided in which feedback is provided directly to the patient concurrently with the measurement or other acquisition of a significant data point. Feedback is also provided at the conclusion of the examination in the form of a report, treatment plan, or customized educational materials. In a further embodiment, the patient is an active participant in the examination, recording data points themselves via the input device. | 12-30-2010 |
Colin Gibbs, New York, NY US
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20130227030 | Integrated Messaging - An system, apparatus, and methods for integrated messaging are disclosed. The apparatus may include a user interface engine, an authorization module and a messaging module. The user interface engine receives input describing a recipient and a message to be received by the recipient. The authorization module generates an authorization signal indicating whether the recipient is authorized to exchange messages via a group messaging engine. The authorization module is coupled to the user interface engine to receive the input describing the recipient. The messaging module selectively transmits the message for dispatch to a user device of the recipient via the group messaging engine or a fallback messaging service based at least in part on the authorization signal. The messaging module is coupled to the authorization module to receive the authorization signal and coupled to the user interface engine to receive the input describing the recipient and the message. | 08-29-2013 |
Daniel D. Gibbs, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20120021846 | Golf Swing Training Device For Correcting Arm Position and Hip Rotation Sequence - A golf training device includes an elongated pointer shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A connector is adapted to fasten to a golfer's waist, where the proximal end of the elongated pointer shaft is attached to the connector and the distal end is free to encroach into an inside downward path of the golfer. An elbow swing alignment element upwardly protrudes from the elongated pointer shaft between the proximal end and the distal end. The elongated pointer shaft and elbow swing alignment element are located so that the elbow swing alignment element contacts the golfer's inside elbow when crooked, thus providing a corrective indication. | 01-26-2012 |
David F. Gibbs, Louisville, KY US
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20090027482 | Full duplex network based appliance and method - A duplex communications device provides full duplex audio and video communications between a first location and a second location. The device includes a transceiver unit at the first location configured to transmit audio and video data over a wireless network to the second location where a broadcast studio may be located. The transceiver unit is further configured to receive audio and/or video data sent over the wireless network from the second location back to the first location. The audio and/or video data is provided to at least one of an on-air talent and a cameraperson located at the first location. | 01-29-2009 |
Dianne Gibbs, Holton, IN US
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20100024228 | Archery Bow Sight and Method - A sight assembly is adapted for connection to a bow. The sight assembly includes a base sight having a sight opening and forming a pocket along an edge thereof. A pin cartridge is releasably connected to the base sight and is located within the pocket. When installed, the cartridge is adapted for supporting at least one pin at least partially within the sight opening. | 02-04-2010 |
Donald Ted Gibbs, Plymouth, MI US
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20130334862 | ONE-PIECE SEAT BACK FRAME AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A one-piece seat back frame for a seat assembly and method of forming includes a first member and an opposed second member spaced a predetermined distance apart. A third member extends between the first and second members. A fourth member is spaced a predetermined distance from the third member and has an initial predetermined dimension that is over-sized a predetermined amount to form an excisable slip plane portion, and a final predetermined dimension after the excisable portion is removed and free ends rejoined, so that the one-piece seat back frame can be adjusted prior to rejoining the free ends. The methodology removes the excisable portion, attaches a component to the frame, aligns the component by manipulating the fourth member free ends in the slip plane and rejoins the fourth member tree ends. | 12-19-2013 |
Douglas Ronald Gibbs, Longmont, CO US
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20090150892 | Interrupt controller for invoking service routines with associated priorities - An interrupt controller efficiently manages execution of tasks by a multiprocessor computing system. The interrupt controller has inputs for receiving service requests for invoking service routines. The service routines have higher priorities than the tasks executed on the processors. Associated with each processor is a register for storing the priority of the task executing on the processor. A comparator coupled to the processors determines the processor executing the task having a lower priority among the priorities of the tasks executing on the processors. For each service request received, a distributor generates an interrupt request for invoking the service routine of the service request on the processor with the lower priority. The register with the lower priority is set to the higher priority of the service routine in response to the interrupt request. For each processor, the interrupt controller has an output for transmitting the interrupt request to the processor. | 06-11-2009 |
Earl M. Gibbs, Oakdale, CT US
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20080282364 | Phosphodiesterase 9 Inhibition as Treatment for Obesity-Related Conditions - The present invention is directed to methods to decrease body weight and/or body fat in an animal, e.g., in the treatment of overweight or obese patients (e.g., humans or companion animals), or as a means to produce leaner meat in food stock animals (e.g., cattle, chickens, pigs), and methods to treat eating disorders (e.g., binge eating disorder and bulimia) in patients in need thereof by administering a PDE9 inhibitor. The invention also features biological tools to further study PDE9 function, i.e., genetically-modified mice and animal cells having a PDE9 gene disruption. | 11-13-2008 |
20090162286 | Phosphodiesterase 10 Inhibition as Treatment for Obesity-Related and Metabolic Syndrome-Related Conditions - The present invention provides methods to decrease body weight and/or body fat in animals, e.g., in the treatment of overweight or obese patients (e.g., humans or companion animals), or as a means to produce leaner meat in food stock animals (e.g., cattle, chickens, pigs), methods to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM), metabolic syndrome, or glucose intolerance, in patients in need thereof by administering a PDE10 inhibitor (alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent), kits for the above-identified therapeutic uses, and methods of identifying PDE10 inhibitors for the above-described therapeutic uses. | 06-25-2009 |
Edward Gibbs, Tulsa, OK US
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20100288988 | FENCE WITH TILTABLE PICKET - A barrier, such as fence panel, is formed from a plurality of channel-shaped rails and plurality of upright members. Each upright member traverses the rail channels of the rails forming the barrier and is mechanically connected to the rail, such that the upright member is selectively tiltable with respect to the rail within an angular adjustment range. The mechanical connection between rail and upright member may be formed by a weld, such as a resistance weld, by a permanent adhesive, or with a fastener such as bolt or screw. A tab that extends from the rail web may be used to connect a rail to an upright member. The tab may depend from a bracket installed within the rail channel, or may be cut out and bent into the channel from the web. The tab is rotatable about an axis situated at or adjacent the web. | 11-18-2010 |
Edward L. Gibbs, Tulsa, OK US
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20100276653 | Extruded Aluminum Rail - An integrally formed rail for use with a fence panel. The rail is formed to define a top platform, first and second side walls, and a bottom platform. The side walls extend from the top platform and past the bottom platform. The top platform and the bottom platform define the boundaries of a rail channel. The top platform and the bottom platform define picket openings. The rail is formed by extruding the platforms and side walls from an extrudable material such as aluminum. The picket openings can be formed by inserting a mandrel in the rail channel and stamping the openings. Fence pickets are inserted through the picket openings to construct the fence panel. A retaining rod is inserted in the rail channel and through openings in the pickets to retain the pickets in the panel. | 11-04-2010 |
Eric P. Gibbs, Seattle, WA US
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20090016177 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MUSICAL PLAYLIST SELECTION IN A PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE - A portable audio playing device implements a jukebox manager function to permit the simple generation of musical playlists and the alteration or editing of existing playlists. Data, such as MPEG-3 data or other conventional audio format data, may be readily downloaded into the system for storage in a solid state memory or in a spinning media device. The audio tracks are associated with one or more metatags that are used to describe the content of each track. The metatags and associated audio tracks are stored in a data structure that may be implemented as a database or other convenient data structure that readily permits searching by user-specified search terms. The user generates a new playlist by selecting one or more metatags corresponding to the desired musical tracks. The system queries the data structure using the user-specified metatags and automatically generates a playlist containing one or more audio tracks whose metatags correspond to the user-specified metatags. Alternatively, the system may perform the same query and simply generate a results list that will allow the user to manually specify which of the audio tracks identified by the search process will be added to the newly created playlist. The system also permits the simple editing of existing playlists. New audio tracks may be added in the manner described above using metatags for searching or maybe manually added from the list of stored audio tracks. The system readily supports different audio formats and different playlist types. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018683 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA TRANSFER OPTIMIZATION IN A PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE - A system and method are disclosed wherein a battery-powered portable audio device utilizes a spinning media device for data storage. To conserve batter power, the motor in the media storage device is not powered unless an actual data transfer is required. A processor calculates the amount of data remaining in a data buffer and considers a number of factors, such as the type of spinning media storage device, amount of available buffer space, the type of CODEC used to implement the system, and the type of data to determine when it will be necessary to power up the spinning media storage device and transfer data to assure that a continuous stream of data is provided to the CODEC. | 01-15-2009 |
Garfield Gibbs, Fayetteville, NC US
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20120187704 | Gibbs' bumper guard - There is disclosed a bumper guard device for a vehicle having a hitch mount, the device includes-a bumper guard bar,-a support member having a first and second ends, the first end is fixedly attached to the bumper guard bar,-a housing including a rear movable wall and a front wall attached to the hitch mount,-a plurality of bolts attached to the front wall, and-a plurality of springs. Each spring has an immovable end, put on the corresponding bolt, and a movable end, attached to the rear wall, while the rear wall is fixedly attached to the second end of the support member. The rear wall can preferably move within 1 inch. The plurality of bolts and springs preferably constitutes four elements. The bumper guard device efficiently cushions the external impacts caused by other vehicles or obstacles. | 07-26-2012 |
Gregory A. Gibbs, Madison, AL US
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20090229895 | AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE PUSHER SYSTEM, HYBRID OR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE COMPRISING THE VEHICLE PUSHER SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CONVERTING A VEHICLE TO HYBRID OR ELECTRICAL PROPULSION - The invention provides an automobile vehicle pusher system, a hybrid or an electrical propulsion vehicle, and a method of reversibly converting a vehicle to hybrid or electrical propulsion. In a preferred aspect the invention provides such a system that can be reversibly connected to a trailer hitch or similar type device at the rear of a vehicle to provide propulsion in whole, or in part, for the vehicle. A further preferred embodiment includes connections and apparatus for charging of the electrical power storage components to provide a plug-in hybrid or plug-in electric only vehicle. | 09-17-2009 |
Irving A. Gibbs, Fletcher, NC US
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20090284999 | VOLTAGE SOURCE INVERTER AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE PRE-CHARGE CIRCUIT THEREFOR - A medium voltage adjustable frequency drive includes an input isolation transformer having a three-phase input and a three-phase output, a converter having a three-phase input electrically connected to the three-phase output of the input isolation transformer and an output providing a direct current bus, an inverter having an input electrically connected to the output of the converter and a three-phase output, and a pre-charge circuit. The pre-charge circuit includes a ferro-resonant transformer circuit having a primary winding structured to input a low voltage and a secondary winding structured to output a medium voltage and provide a constant current source. The pre-charge circuit also includes a medium voltage diode bridge having an input receiving the medium voltage from the secondary winding of the ferro-resonant transformer circuit and an output structured to provide the constant current source to the direct current bus. | 11-19-2009 |
Irving A. Gibbs, Mills River, NC US
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20100140061 | NEUTRAL DRAW-OUT AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An interlock assembly for a bypass isolation open or closed transition ATS assembly is disclosed. The interlock assembly ensures that a switch assembly being worked upon and/or being inserted is in a neutral configuration, i.e. the switch assembly is not engaging a power source. The interlock assembly is, preferably, an electrical interlock having a control system structured to configure the switch assemblies and to monitor the configuration of the switch assemblies. That is, the switch assemblies each include a power operated, conductive, movable contact arm. The position of each contact arm is controlled, and monitored by, the control system which controls the single actuator for each contact arm. | 06-10-2010 |
20100141047 | CLOSED TRANSITION AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The disclosed concept provides for a closed transition automatic transfer switch assembly having only two switch assemblies. This system utilizes a first switch assembly and a bypass switch assembly. The switch assemblies are each physically coupled to two power sources as well as the system load. The switch assemblies each include a power actuated contact arm. Each contact arm is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, the system load. Each contact arm may further be placed in one of the following configuration; a first configuration wherein the contact arm couples, and provides electrical communication between, the first source and the system load conductor, a second configuration wherein the contact arm couples, and provides electrical communication between, the second source and the system load conductor, and a neutral configuration wherein neither the first source nor the second source is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, the system load conductor. | 06-10-2010 |
Irving Albert Gibbs, Mills River, NC US
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20110297440 | Cable Assembly With Protector, and Accompanying Method - An improved cable assembly includes at least a first elongated signal-carrying cable and a protector that comprises an elongated covering apparatus that is connected with the signal-carrying cable. The covering apparatus comprises a resilient portion having a number of corrugations. The signal-carrying cable is received within the covering apparatus, and the resilient portion is moved from a free state to a collapsed state. The signal-carrying cable and the covering apparatus are received at least partially in an uncured quantity of potting compound, and the compound is then permitted to cure. | 12-08-2011 |
20140268570 | POWER POLE ISOLATED HEAT PIPE INVERTER ASSEMBLY - A power pole inverter is provided. The power pole inverter includes a housing assembly, a capacitor assembly, a number of arm assemblies, a number of heat sinks, and a support assembly. The housing assembly includes a number of sidewalk. The housing assembly sidewalls defining an enclosed space. The capacitor assembly is coupled to the housing assembly. Each arm assembly includes a plurality of electrical components and a number of electrical buses. Each the electrical bus includes a body with terminals, each the terminal structured to be coupled to, and in electrical communication with, the capacitor assembly, each arm assembly including a neutral terminal. Each arm assembly is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, the capacitor assembly. The support assembly includes a non-conductive frame assembly. The support assembly is structured to support each the heat sink in isolation. | 09-18-2014 |
Jacob A. Gibbs, Baileyton, AL US
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20130283666 | Fishing Accessory Capture Apparatus - A fishing accessory for capturing a fishing bait anchored to a fishing line. The fishing accessory comprises a bottom end having a curved surface configured to seat against a fishing rod, and a top end coupled to the bottom end defining a cavity, the cavity having a first open end proximal the back end configured to receive an anchored bait and a second open end proximal the front end configured to support and capture the anchored bait while allowing the anchored portion to extend therethrough. A channel, extending from at least one surface external of the cavity to at least one surface defined by the cavity, extends from the first open end to the second open end and allows for the anchored portion to pass therethrough when mounting and uncoupling the anchored wire bait at the second open end of the cavity. | 10-31-2013 |
James C. Gibbs, Brighton, MI US
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20100181959 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERNALLY JUMP-STARTING AN ENGINE - Methods and apparatus are provided for performing a jump-start without the use of external equipment. The apparatus comprises a first battery electrically coupled to a starter motor for an engine, the first battery providing power to start the engine; a second battery; a power converter electrically coupled to the first battery and electrically coupled to the second battery; and a controller communicatively coupled to the power converter. The controller may be configured to determine a low battery condition of the first battery such that the first battery has insufficient power to start the engine, and when the low battery condition occurs, to direct the power converter to supply power from the second battery to the first battery to thereby allow the engine to be started. | 07-22-2010 |
20120025842 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A POWER COUPLER FOR A PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A method for monitoring a power coupler for a plug-in electric vehicle during a charging process, where the method may perform one of several alerts in the event that the vehicle stops receiving power. In an exemplary embodiment, the method performs a theft alert when the power coupler is physically unplugged or disconnected (this is intended to dissuade people from stealing the power coupler), and it performs a power loss alert when there is a loss of electrical power at the wall (this is intended to notify the vehicle owner when there is a power outage, a tripped circuit breaker, or any other condition that prevents the vehicle from being charged). By distinguishing between possible theft situations and simple power loss situations, the method can perform or issue an alert that is better tailored to the particular conditions that triggered it. | 02-02-2012 |
20120041621 | VEHICULAR PROPULSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING THE SAME - Vehicular propulsion systems and methods for managing propulsion systems are provided. The remaining energy in an energy supply coupled to a propulsion actuator on-board a vehicle is monitored. The energy provided to an on-board auxiliary non-propulsion load device from the energy supply is automatically limited based on the remaining energy in the energy supply. | 02-16-2012 |
20120209463 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for operating a hybrid vehicle, particularly one that includes both a primary and an auxiliary power source. According to one exemplary embodiment, the method seeks to decouple or disassociate a driver's engagement of an accelerator pedal with activation of an auxiliary power source, such as an internal combustion engine. This way, if the driver aggressively engages the accelerator pedal while the hybrid vehicle is being propelled by a battery and an electrical motor, the method will delay activation of the internal combustion engine so that the two events do not appear to be linked or connected to one another. Delaying activation of the internal combustion engine while the electric motor is under a heavy stress load may also improve the drive quality of the hybrid vehicle. | 08-16-2012 |
20130026989 | VEHICLE BATTERY AND METHOD OF CHARGING THE SAME - A vehicle battery and charging method that may be used to balance cell voltages during a battery charging operation, and may do so in a way that protects the individual cells from over-charging and improves the overall efficiency of the operation. According to one example, the vehicle battery includes a number of cell-balancing current paths, each of which is connected in parallel to an individual battery cell and can shunt or bypass the corresponding cell when its voltage exceeds some maximum amount. This may enable under-charged battery cells to be charged at the same time that over-charged battery cells are bypassed. Each of the cell-balancing current paths may include a series-connected electronic switch and zener diode combination, where the electronic switch is controlled by a battery control module so that cell-balancing can be enabled during a battery charging operation and disabled at other times. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027048 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE BATTERY - A method and system for manipulating, adjusting or otherwise controlling a state-of-charge (SOC) operating range for a high voltage vehicle battery, such as the type used for hybrid or electric vehicle propulsion. By providing a dynamic SOC operating range that changes in response to changing battery conditions, the battery performance may be improved so that the battery life is extended. Depending on the particular embodiment, the dynamic SOC operating range may have different combinations of hard and/or soft boundaries or limits. | 01-31-2013 |
20130063094 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE BATTERY - A method and system for use with a vehicle battery pack having a number of individual battery cells, where the method estimates, extrapolates or otherwise determines individual cell resistances. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method and system use a voltage and temperature reading for each of the individual battery cells, as well as a voltage and current reading for the overall battery pack to determine one or more cell resistance values, such as a minimum and maximum cell resistance for the battery pack. This approach relies upon temperature deviations in the battery pack to make assumptions or estimates regarding individual battery cell resistances. By having individual cell resistance values—instead of using an overall pack resistance value and building in a buffer to account for cell variations—better and more accurate cell-level data can be obtained that, in turn, can improve charging, discharging, cell balancing and/or other battery-related processes. | 03-14-2013 |
20130241565 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING VEHICLE BATTERY PARAMETERS - A method and system for accurately estimating one or more vehicle battery parameters, such as state-of-charge (SOC). In an exemplary embodiment, a battery control module gathers standard battery readings for estimating SOC at a relatively slow sampling rate. The battery control module receives adjustment data from one or more control modules located around the vehicle, where the control modules gather readings at faster sampling rates and then provide the information to the slower battery control module. The adjustment data from the faster control modules is representative of energy consumption and/or generation events that occur in between the readings taken by the battery control module at the slower sampling rate, and enable the method to make a more accurate and complete estimate of SOC. | 09-19-2013 |
20140100711 | VEHICLE BATTERY PACK CELL VOLTAGE DETERMINATION - Methods and systems are provided that determine a voltage of a cell of a battery pack of a vehicle. A sensor is configured to measure a preliminary value of the voltage of the cell while the battery pack is being balanced. A processor is coupled to the sensor, and is configured to determine an offset from balancing of the battery pack, and calculate an adjusted value of the voltage of the cell using the preliminary value and the offset. | 04-10-2014 |
20140103933 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY CAPACITY IN A VEHICLE - A system and method is provided for estimating the capacity of a battery element in a vehicle, such as a hybrid electric vehicle. In one embodiment, the method determines if one or more threshold conditions have been met (e.g., conditions pertaining to battery temperature or battery state-of-charge (SOC)) and calculates the internal resistance of the battery element. When the threshold conditions have been met, the method uses the calculated internal resistance to estimate the capacity of the battery element. A corresponding battery system is also provided that includes a battery element, one or more battery sensors, and a control module configured to perform the method described above. | 04-17-2014 |
20140266221 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A BATTERY ELEMENT VOLTAGE - A method for estimating the voltage of a battery element of a vehicle battery system is provided. The method comprises providing a balancing/sensing circuit having a series combination of a balancing switch and a balancing resistive element electrically connected in parallel with the battery element, and measuring the voltage across the combination of the balancing switch and balancing resistive element when the balancing switch is presumed to be in a “closed” state. The method further comprises deriving a compensated value for the measured voltage using empirically-derived data, wherein the compensated value compensates for a voltage drop occurring in the balancing/sensing circuit when the balancing switch is in the “closed” state and represents an estimate of the voltage of the battery element. A battery system is also provided that includes a battery element, a balancing/sensing circuit, a sensor, and a control module configured to perform the method described above. | 09-18-2014 |
20140300323 | VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEM BALANCING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - System and methods for balancing a vehicle battery system are presented. In certain embodiments, a method for balancing a vehicle battery system including a plurality of sections may include calculating a plurality of quanta of energy required for each of the plurality of sections to reaching a balancing point. Based at least in part on the calculated plural of quanta of energy, it may be determined that the plurality of sections of the battery system are unbalanced. To balance the battery system, a balancing system may be selectively actuated to change the amounts of energy stored in one or more of the plurality of cells such that the plurality of quanta of energy are within a particular range. | 10-09-2014 |
John Gibbs, Williamson, GA US
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20130301248 | CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT - The present invention is a Christmas tree ornament that includes a base ornament that is generally star-shaped, a plurality of metal rods that are disposed along a perimeter of the base ornament and an attachment string that is disposed on top of the base ornament that is tied to a stationary object or an area. The Christmas tree ornament also includes a plurality of mini lights that are disposed throughout the outer surface of the base ornament that serve as a decorative feature and a plurality of tinsel that is disposed throughout the outer surface of the base ornament that serves as an additional decorative feature. | 11-14-2013 |
John M. Gibbs, Crozet, VA US
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20090316272 | Automobile Side Mirror - An automobile side mirror includes a reflective portion having a front mirror that is incompletely silvered and a rear mirror angularly offset from the front mirror, the rear mirror being fixed relative to the front mirror. The mirror includes a bracket hingedly coupled to the reflective portion and a solenoid hingedly coupled to the reflective portion to selectively move the reflective portion from a first configuration to a second configuration. The mirror includes a return element to return the reflective portion from the second configuration to the first configuration. A light sensor is positioned to detect an amount of light directed toward the reflective portion. A processor is in communication with the light sensor and in communication with the solenoid, the processor including programming to actuate the solenoid upon detection of a predetermined amount of light directed at the light sensor. | 12-24-2009 |
John P. Gibbs, Mercer Island, WA US
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20130064825 | METHODS OF TREATING OR PREVENTING CHOLESTEROL RELATED DISORDERS - The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing cholesterol related disorders, such as hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia, using antibodies against proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). Formulations and methods of producing said formulations are also described. | 03-14-2013 |
20140004122 | METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING CHOLESTEROL RELATED DISORDERS | 01-02-2014 |
Jonathan D. Gibbs, Mason, OH US
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20100097451 | Optical Inclusion Sensor - A sensor for sensing inclusions in a containerized medical fluid. In certain embodiments, the sensor may include an image capture device and an image processor communicatively interconnected to the image capture device. The image processor may include an inclusion identifier configured to detect data in an image indicative of inclusions in the medical fluid. | 04-22-2010 |
20100198060 | Coupling of Powerhead Ram and Power Injector Syringe - A ram assembly ( | 08-05-2010 |
20150025374 | POWERHEAD OF A POWER INJECTION SYSTEM - A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes. Additional features include using historical data to provide optimum pressure limit values during an injection protocol, a removable memory device for storing and transferring information such as injection protocols and injector statistics, and password protection of such protocols. | 01-22-2015 |
Jonathon D. Gibbs, Mason, OH US
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20090036771 | INJECTOR - An injector | 02-05-2009 |
20110184281 | INJECTOR - An injector automatic limiting of the operating pressure of the injector as determined by the selection of a flow rate; a syringe cradle having a warming capability; a purge/retract trigger for control of the injection procedure having intuitive direction (i.e., forward for injecting, reverse for filing), non-contact control transmission through the housing of an injector for an improved seal integrity, a speed lock, and/or the ability to change the concentration and/or flow rate of media or other fluid during an injection procedure; a switch to determine when the drive ram is in a “home” position; a “soft” on/off power switch separate from the injector; and a structure to prevent rotation of the drive ram about its axis of symmetry. Additionally, the injector system includes software for the control of various components. | 07-28-2011 |
Justin Theodore Gibbs, Boulder, CO US
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20120089650 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A STORAGE SYSTEM - Provided is a system and method for a system for a storage system. The system includes a policy based file system and a virtualization environment permitting native file system primitives among a plurality of virtual machines. Each virtual machine has a virtual file system. Each virtual file system structured and arranged with native file system operations to access, based on policy, a portion of the policy based file system. An associated method is also provided. | 04-12-2012 |
Kelvin T. Gibbs, Selma, NC US
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20120306195 | High Rotation Linkage Attachment for Hydraulic Lines - A work machine and work implement for a work machine are disclosed with a hydraulic system enabling greater rotation of the work implement relative to the work machine without providing excess hydraulic line to accommodate such rotation. More specifically, the work machine may include a first hydraulic fluid line extending from a pump of the work machine along a work arm pivotally attached to the work machine, and a second hydraulic fluid line extending from the work implement toward the work arm. The hydraulic swivel coupling may be provided at the a pivot point between the work arm and the work implement where the first and second hydraulic fluid lines can be connected to the hydraulic swivel coupling. | 12-06-2012 |
Kenneth Gibbs, Baldwin, MI US
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20080224580 | MODULAR FURNITURE - A module of furniture is provided for use in a modular furniture system or as a free standing piece of furniture, comprising, a frame construction with two end assemblies each having a base and a front and rear upright. A flange and upper support beam connect the upper ends of the uprights and support a shelf. A mid-support beam connects the rear uprights and provides an accessory attachment lip as well as a wire management trough. A screen is disposed between the rear uprights for additional privacy. Various accessories including speaker shelves, a monitor mount, and a book shelf are included as a kit with the module for added desktop organization. Each accessory has a clasp, which may be integrally formed, for attaching to one of the support beams. | 09-18-2008 |
Kenneth E. Gibbs, Lexington, KY US
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20100332973 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING, INTERACTING WITH, AND UTILIZING A SUPERACTIVE DOCUMENT - A method of processing an interactive document is enclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20110004820 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING, INTERACTING WITH, AND UTILIZING A SUPERACTIVE DOCUMENT - A method of providing a combined interface-and-document includes simultaneously displaying a first instance of a document and an interview pane, wherein the interview pane is displayed via at least one of juxtaposing or superimposing the interview pane relative to the document. The method includes iteratively triggering transformation of the first instance of the document, to produce a second instance of the document, via user interaction received within the interview pane. The document is dynamically reflowed upon each iterative transformation of the document. | 01-06-2011 |
Kenneth M. Gibbs, Clarks Hill, SC US
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20130294579 | CONCEALED IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS AND NONDESTRUCTIVE DETERMINATION OF THE IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS - The concealing of one or more identification symbols into a target object and the subsequent determination or reading of such symbols through non-destructive testing is described. The symbols can be concealed in a manner so that they are not visible to the human eye and/or cannot be readily revealed to the human eye without damage or destruction of the target object. The identification symbols can be determined after concealment by e.g., the compilation of multiple X-ray images. As such, the present invention can also provide e.g., a deterrent to theft and the recovery of lost or stolen objects. | 11-07-2013 |
Louie W. Gibbs, Clermont, FL US
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20100180488 | Weedless fishing lure containing multiple hooks - A weedless fishing lure having arms supporting first and second single hooks substantially equidistant from an attachment point. The first hook is mounted upon a fish-resembling lure member, with a spinner member attached behind the fish-resembling lure member. The spinner member is configured to produce motion when the lure is pulled through the water, which motion is transferred to the fish-resembling lure member, thereby to produce motion attractive to fish. The second hook is disposed in a plane common to the first hook, with the second hook being operatively disposed in a skirted member. | 07-22-2010 |
Matthew E. Gibbs, Redmond, WA US
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20080235325 | IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE CLIENT-SIDE SCRIPT REFERENCES - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying appropriate client-side script references. Embodiments of the invention facilitate tailoring a list of script references to send to a Web browser based on a list of script references included in a server page. Referenced scripts sent to a Web browser can differ from referenced scripts included in the server page. Script references sent to a Web browser can refer to scripts optimized for the execution environment of the Web browser and to scripts stored at preferred script sources. Further, duplicate script references are removed prior to sending a list of script references to the Web browser. Since script lists sent to Web browsers are tailored for execution environment and duplicates are removed, scripts can be loaded and processed more effectively at Web browsers. | 09-25-2008 |
20080271046 | DYNAMICALLY LOADING SCRIPTS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically loading scripts. Web pages can include references to script loaders that control the loading of other scripts at a Web browser. A script loader can load scripts in accordance with script loading rules that override the default script loading behavior of the Web browser. Script loading rules can cause scripts to load in a different order than encountered in a Web pager, load in parallel, load in a manner that limits cross-domain requests, etc. Script loading rules are configurable such at that a developer can create customized script loading behavior. | 10-30-2008 |
20080301702 | AUTOMATED GENERATION OF DIFFERENT SCRIPT VERSIONS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for automated generation of different script versions. Received scripts can include comments containing descriptive data from which instructions for implementing specified further functionality (e.g., debugging, testing, tracing, etc.) can be inferred. Received scripts can also include anonymous function names. Modules within a script pre-processor can access the descriptive data and infer instructions for implementing specified further functionality. Modules with the script preprocessor can also infer and assign global identifiers to anonymous functions such that the scripts are subsequently identifiable using the global identifiers. The modules within the script pre-processor can interoperate to generate versions of the script that implement the specified further (e.g., debugging) functionality without requiring a developer to write additional code. | 12-04-2008 |
Max Gibbs, Livonia, MI US
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20100164186 | INNER SEAL FOR CV JOINT BOOT - An inner seal is provided for protecting a CV joint boot for a CV joint. The CV joint includes a bearing, a back sealing means and a front can. The bearing operatively connects a first shaft and a second shaft. The bearing has an inner race and an outer race and has a front and a back. The first shaft is connected to the inner race. The second shaft is connected to the outer race. The front can is connected to the outer race. The back sealing means seals against leakage of lubricant from the back of the bearing. The inner seal comprises an inner seal body having a front can sealing portion for sealing with the front can to inhibit the migration of lubricant from the bearing therebetween. The inner seal body has a shaft sealing portion for sealing with the first shaft to inhibit the migration of lubricant from the bearing therebetween. The inner seal body has a shield portion that extends between the front can sealing portion and the shaft sealing. | 07-01-2010 |
20130029772 | INNER SEAL FOR CV JOINT BOOT - A combined CV joint boot and inner seal includes a boot portion having a first end and a second end and having a shaft sealing portion at the first end for sealing with a first shaft of the CV joint. A front can sealing portion is positioned at the second end of the boot portion. An inner seal portion extends generally inwardly towards the CV joint longitudinal axis to block lubricant from migrating into the interior of the boot portion. | 01-31-2013 |
20130225355 | NON-UNIFORM AXISYMMETRIC DRIVELINE/AXLE DAMPER - A non-uniform axisymmetric damper device is provided, comprising a first portion that extends radially outward from an outer surface of a flange protrusion, and is spaced from and concentric with the flange protrusion. Further, a second portion of the damper device is provided with an inner surface coupled to an outer surface of the first portion and a non-uniform outer surface extending radially outward from the first portion. Accordingly, a light-weight damper is provided that allows for resonance suppression in six degrees of freedom. | 08-29-2013 |
Nathaniel J. Gibbs, Rochester, MN US
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20090063867 | Method, System and Computer Program Product for Preventing Execution of Software Without a Dynamically Generated Key - A method, system and computer program product for partitioning the binary image of a software program, and partially removing code bits to create an encrypted software key, to increase software security. The software program's binary image is partitioned along a random segment length or a byte/nibble segment length, and the code bits removed, and stored, along with their positional data in a software key. The software key is encrypted and is separately distributed from the inoperable binary image to the end user. The encrypted key is stored on a secure remote server. When the end user properly authenticates with the developer's remote servers, the encrypted security key is downloaded from the secure remote server and is locally decrypted. The removed code bits are reinserted into the fractioned binary image utilizing the positional location information. The binary image is then operable to complete execution of the software program. | 03-05-2009 |
20090063868 | Method, System and Computer Program Product for Preventing Execution of Pirated Software - A method, system and computer program product for preventing execution of pirated software. A file is loaded on an end user's computer containing a binary image that is generated by removing one or more code bits from an executable code. A request is sent to a remote server to return a software key required for execution of the executable code from the binary image. The software key is downloaded to the end user's computer on which the binary image is loaded. One or more bits from the software key is inserted into the appropriate location of the binary image to regenerate the executable code. The executable code is enabled for execution on the end user's computer only following the embedding of the one or more bits. | 03-05-2009 |
20110295543 | PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR A MULTI-CHIP SYSTEM VIA KERF AREA INTERCONNECT - A semiconductor wafer comprises a first chip and a second chip, each chip comprising a core, link layer and physical layer. A kerf area physically connects the two chips on the wafer, and a kerf area interconnect selectively couples the link layers of the two chips while the two physical layers are disabled. | 12-01-2011 |
Nathaniel J. Gibbs, Iowa City, IA US
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20130015502 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A LIGHT DETECTING DIODE AND A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ON A SILICON-ON-INSULATOR WAFER BACKSIDEAANM Fox; Benjamin A.AACI RochesterAAST MNAACO USAAGP Fox; Benjamin A. Rochester MN USAANM Gibbs; Nathaniel J.AACI Iowa CityAAST IAAACO USAAGP Gibbs; Nathaniel J. Iowa City IA USAANM Maki; Andrew B.AACI RochesterAAST MNAACO USAAGP Maki; Andrew B. Rochester MN USAANM Onsongo; David M.AACI AustinAAST TXAACO USAAGP Onsongo; David M. Austin TX USAANM Timpane; Trevor J.AACI RochesterAAST MNAACO USAAGP Timpane; Trevor J. Rochester MN US - A structure and method for fabricating a light emitting diode and a light detecting diode on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer is provided. Specifically, the structure and method involves forming a light emitting diode and light detecting diode on the SOI wafer's backside and utilizing a deep trench formed in the wafer as an alignment marker. The alignment marker can be detected by x-ray diffraction, reflectivity, or diffraction grating techniques. Moreover, the alignment marker can be utilized to pattern openings and perform ion implantation to create p-n junctions for the light emitting diode and light detecting diode. By utilizing the SOI wafer's backside, the structure and method increases the number of light emitting diodes and light detecting diodes that can be formed on a SOI wafer, enables an increase in overall device density for an integrated circuit, and reduces attenuation of light signals being emitted and detected by the diodes. | 01-17-2013 |
Pamela Gibbs, Williamson, GA US
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20130301248 | CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT - The present invention is a Christmas tree ornament that includes a base ornament that is generally star-shaped, a plurality of metal rods that are disposed along a perimeter of the base ornament and an attachment string that is disposed on top of the base ornament that is tied to a stationary object or an area. The Christmas tree ornament also includes a plurality of mini lights that are disposed throughout the outer surface of the base ornament that serve as a decorative feature and a plurality of tinsel that is disposed throughout the outer surface of the base ornament that serves as an additional decorative feature. | 11-14-2013 |
Patrick D. Gibbs, Lavergne, TN US
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20140035229 | Game Board and Method for Playing a Rummy-Type Card Game - The method of playing a rummy-type game and/or tonk-type card game allows the players to play the game through a plurality of user profiles. Each of the user profiles places an initial wagers and a plurality of side wagers at the beginning of the card game so that a hand of cards can be dealt to each of the user profiles. All of the initial wagers are added into a communal pot which later goes to the winner of the card game. Each of the user profile is able to play the card game during their playing turn by implementing different winning strategies in order to win the communal pot. The user profiles also have the opportunity to win the plurality of side wagers throughout the card game. | 02-06-2014 |
Patrick D.l. Gibbs, Miami, FL US
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20090113565 | Methods for Detecting Fluorescent Proteins and Animals Having Fluorescent Proteins - Provided are methods for detecting expression of nucleic acids encoding mutant fluorescent proteins. In the methods, a nucleic acid encoding a mutant fluorescent protein, or a full complement thereof, is introduced into a cell or organism. The cell or organism is allowed to replicate. Expression of the nucleic acid is detected by emission of fluorescent light. Animals including a nucleic acid encoding a mutant fluorescent protein, or a full complement thereof, are also provided. | 04-30-2009 |
Paul Gibbs, Chicago, IL US
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20110172875 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A mobile moving system that faculties freight movement includes movable approach ramps and a mobile base. The mobile base includes material handling devices configured to move freight longitudinally between a loading position, a transport position, and an unloading position. Parallel pocket members having a hollow-box-like shape are positioned along a portion of the plurality of the material handling devices to increase the torsional strength and rigidity of the material handling devices. The parallel pocket members are spaced apart and dimensioned so that each of the plurality of parallel pocket members may receive one or more prongs of an industrial vehicle. | 07-14-2011 |
Paul J. Gibbs, Gainesville, FL US
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20110311586 | Materials and methods for respiratory disease control in canines - The subject invention pertains to isolated influenza virus that is capable of infecting canids and causing respiratory disease in the canid. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against an influenza virus of the present invention. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for identifying a virus of the invention and diagnosing infection of an animal with a virus of the invention. | 12-22-2011 |
20150056235 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASE CONTROL IN CANINES - The subject invention pertains to isolated influenza virus that is capable of infecting canids and causing respiratory disease in the canid. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against an influenza virus of the present invention. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for identifying a virus of the invention and diagnosing infection of an animal with a virus of the invention. | 02-26-2015 |
Phillip M. Gibbs, Winona Lake, IN US
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20100114324 | Modular Hip Joint Implant - A modular hip joint implant and associated method. The modular hip implant includes a femoral stem having a proximal surface defining a dovetail groove having first and second female wings, and a neck component having a distal surface defining a semi-dovetail projection engaging the dovetail groove. The projection includes a single male wing mating with the first femoral wing. | 05-06-2010 |
20120150311 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACETABULAR RECONSTRUCTION - A trial system for a prosthesis is described. The prosthesis can include an acetabular prosthesis generally for implantation in an acetabulum and the surrounding pelvis. The acetabular prosthesis includes an acetabular cup having a substantially concave inner surface and a substantially convex outer surface. One trial shell or a collection of trial shells are provided to trial a range of motion of the hip joint before implanting a shell prosthesis into the acetabular prosthesis. | 06-14-2012 |
20140039638 | Method And Apparatus For Acetabular Reconstruction - A trial system for a prosthesis is described. The prosthesis can include an acetabular prosthesis generally for implantation in an acetabulum and the surrounding pelvis. The acetabular prosthesis includes an acetabular cup having a substantially concave inner surface and a substantially convex outer surface. One trial shell or a collection of trial shells are provided to trial a range of motion of the hip joint before implanting a shell prosthesis into the acetabular prosthesis. | 02-06-2014 |
Phillip R. Gibbs, Atlanta, GA US
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20120282655 | ENHANCED SOLUBLE C5 SACCHARIDE YIELDS - Methods are disclosed for increasing the level of soluble C | 11-08-2012 |
20120282656 | MULTISTAGE FRACTIONATION PROCESS FOR RECALCITRANT C5 OLIGOSACCHARIDES - Methods are disclosed for increasing the level of C | 11-08-2012 |
Richard Gibbs, Woodbury, MN US
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20130195091 | WIRELESS BRIDGE DEVICE - Techniques are described for connecting devices that use the ANT wireless protocol to other devices or networks that use the Wi-Fi wireless protocol. In one example, a network device is disclosed that comprises a processor configured to receive ANT data from a sensor, encapsulate the ANT data in a Wi-Fi packet, and transmit the Wi-Fi packet directly to a wireless access point without using an intermediate computing device. | 08-01-2013 |
Richard Anthony Gibbs, West Lafayette, IN US
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20100249072 | PRODRUGS AND CONJUGATES OF PRENYLATION INHIBITORS - Described herein are neutral prodrugs of phosphorus-containing inhibitors of farnesyl transferase that include one or more phosphate fragments or analogs of phosphate fragments. Analogs of phosphate fragments include various linkers other than oxygen connecting the phosphate fragment to the remaining portion of the drug, such as but not limited to linkers forming phosphoramidates, phosphonates, difluorophosphonates, phosphordiamidates, and the like. | 09-30-2010 |
20110207808 | LONG-CHAIN CARBOXYCHROMANOLS AND ANALOGS FOR USE AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS - Provided are long-chain carboxychromanol compounds useful for treating conditions associated with the need to inhibit cyclooxygenase-1, cyclooxygenase-2, and/or 5-lipoxygenase, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds. | 08-25-2011 |
Robert H. Gibbs, St. George, UT US
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20120309554 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a golf swing training device that gives real-time visual feedback for obtaining correct golf club swing mechanics. Features and implementations include: (1) a number of alignment indicators such as disks or blocks capable of lying flat on the ground or a surface; (2) a cable, string, rope, or chain that connects the alignment indicators and that the alignment indicators are spaced along; (3) a positioning guide placed on the ground or a surface that indicates proper placement of the connected alignment indicators in order to create the proper arc shape of the connected alignment indicators; and (4) alignment markers on each alignment indicator to show the proper angle the golf club face should have at different points during a swing. | 12-06-2012 |
Ron D. Gibbs, St. George, UT US
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20110154941 | ATV parking brake - An all terrain vehicle parking brake for after market installation on an ATV, UTV, RUV or MUV that relies on placing the vehicle shift lever in a park position to hold the vehicle on a hill. The parking brake includes a brake handle that is mounted to the vehicle dash board to pivot between brake engaged and disengaged positions, extending and retracting a linkage that connects and disconnects through a straight sleeve, with the linkage connecting to a rod end bearing that connected to a brake pedal arm, depressing the brake pedal when an operator activates the parking brake. | 06-30-2011 |
Steven J. Gibbs, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090299680 | System and method for message-queue-based server testing - A system for testing a banking transactions server. The system includes a storage medium storing a plurality a simulated banking transactions. The system also includes a script engine executing on a processor. The system also includes a plurality of templates useable by the script engine. The script engine tests a banking transactions server by transmitting a series of simulated banking transactions to a message queue on the banking transactions server. There is also a method including storing a plurality a simulated banking transactions in a storage medium. The method also includes executing a script engine on a processor. The method also includes testing a banking transactions server by transmitting a series of simulated banking transactions to a message queue on the banking transactions server. | 12-03-2009 |
Steven J. Gibbs, Auburn Hills, MI US
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20100042970 | GENERATING LOADRUNNER SCRIPTS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for generating LoadRunner scripts. In some implementations, a method for generating a LoadRunner script includes receiving a request to execute one or more transactions with a COBOL application of a mainframe to evaluate one or more mainframe services. In response to at least the service request, a script executable by a LoadRunner application is automatically generated. The LoadRunner script generates one or more MQSeries transactions that execute transactions with the COBOL application of the mainframe. | 02-18-2010 |
Steven Thomas Gibbs, Elmira Heights, NY US
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20110090933 | Electric Glass Hot Shop System - An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass. | 04-21-2011 |
20150021311 | ELECTRIC GLORY HOLE HEATING ELEMENT BAFFLE - An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass. | 01-22-2015 |
20150024858 | ELECTRIC GLORY HOLE VIDEO CAMERA ASSEMBLY - An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass. | 01-22-2015 |
20150030048 | ELECTRIC GLORY HOLE INSULATION PACKAGE - An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034624 | ELECTRIC GLORY HOLE DOOR ASSEMBLY - An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass. | 02-05-2015 |
20150036712 | ELECTRIC GLORY HOLE FURNACE ASSEMBLY - An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass. | 02-05-2015 |
Tanton Holt Gibbs, Redmond, WA US
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20120215774 | PROPAGATING SIGNALS ACROSS A WEB GRAPH - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for a method of propagating signals across a web graph. A signal describes a document or otherwise provides useful information about a document in a web graph. A web graph is a collection of documents that are related to one another through links, such as hyperlinks. The signals are propagated in the sense that information from the related pages is associated with the target page even though the information may not be directly found in the target page. This information may then be used by a search engine to determine that a particular page is relevant to a search query. | 08-23-2012 |
Terrell T. Gibbs, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20080227187 | Cellular physiology workstations for automated data acquisition and perfusion control - Cellular physiology workstations for automated data acquisition and perfusion control are described. The cellular physiology workstation may be used for physiological and electrophysiological experiments. Methods for employing such cellular physiology workstations in physiological and electrophysiological experiments are also disclosed. The cellular physiology workstations comprise one or more recording chambers each for holding one or more cells to be measured. One or more cells are place in each recording chamber. Perfusions means, such as an automatic perfusion system is connected to the recording chamber to perfuse the cells with a plurality of solutions containing different concentration of one or more agents to be tested. Biosensors, such as patch clamps, electrodes, or microscopes are positioned to detect a response from the cell. The cellular physiology workstation may optionally comprise injecting means for introducing an injection solution into the cell before and during analysis. | 09-18-2008 |
Terry Gibbs, Mineral Bluff, GA US
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20090049959 | Impact tool adapter for holding a socket - An adapter for an impact tool that securely holds a standard size socket. This adapter can be similar to a drill chuck and contain a locking mechanism to hold a socket. The adapter can be made to slip onto the impact tool just like any other tip or adapter. The adapter locks on the end of the impact tool. The socket receiving end resembles the mechanism of a standard socket wrench. Instead of the ball found on many socket wrenches, the present invention can contain a depressable pin with a tip that inserts into the socket. An edge on the pin provides positive protection against fall off even under extreme shock loads. The adapter can be supplied with different sized shanks to fit standard socket insert sizes. The adapter can optionally be used as an extension and manufactured in different lengths. | 02-26-2009 |
Timothy L. Gibbs, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20100313860 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF OIL FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM - A gasket for an internal combustion engine comprises a sheet portion and a PCV impaction surface formed in the sheet portion. The PCV impaction surface is configured to extend across, and partially close, a crankcase ventilation system passage. A plurality of apertures extend through the PCV impaction surface and are configured to allow crankcase gas to flow freely in the crankcase ventilation system passage while the PCV impaction surface is configured to separate oil droplets from the crankcase gas by impaction of the droplets with the surface. | 12-16-2010 |
20120067327 | TORQUE LIMITING ENGINE LUBRICATION PROTECTION SYSTEM - A lubrication torque limit module includes a temperature module that determines a temperature of an engine and generates an engine temperature signal. A limit module generates a torque limit signal based on the temperature signal and a speed of the engine. The torque limit signal identifies an indicated torque maximum limit. A torque arbitration module limits indicated torque of the engine based on the indicated torque maximum limit. The indicated torque of the engine is equal to an unmanaged brake torque of the engine plus an overall friction torque of the engine. | 03-22-2012 |
20120180759 | TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GEAR SHIFTS - A method includes: retarding spark timing relative to a predetermined spark timing when an engine torque output reduction is requested for a gear shift; estimating a first torque output of an engine based on N cylinders of the engine being fueled, an engine speed, an air per cylinder (APC), and the predetermined spark timing; estimating a second torque output of the engine based on M cylinders being fueled, the engine speed, the APC, and the spark timing. determining an initial pressure ratio across a turbocharger compressor; determining an adjustment based on M and the first and second torque outputs; generating a desired pressure ratio across the turbocharger compressor based on the adjustment and the initial pressure ratio; and controlling opening of a turbocharger wastegate based on the desired pressure ratio. N is a total number of cylinders of the engine and M is less than or equal to N. | 07-19-2012 |
20120318235 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATING THROTTLE AND BOOST - An engine control system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a manifold air pressure (MAP) determination module, a boost control module, and a throttle control module. The MAP determination module determines a desired MAP based on a driver torque request. The boost control module controls a boost device based on the desired MAP and a basic boost pressure. The boost device is actuated using boost pressure and the boost pressure is insufficient to actuate the boost device when the boost pressure is less than the basic boost pressure. The throttle control module controls a throttle valve based on the desired MAP and the basic boost pressure. | 12-20-2012 |
Tygere M. Gibbs, Charleston, SC US
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20120271780 | TREASURY PRICING SALES TOOL - A method for providing a treasury pricing tool includes retrieving data from one or more source databases, initiating presentation, using a processing device, of a user interface configured to present some or all the data to a user, receiving input regarding a product pricing recommendation, presenting, via the user interface, one or more reports configured to assist the user in making a final determination regarding product pricing, and receiving user input regarding a final product pricing recommendation. In some embodiments, the data may include product pricing data, risk data, credit data, profitability data and/or liquidity data. In some embodiments, the method also includes communicating the final product pricing recommendation from the user to a second user and receiving, from the second user, approval for the final product pricing recommendation. | 10-25-2012 |
William T. Gibbs, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20090015194 | PORTABLE COMPUTERIZED DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICE - In one embodiment, a portable computerized data communication device in a data communication system may include, for example, a user interface; a computerized system controlling operation of the device; a device housing having a normal closed condition defining an interior space within the device housing, and having an interior electrical connector within the interior space; and the device having an open condition providing access to the interior space while the device housing is in the open condition to enable connection with the interior electrical connector of a peripheral device equipping the device to perform a new function. | 01-15-2009 |
20090322277 | PORTABLE COMPUTERIZED DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICE - In one embodiment, a portable computerized data communication device in a data communication system may include, for example, a user interface; a computerized system controlling operation of the device; a device housing having a normal closed condition defining an interior space within the device housing, and having an interior electrical connector within the interior space; and the device having an open condition providing access to the interior space while the device housing is in the open condition to enable connection with the interior electrical connector of a peripheral device equipping the device to perform a new function. | 12-31-2009 |