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Alan James, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090094052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY GENERATED CLINICAL FORM ELEMENTS - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for the dynamic creation of a clinical form. The method comprises acquiring a list of available clinical elements models. In an embodiment, a set of parameters is acquired for each clinical element model. A visual representation associated with each clinical element model based on the set of parameters is acquired. The behavior rules based on the visual representation associated with the clinical element models is acquired. The set of behavior rules is associated with the visual representation of the clinical element models to create a set of clinical form elements. One or more clinical form elements may be added to a form. Such a system and method may allow a user to dynamically create clinical forms. | 04-09-2009 |
Alan F. James, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090217340 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLINICAL CONTEXT MANAGEMENT VIA CONTEXT INJECTION INTO COMPONENTS AND DATA - Certain embodiments present a system for managing access to patient data in a clinical information system that uses software applications, and a context manager that facilitates the sharing of context among the applications. The system has one access point, or a computer workstation terminal, allowing for user interaction with said at least two software applications. A centralized database stores information relating to patient data and user attempts to access patient data by the software applications. A first context identification module assigns a context label to each access attempt, and a second context identification module assigns a context label to data gathered by the software applications. An auditor regulates relationships between the software applications manager and provides a user interface enabling access to the centralized database. The auditor identifies impermissible application tasks based on rules and identification labels, and prevents access to impermissible application tasks through the user interface. | 08-27-2009 |
20120215857 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CORRELATE HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus to correlate healthcare information are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a healthcare message from a first entity of a healthcare enterprise, wherein the healthcare message is configured according to a first identification schema of the first entity; identifying one or more subjects of the healthcare message for correlation into an electronic clinical information system; selecting one of a plurality of correlators for each identified subject to correlate each identified subject, wherein each of the correlators are customizable to handle a specific type of healthcare message subject; and correlating the identified subjects of the message to associate each of the identified subjects with an identifier internal to the electronic clinical information system. | 08-23-2012 |
20120216219 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC CUSTOMIZATION OF CLINICAL WORKFLOWS - Methods and apparatus for dynamic customization of clinical workflows are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a script that implements one or more actions of a clinical workflow from a first healthcare entity that utilizes an electronic clinical information system, wherein the electronic clinical information system aggregates healthcare information from a plurality of healthcare entities including the first healthcare entity; loading the script into a dynamic module core framework that interacts with a runtime environment to execute application bundles; and publishing the script of the dynamic module core framework to the runtime environment such that the clinical workflow is installed into the electronic clinical information system dynamically at runtime. | 08-23-2012 |
Alan Ferris James, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090132580 | Systems and Methods for Creating and Viewing Clinical Protocols - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a clinical workflow system including a user interface adapted to present a visualization of a workflow to a user. The workflow represents a clinical protocol including a plurality of tasks. The user interface is adapted to generate a state machine for the workflow based on the clinical protocol by converting a sequential model of the clinical protocol into a plurality of states. Each state is associated with a task in the clinical protocol. At least one state in the state machine is connected with a non-sequential state. | 05-21-2009 |
20120215562 | CLINICAL CONTENT-DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Certain examples provide methods, systems and apparatus of content-driven clinical information management. An example method includes facilitating authoring of content and combination of the content into a content-based application, wherein content represents a parameterization of instructions to instruct the content-based application how to operate, the content formulated according to one or more detailed clinical models. The example method includes packaging and deploying the content-based application using a processor to one or more targets for installation. The example method includes facilitating installation of the packaged content-based application at the one or more targets. The example method includes managing the content-based application remotely from the one or more targets. In the example method, content is to be created, stored, deployed, and retrieved independently of the creation and deployment of the content-based application consuming data based on the content. | 08-23-2012 |
20120239415 | HEURISTICALLY RESOLVING CONTENT ITEMS IN AN EXTENSIBLE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Certain examples provide methods, systems and apparatus to facilitate heuristic content resolution to resolve ambiguity or conflict among available context variants for a content-based clinical application. An example method includes identifying a selected content item, the content item associated with a context input, the content item representing a parameterization of instructions to instruct a content-based application how to operate, the content item formulated according to one or more detailed clinical models. The example method includes identifying available context variants for the content item. The example method includes rejecting context variants conflicting with the context input of the content item. The example method includes rejecting context variants more specific than the context input of the content item. The example method includes selecting a most specific remaining context variant for the content item based on the context input. | 09-20-2012 |
20130173602 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMLET GENERATION AND PRESENTATION - Certain examples provide systems and methods for formlet generation and presentation. Certain examples provide one or more formlets to be used to construct a clinical application. Certain examples leverage a content-based system, clinical element queries and clinical element transforms to generate a formlet to be used in a clinical application. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING CLINICAL DATA USING MODELS AND FRAMES - Certain examples provide systems and methods to organize clinical data using detailed clinical models and frames. An example system includes a clinical element query processor to query data organized according to one or more detailed clinical models. The clinical element processor is to form a frame from instances of the queried data. The example system also includes a transformer to receive the frame and operate on the data in the frame to transform the frame into a component to be used as a part of a clinical application. | 07-04-2013 |
Allen James, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20110132590 | HELICALLY WOUND FINNED TUBES FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS AND IMPROVED METHOD FOR SECURING FINS AT THE ENDS OF THE TUBES - A finned tube for heat transfer from one medium to a second medium, and the method of manufacture, is disclosed. A helical fin of the finned tube has an area of compressed fins positioned proximate an insertion section which has a metal tube exposed with the helical fin removed therefrom. The compressed fins are a portion of the helical fin which has been compressed so that the helical fin in the area of the compressed fins is more closely spaced than the remaining portion of the helical fin. A base portion of the helical fin in the area of the compressed fins is layered and compressed on itself and is compressed against the metal tube. The layers of the base portion are compressed together and to the metal tube of the finned tube, which causes the layers of the base portion to bind together and bind to the metal tube to prevent movement of the helical fin in the area of the compressed fins in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the finned tube. | 06-09-2011 |
Anthony James, Shelton, CT US
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20100036417 | MULTI-AXIAL SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A spinal fixation system includes a rod and anchor devices that include a bone engaging fastener having a head defining a spherical socket. A ball insert is placed within the socket and rotated so that the ball insert is juxtaposed with the socket. The anchor device further includes a yoke defining a yoke channel for receiving the rod and a stem engaged to the ball insert captured within the socket. A sleeve disposed between the yoke channel and the fastener head supports the rod. A set screw is operable to clamp the rod against the sleeve and draw the insert into engagement within the socket. A friction element in the form of a wave spring is disposed between the yoke and the fastener head is configured to releasably retain the yoke in at least one discrete position relative to the fastener. | 02-11-2010 |
20100318131 | Devices and Methods for Adding an Additional Level of Fixation to an Existing Construct - A method and assembly is provided for linking an additional vertebral construct to an existing spinal construct having at least two bone screws engaged to corresponding vertebrae and connected by a connecting member. The assembly includes a fastener configured to engage a bone screw of the existing construct and to engage a connecting member connected to the bone screw. The assembly further includes a linking member having an elongated portion configured to connect to a bone screw of the additional construct and a mounting structure configured for mounting on the bone screw of the existing construct. A locking member fixes the orientation of the linking member relative to the bone screw and a clamping member locks the linking member and existing connecting member to the bone screw of the existing construct. | 12-16-2010 |
Anthony James, Bartlett, TN US
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20090118773 | MINIMAL THICKNESS BONE PLATE LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking fastener for use with a bone plate. The fastener has threads on its shank to engage bone and threads on its head to engage the internal threads of the bone plate. The threads in the head may have a constant major diameter and a tapered minor diameter that creates a radial interference fit. The threads in the head may also have a variable pitch that creates an axial interference fit. The head may have a low profile to reduce soft tissue irritation. | 05-07-2009 |
20100298882 | Multi-Axial Cross Connector - A cross connector for attachment between two spinal implants comprises a first element having one end and an opposite end configured for engaging one of the two spinal implants, a second element having one end and an opposite end configured for engaging the other of the two spinal implants, an engagement mechanism between the one end of each of the first and second elements, and a locking element for locking the two elements together at the respective one end. The engagement mechanism includes an interface configured to permit relative pivoting between the first element and the second element about at least two non-parallel axes. | 11-25-2010 |
20100332197 | SYSTEM FOR BIOMEDICAL IMPLANT CREATION AND PROCUREMENT - Automated systems and methods for creating and obtaining devices, including biomedical implants. Systems can have a surgeon's device, an automated platform, and a server. The surgeon's device can send a request for a template of a biomedical implant, and can access tools to edit the template. The automated platform can receive the edited template, and can generate a response. The response can include translating the edited template into a design for a biomedical implant. The response can further include generating a notice if the edited template falls outside of an acceptable range, or if the edited template is similar to the design of a standard biomedical implant. There can also be provided a manufacturing facility that can manufacture the implant and send the implant to the surgeon. | 12-30-2010 |
20110282393 | BONE PLATE SYSTEMS USING PROVISIONAL FIXATION - Bone plates with an upper surface, a bone contacting surface, and a plurality of holes extending through the upper and bone contact surfaces for receiving bone screws are disclosed. Each hole interchangeably accepts a compression screw for compression of a fracture and a locking screw that threads into the bone plate. Provisional fixation of a bone plate to a bone may be accomplished using provisional fixation pins through the screw-receiving holes of the bone plate. | 11-17-2011 |
20130150888 | MULTI-AXIAL CROSS CONNECTOR - A cross connector for attachment between two spinal implants comprises a first element having one end and an opposite end configured for engaging one of the two spinal implants, a second element having one end and an opposite end configured for engaging the other of the two spinal implants, an engagement mechanism between the one end of each of the first and second elements, and a locking element for locking the two elements together at the respective one end. The engagement mechanism includes an interface configured to permit relative pivoting between the first element and the second element about at least two non-parallel axes. | 06-13-2013 |
20150025578 | MULTI-AXIAL SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A spinal fixation system includes a rod and anchor devices that include a bone engaging fastener having a head defining a spherical socket. A ball insert is placed within the socket and rotated so that the ball insert is juxtaposed with the socket. The anchor device further includes a yoke defining a yoke channel for receiving the rod and a stem engaged to the ball insert captured within the socket. A sleeve disposed between the yoke channel and the fastener head supports the rod. A set screw is operable to clamp the rod against the sleeve and draw the insert into engagement within the socket. A friction element in the form of a wave spring is disposed between the yoke and the fastener head is configured to releasably retain the yoke in at least one discrete position relative to the fastener. | 01-22-2015 |
Anthony H. James, Bartlett, TN US
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20080208516 | Cycle and Load Measurement Device - The present application relates to a sensing system for an medical device, the sensing system having at least one sensor for measuring movement of the medical device and a recording device for storing movement data from the at least one sensor. The application also relates to a method for evaluating a patient' s compliance with a healing regimen, the patient provided with a medical device, the method having the steps of a) collecting movement data relating to movement of a sensing system affixed within, to, or near the medical device; b) retrieving the movement data from the sensing system; and c) analyzing the movement data and comparing the movement data to standard movement data to evaluate the patient's compliance with the healing regimen. | 08-28-2008 |
20090209961 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT AND FASTENER ASSEMBLY - Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture. | 08-20-2009 |
20090312803 | Bone Plate and Bone Plate Assemblies Including Polyaxial Fasteners - A system for fixation of bone, including a bone plate with an opening comprising threads made of a first material and a fastener with a head at least partially comprising a polymeric material that is softer than the first material. In some embodiments, when the fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the polymeric material on the head of the fastener and secure the fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening. The first opening additionally accepts a fastener with a substantially spherical head for compression of a fracture, or a fastener with a threaded head that engages with the threads of the threaded opening. In some embodiments the first opening includes a substantially frustoconical-shaped top portion. In other embodiments there may be a second opening that is either non-threaded or comprises a plurality of protruding fins. | 12-17-2009 |
20120109216 | BONE PLATE AND BONE PLATE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POLYAXIAL FASTENERS - A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening. | 05-03-2012 |
Anthony R. James, Rio Rancho, NM US
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20100269634 | PRODUCTION OF METAL NANOPARTICLES - A process for the production of metal nanoparticles. The process comprises a rapid mixing of a solution of at least about 0.1 mole of a metal compound that is capable of being reduced to a metal by a polyol with a heated solution of a polyol and a substance that is capable of being adsorbed on the nanoparticles. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269635 | PRODUCTION OF METAL NANOPARTICLES - Processes for the production of metal nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention is to a process comprising the steps of mixing a heated first solution comprising a base and/or a reducing agent (e.g., a non-polyol reducing agent), a polyol, and a polymer of vinyl pyrrolidone with a second solution comprising a metal precursor that is capable of being reduced to a metal by the polyol. In another aspect, the invention is to a process that includes the steps of heating a powder of a polymer of vinyl pyrrolidone; forming a first solution comprising the powder and a polyol; and mixing the first solution with a second solution comprising a metal precursor capable of being reduced to a metal by the polyol. | 10-28-2010 |
20110303885 | METAL NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS - A metal nanoparticle composition for the fabrication of conductive features. The metal nanoparticle composition advantageously has a low viscosity permitting deposition of the composition by direct-write tools. The metal nanoparticle composition advantageously also has a low conversion temperature, permitting its deposition and conversion to an electrical feature on polymeric substrates. | 12-15-2011 |
20130099179 | METAL NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS FOR REFLECTIVE FEATURES - A composition for the fabrication of reflective features using a direct-write tool is disclosed. The composition comprises metal nanoparticles having an average particle size less than 300 nm and which carry thereon a polymer for substantially preventing agglomeration of the nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles exhibit a metal-polymer weight ratio of 100:1 to 10:1. The composition further includes a vehicle for forming a dispersion with the metal nanoparticles. A number of electronic devices comprising a reflective layer formed from the composition are also disclosed. One example case provides an electronic device having a reflective electrode. The reflective electrode comprises a percolation network of the metal nanoparticles embedded in a matrix of the polymer and having an average particle size of less than 300 nm, wherein the reflective electrode is reflective in the visible light range and does not diffract incident light. | 04-25-2013 |
Bates James, Sparta, NJ US
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20110251587 | Syringe Housing To Facilitate Medication Injection - A syringe ( | 10-13-2011 |
Brian D. James, Alexandria, VA US
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20080241057 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING PLURAL TUBULAR ARRAYS - A heat exchange apparatus including a housing, a first array of fluid conduits provided within the housing, and a second array of fluid conduits provided within the housing. The first and second arrays of fluid conduits are configured to carry a first fluid. The heat exchange apparatus also includes a first fluid passageway provided within the housing, where the first fluid passageway is defined by an internal surface of the housing and by a baffle plate. The first fluid passageway is configured to carry a second fluid. The baffle plate is configured to divide the first fluid passageway into a first flow path and a second flow path, where the first array of fluid conduits extends through the first flow path and the second array of fluid conduits extends through the second flow path. | 10-02-2008 |
Brian R. James, Camden, MO US
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20110118119 | SYNERGISTIC PRE-EMERGENT AND POST-EMERGENT WEED CONTROL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Methods and compositions for synergistic pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an herbicidal composition comprising at least one pre-emergent herbicide and at least one post-emergent herbicide, wherein the pre-emergent herbicide and the post-emergent herbicide synergistically inhibit pre-emergent and post-emergent development of a weed. The disclosure further relates to herbicidal compositions comprising isoxaben, 2,4-D, mecoprop-P, and dicamba. | 05-19-2011 |
20130210629 | SYNERGISTIC PRE-EMERGENT AND POST-EMERGENT WEED CONTROL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Methods and compositions for synergistic pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an herbicidal composition comprising at least one pre-emergent herbicide and at least one post-emergent herbicide, wherein the pre-emergent herbicide and the post-emergent herbicide synergistically inhibit pre-emergent and post-emergent development of a weed. The disclosure further relates to herbicidal compositions comprising isoxaben, 2,4-D, mecoprop-P, and dicamba. | 08-15-2013 |
Brian Ray James, Independence, MO US
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20090010979 | Method of Controlling Termites - The present invention provides a method of controlling termites and other social insects by treating a locus which locus comprises a location treated by termiticide and a location treated by a termite attractant composition. | 01-08-2009 |
Brian Ray James, Kansas City, MO US
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20090082204 | Controlled release insecticidal formulations - The present invention relates generally to insecticidal formulations, and, in one embodiment, to point source controlled release insecticidal formulations, particularly those insecticides that are agonists or antagonists of nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors, and still more particularly, imidacloprid, and to a method and apparatus for point sourcing the same. | 03-26-2009 |
Charlie O. James, Newton, KS US
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20110067374 | Baler Starter Roll - In one embodiment, a starter roll for a baler includes a continuous chevron-shaped rib provided on a contact surface of the starter roll. The rib may include a center portion arranged generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the starter roll and outwardly and rearwardly extending wings. A plurality of ribs may be provided to form guide channels for guiding wrapping material that is provided to the bale and engaged by the starter roll outward to cover the edges of a bale and distribute the wrapping material over the lateral surface of the bale. | 03-24-2011 |
20140144119 | ROUND BALER ACCUMULATION AREA OF WIDTH GREATER THAN BALE CHAMBER - A continuous baling method comprising conveying crop material on a rotating conveyor toward a baler while the baler is traversing a field, the conveyor comprising a conveying surface having an entire crop material-carrying width of a first distance; narrowing the flow of the crop material to transition the crop material flow from the conveyor to the baler; and receiving the narrowed flow at an inlet to a baling chamber of the baler, the inlet comprising a width having a second distance smaller than the first distance. | 05-29-2014 |
20140157748 | ADJUSTABLE CROP ACCUMULATING AND METERING DEVICE - An accumulating method comprising conveying crop material on a rotating first conveyor past a screed toward a baler while the baler is traversing a field, the screed configured in a raised position; and obstructing the flow of the crop material to the baler by lowering the screed while the first conveyor is rotating, the obstructing implemented while the baler continues traversing the field. | 06-12-2014 |
Christopher James, Portland, OR US
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20110246266 | MALL-SPACE COMMERCIAL PROMOTION - A computer-and-network-based, commercial promotion system, and an associated methodology, employable in an indoor or outdoor population space which is occupiable by potential consumers. The methodology features (a) creating a clearly discernible, substantially continuous-action, dynamical, commercial-expression attractor characterized by a presentation flow of time-changing, seriatim-subject, commercial-aspect content-expression attractor components, (b) in functional relation to such creating, suitably furnishing, in the space, a potential-consumer content-interaction site, and (c) at that site, freely enabling consumer-implemented site dedication to offering specific, focused communication interaction with at least one consumer-selected, content-expression attractor component which is then included in the attractor presentation flow, without such site dedication disturbing that flow. | 10-06-2011 |
20140048080 | ANATOMICAL EXTERNAL PRESSURE MANAGEMENT METHODS - Methods for external anatomical pressure management are described, such as, methods for reducing the loss of lean body mass in a person experiencing anatomical support wherein the support contact pressure which is applied to the anatomy of the person is adjusted to below venous-return blood-flow-occluding pressure of the person. | 02-20-2014 |
Daryl I. James, Willingboro, NJ US
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20110198825 | Bicycle trailer and hand cart mobile transport - A mobile transport has a frame on which two wheels are mounted. A basket type container is permanently affixed to a portion of the frame, which also includes a foot rest section for child passengers. A receptacle post is provided which can support either a bicycle type seat for transporting a child or a container which doubles the carrying capacity of the transport. The frame of the transport also includes a frame extension, removeably attached to the frame, with a towing hitch for connection to a bicycle. Upon removal of the frame extension, the transport can be used as a manual cart, with the upper end of the frame providing the handle for pushing or pulling the cart. | 08-18-2011 |
David B. James, Newark, DE US
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20100000877 | Method for electrochemical mechanical polishing - The present invention provides a method of electrochemical polishing of a workpiece using a polishing pad having a cellular polymeric layer overlying a conductive substrate, the cellular polymeric layer having a thickness less than 1.5 mm; wherein the cellular polymeric layer comprises a plurality of pores that extend through the thickness of the cellular polymeric layer from a polishing surface of the cellular polymeric layer to the conductive substrate; and wherein the plurality of pores exhibit a diameter that is smaller at the polishing surface than at the conductive substrate. | 01-07-2010 |
20110076928 | Dual-pore structure polishing pad - The polishing pad is useful for polishing at least one of magnetic, optical and semiconductor substrates. A porous polishing layer includes a dual porosity structure within a polyurethane matrix. The dual porosity structure has a primary set of pores having pore walls with a thickness of 15 to 55 μm and a storage modulus of 10 to 60 MPa measured at 25° C. In addition, pore walls contain a secondary set of pores having an average pore size of 5 to 30 μm. The porous polishing layer is either fixed to a polymeric film or sheet substrate or formed into a woven or non-woven structure to form the polishing pad. | 03-31-2011 |
20120171940 | Dual-Pore Structure Polishing Pad - The polishing pad is useful for polishing at least one of magnetic, optical and semiconductor substrates. A porous polishing layer includes a dual porosity structure within a polyurethane matrix. The dual porosity structure has a primary set of pores having pore walls with a thickness of 15 to 55 μm and a storage modulus of 10 to 60 MPa measured at 25° C. In addition, pore walls contain a secondary set of pores having an average pore size of 5 to 30 μm. The porous polishing layer is either fixed to a polymeric film or sheet substrate or formed into a woven or non-woven structure to form the polishing pad. | 07-05-2012 |
20130084702 | ACRYLATE POLYURETHANE CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING LAYER - A chemical mechanical polishing pad comprising an acrylate polyurethane polishing layer, wherein the polishing layer exhibits a tensile modulus of 65 to 500 MPa; an elongation to break of 50 to 250%; a storage modulus, G′, of 25 to 200 MPa; a Shore D hardness of 25 to 75; and a wet cut rate of 1 to 10 μm/min. | 04-04-2013 |
20130298472 | Forming Alkaline-Earth Metal Oxide Polishing Pad - The invention involves a method of preparing an alkaline-earth metal oxide-containing polishing pad useful for polishing at least one of semiconductor, magnetic and optical substrates. The method includes introducing a feed stream of gas-filled polymeric micro elements into a gas jet, the polymeric microelements having varied density, varied wall thickness and varied particle size. The method passes the polymeric microelements in the gas jet adjacent a Coanda block, the Coanda block having a curved wall for separating the polymeric microelements with Coanda effect, inertia and gas flow resistance. Then it separates various alkaline earth metal oxide constituents from the curved wall of the Coanda block to clean the polymeric microelements. | 11-14-2013 |
20130298473 | Hollow Polymeric-Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Composite - The invention provides a plurality of polymeric particles embedded with alkaline-earth metal oxide. The gas-filled polymeric microelements have a shell and a density of 5 g/liter to 200 g/liter. The shell has an outer surface and a diameter of 5 μm to 200 μm with the outer surface of the shell of the gas-filled polymeric particles having alkaline-earth metal oxide-containing particles embedded in the polymer. The alkaline-earth metal oxide-containing particles have an average particle size of 0.01 to 3 μm distributed within each of the polymeric microelements to coat less than 50 percent of the outer surface of the polymeric microelements. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303061 | Alkaline-Earth Metal Oxide-Polymeric Polishing Pad - The invention provides a polishing pad useful for polishing at least one of semiconductor, magnetic and optical substrates. The polishing pad includes a polymeric matrix, the polymeric matrix having a polishing surface. In addition, polymeric microelements are distributed within the polymeric matrix and at the polishing surface of the polymeric matrix. The polymeric microelements have an outer surface and being fluid-filled for creating texture at the polishing surface. And alkaline-earth metal oxide-containing regions are distributed within each of the polymeric microelements paced to coat less than 50 percent of the outer surface of the polymeric microelements. | 11-14-2013 |
20140120809 | Soft And Conditionable Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad - A chemical mechanical polishing pad for polishing a substrate selected from at least one of a magnetic substrate, an optical substrate and a semiconductor substrate is provided containing a polishing layer, wherein the polishing layer comprises the reaction product of raw material ingredients, including: a polyfunctional isocyanate; and, a curative package; wherein the curative package contains an amine initiated polyol curative and a high molecular weight polyol curative; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a density of greater than 0.6 g/cm | 05-01-2014 |
20140256225 | Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad With Broad Spectrum, Endpoint Detection Window and Method of Polishing Therewith - A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided, comprising: a polishing layer having a polishing surface; and, a broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block having a thickness along an axis perpendicular to a plane of the polishing surface; wherein the broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block, comprises a cyclic olefin addition polymer; wherein the broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block exhibits a uniform chemical composition across its thickness; wherein the broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block exhibits a spectrum loss ≦40%; and, wherein the polishing surface is adapted for polishing a substrate selected from a magnetic substrate, an optical substrate and a semiconductor substrate. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256226 | Broad spectrum, endpoint detection window chemical mechanical polishing pad and polishing method - A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided, comprising: a polishing layer having a polishing surface; and, a broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block having a thickness along an axis perpendicular to a plane of the polishing surface; wherein the broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block, comprises an olefin copolymer; wherein the olefin copolymer, comprises, as initial components: ethylene, a branched or straight chain C | 09-11-2014 |
20140256231 | Multilayer Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad With Broad Spectrum, Endpoint Detection Window - A multilayer chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided, having: a polishing layer having a polishing surface, a counterbore opening, a polishing layer interfacial region parallel to the polishing surface; a porous subpad layer having a bottom surface and a porous subpad layer interfacial region parallel to the bottom surface; and, a broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block comprising a cyclic olefin addition polymer; wherein the window block exhibits a uniform chemical composition across its thickness; wherein the polishing layer interfacial region and the porous subpad layer interfacial region form a coextensive region; wherein the multilayer chemical mechanical polishing pad has a through opening that extends from the polishing surface to the bottom surface of the porous subpad layer; wherein the counterbore opening opens on the polishing surface, enlarges the through opening and forms a ledge; and, wherein the window block is disposed within the counterbore opening. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256232 | Broad Spectrum, Endpoint Detection Window Multilayer Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad - A multilayer chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided, having: a polishing layer having a polishing surface, a counterbore opening, a polishing layer interfacial region parallel to the polishing surface; a porous subpad layer having a bottom surface and a porous subpad layer interfacial region parallel to the bottom surface; and, a broad spectrum, endpoint detection window block comprising, comprises an olefin copolymer; wherein the window block exhibits a uniform chemical composition across its thickness; wherein the polishing layer interfacial region and the porous subpad layer interfacial region form a coextensive region; wherein the multilayer chemical mechanical polishing pad has a through opening that extends from the polishing surface to the bottom surface of the porous subpad layer; wherein the counterbore opening opens on the polishing surface, enlarges the through opening and forms a ledge; and, wherein the window block is disposed within the counterbore opening. | 09-11-2014 |
20140357163 | Multilayer Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad Stack With Soft And Conditionable Polishing Layer - A multilayer chemical mechanical polishing pad stack is provided containing: a polishing layer; a rigid layer; and, a hot melt adhesive bonding the polishing layer to the rigid layer; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a density of greater than 0.6 g/cm | 12-04-2014 |
20140357169 | Soft And Conditionable Chemical Mechanical Polishing Pad Stack - A chemical mechanical polishing pad stack is provided containing: a polishing layer; a rigid layer; and, a hot melt adhesive bonding the polishing layer to the rigid layer; wherein the polishing layer comprises the reaction product of ingredients, including: a polyfunctional isocyanate; and, a curative package; wherein the curative package contains an amine initiated polyol curative and a high molecular weight polyol curative; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a density of greater than 0.6 g/cm | 12-04-2014 |
20140357170 | Soft and Conditionable Chemical Mechanical Window Polishing Pad - A chemical mechanical polishing pad is provided containing: a polishing layer; a plug in place endpoint detection window block; a rigid layer; and, a hot melt adhesive bonding the polishing layer to the rigid layer; wherein the polishing layer comprises the reaction product of ingredients, including: a polyfunctional isocyanate; and, a curative package; wherein the curative package contains an amine initiated polyol curative and a high molecular weight polyol curative; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a density of greater than 0.6 g/cm | 12-04-2014 |
20150059254 | POLYURETHANE POLISHING PAD - The invention provides a polishing pad suitable for planarizing semiconductor, optical and magnetic substrates. The polishing pad includes a cast polyurethane polymeric material formed from a prepolymer reaction of a polypropylene glycol and a toluene diisocyanate to form an isocyanate-terminated reaction product. The toluene diisocyanate has less than 5 weight percent aliphatic isocyanate; and the isocyanate-terminated reaction product having 5.55 to 5.85 weight percent unreacted NCO. The isocyanate-terminated reaction product being cured with a 4,4′-methylene-bis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) curative agent. The non-porous cured product having a tan delta of 0.04 to 0.10, a Young's modulus of 140 to 240 MPa and a Shore D hardness of 44 to 56. | 03-05-2015 |
David Carrington James, Arlington, VA US
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20080221961 | ONLINE COLLABORATIVE GOAL MARKETPLACE - A computer-implemented, online collaborative goal marketplace is provided. The marketplace may include a server programmed with the following modules: a goal creation module, a contribution module, and/or a solution proposal module. The goal creation module may be configured to enable participants to create and publish goals. The contribution module may be configured to receive from contributors and manage contributions of resources to help achieve the goal. The solution proposal module may be configured to receive from solution providers and manage solution proposals, to help accomplish aspects of the goal. | 09-11-2008 |
David Lamar James, Acworth, GA US
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20090013210 | Systems, devices, agents and methods for monitoring and automatic reboot and restoration of computers, local area networks, wireless access points, modems and other hardware - An embodiment of the invention is a client on a local area network that periodically and automatically evaluates its physical connectivity with the local area network, exercises local-network services such as DHCP, and verifies Internet connectivity and function by pinging one or more numerically specified IP addresses and by pinging one or more IP addresses specified by an FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) known to the assigned DNS servers. An embodiment of the invention may include a plurality of client elements monitoring one or more networks. Functionality according to embodiments of the invention can send notices, automatically initiate action, and otherwise assist in, among other things, remote monitoring and administration of networks, and particularly wireless networks. | 01-08-2009 |
Denman H. James, Windsor, CT US
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20090152051 | On-demand lubrication system and method for improved flow management and containment - A method of oil flow management for a gas turbine engine includes moving oil from a tank to a compartment using a pressure pump, moving oil from the compartment to the tank using a scavenge pump, and at least temporarily increasing a rate at which oil is moved with the scavenge pump by a greater amount than a rate at which oil is moved with the pressure pump to create at least a partial vacuum to negatively pressurize the compartment to reduce oil leakage. | 06-18-2009 |
20110155508 | ON-DEMAND LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED FLOW MANAGEMENT AND CONTAINMENT - An oil circulation system for a gas turbine engine includes a variable displacement scavenge pump for pumping oil, a first actuator for controlling displacement of the scavenge pump, a variable displacement pressure pump for pumping oil, a second actuator for controlling displacement of the pressure pump, and a drive shaft. Both the scavenge pump and the pressure pump are driven by the drive shaft. | 06-30-2011 |
20120324899 | OIL BYPASS CHANNEL DEAERATOR FOR A GEARED TURBOFAN ENGINE - An assembly includes a gas turbine engine, a compartment wall, and a gutter system. The gas turbine engine has a spool connected to a fan shaft via a gear system. The compartment wall is positioned radially outward from the gear system. The gutter system is positioned radially outward from the gear system for capturing lubricating liquid slung from the gear system and positioned radially inward of the compartment wall. The gutter system includes a gutter and a flow passage fluidically connected to the gutter. The flow passage has a plurality of holes that allow the lubricating liquid to pass through the flow passage into a space between the flow passage and the compartment wall. | 12-27-2012 |
20130016936 | DUAL MODEL SCAVENGE SCOOP - A system for removing oil from a bearing compartment has a port connected to an end wall of the compartment through which the oil exits the compartment, a scavenge scoop connected to the port for collecting the oil, and a separation device connected to the scavenge scoop for creating an oil collection region. | 01-17-2013 |
20140000721 | TURBOMACHINE FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140090355 | REDUCED TRIM FLOW GAS TURBINE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM - A disclosed lubrication system for a gas turbine engine includes a primary passage defining a flow path for lubricant to a gas turbine engine and a bypass passage defining a flow path for lubricant around the gas turbine engine. The lubrication system further includes a primary lubrication pump including a reduced total flow capacity of lubricant with a reduced bypass lubricant flow relative to the total overall flow capacity. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090930 | MULTIPLE RESERVOIR LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A lubrication system for use with a gas turbine engine includes a first reservoir for containing a lubricant. The first reservoir includes a first discharge passage through which the lubricant is flowable in a first direction. A second reservoir contains the lubricant. The second reservoir includes a second discharge passage through which the lubricant is flowable in a second direction. The first direction is generally opposite to the second direction. A first pump pumps the lubricant from the first reservoir. A second pump pumps the lubricant from the second reservoir. A manifold distributes the lubricant to a component. The lubricant from the first pump and the second pump flows into the manifold and exits the manifold through a manifold discharge. | 04-03-2014 |
20140150439 | Lubrication System for Gas Turbine Engines - A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow. | 06-05-2014 |
Dennis R. James, Bismarck, ND US
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20120067789 | Apparatus and Method of Enhancing the Quality of High-Moisture Materials and Separating and Concentrating Organic and/or Non-Organic Material Contained Therein - The present invention harvests and utilizes fluidized bed drying technology and waste heat streams augmented by other available heat sources to dry feedstock or fuel. This method is useful in many industries, including coal-fired power plants. Coal is dried using the present invention before it goes to coal pulverizers and on to the furnace/boiler arrangement to improve boiler efficiency and reduce emissions. This is all completed in a low-temperature, open-air system. Also included is an apparatus for segregating particulate by density and/or size including a fluidizing bed having a particulate receiving inlet for receiving particulate to be fluidized. This is useful for segregating contaminants like sulfur and mercury from the product stream. | 03-22-2012 |
20140141381 | METHOD OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF HIGH-MOISTURE MATERIALS USING SYSTEM HEAT SOURCES - The present invention harvests and utilizes fluidized bed drying technology and waste heat streams augmented by other available heat sources to dry feedstock or fuel. This method is useful in many industries, including coal-fired power plants. Coal is dried using the present invention before it goes to coal pulverizers and on to the furnace/boiler arrangement. Coal can be intercepted on current coal feed systems ahead of the pulverizers. Drying fuel, such as coal, is done to improve boiler efficiency and reduce emissions. A two-stage bed utilized in the process first “pre-dries and separates” the feed stream into desirable and undesirable feedstock. Then, it incrementally dries and segregates fluidizable and non-fluidizable material from the product stream. This is all completed in a low-temperature, open-air system. Elevation of fan room air temperature is also accomplished using waste heat, thereby making available to the plant system higher temperature media to enhance the feedstock drying process. | 05-22-2014 |
Dervin James, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100192415 | FOOTWEAR WITH PLURALITY OF INTERLOCKING MIDSOLE AND OUTSOLE ELEMENTS - An article of footwear that includes an outsole, including an outsole groove that extends generally in a thickness direction through the outsole to separate the outsole into first and second outsole elements. Furthermore, the article of footwear includes a midsole, including a midsole groove that extends generally in a thickness direction through the midsole to separate the midsole into first and second midsole elements. The first midsole element is operably secured to the first outsole element to define a first element assembly, and the second midsole element is operably secured to the second outsole element to define a second element assembly. Furthermore, the outsole groove and the midsole groove are substantially aligned with each other, and the first and second element assemblies interlock with each other. | 08-05-2010 |
20110214313 | FLEX GROOVE SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH BIASING STRUCTURE - An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly that is operably coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion and a second portion that are separated by a groove. Also, the article of footwear includes a biasing structure that is elongate and nonextendable. The biasing structure is operably coupled to the sole assembly to bias the first and second portions of the sole assembly generally toward each other. | 09-08-2011 |
20120183748 | Joining Polymeric Materials - Systems and methods for joining polymeric materials together may use lasers or broadband infrared heat sources. The polymeric materials are arranged in an overlapping manner and then are exposed to the heat producing radiation for a sufficient time to join the polymeric materials together at the overlapped area. Such systems and methods may avoid the need to add an energy absorbing dopant to the materials being joined. Such systems and methods also may be used on transparent materials. | 07-19-2012 |
20130227857 | FOOTWEAR WITH FLUID BLADDER EXTENDING BETWEEN SOLE ASSEMBLY AND UPPER - An article of footwear includes an upper having an anterior area, a posterior area, a medial area extending between the anterior and posterior areas, and a lateral area extending between the anterior and posterior areas and that is opposite the medial area. The article of footwear also includes a sole assembly operatively coupled to the upper. Furthermore, the article of footwear includes a bladder having a base operably supported by the sole assembly, an anterior portion that extends from the base toward the anterior area, a posterior portion that extends from the base toward the posterior area, a medial portion that extends from the base toward the medial area, and a lateral portion that extends from the base toward the lateral area. The anterior, posterior, medial, and lateral portions are operably supported by the upper. | 09-05-2013 |
20130227858 | GUITAR-SHAPED BLADDER FOR FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes an upper for securing the article of footwear to a wearer. The footwear also includes a sole assembly operatively coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes a bladder that contains a fluid. The bladder has a posterior portion, an anterior portion, and a middle portion disposed between the posterior and anterior portions. The posterior portion has a heel recess that is approximately coincidental with a center of a heel of the wearer. The middle portion includes a neck chamber that extends between the posterior and anterior portions. The neck chamber is elongate and has a width that is less than both the posterior and anterior portions, and the anterior portion has a plurality of toe recesses that extend generally away from the neck chamber. | 09-05-2013 |
20130276329 | SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH GAS AND VISCOUS FLUID-FILLED BLADDER ASSEMBLY - A bladder assembly for an article of footwear includes a main body. The main body defines a first chamber and a second chamber, and the second chamber includes a first inner surface and a second inner surface. The bladder assembly also includes a viscous fluid contained in the first or second chamber and a gas contained in the other of the first or second chamber. Furthermore, the bladder assembly includes a fabric member that is fixed to both the first and second inner surfaces. The fabric member limits movement of the first and second inner surfaces away from each other. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283640 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH BLADDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder. | 10-31-2013 |
Diana James, Rockville, MD US
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20110086024 | USE OF ANTAGONISTS OF THE INTERACTION BETWEEN HIV GP120 AND A4B7 INTEGRIN - Methods are provided for the treatment of a HIV infection. The methods can include administering to a subject with an HIV infection a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that interferes with the interaction of gp120 and α4 integrin, such as a α4β1 or α4β7 integrin antagonist, thereby treating the HIV infection. In several examples, the α4 integrin antagonist is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to a α4, β1 or β7 integrin subunit or a cyclic hexapeptide with the amino acid sequence of CWLDVC. Methods are also provided to reduce HIV replication or infection. The methods include contacting a cell with an effective amount of an agent that interferes with the interaction of gp120 and α4 integrin, such as a α4β1 or α4β7 integrin antagonist. Moreover, methods are provided for determining if an agent is useful to treat HIV. | 04-14-2011 |
Diana M. James, Providence, CT US
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20090022777 | Methods for progenitor cell recruitment and isolation - The invention relates to the use of one or more growth factors in a drug delivery system, optionally with an external mesh housing, to recruit and optionally harvest progenitor cells. These cells include those that normally reside in the bone marrow. | 01-22-2009 |
Donald L. James, Rolla, MO US
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20110155795 | Paperboard container for application to a bed rail - A foldably assembleable generally rectangularly-shaped box-like container with spaced lateral and longitudinal walls where one longitudinal wall has a greater height and has two hooks, or folds into a hook-like shape, for placing the container upon a bed rail. The container preferably has dividers that divide the interior into compartments for storage of things therein and which also stiffen the container. Optional stiffener box or shelf constructions may be employed to strengthen the container against collapse and to effect shallower compartments. The container can be foldably formed from one or two layers of material, often cardstock or cardboard. | 06-30-2011 |
Eliason James, West Des Moines, IA US
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20100138306 | Method of Promotion and Advertisement Via the Background of a Website - A method for bloggers or social network users to monetize their use of these websites is presented. A social network website user can sell use of their website's background space or status updates to advertisers, which generates revenue for the website user. | 06-03-2010 |
Eric James, Seaford, DE US
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20100171623 | DRAIN BLOCKAGE RESPONSIVE ALARM SYSTEM - Disclosed is a drain blockage responsive alarm system. The drain blockage responsive alarm system comprises a cleanout cap member, at least one drain blockage responsive element, and an alarming module. The cleanout cap member is capable of being installed at a portion of a drain pipe. Further, the at least one drain blockage responsive element is configured to the cleanout cap member adapted to sense clog deposition at the portion of the drain pipe, and to generate an output signal upon sensing the clog deposition. Furthermore, the alarming module is electrically coupled to the at least one drain blockage responsive element for generating an alarm signal upon receiving the output signal. | 07-08-2010 |
Frances H. James US
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20090043738 | System and method of information filtering - In one embodiment the present invention includes a computer-implemented method of information filtering. The method includes storing a user goal. The method further includes generating search results corresponding to the user goal. The method further includes continuously filtering the search results, based on a user context that changes, to obtain a filter result related to the user goal. The method further includes outputting the filter result in accordance with a current user device. | 02-12-2009 |
Gary L. James, Claremore, OK US
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20090065202 | GAS SEPARATOR WITHIN ESP SHROUD - A submersible well pump assembly has a gas separator that separates gas prior to entering into the pump. A shroud encloses a portion of the pump assembly, including the gas separator. The gas separator has gas discharge tubes that extend from it out through the shroud. The gas discharge tubes are tangentially aligned to create a vortex on the exterior of the shroud. | 03-12-2009 |
James James, Farmingdale, NJ US
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20110142033 | ELIMINATING FALSE AUDIO ASSOCIATED WITH VoIP COMMUNICATIONS - Embodiments are directed to eliminating false audio using an egress gateway in a communications network. At least one false audio packet is received by an egress gateway. The false audio packet includes false audio. A DTMF packet is received by the egress gateway. The DTMF packet is received subsequent to the at least one false audio packet. The false audio in the false audio packet is replaced with a substitute signal by the egress gateway. | 06-16-2011 |
20110149815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ECHO CANCELLATION IN A NETWORK - A method and apparatus for providing echo cancellation are disclosed. For example, the method receives via an echo canceller a first audio signal directed towards an endpoint device, and adds an inserted signal to the first audio signal directed towards the endpoint device. The method determines if a second audio signal being received from the endpoint device comprises the inserted signal, and cancels at least a portion of the second audio signal that is associated with the first audio signal, if the inserted signal is detected. | 06-23-2011 |
James H. James, Farmingdale, NJ US
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20090161835 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A FAULT IN A COMMUNICATION PATH - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an echo measurement device having a controller to transmit a test signal in a communication path which is looped back at an end point identified as having an echo problem. The test signal can be transmitted at a remote location from the end point. The test signal can be represented by a limited burst signal of one or more frequencies operating outside a range of an operating frequency of an echo canceller deactivation signal transmitted in the communication path. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
20100040204 | Performance Testing of Echo Cancellers Using a White Noise Test Signal - Testing equipment for and a method of performance testing an echo canceller are disclosed. The method includes generating a white noise test signal that includes a plurality of high-level white noise time segments, each of which is separated by a low-level white noise time gap. The generated white noise test signal is transmitted to the echo canceller. At least one echo output signal is received from the echo canceller, and the echo output signal results from the white noise test signal. The level and duration of the received at least one echo output signal are measured. | 02-18-2010 |
20100100375 | System and Method for Improved Use of Voice Activity Detection - The present invention is a system and method for packetizing actual noise signals, typically background noise, received by an access gateway from a speaking party and transmitting these packetized noise signals via a network to an egress gateway. The egress gateway converts the packetized noise signal into noise signals suitable for output and transmits the output noise signals to a listening party. When the access gateway detects that no voice signal is being received and only a noise signal is being received for a predetermined period of time, the access gateway instructs the egress network to continually transmit output noise signals to the listening party and ceases to transmit packetized noise signals to the egress gateway. | 04-22-2010 |
20100106491 | Voice Activity Detection and Silence Suppression in a Packet Network - The present invention is a system and method that improves upon voice activity detection by packetizing actual noise signals, typically background noise. In accordance with the present invention an access network receives an input voice signal (including noise) and converts the input voice signal into a packetized voice signal. The packetized voice signal is transmitted via a network to an egress network. The egress network receives the packetized voice signal, converts the packetized voice signal into an output voice signal, and outputs the output voice signal. The egress network also extracts and stores noise packets from the received packetized voice signal and converts the packetized noise signal into an output noise signal. When the access network ceases to receive the input voice signal while the call is still ongoing, the access network instructs the egress network to continually output the output noise signal. | 04-29-2010 |
20100150363 | Method for testing echo cancellers - The performance of an echo canceller is assessed using a) a test signal launched from originating test equipment and b) a simulated echo of the test signal launched from terminating test equipment. The launch of the simulated echo signal is timed in such a way that it arrives at the tandem echo canceller(s) at a point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal thereat that the tandem echo canceller(s) is (are) not able to cancel the simulated echo signal. The latter thus arrives uncanceled at the target echo canceller. The launch of the simulated echo signal is further timed in such a way that it arrives at the target echo canceller at a point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal thereat that the target echo canceller IS able to cancel the simulated echo signal. As a result, any residual echo received at the originating test equipment is a measure of the performance of the target echo canceller exclusive of the performance of the tandem echo canceller(s). | 06-17-2010 |
20110196675 | OPERATING METHOD FOR VOICE ACTIVITY DETECTION/SILENCE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A VAD/SS system is connected to a channel of a transmission pipe. The channel provides a pathway for the transmission of energy. A method for operating a VAD/SS system includes detecting the energy on the channel, and activating or suppressing activation of the VAD/SS system depending upon the nature of the energy detected on the channel. | 08-11-2011 |
20120230474 | Performance Testing of Echo Cancellers Using a White Noise Test Signal - Test equipment including a signal generator and a method of generating a test signal associated with an overall frequency band are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of using the test signal to test an echo canceller. The method of generating the test signal includes generating a first time segment associated with a first frequency sub-band of the overall frequency band and generating a second time segment associated with a second frequency sub-band of the overall frequency band. The second frequency sub-band is higher than the first frequency sub-band. The method further includes generating a time gap segment separating the first time segment and the second time segment. | 09-13-2012 |
20130039502 | METHOD FOR TESTING ECHO CANCELLERS - The performance of an echo canceller is assessed using a) a test signal launched from originating test equipment and b) a simulated echo of the test signal launched from terminating test equipment. The launch of the simulated echo signal is timed in such a way that it arrives at the tandem echo canceller(s) at a particular point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal, at the tandem echo canceller(s), when the tandem echo canceller(s) is (are) not able to cancel the simulated echo signal. The latter thus arrives uncanceled at the target echo canceller. The launch of the simulated echo signal is further timed in such a way that it arrives at the target echo canceller at a point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal, at the target echo canceller, when the target echo canceller is able to cancel the simulated echo signal. As a result, any residual echo received at the originating test equipment is a measure of the performance of the target echo canceller exclusive of the performance of the tandem echo canceller(s). | 02-14-2013 |
20130103395 | OPERATING METHODS FOR VOICE ACTIVITY DETECTION/SILENCE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A Voice Activity Detection/Silence Suppression (VAD/SS) system is connected to a channel of a transmission pipe. The channel provides a pathway for the transmission of energy. A method for operating a VAD/SS system includes detecting the energy on the channel, and activating or suppressing activation of the VAD/SS system depending upon the nature of the energy detected on the channel. | 04-25-2013 |
20130179160 | System and Method for Improved Use of Voice Activity - The present invention is a system and method for packetizing actual noise signals, typically background noise, received by an access gateway from a speaking party and transmitting these packetized noise signals via a network to an egress gateway. The egress gateway converts the packetized noise signal into noise signals suitable for output and transmits the output noise signals to a listening party. When the access gateway detects that no voice signal is being received and only a noise signal is being received for a predetermined period of time, the access gateway instructs the egress network to continually transmit output noise signals to the listening party and ceases to transmit packetized noise signals to the egress gateway. | 07-11-2013 |
20140039886 | OPERATING METHOD FOR VOICE ACTIVITY DETECTION/SILENCE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A Voice Activity Detection/Silence Suppression (VAD/SS) system is connected to a channel of a transmission pipe. The channel provides a pathway for the transmission of energy. A method for operating a VAD/SS system includes detecting the energy on the channel, and activating or suppressing activation of the VAD/SS system depending upon the nature of the energy detected on the channel. | 02-06-2014 |
20140195228 | VOICE ACTIVITY DETECTION/SILENCE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A Voice Activity Detection/Silence Suppression (VAD/SS) system is connected to a channel of a transmission pipe. The channel provides a pathway for the transmission of energy. A method for operating a VAD/SS system includes detecting the energy on the channel, and activating or suppressing activation of the VAD/SS system depending upon the nature of the energy detected on the channel. | 07-10-2014 |
Jeff James, Paducah, KY US
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20110239924 | PLASTICIZED AND ASSEMBLEABLE COVER SUCH AS FOR USE WITH WATERWAY CONSTRUCTED TRANSPORT BARGES INCLUDING STRUCTURALLY REINFORCING INNER TRUSSES, IN-MOLDED END WALL LADDER AND FOUR POINT LIFT LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOOR FOR SELECTIVELY ACCESSING A BARGE INTERIOR - A cover for use with an elongated opening associated with a transportable barge. The cover includes a number of inter-engageable cover sections, each exhibiting a plasticized construction and extending in both widthwise and lengthwise fashion relative to an upper lip edge defining an open perimeter of the barge. Each cover section exhibits pairs of opposing lifting eyes and associated locking pins, these being defined along outer extending side edge locations of each cover section and is adapted to securing the cover section upon the barge perimeter defining edge. Each cover further includes a four point locking and unlocking feature activated by a lift handle for selectively opening a cargo carrying interior associated with the barge. A plurality of structurally strengthening trusses are also incorporated into each individually assemble-able barge section in combination with an in molded ladder associated with each end wall section. | 10-06-2011 |
Jeffrey L. James, Paducah, KY US
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20110177759 | BARGE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND REFURBISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AND REFURBISHING BARGES - A transportation system and method of transferring a barge from a waterway and to a refurbishing system. The transportation system includes transport systems that move the barge out of water and onto to a position away from the water, then moves the barge into the refurbishing system. The transport systems then move the refurbished barge back into the water. | 07-21-2011 |
20110188932 | BARGE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND REFURBISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AND REFURBISHING BARGES - A transportation system and method of transferring a barge from a waterway and to a refurbishing system. The transportation system includes transport systems that move the barge out of water and onto to a position away from the water, then moves the barge into the refurbishing system. The transport systems then move the refurbished barge back into the water. | 08-04-2011 |
Jeremy R.w. James, Wichita, KS US
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20080203728 | Clamp Block Assemblies and Methods - Clamping devices and methods for supporting pipes that experience biaxial loading forces are provided. The clamping device transmits forces from the pipe to surrounding supporting frame structure. In one embodiment, a clamp apparatus includes a first piece having first and second staggered notches and a second piece having first and second staggered notches. The first and second pieces are placed in contact with each other with the first staggered notches of the first and second pieces contacting each other and the second staggered notches of the first and second pieces contacting each other. The clamp apparatus forms a cavity for receiving a pipe. | 08-28-2008 |
Joann James, Columbus, GA US
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20090055323 | System and method for providing custom personal identification numbers at point of sale - Allowing an account holder for a newly-established financial card account to establish a PIN at the time the financial card account is opened and use that PIN to authenticate transactions at the time the account is opened. The systems and methods may include a POS device that securely captures and encrypts a custom PIN, that is, a PIN supplied by the customer for a new financial card account. The systems and methods would also include a transaction processing system that receives an encrypted PIN, along with customer information about a new financial card account, and processes that information and encrypted PIN to establish a new account. As a result of this processing, an authorization platform would receive information necessary to authenticate a user and authorize a transaction. Through these systems and methods, a customer would be able to use the custom PIN to authenticate a transaction at the time the new account is opened. | 02-26-2009 |
John W. James, Boulder, WY US
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20090236281 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING PRODUCED WATER - Systems and methods have been developed for treating the waste water contaminated with methanol and boron in addition to other contaminants. The systems and methods allow specifically for the removal of the methanol and boron without the addition of significant chemicals to raise the pH. The water is treated by removing the methanol via biological digestion in a bioreactor, separating a majority of the contaminants from the water by reverse osmosis and removing the boron that passes through the reverse osmosis system with a boron-removing ion exchange resin. | 09-24-2009 |
20100038310 | Waste Water Treatment Method - Systems and methods have been developed for reclaiming water contaminated with the expected range of contaminants typically associated with produced water, including water contaminated with slick water, methanol and boron. The system includes anaerobically digesting the contaminated water, followed by aerating the water to enhance biological digestion. After aeration, the water is separated using a flotation operation that effectively removes the spent friction reducing agents and allows the treated water to be reclaimed and reused as fracturing water, even though it retains levels of contaminants, including boron and methanol, that would prevent its discharge to the environment under existing standards. The treated water may further be treated by removing the methanol via biological digestion in a bioreactor, separating a majority of the contaminants from the water by reverse osmosis and removing the boron that passes through the reverse osmosis system with a boron-removing ion exchange resin. | 02-18-2010 |
20120152830 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT METHOD - Systems and methods have been developed for reclaiming water contaminated with the expected range of contaminants typically associated with produced water, including water contaminated with slick water, methanol and boron. The system includes anaerobically digesting the contaminated water, followed by aerating the water to enhance biological digestion. After aeration, the water is separated using a flotation operation that effectively removes the spent friction reducing agents and allows the treated water to be reclaimed and reused as fracturing water, even though it retains levels of contaminants, including boron and methanol, that would prevent its discharge to the environment under existing standards. The treated water may further be treated by removing the methanol via biological digestion in a bioreactor, separating a majority of the contaminants from the water by reverse osmosis and removing the boron that passes through the reverse osmosis system with a boron-removing ion exchange resin. | 06-21-2012 |
20130330128 | WASTE WATER TREATMENT METHOD - Systems and methods have been developed for reclaiming water contaminated with the expected range of contaminants typically associated with produced water, including water contaminated with slick water, methanol and boron. The system includes anaerobically digesting the contaminated water, followed by aerating the water to enhance biological digestion. After aeration, the water is separated using a flotation operation that effectively removes the spent friction reducing agents and allows the treated water to be reclaimed and reused as fracturing water, even though it retains levels of contaminants, including boron and methanol, that would prevent its discharge to the environment under existing standards. The treated water may further be treated by removing the methanol via biological digestion in a bioreactor, separating a majority of the contaminants from the water by reverse osmosis and removing the boron that passes through the reverse osmosis system with a boron-removing ion exchange resin. | 12-12-2013 |
Jonathan C. James, Smyrna, GA US
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20100163731 | ENCLOSURE DOOR STATUS DETECTION - Enclosure door status may be detected. Light may be transmitted from a first component. The light may be received at a second component when a door is in a substantially closed position. The door may be mounted on a structure wherein an angle of incidence between the light transmitted from the first component and the second component increases proportionally to an angle of incidence between the door and the structure. The door may be determined to be in an open position when a light intensity received at the second component is less than a predetermined light intensity value that corresponds to a predetermined angle of incidence between the door and the structure. The first component may comprise a low divergence light emitting diode (LED) transmitter that may be configured to transmit light at a wavelength of approximately 950 nm. The second component may comprise a low profile silicon photodiode. | 07-01-2010 |
20130187777 | CONTAINER STATUS MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A container monitoring system can generally comprise a first door controller, a second door controller, and a controller module. The first door controller module can be disposed in communication with a controller module. The first door controller module can be configured to receive a first random generated code from the controller module and further configured to store the first random generated code. The second door controller module can be disposed in communication with the controller module. The second door controller module can be configured to receive a second random generated code from the controller module and further configured to store the second random generated code. The controller module can be configured to separately interrogate the first door controller and the second door controller and configured to establish an alarm condition based on one or more signals received from the first door controller and the second door controller. | 07-25-2013 |
Joshua G. James, Provo, UT US
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20110295899 | Systems And Methods For Permissions-Based Profile Repository Service - In some embodiments, provided is a method that includes storing, by a profile repository service, respective profile information for one or more users. The method includes receiving, by the profile repository service, permissions input from a particular one of the one or more users specifying content of the particular user's profile information accessible to content providers. Further, the method included receiving, by the profile repository service, a request from a content provider for profile information for the particular user, wherein the content provider is distinct from the profile repository service. The method also includes providing, by the profile repository service in response to the request, profile information for the particular user to the content provider, wherein the profile information is provided according to the permissions input from the particular user, and wherein the profile information is used to generate content delivered to the particular user remotely from the profile repository service. | 12-01-2011 |
Judith A. James, Edmond, OK US
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20100172926 | ANTHRAX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE AND PRODUCTION - Compositions and methods effective for eliciting an immune response for preventing or reducing infection or improving clinical outcomes caused by | 07-08-2010 |
20110110954 | Anthrax compositions and methods of use and production - Compositions and methods effective for eliciting an immune response for preventing or reducing infection or improving clinical outcomes caused by | 05-12-2011 |
Karen E. James, Braselton, GA US
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20110144340 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING OXYCODONE HAVING REDUCED LEVELS OF 14- HYDROXYCODEINONE - The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oxycodone base and oxycodone hydrochloride compositions having less than 10 ppm of 14-hydroxycodeinone. | 06-16-2011 |
Kevin M. James, Emporia, KS US
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20100307784 | PROPORTIONAL PILOT-CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATICALLY POWERED HAND-HELD TOOLS - A control system for use in conjunction with a primary power system and operable to control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool broadly comprises an air delivery assembly operable to communicate with a pressurized air source; a control assembly including an exhaust line from the primary power system and to the control assembly, a spool valve in fluid communication with the supply line and the exhaust line, and a control line in fluid communication with the spool valve and the hand-held tool; a tool assembly comprising the hand-held tool for performing delicate hand working operations; and a housing for at least partial storage of the air delivery assembly and the control assembly. The primary power system and the control system operate in conjunction with each other to both power and precisely control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool. | 12-09-2010 |
20120222762 | PROPORTIONAL PILOT-CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATICALLY POWERED HAND-HELD TOOLS - A control system for use in conjunction with a primary power system and operable to control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool broadly comprises an air delivery assembly operable to communicate with a pressurized air source; a control assembly including an exhaust line from the primary power system and to the control assembly, a spool valve in fluid communication with the supply line and the exhaust line, and a control line in fluid communication with the spool valve and the hand-held tool; a tool assembly comprising the hand-held tool for performing delicate hand working operations; and a housing for at least partial storage of the air delivery assembly and the control assembly. The primary power system and the control system operate in conjunction with each other to both power and precisely control a pneumatically powered hand-held tool. | 09-06-2012 |
Kyle D. James, Orem, UT US
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20090064603 | VENTING SYSTEM FOR DRYWELL CALIBRATORS - In one aspect of the invention a drywell includes a heated receiver for receiving a temperature probe. The receiver has upper and lower ends and an inner shield positioned around the receiver to define a first air channel extending between the upper and lower ends. A flow plate is positioned above the upper end of the receiver and extends outwardly from the receiver. The flow plate defines a plate opening positioned over the receiver opening and has a lower surface sloping away from the receiver with distance above the receiver. A blower positioned below the lower end of the receiver induces air flow through the air channel. The lower surface of the flow plate directs the air flow away from the temperature probe. | 03-12-2009 |
Laura James, Seaford, DE US
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20100171623 | DRAIN BLOCKAGE RESPONSIVE ALARM SYSTEM - Disclosed is a drain blockage responsive alarm system. The drain blockage responsive alarm system comprises a cleanout cap member, at least one drain blockage responsive element, and an alarming module. The cleanout cap member is capable of being installed at a portion of a drain pipe. Further, the at least one drain blockage responsive element is configured to the cleanout cap member adapted to sense clog deposition at the portion of the drain pipe, and to generate an output signal upon sensing the clog deposition. Furthermore, the alarming module is electrically coupled to the at least one drain blockage responsive element for generating an alarm signal upon receiving the output signal. | 07-08-2010 |
Laura James, Little Rock, AR US
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20090263839 | ACETAMINOPHEN-PROTEIN ADDUCT ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample. | 10-22-2009 |
20120301897 | ACETAMINOPHEN-PROTEIN ADDUCT ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample. | 11-29-2012 |
Lee James, Sparks, NV US
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20110314534 | Secured Execution Environments and Methods - A secured portable execution environment device could be provided by a business as a fee-based service, where a user selects applications that he wishes to license and methods of securing and backing up the execution environment. The device could be provided as a portable flash drive, which could then be plugged into any computer with any operating system to access the execution environment saved on the drive. When the user executes an application launcher on the flash drive and authenticates his identity, the application launcher allows the user to access secure applications saved on the flash drive and secure data saved in the application launcher environment. | 12-22-2011 |
Lewis James, Union Star, MO US
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20090208612 | Meat Analog Product - A meat analog product is provided prepared starting from a dry component that is a combination of ingredients, including a dry sulfur protein source, a carbohydrate source, a liquid, and a monovalent cationic bicarbonate or carbonate. The meat analog product can be produced and extruded under low shear conditions to provide a product having a plurality of striated and separable aligned fibers and a real meat appearance. | 08-20-2009 |
Margarita James, Danbury, CT US
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20100160875 | OSTOMY SUCTION SYSTEM - The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a new ostomy drainage system, which generally improves on many of the disadvantages of the ostomy devices mentioned above. To attain this, the present invention generally comprises an ostomy bag (or pouch) connected by tubes to a container. The container is then connected via tubes to a vacuum device whereby the contents of the ostomy bag can be suctioned into the container. This prevents the frequent changing of the ostomy bag thereby improving upon the sanitation and convenience of the ostomy patients. | 06-24-2010 |
Mark C. James, Plymouth, IN US
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20100293769 | LOW COST, HIGH DENSITY C-C COMPOSITES DENSIFIED BY CVD/CVI FOR AIRCRAFT FRICTION MATERIALS - Carbon-carbon composites made by needling together woven or nonwoven fabric made from carbon-containing fibers followed by carbonizing the fabric preforms. The carbon fiber preforms can be needled either in a carbonized or in an uncarbonized state. The un-carbonized fiber preforms would go through a carbonization/heat-treat step following the needling process. Final preform thickness and fiber volume is also controlled at carbonization, for instance by varying the level of pressure applied to the preforms during carbonization. Thus, the preforms may be unconstrained during carbonization (i.e., no pressure is applied to them). Or the preforms may be constrained during carbonization, typically by means of applying pressure (e.g., weight placed on top of the preforms). The preforms are then infiltrated via CVD/CVI processing in order to increase their density, resulting in a carbon-carbon composite which is suitable for use as, for instance, a brake disc or pad in aircraft and automotive brake systems. | 11-25-2010 |
20120153528 | APPARATUS FOR CARBON FIBER PROCESSING AND PITCH DENSIFICATION - A pitch densification apparatus may be used to form a carbon-carbon composite material. The apparatus may be used to compress a carbon fiber material, and, thereafter, pitch densify the carbon fiber material. The compression and pitch densification of the carbon fiber material may be carried out within the same mold cavity of the pitch densification apparatus. In one example, an apparatus may comprise a mold defining a mold cavity that is configured to receive a material to be densified. The mold cavity is configured to be adjusted from a first volume to a second volume less than the first volume to compress the material in the mold cavity. The example apparatus may further comprise a gas source configured to apply a gas pressure in the mold cavity to force pitch into the material in the mold cavity to densify the material, and a vacuum source configured to create a vacuum pressure in the mold cavity at least prior to the application of the gas pressure. | 06-21-2012 |
20140327169 | APPARATUS FOR CARBON FIBER PROCESSING AND PITCH DENSIFICATION - A pitch densification apparatus may be used to form a carbon-carbon composite material. The apparatus may be used to compress a carbon fiber material, and, thereafter, pitch densify the carbon fiber material. The compression and pitch densification of the carbon fiber material may be carried out within the same mold cavity of the pitch densification apparatus. In one example, an apparatus may comprise a mold defining a mold cavity that is configured to receive a material to be densified. The mold cavity is configured to be adjusted from a first volume to a second volume less than the first volume to compress the material in the mold cavity. The example apparatus may further comprise a gas source configured to apply a gas pressure in the mold cavity to force pitch into the material in the mold cavity to densify the material, and a vacuum source configured to create a vacuum pressure in the mold cavity at least prior to the application of the gas pressure. | 11-06-2014 |
Mark C. James, Claremore, OK US
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20090035159 | Thrust and Intake Chamber for Pump - A pump end assembly has a centrifugal pump and a motor separated by a chamber. The chamber contains a thrust bearing as well as an intake for the pump. Fluid flowing into the intake flows through the thrust chamber and to the inlet of the pump. Some of the fluid also flows through the thrust bearing for lubricating the thrust bearing. | 02-05-2009 |
Mark Criss James, Plymouth, IN US
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20110033622 | NONWOVEN PREFORMS MADE WITH INCREASED AREAL WEIGHT FABRIC SEGMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT FRICTION MATERIALS - Method of making carbon-carbon composite brake disc or pad. The manufacturing method herein benefits from lowered manufacturing cycle time, reduced cost of manufacturing, and at the same time increased density of the final composite. The method includes: providing a fibrous nonwoven fabric segment comprised of OPAN fibers, the segment being produced from high basis weight fabric; providing a needler to needle layers of the fabric segments to one another; needling two layers of the fabric segments to one another and then needling sequential layers of the fabric segments on top of the layers thereof which have previously been needled together, to construct a brake disc or pad preform; carbonizing the fibrous preform to obtain a carbon-carbon preform; and infiltrating the resulting carbonized needled fibrous fabric preform via CVD/CVI processing in order to produce a carbon-carbon composite brake disc or pad which has a density of at least 1.70 grams per cubic centimeter. | 02-10-2011 |
20110083305 | LOW COST, HIGH DENSITY AIRCRAFT FRICTION MATERIALS UTILIZING LOW FIBER VOLUME NONWOVEN PREFORMS WITH PITCH DENSIFICATION - Method of making a carbon-carbon composite brake disc or pad by: needling a plurality of layers of fibrous fabric segments to one another to form a brake disc or pad preform; carbonizing the fibrous preform to provide a carbon fiber brake disc or pad preform having a fiber volume fraction in the range 17% to 30% in the brake disc or pad preform; densifying the resulting carbonized needled fibrous fabric preform with pitch (isotropic or anisotropic) or with pitch and CVD/CVI; carbonizing the resulting pitch-infiltrated carbon fiber disk to carbonize the pitch therein; heat-treating the resulting pitch-densified carbon brake disc or pad; and subjecting the carbon brake disc or pad to a final cycle of CVD/CVI processing in order to produce a carbon-carbon composite brake disc or pad having a density of at least 1.70 g/cc and having a uniform through-thickness density. Benefits over conventional processing are obtained by increasing the needling rate used to manufacture the preform and reducing the amount of fiber used in the preform. In addition, the use of pitch in combination with CVI/CVD to densify the carbon fiber preform enables higher final densities to be achieved. This carbon-carbon composite manufacturing method also benefits from lowered manufacturing cycle time. | 04-14-2011 |
20110111123 | INCREASED AREA WEIGHT SEGMENTS WITH PITCH DENSIFICATION TO PRODUCE LOWER COST AND HIGHER DENSITY AIRCRAFT FRICTION MATERIALS - Economically attractive method of making carbon-carbon composite brake disc or pad. The manufacturing method herein provides lowered manufacturing cycle time and reduced cost of manufacturing while enabling increased density of the final composite. The method includes: providing a fibrous nonwoven fabric segment produced from high basis weight fabric; optionally needling sequential layers of the fabric segments together to construct a brake disc or pad preform; carbonizing the fibrous preform to obtain a carbon-carbon preform; and infiltrating the resulting carbonized needled fibrous fabric preform via pitch or pitch and CVD/CVI processing in order to produce a carbon-carbon composite brake disc or pad which has a final density of 1.60 to 1.90 grams per cubic centimeter. | 05-12-2011 |
Martha G. James, Des Moines, IA US
Merlin R. James, Olathe, KS US
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20120022727 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSISTED AERIAL NAVIGATION - A system and method of providing aerial navigation for an aircraft comprises presenting an enlarged virtual runway for an identified runway on a display, where the virtual area of the virtual runway remains substantially constant as the aircraft approaches the runway. | 01-26-2012 |
Morrow W. James, Sparks, NV US
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20090098936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING SOFTWARE LICENSES - A method for distributing software licenses for authorizing the installation of gaming software, by a user, onto a gaming machine is provided. The software installation process is initiated and an electronic key containing an encrypted license count interfaces with the gaming machine. The encrypted license count represents the number of licenses available for authorizing the installation of a particular gaming software. The encrypted license count is accessed and it is determined whether installation is permitted. Additionally a processing means for accessing a remote server, via a network connection, and increasing the licensing count stored in the electronic key is provided. | 04-16-2009 |
Owen Michael James, Richmond, VA US
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20110271144 | APPROACH FOR DATA INTEGRITY IN AN EMBEDDED DEVICE ENVIRONMENT - A system for providing data integrity in an embedded device environment. One approach is operating an embedded control engine with non-battery backup power and providing data backup with inexpensive memory. Just data having changes may be provided to a volatile memory such as an SRAM module. After an accumulation of a certain amount of data, the data may be moved onto a relatively larger non-volatile memory, such as an NVRAM module or other type of flash memory. Non-battery backup power may maintain the SRAM module for a period after a power loss, so as to retain data. After restoration of power, data from NVRAM and SRAM modules may be read by the backup service to recreate the last known state of the control engine before the power loss. | 11-03-2011 |
Paul E. James, Marietta, GA US
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20090320562 | PARTICULATE MONITOR - A particulate monitor includes a housing, an air-moving device coupled to the housing, and an air passageway disposed at least partially within the housing. The air-moving device is operable to create an airflow through the air passageway. The particulate monitor may include a real-time measuring device positioned at least partially within the housing and in fluid communication with the air passageway and a particulate collection device positioned at least partially within the housing and in fluid communication with the air passageway. A collection device may be positioned downstream of the real-time measuring device. At least one impactor may be movably coupled to the housing to be movable between a first position adjacent the air passageway and a second position displaced from the air passageway | 12-31-2009 |
20110252869 | PARTICULATE MONITOR - A particulate monitor includes a housing, an air-moving device coupled to the housing, and an air passageway disposed at least partially within the housing. The air-moving device is operable to create an airflow through the air passageway. The particulate monitor may include a real-time measuring device positioned at least partially within the housing and in fluid communication with the air passageway and a particulate collection device positioned at least partially within the housing and in fluid communication with the air passageway. A collection device may be positioned downstream of the real-time measuring device. At least one impactor may be movably coupled to the housing to be movable between a first position adjacent the air passageway and a second position displaced from the air passageway | 10-20-2011 |
Paul Ezekial James, Marietta, GA US
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20090056417 | PARTICULATE MONITOR - A particulate monitor includes a housing, an air-moving device coupled to the housing, and an air passageway disposed at least partially within the housing. The air-moving device is operable to create an airflow through the air passageway. The particulate monitor also includes a real-time measuring device positioned at least partially within the housing and in fluid communication with the air passageway and a particulate collection device positioned at least partially within the housing and in fluid communication with the air passageway. The collection device is positioned downstream of the real-time measuring device. | 03-05-2009 |
Polly James, Portland, OR US
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20110269606 | OVERSPEED TRAINER SYSTEM - A single-handed overspeed trainer system that detachably tethers an athlete to a trainer through a substantially quiet, non-hook and loop material, release structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the athlete wears a belt with a substantially rigid loop extending therefrom. The trainer holds one end of a tether that contains a retractable pin toward its opposite end. The pin holds the rigid loop of the belt until the pin is retracted by the trainer, preferably when the tether's handle is released by the trainer. | 11-03-2011 |
Ray James, Bensalem, NJ US
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20090093472 | ORTHO PYRROLIDINE, BENZYL-SUBSTITUTED HETEROCYCLE CCR1 ANTAGONISTS FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES & INFLAMMATION - Compounds of the formula | 04-09-2009 |
Raymond Anthony James, Lakeside, AZ US
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20090307501 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A DRIVER AND AN ENCRYPTION SOURCE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for interfacing a driver with an encryption source that uses a communication module that allows the driver and the encryption source to communicate messages to one another, wherein the messages result in the encryption source providing encryption data that the communication module relays to the driver. | 12-10-2009 |
Raymond Anthony James, Tucson, AZ US
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20090158165 | Web Interface for Providing System-Status On-Demand - An Internet web application interfaces to a machine to give users information about the status of the machine. The information on the status of the machine is constantly changing. This design only dynamically builds a web page when the page is requested for viewing. Once built, the page is retained so that the next time it is requested, if the information it contains has not changed, the page can be served without having to be rebuilt. If the information has changed, the design will not update the page until the page has been requested. In addition, the page is only built in the human language requested. | 06-18-2009 |
Richard L. James, Eros, LA US
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20110028731 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF NITROPROPANES - Provided is a process for the formation of 2-nitropropane and/or 2,2-dinitropropane by the nitration of propane with dilute nitric acid. | 02-03-2011 |
20110028732 | NITRATED HYDROCARBONS, DERIVATIVES, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - Provided is a process for the formation of nitrated compounds by the nitration of hydrocarbon compounds with dilute nitric acid. Also provided are processes for preparing industrially useful downstream derivatives of the nitrated compounds, as well as novel nitrated compounds and derivatives, and methods of using the derivatives in various applications. | 02-03-2011 |
20110105806 | METHOD FOR ELIMINATING COLOR FORMING IMPURITIES FROM NITRO COMPOUNDS - A method for stabilizing nitro compounds against discoloration. The method comprises reacting nitro compounds containing color-forming impurities with nitric acid, neutralizing and washing the product, and distilling therefrom purified nitro compounds. | 05-05-2011 |
Rob James, Portland, OR US
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20080242038 | METHODS OF FORMING A MULTILAYER CAPPING FILM TO MINIMIZE DIFFERENTIAL HEATING IN ANNEAL PROCESSES - Methods and associated structures of forming a microelectronic device are described. Those methods may include implanting the source/drain region, forming a multilayer cap on the source/drain region, annealing the source/drain region, and removing the multilayer cap. | 10-02-2008 |
Robert Joseph James, Leawood, KS US
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20100220609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CALL LATENCY IN MONITORED CALLS - A service management platform for processing packet switched communications is provided. The service management platform has a component for handling voice calls. The component for handling voice calls comprises a first input/output for sending and receiving data packets associated with a first leg of a call, a second input/output for sending and receiving data packets associated with a second leg of the call, a monitoring component for monitoring copies of the data packets for commands contained within a payload of the data packets, and a relay component for directly relaying the data packets between the first input/output and the second input/output and for generating and forwarding copies of the data packets to the monitoring component. | 09-02-2010 |
20130107747 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CALL LATENCY IN MONITORED CALLS | 05-02-2013 |
Roshan James, Charlottesville, VA US
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20100249931 | MECHANICALLY COMPETENT NATURAL POLYMER BASED POROUS GRAFTS FOR BONE REPAIR AND REGENERATION - The invention provides a scaffold for bone or cartilage replacement, in which the scaffold is fabricated from naturally derived polymers. In one embodiment the invention provides a bone replacement scaffold, wherein the scaffold comprises sintered polysaccharide microspheres. In a particular embodiment the invention provides a bone replacement scaffold, in which the scaffold comprises polysaccharide microspheres comprising ethyl cellulose microspheres and/or cellulose acetate microspheres. The invention further includes methods of making bone replacement scaffolds and methods of treating bone injury in an animal. | 09-30-2010 |
Skinner James, Sevierville, TN US
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20100143417 | Compositions and methods for controlling diseases in animals - Disclosed herein are compositions for the treatment of a disease in an animal including yeast extract of | 06-10-2010 |
Stephen B. James, Cumming, GA US
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20110172775 | INTERBODY IMPLANT WITH GRAFT RETAINING BONE CAP - Systems and methods for retaining bone graft material in an interbody implant system are provided. In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an interbody implant system comprising an implant device and at least one sliding bone cap device. The implant device includes a body defining a cavity for holding bone graft material therein and a plurality of fenestrations on at least one surface of the body to allow bone to grow through the body of the implant. The implant is connectable to at least a portion of the at least one sliding bone cap, wherein once connected, the at least one sliding bone cap prevents the bone graft material from being expelled from the body of the implant during insertion of the implant into the interbody disc space. | 07-14-2011 |
20120078370 | SPINAL IMPLANTS - Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline. | 03-29-2012 |
20150051705 | Spinal Implants - Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline. | 02-19-2015 |
Stephen L. James, Boise, ID US
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20110163427 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTING MOLDING COMPOUND FLOW AND RESULTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGES - Flow diverting structures for preferentially impeding, redirecting or both impeding and redirecting the flow of flowable encapsulant material, such as molding compound, proximate a selected surface or surfaces of a semiconductor die or dice during encapsulation are disclosed. Flow diverting structures may be included in or associated with one or more portions of a lead frame, such as a paddle, tie bars, or lead fingers. Flow diverting structures may also be inserted into a mold in association with semiconductor dice carried on non-lead frame substrates, such as interposers and circuit boards, to preferentially impede, redirect or both impede and redirect the flow of molding compound flowing between and over the semiconductor dice. | 07-07-2011 |
20120235286 | INSERTS FOR DIRECTING MOLDING COMPOUND FLOW AND SEMICONDUCTOR DIE ASSEMBLIES - Flow diverting structures for preferentially impeding, redirecting or both impeding and redirecting the flow of flowable encapsulant material, such as molding compound, proximate a selected surface or surfaces of a semiconductor die or dice during encapsulation are disclosed. Flow diverting structures may be included in or associated with one or more portions of a lead frame, such as a paddle, tie bars, or lead fingers. Flow diverting structures may also be inserted into a mold in association with semiconductor dice carried on non-lead frame substrates, such as interposers and circuit boards, to preferentially impede, redirect or both impede and redirect the flow of molding compound flowing between and over the semiconductor dice. | 09-20-2012 |
Thomas Joseph James, Franklin Park, NJ US
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20110151205 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR NUTRITIONAL PACKAGING - Systems and methodologies for facilitating the proper case and feeding of children or others by parents or caregivers. Through visual cues on products, juxtaposed with corresponding textual descriptors, and color-coding, the technique of the present invention provides a ready tool to identify appropriate foods. Additionally, a ring protocol establishes a way to assure that not only appropriate foods are consumed but in an appropriate percentage and amount, thereby assuring parents and other caregivers that their charges are properly fed. | 06-23-2011 |
Tsai James, Beaverton, OR US
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20080261663 | Methods and arrangements for adaptively changing snoozing intervals of wireless devices - Methods and arrangements for wireless communications are described. Embodiments include transformations, code, state machines or other logic to adaptively change a snoozing interval of a station. The embodiments may also include determining a timeout (TO) period for a station, examining network traffic of the station after a period of network traffic inactivity not less than the TO period, and determining a snoozing interval, the length of the snoozing interval based upon the examination of the network traffic. The embodiments may also include adjusting the length of the TO period. In some further embodiments, examining network traffic may include determining categories of network traffic. In other further embodiments, examining network traffic may include determining a size of a queue of network traffic for the station. The embodiments may also include redetermining a snoozing interval after returning to a normal power mode. | 10-23-2008 |
20080320492 | APPARATUS AND METHODS USING INTELLIGENT WAKE MECHANISMS - An embodiment of the present invention provides a network interface card (NIC), comprising an intelligent wake mechanism and a device driver associated with the intelligent wake mechanism and configured to agree with embedded software on a set of wake codes and wake behaviors associated with the wake codes such that when the NIC encounters a wake event, the NIC first adds the wake code to a command queue, then it drives a PME pin to high to wake a device connected to the NIC. | 12-25-2008 |
20090086660 | POWER SAVING OPERATION OF ALWAYS-CONNECTED WIRELESS ROAMING - Methods and apparatuses enable maintaining wireless connectivity while the wireless client device is in a power save mode. The system includes a host operating system (OS) that handles wireless connections while the device is executing in normal operation, and an embedded agent that handles the wireless connections when the device switches to power saving operation and the host OS switches to a sleep or standby state. The system detects a change in the power save mode and triggers an exchange of session context information between the host OS and the embedded agent (from the host OS to the embedded agent when the system enters the power save mode, and from the embedded agent to the host OS when the system returns to normal operation from the power save mode). The system also triggers the switching of management consistent with the passing of session context information. | 04-02-2009 |
20120272079 | POWER SAVING OPERATION OF ALWAYS-CONNECTED WIRELESS ROAMING - Methods and apparatuses enable maintaining wireless connectivity while the wireless client device is in a power save mode. The system includes a host operating system (OS) that handles wireless connections while the device is executing in normal operation, and an embedded agent that handles the wireless connections when the device switches to power saving operation and the host OS switches to a sleep or standby state. The system detects a change in the power save mode and triggers an exchange of session context information between the host OS and the embedded agent (from the host OS to the embedded agent when the system enters the power save mode, and from the embedded agent to the host OS when the system returns to normal operation from the power save mode). The system also triggers the switching of management consistent with the passing of session context information. | 10-25-2012 |
William James, Potomac, MD US
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