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Benjamin Pence, Dearborn, MI US
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20150375208 | METAL OXIDE STABILIZED PLATINUM-BASED ORR CATALYST - In at least one embodiment, an oxygen reduction reaction catalyst (ORR) and a method for making the catalyst are provided. The method may include depositing a metal oxide on a graphitized carbon or graphene substrate. A platinum catalyst may then be deposited over the metal oxide to provide an ORR catalyst for use in, for example, a PEMFC. The metal oxide may be niobium oxide and may have an amorphous structure. The platinum catalyst may form a thin, electrically interconnected network structure overlaying the metal oxide. The ORR catalyst may be prepared by alternating the deposition of the metal oxide and the platinum catalyst, for example, using physical vapor deposition. The ORR catalyst may have a specific activity of at least 1,000 μA/cm | 12-31-2015 |
Benjamin L. Pence, Dearborn, MI US
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20140379246 | Vehicle Driver-Model Controller with Energy Economy Rating Adjustments - A controller with energy economy rating (EER) calibration logic is configured to adjust a look-ahead time and feed-forward mapping window for vehicle controls according to EER. | 12-25-2014 |
Brandon J. Pence, Fairfax, VA US
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20140131010 | CONDENSING AIR PREHEATER WITH HEAT PIPES - An air preheater comprises flow conduits for heat transfer between a heating gas and combustion air which is to be pre-heated with heat pipes extending between the flow conduits for the two gas streams to provide heat transfer The fins on the heat pipes in at least the condensation zone of the flow conduit of the heating gas are provided with one or more serrations on the sides of the pipes facing away from the oncoming gas flow. The serrations assist in removing any liquid film which may accumulate on the fins during operation in the condensing mode. A corrosion resistant coating material such as glass may be provided on the condensing side of the finned heat pipes. | 05-15-2014 |
Charlton Pence, Greenville, SC US
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20140200946 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION - An inventory optimization system is disclosed. The system comprises of an inventory interface configured to receive inventory policy criteria representing possible conditions of a plurality of inventory policies by which an inventory could be managed. An optimization engine is provided to generate the plurality of inventory policies based on the inventory policy criteria with each inventory policy having an assumed future demand model. The optimization engine is also configured to use a simulation engine to simulate how each inventory policy would perform (i.e. a cost to run the inventory policy) under different estimated demand. The optimization engine is configured to rank the plurality of inventory policies based on their performance under the simulations. | 07-17-2014 |
Christopher A. Pence, Oceanside, CA US
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20150181814 | OFFSET STACKED VERTICAL PLANTING CONTAINERS - Stacked growing containers. The growing containers are stacked so that they are offset to each other in order to expose their corners to optimum light. Each growing container has a locking mechanism to ensure that the growing containers are locked into their correct offset position. Also each growing container has a drainage hole. A drainage container is positioned below the stack of growing containers and receives the excess water from the stack. Piping may be used to remove and redirect the excess water from the drainage container if required. In a preferred embodiment the growing containers are offset by 45 degrees. | 07-02-2015 |
Devon F. Pence, Kechi, KS US
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20090004362 | MEAT PRODUCTS - A meat product may include a plurality of whole muscle meat portions that each have substantially opposite end faces. The plurality of whole muscle meat portions may be consecutively disposed such that respective adjacent end faces of the whole muscle meat portions substantially face each other and have at least some regions that are attached. The meat product may have a substantially elongated configuration in a direction extending from a first whole muscle meat portion of the consecutively disposed whole muscle meat portions to a last whole muscle meat portion of the consecutively disposed whole muscle meat portions. | 01-01-2009 |
Hollis Pence, Lakewood, CO US
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20100240969 | Systems and Methods for Transdermal Secretion Detection - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for detecting chemicals. As an example, a system is disclosed that includes a chemical sensor, a processor, and a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium includes instructions executable by the processor to: receive a plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; calculate a baseline value using the plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; and report an event when the baseline value is exceeded. | 09-23-2010 |
20140128693 | Systems and Methods for Transdermal Secretion Detection - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for detecting chemicals. As an example, a system is disclosed that includes a chemical sensor, a processor, and a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium includes instructions executable by the processor to: receive a plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; calculate a baseline value using the plurality of outputs from the chemical sensor; and report an event when the baseline value is exceeded. | 05-08-2014 |
Isaac Pence, Crestwood, KY US
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20140140594 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL REAL-TIME INTRAOPERATIVE SURGICAL MARGIN EVALUATION OF TUMOR TISSUES - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a system evaluating a surgical margin of tumor tissues of a living subject. In one embodiment, the system includes a light source configured to emit a source light; at least one optical probe; a scanner; a spectrometer; and a controller coupled with the scanner and the spectrometer for operably controlling the scanner and the spectrometer. In operation, a working end of the optical probe is positioned proximate to a surface of a specimen of the tumor tissues. A source channel of the optical probe deliver the source light emitted by the light source from the working end to the surface of the specimen, and a plurality of collection channels collect from the working end diffused/reflected light generated from interaction of the source light with the specimen. The spectrometer receives the collected diffused/reflected light to evaluate a margin status of the specimen. | 05-22-2014 |
Jacob Pence, Dubuque, IA US
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20140211344 | FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GENERATOR - An electric vehicle is provided having an electric generator and a motor. Generated electrical energy may be routed to a DC bus of an inverter system. The inverter system may be configured to provide the electrical energy to the motor. A controller may detect a fault based on the voltage level of the DC bus. | 07-31-2014 |
20140277879 | Battery Electric Hybrid Drive For A Combine Harvester - A hybrid drive system for a combine includes a control wherein the hybrid system control determines a battery pack state-of-charge of the battery pack, and the hybrid system control also receives the current engine load estimate and engine speed from the engine control. Depending upon these variables, the hybrid control sends a torque command to a motor/generator control to provide a desired composite speed-torque curve from the engine and the motor/generator. In cases where the battery pack can be charged, an engine fuel curve is set by engine control to provide maximum engine power at isochronous speed, and when the battery pack is fully charged, the engine fuel curve is reduced to be shaped so that battery electric assist is not engaged until engine speed falls. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph A. Pence, Carmel, IN US
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20090070261 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL AND MANAGING AN ACCOUNT - The present invention provides a method for managing an account for an unidentified individual by communicating with the unidentified individual who is using a device to communicate which transmits an identifier associated with the origin of the communication, obtaining from the unidentified individual a group of characters associated with the unidentified individual's personal information, comparing the group of characters to a database including a plurality of personal information associated with a plurality of individuals, identifying from the plurality of individuals one individual whose plurality of personal information includes the group of characters associated with the unidentified individual, and managing an account for the identified individual in an account database. | 03-12-2009 |
20090319383 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL AND MANAGING AN ACCOUNT - The present invention provides a method for managing an account for an unidentified individual by communicating with the unidentified individual who is using a device to communicate which transmits an identifier associated with the origin of the communication, obtaining from the unidentified individual a group of characters associated with the unidentified individual's personal information, comparing the group of characters to a database including a plurality of personal information associated with a plurality of individuals, identifying from the plurality of individuals one individual whose plurality of personal information includes the group of characters associated with the unidentified individual, and managing an account for the identified individual in an account database. | 12-24-2009 |
20120226576 | Method and System for Conducting a Silent Auction - A method for conducting a silent auction using software that communicates via text/SMS messaging with a bidder's personal mobile phone devices using the bidder's wireless service provider. The auction management software may be effective for managing and conducting multiple auctions simultaneously. | 09-06-2012 |
Joseph Allen Pence, Fishers, IN US
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20100020960 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - An enhanced services system for a telecommunications network includes operator equipment accessible by an operator, and a routing system for routing a call from a caller to the operator equipment. The caller may access e-mail creation and service and/or interpreter services. A method of sending an electronic message includes routing a call from a caller to operator equipment using a routing system, inputting information provided by the caller into the operator equipment to create an electronic message, and sending the electronic message to at least one recipient. A method of translating a telephone conversation includes providing a routing system to connect to operator equipment a call from a caller, routing the call to the operator equipment using the routing system to enable communications between at least the caller and a bilingual operator, and translating at least a portion of the conversation between the caller and a third party. | 01-28-2010 |
Justin S. Pence, Anderson, SC US
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20150330029 | FLUSHABLE WIPE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A multi-ply flushable wipe includes a ply having first and second exterior layers and a middle layer disposed therebetween. Each of the exterior layers includes at least 50% by weight natural fibers. When foam-formed, the middle layer includes at least 25% by weight natural fibers. In embodiments, the middle layer may include at least 75% by weight natural fibers. The middle layer also includes synthetic fibers that have a length within the range of 1 mm and 20 mm. The wipe may have a length weight weighted average fiber length of less than 4 mm and a wet CD strength of greater than 20 N/m. Each ply of the wipe may be formed by wetlaying the first and second exterior layers and a foam formed middle layer to form a web, imprinting the web with a structured fabric, and drying the web. The plies are then attached using a binder. | 11-19-2015 |
Lisa M. Pence, Mabelvale, AR US
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20140178358 | Means and Methods to Diagnose Liver Toxicity using Putrescine as Biomarker - The present invention concerns means and methods for predicting the risk of a subject to suffer from liver damage. In particular, it pertains to a method for predicting the risk of a subject to suffer from liver damage caused by acetaminophen comprising determining the amount of putrescine in a blood, serum or plasma sample that has been obtained from the subject after administration of acetaminophen, and comparing the determined amount to a reference, whereby the risk of the subject to suffer from liver damage caused by acetaminophen is predicted. Also provided are devices for carrying out the aforementioned methods. | 06-26-2014 |
Matthew G. Pence, Eagle, ID US
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20160102371 | EVENT-SPECIFIC DETECTION METHODS - The present disclosure concerns methods for identifying genetic material in recombinant potato plants, including in food products made from such plants. The disclosure relates to the materials, including nucleotide primers and probes, utilized in the methods set forth herein. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for non-naturally occurring nucleotide junction sequences per se that result from genetic recombination events and methods of detecting said junction sequences. | 04-14-2016 |
Michael Alan Pence, Chicago, IL US
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20130327819 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND FOLDABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM - Container assemblies can include a first container and a second container, where the second container extends into and is supported by the first container. The first container and the second container can each include a flange around the periphery of an access opening. The flange of the second container is configured to provide support for the second container via engagement with the flange of the first container. In some instances, the second container can extend into and be supported by the first container through engagement of the flange of the second container with the flange of the first container such that a side panel of the first container is not in contact with a corresponding side panel of the second container. The container assembly can also include a lid for retaining the second container in the first container and/or for sealing to the first container and/or the second container. | 12-12-2013 |
Michael Patrick Pence, Norwich, CT US
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20100130784 | SUBSTITUTED 1,1,1-TRIFLUORO-3-[(BENZYL)-(PYRIMIDIN-2-YL)-AMINO]-PROPAN-2-OL COMPOUNDS - Substituted 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-[(benzyl)-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-amino]-propan-2-ol compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and/or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans. | 05-27-2010 |
Michael Ray Pence, Carrollton, OH US
Nicholas Pence, Charlottesville, VA US
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20130318829 | Running Sandal - A unique running sandal. is described that uses a ladder buckle on the top of the foot to allow for secure and easy adjustment of the sandal. This sandal is designed for running and hiking applications, and is intended for rugged usage. The sandal uses a single lacing that runs from the circular thong hole in the sole through the ladder buckle over to an outside heel anchor hole, then around the heel to an inside heel anchor hole and back to the ladder buckle. | 12-05-2013 |
Robert Earl Pence, Goodrich, MI US
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20090055310 | Computer System for Financing Ownership of a Vehicle - A computer system for financing ownership of a vehicle is disclosed. The computer system includes a computer application for implementing the following steps on a computer: calculating an amount financed of a RIC or loan for financing the purchase and ownership of a first vehicle at or before inception of the purchase; at or before inception of the purchase, determining a first payment amount for each of a plurality of first payments to occur before a decision point and a second payment amount for each of a plurality of second payments to occur after the decision point, the first payment amount being a predetermined percent lower than the second payment amount; and prompting contact of the customer based on the decision point to promote trade-in of the first vehicle. | 02-26-2009 |
Tracy N. Pence, King, NC US
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20100253129 | PASSENGER SEAT WITH SINGLE ACTUATOR SEAT MECHANISM - A passenger seat includes a rigid frame, a seat pan supported by the frame and movable relative to the frame, a leg rest pivotally attached to a forward end of the seat pan, a seat back pivotally attached to a rearward end of the seat pan, and a single actuator linked to the leg rest such that extension of the actuator causes the leg rest to pivot forward, the seat pan to move forward, and the seat back to recline. A method of adjusting the passenger seat includes activating the actuator such that extension of the actuator causes the leg rest to pivot forward, the seat pan to move forward, and the seat back to recline. | 10-07-2010 |
20120206867 | TABLET HOLDER AND TABLET STOWAGE SYSTEM - A tablet holder including a frame configured to hold a tablet. A barrel is defined in the frame and opens through one side of the frame. A mounting post is pivotally and retractably received within the barrel, and a locking mechanism is provided for locking the mounting post against relative movement. A tablet stowage system includes a tablet holder, a container for stowing a plurality of tablet holders, and a galley cart for stowing the container. | 08-16-2012 |
20120228919 | PASSENGER SEAT WITH SINGLE ACTUATOR SEAT MECHANISM - A passenger seat includes a rigid frame, a seat pan supported by the frame and movable relative to the frame, a leg rest pivotally attached to a forward end of the seat pan, a seat back pivotally attached to a rearward end of the seat pan, and a single actuator linked to the leg rest such that extension of the actuator causes the leg rest to pivot forward, the seat pan to move forward, and the seat back to recline. A method of adjusting the passenger seat includes activating the actuator such that extension of the actuator causes the leg rest to pivot forward, the seat pan to move forward, and the seat back to recline. | 09-13-2012 |
Wade Pence US
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20130235510 | Electrical Panel Adjustable Filler Plate - The present invention is an electrical panel filler plate with an adjustable length construction, which allows panel grips on the opposite ends of the filler plate to increase the size of the filler plate to fit snugly inside an electrical panel aperture. | 09-12-2013 |
Wanessa Sue Pence, Kingman, AZ US
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20160024789 | Composite Building Panel - Composite building panels and a method for manufacturing a composite building panel are disclosed. A preferred embodiment of a composite building panel comprises a cold rolled steel frame and at least one reinforcing stud. The stud of the preferred embodiment is located within the space defined by the frame and coupled to the frame at the stud's base. The exemplary stud comprises two flanges extending from the base. The flanges of the preferred stud each have a lip at an end distal to the base bent toward each other. Experiments show that the lips on the flanges of the reinforcing studs significantly increase the structural strength of a composite building panel. An alternate preferred embodiment of another composite building panel comprises two boards and at least one reinforcing stud. The exemplary boards face opposite directions, are coupled to each other, and form a space between the two boards. | 01-28-2016 |
Wesley P. Pence, Newport, KY US
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20150101524 | Boat anchors - The invention provides boat anchors wherein lightweight working parts such as trowels or plows are affixed to heavier, usually metallic frame components that provide desired weight to the composite anchors. | 04-16-2015 |
William E. Pence, New York, NY US
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20120101949 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC RENEWABILITY OF CONTENT - A method and apparatus for dynamically and transparently renewing licenses associated with downloaded content. Licensing associated with content can allow the provider to retain control over the content after it has been downloaded on to the user's computer. A license file or similar licensing parameter is the key to retaining control over access to the content after it has been downloaded. The license file may also control copying of the content on to computers other than the original computer used. The dynamic renewal method will transparently renew the license files on a user's computer to allow the associated content to be used without disruption as long as the user's account is in good standing. | 04-26-2012 |
William E. Pence, Bedford, NY US
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20130232563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNLIMITED LICENSING TO A FIXED NUMBER OF DEVICES - A method and system providing access to electronic content includes receiving a request to access the electronic content from a user device, accessing a unique ID of the user device, and comparing the unique ID to a list of authorized user devices. The unique ID is used to determine if the user device is an authorized user device. If the user device is authorized, access is provided to the electronic content. If the user device is not authorized, determining if a maximum number of authorized user devices is reached. The user device is converted to an authorized user device, if the maximum number is not reached. If the maximum number of authorized user devices is reached, the user can be denied access to the electronic content or the system can request de-authorization of one of the authorized user devices to convert the user device to an authorized user device. | 09-05-2013 |
William M. Pence, Crystal Lake, IL US
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20140196582 | PIPE MACHINING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a tool support adapted to both part or completely cut a pipe into multiple portions, and machine a groove in an exterior surface of the pipe. In another aspect, the apparatus has a low radial clearance such that the tool support does not project a significant distance beyond a pipe. In a further aspect, a method of parting and machining a groove in a pipe with a single pipe machining apparatus is provided. | 07-17-2014 |