Mcmullen, US
Alan Mcmullen, Plymouth, MN US
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20140053655 | ENDOSSEOUS DENTAL IMPLANT LOADING FIXTURE - An apparatus for fatigue testing an article includes a base having a platform for receiving an article to be tested, a shaft extending toward said platform for applying a force to said article, a coupling assembly connected to said shaft, said coupling assembly comprising a joint that pivots about an axis, and flex pivots disposed to be aligned with said axis about which said joint pivots | 02-27-2014 |
Alan Mcmullen, Marco Island, FL US
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20140069803 | ANODE DEVICE AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A method and device for facilitating maintenance of an anode of a marine engine cooling system, the device including an anode for use with an anode plug such as, for example, an anode plug that has a detachable component with a threaded end for mounting to a threaded bore of a cooling system structure, and a connector that holds the anode, the anode having an indicator for indicating a condition of the anode which is indicative of a need to replace the anode The method permits changing the anode by removing and/or reinstalling an anode while preventing or minimizing water from exiting the cooling system of the marine engine. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069804 | ANODE DEVICE AND MAINTENANCE METHOD - A method and device for facilitating maintenance of an anode of a marine engine cooling system, the device including a plug for an anode that has a detachable component with a threaded end for mounting to a threaded bore of a cooling system structure, a connector that holds the anode, at least one channel communicating with the cooling system and a sealing mechanism for sealing the channel from the cooling system, the sealing mechanism including a sealing element having an opening through which the anode may pass and being biased to seal against the anode and to close the opening to seal the channel when the anode is not present in the channel. The method permits changing the anode while preventing or minimizing water from exiting the cooling system of the marine engine. | 03-13-2014 |
A. Todd Mcmullen, Pendleton, IN US
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20120213942 | Special random magnetization apparatus and process for thin sheet magnetic sheets and rolls - A magnetization apparatus and process for producing thin magnetized sheets and rolls. It has permanent magnet pieces oriented and magnetized perpendicular to the other components of soft pole piece surfaces. This orientation permits the adjustably controlled field strength of the magnetic field produced. By varying the number of pole pieces and the corresponding permanent magnets the magnetic coupling and magnetic field strength varies. This field variance shifts the aligned poles into a “random orientation”. Therefor the alignment of like poles on the consecutive sheets is avoided and the sheets can lay flat and not be repelled by aligned poles. | 08-23-2012 |
Brian Mcmullen, Hubbardston, MA US
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20100055398 | Single-Sided Textured Sheet Wafer - An apparatus for texturing two-sided wafers has a body capable of containing texturing chemistry (i.e., not necessarily containing the chemistry at this time), and a transport mechanism for transporting wafers through the texturing chemistry. The transport mechanism is configured to substantially wet no more than one side of wafers, transported through the body, with texturing chemistry. | 03-04-2010 |
Brian K. Mcmullen, Waxhaw, NC US
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20090077925 | Light Weight Load Bearing Architectural Column - A lightweight load bearing architectural column is disclosed. The column includes an exterior shell formed of a plurality of walls that together define an open interior. An interior load bearing shaft is within the exterior shell and is proportionally smaller than the exterior shell. One portion of the interior load bearing shaft is connected against one interior wall of the exterior shell with the remaining portions of the interior shaft being independent of the other interior walls of the interior shell. | 03-26-2009 |
20110240813 | FIXTURE WALL MOUNT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL FLASHING - A fixture mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket for attaching, via a flange, to the outside wall of a building under construction. A mounting block for holding the fixture in place against the wall fits within the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a flashing component extending from the front face of the mounting bracket such that the mounting block is held in place by being at least partially surrounded by the flashing component. The fixture mounting assembly is useful but not limited to construction in which fiber cement siding will surround the outside wall and the associated fixture. | 10-06-2011 |
20120000154 | Light Weight Load Bearing Architectural Column - A tapered lightweight load bearing architectural column is disclosed. The column includes an exterior shell formed of a plurality of walls that together define an open interior and defining a tapered cross section from one end to another end. An interior load bearing shaft is within the exterior shell and is proportionally smaller than the exterior shell. One portion of the interior load bearing shaft is connected against one interior wall of the exterior shell with the remaining portions of the interior shaft being independent of the other interior walls of the interior shell. | 01-05-2012 |
Brian Richard Mcmullen, San Francisco, CA US
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20140279011 | GENERATING PROMOTIONS FOR A SERVICE USING A MAP INTERFACE - A method for generating promotions for a service is provided. One or more processors provide, on a display of a computing device, a user interface to enable a promoter to create a promotion for a service. The user interface provides a plurality of parameters for the promotion. The promoter is enabled to configure at least one of the plurality of parameters for the promotion. A map interface is provided, on the display, to enable the promoter to identify a geographic region in which the promotion can be used by one or more customers. The promoter can identify the geographic region by creating a boundary using three or more location points selected on the map interface. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan Mcmullen, Leonard, MI US
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20140306419 | STRUT TOP MOUNT WITH MCU AND INTEGRAL TRAVEL LIMITER - A top mount for a suspension damper has a housing with an interior chamber and a damper attachment member disposed in the interior chamber and spaced from the top end and the bottom end. An isolation assembly, formed of MCU, has an upper portion disposed between the member and the top end of the housing and a lower portion disposed between the member and the bottom end of the housing such that the isolation assembly supports the member in the housing. A travel limiter is disposed in the housing and has a first body of resilient material disposed between the member and the top end of the housing and a second body of material disposed between the member and the bottom end of the housing. The isolation assembly is disposed so as to function in parallel to the travel limiter. | 10-16-2014 |
20150298745 | ADJUSTABLE BODY MOUNT - A body mount includes a mounting bracket with a cup portion, an isolation portion, and a tube that extends through the cup portion of the mounting bracket. The isolation assembly that has a lower portion which extends between and interconnects the cup portion of the mounting bracket to the tube. The tube has a recessed portion. | 10-22-2015 |
Caldwell Scott Mcmullen, Sagel, ID US
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20090170672 | REHABILITATION LEG PRESS APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for rehabilitation of a patient sitting in a wheelchair, the apparatus having a passive support, an active support, a vertical motion restricting device, a wheelchair securing device, a horizontal motion device with respect to the passive support, and a horizontal motion device with respect to the vertical motion restricting device. Also, a method for rehabilitation of a patient when the patient is sitting in a wheelchair, the method having the steps of passively supporting the wheelchair, actively supporting the wheelchair, vertically restricting motion of the wheelchair, securing the wheelchair, and horizontally moving the wheelchair. | 07-02-2009 |
David Mcmullen, Holmdel, NJ US
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20140336781 | HYBRID AUGMENTED REALITY MULTIMODAL OPERATION NEURAL INTEGRATION ENVIRONMENT - A method of controlling a device relative to one or more objects in an environment of a user employing the device may include receiving a volitional input from the user indicative of a task to be performed relative to an object with the device, receiving object targeting information associated with interaction between the device and the object where the object targeting information is presented in an augmented reality context, integrating the volitional input with the object targeting information to determine a control command to direct the device to interact with the object, and providing the control command to the device. | 11-13-2014 |
David L. Mcmullen, Groton, MA US
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20120251124 | TRANSCEIVER FOR DIFFERENT VENDOR DEVICES - A transceiver having an interface configured to communicate with a plurality of different vendor devices, non-volatile memory having a first memory block and a second memory block of memory, wherein the second memory block comprises a plurality of vendor device data corresponding to a plurality of different vendor devices which enable the transceiver to communicate with the vendor devices over the interface, and a controller configured to selectively copy one of the plurality of vendor device data from the second memory block to the first memory block, wherein copying enables the transceiver to communicate over the interface with a particular vendor device corresponding to the selected vendor device data. | 10-04-2012 |
Gary Wade Mcmullen, Lennon, MI US
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20130240696 | PIVOT HANGER ASSEMBLY SECURED TO A TUBULAR SUPPORT LOCATION ASSOCIATED WITH A VERTICALLY ACTUATING VEHICLE LIFT - A pivot hanger assembly adapted to being mounted to a structural supporting location associated with a vehicle lift. A clamp subassembly includes a plurality of assembleable and inter-adjustable brackets adapted to being affixed around a rectangular tubular perimeter corresponding to the structural supporting location of the vehicle lift. A selected one of the brackets exhibits at least a first hinge collar support extending along a vertically extending edge, with an elongated arm exhibiting at least a second hinge collar support along a proximal end which aligns with the first collar support in order to define a continuous channel. A hinge pin inserts through the continuous channel and in order to hingedly mount the arm to the clamp subassembly in a load bearing permitting fashion. | 09-19-2013 |
George Mcmullen, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120136798 | SECURING MOBILE TRANSACTIONS - Systems and methods for securing mobile transactions are provided. An order including a credit card number and a user is sent from the user's mobile device over a communication network to a gateway server, which may be coupled to a point-of-sale terminal. The gateway server generates an encryption key that is based on the user key and a server key stored at the server. The encryption key is used to encrypt the credit card number, and the encrypted credit card number is sent to the mobile device for use in subsequent orders. | 05-31-2012 |
20120150606 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REWARDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A customer reward service may reward customers who show or are expected to show frequent patronage to a provider of a good or service. The type of reward given to a customer may depend on a variety of factors including the real-time location of the customer, registration or profile data, or other pertinent data provided by or about the customer including the customer's purchasing history or the customer's social interactions. By collecting and considering a variety of data associated with a customer, a business may provide rewards and incentives tailored to the customer thus improving the ability of the business to better attract and retain customers. | 06-14-2012 |
20130041731 | BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A customer loyalty and gifting service may reward customers who show or are expected to show frequent patronage to a provider of a good or service. A vendor of a good or service may create and provide an offer to one or more existing customers who may choose to purchase, redeem, and/or recommend the offer to other users in the network. The customer may also gift the purchased offer. A reward, such as loyalty points or stars, may then be awarded to the customer to encourage the customer for continued support and patronage. A reward may be redeemed for one or more prizes including gift cards, discounts, or other promotions and deals. | 02-14-2013 |
George Mcmullen, San Francisco, CA US
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20090204481 | Discovery and Analytics for Episodic Downloaded Media - Matching advertising information to media content/user combinations in which information and content are delivered to a user over a network is disclosed. Content providers and advertisers may find out about the offerings of one another as well as user profiles and preferences thereby facilitating agreement of ads with content and users. Viral syndication is also facilitated by allowing the user to share downloaded media with friends and associates. Users may bookmark, share, and/or request/find more content with similarities to the downloaded content with various analytics being reported with respect to the same. | 08-13-2009 |
20140337882 | DISCOVERY AND ANALYTICS FOR EPISODIC DOWNLOADED MEDIA - Matching advertising information to media content/user combinations in which information and content are delivered to a user over a network is disclosed. Content providers and advertisers may find out about the offerings of one another as well as user profiles and preferences thereby facilitating agreement of ads with content and users. Viral syndication is also facilitated by allowing the user to share downloaded media with friends and associates. Users may bookmark, share, and/or request/find more content with similarities to the downloaded content with various analytics being reported with respect to the same. | 11-13-2014 |
Ivy Mcmullen, Towson, MD US
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20120303472 | METHODS FOR PLACING, ACCEPTING, AND FILLING ORDERS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - Methods and systems for ordering assays which detect SNPs or gene expression are provided. The methods use PCR and RT-PCR procedures. Collections of stock assays are assembled using pre- and post-manufacturing quality control procedures and made available to consumers via the Internet. In addition, custom assays are prepared upon order from the consumer and these assays are also prepared using pre- and post-manufacturing quality control procedures. The assays are then delivered to the consumer. | 11-29-2012 |
Ivy A. Mcmullen, Towson, MD US
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20110022555 | Computer Algorithm for Automatic Allele Determination from Fluorometer Genotyping Device - The present invention provides methods and systems for an automated method of identifying allele values from data files derived from processed fluorophore emissions detected during the observation of fluorophore labeled nucleotide probes used in analyzing polymorphic DNA are provided. These methods are used in the rapid and efficient distinguishing of targeted polymorphic DNA sites without control samples. | 01-27-2011 |
20120143872 | Computer Algorithm for Automatic Allele Determination from Fluorometer Genotyping Device - The present invention provides methods and systems for an automated method of identifying allele values from data files derived from processed fluorophore emissions detected during the observation of fluorophore labeled nucleotide probes used in analyzing polymorphic DNA are provided. These methods are used in the rapid and efficient distinguishing of targeted polymorphic DNA sites without control samples. | 06-07-2012 |
20140108411 | Computer Algorithm for Automatic Allele Determination from Fluorometer Genotyping Device - The present invention provides methods and systems for an automated method of identifying allele values from data files derived from processed fluorophore emissions detected during the observation of fluorophore labeled nucleotide probes used in analyzing polymorphic DNA are provided. These methods are used in the rapid and efficient distinguishing of targeted polymorphic DNA sites without control samples. | 04-17-2014 |
James R. Mcmullen, Mooresville, NC US
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20150371356 | Phone Display Enhancing Connection Device - A phone display enhancing connection device connects a phone to an extrinsic electronic device having a larger display screen. The device includes a cord having a first end for electronic coupling to a phone and a second end for electronic coupling to an extrinsic electronic apparatus having a display screen larger than a display screen of the phone. A housing is positioned between a first section of the cord and a second section of the cord. A processor positioned in the housing is communicatively coupled between the first end of the cord and the second end of the cord. The processor has translation programming wherein the processor is configured to translate communications between the phone and the extrinsic electronic apparatus for displaying images from the phone on the extrinsic electronic apparatus and controlling the phone using the extrinsic electronic apparatus. | 12-24-2015 |
John Mcmullen, Orem, UT US
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20130182829 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEMS - Alignment systems and associated methods of using such systems to help aim an x-ray source at an x-ray detector are described in this application. The alignment systems can contain an electromagnetic radiation transmitter (or receiver) that is associated with the x-ray detector and an electromagnetic radiation receiver (or transmitter) that is associated with the x-ray source. Electromagnetic radiation produced by the electromagnetic radiation transmitter can be detected by the receiver and used to align the x-ray source and the x-ray detector in the x-ray device. In some configurations, the electromagnetic radiation transmitter contains a radio-frequency (RF) antenna (or antenna array) that is attached in a fixed position relative to the x-ray detector and the electromagnetic radiation receiver also contains an RF antenna (or antenna array) that is in a fixed position relative to the x-ray detector. Other embodiments are described. | 07-18-2013 |
John W. Mcmullen, Long Beach, CA US
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20100223872 | MORTARLESS TILE INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING TILES - The installation system and method for installing an architectural covering material to a substrate surface utilizes an adhesive mat having layers of adhesive and release layers arranged to allow the covering material to be initially positioned, and later repositioned to be permanently set. The adhesive mat includes a planar carrier member, one or more adhesive layers on at least one planar side of the planar carrier member, and at least one release layer of material removably covering the one or more adhesive layers. In one form, the adhesive mat includes a carrier sheet, first and second adhesive layers on opposing planar sides of the carrier sheet, and first and second release layers of material removably covering the two adhesive layers. | 09-09-2010 |
Jonathan P. Mcmullen, Somerville, MA US
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20110126914 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING SOLIDS IN MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - Systems and methods related to handling solids in microfluidic systems are generally described. Many of the systems and methods described herein address the need to inhibit the formation of blockages in microfluidic channels. | 06-02-2011 |
Jonathan P. Mcmullen, Jersey City, NJ US
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20150368682 | IMMOBILIZED TRANSAMINASES AND PROCESS FOR MAKING AND USING IMMOBILIZED TRANSAMINASE - The invention is directed to immobilized transaminases and methods of making and using them. | 12-24-2015 |
Joseph E. Mcmullen, Greenville, SC US
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20090158494 | Pet carrier - A garment for use as a pet carrier has a pouch located on the upper half of the garment. The pouch is formed between an inner layer and an outer layer which are attached to each other at or near each shoulder, at about mid-torso and at points on the side. The pouch has an opening at its top where means to open and close the pouch are located and which extend downward from the top. The garment has supports attached to the inner or outer layer near or at the shoulders, and which go over the shoulders and down the front or the back of the person to at least mid-torso, where the supports are attached to the inner or outer layer at the sides. The inner or outer layer and the supports can extend further downward to about the waist of the person | 06-25-2009 |
20090188432 | DISPOSABLE WILD BIRD FEEDER - The present invention is a wild bird feeder with the features that make it safe and easy to use but protected from being reused. A reservoir containing bird seed is connected with a feeding base using an adaptor. The feeding base is threaded to the adaptor which in turn is threaded to the reservoir. A stop attached to the feeding base and a locking adaptor seat keeps the assembled wild bird feeder from being taken apart and refilled. The wild bird feeder converts from a first storage position to a second feeding position by partially unthreading the feeding base from the adaptor so bird seed is supplied to the bottom portion of the feeding base. A plurality of perches are supported by the feeding base. The perches are moved from a stored position to a properly deployed position when second feeding position is realized. A label is placed on the reservoir to provide a logo, directions for use and bird seed data. | 07-30-2009 |
20090188434 | Disposable hummingbird feeder - The present invention combines a classical hummingbird feeder with the disposable features that make it safe and easy to use. A transparent cylindrical fluid reservoir contains a feeding solution that is dispensed through a feeding tube assembly at the bottom of the reservoir. The feeding tube assembly is attached to a bottom disc that is supported and sealed at the bottom of the cylindrical fluid reservoir by a red bottom cap threaded to the reservoir. The red feeding tube assembly has an exit tube that can be adjusted to place an exit aperture in an optimum location for the hovering hummingbird. Single or multiple exit tubes can be provided. The feeding solution has an additive to determine when it has spoiled. The top of the fluid reservoir has a moat filled with an insect inhibiting fluid to protect against insects and ants. A red label is placed on the reservoir to provide logo, directions for use and safety warnings thereon. | 07-30-2009 |
20100089330 | Disposable wild bird feeder - The present invention is a disposable wild bird feeder with the features that make it safe and easy to use but protected from being reused. A transparent reservoir containing bird seed is connected with a feeding base. The feeding base is threaded to an adaptor portion of the reservoir. A locking means between the internal threads of the adaptor portion and the external threads of the feeding base discourages the assembled wild bird feeder from being taken apart and refilled. The wild bird feeder converts from a first storage and shipping configuration to a second feeding configuration by partially unthreading the feeding base from the adaptor so bird seed is supplied to the bottom portion of the feeding base. A plurality of perches are supported by the feeding base. The perches are moved from a stored position to approximately a horizontal deployed position when the second feeding configuration is realized. A removable label is placed on the reservoir to provide a logo, directions for safe use and bird seed data. | 04-15-2010 |
20100192866 | Disposable hummingbird feeder - The hummingbird feeder of this invention has an initial storage and shipping configuration and a final feeding configuration. In a first embodiment, a transparent fluid reservoir contains a feeding solution that is dispensed through a punctured thin diaphragm into a cap cavity of a bottom cap threaded on the reservoir. In a second embodiment a removable sealer cap initially keeps the feeding solution in the reservoir. In a third embodiment, the feeding solution is dispensed by removing a “peel-away” diaphragm from the reservoir. Each feeding assembly has a red feeding guide and a feeding tube with an aperture for the hummingbird to access the feeding solution. Perches supported by the bottom cap are provided for the hummingbirds to rest. The feeding solution is made aseptic and bacteria free to help keep it from spoiling. The top of the fluid reservoir has a moat filled with an insect inhibiting material to protect against insects and ants reaching the feeding solution. A label can be placed on the reservoir to provide logo, legal information, directions for use, essential safety warnings and red coloring to attract hummingbirds. | 08-05-2010 |
20120192330 | Multi-use eye mask or shield - The invention comprises a thin flexible plastic sheet shaped to cover a users eyes and the user's face adjacent to the eyes. Left and right protrusions or recesses formed in the plastic sheet correspond in shape to respective eye sockets of the user. An adhesive portion placed on the interior surface of the plastic sheet attaches the mask to the user's face so that light reaching the eyes of the user is at least limited and can be excluded. The recessed embodiment is used during and after medical treatment of the eye or eyes. | 08-02-2012 |
20120284898 | GARMENT WITH A POUCH - A garment having a pouch formed between an inner layer and an outer layer, which are bound to each other at each shoulder, at about mid-torso and at the sides. The outer layer of the pouch has an opening at its top in its middle where a neckline extends to about one-quarter to about one-half of the way down the pouch. The garment has supports bound to the inner or outer layer or both layers at the shoulders, and which supports go over the shoulders and down the person to about mid-torso, where the supports are bound to the inner or outer layer or both layers at about the mid-torso, but preferably not under the arms. The garment can be worn independently, worn over other items of clothing, or worn in combination with another apparel which is worn over the garment. | 11-15-2012 |
Joseph Edwad Mcmullen, Greenville, SC US
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20090159628 | Pet carrier - The pet carrier is a garment which has a pouch positioned on the upper torso of a person. The pouch is formed between an inner layer and an outer layer which are attached to each other at about mid-torso and near each shoulder of the person. The pouch has at least one side open so a pet can be placed therein. The garment has supports, attached to the top of the inner or outer layer, which extend over the shoulders and down the front or the back of the person to at least the mid-torso, where they are attached to the inner or outer layer at the sides. The inner or outer layer or a separate piece and the supports can further extend downward to about the waist of the person. The garment can have the appearance of a poncho, a vest, a shirt or a sweater which is suitable for wearing without a pet in the pouch. | 06-25-2009 |
Kevin Mcmullen, Shorewood, MN US
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20090301917 | RETICLE POD - A container that provides support structure and environmental control means including, for example, minimal contact with a wafer or reticle contained therein that cooperates with wafer or reticle to provide a diffusion barrier mitigates against particles settling on a face of the wafer or reticle. The container includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the wafer or reticle rests. The protrusions are of a geometry, such as a sphere, that imparts minimum contact with the wafer or reticle and suspends the wafer or reticle over the base, providing a gap therebetween. The gap isolates the wafer or reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base, but is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. Diffusion filters provide pressure equalization without filter media. Moveable reticle pins on the top cover provide reticle restraint. Dual containment pod embodiment provides further isolation and protection. | 12-10-2009 |
20130020220 | RETICLE POD - A dual containment pod having an outer pod and an inner pod that provides support structure and environmental control means. The inner pod includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the reticle seats and providing a gap between the reticle and the polished surface. The gap separates the reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base and is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. The top cover of the inner pod seats on the polished surface proximate a periphery of the base. Moveable reticle engaging pins on the top cover of the inner pod are engaged by the top cover of the outer container when the inner pod is assembled inside the outer pod providing reticle restraint. | 01-24-2013 |
20140183076 | RETICLE POD - A dual containment pod having an outer pod and an inner pod that provides support structure and environmental control means. The inner pod includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the reticle seats and providing a gap between the reticle and the polished surface. The gap separates the reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base and is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. The top cover of the inner pod seats on the polished surface proximate a periphery of the base. Moveable reticle engaging pins on the top cover of the inner pod are engaged by the top cover of the outer container when the inner pod is assembled inside the outer pod providing reticle restraint. | 07-03-2014 |
Kristin M. Mcmullen US
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20140053655 | ENDOSSEOUS DENTAL IMPLANT LOADING FIXTURE - An apparatus for fatigue testing an article includes a base having a platform for receiving an article to be tested, a shaft extending toward said platform for applying a force to said article, a coupling assembly connected to said shaft, said coupling assembly comprising a joint that pivots about an axis, and flex pivots disposed to be aligned with said axis about which said joint pivots | 02-27-2014 |
Lauren Mcmullen, Mountain View, CA US
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20130147828 | Arranged Display of Data Associated with a Set of Time Periods - In an embodiment, a method of providing an arranged display of data associated with a set of time periods is presented. In this method, values of a first data type are accessed, the values being observed during each of multiple time periods. An order for the time periods is determined based on the values of the first data type. A selectable region for each of the time periods is displayed, the regions being arranged according to the order. In response to a user selection of one of the selectable regions, a value of a second data type is displayed, the value of the second data type being observed during the time period of the selected one of the selectable regions. | 06-13-2013 |
Lucas Mcmullen, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110233108 | Portable Storage Container with Pallet Floor Support - A portable container has a floor support assembly with parallel side support rails extending from the front to the rear of the assembly and an intermediate support rail between and parallel to the side support rails. Floor support members are secured to and extend transversely across the rails. A floor is secured to the floor support members. The support rails have a height sufficient to enable the tines of a lifting device to pass under the floor support members for lifting the container. A lower stabilizing member is secured to the bottom of one or more of the deck support members and defines a downwardly facing landing pad surface. The landing pad surface has a width that is less than the distance between the tines of the lifting device and a length that is greater than the distance between the tines of the lifting device. | 09-29-2011 |
Mark Mcmullen, Mableton, GA US
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20120061951 | LOTTERY GAMES AND GAMING PLATFORM - Systems, methods, and lottery tickets provide lottery games with gameplay that allows a variety of play options and results a rich prize structure. Gameplay can be centered on a lottery game player or a related entity, which can comprise other lottery game players. Gameplay centered on the lottery game player can be customized to a specific segment associated therewith. Play options can include iterative gameplay and gameplay reliant on information supplied by the game player. Features of the rich prize structure include monetary prizes that can include cash awards and non-cash awards. Monetary prizes can be awarded in response to active game play or passive gameplay. Other monetary prizes can be redeemed during a period of time and can include award terms that benefit the lottery game player or the related entity (relative(s) of the lottery game player, non-profit organization(s), prize supplier(s), etc.). | 03-15-2012 |
Mark D. Mcmullen, Mounds View, MN US
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20130032130 | USER ADJUSTABLE COUPLING DEVICE OR HINGE - A user adjustable coupling device or hinge adapted to be attachable to a spine is disclosed. The device or hinge comprises a curved, hook end on a horizontally oriented upper bracket, a vertically oriented support brace, and a curved, oval-shaped end on a horizontally oriented lower bracket that gives the hinge a C-shaped configuration. The hook and oval ends allow the hinge to be quickly and easily attached and removed from the spine without the use of tools. The coupling device or hinge may be utilized in an outdoor cooking apparatus. The apparatus comprises an enclosed area defining a heat containment structure, a spine operably connected to the heat containment structure, a collar operably connected to the spine, and at least one cooking support attached or attachable to the coupling device or hinge. | 02-07-2013 |
20150136110 | OUTDOOR COOKING APPARATUS - The outdoor cooking apparatus comprises an enclosed area defining a heat containment structure, a spine operably connected to the heat containment structure, a collar operably connected to the spine, a quick release device or hinge attachable to a collar on the spine or a spine sleeve, and at least one cooking support attached or attachable to the device or hinge. The device or hinge is adapted for efficient attachment and removal of the cooking support to and from the spine and further adapted for rotatable movement around a central vertical axis of the spine and vertical movement along a vertical length of the spine, thus allowing the user to adjust and customize the intensity of the heat on the cooking support. The cooking supports are also adapted to accommodate a plurality of cooking surfaces. | 05-21-2015 |
Mark F. Mcmullen, Adell, WI US
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20140252777 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED ENCLOSURE OPENINGS - A power generation system that includes a generator comprising an alternator and an internal combustion engine configured to drive the alternator to generate power. The power generation system may provide power one or more loads. The power generation system may further include an enclosure that houses the internal combustion and the alternator. The enclosure may include one or more openings and that permit air to flow into or out of the enclosure. The power generation system may include a mechanism that may regulate the flow of air through the openings in the enclosure. The mechanism may include a cover that may be positioned adjacent to the opening. The mechanism may control the position of the cover. The power generation system may further include a module that may monitor or measure a load of the power generation system and provide control to the mechanism. | 09-11-2014 |
Matthew Mcmullen, Oceanside, CA US
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20130288565 | DOLL HEAD HAVING A MAGNETICALLY ADJUSTABLE FACIAL CONTOUR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A doll head is disclosed having a magnetically adjustable facial contour, along with a method for assembling same. In one embodiment, the doll head includes a face mask support on which is mounted an elastically deformable face mask. Movable adjustment mechanisms and associated motors and power supplies for moving the adjustment mechanisms are disposed in the face mask support. Each adjustment mechanism generates an applied magnetic field. First magnets are affixed to an inner surface of the face mask, and second magnets in magnetic communication with the first magnets are slidably disposed on an exterior surface of the face mask support. The adjustment mechanisms selectively apply magnetic fields that slidably adjust position of the second magnets. As position of the second magnets slidably adjust, the first magnets move to a like extent. As the first magnets move, contour of the face mask adjusts to change expression of the doll head. | 10-31-2013 |
Max Mcmullen, Redmond, WA US
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20130033511 | COMPOSING STEREO 3D WINDOWED CONTENT - A technique for generating content for a stereo 3D display buffer having both stereo 3D graphic objects and non-stereo 3D graphic objects that may be utilized to render stereo 3D content onto one or more windows of a display. The technique incorporates content from stereo 3D application frame buffers into a composition tree that represents the graphic objects in each window displayed on a computing device. At each refresh cycle, the composition tree is traversed to generate content for a stereo 3D display buffer that is then used to draw one or more windows onto a display. | 02-07-2013 |
20130063456 | Buffer Display Techniques - Buffer display techniques are described. In one or more implementations, at least part of an off-screen buffer is rasterized by an application to generate an item for display by the computing device. One or more communications are formed that describe the part of the off-screen buffer which contains the item that is to be copied to update an onscreen buffer. | 03-14-2013 |
20130067502 | Atlasing and Virtual Surfaces - Atlasing and virtual surface techniques are described. In one or more implementations, virtual surface functionality is exposed by an operating system for access by one or more applications of the computing device. A virtual surface is created in response to a request from the one or more applications to be used to render visuals for display by a display device. The virtual surface is allocated in memory of the computing device by the exposed virtual surface functionality to have an area that is larger than an area to be used to display the visuals from the one or more applications. | 03-14-2013 |
20150035844 | Buffer Display Techniques - Buffer display techniques are described. In one or more implementations, at least part of an off-screen buffer is rasterized by an application to generate an item for display by the computing device. One or more communications are formed that describe the part of the off-screen buffer which contains the item that is to be copied to update an onscreen buffer. | 02-05-2015 |
20150325218 | Buffer Display Techniques - Buffer display techniques are described. In one or more implementations, at least part of an off-screen buffer is rasterized by an application to generate an item for display by the computing device. One or more communications are formed that describe the part of the off-screen buffer which contains the item that is to be copied to update an onscreen buffer. | 11-12-2015 |
Max Mcmullen, Seattle, WA US
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20140368519 | Managing Transitions of Adaptive Display Rates for Different Video Playback Scenarios - To manage dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate of a computer display, the operating system defines at least two playback modes: one or more custom modes that can be selected by applications, and a standard mode which is a default setting for the system that can be expected by applications. The operating system provides an application programming interface that enables an application to request using a custom mode. If approved to use the custom mode, then the application presents frames for display based on the custom mode. The operating system stores timing data for each buffered frame indicating how to play the frame in both standard mode and the custom mode. If a transition back to the standard mode occurs, the operating system uses the timing data to properly present frames of video until the application stops generating frames of video in the custom mode. | 12-18-2014 |
Max A. Mcmullen, Seattle, WA US
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20150269767 | CONFIGURING RESOURCES USED BY A GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT - A resource used by a shader executed by a graphics processing unit is referenced using a “descriptor”. Descriptors are grouped together in memory called a descriptor heap. Applications allocate and store descriptors in descriptor heaps. Applications also create one or more descriptor tables specifying a subrange of a descriptor heap. To bind resources to a shader, descriptors are first loaded into a descriptor heap. When the resources are to be used by a set of executing shaders, descriptor tables are defined on the GPU identifying ranges within the descriptor heap. Shaders, when executing, refer to the currently defined descriptor tables to access the resources made available to them. If the shader is to be executed again with different resources, and if those resources are already in memory and specified in the descriptor heap, then the descriptor tables are changed to specify different ranges of the descriptor heap. | 09-24-2015 |
Max A. Mcmullen, Redmond, WA US
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20110321027 | REBOOTLESS DISPLAY DRIVER UPGRADES - Systems and methods for rebootless updating of a IHV display driver are disclosed. According to such a method, first, the operating system stops the driver from running Second, the system switches over to an interim or temporary display driver, which be a default driver provided with the operating system. Third, the new hardware-specific driver is started. Thus, a hardware-specific display driver may be updated without rebooting. | 12-29-2011 |
Max Alan Mcmullen, Redmond, WA US
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20090313622 | SYNCHRONIZING QUEUED DATA ACCESS BETWEEN MULTIPLE GPU RENDERING CONTEXTS - Synchronized access to a shared surface from multiple rendering contexts is provided. Only one rendering context is allowed to access a shared surface at a given time to read from and write to the surface. Other non-owning rendering contexts are prevented from accessing and rendering to the shared surface while the surface is currently owned by another rendering context. A non-owning rendering context makes an acquire call and waits for the surface to be released. When the currently owning rendering context finishes rendering to the shared surface, it release the surface. The rendering context that made the acquire call then acquires access and renders to the shared surface. | 12-17-2009 |
20100141650 | COMMAND REMOTING TECHNIQUES - Techniques for improved command level remoting are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20100141678 | COMMAND REMOTING - Various techniques for remoting graphics are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100302261 | Fixed Function Pipeline Application Remoting Through A Shader Pipeline Conversion Layer - Systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed for sending a client graphics data across a remote session for an application, where the application makes fixed function pipeline API calls and the client and server support shader pipeline API calls for the remote session. fixed function pipeline graphics calls from sent from the application are intercepted, wrapped, converted into their fixed function pipeline equivalent graphics call or calls and then sent across the communications network to the client according to a protocol of the remote session. | 12-02-2010 |
20110255791 | Accelerating Bitmap Remoting By Identifying And Extracting Patterns From Source Bitmaps Through Parallel Processing Techniques - Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media are disclosed for accelerating bitmap remoting by extracting patterns from source bitmaps. A server takes a source image, and performs an edge-detection operation on it. From this edge-detected image, connected segments of the image are determined by executing multiple iterations of a small operation upon the image in parallel—for instance, by assigning each non-white pixel a unique value, then assigning each pixel the minimum value among itself and its neighbors until no pixel is assigned a new value in an iteration. Executing these operations in parallel greatly reduces the time required to identify the connected segments. When the segments are identified, they may be cached by the client so that they do not need to be re-sent to the client when re-encountered by the server. | 10-20-2011 |
20140146063 | COMMAND REMOTING - Various techniques for remoting graphics are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-29-2014 |
Megan Mcmullen, Leesburg, VA US
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20120083846 | DYNAMIC PLATE WITH INSERTS - A spinal plate that is self-adjusting along its longitudinal axis to accommodate subsidence that may occur and aid in loading the bone graft to promote boney fusion while providing rigid fixation. The spinal plate is configured to inhibit loosening or backing out of bone screws. | 04-05-2012 |
Megan E. Mcmullen, Leesburg, VA US
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20090043339 | UNIVERSAL TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR DEVICE - A connecting apparatus includes a first grasping member adapted to hold a first elongated member and a second grasping member adapted to hold a second elongated member. The second grasping member is operatively connected to the first grasping member so that the first and second grasping members are movable relative to each other. The apparatus further includes a first rotatable rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first grasping member, a second rotatable rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the second grasping member, a first engaging member operatively connected to the first rotatable rod, and a second engaging member operatively connected to the second rotatable rod. The first engaging member is adapted to engage at least a portion of a first pedicle screw. The second engaging member is adapted to engage at least a portion of a second pedicle screw. | 02-12-2009 |
20110106172 | SEMI-CONSTRAINED BONE SCREW - A bone screw for attaching a bone plate to bone includes a shank defining a lumen extending at least partially therethrough from a proximal end thereof, a head defining a lumen therethrough, and a rod member. The rod member is configured for insertion through the lumen of the head and into the lumen of the shank. The rod member is fixedly engageable with the shank and moveably coupled to the head such that both the rod member and the shank are moveable with respect to the head. | 05-05-2011 |
20120271423 | SPINAL INTERBODY SPACER WITH SEMI-CONSTRAINED SCREWS - An intervertebral implant system is disclosed which includes a spinal spacer for engagement between vertebrae and at least one semi-constrained bone screw assembly. The spinal spacer includes a body extending between first and second end surfaces to define opposing top and bottom vertebral engaging surfaces. The second end surface of the body includes at least one aperture formed therethrough at an angle relative to the centerline axis and a screw opening defined therethrough. The semi-constrained bone screw assembly is adapted for insertion through the screw opening and includes a shank, a head and a rod member. The rod member is fixedly engageable with the shank and moveably coupled to the head such that both the rod member and the shank are moveable with respect to the head. | 10-25-2012 |
Michael B. Mcmullen, Knoxville, TN US
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20130330218 | Portable Hydrostatic Test Pump - A portable hydrostatic test pump and a system incorporating the portable hydrostatic test pump to pressurize a closed piping system for leak testing purposes is described herein and illustrated in the accompanying figures. The portable hydrostatic test pump includes a compact, lightweight, low power pump module operable using a portable power source. This allows the portable hydrostatic test pump to be used for testing closed piping systems located in areas that are physically difficult to access and/or without access to a permanent power source. | 12-12-2013 |
Michael P. Mcmullen, Leawood, KS US
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20080227467 | Architecture for Mobile Advertising with Location - Systems and methods are provided for mobile device advertising. The system includes a mobile device, a content provider, and an advertisement provider. A plurality of location fix technologies is executed to determine a plurality of location fixes for the mobile device, and the plurality of location fixes is stored in the mobile device. A location request is received for the mobile device, the plurality of stored location fixes is retrieved from the mobile device, and the plurality of stored location fixes is sent to the content provider. The content provider receives the plurality of location fixes for the mobile device from the mobile device, forwards the plurality of location fixes to the advertisement provider, and transmits content to the mobile device. The advertisement provider selects an advertisement based on location fixes, and transmits the advertisement to the mobile device. | 09-18-2008 |
20110070865 | LOCATION REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICES - In a communication system, a wireless communication device receives and processes a text message including a location request code and a communication code. In response to the location request code, the wireless communication device transfers a location query indicating the communication code. An authorization computer system receives the location query and processes the communication code to determine if the location request should be authorized. If the location request should be authorized, the authorization computer system transfers a location authorization. The wireless communication device processes the location authorization, and in response, transfers geographic location information using the communication code to control delivery of the geographic location information to a location receiving system. | 03-24-2011 |
Nikki Mcmullen, Stuart, FL US
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20150330634 | COMBUSTION LINER WITH BIAS EFFUSION COOLING - A system and method for improving the cooling to a portion of a combustion liner of a gas turbine combustor is disclosed. The combustion liner is cooled by supplying air through a plurality of cooling holes arranged in axially spaced rows in an upper and lower portion of the liner. The cooling holes are spaced accordingly so as to direct additional cooling flow to an area of the combustion liner not receiving sufficient flow due to maldistributions of air from the compressor discharge. | 11-19-2015 |
Norman D. Mcmullen, Cypress, TX US
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20090111715 | Method for remediating flow-restricting hydrate deposits in production systems - A method to remove hydrate plugs in a production system by passing a non-hydrate-forming or a hydrate-forming gas, which forms hydrates at a higher pressure than the existing hydrate, through the flow-restricting hydrate. | 04-30-2009 |
Norman Dennis Mcmullen, Cypress, TX US
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20100018693 | Pipeline entry system - An apparatus for inserting coiled tubing into a sub-sea pipeline comprising an adaptor which is releasably couplable to an anchor to hold the adaptor in position against lateral and/or vertical forces, the adaptor having: | 01-28-2010 |
20120125623 | COLLECTOR FOR CAPTURING FLOW DISCHARGED FROM A SUBSEA BLOWOUT - A collector for capturing flow discharged from a subsea blowout includes a tubular housing having a containment chamber; a seal connected to the housing; a tubular chimney connected to the housing, having a portion of a subsea connector, and having a diameter less than a diameter of the containment chamber; and a head connected to the housing and the chimney. | 05-24-2012 |
20120273216 | METHODS OF ESTABLISHING AND/OR MAINTAINING FLOW OF HYDROCARBONS DURING SUBSEA OPERATIONS - Methods are disclosed of establishing and maintaining flow of hydrocarbon-bearing fluid from a subsea source while controlling or limiting hydrocarbon gas hydrate formation in a riser and a collection tool fluidly connected to a distal end of the riser during subsea positioning of the riser and tool. Riser sections are connected at or near the sea surface, and a collection tool may be connected to the distal end of the riser at the surface or picked up subsea by the riser. The riser and tool are deployed subsea near a subsea source of hydrocarbons. A low-density fluid is forced down the riser and tool, and then the riser and tool are positioned to collect hydrocarbons from the subsea source of hydrocarbons. Flow of a low-density fluid is gradually reduced to initiate flow of hydrocarbons up the tool and riser. | 11-01-2012 |
20150159456 | COLLECTOR FOR CAPTURING FLOW DISCHARGED FROM A SUBSEA BLOWOUT - A collector for capturing flow discharged from a subsea blowout includes a tubular housing having a containment chamber; a seal connected to the housing; a tubular chimney connected to the housing, having a portion of a subsea connector, and having a diameter less than a diameter of the containment chamber; and a head connected to the housing and the chimney. | 06-11-2015 |
Norman S. Mcmullen, Frankfort, IL US
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20090186521 | LOCKING THREADED CONNECTION COAXIAL CONNECTOR - A coaxial connector includes a clamp nut dimensioned to fit over the outer conductor, the clamp nut having threads that mate with corresponding threads on the connector body. A clamp element is positioned between the clamp nut and a leading edge of the outer conductor. The connector body having an annular wedge surface dimensioned to mate with the leading edge of the outer conductor. The threads draw the clamp nut towards the connector body, to clamp the leading edge between the clamp element and the annular wedge surface. A surface-to-surface positive stop between the clamp nut and the connector body limits the compression force to a predetermined maximum by preventing further movement of the clamp nut towards the connector body. A thread lock is engaged as the positive stop is reached; the thread lock inhibiting unthreading of the clamp nut from the connector body. | 07-23-2009 |
Patrick Mcmullen, Villa Park, CA US
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20150333584 | HIGH SPEED BRUSHLESS DC ELECTRIC MACHINE - Certain aspects encompass a brushless DC electric machine that has a DC stator having field windings. The DC electric machine additionally has a DC rotor. The DC rotor has a rotor core and a plurality of permanent magnets arranged around the rotor core. The permanent magnets are shaped and have a gap between each adjacent permanent magnet to produce a trapezoidal back EMF in the field windings. A non-magnetic material resides in the gaps and bridges each adjacent permanent magnet. A non-magnetic sleeve is provided around the permanent magnets and the non-magnetic filler material retaining the permanent magnets to the core. | 11-19-2015 |
Patrick T. Mcmullen, Villa Park, CA US
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20130002022 | LINE INTERACTIVE POWER QUALITY SYSTEM - A flywheel interface system for line interactive power correction comprises a flywheel system that includes a flywheel coupled to rotate with a motor/generator. A passive rectifier is coupled to the flywheel system for converting alternating current generated by the flywheel system to direct current. An active inverter is coupled to the passive rectifier for converting the direct current from the passive rectifier to alternating current and to output the alternating current to the load. A motor drive is coupled to the motor/generator of the flywheel system for driving the motor/generator to rotate the flywheel, the motor drive including a second passive rectifier coupled to a second active inverter. | 01-03-2013 |
20130033136 | Electric Machine with Inner Magnet Hub - An electric machine includes a generally annular outer rotor supported to rotate about a rotational axis. The outer rotor defines an internal cavity therein and has a plurality of permanent magnets in the internal cavity generating a first magnetic field. An inner rotor is in the internal cavity and is supported to rotate about the rotational axis. The inner rotor has a plurality of permanent magnets about its perimeter that generate a second magnetic field. A generally annular stator is in the internal cavity between the outer rotor and the inner rotor. The stator has a stator winding supported by a non-magnetically conductive stator core. The stator winding is arranged to generate a field that interacts with the first and second magnetic fields. One of the outer rotor or the inner rotor is mechanically coupled to drive a load. The other of the outer rotor or the inner rotor is not mechanically coupled to drive the load. | 02-07-2013 |
Raymond F. Mcmullen, Shorewood, MN US
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20080208290 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An ISG that includes a housing, a connector block having a first surface and a second surface, a lumen extending through the connector block from the first surface to the second surface, wherein the lumen is configured to receive at least one lead, wherein said lead comprises at least one electrode connector, a plurality of contacts housed within the lumen, electronic circuitry that is operably coupled to the ISG, wherein the plurality of contacts are operably coupled to the electronic circuitry, a computer readable medium containing instructions for carrying out a process to determine at least one piece of information regarding a lead that is received within the lumen, the process includes the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of at least one of the plurality of contacts, and determining which of two ranges the measured characteristic fits, wherein the two ranges of characteristics correspond to an electrode connector being electrically connected with the at least one of the plurality of contacts, and an electrode connector not being electrically connected with the at least one of the plurality of contacts. | 08-28-2008 |
20100241194 | ACCESSORY APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED RECHARGING OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An apparatus configured to be placed about an implantable medical device having a face with a geometric center offset from a center of a recharge coil of the device includes first and second opposing major exterior surfaces, and a continuous exterior side surface joining the first and second opposing major exterior surfaces. A cavity is defined between, and an opening is formed by, the first and second major surfaces and the continuous side surface. The opening is in communication with the cavity and is configured to allow the device to access the cavity. An asymmetric region, adjacent to the cavity, is formed between a portion of the first and second major surfaces and the continuous side surface. The asymmetric region is configured to shift the geometric center of the combined apparatus and device, when the device is received in the cavity, towards the center of the recharge coil. | 09-23-2010 |
20100241205 | IMPLANTABLE LEAD MANAGEMENT - An apparatus for managing a lead of an implantable medical device includes a lead retention element and a fixation element. The lead retention element has a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The lumen is configured to slidably receive the lead. The fixation element is configured to fix the lead retention element relative to the implantable medical device in an orientation orthogonal to a lead receptacle of the device such that the proximal end of the lead retention element is closer to an opening of the lead receptacle than the distal end of the retention element. The distal end of the lead retention element is configured to firmly engage the lead to resist proximal sliding of the lead in the lumen of the retention element once the lead has been moved distally through the lumen. | 09-23-2010 |
20110196448 | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An ISG that includes a housing, a connector block having a first surface and a second surface, a lumen extending through the connector block from the first surface to the second surface, wherein the lumen is configured to receive at least one lead, wherein said lead comprises at least one electrode connector, a plurality of contacts housed within the lumen, electronic circuitry that is operably coupled to the ISG, wherein the plurality of contacts are operably coupled to the electronic circuitry, a computer readable medium containing instructions for carrying out a process to determine at least one piece of information regarding a lead that is received within the lumen, the process includes the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of at least one of the plurality of contacts, and determining which of two ranges the measured characteristic fits, wherein the two ranges of characteristics correspond to an electrode connector being electrically connected with the at least one of the plurality of contacts, and an electrode connector not being electrically connected with the at least one of the plurality of contacts. | 08-11-2011 |
20140276904 | Tools and Methods for Implantation of Implantable Medical Lead Extensions or Catheters - Tips for use on a tunneling tool provide the ability to pull an implantable medical lead extension or catheter body through a subcutaneous tunnel. The tips may include a pin with a barb, where the barb is inserted within a compliant portion of a connector body of the lead extension or a catheter body to create an interference fit that allows the connector body or catheter body to be pulled through the tunnel. The tips may include a carrier that has a cavity for the connector body, where the tunneling is performed with the carrier present on the tunneling tool. A body is positioned within the cavity of the carrier to prevent tissue from snagging on and collecting within the carrier. The body may include a tip portion that performs the tunneling function. The carrier may also provide tunneling and/or may be attached to the tunneling tool during tunneling. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert J. Mcmullen, Waterloo, IA US
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20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
Roderick A. Mcmullen, Tampa, FL US
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20100259557 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING IMAGES - To facilitate rendering an image, e.g., a portion of a PDF page, at higher resolutions or locations than could be expressed using standard 32 bit fixed point integer values, an image is segmented and a user space coordinate system origin used for individual segment processing is transformed on a per segment basis to each segment locality before a render request is made to a rendering function library. After a new origin of a segment is established, the PDF page content contained within that locality corresponding to the individual segment being processed is rendered, e.g., using functions available in the PDF software library. The results of processing the segments is combined to produce a final high-resolution image. While the input to the rendering process may include values which can not be expressed in 32 bit fixed point notation, the segmentation process allows the individual segments to be rendered using rendering specified using such notation. | 10-14-2010 |
Strahan Mcmullen, San Francisco, CA US
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20150332425 | USER-CONFIGURABLE INDICATION DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ON-DEMAND SERVICE - A system and method for configuring an indication device is described. An on-demand service system arranges a transport service for a user to be provided by a driver. The system determines whether the user has specified an output configuration for an indication device in an account of the user. In response to determining that the user has specified an output configuration for the indication device, the system identifies data corresponding to the output configuration and transmits the data to a driver device of the driver to enable the driver device to control the indication device of the driver based on the data. | 11-19-2015 |
Thomas Mcmullen, San Jose, CA US
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20110215825 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CYCLING - A system and method for non-isothermal temperature cycling (also called Conduction Temperature Cycling) of a semiconductor device. The method includes inserting a semiconductor device into a testing chamber and thermally coupling the semiconductor device to a heating and cooling element via a vacuum holding component. The method further includes heating and cooling a die portion of the semiconductor device with the heating and cooling element and testing the semiconductor device for component failure caused by thermo-mechanical stress induced by the non-isothermal temperature cycling. In one embodiment, the heating and cooling comprises non-isothermal temperature cycling. | 09-08-2011 |
Todd William Mcmullen, Morrison, CO US
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20140108105 | Agent Relationship Portal - Systems and methods which assist a parent entity in directing an agent entity toward a desired course of action are provided. Embodiments may include one or more data processing devices which compile data for the parent entity regarding the agent entity. Such data may include any number of metrics relating to the actions of an agent entity such as types of transactions processed by the agent, information corresponding to the specific details of the transactions, information pertaining to the agent entity itself (such as location information, transaction volume information and the like), data corresponding to the employee facilitating the transactions, etc. The compiled data may be used by the parent entity to create an incentive program in order to incentivize an agent entity to modify behaviors or to reward observed behaviors. | 04-17-2014 |
Troy Mcmullen, Corona, CA US
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20120324762 | ATHLETIC SHOE - An athletic shoe is disclosed having a two component traction system. The traction system includes an upper and an outsole. The outsole is coupled to the upper. The outsole includes at least a first traction portion and a second traction portion. Each of the first traction portion and the second traction portion define a portion of a bottom surface of the shoe. The first traction portion includes a plurality of first traction elements that provide the shoe with first traction characteristics. The second traction portion comprises a plurality of second traction elements that differ from the first traction elements in size, shape or density and provide the shoe with second traction characteristics different from the first traction characteristics. At least one of the first traction portion and the second traction portion is replaceable. | 12-27-2012 |
Tyler Mcmullen, San Francisco, CA US
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20140365683 | DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM BYPASS IN USER APPLICATIONS - Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and software for bypassing a domain name system. In one example, a method of operating a user communication device includes receiving a user instruction requesting content within a user application of the user communication device. The method further provides, in response to the user instruction, processing at least a domain name system bypass data structure on the user communication device to identify a network address for retrieving the content. The method further includes, requesting the content from a content node using the network address. | 12-11-2014 |
Tyler B. Mcmullen, San Francisco, CA US
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20150026315 | NETWORK PARAMETER CONFIGURATION BASED ON END USER DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS - Systems, methods, and software for operating a content node are provided herein. In one example, a method of operating a content node is presented. The method includes receiving a characteristic of an end user device, and configuring one or more transmission control protocol (TCP) parameter for communications with the end user device based on at least the characteristic of the end user device. The method also includes transferring the communications using the one or more TCP parameters for delivery to the end user device. | 01-22-2015 |
20150222642 | SECURITY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR CONTENT DELIVERY - Described herein are methods, systems, and software to handle verification information in a content node. In one example, a method of operating a content node includes receiving a secure content request from an end user device and determining the availability of verification information stored on the content node to service the secure content request. The method further provides, if the verification information is available, verifying the end user device based on the verification information. The method also includes, if the verification information is unavailable, querying an origin server to verify the end user device. | 08-06-2015 |
20150237131 | DATA PURGE DISTRIBUTION AND COHERENCY - Systems, methods, and software for operating a content delivery system to purge cached content are provided herein. In one example, purge messages are transferred for delivery to content delivery nodes (CDNs) in the content delivery system. The CDNs receive the messages, purge content associated with the messages, and compile purge summaries based on the messages. The CDNs further periodically transfer the purge summaries to one another to compare the messages received, and gather purge information for purge messages that may have been inadvertently missed by the CDNs. | 08-20-2015 |
20150370725 | ENCRYPTED PURGING OF DATA FROM CONTENT NODE STORAGE - Described herein are methods, systems, and software for encrypting and erasing data objects in a content node. In one example, a method of operating a content node that caches content divided into one or more data objects includes encrypting the one or more data objects using separate encryption keys for each of the one or more data objects, the separate encryption keys comprising a common portion shared by the one or more data objects and an individualized portion unique to each data object. The method further provides receiving a purge request to erase at least one data object and, responsive to the purge request, erasing at least one of the common portion or the individualized portion for the at least one data object based on the purge request. | 12-24-2015 |