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Albert G. Aaron, Denver, CO US
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| 20090230741 | Child Restraint System - A child restraint system (CRS) offers a safe, compact, configuration flexible, and easy to use restraint for a small child in a vehicle or aircraft. The child is secured in a five-point harness attached to a framework. The framework is in turn attached to latches secured to the vehicle or aircraft. The CRS may be configured in forward-facing or rearward-facing orientations depending on the size and age of the child. Further, the CRS harness may be equipped with a swaddle vest for securing especially young or small children that are too small for the standard five-point harness. Finally, the CRS harness may be attached to a headrest anchor that is situated between a seat and a corresponding headrest when no other suitable latches are available. | 09-17-2009 |
Albert Glenn Aaron, Denver, CO US
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| 20110083615 | Pet Restraint Harness System for Vehicles - A pet restraint harness system for use in a vehicle may be installed in a rear or front passenger seat. The restraint system includes a harness fastened about the pet and a restraint framework fastened about the seat and, in some configurations, to manufacturer latch points provided in the vehicle. The restraint framework includes a vertical strap positioned against the seatback and one or more lateral straps attached to the vertical strap to resist lateral movement, vertical movement, or both. One end of the vertical strap and the lateral straps may attach to the manufacturer latch locations. Alternatively, ends of the vertical and lateral straps may attach to each other about the seat. At least two restraining straps are attached to the vertical strap, the lateral straps, or among the combination of both. The restraining straps are configured to attach to an animal's collar, to a harness, or both. | 04-14-2011 |
Andrew Aaron, Ardsley, NY US
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| 20090190767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DEVICE SOUND INTERFACE MANAGER - A system for regulating the volume and frequency content of audio producing devices, the system includes: one or more noise making objects (NMO) configured with individual sound control devices in electrical communication with a noise management server and one or more audio producing devices configured with individual sound control devices; wherein the sound control devices have electronic logic processing, storage, and communication capabilities; wherein the noise management server utilize the sound control devices to: determine whether the NMO are producing noise in the audible range of one or more audio producing devices; determine a noise characteristic of the one or more NMO; command the one or more NMO to send the noise characteristic to the one or more audio producing devices; and wherein the volume and frequency content of audio produced by the one or more audio producing devices is adjusted in response to the received noise characteristic. | 07-30-2009 |
Andrew S. Aaron, Ardsley, NY US
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| 20090177473 | APPLYING VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS FROM A TARGET SPEAKER TO A SOURCE SPEAKER FOR SYNTHETIC SPEECH - A computer implemented method, system and computer usable program code for synthesizing speech. A computer implemented method for synthesizing speech includes providing a database of speech of a source speaker, and providing a prosody model of speech of a target speaker different from the source speaker. Text input to be synthesized is received, and the prosody model of speech of the target speaker is applied to the text input to select segments of the speech of the source speaker in the database to form synthesized speech of the text input. The synthesized speech of the text input is then output. | 07-09-2009 |
Anne Aaron, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090327917 | SHARING OF INFORMATION OVER A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method of sharing information associated with a selected application is provided. The method comprises identifying a media type associated with the information, and capturing the information based on the media type. The method further comprises identifying a content type associated with the information, the content type being related to the media type, encoding the information based on the content type, and providing access to the encoded information over a communication network. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090327918 | FORMATTING INFORMATION FOR TRANSMISSION OVER A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method of formatting information for transmission over a peer-to-peer communication network is provided. The method comprises identifying a graphical nature of the information, and capturing the information based on the graphical nature. The method further comprises identifying a graphical content type associated with the information, and encoding the information based on the graphical content type. | 12-31-2009 |
Arthur Aaron, Arlington, MA US
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| 20120010684 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 01-12-2012 |
Ben Aaron, Forestville, NY US
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| 20080237937 | Means and Method for Producing Enhanced Object Gripping Surfaces and Enhancing Object Strength, and The Objects So Enhanced - A process for enhancing a gripping area of an object, providing a frictionally enhanced, moisture repellent, sure-grip gripping surface, achieved by less than one second ultraviolet radiation curing of an ultraviolet-curable coating applied over polymeric fibers enveloping the gripping surface of the object. This inexpensive three step process uses commonly available, low-cost materials, minimal energy, is environmentally friendly, does not require repeated steps, thermosetting, vulcanization, caustic chemicals, molds, molding techniques, and gluing a molded cover onto a surface. Also, metallicized objects where metallicizing imparts superior strength to objects reducing or eliminating breakage and/or splintering when impacted, by a ball if object is a bat reducing or eliminating potential lethal hazards often imparted to a ball when hit by aluminum bats. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100323832 | Means and Method for Producing Sure-Grip Gripping Surfaces and The Objects So Enhanced - A process for enhancing a gripping area of an object, providing a frictionally enhanced, moisture repellent, sure-grip gripping surface, achieved by less than a one second ultra-violet radiation curing of an ultraviolet-curable coating applied over an ultra-thin, less than 0.001 inches thin, polymeric woven or knitted fiber such as nylon, spandex, or blends that has been positioned about the gripping surface area of an object to be gripped. This inexpensive three step process uses commonly available, low-cost materials and minimal energy, is environmentally friendly and does not require repeated steps, thermosetting, vulcanization, caustic chemicals, molds, molding techniques, or gluing a molded cover onto a surface. | 12-23-2010 |
Charles E. Aaron, Buchanan, VA US
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| 20100050458 | Dryer System With Improved Throughput - A centrifugal dryer that has improved throughput capacity resulting from the combination of a high angle agglomerate catcher with optional overflow, increased dewatering capacity, a cylindrical dewatering feed chute, a modified rotor design with positionally and structurally modified lifters in the feed and dewatering section, the drying and propagating section, as well as the pellet discharge section, and an efficient circumferential foraminous membrane. | 03-04-2010 |
Charles W. Aaron, Salado, TX US
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| 20090269177 | MULTI FUNCTION LINKAGE CLAMPING SYSTEM - A linkage clamping system that may be used both for moving a clamp laterally and for rotating the clamp. The device includes a linear actuator, a rotational linkage assembly, and a clamping member. The linear actuator may first rotate the clamp, then move the clamp laterally, or may be configured to move the clamp laterally first, then rotate it. Both the lateral and rotational movements are achieved in distinct motions with a single linear actuator. The clamp may be rotated about 180 degrees and the lateral movement may only be limited by the lateral movement provided by the linear actuator. The linkage clamping system may be used to secure equipment, such as a material handler for unloading an open top railroad car. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100218700 | SIDE DUMP AND BOTTOM DUMP RAILROAD CARS - A railroad car may comprise a frame comprising a first side and a second side laterally opposing each other. The railroad car may further comprise a first elastomeric mat and a second elastomeric mat supported by a plurality of reinforcement cables, the first and second elastomeric mats forming a load-carrying receptacle. Each elastomeric mat may have an outer edge and an inner edge, the inner edge of the first elastomeric mat abutting the inner edge of the second elastomeric mat when the load-carrying receptacle is in a closed configuration. The railroad car may further comprise a first pulley connected to the first side of the frame and a second pulley connected to the second side of the frame, the first pulley and second pulley each having a respective axis of rotation parallel to a direction of travel of the railroad car. | 09-02-2010 |
Charles Wayne Aaron, Salado, TX US
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| 20090273788 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING SURFACES USING OPTICAL WAVELENGTH FILTERING - A system and method for daylight inspection of a surface, such as a railroad track, is disclosed. The disclosed system includes lasers, cameras, and a processor. The lasers are positioned adjacent the surface. The laser emits a beam of light across the surface at a combined intensity of at least 0.15 watts of intensity per inch of width of the surface, and the camera captures images of the surface having the beam of light emitted thereon. The camera includes a bandpass filter which passes only a band of light corresponding to a dip in solar radiation. The laser is selected to provide an emitted light beam which is more intense than the solar radiation at the dip. The processor formats the images so that they can be analyzed to determine various measurable aspects of the surface. The system and method includes one or more algorithms for determining these measurable aspects of the surface. | 11-05-2009 |
Erik Aaron, Laguna Hills, CA US
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| 20100053339 | DIAGNOSTIC ERROR CODE - Systems and methods that facilitate a multi-color error code recognition system. In a one embodiment, the device includes a micro processor based control system and one or more LED indicators coupled to the control system and capable of emitting two or more colors of light. In operations, the control system detects a failed mechanism in the device and causes the one or more LED indicators to blink in a first color a number of times corresponding to the first digit of the error code and then blink in a second color a number of times corresponding to the second digit of the error code. | 03-04-2010 |
James F. Aaron, Franklin, PA US
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| 20090206223 | Building material separator with improved dynamic air flow - A separator for separating stacked sheets of lumber or other building materials. The separator comprises a substantially planar top and bottom surface; the top and bottom surfaces extending substantially parallel to one another. The separator further comprises two side surfaces, each with outwardly protruding side edges for preventing the separator from resting on either side surface; and a front side and a back side substantially parallel to the front surface. A plurality of channels extend into the top and bottom surfaces with the channels defining a plateau, coexistent with the top and bottom surfaces, between adjacent channels. Each channel has one or more apertures for creating a substantially vertical airflow passage between top and bottom surfaces of the separator. | 08-20-2009 |
John M. Aaron, Hickory Hills, IL US
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| 20090291730 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PARIMUTUEL WAGERING ON OUTCOMES - A method for determining an award for at least one winner includes establishing at least a first outcome predicated on a common output produced by a plurality of entities working in conjunction, and establishing at least three scenarios associated with the first outcome, each scenario associated with a condition of the first outcome, and receiving a plurality of wagers associated with each scenario and at least one of the entities. The method further includes awarding at least a first award in a parimutuel basis based on the received wagers. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090291747 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PARIMUTUEL WAGERING ON OUTCOMES - A method for determining an award for at least one winner includes establishing at least a first outcome predicated on a common output produced by a plurality of entities working in conjunction, and establishing at least three scenarios associated with the first outcome, each scenario associated with a condition of the first outcome, and receiving a plurality of wagers associated with each scenario and at least one of the entities. The method further includes awarding at least a first award in a parimutuel basis based on the received wagers. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110077075 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PARIMUTUEL WAGERING ON OUTCOMES - A method for determining an award for at least one winner includes establishing at least a first outcome predicated on a common output produced by a plurality of entities working in conjunction, and establishing at least three scenarios associated with the first outcome, each scenario associated with a condition of the first outcome, and receiving a plurality of wagers associated with each scenario and at least one of the entities. The method further includes awarding at least a first award in a parimutuel basis based on the received wagers. | 03-31-2011 |
Kelvin Aaron, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20080206063 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING BLADE SHIMS - A method for assembling a stator assembly for a turbine engine is provided. The method includes providing a blade with a base including an end wall having at least one hole defined therein and providing a shim having at least one aperture extending therethrough. The shim aperture is aligned with the end wall hole, and the shim is secured to the blade base end wall using a fastener. The fastener is inserted through the shim aperture in an interference fit within the end wall hole. The blade and the shim are coupled to a turbine casing. | 08-28-2008 |
Kimberly B. Aaron, Wauconda, IL US
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| 20090321409 | Chip Warmer - A chip warming device ( | 12-31-2009 |
Kristin Aaron, Bedford, TX US
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| 20080319411 | ADHESIVE UNDERGARMENT - An adhesive undergarment to be worn when panties are not worn. Embodiments of an adhesive undergarment may have an adhesive-backed panel for placement inside a garment. An exemplary adhesive undergarment provides a level of protection to the private area of a woman from the interior seams of pants or other similar clothing when being worn without panties. This clothing accessory is in the nature of a removable, disposable, adhesive-backed panel for placing inside the crotch area of a garment that replaces a need for a panty. An adhesive undergarment may have a strengthened area or a stiffened area to minimize the drooping, flopping or wilting of the adhesive undergarment while being installed in the crotch area of a pair of pants. | 12-25-2008 |
Kyle Aaron, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20090178083 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING MEDIA ASSETS FOR DISPLAY IN A SCREEN OF AN INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDANCE APPLICATION - A method and system of selecting assets for display in an interactive media guidance application includes receiving a user input indicating interest in a media item; generating a list of media assets related to the media item, selecting, based on priority rules, a subset of the media assets to display in an interactive media guidance application, and displaying an identifier for each of the subset of media assets in the interactive media guidance application screen. The priority rules may assign a first priority to one type of media asset and a second priority to a second type of media asset, and may be based on: whether the media asset has been viewed, and a respective time associated with the media asset. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100125876 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING MULTI-USER MEDIA CONTENT ACCESS USING INDEX POINTS - Systems and methods for providing more flexible multi-user media content access using index points is provided. A plurality of custom index points are maintained in a multi-user or multi-room media system. After receiving a request to view an asset, a listing of the index points associated with the requested asset is presented to the user. Each index point may be associated with a current viewing location within the asset. After receiving a selection of an index point, the asset is accessed at the viewing position referenced by the index point, and the index point is updated based on the user's progress through the asset. Users may assign custom names and descriptions to the index points and be presented with cached video around the index point in order to more easily identify the relevance of the index point. | 05-20-2010 |
Mark Christian Aaron, Canton, MI US
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| 20090273434 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACTORY KEY CODE DISPLAY WITH AN AUTOMOTIVE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - A system and method for providing keypad information to a user for a keypad coupled to an exterior portion of the vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving a first radio frequency (RF) signal from a first transmitter and increasing a first count in response to detecting the first RF signal. The method includes receiving a second RF signal from a second transmitter and increasing a second count in response to detecting the second RF signal. The method includes comparing the first count to a first predetermined count and comparing the second count to a second predetermined count. The method includes transmitting the keypad information to the display device based on at least one of the comparison of the first count to the first predetermined amount and the comparison of the second count to the second predetermined amount. | 11-05-2009 |
Martin Aaron, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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| 20100246294 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELAY LOCKED LOOP RELOCK MODE - Embodiments of the present invention describe a memory device comprising a delay line and a feedback circuit coupled to the delay line. The feedback circuit has the capability to adjust a delay interval, which is then locked on the delay line. The feedback circuit is switched off after the delay interval is locked to reduce power consumption. The feedback circuit periodically switches on to adjust and lock the delay interval. | 09-30-2010 |
Mary L. Aaron, Denver, CO US
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| 20090230741 | Child Restraint System - A child restraint system (CRS) offers a safe, compact, configuration flexible, and easy to use restraint for a small child in a vehicle or aircraft. The child is secured in a five-point harness attached to a framework. The framework is in turn attached to latches secured to the vehicle or aircraft. The CRS may be configured in forward-facing or rearward-facing orientations depending on the size and age of the child. Further, the CRS harness may be equipped with a swaddle vest for securing especially young or small children that are too small for the standard five-point harness. Finally, the CRS harness may be attached to a headrest anchor that is situated between a seat and a corresponding headrest when no other suitable latches are available. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20110083615 | Pet Restraint Harness System for Vehicles - A pet restraint harness system for use in a vehicle may be installed in a rear or front passenger seat. The restraint system includes a harness fastened about the pet and a restraint framework fastened about the seat and, in some configurations, to manufacturer latch points provided in the vehicle. The restraint framework includes a vertical strap positioned against the seatback and one or more lateral straps attached to the vertical strap to resist lateral movement, vertical movement, or both. One end of the vertical strap and the lateral straps may attach to the manufacturer latch locations. Alternatively, ends of the vertical and lateral straps may attach to each other about the seat. At least two restraining straps are attached to the vertical strap, the lateral straps, or among the combination of both. The restraining straps are configured to attach to an animal's collar, to a harness, or both. | 04-14-2011 |
Michael Scott Aaron, Clarksville, TN US
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| 20100092290 | Vertical axis variable geometry wind energy collection system - A device to convert the kinetic energy of wind into kinetic energy in the form of a rotating mass (FIG. | 04-15-2010 |
Mitzi Aaron, Baytown, TX US
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| 20090038233 | RV Door - Provided herein is a door for a mobile housing including a frame having an area of enclosure, with a plate disposed on the frame within the area of enclosure. Further provided is a stationary pane disposed on the frame within a portion of the area of enclosure. A movable pane is slidably disposed on the frame within a portion of the area of enclosure, having an open and a closed position. The movable pane is fitably received by the plate when in the closed position. The movable pane provides a handle access area within the area of enclosure that is operable in either the open or the closed positions of the movable pane. | 02-12-2009 |
Peter A. Aaron, Katy, TX US
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| 20110178712 | Azimuth correction for data reconstruction in three-dimensional surface-related multiple prediction - A best fitting trace in seismic data is determined for a desired trace to be reconstructed. An azimuth correction is calculated for the azimuth difference between the best fitting trace and the desired trace. The azimuth correction is applied to the best fitting trace to reconstruct the desired trace for 3D surface-related multiple prediction. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110178715 | DIP-based corrections for data reconstruction in three-dimensional surface-related multiple prediction - A best fitting trace in seismic data is determined for a desired trace to be reconstructed. A dip-based correction is calculated per trace and per sample for differences in azimuth, common midpoint coordinates, and offset between the best fitting trace and the desired trace. The dip-based correction is applied to the best fitting trace to reconstruct the desired trace for 3D surface-related multiple prediction. | 07-21-2011 |
Robert C. Aaron, Bois, ID US
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| 20080277518 | Apparatus and Method for Reversing Tapewind Direction - According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a reel. The exemplary reel comprises a hub and a guide member coupled to the hub. The guide member may be configured to guide magnetic tape from a magnetic tape source to the reel. The guide member may cooperate with the hub to form a surface for receiving magnetic tape from the magnetic tape source. Additionally, the exemplary reel may include a securing mechanism for securing the guide member in the cooperating position with respect to the hub. | 11-13-2008 |
Robert P. Aaron, Marble, PA US
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| 20110309669 | COOLING A RANGING ARM GEAR CASE ON A LONGWALL SHEARER - A longwall shearer or other machine with a gear case for transmitting rotational power from a drive to a driven member. The gear case comprises a drive, a driven member, at least one axle including at least one aperture formed therein to circulate cooling fluid through the axle, and a gear mounted to rotate on the axle and positioned to transmit power from the drive to the driven member. | 12-22-2011 |
Ronald Aaron, Newton Centre, MA US
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| 20100292603 | Electrical Impedance Myography - Electrical impedance myography (EIM) can be used for the assessment and diagnosis of muscular disorders. EIM includes applying an electrical signal to a region of tissue and measuring a resulting signal. A characteristic of the region of tissue is determined based on the measurement. Performing EIM at different frequencies and/or different angular orientations with respect to a muscle can aid in the assessment and diagnosis. Devices are described that facilitate assessment and diagnosis using EIM. | 11-18-2010 |
Sherman Aaron, Wilkesboro, NC US
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| 20110036706 | System and Method Using a Microwave-Transparent Reaction Chamber for Production of Fuel from a Carbon-Containing Feedstock - Approaches for producing fuel from a carbon-containing feedstock are described. Feedstock is introduced into a substantially microwave-transparent reaction chamber. A microwave source emits microwaves which are directed through the microwave-transparent wall of the reaction chamber to impinge on the feedstock within the reaction chamber. The microwave source may be rotated relative to the reaction chamber. The feedstock is subjected to microwaves until the desired reaction occurs to produce a fuel. A catalyst can be mixed with the feedstock to enhance the reaction process. | 02-17-2011 |
Sherman Aaron, North Wilksboro, NC US
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| 20090232725 | Flow rate of gas in fluidized bed during conversion of carbon based material to natural gas and activated carbon - A method of processing carbonacious material into gas and activated carbon, comprising the steps of placing feedstock onto a fluidized bed; directing non-oxygenated gas through the fluidized bed; adjusting a velocity of the gas such that the gas is slow enough to leave the feedstock on the fluidized bed and fast enough to remove activated carbon and volatiles. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100055026 | Process for and processor of natural gas and activated carbon together with blower - A method of and device for processing carbonacious material into gas and activated carbon together with blower. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110180382 | Pyrolisis apparatus - A pyrolisis apparatus, including a retort tube in a closed loop configuration the retort tube defining a single entrance point and two exit points, a vortex separator joined to retort tube; and a plurality of fins positioned in spiraling rows about the retort tube, the fins extending through and sealed to a wall of the retort tube, the fins simultaneously extending beyond either side of the wall and being positioned to be a static mixer inside and outside the retort tube. | 07-28-2011 |
Steve Aaron, Baytown, TX US
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| 20090038233 | RV Door - Provided herein is a door for a mobile housing including a frame having an area of enclosure, with a plate disposed on the frame within the area of enclosure. Further provided is a stationary pane disposed on the frame within a portion of the area of enclosure. A movable pane is slidably disposed on the frame within a portion of the area of enclosure, having an open and a closed position. The movable pane is fitably received by the plate when in the closed position. The movable pane provides a handle access area within the area of enclosure that is operable in either the open or the closed positions of the movable pane. | 02-12-2009 |
Stuart Aaron, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20090246596 | Fuel cell system for charging an electric vehicle - A method for charging electric vehicles includes receiving information regarding an electric vehicle. At least a portion of the information is received through a vehicle interface configured to place a battery of the electric vehicle into electrical communication with a fuel cell system. A charge is delivered from the fuel cell system to the battery of the electric vehicle through the vehicle interface without use of a direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) converter. The charge is delivered based at least in part on the information. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100013317 | Integrated fuel cell system with auxiliary power delivery - A method of providing electrical power using a split bus configuration includes receiving a first direct current at a positive bus of a split bus, where the first direct current originates from a first fuel cell segment. A second direct current is received at a negative bus of the split bus, where the second direct current originates from a second fuel cell segment. A third direct current is also received at the split bus such that a combined direct current is formed including the first direct current, the second direct current, and the third direct current. The third direct current originates from an alternative direct current (DC) source. The combined direct current is provided to an inverter such that an alternating current is generated for a load. | 01-21-2010 |