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Arthur John Ackermann, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110025306 | Method and Apparatus for the Purification and Analytical Evaluation of Highly Purified Liquids - A method and apparatus for removing soluble and insoluble contaminants from highly purified and ultra-pure liquids having a bulk resistivity in excess of one megohm-centimeter by establishing laminar flow of the liquid in a cylindrical chamber through an electromagnetic field transverse to the direction of flow, to induce mobility of the constituents. The wall of the chamber forms a cathode and a central rod forms an anode in the chamber. The mobilized constituents are transported either to the anode or the cathode, where the material will adhere and agglomerate with other constituents. Systems are provided utilizing the method and apparatus for purifying and analytically evaluating highly purified and ultra-pure water. | 02-03-2011 |
Brent J. Ackermann, Reidsville, NC US
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| 20110279207 | LINE-POWERED INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMER - An instrument transformer for measuring properties of electricity in a power line is provided. The instrument transformer includes a cover section releasably secured to a base section. The cover section includes a first core segment encapsulated in a first encasement formed from a polymer resin. The base section includes a second core segment with a low voltage winding mounted thereto and a voltage transformer, all of which are encapsulated in a second encasement formed from a polymer resin. When the cover section and the base section are secured together, the first core segment adjoins the second core segment, thereby forming a current transformer having a core formed from the first and second core segments. A method for making the instrument transformer further comprises the connection of the cover section to the base section to form a passage through which a high voltage conductor may extend. | 11-17-2011 |
Bryan A. Ackermann, Fairfax, VA US
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| 20100004958 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTELLIGENTLY REROUTING STRANDED TRAVELERS - A method is disclosed to intelligently reroute stranded travelers. The method includes receiving in a computer, a message from a customer containing preferences for travel services, including willingness to accept alternative travel services, and storing the preferences in a customer database. The method then includes receiving in the computer, a message from the customer containing a trip plan that includes at least one segment with a desired mode of transportation, a desired departure location, a desired time, and a desired destination, and storing the trip plan in the customer database. The method then includes receiving in the computer, a message from at least one travel service, including available scheduling for the at least one segment, and data for alternative times and modes of transportation, and storing the available scheduling and the data. The method then includes receiving in the computer, a message from the customer agreeing to the available scheduling for the at least one segment. The method then includes receiving in the computer, a message from the at least one travel service, that the agreed to scheduling for the at least one segment has become unavailable. The method then includes accessing the preferences and the data. The method then includes determining acceptable alternative times and modes of transportation from the data and the preferences for the at least one segment. The method then includes automatically scheduling one of the acceptable alternative times and modes of transportation for the at least one segment. And finally, the method includes sending a notification to the customer of the automatically scheduled alternative time and mode of transportation for the at least one segment. | 01-07-2010 |
Douglas Michael Ackermann, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20110257709 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING NEUROSTIMULATION LINEAR LEAD SHAPE TO CORRECT LEAD MIGRATION - A neurostimulation system comprises an implantable neurostimulation lead, an implantable neurostimulator configured for delivering stimulation energy to the implantable neurostimulation lead, an actuating device configured for modifying a linear shape of the lead after it has migrated from a baseline position, memory configured for storing a threshold value, and a processor configured for determining a magnitude at which the lead has migrated from the baseline position, comparing the determined magnitude to the threshold value, and prompting the actuating device to modify the linear shape of the lead based on the comparison. A method of correcting the migration of a neurostimulation lead implanted within the patient comprises determining a magnitude at which the implanted lead has migrated from a baseline position, comparing the determined magnitude to a threshold value, and modifying the linear shape of the lead based on the comparison. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALERTING A USER OF NEUROSTIMULATION LEAD MIGRATION - A neurostimulation system comprises an implantable neurostimulation lead, an implantable neurostimulator configured for delivering stimulation energy to the lead, an indicator configured for outputting a user-discernible alert signal indicating that the lead has migrated from a baseline position, memory configured for storing a threshold value, and a processor configured for determining a magnitude at which the lead has migrated from the baseline position, comparing the determined magnitude to the threshold value, and prompting the indicator to output the alert signal based on the comparison. A method of alerting a user to the migration of a neurostimulation lead implanted within the user comprises determining a magnitude at which an implanted neurostimulation lead has migrated from a baseline position, comparing the determined magnitude to a threshold value, and outputting a user-discernible alert signal indicating that the implanted lead has migrated based on the comparison. | 10-20-2011 |
James F. Ackermann, Woodinville, WA US
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| 20080277531 | Hybrid Composite Panel Systems and Methods - Hybrid composite panel systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an assembly includes a primary section, a matrix member engaged with the primary section, and a secondary section engaged with the matrix member opposite the primary section. The primary section includes a plurality of first composite layers reinforced with a first reinforcing material, and the secondary section includes a plurality of second composite layers reinforced with a second reinforcing material. The primary and secondary sections are configured to bear an operating load at least partially transversely to the first and second composite layers, and are asymetrically configured such that the primary section bears a majority of the applied operating load. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090155524 | COMPOSITE PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a composite panel is described. The method includes pre-stabilizing a honeycomb core with at least one layer of a pre-stabilizing material, surrounding the honeycomb core with at least one composite laminate skin layer, and curing the at least one composite laminate skin layer. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090283639 | WING TIP JOINT IN AIRFOILS - An aircraft joint comprises a wing structure and a wing tip. The wing structure has a first part of a clevis and lug fastening system located around an outer end of the wing structure. The wing tip has a second part of the clevis and lug fastening system located around an end of the wing tip. The wing tip is capable of being joined to the outer end of the wing structure. An upper aerodynamic surface and a lower aerodynamic surface are formed by joining the wing structure and the wing tip. The first part and the second part are located about a center between the upper aerodynamic surface and the lower aerodynamic surface. The first part and the second part engage each other such that a moment reaction occurs around the upper aerodynamic surface and the lower aerodynamic surface. | 11-19-2009 |
John Frederick Ackermann, Laramie, WY US
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| 20100024378 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE WORKING FLUID - A gas turbine engine system is provided. The gas turbine engine system includes a gas turbine engine and an exhaust gas conditioning system. The gas turbine engine includes at least one combustion chamber and at least one turbine downstream from the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber is coupled in flow communication to a source of hydrocarbonaceous fuel and to a source of oxygen. The gas turbine engine is operable with a working fluid that is substantially nitrogen-free. The exhaust gas conditioning system is coupled between a discharge outlet of the gas turbine engine and an inlet of the gas turbine engine. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100024381 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH AN ALTERNATIVE WORKING FLUID - A method of operating a turbine engine system and a turbine engine system are provided. The method comprises supplying a flow of oxygen to a combustion chamber defined within a plurality of turbines coupled serially together within the turbine engine system, supplying a flow of hydrocarbonaccous fuel to the combustion chambers of each of the plurality of turbines in the turbine engine system, and supplying a working fluid to an inlet of a first turbine engine coupled within the turbine engine system, wherein the working fluid is substantially nitrogen-free and wherein each of the turbines coupled within the turbine engine system is operable with the resulting fuel-oxygen-working fluid mixture. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100024433 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE WORKING FLUID - A gas turbine engine system is provided. The gas turbine engine system includes a gas turbine engine, an exhaust gas conditioning system, and a sequestration chamber. The gas turbine engine includes at least one compressor, at least one combustion chamber downstream from the compressor, and at least one turbine downstream from the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber is coupled in flow communication to a source of hydrocarbonaceous fuel and to a source of oxygen. The gas turbine engine is operable with a working fluid that is substantially nitrogen-free. The exhaust gas conditioning system is coupled between a discharge outlet and an inlet of the gas turbine engine. The exhaust gas conditioning system receives all of the exhaust discharged from the gas turbine engine. The sequestration chamber stores carbon dioxide and is coupled to the gas turbine engine for receiving working fluid bled from the turbine upstream from combustion chamber. | 02-04-2010 |
John M. Ackermann, Belleville, IL US
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| 20080231410 | RFID Open Fuse Indicator, System, and Method - Electrical fuse indicators used to detect when fuses enter an open state. Each fuse in an electrical system may be connected to a wireless identification element, which alerts a communication unit that the fuse has entered an open state. The wireless identification device may include an antenna. The antenna may be in contact with a fuse element, such that opening of the fuse element renders the antenna inoperable. Alternatively the antenna may be connected to the fuse element in such a manner that opening of the fuse element alters the frequency on which the antenna transmits. A logic port may also be used to detect the operational state of a fuse. Use of such indicators is compatible with existing infrastructure. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100328019 | FUSE WITH FUSE STATE INDICATOR - A fuse includes a fuse state indicator on the exterior surface of the fuse body. The fuse state indicator includes an electrically conductive element electrically connected to and extending between the terminal elements. A temperature sensitive element proximate and in thermal contact with the electrically conductive element includes material capable of changing color when heated to a predetermined transition temperature to form a mark on the temperature sensitive element. The fuse state indicator forms a first mark on the temperature sensitive element when heat from the electrically conductive element transfers to the temperature sensitive element in response to a first overcurrent condition, and forms a second mark, distinct from the first mark, on the temperature sensitive element when heat from the electrically conductive element transfers to the temperature sensitive element in response to a second overcurrent condition distinct from the first overcurrent condition. | 12-30-2010 |
Robert A. Ackermann, Schenectady, NY US
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| 20080209919 | SYSTEM INCLUDING A HEAT EXCHANGER WITH DIFFERENT CRYOGENIC FLUIDS THEREIN AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A system can include a heat transfer structure and a heat exchanger. The heat transfer structure is to cool an object, and the heat exchanger is to cool a portion of the heat transfer structure. The system can be cooled significantly faster than a conventional system that uses conductive cooling. The system has no or less liquid cryogen that would be vaporized as compared to a conventional system that immerses the object to be cooled within a bath of liquid cryogen or has a substantial mass of liquid cryogen within a cooling loop. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110160064 | HORIZONTAL FINNED HEAT EXCHANGER FOR CRYOGENIC RECONDENSING REFRIGERATION - A cryogenic system includes a superconducting magnet ( | 06-30-2011 |
Robert Adolf Ackermann, Schenectady, NY US
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| 20100001596 | System and method for cooling a superconducting rotary machine - A system for cooling a superconducting rotary machine includes a plurality of sealed siphon tubes disposed in balanced locations around a rotor adjacent to a superconducting coil. Each of the sealed siphon tubes includes a tubular body and a heat transfer medium disposed in the tubular body that undergoes a phase change during operation of the machine to extract heat from the superconducting coil. A siphon heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the siphon tubes for extracting heat from the siphon tubes during operation of the machine. | 01-07-2010 |
Simon Ackermann US
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| 20100198186 | DUAL-LUMEN CATHETER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A catheter assembly having a dual lumen proximal tubular portion including a guidewire lumen and an inflation lumen and a single lumen distal tubular portion that receives the guidewire and can additionally receive fluid. The catheter assembly includes flow passages in allow fluid to flow from the interior of the catheter to the exterior. | 08-05-2010 |