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Aaron Adkins, White Lake, MI US
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| 20120000979 | AIMING SYSTEM FOR WEAPON - An aiming system for use with a weapon is provided and may include a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The aiming system may also include a display in communication with the processor that displays a corrected-aiming point based on at least one simulated bullet trajectory and at least one simulated bullet impact location determined by the processor. | 01-05-2012 |
Adam L. Adkins, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20110035405 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA CLASS UPDATE - A method for updating data includes, in a processor, receiving a data field update associated with an existing data object of a data class, modifying a data field of an updater data object of the data class based upon the data field update, traversing the updater data object to identify the modified data field, and modifying a data field of the existing data object based upon the identified data field of the updater data object. | 02-10-2011 |
Carl M. Adkins, Broomfield, CO US
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| 20120038903 | ELECTRONICALLY STEERED FLASH LIDAR - Methods and systems for adaptively controlling the illumination of a scene are provided. In particular, a scene is illuminated, and light reflected from the scene is detected. Information regarding levels of light intensity received by different pixels of a multiple pixel detector, corresponding to different areas within a scene, and/or information regarding a range to an area within a scene, is received. That information is then used as a feedback signal to control levels of illumination within the scene. More particularly, different areas of the scene can be provided with different levels of illumination in response to the feedback signal. | 02-16-2012 |
Casey R. Adkins, Hazel Green, AL US
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| 20100061053 | Ruggedized Computer Capable of Operating in High-Temperature Environments - Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to a computer that has a housing with walls that form a substantially sealed interior cavity from an exterior environment. The computer includes a plurality of computer components within the interior cavity. The computer also includes at least one heat sink for dissipating thermal energy into the exterior environment. A cooling element is thermally coupled to the heat sink and at least one of the computer components to transfer thermal energy from the computer component into the heat sink and the exterior environment. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110304980 | Ruggedized Computer Capable of Operating in High Temperature Environments - Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to a computer that has a housing with walls that form a substantially sealed interior cavity from an exterior environment. The computer includes a plurality of computer components within the interior cavity. The computer also includes at least one heat sink for dissipating thermal energy into the exterior environment. A cooling element is thermally coupled to the heat sink and at least one of the computer components to transfer thermal energy from the computer component into the heat sink and the exterior environment. | 12-15-2011 |
Chet D. Adkins, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20110107697 | Protective cap for a stake - A protective cap for use on the free end of a projecting stake includes a base platform, a receiving collar, a secondary collar, reinforcing ribs, and a cover. Optionally included are a plurality of metal clamps, and a tether. A horizontal hole in the receiving collar, or the secondary collar, provides a means for tethering the cap to the stake. Reinforcing ribs extend between the receiving collar and the secondary collar. Gripper teeth on the cover engage a variety of stake cross sections. An optional tether is configured with conical segments to engage with the horizontal holes. Optional notches and holes in the base platform would hold a glow stick. | 05-12-2011 |
Clifford G. Adkins, Imperial, MO US
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| 20100253022 | LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC SLEDS FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORT AND HAULING OF LOADS - Lightweight inexpensive sleds, made of tough plastic or similar material, are disclosed for transporting injured people or inert loads. For rescue sleds, a strong strap is passed through slots around the periphery. This distributes forces in ways that avoid tearing, and it provides secure handholds, allowing people to lift and carry an injured person in a manner comparable to a backboard. A rescue sled including straps weighs only about 6 pounds, and can be carried on foot for miles, affixed to a backpack, making these sleds available immediately when needed. | 10-07-2010 |
Clifford G. Adkins, Des Peres, MO US
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| 20090236380 | INFANT CARRIER COMPONENT FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLED - A lightweight “adaptor” or “insert” is disclosed, which will enable a non-powered transport device (such as a lightweight collapsible sled) to safely and securely transport several infants at once. The insert can be quickly but securely strapped to the sled, and three or more infants can be strapped down in accommodating basins (or pockets, wells, trays, or similar terms) on the upper surface of the insert. It will provide cushioning as well as thermal insulation, and can provide bedding for several infants if a need arises, for as long as the need persists. One or more “pockets” (or wells, basins, etc.) can be provided in the insert, to carry and hold various types of equipment, such as medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, special nutrients, or equipment that may be needed by one or more of the infants being held by the carrier device. | 09-24-2009 |
Dana Adkins, Quinton, VA US
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| 20090191285 | MOISTURIZING LIQUID LINER FOR BARRIER LAYER - A moisturizing liquid liner composition comprising a hydrophobic moiety and an emulsifier is described. Further, a substrate comprising a barrier layer and a moisturizing liquid liner composition comprising a hydrophobic moiety and an emulsifier is described. The substrate may be incorporated into an article. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110070183 | CROSSLINKED POLYSILOXANES, A PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE OF THE CROSSLINKED POLYSILOXANES IN EMULSIFIER SYSTEMS FOR WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS - The invention relates to crosslinked organopolysiloxanes which are linked by a polyether building block via the Si atoms, to emulsifier systems which have these crosslinked organopolysiloxanes, and also to cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical formulations comprising a crosslinked organopolysiloxane or an emulsifier system comprising these. | 03-24-2011 |
Danny Adkins, Davidson, NC US
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| 20080262921 | Bundled Mortgage Package - A bundled mortgage package which includes several different features into a mortgage package, so that the process of actually obtaining a mortgage from a lender can be easier because the borrower's worries of the fees, charges, and other costs can be reduced or altogether eliminated since such fees charges and other costs may be combined, waived or otherwise resolved for the borrower is described. The lender may waive all lender fees, pay all 3 | 10-23-2008 |
Douglas R. Adkins, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20110226040 | FOLDED PASSAGE GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - Embodiments of the present invention provide columns for use in gas chromatography and methods of making and using such columns. The present invention provides a folded passage column: a fluid passage formed by joining a first channel in a first surface through a slot to a second channel in a second surface. In some embodiments, a folded passage column repeats that building block, joining a plurality of channels in a first surface with a plurality of channels in a second surface such that the channels link to form a continuous passage. | 09-22-2011 |
Edward D. Adkins, Machesney Park, IL US
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| 20080276779 | Crown Molding Cutting Apparatus And Method - A method and apparatus are provided, for positioning a work piece, such as a piece of crown molding, through use of an apparatus including a work piece support plate pivotably attached along a pivot axis to a base. The base is adapted to rest on a horizontal reference plane, such as the table of a mitre saw, for pivoting motion of the support plate about the pivot axis to a desired angle with respect to the base, while the pivot axis is simultaneously positioned to extend substantially parallel to a longitudinal line of intersection between a horizontal and a vertical reference plane, established by the table and fence of the mitre saw, to hold the work piece at a desired tilt angle with respect to the vertical reference plane, so that the work piece may be cut in substantially the same orientation as it will be mounted. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080277024 | Feather Board Apparatus And Method - An improved feather board apparatus and method are provided, for use in holding a work piece against a guide surface as the work piece is guided in a feed direction, and for precluding motion of the work piece in a direction opposite the feed direction, through use of a feather board apparatus, having a feather board clamping arrangement which allows for limited amount of pivoting of the feather board about an in feed side clamping point, as the work piece is fed past the feather board. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090155009 | Hinge And Strike Plate Mortise Kit - A kit for forming mortises in door edges and door frames for flush-mounting door hinges, strike plates and latch plates is provided. The kit generally includes a template holder and a plurality of templates mountable to the template holder. The templates provide guides for various size hinges, strike plates or latch plates. The template holder includes an adjustment mechanism for easily adapting the template holder from doors having a first thickness to doors having a second thickness. The adjustment mechanisms include a rotatable cam and knob. The kit may optionally include an alignment schedule providing distances for locating the templates relative to a door end or a frame. Further, the templates may include tab engagement slots for engaging a tape measure. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100314003 | Hinge And Strike Plate Mortise Kit - A kit for forming mortises in door edges and door frames for flush-mounting door hinges, strike plates and latch plates is provided. The kit generally includes a template holder and a plurality of templates mountable to the template holder. The templates provide guides for various size hinges, strike plates or latch plates. The template holder includes an adjustment mechanism for easily adapting the template holder from doors having a first thickness to doors having a second thickness. The adjustment mechanisms include a rotatable cam and knob. The kit may optionally include an alignment schedule providing distances for locating the templates relative to a door end or a frame. Further, the templates may include tab engagement slots for engaging a tape measure. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110241271 | Crown Molding Cutting Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus are provided, for positioning a work piece, such as a piece of crown molding, through use of an apparatus including a work piece support plate pivotably attached along a pivot axis to a base. The base is adapted to rest on a horizontal reference plane, such as the table of a mitre saw, for pivoting motion of the support plate about the pivot axis to a desired angle with respect to the base, while the pivot axis is simultaneously positioned to extend substantially parallel to a longitudinal line of intersection between a horizontal and a vertical reference plane, established by the table and fence of the mitre saw, to hold the work piece at a desired tilt angle with respect to the vertical reference plane, so that the work piece may be cut in substantially the same orientation as it will be mounted. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110305536 | ADJUSTABLE DOWELING JIG - An adjustable doweling jig is provided. The adjustable doweling jig has a pair of bore guide carriers that are symmetrically and simultaneously adjustable relative to a base structure of the doweling jig. The bore guide carriers carry a plurality of bore guides such that dowel holes can be placed using the bore guides at a broad range of locations, limited only by the size of the jig. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120011954 | Right Angle Drive Having Dual Shaft Bearings - A right-angle drive having dual shaft bearings is provided. The right-angle drive includes a pair of transmission assemblies that each have a shaft. Each shaft is supported by multiple bearings to enhance the load-bearing capabilities of the transmission assemblies. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120024096 | RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE WITH CENTER SUPPORT - A right angle drive is provided. The right angle drive includes an input shaft, an output shaft, a housing a pair of input shaft bearings and a pair of output shaft bearings. The input shaft carries an input gear for rotation about an input axis. The output shaft carries an output gear for rotation about an output axis. The input and output gears are coupled to transfer rotational motion therebetween. The input and output axis being non-parallel to one another. The pair of input shaft bearings carry the input shaft within the housing for rotation about the input axis. One bearing is on either side of the input gear. The pair of output shaft bearings carry the output shaft within the housing for rotation about the output axis. One bearing is on either side of the input gear. The bearings may interlock with one another. | 02-02-2012 |
Edward D. Adkins, Loves Park, IL US
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| 20080276450 | SAW BLADE CHANGING TOOL - A blade changing tool for changing a blade for saws, particular table saws, is provided. The tool includes a body having a face that includes at least one recess for receiving and engaging a saw blade. Typically, the face will include a plurality of axially offset recesses resulting in a stepped face. A blade face abutment surface and a riser extending therefrom combine to form the recesses. The risers may be concave in shape giving the recesses a circular segment shape. The body also includes at least one blade engaging catch that engages teeth of the blade to prevent rotational movement of the blade while it is being loosened or tightened. The tool may be free of undercuts to facilitate straight-pull molding. Also, the stepped face may be an external face to facilitate visually inspecting the engagement between the blade and the tool. | 11-13-2008 |
Edward D. Adkins, Rockford, IL US
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| 20090071020 | CASING MEASUREMENT AND MARKING TOOL - An adjustable marking and measuring tool including a locating block and a guide block is provided. The locating block includes a pair of abutments for locating the tool in the corner of a jamb. The guide block includes a miter guide line edge for locating a guide line for longitudinally locating a piece of trim. The guide block includes a reveal guide line edge for marking the offset of the trim from an opening defined by the jamb. The position of the guide block relative to the locating block is adjustable for adjusting the amount of reveal identified by the tool. The tool may further include an engagement portion for engaging a mitered end of a trim piece. Further, the tool may include an upstanding abutment member to locate the guide block relative to a piece of trim for marking a miter line across the trim piece. | 03-19-2009 |
Frank Adkins, Williamsburg, WV US
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| 20100032946 | Motion Induced Electrical Generator - A motion induced generator is mounted to a vehicle or conveyance to harness the oscillatory motion generated during travel of the vehicle or conveyance, and may be coupled to at least one device or system, such as an external rail car lighting system, a global positioning device, a diagnostic device, or a combination thereof. Once the motion of the vehicle is harnessed and translated into usable and/or storable energy, the current or voltage is transmitted directly to the units for immediate consumption or for storage in a battery, capacitor, or a combination thereof. | 02-11-2010 |
Gordon K. Adkins, Apalachicola, FL US
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| 20080297490 | Stylus for a touch-screen device - A stylus for use in operating any small device requiring small buttons or touch-screen commands. The stylus is comprised of a wrap, and stylus tip. The wrap encircles and engages a user's digit. The tip of the stylus extends downward from the central axis of the user's digit to be used to connect with the screen or buttons on a hand-held device. | 12-04-2008 |
Gordon K. Adkins, St. George Island, FL US
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| 20080297491 | Stylus for a touch-screen device - A stylus for use in operating any small device requiring contact for inputting commands. The stylus is comprised of a wrap and a conductive contactor. The wrap encircles and engages a user's digit. The conductive contactor is positioned to easily contact a touch-screen device when the wrap is placed on a user's digit. The conductive contactor may be located on the end of a tongue, a tip, or a combination of a tongue and a tip. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080297493 | Stylus for a touch-screen device - A stylus for use in operating any small device requiring contact for inputting commands. The stylus is comprised of a wrap and a tip. The wrap encircles and engages a user's digit. The tip is positioned to easily contact a touch-screen device when the wrap is placed on a user's digit. The stylus is made of a conductive material such that a conductive connection is made between the user's digit and the touch-screen device. | 12-04-2008 |
Grant Adkins, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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| 20110232582 | Rawhide edible chew with pizzle inner member and method for making the same - A rawhide chew with a pizzle inner member is described. The rawhide chew includes a rawhide outer layer formed of a rawhide sheet. The rawhide outer layer comprises a hole cut therethrough to form a cut-out window. Pizzle positioned within the rawhide outer layer such that the pizzle is externally viewable through the cut-out window. Further, the pizzle is rolled within the rawhide outer layer such that no edges of the pizzle protrude through the cut-out window. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110253062 | Rawhide-based molded chew with hollow core - A edible rawhide-based molded chew with a hollow core is described. The chew is formed by cutting a rawhide sheet into multiple small rawhide pieces. The small rawhide pieces are mixed with a binding agent and water to form a rawhide-based mass. The rawhide-based mass is introduced to mold with a pin to form a molded chew having a hollow core therethrough. The molded chew is removed from the mold. Finally, a flavor basting is applied to the hollow core of the molded chew. The flavor basting provides a smell and flavor to entice a dog to begin and continue chewing on the chew. Thus, the resulting item is a rawhide-based molded chew with a hollow core that is coated with a flavor basting. | 10-20-2011 |
Herbert S. Adkins, Vienna, MO US
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| 20100154329 | WINDOW ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SEALANT BLOCKS - A window assembly that includes a window frame is described. The window frame includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a plurality of frame members joined together at joints to form the frame, and a plurality of sealant blocks, with one sealant block positioned at each of the joints. Each sealant block includes an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper surface and a lower surface. The sealant block also includes a set-back ledge in the inner surface extending the length of the sealant block adjacent one of the upper surface or the lower surface. The set-back ledge is defined by a recessed portion of the inner surface and a recessed portion of the upper surface or a recessed portion of the lower surface. The sealant block further includes a plurality of filler holes extending through the sealant block from the outer surface to the recessed portion of the inner surface. | 06-24-2010 |
Jack E. Adkins, Leland, NC US
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| 20110078518 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING A FLOW OF DEFECT RESOLUTION - A user interface embodied on one or more computer storage media having computer executable instructions for instructing a processor to display a history of a plurality of defects in a defect resolution process that includes a plurality of phases is provided. The user interface includes a display portion for illustrating a current phase of a defect from the plurality of phases, and a display portion for illustrating an amount of elapsed time that the defect has been in the current phase. | 03-31-2011 |
James R. Adkins, Parsonsburg, MD US
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| 20090277149 | HIGH LIFT MOWER FOR PLASTIC MULCH - A high-lift mower is disclosed. The mower includes a frame, at least two wheels disposed along opposite sides of the frame and having a space between them, and a blade rotation mechanism, mounted to the frame, for providing a rotational force relative to the frame. A blade assembly is coupled to the blade rotation means. The blade assembly comprises a plurality of cutting blades. Each of the plurality of blades includes a front face having a cutting blade and a rear face disposed away from the front face. The rear face has a lift portion. A roller assembly is adjustably coupled to the frame for, upon engagement with a surface located in the space between the pair of wheels, maintaining the blade assembly a predetermined distance above the surface. A blade assembly and a roller assembly for use with the high-lift mower are also disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
Jason Michael Adkins, Scott Depot, WV US
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| 20100225091 | AUTOMATIC COUPLING DEVICE - A device for coupling a vehicle to a trailer is provided. The device includes a base having a channel and a pair of sidewalls. The channel includes a mouth leading into a stop. The sidewalls are spaced apart from each other and the channel runs generally between the sidewalls. A catch is pivotally mounted between the sidewalls. The catch includes a mounting end, a catch end, and a contact surface. The catch end is pivotable between a first position, wherein the catch end abuts against the base; and a second position wherein the catch end is displaced from the base. The tow pin engages the contact surface of the catch and pivots the catch end towards the second position. The catch end returns to the first position so as to secure the tow pin between the catch end and the stop when the tow pin abuts against the stop. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100253474 | DEVICE FOR INCREMENTALLY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF AN RFID TAG - A device for incrementally adjusting the position of an RFID tag includes a base, and a lid releasably attachable to said base. The base includes a generally planar surface in which a plurality of locators are formed at regular intervals. A portion of the RFID tag is received by one of the plurality of locators, thereby allowing for the incrementally adjustment of the position of the RFID tag. The plurality of locators extend collinearly and are formed overlapping so that the position of the RFID tag is adjustable in increments less than the overall length of the RFID tag. | 10-07-2010 |
Jennipher Adkins, Oakland, CA US
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| 20090293177 | Cylinder hair maintenance garment - A cylinder head garment comprising an rectangular elongated body and a rectangular tuck band at top portion. The garment is formed by attaching tuck band to partially cut folded side. Full seam on opposite is sewn any remaining unconnected edges to partially cut fold are sewn after tuck band is attached Next rectangular head band and satin piece is attached to upper portion of body. Finally, the bottom is completed by threading a string or a means to gather same. Alternate formations include placing lattice holes on body to accommodate lacing with a string and a mechanism around the circumference to gather and release material to change the length prior to attaching the tuck band. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090305681 | Internet, Cellular Broadcast Phone Set and Software - Internet, cellular, wireless communication broadcast device that functions with software application that provides a means to utilize the internet, make telephone calls via an always connected ISP and cellular service provider. Touch screen base, mobile devices and remote devices can create, receive, store content submitted by broad cast software application and camera use. Broadcast software provides a targeted medium to send content to a network of recipients. All devices comprise wireless technologies (i.e. Bluetooth, satellite, cellular) that provide a means to switch telecommunication functions between the base device and mobile device to the technological advantage of the user. Thus allowing alternating functionality of the mobile device | 12-10-2009 |
Jessica Adkins, Kimball Township, MI US
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| 20090297631 | SALT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method of preparing a salt composition comprising mixing a salt and an ingredient, pressing the salt and ingredient together under pressure to form an agglomerated salt and ingredient composition in the form of a sheet, briquette, pellet, flake or other form, and reducing the salt and ingredient composition into particulates having a desirable size, where the particulates form a substantially uniform blended product of the salt and the ingredient. In one embodiment, the salt composition may be sodium chloride or a sea salt and a seasoning or flavoring agent. | 12-03-2009 |
Jessica Erin Adkins, Pelzer, SC US
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| 20100209542 | Methods For Treating Withdrawal From Addictive Compounds | 08-19-2010 |
Jimmie Dean Adkins, San Ramon, CA US
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| 20080236703 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN FLOATING VESSELS USING FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND RELEASABLE MOORING SYSTEM - A system is provided for transferring fluids such as liquefied natural gas between a floating transport vessel and a floating storage vessel utilizing a transfer vessel to deploy, operate and return a fluid conduit to the storage vessel. The fluid is transferred through at least one submerged-subsea catenary flexible conduit, at least one floating flexible conduit, or any combination thereof. A transfer vessel, including a releasable mooring system, is provided for deploying the conduit from the storage vessel to the transport vessel, mooring with a transport vessel, maintaining a unified connection during fluid transfer, releasing the mooring once fluid transfer is completed, returning to and parking on the storage vessel, and storing the conduit between fluid transfers. The transfer vessel and releasable mooring system allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080242165 | PROCESS, VESSEL AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN FLOATING VESSELS USING FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND RELEASABLE MOORING SYSTEM - A system is provided for transferring fluids such as liquefied natural gas between a floating transport vessel and a floating storage vessel utilizing a transfer vessel to deploy, operate and return a fluid conduit to the storage vessel. The fluid is transferred through at least one submerged-subsea catenary flexible conduit, at least one floating flexible conduit, or any combination thereof. A transfer vessel, including a releasable mooring system, is provided for deploying the conduit from the storage vessel to the transport vessel, mooring with a transport vessel, maintaining a unified connection during fluid transfer, releasing the mooring once fluid transfer is completed, returning to and parking on the storage vessel, and storing the conduit between fluid transfers. The transfer vessel and releasable mooring system allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090266087 | SYSTEM USING A CATENARY FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FOR TRANSFERRING A CRYOGENIC FLUID - A system and a process are provided for transferring a cryogenic fluid such as liquefied natural gas between a floating transport vessel and a storage vessel. The fluid is transferred through at least one submerged/subsea/subsurface catenary flexible conduit, the conduits being configured to avoid damage from waves and abrasion or contact with the other conduits, the vessels, or other objects. A conduit transfer vessel is provided for storing the conduit in the water, delivering the conduit to each transport vessel, but standing off from the transport vessel during cryogenic fluid transfer, and then retrieving the conduit from the transport vessel, which greatly improves the safety of the cryogenic fluid transfer operations. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120037240 | PROCESS, APPARATUS AND VESSEL FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN TWO STRUCTURES - A process and apparatus are provided for transferring fluids such as, for example, liquefied natural gas between a source structure such as a floating storage vessel and a receiving structure such as a floating transport vessel utilizing a controllable deployment system to deploy a fluid conduit. The fluid conduit end is supported by a mooring device which is positioned by the controllable deployment system. A transfer vessel is also provided which utilizes the controllable deployment system to position and support a fluid conduit for connection with a manifold on a receiving vessel. The deployment system operates in active mode during positioning and in passive mode during fluid transfer. The fluid transfer system disclosed allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions. | 02-16-2012 |
Justin Adkins, Clifton, VA US
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| 20120035787 | LAYERED ARCHITECTURE FOR CUSTOMER PAYLOAD SYSTEMS - A layered architecture for customer payload systems is disclosed to provide a scalable, reconfigurable integration platform targeted at multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and remove both UAV specific and payload equipment specific characteristics that increase complexity during integration. The layered architecture is a modular design architecture that is split by function. Standard interfaces are implemented between functional layers to increase reconfiguration possibilities and to allow reuse of existing components and layers without modification to the payload or UAV. The standard interfaces also promote easy connection and disconnection from other layer components. Additionally, once the layered architecture is implemented, technological or functional requirements changes can be isolated to one specific component layer, not the entire payload stack. As a result, payload designs based on the layered architecture reduces design time and cost, and allows for easier integration, operation, upgrades, maintenance, and repair. | 02-09-2012 |
Karissa K. Adkins, Haverhill, MA US
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| 20090298081 | METHODS OF TREATMENT UTILIZING BINDING PROTEINS OF THE INTERLEUKIN-21 RECEPTOR - The present invention provides binding proteins and antigen-binding fragments thereof, including human antibodies, that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R), and methods of using them. The binding proteins can act as, e.g., antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used, e.g., in diagnosing, treating, and/or preventing IL-21R-associated disorders, e.g., inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, and other immune system disorders. | 12-03-2009 |
Mark Adkins, Sausalito, CA US
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| 20100313134 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL CONTENT IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system for and method for displaying content with spatial and temporal components at an electronic reader device is presented. The system and method comprise an acquisition module for receiving a plurality of electronic content from one or more content sources via a network, a storage module for storing the plurality of electronic content, a selection module for selecting at least some of the plurality of electronic content for presentation, and a presentation module for presenting the selected electronic content at the electronic reader device, wherein the presented electronic content comprises a spatially and temporally persistent component and a spatially persistent and temporally transient component. | 12-09-2010 |
Mark A. Adkins, East Brunswick, NJ US
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| 20080259616 | ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTING IN SUSPENDED CEILINGS - An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20110259665 | ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTING IN SUSPENDED CEILINGS - An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture. | 10-27-2011 |
Michael Adkins, Leesburg, VA US
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| 20100115040 | Systems And Methods For Creating And Updating Reputation Records - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided for generating a reputation record and filtering electronic messages, each reputation record including a reputation score and a reputation key. The method includes receiving at least one incoming event notification, including a reputation key; determining, based on the reputation key, whether a corresponding reputation record exists; creating a new reputation record if the corresponding reputation record does not exist; determining a trust determination function based on the incoming event notification; calculating a reputation score based on the determined trust determination function, the incoming event notification, and an attribute associated with the reputation key; storing the calculated reputation score along with the reputation key in either the new reputation record or the corresponding reputation record; and filtering one or more electronic messages based on the calculated reputation score. | 05-06-2010 |
Michael Joseph Adkins, Fruitland, MD US
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| 20100127801 | LOW PASS FILTER WITH EMBEDDED RESONATOR - An embedded resonator sharpens the frequency characteristics of a coaxial low pass filter. The resonator introduces finite transmission zeros to the response of the low pass filter, thereby suppressing spurious modes occurring just above the operating frequency. Two parameters are used to tune the operation of the embedded resonator. The length of an insert into the filter's transmission line substantially controls the resonant frequency, and the gap width substantially controls the coupling of the embedded resonator to the low pass filter. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100188174 | COMPACT TUNABLE DUAL BAND STOP FILTER - Various exemplary embodiments include a technique for tuning a filter to have two stop bands. This technique may involve combination of signals from a plurality of high-band notch resonators and low-band notch resonators. Loop wires may couple both high-band and low-band notch resonators to a central conductor, thereby enabling the central conductor to transmit a signal having dual stop bands. | 07-29-2010 |
Paula Kay Adkins, Spring Lake, MI US
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| 20100024262 | Shadowbox greeting cards - A greeting card constructed with 8.5×11 cardstock paper transformed into a 3D shadowbox effect. When assembled, the greeting card will have an image area combined with the frame panels and corners which includes printed matter that creates the 3D shadowbox effect. Features to manufacture include diecuts, which enable the comers to adhere to the right and left frame panel, scores; that enables the card to be folded to the shadowbox, and double-sided adhesive tape; which enables the formation to stay together. Removable adhesive glue dots are for the present invention to stay together in the folded closed position which is for storage purposes. When the present invention is in assembled position, it is constructed for stand alone purposes. 8.5″×11″ is the preferred choice, other various sizes in various dimensions may be constructed. | 02-04-2010 |
Rebecca D. Adkins, Miami, FL US
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| 20090062204 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING GASTROENTERIC DISEASES - A model system to study extracellular enteric bacterial pathogen (e.g., | 03-05-2009 |
Reginald Adkins, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090019126 | AUTHORIZED EMAIL CONTROL SYSTEM - An authorized email control system receives email destined for a particular user. Inclusive, temporary, and exclusive address books are provided for the user. The inclusive address book lists all the sender email addresses and domains names that the user wants to allow into his mailbox. If the received email message's sender is listed in the user's inclusive or temporary address book then the email is placed in the user's main mailbox. If the sender is listed in the user's exclusive address book, then the message is deleted. The invention truncates the body of the received email message to a user settable length which is sent through at least one extensible message filter that provides a pass/fail indicator and optionally provides reasons for a fail indication. If the truncated email body passes all of the filters, then the sender is added to an accepted sender list. Otherwise, the sender is warned that its email was rejected and the reason(s) why. The sender's domain name is then placed on an unaware domain list. The user is conditionally notified if the sender has been added to the sender list or unaware domain list, giving the user the option to add the sender to his inclusive or exclusive address book. | 01-15-2009 |
Rick L. Adkins, Hurricane, WV US
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| 20080262261 | STABLE LIQUID BIURET MODIFIED AND BIURET ALLOPHANATE MODIFIED TOLUENE DIISOCYANATES, PREPOLYMERS THEREOF, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - This invention relates to stable liquid biuret modified toluene diisocyanates, prepolymers thereof, stable liquid biuret allophanate modified toluene diisocyanates, prepolymers thereof, and to processes for the preparation of these compositions. The stable liquid biuret modified toluene diisocyanates comprise a secondary amine based biuret modified TDI having an NCO group content of about 12 to about 46% by weight. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090163613 | Polymer polyols with improved properties and a process for their production - This invention relates to polymer polyols having a solids content of greater than or equal to 10 to 60% by weight, a mean average particle size of at least 0.6μ, and which contain a specified concentration of blinding particles. This invention also relates to a process for preparing these polymer polyols. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20120041144 | LOW-VISCOSITY POLYMER POLYOLS CHARACTERIZED BY A HIGH HYDROXYL NUMBER - The present invention relates to novel polymer polyols which have low viscosities and high hydroxyl numbers, and to a process for the preparation of these novel polymer polyols. These polymer polyols have hydroxyl numbers of 20, solids contents of about 30 to about 65% by weight and a viscosity that is less than or equal to: be | 02-16-2012 |
Rick L. Adkins, Dunbar, WV US
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| 20100160469 | Polymer polyols comprising a natural oil base polyol, polyurethane foams comprising these polymer polyols and processes for their preparation - This invention relates to polymer polyols comprising the free-radical polymerization product of a base polyol, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and, optionally, a preformed stabilizer, in the presence of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator and at least one chain transfer agent, in which the base polyol is a natural oil. A process for preparing these polymer polyols is also described. The present invention also relates to a polyurethane foam prepared from these polymer polyols and to a process for the preparation of these polyurethane foams. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110306728 | POLYMER POLYOLS PREPARED FROM NITRILE-FREE AZO-INITIATORS - This invention relates to nitrile-free azo initiators for the preparation of polymer polyols and to the polymer polyols prepared therefrom. These novel polymer polyols comprise a base polyol, a preformed stabilizer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator comprising as azo compound that is free of nitrile groups, and optionally, a polymer control agent. The process of preparing these polymer polyols is a continuous process comprising free-radically polymerizing a base polyol, a preformed stabilizer, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in the presence of at least one free-radical polymerization initiator comprising as azo compound that is free of nitrile groups, and optionally, a polymer control agent. | 12-15-2011 |
Robert J. Adkins, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20090210681 | Method and Apparatus of Handling Instruction Rejects, Partial Rejects, Stalls and Branch Wrong in a Simulation Model - A method and apparatus of handling instruction rejects, partial rejects, stalls and branch wrong in a simulation model provides pipeline states for various unit verification. It defines an instruction train to encounter many events of the hardware verifications. Drivers and monitors at a unit and a core simulation level can hook into the pipeline states and perform the verification easily without having to restructure the instructions in the pipeline due to rejects, partial rejects, stalls, branch wrongs. Different event counters have been placed in the instruction pipe during the events and expand the instruction train such that the instruction train provides an accurate and detailed state of each instruction so the hardware logic signals and data can be tracked and identified from each state. | 08-20-2009 |
Ronald P. Adkins, Melbourne, FL US
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| 20100242021 | MANAGED OBJECT MEMBER ARCHITECTURE FOR SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO - A method for managing a flow of information in an object oriented software environment. A master MOM ( | 09-23-2010 |
Roy E. Adkins, Catlett, VA US
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| 20100108687 | ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR TANK FILLING, WITHDRAWAL AND PRESSURE MANAGEMENT OF A CRYOGENIC LIQUID - A tank for a cryogenic liquid is fitted with a conduit assembly that provides for flow of the cryogenic liquid into and out of the tank, venting of the tank and control of the fill level in the tank. The conduit assembly includes serpentine tubes that extend into an upper region within the inner shell. Within the inner shell, one of the tubes extends downwardly to a lower opening and provides for liquid flow into and out the tank; the other tube has an end with a downwardly facing opening in the upper region whereby vapor can be conducted out of the tank and the fill level is established. A system for effecting pressure management of the cryogenic liquid in the tank includes a conduit network that provides for pressure build as pressure in the conduit network drops and provides for delivery of liquid only to, e.g., a vehicle engine. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20120000209 | ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR TANK FILLING, WITHDRAWAL AND PRESSURE MANAGEMENT OF A CRYOGENIC LIQUID - A tank for a cryogenic liquid is fitted with a conduit assembly that provides for flow of the cryogenic liquid into and out of the tank, venting of the tank and control of the fill level in the tank. The conduit assembly includes serpentine tubes that extend into an upper region within the inner shell. Within the inner shell, one of the tubes extends downwardly to a lower opening and provides for liquid flow into and out the tank; the other tube has an end with a downwardly facing opening in the upper region whereby vapor can be conducted out of the tank and the fill level is established. A system for effecting pressure management of the cryogenic liquid in the tank includes a conduit network that provides for pressure build as pressure in the conduit network drops and provides for delivery of liquid only to, e.g., a vehicle engine. | 01-05-2012 |
Ryan Adkins, Huntington, WV US
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| 20080216328 | HAND GUARD FOR USE WITH SAWS - A saw and hand guard system is provided. This system includes: a hand-operated saw, wherein the saw further includes a handle having a rear portion and a front portion, and wherein the rear portion is adapted to receive a user's hand; and a hand guard adapted to be mounted on the front portion of the handle, wherein the hand-guard further includes: a durable, rigid plate, wherein the plate further includes a single piece of material, and wherein the single piece of material is shaped to provide at least two distinct protective surfaces; at least one bracket attached to or formed integrally with the plate for detachably mounting the plate on the front portion of the handle; and at least one connector, wherein the at least one connector cooperates with the at least one bracket for mounting the hand-guard on the front portion of the handle. | 09-11-2008 |
Sean M. Adkins, Kamuela, HI US
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| 20080259223 | Equipment and Methods for the Display of High Resolution Images Using Multiple Projection Displays - The present invention discloses systems, equipment and methods that allow the improved tiling of multiple projections displays in order to create higher resolution images. Equipment and methods are disclosed for improved blending of the seam by optical means where edge blending masks are employed to create a brightness ramp in the blending region. Equipment and methods are also disclosed for the correction of artifacts in an optically blended seam by modifying the brightness of image pixels in the overlap or blend region. Equipment, systems, and techniques are disclosed for preserving the resolution and uniformity of the image across each seam by actively controlling the position of each display using a servo controlled lens mount for the positioning of each projected image in conjunction with a real time image analysis system. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090051759 | EQUIPMENT AND METHODS FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF STEREOSCOPIC PROJECTION DISPLAYS - Equipment and methods for the synchronization of stereoscopic projection displays are described. One projection system described includes at least one projector for projecting alternate left and right eye stereoscopic images for viewing with stereoscopic viewing eyewear, and further includes an image data storage and retrieval device capable of outputting an image data stream in a first image data format, a projector capable of producing displayed image frames for viewing and having at least one spatial light modulator and a signal processing unit capable of receiving the image data stream and converting the first format to a second image data format, wherein the second image data format is compatible with the at least one spatial light modulator, and a synchronizing device comprising a frame synchronizing signal detector, a time delay unit, and a synchronizing signal transmitter, wherein the frame synchronizing signal detector is capable of generating a synchronization signal for synchronizing the eyewear with the displayed image frames, the synchronizing signal transmitter is capable of transmitting the synchronization signal, and the time delay unit is capable of causing a time delay for transmission of the synchronizing signal based at least in part on either or both of the first image format and the second image data format. | 02-26-2009 |
Steve Adkins, Monroe, OR US
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| 20090132452 | Artificial Neuron - Artificial neurons and processing elements for artificial neurons are disclosed. One processing element generates a continuous value signal based on the first plurality of inputs and generates a responsiveness based on a second plurality of inputs. An output value determining portion generates an output signal that is equal to a predetermined value when the responsiveness signal corresponds to a non-responsive and equal to the continuous value signal when the responsiveness signal corresponds to a responsive state. Another processing element produces an output signal having a magnitude equal to zero except during a fixed time after an event when the output signal has a magnitude based on an event time. | 05-21-2009 |
Steven B. Adkins, Joplin, MO US
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| 20100006724 | TIRE SWING SWIVEL - A swivel assembly for a tire comprises a clamp assembly adapted to be secured to a header tube, a swivel first member suspended from the clamp to pivot either parallel to or perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the header tube, a swivel second member which is suspended from the swivel first member to pivot 90° relative to the pivotal motion of the swivel first member, and a swivel third member which can rotate about the swivel second member. The swivel first member is pivotally mounted to the clamp via an upper pivot pin and the second swivel member is pivotally mounted to the swivel first member by a second lower pivot pin. The center-to-center distance between the upper and lower pivot pins is preferably less than about 3″. Additionally, the lower pivot pin can have a diameter that is less than the diameter of the upper pivot pin. Lastly, the swivel assembly can include a tether which extends over the header tube to which the clamp assembly is secured which has opposite ends secured to opposite sides of the lower pivot pin. The tether is sufficiently strong to support the weight of the tire swing, the swivel assembly, and anyone on the tire swing should the swivel assembly catastrophically fail. | 01-14-2010 |
Todd Adkins, Commerce, MI US
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| 20080274652 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR FILM INSERT MOLDED WINDOWS - A plastic window including a transparent plastic substrate having first and second sides. Bonded to the first side of the substrate is a plastic film, the film being thinner than the substrate. An electrically conductive grid, including at least one conductive connector location, is encapsulated between the substrate and the film. Extending into the substrate, at least one electrical connector is positioned in electrical contact with the conductive mounting so that an electrical voltage supply can be connected to the conductive mounting and an electrical current can be caused to flow through the conductive grid. | 11-06-2008 |
Tommy L. Adkins, Cochran, GA US
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| 20080255291 | Large Particle, High Mineral Purity Calcined Kaolins And Methods Of Preparing And Using Same - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising novel calcined kaolins having a large particle size and low levels of alkali and alkali earth metal oxides. Methods of making the disclosed calcined kaolin by calcining hydrous kaolin are described. Applications using the disclosed compositions in preparing catalyst substrates, paints, coatings, sealants, cementitious products, ceramics, rubbers, polymers and other compositions are also described. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080267851 | High Whiteness Metakaolin and High Whiteness Fully Calcined Kaolin - The present invention relates to calcined kaolins having optimal whiteness and brightness properties. The calcined kaolins can comprise metakaolin, fully calcined kaolin, or flash calcined kaolin. The kaolin can be calcined from hydrous kaolin that has been subjected to enhanced magnetic separation. The resulting calcined kaolin can have a whiteness defined by a Hunter lab coordinate L value of at least about (96). The calcined kaolin can also have a brightness of at least about (90), as measured by a Technibrite TB-1C instrument. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing calcined kaolins. The present invention also relates to paints, polymers, coatings, ceramics, paper, and cementitious products comprising these calcined kaolins. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090129994 | Large Particle, High Mineral Purity Delaminated Kaolins and Methods of Preparing and Using Same - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising novel delaminated kaolins having a large particle size and low levels of alkali metal oxides. Methods of making the disclosed delaminated kaolin by calcining hydrous kaolin are described. Applications using the disclosed compositions in preparing catalyst substrates, paints, coatings, sealants, cementitious products, ceramics, rubbers, polymers and other compositions are also described. | 05-21-2009 |
Willard Adkins, Land O' Lakes, FL US
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| 20110204308 | RAILING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A railing and method of manufacturing the railing provide for a guard rail having an upper and lower railing and pickets extending between the upper and lower railing joined to posts such that a rib extends from a surface of one or both of the railings bites into an end of the pickets preventing chattering. The method may use a jig to clamp the railings and pickets together during joining to the posts, such as by welding | 08-25-2011 |
William M. Adkins, South Riding, VA US
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| 20110212797 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SWING TRAINING - An apparatus and method for training an individual to employ proper swing technique in baseball, softball, and other similar sports involving a swinging instrument, a ball, and contact between the swinging instrument and ball. | 09-01-2011 |