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Ashley D. Agan, Trenton, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018669Articulating Prosthetic Ankle Joint - According to some embodiments, the present description relates to a prosthetic articulating ankle joint. The ankle joint may include a horseshoe shaped component. The horseshoe shaped component may include an anterior gap to allow dorsiflexion, a posterior portion, at least one lateral indentation in the posterior portion to allow eversion or inversion, at least one orifice in a top to allow attachment to a pylon, and at least one orifice in a bottom to allow attachment to a foot. Other embodiments in the description relate to a prosthetic limb including such an ankle joint and a foot and a pylon. In some embodiments, the horseshoe shaped component may be C-shaped. The disclosure also relates to methods for making a prosthetic articulating ankle joint and methods to make a prosthetic limb comprising a prosthetic articulating ankle joint.01-15-2009

Benny E. Agan, Bremen, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100101821METAL-CLAD CABLE WITH FORAMINOUS CODED LABEL - A metal-clad cable having a plurality of spaced apart labels. The labels have coded information about the cable and are conductive and/or include a plurality of openings so as to assure conductivity between an outer sheath of the metal-clad cable and a terminating assembly connector member coupled thereto.04-29-2010
20110017489ELECTRICAL CABLE WITH FORAMINOUS LABEL - Embodiments provided herein include an electrical cable of the type that is of the type to have a connector member coupled thereto. The electrical cable includes a conductive outer sheath and a label disposed on the conductive outer sheath, the label having information about the cable and having at least one conductive region to facilitate electrical conductivity between the conductive outer sheath and the connector member.01-27-2011

Brian K. Agan, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090170717RE-SEQUENCING PATHOGEN MICROARRAY - The present invention relates to pathogen detection and identification by use of DNA resequencing microarrays. The present invention also provides resequencing microarray chips for differential diagnosis and serotyping of pathogens present in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of detecting the presence and identity of pathogens present in a biological sample.07-02-2009

Patent applications by Brian K. Agan, San Antonio, TX US

David Lee Agan, Peoria, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090174244Seat height and tilt adjustment apparatus and method - A seat height and tilt adjustment apparatus includes first and second arms mounted between two structures. The first arm is pivotally attached to the first structure at the first pivot axis, and pivotally attached to the second structure. The second arm is pivotally attached to the first structure at a second pivot axis and pivotally attached to second structure. A linkage is pivotally attached to the first structure at a third pivot axis and pivotally attached to the first arm. A first actuator adjusts the distance between the two structures by simultaneously varying the distance between the first and second pivot axes and the distance between the first and third pivot axes. A second actuator varies the tilt of one structure relative to the other structure by varying the distance between the first and third pivot axes, while maintaining a constant distance between the first and second pivot axes.07-09-2009

Kevin S. Agan, Fallston, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090064810TRANSMISSION AND VARIABLE RADIALLY EXPANDING SPRING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - A transmission generally includes a shaft member having a continuous cylindrical surface portion longitudinally disposed next to a cylindrical outer surface portion interrupted by longitudinal grooves. A first gear assembly has a first clutch spring that holds a first set of rolling members between lobes that extend from a first output gear. A second gear assembly has a second clutch spring that holds a second set of rolling members between lobes that extend from a second output gear. The first gear assembly and the second gear assembly are configured to move longitudinally along the shaft member to a position where at least one of the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly is engaged for rotation with the shaft member when a value of torque at the shaft member is below a torque threshold value.03-12-2009
20090288533AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR MITER SAWS - A saw includes a rotatable cutting blade having a first side, a second side, an outer edge and a front end region, a motor for driving the cutting blade, and a blade guard covering at least a portion of the blade. The saw has an air deflector assembly positioned in proximity to the front edge region of the cutting blade, the air deflector assembly having a first deflector device positioned substantially adjacent to, but spaced apart from, the first side of the rotatable cutting blade, and a second deflector device. The second deflector device is movable between an operating position whereby the second deflector device is positioned substantially adjacent to, but spaced apart from, the second side of the blade, and a non-operating position wherein the second deflector device is spaced apart from the blade by a greater distance than in the operating position.11-26-2009
20090301278MITER SAWS HAVING LOCKING ASSEMBLIES FOR OPTIMAL POSITIONING OF CUTTING BLADES - A miter saw includes a base, and a table disposed on the base, the table having a top surface extending between a front end and a rear end of the table. The miter saw also includes a cutting assembly overlying the table, the cutting assembly including a rotatable cutting blade having a peripheral cutting edge, and a motor for driving said cutting blade. At least one guide rail is connected with the table and coupled with the cutting assembly for guiding sliding movement of the cutting assembly over the table between a rear-most position and a forward-most position. The miter saw includes a locking assembly coupled with at least one of the cutting assembly and the at least one guide rail for locking the cutting assembly in an intermediate position located between the rear-most position and the forward-most position.12-10-2009
20100276244Transmission and Variable Radially Expanding Spring Clutch Assembly - A transmission generally includes a shaft member having a cylindrical outer surface in which longitudinal grooves are formed. Rolling members are disposed in the longitudinal grooves. A gear member having lobes the lobes is disposed between the rolling members and over the shaft member. A clutch spring that at least partially encircles the rolling members and the lobes is also disposed. The clutch spring includes a reduced torque condition that at least defines the clutch spring stretching to accommodate the rolling members leaving the longitudinal grooves and moving to the outer cylindrical surface such that the clutch spring forms a generally elliptical shape in the reduced torque condition.11-04-2010
20100300226Transmission and Variable Radially Expanding Spring Clutch Assembly - A transmission generally includes a shaft member having a continuous cylindrical surface portion longitudinally disposed next to a cylindrical outer surface portion interrupted by longitudinal grooves. A first gear assembly has a first clutch spring that holds a first set of rolling members between lobes that extend from a first output gear. A second gear assembly has a second clutch spring that holds a second set of rolling members between lobes that extend from a second output gear. The first gear assembly and the second gear assembly are configured to move longitudinally along the shaft member to a position where at least one of the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly is engaged for rotation with the shaft member when a value of torque at the shaft member is below a torque threshold value.12-02-2010
20100319474TRANSMISSION AND VARIABLE RADIALLY EXPANDING SPRING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - A transmission generally includes a shaft member having a continuous cylindrical surface portion longitudinally disposed next to a cylindrical outer surface portion interrupted by longitudinal grooves. A first gear assembly has a first clutch spring that holds a first set of rolling members between lobes that extend from a first output gear. A second gear assembly has a second clutch spring that holds a second set of rolling members between lobes that extend from a second output gear. The first gear assembly and the second gear assembly are configured to move longitudinally along the shaft member to a position where at least one of the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly is engaged for rotation with the shaft member when a value of torque at the shaft member is below a torque threshold value.12-23-2010

Patent applications by Kevin S. Agan, Fallston, MD US

Martin Agan, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100141554WIRELESS AUGMENTED REALITY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The system of the present invention is a highly integrated radio communication system with a multimedia co-processor which allows true two-way multimedia (video, audio, data) access as well as real-time biomedical monitoring in a pager-sized portable access unit. The system is integrated in a network structure including one or more general purpose nodes for providing a wireless-to-wired interface. The network architecture allows video, audio and data (including biomedical data) streams to be connected directly to external users and devices. The portable access units may also be mated to various non-personal devices such as cameras or environmental sensors for providing a method for setting up wireless sensor nets from which reported data may be accessed through the portable access unit. The reported data may alternatively be automatically logged at a remote computer for access and viewing through a portable access unit, including the user's own.06-10-2010

Martin J. Agan, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090122169HIGHLY MINIATURIZED, BATTERY OPERATED, DIGITAL WIRELESS CAMERA USING PROGRAMMABLE SINGLE CHIP ACTIVE PIXEL SENSOR (APS) DIGITAL CAMERA CHIP - A miniaturized camera which is programmable and provides low power consumption. An active pixel image sensor used in the highly miniaturized camera provides improved imaging functionality as well as reduced power consumption, extending the possible life time of the camera system. The spread spectrum nature of transmission and reception improves data integrity as well as data security. The ability of the highly miniaturized wireless camera to receive commands as well as transmit image data provides improved functionality and a variable rate of power consumption to be set according to the application and needs of the situation.05-14-2009

Patent applications by Martin J. Agan, Pasadena, CA US

Thomas E. Agan, Northbrook, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110119130METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE MEAL PLANNING AND COUPON DISPENSING - Methods, systems, and apparatus to manage meal planning and coupon dispensing are disclosed. An example method includes parsing a message posted on a social networking service to extract a keyword by determining which of a plurality of entries relates to food; querying a recipe service using the keyword as an ingredient to produce a first set of recipes including the ingredient; comparing each of the first set of recipes to a profile corresponding to a consumer associated with the message to produce a second set of recipes customized to the consumer; and conveying at least a first one of the second set of recipes to the consumer.05-19-2011

Tom Allen Agan, Saint Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090015983Parallel plate capacitor - Capacitors including a first conductive material having a first upper finger located on an upper plane and a first lower finger located on a lower plane. The capacitor also includes a second conductive material having a second upper finger and a second lower finger, the second upper finger located on the upper plane such that the second upper finger is next to the first upper finger forming a first interface and on top of the first lower finger forming a second interface, the second lower finger located on the lower plane such that the second lower finger is next to the first lower finger forming a third interface and below the first upper finger forming a fourth interface. Finally, the capacitor includes a dielectric material located in the first interface, the second interface, the third interface, and the fourth interface.01-15-2009
20090046502Metal Magnetic Memory Cell - A magnetic memory cell is provided. The memory cell includes a metal device, a first word line, and a second word line. The metal device includes a first magnetic layer having a first dipole; a second magnetic layer having a second dipole; and an conductive layer located between the first and second magnetic layers. The first word line is positioned near the first magnetic layer to change the direction of the first dipole. The second word line is positioned near the second magnetic layer to change the direction of the second dipole. A method of reading/writing a bit in the magnetic memory cell is also provided.02-19-2009
20090050999Apparatus for storing electrical energy - An apparatus to store electrical energy is provided. The apparatus includes a first magnetic section, a second magnetic section, and a semiconductor section configured between the first magnetic section and the second magnetic section, wherein the junction between the semiconductor section and the first and second magnetic section forms a diode barrier preventing current flow to store electrical energy.02-26-2009
20090051386 Integrate Circuit Chip with Magnetic Devices - A logic gate array is provided. The logic gate comprises a silicon substrate, a first logic gate layer on top of the silicon substrate, a second logic gate layer on top of the first logic gate layer, and a routing layer between the first and second logic gate layers for routing magnetic gates in the first and second logic gate layers, wherein the first logic gate layer, the second logic gate layer, and the routing layer are electrically connected by vias.02-26-2009
20090085085DRAM CELL WITH CAPACITOR IN THE METAL LAYER - A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region formed at the main surface of the substrate. The transistor also includes a control gate placed between the source region and the drain region, and separated from the substrate by a thin control dielectric. The capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density and simplifies the manufacturing process. A DRAM cell with the capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided.04-02-2009
20090085529POWER SOURCE - An electronics system module is provided. The electronics system module includes an electronics device and a power source. The power source includes a capacitor coupling to the electronics device and providing power thereto and an adjustable resistance connected in series between the capacitor and the electronics device. The resistance is adjusted by a control mechanism, so that the voltage supplied to the electronics device from the capacitor is constant.04-02-2009
20090090946DRAM CELL WITH MAGNETIC CAPACITOR - A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a magnetic capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the magnetic capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region formed at the main surface of the substrate. The transistor also includes a control gate placed between the source region and the drain region, and separated from the substrate by a thin control dielectric. The magnetic capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces or eliminates the refresh rate. A DRAM cell with the magnetic capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided.04-09-2009
20090095338SOLAR POWER SOURCE - A solar power source includes a solar panel and a magnetic capacitor. The solar panel receives solar energy, and the magnetic capacitor stores energy and provides electricity. The solar panel has a first side facing the sun, and the magnetic capacitor is attached to a second side of the solar panel. The magnetic capacitor has high valued storage capacitance to handle the charge generated by the solar panel, and has a barrier to leakage current, so that storage time is increased. The solar power source is applicable for many applications and has low energy transport costs. The solar power source may have a higher number of re-charging cycles compared to batteries, and may be partially charged or discharged without a reduction in charge capacity. Two methods of manufacturing the solar power source are also provided.04-16-2009

Patent applications by Tom Allen Agan, Saint Paul, MN US