Inventors list |
Assignees list |
Classification tree browser |
Top 100 Inventors |
Top 100 Assignees |
Albert, US
Andrew Albert, Scarsdale, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100018079 | FOOTWEAR HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - Footwear, namely a shoe or sandal for a human foot fabricated from multiple interchangeable components which can be easily manufactured, assembled and manually replaced and interchanged by the user for purposes of design, repair or changing color and aesthetic coordination and/or component design combinations of the footwear. | 01-28-2010 |
Benjamin Albert, Evanston, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110246220 | Web Based Care Team Portal - Implementations of the present disclosure provide a method for managing the care of a patient that includes receiving patient data including a patient condition at a computing device, where a portion of the patient data is transmitted to the computing device from a clinical information system over a network, determining a patient risk level based on the patient data, and generating a patient care plan based on the patient data that includes tasks based on the patient risk level. The method further includes receiving user input at the computing device, assigning members to a care team responsible for execution of tasks based on the user input, generating a required action corresponding to each task, transmitting the action to a computing device associated with a member responsible for execution of an action related task, and monitoring execution of the tasks based on task data received at the computing device. | 10-06-2011 |
Brian A. Albert, Fairfax, VA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090101546 | Distillation tower construction and operation - A combination of differently sized structured packings in the wash zone of distillation towers is provides advantages at high vapor rates. The use of a large crimp structured packing below a smaller crimp size structured packing is advantageous for vacuum crude unit service where fouling resistance is desirable and liquid entrainment into the wash zone is a problem at high vapor rates. The tower may be operated at high vapor flux rates or C 0.4 ft/sec or higher (0.12 m/sec). An unexpected characteristic of the combinations is that the entrainment increases only slowly with increasing vapor flux rate up to Cs values of at least 0.55 ft/sec (0.17 m.sec), as compared to other packings such as random packing, grid packing and combinations of grid packing with structured packing which allow entrainment to increase sharply at high vapor rates. | 04-23-2009 |
Brian D. Albert, Fairfax, VA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080202914 | De-entrainment tray for high capacity operation - A de-entrainment device separates entrained liquid from vapor in a fluid stream that flows through a chimney tray in a distillation tower. The separated liquid is collected and shielded from the fluid stream to prevent re-entrainment of the liquid in the vapor flowing upward into the tower. The chimney tray includes risers with hats that have gutters to guide liquid toward the tray deck, channels to collect and drain liquid from the top of the hats to the tray deck, and baffles extending from the risers to shield the liquid collected on the tray deck from the vapor flow. | 08-28-2008 |
Carl Edwin Albert, North Street, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090254464 | TIME AND ATTENDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A time and attendance system includes a biometric reader, a data collection terminal in communication with the biometric reader for collecting a biometric signature of a presented individual, a processor programmed to validate the collected biometric signature against one or more stored biometric signatures, and a camera for capturing an image of the presented individual. The image is included as part of a time and attendance transaction associated with the presented individual in response to a failed validation of the collected biometric signature. | 10-08-2009 |
Carmen Albert, Edwards, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080302693 | COOKING PAN PROTECTION SYSTEM - A pan protection system and method for protecting a surface of a cooking pan is disclosed. Such a system includes at least a first pocket, a second pocket and a pocket divider placed between the first and second pocket for protecting the surface of a number of cooking pans. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080302924 | FOOD INGREDIENTS BAG HOLDER - The invention generally describes a method an apparatus for supporting a flexible plastic bag in an open position to facilitate filing the bag. More particularly, the invention provides a bag support comprising an adjustable bag support member configured to receive a bag and a first and second vertical support assembly coupled to the adjustable bag support member for adjusting the height of said assembly. The bag support places a plastic bag in an open position to facilitate the introduction of liquids and/or solids to the interior of the bag. | 12-11-2008 |
Christopher M. Albert, South Bend, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090250974 | MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly includes a frame and a pane having a first portion fixed within the frame and a second portion. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion and the frame from a closed position to an open position. A seal is positioned between the frame and the pane. An operator is secured to the frame and the second portion, and moves the second portion between the closed and open positions. | 10-08-2009 |
David Albert, Oklahoma City, OK US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110301435 | Heart Monitoring System Usable With A Smartphone or Computer - A personal monitoring device has a sensor assembly configured to sense physiological signals upon contact with a user's skin. The sensor assembly produces electrical signals representing the sensed physiological signals. A converter assembly, integrated with, and electrically connected to the sensor assembly, converts the electrical signals generated by the sensor assembly to a frequency modulated physiological audio signal having a carrier frequency in the range of from about 6 kHz to about 20 kHz. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110301439 | WIRELESS, ULTRASONIC PERSONAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM - A personal monitoring device has a sensor assembly configured to sense physiological signals upon contact with a user's skin. The sensor assembly produces electrical signals representing the sensed physiological signals. A converter assembly, integrated with, and electrically connected to the sensor assembly, converts the electrical signals generated by the sensor assembly to a frequency modulated inaudible ultrasonic sound signal. The ultrasonic signal is demodulated from an aliased signal produced by undersampling. | 12-08-2011 |
David E. Albert, Oklahoma City, OK US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110025499 | SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR RELIABLY DETECTING AUDIBLE ALARMS - A signal processing system and associated methods are disclosed for reliably detecting audible alert signals, such as Temporal-3 (or Code-3) and Temporal-4 (or Code-4) alert signals generated by commercially available smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide detectors. The system and methods are capable of detecting audible alert signals of different intensities in the presence of dynamic background environment (e.g., television programming, music, noise, and the like). The system and methods are capable of detecting audible alert signals generated by far away smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide detectors. The signal processing system and methods may, in some embodiments, be incorporated into a bedside or other unit that generates a supplemental alert signal capable of alerting individuals who might not otherwise respond to the alarm condition, such as individuals who are asleep, children, hearing impaired, or intoxicated. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110095896 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY GENERATING AUDIBLE ALARMS - Various inventive features are disclosed for efficiently generating regulation-compliant audible alerts, including but not limited to 520 Hz square wave alert/alarm signals, using an audio speaker. One such feature involves the use of a non-linear amplifier in combination with a voltage boost regulator to efficiently drive the audio speaker. Another feature involves speaker enclosure designs that effectively boost the output of the audio speaker, particularly at relatively low frequencies. These and other features may be used individually or combination in a given alarm-generation device or system to enable regulation-compliant audible alerts to be generated using conventional batteries, such as AA alkaline batteries. Various examples of efficiently generated regulation-compliant audible alerts and further enhancing such audible alerts by utilizing speaker enclosure designs are provided. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110095900 | SPEAKER ENCLOSURE DESIGN FOR EFFICIENTLY GENERATING AN AUDIBLE ALERT SIGNAL - Various inventive features are disclosed for efficiently generating regulation-compliant audible alerts, including but not limited to 520 Hz square wave alert/alarm signals, using an audio speaker. One such feature involves the use of a non-linear amplifier in combination with a voltage boost regulator to efficiently drive the audio speaker. Another feature involves speaker enclosure designs that effectively boost the output of the audio speaker, particularly at relatively low frequencies. These and other features may be used individually or combination in a given alarm-generation device or system to enable regulation-compliant audible alerts to be generated using conventional batteries, such as AA alkaline batteries. Various examples of efficiently generated regulation-compliant audible alerts and further enhancing such audible alerts by utilizing speaker enclosure designs are provided. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110193697 | SUPPLEMENTAL ALERT GENERATION DEVICE FOR RETROFIT APPLICATIONS - A battery-powered supplemental alert generator is disclosed that is adapted to be mounted in close proximity to, such as within 3 or 4 feet of, a conventional smoke, heat and/or fire detector/alert device. The supplemental alert generator operates in a relatively low power mode while listening for the nearby detector/alert device to generate a standard audible alert signal. Upon detecting that a monitored sound level has reached a particular threshold, the supplemental alert generator enters into a higher power analysis mode in which it analyzes the detected signal to assess whether it is an audible alert signal. If an audible alert signal is detected, the supplemental alert generator generates one or more supplemental alert signals, such as a 520 Hz audible square wave signal. The supplemental alert generator may be used to retrofit a house, hotel, or other building to comply with new standards or to otherwise increase the effectiveness of the existing detection/alert system. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110193713 | SUPPLEMENTAL ALERT GENERATION DEVICE WITH PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR - A battery-powered supplemental alert generator is disclosed that is adapted to be mounted in close proximity to, such as within 3 or 4 feet of, a conventional smoke, heat and/or fire detector/alert device. The supplemental alert generator operates in a relatively low power mode while listening for the nearby detector/alert device to generate a standard audible alert signal. Upon detecting that a monitored sound level has reached a particular threshold, the supplemental alert generator enters into a higher power analysis mode in which it analyzes the detected signal to assess whether it is an audible alert signal. If an audible alert signal is detected, the supplemental alert generator generates one or more supplemental alert signals, such as a 520 Hz audible square wave signal. The supplemental alert generator may be used to retrofit a house, hotel, or other building to comply with new standards or to otherwise increase the effectiveness of the existing detection/alert system. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110193714 | SUPPLEMENTAL ALERT GENERATION DEVICE - A battery-powered supplemental alert generator is disclosed that is adapted to be mounted in close proximity to, such as within 3 or 4 feet of, a conventional smoke, heat and/or fire detector/alert device. The supplemental alert generator operates in a relatively low power mode while listening for the nearby detector/alert device to generate a standard audible alert signal. Upon detecting that a monitored sound level has reached a particular threshold, the supplemental alert generator enters into a higher power analysis mode in which it analyzes the detected signal to assess whether it is an audible alert signal. If an audible alert signal is detected, the supplemental alert generator generates one or more supplemental alert signals, such as a 520 Hz audible square wave signal. The supplemental alert generator may be used to retrofit a house, hotel, or other building to comply with new standards or to otherwise increase the effectiveness of the existing detection/alert system. | 08-11-2011 |
David E. Albert, Hopewell Junction, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110084712 | CURRENT DIVIDER RESISTANCE IMAGING OF AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE USING AN ATOMIC FORCE PROBE - A method of analyzing an electronic device includes grounding a first end of an electrical structure, grounding a second end of the electrical structure, contacting an atomic force probe (AFP) to the electrical structure between the first and second ends, shifting the AFP across the electrical structure between the first and second ends, measuring an electrical property of the electrical structure at one of the first and second ends, and creating an image of the electrical structure based on the electrical property. | 04-14-2011 |
David L. Albert, Woodinville, WA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090163332 | Weight stack selector - A weight system includes a selector which is movable along weights and may be inserted into a void between adjacent weights. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090163334 | Incremental weight and selector - A weight system includes a selector configured to selectively couple incremental weights that extend through a weight stack to a weight lift. | 06-25-2009 |
Delron E. Albert, Aberdeen, ID US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110151079 | Systems and Methods for Continuous Flow Ozone Treatment of Grain - Methods and systems for treatment of grain for toxins and/or odor utilize a storage container having a grain storage space and an aeration floor that allows air to flow through the aeration floor into the grain storage space. Ozone (mixed with air) is supplied to the grain through the aeration floor under positive pressure, whereby ozone is forced through the aeration floor into a lower portion of the grain storage space. After an initial treatment time, the initial treatment time allowing for the ozone to reduce toxins and/or odor in a lowermost portion of the initial quantity of grain an effective or desired amount, a lowermost portion or a lower treated portion of the grain in the grain storage space is removed, and new grain is added on top of the grain in the grain storage space, all while continuing to supply ozone through the aeration floor under positive pressure. | 06-23-2011 |
Delron E. Albert, Aberdeer, ID US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110151073 | Systems and Methods for Ozone Treatment of Grain in Grain Piles - Systems and methods for treating grain stored in a grain pile with ozone are effective for treating grain for toxins, insects, mold, and/or odor. A method according to embodiments of the invention involves monitoring at least one of temperature and odor at a plurality of aeration outlet locations spaced around the grain pile. When an abnormal temperature variance or odor is detected at one or more of the aeration outlet locations, a determination is made as to a problem location within the grain pile where a treatment of ozone should be applied, and a further determination is made as to how best to apply ozone to the problem location. Ozone is then applied to the problem location within the grain pile to minimize nascent problems in the grain pile. The ozone treatment may reduce molds and toxins. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151080 | Systems and Methods for Ozone Treatment of Toxin in Grain - Methods and systems for treatment of grain in a storage container using ozone may be used for treating grain for toxins, insects, mold, and/or odor. Downdraft methods for applying high concentrations of ozone to grain in a storage container treat grain without generating ozone-related objectionable odors or with generation of only minimal ozone-related objectionable odors. A method for downdraft ozone treatment of grain with minimal generation of ozone-related objectionable odors involves providing a negative air pressure at a bottom of a volume of grain in a storage container. A high ozone concentration is generated in air above an upper surface of the volume of grain. The ozone is drawn down into the volume of grain using the negative air pressure for a treatment time sufficient to effectively treat the grain without causing significant ozone-related commercially-objectionable foreign odors in the grain. | 06-23-2011 |
Domenic R. Albert, West Lafayette, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080308170 | Air duct having flexible bellows - An air duct for fluidly connecting portions of an engine assembly has a first end portion and a second end portion. A bellows portion is disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one first convolution extends from the bellows portion of the air duct and has a first internal bend radius and a first straight length. At least one second convolution extends from the bellows portion of the air duct and has a second internal bend radius and a second straight length. The second convolution has at least one of the second bend radius being larger than the first bend radius and the second straight length being greater than the first straight length. | 12-18-2008 |
Donald F. Albert, Higganum, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090176085 | ORGANIC, OPEN CELL FOAM MATERIALS, THEIR CARBONIZE DERIVATIVES, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110313067 | ORGANIC, OPEN CELL FOAM MATERIALS, THEIR CARBONIZED DERIVATIVES, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs. | 12-22-2011 |
Ekaterina Albert, West Lafayette, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110152270 | SUBSTITUTED TETRAZOL-1-YL-PHENOXYMETHYL-THIAZOL-2-YL-PIPERIDINYL-PYRIMIDINE SALTS - Crystalline salts of 5-ethyl-2-{4-[4-(4-tetrazol-1-yl-phenoxymethyl)-thiazol-2-yl]-piperidin-1-yl}-pyrimidine, compositions thereof, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use are disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
Fred Albert, Bozeman, MT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120128535 | Bridged Element For Detection Of A Target Substance - Physical changes resulting from an association between a template molecule and a target molecule are detected by monitoring changes in the template molecule. Exemplary changes include a change in a physical dimension or stiffness of the template molecule, a change in electrical conductivity of the template molecule and a change in the energy required to dissociate the target molecule and the template molecule. The magnitude of the change is indicative of the specific identity of the target molecule. | 05-24-2012 |
Grant Arthur Albert, Hoffman Estates, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120019064 | Power Distribution in MR-PET Imaging System Integration - An integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system includes an MR scanner including a magnet that defines an opening in which a subject is positioned, a set of PET detectors disposed about the opening, a plurality of data processing units each electrically connected with a respective one or more of the PET detectors of the set of PET detectors, and a plurality of power supply modules, each power supply module being operable to generate a DC power supply for different groups of one or more of the data processing units. Each power supply module is discrete from the other power supply modules. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022361 | Data Processing Unit Positioning in MR-PET Imaging System Integration - An integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system includes an MR scanner including a magnet that defines an opening in which a subject is positioned, a set of PET detectors disposed between the magnet and the opening, and a plurality of data processing units, each data processing unit being configured for communication with a respective one or more of the PET detectors of the set of PET detectors. The plurality of data processing units are positioned along a side of the MR scanner not having the opening. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022364 | Board-Level Partitioning in MR-PET Imaging System Integration - A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly of a data processing unit for an integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system, the PCB assembly includes a plurality of PCB layers disposed in a stacked arrangement, first and second PET signal processing circuits carried by a first layer of the plurality of PCB layers, first and second ground plane structures carried by a second layer of the plurality of PCB layers and configured relative to the first and second PET signal processing circuits, respectively, and a ground partition that separates the first PET signal processing circuit from the second PET signal processing circuit on the first layer. The ground partition extends through the first layer to provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding between the first and second PET signal processing circuits. | 01-26-2012 |
Gregory B. Albert, Charlotte, NC US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090178245 | Magnetic Garment Fastener - The magnetic garment fastener is a releasable closure for fur garments. The magnetic garment fastener includes first and second magnets, each magnet having first and second opposed magnetic poles. The first and second magnets are sealed within first and second pockets, respectively. Each of the pockets has opposed front and rear panels, with the first magnetic pole of each magnet being positioned adjacent the front panel of the respective pocket. The first and second pockets are attached to the garment adjacent a pair of free edges, preferably sealed within the pelt of the edges to hide the magnets from the exterior of the garment, such that positioning the rear panel of one of the pockets adjacent the front panel of the other pocket releasably fastens the pair of free edges of the garment together. | 07-16-2009 |
Jason Edward Albert, West Hartford, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080226462 | CAST FEATURES FOR A TURBINE ENGINE AIRFOIL - An airfoil for a turbine engine includes a structure having a cooling passage that has a generally radially extending cooling passageway arranged interiorly relative to an exterior surface of the structure. The cooling passageway includes multiple cooling slots extending there from toward the exterior surface and interconnected by a radially extending trench. The trench breaks the exterior surface, and the exterior surface provides the lateral walls of the trench. The airfoil is manufactured by providing a core having multiple generally axially extending tabs and a generally radially extending ligament interconnecting the tabs. The structure is formed about the core to provide the airfoil with its exterior surface. The ligament breaks the exterior surface to form the radially extending trench in the exterior surface of the structure. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20120027619 | CAST FEATURES FOR A TURBINE ENGINE AIRFOIL - An airfoil for a turbine engine includes a structure having a cooling passage that has a generally radially extending cooling passageway arranged interiorly relative to an exterior surface of the structure. The cooling passageway includes multiple cooling slots extending there from toward the exterior surface and interconnected by a radially extending trench. The trench breaks the exterior surface, and the exterior surface provides the lateral walls of the trench. The airfoil is manufactured by providing a core having multiple generally axially extending tabs and a generally radially extending ligament interconnecting the tabs. The structure is formed about the core to provide the airfoil with its exterior surface. The ligament breaks the exterior surface to form the radially extending trench in the exterior surface of the structure. | 02-02-2012 |
Jason T. Albert, Rochester, MN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090013312 | Executable High-Level Trace File Generation System and Method - An executable high-level trace file generation system and method provide reduced debugging effort and time, particularly on initial startup of new or modified hardware. An executable program invokes high-level application programming interfaces (APIs), to perform various tasks. Instructions within the APIs generate a trace file documenting the invoked sequence of APIs by writing a line to a trace file that documents the API and input parameters received by the API. Upon completion of execution of the API, the return value may be documented as a comment line in the trace file. The resulting trace file is then re-executable as a script and may be edited to alter the sequence of APIs invoked and/or the arguments provided. The script interpreter may be a command line interface through which the APIs are invoked, and trace files may be similarly generated that document sequences of manually entered commands. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090058450 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR FUNCTIONALLY TESTING MULTIPLE DEVICES IN PARALLEL IN A BURN-IN-ENVIRONMENT - A method of and a system for testing semiconductor devices heat a plurality of devices to a burn-in temperature, and perform functional tests in parallel on the plurality of devices at the burn-in temperature. Systems include a burn-in oven and a test multiplexer. The burn-in oven is adapted to receive and heat the devices to the burn-in temperature. The test multiplexer is adapted to apply functional test signals to and receive output signals from the devices in the burn-in oven. | 03-05-2009 |
Jeffrey H. Albert, Bellevue, WA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100191799 | COLLABORATIVE BROWSING AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A system for facilitating collaboration among users via a network includes a server and user computers. Each user computer has a browser client configured with the server to provide collaborative services relative to applications invoked by users on the user computers. The browser clients and the server make available to each user computer, in web format, content from heterogeneous content sources, at least some content obtained via the applications. The browser clients are configured with the server to capture in a web layer and make available to the user computers explicit social information and implicit social information provided by the users via the browser clients using the collaborative services. | 07-29-2010 |
John Albert, Whitmore Lake, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110220701 | Plastic Fastener Dispensing Hand Tool Having a Novel Anvil Design to Reduce Needle Sticks - An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design that reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during operation of the hand tool and a needle having a novel casing that further reduces inadvertent user needle sticks during the replacement of the hand tool needle. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly. The needle assembly is slidably movable back and forth between a retracted position disposed substantially within casing and an extend position disposed substantially out of the casing through the needle assembly opening. The hand tool further has a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a finger guide portion, a main portion, and a tag slot. The tag slot separates the finger guide portion from the main portion. | 09-15-2011 |
Keith J. Albert, Auburn, ME US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090251681 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUID DELIVERY EVALUATION USING SOLUTIONS WITH MULTIPLE LIGHT ABSORBANCE SPECTRAL FEATURES - A system and related method for improved liquid delivery evaluation using a solution containing one or more dyes such that the solution exhibits multiple distinct detectable light absorbance spectral features for calibrating or testing over extended volume or dilution ranges are described. The system includes: a photometric instrument capable of measuring optical absorbance at multiple wavelengths; one or more sample solutions to be dispensed using the liquid delivery system whose performance is being tested or calibrated; and vessels optionally pre-filled, or filled by the user, with diluent solution. The sample solutions contain one or more dyes, chosen so that multiple distinct detectable light absorbance spectral features, such as peaks and/or valleys and/or plateaus of the solution can be distinguished for volume or dilution ranges of interest. The concentrations of the dyes may be chosen so that a large volume delivery device is calibrated using a spectral feature in the solution with a low absorbance per unit pathlength, while a small volume delivery device is calibrated with the same sample solution but using a different spectral feature with a high absorbance per unit pathlength. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100290048 | QUANTITATIVE DUAL-DYE PHOTOMETRIC METHOD FOR DETERMINING DILUTION IMPACT - The invention provides ways to determine the impact of diluting a solution wherein the diluting may be carried out for any of a variety of purposes. In one embodiment, the method enables accurate volume dispensation calculations independent of meniscus shape. In another embodiment, the method enables accurate determination of plate washing efficiency. In yet another embodiment, the method enables the accurate determination of dilution ratio over a plurality of dilution steps. The methods described may be carried out using one or more systems arranged to perform the steps. A kit of the invention includes instructions for carrying out the steps of the methods and, optionally, one or more solutions suitable for conducting photometric measurements. | 11-18-2010 |
Kelly Marie Albert, Brighton, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090139120 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND GIFT HOLDER - The present invention relates to ornamental display devices for storing items such as keepsakes and gift cards. | 06-04-2009 |
Kenneth Stephen Albert, Mt. Kisco, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090118256 | CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC DILTIAZEM FORMULATIONS AND THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF - A method of treating or preventing myocardial ischemia in a patient in need thereof comprising administration of a controlled-release Galenical preparation of pharmaceutically acceptable Diltiazem including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, suitable for evening dosing every 24 hours containing from about 180 mg to about 420 mg of the form of Diltiazem associated with excipients to provide controlled (sustained) release of the form of Diltiazem for providing a Cmax of diltiazem in the blood at between about 10 hours and about 17 hours after administration, the preparation comprising the form of Diltiazem in oral sustained-release dosage form in which the Diltiazem is adapted to be released after administration over a prolonged period of time and exhibits when given to humans (i) a higher bioavailability when given at night compared to when given in the morning without food according to FDA guidelines or criteria and (ii) bioequivalence when given in the morning with and without food according to the same FDA guidelines or criteria. | 05-07-2009 |
Leonid M. Albert, Skokie, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100257816 | FILM-TAIL SEALING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WRAPPING APPARATUS - A film-tail clamp, cut, and seal system for use in a wrapping apparatus for wrapping an associated item has an oval track vertically oriented and openable to move into and out of the associated item. A shuttle is configured for movement along an inner periphery of the track. A wrapping material is dispensed from the shuttle for wrapping around the item. A clamp arm, which is movable into and out of a plane defined by the film being wrapped around the item, has a sealing element for contacting and sealing a free end portion of the film onto a portion of the film already wrapped around the item. The clamp arm also has a clamp for securing the film when the film is sealed and has a cutter for cutting the free end portion of the film from the portion sealed onto the film. | 10-14-2010 |
Lettie Albert, Orlando, FL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090293905 | Cosmetic storage and application device - A cosmetic storage and application device is provided. Such device includes a housing member having a plurality of compartments. Such housing member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. Such device further includes an access mechanism for each of such plurality of compartments. Such device further includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetics, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetics being housed within a predetermined compartment. Such device also includes a plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators, each one of such plurality of predetermined cosmetic applicators being housed within a predetermined corresponding cosmetic compartment. | 12-03-2009 |
Lynne H. Albert, Englewood, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110183393 | METHODS OF INCREASING DIHYDROXY ACID DEHYDRATASE ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION OF FUELS, CHEMICALS, AND AMINO ACIDS - The present invention is directed to recombinant microorganisms comprising one or more dihydroxyacid dehydratase (DHAD)-requiring biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce beneficial metabolites derived from said DHAD-requiring biosynthetic pathways. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may be engineered to overexpress one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more Aft proteins or homologs thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a cytosolically localized DHAD enzyme. In additional embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a mitochondrially localized DHAD enzyme. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 07-28-2011 |
Lynne H. Albert, Golden, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120015417 | METHODS OF INCREASING DIHYDROXY ACID DEHYDRATASE ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION OF FUELS, CHEMICALS, AND AMINO ACIDS - The present invention is directed to recombinant microorganisms comprising one or more dihydroxyacid dehydratase (DHAD)-requiring biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce beneficial metabolites derived from said DHAD-requiring biosynthetic pathways. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may be engineered to overexpress one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more Aft proteins or homologs thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a cytosolically localized DHAD enzyme. In additional embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a mitochondrially localized DHAD enzyme. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120028322 | METHODS OF INCREASING DIHYDROXY ACID DEHYDRATASE ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION OF FUELS, CHEMICALS, AND AMINO ACIDS - The present invention is directed to recombinant microorganisms comprising one or more dihydroxyacid dehydratase (DHAD)-requiring biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce beneficial metabolites derived from said DHAD-requiring biosynthetic pathways. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may be engineered to overexpress one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more Aft proteins or homologs thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a cytosolically localized DHAD enzyme. In additional embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a mitochondrially localized DHAD enzyme. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120034666 | METHODS OF INCREASING DIHYDROXY ACID DEHYDRATASE ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION OF FUELS, CHEMICALS, AND AMINO ACIDS - The present invention is directed to recombinant microorganisms comprising one or more dihydroxyacid dehydratase (DHAD)-requiring biosynthetic pathways and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce beneficial metabolites derived from said DHAD-requiring biosynthetic pathways. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may be engineered to overexpress one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more Nfs1 proteins or homologs thereof and/or one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more Isd11 proteins or homologs thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a cytosolically localized DHAD enzyme. In additional embodiments, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise a mitochondrially localized DHAD enzyme. In various embodiments described herein, the recombinant microorganisms may be microorganisms of the | 02-09-2012 |
Magdy A. Albert, Sleepy Hollow, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090075224 | CONVEYOR OVEN APPARATUS AND METHOD - An oven according to some embodiments includes an oven chamber in which food is cooked, a heating element, a fan, a sensor for sensing the temperature of the oven chamber, a remote input device, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the remote input device and to change the fan or heating element based at least in part upon the signal received from the remote input device. In a method of operating the oven according to some embodiments, the oven enters an operating mode from an energy-savings mode responsive to receiving an signal from a remote device. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20120073558 | CONVEYOR OVEN APPARATUS AND METHOD - An oven according to some embodiments includes an oven chamber in which food is cooked, a heating element, a fan, a sensor for sensing the temperature of the oven chamber, a remote input device, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the remote input device and to change the fan or heating element based at least in part upon the signal received from the remote input device. In a method of operating the oven according to some embodiments, the oven enters an operating mode from an energy-savings mode responsive to receiving an signal from a remote device. | 03-29-2012 |
Nancy M. Albert, Grovetown, GA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090142734 | Cosmetic accessory device for teeth - An improved cosmetic accessory device for teeth that simulates the appearance of an assemblage of teeth and gum. The device includes a gum portion and a tooth portion shaped and dimensioned to cover the user's upper or lower front teeth. The device is made of a nontoxic, nonirritating, tasteless, odorless, resilient, easily cleaned and chemically stable material that does not stick to natural teeth, gums, or most dental work. In use, the device is held in place by custom-fitted inner projections that match the spaces between the user's own front teeth. Optionally, a shelf extending just across the front teeth and extra fitting material placed in spaces where there are missing teeth provides additional security in holding the device in place. The device may be refitted as necessary by simply partially submerging the device in hot water. Unlike typical conventional novelty dental devices, the natural teeth and gums are not completely covered and there is no protrusion into the mouth cavity, so the device is comfortable to wear and does not interfere with natural speech or bite closure. | 06-04-2009 |
Richard E. Albert US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120135203 | THIN FLOOR TILES - An article of manufacture which comprises a laminate flooring product, having at least one edge provided with one or more elements making it capable of interlocking with a reciprocally configured flooring product, and having a thickness of less than 4 mm, which product includes a plurality of component layers, a first one of said layers being a design layer, a second one being a backing layer, and a third one being a wear layer, said second and third layers being arranged respectively proximate opposite surfaces of said first layer; and a method of making said article of manufacture. | 05-31-2012 |
Richard K. Albert, Denver, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100245092 | Back Body Orientation|Head of Bed Elevation (HOBE) Device and Alarm - A device for continuously monitoring an elevation, α, from horizontal of a backrest against which a backbody of an individual may lean, to provide an automatic notification in the event the elevation, α, falls below a prescribed value. The device to include: (a) a liquid column having an opening to atmosphere at an upper-end, the liquid column contained by a length of tubing encased by an elongated flexible housing extending along at least a substantial portion of the tubing length, and a gas permeable membrane over the opening; (b) a pressure transducer located along the liquid column to take measurements at a position other than the upper-end, the pressure transducer in communication with a computerized unit having at least one alarm for communicating the automatic notification; (c) an entry port into the length of tubing having an open state permitting manual entry of the liquid into the tubing, and a closed-shut state; and (d) a first securing mechanism for attachment of at least the upper-end to the backrest, and a second securing mechanism for attaching the position other than the upper-end to, for example, a seat interconnected with the backrest. The first securing mechanism may, alternatively, be used to directly attach the upper-end to the backbody toward the shoulder region thereof. Further, the liquid column may also comprise a second-end extension at which a pressure transducer is located; the pressure transducer may be integrated with the computerized unit and in communication with one or more alarms. | 09-30-2010 |
Robert Albert, Sherman, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120081684 | Object Inspection Systems and Methods - Disclosed are systems and methods for object inspection, in particular for inspection of reticles used in a lithography process. The method includes interferometrically combining a reference radiation beam with a probe radiation beam, and storing their complex field images. The complex field image of one object is then compared with that of a reference object to determine the differences. The systems and methods have particular utility in the inspection of a reticle for defects. | 04-05-2012 |
Robert Albert, Oakley, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080230188 | Doorway screening apparatus - A screen closure for a garage doorway has a plurality of screened panels movable from an elevated, stored position in which such panels are side-by-side to an extended, operative position in which the panels extend vertically a distance sufficient to close the doorway. Those panels which are at eye level and below when the panels are in their extended position are substantially coplanar. | 09-25-2008 |
Robert J. Albert, Maplewood, MN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100146901 | ALIGNMENT PIN FOR AESTHETIC COVER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An aesthetic cover assembly includes first mounting portion of a cover wall for concealing a portion of a building structure that is secured to the building structure. An alignment pin is secured on one of the first mounting portions and the building structure. The alignment pin supports a second mounting portion of a cover wall for concealing a portion of the building structure. A method of installing an aesthetic cover assembly is also included. | 06-17-2010 |
Rory J. Albert, Scottsdale, AZ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110281833 | Composition for the Treatment of Ear Infections and Method - A composition for treating ear infections in animals includes an antifungal agent, an antibiotic agent, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, and an acid dissolved to form a liquid. The acid aids in keeping the steroidal anti-inflammatory agent in solution, and enhances the bactericidal effect of the composition. The method of preparing such composition includes dissolving the antifungal agent, steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, and acid in dehydrated alcohol, dissolving the antibiotic agent in propylene glycol, combining the two solutions together, heating the combination and then cooling the composition. Several drops of the composition are applied at least twice per day to the affected area of the animal's ear. | 11-17-2011 |
Sean Albert, Barrington, NH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120116334 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. | 05-10-2012 |
Sean J. Albert, Barrington, NH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110150680 | Disposable Pumping System and Coupler - A coupling system for receiving a push rod includes a housing defining an internal channel having a sloped wall, and a piston received within the internal channel. The piston includes at least one flexible member arranged within the channel to be acted upon by the sloped wall to engage the push rod. The only external force required to couple the push rod is an axial force on the piston in a direction. The only external force required to de-couple the push rod is an axial force on the piston in an opposite direction. | 06-23-2011 |
Terence E. Albert, Reno, NV US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090246115 | Process for reaction of limestone with sulfate solution - The present invention is a process to react limestone with sulfate and/or sulfuric acid solutions and/or other solutions containing sulfates, in order to neutralize the solutions and precipitate the sulfates, in such a way that the limestone is used with an efficiency that makes the use of limestone economic. In the present invention, the limestone is reacted with the solution continuously, in a high intensity reactor, which is designed to provide efficient high-energy input and continuous renewal of the limestone surface. | 10-01-2009 |
Thomas Albert, Indianapolis, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110117276 | MULTILAYER NITRIDE-CONTAINING COATINGS - This invention relates to erosion resistant coatings comprising at least 2 sublayer systems in which each sublayer system is separated from another by an interlayer, wherein (i) each sublayer system is the same or different and comprises at least 4 layers, (ii) said layers comprise alternating layers of a nitride-containing compound of stoichiometric composition and a nitride-containing compound of nonstoichiometric composition, (iii) each sublayer system has a thickness of greater than about 0.4 microns, and (iv) each interlayer is the same or different and comprises a metal-containing compound. This invention also relates to a method for producing the coatings and to articles, e.g., gas turbine compressor rotor blade and stator vanes, coated with the coatings. | 05-19-2011 |
Timothy J. Albert, Niles, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110254359 | VEHICULAR BRAKE SYSTEM OPERABLE IN DUAL MODES - A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit which includes a master cylinder assembly, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly operable in a first mode and a second mode, the selector valve assembly being moved from the first mode to the second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254360 | Brake System with Selector Valve for Selecting Between Two Modes of Operation - A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit. The system includes a master cylinder assembly configured to pressurize fluid therein in response to movement of the brake pedal, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly being moved from a first mode to a second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120006017 | FAST-FILL TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER - A fast-fill braking system in one embodiment includes a master cylinder, a first chamber within the master cylinder, a second chamber within the master cylinder located forward of the first chamber, a fast-fill piston within the first chamber, a primary piston within the first chamber and movable with respect to the fast-fill piston, and a secondary piston within the second chamber. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120011844 | DECOUPLED INLINE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - An in-line brake system with a hydraulic booster includes a master cylinder defining a cylinder bore, a master cylinder piston located within the cylinder bore, a transfer piston located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder piston, a transfer piston actuator with a first seat, a sealing member aligned with the first seat, a sealing member spring operably connected to the sealing member and the transfer piston, an input rod aligned with the first seat, a return spring operably connected to the input rod and the transfer piston actuator, a sleeve actuator located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder, and a sleeve spring configured to bias the sleeve actuator away from the master cylinder piston, wherein the sleeve actuator is configured to bias the transfer piston toward the master cylinder piston in response to an applied boost pressure. | 01-19-2012 |
Timothy W. Albert, Dayton, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080318040 | Intrusion Resistant Thermal Laminating Film - A thermal laminating film is provided that has superior intrusion resistance that is well suited to addressing security and anti-counterfeiting needs. The film includes a polymer substrate and an adhesive system with a polymer component having a Vicat softening point temperature that is close to a glass transition temperature of the polymeric substrate, which typically is not greater than about 95° C. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100266935 | LOW-COST TOUGH DECORATIVE PRINTABLE FILM PRODUCTS HAVING HOLOGRAPHIC-TYPE IMAGES - Tough decorative printable film products having holographic-type images are provided that are low in cost. These film products include a relatively high temperature film that is made by continuous extrusion of the film resin onto a master film having pre-etched holographic-type imaging in order to provide a high-temperature primary film with conforming holographic imaging. This primary film provides a tough holographic-type image that is readily secured to any number of products to impart a holographic character to them. For example, this primary film is suitable for use on the surface of recreational sportsboards. When desired, sublimation printing can be used to impart indicia, text, images and colors, alone or in combination, to the primary film. | 10-21-2010 |
Victoria Albert, Guilford, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120096384 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INTERACTIVE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR DEPICTING STATUS OF A CLAIM - Systems and methods for an interactive graphical user interface for depicting the status of a claim are provided. The system includes a database for storing claim data and a server in communication with the database. The stored claim data includes a claim workflow associated the claim. The workflow defines the processing steps associated with processing the claim. The server receives a user request to check the status of the claim. The server determines status data of the claim based on stored claim data and outputs the status data to a graphical user interface for depicting a graphical representation of the status data. The graphical representation includes a timeline corresponding to the workflow of the claim and a progress bar indicative of the status of the claim. | 04-19-2012 |
Victoria F. Albert, Guilford, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120101852 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING INSURANCE ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON A LIFE EVENT - A system and method are disclosed herein for determining an insurance policy adjustment based on information indicative of life events. The system includes a server, a database, and a business logic computer. The database receives from a user an indication of an occurrence of a life event experienced by the user. The database stores insurance parameter data associated with the user. The business logic computer communicates with the server and database. The business logic computer can receive the user indication via the server and poses questions to send to the user based on the indicated life event. The business logic computer can send the questions to the user via the server. After receiving the user's answers to the questions, the business logic computer determines an insurance policy adjustment based on the answers and the indicated life event. | 04-26-2012 |
William J. Albert, Arlington Heights, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100205113 | MULTIPLE QUOTE RISK MANAGEMENT - The disclosed systems and methods relate to allowing trading of over the counter (“OTC”) foreign exchange (“FX”) contracts on a centralized matching and clearing mechanism, such as that of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (“CME”'s) futures exchange system (the “Exchange”). The disclosed systems and methods allow for anonymous transactions, centralized clearing, efficient settlement and the provision of risk management/credit screening mechanisms to lower risk, reduce transaction costs and improve the liquidity in the FX market place. In particular, the disclosed embodiments increase speed of execution facilitating growing demand for algorithmic trading, increased price transparency, lower cost of trading, customer to customer trading, and automated asset allocations, recurring trades as well as clearing and settlement efficiencies. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20120084195 | MULTIPLE QUOTE RISK MANAGEMENT - The disclosed systems and methods relate to allowing trading of over the counter (“OTC”) foreign exchange (“FX”) contracts on a centralized matching and clearing mechanism, such as that of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (“CME”'s) futures exchange system (the “Exchange”). The disclosed systems and methods allow for anonymous transactions, centralized clearing, efficient settlement and the provision of risk management/credit screening mechanisms to lower risk, reduce transaction costs and improve the liquidity in the FX market place. In particular, the disclosed embodiments increase speed of execution facilitating growing demand for algorithmic trading, increased price transparency, lower cost of trading, customer to customer trading, and automated asset allocations, recurring trades as well as clearing and settlement efficiencies. | 04-05-2012 |