Alford, US
Allen Alford, Bedford, TX US
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20110289823 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A PESTICIDE - A method and apparatus for applying a pesticide to an ant mount involving pushing the discharge end of a wand down into the mound to a level generally corresponding to a bottom of the mound, discharging pesticide, and filling the mound in a generally upward direction until the mound collapses on itself. The apparatus has a container, an aspirator having first and second inlets and an outlet, a flow regulator for regulating the flow of fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to the first inlet of the aspirator, a flexible fluid flow line connecting the container and the second inlet of the aspirator, and a wand connected to the outlet of the aspirator for discharging a mixture of pesticide and pressurized fluid from the wand. | 12-01-2011 |
Brian K. Alford, Port Washington, OH US
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20110186603 | SINGLE TO TWO POINT TACTICAL SLING - Provided is a sling for coupling a weapon to a user of the weapon. The sling includes a strap, and a weapon connector that cooperates with a fastening feature provided to the weapon to releasably couple the weapon to the strap. A first connector is coupled to the strap, as is a second connector, which is coupled to a different portion of the strap. The second connector is separated from the first connector along the sling by at least a portion of the strap. The first and second connectors cooperate to establish a connection and form a loop that extends about a portion of the user of the weapon. The sling also includes a rapid sizing adjuster coupled to the strap. The rapid sizing adjuster is adjustable by the user of the weapon to quickly establish a desired length of the sling in a single motion while the sling is coupling the weapon to the user. | 08-04-2011 |
Dan Alford, Winston Salem, NC US
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20090302158 | Aircraft Passenger Seat - An aircraft passenger seat comprises a primary seat ( | 12-10-2009 |
20120313406 | Aircraft Passenger Seat - An aircraft passenger seat having a primary seat ( | 12-13-2012 |
20140084647 | Aircraft Passenger Seat - An aircraft passenger seat comprises a primary seat ( | 03-27-2014 |
Dan Alford, Statesville, NC US
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20120038587 | TOUCH RESPONSIVE PRIVACY PARTITION - An aircraft passenger seat privacy partition including a screen selectively switchable between an opaque optical state and a substantially transparent optical state in response to a change in voltage applied to the screen, and a touch-responsive switch embedded in the screen for detecting a change in capacitance in the screen and applying the voltage change to the screen to selectively switch between the opaque and substantially transparent optical states. | 02-16-2012 |
Daniel Alford, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20110154724 | FATTY ESTER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED OXIDATIVE STABILITY - Compositions containing unsaturated fatty esters may be stabilized against atmospheric oxidation by the addition of an antioxidant package containing at least one nitroxide free-radical scavenger and at least one alkylalkanolamine. Compositions treated in this manner show good resistance to atmospheric oxidation and resultant viscosity increase. An advantage of the nitroxide free-radical scavenger is that it stops the oxidation of the unsaturated fatty esters already during the initiation stage. Moreover, it is much less volatile than for example the known alkylhydroxylamine oxygen scavengers. By the use of a nitroxide free-radical scavenger, the composition can thus be stabilized for a longer period of time. The stability period is moreover less affected by the supply of oxygen to the composition. The solubility problem of the nitroxide in the fatty ester component can be solved by dissolving the nitroxide first in the alkylalkanolamine. | 06-30-2011 |
Daniel Alford, Statesville, NC US
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20100176632 | TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL INTERFACE FOR PASSENGER SEAT - An aircraft passenger seat position control apparatus is provided. The control apparatus includes a plurality of seat actuators operable to adjust the passenger seat to a selected one of a plurality of discrete seat positions and a touch-sensitive control interface having a plurality of touch-responsive sites thereon corresponding to the plurality of discrete seat positions. The control interface communicates with the plurality of seat actuators and is positioned in proximity to the aircraft passenger seat for use by a passenger seated in the passenger seat. The control interface is also adapted to output a signal to the plurality of seat actuators in response to a touch-selected position by the passenger to thereby adjust the position of the aircraft passenger seat to selected one of the plurality of discrete seat positions. | 07-15-2010 |
Daniel Abe Alford, Wadsworth, OH US
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20110139325 | TIRE TREAD HAVING SERRATED GROOVES - A tread is configured to have three rows of tread elements, a center row and a pair of shoulder rows, the center row forming a circumferential rib positioned at an equatorial centerplane of the tread. Each shoulder row has a repeating circumferential array of upwardly extending elongate groove fingers, adjacent groove fingers within the repeating array of each shoulder row of groove fingers being connected by at least one laterally extending channel. An array of serrations line each longitudinal side of the channels, each serration defined by inward tapering serration sidewalls extending to a serration base surface. Each channel is submerged below an outward tread surface such that the submerged channel will emerge as the tread wears down. | 06-16-2011 |
Danny S. Alford, Harrison, AR US
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20090194248 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DIE CASTING RECIPROCATOR - A method for operating an automated reciprocator for applying lubricant in a die casting system. As a reciprocator is moved between two die halves and a fluid is applied to the dies with the reciprocator, a safety bar is moved ahead of the reciprocator. Any objects in the path of the reciprocator are detected by contact with the safety bar. If the safety bar contacts an object as the reciprocator is moving down, a sensor signals a control system and the reciprocator is stopped. | 08-06-2009 |
David Wiley Alford, Dothan, AL US
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20080221706 | VACUUM ASSISTED PROSTHETIC SLEEVE AND SOCKET UTILIZING A DOUBLE MEMBRANE LINER - A prosthetic sleeve and socket system, the sleeve including dual flaps or skirts concentrically arranged about the sleeve and configured to form a sealed chamber between the sleeve and socket when the sleeve is inserted into the socket. An air permeable material is interposed between one of the skirts and the sleeve to maintain a continuous interconnected air layer therebetween. An expulsion valve is provided to allow air contained within the sealed chamber to be forced out of the chamber ahead of the sleeve when it is inserted into the socket, and a powered vacuum pump maintains the vacuum thereafter, if needed. The system allows for a substantial reduction in size of known sockets and permits, in some instances, the disposal of bulky suspension straps currently in use to force the socket against a residual limb. | 09-11-2008 |
Donald Wilson Alford, Mckinney, TX US
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20150321760 | RETENTION OF OBJECTS RELATIVE TO AN AIRPLANE CABIN WINDOW FRAME - A holder apparatus for holding an object relative to an airplane cabin window frame can include a structure that locates in opposing window shade channels of the frame, and at least one tray pivotably mounted relative to the structure. A system for holding an object relative to an airplane cabin window can include a holder apparatus with a structure that engages a window frame of the window, and at least one tray pivotably mounted relative to the structure. The structure can engage opposing window shade channels of the window frame in response to rotational displacement of the structure relative to the frame. A method for installing an apparatus in a window can include placing the apparatus between channels of the window, rotating and engaging ends of the apparatus with the window frame channels and displacing it to the bottom of the frame. | 11-12-2015 |
Donald Wilson Alford, Garland, TX US
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20130062382 | Holder Apparatus For Beverage Containers And Other Objects For Use With An Airplane Cabin Window Frame Assembly And Installation Method For Same - A beverage container and object holder apparatus, and installation method, for use in conjunction with a preexisting airplane cabin window frame assembly for use preferably by passengers located in a window seat. The holder apparatus is mountable and dismountable from an airplane cabin window frame assembly utilizing preexisting window shade U-shaped slide channels located within an airplane cabin window frame assembly. Each holder apparatus is comprised of one or more receptacles, with optional attachable upper ends, where each receptacle and/or upper end has an opening for receiving a beverage container or other objects. The various holder apparatus embodiments provide for selective holder apparatus utilization based on the number of receptacles and proximity of an airplane cabin window to the location of a passenger window seat. | 03-14-2013 |
Frank Alford, Spokane Valley, WA US
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20120155501 | ANGULAR EXTRUSION OF COPPER ALLOY ANODES - A method of manufacturing an electrode, in which a solid metal material is extruded through a channel angular extrusion die to form the electrode. The solid metal material comprises copper and at least about 10 wt % zinc, and more particularly, between about 20 and about 40 wt % zinc. Prior to extrusion, the solid metal material may be formed by casting, hot forging, machining and/or hot isostatic pressure such that the solid metal material has dimensions corresponding to the CAE die. After extrusion, the solid metal material can be rolled and/or cut to a desired electrode shape. | 06-21-2012 |
Frank A. Alford, Veradale, WA US
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20090020192 | Copper Sputtering Targets and Methods of Forming Copper Sputtering Targets - The invention includes a copper-comprising sputtering target. The target is monolithic or bonded and contains at least 99.99% copper by weight and has an average grain size of from 1 micron to 50 microns. The copper-comprising target has a yield strength of greater than or equal to about 15 ksi and a Brinell hardness (HB) of greater than about 40. The invention includes copper alloy monolithic and bonded sputtering targets consisting essentially of less than or equal to about 99.99% copper by weight and a total amount of alloying element(s) of at least 100 ppm and less than 10% by weight. The targets have an average grain size of from less than 1 micron to 50 microns and have a grain size non-uniformity of less than about 15% standard deviation (1-sigma) throughout the target. The invention additionally includes methods of producing bonded and monolithic copper and copper alloy targets. | 01-22-2009 |
20100059147 | Copper Sputtering Targets and Methods of Forming Copper Sputtering Targets - The invention includes a copper-comprising sputtering target. The target is monolithic or bonded and contains at least 99.99% copper by weight and has an average grain size of from 1 micron to 50 microns. The copper-comprising target has a yield strength of greater than or equal to about 15 ksi and a Brinell hardness (HB) of greater than about 40. The invention includes copper alloy monolithic and bonded sputtering targets consisting essentially of less than or equal to about 99.99% copper by weight and a total amount of alloying element(s) of at least 100 ppm and less than 10% by weight. The targets have an average grain size of from less than 1 micron to 50 microns and have a grain size non-uniformity of less than about 15% standard deviation (1-sigma) throughout the target. The invention additionally includes methods of producing bonded and monolithic copper and copper alloy targets. | 03-11-2010 |
Frank C. Alford, Veradale, WA US
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20090045051 | TARGET DESIGNS AND RELATED METHODS FOR COUPLED TARGET ASSEMBLIES, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - Sputtering targets are described that comprise: a) a target surface component comprising a target material; b) a core backing component having a coupling surface, a back surface and at least one open area, wherein the coupling surface is coupled to at least part of the target surface component; and wherein at least part of the target surface component fits into at least one open area of the core backing component. In some embodiments, the target surface component, the core backing component or a combination thereof have at least one surface area feature coupled to or located in the back surface of the core backing component, the target surface component or a combination thereof, wherein the surface area feature increases the cooling effectiveness of the target surface component. Methods of forming a sputtering target are also described that comprises: a) providing a target surface component comprising a surface material; b) providing a core backing component having a coupling surface, a back surface and at least one open area; c) coupling the coupling surface to at least part of the target surface component, wherein at least part of the target surface component fits into the at least one open area of the core backing component. | 02-19-2009 |
Fred Alford, Owasso, OK US
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20140165748 | DUAL DIRECTION CLUTCH BRAKE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an improved clutch-brake for a PTO unit. In accordance with a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a dual direction clutch-brake with a clutch cup is disclosed. When moved in one direction, the clutch cup engages a clutch pack resulting in the input shaft being engaged with the output shaft. When the clutch cap is moved in the opposite direction, the clutch cup engages a breaking member, for example a cover or casing of the PTO unit, which applies a force to the output shaft opposite to the direction of rotation and thereby stops the output shaft from rotating. | 06-19-2014 |
Jacob Alford, New Orleans, LA US
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20100260555 | CANTILEVER SKIDDING SYSTEM ON A DRILLING RIG - The present invention provides an improved cantilever ( | 10-14-2010 |
James Alford, Bellevue, WA US
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20150033268 | CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUS AND USER INTERFACES - The invention generally relates to content management systems, methods, apparatus and user interfaces for transmitting, displaying and enabling the manipulation of content from multiple sources. In one embodiment, a system for managing content supplied from a plurality of sources in respective signals includes a server for transmitting a multicast stream comprising streams representing the signals from the plurality of sources and one or more apparatus coupled to be in communication with, the server and subscribing to the multicast stream. Each apparatus includes a plurality of player objects, each of which is paired with a constituent stream of the multicast stream. The apparatus also comprises at least one viewing object coupled with one of the player objects to display content from the stream paired with the respective player object. | 01-29-2015 |
James L. Alford, Somerset, NJ US
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20100029197 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A repeater and associated method of use includes at least one antenna element for communicating in one direction and at least one antenna element for communicating in another direction. A radio frequency uplink path and a radio frequency downlink path are coupled between the antennas. At least one of the radio frequency uplink path or the radio frequency downlink path includes an adaptive cancellation circuit. The adaptive cancellation circuit is configured to generate a cancellation signal without requiring an injected signal. The cancellation signal, when added to a radio frequency signal in the respective uplink and downlink paths, substantially reduces feedback signals present in the radio frequency signal. | 02-04-2010 |
20110312269 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A repeater and associated method of use includes at least one antenna element for communicating in one direction and at least one antenna element for communicating in another direction. A radio frequency uplink path and a radio frequency downlink path are coupled between the antennas. At least one of the radio frequency uplink path or the radio frequency downlink path includes an adaptive cancellation circuit. The adaptive cancellation circuit is configured to generate a cancellation signal without requiring an injected signal. The cancellation signal, when added to a radio frequency signal in the respective uplink and downlink paths, substantially reduces feedback signals present in the radio frequency signal. | 12-22-2011 |
20130130620 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICAITON SYSTEMS - A repeater and associated method of use includes at least one antenna element for communicating in one direction and at least one antenna element for communicating in another direction. A radio frequency uplink path and a radio frequency downlink path are coupled between the antennas. At least one of the radio frequency uplink path or the radio frequency downlink path includes an adaptive cancellation circuit. The adaptive cancellation circuit is configured to generate a cancellation signal without requiring an injected signal. The cancellation signal, when added to a radio frequency signal in the respective uplink and downlink paths, substantially reduces feedback signals present in the radio frequency signal. | 05-23-2013 |
20140127989 | REPEATERS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A signal repeating element for repeating a signal includes a housing, at least one transmit antenna element positioned on one side of the housing and at least one receive antenna element positioned on the same one side of the housing. Receiver and transmitter circuitry is coupled with respective ones of the receive and transmit antenna elements. Phase circuitry for affecting the phase of signals from the at least one receive antenna element and at least one transmit antenna element is coupled between the respective receive or transmit antenna element and the receiver or transmitter circuitry. | 05-08-2014 |
James R. Alford, Lafayette, IN US
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20090183952 | Automotive lifting arm sleeve - A padded sleeve made from a durable and resilient material, capable of being secured to an automobile lifting arm. The padded sleeve is removable, yet securely attachable so that it remains in place during use. The sleeve includes a rubber grip that covers the top of the automotive lifting arm, providing a tactile surface for secure footing on top of the lifting arm. | 07-23-2009 |
Jamu Alford, London, CA US
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20150293193 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A magnetic resonance imaging method comprises performing imaging where more than one polarizing magnetic field strength is used during scanning and processing at least one image resulting from the scanning to yield an enhanced contrast image. | 10-15-2015 |
Jamu Alford, Ham Lake, MN US
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20110160564 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A magnetic resonance imaging method comprises performing imaging where more than one polarizing magnetic field strength is used during scanning and processing at least one image resulting from the scanning to yield an enhanced contrast image. | 06-30-2011 |
20110279117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A method for contrast agent enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a target sample, comprising generating a magnetic field shift in a polarizing magnetic field during a relaxation portion of an MRI pulse sequence and thereafter acquiring an MR image. | 11-17-2011 |
20140058292 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system for use in managing a neuromodulation therapy includes an ultrasound transducer array controlled by a control unit to deliver ultrasound waveforms for causing modulation of neural tissue in a patient. The system acquires data indicating a response to the modulation, analyzes the acquired data to determine correlation data between a response to the modulation and an ultrasound control parameter, and reports the correlation data to enable identification of at least one therapy parameter to be used to deliver a neuromodulation therapy to the patient by a therapy delivery system. | 02-27-2014 |
Jason Lee Alford, Oakland, TN US
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20120142534 | GRANULAR COMPOSITIONS - In a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of improving the cultivation of rice in a paddy comprising adding a granular composition to the water in said paddy, wherein said granular composition comprises one or more cyclopropene compound encapsulated in a molecular encapsulation agent. | 06-07-2012 |
Jeff Alford, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130301389 | System And Method For Communicating Data Between Wellbore Instruments And Surface Devices - A method for synchronizing an actuation of a seismic source with at least one of an acquisition and storage of an acoustic wave by a seismic tool having steps of determining at least one of a drilling pause and a seismic measurement, transmitting a trigger signal to a tool controller, actuating the seismic source; receiving the trigger signal and recording seismic waves in a data storage medium. | 11-14-2013 |
Jefferrson Y. Alford, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130322210 | Methods and Apparatus for Modeling Formations - Methods and apparatus for modeling formations are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a source spaced from receivers. The source is to transmit a signal and the receivers are to receive at least a portion of the signal. The example apparatus also includes a processor to process waveform data associated with the signal by generating a parameter estimate used in an inversion of Stoneley dispersion to enable a Stoneley shear slowness to substantially correspond to a slow-shear slowness when the apparatus is at least partially positioned in a horizontal wellbore of a vertical transverse isotropy formation. | 12-05-2013 |
Jefferson Alford, Sugar Land, TX US
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20150109887 | SONIC ADAPTOR FOR CONVERTING SONIC OR ULTRASONIC WAVEFORM DATA FOR USE WITH A SEISMIC-BASED COMPUTER PROGRAM - A method, apparatus, and program convert waveform data, e.g., sonic or ultrasonic waveform data, to a seismic data format that is compatible with a seismic-based computer program such as a geology application, seismic application, attribute extraction application, visualization application, etc., thereby enabling the converted data to be analyzed using such a seismic-based computer program. By doing so, various attributes, analysis techniques, and visualization techniques, among others, that have traditionally been utilized for seismic data, may also be utilized for sonic and/or ultrasonic data. | 04-23-2015 |
Jennifer Alford, Ithaca, NY US
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20120302754 | PRODUCTION OF ALKALOIDS BY LILIACEAE CELL CULTURE - The present invention relates to the production of alkaloids from Liliaceae cell culture. | 11-29-2012 |
20150065714 | PRODUCTION OF ALKALOIDS BY LILIACEAE CELL CULTURE - The invention relates to the production of alkaloids from Liliaceae cell culture. | 03-05-2015 |
J. Michael Alford, Lakewood, CO US
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20090191115 | BURNERS AND COMBUSTION APPARATUS FOR CARBON NANOMATERIAL PRODUCTION - The invention provides improved burners, combustion apparatus, and methods for carbon nanomaterial production. The burners of the invention provide sooting flames of fuel and oxidizing gases. The condensable products of combustion produced by the burners of this invention produce carbon nanomaterials including without limitation, soot, fullerenic soot, and fullerenes. The burners of the invention do not require premixing of the fuel and oxidizing gases and are suitable for use with low vapor pressure fuels such as those containing substantial amounts of polyaromatic hydrocarbons. The burners of the invention can operate with a hot (e.g., uncooled) burner surface and require little, if any, cooling or other forms of heat sinking. The burners of the invention comprise one or more refractory elements forming the outlet of the burner at which a flame can be established. The burners of the invention provide for improved flame stability, can be employed with a wider range of fuel/oxidizer (e.g., air) ratios and a wider range of gas velocities, and are generally more efficient than burners using water-cooled metal burner plates. The burners of the invention can also be operated to reduce the formation of undesirable soot deposits on the burner and on surfaces downstream of the burner. | 07-30-2009 |
John Alford, Kenosha, WI US
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20150048791 | MECHANISM FOR LOCKING AND FAULT DETECTION IN THE ELECTRICAL VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT CORD - An electric vehicle charging assembly includes a cord reel, a cord reel locking mechanism, and a master control unit for selectively unlocking the cord reel in response to an authorization signal. The electric vehicle charging assembly monitors the rotational position of the cord reel to prevent unauthorized use, and to record or relay information related to the improper use or malfunction of the electric vehicle charging assembly. | 02-19-2015 |
John Russell Alford, Nashville, TN US
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20140196590 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRING BENDER - A musical instrument string bending apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The bending apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument. | 07-17-2014 |
John T. Alford, Spokane, WA US
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20100299832 | Chiropractic sleeping bag with self contained inflatable air bladders - A combination sleeping bag and air mattress with air bladders includes a sleeping bag having an upper layer openable and closable to a lower layer with a removable liner capable of disposition therebetween for providing additional warmth to the sleeping individual. The lower layer is embedded with a resilient cushioning member for support, and disposed adjacent the resilient cushioning member and throughout the lower layer are interconnected air bladders that when inflated contour to and conform about the individual's body for supporting muscular-skeletal areas such as the head, neck, shoulders and upper and lower lumber regions of the back. The air bladders are inflatable by a bellows and check valve arrangement located at the lower end of the sleeping bag, and the combination sleeping and air mattress includes internally extending heating conductors, a thermal control adjacent the upper end of the sleeping bag, a built-in solar powered radio AM-FM self-contained with controls and clock, and a transponder. | 12-02-2010 |
John William Alford, Kenosha, WI US
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20150048792 | Cord Reel Variable Current Thermal Management and Damage Detection - A battery charging assembly includes a load management system, a charging cord with a battery connector, and circuitry for detecting cord removal or damage. The load management system monitors the heat buildup in a coiled portion of the charging cord and issues a corresponding signal to control the current flowing through the cord. | 02-19-2015 |
Joseph Bradley Alford, Tampa, FL US
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20150332501 | ANALYSIS-SUITABLE GEOMETRY FROM DISCRETE POINT SETS USING A MESH-FREE METHOD - The present invention includes a method of creating analysis suitable models from discrete point sets. The proposed methodology is completely automated, requiring no human intervention, as compared to traditional mesh-based methods that often require manual input. The present invention is directly applicable to engineering approaches in medicine where the object to be analyzed is described by discrete medical images, such as MRI or CT scans. Moreover, the present invention is useful in any application where the object of interest is created from digitized imaging technology. | 11-19-2015 |
Kathleen G. Alford, Fort Worth, TX US
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20080305514 | METHOD FOR DETECTING MICROBES - The present invention relates to methods for detecting microbes in a sample comprising filtering the sample through a fluid-permeable surface, contacting the surface with a viability stain, scanning the surface for viability stain to form a first scan, contacting the surface with a nucleic acid stain, scanning the surface for nucleic acid stain to form a second scan, and comparing said first scan and said second scan. | 12-11-2008 |
Kewin Alford, Biloxi, MS US
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20120176579 | Eyeglasses with built in enclosure - Eyeglasses whose temple bars each have a U shaped cross section. The temple bars are each held in place by a magnetic catch. When the temple bars are folded, the frame member of the eyeglasses can reside within the hollow area formed by hollow space created by the two U shaped cross sectional temple bars. One temple bar encloses the top half of the frame. The second temple bar encloses the bottom half of the frame. A preferred embodiment includes the temple bars each have a cut out portion corresponding to the location of the wearers ears so that the temple bar can rest comfortably on the wearer's ear. A preferred embodiment includes to portion of the cut out portion that interacts with the wearer's ear includes an overlay of resilient material located where the ear and the temple bar interact. | 07-12-2012 |
Lauren Alford, Cape Girardeau, MO US
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20130055759 | JEWELRY THAT CONTAINS DETACHABLE PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE - A piece of jewelry is provided having at least one restrictive chain and at least one connecting chain. A protection device is connected to the at least one restrictive chain and the at least one connecting chain. A base of the protection device is attached to the at least one restrictive chain. A prong extends from the base for defending against an attacker. A cap of the protection device is attached to the at least one connecting chain. The cap is removeably attached to the base to conceal the prong and join the at least one restrictive chain and the at least one connecting chain. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055761 | JEWELRY PIECE WITH DETACHABLE PERSONAL PROTECTION BATON - A piece of jewelry is provided having a chain and a cap attached to the chain. A base is joined to the cap. A plurality of extensions are positioned within the base and nested within one another. An inner most extension is removably joined to the cap so that cap secures the inner most extension while the plurality of extensions telescopically extend when pulled away from the cap. The inner most extension detaches from the cap when the plurality of extensions are fully extended. | 03-07-2013 |
Lee Alford, Austin, TX US
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20080270331 | Method and system for solving an optimization problem with dynamic constraints - A method and system for solving an optimization problem comprising a plurality of dynamic constraints. A genetic algorithm is used to iteratively generate potential solutions to the problem. A constraint graph is used to model the plurality of dynamic constraints, and any potential solution that does not correspond to a connected subgraph of the constraint graph is infeasible and discarded. Real-time changes in dynamic constraints are incorporated by modification of the constraint graph between iterations of the genetic algorithm. An exemplary embodiment comprising the scheduling of air missions is presented. | 10-30-2008 |
Neil Alford, Mill Valley, CA US
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20090083152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION USING DISPENSED PAPER - Disclosed is a system and method for providing promotional information to potential customers. The system includes a dispensing terminal, which dispenses receipts that have game piece surfaces disposed on them. The customer may remove the game piece to reveal promotional information, including prizes or prize information may be revealed to the customer once he has viewed a website. The promotional information may include a website, through which the customer may log on or visit to see if he/she has won a prize. The website may provide additional promotional information to the customer, some of which may be provided by multiple promotion providers. In a variation of the system, the game piece surface conceals information encouraging the customer use his/her cell phone to send a text message to a specified number, along with a response to the promotional information. The system receives the text message and compares the entry code with codes that correspond to a winning entry. The prize is related to a sales promotion. | 03-26-2009 |
20090101666 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONCEALED INFORMATION USING DISPENSED PAPER - Disclosed is a system and method for providing concealed information to users. The system may include a dispensing terminal, which dispenses specially-printed documents having removable window or lens devices disposed on them. The user may remove the window or lens device to reveal the concealed information, which may include promotional information. The concealed information may be included on the specially-printed documents or on a surface of the window or lens device. When the concealed information is on the surface of the window or lens device, a display may be used to reveal the information. | 04-23-2009 |
Patrick W. Alford, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120142556 | HIGH THROUGHPUT ASSAYS FOR DETERMINING CONTRACTILE FUNCTION AND DEVICES FOR USE THEREIN - The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for use in these assays. | 06-07-2012 |
20140342394 | MUSCLE CHIPS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for these assays. | 11-20-2014 |
Paul Alford, Hammond, LA US
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20110121112 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF MATERIALS - A method and apparatus processing materials including municipal waste at ambient pressure and low temperatures, and processing materials; the apparatus comprising an elongated rotating cylindrical configuration. | 05-26-2011 |
20150034743 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF MATERIALS - A method and apparatus processing materials including municipal waste at ambient pressure and low temperatures, and processing materials; the apparatus comprising an elongated rotating cylindrical configuration. | 02-05-2015 |
Richard B. Alford, Concord, CA US
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20110270527 | System and method for compensating time and offset varying near-surface effects in seismic data background - A system for and computer implemented method for transforming seismic trace information includes obtaining seismic trace information for each trace, the seismic trace information including shot to receiver offset and the vertical velocity of at least one subsurface primary reflector and including respective information resulting from near-surface layering and velocity effects and relating to the primary reflector, reversibly transforming seismic trace information from each non-zero offset trace such that the respective information resulting from the near-surface effects at each non-zero offset position is moved in a time dimension such that they become effectively periodic with respect to respective primary reflector information and in accordance with a periodicity for a zero offset trace at the same surface location, filtering the transformed seismic trace information to remove at least a portion of the information resulting from near-surface effects, and inverting the reversible transforming. | 11-03-2011 |
Ricky Thomas Alford, Greensboro, NC US
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20130192311 | HOSIERY GARMENTS WITH INCREASED STRETCH CHARACTERISTICS - A sock having a toe section, mid-section, and ankle section, wherein the denier of the toe and ankle sections is significantly less than the denier of the mid-section to provide increased stretch in the mid-section of the sock. To further increase the stretch in the mid-section of the sock, the mid-section is knitted with a longer stitch loop than the toe and ankle sections. A hosiery garment includes a leg section and a control top section. The control top section includes a stretch band that provides increased vertical stretch in that area. The stretch band is knitted in a jersey knit pattern with four courses of spandex yarn, where as the remainder of the control top section and leg sections are knitted with alternating courses of spandex and textured yarns. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert Alford, West Columbia, SC US
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20140238164 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING VERTICAL FORCE WITH ROTATING MASS - The present disclosure relates to a device for generating vertical force. The device includes a housing, at least one bearing sleeve mounted in the housing, and at least one mass sleeve mounted within the bearing sleeve. The mass sleeve includes first and second masses with the first mass being larger than the second mass and the first and second masses being positioned substantially 180 degrees relative to one another. Related methods are described. | 08-28-2014 |
Robert Alford, New Orleans, LA US
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20090083152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION USING DISPENSED PAPER - Disclosed is a system and method for providing promotional information to potential customers. The system includes a dispensing terminal, which dispenses receipts that have game piece surfaces disposed on them. The customer may remove the game piece to reveal promotional information, including prizes or prize information may be revealed to the customer once he has viewed a website. The promotional information may include a website, through which the customer may log on or visit to see if he/she has won a prize. The website may provide additional promotional information to the customer, some of which may be provided by multiple promotion providers. In a variation of the system, the game piece surface conceals information encouraging the customer use his/her cell phone to send a text message to a specified number, along with a response to the promotional information. The system receives the text message and compares the entry code with codes that correspond to a winning entry. The prize is related to a sales promotion. | 03-26-2009 |
20090101666 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONCEALED INFORMATION USING DISPENSED PAPER - Disclosed is a system and method for providing concealed information to users. The system may include a dispensing terminal, which dispenses specially-printed documents having removable window or lens devices disposed on them. The user may remove the window or lens device to reveal the concealed information, which may include promotional information. The concealed information may be included on the specially-printed documents or on a surface of the window or lens device. When the concealed information is on the surface of the window or lens device, a display may be used to reveal the information. | 04-23-2009 |
Robert L. Alford, Excelsior, MN US
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20100176238 | STABILITY MULTIPLEXED AUTOPILOT - Rolling airframe projectile guidance and stability systems are disclosed. Flight control surfaces, such as canards and/or tail fins are attached to a projectile airframe that is designed to roll during flight. Stepper motors are attached to the flight control surfaces and move the flight control surfaces in discrete increments. A control system generates signals that control the flight control surfaces. The control system may include a neural network that is trained to generate control signals in response to received inputs. | 07-15-2010 |
Ronald C. Alford, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130195225 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING 25% DUTY CYCLE SWITCHING MIXER LOCAL OSCILLATOR TIMING - Systems and methods for improving the timing alignment of 25% duty cycle non-overlapping waveforms are provided. A representative system includes a waveform synthesizer that generates a plurality of 25% duty cycle input waveforms and inverters that receive the input waveforms at the inputs of the inverters and invert the input waveforms, producing a plurality of inverted waveforms at the outputs of the inverters. The system also includes NOR gates that receive the plurality of inverted waveforms at the inputs of the NOR gates and pass through one of the inverted waveforms at the outputs of the NOR gates responsive to three inverted waveforms of the plurality of inverted waveforms being at logic “0”; and mixers having inputs that receive the pass-through waveform and a first radio frequency (RF) signal, wherein the mixers combine the pass-through waveform and the RF signal into an output signal. | 08-01-2013 |
20140057586 | Systems and methods for improving the time alignment of non-overlapping waveforms - Systems and methods for improving the timing alignment of non-overlapping waveforms are provided. In this regard, a representative system, among others, includes a waveform synthesizer that generates a plurality of input waveforms and inverters having inputs and outputs, wherein the inverters receive the input waveforms at the inputs of the inverters and invert the input waveforms, producing a plurality of inverted waveforms at the outputs of the inverters. The system also includes NOR gates having inputs and outputs, wherein the NOR gates receive the plurality of inverted waveforms at the inputs of the NOR gates and pass through one of the inverted waveforms at the outputs of the NOR gates. | 02-27-2014 |
Ronald C. Alford, Austin, TX US
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20100041353 | Techniques for Calibrating a Transceiver of a Communication Device - A technique for calibrating a transceiver of a wireless communication device includes selectively coupling an output node of a transmitter of the transceiver to an input node of a receiver of the transceiver. A calibration signal is provided, from the output node of the transmitter, to the input node of the receiver. The calibration signal is down-converted, with the receiver, to provide a down-converted calibration signal. A discrete Fourier transform is performed on the down-converted calibration signal. Finally, one or more correction factors are determined based on an analysis of the discrete Fourier transform of the down-converted calibration signal. At least one of the correction factors is utilized to facilitate substantial cancellation of a direct current offset associated with the transceiver. | 02-18-2010 |
Ronald Clayton Alford, Tempe, AZ US
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20110205114 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING MULTIPLE GNSS SIGNALS - A representative radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an RF section that receives RF signals. Such RF signals include more than one global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals, which include at least one of the following: global positioning system (GPS) signals, Galileo signals and Glonass signals. A mixer and converter section receives the RF signals from the RF section and includes a band stop filter and a harmonic reject mixer that facilitate detecting more than one GNSS signals from the RF signals. An intermediate frequency section amplifies and selects the detected more than one GNSS signals. | 08-25-2011 |
Ronald Clayton Alford, Austin, TX US
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20100151786 | Systems and Methods for Channel Pairing a Transmitter and a Receiver - Systems and methods for channel pairing a transmitter and a receiver are provided. In this regard, a representative method, among others, includes selecting a channel in a radio frequency (RF) band; transmitting a carrier and alert tone on the selected channel in the RF band; responsive to detecting the transmitted carrier and alert tone, demodulating the carrier and alert tone on the selected channel in the RF band and producing the demodulated alert tone; and responsive to detecting the produced alert tone, using the selected channel to establish a wireless link between the transmitter and receiver. | 06-17-2010 |
20130072122 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHANNEL PAIRING A TRANSMITTER AND A RECEIVER - Systems and methods for channel pairing a transmitter and a receiver are provided. In this regard, a representative method, among others, includes selecting a channel in a radio frequency (RF) band; transmitting a carrier and alert tone on the selected channel in the RF band; responsive to detecting the transmitted carrier and alert tone, demodulating the carrier and alert tone on the selected channel in the RF band and producing the demodulated alert tone; and responsive to detecting the produced alert tone, using the selected channel to establish a wireless link between the transmitter and receiver. | 03-21-2013 |
Scott Alford, Martinez, CA US
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20110283430 | BLUNT FORCE PROTECTION BALL CAP TECHNOLOGY - Headgear having a cap portion configured to fit the head of a user and cover a top portion of the user's head, the cap portion including a layer of a fabric material, and at least one piece or layer of impact absorbing material attached to the layer of fabric material, wherein the impact absorbing material provides enhanced protection from impact to the user's head. | 11-24-2011 |
20120192337 | BLUNT FORCE PROTECTION HEADGEAR TECHNOLOGY - Helmets and pad kits for use in helmet shells are provided. The pad kits, when inserted or attached to the inner surface of a helmet shell, provide a user or wearer with enhance blunt force protection relative to padding in prior helmet systems. Pad kits include pads having one or more layers of differing material, typically two or more layers of material; one layer including a rate sensitive, impact absorbing material, and another layer including a comfort or form-fitting material. The impact absorbing material provides enhanced protection to the user's head from impact to the helmet shell. | 08-02-2012 |
Shannon Alford, Cambridge, MA US
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20090214616 | BIOMATERIALS HAVING NANOSCALE LAYERS AND COATINGS - The invention generally relates to substrates and surfaces having substrates. Generally speaking, the substrates may be thinly layered substrates, and the surfaces may comprise thinly layered substrates. Additionally, the substrates may comprise a multifunctional water soluble polymer and a lipoprotein and the surfaces may comprise a multifunctional water soluble polymer and a lipoprotein. | 08-27-2009 |
Spencer Alford, Stanford, CA US
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20150323544 | Drug Discovery and Protein-Protein Interaction Assay Using Fluorescent Protein Exchange - A novel assay for determining a molecular process using a fluorescent protein exchange assay, and a composition for use thereof, are provided. The assay provides first and second signalling proteins and an exchange protein, wherein the exchange protein interacts with the first signalling protein to form a complex, then introducing the second signalling protein, wherein in response to the molecular process, the exchange protein dissociates from the first protein and associates with the second protein. The change in signal in response to the exchange of the proteins is measured to indicate a molecular process. | 11-12-2015 |
Stephen Alford, Alexandria, IN US
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20140113165 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - Battery assemblies are disclosed which may include a plurality of battery cells positioned in trays which are stacked. The battery cells of each tray may be electrically connected together. The battery trays may include a battery support which extends under and supports a middle portion of the battery cells of the respective battery tray. The battery support may be a thermal sink for the battery cells. | 04-24-2014 |
Stephen A. Alford, Alexandria, IN US
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20090099566 | MODULAR STEM INSERTER - A kit for use in implanting a stem into a long bone. The kit includes a universal handle including a locking mechanism, and a plurality of shafts. Each of the plurality of shafts is adapted to couple with the universal handle such that the locking mechanism of the universal handle locks each of the plurality of shafts to the handle. | 04-16-2009 |
Steve Alford, Alexandria, IN US
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20120244392 | BATTERY PACK SUPPORT WITH THERMAL CONTROL - A battery support includes a rigid, thermally conductive upper plate having first and second opposing major surfaces. The support also includes at least one lower plate disposed on the second major surface and comprising a plurality of protrusions extending away from the second major surface and in fluid communication, the plurality of protrusions defining a first manifold portion, a second manifold portion, and plurality of non-linear passages extending along a first direction between the first and second manifolds, a cross-section of the plurality of protrusions defining the plurality of non-linear passages comprising a curved portion with a width that is at least twice the height of the curved portion. The support further includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the first manifold portion and a second conduit in fluid communication with the second manifold portion. | 09-27-2012 |
Steven C. Alford, Marysville, WA US
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20110295207 | SAFE NEEDLE METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS - A bandage can be used to secure a needle to an access site so as to prevent unintended movement or withdrawal of the needle from the access site during administration of a treatment to a patient. After treatment, the needle can be removed by manipulating a portion of the bandage. Another portion of the bandage can be maintained in position over the access site during needle removal and can be used to promote clotting of the site after needle removal. The bandage may include a clotting agent, a hemostasis pad, and/or a clot-promoting structure. Additionally or alternatively, finger pressure can be applied to the access site through the bandage. For example, the bandage may include a viewing window without any adhesive to allow visual monitoring of the access site during treatment. Finger pressure may be applied to the viewing window and thereby to the access site during and after needle removal to encourage hemostasis. | 12-01-2011 |
20130304025 | SAFE NEEDLE METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS - A bandage can be used to secure a needle to an access site so as to prevent unintended movement or withdrawal of the needle from the access site during administration of a treatment to a patient. After treatment, the needle can be removed by manipulating a portion of the bandage. Another portion of the bandage can be maintained in position over the access site during needle removal and can be used to promote clotting of the site after needle removal. The bandage may include a clotting agent, a hemostasis pad, and/or a clot-promoting structure. Additionally or alternatively, finger pressure can be applied to the access site through the bandage. For example, the bandage may include a viewing window without any adhesive to allow visual monitoring of the access site during treatment. Finger pressure may be applied to the viewing window and thereby to the access site during and after needle removal to encourage hemostasis. | 11-14-2013 |
Ted Alford, Mesa, AZ US
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20130145744 | SYSTEM FOR DIRECTING AIR FLOW TO A PLURALITY OF PLENA - A system for directing air flow to separate plena of a compartment that is defined at least by a compartment wall includes a NACA scoop, and a Pitot scoop. The NACA scoop is formed in the compartment wall, and includes two side walls, a bottom wall, and an entrance lip that is defined by the compartment wall and is spaced apart from the bottom wall to form a NACA scoop air inlet. The Pitot scoop is longitudinally aligned with the NACA scoop, includes a Pitot scoop air inlet, a Pitot scoop air outlet, and a Pitot scoop flow passage. | 06-13-2013 |
Terry Alford, Tempe, AZ US
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20140272396 | Thin Film Devices and Methods for Preparing Thin Film Devices - A method for preparing a device having a film on a substrate is disclosed. In the method, a film is deposited on a polymeric substrate. The film includes at least one metal. A metal in the film is converted to a metal oxide using microwave radiation. One example device prepared by the method includes a polyethylene napthalate substrate and a film on the substrate, wherein the film includes a semiconducting copper oxide and silver as a dopant. | 09-18-2014 |
20140367858 | Thin Film Devices and Low Temperature Process To Make Thin Film Devices - A method for preparing a device having a film on a substrate is disclosed. In the method, a film is deposited on a substrate. The film includes a first and a second metal. The first and the second metals in the film are converted to an intermetallic compound using microwave radiation. One example device prepared by the method includes a silicon substrate and a film on the substrate, wherein the film includes semiconducting copper germanide as the intermetallic compound. | 12-18-2014 |
Terry L. Alford, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090085212 | CLADDED SILVER AND SILVER ALLOY METALLIZATION FOR IMPROVED ADHESION ELECTROMIGRATION RESISTANCE - In semiconductor integrated circuit and device fabrication interconnect metallization is accomplished by a clad Ag deposited on a SiO2 level on a Si surface. The clad Ag has a layer of an alloy of Ag and Al (5 atomic %) contacting the SiO2, a layer of substantially pure Ag and an outer layer of the Ag and Al alloy. The alloy improves adhesion to the SiO2, avoids agglomeration of the Ag, reduces or eliminates diffusion at the SiO2 surface, reduces electromigration and presents a passive exterior surface. | 04-02-2009 |
20100112780 | Microwave-Induced Ion Cleaving and Patternless Transfer of Semiconductor Films - A method of ion cleaving using microwave radiation is described. The method includes using microwave radiation to induce exfoliation of a semiconductor layer from a donor substrate. The donor substrate may be implanted, bonded to a carrier substrate, and heated via the microwave radiation. The implanted portion of the donor substrate may include increased damage and/or dipoles (relative to non-implanted portions of the donor substrate), which more readily absorb microwave radiation. Consequently, by using microwave radiation, an exfoliation time may be reduced to 12 seconds or less. In addition, a presented method also includes the use of focused ion beam implantation to achieve a pattern-less transfer of a semiconductor layer onto a carrier substrate. | 05-06-2010 |
20120067134 | DISPLAY BENDER AND METHOD OF TESTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - Some embodiments include an apparatus for testing flexible displays. The apparatus can include: (a) a first clamp configured to receive a first end of the flexible display; (b) a second clamp configured to receive a second end of the flexible display, wherein the second end of the flexible display is opposite the first end of the flexible display; and (c) a test column. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed herein. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070158 | FLEXIBLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of flexible identification systems are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 03-22-2012 |
20120196453 | Systems and Methods for Susceptor Assisted Microwave Annealing - Systems and methods for microwave annealing are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may comprise a microwave emitter configured to emit a microwave at a single frequency during an anneal time. In some embodiments, the system may further comprise an anneal unit to be annealed, the anneal unit having a top side, a bottom side, and one or more edge sides. In some embodiments, the system may further comprise a susceptor configured to absorb microwave energy, where the susceptor is adjacent to the edge side and at the bottom side of the anneal unit. | 08-02-2012 |
Thomas H. Alford, Lomita, CA US
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20130051415 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY, DUAL CURRENT SINK LASER DIODE DRIVER - Provided are assemblies and processes for activating light emitting devices. A first current sink is in electrical communication with a common source through a current node and configured to draw a first current through the current node in response to a respective control signal. A second current sink is also provided in electrical communication with the current node and in parallel with the first current sink, also configured to draw a second current through the current node in response to a respective control signal. An aggregate current is drawn through the array, determined as a combination of the first and second currents. A commanded current from the first current sink can be shunted around the second array and the second current sink, providing a capability to series both the first and second laser diode light-emitting arrays, while simultaneously drawing different current amplitudes through each array from a common potential source. | 02-28-2013 |
20150263485 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY, DUAL CURRENT SINK LASER DIODE DRIVER - Provided are assemblies and processes for activating light emitting devices. A first current sink is in electrical communication with a common source through a current node and configured to draw a first current through the current node in response to a respective control signal. A second current sink is also provided in electrical communication with the current node and in parallel with the first current sink, also configured to draw a second current through the current node in response to a respective control signal. An aggregate current is drawn through the array, determined as a combination of the first and second currents. A commanded current from the first current sink can be shunted around the second array and the second current sink, providing a capability to series both the first and second laser diode light-emitting arrays, while simultaneously drawing different current amplitudes through each array from a common potential source. | 09-17-2015 |
Thomas Lee Alford, Milford, OH US
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20110193715 | DYNAMIC CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED WEB SERVER - A dynamic condition monitoring system is disclosed, such as for monitoring vibrations in complex machine systems. The system includes monitors on which server software is provided. The server software may access pre-defined graphical user interface pages that can be populated and served directly from the monitors. The data may be accessed via conventional networks for viewing and analyzing monitored data, as well as for configuration of the individual dynamic condition monitors. | 08-11-2011 |
Timothy Patrick Alford, Eureka, MO US
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20100241120 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING LONG BONE - The present invention describes a intramedullary nail that is useful in the repair of long bone fractures, wherein the nail has a flexible state, which allows for the insertion of the nail through any number of incisions that may be off center of the intramedullary canal, and a rigid state, which allows the nail to provide adequate support to mend the long bone. Several embodiments of an intramedullary nail are described, including a nail comprising a shape memory nickel-titanium alloy, which has an austenite start temperature of about 15° C. and an austenite finish temperature of about 35° C., and a nail comprising loosely fitting multiple links that can be tightened to provide rigidity when properly set in the intramedullary canal. | 09-23-2010 |
Tom Alford, Rockwall, TX US
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20110271511 | GROUTLESS TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a groutless tile including: providing a durable surface; molding a substrate to receive at least a portion of the durable surface; affixing the durable surface to the substrate; and milling at least a portion of the substrate to create a first coupling member on an edge of the substrate and a second coupling member on a opposing edge of the substrate. | 11-10-2011 |
20110283651 | GROUTLESS TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A groutless tile system including groutless tiles, wherein each groutless tile includes a substrate, a durable surface disposed within a groove defined by the substrate, the durable surface having bottom surface, and a first coupling member disposed on an edge of the substrate. The first coupling member comprises a first bendable portion and a groove, the groove having an upper surface and a lower surface. The bottom surface of the durable surface is substantially coplanar with a point between the upper and lower surfaces of the groove. | 11-24-2011 |
20120085055 | GROUTLESS TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A groutless tile system including groutless tiles, wherein each groutless tile includes a substrate, a durable surface disposed within a groove defined by the substrate, the durable surface having bottom surface, and a first coupling member disposed on an edge of the substrate. The first coupling member comprises a first bendable portion and a groove, the groove having an upper surface and a lower surface. The bottom surface of the durable surface is substantially coplanar with a point between the upper and lower surfaces of the groove. The polymer matrix forming at least a portion of the substrate can be modified to reduce the weight of the groutless tile or the cost to manufacture the groutless tile. In some embodiments, the polymer matrix is modified through the use of gas nucleation or a blowing agent. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090258 | GROUTLESS TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A groutless tile system including groutless tiles, wherein each groutless tile includes a substrate, a durable surface disposed within a groove defined by the substrate, the durable surface having bottom surface, and a first coupling member disposed on an edge of the substrate. The first coupling member comprises a first bendable portion and a groove, the groove having an upper surface and a lower surface. The bottom surface of the durable surface is substantially coplanar with a point between the upper and lower surfaces of the groove. To provide for various mechanical benefits, one or more surfaces of the groutless tile can be encapsulated in one or more polymers. | 04-19-2012 |
Wesley Richard Alford, Milwaukie, OR US
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20100180855 | FILTER MOUNT FOR AN ENGINE - A filter mount for engine includes: a base having a bottom surface; a filter adapter adapted to engage with the filter; a mount for the filter adapter, aligned perpendicular to the bottom surface of the base; and protrusions on the base to guide the movement of the mount so that the mount travels generally perpendicular to the bottom of the base. | 07-22-2010 |
William Anthony Alford, Raleigh, NC US
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20130036013 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to cause a processor to receive a user defined advertisement rule associated with a set of products listed within an inventory database. The user defined advertisement rule has at least one dynamic field associated with a field within the inventory database including a product title field, a brand name field, a website address field, a description field, etc. The code also represents instructions to cause the processor to resolve the at least one dynamic field for each product using a datum stored within the field to define a different advertisement for each product. The code further represents instructions to cause the processor to provide the different advertisement for each product to a search engine such that each advertisement can be displayed by the search engine in response to one or more search requests at the search engine. | 02-07-2013 |
William E. Alford, Mesa, AZ US
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20080314047 | COOLING SYSTEMS FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT - Cooling systems for an aircraft are provided. In an embodiment, a system includes an engine nacelle, an engine, a bypass duct, and a heat exchanger. The engine nacelle includes an airflow inlet. The engine is housed in the engine nacelle in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct extends between the engine nacelle and the engine is in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct includes an outer wall and an opening formed therein. The heat exchanger is integrated with the engine and is disposed over the opening of the bypass duct outer wall between the bypass duct outer wall and the engine nacelle. | 12-25-2008 |
William G. Alford, Canton, OH US
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20080213537 | FLOOR MAT HAVING A RETENTION FEATURE - A floor mat having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface; and a V-shaped retention feature. The V-shaped retention feature extends from the second surface and has first and second ramp surfaces disposed at an angle relative to the second surface. | 09-04-2008 |
20080213540 | FLOOR MAT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A floor mat having a first layer and a second layer. The second layer has a hinge that at least partially separates the second layer into a body section and a flap section. The hinge allows the flap section to be folded relative to the body section. | 09-04-2008 |
20090004429 | POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a positive retention floor mat system. | 01-01-2009 |
20090269546 | POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a positive retention floor mat system. | 10-29-2009 |
20110062742 | VEHICLE FLOOR MAT WITH FOLDING PORTION - A floor covering or mat for a vehicle is provided, the covering including a hinged flap portion extending from one side, the hinged flap portion in a first position being folded beneath the covering or mat, for storage. In a second position, the hinged flap portion may be folded over onto the top surface of the mat and provide a protective surface and/or display a logo or other information. In a third position, the hinged flap may extend outside of the vehicle and over the door sill and bumper to bridge any gaps and provide a smooth transition for sliding items out of the cargo space. In another aspect, a floor covering for a vehicle is provided, the covering including a hinged flap portion extending from one side, wherein the hinged flap portion may be folded over onto the top surface of the covering and sides of the hinged flap portion folded up and fastened together to form a storage structure. | 03-17-2011 |
William J. Alford, Seattle, WA US
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20140317253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SERVICE - System and method for agentless computing system configuration management in networked environments. A configuration management service may be implemented as a service on a network with a standard network interface. A client may communicate with the service to specify a configuration for a target system, for example through a browser interface. The specified configuration may be stored by the service. The service may generate a package according to the specified configuration. The package may be delivered to the target system via the network. The package may then install the configuration, for example, one or more software, data, or other digital components, on the target systems in accordance with the specified configuration. The clients may request that the service verify and/or update the installed configuration on the target system. The service may, in response, generate an update package for the installed configuration. Target systems may include computer systems and virtual machines. | 10-23-2014 |