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Aristotle B. Allen, Breinigsville, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100004942FRAUD DETECTION - A fraud detection methodology is disclosed wherein a map is divided into population mapping areas, and a level of normal legitimate activity for each area is calculated and stored. When activity levels indicate a possible fraud, visual indicators are displayed. The system may use a set of population mapping areas that are hierarchically arranged.01-07-2010

Brett Lee Allen, Pittsburgh, PA US

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20100190239DEGRADATION OF NANOMATERIALS - A method of degrading carbon nanomaterials includes mixing the carbon nanomaterials with a composition comprising a peroxide substrate and at least one catalyst selected from the group of an enzyme and an enzyme analog. The peroxide substrate undergoes a reaction in the presence of the catalyst to produce an agent interactive with the nanotubes to degrade the carbon nanomaterials. The peroxide substrate can, for example, be hydrogen peroxide or an organic peroxide.07-29-2010

Bruce Patrick Allen, Lawrenceville, PA US

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20080233345Face finished honeycomb structures and methods of manufacturing same - A method for producing a ceramic honeycomb structure comprises providing a honeycomb body having a side surface, a first cut end surface, a second cut end surface opposite the first end surface, and a maximum width (W), and removing material from at least one of the cut end surfaces of the honeycomb body to reduce the length (L), wherein the step of removing material comprises abrasively removing material from at least one of the ends with a rotating abrasive tool, such as by grinding, and wherein L/W is greater than 0.75. The method may achieve end flatness, parallelism, surface roughness and length accuracy, or combinations thereof which heretofore, were unachievable. Face finished ceramic honeycomb structures having low surface roughness (Ra), high degree of parallelism and accurate lengths are also disclosed.09-25-2008
20100304033Method And Apparatus For Aligning A Support With Respect To A Honeycomb Body - Method is provided for applying a cement mixture to a honeycomb body including the step of aligning a first end of the honeycomb body with respect to a first longitudinal axis of a first support member. The method further includes the step of aligning a second support member with respect to the second end of the honey-comb body. The second support member is allowed to move relative to the first support member such that a second longitudinal axis of second support member is not coincident with the first longitudinal axis. The method further includes the step of fixing the position of the honeycomb body with respect to the first support member and the second support member. The method still further includes the step of applying a cement mixture to the honeycomb body. An apparatus is provided that is configured to apply a cement mixture to a honey-comb body12-02-2010

James William Allen, Nazareth, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090218240TELESCOPING CASE - An expandable storage case is disclosed for storing various writing utensils. The storage case includes a base, an inner carousel, a top carousel, and a lid. The base, the inner carousel, and the top carousel are connected in a telescoping manner such that the storage case may be expanded from a collapsed position to an expanded, in-use position. The storage case includes a locking mechanism to selectively secure the storage case in the expanded position.09-03-2009

John C. Allen, Lincoln University, PA US

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20090200058Cable For Stringed Musical Instruments - A center conductor having an effective outer diameter; a dielectric material around the center conductor, a semi-conductive layer around the dielectric material, an outer conductor, or shield, around the dielectric material; the shield having an effective inner diameter; wherein the center conductor has a cross-sectional area of 3.141×1008-13-2009

Justin C. Allen, Meadowbrook, PA US

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20100075729Fantasy Sports Neural Engine And Method Of Using Same - An apparatus, system and method for a neural engine for recommending picks in an on-line fantasy sport draft and in on-line fantasy trades. The apparatus, system and method may include at least one computing memory having associated therewith a plurality of rules, wherein at least ones of the plurality of rules include historical performance information for at least two fantasy sports teams in at least two fantasy sports leagues, wherein one of the at least two fantasy sports leagues is associated with the on-line fantasy sports draft, and expert information regarding the picks in the on-line fantasy sports draft. The present invention may additionally include at least one computer processor that applies ones of the plurality of rules drawn from the at least one computing memory to arrive at a recommendation.03-25-2010

Kathy Allen, Scenery Hill, PA US

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20110251332TWO-COMPONENT WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE COATINGS - A polyaziridine introduced into a two-component waterborne polyurethane dispersion coating system increases the cure rate of a coating composition formed from the coating system.10-13-2011

Kathy J. Allen, Scenery Hill, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100233431CLEANABLE WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE COATINGS - The present invention relates to a cleanable, waterborne polyurethane dispersion comprising the reaction product of: 09-16-2010

Kelly Allen, Beaver, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090043231Electromagnetic device, method and apparatus for selective application to vertebrates - A multifunction device for selective application to the body of a vertebrate is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic generator supported by an bobbin like member which has a bore therethrough for reciprocally receiving an elongated magnetizable member. A permanent magnet is disposed near one end of the bore. The magnetic poles of the permanent magnet are arranged to magnetically attract the elongated magnetizable member. When energized, the electromagnetic generator produces a magnetic field magnetically polarizing the elongated magnetizable member establishing a repelling magnetic force with the permanent magnet which is additive to the electromagnetic force caused by the electromagnetic generator moving the elongated magnetizable member away from the permanent magnet.02-12-2009

Mark W. Allen, Malvern, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090074508ARRESTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.03-19-2009

Michael William Allen, Furlong, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110240017APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MICROBARIC OXYGEN DELIVERY - A system is provided for providing oxygen from an oxygen supply to a user. The system includes: (a) a hood adapted to fit over the user's head. The hood includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a seal mechanism adapted to engage at least one of the user's head, neck and torso to restrict a flow of oxygen from the hood; (b) a flow control mechanism for coupling between the oxygen supply and the inlet port, and for controlling a flow of oxygen to the hood; and (c) a pressure control mechanism coupled to the outlet port, wherein the back pressure valve is adapted to regulate a pressure of the oxygen in the hood to between about 0.5 inches of water (“inH10-06-2011

Nathan T. Allen, Philadelphia, PA US

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20100298483Opacifying pigment particle - An opacifying pigment that includes a pigment particle having an average particle diameter of from 0.005 to 5 microns and an index of refraction of at least 1.8 such as, for example TiO2, at least partially encapsulated in polymer is provided. Also provided are processes for forming the encapsulated pigment particle and compositions including the encapsulated pigment particle.11-25-2010
20100298484Opacifying pigment particle - A process for forming an opacifying pigment encapsulated in polymer including (a) dispersing a pigment particle having an average particle diameter of from 150 to 500 nm and an index of refraction of at least 1.8 such as, for example, TiO2 in a medium with from 0.1% to 10% by weight, based on the weight of said pigment particle, sulfur acid-functional first polymer whereby the zeta potential of the dispersed pigment particle is less than −28 mV between pH 5 and pH 8; and (b) performing an emulsion polymerization in the presence of the dispersed pigment particle to provide from 10% to 200%, by weight, based on the weight of the pigment particle, second polymer that at least partially encapsulates the dispersed pigment particle. Also provided are the encapsulated pigment particle so formed and compositions including the encapsulated pigment particle.11-25-2010

Nathan Tait Allen, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110236286PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF A BOROHYDRIDE COMPOUND - A process for production of a borohydride compound M(BH09-29-2011
20110236287PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF AN ALUMINUM HYDRIDE COMPOUND - A compound of formula M(AlH09-29-2011
20110236300PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF A METAL HYDRIDE - A process for production of a metal hydride compound MH09-29-2011

Paul George Allen, Cambridge Spring, PA US

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20110220692Stretchable hanger - A stretchable hanger that can be lengthened by unthreading an internal portion within each arm of the hanger to further extend each arm. An embodiment is about 18 inches long when the extensions are fully screwed in, and about 30 inches long when the extensions are fully extended, representing a ratio of about 1:1.67. Embodiments can be made smaller or larger following a similar ratio. Embodiments can be made out of plastic, metal, or wood. Embodiments consist of tubular arms with about one inch diameter. The extendable ends can be turned down with a hole in each end to accept a rod that will unscrew to hang pants or skirt.09-15-2011

Samantha Mackenzie Allen, Coatesville, PA US

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20100047907METHODS OF TRANSPORTING EPITHELIAL CELL MONOLAYERS - Described herein are tissue culture plates with permeable tissue culture plate inserts therein, which provides the tissue culture plates with apical chamber and a basolateral chambers, wherein cells are deposited on the permeable tissue culture inserts and essentially all of tissue culture medium has been removed from the apical chambers of the tissue culture plates and the basolateral chambers of the tissue culture plates contain a solidifiable form of cell culture medium. Also described are cells that can be deposited and grown on the described tissue culture inserts, methods for transporting a tissue culture plate with a permeable tissue culture plate insert therein on which cells are deposited. Also described is a kit for transporting the tissue culture plates described above, and corresponding methods of use.02-25-2010

Spencer Wayne Allen, Wexford, PA US

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20100234990ROBOTIC ORDERING AND DELIVERY APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and devices for the automated retrieval/delivery of goods from one location to another using a robotic device such as a tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug/cart stores a map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or continuously adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.09-16-2010
20100234991ROBOTIC ORDERING AND DELIVERY APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and devices for the automated retrieval/delivery of goods from one location to another using a robotic device such as a tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug/cart stores a map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or continuously adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.09-16-2010
20110137457ROBOTIC ORDERING AND DELIVERY APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and devices for the automated retrieval/delivery of goods from one location to another using a robotic device such as a tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug/cart stores a map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or continuously adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.06-09-2011
20110163160Robotic Ordering and Delivery System Software and Methods - Systems, methods and devices for the automated delivery of goods form one to another using a robotic tug and accompanying cart. A computer within the tug or cart stores an electronic map of the building floor plan and intended paths for the tug to take when traversing from one location to the next. During the delivery, a variety of different sensors and scanners gather data that is used to avoid obstacles and/or adjust the movement of the tug in order to more closely follow the intended path. The system preferably includes both wired and wireless networks that allow one or more tugs to communicate with a tug base station, a primary network located at the site of the delivery and a remote host center that monitors the status and data collected by the tugs.07-07-2011

Patent applications by Spencer Wayne Allen, Wexford, PA US

Timothy M. Allen, Lafayette Hill, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307473Virtual worlds pay-per-view - A pay per view program is provided in a virtual world such that users can share the experience of viewing the same pay per view program simultaneously through a virtual world interface. By providing pay per view programs in a virtual world, users of the virtual world can be exposed to a shared common experience, and can interact in the virtual world while experiencing the pay per view program.12-11-2008