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Alan D. Amis, Plano, TX US
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20120182932 | DIRECTIONAL MOBILE AD-HOC NETWORK - A method for directional mobile ad-hoc communication may include transmitting a join message from a first node to a second node, receiving an accept message from the second node including a TDMA frame slot reassignment correlating to an available TDMA frame slot in a TDMA frame associated with the second node, reassigning a TDMA frame slot for the first node in the TDMA frame associated with the first node according to the frame slot reassignment, and assigning a TDMA frame slot for the second node in the TDMA frame of the first node. It may also comprise executing a discovery protocol to configure a directional mobile ad-hoc communication network between a first node and as second node, transmitting a bandwidth reservation request message from the first node to the second node, receiving a bandwidth reservation response message from the second node, and enabling a relay node. | 07-19-2012 |
20130089002 | UCDS: Unifying Connected Dominating Set Using Localized Two Hop Information with a Flexible Dominating Factor - The present disclosure is directed to a method for forming a connected dominating set (CDS) for a graph. The method may include directing each node of the graph to broadcast a dominating factor and neighboring node information; identifying a dominating set based on the dominating factor of each node in comparison with dominating factors of neighboring nodes according to a dominating set rule definition; identifying a connecting set for connecting nodes according to a connecting set rule definition; and forming the CDS as a union of the dominating set and the connecting set. | 04-11-2013 |
Andrew Amis, Middlesex GB
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20090171355 | Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligaments - Apparatus for locating an attachment position for a reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament on an attachment surface of a bone comprises locating means ( | 07-02-2009 |
20110112640 | ADJUSTABLE LIGAMENT GRAFT FIXATION - A graft fixation device for fixing a ligament graft to a bone, the device comprising locating means for locating the device in the bone and graft support means arranged to support the graft, wherein the graft support means is adjustable to provide adjustment of the position of the graft relative to the bone. | 05-12-2011 |
20130253524 | RECONSTRUCTION OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS - Apparatus for locating an attachment position for a reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament on an attachment surface of a bone comprises locating means | 09-26-2013 |
Andrew Arthur Amis, London GB
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20110218635 | MODULAR KNEE IMPLANTS - An implant for bone re-surfacing in a joint, the implant having a bearing platform having a front surface which forms a bearing surface and a back surface, and securing apparatus projecting from the back surface, the securing apparatus having a locking surface arranged to bear against an undercut surface of the bone to secure the implant against the bone. | 09-08-2011 |
20110301654 | HIP RESURFACING - A method of locating an acetabular cup implant ( | 12-08-2011 |
20140222149 | Implant and Implant System - An implant system for implantation at a joint, the implant system including an implant device ( | 08-07-2014 |
20150297353 | MODULAR KNEE IMPLANTS - An implant for bone re-surfacing in a joint, the implant having a bearing platform having a front surface which forms a bearing surface and a back surface, and securing apparatus projecting from the back surface, the securing apparatus having a locking surface arranged to bear against an undercut surface of the bone to secure the implant against the bone. | 10-22-2015 |
David Amis, Durango, CO US
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20110046920 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THREAT ASSESSMENT, SAFETY MANAGEMENT, AND MONITORING OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS - The disclosure generally relates to methods and systems anticipating a potentially threatening or dangerous incident, and providing varying levels of response to a user. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides varying levels of assistance to a user prior to, during, and after a threatening incident occurs. By providing assistance prior to a threatening incident occurring, the system may be able to thwart potential attacks, bodily harm, robberies, break-ins, and other criminal or dangerous activity. The assistance can be, for example, in the form of deterrents, alerting first responders to go to the scene, sending security personnel to the scene, remotely monitoring the scene, remotely interacting with the scene, providing information and advice to the user. | 02-24-2011 |
20120282877 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING A STAND-BY SIGNAL AND A DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM A MOBILE DEVICE - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for allowing a person to activate a distress signal via a portable device, such as a mobile phone, without having to physically look at the portable device. For example, if a victim is being held hostage, and cannot use their mobile phone in plain sight of the hostage-takers, the present invention allows the victim to silently activate a distress signal that can be sent to various third-party response providers, such as a 911 dispatch center, a private security/monitoring service and a friends and family network. The distress signal is activated through various software and/or hardware based tactile mechanisms and buttons provided on the portable device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120282878 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING A STAND-BY SIGNAL AND A DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM A MOBILE DEVICE - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for allowing a person to activate a distress signal via a portable device, such as a mobile phone, without having to physically look at the portable device. For example, if a victim is being held hostage, and cannot use their mobile phone in plain sight of the hostage-takers, the present invention allows the victim to silently activate a distress signal that can be sent to various third-party response providers, such as a 911 dispatch center, a private security/monitoring service and a friends and family network. The distress signal is activated through various software and/or hardware based tactile mechanisms and buttons provided on the portable device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120282886 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING A DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM A MOBILE DEVICE WITHOUT REQUIRING FOCUSED VISUAL ATTENTION FROM A USER - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for allowing a person to activate a distress signal via a portable device, such as a mobile phone, without having to physically look at the portable device. For example, if a victim is being held hostage, attacked, threatened, etc., and cannot use their mobile phone in plain sight of the hostage-takers, the present invention allows the victim to silently activate a distress signal that can be sent to various third-party response providers, such as a 911 dispatch center, a private security/monitoring service and a friends and family network. The distress signal is activated through various software- and/or hardware-based tactile mechanisms and buttons provided on the portable device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120319840 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ACTIVATE A SECURITY PROTOCOL USING AN OBJECT WITH EMBEDDED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY - The present invention provides means for initiating a distress signal by knocking over an object, such as a table, decorative piece, furniture, etc., that includes a built-in or embedded safety device. When the safety device senses substantial movement (i.e., toppling) of the object, the safety device transmits a distress signal to third-party responders, and also can initiate various events in the environment surrounding the object to deter, delay, or disrupt a perpetrator. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319841 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ACTIVATE A SECURITY PROTOCOL USING AN OBJECT WITH EMBEDDED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY - The present invention provides means for initiating a distress signal by knocking over an object, such as a table, decorative piece, furniture, etc., that includes a built-in or embedded safety device. When the safety device senses substantial movement (i.e., toppling) of the object, the safety device transmits a distress signal to third-party responders, and also can initiate various events in the environment surrounding the object to deter, delay, or disrupt a perpetrator. | 12-20-2012 |
20130088352 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING SENSORY OVERLOAD TO DETER, DELAY, OR DISRUPT A POTENTIAL THREAT - The present invention applies OODA Loop (for observe, orient, decide, and act) and Defense and Delay concepts to its processes, by observing and reacting to unfolding threatening events more rapidly than potential perpetrators, thereby disorienting, dazing, and confusing perpetrators before they act, or before they cause additional harm. A sensory overload controller is used to initiate various events that can disturb a perpetrator's thought process, thereby deterring, delaying, and distracting perpetrators, and disrupting or decreasing the intensity of a potential criminal act. | 04-11-2013 |
20130229281 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ACTIVATE A SECURITY PROTOCOL USING AN OBJECT WITH EMBEDDED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY - The present invention provides means for initiating a distress signal by knocking over an object, such as a table, decorative piece, furniture, etc., that includes a built-in or embedded safety device. When the safety device senses substantial movement (i.e., toppling) of the object, the safety device transmits a distress signal to third-party responders, and also can initiate various events in the environment surrounding the object to deter, delay, or disrupt a perpetrator. | 09-05-2013 |
20130234851 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO TRACK MULTIPLE DEVICES FOR SAFETY AND MONITORING PURPOSES - The present invention provides means tracking the status of multiple mobile devices at a central safety device, wherein the safety device is embedded or built-into an object, such as a table, decorative piece, furniture, etc. The status of the mobile devices is shown on a display on the object, and various safety protocols can be initiated by the safety device. | 09-12-2013 |
20140118140 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REQUESTING THE AID OF SECURITY VOLUNTEERS USING A SECURITY NETWORK - The disclosure generally relates to providing a network of security volunteers who can opt-in to provide security services and/or a physical presence to deter, distract, delay, or prevent a potentially threatening situation. Security volunteers can receive alerts from a central monitoring center regarding nearby distress signals sent from a victim's device, and can then proceed to the location of the victim. Security volunteers can view their location and the location of the victim on a map on their mobile devices, as well as communicate with a victim's device, the central monitoring center, and other security volunteers who are responding to the scene. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118144 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING VARIABLE TEMPO SENSORY OVERLOAD TO DETER, DELAY, DISTRACT OR DISRUPT A PERPETRATOR AND DECREASE AN INTENSITY OF A POTENTIAL CRIMINAL ACT - The present invention builds on TASOS as well as recent discoveries in how the human brain manages multiple tasks and deals with new information or stimuli in order to impact a perpetrator's ability to complete a crime. deter, delay, disrupt and distract perpetrators of violent crimes. A sensory overload controller is used to initiate various audible and visual events to deliver sophisticated mental stimulation that challenge a perpetrator's ability to mentally focus and succeed at certain tasks. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING THE PROPERTIES OF A MOBILE DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO A MAKE READY SIGNAL - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for allowing a person to transform their mobile device into a device optimized to provide security-related features and services. Users can initiate a Make Ready (MR) signal, to make their mobile device ready to output audio and video, capture audio, video, and biometric data, prolong battery life, enhance memory and processing capabilities specifically for security features, and increase the usability of the mobile device in a threatening situation. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120977 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE COORDINATED SAFETY RESPONSES - The disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for providing multiple coordinated safety responses. In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosure relates to notifying multiple persons who are within a vicinity of a victim, and instructing those persons to provide various safety responses at various frequencies, where the frequency of the response can be related to the closeness of first responders to the scene. The invention uses a safety force multiplier that frustrates, confuses, scares, and/or distracts a potential perpetrator by delivering multiple responses to a scene. | 05-01-2014 |
David Amis, Dwango, CO US
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20120319842 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ACTIVATE A SECURITY PROTOCOL USING AN OBJECT WITH EMBEDDED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY - The present invention provides means for initiating a distress signal by knocking over an object, such as a table, decorative piece, furniture, etc., that includes a built-in or embedded safety device. When the safety device senses substantial movement (i.e., toppling) of the object, the safety device transmits a distress signal to third-party responders, and also can initiate various events in the environment surrounding the object to deter, delay, or disrupt a perpetrator. | 12-20-2012 |
20140120860 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER CUSTOMIZED SECURITY RESPONSES - The disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for user customized security response protocols. In an embodiment, users can select the type of security response provider that is contacted during a distress signal, as well as a time and/or scenario at which the selected security response provider is contacted. Users can furthermore select the way in which security protocols are implemented. Users can also customize the order in which different types of security response providers are contacted to provide assistance, as well as select security response providers that are closest to the user at a given time. | 05-01-2014 |
David Amis, Cedar Park, TX US
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20150042467 | Systems and Methods for a Safety Status Indicator System - The present invention provides systems and methods for tracking a safety status of a number of individuals, and providing pro-active security and response based on historical safety data collected by the system, as well as third-party information such as crime, traffic, weather, and news data. | 02-12-2015 |
D. Craig Amis, Richmond, VA US
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20130183510 | DIFFUSE REFLECTOR - The present invention relates to a diffuse reflector comprising a nonwoven sheet of fibers wherein in the nonwoven sheet has a reflectance and a delamination selected from the group consisting of a reflectance of at least about 97.0% and a delamination of at least about 0.18 N/cm, a reflectance of at least about 96.0% and a delamination of at least about 0.49 N/cm, and a reflectance of at least about 95.0% and a delamination of at least about 0.70 N/cm. | 07-18-2013 |
Eric J. Amis, Hartford, CT US
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20150323053 | STRUCTURED MATERIAL ALLOY COMPONENT FABRICATION - A novel manufacturing method for functionally graded component includes a cold sprayed additive manufactured core material and a cold sprayed additive manufactured set of teeth around said core made from another material. | 11-12-2015 |
Jack Amis, Plymouth, MN US
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20130022944 | PROPER GRIP CONTROLLERS - A proper grip controller, having a first controller disposed near a trigger, the first controller comprising a joystick. The first controller is disposed such that a user of the proper grip controller can manipulate the joystick with a thumb while properly holding the proper grip controller. | 01-24-2013 |
20140295380 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ZEROING A WEAPON - A method of zeroing a weapon includes stabilizing a laser mounted weapon, aligning a laser corresponding to the bore path of the weapon to a second aim point and aligning the sights of the weapon to a first aim point. | 10-02-2014 |
20150153130 | PROPER GRIP CONVERSION - A rifle controller, having a first controller disposed near a trigger, the first controller comprising a joystick. The first controller is disposed such that a user of the rifle controller can manipulate the joystick with a thumb while properly holding the rifle controller to have a thumb of his firing hand above the safety selector lever. | 06-04-2015 |
J. Peter Amis, Encinitas, CA US
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20150250459 | Carbon Fiber Medical Instrument - A medical instrument is disclosed that includes an elongated probe section having a length (L) between a proximal and a distal probe section end. The probe section includes a plurality of carbon fibers that is arrayed along the axis and embedded in a medical grade, biocompatible epoxy resin. The probe section is constructed to be rigid by controlling the density of carbon fibers such that the maximum predetermined off-axis deflection (d | 09-10-2015 |
J. Peter Amis, Carlsbad, CA US
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20120209271 | COMPLETELY RESORBABLE CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISTRACTION DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES - A device for early stabilizing of distracted tissue that includes a first implant, a second implant, a sliding expansion mechanism and a stabilizer. The first implant is capable of being attached to a first tissue region. The second implant is capable of being attached to a second tissue region. The sliding expansion mechanism engages the first implant and the second implant for distracting the first implant away from the second implant to create a distraction space for formation of the distracted tissue. The stabilizer rigidly fixes the first implant and the second implant after disengagement of the sliding expansion mechanism to rigidly stabilize the distracted tissue. The stabilizer includes in whole or in part a biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable material. | 08-16-2012 |
20140163554 | COMPLETELY RESORBABLE CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISTRACTION DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES - A method for early stabilizing of distracted connective tissue. A distraction site is at least partially covered with biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable materials before a distraction procedure takes place. Distraction is performed on a connective tissue at the distraction site. The distracted connective tissue is stabilized using the biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable materials. | 06-12-2014 |
Karine Amis, Locmaria Plouzane FR
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20110161785 | METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING A DIGITAL SIGNAL BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO TRANSMITTERS AND AT LEAST ONE RECEIVER, USING AT LEAST ONE RELAY, AND CORRESPONDING PROGRAM PRODUCT AND RELAY DEVICE - A method is provided for transmitting a digital signal between at least two transmitters and at least one receiver, using a concatenation of at least two codes. The method includes a first encoding step, in the transmitters, which outputs at least two first code words; a first transmission step of the first code words, via at least two distinct transmission channels; a receiving step, in at least one relay device, of at least two of the first code words, known as intermediate code words; a step of intertwining at least one part of the bits of the intermediate code words that outputs the intertwined bits; a second step of encoding the intertwined bits, in the relay(s), which outputs at least one second code word, taking into consideration the intermediate code words; a second step of transmitting the second code word(s) through the relay device(s), so as to enable, in the receiver(s), an iterative decoding, taking into account the first code words, and then a redundancy formed by the second code word(s). | 06-30-2011 |
Sam Amis, Beaverton, OR US
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20150217163 | Visualization of Athletic Activity - Example embodiments relate to systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media relating to a user interface, that may for example, receive and/or process physical activity data and allow interaction with the received information in novel implementations. | 08-06-2015 |