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Alan E. Anderson, Hartford, WI US
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| 20100043244 | Edge Detect System - An edge detect system, using a torch height control system based on the use of a free floating probe in contact with the workpiece, uses a drop in pressurized air supplied to the probe tip in contact with the workpiece when the probe moves off the plate edge to generate a signal that prevents the torch from following the free floating probe downwardly and thereby prevents the cutting tool from crashing into the workpiece. | 02-25-2010 |
Arden A. Anderson, Fond Du Lac, WI US
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| 20100144219 | Marine Vessel Hybrid Propulsion System - A marine propulsion system is configured to allow many different combinations and interconnections between three internal combustion engines, three generators, two motors, two clutches, two marine propulsion devices, and an electrical storage device. By appropriately interconnecting these devices in advantageous combinations, energy consumption can be reduced, operational efficiency of the engine can be improved, and redundancy can be provided in the event that one or more components are disabled. | 06-10-2010 |
Barry Anderson, Sheboygan, WI US
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| 20090108007 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF SHARPS - A receptacle for holding a meltable sharps container during a sterilization process in which the meltable sharps container and any contained sharps are heated. The receptacle includes a side wall and a bottom wall having respective interior surfaces defining a space for receiving the meltable sharps container. The receptacle also includes a plurality of recessed areas in the interior surface of the bottom wall, and a plurality of elevated areas on the interior surface of the bottom wall, whereby as the sharps container melts, material from the sharps container flows into the recessed areas and the elevated areas hold the contained sharps above the recessed areas, so as to inhibit the contained sharps from protruding through the melted sharps container. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20110198252 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF SHARPS - A receptacle for holding a meltable sharps container during a sterilization process in which the meltable sharps container and any contained sharps are heated. The receptacle includes a side wall and a bottom wall having respective interior surfaces defining a space for receiving the meltable sharps container. The receptacle also includes a plurality of recessed areas in the interior surface of the bottom wall, and a plurality of elevated areas on the interior surface of the bottom wall, whereby as the sharps container melts, material from the sharps container flows into the recessed areas and the elevated areas hold the contained sharps above the recessed areas, so as to inhibit the contained sharps from protruding through the melted sharps container. | 08-18-2011 |
Benjamin W. Anderson, Saint Croix Falls, WI US
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| 20090166498 | Trailing edge blade clamp - A blade clamp for a helicopter blade having a width and leading and trailing edges includes a first clamping part, a first flexible liner attachable to the first clamping part, a second clamping part, a second flexible liner attachable to the second clamping part, a hinge mechanism to pivot the first clamping part and the first flexible liner with respect to the second clamping part and the second flexible liner and a connector provided opposite to the hinge mechanism. The flexible liners evenly distribute clamping force upon the blade clamp to prevent damage to the blade. The hinge mechanism allows the first and second clamping parts to open wide enough to safely and easily accommodate a helicopter blade during removal and installation of the blade. | 07-02-2009 |
Chad Anderson, Lacrosse, WI US
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| 20080288337 | Template-Based Targeted Marketing - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide for the creation of a template-based targeted marketing presentation. According to various embodiments described herein, a sales representative utilizes a workstation to request a marketing presentation for a certain category of customer within a particular market. A presentation engine retrieves applicable up-to-date data corresponding to the customer category and market from a database and uses the data to make one or more Return On Investment (ROI) calculations. One or more presentation templates include data insertion locations. The one or more ROI calculations and other retrieved data is used to populate the data insertion locations of a selected presentation template. Once populated, the resulting marketing presentation is customized with targeted data and statistics for presenting to the customer. | 11-20-2008 |
Cheryl Anderson, Belgium, WI US
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| 20100188642 | ROTATABLE PROJECTION SYSTEM - A rotatable projection system is provided. The system includes a support back and a rotatable mounting system mounted to the support back. The rotatable mounting system includes a first frame, a second frame mounted to the first frame in a fixed angular relationship, and a rotating joint mounted to at least one of the first frame and the second frame and to the support back to provide rotation of the rotatable mounting system relative to the support back. The rotatable projection system may further include a projector mounted to the first frame and a projection board mounted to the second frame. The projector may include a mirror positioned to reflect light from the projector onto the projection board. | 07-29-2010 |
Chester S. Anderson, Tomahawk, WI US
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| 20100263132 | Fisherman's Tool - A fisherman's tool includes a housing having front and rear ends, a finger side having a plurality of channels for receiving a user's fingers, a thumb side opposite the finger side, and opposed proximal and distal sides. A knife is coupled to the housing for movement between a storage position stowed in the housing and a use position outside the housing. A user input is in data communication with the motor for selectively activating the motor. The fisherman's tool includes a rotatable actuator operatively coupled to the motor whereby the actuator rotates relative to the housing when the motor is activated, the actuator having a distal end with opposed arcuate walls to engage a fishing reel. A battery is in electrical communication with the motor. | 10-21-2010 |
Craig D. Anderson, River Falls, WI US
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| 20110283350 | Firewall Method and Apparatus for Industrial Systems - Method and apparatus for use with systems including networked resources where communication between resources is via dual packet protocols wherein a first protocol includes a frame that specifies a destination device/resource and a data field and the second protocol specifies a final destination device/resource and includes a data field, where the second packets are encapsulated in the first protocol packet frames, the method including specifying access control information for resources, for each first protocol packet transmitted on the network, intercepting the first protocol packet prior to the first protocol destination resource, examining a subset of the additional embedded packet information to identify one of the intermediate path resources and the final destination resource, identifying the access control information associated with the identified at least one of the intermediate path resources and the final destination resource and restricting transmission of the first protocol packet as a function of the identified access control information. | 11-17-2011 |
Danford C. Anderson, Green Bay, WI US
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| 20080203132 | Web-handling apparatus including guide roller assembly with resiliently deformable outer layer - A web-handling apparatus includes at least one guide roller assembly having an inner, cylindrical core, and an outer layer affixed thereto. Notably, the outer layer of the roller assembly comprises resiliently deformable material, with polyurethane foam having proven to be particularly suitable for this application. By this arrangement irregularities in an associated film web, such as in the form of side gussets and/or zipper fastener assemblies, are readily guided by the roller assembly while avoiding wrinkling or other stress of the associated film web. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080203212 | Web-handling apparatus including guide roller assembly with resiliently deformable outer layer - A web-handling apparatus includes at least one guide roller assembly having an inner, cylindrical core, and an outer layer affixed thereto. Notably, the outer layer of the roller assembly comprises resiliently deformable material, with polyurethane foam having proven to be particularly suitable for this application. By this arrangement irregularities in an associated film web, such as in the form of side gussets and/or zipper fastener assemblies, are readily guided by the roller assembly while avoiding wrinkling or other stress of the associated film web. | 08-28-2008 |
Daniel M. Anderson, Oak Creek, WI US
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| 20090008042 | RETRACTABLE SAFETY BARRIERS AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A retractable barrier system includes an example gear assembly that can be manipulated for rapidly deploying a flexible barrier, exerting high torque for the initial tightening of the barrier, maintaining high static tension in barrier when in use, and/or rapidly retracting barrier for storage. In some examples, the gear assembly is a worm drive with a worm that can be selectively disengaged from a worm gear. Other optional features of the barrier system include selective right-hand/left-hand configurations, an electric switch that can be added to indicate whether the barrier system is in use, an intermediate coupling that joins the distal ends of two barriers for creating an extra long barrier system, and removable vehicle-mounted posts for certain loading dock applications. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090178815 | FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS WITH OVERHEAD FANS - A fire safety system includes a sensor arrangement and control scheme for quickly sensing a fire, accurately identifying its location, and controlling a set of ceiling fans and overhead sprinklers to efficiently extinguish the fire. The fire safety system is particularly suited for large buildings such as warehouses, factories, gymnasiums, retail stores, auditoriums, convention centers, theaters or other buildings with large open areas. In some examples, the overhead fans are disabled prior to activating the sprinklers. The placement of the fire sensors, in some cases, are selected upon first considering the location of the overhead fans. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100034651 | Ceiling fans with low solidity ratio - An overhead fan system of a building comprises a ceiling fan underneath a nearby fire sprinkler head. The ceiling fan has particularly low fan solidity to minimize the fan obstructing the spray of water from the sprinkler head. To further reduce the obstruction, some example fans include fan blades that automatically retract in the event of a fire. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100034664 | Sprinkler-compatible ceiling fans - In the event of a fire, in some examples, a ceiling fan stops its fan blades at a predetermined position so as to avoid obstructing the spray from an overhead sprinkler head. The fan can be stopped by various means including, but not limited to, a spring loaded roller engaging a lobed member to urge the fan to a chosen stop position, an electromechanical brake that grips a rotating member at certain locations, a stationary magnet attracted to one or more iron pads that rotate to certain locations, and a motor controller responsive to a rotational position sensor. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110000626 | VERTICALLY MOVABLE DOOR WITH SAFETY BARRIER - A vertically moving door of a truck loading dock includes a disconnectable horizontal joint that provides the door with a barrier position, wherein an upper section of the door can be separated from a lower section to create a ventilation area between the two. The ventilation area allows fresh outside air to enter the building, while the lower section remains at its lowermost position for safety and security. More specifically, the lower section serves as a barrier that helps prevent someone or something from accidentally falling through the doorway when a truck is not present at the dock. A lightweight, resilient strap can be attached to the lower section of the door to help protect that section from an otherwise damaging impact. A lattice of straps or a mesh can be installed across the ventilation area to help secure the building against theft. | 01-06-2011 |
Edward J. Anderson, Somerset, WI US
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| 20080292810 | Method For Atomizing Material For Coating Processes - A method for atomizing a liquid including providing an atomizer having a liquid supply conduit having an outlet at one end, a gas supply conduit opening into a port in the liquid supply conduit upstream of the outlet, and a means for imparting vibrational energy to the atomizer. In an embodiment, the liquid supply conduit and gas supply conduit are coaxially displaced relative to one another. The method further includes flowing liquid through the liquid supply conduit to the outlet while simultaneously flowing gas through the gas supply conduit, and imparting vibrational energy to the atomizer to atomize the liquid exiting from the outlet. The introduction of gas at the port results in a spray of droplets with improved dimensional properties. | 11-27-2008 |
Edward John Anderson, Somerset, WI US
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| 20080257475 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FILM - An electrically conductive film contains electrically connected first and second visible light-transmissive metal or metal alloy layers separated by a visible light-transmissive crosslinked polymeric layer. The film can be joined or laminated into glazing (especially non-planar vehicular safety glazing) with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will be damaged or distorted. The film also can transparently shield a device that can cause or is sensitive to electromagnetic interference with reduced likelihood that the metal or metal alloy layers will fracture. | 10-23-2008 |
Eric D. Anderson, Hudson, WI US
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| 20090095842 | Power distribution architecture for an ice protection system - An ice protection system for a vehicle is disclosed which includes a plurality of de-ice power distribution units positioned proximate to a leading edge surface of the vehicle that is susceptible to ice accretion, at least two anti-ice power distribution units located within the vehicle, spaced from the de-ice power distribution units, and a point of power regulation located within the vehicle, spaced from the power distribution units, from which power is fed to the power distribution units through independent feeder wire bundles so as to distribute line current across the system in a manner that optimizes wire weight. | 04-16-2009 |
Frederick Charles Anderson, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20110023730 | Dock strapper - The subject is a hand held device that is made of acetal plastic. The use of the device is to assist the guidance of the spool of poly strapping underneath the pallet and loop over the top of the freight to secure the freight onto a pallet to be tied down for shipping. The use of this device has not been seen or used in the shipping industry. Presently, dock personnel utilize broom handles or sticks to guide the strapping underneath the pallet. | 02-03-2011 |
Gordon L. Anderson, Hudson, WI US
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| 20090260741 | WINDOW SASH PAINT REPLACEMENT TAPE APPLICATION TOOL AND METHOD - A tape application tool ( | 10-22-2009 |
James J. Anderson, Bloomer, WI US
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| 20100180614 | Cold Plate Refrigeration System Optimized For Energy Efficiency - A Cold Plate Refrigeration System Optimized for Energy Efficiency is provided utilizing two refrigerant compressors and a single set of cold plates; or two refrigerant compressors, a conventional evaporator to air heat exchanger, and a single set of cold plates; or a single refrigerant compressor, a conventional evaporator to air heat exchanger, and a single set of cold plates. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 07-22-2010 |
Jeffrey L. Anderson, Racine, WI US
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| 20090036570 | WATER-BASED DISPERSIONS OF HIGHLY-BRANCHED POLYMERS - The present invention provides aqueous dispersions of highly-branched polymers for coating applications and methods for making the polymers. The polymers may have high molecular weights and desirably take the form of microgels. The polymers and dispersions may be formulated with functionalities, viscosities, and solids contents that make them well-suited for use in a variety of coatings including, but not limited to, 2-pack coatings, ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings, inks, and air-dry coatings. | 02-05-2009 |
Jennifer J. Anderson, Madison, WI US
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| 20110059213 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING WHOLE MUSCLE MEAT - A method for producing a processed meat product begins at the supplier, where whole muscle meat is reduced into whole muscle meat pieces and the pieces may be macerated to increase their surface area. Prior to shipment of the whole muscle meat from the supplier to the meat processing plant, the whole muscle meat pieces are mixed with an initial ingredient mixture to create a raw base mixture and then packed into a container. The containers are shipped to a meat processing plant, whereby upon receipt of the raw base mixture at the processing plant, the raw base mixture is mixed with a customized ingredient mix to create a processed whole muscle mixture. The processed whole muscle mixture may then be stuffed and thermally processed. | 03-10-2011 |
Jessica Anderson, Monticello, WI US
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| 20090263843 | Protein labeling with cyanobenzothiazole conjugates - The invention provides compounds and methods for site-specifically labeling proteins with cyanobenzothiazole derivatives of formula I. For example, the invention provides methods for labeling the N-terminus of a protein that terminates with a cysteine residue. The invention also provides methods for isolating an N-terminally labeled protein and methods for detecting an N-terminally labeled protein. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100075351 | BIOLUMINESCENT DETECTION OF CYANOHYDROXY BENZOTHIAZOLE COMPOUNDS - The invention provides methods that employ derivatives of 2-cyano-6-hydroxy- or 2-cyano-6-amino-benzothiazole, for example, in a bioluminogenic reaction. Also provided are novel compounds that can be used in the methods. The invention further provides methods for detecting or determining the presence of molecules and/or enzymes, the modulator activity of such molecules, and/or the activity of such enzymes. The methods are adaptable to high-throughput format. | 03-25-2010 |
Joel Anderson, Appleton, WI US
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| 20090112538 | VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT - Embodiments of the invention provide virtual reality tools and simulations used for improved health care customer management. The virtual reality tools may be used by a product manufacturer or seller to assist in relationship management with health care partners including identifying improved solutions for a variety of problems, strengthening infection prevention processes and systems, improving order and flow in the operating room and other care-delivery environments, identifying benefits from new products, providing techniques for evaluating new health care systems and processes, etc. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112541 | VIRTUAL REALITY TOOLS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INFECTION CONTROL SOLUTIONS - Embodiments of the invention provide virtual reality tools used to develop improved infection control solutions. The virtual reality tools may be applied to a variety of health care environments to develop improved infection control solutions, including improved training systems for modifying human behavior regarding hand washing (or other infection control behaviors), improved systems for evaluating the effectiveness of a proposed infection control solution, and for a producer/seller of anti-microbial products to demonstrate the superiority of one product over another or the superiority of one proposed solution over another. | 04-30-2009 |
Joel P. Anderson, Appleton, WI US
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| 20090306536 | Method and Device For Monitoring Thermal Stress - A method and device for monitoring thermal stress in a user is described. The device is designed to include a material having specific thermodynamic properties and physical dimensions defined as a function of those thermodynamic properties. A system for thermal stress monitoring including a thermal stress monitoring device configured within a garment is also described. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090306934 | Instrument monitoring system - An instrument monitoring system comprises a monitoring device including a sensor for measuring an instrument and a control unit, where the control unit includes a data flow microcontroller processor; a wireless transmitter configured to receive a data signal from the monitoring device and to transmit the data signal using a wireless data transmission protocol; a wireless reader capable of receiving the data signal from the wireless transmitter; a computing device in communication with the wireless reader, where the computing device includes software configured to present the data signal as user-readable data; and a computer-readable storage medium in communication with the computing device, wherein the computer-readable storage medium is capable of storing the data. | 12-10-2009 |
Ken Anderson, Depere, WI US
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| 20090003933 | SPLASH BLOCK WITH DIFFUSER - A splash block having a trough and a diffuser arrangement for use in controlling water dispensed from a downspout of a home or building. The diffuser arrangement including a plurality of diffusing elements that displace a high flow of water produced from a heavy downpour in a random dispensing pattern to prevent erosion of the surrounding ground material. The diffuser arrangement also defining low-flow pathways that accommodate a low flow of water through the trough. | 01-01-2009 |
Kerry Anderson, Houlton, WI US
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| 20100192746 | GUILLOTINE CUTTER - An improved guillotine cutter for a printer is disclosed. The guillotine cutter includes a guillotine blade having a cutting motion that helps to urge the cut media from the exit chute of the frame. This reduces the likelihood of the cut media becoming pulled into the frame of the cutter, requiring that the user fish the cut media out. The guillotine cutter further provides a frame having integrated bearing surfaces for supporting many of the movable components of the cutter. This minimizes the complexity of the assembly of the cutter, reducing the number of parts (by elimination of separate bearings and other such additional components) and time required to assemble the cutter. | 08-05-2010 |
Larry Anderson, Appleton, WI US
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| 20100330856 | PAPERMAKING FABRICS WITH CONTAMINANT RESISTANT NANOPARTICLE COATING AND METHOD OF IN SITU APPLICATION - A papermaking fabric is treated by applying a nanoparticle type coating to improve their resistance to contamination by foreign matter in the papermaking system. The coating is applied during fabric manufacture and cured during heat setting. Alternatively, the coating applied or renewed by utilizing an existing shower or locating a spray boom or other suitable coating application device in the dryer section to apply the coating to the fabric in a controlled, uniform manner. Prior to application of the coating, the fabric is first thoroughly cleaned such as by showering or spraying, and then dried. Following controlled application of the coating, any excess material is removed by a suitable means, such as by vacuum, and the remaining coating on the fabric is then cured, either by utilizing the ambient heat of the dryer section or by a portable bank of heaters. In this manner, the fabric does not have to be removed from the machine in order to apply or renew the contaminant resistant coating. | 12-30-2010 |
Marc A. Anderson, Madison, WI US
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| 20080213632 | LIGHT-POWERED MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - Devices and methods for generating electricity utilizing a light-powered microbial fuel cell that includes a light-admitting reaction chamber containing a biological catalyst, such as a photosynthetic bacteria, in a growth medium, an anode and cathode disposed upon or within the reaction chamber, and a conductive material in electrical communication between the anode and cathode. The anode includes an oxidation catalyst, while the cathode includes a reduction catalyst that is accessible to oxygen gas. Preferably, the devices and methods utilize a single light-admitting chamber within which both cathodic and anodic reactions take place. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090154060 | Nanoporous Insulating oxide Electrolyte Membrane Ultracapacitor, Button Cell, Stacked Cell and Coiled Cell and Methods of Manufacture and use Thereof - A nanoporous insulating oxide composite electrode and ultracapacitor device, method of manufacture and method of use thereof. The composite electrode being constructed from a conductive backing electrode and an composite layer. Preferably, the ultracapacitor device is configured in a stacked, coiled or button cell configurations and includes composite electrodes. The composite layer being substantially free of mixed oxidation states and nanoporous and having a median pore diameter of 0.5-500 nanometers and average surface area of 300-600 m | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090314711 | PHOTOELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDIZER DEVICE HAVING COMPOSITE NANOPOROUS TiO2 COATED Ti PHOTOANODE AND METHOD OF REMOVING AMMONIA FROM WATER IN AQUARIA AND RECIRCULATION AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS - A photoelectrocatalytic oxidizing device having a photoanode being constructed from an anatase or rutile polymorph of Ti as the support electrode. Alternatively, the photoanode is a composite electrode comprising an anatase or rutile polymorph of Ti as the support electrode coated with a thin film of sintered nanoporous TiO | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100015429 | METAL SUBSTRATES INCLUDING METAL OXIDE NANOPOROUS THIN FILMS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure is directed to a metal-containing apparatus including a substrate member constructed of a metal that is highly resistant to pitting corrosion and wear in aggressive media. An exemplary metal-containing apparatus is a plate heat exchanger. The metal includes an oxidation layer on the surface thereof and a thin metal oxide nanoporous film on top of the oxidation layer. The nanoporous film is highly compliant and is comprised of oxygen and aluminum, titanium, silicon, zirconium and combinations thereof. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100221513 | SELF SINTERING TRANSPARENT NANOPOROUS THIN-FILMS FOR USE IN SELF-CLEANING, ANTI-FOGGING, ANTI-CORROSION, ANTI-EROSION ELECTRONIC AND OPTICAL APPLICATIONS - The invention is directed to an article made by the steps comprising providing either a plastic or glass substrate member, pre-heating the substrate member, providing a first liquid sol comprising water, methanol, and nanoparticulate SiO | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110171496 | LIGHT-POWERED MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - Devices and methods for generating electricity utilizing a light-powered microbial fuel cell that includes a light-admitting reaction chamber containing a biological catalyst, such as a photosynthetic bacteria, in a growth medium, an anode and cathode disposed upon or within the reaction chamber, and a conductive material in electrical communication between the anode and cathode. The anode includes an oxidation catalyst, while the cathode includes a reduction catalyst that is accessible to oxygen gas. Preferably, the devices and methods utilize a single light-admitting chamber within which both cathodic and anodic reactions take place. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110180423 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING PHOTOELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDIZATION - A photoelectrocatalytic oxidizing device having a photoanode being constructed from a conducting metal such as Ti as the support electrode. Alternatively, the photoanode is a composite electrode comprising a conducting metal such as Ti as the support electrode coated with a thin film of sintered nanoporous TiO | 07-28-2011 |
Mark H. Anderson, Madison, WI US
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| 20080307703 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROTECT SYNTHESIS GAS VIA FLASH PYROLYSIS AND GASIFICATION IN A MOLTEN LIQUID - Disclosed are a method and a corresponding apparatus for converting a biomass reactant into synthesis gas. The method includes the steps of (1) heating biomass in a first molten liquid bath at a first temperature, wherein the first temperature is at least about 100° C., but less than the decomposition temperature of the biomass, wherein gas comprising water is evaporated and air is pressed from the biomass, thereby yielding dried biomass with minimal air content. (2) Recapturing the moisture evaporated from the biomass in step 1 for use in the process gas. (3) Heating the dried biomass in a second molten liquid bath at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is sufficiently high to cause flash pyrolysis of the dried biomass, thereby yielding product gases, tar, and char. (4) Inserting recaptured steam into the process gas, which may optionally include external natural gas or hydrogen gas or recycled syngas for mixing and reforming with tar and non-condensable gases. (5) Further reacting the product gases, tar, and char with the process gas within a third molten liquid bath at a third temperature which is equal to or greater than the second temperature within the second molten liquid bath, thereby yielding high quality and relatively clean synthesis gas after a relatively long residence time needed for char gasification. A portion of the synthesis gas so formed is combusted to heat the first, second, and third molten liquid baths, unless external natural or hydrogen gas is available for this use. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110088320 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PRODUCE SYNTHESIS GAS VIA FLASH PYROLYSIS AND GASIFICATION IN A MOLTEN LIQUID - Disclosed are a method and a corresponding apparatus for converting a biomass reactant into synthesis gas. The method includes the steps of (1) heating biomass in a first molten liquid bath at a first temperature, wherein the first temperature is at least about 100° C., but less than the decomposition temperature of the biomass, wherein gas comprising water is evaporated and air is pressed from the biomass, thereby yielding dried biomass with minimal air content. (2) Recapturing the moisture evaporated from the biomass in step 1 for use in the process gas. (3) Heating the dried biomass in a second molten liquid bath at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is sufficiently high to cause flash pyrolysis of the dried biomass, thereby yielding product gases, tar, and char. (4) Inserting recaptured steam into the process gas, which may optionally include external natural gas or hydrogen gas or recycled syngas for mixing and reforming with tar and non-condensable gases. (5) Further reacting the product gases, tar, and char with the process gas within a third molten liquid bath at a third temperature which is equal to or greater than the second temperature within the second molten liquid bath, thereby yielding high quality and relatively clean synthesis gas after a relatively long residence time needed for char gasification. A portion of the synthesis gas so formed is combusted to heat the first, second, and third molten liquid baths, unless external natural or hydrogen gas is available for this use. | 04-21-2011 |
Matthew Anderson, Salem, WI US
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| 20080219543 | DOCUMENT IMAGING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - A document processing system comprising one or more document scanning devices that extract information from document images that uniquely identify a document. The system further comprises a central processor remotely connected to the document scanning devices. The central processor is configured to receive the document images and the extracted information from the document scanning devices and is further configured to execute a correction routine configured to adjust errors in the extracted information from the document image. | 09-11-2008 |
Matthew L. Anderson, Salem, WI US
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| 20110255767 | CURRENCY PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH FITNESS DETECTION - In one aspect, a method of processing currency in a currency processing machine includes the act of retrieving, from a plurality of input currency bills, characteristic information from each of the bills, the characteristic information itself including at least a first characteristic information relating to fitness. The method also includes the act of assigning to each currency bill one of a plurality of fitness types and fitness levels relating to the first characteristic information of the bill, at least one of the fitness types and the fitness levels being defined by a user. The method also includes the act of outputting each currency bill along one of a plurality of output paths designated by the user to receive currency bills, the output path having a fitness type and/or fitness level assigned to the currency bill. | 10-20-2011 |
Richard A. Anderson, Cross Plains, WI US
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| 20090208949 | PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL PHOSPHATE KINASE TYPE I GAMMA SPLICE VARIANTS AS BIOMARKERS AND DRUG TARGETS FOR EPITHELIAL CANCERS - The present invention relates generally to the field of phosphatidylinositol based signaling pathways, and more specifically to the use of novel members of these pathways for disease prognosis and treatment. In some aspects, the present invention relates to the use of novel splice variants of type I phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinase γ, named PIPKIγ 700 and PIPKIγ 707, to determine breast cancer and breast cancer prognosis. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090263375 | NOVEL POLY(A) POLYMERASE - The present invention relates to novel poly(A) polymerases and their use in the treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions. More specifically, the poly(A) polymerases of the present invention include polymerases which are directly modulated by components of the phosphoinositide signaling pathway. Such components may include phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinases and phosphoinositide second messengers. | 10-22-2009 |
Ronald J. Anderson, Fitchburg, WI US
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| 20100301990 | APPARTUS AND METHOD FOR AFFECTING CHANGE IN A TARGET USING AN INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for affecting change in a target using an integrated lighting system are provided. A light source having one or more parameters and being configured to provide lighting is operably connectable to a control system. A sensor configured to detect a lighting condition from a target and/or target environment is also operably connectable to the control system. The control system may adjust the one or more parameters of the light source assembly when the detected lighting condition from the target environment is different from a desired lighting condition. The light source, sensor, and control system may be provided in connection with an enclosed environment. | 12-02-2010 |
Scott Anderson, Racine, WI US
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| 20100088898 | PIPE CUTTER - A pipe cutter for cutting a pipe includes a cutting head assembly having a first carriage and a second carriage spaced apart to define a cutting area. The first carriage supports a cutting mechanism, and the second carriage is configured to support a pipe within the cutting area. The carriages have a locked state and an unlocked state such that when the carriages are in the unlocked state, the carriages are movable relative to each other and biased into the cutting area. The pipe cutter also includes a drive assembly configured to rotate the cutting head assembly and a locking mechanism configured for changing the carriages from the unlocked state to the locked state and for holding the carriages in the locked state. The locking mechanism includes an actuation member rotatably coupled to the first carriage. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110005084 | PIPE CUTTER - A power tool, such as a pipe cutter, includes a rotatable cutting head assembly, an electric motor connectable to a rechargeable battery, and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor the state of charge on the battery, compare the state of charge to one or more thresholds, and prevent or limit operation of the power tool when the state of charge is less than or equal to one or more of the thresholds. In some embodiments, the threshold includes the state of charge required to cut a pipe, the state of charge required to return the cutting head assembly to a home position, and a state of charge indicative of an overdischarged condition of the battery. In some embodiments, the controller is configured to detect when the pipe cutter has completed cutting the pipe and returns the cutting head assembly to the home position. | 01-13-2011 |
Scott W. Anderson, Racine, WI US
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| 20080302891 | FOOD WASTE DISPOSER WITH DISHWASHER INLET AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A food waste disposer has a food conveying section, a motor section and a central grinding section disposed between the food conveying section. The motor section includes a motor having a motor shaft coupled to a rotatable plate of a grinding mechanism in the grinding section. An anti-vibration mount is disposed around an inlet of the food conveying section. The food conveying section includes a housing, which can be a plastic molded housing, having dishwasher inlet having an outer portion extending outwardly from the housing and an inner portion extending into the housing that is removably received in the housing. The inner portion of the dishwasher inlet may be slidably received in the housing with the housing including grooves on opposed sides of an opening that receive tongues on opposed sides of a body of the inner portion of the dishwasher inlet. The inner and outer portions of the dishwasher inlet have passageways connected by the opening in the housing when the inner portion of the dishwasher inlet is in place. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090188064 | Food Waste Disposer Scouring Scrub Device - A scrub device having a central core and multiple flexible strands of a polymeric material can be placed into a food waste disposer, which is then turned on, and the low mass and low inertia of the scrub device permits a spinning motion to promote frictional cleaning by the flexible strands. Multiple geometries of the scrub devices provide for different cleaning motions. The material of both the central core and flexible strands can be ground or can be retained during operation of the disposer while preventing disposer damage permitting the scrub device to be permanently left in the disposer. Holding and extraction tools are provided for manual cleaning motion or removal of the scrub devices. | 07-30-2009 |
Timm R. Anderson, River Falls, WI US
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| 20100032936 | PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLY - A promotional sheet assembly assembleable from components of a single material web processed in a multi-station press is provided. The assembly includes opposing surfaces bearing printed information and/or indicia thereon, and a consumer premium delimited by one or more of visible, revealable, and/or machine readable information. | 02-11-2010 |
Todd A. Anderson, Madison, WI US
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| 20090117576 | METHODS FOR ANALYZING NUCLEIC ACID - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for analyzing nucleic acids. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and sequence changes. The methods of the present invention permit the detection and/or identification of genetic polymorphism such as those associated with human disease and permit the identification of pathogens (e.g., viral and bacterial strain identification). | 05-07-2009 |
Tracy L. Anderson, Hudson, WI US
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| 20090283133 | SOLAR CONCENTRATING MIRROR - An article that is suitable for use as a solar concentrating mirror for enhancing the use of solar collection devices, such as solar cells. The article includes a multilayer optical film and a compliant UV protective layer. The article addresses degradation issues in solar concentration devices, provides specific bandwidths of electromagnetic energy to the solar cell while eliminating or reducing undesirable bandwidths of electromagnetic energy that may degrade or adversely affect the solar cell, and renders a compliant sheet of material that may be readily formed into a multitude of shapes or constructions for end use applications. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090283144 | SOLAR CONCENTRATING MIRROR - An article that is suitable for use as a solar concentrating mirror for enhancing the use of solar collection devices, such as solar cells. The article includes a multilayer optical film and a compliant UV protective layer. The article addresses degradation issues in solar concentration devices, provides specific bandwidths of electromagnetic energy to the solar cell while eliminating or reducing undesirable bandwidths of electromagnetic energy that may degrade or adversely affect the solar cell, and renders a compliant sheet of material that may be readily formed into a multitude of shapes or constructions for end use applications. A solar collection device comprising the article and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism is also disclosed. | 11-19-2009 |
Wesley K. Anderson, Cedarburg, WI US
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| 20090152962 | MOTOR FOR HIGH MOISTURE APPLICATIONS - A motor that includes a motor frame, an end-bell assembly, a stator assembly, and filling material is described. The stator assembly is placed within the frame such that at least one open area is defined between an inner diameter of the stator assembly and an inner diameter of the motor frame. The at least one end-bell assembly is attached to the motor frame, forming an inside area adjacent the motor frame and the stator assembly. The motor also includes a material configured to fill the at least one open area and the inside area of the at least one end-bell assembly for the purpose of sealing the stator assembly and the inside area associated with the at least one end-bell assembly. The material assists in a bonding and attachment between any two or more of the stator assembly, the motor frame, and the at least one end-bell assembly. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100176673 | END SHIELD AND INNER BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY - An explosion proof motor including a stationary assembly and a rotatable assembly is described. The stationary assembly includes a stator that defines a stator bore. The rotatable assembly includes a rotor and a rotor shaft extending substantially axially through the stator bore. The explosion proof motor includes a frame configured to at least partially surround the stator. The frame defines an interior and an exterior of the motor. The explosion proof motor also includes at least one end shield positioned at an end of the frame and a bearing cap positioned proximate to the interior side of the end shield. The explosion proof motor also includes a flame path gap defined between the end shield and the bearing cap. The flame path gap includes at least one section that extends substantially parallel to the rotor shaft. | 07-15-2010 |
William Anderson, West Allis, WI US
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| 20100049112 | CUTANEOUS PROPRIORECEPTIVE ACTIVATION GARMENT SYSTEM - An appliance for application to the human body for injury prevention, rehabilitation, support, to enhance strength, and to improve posture. The claimed invention may provide an applicator of a relatively elastic material having a first portion for attachment to a first insertion point of a muscle and a second portion for attachment to a second insertion point of the muscle to provide support to the injured muscle. Alternatively, the claimed invention may provide a central portion for attachment to an injured area and any number of extension portions for attachment to the surrounding tissue. | 02-25-2010 |