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Brian Andrew, Orlando, FL US
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| 20090041293 | MULTIPLE CAMERA IMAGING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CONCEALED OBJECTS - The present invention is an imaging system for detecting concealed objects on an individual. The imaging system includes an imaging zone that is illuminated with millimeter wave energy. A plurality of millimeter wave cameras are focused to fully surround the imaging zone and have the ability to detect millimeter wave frequencies reflected from the imaging zone. As an individual passes through the imaging zone the plurality of millimeter wave cameras detect concealed objects by identifying differences in the millimeter wave energy reflected by the individual's body and a concealed object. A composite image is generated by a central processing unit and displayed on a monitor showing the concealed object on the individual through optical contrast. | 02-12-2009 |
Christopher A. H. Andrew, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20110029966 | NON-INVASIVE AUTOMATIC OFFSITE PATCH FINGERPRINTING AND UPDATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods, systems, and configured storage media are provided for discovering software updates, discovering if a given computer can use the software update, and then updating the computers with the software as needed automatically across a network without storing the updates on an intermediate machine within the network. Furthermore, when a failure is detected, the rollout is stopped and the software can be automatically removed from those computers that already were updated. The software update can be stored originally at an address that is inaccessible through the network firewall by intermediately uploading the software update to an update computer which is not a part of the network but has access through the firewall, which is then used to distribute the update. | 02-03-2011 |
Davidson Andrew, Boulder Creek, CA US
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| 20090292985 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCHEMA EVOLUTION IN AN E-COMMERCE NETWORK - A method and computer system are described for conducting commercial transactions. An enhanced type of XML schema may be used which supports integrity constraints and polymorphism. Schemas are identified by the use of Uniform Resource Names. XML processors residing on transaction servers or trading partner servers parse document instances by retrieving the URNs corresponding to the schemas used to interpret the document. The URNs are converted to location-dependent URIs in order to locate the schemas. URNs are resolved to location-dependent URIs by use of the LDAP protocol. URNs may be converted to LDAP URLs which are used to search LDAP compliant directories. The directories serve as registries for the URI values corresponding to the URNs. | 11-26-2009 |
Felix Gerard Tarquil Ifor Andrew, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100235366 | DATA FILE AGGREGATION WITH RESPECT TO USER SPECIFIC TEMPORAL RANGE - A method and system of file aggregation is provided herein. Input is received in the form of a user specific temporal range, and is compared to a value within a temporal metadata field of a data file to determine an appropriate data set within which to compile the data file for presentation. In this way, data files within a particular data set may be selectively presented to a user. For example, if a user begins taking photos at 11 p.m. and continues until 2 a.m. the next day, the user may specify the photos taken between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. are to be compiled into a single data set for presentation, as opposed to presenting the photos in data sets corresponding to different days. | 09-16-2010 |
Felix Gerard T.i. Andrew, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100031150 | RAISING THE VISIBILITY OF A VOICE-ACTIVATED USER INTERFACE - A system is configured to enable a user to assert voice-activated commands. When the user issues a non-ambiguous command, the system activates a corresponding control. The area of activity on the user interface is visually highlighted to emphasize to the user that what they spoke caused an action. In one specific embodiment, the highlighting involves floating text the user uttered to a visible user interface component. | 02-04-2010 |
Felix Gti Andrew, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100265257 | CHARACTER MANIPULATION - Embodiments for manipulating characters displayed on a display screen are provided, wherein one example method includes identifying a selected word, wherein the selected word includes at least one character to be modified. The method further includes correlating each of the at least one character with a unique numerical value and receiving a selection command and a modification command, wherein the selection command is the unique numerical value corresponding to a selected character. Furthermore, the method includes modifying the selected character responsive to the modification command to generate a modified word. | 10-21-2010 |
Galen Andrew, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090106173 | LIMITED-MEMORY QUASI-NEWTON OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM FOR L1-REGULARIZED OBJECTIVES - An algorithm that employs modified methods developed for optimizing differential functions but which can also handle the special non-differentiabilities that occur with the L | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090125501 | RANKER SELECTION FOR STATISTICAL NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING - Systems and methods for selecting a ranker for statistical natural language processing are provided. One disclosed system includes a computer program configured to be executed on a computing device, the computer program comprising a data store including reference performance data for a plurality of candidate rankers, the reference performance data being calculated based on a processing of test data by each of the plurality of candidate rankers. The system may further include a ranker selector configured to receive a statistical natural language processing task and a performance target, and determine a selected ranker from the plurality of candidate rankers based on the statistical natural language processing task, the performance target, and the reference performance data. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090187515 | QUERY SUGGESTION GENERATION - Described herein is a system that facilitates assigning indications of usefulness to query suggestions. The system includes a query suggestion generator component that receives a query and generates a query suggestion based at least in part upon the received query. A model component outputs an indication of usefulness with respect to the query suggestion, wherein the model component is a machine-learned model of user behavior with respect to query suggestions. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100325133 | DETERMINING A SIMILARITY MEASURE BETWEEN QUERIES - A system described herein includes a receiver component that receives a dataset that is stored in a computer-readable medium of a computing device, wherein the dataset includes a plurality of queries issued by users to a search engine and a plurality of search results selected by the users upon issuing the plurality of queries. A distribution determiner component determines click distributions over the search results selected by the users with respect to the plurality of queries. A labeler component labels at least two queries in the plurality of queries as being substantially similar to one another based at least in part upon the click distributions over the search results selected by the users with respect to the plurality of queries. | 12-23-2010 |
Gary Dale Andrew, Walnutport, PA US
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| 20080269365 | Additives for Improving Surface Cure and Dimensional Stability of Polyurethane Foams - A composition for making a polyurethane foam includes a fugitive tertiary amine urethane catalyst and amidoamine and/or imidazoline property enhancing additives. The inclusion of one or more of these property enhancing additives serves to reduce or eliminate physical property and surface deterioration of polyurethane foams made at reduced density. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080293841 | Polyester Polyol-Containing Polyurethane Systems Having Improved Hydrolytic Stability - An isocyanate reactive composition for making a polyurethane foam includes a tertiary amine urethane catalyst comprising a di(C1-C4)alkyl fatty alkyl amine and a polyester polyol. The use of one or more of fatty alkyl tertiary amine serves to reduce hydrolysis of the polyester polyol in the isocyanate reactive composition. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100152312 | CATALYST COMPOSITION FOR WATER BLOWN, LOW DENSITY, RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAM - A method for preparing a water blown, low density, rigid polyurethane foam which comprises contacting at least one polyisocyanate with at least one polyol, at an Isocyanate Index of 70 to 200, in the presence of a blowing agent composition comprising at least 75 wt % water and an effective amount of a catalyst composition comprising a gelling catalyst which is bis-(N,N-dimethylaminopropyl)amine and a blowing catalyst which is N,N-dimethylaminoethyl-N′-methyl-ethanolamine, the foam having a density of 6 to 16 Kg/m | 06-17-2010 |
Kenneth Dean Andrew, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120081777 | ELECTROFLUIDIC IMAGING FILM, DEVICES, AND DISPLAYS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A device and method of making and using the same. The device includes first and second substrates that are spaced to define a fluid space. Polar and non-polar fluids occupy the fluid space. A first electrode, with a dielectric layer, is positioned on the first substrate and electrically coupled to at least one voltage source, which is configured to supply an electrical bias to the first electrode. The fluid space includes at least one fluid splitting structure that is configured to facilitate the movement of the non-polar fluid into a portion of the polar fluid. Fluid splitting structure assisted movement of the non-polar fluid splits the polar fluid. | 04-05-2012 |
Mahar Andrew, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110071632 | MODULUS-MATCHING GRAFT - Methods and systems for matching a bone graft's material properties to that of a patient's recipient bone are provided to improve the interaction between graft bone and recipient bone and to optimize the performance of the graft over time. A method of matching properties of a recipient bone with properties of a bone graft is provided. The method includes obtaining data on material properties of a recipient bone; comparing the material properties of the recipient bone to various modified bone grafts having differing range of values for the material properties; and selecting a modified bone graft having a range of values into which the material properties of the recipient bone falls within. The material properties may include yield strength, ultimate strength (tensile, compressive, and shear), modulus of elasticity, Young's Modulus, compression modulus, bulk modulus, rigidity modulus, shear modulus, compressive strength, resilience, toughness, stiffness, elastic energy, plastic energy, strain energy, and hysteresis. | 03-24-2011 |
Mark S. Andrew, Haddonfield, NJ US
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| 20080269722 | Liposuction based on tissue liquefaction - Target tissue may be removed from a subject using a cannula that has an interior cavity and an orifice configured to permit material to enter the cavity. This is accomplished by generating a negative pressure in the cavity so that a portion of the tissue is drawn into the orifice. Fluid is then delivered, via a conduit, so that the fluid exits the conduit within the cavity and impinges against the portion of the tissue that was drawn into the orifice. The fluid is delivered at a pressure and temperature that causes the tissue to soften, liquefy, or gellify. The tissue that has been softened, liquefied, or gellified is then suctioned away. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090192498 | LIPOSUCTION OF VISCERAL FAT USING TISSUE LIQUEFACTION - Visceral fat may be removed from a subject using a cannula that has an interior cavity and an orifice configured to permit material to enter the cavity. This is accomplished by generating a negative pressure in the cavity so that a portion of the tissue is drawn into the orifice. Fluid is then delivered in pulses, via a conduit, so that the fluid exits the conduit within the cavity and impinges against the portion of the tissue that was drawn into the orifice. The fluid is delivered at a pressure and temperature that causes the visceral fat to soften, liquefy, or gellify, without damaging the subject's internal organs that are in the vicinity of the visceral fat. The visceral fat that has been softened, liquefied, or gellified is then suctioned away. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110020763 | Endodontic Applications of Tissue Liquefaction - During root canal procedures, pulp may be removed from a tooth without disturbing the dentin by directing pulses of a heated liquid onto the pulp at particular temperatures and pressures to liquefy or gellify the pulp. The liquefied or gellified material is then aspirated away using the methods and apparatuses described herein. In some embodiments the heated liquid also functions to kill bacteria that may be present within the tooth. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110166552 | LIPOSUCTION BASED ON TISSUE LIQUEFACTION - Target tissue may be removed from a subject using a cannula that has an interior cavity and an orifice configured to permit material to enter the cavity. This is accomplished by generating a negative pressure in the cavity so that a portion of the tissue is drawn into the orifice. Fluid is then delivered, via a conduit, so that the fluid exits the conduit within the cavity and impinges against the portion of the tissue that was drawn into the orifice. The fluid is delivered at a pressure and temperature that causes the tissue to soften, liquefy, or gellify. The tissue that has been softened, liquefied, or gellified is then suctioned away. | 07-07-2011 |
Michael David Andrew, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100191573 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING TARGET SUBSET OF DATA BASED ON MEASURED PARAMETER - The invention provides a computer-based method of determining target subset of data based on measured parameter comprising (i) storing a set of keyword phrases in at least one computer-readable storage medium, (ii) storing a set of measured parameters in said at least one computer-readable storage medium, each measured para meter being associated with a respective one of the keyword phrases, (iii) receiving at least one common sub phrase in at least one computer processor connected to said at least one computer-readable storage medium due to entry of said sub phrase by a user utilizing a computer input device connected to the computer processor, (iv) operating said at least one computer processor to extract a subset of keyword phrases having the common sub phrase from the keyword phrases, (v) operating said at least one computer processor to aggregate the extracted keyword phrases to determine a total measured parameter for each extracted keyword phrase, each total measured parameter being a function of the measured parameters of the extracted keyword phrases, (vi) receiving a targeting criteria in said at least one computer processor due to entry of said targeting criteria by a user utilizing a computer input device connected to the computer processor, (vii) operating said at least one computer processor to select a subset of the aggregated keyword phrases based on the targeting criteria; and (viii) displaying the subset by a display device connected to said at least one computer processor, including a display of the total measured parameter aggregated for each keyword phrase extracted based on the common sub phrase, the extracted keyword phrases further selected due to matching of the targeting criteria. | 07-29-2010 |
Michael G. Andrew, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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| 20080220315 | Battery system - A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells and a system configured for passing a fluid past at least a portion of the plurality of battery cells in a parallel manner. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080268330 | Battery system - A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100017045 | ELECTRICAL DEMAND RESPONSE USING ENERGY STORAGE IN VEHICLES AND BUILDINGS - The present invention relates to a system having a building control system with a vehicle battery controller. The vehicle battery controller may be configured to control a vehicle battery charge and a vehicle battery discharge of a vehicle having a vehicle battery coupled to an electrical system of a building. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100092849 | BATTERY MODULE - A battery module includes a housing configured to receive a plurality of cells. The housing includes a first tray that includes a plurality of depressions and a second tray coupled to the first tray that includes a plurality of depressions. Each of the plurality of cells is received within a depression of at least one of the first tray and the second tray. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110204720 | EFFICIENT USAGE, STORAGE, AND SHARING OF ENERGY IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure relates generally to energy demand and supply for buildings, vehicles, and equipment. In exemplary embodiments, energy may be stored in one or more battery packs (e.g., stationary batteries or vehicle batteries) for use in buildings, appliances, and equipment typically relying on energy from a power grid. The exemplary embodiments may store the energy during periods of low demand and/or low cost of energy. Thus, the exemplary embodiments may reduce costs associated with energy usage. The exemplary embodiments may use the stored energy to reduce demand on the power utility during periods of high demand and/or provide energy back to the power utility to meet demands. | 08-25-2011 |
Peter Andrew, Durham, NC US
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| 20090159918 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SUBMOUNTS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A submount for a semiconductor light emitting device includes a semiconductor substrate having a cavity therein configured to receive the light emitting device. A first bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a first node of a light emitting device received in the cavity. A second bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a second node of a light emitting device positioned therein. Light emitting devices including a solid wavelength conversion member and methods for forming the same are also provided. | 06-25-2009 |
Philip L. Andrew, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20100202873 | Ceramic Matrix Composite Turbine Engine - In one embodiment a transition section for a turbine engine is provided that includes one or more components constructed of a ceramic matrix composite. The transition section may fluidly connect a high-pressure turbine and a low-pressure turbine within the gas turbine engine. The transition section may include a transition duct and a variable area turbine nozzle. One or both of the transition duct and the variable area turbine nozzle may be constructed of the ceramic matrix composite. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100247283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEARANCE CONTROL - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a magnetic actuator configured to adjust a radial clearance between a housing and rotary blades via translational movement along a rotational axis. The system includes a controller configured to engage the magnetic actuator to adjust the radial clearance in response to feedback. | 09-30-2010 |
Philip L. Andrew, Greenville, SC US
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| 20110110758 | GAS TURBINE COMPRESSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION - The present application provides a compressor for a gas turbine. The compressor may include a number of rotor wheels positioned about a compressor aft section having a low alloy material, a number of inlet guide vanes positioned about a compressor inlet section, and a wet compression system positioned about the compressor inlet section. | 05-12-2011 |
Philip Lawrence Andrew, Houston, TX US
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| 20110041622 | CONE TYPE VENTURI INTEGRATED VALVE DEVICE - Provided is a valve device into which a cone type venturi for a flow measurement and valves are integrated. According to the present invention, the venturi cone is formed in venturi path in the lower portion of the main body, and then valve path is formed thereafter. According to the present invention, efforts for adjusting heights between both of pressure taps during connecting of valves and flow measurement parts are not required and installation time and costs of installation could be decreased drastically. Also, the possibilities of leakage as well as manufacturing costs also could be reduced by integrating valves and flow measurement parts into a one-body valve device. | 02-24-2011 |