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Aaron C. Andrews, Isanti, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080205048	COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT BOX - An equipment box, particularly useful for ice fishing, capable of powering multiple electrical and electronic devices. The equipment box includes a heat generating light source and a housing having a top portion, a bottom portion and a battery enclosure within the bottom portion that accommodates a battery to power the light source. Otherwise wasted heat energy produced by the light source is directed to the battery via a heat channel to warm the battery, thus prolonging battery life and capacity in cold conditions. The enclosure may include a separate layer of insulation as well as a liner positioned between the insulation and the battery so that the battery can be easily removed from the enclosure. The equipment box preferably includes an accessory mount that allows a fish finder to moved between a storage position located within the housing and an operating position located outside the housing.	08-28-2008

Albert A. Andrews, Cleveland, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100252948	Method of compacting material - A method of compacting material such as but not limited to cathode material for electrochemical cells. A mixture is inserted into a die cavity and the mixture is compacted into a disk shape by the action of a first plunger pressing down on the material and a second plunger pressing upwardly on the material. Flashing of material during ejection of the disk from the die is prevented by fitting a polymeric sleeve around the outer surface of the first plunger. The sleeve flexes to bulge outwardly and does not enter the die cavity during compaction of material and returns to its original position during ejection of the compacted disk from the die. Contact between the disk and sleeve prevents flashing during ejection. Alternatively, a polymeric seal ring is placed around the outer surface of the first plunger. The disk presses against the seal ring preventing flashing of material during ejection.	10-07-2010
20100252957	Method of compacting material - A method of compacting material such as but not limited to cathode material for electrochemical cells. A mixture is inserted into a die cavity and the mixture is compacted into a disk shape by the action of a first plunger pressing down on the material and a second plunger pressing upwardly on the material. Flashing of material during ejection of the disk from the die is prevented by fitting a polymeric sleeve around the outer surface of the first plunger. The sleeve flexes to bulge outwardly and does not enter the die cavity during compaction of material and returns to its original position during ejection of the compacted disk from the die. Contact between the disk and sleeve prevents flashing during ejection. Alternatively, a polymeric seal ring is placed around the outer surface of the first plunger. The disk presses against the seal ring preventing flashing of material during ejection.	10-07-2010

Anne M. Andrews, Kent, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100162923	Low Odor Latex Paint Capable of Reducing Interior Odors - A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms.	07-01-2010

Benjamin L. Andrews, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110107135	INTELLIGENT ROLLING UPGRADE FOR DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS - Various method, system, and computer program product embodiments for facilitating upgrades in a computing storage environment are provided. In one such embodiment, one of an available plurality of rolling upgrade policies registering at least one selectable upgrade parameter for an upgrade window is selected. A node down tolerance factor is set for at least one node in the computing storage environment. The node down tolerance factor specifies a percentage of elements of the at least one node taken offline to apply the selected one of the available plurality of rolling upgrade policies during the upgrade window.	05-05-2011
20110271091	INTELLIGENT ROLLING UPGRADE FOR DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS - Various method, system, and computer program product embodiments for facilitating upgrades in a computing storage environment are provided. In one such embodiment, one of an available plurality of rolling upgrade policies registering at least one selectable upgrade parameter for an upgrade window is selected. A node down tolerance factor is set for at least one node in the computing storage environment. The node down tolerance factor specifies a percentage of elements of the at least one node taken offline to apply the selected one of the available plurality of rolling upgrade policies during the upgrade window.	11-03-2011

Bradley S. Andrews, Spring Valley, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110042936	SWIVEL ASSEMBLIES FOR LOADING ARMS AND LOADING ARMS COMPRISING THE SAME - A swivel assembly includes a lower flange assembly having lower body portion, a first rim portion extending around the lower body portion, and a first fluid passageway. An upper flange assembly includes an upper body portion, a second rim portion extending around the upper body portion, and a second fluid passageway. A mating collar is positioned around the upper body portion and secured to the first rim portion such that the second rim portion is rotatably positioned between the mating collar and the first rim portion and the first fluid passageway is fluidly coupled to the second fluid passageway. Bearing elements are disposed between the first rim portion and the second rim portion and between the second rim portion and the mating collar such that the upper flange assembly and a combination of the lower flange assembly with the mating collar are rotatable with respect to each other.	02-24-2011

Brain J. Andrews, Acworth, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100032237	SELF-ERECTING SUSPENSION PLATFORM SYSTEM - A self-erecting suspension platform system having a work platform suspended between a sinistral modular mast and a dextral modular mast by a hoisting system. The modular masts are composed of at least two mast units stacked vertically and attached to one another. Each mast unit has a multifunction rail including a plurality of safety engagement devices and a stabilizer guide device, and a unit interconnection device. The work platform has at least two mast stabilizers that cooperate with the stabilizer guide devices to prevent undesired swaying of the suspended work platform. The work platform has a plurality of platform mast engagers cooperating with at least one of the mast safety engagement devices to releasably lock the platform to the modular masts. The hoisting system includes multiple carriages, hoists, and mast cables. Each carriage engages the associated mast so that the carriage may be conveniently slid up and down the mast.	02-11-2010

Burton Andrews, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144819	METHOD FOR NON-INTRUSIVE LOAD MONITORING USING A HYBRID SYSTEMS STATE ESTIMATION APPROACH - A method for non-intrusively monitoring a load including a plurality of appliances includes retrieving a plurality of mathematical models for modeling operation of a respective subset of the appliances. A value of a respective operational parameter is predicted for each of the subsets of appliances. An output of the load is measured. A respective value of each of the operational parameters is calculated based on the mathematical models and the outputs of the load. The predicting, measuring and calculating steps are repeated until a metric pertaining to a difference error between the measured output and the predicted output calculated from the operational parameter and the mathematical models is equal to or below a threshold for one of the subsets of appliances. It is decided that the one subset of appliances is currently operating whose metric pertaining to a difference error is equal to or below the threshold.	06-16-2011

Burton W. Andrews, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100025483	Sensor-Based Occupancy and Behavior Prediction Method for Intelligently Controlling Energy Consumption Within a Building - A method for controlling energy consumption within a building includes providing at least one environment sensing device and at least one energy consumption sensing device associated with the building. Current data is collected from the environment sensing device and the energy consumption sensing device along with associated time-of-day data. A value of a future energy consumption parameter is predicted based upon the collected current data, the associated time-of-day data, and historic data collected from the environment sensing device and the energy consumption sensing device. A profile of future costs per unit of energy consumption as a function of time is determined. Energy consumption is controlled dependent upon the predicted future energy consumption parameter value and the determined profile of energy consumption costs.	02-04-2010
20110092337	WEARABLE SYSTEM FOR MONITORING STRENGTH TRAINING - An exercise monitoring method and system in one embodiment includes a communications network, a wearable transducer configured to generate physiologic data associated with movement of a wearer, and to form a communication link with the communications network, a system memory in which command instructions are stored, a user interface operably connected to the computer, and a system processor configured to execute the command instructions to receive the generated physiologic data, analyze the received physiologic data with a multilayer perceptron/support vector machine/hidden Markov (MSH) model, model the analyzed physiologic data, and generate feedback based on a comparison of the model and a stored exercise object.	04-21-2011

Burton Warren Andrews, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110190594	DEVICE AND METHOD TO MONITOR, ASSESS AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF SLEEP - A medical sleep disorder arrangement integrates into current diagnosis and treatment procedures to enable a health care professional to diagnose and treat a plurality of subjects suffering from insomnia. The arrangement may include both environmental sensors and body-worn sensors that measure the environmental conditions and the condition of the individual patient. The data may be collected and processed to measure clinically relevant attributes of sleep quality automatically. These automatically determined measures, along with the original sensor data, may be aggregated and shared remotely with the health care professional. A communication apparatus enables the healthcare professional to remotely communicate with and further assess the patient and subsequently administer the treatment. Thus, a more accurate diagnosis and more effective treatment is provided while reducing the required clinician time per patient for treatment delivery.	08-04-2011

Charla A. Andrews, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081377	AEROSOLIZED GENETIC VACCINES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention generally features methods for the mucosal delivery of immunogenic compositions and methods for treating or preventing diseases featuring such immunogenic compositions. In particular embodiments, the immunogenic compositions are genetic vaccines formulated as aerosols.	04-07-2011

Christy Andrews, Phenix City, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080270171	Method and system for managing caselog fraud and chargeback - Managing caselog fraud and chargeback. The systems and methods include the ability to manage a fraud case in a fraud queue; automatically locate the data associated with the fraud case; display workflows on a customized graphical user interface; automatically navigate through workflows that are based on predetermined rules specific to an account-provider, business, or regulation; store activity and data related to each fraud case; and automatically update the fraud queue. The systems and methods include a fraud analyst workstation, a workflow engine, a host computer system, and a workflow database. The fraud analyst workstation communicates with the workflow engine, which stores and the workflows. The workflow engine communicates with the host computer system to access data associated with the fraud case. The workflow engine communicates with a workflow database, which stores activity and data related to each fraud case for purposes of tracking, billing, and research.	10-30-2008

Dale B. Andrews, Derry, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080267773	MULTISTAGE SLURRY PUMP - A multistage, centrifugal partial emissions pump with a first stage impeller, a final stage impeller, a first stage casing liner, one or more first stage discharge nozzles, a final stage casing liner, one or more final stage discharge nozzles, an interstage delivery channel liner, one or more delivery channels, and an outer pressure shell wherein the first stage casing liner and the final stage casing liner are connected by one or more fluid channels integral within a delivery channel liner, that follow an arced path directed predominantly radially inward within the interstage delivery channel liner, and the sum of the cross sectional areas of all delivery channels taken on a radial plane intersecting the delivery channels is less than the sum of cross sectional areas of the non-channel areas within the boundaries of the channels.	10-30-2008
20100015000	APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS SUPPORT OF PRESSURIZED AND UNPRESSURIZED MECHANICAL SHAFT SEALING BARRIER FLUID SYSTEMS - An improved, piston-based, pressure-transforming barrier fluid support apparatus is disclosed that can support both the pressurized and unpressurized barrier fluid requirements of a shaft-driven machine from a single unit. The disclosed apparatus includes both a pressurized section that stores, cools, cleans, and pressure regulates pressurized barrier fluid, and an unpressurized section that stores, cools, and cleans unpressurized barrier fluid. The disclosed apparatus causes debris in the pressurized barrier fluid to gravitationally migrate away from the piston, so as to prevent piston fouling. If the piston rod becomes detached, it is expelled downward for enhanced safety. Removable covers and/or a removable cylinder can provide enhanced access for cleaning and maintenance. Embodiments include a common cover that is shared by the pressurized and unpressurized sections and serves as a common manifold for cost-efficient fluid connections thereto.	01-21-2010

Daniel Andrews, Chariottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090185891	TRAY HANDLER AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a tray handler for stacking and de-stacking ophthalmic prescription trays. The tray handler includes a plurality of spaced clamp assemblies defining a stack area along a conveyor, a lift plate, and first and second actuators. The lift plate is operably disposed within the stack area. The first actuator is operably associated with the clamp assemblies, which are inwardly and outwardly moveable relative the lift plate upon actuation of the first actuator. The second actuator is operably associated with the lift plate, which is vertically moveable within the stack area upon actuation of the second actuator. A controller is in communication with the first and second actuators and controls actuation thereof. A method of handling ophthalmic prescription trays is also disclosed.	07-23-2009

Daniel E. Andrews, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113639	HOLDING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN OPHTHALMIC TRACER, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame.	05-19-2011

Daniel Matthew Andrews, New Providence, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080232341	Scheduling for multi-carrier wireless data systems - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for scheduling multiple carriers to service multiple users in a multi-carrier wireless data network. A data transmission in a multi-carrier wireless data system can be scheduled in frames comprising one or more time slots. For each frame, each of multiple carriers in each time slot of the frame are assigned to one of multiple users. Various objective functions can be used to assign the carriers to the users based on a weight for each user and a channel rate of each carrier for each user while preventing excessive carriers from being assigned to a user.	09-25-2008

Dave Andrews, Frackville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090186723	ARROW VANE AND ARROW WITH VANE - A vane that can be mounted to a projectile to provide stability of flight, without substantially degrading speed due to added weight and/or causing clearance concerns. The vane is approximately 1.85 inches long and 0.465 inches high with a front-edge and a back-edge that meet at a point. The back-edge arcs down towards the base of the vane while the front edge degrades in a substantially linear fashion to the base of the vane.	07-23-2009
20110111895	ARROW VANE AND ARROW WITH VANE - A vane that can be mounted to a projectile to provide stability of flight, without substantially degrading speed due to added weight and/or causing clearance concerns. The vane is approximately 1.85 inches long and 0.465 inches high with a front-edge and a back-edge that meet at a point. The back-edge arcs down towards the base of the vane while the front edge degrades in a substantially linear fashion to the base of the vane.	05-12-2011

David John Andrews, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201797	Pearl millet line 53 1 1 with PP3 gene and all derivatives produced by any method - The invention relates to a pearl millet plant, seed, variety, parental line and hybrid. More specifically the invention relates to a pearl millet plant having a mutant allele that increases purple pigmentation in many plant parts. The invention relates to crossing inbreds, varieties, and hybrids containing the purple allele to produce novel types and hybrids of pearl millet and other compatible millet species, both for pigment extraction and ornamental purposes.	08-21-2008
20100212044	Pearl millet line 53-1-1 with PP3 gene and all derivatives produced by any method - The invention relates to a pearl millet plant, seed, variety, parental line and hybrid. More specifically the invention relates to a pearl millet plant having a mutant allele that increases purple pigmentation in many plant parts. The invention relates to crossing inbreds, varieties, and hybrids containing the purple allele to produce novel types and hybrids of pearl millet and other compatible millet species, both for pigment extraction and ornamental purposes.	08-19-2010

David R. Andrews, Maplewood, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100249411	Stereoselective Alkylation of Chiral 2-Methly-4 Protected Piperazines - In an illustrative embodiment, the present invention describes the synthesis of the following compound and similar compounds, in high stereochemical purity by a novel stereoselective alkylation process:	09-30-2010

David W. Andrews, Leesburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110165836	ID APPLICATION FOR NFC PHONE - Embodiments of systems, methods, and machine-readable media are disclosed for enabling a mobile device having near-field communication (NFC) capabilities to be used as fare media at access control points of a transit system. Embodiments can include receiving a request for activation information from the mobile device to enable the device to transmit an identification code using NFC capabilities. Embodiments further include associating a funding source with the identification code and transmitting the activation information to the mobile device. The identification code can then be transmitted from the mobile device to an access control point, and a determination of whether to allow or deny passage of a user at the access control point can be made. The determination can be based, at least in part, on whether the identification code is included on a list. A transaction can then be associated with the identification code; and a value of the transaction can be reconciled with the funding source.	07-07-2011

Deirdre Andrews, Cumberland, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100307026	Thong style sandal with removable and interchangeable ornaments - A thong style sandal system having removable and interchangeable ornaments that fasten to the sandal upper by means of a releasable attachment system (snap) that will hold the ornament securely in place but also allow for quick and easy removal of the ornament. The ornaments may be of many different designs (i.e. flowers, monograms, butterflies, sports emblems, etc) thus allowing the wearer to have fun with expressing different styles or moods when desired.	12-09-2010

Derrick Andrews, Markleton, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080196727	Patient Interface Assembly And System Using Same - A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, a spring biases the patient interface device against the patient's face when in use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness assembly and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.	08-21-2008
20090120443	CHIN PIVOT PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.	05-14-2009
20110114096	CHIN PIVOT PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion.	05-19-2011
20110155139	CUSHION FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE - A respiratory mask is provided having an outer shell coupled to a cushion for the delivery of a gas to a user. The cushion of the respiratory mask has at least one pleat disposed in the cushion in order to provide varying degrees of flexibility and support about the cushion.	06-30-2011

Elisa Andrews, Hoover, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100037126	METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND STORAGE MEDIUMS FOR PROVIDING DATABASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and storage mediums for database management services for a telecommunications system are provided. A method includes transferring, via a managed language application, raw data extracted from a legacy system to a first spreadsheet application macro. The method also includes merging, via the first spreadsheet application macro, selected portions of the raw data, and creating a first spreadsheet file that includes the merged data. The merged data relates each physical and virtual fiber of the telecommunications system to the merged data. The method further includes transferring, via the managed language application, the first spreadsheet file to another spreadsheet application macro, and generating, via the other spreadsheet application macro, a graphical drawing comprising a cable ring that includes fiber routes and telecommunications equipment. The graphical drawing is generated using the merged data.	02-11-2010

Eric B. Andrews, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236262	MISFIRE DETECTION IN ENGINES FOR ON-BOARD-DIAGNOSTICS - Detection of cylinder misfires in engines. In one aspect of the invention, a method for detecting a cylinder misfire in an engine includes monitoring a temperature in the exhaust of the engine. Vibration of the engine is analyzed to identify a misfiring cylinder in the engine if the monitored temperature indicates a misfire may have occurred.	10-02-2008
20090282808	Method and system for improving sensor accuracy - A method and system for improving sensor accuracy of diesel emissions is disclosed. The method and system change the sensor reading as a function of sensor age to provide a more accurate measure of the diesel emissions. By estimating the degree of sensor error and then providing a gain correction factor as a function of sensor age, a more accurate measure of the diesel emissions is provided.	11-19-2009

Gerald Donald Andrews, Hockessin, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100239793	Thermally imageable dielectric layers, thermal transfer donors and receivers - The invention is related to thermal imageable dielectric layers and thermal transfer donors and receivers comprising dielectric layers. The thermal transfer donors are useful in making electronic devices by thermal transfer of dielectric layers having excellent resistivity, good transfer properties and good adhesion to a variety of receivers.	09-23-2010
20100239794	Donor elements and processes for thermal transfer of nanoparticle layers - The invention discloses processes for thermal transfer patterning of a nanoparticle layer and a corresponding proximate portion of a carrier layer, and optionally additional transfer layers, together onto a thermal imaging receiver. The invention is useful for dry fabrication of electronic devices. Additional embodiments of the invention include multilayer thermal imaging donors comprising in layered sequence: a base film, a carrier layer and a nanoparticle layer. The carrier layer can be a dielectric or conducting layer. When the carrier layer is a dielectric layer, the base film includes a light attenuating agent in the form of a dye or pigment.	09-23-2010

Gerard P. Andrews, Laramie, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110177127	Brucella Abortus Proteins and Methods of Use Thereof - Compositions and methods for the diagnosis and prevention of	07-21-2011

Gregory Paul Andrews, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090119271	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING A SUMMARY OF SELECTED VALUES - A method, system, and article of manufacture for quickly and easily obtaining information about a list of elements. One embodiment of the invention comprises receiving a selection of at least one desired summary function, generating a configuration file containing the at least one desired summary function, receiving a selection of a list of numbers, copying the list of numbers into a clipboard, parsing the configuration file to extract the least one desired function, calculating the at least one desired summary function using the list of desired numbers to generate summary information, displaying the summary information in a pop-up window, and replacing the selected list of numbers with the summary information. The results window may be a pop-window, a hover-help window, or a clipboard.	05-07-2009

Herb L. Andrews, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090308953	ATOMIZING NOZZLE - An atomizing nozzle (	12-17-2009

Howard Wallace Andrews, Hummelstown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110194824	CABLE ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOATABLE OPTICAL MODULE - A cable assembly (	08-11-2011
20110195611	WATERPROOF AUDIO JACK CONNECTOR - An audio jack connector (	08-11-2011

James Tynan Andrews, Hopewell, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210846	DRIVEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR IMAGERS - An actively driven, metal light shield for shielding floating diffusion regions and amplifiers of multi-port CCD or CMOS imager arrays from unwanted light is disclosed. The driven shield overlies one or more floating diffusion regions and buffer amplifiers lying outside the active pixel area of the imager (non-imaging area), which is also protected from unwanted light by a fixed potential shield. The driven shield is directly electrically connected to a source node of a source-follower amplifier stage, i.e., the buffer amplifiers non-inverting output. The fixed potential shield is electrically connected to a DC voltage capable of eliminating charging of the fixed potential shield and substantially overlies the non-imaging area and at least partially overlapping the driven shield. The voltage on the source-follower output follows the voltage impressed on the floating diffusion region capacitance which then drives the driven shield, thereby reducing parasitic capacitance added by the fixed potential shield to floating diffusion regions by about an order of magnitude, which improves the ratio of output voltage of the floating diffusion regions to applied charge. Separate driven shields can also be applied to subsequent stages of source follower amplifiers to reduce parasitic capacitance induced by the fixed potential shield.	09-04-2008
20090086055	ELECTRON MULTIPLICATION CMOS IMAGER - A pixel for an imager is disclosed that includes at least one electron multiplication (EM) gain stage configured in a loop and electrically coupled to a charge collection region and a charge readout region, the charge collection region being configured to generate a charge packet, the EM gain stage being configured to amplify the charge packet by impact ionization and to circulate the charge packet a predetermined number of times in one direction around the loop, the charge readout region being configured to receive the amplified charge packet and convert the amplified charge to a measurable signal. The at least one EM gain stage, the charge collection region, and the charge readout region can be formed monolithically in an integrated circuit. The pixel can be manufactured using a CMOS process. The pixel can further include a second EM gain stage formed in the integrated circuit to increase the amount of amplification around the loop.	04-02-2009

Jason Robert Andrews, Ham Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100153924	Method and System for Performing Software Verification - Described is a method, system, and computer program product that provides control of a hardware/software system, and allows deterministic execution of the software under examination. According to one approach, a virtual machine for testing software is used with a tightly synchronized stimulus for the software being tested. A verification tool external to the virtual machine is used to provide test stimulus to and to collect test information from the virtual machine. Test stimulus from the verification tool that is external to the virtual machine provides the stimulation that incrementally operates and changes the state of the virtual machine. The stimulus is created and coverage is collected from outside the virtual machine by first stopping the virtual machine, depositing stimulus, and then reading coverage directly from the virtual machine memory while the machine is stopped.	06-17-2010

Jeffrey F. Andrews, Stillwater, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005339	Methods of Treating Ear Infections - Methods of treating and/or preventing otitis media in a subject are provided. Methods of treating and/or preventing otitis externa are also provided.	01-01-2009
20110117176	HYDROPHILIC POLYPROPYLENE FIBERS HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY - Polypropylene fibers and devices that include a fatty acid monoglyceride added to the polypropylene as a melt additive are described. A hydrophilic enhancer material can be advantageously added to the polypropylene as a melt additive to enhance the hydrophilicity of the fibers and devices. An antimicrobial enhancer material can be added to the fibers to enhance the antimicrobial activity.	05-19-2011

Jeffrey Fallin Andrews, Stillwater, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100249247	ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - An antimicrobial composition for use as a disinfectant or a preservative. The disinfectant may be used in disinfecting and cleaning surfaces. The preservative is particularly useful in personal care and cosmetic products, and pharmaceuticals. The composition includes a base component and an alkyl mono propylene glycol ether, an alkyl mono glycerol ether, or a combination of these ethers. The base component may be water, alcohol, lotion, cream, shampoo, soap, cosmetic color agent, hair conditioner, lip balm, and face, eye or lip make up, ointment.	09-30-2010

Joe Andrews, Fortson, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090165774	TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT MEANS FOR COOKING APPLIANCES - A cooking appliance having a heating source and a cooking surface disposed above the heating source. A temperature sensing probe is located between the heating source and the cooking surface for indicating to a user the temperature at or near the cooking surface.	07-02-2009

John Andrews, Middleburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052333	Wast water energy system and method - A waste water energy system and method for producing electric power using waste water. Waste water from a waste water source is provided to one or more electric power generating devices that utilize waste water in and for the production of electric power.	03-04-2010

John F. Andrews, Fort Atkinson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100283359	INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND DOOR POSITIONING DEVICE FOR APPLIANCES - An appliance comprises a body and a door panel and/or drawer panel movable between a home position, an open position, and an over-travel position. A cosmetic panel may be coupled to the door and/or drawer panel. The appliance may further include an installation system and/or a positioning device. The positioning device is configured to bias the door and/or drawer panels to the home position from the over-travel position. The installation system is configured to establish the front-to-back alignment of the appliance. The installation system may be a direct mount installation system. The installation system may include an adjustment system configured to facilitate positioning the cosmetic panel to be co-planar with the surrounding cabinetry. The adjustment mechanism may further help establish small and consistent reveals.	11-11-2010

Kenneth M. Andrews, Greenwood, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080250890	BACKUP ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL MODE SWITCH - A gear selector assembly is provided having a selector shaft, an internal mode switch mounted on the selector shaft, and a detent lever mounted on the selector shaft and rotatable with the selector shaft. The detent lever is indexed relative to the internal mode switch. A spring assembly is in engagement with the detent lever. The spring assembly has a first member that engages the internal mode switch to prevent the internal mode switch from rotating and has a second member that engages the internal mode switch to prevent the internal mode switch from rotating if the first member does not engage the internal mode switch.	10-16-2008

Kevin R Andrews, Waimanalo, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237080	Sugar Cane Accessory Item - The invention pertains to the field of sugar cane. More particularly, the invention pertains to efficiently utilizing a sugar cane product for multiple accessory items (i.e. shot glass, drinking glass, straw, stirrer, decorative element, etc.). The sugar cane accessory item includes a stalk of sugar cane that is billeted and utilized as a food accessory item, wherein the sugar cane stalk may include at least one opening extending within the billeted section of sugar cane if utilized as a shot glass, drinking glass and/or straw. The stalk may also be billeted and comprised of a solid structure to be utilized as a pair of chopsticks, a stirrer, a shish kabob utensil or various other food accessory items. A method of manufacturing the sugar cane accessory item is also disclosed.	10-02-2008

Kurtis W. Andrews, Chestnut Ridge, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228570	COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING HEALTHCARE RISK INDICES USING MEDICATION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION - A healthcare risk index is generated using a patient or individual's pharmacy claims. The index may be used to explain and predict variation in pharmacy-related costs and variation in total healthcare costs or utilization. In particular, the index is generated by first examining the individual's pharmacy claims to identify any chronic conditions possessed by the individual. Similarly, the individual's pharmacy claims are examined to identify any compliance medications prescribed to the individual. The chronic condition information is used to generate a chronic condition score by summing regression coefficients for each chronic condition possessed by the individual. Likewise, the compliance medication information is used to generate a compliance medication score by summing products of regression coefficients for each compliance medication prescribed to the individual with associated medication supply weights. From there, a modified chronic condition score is generated by multiplying the chronic condition score by an overall chronic condition regression coefficient. The modified chronic condition score may then be further modified by subtracting a no-claims weight from the chronic condition score in cases where the individual has no pharmacy claims. Finally, the risk index may be determined by summing the modified chronic condition score and the compliance medication score.	09-09-2010
20100235193	COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING HEALTHCARE RISK INDICES USING MEDICATION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION - A healthcare risk index is generated using a patient or individual's pharmacy claims. The index may be used to explain and predict variation in pharmacy-related costs and variation in total healthcare costs or utilization. In particular, the index is generated by first examining the individual's pharmacy claims to identify any chronic conditions possessed by the individual. Similarly, the individual's pharmacy claims are examined to identify any compliance medications prescribed to the individual. The chronic condition information is used to generate a chronic condition score by summing regression coefficients for each chronic condition possessed by the individual. Likewise, the compliance medication information is used to generate a compliance medication score by summing products of regression coefficients for each compliance medication prescribed to the individual with associated medication supply weights. From there, a modified chronic condition score is generated by multiplying the chronic condition score by an overall chronic condition regression coefficient. The modified chronic condition score may then be further modified by subtracting a no-claims weight from the chronic condition score in cases where the individual has no pharmacy claims. Finally, the risk index may be determined by summing the modified chronic condition score and the compliance medication score.	09-16-2010

Lawrence J. Andrews, Cheswick, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116601	Universal Venting Arrangement for a Railway Vehicle Brake Cylinder - The brake cylinder comprises a cylinder body comprising an annular flange and a non-pressure head. The annular flange of the cylinder body defines a plurality of openings. The non-pressure head has an annular flange and a head portion extending from the annular flange. The annular flange of the non-pressure head has a plurality of bosses and a plurality of openings corresponding to and aligned with the plurality of openings in the annular flange of the cylinder body. At least one vent is positioned in one of the plurality of bosses. The cylinder body and the non-pressure head are secured to each other at the respective flanges. The vent is positioned in the boss disposed opposite a mounting portion so that when the brake cylinder is mounted to a railway vehicle, the vent is oriented in a bottom position on the cylinder body with respect to a ground surface.	05-13-2010
20100200087	SELF-SEALING CHECK VALVE - A check valve includes a valve body defining an internal chamber and a valve seat disposed within the internal chamber adjacent to one of the first and second ends of the valve body. A poppet is mounted for linear movement along a poppet axis within the internal chamber between the first and second ends of the valve body and has a predetermined cross-sectional shape in a direction transverse to the poppet axis, a peripheral rim defining a movement guiding surface, a frustoconical surface provided in one axial end of the poppet and oriented in a direction toward the one end of the valve body, a sealing bead disposed on the frustoconical surface, and a predetermined plurality of passages formed in a predetermined pattern through at least one of the peripheral rim and the frustoconical surface in open communication with an opposed axial end of the poppet.	08-12-2010

Malcom John Andrews, Los Alamos, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114319	Micro-encapsulation of components and incorporation of such into energetic formulations - Method for controlling the release of a component in an energetic material formulation comprising encapsulating at least one component in the energetic material formulation, said component selected from the group consisting of a stabilizer, a plasticizer, a burn rate modifier, and combinations thereof, in a suitable encapsulation material; and admixing the encapsulated selected components into the energetic material formulation.	05-07-2009

Maria A.f. Andrews, Clearwater, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146608	Multi-Level Secure Collaborative Computing Environment - In some embodiments, a collaborative computing environment includes a federated identity manager coupled to a multi-level secure computing network and a client having a biometric reading device. The multi-level secure computing network includes multiple data repositories that store information according to a ranked classification system comprising multiple security levels. The federated identity manager has a storage device that is operable store a plurality of identity tokens each associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of users. In operation, the federated identity manager receives, from the biometric reading device, a biometric signature associated with a particular one of the users, initiates a login session with the client according to the received biometric signature associated with the particular user, and restricts access to the information stored in the data repositories according to one or more security levels associated with the particular user as specified by the identity token associated with the particular user.	06-10-2010

Marion L. Andrews, Darlington, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090288359	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compositions and Reinforced Flexible PVC Flooring With Improved Performance Formed of the Same - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compositions including PVC; fibrous material; and a primary plasticizer component including a low extractable plasticizer are disclosed. The compositions can be useful in the production of flooring products that exhibit improved plasticizer hydrocarbon extraction resistance.	11-26-2009

Mark A. Andrews, Middleton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080251555	CARBON FIBER ACCESSORY MOUNTING BRACKET - An aerodynamic accessory mounting bracket includes a body formed from a carbon fiber material. The body includes a first portion constructed to engage a seat post of a bicycle and a second portion that extends rearward from the first portion. The second portion of the body is constructed to support the connection of accessories such as water bottles, spare tires, CO	10-16-2008

Matthew T. Andrews, Duluth, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100197758	ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION PROTECTION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING - The invention provides for ischemia/reperfusion protection compositions having one or more ketone bodies and melatonin. The invention also provides for methods of using such compositions to reduce or prevent ischemia/reperfusion injury due to blood loss, stroke or cardiopulmonary arrest or surgery.	08-05-2010
20110111049	Ischemia/reperfusion protection compositions and methods of using - The invention provides for ischemia/reperfusion protection compositions having one or more ketone bodies and melatonin. The invention also provides for methods of using such compositions to reduce or prevent ischemia/reperfusion injury due to blood loss, stroke or cardiopulmonary arrest or surgery.	05-12-2011

Michael C. Andrews, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110098836	HEATING ELEMENT LOCATION OPTIMIZATION - A method for optimizing the location of heating elements within a mold for a rubber article is provided. More particularly, a method is also provided for optimizing the position of one or more heating elements, e.g., curing pins or sipes, within the tread of a tire to improve the efficiency of the curing process.	04-28-2011

Michael J. Andrews, Plymouth, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120003907	VEHICLE VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle vent valve assembly (	01-05-2012

Michael James Andrews, Plymouth, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090066657	CONTACT SEARCH TOUCH SCREEN - A system includes an active touch surface, the active touch surface being configured to receive a selection action from a pointer, an x-y coordinate system, the x-y coordinate system being configured to output position data relating to the position of the pointer on the active touch surface, and a processing device. The processing device in communication with the x-y coordinate system and the active touch surface, the processing device being configured to determine the position of the pointer using the position data, and the processing device being configured to determine if the active touch surface has received the selection action from the pointer	03-12-2009

Paul H. Andrews, Millville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270821	ANGLED OPHTHALMIC DROPPER TIP - An ophthalmic dropper for distributing medicinal fluid to an eye is provided. The dropper comprises a fluid carrying container having a hollow body extending along a longitudinal axis, and an opening defined in the hollow body. A nozzle is coupled to the opening of the container for receiving fluid from the container. The nozzle defines an outlet port for distributing fluid from the nozzle. The outlet port of the nozzle is positioned to deliver fluid along an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container.	10-29-2009
20110290752	INVERTED BOTTLE ASSEMBLY - An inverted bottle assembly includes a bottle, a tip insert, and a cap. The bottle may include: 1) a rounded top portion engaged with or adjacent to a sidewall portion, 2) a base portion engaged with or adjacent to the sidewall portion, 3) a conical flange engaged with or adjacent to the base portion, and 4) a neck portion engaged with or adjacent to the conical flange. Additionally, the bottle may include a non-round cross-sectional shape. The tip insert may engage with the neck portion of the bottle. The tip insert may also have a nozzle with a nozzle passageway with an opening. The cap may cover the tip insert and the neck portion. The bottle assembly may also include first and second sealing structures within the cap.	12-01-2011
20110295211	APPLICATOR - An applicator for applying a substance to an intended surface. The applicator may include a main body including an elongated handle and an elongated tip configured to hold a predetermined amount of the substance. Further, the applicator may include an extension which extends radially from the main body in an area proximate to where the handle meets the tip and a breakaway section including an elongated sleeve which extends in a direction perpendicular to at least a portion of the tip and extends from the extension in an area proximate to a terminal end of the extension. Further, the elongated tip may extend from the handle in an area proximate to where the extension extends from the main body. Additionally, the applicator may be a single, integral piece such that the handle, the elongated tip, the extension and the breakaway section are integral with each other.	12-01-2011
20110303703	APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A CONTROLLED DOSE - An apparatus for dispensing a controlled dose of a substance wherein the apparatus includes a compressible tube portion, a tip portion extending from the tube portion sized to receive a substance to be dosed, and a breakaway portion being removably coupled to the tip portion. The breakaway portion reveals an aperture in the tip portion upon removal of the breakaway portion. Finally, a valve member is slidably disposed in the tip portion such that the valve member can be movable in response to fluid pressure and/or manual force application to urge the substance within the tip portion out of the aperture as a controlled dose.	12-15-2011

Peter Frank Andrews, Salem, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080288928	Methods and Systems for Converting Application Code in Turbine Control Systems - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems and methods for converting application code in a turbine control system. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for converting a turbine control system may be provided for. The method may include providing a first application code format including one or more elements, providing a second application code format including one or more elements, and identifying mappings of the one or more first application code format elements to the one or more second application code format elements. The method may further include retrieving a first control system application code written in the first application code format, and generating application data from the first control system application code based at least in part on the identified mappings. Additionally, the method may include converting the application data to a second control system application code written in the second application code format.	11-20-2008

Peter J. Andrews, Mahopac, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110103559	Voice Response Systems Browsing - A method for voice browsing an integrated voice response server is described. The method includes visually displaying a representation of a choice tree for a service, where the service includes an audio menu of available actions. A selection of an action displayed in the representation is received. The method also includes automatically navigating the audio menu in order to initiate the selected action. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described.	05-05-2011

Reece Andrews, Arlington, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110153161	CORNER UNIT GUIDANCE CONTROL SYSTEM USING TWO ANTENNAS - A corner unit guidance control system for use with a corner unit that is part of a center pivot irrigation system includes a primary antenna, a secondary antenna, a receiver, and a controller. The primary antenna and the secondary antenna may receive signals from at least one external positional information source. The receiver may be in communication with the antennas and operable to process the signals to produce position data corresponding to a current position of a wheel and altitude data about the height of the antennas. The controller may be in communication with the receiver and may be programmed to steer the wheel to a heading corresponding to a difference between the current position of the wheel and a point along the path and further programmed to calculate a tilt angle from the altitude data and adjust the heading based on the tilt angle.	06-23-2011

Richard Andrews, Lincoln, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110068143	TISSUE RECONFIGURATION - A medical instrument for engaging tissue includes a flexible shaft, a tissue piercing coil at a distal portion of the shaft, and a tissue stabilizer positioned over the shaft and biased in a distal direction such that as the tissue piercing coil enters tissue, the tissue stabilizer is urged against a surface of the tissue. A medical instrument for reconfiguring tissue includes a flexible shaft defining a lumen housing actuating controls, and a distal actuating assembly with a sealing portion configured to substantially seal the shaft lumen from contact with bodily fluids. A cartridge assembly includes first and second members configured for releasable attachment to a medical instrument, and a holder configured to receive the first and second members and to be released from the first and second members upon action of the first and second members attaching to the medical instrument.	03-24-2011

Robert Andrews, East Kingston, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100224130	ROTATING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT AND METHODS OF USE - A method and apparatus for processing a substrate utilizing a rotating substrate support are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for processing a substrate includes a chamber having a substrate support assembly disposed within the chamber. The substrate support assembly includes a substrate support having a support surface and a heater disposed beneath the support surface. A shaft is coupled to the substrate support and a motor is coupled to the shaft through a rotor to provide rotary movement to the substrate support. A seal block is disposed around the rotor and forms a seal therewith. The seal block has at least one seal and at least one channel disposed along the interface between the seal block and the shaft. A port is coupled to each channel for connecting to a pump. A lift mechanism is coupled to the shaft for raising and lowering the substrate support.	09-09-2010

Robert E. Andrews, Sheboygan Falls, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110088233	Methods and apparatus for application of nested zero waste ear to traveling web - The present invention provides a method of providing a disposable product with a contoured leg opening. In this method at least one chip is removed from at least one ear of a disposable product. The chip may be removed from an ear prior to attaching the ear to the chassis web. Alternatively, the chip may be removed from the ear after the ear is attached to the chassis web.	04-21-2011

Robert E. Andrews, Sheboygan, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080276439	Methods and apparatus for application of nested zero waste ear to traveling web - The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.	11-13-2008
20090020211	Apparatus and method for minimizing waste and improving quality and production in web processing operations - Apparatus and methods are provided to minimize waste and improve quality and production in web processing operations. The apparatus and methods provide defect detection both before and after application of component patches to a traveling web to create a product. Web defect detection may be provided by way of at least one visual inspection station located upstream from the patch applicator. Patch defect detection may be accomplished by way of a visual inspection station located proximate the patch applicator. If defects are detected in either the traveling web or the component patch prior to patch application, patch application may be prevented until both a satisfactory web and patch are provided. If defects are detected after patch application, the resulting product may be culled. Furthermore, the apparatus may be provided with diagnostic software to warn against extant or imminent machine complications.	01-22-2009
20100243155	Apparatus and method for intermittent application of stretchable web to target web - Apparatus and methods are provided to allow for cutting a stretchable first web into segments and securing the segments to a second web. The apparatus includes an infeed rate adjustment apparatus, a tension control device, a cutting apparatus, and means for securing the segments to the second web. The infeed rate adjustment apparatus is sized and configured to adjust the speed of the infeed of the first web to the cutting apparatus to space apart the segments.	09-30-2010
20100258240	Methods and apparatus for application of nested zero waste ear to traveling web - The present invention provides a process wherein a rotary knife or die, with one or more cutting edges, turns against and in coordination with a corresponding cylinder to create preferably trapezoidal ears. Ear material is slit into two lanes, one for a left side of a diaper and the other for a right side of a diaper. Fastening tapes are applied to both the right and the left ear webs. The ear material is then die cut with a nested pattern on a synchronized vacuum anvil. The resulting discrete ear pieces however, due to the trapezoidal pattern of the ears, alternate between a correct orientation and an incorrect (reversed) orientation. The reversed ear is required to be rotated 180° into the correct orientation such that the ears and associated tape present a left ear and a right ear on the diaper.	10-14-2010

Robin D. Andrews, Charleston, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100275528	Accessories for pedestal supported decks - Accessories for pedestal supported decks which are installed in place of individual wooden tiles, pavers or other deck floor elements and which rest on and may be fastened to the pedestals. Accessories such as planters, seats, tables, containers, storage units, fountains and ponds have one or more base units which fit directly on to the pedestals in place of the tile, paver or other floor element. Planters, ponds and fountains drain directly to the underside of the deck and such accessories can incorporate irrigation, circulation and water supply elements underneath the accessory which are not visible from the deck. Accessories can be built from the same or different materials as the deck floor and can be built around standard sized pre-fabricated components and incorporate components of the deck floor so as to match the appearance of the deck.	11-04-2010

Robin Douglas Andrews, Charleston, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100275531	Accessories for pedestal supported decks - Accessories for pedestal supported decks which are installed in place of individual wooden tiles, pavers or other deck floor elements and which rest on and may be fastened to the pedestals. Accessories such as planters, seats, tables, containers, storage units, fountains and ponds have one or more base units which fit directly on to the pedestals in place of the tile, paver or other floor element. Planters, ponds and fountains drain directly to the underside of the deck and such accessories can incorporate irrigation, circulation and water supply elements underneath the accessory which are not visible from the deck. Accessories can be built from the same or different materials as the deck floor and can be built around standard sized pre-fabricated components and incorporate components of the deck floor so as to match the appearance of the deck.	11-04-2010

Rodney Andrews, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090248047	CARBON FIBER REINFORCED CARBON FOAMS FOR REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION OF BONE DEFECTS - The present invention relates to a tissue scaffold and a method of preparing a tissue scaffold for implantation. The tissue scaffold includes a body having a graphite foam core. At least a first portion of the external surface of that graphite foam core is covered by a composite material to provide additional mechanical strength to the scaffold.	10-01-2009
20100034980	METHOD FOR REDUCING THE CURING TIME OF A PAINTING COMPOSITION - A painting method includes the steps of painting a work piece with a painting composition incorporating between about 0.1 and 10.0 weight percent carbon nanotubes and curing the painting composition by subjecting it to radio waves having a power of between about 30 and about 5000 W at a frequency of between about 13.56, about 27.12, or about 40.68 MHz.	02-11-2010
20110111227	METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF GERMANIUM NANOWIRES ENCAPSULATED WITHIN MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES - A method is provided for producing germanium nanowires encapsulated within multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The method includes the steps of performing chemical vapor deposition using a combined germanium and carbon source having a general formula of GeR	05-12-2011
20110281066	LIGHTWEIGHT FIRE RESISTANT COVERING FOR STRUCTURES - A building panel, a shingle and a flooring tile are all provided including a reticulated foam body having a weather resistant coating made from a material selected from a group consisting of a polymer, a ceramic glaze and mixtures thereof. In addition, a method of producing these products is also provided.	11-17-2011

Rodney J. Andrews, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053115	CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBES - An apparatus for continuous production of aligned carbon nanotubes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a reactor, an injector for delivering a feed solution into the reactor, and a conveyor for passing through the reactor a substrate on which nanotubes may be formed and grown. The apparatus further may include an inert, porous medium through which the feed solution may be passed. The apparatus produces aligned carbon nanotubes of a predetermined external diameter, and is suitable for large scale production of aligned carbon nanotubes in an industrial setting.	02-26-2009
20100279009	PROCESS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBES - Novel methods and apparatus for continuous production of aligned carbon nanotubes are disclosed. In one aspect, the method comprises dispersion of a metal catalyst in a liquid hydrocarbon to form a feed solution, and volatilizing the feed solution in a reactor through which a substrate is continuously passed to allow growth of nanotubes thereon. In another aspect, the apparatus comprises a reactor, a tube-within-a-tube injector, and a conveyor for passing a substrate through the reactor. The present invention further discloses a method for restricting the external diameter of carbon nanotubes produced thereby comprising passing the feed solution through injector tubing of a specified diameter, followed by passing the feed solution through an inert, porous medium. The method and apparatus of this invention provide a means for producing aligned carbon nanotubes having a defined external diameter, suitable for large scale production in an industrial setting.	11-04-2010

Sarah Doyle Andrews, Winooski, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100051010	Recirculating, self-contained ventilation system - A system includes an intake, an exhaust, and an adjustable directing member. The intake is for taking in air, the exhaust is for exhausting air, and the adjustable directing member is positioned for directing exhaust air toward the intake. Another aspect is a system that includes a source of polluted air and an air cleaning system. The air cleaning system includes an intake, an exhaust, and a directing member. The intake is for taking in polluted air and the exhaust is for exhausting air. The directing member is for directing air from the exhaust toward the intake to provide an air screen for keeping the polluted air in the vicinity of the intake.	03-04-2010

Sean P. Andrews, Perry Hall, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100040334	DUMMY CONNECTOR FOR A FIBER OPTIC CABLE - A device to serve as a fiber optic cable dummy connector is provided. The device may be have connection ports to accept the connectors terminating a fiber optic cable, such as LC-type connectors. Other configurations may be possible. The device may be used in place of an actual SFP module for connection of the fiber optic cable to a port on a piece of equipment. The device may be made opaque so that no transmission or receipt of data or light (laser) from the fiber optic cable may pass through the device. The device may be manufactured to be one-half the length of an actual SFP module. The device may be manufactured from any suitable material. The device may be used to plug fiber optic cables, inactive or active, into ports on a piece of equipment, in place of using an actual SFP module. The dummy connector may be used in place of coiling fiber optic cables and leaving them unconnected until they may be needed.	02-18-2010

Stuart R. Andrews, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110161250	DISTRIBUTED ENERGY GENERATOR MONITOR AND METHOD OF USE - A computerized method and system for monitoring at least one distributed energy generator, comprising: receiving utility bill information related to an existing utility of a customer, and measured energy information from the distributed energy generator of the customer; and generating a bill for measured energy from the distributed energy generator, the bill taking into account the utility bill information related to the existing utility.	06-30-2011

Tanner Robert Andrews, Deland, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100027565	MEMORY AND PROCESSOR EFFICIENT NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL - System and method for a full featured network communications protocol that is both memory and processor efficient. A preferred embodiment comprises a method for transmitting information between electronic devices, the method comprising creating a connection between a pair of electronic devices, sending a packet between the pair, acknowledging a receipt of the packet by a receiver of the packet, and dissolving the connection when it is no longer needed. The creating of the connection comprises assigning a port number to the connection at an initiating electronic device and then transmitting a connection request containing the port number to a servicing electronic device. After the transmitting, the creating further comprises receiving a second port number to the connection from the servicing electronic device.	02-04-2010
20100198903	NETWORK-SUPPORTED EXPERIMENT DATA COLLECTION IN AN INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING - Methods and systems are provided for network-supported remote data collection in an instructional setting in which experiment data from data sources used in laboratory demonstrations is made available for student collection and analysis by way of a network of calculators.	08-05-2010

Thad Andrews, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100025045	Electric Wireline Insert Safety Valve - Methods and devices for utilizing an electrically-actuated wireline insert safety valve (WLSV) and for delivering power to an electrically actuated WLSV via inductive charging and without the use of wired contact.	02-04-2010

Thad D. Andrews, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223581	Downhole Barrier Valve - A ball type downhole barrier valve capable of bidirectional sealing features a ball rotating on its axis to open or close with control line pressure to an actuating rod piston assembly. The ball is also shiftable to a locked open position. A cage surrounds the ball and retains opposed seats to it. The cage is made from one piece and tangential holes are drilled and tapped before the piece is longitudinally split with a wire EDM cutting technique. Fasteners to rejoin the cut halves properly space them to the original one piece internal dimension. Auxiliary tools allow determination of spacing of internal components so that a desired spring preload on the seats against the ball can be achieved. Seals on the sleeves that form ball seats help prevent leakage due to ball distortion at high differential pressures when the valve is closed.	09-18-2008
20100300702	Wellbore Shut Off Valve with Hydraulic Actuator System - A wellbore shut-off valve is operably associated with a valve actuator so that the shut-off valve can be selectively moved between open and closed conditions when desired rather than opening and closing occurring automatically as portions of the production assembly are removed or replaced in the wellbore.	12-02-2010

Thomas G. Andrews, Nashville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100121287	WOUND CARE SYSTEM - Disclosed is an apparatus for the treatment of a wound on a patient. The apparatus is capable of administering localized negative pressure therapy to the wound using a negative pressure source and a drain line for removing exudate from the wound. The apparatus is also capable of administering localized hyperbaric fluid therapy to the wound using a fluid source and a supply line for supplying fluid to the wound.	05-13-2010

Timothy A. Andrews, Marion, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110024993	GASKET AND MANDREL ASSEMBLY FOR PIPE JOINTS - A gasket and mandrel assembly, including a gasket having an annular main body portion with an anchor flange and a pipe sealing portion. The gasket is foldable between a folded position in which the pipe sealing portion is disposed substantially within the main body portion and an unfolded position in which the pipe sealing portion extends outwardly of the main body portion along its longitudinal axis. A pair of mandrels are respectively fitted on opposite sides of the folded gasket to enclose most of the gasket for casting the gasket within a wall in a concrete structure. At least one of the mandrels includes an annular outer surface aligned parallel or substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the gasket. Removal of the mandrels results in the cast opening in the concrete structure having a circular inner surface which is disposed parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gasket and the resulting opening such that, if the gasket should fail, the gasket may be removed from the opening and an expansion-type gasket may be sealingly compressed against the opening surface with an expansion band assembly.	02-03-2011

Wayne Andrews, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100262663	UNIVERSAL STATE-AWARE COMMUNICATIONS - A communications system for general business environments that exploits knowledge of user state to provide advantages of efficiency and control for individual users and for the business. The communications system also provides particular advantages in environments where users have multiple communication devices and for communications of a business with external parties. In other aspects, the communication system provides features of application flexibility and system fault-tolerance with broad applicability to communication systems. The communication system includes a controller that receives requests for establishing communications when a user is in an appropriate state to receive communications and communicates state of the user to other users. The controller receives a user request for establishing a communication when the user is not in the appropriate state for communication, receives a user request for a state change to the appropriate state to receive the communication, and initiates the communication without changing state of the user.	10-14-2010

William Andrews, Orlando, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067002	Distributed Collaborative Environment Definition System and Method - Disclosed is a system and method for generating a reusable virtual environment item to be integrated into a visual computer simulation wherein the reusable virtual environment item is generated using data gathered from a plurality of developers, wherein the system comprises a centralized knowledge management module, a plurality of distributed workspaces, a content repository, and a content production tool.	03-17-2011

William H. Andrews, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213812	Methods and compositions for modulating telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) expression - Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes an LSF protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like.	09-04-2008
20080220438	Telomerase Promoter Sequences for Screening Telomerase Modulators - Telomerase reverse transcriptase is part of the telomerase complex responsible for maintaining telomere length and increasing the replicative capacity of progenitor cells. Telomerase activity is turned off in mature differentiated cells, but is turned back on again in hyperplastic diseases, including many cancers. This disclosure provides regulatory elements that promote transcription in cells that express telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). The disclosure also provides systems using TERT promoter sequences for identifying compounds that can be used to modulate telomerase expression	09-11-2008
20080268467	Methods and compositions for modulating telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) expression - Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes a MRG15 protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like.	10-30-2008
20080279871	Immunogenic composition - The invention provides compositions and methods related to human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTRT), the catalytic protein subunit of human telomerase. The polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention are useful for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of human diseases, for changing the proliferative capacity of cells and organisms, and for identification and screening of compounds and treatments useful for treatment of diseases such as cancers.	11-13-2008
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