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Amanda Lee Atkins, Decatur, GA US
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20140052663 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF SCHOOLS BASED ON USER INPUTS - A system and method for electronically evaluating and selecting schools based on user inputs is provided. The system may include a server for receiving and processing information and preferences of a student provided by a user and databases for storing such information. The system may also receive and process information from alumni and other sources to create a profile for a school. An algorithm provided by the system may be used to provide the user a report and custom ranking of schools based on the student information and preferences, and school profiles. | 02-20-2014 |
Andreas Atkins, Campbell, CA US
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20090254948 | System And Method For Streaming Video Over A Wireless Network - A system and method are described for streaming video to a wireless device. For example, one embodiment of a computer-implemented method for providing a multimedia stream to a wireless device over a wireless network comprises: receiving a request for a video stream from a wireless device; requesting the video stream from a streaming server on behalf of the wireless device; streaming the video stream from the streaming server and storing the video stream or portions thereof in a buffer; streaming the video stream from the buffer to the wireless device; detecting that the wireless device has lost communication with the wireless network; sending a command to the streaming server to pause the streaming of the video stream and maintaining a network connection to the remote streaming server; detecting that the wireless device has regained communication with the wireless network; determining a point within the video stream at which the wireless device lost communication; and resuming streaming of the video stream to the wireless device at the determined point within the video stream. | 10-08-2009 |
Barry D. Atkins, Raleigh, NC US
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20090313467 | FEDERATED IDENTITY BROKERING - A method, system and apparatus for federated identity brokering. In accordance with the present invention, a credential processing gateway can be disposed between one or more logical services and one or more service requesting clients in a computer communications network. Acting as a proxy and a trusted authority to the logical services, the credential processing gateway can map the credentials of the service requesting clients to the certification requirements of the logical services. In this way, the credential processing gateway can act as a federated identity broker in providing identity certification services for a multitude of different service requesting clients without requiring the logical services to include a pre-configuration for specifically processing the credentials of particular service requesting clients. | 12-17-2009 |
Barry L. Atkins, Chicago, IL US
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20120177839 | PAD PRINTING METHOD FOR MAKING COLORED CONTACT LENSES - The invention provides a method for producing colored contact lenses with relatively high quality color images. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: obtaining a water based ink having a viscosity of greater than about 100 centipoise (cps) and the ink has a dynamic surface tension of less than about 40 dyne/cm at surface age of about 1 second; applying the ink to a portion of molding surfaces of a lens mold to form a colored coat; actinically curing the ink printed on the mold to form a colored film; dispensing a lens-forming material into the lens-forming cavity of the mold; and actinically or thermally curing the lens-forming material to form the contact lens, whereby the colored film detaches from the molding surface and becomes integral with the body of the contact lens. | 07-12-2012 |
20120213922 | COLORED INK FOR PAD TRANSFER PRINTING OF SILICONE HYDROGEL LENSES - The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens. | 08-23-2012 |
20150076721 | COLORED INK FOR PAD TRANSFER PRINTING OF SILICONE HYDROGEL LENSES - The present invention provides an ink and a method of using the ink for making colored contact lenses. The ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, a solvent, a vinylic-monomer mixture, and optionally a photoinitiator or thermal initiator. The silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl group —OH, amino group —NHR (wherein R is hydrogen or C1 to C8 alkyl), carboxylic group —COOH, epoxy group, amide group —CONHR, and combinations thereof; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromere. | 03-19-2015 |
Barry L. Atkins, Goodlettsville, TN US
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20100033326 | MULTIPLE SENSOR LIGHTING SYSTEM - A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices such as lamps for outdoor illumination includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit for illumination of lamps at low ambient lighting levels. The present invention enables the activation of lamps by a plurality of motion sensors having differing fields of view. | 02-11-2010 |
20100283392 | MULTIPLE SENSOR VARIABLE ILLUMINATION LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEM - A circuit for operating a plurality of electrical devices at a plurality of varying power levels includes a plurality of motion sensor circuits for detecting motion relative thereto and having an a plurality of outputs conditioned upon motion detection. Additionally, a photocell sensor circuit for detecting a low ambient illumination level has an output command conditioned upon the detection of a predetermined illumination level that is electrically coupled to the control circuit having a plurality of inputs. | 11-11-2010 |
Benedict J. G. Atkins, Westminster, CO US
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20120310532 | COLLABORATIVE SHARING WORKGROUP - A collaborative sharing workgroup comprising a plurality of assets is disclosed. An integrated manager module is fixedly coupled with each asset, the integrated manager module comprising an asset systems monitor; a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) position information monitor; and an environment information monitor. In addition, a communications module is fixedly coupled with each asset. The communications module automatically shares information from each integrated manager module to each of the plurality of assets in the workgroup and similarly receives the shared information from each of the plurality of assets in the workgroup. A user guidance module is also coupled with each asset. The user guidance module utilizes the shared information to automatically update guidance information for an asset. Moreover, the user guidance module operates independently on each asset in a workgroup without utilizing a central managing device. | 12-06-2012 |
Blake E. Atkins, Maryville, TN US
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20110010486 | REALTIME LINE OF RESPONSE POSITION CONFIDENCE MEASUREMENT - A PET event position calculation method using a combination angular and radial event map wherein identification of the radial distance of the event from the centroid of the scintillation crystal with which the event is associated as well as angular information is performed. The radial distance can be converted to a statistical confidence interval, which information can be used in downstream processing. More sophisticated reconstruction algorithms can use the confidence interval information selectively, to generate higher fidelity images with higher confidence information, and to improve statistics in dynamic imaging with lower confidence information. | 01-13-2011 |
Bradley A. Atkins, Pipe Creek, TX US
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20110169192 | IN-MOLD LABELING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An in-mold labeling apparatus for an injection-molded product includes a label magazine, a handling tool, an injection mold, and a controller. The injection mold has a suction port disposed in the mold cavity. A pin may be fixedly or movably disposed in the suction port. A method of in-mold labeling an injection-molded product includes applying a static charge to the label using the handling tool, activating the suction port in the mold cavity, deactivating a suction port of the handling tool, and activating the injection molding. | 07-14-2011 |
Brady G. Atkins, Mansfield, TX US
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20140110532 | Direct-Drive Control of Aircraft Stability Augmentation - According to one embodiment, a stability augmentation system includes a master linkage, a stability augmentation motor, and three linkages. A first linkage is coupled to the master linkage and operable to receive movements representative of pilot commands from a pilot command system. A second linkage is coupled between the stability augmentation motor and the master linkage and operable to receive movements representative of augmentation commands from the stability augmentation motor. A third linkage is coupled to the master linkage and operable to transmit movements representative of blade position commands to a blade control system in response to the movements representative of pilot commands and the movements representative of augmentation commands. | 04-24-2014 |
Brian Atkins, Houston, TX US
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20120018329 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND PRESENTING ROTARY DRILL BITS - A container is provided for packaging, shipping, storing and presenting a rotary drill bit. The container may be used with fixed cutter drill bits or roller cone drill bits. A wide variety of tools and accessory components may be disposed within the container. A bit breaker may also be attached to one end of the container using a bit breaker adapter. Bit breakers for two different sizes of rotary drill bits may be releasably engaged with a container using the same bit breaker adapter. | 01-26-2012 |
20130055645 | ELEMENT CONTAINING THERMALLY STABLE POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND MATERIAL AND METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR FORMATION THEREOF - The disclosure provides a super abrasive element containing a substantially catalyst-free thermally stable polycrystalline diamond (TSP) body having pores and a contact surface, a base adjacent the contact surface of the TSP body; and an infiltrant material infiltrated in the base and in the pores of the TSP body at the contact surface. The disclosure additionally provides earth-boring drill bits and other devices containing such super abrasive elements. The disclosure further provides methods and mold assemblies for forming such super abrasive elements via infiltration and hot press methods. | 03-07-2013 |
20130056284 | ELEMENT CONTAINING THERMALLY STABLE POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND MATERIAL AND METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR FORMATION THEREOF - The disclosure provides a super abrasive element containing a substantially catalyst-free thermally stable polycrystalline diamond (TSP) body having pores and a contact surface, a base adjacent the contact surface of the TSP body; and an infiltrant material infiltrated in the base and in the pores of the TSP body at the contact surface. The disclosure additionally provides earth-boring drill bits and other devices containing such super abrasive elements. The disclosure further provides methods and mold assemblies for forming such super abrasive elements via infiltration and hot press methods. | 03-07-2013 |
Brian Atkins, The Woodlands, TX US
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20130180786 | COMPOSITES COMPRISING CLUSTERED REINFORCING AGENTS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION, AND METHODS OF USE - A composite may generally include a substantially continuous binder phase and a first reinforcing agent cluster infiltrated by the binder phase, the first reinforcing agent cluster comprising a plurality of first reinforcing agent particles. A drill bit may include at least one cutting element for engaging a formation and a bit body, at least a portion of said drill bit being a composite that includes a substantially continuous binder phase and a first reinforcing agent cluster infiltrated by the binder phase. | 07-18-2013 |
C. Brian Atkins, Mountain View, CA US
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20090002764 | ARRANGING GRAPHIC OBJECTS ON A PAGE WITH RELATIVE AREA BASED CONTROL - In one aspect, respective target rendering sizes of graphic objects to be arranged on a page are ascertained based on a respective nominal size assigned to the graphic objects. Different candidate layouts of the graphic objects on the page are constructed. A final layout of the graphic objects is determined based on comparisons of ones of the actual rendering sizes of the graphic objects in the candidate layouts with their target rendering sizes. In another aspect, two or more different candidate assignments of respective nominal sizes to the graphic objects are determined. A respective set of one or more candidate layouts of the graphic objects on the page is constructed in accordance with each of two or more of the candidate assignments. | 01-01-2009 |
20090089660 | ARRANGING GRAPHIC OBJECTS ON A PAGE WITH RELATIVE POSITION BASED CONTROL - A user-specified layout of graphic objects is received. A relative layout specification is derived from the user-specified layout. The relative layout specification describes relative positions of the graphic objects. A final layout of the graphic objects is determined in accordance with the relative layout specification. The final layout includes a specification of size dimensions and positions of the graphic objects on a page. The final layout of graphic objects is output. | 04-02-2009 |
20100199227 | IMAGE COLLAGE AUTHORING - A user interface that includes a catalog area, a collage mock-up area, and a mode select interface control operable to select an operational state of the user interface is displayed. Thumbnails of respective images are shown in the catalog area. A layout of a subset of the images is presented in the collage mock-up area. In response to the receipt of a user input gesture and a determination that the user interface is in a first operational state, a first action type is performed based on the type of the received user input gesture and the object type of the target object. In response to the receipt of the user input gesture and a determination that the user interface is in a second operational state, a second action type is performed based on the type of the received user input gesture and the object type of the target object. | 08-05-2010 |
20100275152 | ARRANGING GRAPHIC OBJECTS ON A PAGE WITH TEXT - A candidate layout of frames on a page is ascertained, where the frames define respective size dimensions and positions of respective views of the graphic objects (including at least one block of text) on the page. If the target size dimensions are not accommodated by the size dimensions of the frame of the text block presentation, the candidate layout is modified by changing the size dimensions of the frame of the text block presentation to accommodate the target size dimensions and adjusting the size dimensions of the other frames in the candidate layout based on the changed size dimensions of the frame of the text block presentation. Also, different layouts of the frames on a page are determined from a different respective set of aspect ratios and nominal sizes subject to a set of layout constraints. | 10-28-2010 |
C. Brian Atkins, Lexington, KY US
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20130124981 | Inserting Content and Exclusion Zone(s) Into A Page - Information relating to an exclusion zone to be provided on a page is received ( | 05-16-2013 |
Charles Atkins, Earlysville, VA US
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20100262022 | Detection of Progressive Central Hypovolemia using the System of the present invention with Pulse-Decomposition Analysis (PDA) - A system for detecting dehydration, hemorrhaging, and increases in blood volume comprising monitors the time difference between the arrival of the primary left ventricular ejection pulse (pulse T | 10-14-2010 |
Cheryl Atkins, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100179916 | CAREER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a career management system comprising a module enabling the user of the system to prepare a career profile and comprising a processor enabling the system to learn and provide targeted information to the user and to link the user with other users and user groups. The career management system is software-based and enables the user to communicate with the system and with other users via a computer network. | 07-15-2010 |
Christopher Atkins, Wake Forest, NC US
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20120194352 | Method and Apparatus for Distributed Lighting Control - In one aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for selectively reducing an aggregate electrical load of the distributed lighting network according to a defined lighting reduction pattern. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to define via the pattern which lamps are involved in load shedding, and how they are controlled to shed load. In another aspect, the present invention provides control for a distributed lighting network, for visibly signaling persons within sight of one or more lamps within the distributed lighting network. Among the several advantages of the provided control is the ability to provide emergency or other public safety signaling to persons that might not otherwise be alerted to an existing or impending danger. | 08-02-2012 |
Clayton Atkins, Mountain View, CA US
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20110194139 | Printing Structured Documents - Print objects ( | 08-11-2011 |
20120089903 | SELECTIVE CONTENT EXTRACTION - A method for extracting web content includes detecting, within a web page, a hierarchical structure that includes a plurality of nodes. Potential article nodes from the plurality of nodes are identified. The identified potential article node with a highest rank in the hierarchical structure is identified as an article node. Content is extracted from the article node. | 04-12-2012 |
Clayton Atkins, Lexington, KY US
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20120284595 | Automatic Page Layout System and Method - A method for modifying content items arranged on a display page. The method is carried out by a computer having a processor and a system memory and includes arranging the content items in content locations on the display page. An appearance of a content item is changed, and the change of appearance is associated with one of the content location and the content item. The change is retained in the system memory for subsequent reuse. | 11-08-2012 |
Clayton Brian Atkins, Mountain View, CA US
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20100269037 | ARRANGING GRAPHIC OBJECTS ON A PAGE - A method performed by a physical computing system for arranging a plurality of graphic objects on a page includes receiving the plurality of graphic objects in the physical computing system, the plurality of graphic objects including a number of variable graphic objects and a number of fixed graphic objects. The method further includes, for each of the fixed graphic objects, creating a number of discrete dimension sets, generating a number of binary trees, each of the binary trees representing a unique layout for the plurality of graphic objects in which each of the fixed graphic object exhibits one of the discrete dimension sets, assigning a score to each of the binary trees, and arranging the graphic objects according to the layout represented by a binary tree selected from the number of generated binary trees based on the score. | 10-21-2010 |
20120092359 | Extraction Of A Color Palette Model From An Image Of A Document - A system and method are provided for determining a color palette model from an image of a document. Pixel values of the image of the document are clustered to provide image clusters. Color layers of the image are determined, each color layer corresponding to an image cluster. Aspects of the color palette model can be determined using the color layers. Aspects of the color palette model include a foreground-background color pair for a content block in the document and a background-area color of the document. | 04-19-2012 |
20120201479 | Arranging Secondary Images Adjacent to a Primary Image - A method includes determining a target layout in which secondary images ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120269434 | Graphic Object Layout Templates for Arranging Images - A method for characterizing an arrangement of template regions includes identifying a first bounding box that includes one or more template regions, identifying a second bounding box of one or more template regions that are not in the first bounding box, organizing the first and second bounding boxes into a new bounding box, and designating the new bounding box as the characterized arrangement of template regions. | 10-25-2012 |
20120272126 | System And Method For Producing A Media Compilation - A system and method for producing a media compilation is described. | 10-25-2012 |
20120290925 | Incremental Graphic Object Layout Editing - A method for incremental graphic object layout editing performed by physical computing system ( | 11-15-2012 |
20130036113 | System and Method for Automatically Providing a Graphical Layout Based on an Example Graphic Layout - Methods and Systems for automatically providing a graphical layout based on an example graphic layout are disclosed. In general, a block boundary analysis is used to identify spatial characteristics of the example graphic layout and an actual content. A database is searched for one or more graphical templates having spatial characteristics that are similar to the spatial characteristics of the example graphic layout. A fit analysis with the spatial characteristics of the actual content is also performed on the graphical templates. The resulting graphical templates are ranked. At least one of the graphical templates in the ranking is automatically filled with the actual content and provided in place of the example graphic layout. | 02-07-2013 |
Collen M. Atkins, Miami, FL US
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20140121221 | SELECTIVE PDE4 B INHIBITION AND IMPROVEMENT IN COGNITION IN SUBJECTS WITH BRAIN INJURY - Provided herein are methods of improving cognitive ability or memory in a subject that has suffered a brain injury or spinal cord injury by administering a selective PDE4 B inhibitor. | 05-01-2014 |
C. Scot Atkins, Chantilly, VA US
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20110282875 | LOCALIZED DATA AFFINITY SYSTEM AND HYBRID METHOD - A method, system, and computer program for processing records is disclosed. The records are associated with record sets. Record sets are associated with processor sets, which include one or more processors. Records are routed to associated processor sets for processing, based on the record set associated with the record. Records are processed on processors in the processor sets. Furthermore, various localized affinities can be established. Process affinity can link server processes with processor sets. Cache affinity can link database caches with processor sets. Data affinity can link incoming data to processor sets. | 11-17-2011 |
20140374478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME TRACKING OF ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Systems and methods of processing items. Items in a distribution network or process may be scanned at every handling point in the distribution network, and each scan is recorded in a central repository. The scan information can be used to generate real-time access to data, analytical tools, predictive tools, and tracking reports. | 12-25-2014 |
20150088893 | LOCALIZED DATA AFFINITY SYSTEM AND HYBRID METHOD - A method, system, and computer program for processing records is disclosed. The records are associated with record sets, based on a record number contained in the record. Record sets are associated with physically separate processor sets, which include one or more processors. Records are electronically routed to associated processor sets for processing, based on the record set associated with the record. Records are processed on processors in the processor sets. Furthermore, various localized affinities can be established. Process affinity can link server processes with processor sets. Cache affinity can link database caches with processor sets. Data affinity can link incoming data to processor sets. | 03-26-2015 |
D. C. Atkins, Los Alamitos, CA US
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20090054288 | Cleaning solvent for silicone caulk - A joint area formed by intersecting surfaces is provided with a caulk seal using a conventional caulking gun to apply an initial bead of silicone-based caulk to the joint. Thereafter, a spray of cleaning solvent is immediately applied to the caulk bead and the surrounding surfaces of the joint area to provide complete covering. Excess caulk is removed from the joint such as through finger wiping, to provide a smoothed caulk joint corner. A cloth fiber patch is soaked to saturation in cleaning solvent and is smoothly stroked across the smoothed joint surface to further finish the caulk material surface and to remove traces of excess caulk material from the adjoining or intersecting surfaces. In an exemplary embodiment, the cleaning solvent is used to caulk a tub and wall joint area of a typical bathroom facility and includes a formula of soft distilled water, glycol ether DPM, a surfactant and an antifoaming agent. | 02-26-2009 |
Dennis P. Atkins, Independence, MO US
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20100037540 | APPLICATOR FOR DISPENSING A ROLLED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL - Systems and methods for installing a rolled construction material to a building are described. The systems and methods may be used to install a variety of rolled construction materials on roof structures and surfaces and on building wall structures and surfaces. The system includes an applicator that suspends from a trolley. The applicator includes a shaft and a motor operatively engaged to the shaft for unwinding a roll of the rolled construction material on the shaft. The trolley is in a moveable engagement with a trolley housing. A support connected to the building positions the trolley housing adjacent the building. | 02-18-2010 |
Don J. Atkins, Chandler, AZ US
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20080315143 | BUTTERFLY VALVES - Butterfly valves are provided that include a flowbody, a butterfly plate, and a coating. The flowbody has an inner surface defining a channel. The butterfly plate is disposed in the channel, is rotationally mounted to the flowbody, and has an outer periphery. The coating is disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the flowbody inner surface and the butterfly plate outer periphery and is made of a material formulated to abrade upon friction contact with an adjacent surface and to maintain structural integrity when subjected to pneumatic forces of at least 600 psi. | 12-25-2008 |
20090032118 | CHECK VALVES WITH HINGE SHAFTS RETAINED BY BUSHINGS - Methods and apparatus are provided for retaining a hinge shaft of a check valve with a bushing. The check valve includes a valve body defining a flow passage therethrough; a hinge shaft; a bushing coupling the hinge shaft to the valve body; a pin secured to the valve body and engaging the bushing; and a closure element pivotally mounted on the hinge shaft for opening and closing the flow passage. | 02-05-2009 |
20090056818 | CHECK VALVES WITH NOISE REDUCER - A check valve includes a valve body, a flapper, and a seat region. The valve body has an upstream side, a downstream side, and a first valve flow channel that extends between the upstream and downstream sides. The flapper is rotationally mounted on the valve body, and is movable between a closed position and an open position. When in the closed position, the flapper at least substantially closes the first valve flow channel. When in the open position, the flapper at least substantially opens the first valve flow channel. The seat region is formed in the valve body, and is configured to seat the flapper and make contact therewith when the flapper is in the closed position. The seat region comprises an elastomer material. | 03-05-2009 |
20090078828 | ANTI-ICE VALVE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF COUPLING A VALVE ASSEMBLY TO A SERVO CONTROLLER OF ANTI-ICE VALVE COMPONENTS - Anti-ice valve components are provided that include a servo housing, a valve body, and a transfer tube. The servo housing includes a surface having a cavity formed therein. The valve body is spaced apart from the servo housing and includes a surface having a cavity formed therein. The transfer tube has a first end, a second end, and a length, where the first end is disposed in the servo housing cavity, the second end is disposed in the valve body cavity, and the length extends between the first end and the second end and has a portion forming a bend of at least 180 degrees. | 03-26-2009 |
Garrick Atkins, Benton Harbor, MI US
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20110011409 | Titspamm - Provided is a new and unmatched solution to preventing ear pain caused during the ascension and descend part of air travel. This product is one of a kind and is very unique. It is an air tight ear capping device called TITSPAMM. | 01-20-2011 |
Jeffery M. Atkins, Aurora, IL US
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20090220446 | METHOD FOR TREATING HAIR - A method of treating one or more hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angstroms to about 5000 angstroms; and treating the hair shafts by applying an effective amount of a composition containing said polymers to said hair shafts. | 09-03-2009 |
20090220447 | METHOD FOR TREATING HAIR DAMAGED BY COLOR TREATMENTS - A method of treating one or more hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angstroms to about 5000 angstroms; and treating the hair shafts by applying an effective amount of a composition containing said polymers to said hair shafts. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264325 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERING HYDROCARBON FLUIDS FROM A SUBTERRANEAN RESERVOIR - The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for enhanced oil recovery, for modifying the permeability of subterranean formations and for increasing the mobilization and/or recovery rate of hydrocarbon fluids present in the formations. The compositions may include, for example, expandable cross-linked polymeric microparticles having unexpanded volume average particle size diameters of from about 0.05 to about 5,000 microns and cross linking agent contents of from about 100 to about 200,000 ppm of labile cross linkers and from 0 to about 300 ppm of non-labile cross linkers that may be used in combination with other components such as, for example, a second and different polymeric microparticle, a viscosified aqueous solution, a subterranean reservoir treatment, or combinations thereof. | 10-22-2009 |
20100166692 | METHOD FOR TREATING DAMAGED HAIR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RELAXING PROCESS - A method of treating one or more damaged hair shafts, each hair shaft including a cuticle layer and a cortex enclosed in the cuticle layer is disclosed. The method comprises: selecting one or more polymers that can penetrate the hair shafts with a pore size of about 5 angstroms to about 5000 angstroms; and treating the hair shafts by applying an effective amount of a composition containing said anionic polymers to said hair shafts. | 07-01-2010 |
20100204362 | NOVEL MULTIFUNCTIONAL AZO INITIATORS FOR FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZATIONS: USES THEREOF - The invention provides compositions of matter, methods of their synthesis, and methods of their use in polymerization reactions. The compositions include polyfunctional initiators used to make star polymers when polymerized with monomers. The polyfunctional initiators are synthesized out of a multifunctional core with at least two functional groups and two or more initiator units bonded to the functional groups. The initiator units have two electron-withdrawing groups bonded to a central carbon atom and an azo group between the central carbon atom and the functional group. The polyfunctional initiators are particularly effective because when they decompose to form the radical core of a star polymer, the electron-withdrawing groups prevent the corresponding radical from forming any linear polymer contamination and only desired star polymers result. In addition when the desired star polymers are fed into a reaction vessel by streams with two different concentrations the star polymers produce superior properties. | 08-12-2010 |
20120123072 | NOVEL MULTIFUNCTIONAL AZO INITIATORS FOR FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZATIONS: METHODS OF PREPARATION - The invention provides compositions of matter, methods of their synthesis, and methods of their use in polymerization reactions. The compositions include polyfunctional initiators used to make star polymers when polymerized with monomers. The polyfunctional initiators are synthesized out of a multifunctional core with at least two functional groups and two or more initiator units bonded to the functional groups. The initiator units have two electron-withdrawing groups bonded to a central carbon atom and an azo group between the central carbon atom and the functional group. The polyfunctional initiators are particularly effective because when they decompose to form the radical core of a star polymer, the electron-withdrawing groups prevent the corresponding radical from forming any linear polymer contamination and only desired star polymers result. | 05-17-2012 |
20120165407 | STRATEGY FOR ON-SITE IN SITU GENERATION OF OXIDIZING COMPOUNDS AND APPLICATION OF THE OXIDIZING COMPOUND FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL - The invention provides a method of controlling biological fouling of water containing items. The method involves combining at least two reactants, a peroxygen source and an acyl group donor to form peracetic acid. Because the peracetic acid can be made in situ, the entire sum of its short lifespan can be used controlling biocidal fouling and storage and transport is simplified. The invention further facilitates the ease of controlling biocidal fouling by allowing the injection of the biocidal agent in liquid form, in a non-acidic environment, and without the need for any halogen. This allows the inventive biocide to be used with chemistries for which prior art biocides are inapplicable. | 06-28-2012 |
20120322873 | USE OF A BUFFER WITH A BIOCIDE PRECURSOR - Disclosed herein are biocidal compounds and compositions, methods of using said compounds and compositions, and systems and processes for their preparation. Particularly disclosed herein are in situ generated biocides stabilized with a buffer. The biocide may include in situ generated peracetic acid produced from a peroxygen source, an acyl group donor, and a buffer. | 12-20-2012 |
20140183140 | FLUORESCENT MONOMERS AND TAGGED TREATMENT POLYMERS CONTAINING SAME FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL WATER SYSTEMS - The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for making and using fluorescent monomers which are synthesized by reacting a substituted or non-substituted benzoxanthene anhydride with an amine and with a moiety containing a polymerizable group. Such monomers are useful for the preparation of tagged treatment polymers. Such tagged treatment polymers are useful as scale inhibitors in industrial water systems. | 07-03-2014 |
Jeffrey M. Atkins, Aurora, IL US
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20100204361 | NOVEL MULTIFUNCTIONAL AZO INITIATORS FOR FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZATIONS: METHODS OF PREPARATION - The invention provides compositions of matter, methods of their synthesis, and methods of their use in polymerization reactions. The compositions include polyfunctional initiators used to make star polymers when polymerized with monomers. The polyfunctional initiators are synthesized out of a multifunctional core with at least two functional groups and two or more initiator units bonded to the functional groups. The initiator units have two electron-withdrawing groups bonded to a central carbon atom and an azo group between the central carbon atom and the functional group. The polyfunctional initiators are particularly effective because when they decompose to form the radical core of a star polymer, the electron-withdrawing groups prevent the corresponding radical from forming any linear polymer contamination and only desired star polymers result. | 08-12-2010 |
John Fuller Atkins, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110136730 | "Method for screening compounds comprising the use of picornavirus protease 2A" - A method of screening compounds or molecules comprising the steps of: translating a sequence encoding the amino acid sequence comprising SEQ ID No. 29 in a translation system in the presence of a test compound or molecule; and analysing the translation product(s) for the presence of one or more of (a) a peptide comprising the amino acids Pro-Gly at the C terminus and a peptide comprising the amino acid Pro at the N terminus: or (b) a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 29. | 06-09-2011 |
20140296172 | Method for screening compounds comprising the use of picornavirus protease 2A - A method of screening compounds or molecules comprising the steps of: translating a sequence encoding the amino acid sequence comprising SEQ ID No. 29 in a translation system in the presence of a test compound or molecule; and analysing the translation product(s) for the presence of one or more of (a) a peptide comprising the amino acids Pro-Gly at the C terminus and a peptide comprising the amino acid Pro at the N terminus: or (b) a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 29. | 10-02-2014 |
John T. Atkins, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110046200 | Use of antisense oligonucleotides to effect translation modulation - The present invention provides methods for modulating translation of an mRNA using antisense oligonucleotides. The methods result in the stimulation or inhibition of a change in reading frame or stop codon readthrough during translation. | 02-24-2011 |
Joseph R. Atkins, Vandalia, OH US
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20090221950 | CATHETER AND TUNNELING DEVICE THEREFOR - A catheter for introduction and removal of fluids from a body and tunneling device therefor, the catheter has a body having a first conduit for removing fluid from the body and a second conduit for delivering fluid to the body wherein at least a part of each of the conduits is integrally formed within a first end of the body and extends along side one another. The first conduit extends beyond the second conduit and forms a terminal point of the first end and defines a first opening thereat and the second conduit extends to a point short of the terminal point defining a second opening. A bumper portion is adjacent the second opening extending toward the terminal point. Another part of each the first and the second conduits are disjoined and form part of a second Y-shaped end. The tunneling device has a channel to removably receive the catheter. | 09-03-2009 |
20100174291 | CATHETER AND TUNNELING DEVICE THEREFOR - A catheter for introduction and removal of fluids from a body and tunneling device therefor, the catheter has a body having a first conduit for removing fluid from the body and a second conduit for delivering fluid to the body wherein at least a part of each of the lumens is integrally formed within a first end of the body and extends along side one another. The first conduit extends beyond the second conduit and forms a terminal point of the first end and defines a first opening thereat and the second conduit extends to a point short of the terminal point defining a second opening. A bumper portion is adjacent the second opening extending toward the terminal point. Another part of each the first and the second lumens are disjoined and form part of a second Y-shaped end. The tunneling device has a channel to removably receive the catheter. | 07-08-2010 |
Joshua Atkins, Santa Monica, CA US
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20120124470 | AUDIO DISPLAY SYSTEM - An audio display system includes a pointing device configured to address locations within an interaction field, a sound system adapted to communicate with the pointing device, and—an object mapping unit adapted to communicate with the sound system. The object mapping unit is configured to generate a map identifying locations within the interaction field that correspond to a representation of an object to be displayed such that the interaction field is segmented into an exterior region and an interior region of the representation of the object. The sound system is configured to provide an object-locating sound when the pointing device addresses a location in the exterior region so as to guide a user to further address the interaction field at least one of closer to or further away from the interior region of the object. | 05-17-2012 |
Joshua David Atkins, Baltimore, MD US
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20130064375 | System and Method for Fast Binaural Rendering of Complex Acoustic Scenes - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a system and method for binaural rendering of complex acoustic scenes. The system includes a computing device configured to process a sound recording of the acoustic scene to produce a binaurally rendered scene for the listener. The system also includes a position sensor configured to collect motion and position data for a head of the user and also configured to transmit said motion and position data to the computing device. A sound delivery device is configured to receive the binaurally rendered acoustic scene from the computing device and to transmit the acoustic scene to the ears of the listener. In the system, the computing device is further configured to utilize the motion and position data from the inertial motion sensor to process the sound recording of the acoustic scene with respect to the motion and position of the user's head. | 03-14-2013 |
Karen L. Atkins, Celebration, FL US
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20090062092 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIBROTACTILE GUIDED MOTIONAL TRAINING - Motional training is achieved by providing a subject with vibrotactile feedback in response to an attempt by the subject to perform predetermined motions. In particular, an attempt by the subject to perform at least one predetermined motion is monitored using sensors, such as force plates or inertial sensors. The sensor signals indicate results of the attempt by the subject to perform the at least one predetermined motion, and a variance between the at least one predetermined motion and the results of the attempt by the subject to perform the at least one predetermined motion is determined. Vibrotactile signals are then sent to the subject by activating one or more actuators coupled to the subject, where the one or more actuators are spatially oriented with respect to the subject to indicate one or more directions. The vibrotactile signals indicate the variance with respect to the one or more directions. | 03-05-2009 |
20120094814 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIBROTACTILE MOTIONAL TRAINING EMPLOYING COGNITIVE SPATIAL ACTIVITY - A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing motional training, such as treatment of disequilibrium and movement and balance disorders, using cognitive spatial activity and by providing a subject with vibrotactile feedback in response to an attempt to perform the spatial activity. | 04-19-2012 |
Kristopher E. Atkins, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20120271778 | Fuel Delivery Cost Estimation System - A method and apparatus for estimating a cost for moving fuel. A group of vehicles for moving the fuel from a starting location to a destination location is formed using user input. Operations for moving the fuel from the starting location to the destination location are identified using the user input. A set of additional vehicles for the group of vehicles is identified to form a current group of vehicles. Personnel for the current group of vehicles are identified. The cost for moving the fuel from the starting location to the destination location is identified using the current group of vehicles and the personnel. | 10-25-2012 |
Lisa A. Atkins, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120246961 | Heat transfer device for residential, commercial, or industrial clothes dryer - This invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for speeding up the drying process in the clothes dryer, saving the consumer time, energy, and the cost of that energy. | 10-04-2012 |
Margo Roome Atkins, High Point, NC US
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20090263655 | DYE MIXTURES - The present invention discloses mixtures of dyes, dye compositions comprising them and the use of said mixtures and compositions, optionally in combination with UV absorbers, to dye or print textile materials, particularly hydrophobic textile materials such as polyester, that must meet stringent lightfastness requirements. Fibers dyed with the inventive dye mixtures exhibit exceptional high temperature light fastness and good all-round fastness properties. | 10-22-2009 |
Mark Atkins, Hampshire, IL US
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20110297263 | FLOW RESTRICTOR - A flow restrictor includes an exterior tube and an interior tube disposed within the exterior tube. A first flange is disposed at a distal end of the interior tube. An annular rib extends proximally from the first flange and has an interior diameter greater than an exterior diameter of the exterior tube. A second flange is disposed at a proximal end of the exterior tube. A ring member is disposed around the exterior tube between the annular rib of the first flange and the second flange. | 12-08-2011 |
Mark G. Atkins, Arvada, CO US
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20120110153 | Administering Incident Pools For Event And Alert Analysis - Administering incident pools including creating a pool of incidents, the pool having a predetermined initial period of time; assigning each received incident to the pool; assigning, by the incident analyzer, to each incident a predetermined minimum time for inclusion in a pool; extending for one or more of the incidents the predetermined initial period of time of the pool by a particular period of time assigned to the incident; determining whether conditions have been met to close the pool; and if conditions have been met to close the pool determining for each incident in the pool whether the incident has been in the pool for its predetermined minimum time for inclusion in a pool; and if the incident has not been in the pool for its predetermined minimum time, evicting the incident from the closed pool and including the incident in a next pool. | 05-03-2012 |
20120303815 | Event Management In A Distributed Processing System - Methods, systems, and computer program products for event management in a distributed processing system are provided. Embodiments include receiving, by the incident analyzer, one or more events from one or more resources, each event identifying a location of the resource producing the event; identifying, by the incident analyzer, an action in dependence upon the one or more events and the location of the one or more resources producing the one or more events; identifying, by the incident analyzer, a location scope for the action in dependence upon the one or more events; and executing, by the incident analyzer, the identified action. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304012 | Administering Incident Pools For Event And Alert Analysis - Administering incident pools including receiving, by an incident analyzer from an incident queue, a plurality of incidents from one or more components of the distributed processing system; assigning, by the incident analyzer, each received incident to a pool of incidents; assigning, by the incident analyzer, to each incident a particular combined minimum time for inclusion in one or more pools, each particular combined minimum time corresponding to a particular incident; in response to the pool closing, determining, by the incident analyzer, for each incident in the pool whether the incident has met its combined minimum time for inclusion in one or more pools; and if the incident has been in the pool for its combined minimum time, including, by the incident analyzer, the incident in the closed pool; and if the incident has not been in the pool for its combined minimum time, including the incident in a next pool. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304013 | Administering Event Pools For Relevant Event Analysis In A Distributed Processing System - Methods, systems, and computer program products for administering event pools for relevant event analysis are provided. Embodiments include assigning, by an incident analyzer, a plurality of events to an events pool; determining, by the incident analyzer, an event suppression duration; determining, by the incident analyzer in dependence upon event analysis rules, to suppress events having particular attributes indicating the events occurred during the event suppression duration; and suppressing, by the incident analyzer, each event assigned to the events pool having the particular attributes indicating the events occurred during the event suppression duration. | 11-29-2012 |
20130091386 | ADMINISTERING EVENT POOLS FOR RELEVANT EVENT ANALYSIS IN A DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and computer program products for administering event pools for relevant event analysis are provided. Embodiments include assigning, by an incident analyzer, a plurality of events to an events pool; determining, by the incident analyzer, an event suppression duration; determining, by the incident analyzer in dependence upon event analysis rules, to suppress events having particular attributes indicating the events occurred during the event suppression duration; and suppressing, by the incident analyzer, each event assigned to the events pool having the particular attributes indicating the events occurred during the event suppression duration. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097215 | Selected Alert Delivery In A Distributed Processing System - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for selected alert delivery in a distributed processing system are provided. Embodiments include receiving a plurality of events from one or more event producing components of the distributed processing system; creating, by an incident analyzer, in dependence upon the events a truth space representing events that make one or more conditional event processing rules true, the truth space including a set of truth points, each truth point including a set of events and a set of event locations; creating, by the incident analyzer, in dependence upon the truth space one or more alerts including assigning one of the locations of the truth space to one or more of the alerts; and sending, by the incident analyzer, the alerts to at least one component of the distributed processing system. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097272 | Prioritized Alert Delivery In A Distributed Processing System - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for prioritized alert delivery in a distributed processing system are provided. Embodiments include receiving a plurality of events from a plurality of tiered event producing components in a distributed computing system; identifying a plurality of potential alerts in dependence upon the events; wherein each potential alert includes a priority and one or more condition events describing the event producing component creating the event; comparing the potential alerts and their condition events and priorities; identifying the highest priority potential alert having condition events whose event producing component is in a tier that is higher than the tier of condition events of one or more lower priority potential alerts; and creating an alert in dependence upon the identified highest priority potential alert and the condition events corresponding to the identified highest priority potential alert. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097300 | ADMINISTERING INCIDENT POOLS FOR EVENT AND ALERT ANALYSIS - Administering incident pools including creating a pool of incidents, the pool having a predetermined initial period of time; assigning each received incident to the pool; assigning, by the incident analyzer, to each incident a predetermined minimum time for inclusion in a pool; extending for one or more of the incidents the predetermined initial period of time of the pool by a particular period of time assigned to the incident; determining whether conditions have been met to close the pool; and if conditions have been met to close the pool determining for each incident in the pool whether the incident has been in the pool for its predetermined minimum time for inclusion in a pool; and if the incident has not been in the pool for its predetermined minimum time, evicting the incident from the closed pool and including the incident in a next pool. | 04-18-2013 |
20130132460 | ADMINISTERING INCIDENT POOLS FOR EVENT AND ALERT ANALYSIS - Administering incident pools including receiving, by an incident analyzer from an incident queue, a plurality of incidents from one or more components of the distributed processing system; assigning, by the incident analyzer, each received incident to a pool of incidents; assigning, by the incident analyzer, to each incident a particular combined minimum time for inclusion in one or more pools, each particular combined minimum time corresponding to a particular incident; in response to the pool closing, determining, by the incident analyzer, for each incident in the pool whether the incident has met its combined minimum time for inclusion in one or more pools; and if the incident has been in the pool for its combined minimum time, including, by the incident analyzer, the incident in the closed pool; and if the incident has not been in the pool for its combined minimum time, including the incident in a next pool. | 05-23-2013 |
20130144932 | SELECTED ALERT DELIVERY IN A DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING SYSTEM - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for selected alert delivery in a distributed processing system are provided. Embodiments include receiving a plurality of events from one or more event producing components of the distributed processing system; creating, by an incident analyzer, in dependence upon the events a truth space representing events that make one or more conditional event processing rules true, the truth space including a set of truth points, each truth point including a set of events and a set of event locations; creating, by the incident analyzer, in dependence upon the truth space one or more alerts including assigning one of the locations of the truth space to one or more of the alerts; and sending, by the incident analyzer, the alerts to at least one component of the distributed processing system. | 06-06-2013 |
20130179905 | Administering Incident Pools For Event And Alert Analysis - Administering incident pools including creating a pool of incidents, the pool having a predetermined initial period of time; assigning each received incident to the pool; assigning, by the incident analyzer, to each incident a predetermined minimum time for inclusion in a pool; extending for one or more of the incidents the predetermined initial period of time of the pool by a particular period of time assigned to the incident; determining whether conditions have been met to close the pool; and if conditions have been met to close the pool determining for each incident in the pool whether the incident has been in the pool for its predetermined minimum time for inclusion in a pool; and if the incident has not been in the pool for its predetermined minimum time, evicting the incident from the closed pool and including the incident in a next pool. | 07-11-2013 |
Melvin Lee Atkins, Houston, TX US
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20110096469 | HVAC CONNECTION ADAPTOR - An adapter to maintain power may include a first switch to connect the power to a building, a first relay to cooperate with the first switch; a second switch to connect the power to the building, and a second relay to cooperate with the second switch. The building may include a high-voltage air conditioning system (HVAC), and the first relay may be spring and solenoid operated. The second relay may be spring and solenoid operated, and the adapter may include a closable housing. The first switch may switch between building power and a generator, and a second switch may switch between building power and the generator. | 04-28-2011 |
Michael Clay Atkins, Lake St. Louis, MO US
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20120130889 | FINANCIAL CARD METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING BAR CODES TO IDENTIFY TRANSACTION DETAILS - An electronic financial transaction arrangement using a payer device to read a machine-readable pay code in which transaction details for a specific transaction may be encoded by a pay code provider is disclosed. The machine-readable pay code may be distributed to the payer device through acoustic stimuli, or as a result of voice or human based gesture actions. A user of the payer device may also participate in the financial transaction through the indirect control of a display by reading a unique machine-readable code unique to the display. Additional transaction details for the specific transaction may be received in the payer device through near field communication, or accessed at a later time when there is established connectivity to a mobile network. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131094 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDIRECT CONTROL OF A WEBSITE - A method for indirectly controlling a website using a user communication device is disclosed. A unique machine-readable code is displayed on a display device, the unique machine-readable code being specific to the display device displaying contents from a website through a server. The unique machine-readable code is readable by a user communication device, the user communication device in turn being able to communicate with the server through a communication path not involving an input device associated with the display device. Commands to control content displayed through the server are received from the user communication device. The commands include the identity of the specific display device by the displayed unique machine readable code. The content displayed on the specific display device is then changed accordingly. | 05-24-2012 |
20130179336 | FINANCIAL CARD METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING BAR CODES TO IDENTIFY TRANSACTION DETAILS - An electronic financial transaction arrangement using a payer device to read a machine-readable pay code in which transaction details for a specific transaction may be encoded by a pay code provider is disclosed. The machine-readable pay code may be distributed to the payer device through acoustic stimuli, or as a result of voice or human based gesture actions. A user of the payer device may also participate in the financial transaction through the indirect control of a display by reading a unique machine-readable code unique to the display. Additional transaction details for the specific transaction may be received in the payer device through near field communication, or accessed at a later time when there is established connectivity to a mobile network. | 07-11-2013 |
Nathan W. Atkins, Denver, CO US
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20110083073 | Synchronized Recording and Playback of a Plurality of Media Content - An apparatus, method, and logic for the synchronized recording and playback of a plurality of media content are described herein. According to an embodiment of the present invention, first and second media content provided by at least one source are selected via a media control device configured to receive and store media content provided from a plurality of sources. Media content and format information of the selected first and second media content are retrieved from the at least one source, and the first and second media content are recorded. A master index is generated to allow synchronous playback of the first and second media content on selected presentation devices. | 04-07-2011 |
Nathan W. Atkins, San Jose, CA US
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20140250225 | AGILE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The agile information technology infrastructure management system and related methods and processes provide a solution with the required flexibility to effectively and efficiently monitor and manage a wide-variety of disparate information technology and network infrastructure deployed in businesses and enterprises throughout a region or the world. | 09-04-2014 |
Parker E. Atkins, Boerne, TX US
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20130177506 | Bio-Available Chlorogenic Acid Preparations for Supplemental Human Consumption and Use - A chewing gum, creamer, powdered supplement or other confection, as a food supplement formulated to combine natural or artificial sweeteners and flavorings with CGA, packaged for retail sale to consumers, for providing an ideal bio-available delivery mode for CGA, a recognized antioxidant and natural metabolic stimulant, as a ready supplement for bioactive immune support and to aid users in management of weight loss, obesity and/or glucose management, or for general health and well-being of users. | 07-11-2013 |
Patrick R. Atkins, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080302520 | Heat Exchanger - A heat exchanger suitable for long term use in the unfiltered hot exhaust gas of an aluminum smelter is disclosed. In one embodiment, the heat exchanger comprises fluid carrying tubes connected together with web members to form a cylindrical shell. A header located at each end of the cylindrical shell is provided for feeding fluid to and from the tubes of the heat exchanger. Shrouds can be placed over the headers to affect hot gas turbulence and help minimize scaling. The surfaces of the cylindrical shell, when in un-scrubbed exhaust gas of an aluminum smelter, will be in contact with particles and/or dust and possibly caustic fumes and, therefore, may be treated with a relevant slip coating selected, for example, from the Teflon family. | 12-11-2008 |
Paul W. Atkins, Magnolia, TX US
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20100122819 | Inserts with Swellable Elastomer Seals for Side Pocket Mandrels - Improved inserts for use in side pocket mandrels which include one or more annular sealing elements that are formed of an elastomeric material that swell in response to heat or fluid saturation. When the insert is emplaced within a side pocket mandrel, the swellable elastomer can then be swelled, using either heat or fluid saturation, to cause the sealing element(s) to expand and seal against the seal bore of the side pocket mandrel. | 05-20-2010 |
20110180267 | Battery-Powered and Logic-Controlled Gas Lift Valve for Use in Wells and Methods of Using and Making Same - A flow control device is provided that in one embodiment includes a flow-through region configured to receive formation fluid at an inflow region and discharge the received fluid at an outflow region and a setting device configured to adjust the flow of the fluid through the flow-through region to a selected level. The setting device includes a coupling member configured to be coupled to an external latching device adapted to move the coupling member to cause the setting device to alter the flow of the fluid from the flow-through region to the selected level. | 07-28-2011 |
Peter Atkins, Montvale, NJ US
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20140197192 | Soap Dispenser With Authentication Check Of The Refill - A dispenser for dispensing a product, the dispenser comprising a base unit ( | 07-17-2014 |
Richard Pryce Atkins, Utica, MI US
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20120202137 | BIPOLAR PLATE ASSEMBLY WITH ADHESIVE BOND LAYER AND METHOD THEREOF - One embodiment includes a bipolar plate assembly with an adhesive bond layer. The bipolar plate assembly is used in a fuel cell stack and includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has a first border and the second plate has a second border. The adhesive bond layer is located between the first border and the second border, and is used to mechanically and structurally join the first plate and the second plate together. | 08-09-2012 |
Robert Atkins, Wytheville, VA US
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20110204845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDUCTIVELY TRANSFERRING AC POWER AND SELF ALIGNMENT BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A RECHARGING STATION - A method and apparatus for hands free inductive charging of batteries for an electric vehicle is characterized by the use of a transformer having a primary coil connected with a charging station and a secondary coil connected with a vehicle. More particularly, the when the vehicle is parked adjacent to the charging station, the primary coil is displaced via a self alignment mechanism to position the primary coil adjacent to the secondary coil to maximize the inductive transfer of charging current to the secondary coil. The self alignment mechanism preferably utilizes feedback signals from the secondary coil to automatically displace the primary coil in three directions to position the primary coil for maximum efficiency of the transformer. | 08-25-2011 |
20130249480 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDUCTIVELY TRANSFERRING AC POWER AND SELF ALIGNMENT BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A RECHARGING STATION - A method and apparatus for hands free inductive charging of batteries for an electric vehicle is characterized by the use of a transformer having a primary coil connected with a charging station and a secondary coil connected with a vehicle. More particularly, the when the vehicle is parked adjacent to the charging station, the primary coil is displaced via a self alignment mechanism to position the primary coil adjacent to the secondary coil to maximize the inductive transfer of charging current to the secondary coil. The self alignment mechanism preferably utilizes feedback signals from the secondary coil to automatically displace the primary coil in three directions to position the primary coil for maximum efficiency of the transformer. | 09-26-2013 |
Robert Atkins, Bryan, TX US
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20090231686 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES - This invention pertains to a device and method for making same. The device includes a substrate supporting optical waveguide, an overlay waveguide and a mode coupler for coupling between the substrate-supported and overlay waveguides. One embodiment includes a high-confinement overlay waveguide capable of low-loss bends with small bend radii, down to tens of microns, which represents two orders of magnitude improvement over prior art. One embodiment includes a feedback path enabled by the high-confinement waveguide, capable of implementing tunable ring resonator filters with free spectral ranges over 100 GHz and modulators with compact and interferometrically stable feedback paths. Another embodiment includes a periodically poled lithium niobate section capable of integrating wavelength conversion within a compact feedback path. Another embodiment includes an amplifier section, which may be incorporated in the feedback path. Thus, multi-functional integrated optical waveguides are disclosed that enable high-density integration of multiple linear and nonlinear optical processing functions. | 09-17-2009 |
Robert G. Atkins, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20080298417 | OPTICAL SPECTRAL FILTERING AND DISPERSION COMPENSATION USING SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS - The invention provides a device and a method for extending the bandwidth of short wavelength and long wavelength fiber optic lengths. The invention provides for an optical transmitter package device comprising: a laser diode; and a semiconductor optical amplifier connected directly after and in close proximity to the laser diode, wherein the semiconductor optical amplifier is adapted to operate in a frequency domain such that the semiconductor optical amplifier filters and reshapes optical wavelengths from the laser diode, and wherein the semiconductor optical amplifier is biased below an amplification threshold for the semiconductor optical amplifier. The device may also comprises a feedback circuit which comprises an optical splitter, wherein the feedback circuit samples reshaped optical output from the semiconductor optical amplifier and dynamically adjusts one or both of the semiconductor optical amplifier and the laser diode. In the case of a multimode fiber, the present invention provides the additional ability to provide a controlled offset launch into the fiber and the ability to control modal noise devoid of a specialized optical connector. | 12-04-2008 |
20090022181 | OPTICAL SPECTRAL FILTERING AND DISPERSION CONTROL FOR WAVELENGTH MULTIPLEXED LASER SOURCES USING FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS - The embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for optical spectral filtering and dispersion control for wavelength multiplexed laser sources using fiber Bragg gratings. More specifically, the apparatus includes a laser diode having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the laser diode has a first semi-transparent portion; and, the second end of the laser diode has a second semi-transparent portion. The apparatus further includes an optical fiber connected to the second end of the laser diode. The optical fiber has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the first end of the optical fiber is connected to the second end of the laser diode. The laser diode comprises a laser cavity; and, the optical fiber comprises an extension of the laser cavity. Moreover, the second end of the optical fiber has a reflective surface. | 01-22-2009 |
20110231676 | POWER BUS CURRENT BOUNDING USING LOCAL CURRENT-LIMITING SOFT-SWITCHES AND DEVICE REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION - An energy management control method and controller reduce power supply current and/or subsystem cooling overhead that reduces system efficiency, may reduce system reliability and may increase ambient noise. Multiple device connectors are supplied from corresponding soft switches that are programmed to provide a current level that is sufficient to supply the maximum current for the device installed in the corresponding device connector. The current level may be determined from device information provided from the device during initialization, which may directly specify a maximum current requirement. Alternatively, the maximum current requirement can be determined from other device-identifying information such as a unique device identifier. As a result a guaranteed maximum current or power and power dissipation can be determined, and multiple power supplies and/or cooling devices such as air movement devices (AMDs) may be enabled, disabled or otherwise controlled accordingly. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231689 | LOAD SHEDDING DURING EMERGENCY POWER OFF EVENT - A method, apparatus, and computer program product for load shedding during an emergency power off event. In one embodiment, power is supplied from a main power source to a plurality of electrical loads within a device enclosure. Power loss is detected from the main power source. Upon detecting the power loss, at least one of the electrical loads is disconnected from a supplemental power source such that power to at least one remaining load connected to the supplemental power source is sustained by the supplementary power source. | 09-22-2011 |
20110261526 | INPUT/OUTPUT AND DISK EXPANSION SUBSYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONICS RACK - An input/output (I/O) and disk expansion subsystem is provided for an electronics rack which provides expanded I/O and/or disk storage capabilities to electronic subsystems of the rack. The expansion subsystem includes a subsystem enclosure having first and second sides in opposing relation, with the first side accessible through a front of the rack and the second accessible through a back of the rack when the enclosure resides within the rack. A plurality of field-replaceable units reside within the subsystem enclosure, and are accessible and removable through the first or second sides of the enclosure without removing the enclosure from the rack. The field-replaceable units include an input/output adapter cage(s), a storage device cage, power and control supplies, fan assemblies, and a midplane connector assembly. The adapter cage, storage device cage, and power and control supply dock to and are electrically interconnected by the midplane connector assembly. | 10-27-2011 |
20110274440 | OPTICAL SPECTRAL FILTERING AND DISPERSION COMPENSATION USING SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS - The embodiments herein provide a device and a method for extending the bandwidth of short wavelength and long wavelength fiber optic lengths. The embodiments herein provide for an optical transmitter package device comprising: a laser diode; and a semiconductor optical amplifier connected directly after and in close proximity to the laser diode, wherein the semiconductor optical amplifier is adapted to operate in a frequency domain such that the semiconductor optical amplifier filters and reshapes optical wavelengths from the laser diode, and wherein the semiconductor optical amplifier is biased below an amplification threshold for the semiconductor optical amplifier. The device may also comprises a feedback circuit which comprises an optical splitter, wherein the feedback circuit samples reshaped optical output from the semiconductor optical amplifier and dynamically adjusts one or both of the semiconductor optical amplifier and the laser diode. | 11-10-2011 |
20130182244 | OPTICAL DIFFERENTIAL DELAY TESTER - The present invention relates to a device and method for measuring the differential delay in a computer system having a disaster recovery secondary site. The device includes a transmitter for use at a primary site, the transmitter having a first laser and a second laser. The first laser is optically connected to an end of the transmission path and the second laser is optically connected to an end of the receive path. A receiver is located at the secondary site. The receiver has a first optical receiver optically connected to an end of the transmission path and a second optical receiver optically connected to an end of the receive path. The receiver includes a microprocessor to count the number of cycles between the receipt of light pulses simultaneously emitted from the first and second lasers. From this cycle count, the differential delay between the transmission and receive path is calculated. | 07-18-2013 |
Robert George Atkins, Lexington, MA US
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20130050008 | MOBILE COHERENT CHANGE DETECTION GROUND PENETRATING RADAR - Described are a method and system for detecting and locating changes in an underground region. Changes are detected using a mobile coherent change detection ground penetrating radar (GPR). The GPR system is located on a mobile platform that makes two more measurement passes over the same route to acquire GPR images of an underground region at different times. A lateral offset between the GPR images for the two different times is determined and applied to one of the GPR images to generate a GPR shifted image that is spatially aligned with the other GPR image using a correlation process or other technique. A GPR difference image is generated from the GPR shifted image and the other GPR image. The GPR difference image includes data representative of changes to the underground region that occurred between the two measurement passes. | 02-28-2013 |
Robert M. Atkins, Millington, NJ US
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20100287993 | Optical fiber manufacture - The specification describes methods for the manufacture of very large optical fiber preforms wherein the core material is produced by MCVD. Previous limitations on preform size inherent in having the MCVD starting tube as part of the preform process are eliminated by removing the MCVD starting tube material from the collapsed MCVD rod by etching or mechanical grinding. Doped overcladding tubes are used to provide the outer segments of the refractive index profile thus making most effective use of the MCVD produced glass and allowing the production of significantly larger MCVD preforms than previously possible. | 11-18-2010 |
Robin Atkins, Cambell, CA US
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20130038790 | Display Management Methods and Apparatus - Apparatus and methods for mapping video signal parameters such as tone and color may be applied at various points in a video generation and delivery pipeline. apparatus may be configured to control mappings based on a range of inputs which may include one or more of: ambient conditions, user inputs, control information, adaptation models. Apparatus and methods may be applied to display video or other images so as to preserve a creative intent embodied in video or other image data. | 02-14-2013 |
Robin Atkins, Campbell, CA US
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20130051666 | Method and System for Color-Grading Multi-View Content - Methods and apparatus for color grading stereoscopic and autostereoscopic (multi-view) view video content are provided. Video content for one view is adjusted so that a histogram of the adjusted video data is more similar to a target histogram than the original, unadjusted video content for the one view. The adjusted video content is automatically color graded based on a color grading of video content for another view. The target histogram may be calculated for the video content for the other view. | 02-28-2013 |
20130076974 | Image Formats and Related Methods and Apparatuses - Image data may be color graded, distributed and viewed on target displays. Mappings that preserve mid-range points and mid-range contrast may be applied to view the image data for color grading and to prepare the image data for display on a target display. The image data may be expanded to exploit the dynamic range of the target display without affecting mid-tone values. | 03-28-2013 |
20130088644 | Encoding, Distributing and Displaying Video Data Containing Customized Video Content Versions - Methods and apparatus for distributing video data provide video data containing two or more different versions of video content. The different versions may be optimized for display on different displays and/or for viewing under different ambient conditions. Video data optimized for display on a particular display under particular ambient conditions may be obtained by one or more of selecting one of the versions of video content and combining two or more of the versions of the video content. | 04-11-2013 |
20130114000 | Systems, Apparatus and Methods for Mapping Between Video Ranges of Image Data and Display - Systems, apparatus and methods are provided to map a video range of image data to the video range of a display. Embodiments apply a weighted combination of values in input image data streams to generate image data having a range which matches the display capabilities. The weighted combination may be determined based on relative capabilities of the display and input image data. The video range of the image data and display may be a range of colours (gamut) and/or luminance (dynamic range). | 05-09-2013 |
20130120234 | HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE DISPLAY USING LED BACKLIGHTING, STACKED OPTICAL FILMS, AND LCD DRIVE SIGNALS BASED ON A LOW RESOLUTION LIGHT FIELD SIMULATION - An HDR display is a combination of technologies including, for example, a dual modulation architecture incorporating algorithms for artifact reduction, selection of individual components, and a design process for the display and/or pipeline for preserving the visual dynamic range from capture to display of an image or images. In one embodiment, the dual modulation architecture includes a backlight with an array of RGB LEDs and a combination of a heat sink and thermally conductive vias for maintaining a desired operating temperature. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120656 | Display Management Server - A display management unit configured to provide a modified video signal for display on a target display over an electronic distribution network. The unit may access information regarding the target display and at least one input. The unit comprises a database interface configured to retrieve display characteristics corresponding to the information regarding the target display from a characteristics database, and a mapping unit configured to map at least one of tone and color values from the at least one input to corresponding mapped values based at least in part on the retrieved display characteristics to produce the modified video signal. | 05-16-2013 |
20130147777 | Application of MEMs Pixels in Display and Imaging Devices - MEMS shutters are applied in displays and imaging devices. In a display, sensors may detect light from a light source that is back-reflected by a MEMS shutter and/or ambient light that enters through the MEMS shutter. The sensors may be used to monitor performance of the light source and/or ambient lighting conditions. In an imaging device, MEMS shutters may be applied to selectively block light to prevent overexposed areas within an image. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147862 | Method and Apparatus for Adjusting Drive Values for Dual Modulation Displays - Method and apparatus are provided for determining and adjusting drive values for a display comprising light source modulation layer such as a backlight array of LED and a display modulation layer such as an LCD panel. Image regions for which any of the display modulation layer drive values are above a predetermined threshold maximum value or below a predetermined threshold minimum value are flagged. The light source modulation layer control values determined for a subsequent frame of image data may be adjusted based on the flagged image regions. The adjustments to the light source modulation layer control values may reduce artifacts in the displayed image and increase the efficiency of the display. | 06-13-2013 |
20130155330 | Color Grading Apparatus and Methods - A method for color grading input video data for display on a target display comprises obtaining target display metadata indicative of a capability of the target display, obtaining input video data metadata indicative of image characteristics of the input video data, automatically determining initial values for parameters of a parameterized sigmoidal transfer function, at least one of the initial values based at least in part on at least one of the target display metadata and the input video data metadata and mapping the input video data to color-graded video data according to the parameterized transfer function specified using the initial values | 06-20-2013 |
20130156334 | Video Codecs With Integrated Gamut Management - Image decoders encoders and transcoders incorporate gamut transformations. The gamut transformations alter tone, color or other characteristics of image data. The gamut transformations may comprise interpolation, extrapolation, direct mapping of pixel values and/or modification of an expansion function. Gamut transformations may be applied to generate image output (video or still) adapted for display on a target display. | 06-20-2013 |
20130258073 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR DISPLAYS HAVING 2D AND 3D DISPLAY MODES - Embodiments of the invention relate to a display operable in 2D and 3D display modes. Methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting the colors and brightness of the image data and/or intensity of the display backlight based on the current display mode and/or color-grading of the image data. For example, when switching to a 3D display mode a color mapping may be performed on left and right eye image data to increase color saturation in particular regions, and/or the backlight intensity may be increased in particular regions to compensate for lower light levels in 3D display mode. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258203 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Display Limitations in Color Grading and Content Approval - Methods and apparatus are provided for ensuring consistency in the appearance of video data displayed on displays having different capabilities than a target display. Some embodiments comprising modifying at least one pixel of input video data such that the modified pixel represents the appearance of the at least one pixel when displayed by a target display. In some embodiments, modifying the at least one pixel comprises replacing an original pixel value of the at least one pixel with a replacement pixel value representing a modeled display of the original pixel value by the target display. | 10-03-2013 |
20130293596 | High Dynamic Range Display Using LED Backlighting, Stacked Optical Films, and LCD Drive Signals Based on a Low Resolution Light Field Simulation - An HDR display is a combination of technologies including, for example, a dual modulation architecture incorporating algorithms for artifact reduction, selection of individual components, and a design process for the display and/or pipeline for preserving the visual dynamic range from capture to display of an image or images. In one embodiment, the dual modulation architecture includes a backlight with an array of RGB LEDs and a combination of a heat sink and thermally conductive vias for maintaining a desired operating temperature. | 11-07-2013 |
20130315505 | Content Creation Using Interpolation Between Content Versions - One or more derived versions of image content may be obtained by interpolating two or more source versions of the same image content. A derived version may be targeted for a class of displays that differs from classes of displays targeted by the source versions. Source images in a source version may have been color graded in a creative process by a content creator/colorist. Interpolation of the source versions may be performed with interpolation parameters having two or more different values in two or more different clusters in at least one of the source images. A normalized version may be used to allow efficient distribution of multiple versions of the same content to a variety of downstream media processing devices, and to preserve or restore image details otherwise lost in one or more of the source versions. | 11-28-2013 |
20130334972 | ILLUMINATOR FOR REFLECTIVE DISPLAYS - An illuminator for a reflective display ( | 12-19-2013 |
20140028815 | Method and Apparatus for Flicker Reduction and Contrast Enhancement in 3D Displays - A 3D projector system includes a locally modulated polarizer mounted in front of a projector. The polarizer is controllable to produce different polarization states for local regions of the projector images. Combinations of polarizer states and projector images can be used to produce left and right images which have reduced intensity differences between subsequent frames. This may reduce flickering and viewer eye fatigue. This may also reduce unwanted crosstalk between left and right eye viewpoints and increase image contrast and dynamic range. | 01-30-2014 |
20140078165 | Scalable Systems for Controlling Color Management Comprising Varying Levels of Metadata - Several embodiments of scalable image processing systems and methods are disclosed herein whereby color management processing of source image data to be displayed on a target display is changed according to varying levels of metadata. | 03-20-2014 |
20140210870 | Method and Apparatus For Adjusting Drive Values for Dual Modulation Displays - Method and apparatus are provided for determining and adjusting drive values for a display comprising light source modulation layer such as a backlight array of LED and a display modulation layer such as an LCD panel. Image regions for which any of the display modulation layer drive values are above a predetermined threshold maximum value or below a predetermined threshold minimum value are flagged. The light source modulation layer control values determined for a subsequent frame of image data may be adjusted based on the flagged image regions. The adjustments to the light source modulation layer control values may reduce artifacts in the displayed image and increase the efficiency of the display. | 07-31-2014 |
20140333660 | MAPPING FOR DISPLAY EMULATION BASED ON IMAGE CHARACTERISTICS - An emulator yields modified image data that predicts the appearance of image content on a target display. The emulator generates modified image data based in part on the image content. The emulator may perform a transformation in which one or more parameters representative of features such as black level and/or white level of the target display are functions of image statistics for the image content. | 11-13-2014 |
20140363093 | Device and Method of Improving the Perceptual Luminance Nonlinearity-Based Image Data Exchange Across Different Display Capabilities - A handheld imaging device has a data receiver that is configured to receive reference encoded image data. The data includes reference code values, which are encoded by an external coding system. The reference code values represent reference gray levels, which are being selected using a reference grayscale display function that is based on perceptual non-linearity of human vision adapted at different light levels to spatial frequencies. The imaging device also has a data converter that is configured to access a code mapping between the reference code values and device-specific code values of the imaging device. The device-specific code values are configured to produce gray levels that are specific to the imaging device. Based on the code mapping the data converter is configured to transcode the reference encoded image data into device-specific image data, which is encoded with the device-specific code values. | 12-11-2014 |
20150085925 | Video Codecs with Integrated Gamut Management - Image decoders encoders and transcoders incorporate gamut transformations. The gamut transformations alter tone, color or other characteristics of image data. The gamut transformations may comprise interpolation, extrapolation, direct mapping of pixel values and/or modification of an expansion function. Gamut transformations may be applied to generate image output (video or still) adapted for display on a target display. | 03-26-2015 |
Robin A. Atkins, Campbell, CA US
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20130342814 | MULTIVIEW PROJECTOR SYSTEM - A projector system includes an imaging device operable to direct light to a reflective screen, and an active light steering element placed in the light path between the imaging device and the screen. The steering element is operable to sequentially scan the light across the screen. The steering element may be used to temporally multiplex images at different viewpoints. The steering element enables trade-offs to be made between spatial, temporal, color and/or viewpoint resolutions of the images displayed by the imaging device. | 12-26-2013 |
Scott Atkins, Denver, CO US
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20120200207 | ADJUSTABLE FOOD SHIELD - An adjustable food shield includes a panel mounting mechanism that enables extensive adjustability of the food shield. The food shield may include a post having a longitudinal axis, and a carrier coupled to the post, the carrier including a carrier clamping mechanism. The carrier clamping mechanism is loosenable to enable the carrier to be moved along at least a portion of the length of the post, and is also tightenable to fix the carrier at a certain location on the post. The mounting mechanism may also include a link having a proximal end pivotally coupled to the carrier. An arm may be pivotally coupled to the distal end of the link and extend from the link. The adjustable food shield may include a clear panel coupled to the arm such that the clear panel is movable to different positions by rotating the link, the arm, or both. | 08-09-2012 |
20130221815 | ADJUSTABLE FOOD SHIELD - An adjustable food shield includes a panel mounting mechanism that enables extensive adjustability of the food shield. The food shield may include a post having a longitudinal axis, and a carrier coupled to the post, the carrier including a carrier clamping mechanism. The carrier clamping mechanism is loosenable to enable the carrier to be moved along at least a portion of the length of the post, and is also tightenable to fix the carrier at a certain location on the post. The mounting mechanism may also include a link having a proximal end pivotally coupled to the carrier. An arm may be pivotally coupled to the distal end of the link and extend from the link. The adjustable food shield may include a clear panel coupled to the arm such that the clear panel is movable to different positions by rotating the link, the arm, or both. | 08-29-2013 |
20140366751 | FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS - Food service equipment may include a hygienic shield system. The hygienic shield system may include a frame that is coupled to a serving surface of the food service equipment. At least one clear or transparent panel may be coupled to the frame. The food service equipment may include a media device or system that is integrated within or on the food service equipment. The media device may be configured to playback one of audio and video of a media file. The food service equipment may include a controller configured to select the one of audio and video of the media file for playback by the media device. | 12-18-2014 |
Shawn Atkins, Nashville, TN US
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20110063417 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF STEREO IMAGES - A method and system to enable a computer to estimate calibration parameters autonomously so that accurate stereopsis can be performed. The present invention automatically calibrates two or more cameras with unknown parameters with respect to a robot or robotic appendage (e.g., articulated robot arm) with a light source that can be turned on and off at one end. A pair of cameras (e.g., digital cameras) are positioned and aimed so as to give stereoptic coverage of the robot's workspace. The procedure determines the positions and orientations of the pair of cameras with respect to a robot (i.e., exterior orientations) and the focal lengths, optical centers, and distortion coefficients of each camera (i.e., intrinsic parameters) automatically from a set of known positions of the robot arm, and a set of images from the right and left cameras of the robot arm in each position as the light is turned on and off. | 03-17-2011 |
Steve Atkins, Westford, MA US
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20100100257 | Visual airport surface and terminal area data system - The invention supports the study of operations and provides a large data store of surface and terminal area operations, as well as means of analyzing and understanding that data. It fuses multiple surveillance and flight data sources to provide analysis functionality for both airborne and surface based flights. This provides a wider range of data to make intelligent categorization and derived data analysis decisions. The invention implements custom logic for matching flights to corresponding data messages by maintaining its own key mappings between data tables during import so that keys are unique to an installation and do not require sequences. This provides the ability to export datasets through the PostgreSQL dump utility and then import it into an existing database (using the PostgreSQL restore utility) without creating overlapping, duplicate or conflicting keys. XML based format is used and import and export features is that allow users to share these custom queries. | 04-22-2010 |
Sylbert A. Atkins, Leesville, LA US
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20140135149 | Basketball Return Apparatus - A basketball return apparatus for use with a basketball goal assembly having a backboard attached to a post with a frame member in elevation above a ground surface and a rim coupled to the backboard includes a net member having upper and lower ends. A mounting assembly includes a first end coupled to the net member upper end and a second end configured to couple the net member to the frame member of the basketball goal assembly. A support member is pivotally coupled to the net member second end, the support member movable between a retracted configuration generally adjacent and parallel to the net member and an extended configuration extending away from the second end of the net member. The support assembly may include a swivel member configured so that the net member and support member may be rotated side to side relative to the basketball goal assembly. | 05-15-2014 |
Thomas Atkins, Newport Beach, CA US
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20120107538 | EMI SHIELDED THERMOSET ARTICLE - A conductive thermoset material is provided that provides shielding against electromagnetic radiation. The conductive thermoset material includes an intermixed conductive material dispersed essentially throughout. An antisettling additive is present in the conductive thermoset material to support dispersion, optionally, homogenous dispersion of the conductive material in the resin. The conductive thermoset material is formable into one or more articles. The articles may be transportable and resistant to significant conductivity changes by contact with other surfaces. | 05-03-2012 |
Tom Atkins, Orem, UT US
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20110100270 | ALUMINUM TABLE WITH FLAT UPPER SURFACE - A table with a metal top includes a leg assembly coupled to a table top with a single, continuous and sheet of metal forming substantially an entire uppermost surface of the table top that is flat, continuous and uninterrupted over substantially the entire uppermost surface. The sheet being folded down around a perimeter thereof forming substantially an entire outermost perimeter of the table top that is continuous and uninterrupted around substantially the entire outermost perimeter and extending downward and away from the uppermost surface. | 05-05-2011 |
William Atkins, Evans-City, PA US
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20080200728 | Process for Synthesis of Dialkoxyorganoboranes - The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes, in particular to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes by an ester exchange reaction. Moreover, the invention relates to a process for the synthesis of organo-oxazaborolidine catalysts (organo-CBS) and of trialkylboroxins. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of using dialkoxyorganoboranes for the preparation of organo-CBS catalysts and in Suzuki-type coupling reactions. | 08-21-2008 |
20110060163 | Process for Synthesis of Dialkoxyorganoboranes - The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes, in particular to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes by an ester exchange reaction. Moreover, the invention relates to a process for the synthesis of organo-oxazaborolidine catalysts (organo-CBS) and of trialkylboroxins. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of using dialkoxyorganoboranes for the preparation of organo-CBS catalysts and in Suzuki-type coupling reactions. | 03-10-2011 |
William A. Atkins, Allen, TX US
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20090307235 | DATA COPY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-PLATFORM DISASTER RECOVERY - Method and apparatus for providing disaster recovery with respect to a production mainframe having an operating system encoded in Extended Binary Coded Decimal Instruction Code (EBCDIC). The method includes copying said operating system from a direct access storage device (DASD) of said production mainframe to a file, compressing said file, transferring said file to a remote computer by binary File Transfer Protocol, and storing said file proximate said remote computer. | 12-10-2009 |
William Brian Atkins, Houston, TX US
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20130313403 | MOLD ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A MOLD INSERTABLE IN A CONTAINER - There is disclosed herein a method of designing a mold assembly including a container ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130316149 | FORMING OBJECTS BY INFILTRATING A PRINTED MATRIX - There is disclosed herein a method of molding an object by infiltrating a matrix material with an infiltration material, the method including providing first and second zones of respective different first and second matrix materials arranged substantially adjacent to each other in a mold, including forming a transition region between the two zones through which the composition of the material in the transition region is gradually varied from the composition of the first matrix material adjacent the first zone to the composition of the second matrix material near the second zone. | 11-28-2013 |
20130320598 | 3D-PRINTED BODIES FOR MOLDING DOWNHOLE EQUIPMENT - There is disclosed herein a method of printing a printed body to be formed from a plurality of layers by 3D printing, the method comprising: depositing a plurality of layers of material, the material in the layers being bonded to form a body from the layers, the body including a mold that at least partially defines a mold cavity having an inner surface substantially corresponding to at least a portion of the external surface of an object to be molded in the mold cavity, wherein: the object to be molded is to be formed by infiltrating a matrix material held in the mold cavity with an infiltration material; and the body includes at least a portion of the matrix material to be held in the mold cavity, the at least a portion of the matrix material being deposited and bonded in the plurality of layers during printing of the body. | 12-05-2013 |
20130333950 | HEAT FLOW CONTROL FOR MOLDING DOWNHOLE EQUIPMENT - There is disclosed herein a method of designing a mold, the mold being at least part of a unitary body to be formed from a plurality of layers by 3D printing, the method comprising: defining an inner surface of the mold corresponding to at least part of an outer surface of an object to be molded in the mold; selecting a first material from which at least part of the mold is to be printed; and selecting a second material from which at least another part of the mold is to be printed, the second material having a higher thermal and/or electrical conductivity than the first material, wherein at least one of the layers from which the mold is to be formed by 3D printing includes areas to be printed from each of the first and second materials. | 12-19-2013 |
Wyland L. Atkins, Kuna, ID US
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20090029560 | Apparatus and method for single substrate processing - In a method for treating a semiconductor substrate, a single substrate is positioned in a single-substrate process chamber and subjected to wet etching, cleaning and/or drying steps. The single substrate may be exposed to etch or clean chemistry in the single-substrate processing chamber as turbulence is induced in the etch or clean chemistry to thin the boundary layer of fluid attached to the substrate. Megasonic energy and/or disturbances in the chamber surfaces may provide the turbulence for boundary layer thinning. According to another aspect of a method according to the present invention, megasonic energy may be directed into a region within the single-substrate process chamber to create a zone of boundary layer thinning across the substrate surface, and a single substrate may be translated through the zone during a rinsing or cleaning process within the chamber to optimize cleaning/rinsing performance within the zone. | 01-29-2009 |