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Aaron R. Ayers, Granite Falls, WA US
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20140345430 | Cutting Tool and Method - A tool for cutting a tie wrap bound about a wire bundle. The tool includes a body portion having a generally disc-shaped cutter and cutting edge. A shield covers one side of the cutter and defines first and second shield slots in communication with the cutting edge. A housing pivotally connected to the body portion covers the other side of the cutter and defines first and second housing slots that communicate with the cutting edge. The housing pivots between first, second, and third positions. In the first position, the first housing slot communicates with the first shield slot to expose the cutting edge for cutting purposes. In the second position, the first housing slot is out of communication with the first shield slot, thereby covering the cutting edge. And, in the third position, the second housing slot communicates with the second shield slot to expose the cutting edge. | 11-27-2014 |
Alexandre Ayers, Toronto CA
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20140250897 | TIP-CONTROLLED INTEGRALLY BLADED ROTOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An integrally bladed rotor for a gas turbine engine includes a hub, a plurality of blades radially extending from the hub and being integrally formed therewith. The hub having a rim from which the blades project and a pair of axially opposed split hub members extending at least radially inward from the rim. Each of the split hub members has a radially outer flex arm portion extending form the hub and a radially inner moment flange portion. At least one moment inducing element separately formed from the hub is mounted axially between the opposed split hub members and acts on the moment flange portions of the opposed split hub members to generate an inward bending moment on the flex arm portions of the opposed split hub members during rotation of the rotor, thereby deflecting the rim and the blades of the rotor radially inwardly. | 09-11-2014 |
20160102565 | TIP-CONTROLLED INTEGRALLY BLADED ROTOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An integrally bladed rotor for a gas turbine engine includes a hub, a plurality of blades radially extending from the hub and being integrally formed therewith. The hub having a rim from which the blades project and a pair of axially opposed split hub members extending at least radially inward from the rim. Each of the split hub members has a radially outer flex arm portion extending form the hub and a radially inner moment flange portion. At least one moment inducing element separately formed from the hub is mounted axially between the opposed split hub members and acts on the moment flange portions of the opposed split hub members to generate an inward bending moment on the flex arm portions of the opposed split hub members during rotation of the rotor, thereby deflecting the rim and the blades of the rotor radially inwardly. | 04-14-2016 |
Andrew D. Ayers, Clay Springs, AZ US
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20140298717 | Microalgae-based Soil Inoculating System and Methods of Use - A system for inoculating soil with microalgae is provided. The system is portable and can be used with many different water sources to culture microalgae and form an inoculate that is added to irrigation water used for watering crops. The system provides improved crop production metrics as compared to crops grown without the microalgae-based inoculation system. The system can be integrated into existing irrigation systems to add macronutrients and micronutrients into the water, thereby providing highly bioavailable nutrients to crops. | 10-09-2014 |
Andy Mark Ayers, Kingsley GB
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20110228918 | REAL-TIME MEDIA BROADCASTING VIA TELEPHONE - Disclosed are systems and methods for live broadcasting of one or more media streams, such as audio streams, via the internet such that it is accessible substantially by a number of listeners at a number of locations. Said system is operable such that the contents of each of said one or more media streams can originate from a call or other communication from a conventional telephony device which does not require internet connection. | 09-22-2011 |
Anna Ayers, West Brunswick AU
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20090155312 | VIRAL VARIANTS DETECTION AND APPLICATION - The present invention relates generally to viral variants exhibiting reduced sensitivity to particular agents and/or reduced interactivity with immunological reagents. More particularly, the present invention is directed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) variants exhibiting complete or partial resistance to nucleoside or nucleotide analogs and/or reduced interactivity with antibodies to viral surface components including reduced sensitivity to these antibodies. The present invention further contemplates assays for detecting such viral variants, which assays are useful in monitoring anti-viral therapeutic regimens and in developing new or modified vaccines directed against viral agents and in particular HBV variants. The present invention also contemplates the use of the viral variants to screen for and/or develop or design agents capable of inhibiting infection, replication and/or release of the virus. | 06-18-2009 |
Brandon M. Ayers, Falls Church, VA US
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20140340192 | VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Exemplary systems and methods are directed to establishing a signature for a device emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR). The system includes a radio frequency (RF) receiver, a signal processor, and a signature generator. The RF receiver samples detected EMR, generate pulses having characteristics that are a function of the EMR, and select generated pulses in a spectral band having energy above a predetermined threshold. The signal processor establishes a set of correlated pulses, computes a vector space associated with the set of correlated pulses, and compares each pulse in the set of correlated pulses to a basis of the vector space for establishing a device signature, and associates pulses having a threshold percentage of energy within the basis in a database with a device identifier. | 11-20-2014 |
Callie M. Ayers, Angleton, TX US
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20150210938 | STABILIZED AQUEOUS WATER CLARIFIER COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE - Oil-water dispersions and emulsions derived from petroleum industry operations are demulsified and clarified using an aqueous water clarifier composition. Formation of such oil-water dispersion and emulsions is inhibited and mitigated using the aqueous water clarifier composition comprising a latex dispersion of an anionic polymer, an alcohol, and a base. The latex dispersion of an anionic polymers comprise an anionic polymer comprising: A) 2-80% by weight of at least one C | 07-30-2015 |
David C. Ayers, Southboroug, MA US
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20150320913 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SURFACE COATING OF IMPLANTS - The invention provides novel surface coatings having surface polymer brushes with zwitterionic and antibiotics-conjugated side chains and synergistic anti-fouling and bactericidal properties. The surface coatings may be prepared using highly efficient surface-initiated “living” polymerization. The design of the surface polymer brushes are highly modular, allowing independent tuning of the anti-fouling and bactericidal properties, e.g., by varying the chemical nature of the zwitterionic motif and the antibiotic agent, the chemistry through which the antibiotic agent is conjugated to the polymer side chains, the molecular weight of the polymer brushes (e.g., thickness of coating and density of respective functional motifs), and the spatial arrangement of the respective functional motifs (e.g., homopolymers, block copolymers, random copolymers) to achieve optimal and sustained anti-infection outcome for a given application. | 11-12-2015 |
David L. Ayers, Hayes, VA US
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20150270689 | INSTALLATION FIXTURE FOR INSTALLING DEVICES ON POWER LINES - An installation fixture for installing a device on a power line is disclosed. The fixture includes a lower cradle that may receive one part of the device, an upper cradle that may receive another part of the device, and a base. The installation fixture may be installed on a worker carrier for a boom truck or the like. The orientation of the lower cradle may be adjusted relative to the base to facilitate the installation on the power line. The upper cradle may be moved between an open position (where the parts may be loaded into the fixture) and a closed position (where the power line is captured between the two parts of the device) and at which time that parts can be secured together. | 09-24-2015 |
Jared Steven Ayers, Hemet, CA US
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20150219480 | SELF-DIAGNOSING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FLOW METER - An aspect provides a method of metering flow through a fluid conduit having an obstruction therein, including: placing an obstruction body within the conduit; generating at least two differential pressure measurement signals using at least three different pressure ports, said at least three different pressure ports comprising: an upstream pressure port; a downstream pressure port; and an auxiliary pressure port; wherein at least one of the upstream pressure port, the downstream pressure port, and the auxiliary pressure port is positioned at an angle between 0 and 90 degrees with respect to a conduit wall; establishing a baseline relationship between the at least two differential pressure measurement signals; and determining if the baseline relationship between the at least two differential pressure measurement signals differs by a predetermined amount. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 08-06-2015 |
Jeffrey Alan Ayers, Decatur, IL US
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20160129376 | Fuel Filter - A fuel filter comprises a filter housing, a filter assembly positioned within said filter housing, a fuel inlet adapted to receive fuel into the filter housing, and a fuel outlet. The filter assembly may have a first end cap, a second end cap, and a filter element positioned therebetween. The filter element may comprise a particulate filter component and a water sensing component, the water sensing component having a center tube, a water sensing layer, and a screen. The water sensing layer may wrap around at least a portion of the center tube and be secured in place by the screen. The water sensing layer comprises a gelling and thickening agent, such as methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose. In operation, the fuel filter is configured to direct fuel received at the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet by way of the water sensing component and the particulate filter component. | 05-12-2016 |
Jeffrey T. Ayers, South Windsor, CT US
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20140332212 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - Compositions of and methods of using a fluid formulation for increasing flow, production, and/or recovery of oil and gas hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation. | 11-13-2014 |
Justin Ayers, Peoria, IL US
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20150059568 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUIT WITH REGENERATION VALVE - A hydraulic circuit for controlling a component of a hydraulic machine includes an actuator having a head end chamber and a rod end chamber, the actuator having an extended position for moving the component in a first direction and a retracted position for moving the component in a second direction. The hydraulic circuit includes a regeneration valve having an open position for fluidly connecting the head end chamber to the rod end chamber, a first control valve having a first open position, a second open position for fluidly connecting the regeneration valve to the return tank and substantially fluidly the rod end chamber from the fluid source, and a closed position, and a second control disconnecting valve having a first open position, a second open position, and a closed position for substantially fluidly disconnecting the rod end chamber from the fluid source. | 03-05-2015 |
Madeleine Rebecca Ayers, London GB
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20140122504 | Systems and Methods for Collection and Automatic Analysis of Opinions on Various Types of Media - Systems and methods for collection and automatic analysis of opinions of media are provided. A representative method includes: receiving, from a user, media for review; automatically distributing the media to a pool of reviewers based on reviewer profiles; receiving, from the reviewers, information corresponding to opinions pertaining to the media; automatically generating a report based, at least in part, on the information received from the reviewers; and providing the report to the user. | 05-01-2014 |
Mark Ayers, Pennington, NJ US
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20150056191 | IGF1 BIOMARKER FOR IGF1R INHIBITOR THERAPY - The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating tumors that are sensitive to an IGF1R inhibitor. The tumor are determined to be sensitive if the level of IGF1 mRNA expression in the tumor cells, relative to one or more reference genes, reaches a certain threshold level. Methods for evaluating patients as candidates for receipt of the IGF1R inhibitor therapy are also provided as well along with in vitro assay methods and kits for performing any of the methods. | 02-26-2015 |
Michael D. Ayers, Columbus, OH US
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20140341210 | DELIVERING CORRECT NUMBER INFORMATION IN A PRIVATE SIP NETEWORK - A computer device may include logic configured to receive a first Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) message from a telephone device; select a first back-to-back user agent (B2BUA) and a first screened telephone number (STN) associated with the first B2BUA; generate a second SIP message that includes a first destination address of the first B2BUA, and the first STN; and send the second SIP message to the first B2BUA. The logic may further determine that an acknowledgement response has not been received from the first B2BUA; select a second B2BUA, and a second STN associated with the second destination B2BUA, in response to determining that the acknowledgement response has not been received; generate a third SIP message that includes a second destination address of the second B2BUA, and the second STN; and send the third SIP message to the second B2BUA. | 11-20-2014 |
Paul L. Ayers, Chesterfield, MO US
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20160095247 | RACK MOUNTED EQUIPMENT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS - A rack power distribution unit (rPDU) for an electronics equipment rack includes a rPDU body having a front surface, a power inlet cord coupled to the rPDU body, a plurality of power outlets on a surface of the rPDU body in electrical communication with the power inlet cord, and a display including a display body having a right side and a left side and a display screen. The display body is pivotably mounted to the front surface of the rPDU body and configured to pivot about an axis. | 03-31-2016 |
Reed A. Ayers, Golden, CO US
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20140335197 | COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE CONSTRUCTS AND POWDERS DOPED WITH ATOMS, MOLECULES, IONS, OR COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a synthetic bone material and a process for making the same. The synthetic bone material may comprise multiple phases of calcium phosphate. Another aspect of the invention is a porous filter, and the method of making the same, and wherein the porous filter is substantially similar to the process for forming the synthetic bone material. | 11-13-2014 |
Ryan Ayers, Alexandria NZ
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20140209845 | Improved Barrier Construction - A roadway, guard rail or safety barrier having a post and beam construction wherein the beam is mounted to the post by means of a carriage, the beam being secured to the carriage by a securement means, the carriage being adapted to travel longitudinally relative to the post in the event of a collision, the post further including at least one carriage support means, and one or more engagement means on an outer face of the post, the engagement means being adapted to be engaged by the securement means to provide resistance to movement of the carriage with respect to the post, wherein the carriage is sized and shaped so as to not engage or to minimise engagement with the engagement means during the movement. | 07-31-2014 |
Stephen Ayers, Houston, TX US
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20140289536 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING AND COMPARING GENOMIC DATA - The present disclosure presents methods, systems, and devices for encrypting and comparing genomic data. The comparison of genomic data allows the owner of the data to ensure security of the data even when the party conducting the comparison is beyond the control of the owner of the data. The encryption of the genomic data enables the transmission, storage, and use of the genomic data in a secure media. | 09-25-2014 |
Thomas R. Ayers, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20140368680 | CONVERSION GAIN MODULATION USING CHARGE SHARING PIXEL - An image sensor including an array of pixel elements is operated according to two operation modes to modulate the conversion gain of the pixel to operate the image sensor based on the impinging light conditions. More specifically, an image sensor pixel element is operated in a high conversion gain mode for low light conditions and in a low conversion gain mode for bright light conditions. The low conversion gain mode implements charge sharing between the floating diffusion and the photodiode. The low conversion gain mode further implements partial reset where the photodiode and the floating diffusion are reset to the same potential and to a potential slightly less than the pinning voltage of the photodiode. | 12-18-2014 |
20150288910 | CMOS IMAGE SENSOR IMPLEMENTING CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING WITH COMPRESSION - An image sensing device and image sensing method are described herein. By way of example, the imaging sensing device includes a two-dimensional array of light sensing elements, each light sensing element being configured to generate an output signal indicative of an intensity level of light impinging on the light sensing element, one or more analog-to-digital converters configured to digitize output signals read out from the array of light sensing elements to generate digital output pixel values, a control circuit configured to generate digital pixel reset values, and a compression module configured to receive the digital pixel reset values and to generate a compressed digital pixel reset value corresponding to each digital pixel reset value. | 10-08-2015 |
20150311240 | DEEP WELL PHOTODIODE FOR NIR IMAGE SENSOR - An active pixel image sensor includes a photodiode structure which enables high near-infrared modulation transfer function and high quantum efficiency, with low pinning voltage for a medium- to large-size pixel. The photodiode includes a shallow photodiode region and a deep photodiode region both of a first dopant type, where the length of the shallow photodiode region is larger than the length of the deep photodiode region; and a shallow depleting region and a deep depleting region both of a second dopant type. The deep depleting region surrounds the deep photodiode region on at least two opposite sides. | 10-29-2015 |
20150319386 | IMAGE SENSOR WITH FLOATING DIFFUSION INTERCONNECT CAPACITOR - An image sensor includes a pixel circuit that includes a light sensing element and a charge storage node formed in a substrate, an output element having a control electrode formed in an electrode layer above the substrate, the output element generating an output signal corresponding to charge generated by the light sensing element and held by the charge storage node, and a local metal interconnect that electrically connects the charge storage node to the control electrode. Control wirings that control operations of the pixel circuit are formed in wiring layers that are located above the electrode layer. The metal interconnect is formed in a layer that is located above the electrode layer and below a lowest one of the wiring layers such that a given one of the control wirings overlaps the metal interconnect so as to form a parallel plate capacitor in a region of overlap. | 11-05-2015 |
20160093018 | BAYER-CONSISTENT RAW SCALING - A system and method for scaling an image includes receiving raw image data comprising input pixel values which correspond to pixels of an image sensor; and filtering pixels according to a Bayer-consistent ruleset by a first scaling factor in a first direction and a second scaling factor in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the first scaling factor is different from the second scaling factor. The system and method may also include outputting scaled image data as output pixel values, which correspond to subgroups of the input pixel values. The Bayer-consistent ruleset includes a set of filter weights and a series of scaling rules. The Bayer-consistent ruleset results in a scaled image having a high degree of Bayer-consistency. | 03-31-2016 |
20160119570 | CMOS IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGING METHOD IMPLEMENTING CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING AND COMPRESSION - An image sensing device may include one or more compression modules that compress digitized pixel reset values obtained from light sensing elements. The device may perform a CDS operation in which the compressed reset values are stored, decompressed, and then subtracted from light dependent values obtained from the light sensing elements. The compressed reset values may also be output from the device without CDS subtraction having been performed. The light dependent values may also be compressed. CDS corrected output pixel values may also be compressed. | 04-28-2016 |
Thomas Richard Ayers, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20150062377 | CMOS IMAGE SENSOR IMPLEMENTING CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING WITH COMPRESSION - An image sensing device and image sensing method are described herein. By way of example, the imaging sensing device includes a two-dimensional array of light sensing elements, each light sensing element being configured to generate an output signal indicative of an intensity level of light impinging on the light sensing element, one or more analog-to-digital converters configured to digitize output signals read out from the array of light sensing elements to generate digital output pixel values, a control circuit configured to generate digital pixel reset values, and a compression module configured to receive the digital pixel reset values and to generate a compressed digital pixel reset value corresponding to each digital pixel reset value. | 03-05-2015 |
20160093016 | BAYER-CONSISTENT RAW SCALING - A system and method for scaling an image includes receiving raw image data comprising input pixel values which correspond to pixels of an image sensor; and filtering pixels according to a Bayer-consistent ruleset. The system and method may also include outputting scaled image data as output pixel values, which correspond to subgroups of the input pixel values. The Bayer-consistent ruleset includes a set of filter weights and a series of scaling rules. The Bayer-consistent ruleset results in a scaled image having a high degree of Bayer-consistency. | 03-31-2016 |
20160093017 | SIGMA-DELTA ADC WITH INTEGRATED RAW IMAGE SCALING FILTER - A system and method of processing raw image pixel information includes an integrated decimation filter and raw image scaling filter. The decimation filter operates in the time domain; for example, to calculate a weighted average of time samples. The raw image scaling filter operates in the spatial domain; for example, to calculate a weighted average of spatial samples. The raw image pixel information is modulated by a sigma-delta analog-to-digital modulator. | 03-31-2016 |
20160093019 | SIGMA-DELTA ADC WITH INTEGRATED RAW IMAGE SCALING FILTER - A system and method of processing raw image pixel information includes an integrated decimation filter and raw image scaling filter for a set of M columns of raw image pixel information. The decimation filter operates in the time domain; for example, to calculate a weighted average of time samples. The raw image scaling filter operates in the spatial domain; for example, to calculate a weighted average of spatial samples. The raw image pixel information is modulated by a sigma-delta analog-to-digital modulator. The system and method scale the raw image pixel information by a factor of 1/N. M and N are positive integers. | 03-31-2016 |