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Aaron Ayers, Granite Falls, WA US
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| 20090241307 | Tie-down strap system - A tie-down strap system designed to be integrated with the plurality of tie-down straps that are currently on the market. A system for the protection of the tightening mechanism, the storage of excess strapping during use, a storage device when not used as a tie-down strap, a hanging system when not in used as a tie-down strap, and a termination feature that prevents the free end of the strap from sliding through the tightening mechanism. | 10-01-2009 |
Andrew Ayers, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20090313600 | CONCURRENT CODE GENERATION - A system and method for performing multi-threaded compilation of source code is provided. A representation such as a directed acyclic graph (DAG) may be generated representing functions and their dependency relationships on each other. Code is generated and optimized for each function. The code generation is scheduled, based on the representation, so that multiple functions may be compiled concurrently, while enforcing ordering restrictions to generate code in a deterministic manner. An application executable may be generated that is deterministic, based on the input source code and regardless of variations due to multi-threading. | 12-17-2009 |
Andrew E. Ayers, Kirkland, WA US
Andrew S. Ayers, Old Hickory, TN US
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| 20080245298 | Dual pattern shim assembly for use in conjunction with hot melt adhesive dispensing systems - A dual pattern shim assembly, for use in conjunction with hot melt adhesive dispensing systems, permits various different overlapping or overlying deposition or application patterns, having different length dimensions, different width dimensions, different coating thicknesses, and different longitudinal positional locations or dispositions with respect to each other, to be achieved during a single pass of the underlying substrate with respect to the hot melt adhesive contact die applicator or head. In this manner, different or multiple adhesive deposition or application procedures are able to effectively be accomplished simultaneously so as to effectively simplify and shorten the overall assembly lines and production times required for the fabrication or manufacture of various different particular products. | 10-09-2008 |
Charles D. Ayers, Denver, CO US
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| 20110094142 | Rubber decoy anchor - A rubber decoy anchor including a truncated cone shaped base with a major floor section and a minor floor section; and a loop structure having two parallel linear segments connected at a first end to an end of an arched section and at a second end to an outer portion of the major floor section of the base. | 04-28-2011 |
Chris Ayers, Glen Allen, VA US
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| 20100120009 | LEARNING REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM - A learning system, method and computer program product is provided that assesses and reinforces the content of learning course. The system sends a plurality of electronic messages to a course participant at a predetermined interval where each message contains at least one of a plurality of questions entered into memory. Each message further comprises at least two possible answers associated with each of the at least one question of the plurality of questions. The system provides means to directly receive and record a participant's selected answer and can also be used to communicate additional information to a course participant. The system tracks and records a number of data points useful to determine an individual participants understanding of the course, the understanding of the participants as a whole, response rates to the electronic message sent to each participant, and the like. | 05-13-2010 |
Curtis Ayers, Willow Springs, NC US
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| 20090044506 | RETURN TO NEUTRAL CONTROL MECHANISM FOR ZERO TURNING RADIUS MOWER - A return to neutral control mechanism for a zero turning radius mower is disclosed. The return to neutral control mechanism includes a pair of control levers pivotable between forward, neutral and reverse positions. A brake pedal is moveable between a disengaged position to an engaged position. In response to engagement of the brake pedal, a control pivot attached to each control lever moves each control lever to the neutral position. The return to neutral control mechanism may include a cam that rotates in response to engagement of the brake pedal, and a control pivot that follows the cam during engagement of the brake pedal. | 02-19-2009 |
Curtis W. Ayers, Kingston, TN US
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| 20090231812 | DIRECT COOLED POWER ELECTRONICS SUBSTRATE - The disclosure describes directly cooling a three-dimensional, direct metallization (DM) layer in a power electronics device. To enable sufficient cooling, coolant flow channels are formed within the ceramic substrate. The direct metallization layer (typically copper) may be bonded to the ceramic substrate, and semiconductor chips (such as IGBT and diodes) may be soldered or sintered onto the direct metallization layer to form a power electronics module. Multiple modules may be attached to cooling headers that provide in-flow and out-flow of coolant through the channels in the ceramic substrate. The modules and cooling header assembly are preferably sized to fit inside the core of a toroidal shaped capacitor. | 09-17-2009 |
David Ayers, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20110088137 | Revesible Garment with Warming Side and Cooling Side - A reversible garment with a warming side and a cooling side is comprised of a double knit fabric including a first face and a second face. The garment is reversible such that either face may be worn on the exterior of the garment. When the first side of the garment is worn against the body, the garment provides a heating effect by trapping air and body heat while wicking moisture to the outside of the fabric. When the second side of the garment is worn against the body, the garment provides a cooling garment by accelerating moisture movement across the fabric. Indicia are provided on the garment to indicate whether heating or cooling effects will be provided in the first-side-out configuration and the second-side-out configuration. | 04-21-2011 |
David B. Ayers, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20090183941 | ENCLOSURES FOR CONTAINING TRANSDUCERS AND ELECTRONICS ON A DOWNHOLE TOOL - A measurement package for disposal on an apparatus such as a downhole tool or a tool like device. The measurement package including an enclosure, a first acoustic transducer housed within the enclosure, a second acoustic transducer housed within the enclosure and electronics housed within the enclosure that is in communication with the first and second transducers. Further, an acoustic transmitter and receivers can be disposed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the enclosure. The enclosure can contain attenuative material surrounding the transmitter and receivers, and electronics for controlling the transmitter and receivers and communicating with the downhole tool. | 07-23-2009 |
David Blaine Ayers, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20120108171 | Telemetry Conveyed by Pipe Utilizing Specks - Drill pipe segments, communication systems, and methods of manufacturing pipe segments usable for communicating data wirelessly between sensors and tools placed in an oil and/or gas well are provided. Communication specks are applied on at least one of an outer surface or an inner surface of the pipe segments or coil tubing. | 05-03-2012 |
David C. Ayers, Worcester, MA US
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| 20100159011 | Compositions For Biomedical Applications - The invention relates to composite materials that contain a polymer matrix and aggregates, and in some embodiments, methods of making, and methods of using these materials. Preferably, the aggregates are calcium phosphate aggregates. Preferably, the material is resistant to fracture. In further embodiments, the materials are used in surgical procedures of bone replacement. In further embodiments, the materials contain polyhedral silsesquioxanes and/or biodegradable segments. In further embodiments, the polymer matrix comprises biomolecules. | 06-24-2010 |
David J. Ayers, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100033211 | Link transmitter with reduced power consumption - With some transmitter embodiments disclosed herein, static power consumption in low power modes may be reduced without excessively increasing latency. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110077794 | Sensor-Based Thermal Specification Enabling a Real-Time Metric for Compliance - An apparatus may include an integrated circuit die having a plurality of temperature sensors and a control unit integrated thereon. The control unit can calculate an average die temperature based on readings from the plurality of temperature sensors, compare the average die temperature to a specification temperature and control an off-die cooling system based on the comparison. | 03-31-2011 |
James Lewis Ayers, Springfield, TN US
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| 20090250420 | TUCK AND STORE RACK - A rack for an appliance includes a main section including a frame adapted to be supported within a cavity of an appliance, and a primary platform area. The rack also includes an auxiliary section having an auxiliary platform area and being adapted to be movable relative to the main section between a retracted position and an extended position. In one example, a track is coupled to the frame and the auxiliary section is movable about the track. The auxiliary section can include a support bar configured for sliding engagement with the track. In another example, the track includes a first planar support area and a second planar support area for supporting the auxiliary section. In yet another example, the rack further includes a first stop portion to maintain the auxiliary section in the extended position, and a second stop portion to maintain the auxiliary section in the retracted position. | 10-08-2009 |
James R. Ayers, Highlands, TX US
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| 20120045600 | Solution Blending Process for Preparing Thermoplastic Vulcanizates - This invention relates to the preparation of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) with unique morphological features, more specifically, this invention relates to a method for preparing TPV compositions wherein the mixing of plastomers and elastomers are carried out in solvent with curatives to induce cross-linking. | 02-23-2012 |
Jeffrey L. Ayers, Land O'Lakes, WI US
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| 20100101396 | Semi-hollow body for stringed instruments - The semi-hollow body for stringed instruments includes a plurality of resonance-enhancing baffle pairs, each resonance-enhancing baffle pair having a bifurcated prong shape, similar to a tuning fork. The resonance-enhancing baffle pairs extend from an interior peripheral area of the instrument body and create various combinations of baffled and un-baffled regions in a resonance chamber of the semi-hollow body. A solid, central core region separates an upper resonance chamber from a lower resonance chamber. Alternatively, individual resonance enhancing baffles shaped like reeds are disposed inside the instrument body. The semi-hollow body for stringed instruments can be adapted for guitars, violins, mandolins, ukuleles, or the like, and provides a rich, resonant tone to the instrument while avoiding acoustic feedback problems associated with hollow body instruments. Front and back plates cover front and back portions of the body to give it a solid body look and feel. | 04-29-2010 |
John I. Ayers, Omaha, NE US
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| 20080268839 | Reducing a number of registration termination massages in a network for cellular devices - Embodiments of the present invention pertain to reducing a number of registration termination messages in a network for cellular devices. According to one embodiment, information is received at a server indicating that a first network entity associated with the network is providing a service to a cellular device. Information is received at the server indicating that a second network entity associated with the network is providing the service to the cellular device. Logic associated with the server is executed to determine whether to send a registration termination message to the first network entity. The logic enables the server to send a registration termination message to one of a plurality of network entities that communicates with the server without requiring the server to send a registration termination message to another of the plurality of network entities. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20120096045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAFFIC SURGE CONTROL - System and method for traffic surge control. A control message may be received for registering or managing a device in a network. A measure of a number of current control messages already being processed in the network may be retrieved. A condition may be retrieved, from among a plurality of conditions, that corresponds to the retrieved measure of current control messages, each condition defining different rules for discarding a control message of the same type and corresponding to one of a plurality of measures of current control messages. Based on whether or not the retrieved condition is met, the control message may be processed to register or manage the device or discarded. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120115466 | CONTROLLING ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES - A method and corresponding apparatus and system of controlling access to communication services by a roaming wireless device are described. The method includes receiving a request for roaming wireless device service information related to a roaming user and determining which services the user has access to for the requesting system, if the user is determined to have access to the requesting system. The method also includes transmitting user service information concerning the services to which the user has access. The apparatus includes a memory, a communication system, and a processor. The memory stores: ( | 05-10-2012 |
Joseph Ayers, Nahant, MA US
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| 20100262283 | PROCESS AND ARCHITECTURE OF ROBOTIC SYSTEM TO MIMIC ANIMAL BEHAVIOR IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - A robotic architecture for capturing the autonomous performance advantages the animal models enjoy in the natural environment is disclosed. A biomimesis process is employed to allow selective utilization of basic physical components and adaptation of a common control paradigm for each of different vehicle types. The biomimetic architecture involves five functional elements: a basic biomorphic plant for capturing the biomechanical advantages of the model organism; a neural circuit-based controller consisting of a finite state machine; myomorphic actuators producing linear graded force in response to trains of current pulses for mediating movements; labeled line code output by neuromorphic sensors; and a reactive behavioral sequencer executing command sequences defined within a behavioral library. | 10-14-2010 |
Joshua Ayers, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20080287490 | Bis-pyridino containing compounds for the use in the treatment of CNS pathologies - N-n-Alkylation of nicotine converts nicotine from an agonist into an antagonist specifically for neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes mediating nicotine-evoked dopamine release. Conformationally restricted analogs exhibit both high affinity and selectivity at this site, and are able to access the brain due to their ability to act as substrates for the blood-brain barrier choline transporter. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100152237 | BIS-PYRINDINO CONTAINING COMPOUNDS FOR THE USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CNS PATHOLOGIES - N-n-Alkylation of nicotine converts nicotine from an agonist into an antagonist specifically for neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes mediating nicotine-evoked dopamine release. Conformationally restricted analogs exhibit both high affinity and selectivity at this site, and are able to access the brain due to their ability to act as substrates for the blood-brain barrier choline transporter. | 06-17-2010 |
Katherine E. Ayers, Glastonbury, CT US
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| 20080241683 | Alkaline electrochemical cell - An alkaline electrochemical cell comprising a negative electrode, wherein the negative electrode includes zinc as an active material and further includes a synergistic combination of a solid zinc oxide and a surfactant. More particularly, the invention discloses an alkaline electrochemical cell that is capable of providing improved service when utilized by high drain devices. | 10-02-2008 |
Kevin E. Ayers, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20090044057 | System and Method for Controlling Synchronous Functional Microprocessor Redundancy during Test and Analysis - A system for testing a processor. The system includes a gold processor and a test access port (TAP). A processor that is a under test (DUT) is coupled to both the gold processor and the TAP. Test signals are simultaneously provided to both the gold processor and the DUT such that the gold processor and the DUT operate in synchronous functional lockstep. The TAP may also input test signals into the gold processor and DUT simultaneously and access data from each of these processors through separate test data out (TDO) connections. Test output data accessed from the gold processor may be compared to test output data accessed from the DUT to determine if any differences are present. The comparison data generated may then be used for analysis purposes. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090044058 | System and Method for Controlling Synchronous Functional Microprocessor Redundancy during Test and Method for Determining Results - A system for testing a processor. The system includes a gold processor and a test access port (TAP). A processor that is a device under test (DUT) is coupled to both the gold processor and the TAP. In the first mode, the TAP provides test signals to both the gold processor and the DUT while they operate in synchronous functional lockstep. In the second mode, the TAP provides signals to the gold processor. In the third mode, the TAP provides test signals to the DUT. A host computer coupled to the interface control unit executes a software application to cause the TAP to drive test signals and to access test output data from the gold processor and the DUT. Test output data accessed from the gold processor may be compared to that accessed from the DUT to determine any differences. The comparison data generated may then be used for further analysis. | 02-12-2009 |
Larry Keith Ayers, Peoria, AZ US
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| 20090029781 | GREASABLE CV-JOINT WHEEL HUB - A greasable wheel hub ( | 01-29-2009 |
Marc Ayers, Tampa, FL US
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| 20100209505 | Controlled release pharmaceutical formulations of nitazoxanide - Solid dosage formulations of nitazoxanide or a nitazoxanide analogue are provided that comprise a controlled release portion and an immediate release portion. The pharmaceutical composition is typically in the form of a bilayer solid oral dosage form comprising (a) a first layer comprising a first quantity of nitazoxanide or analogue thereof in a controlled release formulation; and (b) a second layer comprising a second quantity of nitazoxanide or analogue thereof in an immediate release formulation. Method of using the formulations in the treatment of hepatitis C are also provided. | 08-19-2010 |
Marion Jay Ayers, Brentwood, CA US
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| 20110228411 | Large Optics Inspection, Tilting, and Washing Stand - A large optics stand provides a risk free means of safely tilting large optics with ease and a method of safely tilting large optics with ease. The optics are supported in the horizontal position by pads. In the vertical plane the optics are supported by saddles that evenly distribute the optics weight over a large area. | 09-22-2011 |
Mark D. Ayers, Pennington, NJ US
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| 20100009358 | Compositions, kits, and methods for identification, assessment, prevention, and therapy of breast cancer - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating human breast cancers. A variety of newly identified markers are provided, wherein changes in the levels of expression of one or more of the markers is correlated with the presence of breast cancer. | 01-14-2010 |
Mark David Ayers, Pennington, NJ US
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| 20090098584 | Biomarkers and Methods for Determining Sensitivity to Vascular Endothelial growth factor Receptor-2 Modulators - VEGFR-2 biomarkers useful in a method for identifying and monitoring a mammal that will respond therapeutically to a method of treating cancer comprising administering an VEGFR-2 modulator, wherein the method comprises (a) exposing the mammal to the VEGFR-2 modulator and (b) measuring in the mammal the level of the at least one biomarker, wherein a difference in the level of the at least one biomarker measured in (b) compared to the level of the biomarker in a mammal that has not been exposed to the VEGFR-2 modulator indicates that the mammal will respond therapeutically to the method of treating cancer and (c) wherein the level of the biomarker in a mammal after exposure to a VEGFR-2 modulator indicates that the mammal has responded therapeutically to the method of treating cancer. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100035259 | BIOMARKERS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SENSITIVITY TO VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR-2 MODULATORS - VEGFR-2 biomarkers useful in a method for identifying and monitoring a mammal that will respond therapeutically to a method of treating cancer comprising administering an VEGFR-2 modulator, wherein the method comprises (a) exposing the mammal to the VEGFR-2 modulator and (b) measuring in the mammal the level of the at least one biomarker, wherein a difference in the level of the at least one biomarker measured in (b) compared to the level of the biomarker in a mammal that has not been exposed to the VEGFR-2 modulator indicates that the mammal will respond therapeutically to the method of treating cancer and (c) wherein the level of the biomarker in a mammal after exposure to a VEGFR-2 modulator indicates that the mammal has responded therapeutically to the method of treating cancer | 02-11-2010 |
Marnie Louise Ayers, Okeechokee, FL US
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| 20080308565 | Leak prevention device for use on baby bottles and child drink cups - A leak prevention device for use on a baby bottle and child's drink cup, comprising a ring shaped form with a center hole and the entire form having a resilient rubber material disposed along the outer surface which when fitted over a baby bottle and child drink cup will prevent leaking by maintaining the beverage container at a permanent angle when tipped over. | 12-18-2008 |
Matthew R. Ayers, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120124144 | COOPERATIVE SESSION-BASED FILTERING - Various embodiments provide session-based filtering to filter messages in a cooperative manner between a client and a service provider. In at least some embodiments, a service provider can establish a messaging session with a client and deliver messages to the client. The client can implement various client-side techniques to filter some of the messages based on various client designated criteria. The service provider can obtain feedback from the client indicative of one or more of the delivered messages that have been filtered. The service provider can dynamically create a session-based list based on the feedback and use the list during the session to block messages on the server-side according to the client designated criteria. When the session concludes, the session-based list can be discarded. In this manner, message filtering can occur without persistent storage of state data for the filtering at the service provider. | 05-17-2012 |
Michael Ayers, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20090024482 | System and method for deploying an ad widget - The present invention provides a system and method for deploying a requested widget as an advertisement on a remote device. The system comprising means for determining location of the remote device, means for determining if the requested widget to be placed on the remote device exists, and means for serving the requested widget as an advertisement to the remote device if the location is enabled for the requested widget and the requested widget exists. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for deploying a requested widget as an advertisement on a remote device. The method operates by determining location of the remote device, determining if the requested widget to be placed on the remote device exists, and serving the requested widget as an advertisement to the remote device if the location is enabled for the requested widget and the requested widget exists. | 01-22-2009 |
Michael Ayers, Sandy Springs, GA US
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| 20110093349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LOCATION BASED OFFERS - The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method and computer program products for providing an offer in a specific location. The method is embodied in a computer program product for execution on an instruction processing system and includes a tangible storage medium readable by the instruction processing system and storing instructions for execution by the instruction processing system for performing the method. The method further includes determining at least one offer to be sent to a user device, sending the at least one offer to user device and receiving information regarding the completion of the at least one offer. The method further includes verifying the user completed a task associated with the at least one offer and providing a benefit to an owner of the user device. | 04-21-2011 |
Michael Ayers, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20120063854 | SYNTHETIC GROUND COVER SYSTEM FOR EROSION PROTECTION FOR USE WITH OR WITHOUT A SAND/SOIL BALLAST - A system for covering various types of ground where water and wind erosion protection are needed comprises a composite of at least one geotextile tufted or knitted with synthetic yarns (forming a synthetic turf), an open grid mesh, and a geo-filter (filter fabric). The filter fabric is positioned in direct contact with the ground surface, the open grid mesh is positioned over the filter fabric, and the synthetic turf is positioned over the open grid mesh. The system provides a beneficial erosion protection that does not require maintenance and can be used to cover slopes without requiring vegetative support and/or a topsoil layer. An optional sand layer can be placed atop the synthetic turf as desired as infill to ballast the material and protect the system against wind uplift. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064262 | SYNTHETIC GRASS COVER FOR MSE WALLS - A mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall and/or synthetic grass cover including alternating layers of granular fills and soil reinforcement geo-grids; a wire wall facing; and a synthetic grass cover for covering the wire wall facing, the synthetic grass comprising a geo-textile backing and a plurality of synthetic grass blades comprising synthetic yarns tufted into the geo-textile backing and having a length and density sufficient to substantially shade the geo-textile backing from solar UV rays. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064263 | WIND-RESISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL SYNTHETIC COVER - A system for covering (i.e., closing) various types of sites where waste is deposited comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles that are tufted with synthetic yarns and an impermeable geomembrane, which is comprised of a polymeric material. The cover can include wind-resistant textured synthetic blade-like elements, such as vertical filaments, secured over a low-permeable polymer liner backing. Advantageously, the system does not rely on piled-on weight to resist wind forces and the cover can be deployed over a large area with little or no ballasting or anchoring. Optionally, the cover includes vertical filaments attached to the liner to break the wind aero-dynamics on the exposed cover. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael R. Ayers, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20100266342 | Cover system for waste sites - A cover system is provided for waste sites and environmental closures, in which the cover system comprises a synthetic grass and an impermeable geomembrane that can be applied without the use of heavy earthwork equipment as temporary or final cover to control odors, erosion, gas migration and contaminate migration. The invention allows installation on very steep slopes and does not require the use of an extensive anchoring system to resist wind uplift or slope failure. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100272516 | Cover system with gas collection system for waste sites and environmental closures - A cover system is provided for waste sites and environmental closures, in which the cover system comprises a synthetic grass and an impermeable geomembrane that can be applied without the use of heavy earthwork equipment as temporary or final cover to control odors, erosion, gas migration and contaminate migration. The invention allows installation on very steep slopes and does not require the use of an extensive anchoring system to resist wind uplift or slope failure. A gas collection system is located under the cover system for the collection of gas produced by the waste sites. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael Raymond Ayers, St. Martinez, CA US
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| 20090192281 | Porous Films and Bodies with Enhanced Mechanical Strength - This invention provides a process for making a polyfunctional starburst-shaped fullerene derivative for use as a matrix-reinforcing agent for mesoporous and other porous materials. This invention can include the formation of a highly soluble example of such a derivative from a fullerene and a bifunctional coupling agent. A solution of said agent can be delivered to the surface of a porous solid during, or after, the solids formation. Porous films and bodies containing such a matrix-reinforcing agent can exhibit improved mechanical properties, and can be produced using equipment and techniques common and available to those skilled in the art of porous materials preparations. | 07-30-2009 |
Michael Robert Ayers, Belmar, NJ US
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| 20090278410 | Pre-Set Timer and Plug Adapter - A plug adapter in combination with a pre-set digital timer (in minutes) that plugs into an electrical wall outlet and safely disconnects the current to any device plugged into the adapter after a pre-set time period has elapsed. The pre-set timer and plug adapter includes an on-off push button switch and a selector button to choose a shorter time period as desired. | 11-12-2009 |
Mike Ayers, Layton, UT US
Ray Rolland Ayers, Houston, TX US
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| 20100212754 | SUBSEA HOT TAP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A subsea hot-tapping system, comprising an existing pipeline; a hot-tap body fitted around the pipeline; and a fluid injected between the pipeline and the body. In some embodiments, the system also includes a radial arm cutter, adapted to cut a hole in the existing pipeline. | 08-26-2010 |
Rebecca A. Ayers, Chicago, IL US
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| 20120085756 | SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR FLOWABLE MATERIALS - A container for shipping and storing flowable materials includes generally planar walls that form or enclose a generally-box shaped vessel for holding flowable material. The container includes a plurality of corner fittings and optionally a plurality of connecting members that provide a frame structure to support the corner fittings. The corner fittings enable the container to be lifted and to be secured to a transport platform, transport vehicle, and/or another container. The vessel walls may be composed of a material that is not as strong or as dense as the material that forms the corner fittings and/or connecting members. The vessel walls may be corrugated and/or include a support structure overlaid on their exterior surface to increase the strength of the walls. The vessel interior may contain baffles to reduce sloshing and increase the strength of the vessel walls. | 04-12-2012 |
Scott Ayers, Wilson, NC US
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| 20100257915 | MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR POWDER BASED AGENTS - A measurement system for a dry powder agent includes a sensor system which includes at least one sensor head at least partially within a powder calibration column and a control system in communication with the sensor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100259756 | SENSOR HEAD FOR A DRY POWDER AGENT - A sensor head for a dry powder agent according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a housing defined along an axis along which light is communicated, the housing defines a multiple of apertures transverse to the axis, the multiple of apertures in communication with a measurement volume along the axis. A mirror is within the housing to reflect the light through the measurement volume. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100259757 | SENSOR HEAD FOR A DRY POWDER AGENT - A sensor head for a dry powder agent according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a housing defined along an axis along which light is communicated, the housing defines a multiple of apertures transverse to the axis and in communication with a measurement volume along the axis. Each of the multiple of apertures defines a longitudinal length along the axis which is less than a lateral length defined around the axis. A minor is within the housing to reflect the light through the measurement volume. | 10-14-2010 |
Shannon Lee Ayers, Brentwood, CA US
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| 20110228411 | Large Optics Inspection, Tilting, and Washing Stand - A large optics stand provides a risk free means of safely tilting large optics with ease and a method of safely tilting large optics with ease. The optics are supported in the horizontal position by pads. In the vertical plane the optics are supported by saddles that evenly distribute the optics weight over a large area. | 09-22-2011 |
Sunitha Bandla Ayers, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20110121819 | AMPLIFIER AND ARRAY FOR MEASURING SMALL CURRENT - An array of electrochemical detectors includes an array of electrodes that provide current responsive to oxidation events. Each electrode is coupled to a transistor, an amplifier coupled to an input of the transistor and having a feedback loop coupled to the electrode and providing a bias voltage to the electrode, an integrating capacitor coupled to the transistor operable to integrate charge from the electrode, and a reset switch coupled to the integrating capacitor. The amplifier may have a shared stage with other detectors. A shared buffer circuit may also provide a sampled output from multiple detectors. | 05-26-2011 |
Thomas Ray Ayers, Houston, TX US
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| 20100316449 | MODULAR TOPSIDES SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING DUAL INSTALLATION CAPABILITIES FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES - The present disclosure provides an improved method and system for loading a topsides onto an offshore structure by functional modules. A module support frame forms a supporting structure to which production modules can be assembled. The production modules are adapted to extract or process hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon well in an offshore location. One production module is a well bay production module to which other production modules can be coupled, including a drilling support production module, separation production module, export module, and utility module. The module support frame can be loaded onto floating barges and other modules assembled thereto to allow the barges to provide incremental and controlled support during the loading process and for the floatover installation. The barges can be floated out to the offshore structure and loaded onto the offshore structure by methods including a floatover method or with a heavy-lift crane vessel. | 12-16-2010 |
Tim C. Ayers, Eugene, OR US
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| 20100022687 | METHOD FOR FORMING LIGNOCELLULOSIC PRODUCT - A method for producing a lignocellulosic board product is provided. The method comprises providing lignocellulosic material. Furthermore, an adhesive binder system is provided comprising (a) an adhesive binder resin and (b) an extender and/or filler material comprising particularized bran material. The extender and/or filler material does not have an undesirable effect on the chemical and/or the physical properties of the adhesive binder resin to which the extender and/or filler material is added. It also does not impede the performance of the adhesive binder system during subsequent use in producing the lignocellulosic board product. Substantially no flour balling is present in the extender and/or filler material and in the adhesive binder system, respectively. Then, the lignocellulosic material and the adhesive binder system are combined. Finally, the combined lignocellulosic material and adhesive binder system are formed into the lignocellulosic board product. | 01-28-2010 |
Timothy Allen Ayers, Bridgewater, NJ US
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| 20100174088 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BENZIMIDAZOL THIENYLAMINE COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF USEFUL AS SODIUM/PROTON EXCHANGER TYPE 3 INHIBITORS - The present invention is an improved process for the preparation of a sodium/proton exchange inhibitor of sub-type 3 (NHE-3) useful in the treatment of sleep apnea and other related respiratory disorders. The improved synthesis of the NHE-3 inhibitor, more specifically a benzimidazol thienylamine, utilizes novel reagents and chemical intermediates and thereby results in an improved yield and purity of the final product with less reaction or synthetic steps required | 07-08-2010 |
Tom Ayers, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100302407 | Image Sensor with Sensitivity Control and Sensitivity based Wide Dynamic Range - In one embodiment, a method for sensing an image of a scene includes receiving incident light at a image sensing device including an array of at least two regions of pixel elements, providing one or more control parameters where each of the control parameters modifies the sensitivity of the pixel elements, generating control signals for the one or more control parameter for each region of pixel elements where the sensitivity of the pixel elements is varied on a region by region basis. In another embodiment, method for sensing an image of a scene includes generating control signals for controlling two or more control parameters for controlling the pixel elements of an entire array to provide continuous fine grain control of the sensitivity of the pixel elements. | 12-02-2010 |
William M. Ayers, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20080301060 | METHOD FOR VALUATION AND SALE OF PRIVATE EQUITY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS BY MEANS OF A RANKED, ALGORITHMIC, DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS - A computer implemented method to provide a valuation estimate and secondary market exchange for private equity securities is disclosed. The valuation of the security is accomplished through a performance ranking in which time dependent values of multiple quantitative and weighted qualitative factors are calculated to provide a automated surrogate method for a traditional due diligence valuation. This method greatly facilitates the valuation analysis and liquidity of the private equity. The market participants are limited to US Securities and Exchange Commission defined accredited investors. | 12-04-2008 |