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Alison S. Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090099532Assembly for lubricating a portion of a medical device - A medical device assembly for imparting a lubricious and/or antimicrobial liquid onto a medical device is provided. The medical device is surrounded by a pouch and includes a burst package or frangible cells for storage of the liquid prior to delivery onto the surface of the medical device. This helps prevent contamination of the medical device upon removal of the medical device from its pouch, insertion of the device into a body cavity, and implantation of the device into the body cavity.04-16-2009
20100185159Enteral Feeding Assembly With Lock Assembly - There is provided an enteral feeding assembly having a base and a connector. The base has a catheter with a lumen for communication with a body lumen. The base also has an opening with a predetermined shape on its proximal side that also communicates with the catheter lumen. The connector has a key configured to complement the predetermined shape of the opening in the base, which occurs desirably in one position only, so that the connector and base may be joined together. The connector is also connected to a feeding tube that provides a nutrient solution from a replaceable feeding bag. Once the connector is in position in the base, liquid may from the bag to the body lumen. Once in position, the connector may rotate 360 degrees relative to the base before being again in the installation/removal position.07-22-2010
20120078174Configurable Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube - A configurable percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft defines a lumen therethrough for passage of a feeding solution or medicine. An expandable retainer is located on the shaft, the retainer having a deployed position and an insertion position. The tube includes a releasable lock for maintaining the expandable retainer in its deployed position, the releasable lock located on the shaft proximal to the expandable retainer. A flexible sheath surrounds the expandable retainer, the sheath being generally loose around the retainer when the retainer is in an insertion position and the sheath being generally snug against an exterior surface of the retainer when the retainer is in a deployed position.03-29-2012

Patent applications by Alison S. Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA US

Alison Salyer Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032027Multiple balloon endotracheal tube cuff - An airway ventilation device for insertion in a body cavity is provided. The airway ventilation device includes an endotracheal tube having multiple inflation cuffs. Adjacent inflation cuffs form indentation areas whereby bacterial secretions are removed through various liquid stabilizing means. An individual inflation cuff may optionally exhibit a twist in the opposite directions of an adjacent inflation cuff.02-05-2009

Allison Salyer Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090120432Moisture indicator for heat and moisture exchange devices - There is provided a moisture indicator for a heat and moisture exchange (HME) device that uses a pre-colorant and an activator applied to an inner surface of the HME device. The colorant undergoes a color change of Delta E (ΔE) of equal to or greater than 3 units upon exposure to moisture but not upon exposure to high humidity. The colorant is visually obvious to the unaided human eye under normal light conditions through the body of the device. The HME device with the visual indicator for moisture can indicate to the care-giver that it is time to change the HME device.05-14-2009

Brian Bagwell, Canfield, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090113864Adjustable striping roller for lawn mower - A lawn mower has a striping roller assembly rotatably attaching a striping roller to a mower deck of the lawnmower. The striping roller assembly includes a mounting bracket connected to the mower deck, the bracket having a top arm that extends from the mower deck in a generally horizontal direction. A roller arm is pivotally mounted on the bracket at a pivot connection. A height adjusting rod attaches to the pivoting roller arm to permit the operator to select different height settings for the striping roller assembly, wherein the height adjusting rod passes through an opening in the top arm of the bracket and is slidable relative to the bracket. A U-shaped connection member having upper and lower legs is positioned such that the upper leg is above and the lower leg is below the top arm of the bracket. A spring biases the U-shaped connection member so that the upper leg is forced toward or against the upper surface of the top arm of the bracket. The assembly further includes a collar on the upper leg, wherein an upper end of the height adjusting rod has a plurality of height-adjustment holes passing through the rod and the collar also has a hole, wherein one of the holes in the rod is aligned with the hole in the collar and a pin is inserted through the holes to fix the collar to the height adjusting rod.05-07-2009

Cathy Ann Bagwell, Rowlett, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090217756PORTABLE SOLUTION DETECTOR FOR IDENTIFYING CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INCLUDING FROM CHEMICAL SPILLS - A detector and detection method for identifying unknown chemical solutions following chemical spills includes a specific gravity detector including a detector column having an inlet end operable to collect a sample of a solution, wherein the detector column is formed of an optically transparent material to allow visual observation of the sample in the detector column. At least a first plurality of specific gravity floats including a first specific gravity float is located and moveable within the detector column, wherein the first specific gravity float has a density to float in liquids having a specific gravity of greater than a first density level. At least a second specific gravity float is located and moveable within the detector column, wherein the second specific gravity float has a density to float in liquids having a specific gravity greater than the first density level. A sample of an unknown solution from a site of a chemical spill is introduced into the detector column. A float response of the first plurality of specific gravity floats is observed and based on the observation a presence or absence of at least one chemical solution in the unknown solution is identified.09-03-2009

C. B. Bagwell, Topsham, ME US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090117605Software integrated cytometric assay for quantification of the human polymorphonuclear leukocyte fctri receptor (CD64) - The invention relates a method of quantifying CD64 and CD163 expression in leukocytes and, specifically to a kit for use with a flow cytometer including a suspension of quantitative fluorescent microbead standards, fluorescent labeled antibodies directed to CD64 and CD163, and analytical software. The software is used to take information on the microbead suspension and fluorescent labeled antibodies from a flow cytometer and analyse data, smooth curves, calculate new parameters, provide quality control measures and notify of expiration of the assay system.05-07-2009

C. Bruce Bagwell, Topsham, ME US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090063095Probability state models - The present invention provides a method of analyzing multidimensional data using a computer as well as methods of displaying multidimensional data to a user for further analysis. In other aspects the present invention provides for a system for state model fitting, the system comprising a detector, and a computer operably connected to the detector, wherein the computer accesses one or more logic instructions for receiving raw data from the computer, and generating a state model of the raw data.03-05-2009

Charles Bruce Bagwell, Topsham, ME US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120084013Software Integrated Cytometric Assay For Quantification Of The Human Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte FCyRI Receptor (CD64) - The invention relates a method of quantifying CD64 and CD163 expression in leukocytes and, specifically to a kit for use with a flow cytometer including a suspension of quantitative fluorescent microbead standards, fluorescent labeled antibodies directed to CD64 and CD163, and analytical software. The software is used to take information on the microbead suspension and fluorescent labeled antibodies from a flow cytometer and analyse data, smooth curves, calculate new parameters, provide quality control measures and notify of expiration of the assay system.04-05-2012

Christopher E. Bagwell, Aiken, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090277831MICROBIAL BASED CHLORINATED ETHENE DESTRUCTION - A mixed culture of 11-12-2009

Clifford W. Bagwell, Springville, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080257899Splash and Spill Resistant Insulating Lid - A splash and spill resistant insulating lid for beverage containers comprising an insulated splash and spill barrier integrated into a cup lid combination. This is achieved by creating a barrier and/or labyrinth flow path, which buffers and deflects sloshing liquid. Accidental/incidental release of liquid is minimized and/or prevented while allowing the normal flow of liquid for drinking. These features of the SSRIL further create an insulating barrier to keep a cup's fluid hotter or cooler for a longer period of time, enhanced by using an appropriate insulating material combined with finite number of transfer holes that are of a specific shape and/or specific location and/or specific orientation to promote the formation of a surface tension film of fluid across the transfer holes, creating additional barriers against the escape and exchange of both fluid and vapor outside the cup.10-23-2008

Derek P. Bagwell, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080269934METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PRODUCT FOR OPTIMIZING MANUFACTURING TESTS BY INTEGRATING PART AND TEST OBJECTS IN THE SAME ORDER CONFIGURATION APPLICATION - A method, apparatus, and product are disclosed for optimizing manufacturing testing of a customized configuration of a product. A plurality of part objects are defined within an order configuration application. Each one of the part objects is associated with one of a plurality of parts. A plurality of test objects is defined within the order configuration application. Each one of the test objects is associated with one of a plurality of tests. The order configuration application is used to generate order information using the part objects that are associated with parts that are selected to be included in a customized product. The order configuration application is also used to generate test cases using the test objects that are associated with the part objects that are associated with parts that are selected to be included in a customized product.10-30-2008
20090105863AUTOMATED INTEGRATION OF FEEDBACK FROM FIELD FAILURE TO ORDER CONFIGURATOR FOR DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF MANUFACTURING TEST PROCESSES - The present invention addresses the deficiencies of the art in respect to the manufacturing test processes and provides a novel and non-obvious method, system and apparatus for dynamic optimization of manufacturing test coverage with automated integration of field failure feedback with the order configurator. In one embodiment of the invention, a manufacturing field failure feedback method can be provided. The method can include retrieving field failure data, analyzing the field failure data, storing failure analysis object information, modifying a manufacturing test case selection within the test case selection and order configurator based on using field failure data analysis, the test case selection including rules for test case selection and test case object information, and configuring a testing order with an optimized test case selection.04-23-2009
20090138117TUNING ORDER CONFIGURATOR PERFORMANCE BY DYNAMIC INTEGRATION OF MANUFACTURING AND FIELD FEEDBACK - A novel and non-obvious method, system and apparatus for tuning order configurator performance by dynamic integration of manufacturing and field feedback information. A method for dynamically tuning order configurator behavior by using product issue data can include collecting product issue data for a manufactured product, the product issue data including performance and attribute information of a part of the manufactured product, analyzing the collected product issue data to identify a problematic part, and, modifying the order configurator using the analyzed product issue data.05-28-2009
20090171803Accounting for spatial and environmental factors in equipment order configurations - A method for processing an incoming order for equipment can be provided. A plurality of objects representing environmental factors is read, each object comprising at least one of a required parts list and an excluded parts list. Next, a customer places an order for computer equipment, wherein the order comprises a list of parts. A list of environmental factors is entered by the customer and the list of environmental factors is matched to at least one of the objects. The method can further include comparing the list of parts of the order to the required parts list and/or the excluded parts list of the at least one object. Finally, a record that the order is validated is stored if the list of parts of the order is consistent with the required parts list and/or the excluded parts list of the at least one object.07-02-2009
20100010917AUTO-ADJUSTING ORDER CONFIGURATION RULES USING PARTS SUPPLY - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to commercial order processing and provide a novel and non-obvious method, computer system and computer program product for facilitating selection of configurations using supply data. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for facilitating configuration selection when ordering computer equipment is provided. The method includes reading a plurality of configuration rules that define constituent parts that are presented to a user for selection when ordering the end product. The method further includes reading supply data for the constituent parts, interpreting the supply data based on a set of user-definable meta rules, and modifying the plurality of configuration rules in accordance with the interpretations of the supply data. The method further includes receiving a request from the user to order the end product and providing the user with information regarding constituent parts that comprise the end product, according to the plurality of configuration rules.01-14-2010
20100057531Discovering Rarely-Planned Parts using Order Proposal Data - Discovering Rarely-Planned Parts using Order Proposal Data Discovering rarely-planned parts using order proposal data in a manufacturing/assembly environment. Requests for rarely-planned parts are detected by analyzing data from order proposals, providing early warning to the manufacturer prior to receiving an order that uses the parts and allowing the manufacturer to perform advance planning, ordering, and/or scheduling for the parts. The early warnings may also pertain to resources which may be associated with the parts, including testing, documentation, and so forth for supporting use of the parts in products. User-specified rules (or other conditions/constraints) may be used for defining which order proposals to analyze and/or the type of analysis to be performed.03-04-2010
20100274601SUPPLY CHAIN PERAMETER OPTIMIZATION AND ANOMALY IDENTIFICATION IN PRODUCT OFFERINGS - An illustrative embodiment of a computer-implemented method for maintaining a product offering suite, identifies a subset of proposals from a proposal database maintained on a data processing system, using selected criteria stored on the data processing system, analyzes the subset of proposals using conformance criteria also stored on the data processing system to form an analyzed subset of proposals, and identifies a set of alert instances from the analyzed subset of proposals. The computer-implemented method further updates the product offering suite on the data processing system using information using the set of alert instances.10-28-2010
20110137445TUNING ORDER CONFIGURATOR PERFORMANCE BY DYNAMIC INTEGRATION OF MANUFACTURING AND FIELD FEEDBACK - A novel and non-obvious method, system and apparatus for tuning order configurator performance by dynamic integration of manufacturing and field feedback information. A method for dynamically tuning order configurator behavior by using product issue data can include collecting product issue data for a manufactured product, the product issue data including performance and attribute information of a part of the manufactured product, analyzing the collected product issue data to identify a problematic part, and, modifying the order configurator using the analyzed product issue data.06-09-2011

Patent applications by Derek P. Bagwell, Rochester, MN US

James Scott Bagwell, Arlington, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090067933Compressible Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall System and Method for Installation Thereof - A compressible mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall system and installation thereof is described.03-12-2009
20090285639SOIL REINFORCING RETAINING WALL ANCHOR - A facing anchor for securing a soil reinforcing element to a facing comprising an unbroken length of continuous wire originating with a pair of lateral extensions cast into a concrete wall and including a series of loops extending from the concrete wall, wherein the loops each include an angularly inclined distal end segment configured to receive corresponding ends of the soil reinforcing element.11-19-2009
20090304456TWO STAGE MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH WALL SYSTEM - A system for securing a facing comprising a wire grid that is positionally fixed relative to an earthen formation in a substantially vertical position, a formation anchor that is positionally fixed between the wire grid and the earthen formation, a facing that is laterally offset a distance from the wire grid and having a facing anchor, and a turnbuckle that is rotatably coupled between a first connector and a second connector, wherein the first connector is coupled to the facing anchor and the second connector is coupled to the formation anchor, such that rotation of the turnbuckle relative to the first and second connectors adjusts the distance between the wire grid and the facing.12-10-2009

Joe Bagwell, Silver Creek, MS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110252656CROWNED ROLL MEASURING ARM - A device for leveling crowned rolls is disclosed. The crowned roll measuring arm reduces the amount of time and effort required to level crowned rolls. The crowned roll measuring arm spans the curve of the crowned roll, but still allows for precise leveling.10-20-2011

Lary Bagwell, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100059164Methods and Kits for Application of Wood Flooring - A kit is described which includes an acrylic composition comprising acrylic polymer in an amount of from about 8 weight percent to about 42 weight percent and an alkanolamine in an amount of from about 0.05 weight percent to about 0.5 weight percent. The kit also includes a trowel blade, the blade having an application edge defining a plurality of generally rectangular teeth, at least one of the teeth including an integrally connected projection extending from the bottom edge of the at least one tooth. The trowel blade is configured to spread the composition across a surface with the projection causing a portion of the surface to not receive the composition. The composition is configured to form an adhesive bond between the surface and wood flooring material with application of the wood flooring material causing the composition to spread across the portion of the surface that did not receive the composition.03-11-2010

Renee M. Bagwell, Niagara Falls, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120015598AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An improved airflow delivery system (01-19-2012

Roger B. Bagwell, Bellefonte, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110106019DEVICES FOR CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN IN-SITU ARTIFICIAL LUMENS - Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. The devices and methods provide an elongated clearing member having a first end that is coupled to a driving mechanism and having a second working end that is subjected to repetitive motion for clearing blockages within the artificial tube. The elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.05-05-2011