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Andrew Ball, Deerfield Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110303594	FLAT PLATE MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR WITH A LIQUID AIR SEPARATOR - A multistage immersion type membrane separator includes a liquid air separator, the liquid air separator including an outlet tube, an inlet tube, and a skirt. The outlet tube is cylindrical and has a outlet tube diameter, and the inlet pipe has an inlet pipe diameter of less than the outlet tube diameter. The inlet pipe is attached to and in communication with the outlet tube so that a mixed flow of air and liquid passing through the inlet tube is introduced into the outlet tube and flows circumferentially around the inside of the outlet tube. The inlet pipe is attached to the cylindrical outlet tube so that the inlet pipe is perpendicular to the outlet tube. The outlet tube has two ends, one end being closed and the other end being open. The skirt is attached to the outlet tube and is concentric with the outlet tube. The skirt is attached to the closed end of the outlet tube, and extends to just past the point of attachment of the inlet tube to the outlet tube. The skirt also has two open ends, and one open end penetrates through the closed end of the outlet tube.	12-15-2011

Andrew T. Ball, Ammom, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120103477	GLASSY NANO-MATERIALS - The present invention is directed at metal alloys that are capable of forming spinodal glass matrix microconstituent structure. The alloys are iron based and include nickel, boron, silicon and optionally chromium. The alloys exhibit ductility and relatively high tensile strengths and may be in the form of sheet, ribbon, wire, and/or fiber. Applications for such alloys are described.	05-03-2012

Brenda J. Ball, Buford, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236608	Photovoltaic module with heater - The photovoltaic module with heater is a solar panel with a heated upper surface, thus preventing snow and ice from collecting on the upper surface and diminishing the intensity of sunlight to be converted into electrical power. The photovoltaic module includes a frame formed from aluminum or the like, and at least one photovoltaic cell supported by the frame. A transparent panel is attached to the frame to cover and seal the photovoltaic cell(s) within the frame in a fluid-tight manner. A plurality of heating filaments are embedded within, or disposed on, the transparent panel. The heating filaments are electrically connected to an external power source by a switch for selectively heating the transparent panel and melting any snow or ice that collects thereon.	09-23-2010
20120037215	PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH HEATER - The photovoltaic module with heater is a solar panel with a heated upper surface, thus preventing snow and ice from collecting on the upper surface and diminishing the intensity of sunlight to be converted into electrical power. The photovoltaic module includes a frame formed from aluminum or the like, and at least one photovoltaic cell supported by the frame. A transparent panel is attached to the frame to cover and seal the photovoltaic cell(s) within the frame in a fluid-tight manner. A plurality of heating filaments are embedded within, or disposed on, the transparent panel. The heating filaments are electrically connected to an external power source by a switch for selectively heating the transparent panel and melting any snow or ice that collects thereon.	02-16-2012

Brian K. Ball, Ford Dodge, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090101045	GYPSUM MIXTURES FOR FORMING SOLIDS - An example embodiment of a mixture to be employed in conjunction with water for preparing a slurry that hydrates to form a high strength flooring compound comprises about 50% to about 98% by weight calcium sulfate hemihydrate, about 0.002% to about 1% by weight polysaccharide, and about 0.02% to about 2.5% by weight of a lignosulfanate.	04-23-2009

Catherine Nelson Ball, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090276416	Comparing Anonymized Data - Systems, methods and computer program products for the comparison of anonymized data entries are disclosed. In one embodiment the present invention is a computer-implemented method for comparing anonymized data entries, including separately processing data entries in a query list and a search database by: normalizing, generating variants, scoring, and anonymizing. The expanded and anonymized data entries in the query list and the search database are then compared to find an exact match. In another embodiment, the present invention is a system for comparing anonymized data entries, having a list expansion module, an anonymizer module, and a matching module.	11-05-2009

Charles Ball, Hartselle, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100320311	Reel with Drum Center Support Ring - A wooden cable reel has a drum made of a plurality of staves and flanges secured at the ends of the drum. A steel support ring is rolled from a strip to have a diameter corresponding to the interior diameter of the drum and the ends of the strip are welded together. The support ring extends around the interior of the drum intermediate its ends and is secured to the drum from the inside by fasteners extending through the ring and into the interior surface of the drum. The support ring resists inwardly directed forces applied to the drum when cable is wound onto the reel and thus prevents the drum from deforming or collapsing.	12-23-2010

Charles Douglas Ball, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100088500	MULTIPLE GUEST O.S. BOOT FOR SERVER COMPONENT SETUP - A hypervisor boots all guest operating systems needed to setup/update server components as detected by an update utility. The update utility, after detecting server components, is booted into each guest O.S. so that the components are updated in parallel without having to sequentially boot the utility into a guest O.S., update its component, then shut down and re-boot into another guest O.S.	04-08-2010

Charles Dwight Ball, Danville, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090084930	CONCRETE FORM FOR POURING POLYGONAL COLUMNS - A concrete form for pouring a polygonal column includes a plurality N of plate members arranged to form a polygonal tube having N sides, where N is an integer greater than or equal to three. The form further comprises a reinforcing framework including a plurality of ring assemblies longitudinally spaced along the tube and interconnected by a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinal members. Each ring assembly extends circumferentially about the tube and comprises N ring segments each having an inner surface bearing against an outer surface of a respective one of the plate members, and an outer surface formed as a circular arc. The outer surfaces of the N ring segments collectively form a substantially circular outer surface. The form also includes a plurality of clamps respectively encircling the circular outer surfaces of the ring assemblies and being releasably tightened thereabout.	04-02-2009

Charles P. Ball, Newport, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113771	Apparatus and method for releasably holding fabric in place on an ironing board or the like - An apparatus and method to quickly, easily and temporarily secure fabric to an ironing board or the like to facilitate the removal of hair, lint, or other particulate matter which is adhered to the surface of the fabric. The fabric to be cleaned is positioned on an ironing board in the same manner as placing the fabric on the board for ironing. A pressure applying member is placed over the fabric to be cleaned, most commonly near the longitudinal end of the fabric. Each end of the pressure applying member is connected to a tension mechanism such as a spring or elastomeric cord. The other end of the tension mechanism is connected, in turn, to a connecting means such as a J-hook. When the connecting means are hooked over the far and near edges of the ironing board, the tension mechanism is pulled taut, forcing the pressure member down with sufficient force to hold the fabric in place against the pull of a vacuum or lint brush.	05-07-2009

Christopher J. Ball, Cranberry Township, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120103897	Underdrain Flume Plate - An underdrain flume plate for use in a filter including at least one central opening having an upstanding flange to interface with a cut-out in an underdrain lateral to form a passageway for connecting the lateral to the flume. The flume plate may also include at least one raised channel at each end of the plate with a solid or cut-away top surface, and/or holes and/or slots for connection of the flume plate to anchor rods and may be configured to overlap one another when placed side by side. The present invention also includes a method of installing underdrain laterals in a filter, including arranging a grid of anchor rods on a filter floor such that anchor rods are provided on both sides of the flume, and providing at least one underdrain flume plate adapted for attachment to the anchor rods such that the flume plate covers the flume.	05-03-2012

Christopher J. Ball, Mcdonald, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100237025	Method and System for Cleaning Filter Media Support Structures - The present invention is related to a method and system for cleaning a media support structure in a filter cell in a liquid filter system, wherein a cleaning solution does not significantly enter a filter media zone. The method comprises supplying a cleaning solution to a filter cell to a level sufficient to submerge the media support structure, but not to significantly enter the filter media zone. Additionally, the cleaning solution level is monitored to ensure the cleaning solution does not significantly enter the filter media zone. Alternatively, the cleaning solution may be continuously recirculated and reintroduced to the filter cell during the cleaning operation.	09-23-2010
20110073549	Clog Resistant Media Retainer Assembly - A media retainer assembly for retaining filter media in a filter assembly includes a top plate for supporting the filter media, the top plate having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of openings extending therethrough; a bottom plate having a top surface and a plurality of openings extending therethrough; and scouring media, the scouring media being adapted to abrade the surfaces of the top and bottom plates. The top plate is connected to the bottom plate such that the top surface of the bottom plate is spaced from the bottom surface of the top plate to define at least one chamber between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top surface of the top plate is in fluid communication with the chamber via the openings in the top plate. The scouring media is supported by the bottom plate within the at least one chamber.	03-31-2011
20110174719	Apparatus and Method for Securing Underdrain Filter Block - An underdrain filter block for use in draining and backwashing a filtering media in a filter bed includes a top wall, a pair of side walls extending from the top wall, and a bottom wall extending between the pair of side walls. The top wall, the pair of side walls, and the bottom wall define an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a grout chamber having a plurality of openings defined by at least one of the bottom wall and the pair of side walls.	07-21-2011

Claire M. Ball, Newport, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113771	Apparatus and method for releasably holding fabric in place on an ironing board or the like - An apparatus and method to quickly, easily and temporarily secure fabric to an ironing board or the like to facilitate the removal of hair, lint, or other particulate matter which is adhered to the surface of the fabric. The fabric to be cleaned is positioned on an ironing board in the same manner as placing the fabric on the board for ironing. A pressure applying member is placed over the fabric to be cleaned, most commonly near the longitudinal end of the fabric. Each end of the pressure applying member is connected to a tension mechanism such as a spring or elastomeric cord. The other end of the tension mechanism is connected, in turn, to a connecting means such as a J-hook. When the connecting means are hooked over the far and near edges of the ironing board, the tension mechanism is pulled taut, forcing the pressure member down with sufficient force to hold the fabric in place against the pull of a vacuum or lint brush.	05-07-2009

Courtney Ball, Stamford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120297325	System And Method For Displaying and Controlling Centralized Content - System and method for displaying and managing content includes a database of content that a user may access, select and pay for. The content is distributed to a projection device and the user is able to control the projection with the use of a pointing device.	11-22-2012

Cynthia Ball, St Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090217699	Deal on wheels - Deal on Wheels is a portable cooler with separated compartments one for hot items and one for cold items. The compartments are separated by a wall which may be insulated to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. The ends of the cooler have slide out tables to eat on, creating a table top with the cover lids of the hot and cold compartments. The slide covers are held up with attachable legs, two for each end and two mats are available to sit upon. The wheels are for easy mobility and the legs help hold cooler in place. The retractable handle adjusts to various lengths, depending on ones preference at use. Alternately, the cooler may be of various colors, sizes, yet compact, lightweight and compatible with modern units of its kind.	09-03-2009

Daniel Ball, Port Saint Lucie, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090199764	Paint Supplying System and Apparatus - A paint supplying system and apparatus for delivering paint to a container system from a supply of paint at a remote location by a paint delivery system to permit application of the paint delivered to the container by a separate coating implement is provided. The container system includes a vessel having a bottom and a peripheral side wall, the peripheral side wall and the bottom define an open interior space. A connector includes a body with opposed first and second ends, a first port on the first end, a second port on the second end, and a through passage connecting the first and second ports, the body being attached at the first end to the bottom such that the first port is in fluid communication with the open interior space, and connectable at the second end to the hand wand such that the second port is in fluid communication with the supply passage.	08-13-2009

Danny Ball, Oxford, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090220344	Propeller Blade Retention Device - A propeller blade retention system and method of manufacture are disclosed. Because of the design, a truly integral hub is able to house a set of variable pitch blades. Each hub socket establishes a substantially cylindrical interface with its respective blade, making the blade slidably receivable for installation. Each blade is allowed axial rotation, and held inside the socket by a set of angular contact bearings. A snap ring locks the blade against coming back out of the socket. An O-ring is provided in the interface to create a fluid seal. The hub alone accomplishes all of the required load-bearing and weather-seal functions.	09-03-2009
20090220347	Single-Piece Propeller And Method Of Making - A method for making a propeller product is disclosed. The propeller is formed using polyurethane cores adhered to a laminate hub to form a core assembly. An encapsulating structural laminate skin is then formed on the core assembly using a resin-transfer-molding process to create a single-piece composite propeller.	09-03-2009
20120279641	Single-Piece Propeller And Method Of Making - A method for making a propeller product is disclosed. The propeller is formed using polyurethane cores adhered to a laminate hub to form a core assembly. An encapsulating structural laminate skin is then formed on the core assembly using a resin-transfer-molding process to create a single-piece composite propeller.	11-08-2012

David Ball, Hudson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110111624	Broadband Interface Connection System - A broadband interface connection system includes a main nut assembly including a main nut, a main cylindrical body having a projection on its outer surface, a main nut gasket, a spring body, a slip ring, and a threaded top cylindrical body; a housing receptacle assembly including a housing body having a gasket seat and a bore configured to accept the main cylindrical body, a ferrule in the bore, a tapered cable center conductor alignment section, and a housing female center pin coupled with the section; and a jacket outer seal nut assembly including a jacket outer seal nut, and a jacket outer seal gasket at a bottom of the jacket outer seal nut. In addition to the main nut assembly's elements, a terminator assembly includes an insulator, a resistor, and a center pin, and a connector adaptor assembly includes an insulator, a feed through center pin, and a test port.	05-12-2011

David E. Ball, Mt. Pleasant, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056027	MATTRESS FOR A HOSPITAL BED FOR USE IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF SAME - A mattress or support surface including an identifier to enable the mattress or support surface to be associated with a location in the healthcare facility and more particularly a room within the healthcare facility.	03-05-2009

David M. Ball, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110146713	Method for cleaning tanks and other containers - A closed-loop system for cleaning tanks and other enclosures utilizing adjustably mounted nozzles for spraying water, other wash fluid and/or beneficial chemical additive within the tanks or other enclosures to be cleaned. Effluent wash fluid leaving a tank is directed to a separator unit for separation of liquids and solids. Solids are disposed of or otherwise removed, while recovered liquids are directed for re-use. Exposure of personnel to the inside of such tanks or other enclosures to be cleaned is minimal.	06-23-2011

David R. Ball, Bay Village, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324485	HIGH PURITY NUCLEAR GRAPHITE - A highly isotropic graphite useful for, inter alia, nuclear applications is disclosed, which has a ash content of less than 300 ppm and a boron equivalence of less than about 2 ppm without requiring a post graphitization purification step.	12-31-2009

David W. Ball, Easley, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120137704	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING A LOW NOISE EJECTOR MOTIVE NOZZLE - A method of assembling an ejector is provided, wherein the method includes providing a motive nozzle tip having a centerline axis and including a nozzle tip edge having at least one protrusion extending through a plane substantially normal to the centerline axis. The method also includes coupling the motive nozzle tip to the ejector.	06-07-2012

David Wesley Ball, Greenville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162383	Ejector/Mixer Nozzle for Noise Reduction - An inlet bleed heat system in a gas turbine includes a compressor discharge extraction manifold that extracts compressor discharge air, an inlet bleed heat manifold receiving the compressor discharge air, and a plurality of acoustic dispersion nozzles disposed at an output end of the inlet bleed heat manifold that reduce a velocity of the compressor discharge air in the inlet bleed heat manifold. Noise is generated from the shearing action between the surrounding atmosphere and air jets from orifices. When the air jet velocity is slowed using, for example, a multi-stage ejector/mixer, noise can be abated.	07-07-2011

David Wesley Ball, Easley, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202092	Mixer for cooling and sealing air system of turbomachinery - A system is provided for directing air from plural compressor ports to provide cooling and/or sealing air to an associated turbine site. A first flow from a pressure stage of the compressor has a first pressure and temperature. A second flow from another pressure stage of the compressor has a second pressure and temperature. The first and second pressures/temperatures are different. An ejector has two inlets for receiving the first and second flows, and output for combining the first and second flows into a third flow. The pressure and temperature of the third flow are different from the first and second pressures and temperatures. A bypass line is connected between the first flow and the third flow, and provides a bypass flow. A mixer combines the bypass flow and the third flow into a fourth flow. The fourth flow has a pressure and temperature intermediate the pressure and temperature of the bypass flow and the third flow. The mixer comprises inner and outer sections. The inner section is generally cylindrical in cross section and has a plurality of holes therein. The angle between the direction of the bypass flow and the direction of the third flow, when the bypass flow meets the third flow in the mixer, is less than about 90 degrees.	08-28-2008
20100170265	Variable Geometry Ejector - An ejector for a turbine engine is described herein. The ejector may include a variable geometry motive nozzle and a variable geometry mixing tube positioned downstream of the variable geometry motive nozzle.	07-08-2010

Donald Ball, Melbourne, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120255392	COMPLIANT CAM WITH FLEXURE CAM ARM - A compliant cam system includes a one-piece cam including: a cam body rotatable with respect to a cam rotational axis and a having a cam body center spaced from the cam rotational axis and an outer surface; and a deflecting arm freely extending from the cam body having a free end elastically deflected toward the cam body in an arm deflected condition. A follower has at least one follower surface in direct contact with the cam outer surface at the deflecting arm. An arm non-deflected condition is defined when the outer surface is in direct contact with the cam follower surface prior to deflection of the deflecting arm. The cam when thereafter rotated with respect to the cam rotational axis acts to move the cam body center toward the follower thereby deflecting the deflecting arm to the deflected condition creating a biasing force acting toward the follower.	10-11-2012
20120255393	COMPLIANT CAM OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A compliant cam system includes a cam having a cam body rotatable with respect to a cam rotational axis. The cam body has a cam body center spaced from the cam rotational axis. At least a portion of the cam is an elastically compressible material. A follower having at least one follower surface is in contact with the compressible material portion of the cam. A cam non-deflected condition is defined when an elastically compressible material portion outer surface is in contact with the cam follower surface prior to deflection of the elastically compressible material portion. The cam when thereafter rotated with respect to the cam rotational axis moves the cam body center toward the follower. The elastically compressible material portion deflects, defining a deflected condition, creating a biasing force acting toward the follower, and releasably frictionally engaging the elastically compressible material portion with the follower.	10-11-2012
20120255510	CAM SYSTEM HAVING COMPLIANT FOLLOWER - A compliant follower cam system includes a cam rotatable about a cam rotational axis continuously aligned with a cam displacement axis. The cam has a body center spaced from the rotational axis. A compliant follower has an elastically deformable first contact wall positioned proximate to a cavity. The first contact wall is directly contacted by the cam body outer surface. A compliant follower non-deflected condition occurs when a first contact wall outer surface directly contacts the cam body outer surface prior to deflection of the first contact wall, with the cam body center out of alignment with the displacement axis. Rotating the cam moves the body center toward the compliant follower into alignment with the displacement axis. The cam thereby deflects the first contact wall into the cavity defining a compliant follower deflected condition and creates a biasing force releasably frictionally engaging the first contact wall and cam.	10-11-2012

Earl Ball, Middletown, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090268475	VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR LAMP ENCLOSURES - A vent for a lamp enclosure comprises a passageway between the interior and exterior of the enclosure, a non-planar vent element covers the passageway. The vent has improved air flow and offers splash protection against liquids.	10-29-2009

Edward E. Ball, Weirton, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090306236	PROCESS FOR PREPARING RIGID POLYISOCYANURATE FOAMS USING NATURAL-OIL POLYOLS - The present invention provides a process for producing a rigid polyisocyanurate foam involving reacting at an isocyanate index of from about 175 to about 400, a polyisocyanate with at least one natural-oil polyol containing at least about 35 wt. %, based on the weight of the polyol, of natural oil, having a hydroxyl number from about 175 to about 375 and a hydroxyl functionality of about 2.0 to about 2.8, in the presence of a blowing agent and optionally, in the presence of one or more of surfactants, flame retardants, pigments, catalysts and fillers, wherein the resulting foam has a renewable biobased content of at least 8% by weight. The foams provided by the inventive process possess properties similar to foams produced from petroleum-derived materials and may find use in wall or roof insulation systems. The high biobased content (>8%) may allow wall or roof insulation systems containing these foams to be considered for the U.S. Government's preferred procurement program.	12-10-2009

Edward Kelly Ball, Eureka, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090215377	Low Pressure Blow-Off Assemblies and Related Methods - A low pressure blow-off assembly provides converging airflow around a length of material moving through the assembly. The assembly generally includes a body having an interior wall and an exterior wall. The interior wall defines a bore extending through the body for receiving the material through the body, and the exterior wall surrounds the interior wall and defines an air reservoir within the body generally between the exterior wall and interior wall. A cap is configured to be coupled to the body to cover at least part of the air reservoir. The bore includes a generally tapered end and the cap includes a generally tapered inner lip, where the tapered end of the bore and the tapered inner lip of the cap define an opening therebetween for discharging air from the air reservoir through the opening in a generally converging airflow pattern around the material passing through the body.	08-27-2009

Eric S. Ball, Roseburg, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100224577	SECONDARY FILTERING AND DISCHARGING OF WASTEWATER - Treating wastewater by receiving wastewater having a reduced concentration of waste solids into a secondary containment space and allowing the waste solids to distribute into a lower horizontal sludge layer, an upper horizontal scum layer, and a relatively clear horizontal layer of liquid therebetween; flowing the liquid from the relatively clear layer through at least one filter element enclosed in a housing the top of which is submerged below the wastewater level of the secondary containment space; and thereafter flowing the filtered effluent out of the housing. In some embodiments, the filtered effluent may be discharged from the secondary containment space using an effluent pump configured with a conventional flow inducer or, alternatively, using an effluent pump sealably configured with a shortened flow inducer thereby allowing discharge of the filtered effluent to a wastewater level below that of the pump's intake.	09-09-2010

Eric V. Ball, Ocoee, TN US

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

George A. Ball, Hampstead, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110015462	METHODS FOR INHIBITING POLYMERIZATION OF VINYL AROMATIC COMPOUNDS DURING EXTRACTIVE DISTILLATION - High temperatures and oxygen exposure during extractive distillation can result in polymerization of vinyl aromatic compounds. In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates to methods for inhibiting polymerization of vinyl aromatic compounds during extractive distillation. In various embodiments, the methods include a) providing a mixture containing at least one vinyl aromatic compound, b) adding at least one dinitrophenol inhibitor to the mixture, and c) after step b), performing an extractive distillation on the mixture to isolate the at least one vinyl aromatic compound. Purified styrene can be isolated by the methods described herein. In some embodiments, the dinitrophenol inhibitor is 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol (DNBP).	01-20-2011
20110057147	SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ISOPHTHALIC ACID AND TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Various embodiments of the present invention generally disclose systems and processes for the conversion of a feed stream comprising at least one C8 aromatic into a product stream comprising isophthalic acid and purified terephthalic acid (IPA/TA).	03-10-2011
20110108763	CATALYST SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACIDS - Various embodiments of the invention herein described generally relate to novel processes for the production of aromatic acids by fixed bed catalytic oxidation of aromatic compounds carrying at least one oxidizable substituent group attached directly to the carbon atom of the corresponding aromatic nucleus. In an embodiment, a novel oxidation process of the present invention comprises the steps of: a) catalytically oxidizing, with an oxidation catalyst, a liquid phase aromatic acid precursor in the presence of a gaseous oxygen source; b) separating a finished product; c) purging the solvent and the oxidation catalyst; d) optionally recycling at least a portion of the solvent into the oxidation reactor; e) recovering at least a portion of the oxidation catalyst; f) recharging the at least a portion of the oxidation catalyst over a solid recharging catalyst bed; and (g) feeding a reactivated oxidation catalyst to the oxidation reactor.	05-12-2011

Howard A. Ball, Schwenksville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090274676	COMBINATION OF DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE OR DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-SULFATE WITH A PDE-4 INHIBITOR FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, comprises a first active agent selected from a dehydroepiandrosterone and/or dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate, or a salt thereof, and a second active agent comprising a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases. The composition is provided in various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this patent are applied to the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases.	11-05-2009

James Ball, Ledyard, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110034350	Protein Arrays and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides human protein arrays that include at least 1000 human proteins. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method for identifying a substrate of an enzyme, comprising contacting the enzyme with a positionally addressable array comprising at least 100 proteins immobilized on functionalized glass surface, and identifying a protein on the positionally addressable array that is bound and/or modified by the enzyme, wherein a binding or modifying of the protein by the enzyme indicates that the protein is a substrate for the enzyme. In additional embodiments, provided herein are methods for making an array of at least 1000 human proteins under non-denaturing conditions, including human proteins that are difficult to express and/or difficult to isolate in a non-denatured state.	02-10-2011
20110318820	Immobilized Buffer Particles and Uses Thereof - The disclosure relates to novel particle compositions and methods of making said compositions having applications in nucleic acid analysis, as well as apparatuses and systems for the same.	12-29-2011

James A. Ball, Ledyard, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090100536	Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.	04-16-2009
20110258734	GENE SEQUENCES AND USES THEREOF IN PLANTS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.	10-20-2011
20120227131	Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.	09-06-2012

Jasper T. Ball, Buford, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236608	Photovoltaic module with heater - The photovoltaic module with heater is a solar panel with a heated upper surface, thus preventing snow and ice from collecting on the upper surface and diminishing the intensity of sunlight to be converted into electrical power. The photovoltaic module includes a frame formed from aluminum or the like, and at least one photovoltaic cell supported by the frame. A transparent panel is attached to the frame to cover and seal the photovoltaic cell(s) within the frame in a fluid-tight manner. A plurality of heating filaments are embedded within, or disposed on, the transparent panel. The heating filaments are electrically connected to an external power source by a switch for selectively heating the transparent panel and melting any snow or ice that collects thereon.	09-23-2010
20120037215	PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH HEATER - The photovoltaic module with heater is a solar panel with a heated upper surface, thus preventing snow and ice from collecting on the upper surface and diminishing the intensity of sunlight to be converted into electrical power. The photovoltaic module includes a frame formed from aluminum or the like, and at least one photovoltaic cell supported by the frame. A transparent panel is attached to the frame to cover and seal the photovoltaic cell(s) within the frame in a fluid-tight manner. A plurality of heating filaments are embedded within, or disposed on, the transparent panel. The heating filaments are electrically connected to an external power source by a switch for selectively heating the transparent panel and melting any snow or ice that collects thereon.	02-16-2012

John Ball US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120059768	Method For Electronic Distribution Of Shipping Documents - A web sharing system for shippers, carriers, factoring companies, consignee, brokers and other entities involved in the transportation industry will be available. The system will store and allow for creation, confirmation and manipulation of documents in the website. All documents will be secure and available only to designed users. The system will be accessible from any web friendly device for viewing, creation, confirmation, or manipulation as allowed by the originator of the document. Notification of creation, confirmation, manipulation or failure to create, confirm or manipulate will be sent to parties involved in the process of billing, invoicing or verification of shipments, to a predetermined email address. All creations, confirmations and manipulations of documents will be digitally signed by the party initiating such action. All creation, confirmation and manipulation of documents will be recorded, dated and time stamped digitally on the website. All information will be available to designated parties 24 hours 7 days a week on the website.	03-08-2012

Karlene Ball, Hoover, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041001	VISUAL DIVIDED ATTENTION TRAINING - Computer-implemented method for enhancing cognition of a participant. A first target image of a set of target images is visually presented for a specified presentation time at a first location in a visual field that includes multiple peripheral locations, each at least a specified distance from the first location. Substantially simultaneously, a first peripheral location in the visual field is visually indicated for the presentation time, after which the visually presenting and indicating are ceased. Candidate target images with a specified discriminability are visually presented, including the first target image. The participant is required to select the target image from among the candidates. If the participant correctly selected the first target image, the participant is required to select the first peripheral location from the multiple peripheral locations. The presentation time is adaptively modified based on the correctness/incorrectness of the participant's selections. The process is repeated to improve the participant's cognition.	02-18-2010

Kyle Ball, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120100348	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMALLY LASER MARKING ARTICLES - The present invention relates to laser marking articles. In particular it relates to laser marking articles by laser ablating a coating applied to the article which reveals the surface of the article underneath, thereby forming the mark by the contrasting appearance between the revealed surface of the article and the adjacent remaining coating. Laser parameters are selected to provide uniform, commercially desirable appearance and avoid damage to the underlying surface while maintaining acceptable system throughput. In particular the laser pulse envelope is tailored to provide desirable appearance while maintaining acceptable system throughput.	04-26-2012

Landon N. Ball, North Augusta, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114461	Electric Brake Manual Release Mechanism - A manual release mechanism for an electric braking assembly is provided. In various implementations, the manual release mechanism includes a shaft having an armature retraction cap connected to a distal end of the shaft and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The shaft includes threads that are mateable with threads provided in a bore of a magnet body of the braking assembly. The shaft threads are formed along at least a portion of the shaft such that a small angular displacement of the handle will cause an axial translation of the shaft within the magnet body. The axial translation will move the retraction cap to exert force on an armature plate of the braking assembly. The force of the retraction cap on the armature plate disengages contact between the armature plate and a friction disk of the braking assembly allowing the friction disk to rotate freely.	05-07-2009

Linda H. Ball, Lawrenceville, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100010848	TROUBLE TICKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Management of trouble tickets for a circuit is provided. A method and system provides a plurality of management tools that enable a user to obtain, verify, and manage information related to a trouble ticket to ensure compliance with federal standards and proper resolution and billing for problems experienced for a customer. With the method and system, the user may open a trouble ticket, close the trouble ticket, and bill a customer for services associated with resolving the trouble ticket.	01-14-2010

Madeleine Price Ball, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100273164	Targeted and Whole-Genome Technologies to Profile DNA Cytosine Methylation - Methods and compositions for determining a methylated cytosine profile of a target nucleic acid sequence are provided.	10-28-2010

Mark Ball, Great Bend, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090186540	RESCUE MAT - A portable, roll-able or fold-able mat for supporting one or more individuals includes a non-inflatable, buoyant core. The core includes buoyancy sufficient to support the one or more individuals on a surface of the mat. The core includes at least one layer of foam and a non-foam layer connected with at least one surface of the layer of foam.	07-23-2009

Mark Ball, Gambrills, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090188921	Combined vented container and collection bag and associated method - A combined vented container and collection bag for use during debris collecting, transporting and removal procedures includes a portable container having a closed bottom end and an open top end. The container has an outer surface continuously spanning along a circumference of the container such that a cavity is formed intermediately of the bottom and top end. The top end has a top rim continuously extending about the entire perimeter. The outer and inner surfaces of the container have several vent openings to allow air to enter and exit the container. Also, a manually-operable mechanism is provided for regulating air flow into and out from the container.	07-30-2009

Marty Scott Ball, Jonesville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090188313	PLASTIC WATER METER WITH METAL THREADS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.	07-30-2009
20110005333	FACE SEAL GASKET - Various embodiments of the present invention provide improved face seal gaskets for use in connecting meters and other devices to pipelines. The improved face seal gaskets include a planar annular ring portion and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly from the annular ring portion. In use, the annular ring portion is disposed adjacent a sealing surface on the inlet or outlet of the device to facilitate a fluid tight connection between the device and the pipeline. The tabs engage complementary grooves formed in the inlet or outlet portions of the device to facilitate alignment of the annular ring to the sealing surface thereon. The tabs may also retain the face seal gasket adjacent the sealing surface to facilitate improved installation of the device to the pipeline.	01-13-2011
20110072896	PLASTIC WATER METER WITH METAL THREADS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.	03-31-2011
20120011929	Plastic Water Meter with Metal Threads - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.	01-19-2012

Matthew V. Ball, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080219449	Cryptographic key management for stored data - A method is provided for performing application-transparent key management in a storage library associated with an encrypting removable storage device. Encryption and decryption is performed by a key manager and the removable storage device, and is transparent to the application. Data is encrypted using keys that are managed by the storage key manager. An administrative interface allows an administrator to specify and manage encryption keys. A key identifier is associated with each key, and the key identifier is written to the tape along with the encrypted data. When reading encrypted data, the removable storage device reads the key identifier from the tape and requests the corresponding encryption key from the key manager. The removable storage device then provides the decrypted data to the application. The encryption key may be exported from the key manager or library in an encrypted XML format. Encrypted tapes can therefore be decrypted in different libraries by exporting the keys from one library to another.	09-11-2008
20110149438	UNIQUE MEDIA IDENTIFIER - An apparatus and method for providing a unique identifier for data storage media is disclosed herein. The servo track of the data storage media is encoded one or more times with media manufacturer's data. The media manufacturer's data includes a variety of information including the unique identifier. The unique identifier differentiates among different media manufacturers, different spools or pancakes from which a given media comes from, and different media within a given spool or pancake. The unique identifier scheme is configured to facilitate standardization among media manufacturers while providing error correction and flexibility for future changes in format.	06-23-2011

Michael Ball, Fairfax, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120185764	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - Both a relative positioned resource and an absolute positioned resource may be generated using a single editor having a single syntax for both the relative and absolute positioned elements. A layout module generates an intermediate data structure based on element information. The element information includes content of at least one element, Cartesian coordinates of the at least one element, and dimensional information of the at least one element. A unified processing module generates a first resource having absolute positioned elements by processing the intermediate data structure, and generates a second resource having relative positioned elements by processing the same intermediate data structure.	07-19-2012

Michael Ball, Greenville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162457	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING TURBINE BLADE VIBRATORY RESPONSE - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for measuring turbine blade vibratory responses. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for measuring a vibratory response of a plurality of turbine blades. The method can include mounting an optical probe comprising at least one probe tip optical surface, wherein the at least one probe tip optical surface is substantially parallel to within about +15 or about −15 degrees with respect to a trailing edge surface of at least one of the plurality of turbine blades, directing light towards a trailing edge surface of at least one of the plurality of turbine blades, receiving reflected light from the at least one of the plurality of turbine blades, and determining relative position of the at least one of the plurality of blades based at least in part on the reflected light.	07-07-2011

Michael Allen Ball, Mauldin, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120116723	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA FROM A ROTATING COMPONENT - A system for transmitting data from a rotating component includes sensors on the rotating component, wherein each of the sensors detects at least one characteristic of the rotating component and transmits a signal reflective of the characteristic. Data slip rings are in communication with the sensors, and a signal conditioning circuit between the sensors and the data slip rings converts each of the signals from the sensors into a digital signal. A method for transmitting data from a rotating component includes sensing a characteristic of the rotating component using sensors and generating a signal from each of the sensors reflective of the characteristic of the rotating component. The method further includes converting each of the signals to a digital signal and transferring each of the digital signals from the rotating component through a plurality of data slip rings.	05-10-2012

Michael E. Ball, Ellison Bay, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090126210	Foot Measurement Apparatus - A foot measurement apparatus for measuring the dimensions of a foot. The foot measurement apparatus includes an integrally-formed unitary base having first and second sections each with proximal ends and distal ends and top and bottom surfaces. The first and second sections are connected by a living-hinge interconnection portion at their proximal ends. The foot measurement apparatus also includes a measuring scale attached to the lop surfaces of the first and second sections. The foot measurement apparatus additionally includes an erectable heel-tab structure which is attached to the unitary base near the distal end of the first section. The heel-tab structure has a heel-contact portion which is pivotable between a collapsed position overlying the top surface of the first section and an erected position substantially normal to the first section. The foot measurement apparatus also includes an erectable toe-tab structure.	05-21-2009

Michael M. Ball, Marcellus, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110210961	METHOD OF DETERMINING THE PROFILE OF A SURFACE OF AN OBJECT - A method of determining the profile of a surface of an object is disclosed that does not require that the video inspection device be at a certain angle relative to the surface when an image of the surface is obtained (e.g., allows non-perpendicular captures of the image	09-01-2011

Michele Ann Ball, Morris Plains, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076084	Method of Treating Metabolic Disorders, Especially Diabetes, or a Disease or Condition Associated with Diabetes - The invention relates to a combination, such as a combined preparation or pharmaceutical composition, respectively, which comprises nateglinide (I)	03-25-2010

Nathan Ball, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110272856	DRIED BIODEGRADABLE RESIN - The present invention provides biodegradable compositions, resins comprising the same, and composites thereof.	11-10-2011

Nathan Ball, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080203370	Powered Rope Ascender and Portable Rope Pulling Device - A device for pulling an elongate member includes a rotational motor having an output and a rotating drum connected to the output of said rotational motor. The device further includes a guide mechanism for guiding the resilient elongate element onto, around at least a portion of the circumference of, and off of, the rotating drum. When the rotational motor turns the rotating drum, the rotating drum thereby continuously pulls the resilient elongate element through the device.	08-28-2008

Nathan B. Ball, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110257626	CONTROLLED NEEDLE-FREE TRANSPORT - A needle-free transdermal transport device for transferring a substance across a surface of a biological body includes a reservoir for storing the substance, a nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir and a controllable electromagnetic actuator in communication with the reservoir. The actuator, referred to as a Lorentz force actuator, includes a stationary magnet assembly and a moving coil assembly. The coil assembly moves a piston having an end portion positioned within the reservoir. The actuator receives an electrical input and generates in response a corresponding force acting on the piston and causing a needle-free transfer of the substance between the reservoir and the biological body. The magnitude, direction and duration of the force are dynamically controlled (e.g., servo-controlled) by the electrical input and can be altered during the course of an actuation cycle. Beneficially, the actuator can be moved in different directions according to the electrical input.	10-20-2011

Nathan B. Ball, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100016827	NEEDLE-FREE INJECTOR DEVICE WITH AUTOLOADING CAPABILITY - A needle-free transdermal transport device includes a chamber (	01-21-2010

Nathan Barker Ball, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090139248	ENVIRONMENTALLY ADAPTABLE TRANSPORT DEVICE - Disclosed is a device for the transport of temperature sensitive products including an insulated container, an insulated lid, a fastener to secure the lid to the container, an active heat exchanger, a thermal circuit to circulate heat exchange, a temperature sensor read by a temperature regulating circuit that maintains a temperature range, a power source, and a support frame that arranges the elements of the device with the overall center of mass at a location adapted for transport and storage of the device. Disclosed is also a method of transport for temperature sensitive products including securing the temperature sensitive product within an insulated container with a lid, removing heat from the container to maintain a temperature range, strapping the device onto the user's back and adjusting to the shape of the user, freeing both hands during transport of the device, and minimizing hindrances to user mobility caused by the device.	06-04-2009

Raymond G. Ball, Newton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292155	Chemical Oxidation Method and Compounds - A method and system for the reduction of contamination in soil and groundwater is provided. A clathrate of ozone and a cyclic oligosaccharide can provide for an extended zone of influence due to, for instance, the improved stability of the ozone. The clathrate can include cyclodextrin and ozone and can improve the oxidative destruction of organic and inorganic contaminants.	11-26-2009
20090324337	In Situ Remedial Alternative and Aquifer Properties Evaluation Probe System - In general, the purpose of the probe system is to provide improved rapid field methods using re-designed direct push technology (DPT) and “push-pull testing” concepts to evaluate in situ chemical, biochemical, surfactant, adsorptive media, and leaching and fixation remediation technologies for hazardous subsurface contaminant(s). The multi-purpose single probe system can to measure the relative permeability of the subsurface soil and groundwater to a liquid or gas ejectant and recover soil gas, soil, or groundwater samples for contaminant analyses, and can measure the chemical dosage and reaction, dissolution, adsorption, desorption, leaching, or fixation rate of a reactant such as a chemical or biochemical oxidant, metallic or bimetallic dehalogenating agent, surfactant or emulsifier solution, adsorbent media regenerant, leaching or fixation reagent that is injected and withdrawn during a push-pull test.	12-31-2009
20100150657	Soil and Water Remediation Method and Apparatus - Disclosed is a method, apparatus and system for the remediation of contaminated soils, groundwater and water. A combination of reagents such as persulfate and ozone or persulfate, ozone and hydrogen peroxide may be used to enhance destruction of organic contaminants. Reagents may be injected into the smear zone to trap and destroy volatile compounds that may otherwise escape treatment.	06-17-2010
20120277516	CHEMICAL OXIDATION METHOD AND COMPOUNDS - A method and system for the reduction of contamination in soil and groundwater is provided. Cyclic oligosaccharides can be used, for example, to carry oxidants, carry activators, solubilize organic contaminants and promote biodegradation.	11-01-2012

Richard Ball, Overland Park, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204322	GPS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING LIGHT EMITTED BY DISPLAY - The present invention provides a method for converting display of information on a GPS device between a first display mode and a second display mode by “negativizing” pixels or other image elements, wherein negativizing entails converting lighter image elements to darker image elements and converting darker image elements to lighter image elements so as to result in reduced total emission of light.	08-13-2009

Richard G. Ball, Edison, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087419	HIV INTEGRASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication:	04-08-2010

Richard G. Ball, Rahway, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120071519	CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF A FACTOR Xa INHIBITOR - Provided herein are crystalline forms of a maleate salt of betrixaban, compositions and methods of preparation or use thereof.	03-22-2012
20120095019	METHODS AND FORMULATIONS OF TREATING THROMBOSIS WITH BETRIXABAN AND A P-GLYCOPROTEIN INHIBITOR - This invention is directed to methods of inhibiting coagulation or treating thrombosis using a factor Xa inhibitor and a P-glycoprotein (Pgp) inhibitor. The invention is also directed to formulations used in the methods.	04-19-2012

Richard Gilbert Ball, South Holland, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080251094	Hair Styling Accessory - A hair styling device for forming spiral curls is provided. The device includes a relatively rigid, elongated hollow cylinder having a plurality of apertures through its outer wall. A segment of hair is wrapped around the cylinder, inclined at an angle relative to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The segment of hair can be secured to the cylinder using one or more clips. The segment of hair can also be secured to the cylinder using an elastic band that can be attached to both ends of the cylinder. A method for forming spiral curls using the device is also provided.	10-16-2008

Robert Ball, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100004957	Interactive system and methods for insurance-related activities - Systems and methods for performing insurance related activities are provided. Software can be implemented to provide a (optionally networked) application that includes an interactive interface for use by insurance professionals in managing clients. Personal data can be received for computing a client's financial condition. Business data of the client can be received for computing a business financial condition of the business at the death of the client. An assumption of the business financial condition, including levels of business owned life insurance can be modified. A selection mechanism can also be provided, which when selected displays a representation of a death benefits to the client and to the business, based on the modified assumption. The personal financial and business financial condition can change in relation to a change in the personal death and business death benefit as the assumptions are interactively modified, thereby showing the benefit of business owned life insurance.	01-07-2010

Robert E. Ball, Pasadena, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110051555	System and Method for Determining Location of Submerged Submersible Vehicle - An aspect of the present invention is drawn to method of determining a location of a submersible vehicle. The method includes obtaining first bearing information based on a location of a ship at a first time relative to the submersible vehicle and receiving broadcast information from the ship, wherein the broadcast information includes location information related to a second location of the ship at a second time, a velocity of the ship at the second time and a course of the ship at the second time. The method further includes obtaining second bearing information based on the second location of the ship at the second time relative to the submersible vehicle, obtaining a velocity of the submersible vehicle at the second time and obtaining a course of the submersible vehicle at the second time. The method still further includes determining the location of the submersible vehicle based on the first bearing information, the second location of the ship at the second time, the velocity of the ship at the second time, the course of the ship at the second time, the second bearing information, the velocity of the submersible vehicle at the second time and the course of the submersible vehicle at the second time.	03-03-2011

Roger Ball, Little Rock, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120132764	APPARATUS FOR SECURING A DEVICE IN A VIEWABLE LOCATION - An apparatus for securing a device in a viewable location which obviates the need to hold viewable devices in a viewer's hand comprising a clamp 1, the claim further comprising an upper clamp portion 3 interference fit to a lower clamp portion 5 and a ball 7 associated with the clamp which is associated with a socket 9, which in turn is associated with a downwardly extending leg 11. The apparatus further comprises a downwardly extending leg 11 such that the height of the downwardly extending leg 11 is controlled by its position within an elevation member 13. The downwardly extending leg 11 is held in place with a removable friction ring 15 placed around the downwardly extending leg 11 and holding the downwardly extending leg 11 in place within the elevation member 13. Two or more legs 17 are coupled to the elevation member 13 by hinged joints 19.	05-31-2012

Roy Ball, Coral Springs, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100067157	Test Plug With Overvoltage Protection - A test plug for use with protective relays has a circuit that when it detects an overvoltage on the secondary side of a current transformer limits the overvoltage amplitude and the occurrence of the overvoltage to a predetermined number of peaks that are less than all of the peaks that occur when the secondary side is open circuited and the test plug is connected to the relays. The test plug also ensures that there is a continuous flow of current in the relays. The test plug further that has an indicator visible external to the plug to indicate the occurrence of an open circuit transformer secondary and that indicator remains illuminated when the test plug is disconnected from the protective relays.	03-18-2010
20100226111	TEST SWITCH COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly protects a test switch having a pair of forwardly extending, opposed posts. The cover assembly includes cover having a pair of holes on opposed sides of the front face. A thumbnut is secured within each hole. Each thumbnut includes a nut having internal threads to rotatably engage the posts extending from the cover. The nut is made of a magnetic material such that, when removed, the cover assembly may be secured to any metallic surface.	09-09-2010
20110028031	MODULAR TEST PLUG - A modular test plug assembly is disclosed having a design which may be arranged in a plurality of different configurations. The test plug assembly includes a plurality of modules, having blades for insertion into a test switch assembly. The modules are positioned in a stacked arrangement and are secured together by end plates and a rod extending therebetween.	02-03-2011
20110056819	MODULAR TEST SWITCH - A modular test switch assembly includes a plurality of stackable features that may be arranged in a variety of configurations. Each module includes a test switch and includes features to engage adjoining modules in the assembly. The entire test switch assembly is secured together using a retaining rod that is inserted through aligned thru-holes in the assembly.	03-10-2011

Ryan Ball, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090182682	Bank-eligible investment product and a system and method for designing, implementing, monitoring and managing the same - A computer system and computative process for designing, implementing, processing, communicating and managing a bank-eligible investment product that invests in other bank-eligible investments wherein the risk-based capital exposure of each investment is compared to a limit database and processed using a plurality of risk-weight percentages stored in the database. The computer system receives as its inputs performance data and asset allocation data for each investment and processes that data in order to calculate the risk-based capital exposure of each investment inside the product, determine the risk-based capital assessment of an investor's total investment in the product, and as part of its output, provides sufficient reporting information for investors as required by federal, state, and local regulations. In one embodiment, the constraints of each investment inside the product are frequently and periodically reprocessed, according to prescribed system parameters in order to achieve desired risk-based capital output for communication to users and for adjustment of the composition of the bank-eligible investment product.	07-16-2009

Stephen Ball US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110282928	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NEGOTIATING A NETWORK CONNECTION - A system and method for automatically negotiating Internet access between a user and one of a plurality of Internet connection providers.	11-17-2011

Stephen Ball, Stamford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120297325	System And Method For Displaying and Controlling Centralized Content - System and method for displaying and managing content includes a database of content that a user may access, select and pay for. The content is distributed to a projection device and the user is able to control the projection with the use of a pointing device.	11-22-2012

Terry Ball, Dayton, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090315265	Target Stand - A target stand is disclosed that comprises a target frame supported on a shelf having a pair of legs mounted in spaced relation. The legs pivotal and adjustable between a storage position and a shooting position. The storage position having the target frame intermediate to and parallel to the legs. The shooting position having the legs in a generally non-parallel configuration to support the target frame in a predetermined shooting position. The target frame supporting a target either above or below the pivotal connection between the legs and the target frame. The legs adapted to be secured to the target frame thus resisting pivoting and adjusting to hold the legs in a non-symmetrical orientation to accommodate rough terrain.	12-24-2009
20120119444	TARGET STAND - A target stand is disclosed that comprises a target frame supported on a shelf having a pair of legs mounted in spaced relation. The legs pivotal and adjustable between a storage position and a shooting position. The storage position having the target frame intermediate to and parallel to the legs. The shooting position having the legs in a generally non-parallel configuration to support the target frame in a predetermined shooting position. The target frame supporting a target either above or below the pivotal connection between the legs and the target frame. The legs adapted to be secured to the target frame thus resisting pivoting and adjusting to hold the legs in a non-symmetrical orientation to accommodate rough terrain.	05-17-2012

Thomas Ball, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100220024	APERTURE ANTENNA WITH SHAPED DIELECTRIC LOADING - An antenna structure and a method of propagating an electromagnetic (EM) wave with the antenna structure. The antenna structure comprises a first aperture antenna element and a second element inside the first element adapted to strengthen the directivity of the wave.	09-02-2010

Thomas A. Ball, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120112975	ANTENNA WITH SHAPED DIELECTRIC LOADING - An apparatus, method of propagating a signal and method of manufacture for an antenna structure comprising a section which is positioned or formed in relation to a portion of the antenna structure, such that a portion of the electromagnetic (EM) field that is emitted from the antenna structure is partially slowed or phase shifted thereby resulting in an improvement of the horizontal gain of the EM field.	05-10-2012

William Lane Ball, Statesville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131890	WALL DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length that is greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to the sheet in series along the length of the sheet. The length may be substantially greater than the width. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that the spacing is sufficient for the sheet to be folded in-between adjacent panels such that the panes are stacked, the spacing between adjacent panels being about twice the thickness of each panel. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a wall of a room.	06-09-2011
20110135869	STAIR DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length substantially greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to sheet along the length of the sheet. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that, when the drop cloth is applied to a staircase, a first panel of a pair of adjacent panels covers a horizontal section of the stairs and the other panel of the pair of adjacent panels covers a vertical section of the stairs, with a fabric area extending between the pair of adjacent panels and over a nose of a stair. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a staircase. The drop cloth also can be used when painting along a wall of a room.	06-09-2011