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Bruce Baran, Lexington, MA US
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| 20100149527 | System and Method for Controlling a Beam Source in a Workpiece Surface Inspection System - A surface inspection system, as well as related components and methods, are provided. The surface inspection system includes a beam source subsystem, a beam scanning subsystem, a workpiece movement subsystem, an optical collection and detection subsystem, and a processing subsystem. The system features a variable scan speed beam scanning subsystem, preferably using an acousto-optic deflector, with beam compensation, so that variable scanning speeds can be achieved. Also included are methods and systems for improving the signal to noise ratio by use of scatter reducing complements, and a system and method for selectively and repeatedly scanning a region of interest on the surface in order to provide additional observations of the region of interest. | 06-17-2010 |
Bruce W. Baran, Lexington, MA US
Chris G. Baran, Hamilton, NJ US
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| 20090309801 | ANTENNA SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPLE FREQUENCY BANDS - An antenna system for transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency (RF) signals in multiple frequency bands includes a horn antenna and a feed network. The horn antenna may transmit and/or receive RF signals in multiple frequency bands that are spread over more than an octave bandwidth with at least a 2.44-to-1 bandwidth ratio. The horn antenna includes a throat, an aperture, and an interior surface. The feed network includes a first waveguide section, a first junction, one or more first filters, and a first step-down waveguide section. The first waveguide section can provide a matching network and transmit and/or receive the RF signals in the multiple frequency bands. The first junction can transmit and/or receive the RF signals in first selected band(s) of the multiple frequency bands. The first step-down waveguide section may transmit and/or receive the RF signals in second selected band(s) of the multiple frequency bands. | 12-17-2009 |
Christopher P. Baran, Hilliard, OH US
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| 20110280865 | Ets-2 Biomarkers for Fibrotic Diseases and Uses Thereof - Methods and compositions for detecting, treating, characterizing, and diagnosing interstitial lung and/or fibrotic diseases are described. | 11-17-2011 |
Evren O. Baran, Port Ewen, NY US
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| 20090049453 | IN-BAND COMMUNICATION WITH VIRTUAL MACHINES VIA A HYPERVISOR MESSAGE BUS - A method, system, and computer program product for in-band communication with virtual machines via a hypervisor message bus are provided. The method includes establishing communication between a hypervisor and a plurality of virtual machines via a hypervisor message bus, where the hypervisor manages resources in a shared system. The method further includes transmitting a message from the hypervisor to the virtual machines using the hypervisor message bus. The method also includes translating the message within the virtual machines into a display-formatted message for in-band display on one or more user systems, and relaying the display-formatted message from the virtual machines to the one or more user systems to provide in-band communication of the message to one or more users. | 02-19-2009 |
Evren O. Baran, Highland, NY US
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| 20090164513 | Method and Apparatus For Mapping Encrypted and Decrypted Data Via Key Management System - A data processing system having a host computer including a key manager, a control unit connected to the host computer, a data storage unit (such as a tape drive) controlled by the control unit, and data storage medium for storing data thereon to be written to or read from by the data storage unit. The key manager stores a data structure having at least one record having a volume serial number, as start location, a length entry, and a key for encrypting and decrypting data on the data storage medium. A data storage medium (such as data tape) is mounted on the data storage unit, and a volume recorded on the tape is retrieved. The control unit retrieves the data structure from the key manager and matches the volume serial number recorded in the retrieved data structure with the volume serial number retrieved from the data storage medium. It they match, the control unit passes to the data storage unit, commands to turn on or turn off encryption dependent upon the location where data is written by the data storage unit onto the data storage medium, or to turn on or turn off decryption dependent upon the location where data is read by the data storage unit from the data storage medium. | 06-25-2009 |
Evren Ozan Baran, Highland, NY US
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| 20090220089 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING ENCRYPTED AND DECRYPTED DATA VIA A MULTIPLE KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method, apparatus and program product for encryption/decryption of data on a volume of data storage media including dividing the volume into a plurality of locations, assigning a unique key to each location for encryption/decryption of data in the respective location of the volume, mapping the locations and keys in the key manager, and encrypting/decrypting data on the volume based on the data's physical location on the volume. The owning entity owning each location on the volume may also be mapped, and the keys for each location owned by the same owning entity may be the same. | 09-03-2009 |
Jason S. Baran, Dover, NJ US
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| 20120086317 | TOE KICK STEP STOOL - A system and apparatus which provides on demand step stool functionality without wasting valuable storage space. More particularly, a toe kick step stool system is disclosed which, when actuated, emerges from under a cabinet to provide a stable standing surface. | 04-12-2012 |
Jeffrey Kenneth Baran, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20090011891 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20110136615 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. | 06-09-2011 |
Jimmie R. Baran, Prescott, WI US
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| 20080268062 | STABILIZED PARTICLE DISPERSIONS CONTAINING SURFACE-MODIFIED INORGANIC NANOPARTICLES - This invention relates to particle-in-liquid dispersions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100152071 | Method for Treating a Formation with a Solvent - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation by contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing formation with a fluid that includes at least one of a polyol or polyol ether, wherein the polyol and polyol ether independently have from 2 to 25 carbon atoms; and at least one of a monohydroxy alcohol, ether, or ketone, wherein the monohydroxy alcohol, ether, and ketone independently have from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein the at least one of a polyol or polyol ether is present in the fluid at at least 50 weight percent, based on the total weight of the fluid. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100276149 | Method for Treating a Hydrocarbon Formation - The present invention includes compositions and method for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation having brine, the method comprising: contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation with a fluid, wherein the fluid at least one of at least partially solubilizes or at least partially displaces the brine in the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation; and subsequently contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation with a composition, the composition comprising: a nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant, and solvent, wherein when the composition is contacting the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation, the nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant has a cloud point that is above the temperature of the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100292110 | USE OF FLUOROCARBON SURFACTANTS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GAS AND GAS CONDENSATE WELLS - The present invention includes composition having a nonionic, fluorinated polymeric surfactant, water and solvent. Embodiments of compositions according to the present invention are useful, for example, for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean clastic formations. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110257055 | Composite Particles and Method of Forming - Composite particles and a method of forming composite particles are described. The composite particles comprise at least one inorganic nanoparticle covalently bound to at least one inorganic microparticle with a linking compound. Lubricant compositions and sprayable dispersion compositions comprising composite particles are also described. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120266781 | Inorganic Pigment Compositions Comprising Surface-modified Nanoparticles, and Methods of Making - Inorganic pigment compositions comprising surface-modified nanoparticles are described, along with methods of making such compositions. Such compositions may allow the inorganic pigment to be diluted to a significant extent with non-pigmented extenders, while preserving or enhancing the coloring power of the pigment. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120313056 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CONDUCTIVE PARTICLES WITH SURFACE-MODIFIED NANOPARTICLES COVALENTLY ATTACHED THERETO, AND METHODS OF MAKING - Compositions are disclosed comprising a plurality of conductive particles wherein each conductive particle comprises a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles that are covalently bonded to the surface of the conductive particle. Compositions are also disclosed wherein the plurality of conductive particles comprising a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles covalently bonded thereto, are provided in an organic vehicle. | 12-13-2012 |
Joyce I. Baran, Stratford, CT US
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| 20110217902 | BRASSIERE CONSTRUCTION USING MULTIPLE LAYERS OF FABRIC - A body-shaping garment and fabric is provided. The garment includes an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer. The inner fabric layer is placed in an angular orientation relative to the outer fabric layer. Further, the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer have sufficiently isotropic hysteresis. | 09-08-2011 |
Kenneth C. Baran, Hebron, CT US
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| 20100058769 | FAN VARIABLE AREA NOZZLE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE FAN NACELLE WITH DRIVE RING ACTUATION SYSTEM - A fan variable area nozzle (FVAN) includes a flap assembly which varies a fan nozzle exit area. The flap assembly generally includes a multiple of flaps, flap linkages and an actuator system. The actuator system radially and axially translates a drive ring relative an engine centerline axis. A slot within the drive ring receives the flap linkages to asymmetrically and symmetrically vary the fan nozzle exit area in response to movement of the drive ring. | 03-11-2010 |
Michael S. Baran, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20090122502 | DRIVE MODULARITY - A modular industrial drive system includes a base that receives one or more control modules as a face template. The control modules provide a set of functionalities to the drive system, and the face template serves as a user interface to the drive system. The drive system can include a power module and a control module which define desired functionalities for the system. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110241580 | MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM WITH BUS VOLTAGE CONTROL - A method for controlling a motor drive system, the system comprising an AC-DC converter coupled to a DC-AC inverter by a DC bus, a motor coupled to and driven by the inverter, and a load coupled to and driven by the motor is provided. The method includes accessing a motion profile for the motor and load and determining power losses of the converter, the inverter, the motor and the load. The method also includes controlling the voltage of the DC bus based upon the motion profile and the power losses to enhance the motor drive system efficiency, reliability and motor shaft performance. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110269339 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING A DEVICE USING TWO DIN RAILS - A system for securing a device to first and second DIN rails is provided. The system includes a static attachment structure configured to secure the device to the first DIN rail and a movable attachment structure configured to secure the device to the second DIN rail. The movable attachment structure includes a carrier secured to the device and a latch secured to the carrier and configured to engage the device to the second DIN rail in a latched position. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120158160 | DRIVE MODULARITY - A modular industrial drive system includes a base that receives one or more control modules as a face template. The control modules provide a set of functionalities to the drive system, and the face template serves as a user interface to the drive system. The drive system can include a power module and a control module which define desired functionalities for the system. | 06-21-2012 |
Robert G. Baran, Clifton Park, NY US
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| 20120189459 | Welded Rotor, a Steam Turbine having a Welded Rotor and a Method for Producing a Welded Rotor - A welded rotor, a steam turbine having a welded rotor, and a method of producing a welded rotor are disclosed. The welded rotor includes a high pressure section and an intermediate pressure section. Either or both the high pressure section and/or the intermediate pressure section includes a high temperature material section joined to a low temperature material section. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120189461 | Welded Rotor, a Steam Turbine Having a Welded Rotor and a Method for Producing a Welded Rotor - A welded rotor, a steam turbine having a welded rotor, and a method of producing a welded rotor are disclosed. The welded rotor includes a high pressure section and an intermediate pressure section. The high pressure section includes a high temperature material section joined to a low temperature material section. | 07-26-2012 |
Robert Gerard Baran, Clifton Park, NY US
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| 20120195741 | AXIAL BRUSH SEAL - A brush seal assembly for turbomachinery having a rotor can include a stationary seal component, a floating seal component coupled to the stationary seal component and circumferentially angled bristles arranged in a bristle pack, disposed in the floating seal component and extended axially with respect to the rotor. | 08-02-2012 |
Robert L. Baran, Amsterdam, NY US
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| 20110030821 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS TO CONTROL A FLUID - A fluid transfer system includes a fluid supply source. The fluid supply source includes at least one wall extending from a floor. The fluid transfer system also includes at least one fluid transfer apparatus positioned within the fluid supply source. The fluid transfer system further includes a fluid control system. The fluid control system includes a plate coupled within the fluid supply source at least partially between the wall and the at least one fluid transfer apparatus. The fluid control system also includes at least one partition extending from the plate between the wall and the at least one fluid transfer apparatus. The at least one partition cooperates with the plate to at least partially direct fluid flow into the at least one fluid transfer apparatus. | 02-10-2011 |
Stanley E. Baran US
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| 20130099005 | CREDITCARD SHIELD - A card shielding kit having a first shield and second shield adapted for surroundingly protecting information on a personal card carried in a cardholder. The first and second shields creating a shielded area to sandwich shield the personal card to prevent unauthorized access or erasure of such information. The kit may be used as an aftermarket product for adapting to a user's existing or new cardholder to protect the information from unauthorized access and may be moved to a different cardholder for reuse. | 04-25-2013 |
Thomas Anthony Baran, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100316228 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BLIND DEREVERBERATION - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for dereverberation of audio generated in a room. In one aspect, a method for dereverberating reverberant digital signals comprises transforming a reverberant digital signal from the time domain into Fourier domain signals using a computing device, each Fourier domain signal corresponding to a subband. For each subband of the Fourier domain signal, the method computes autoregressive model coefficients of the reverberation with the current and previous magnitudes of the Fourier digital signal, and inverse filters the magnitude of the Fourier domain signal using the computing device, based on the autoregressive model coefficients and previous magnitudes of the Fourier digital signal. The method includes inverse transforming the Fourier domain signals with filtered magnitudes into an approximate dereverberated digital signal. | 12-16-2010 |