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Alon Barnes, Yodfat IL
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20130268393 | Third-Party Recommendation in Game System - A computer-implemented method for using a third-party recommendation in a game system includes: receiving, at a recommendation engine and from a game system, current game context data provided in real time during a game in which at least one user participates; selecting, by the recommendation engine, at least one of multiple predefined actions based on at least the current game context data; and providing a response to the game system that identifies the selected at least one action for performance. | 10-10-2013 |
Austen B. Barnes, Queensville CA
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20090047087 | MATERIAL CUTTING MACHINE AND METHOD - A material cutting machine has a tool mount support mounted for reciprocal movement and a tool mount supported by the tool mount support. A driver, such as a pneumatic cylinder, selectively advances and retracts the tool mount support. A control system is operatively coupled to the driver for setting the advancement force of the tool mount support when a tool supported by said tool mount contacts a workpiece, such as the edge or surface of a moving strip. In this way, the depth of cut of the tool is controlled by tool advancement force rather than by accurate positioning of the tool. In one embodiment, the tool mount support may have a head and a base and a resilient member resiliently coupling the head to the base to provide a damped resilience. With this embodiment, a transient spike in the reaction force which may result, for example, from a hard spot in the material, causes the tool to momentarily deflect. Swing links may maintain the lateral positioning of the tool whenever it momentarily retreats due to a reaction force spike. A guide for the tool mount may be pivotably mounted to a frame so that a rake angle of a tool supported by the tool mount may be varied. | 02-19-2009 |
Benjamin Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140123996 | Hair Color Foil Holder - A foiling device has a plate for receiving one or more foil sheets and a telescoping brace attached to the plate and configured to be set in an extended position and a retracted position to lengthen or shorten the device as needed by the stylist. A substantially flexible stabilizing cap may be attached to the proximal end of the brace, the cap contacting the stylist's chest when in use. The cap may be shaped and textured to increase contact surface area and friction and hold the device against the stylist's clothes. A base may be attached to the plate to space the plate away from the surface on which it rests, making it easier to pick up the device. One or more retaining mechanisms may be positioned on the plate to retain the foil sheets on the surface. | 05-08-2014 |
Betsy J. Barnes, West Orange, NJ US
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20130052662 | Method for Automated Autoantibody Detection and Identification - The present invention is a kit and method for detecting and identifying autoantibodies. The invention employs the use of indirect immunofluorescence, imaging flow cytometry and pattern recognition software to automatically identify autoantibodies associated with autoimmune disorders. | 02-28-2013 |
Bradley Scott Barnes, Sarnia CA
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20140241806 | REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED PARTICULATE MATERIALS - A process for the remediation of contaminated particulate materials by the addition of an environmentally benign, carbonaceous fuel source in low concentration to enable or enhance smoldering combustion. The process may be applied to both in situ and ex situ treatments. In an ex situ smoldering process for the remediation of contaminated particulate materials in a continuous manner, contaminated feed is introduced near the top of a treatment unit and treated product emerges near the bottom. A smoldering front is maintained in the unit, fed by the fuel in the contaminated particulate material and a supply of combustion-supporting gas, such as air. | 08-28-2014 |
Brett Barnes, Toronto CA
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20140261625 | CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - A concentrated photovoltaic panel comprises at least one rigid sheet, one or more first optical elements disposed adjacent a first side of the at least one rigid sheet, one or more second optical elements disposed adjacent a second side of the at least one rigid sheet, and one or more photovoltaic elements. Each photovoltaic element is disposed between a respective first optical element and a respective second optical element. Each first optical element comprises at least one lens configured to focus light impinging thereon onto a corresponding reflecting surface of the respective second optical element. Each second optical element is configured to reflect light focused by the first optical element to the photovoltaic element disposed therebetween. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261631 | SUNLIGHT CONCENTRATING AND HARVESTING DEVICE - Device for concentrating and harvesting sunlight comprising: A panel having rigid layer having a patterned electrical circuit thereon. An array of sunlight concentrating and harvesting units, each unit being formed by at least one rigid element and a portion of the rigid layer; and including: a rigid optical concentrating element, a photovoltaic cell sandwiched within the panel for converting sunlight into electrical energy, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor being the primary heat sink for the photovoltaic cell, the photovoltaic cell being primarily cooled via conduction. The electrical conductor and the optical concentrating element being dimensioned and arranged within the unit such that the electrical conductor does not materially impede transmission of sunlight to the photovoltaic cell. The electrical conductor transmitting electrical and thermal energy received from the photovoltaic cell away from the unit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268758 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - Device for providing comprising: A panel having rigid layer having a patterned electrical circuit thereon. An array of illuminating units, each unit being formed by at least one rigid element and a portion of the rigid layer; and including: a rigid optical dispersing element, a light source sandwiched within the panel for generating light from electrical energy, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor being the primary heat sink for the light source, the light source being primarily cooled via conduction. The electrical conductor and the optical dispersing element being dimensioned and arranged within the unit such that the electrical conductor does not materially impede transmission of light generated by the light source to the outside of the device. The electrical conductor transmitting electrical and thermal energy received from the light source away from the unit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283895 | CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - Concentrated photovoltaic panel comprises: (1) a receiver substrate assembly including: (a) a rigid sheet of light transmissive material having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a conductor pattern attached to the first surface; and (b) at least one receiver assembly affixed to the rigid sheet, each receiver assembly including a photovoltaic cell in electrical communication with the conductor pattern; and (2) at least one light-guide optic attached to and supported by the receiver substrate assembly, each light-guide optic in optical communication with the photovoltaic cell of an associated one of the at least one receiver assembly for guiding light received via the receiver substrate assembly toward said photovoltaic cell. | 09-25-2014 |
20140286017 | ILLUMINATION PANEL - Illumination panel comprises: (1) a receiver substrate assembly including: (a) a rigid sheet of light transmissive material having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a conductor pattern attached to the first surface; and (b) at least one receiver assembly affixed to the rigid sheet, each receiver assembly including a light source in electrical communication with the conductor pattern; and (2) at least one light-guide optic attached to and supported by the receiver substrate assembly, each light-guide optic in optical communication with the photovoltaic cell of an associated one of the at least one receiver assembly for guiding light for output via the rigid sheet. | 09-25-2014 |
20150083899 | LIGHT PANEL, OPTICAL ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED INTERFACE AND LIGHT PANEL WITH IMPROVED MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES - Light panels, and methods of providing the light panels, are described. The described light panels are substantially transparent and can operate as an illumination device or as a solar panel. An example light panel includes a first optic layer for transmitting light; a second optic layer with a reflective surface configured for one of directing light from the first optic layer and directing light to the first optic layer; and a receiving assembly disposed between the first optic layer and the second optic layer. The receiving assembly includes a first receiving layer adjacent to the first optic layer; a second receiving layer adjacent to the second optic layer and separated from the first receiving layer; and a light device coupled to the first receiving layer. The light device can be configured to receive light from the reflective surface or to provide light to the reflective surface. | 03-26-2015 |
Bryan Robert Barnes, Lansdale, PA US
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20140265568 | COMISSIONING LOAD CONTROL SYSTEMS - A load control system may include load control devices for controlling power provided to an electrical load. The load control devices may include a control-source device and a control-target device. The control-target device may control the power provided to the electrical load based on digital messages received from the control-source device. A user device may discover load control devices when the load control devices are within an established range associated with the user device. The user device and the load control devices may communicate via a wireless communications module. The established range may be adjusted based on the configurable transmit power of the user device or the wireless communications module associated with the user device. A discovered control-target device may be associated with a control-source device to enable the control-target device to control the power provided to the electrical load based on digital messages received from the control-source device. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan W. Barnes, Marana, AZ US
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20130302852 | Hematoxylin Staining Method - The present invention relates to processes for staining biological samples, and in particular to automated processes for staining biological sample with hematoxylin stains. In the processes and systems of the invention, separate hematein and mordant solutions are provided which may be premixed prior to application to a biological sample. This method prevents precipitation common in hematein staining solutions and which fouls automated slide/sample processing equipment. | 11-14-2013 |
Catherine Marie Barnes, Franktown, CO US
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20140132427 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING IN-FLIGHT NAVIGATION PROCEDURES - A computing device for displaying procedures for an aircraft is provided. The computing device includes a presentation interface, a user input interface, and a processing device coupled to the presentation interface and to the user input interface. The processing device is configured to cause the presentation interface to display an initial procedure display, and in response to a triggering event, cause the presentation interface to display an adjusted procedure display that emphasizes a predetermined portion of a procedure. | 05-15-2014 |
Christopher A. Barnes, West Lafayette, IN US
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20130221739 | Abrasion Resistant Track Shoe Grouser - A track shoe for a track-type vehicle. The track shoe includes a base plate and a grouser projecting away from the base plate. A capping surface structure of substantially horseshoe shaped cross-section is disposed across a distal portion of the grouser. The capping surface structure covers portions of a distal edge surface and adjacent lateral surfaces. The capping surface structure is formed from an material characterized by enhanced wear resistance relative to portions of the grouser underlying the capping surface structure. | 08-29-2013 |
C. Lowry Barnes, Little Rock, AR US
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20120185055 | KNEE IMPLANT SYSTEM - Knee prosthesis includes a femoral component adapted to fit on a distal end of the femur and a tibial insert component. The femoral component includes a measured anterior/posterior dimension defined by the posterior condyle surface and the interior surface of the anterior flange and a distal peg provided on a distal bone facing surface of each of the lateral and medial condylar structures, wherein the distal pegs are positioned at a midpoint of the measured anterior/posterior dimension. The implant system provides two distinct sizing segments and the tibial insert has a medial tibial aspect ratio of 0.74 and a lateral tibial aspect ratio of 0.65 to 0.68 for all sizes. | 07-19-2012 |
20130345820 | KNEE IMPLANT SYSTEM - Knee prosthesis includes a femoral component adapted to fit on a distal end of the femur and a tibial insert component. The femoral component includes a measured anterior/posterior dimension defined by the posterior condyle surface and the interior surface of the anterior flange and a distal peg provided on a distal bone facing surface of each of the lateral and medial condylar structures, wherein the distal pegs are positioned at a midpoint of the measured anterior/posterior dimension. The implant system provides two distinct sizing segments and the tibial insert has a medial tibial aspect ratio of 0.74 and a lateral tibial aspect ratio of 0.65 to 0.68 for all sizes. | 12-26-2013 |
Craig Barnes, Forest Park, IL US
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20130267248 | Method and System for Changing Geographic Information Displayed on a Mobile Device - Convenient control of navigation or mapping image content on a mobile device is provided. Map and/or navigation information is displayed. Movement of the mobile device or a user associated with the mobile device is detected. The content of the display is changed as a function of the detected movement. | 10-10-2013 |
20140210940 | STEREO PANORAMIC IMAGES - In one embodiment, range data is combined with an image in order to create a stereo image from the single collected image. An apparatus receives image data associated with a geographic location and range data associated with the geographic location. The range data may be a point cloud. At least one perspective image is formed based on the image data and the range data. The perspective image has a viewpoint different than single collected image. The apparatus generates a stereo image from the at least one perspective image. The stereo image appears to have depth. The at least one perspective image may include two images, each offset by a distance to estimate eye separation. | 07-31-2014 |
20140330517 | Method and Apparatus for a Transit Timeline - A method comprising determining a transit timeline indicative of a commute from a start location to a destination location, and causing display of a representation of the transit timeline such that, at least part of, the transit timeline is configured to surround a center point such that time along the transit timeline is represented by an angle from the center point is disclosed. | 11-06-2014 |
Daniel Harrison Barnes, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130063922 | Portable Electronic Device Sanitizer - A personal electronic device (PED) sanitization device comprises a compartment configured to receive a PED and a sanitization module configured to emit electro-optical (EO) radiation into the interior of the compartment. The compartment may comprise a support member configured to maintain the PED at a particular position and/or orientation. The support member may be transparent to the EO radiation, such that the entire surface of the PED can be irradiated. The device may further comprise an acoustic conduit to allow sounds generated by the PED to be transmitted outside of the compartment. The conduit may be configured to prevent EO radiation from leaking into the environment. | 03-14-2013 |
Daniel Harrison Barnes, Orem, UT US
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20140264075 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE SANITIZER - A personal electronic device (PED) sanitization device comprises a compartment configured to receive a plurality of PEDs and one or more emitters configured to emit electro-optical (EO) radiation into the interior of the compartment. The compartment may comprise a support member configured to maintain the plurality of PEDs such that substantially an entire surface of each of the plurality of PEDs is exposed to EO radiation emitted by the one or more emitters. | 09-18-2014 |
Darren Scott Barnes, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20120290226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING WINCH LINE PULL - A device having a winch spool, a torque sensor that measures torque of the winch spool, a first angle sensor that detects a first angle of a winch line relative to a central axis of the winch spool, and a second angle sensor that detects a second angle of the winch line coming from a coil of line on the spool relative to a surface of the coil of line is disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
David J. Barnes, Chicago, IL US
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20120130784 | PROMOTING GROUP DEALS ON THE INTERNET - A system and method of promoting group deals on the Internet, which includes providing an Internet-based platform, the platform including a step for individuals to join, wherein individuals who join are designated as members of the Internet-based platform. The system also provides a step for members to invite merchants to join the platform and to offer deals on the platform. Members receive awards for influencing members to join as well as for influencing other members to purchase deals. | 05-24-2012 |
Davie M. Barnes, Colmbus, IN US
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20120285292 | VEHICLE AND HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique vehicle having a hybrid drive system. Other embodiments include unique hybrid drive systems. Still other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for fluid driven actuation systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 11-15-2012 |
Earl Barnes, Washington, DC US
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20140029195 | LAPTOP COMPUTER COOLER CASE AND CHARGER - The laptop computer case according to the present disclosure is an All-in-One Laptop computer cooler case and charger. It is a self-sustaining multipurpose bag that safely stores a laptop computer, cools it down and keeps it charged. The invention may resemble a conventional laptop computer bag, but the unique design allows the computer to fold out and stay connected to the bag's cooling fans at all times. The product allows a user to work long after the computer's battery has depleted, as it can be plugged directly into the backup power supply. People who travel frequently for business or pleasure with their electronic devices in tow may find this unique invention helpful. | 01-30-2014 |
Emily Barnes, Paris FR
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20120011826 | TURBOJET ENGINE WITH AN ELEMENT OF THE NACELLE ATTACHED TO THE INTERMEDIATE CASING - The present invention relates to a turbojet engine with a fan ( | 01-19-2012 |
20120085859 | SUSPENSION FOR AN ENGINE ON AN AIRCRAFT STRUT INCLUDING A SUSPENSION ARCH - A suspension for an engine on an aircraft strut, the suspension comprising a beam with a plate provided with fixing means for fixing to said strut and a suspension arch linked to the beam by at least one pivot link whose axis is intended to be parallel to the axis of the engine, the suspension arch having, at each of its ends, fixing means for fixing to a case of the engine. | 04-12-2012 |
Eric Barnes, Bozeman, MT US
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20140244318 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND ASSESSING WILDFIRE HAZARD DATA* - A computer-implemented system for collecting and assessing wildfire hazard data comprising a mobile device with an application installed on the mobile device for on-site collection of wildfire hazard data and a wildfire risk assessment provider server. The data collected on the mobile device is merged with data at the wildfire risk assessment provider server to produce underwriting risk scores and reports for insurers, education-aimed recommendations and reports for policyholders, wildfire risk alerts for mobile device application users, strategies for client-to-policyholder wildfire awareness communication, and strategies for wildfire response teams used to drive pre-suppression and active fire actions. A method utilizing the system described above. | 08-28-2014 |
Eric Barnes, Forked River, NJ US
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20130173412 | Method And System For Controlling Freight Bidding - A system and method for bidding freight transportation is disclosed. The system and method includes means for comparing bids and determining differences in the bids from different carriers based on a number of different input parameters. The system and method also includes means for comparing bids to a historical baseline and as the bidding process goes through an iterative process. | 07-04-2013 |
Erik L. Barnes, Peabody, KS US
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20130196724 | TRANSLATING GRAIN BIN EXTENSIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING MACHINE - A grain bin located atop a harvester includes upstanding walls having a substantially continuous upper edge defining an opening. A grain bin extension is deployable between extended and refracted positions to expand the capacity of the grain bin. The extension includes extension panels and a cap overlaying the opening. The cap is supported by a cap frame that is also deployable between extended and refracted positions. An extension deployment apparatus raises and lowers the extension panels. Extension deployment mechanisms located at opposing corners of the grain bin control the deployment of adjacent extension panels. Each extension deployment mechanism has a first rack and a trunion to drive extension panels in a vertical direction and pivot the panels in an outward direction and a second rack mounted to the trunion to drive the cap frame in a vertical direction, and a dive gear between the first and second racks. | 08-01-2013 |
Frank Barnes, Boulder, CO US
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20130345544 | MULTI-EXCITATION DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF TISSUE - Methods and systems for in vivo classification of tissue are disclosed. The tissue is irradiated with light from multiple light sources and light scattered and fluoresced from the tissue is received. Distinct emissions of the sample are identified from the received light. An excitation-emission matrix is generated ( | 12-26-2013 |
Fraser B. Barnes, Sidney CA
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20110016033 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION - A system and method is provided for the gathering of and manipulation of shareholder data, including information on individual shareholders and related custodians of shares, and comparing the shareholder/custodian data to a set of rules and/or a set of marketing analysis data to identify securities compliance issues and/or evaluate a securities marketing plan. | 01-20-2011 |
Gary T. Barnes US
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20130175448 | Reinforced cover for image receptor assemblies - The present disclosure provides a bi-directional image receptor assembly capable of receiving an image receptor in either a lengthways (or longitudinal) or crossways (or transverse) orientation, while maintaining the axis of an anti-scatter grid in a fixed position. The axis of the anti-scatter grid can be placed in a fixed orientation (such as a parallel orientation) to a subject's craniocaudal axis regardless of whether the image receptor is inserted in the lengthways or crossways orientation. Methods of using the bi-directional image receptor assembly in mobile radiography are also disclosed. The present disclosure further provides for an X-ray image receptor comprising a portion of an automatic position measurement system. Still further, the present disclosure provides for a cover comprising a reinforcing geometry that maximizes the strength of the cover while minimizing the thickness of the cover. | 07-11-2013 |
George Barnes, Westminster, CO US
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20130122247 | Spacer Wafer For Wafer-Level Camera And Method For Manufacturing Same - A spacer wafer for a wafer-level camera, a wafer-level camera including the spacer wafer and a method of manufacturing a spacer wafer include a layer of photoresist being formed over a substrate, the layer of photoresist being exposed to radiation through a mask that defines a spacer geometry for at least one wafer-level camera element. The layer photoresist is developed, such that the layer of photoresist is the spacer wafer for the wafer-level camera. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122261 | Spacer Wafer For Wafer-Level Camera And Method Of Manufacturing Same - A spacer wafer for a wafer-level camera and a method of manufacturing the spacer wafer include positioning a substrate in an additive manufacturing device and forming the spacer wafer over the substrate. The spacer wafer is formed by an additive manufacturing process. | 05-16-2013 |
20140054807 | Methods For Forming A Lens Plate For An Integrated Camera Using UV-Transparent Molds And Methods For Forming UV-Transparent Molds - Suspended lenses in a spacer wafer and lens-in-a-pocket structures are replicated from UV-transparent molds. The fabrication of UV-transparent molds can include providing a substrate with pedestals, fabricating a lens on each pedestal using a step-and-repeat process, replicating an intermediate mold from the substrate with pedestals having lenses on the pedestals, and replicating a UV-transparent mold from the intermediate mold. The fabrication of UV-transparent molds can also include providing a substrate with holes, fabricating a lens in each hole and replicating a UV-transparent mold from the substrate with the holes having the lenses. | 02-27-2014 |
Harry M. Barnes, Montgomery, AL US
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20130133980 | Articles Containing Woven or Non-Woven Ultra-High Surface Area Macro Polymeric Fibers - This disclosure relates to articles that comprise polymeric winged fibers. The winged fibers have a high surface area because of their structure, which includes a core surrounded by a plurality of lobes. Channels of one micron or less in width are formed between adjacent lobes to form paths for the capture and/or transport of gases, liquids or particles. The winged fibers are assembled in woven or non-woven fabrics for use in wipes, absorbent pads, composite structures, apparel, outdoor wear, bedding, filtration systems, purification/separation systems, thermal and acoustic insulation, cell scaffolding, and battery membranes. | 05-30-2013 |
James-Michael Barnes, Breitscheid DE
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20080300377 | Process for the preparation of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes based on 1,5-Naphthalene-Diisocyanate - Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) based on NDI are prepared by reacting specific, storage-stable NDI-based NCO prepolymers with chain extenders and granulating the largely reacted and cooled reaction melt. The TPU granules can then be processed to form shaped articles. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306176 | NCO Prepolymers Having A Low Content Of Free Monomeric Diisocyanate, And The Production Thereof - The present invention relates to NCO prepolymers having a low content of free monomeric diisocyanate, to a process for the production of these NCO) prepolymers, to polyurethanes prepared from these NCO prepolymers and to processes for the production of these polyurethanes. | 12-11-2008 |
20090018256 | POLYURETHANE AND POLYURETHANE UREA ELASTOMERS BASED ON POLYCARBONATE POLYOLS - The present invention relates to high-quality polyurethane and polyurethane urea elastomers which exhibit unique combinations of processing characteristics, oxidation resistance, mechanical and mechanical/dynamic properties in particularly demanding applications. These polyurethane elastomers and polyurethane urea elastomers are based on novel polycarbonate polyols. | 01-15-2009 |
20100273908 | NCO PREPOLYMERS HAVING A LOW CONTENT OF FREE MONOMERIC DIISOCYANATE, AND THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to NCO prepolymers having a low content of free monomeric diisocyanate, to a process for the production of these NCO prepolymers, to polyurethanes prepared from these NCO prepolymers and to processes for the production of these polyurethanes. | 10-28-2010 |
James-Michael Barnes, Breitscheid-Hochscheid DE
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20090149621 | Polyurethanes cured with amines and their preparation - Polyurethane prepolymers are described which are prepared from 2,4′-diiso-cyanate diphenylmethane (2,4′-MDI), a polyol component and an aliphatic diisocyanate. These prepolymers can be cured with aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic amines to form a cured urethane elastomer. In comparison to cured urethane elastomers based on monomeric 2,4′-MDI, these prepolymers provide elastomers with extended pour life, i.e. they exhibit a slower rate of viscosity buildup after curative and prepolymer are mixed which results in a reduced propensity to crack during the curing process and gives the opportunity to cast larger parts. In comparison to polyurea/urethanes prepared from cured TDI-prepolymers and which optionally include H12-MDI, the prepolymers of the invention have better health and safety aspects. | 06-11-2009 |
James R. Barnes, Huntington, IN US
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20120211334 | CONVEYOR OVEN AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED DESIGN FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY - A conveyor oven is provided that includes a conveyor assembly having an inlet section, and inner section and an outlet section. The conveyor assembly facilitates ease of removal by an enduser by allowing a single person to perform removal in a confined space. | 08-23-2012 |
20120219688 | CONVEYOR OVEN AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY - A conveyor oven that preheats air for a combustion burner. A heat exchanger extracts heat from a heated surface of the oven to preheat the air. In one embodiment, the heated surface is a surface of a door and/or of a wall, particularly, a side wall that includes either an inlet or an outlet for the conveyor oven. | 08-30-2012 |
Jeffrey Barnes, Bethlehem, CT US
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20140206588 | ANTIOXIDANTS FOR POST-CMP CLEANING FORMULATIONS - An cleaning composition and process for cleaning post-chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) residue and contaminants from a microelectronic device having said residue and contaminants thereon. The cleaning compositions include novel corrosion inhibitors. The composition achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the post-CMP residue and contaminant material from the surface of the microelectronic device without compromising the low-k dielectric material or the copper interconnect material. | 07-24-2014 |
Jeffrey M. Barnes, Tucson, AZ US
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20140122816 | SWITCHING BETWEEN MIRRORED VOLUMES - For switching between mirrored volumes, a copy relation identification (ID) is created between mirrored volumes for using the copy relation ID in conjunction with a multi-path device driver for switching input/output (I/O) for applications between a first path to a second path between the mirrored volumes. | 05-01-2014 |
Jeremy Barnes, Montreal CA
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20110202563 | INTERNET SEARCHING USING SEMANTIC DISAMBIGUATION AND EXPANSION - The invention provides a system and a method of searching for information in a database using a query. In the method, it comprises the steps of: disambiguating the query to identify keyword senses associated with the query; disambiguating information in the database according to the keyword senses; indexing the information in the database according to the keyword senses; expanding the keyword senses to include relevant semantic synonyms for the keyword senses to create a list of expanded keyword senses; searching the database to find relevant information for the query using the expanded keyword senses; and providing search results of the included information containing the keyword senses and other semantically related words senses. The system comprises modules which disambiguate queries and information and indexes the information in a database of word senses. | 08-18-2011 |
J. Matthew Barnes, Iowa City, IA US
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20140038231 | ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF TUMOR CELLS USING SHEAR STRESS MEASUREMENTS - Methods for isolating viable cancer cells from a sample that comprises a mixture of cancerous cells and normal (non-cancerous) cells are provided. In the methods, a fluid preparation comprising a mixture of cancerous and normal cells is repeatedly exposed to fluid shear stresses, whereby the repeated exposure to the fluid shear stresses preferentially imparts fluid shear stress-resistance to the cancerous cells. | 02-06-2014 |
John D. Barnes, Glen Allen, VA US
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20120223067 | Kitchen Appliance and Method of Assembling Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing with a base, a side wall and a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A hinge base is mounted to the side wall. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim defining an opening. The container fits within the cavity of the housing. A lid at least partially covers the opening of the container when placed on the container rim. The lid has an exterior surface, and an opposing interior surface facing the interior of the container when the lid is placed on the container rim. A bracket is mounted to the exterior surface of the lid. At least a portion of the bracket is rotatably and selectively removably received within at least a portion of the hinge base to rotatably and selectively removable mount to the lid of the housing. | 09-06-2012 |
Jonathan C. Barnes, Evanston, IL US
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20140179017 | TETRACATIONIC CYCLOPHANES AND THEIR USE IN THE SEQUESTRATION OF POLYAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS BY WAY OF COMPLEXATION - Novel tetracationic cyclophanes incorporating π-electron poor organic compounds into their ring structures, as well as methods of making the cyclophanes, are provided. The cyclophanes are able to form electron donor-acceptor complexes with a variety of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) ranging in size, shape, and electron density. Also provided are methods of using the cyclophanes in the sequestration of PAHs in liquid or gaseous samples, the separation of PAHs from liquid or gaseous samples, the detection of PAHs in liquid samples, and the exfoliation of graphene via pseudopolyrotaxane formation. | 06-26-2014 |
Jordan Douglas Barnes, Stittsville CA
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20110125710 | EFFICIENT CHANGE TRACKING OF TRANSCODED COPIES - A method for efficient change tracking of transcoded copies may include receiving a selection of one or more media items to synchronize with a mobile electronic device. The selection may include one or more quality preferences for syncing the one or more media items. Sync metadata may be accessed that is associated with media items stored on the mobile electronic device. A set of media items may be generated to copy to the mobile electronic device based on the selection, one or more quality preferences, and sync metadata. Also the set of media items may be copied to the mobile electronic device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125711 | GENERATING DEVICE SPECIFIC THUMBNAILS - A method for generating device specific thumbnails may includes receiving one or more databases on a computing device from a mobile electronic device where the one or more databases include a key file and a data file. The data file may include picture data and the key file may include an index to the picture data. Also, the method may include generating a synchronization set on the computing device wherein the synchronization set includes one or more picture files to be stored on the mobile electronic device. The one or more databases may be transformed to one or more updated databases, wherein the transforming includes updating the key file to index pictures included in the synchronization set and updating the data file to include thumbnails of the pictures included in the synchronization set. The one or more updated databases may be transmitted to the mobile electronic device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125712 | VIRTUAL COLLECTION OF ENTITIES IN SYNC PROCESS - Apparatus and methods to control selection of media content provide a mechanism to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110138078 | COMPRESSING PHOTOS FOR DEVICES - A method for compressing photos for devices may include selecting one or more media items to sync with a mobile electronic device. Profile information of a mobile electronic device may be retrieved, wherein the profile information includes a resolution of a display of the mobile electronic device, available space on the mobile electronic device, and a size of support files stored on the mobile electronic device. An amount of space used on the mobile electronic device after a synchronization of the one or more media items is completed may be estimated. Also, a visual representation of the amount of spaced used may be presented on a display device. | 06-09-2011 |
20120310879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA SYNCHRONIZATION INCLUDING FILE SYSTEM ABSTRACTION - A method, apparatus and computer program product for data synchronization between a first file system and a second file system. File systems may be associated with handheld devices, memory devices, local or networked computer memory, or the like. Interaction with the first and second file systems follow first and second syntaxes, respectively. At least one file system is identified, for example based on a file path prefix thereof. One or more translation modules are selected based on the identification, each translation module configured to translate between a file system syntax and a generic syntax. Appropriate aspects of a set of operations for performing the data synchronization are translated using appropriate translation modules. | 12-06-2012 |
20140122424 | Method And System For Managing Data Storage And Access On A Client Device - A method, apparatus and computer program product for managing data storage and access on a computing device. The computing device is associated with a storage system accessible via a first communication interface and a second communication interface. A unified file system interface facilitates interaction with the computing device and is operable to facilitate interaction with content of the storage system via either of the communication interfaces, as available. The unified file system interface is configured as a file system capable providing access to content of the storage system via alias file paths which are independent of whether the unified file system interface is operating in the first mode or the second mode. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122542 | Method And System For Managing Data Storage And Access On A Client Device - A method, apparatus and computer program product for managing data storage and access on a computing device. The computing device includes at least a first storage system and a second storage system. A unified file system interface is provided for facilitating interaction with the computing device, the unified file system interface configured as a file system capable of facilitating interaction with content of both the first storage system and the second storage system. Storage of content across the first storage system and the second storage system is managed in accordance with a rule set. File locations within the unified file system interface are independent of locations of corresponding content of the first storage system and the second storage system. | 05-01-2014 |
Julian Richard Barnes, Hw Amsterdam NL
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20130196886 | SURFACTANT SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - The invention relates to a hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising a combination of an internal olefin sulfonate and an alkoxy glycidyl sulfonate, more specifically a hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising surfactant and water, wherein the surfactant comprises a combination of an internal olefin sulfonate with a chain length of greater than C20 and an alkoxy glycidyl sulfonate selected from an ethoxylated glycidyl sulfonate and a propoxylated glycidyl sulfonate. Further, the invention relates to a method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation, comprising (a) providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation, wherein the composition comprises a blend of an internal olefin sulfonate and an alkoxy glycidyl sulfonate; and (b) allowing the composition to interact with hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation. | 08-01-2013 |
Julian Richard Barnes, Amsterdam NL
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20090203557 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY - The present invention provides a method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation comprising (a) providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation, wherein the composition comprises one or more internal olefin sulfonates having 17 or more carbon atoms, (b) adding water and/or brine from the hydrocarbon formation to the composition, (c) adding a solubilizer which comprises an ethoxylated alcohol wherein the alcohol before ethoxylation had an average molecular weight of at least about 220 and (d) allowing the composition to interact with hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation. The solubilizer may comprise less than about 0.1 wt %, preferably from about 0.02 to about 0.05 wt %, of the total composition and it may have from about 5 to about 9 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of alcohol. | 08-13-2009 |
20090203558 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY - A method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation is described. The method includes (a) providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation, wherein (i) when the salinity of the brine is from about 2 wt % to about 4 wt %, the composition comprises a blend of a C | 08-13-2009 |
20120160487 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY FROM A FORMATION CONTAINING A CRUDE OIL WITH SPECIFIC SOLUBILITY GROUPS AND CHEMICAL FAMILIES - A method of treating a formation containing crude oil with specific solubility groups and chemical families is described. The method includes (a) providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of a formation containing crude oil with specific solubility groups and chemical families, wherein the composition comprises a C | 06-28-2012 |
20120181025 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY FROM A VERY HIGH SALINITY, HIGH TEMPERATURE FORMATION - A method of treating a very high salinity high temperature hydrocarbon containing formation is described. The method includes (a) providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of a hydrocarbon containing formation having a brine salinity of above about 13 wt % and a temperature of above about 7° C., wherein the composition comprises a C | 07-19-2012 |
20120310004 | NONYL ALCOHOLS WITH A LOW DEGREE OF BRANCHING AND THEIR DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to nonyl alcohols with a low degree of branching and derivatives produced using them. In particular the present invention relates to mixture of primary nonyl alcohols in which at least 80% of the alkyl chains are linear and at least 15% of the alkyl chains are branched at the 2-carbon position and its derivatives. The low degree of branching produces derivatives that are more elongated and less bulky that similar derivatives produced with more highly branched alcohols. | 12-06-2012 |
20130190543 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - A method is provided for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation. The method comprises providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising a mixture of branched internal olefin sulfonate molecules, and contacting hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation with the hydrocarbon recovery composition. The mixture of branched internal olefin sulfonate molecules has an average number of carbon atoms of between 19 and 23, and an average number of branches of at least 0.6 per molecule. A hydrocarbon composition produced from a hydrocarbon containing formation, and a hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising a mixture of branched internal olefin sulfonate molecules are also provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130199788 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENYHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY - A method of treating a formation containing crude oil is described. The method includes (a) providing a hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of a formation containing crude oil wherein the composition comprises a high molecular weight internal olefin sulfonate and a viscosity reducing compound; and (b) allowing the composition to interact with hydrocarbons in the crude oil containing formation. | 08-08-2013 |
20130296201 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY - An injectable fluid for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation is described. The injectable fluid includes ((i) when the salinity of the brine is from about 2 wt % to about 4 wt %, a composition that comprises a blend of a C | 11-07-2013 |
20140005082 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY FROM A FORMATION CONTAINING A CRUDE OIL | 01-02-2014 |
20140110305 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - The invention relates to a method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation, comprising: (a) providing a composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation, wherein the composition comprises an anionic surfactant based on an alkoxylated primary alcohol having a branched aliphatic group, which group has an average carbon number of from 9 to 15 and an average number of branches of from 0.5 to 2.5, and having an average of at least 0.5 mole of alkylene oxide groups per mole of primary alcohol; and (b) allowing the composition to interact with hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation. Further, the invention relates to the hydrocarbon recovery composition that is used in said method. | 04-24-2014 |
20140290953 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBONS RECOVERY FROM A FORMATION CONTAINING A CRUDE OIL - A hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising vinylidene olefin sulfonates is described. A method of treating a crude oil formation and a method of preparing the hydrocarbon recovery composition are also described. | 10-02-2014 |
20140336409 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN INTERNAL OLEFIN SULFONATE - The invention relates to a process for preparing an internal olefin sulfonate, comprising sulfonating an internal olefin into sulfonated internal olefin followed by contacting sulfonated internal olefin with a base containing solution, wherein the molar ratio of internal olefin to solvent for the base is higher than 0.06. Further, the invention relates to an internal olefin sulfonate obtainable by said process. | 11-13-2014 |
20140353250 | USE OF LONG CHAIN INTERNAL OLEFIN SULFONATES - The present invention provides a method for treating a formation containing crude oil hydrocarbons, comprising injecting an aqueous composition comprising an internal olefin sulfonate with a nominal carbon chain length between 24 to 44 into said formation and displacing said crude oil hydrocarbons toward one or more production wells. The invention further provides a method for treating a formation containing crude oil hydrocarbons, a method for improving the wettability of a subsurface surface in an subsurface formation containing crude oil hydrocarbons, and a method for separating crude oil hydrocarbons from crude oil hydrocarbons compositions. | 12-04-2014 |
20140367096 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - The invention relates to a hydrocarbon recovery composition comprising an anionic surfactant, wherein said composition is in the solid state, and to a shaped article comprising said composition. Preferably, said composition is in the form of a powder. Further, the invention relates to a process for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation comprising the steps of a) transporting said composition or shaped article to the location of the hydrocarbon containing formation; b) dissolving said composition or shaped article in water thereby forming an aqueous fluid containing the hydrocarbon recovery composition; c) providing the aqueous fluid containing the hydrocarbon recovery composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation; and d) allowing the hydrocarbon recovery composition to interact with the hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation. | 12-18-2014 |
20150073168 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN INTERNAL OLEFIN SULFONATE - The invention relates to a process for preparing an internal olefin sulfonate, comprising sulfonating an internal olefin, having an average carbon number that is equal to or greater than 20, in a sulfonation reactor into sulfonated internal olefin followed by contacting sulfonated internal olefin with a base containing solution, wherein the sulfonation reactor is cooled with a cooling means having a temperature which is greater than 35° C. Further, the invention relates to an internal olefin sulfonate obtainable by said process, and to use of internal olefin sulfonates obtainable or obtained by said process as a surfactant, suitably as a surfactant in chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery. | 03-12-2015 |
Karen Barnes, South Burlington, VT US
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20120147758 | SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING DOWNLOAD SPEED FROM PASSIVE MEASUREMENTS - A system for passive estimation of throughput in an electronic network is disclosed. The system may include an plurality of mobile devices configured to operate in the network and may further include an electronic data processor. The processor may be configured to access flow records for data flows associated with the mobile devices during a predetermined time interval. Additionally, the processor may be configured to annotate the flow records with an application field and a content provider field. The processor may also be configured to determine a flow type of each data flow based on the application field and the content provider field of the flow records. Furthermore, the processor may be configured to generate a throughput index that only includes non-rate-limited flow types. Moreover, the processor may be configured to estimate maximum throughput for each data flow having non-rate-limited flow types in the throughput index. | 06-14-2012 |
Ken Barnes, Bedford, IN US
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20120138040 | CUTTING BELT WITH DRIVE LUGS - Belt for cutting solid aggregate material such as natural or synthetic stone, include a main belt body comprised of a flexible material and having outer and inner loop surfaces. Multiple drive lugs project from the inner loop surface toward the interior of the loop, and each lug has a belt drive surface generally transverse to the main belt body. Multiple abrasive segments containing diamond particles are partially embedded in the main belt body, so that they form a part of the outer surface of the main belt body. Methods of manufacturing and using the cutting belt are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
Laurel A. Barnes, Chicago, IL US
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20120160666 | ELECTROLYTIC OXIDE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An electrolytic oxide reduction system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of anode assemblies, a plurality of cathode assemblies, and a lift system configured to engage the anode and cathode assemblies. The cathode assemblies may be alternately arranged with the anode assemblies such that each cathode assembly is flanked by two anode assemblies. The lift system may be configured to selectively engage the anode and cathode assemblies so as to allow the simultaneous lifting of any combination of the anode and cathode assemblies (whether adjacent or non-adjacent). | 06-28-2012 |
20120160668 | ANODE SHROUD FOR OFF-GAS CAPTURE AND REMOVAL FROM ELECTROLYTIC OXIDE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An electrolytic oxide reduction system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of anode assemblies and an anode shroud for each of the anode assemblies. The anode shroud may be used to dilute, cool, and/or remove off-gas from the electrolytic oxide reduction system. The anode shroud may include a body portion having a tapered upper section that includes an apex. The body portion may have an inner wall that defines an off-gas collection cavity. A chimney structure may extend from the apex of the upper section and be connected to the off-gas collection cavity of the body portion. The chimney structure may include an inner tube within an outer tube. Accordingly, a sweep gas/cooling gas may be supplied down the annular space between the inner and outer tubes, while the off-gas may be removed through an exit path defined by the inner tube. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160700 | MODULAR CATHODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION - Modular cathode assemblies are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include a basket through which fluid electrolyte may pass and exchange charge with a material to be reduced in the basket. The basket can be divided into upper and lower sections to provide entry for the material. Example embodiment cathode assemblies may have any shape to permit modular placement at any position in reduction systems. Modular cathode assemblies include a cathode plate in the basket, to which unique and opposite electrical power may be supplied. Example embodiment modular cathode assemblies may have standardized electrical connectors. Modular cathode assemblies may be supported by a top plate of an electrolytic reduction system. Electrolytic oxide reduction systems are operated by positioning modular cathode and anode assemblies at desired positions, placing a material in the basket, and charging the modular assemblies to reduce the metal oxide. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160703 | ANODE-CATHODE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION - Power distribution systems are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include several cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts that permit flexible modular assembly numbers and placement in standardized connection configurations. Electrical contacts may be arranged at any position where assembly contact is desired. Electrical power may be provided via power cables attached to seating assemblies of the electrical contacts. Cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts may provide electrical power at any desired levels. Pairs of anode and cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide equal and opposite electrical power; different cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide different levels of electrical power to a same or different modular cathode assembly. Electrical systems may be used with an electrolyte container into which the modular cathode and anode assemblies extend and are supported above, with the modular cathode and anode assemblies mechanically and electrically connecting to the respective contacts in power distribution systems. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160704 | MODULAR ANODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION - Modular anode assemblies are used in electrolytic oxide reduction systems for scalable reduced metal production via electrolysis. Assemblies include a channel frame connected to several anode rods extending into an electrolyte. An electrical system powers the rods while being insulated from the channel frame. A cooling system removes heat from anode rods and the electrical system. An anode guard attaches to the channel frame to prevent accidental electrocution or damage during handling or repositioning. Each anode rod may be divided into upper and lower sections to permit easy repair and swapping out of lower sections. The modular assemblies may have standardized components to permit placement at multiple points within a reducing system. Example methods may operate an electrolytic oxide reduction system by positioning the modular anode assemblies in the reduction system and applying electrical power to the plurality of anode assemblies. | 06-28-2012 |
20130160797 | CATHODE SCRAPER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME FOR REMOVING URANIUM - Embodiments include a cathode scraper system and/or method of using the same for removing uranium. The cathode scraper system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly includes a plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper system also includes a cathode scraper assembly configured to remove purified uranium deposited on the plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper assembly includes a plurality of scrapers arranged in a lattice, and each scraper of the plurality of scrapers is arranged to correspond to a different cathode rod. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161091 | Bus Bar Electrical Feedthrough For Electrorefiner System - A bus bar electrical feedthrough for an electrorefiner system may include a retaining plate, electrical isolator, and/or contact block. The retaining plate may include a central opening. The electrical isolator may include a top portion, a base portion, and a slot extending through the top and base portions. The top portion of the electrical isolator may be configured to extend through the central opening of the retaining plate. The contact block may include an upper section, a lower section, and a ridge separating the upper and lower sections. The upper section of the contact block may be configured to extend through the slot of the electrical isolator and the central opening of the retaining plate. Accordingly, relatively high electrical currents may be transferred into a glovebox or hot-cell facility at a relatively low cost and higher amperage capacity without sacrificing atmosphere integrity. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161160 | Continuous Recovery System For Electrorefiner System - A continuous recovery system for an electrorefiner system may include a trough having a ridge portion and a furrow portion. The furrow portion may include a first section and a second section. An inlet and exit pipe may be connected to the trough. The inlet pipe may include an outlet opening that opens up to the first section of the furrow portion of the trough. The exit pipe may include an entrance opening that opens up to the second section of the furrow portion of the trough. A chain may extend through the inlet and exit pipes and along the furrow portion of the trough. The chain may be in a continuous loop form. A plurality of flights may be secured to the chain. Accordingly, the desired product may be continuously harvested from the electrorefiner system without having to halt the electrical power and/or remove the cathode and anode assemblies. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161186 | Electrorefiner System For Recovering Purified Metal From Impure Nuclear Feed Material - An electrorefiner system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a vessel configured to maintain a molten salt electrolyte and configured to receive a plurality of alternately arranged cathode and anode assemblies. The anode assemblies are configured to hold an impure nuclear feed material. Upon application of the power system, the impure nuclear feed material is anodically dissolved and a purified metal is deposited on the cathode rods of the cathode assemblies. A scraper is configured to dislodge the purified metal deposited on the cathode rods. A conveyor system is disposed at a bottom of the vessel and configured to remove the dislodged purified metal from the vessel. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161198 | CATHODE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments include a cathode power distribution system and/or method of using the same for power distribution. The cathode power distribution system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly of the plurality of cathode assemblies includes a plurality of cathode rods. The system also includes a plurality of bus bars configured to distribute current to each of the plurality of cathode assemblies. The plurality of bus bars include a first bus bar configured to distribute the current to first ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies and a second bus bar configured to distribute the current to second ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies. | 06-27-2013 |
Mark Anthony Barnes, Madison, WI US
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20130292044 | COOLING SUBSTRATES WITH HYDROPHILIC CONTAINMENT LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING - Wiping products, such as facial tissues, contain an interior temperature change composition and an exterior hydrophilic lotion composition that can provide a cooling sensation when contacted with the skin of a user. The temperature change composition, for instance, can contain one or more phase change agents that undergo a phase change at slightly elevated temperatures. The phase change agents, in one embodiment, can have a relatively high heat of fusion. When undergoing a phase change, the phase change agents absorb heat and thereby provide a cooling feeling to the skin of a user. The hydrophilic lotion composition may contain a carrier and a thermo-reversible gelling agent. The hydrophilic lotion composition maintains the temperature change composition within the tissue and helps to prevent skin irritation. | 11-07-2013 |
Martin E. Barnes, Glen Burnie, MD US
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20140064923 | SLURRY PUMP WITH ADJUSTABLE LINER - A pump comprising a housing, an impeller within the housing defining an axis, a front head connected to the housing, a liner disposed between the front head and the impeller, and at least one actuator operatively connected between the front head and the liner to move the liner axially with respect to the impeller, the actuator being adapted for connection to an actuation system. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140123996 | Hair Color Foil Holder - A foiling device has a plate for receiving one or more foil sheets and a telescoping brace attached to the plate and configured to be set in an extended position and a retracted position to lengthen or shorten the device as needed by the stylist. A substantially flexible stabilizing cap may be attached to the proximal end of the brace, the cap contacting the stylist's chest when in use. The cap may be shaped and textured to increase contact surface area and friction and hold the device against the stylist's clothes. A base may be attached to the plate to space the plate away from the surface on which it rests, making it easier to pick up the device. One or more retaining mechanisms may be positioned on the plate to retain the foil sheets on the surface. | 05-08-2014 |
Michael J. Barnes, Acworth, GA US
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20130331510 | HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDROCARBON RESISTANT POLYURETHANE ARTICLES - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to polyurethanes having resistance to hydrocarbons and articles made therefrom. In one embodiment, a hydrocarbon resistant polycarbonate elastomer containing article is provided. The hydrocarbon resistant polycarbonate elastomer is prepared from a reaction mixture comprising (a) one or more difunctional polycarbonate polyols comprising repeating units from one or more alkane diols having 2 to 20 carbon atoms with a number average molecular weight between 500 and 3,000, and (b) one or more organic polyisocyanate components, wherein the article is selected from filter caps, conduits, containers, seals, mechanical belts, liners, coatings, rollers and machine parts. | 12-12-2013 |
Michael Scott Barnes, Alpharetta, GA US
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20120225638 | BROADBAND GATEWAY FEMTOCELL SERVICE ENABLING A SINGLE DEVICE TO BE USED IN A CELLPHONE MODE AND IN A CORDLESS PHONE MODE - A mobile device includes a cellular transceiver for accessing a cellular network and a femtocell module for accessing a broadband network through a femtocell. The mobile device determines whether the mobile device is within range of the femtocell. The mobile device accessing the femtocell to provide telephone service using the mobile device when the mobile device is within range of the femtocell. | 09-06-2012 |
Paul Barnes, Celbridge IE
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20100318743 | DYNAMIC SCREENTIP LANGUAGE TRANSLATION - When a user interface cursor hovers over a user interface item, a determination is made as to whether the user interface item has an associated screentip. If the user interface item has an associated screentip, text associated with the screentip is identified, a translated text string is located for the text string, and the translated text string is displayed in the screentip. If the user interface item does not have an associated screentip, a determination is made as to whether the user interface item contains a text string. If so, a determination is made as to whether a translated text string is available that corresponds to the text in the user interface item. If so, the translated text string is displayed in a screentip for the user interface item. | 12-16-2010 |
20130073955 | Dynamic Screentip Language Translation - When a user interface cursor hovers over a user interface item, a determination is made as to whether the user interface item has an associated screentip. If the user interface item has an associated screentip, text associated with the screentip is identified, a translated text string is located for the text string, and the translated text string is displayed in the screentip. If the user interface item does not have an associated screentip, a determination is made as to whether the user interface item contains a text string. If so, a determination is made as to whether a translated text string is available that corresponds to the text in the user interface item. If so, the translated text string is displayed in a screentip for the user interface item. | 03-21-2013 |
Rich Barnes, St. Catharines CA
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20110113383 | Apparatus and Methods of Computer-Simulated Three-Dimensional Interactive Environments - Computer-simulated three-dimensional environments include automatable and/or constrainable camera control, for video gameplay, real estate and/or landscape demonstrations, or any other digitizable environment. In gameplay applications, the system can be customizably programmed to automatically adapt to the environment based on the player's location within the virtual environment, information about what the programmer believes is relevant (or wants to make relevant) in the scene being displayed, and other factors. Certain embodiments of the inventive apparatus and methods generally automatically incorporate and honor the “rules of cinematography,” but also preferably include other “action video game” principles that can override or trump those rules. | 05-12-2011 |
Richard Lee Barnes, Mclean, VA US
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20120158953 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND MITIGATING INFORMATION LEAKS - Systems and methods are disclosed for determining whether a third party observer could determine that an organization has an intent with respect to subject matter based on the organization's web activity. The determination that there is a risk of information leaks to the third party observer can be completed by analyzing the entropy of web usage information destined for the third party observer's servers. Systems and methods are also disclosed for mitigating the risk of information leaks by obscuring the organization's web activity. The web activity can be obscured by selecting candidate actions that can be used to generate neutralizing web traffic from the organization's network which will obscure an intent the organization has with respect to a particular subject matter. For example, the candidate actions can identify specific queries, links, or actions that the organization can take to neutralize their web activity to a less remarkable point in the search space. | 06-21-2012 |
20130298256 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND MITIGATING INFORMATION LEAKS - Systems and methods are disclosed for determining whether a third party observer could determine that an organization has an intent with respect to subject matter based on the organization's web activity. The determination that there is a risk of information leaks to the third party observer can be completed by analyzing the entropy of web usage information destined for the third party observer's servers. Systems and methods are also disclosed for mitigating the risk of information leaks by obscuring the organization's web activity. The web activity can be obscured by selecting candidate actions that can be used to generate neutralizing web traffic from the organization's network which will obscure an intent with respect to a particular subject matter. For example, the candidate actions can identify specific queries, links, or actions that the organization can take to neutralize their web activity to a less remarkable point in the search space. | 11-07-2013 |
Robert B. Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130340058 | SECURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING, AUTHENTICATING, AND USING PERSONAL DATA - A system for collecting, storing, authenticating, and managing personal information, such as identity data, skill data, qualification data, certification data, for individuals and/or organizations. The system surely collects identity, skill, qualification, and certification data and enables the generation of a personal identification credential that can be used to securely authenticate the identity of an individual and, thereafter, retrieve skill, qualification, certification data, and/or other personal information for the individual. The system also enables an individual with an issued personal identification credential via third party verification to securely update personal information, such as skills, qualifications, and certifications data for storage in a secure cloud database system. | 12-19-2013 |
Robert K. Barnes, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120250811 | FAST LOCK CLOCK-DATA RECOVERY FOR PHASE STEPS - A clock-data recovery system and method promotes fast adjustment to large phase changes in the incoming data signal. The system can include phase alignment circuitry, clock generator circuitry, time-to-digital converter circuitry, and sampling circuitry. The phase alignment circuitry uses the incoming data signal and a feedback clock signal to generate an output clock signal. The clock generator circuitry uses the output clock signal to generate base phase clock signals of different phases or polarities. The time-to-digital converter circuitry uses the base phase clock signals and the incoming data signal to generate the feedback clock signal. The time-to-digital converter circuitry bases the feedback clock signal on the base phase clock signal that is aligned more closely in phase with the incoming data signal than the other base phase clock signals. The sampling circuitry re-times or recovers the data signal using one or more of the base phase clock signals. | 10-04-2012 |
20130257497 | PHASE-LOCKED LOOP CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a phase-locked loop (PLL) calibration system and method, the PLL input reference clock is phase-modulated, the resulting PLL output modulation is measured, and PLL calibration signals, such as a PLL proportional path adjustment signal and a PLL integral path adjustment signal, are derived from the measured PLL output modulation. | 10-03-2013 |
Robert Keith Barnes, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120187989 | PHASE-LOCKED LOOP HAVING HIGH-GAIN MODE PHASE-FREQUENCY DETECTOR - A phase-locked loop (PLL) includes PLL loop circuitry, a frequency divider, and a phase-frequency detector (PFD) that can produce both high-gain output signals to operate the PLL in a high-gain mode and normal output signals to operate the PLL in a normal (not high-gain) mode. A mode signal can be used to switch the PFD between high-gain mode and normal operational mode. When the mode signal indicates high-gain mode, the PFD output signals are extended by one or more additional clock cycles beyond their length when the mode signal indicates normal operational mode. | 07-26-2012 |
20150055694 | Adaptive Modal PAM2/PAM4 In-Phase (I) Quadrature (Q) Phase Detector For A Receiver - A phase detector includes data detection logic for detecting data in a communication signal, amplitude detection logic for processing modulation chosen from any of a PAM2 and a PAM4 communication modality, in-phase edge detection logic for detecting in-phase edge information in the communication signal, quadrature edge detection logic for detecting quadrature edge information in the communication signal, and mixing logic for determining an amount of in-phase edge information and quadrature edge information to be applied based on at least one channel parameter in the communication channel. | 02-26-2015 |
Robin J. Barnes, Elkridge, MD US
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20130221951 | Automated Pre-Processing of Body-Mounted Magnetometer Data from Constellations of Low Earth Orbit Satellites for Derivation of Birkeland Current Signatures - A system, method and computer-readable medium for mapping magnetic activity for a current linking a planet's space environment to an ionosphere of the planet are disclosed. Magnetic field measurements of the current are obtained from a plurality of satellites orbiting the planet. A residual magnetic field is determined from the obtained magnetic field measurements. The determined residual magnetic field is arranged to create a time series for a selected location of a planet-centered coordinate system. The magnetic activity is mapped using the created time series for the selected location. | 08-29-2013 |
Roland R. Barnes, Glastonbury, CT US
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20130164137 | TURBOFAN FLOW PATH TRENCHES - An integrally bladed disk includes a rotor disk and circumferentially spaced first and second blades. The rotor disk has a rim the periphery of which forms a flow surface. The first and second blades extend integrally outward from the rim. The rim defines a trench in the flow surface between the first and second blades aft of a leading edge of the rim. The trench extends axially forward and rearward of a leading edge of the first blade. | 06-27-2013 |
Rory B. Barnes, Dublin IE
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20120085492 | CYANOACRYLATE COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to cyanoacrylate compositions that include, in addition to the cyanoacrylate component, a compound embraced by structure A: | 04-12-2012 |
20130178560 | TWO-PART, CYANOACRYLATE /CATIONICALLY CURABLE ADHESIVE SYSTEMS - Two part cyanoacrylate/cationically curable adhesive systems, are provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20140329959 | TWO PART-CYANOACRYLATE/FREE RADICALLY CURABLE ADJESIVE SYSTEMS - Two part cyanoacrylate/free radical curable adhesive systems, are provided. | 11-06-2014 |
Samantha J. Barnes, Tampa, FL US
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20130045225 | Synthetic Antigen Based on the Ligand Domain of the Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein - The disclosure provides compositions that are useful for eliciting a strain-transcending immune response in an animal or human directed against the blood-stage of the malarial parasite | 02-21-2013 |
Scott Barnes, Wenonah, NJ US
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20130200095 | Coin and Bill Dispensing Safe - A readily reconfigureable cash dispensing system for providing change, such as coins of different values and bills or currency of different denominations needed by a retail store, grocery store, busy convenience store, or the like. A tray or trays for storing and delivering multiple rolls of coins or bills of a first value, as well as, a tray or trays for storing and delivering stacks of bills are described herein. A bill acceptor may be employed to accept bills used to purchase rolls of coins and stacks of bills, and a system controller can sense restocking and dispensing events to maintain an accurate inventory of cash in the bill acceptor, as well as, the total cash stored in the form of coin rolls or rolls bills, as well as, bill stacks. | 08-08-2013 |
20140305767 | Coin and Bill Dispensing Safe - A readily reconfigurable cash dispensing system for providing change, such as coins of different values and bills or currency of different denominations needed by a retail store, grocery store, busy convenience store, or the like. A tray or trays for storing and delivering multiple rolls of coins or bills of a first value, as well as, a tray or trays for storing and delivering stacks of bills are described herein. A bill acceptor may be employed to accept bills used to purchase rolls of coins and stacks of bills, and a system controller can sense restocking and dispensing events to maintain an accurate inventory of cash in the bill acceptor, as well as, the total cash stored in the form of coin rolls or rolls bills, as well as, bill stacks. | 10-16-2014 |
Sean A. Barnes, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20140133910 | Boat Lift - A boat lift having a plurality of flotation tanks positioned under each of opposite sides of a frame of the boat lift. Trunk lines receive water through a port near the rear of the trunk lines, and communicate water into a plurality of flotation tanks. Water flow is regulated so that the plurality of the tanks fill relatively evenly to maintain a surface of the boat lift that is generally horizontal at all times. Hingeable connection of the dock to a bulkhead, along with lateral stabilization, participate in maintaining a generally horizontal attitude for the boat lift. Water is expelled from the plurality of flotation tanks by pumping water from the flotation tanks, allowing the frame of the boat lift to rise. | 05-15-2014 |
Shane Eric Barnes, Avon, CT US
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20140244317 | Computerized System and Method for Pre-Filling of Insurance Data Using Third Party Sources - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for processing data in connection with insurance information submissions. The system may be configured to receive entity data relating to an entity for which insurance coverage is sought, and query an interface of a third-party platform based on the entity data. The system may then be configured to receive third-party platform interface data from the third-party platform, analyze the data to determine a web site address for a web page on the third-party platform relating to the entity, and retrieve third-party platform web site data from the web page on the third-party platform indicative of content related to the entity. The system may be configured to pre-fill insurance forms relating to the entity based on the third-party platform data. | 08-28-2014 |
20140330594 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF INSURANCE CLASSIFICATION AND UNDERWRITING DETERMINATION FOR ENTITIES - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for determining an insurance evaluation based on an industrial classification. The system may be configured to receive search data relating to the entity seeking insurance coverage and query an interface of a third-party platform based on the search data. The system may then be configured to receive third-party platform interface data from the third-party platform, analyze the data to determine a web site address for a web page on the third-party platform relating to the entity, and retrieve third-party platform web site data from the web page on the third-party platform indicative of content related to the entity. The system may then output, based on the third-party platform interface data and web site data, first data indicative of at least one industrial classification associated with the entity. | 11-06-2014 |
Sharon Ann Barnes, Kelowna CA
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20090102661 | WIRELESS ASSET IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION - Asset identification and locating systems comprising a plurality of reference location tags and a plurality of asset identification tags, each reference location and asset identification tag having: a transceiver which can control the range of the tag; a unique tag identification number; a plurality of asset identification and locating retrieval units connected to a network, wherein each asset identification and locating retrieval unit will send and/or receive signals from the asset identification and reference location tags. | 04-23-2009 |
Sharon Gail Barnes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140108630 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PROCESSING RESOURCES - The present disclosure improves upon existing systems and methods by providing a tool for managing processing resources. For instance, the presently described tool may be used to time replacement, plan for uplifts, budget for uplifts/decommissioning of hardware, and/or maintain a plurality of servers. This tool may lead to increased satisfaction, uptime, and a reduction of unexpected costs. The system may include initiating collection of variables to compile a prioritized list of servers, executing, a calculation application for determining a prioritized list of servers' end of life targets based on both technical and business parameters based on the entered variables, and prioritizing uplifts of the servers based on the technical and the business parameters. | 04-17-2014 |
Stephen Barnes, Petit-Hallet BE
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20110034681 | ASSAY FOR IMIDAZOLINONE RESISTANCE MUTATIONS IN BRASSICA SPECIES - The invention provides methods and oligonucleotide primers for assaying | 02-10-2011 |
Steve Barnes, Petit-Hallet BE
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20090265817 | T227-1 FLANKING SEQUENCE - A herbicide resistant transformed sugar beet that is detectable by the specific primers developed to match the DNA sequences that flank the left and/or right border region of the inserted transgenic DNA and the method of identifying primer pairs containing plant genomic DNA/plasmid DNA. More specifically, the present invention covers a specific glyphosate resistant sugar beet plant having an insertion of the transgenic material identified as the T227-1 event. The present invention additionally covers primer pairs: plant genomic DNA/Plasmid DNA that are herein identified. Additionally, these primer pairs for either the left or the right flanking regions make an event specific test for the T227-1 insert of transgenic material. | 10-22-2009 |
Thomas D. Barnes, Erie, PA US
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20120301570 | Compression Molding with Successive Cooling Channels - Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for cooling a mold in a compression molding assembly, thereby enabling increased cycling speed and efficiency. Embodiments include a coolant flow path that transports a fluid coolant into and out of a cooling ring around the molding assembly's core. The coolant flow path may divide into several channels within the cooling ring. The coolant flow path may also include a series of stages with varying volumes or cross sectional areas designed to regulate the flow of coolant. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301572 | Compression Molding with Successive Stage Cooling Channels - Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for cooling a mold in a compression or injection molding assembly, thereby enabling increased cycling speed and efficiency. Embodiments include a coolant flow path that transports a fluid coolant into and out of a cooling ring around the molding assembly's core. The coolant flow path may divide into several channels within the cooling ring. The coolant flow path may also include a series of stages with varying volumes or cross sectional areas designed to regulate the flow of coolant. | 11-29-2012 |
20140035194 | Method of Molding and Mold with Succesive Stage Cooling Channels - Various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for cooling a mold in a compression molding assembly, thereby enabling increased cycling speed and efficiency. Embodiments include a coolant flow path that transports a fluid coolant into and out of a cooling ring around the molding assembly's core. The coolant flow path may divide into several channels within the cooling ring. The coolant flow path may also include a series of stages with varying volumes or cross sectional areas designed to regulate the flow of coolant. | 02-06-2014 |
Timothy A. Barnes, Burlington, KY US
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20120290126 | Conveyor Controllers - Various methods, apparatuses, and program products that are used to control at least a portion of a conveyor, determine information about an article conveyed by the conveyor, or otherwise operate a conveyor are provided. One method includes detecting whether a second conveyor controller is connected to the first conveyor controller and, in response to detecting that there is a second conveyor controller connected to the first conveyor controller, identifying whether the second conveyor controller is connected to a predetermined network interface of the first conveyor controller. The method further includes configuring the first conveyor controller to rotate a motorized roller in a first predetermined direction if a second conveyor controller is connected to the predetermined network interface and configuring the first conveyor controller to rotate the motorized roller in a second predetermined direction if a second conveyor controller is not connected to the predetermined network interface. | 11-15-2012 |
20140244030 | Conveyor Controllers - Methods, apparatuses, and program products for controlling a conveyor. One embodiment of the method includes operating a motorized roller of the conveyor to rotate in a first direction corresponding to a direction of travel, and in response to detecting that a jam has occurred, operating the motorized roller to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction. Another embodiment of the method includes sending a message to a second controller controlling a downstream conveyor requesting data to determine whether the downstream conveyor is occupied by an article. In response to determining the downstream conveyor is not occupied by the article, operating a motorized roller of an upstream conveyor to convey an incoming article at a target speed, and in response to determining the downstream conveyor is occupied by the article, operating the motorized roller to convey the incoming article at an adjusted target speed slower than the target speed. | 08-28-2014 |
Todd C. Barnes, Kingston CA
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20130059495 | DURABLE FABRIC INCLUDING BULK CONTINUOUS FILAMENT YARN - An article comprising a yarn; wherein said yarn comprises: | 03-07-2013 |
20130295301 | AUTOMOBILE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULES COMPRISING POLYESTER AIRBAG WITH GAS INFLATORS - Disclosed is an airbag module comprising a polyester airbag and a gas inflator, where the gas inflator provides a gas temperature that does not exceed the critical gas temperature of the polyester airbag. This design allows for the substitution of polyester airbags for nylon airbags in side curtain airbag modules and other airbag deployment applications, where the gas inflator temperature does not exceed the critical gas temperature. Also disclosed is a method that will facilitate the matching of specific polyester fabrics with gas inflators to create an airbag module that will not suffer catastrophic failure. | 11-07-2013 |
Travis Barnes US
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20140136079 | Control Strategy In Gaseous Fuel Internal Combustion Engine - Controlling a gaseous fuel internal combustion engine includes receiving a signal indicative of a desired state of an operating parameter of the engine dependent upon a fueling rate, and tracking the desired state via adjusting a pressure drop from a gaseous fuel common rail to an intake conduit such that the fueling rate is adjusted toward a fueling accordant with the desired state. The control further includes limiting an error in the tracking via executing the adjustment of the pressure drop responsive to a fluid pressure disturbance within the intake conduit. | 05-15-2014 |
Travis Barnes, Metamora, IL US
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20120325187 | EGR FLOW CONTROL FOR LARGE ENGINES - An internal combustion engine and control system are provided having improved efficiency through improved exhaust flow control. The engine includes at least one bank of combustion cylinders and a respective exhaust manifold for conveying exhaust to the atmosphere. Further included is an exhaust gas restriction valve (ERV) associated with the exhaust manifold for selectively increasing backpressure on the associated bank of combustion cylinders and for redirecting a portion of the exhaust into an exhaust gas conditioning system for conditioning the portion of the exhaust and returning it to an air intake of the engine. An engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in the exhaust gas recirculation system restricts the flow of conditioned exhaust, and an EGR flow controller operates the EGR valve in one of a substantially open and substantially closed condition and controls the flow of conditioned exhaust to the air intake by modulating the ERV. | 12-27-2012 |
20130008417 | Control system for engine with exhaust gas recirculation - An internal combustion engine includes an exhaust restriction valve and an exhaust gas recirculation control valve. Upon determining that a malfunction or fault condition exists relative to one of the valves, the controller may command the other valve to move towards a predetermined position. A malfunction or fault condition may result in derating of the engine. | 01-10-2013 |
20130061831 | EGR FLOW MEASUREMENT - A system and method for measuring an EGR flow rate for an engine having an EGR valve with a selectable EGR valve position and a venturi sensor situated to take a differential pressure measurement relative to recirculated exhaust gas includes determining an EGR valve effective area based on the EGR valve position, determining a weighting factor based on the effective area, calculating a first EGR flow estimate based on the effective area, and calculating a second EGR flow estimate based on the differential pressure measurement of the venturi sensor. A final EGR flow rate is determined based on the weighting factor, the first EGR flow estimate, and the second EGR flow estimate. | 03-14-2013 |
Travis E. Barnes, Metamora, IL US
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20130167810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE RATIO OF A COMPRESSOR - A system for controlling a pressure ratio of an output pressure to an input pressure of a compressor associated with an engine is disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to receive signals indicative of an input pressure associated with a compressor, and receive signals indicative of an output pressure associated with the compressor. The controller is further configured to compare a compressor pressure ratio of the output pressure to the input pressure with a threshold pressure ratio, and control a bypass valve in flow communication with the compressor based on the comparison. | 07-04-2013 |
20140261310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OPTIMIZE ENGINE BRAKING POWER - A system for optimizing engine braking power is provided. The system includes an intake manifold configured to receive air from a compressed air source. The system includes an engine brake associated with a power source. The system also includes a bleed valve configured to bleed a portion of the air from the intake manifold. The system further includes a controller in communication with the bleed valve and configured to receive a status of the engine brake. The controller is configured to activate the bleed valve to bleed a portion of the air from the intake manifold based at least in part on the engine brake being active and based at least in part on a pre-determined relationship between an air pressure in the intake manifold and one or more parameters associated with the power source. | 09-18-2014 |
Travis Eugene Barnes, Metamora, IL US
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20130131953 | Anti-Sticking And Diagnostic Strategy For Exhaust System Valves - An engine system includes an exhaust system fluidly connected to an electronically controlled engine. Exhaust from the engine may travel a first pathway through a turbine of a turbocharger, or a second pathway that bypasses the turbine. An electronically controlled wastegate vale is biased to close the second pathway. An electronic controller is in communication with the electronically controlled engine and the electronically controlled wastegate valve. The electronic controller is configured to execute a wastegate diagnostic algorithm to detect a stuck closed default condition of the electronically controlled wastegate valve, and derate the engine in response to detection of a stuck closed fault condition. | 05-23-2013 |
William Barnes, Reisterstown, MD US
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20130293347 | KEYLESS VEHICLE ENTRY DEVICE - The present invention is a keyless vehicle entry device that includes an oval shaped fingerprint scanning actuator to scan a user's fingerprint and includes a power button to actuate the fingerprint scanning actuator and a plastic CPU and memory system that processes and stores up to 3 fingerprints that reside on the CPU and memory system. The fingerprint scanning actuator compares and confirms the user's fingerprint with the fingerprints that reside on the CPU and memory system and unlocks a locked door of a protected vehicle utilizing the keyless vehicle entry device. | 11-07-2013 |
William Justin Barnes, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20130262039 | Systems and Methods for Criteria Analysis Prototyping - A flight procedure criteria prototyping system and method is described herein. According to embodiments, the system is configured to generate a prototype, generate a dependency tree based on the prototype, wherein the dependency tree is comprised of one or more dependency tree nodes, translate the dependency tree into one or more construction steps, wherein there is a mapping between the one or more dependency tree nodes and the one or more construction steps, maintain an ordered list of the one or more construction steps, and generate one or more software specifications based on the one or more construction steps. | 10-03-2013 |