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A. Craig Beal, Watertown, MA US
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| 20090016736 | Systems and methods for transmitting quantum and classical signals over an optical network - Systems and methods for transmitting quantum and classical signals over an optical network are disclosed, wherein the quantum signal wavelength either falls within the classical signal wavelength band, or is very close to one of the classical signal wavelengths. The system includes a deep-notch optical filter with a blocking bandwidth that includes the quantum signal wavelength but not any of the classical signal wavelengths. The deep-notch optical filtering is applied to the classical signals prior to their being multiplexed with the quantum signals to prevent noise generated by the classical signals from adversely affecting transmission of quantum signals in the transmission optical fiber. Narrow-band filtering is also applied to the quantum signals prior to their detection in order to substantially exclude spurious non-quantum-signal wavelengths that arise from non-linear effects in the optical fiber. The present invention allows for the quantum and classical signals to have wavelengths within just a few nanometers of one another, which has benefits for both classical and quantum signal transmission on a common transmission optical fiber. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090074192 | Systems and methods for enhanced quantum key formation using an actively compensated QKD system - Systems and methods for enhanced quantum key distribution (QKD) using an actively compensated QKD system. The method includes exchanging quantum signals between first and second QKD stations and measuring the quantum signal error. An error signal S | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090185689 | QKD system and method with improved signal-to-noise ratio - Systems and methods for performing quantum key distribution (QKD) that allow for an improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) when providing active compensation for differences that arise in the system's relative optical paths. The method includes generating at one QKD station (Alice) a train of quantum signals having a first wavelength and interspersing one or more strong control signals having a second wavelength in between the quantum signals. Only the quantum signals are modulated when the quantum and control signals travel over the first optical path at Alice. The quantum and control signals are sent to Bob, where only the quantum signals are modulated as both signal types travel over a second optical path at Bob. The control signals are directed to two different photodetectors by an optical splitter. The proportion of optical power detected by each photodetector represents the optical path difference between the first and second optical paths. This difference is then compensated for via a control signal sent to a path-length-adjusting element in one of the optical paths. The control signals provides a high SNR that allows for commercially viable QKD system that can operate with a high qubit rate and a small qubit error rate (QBER) in the face of real-world sources of noise. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100241912 | Fast bit-error rate calculation mode for QKD systems - A fast bit-error rate (F-BER) calculation mode for a QKD system is disclosed, wherein the method includes establishing versions of a sifted key in respective sifted-bits (SB) buffers in respective QKD stations (Alice and Bob). The method also includes sending Alice's version of the sifted key to Bob, and Bob performing a comparison of the two sifted key versions. The number of bit errors between the two sifted key versions relative to the length of the sifted key yields the F-BER. The F-BER is calculated much more quickly than the conventional BER calculation (“N-BER”), which involves performing a relatively complex error-correction algorithm. The F-BER calculation mode is particularly useful in quickly setting up and/or calibrating a QKD system, and can be repeated quickly to provide updated BER measurements after each QKD system adjustment. | 09-23-2010 |
Adam Morris Beal, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20120184409 | Endless Belt Arm Exercise Device With Braking Mechanism - An exercise device for exercising a user's arms and upper body includes an endless belt of hingedly connected articulating panels guided in channels of a supporting frame. A pair of hand grip assemblies are slidably attached to the endless belt through a ratcheting mechanism that allows relative movement of the hand grip assemblies in a first direction while preventing said relative movement in a second direction. Movement of the endless belt may be retarded by a tensioning mechanism and completely ceased by a braking mechanism actuated by signals provided from first and second sensors provided on the supporting frame. | 07-19-2012 |
Alexander M. Beal, Portland, ME US
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| 20100325101 | MARKETING ASSET EXCHANGE - A system for marketing asset searching includes a computer system having a processor and memory, a network configured to interface with external databases accessible through external searching tools, where the external databases contain assets, and a user interface configured to facilitate asset searching among the external databases. The user interface further includes a keyword inquiry module configured to receive a search criteria from a user, a filter module configured to provide a filtering options to the user, a search request module configured to provide a search request constructed from the search criteria to the external searching tools to initiate searching of the external databases, and a display output module configured to receive the results of the search request and present the results on a display. | 12-23-2010 |
Bryan Beal, Mount Vernon, OH US
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| 20100094690 | CONSOLIDATED CONSUMER REWARDS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A consumer tracking and rewards system and related methods that provide for consolidating two or more merchant-branded rewards accounts into a single source. A single unique identifier referred to as a consumer number used to track and credit purchases with respect to multiple retail establishments. The consumer number may exist simply as a data element in the system or may be printed, bar coded, or programmed onto any physical medium or device. Components of the system include a consumer rewards platform, a merchant-consumer rewards system and potentially a card vendor system. The consumer rewards platform facilitates communication and the transfer of data between the various components of the system. A cross-reference between single consumer numbers and one or more merchant rewards program numbers is used to accommodate the trading and linking of information among participating merchants. Consumers may communicate with the various system components through a consumer web portal. A website is also available to merchants so they may view statistical information regarding rewards program participation. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100094699 | CONSOLIDATED CONSUMER REWARDS SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH CARD VENDOR INTEGRATION - A consumer tracking and rewards system and related methods that provide for consolidating two or more merchant-branded rewards accounts into a single source. A single unique identifier referred to as a consumer number used to track and credit purchases with respect to multiple retail establishments. The consumer number may exist simply as a data element in the system or may be printed, bar coded, or programmed onto any physical medium or device. Components of the system include a consumer rewards platform, a merchant-consumer rewards system and potentially a card vendor system. The consumer rewards platform facilitates communication and the transfer of data between the various components of the system. A cross-reference between single consumer numbers and one or more merchant rewards program numbers is used to accommodate the trading and linking of information among participating merchants. Consumers may communicate with the various system components through a consumer web portal. A website is also available to merchants so they may view statistical information regarding rewards program participation. | 04-15-2010 |
Craig E. Beal, Oceanside, CA US
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| 20120203383 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING IRRIGATION - The invention comprises devices and methods for providing operational power to a solar-powered irrigation control system. In one aspect, a method includes producing electrical energy from light, storing the electrical energy in a capacitive module, and operating an irrigation controller using the stored electrical energy independent of another power source. In another aspect, a device includes a control system comprising a computer having a programmed irrigation schedule which operates at least one irrigation device, a photovoltaic power module, and a capacitive module connected to said photovoltaic power module to store the electrical energy provided by the photovoltaic power module, where the capacitive module provides power for the control system to operate the at least one irrigation device independent of another power source. | 08-09-2012 |
Dale Beal, Farmingdale, NY US
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| 20090230010 | Removable sampler - The removable sampler attaches to a card and then separates from the card after a journey through the mail. The removable sampler has a backer with one or more glue strips, and a sampler with one or more perforations and one or more tabs upon the glue strips but detaching from the perforation. Upon lifting, the sampler separates and detaches along the perforations. A tab remains behind in a magazine or a mail piece to meet postal regulations. The removable sampler uses permanent adhesive to affix the tabs to the backer. The sampler may include foil and no-foil structure packets, flow wraps, three sided and four sided seal pouches, and cosmetic or fragrance sampling items. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090241981 | Cosmetic products applicator - The applicator for cosmetic products, or lipstick, is a double ply card with an embossed pattern in the top ply that retains a sample of cosmetic, primarily lipstick. The pattern includes projections from a top ply and a planar bottom ply opposite the top ply. The sample can be deposited onto the top ply similar to printing. This applicator also has the cosmetic sample retained within projections upon the top ply that separates from the bottom ply affixed to a card or magazine page. In use a machine lifts the bottom ply from the release liner and places the bottom ply upon a mailer and then a consumer removes the top ply from the bottom ply for testing the sample as desired. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100326462 | Cosmetic products applicator - The applicator for cosmetic products, or lipstick, is a double ply card with an embossed pattern that retains a sample of cosmetic, primarily lipstick. The pattern includes projections from a top ply and a bottom ply opposite the top ply. The pattern shears lipstick from a source onto the applicator. Additionally, the sample can be deposited onto the top ply similar to printing. This applicator also has the cosmetic sample retained within projections upon the top ply that separates from the bottom ply affixed to a card or magazine page. In use a woman folds the applicator, moves it to her mouth, and transfers the sample to her lips. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000810 | Removable sampler - The removable sampler attaches to a card and then separates from the card after a journey through the mail. The removable sampler has a backer with one or more glue strips, and a sampler with one or more perforations and one or more tabs upon the glue strips but detaching from the perforation. Upon lifting, the sampler separates and detaches along the perforations. A tab remains behind in a magazine or a mail piece to meet postal regulations. The removable sampler uses permanent adhesive to affix the tabs to the backer. The sampler may include foil and no-foil structure packets, flow wraps, three sided and four sided seal pouches, and cosmetic or fragrance sampling items. | 01-06-2011 |
Dale Beal, Grovetown, GA US
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| 20100230509 | Auto air freshener - An auto air freshener provides a parallel spaced apart board and a card that suspending from a hang point. The auto air freshener has a blotter board that includes fragrance oil and other enhancers, a facer card having printed graphics upon one or both surfaces, a clip that spaces the board and the card apart, and a flexible elongated loop that hangs the freshener at a location selected by the user. Alternatively, a pedestal supports the board and the card upright. The freshener invention separates the delivery of fragrance from the visual display of graphics. The separation allows for the manufacture and the usage of the blotter board and the facer card with improved print quality and wider selection of fragrances. | 09-16-2010 |
Dale Beal, Farmington, NY US
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| 20080295858 | Cosmetic applicator - The applicator for cosmetics has one or more plies with scoring to form a handle area and a sample area. The scoring upon the top ply guides the applicator to bend into a handle area grasped by a woman's fingers and the sample area has a slight bow to apply eye shadow or other powdered cosmetic as the woman sees fit. The sample area has embossing in the bottom ply to retain pre-deposited cosmetics for further sampling. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100218783 | Cosmetic applicator - The applicator for cosmetics has one or more plies with scoring to form a handle area and a sample area. The scoring upon the top ply guides the applicator to bend into a handle area grasped by a woman's fingers and the sample area has a slight bow to apply eye shadow or other powdered cosmetic as the woman sees fit. The sample area has embossing in the bottom ply to retain pre-deposited cosmetics for further sampling. | 09-02-2010 |
Dale Beal, Augusta, GA US
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| 20130056549 | Auto air freshener - An auto air freshener provides a parallel spaced apart board and a card that suspending from a hang point. The auto air freshener has a blotter board that includes fragrance oil and other enhancers, a facer card having printed graphics upon one or both surfaces, a clip that spaces the board and the card apart, and a flexible elongated loop that hangs the freshener at a location selected by the user. Alternatively, a pedestal supports the board and the card upright. The freshener invention separates the delivery of fragrance from the visual display of graphics. The separation allows for the manufacture and the usage of the blotter board and the facer card with improved print quality and wider selection of fragrances. | 03-07-2013 |
David Beal, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20130019263 | MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING MULTIPLE MULTIMEDIA VIEWING PLANES IN MEDIA DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A mechanism is described for facilitating multiple multimedia viewing planes in media display systems according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes using a plurality of multimedia planes corresponding to a plurality of multimedia content types. The plurality of multimedia planes may be integrated to be presented through an integrated user interface at a media processing device. The method may further include selecting, via the integrated user interface, one or more content categories from a plurality of multimedia content categories, and presenting, via a multimedia plane of the plurality of multimedia planes, contents associated with the one or more selected content categories. | 01-17-2013 |
David N. Beal, Providence, RI US
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| 20110070783 | Apparatus For Control of Stator Wakes - The invention as disclosed is an apparatus that controls the wake of stator blades on an underwater vehicle. The apparatus comprises one or more stator blades each with a movable trailing edge that when actuated in a controlled manner produces a periodic flapping motion upstream of a propulsion rotor. The controlled periodic flapping of the trailing edge the fills the stator blade wake enough to overcome the stator blade's own drag and fill its wake deficit. This has the effect of reducing the blade rate tonal noise of the propulsion rotor. | 03-24-2011 |
Gary D. Beal, Evansville, WI US
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| 20100192487 | Pivotal stairway systems and method - An automated pivoting stairway system that raises and lowers through use of a drive actuator to thereby provide access to above or below floor level areas or between an elevated area and the ground floor. The system may utilize modular sections to allow on-site assembly. The stairway may be pivoted at the top of the stairway by way of a pivot drive lever attached on either side of the top step pivot frame assembly so that access on or off the stairway may be directly off the front end of the stairway, or to either side. A separate frame member may extend from the pivot point along the side of the stairway opening to a predetermined distance. This frame member may serve as the anchor point for the base end mount of the actuator. | 08-05-2010 |
Harold F. Beal, Rockford, TN US
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| 20100212535 | Traceable Frangible Projectile - A frangible projectile useful in a round of gun ammunition wherein, upon striking a target, the projectile selectively disintegrates, leaving intact at least one portion or appurtenance of the projectile which is recoverable for purpose of identification of rifling markings thereon and/or other analysis. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120227615 | Traceable Solid Core Projectile - A solid projectile useful in a round of gun ammunition wherein, upon striking a target, the projectile selectively disintegrates, leaving intact at least one portion or appurtenance of the projectile which is recoverable for purpose of identification of rifling markings thereon and/or other analysis. | 09-13-2012 |
Jacob Beal, Somerville, MA US
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| 20130015596 | ROBOTIC FABRICATOR - A fabrication system includes a tool-head for manufacturing, a first manipulator and a second manipulator. The first manipulator supports and manipulates an item, and is configured to provide six-axes of movement for positioning of the item relative the tool-head. The second manipulator carries a component and orients the component at a select orientation relative to the item supported on the first manipulator. The tool-head is configured to add material to at least one of the item and the component. The first and second manipulators provide at least six axes of fabrication for the tool-head. | 01-17-2013 |
Jacob S. Beal, Somerville, MA US
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| 20100217450 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENERGY DEMAND MANAGEMENT - Methods, apparatuses and systems for managing energy demand of one or more appliances. In one example, an appliance controller apparatus is provided, comprising a user interface configured to receive a user input indicative of a demand flexibility associated with an appliance, a communication interface configured to receive a control input indicative of a request to modify a power demand of the appliance, and a processor programmed to determine whether the power demand of the appliance is to be modified based on the user input and the control input. In a further aspect, a meter controller apparatus is provided, comprising a communication interface configured to receive a message from an appliance controller apparatus coupled to an appliance, the message comprising information regarding a power demand of the appliance and a demand category associated with the appliance. The meter controller apparatus may further comprise a processor programmed to compute an updated meter controller model based on the message received from the appliance controller apparatus and a present meter controller model. | 08-26-2010 |
James D. Beal, Spanish Fork, UT US
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| 20090177163 | REDUCED FRICTION CATHETER INTRODUCER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters, methods for making such introducers, and methods for using such introducers are described. The sheath introducers contain movable valves that are encapsulated in a movable housing that allows the valve to move along the axis of the introducer. As the movable valve and housing travel along the axis, a portion of the hub protrudes past the valve and is exposed. As well, the sheath introducers can also contain a stationary valve and housing that can be opened to expose a portion of the hub when a conduit penetrates the stationary valve. The conduit can include a one-way valve actuator that can penetrate and open the valve, yet remain attached to a portion of the introducer when the introducer is split for removal from a patient. In both instances, the protruding portion of the hub contains a friction-free pathway for a catheter into the sheath introducer. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100101069 | VALVED SHEATH INTRODUCER FOR VENOUS CANNULATION - A valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation, including a valve, sheath, handle and cap. The valve is configured to permit safe introduction and removal of medical instruments through the sheath introducer. The valve may have one or more anchoring members and a thickened central portion through which a slit is formed. The central portion may have one or more concave surfaces and the slit can be angled with respect to the top surface of the valve. The cap is attached to the handle, compressing a portion of the valve therebetween. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20120184913 | Valved Sheath Introducer for Venous Cannulation - A valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation, including a valve, sheath, handle and cap. The valve is configured to permit safe introduction and removal of medical instruments through the sheath introducer. The valve may have one or more anchoring members and a thickened central portion through which a slit is formed. The central portion may have one or more concave surfaces and the slit can be angled with respect to the top surface of the valve. The cap is attached to the handle, compressing a portion of the valve therebetween. | 07-19-2012 |
James David Beal, Spanish Fork, UT US
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| 20090105652 | INTRODUCER INCLUDING SHAPED DISTAL REGION - An introducer for providing intravascular access to a patient is disclosed, and includes a dilator and sheath that are configured to prevent peelback, or “fishmouthing,” of the sheath during introducer advancement. In one embodiment, the introducer comprises a dilator including a distal tapered region, and a sheath including an inner bore that receives the dilator such that a portion of the tapered region of the dilator extends from the sheath distal end. A distal outer surface of the sheath includes a first curved portion defined by a first radius and extending proximally from the distal end of the sheath to a first end point, and a second curved portion defined by a second radius and extending proximally from the first end point to a second end point. Additionally, an interference fit is established between the dilator tapered region and the sheath distal end to further prevent sheath end deformation. | 04-23-2009 |
John W. Beal, Delaware, OH US
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| 20090265122 | System and Method for Locating and Analyzing Arcing Phenomena - System and method for detecting partial discharge arcing phenomena in a power network distribution system which employs a mobile receiving assemblage including a wideband antenna, a computer controllable wideband radio receiver deriving an amplitude detected output and a global positioning system providing system position data. The amplitude detected outputs are digitized and treated with a digital signal processor based analysis including fast Fourier transforms extracting narrowband signal frequencies that are harmonically related to the network fundamental frequency. The narrowband signal frequencies are analyzed for peak amplitudes which are summed to derive maintenance merit values related to the arcing phenomena. | 10-22-2009 |
Karl K. Beal, Kansas City, MO US
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| 20080255902 | System asset management - Systems, methods, and computer-storage media of the present invention facilitate the management of assets of an engineered system. These management activities enable a user to understand various conditions surrounding identified system assets and provide tools for guiding decision making in terms of how prioritize projects for such assets. A user interface is also provided to display geospatially associated information relating to a selected portion of a system asset. | 10-16-2008 |
Karl Kristofer Beal, Kansas City, MO US
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| 20110063328 | POSITIONING LABELS IN AN ENGINEERING DRAWING - A computer-readable media for performing a method for displaying information in an engineering drawing. Labels are connected to objects in an engineering drawing. The connections are governed by relationships based on calculations simulating particle interactions and collision avoidance. A change in the position of a first label or of the engineering drawing is indicated. A new location of a second label is calculated such that the relationships between the second label and the engineering drawing and between the first and second labels are maintained, and the second label does not overlap other labels or objects in the engineering drawing. The movement of the second label to the new location may be animated. | 03-17-2011 |
Matthew R. Beal, Lansing, IL US
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| 20100091317 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR SCANNING AND IMPORTING DOCUMENTS - A system, method, and apparatus for scanning and importing documents is disclosed. Specifically, the disclosed system provides a device for scanning documents and importing and forwarding scanned documents based on document identifiers. Documents are received and reviewed for entry into the document management system. An identifier is associated with each document based on the level of available information about the document. An identifier is assigned to each document. Each document with its assigned identifier is scanned. Documents are then imported into the document management system or forwarded to a recipient for additional review. Separator identifiers may be used to increase efficiency. Further, the system may allow certain users to use reporting functions to access information about the document management system and the recipients of documents. | 04-15-2010 |
M. Flint Beal, New York, NY US
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| 20100303840 | USE OF CREATINE OR CREATINE ANALOGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the use of creatine compounds including creatine, creatine phosphate or analogs of creatine, such as cyclocreatine, for treating diseases of the nervous system. Creatine compounds can be used as therapeutically effective agents against a variety of diseases of the nervous system such as diabetic and toxic neuropathies, peripheral nervous system diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Huntington's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease, traumatic nerve injury, multiple sclerosis, dysmyelination and demyelination disorders, and mitochondrial diseases. The creatine compounds which can be used in the present method include (1) creatine, creatine phosphate and analogs of these compounds which can act as substrates or substrate analogs for creatine kinase; (2) bisubstrate inhibitors of creatine kinase comprising covalently linked structural analogs of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine; (3) creatine analogs which can act as reversible or irreversible inhibitors of creatine kinase; and (4) N-phosphorocreatine analogs bearing non-transferable moieties which mimic the N-phosphoryl group. | 12-02-2010 |
Nicholas A. Beal, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20090183069 | Font/Script Association - Font/script association techniques are described. In an implementation, a client includes one or more modules to determine which of a plurality of scripts are to be used to display characters and one or more fonts are located that correspond to the determined script. Representations are output of the located one or more fonts in a user interface that are selectable to cause the characters to be displayed using a selected one of the fonts. | 07-16-2009 |
Peter A. Beal, Davis, CA US
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| 20120095077 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODIFIED GUANINE BASES FOR CONTROLLING OFF-TARGET EFFECTS IN RNA INTERFERENCE - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified nucleobases. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified interfering RNAs. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified guanine bases for controlling off-target effects in RNA interference. | 04-19-2012 |
Renn Allen Beal, Johnstown, OH US
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| 20090096178 | LAWN MOWER SULKY - An improved lawn mower sulky comprises platform | 04-16-2009 |
Samuel W. Beal, Mountainview, CA US
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| 20120150950 | Remote Control for Video Media Servers - Systems and methods are described for remote control of a media server computer from a controller device, typically a laptop computer, where remote operation of the media server, including the selection of videos and other digital media may be performed from the controller while normal TV programming (cable, satellite, or broadcast) is viewed on the TV. Other embodiments describe background operations performed on the controller device, the media server, or both, such that new videos may be located on the web or locally on the LAN while a current video is playing on the media server and viewed on the TV. Methods are also described for more reliably establishing network connections between the controller and media server, and systems and methods are described for implementing a multi-video display on the media server where videos to be played on the media server are played on and selected by a controller device. | 06-14-2012 |
Samuel W. Beal, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20080197878 | ENHANCED FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - An enhanced performance field programmable gate array integrated circuit comprises a field programmable gate array and other functional circuitry such as a mask-programmable gate array in the same integrated circuit. A circuit interface provides communication between the field programmable gate array, the mask-programmable gate array and the integrated circuit I/O. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080209487 | Remote control for video media servers - Systems and methods are described for remote control of a media server computer from a controller device, typically a laptop computer, where remote operation of the media server, including the selection of videos and other digital media may be performed from the controller while normal TV programming (cable, satellite, or broadcast) is viewed on the TV. Other embodiments describe background operations performed on the controller device, the media server, or both, such that new videos may be located on the web or locally on the LAN while a current video is playing on the media server and viewed on the TV. Methods are also described for more reliably establishing network connections between the controller and media server, and systems and methods are described for implementing a multi-video display on the media server where videos to be displayed on the media server are displayed on and selected by a controller device. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100244894 | ENHANCED FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - An enhanced performance field programmable gate array integrated circuit comprises a field programmable gate array and other functional circuitry such as a mask-programmable gate array in the same integrated circuit. A circuit interface provides communication between the field programmable gate array, the mask-programmable gate array and the integrated circuit I/O. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110234258 | ENHANCED FILED PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY - An enhanced performance field programmable gate array integrated circuit comprises a field programmable gate array and other functional circuitry such as a mask-programmable gate array in the same integrated circuit. A circuit interface provides communication between the field programmable gate array, the mask-programmable gate array and the integrated circuit I/O. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120233639 | Media Playlist Management and Viewing Remote Control - According to this invention, a user may capture a media link on any PC and perform this capture function at any physical location, then save the media link in a playlist, and subsequently play the media located at the media link on a TV server. The TV server may be controlled from a local device—typically a PC or a handheld remote control. Playlists may be maintained on a Web playlist function. Software on a local controller device can then select a media link from a Web playlist through the Internet, and the Web playlist function can then pass that link to a local TV server, thus avoiding the need for the controller device and the TV server to communicate through a LAN. Additionally, a playlist may include targeted advertisements shown physically adjacent to related playlist items. | 09-13-2012 |
Scott B. Beal, East Jordan, MI US
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| 20130071183 | MANHOLE COVER SAFETY DEVICE - A manhole cover assembly includes a frame that includes a central opening and a safety stop portion, and a cover hingedly attached to the frame such that the cover is pivotable between a closed position covering the central opening and an open position providing access to the central opening. A safety device is connected to the frame and the cover for locking the cover in the open position. Movement of the cover to the open position automatically moves the safety device to a locked position in which said safety device engages the safety stop portion and prevents movement of the cover to the closed position. When the cover is open, the safety device is manually movable between the locked position and an unlocked position in which the safety device is disengaged from the safety stop and permits movement of the cover to the closed position. | 03-21-2013 |
Steven K. Beal, Cardiff, CA US
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| 20090271514 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING USER INTERACTION WITH WEB PAGES - Systems and methods for monitoring usage of an electronic device are disclosed herein. A client component in stalled in a client device is operative to monitor usage of the client device in accordance with a monitoring profile, and to generate corresponding usage data. The monitoring profile typically includes information specifying which features of which application programs are to be disabled on the client device. A server component, installed on a server device in communication with the client device, provides the monitoring profile to the client device and receives the usage data from the client device. | 10-29-2009 |
Terrill Beal, Upland, CA US
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| 20080314910 | MULTI-WALL THERMALLY-ISOLATED DISPOSABLE PAPER HOT BEVERAGE CUP - Multi-wall thermally-isolated disposable cups are especially adapted for use as hot beverage cups. A two layer, laminated construction results in a corrugated layer which is fully secured 100% around the circumference of the cup. Enclosed corrugations of a relatively larger size form elongated air pockets running substantially top to bottom of the cup, and provide thermal isolation between the interior contents of the cup and the grasp of a user's hand about the outside of the cup. An outer finished layer or sleeve extends from the rim to the base of the cup. The methodologies and resulting products have improved cup integrity and are relatively cooler to the user's grasp, even with improved heat preservation for the cup's contents, such as hot coffee or other hot beverages. | 12-25-2008 |
Tracy R. Beal, Victor, NY US
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| 20130046667 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODELING DEPOSITS' DATA - Systems and methods according to the invention preferably determine errors in a financial institutions implementation of production changes, production modifications and/or a new production release by comparing critical interface data from a production cycle to critical interface data from a test environment cycle. | 02-21-2013 |