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Brian D. Beam, New Castle, IN US
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| 20100112931 | Combination bearing, linkage pin and shaft coupling for a damper - An HVAC damper includes a sheet metal frame surrounding a series of pivotal damper blades that are each supported by a pair of plastic bearing members. Each bearing member is a unitary piece that includes a radial bearing, a thrust bearing, a lug for connecting to a damper blade, a shaft-receiving feature for connecting to a drive shaft, and multiple crank pins for selectively connecting to a drive linkage. Choosing which crank pin gets connected to the linkage determines a damper blade's rotational direction relative to the other damper blades. Adjacent damper blades preferably rotate in opposite directions to ensure positive sealing engagement between their adjacent blade tips. The bearing members allow the drive linkage to be installed outside the frame to avoid obstructing the airflow through the damper. During assembly, the bearing members allow the damper blades to be placed within the frame prior to installing the bearing members. | 05-06-2010 |
Dean Beam, Bakersville, NC US
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| 20080216710 | Method of Processing Mica - Disclosed are methods of processing mica, compositions resulting from these methods, and paints comprising the mica. One method relates to a method of processing mica comprising dry attrition grinding a micaceous material to produce a micaceous product having a particle size distribution such that at least about 60% by weight of the micaceous product passes through a 325 mesh screen. The dry grinding can be performed with at least one non-mica grinding media, such as a ceramic ball mill. The methods described herein can use mica from the Spruce Pine Mining District of North Carolina. The methods can allow the use of micaceous materials having a wide range of grit content with minimal adverse effect on the brightness. | 09-11-2008 |
Heather Ann Beam, Penndel, PA US
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| 20080213844 | DURA SUBSTITUTE AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention relates to dura substitutes to be used as prostheses for dural defects in the field of neurosurgery and processes for producing the same. The present invention provides artificial dura mater materials comprising sheets of microbial-derived polysaccharide processed to have the necessary strength characteristics, conformability and physical properties. | 09-04-2008 |
James M. Beam, Montgomery, AL US
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| 20090073654 | Compact surface-mount heat exchanger - A temperature-stable portable device includes equipment enclosed in a portable case that seals the equipment from its surroundings, and a heat exchanger distinct from the case and attached to the exterior of the case by removable fasteners. The heat exchanger extends across at least most of a major surface of the case and is positioned to receive heat from the major surface by conduction. A sheet of material having good thermal conductivity is interposed between, and in contact with, the heat exchanger and the major surface of the case. The heat exchanger defines a chamber that is open to the atmosphere and has parallel flow passages and an arrangement for moving a heat exchange fluid through the chamber and out to the atmosphere in order to remove heat from the heat exchanger by convection. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090284444 | Removable optical filter and retainer - An apparatus for releasably retaining an optical filter on a display screen includes an anchoring arrangement on a housing of the display screen and a latch mechanism positioned on the housing, wherein the latch mechanism is spaced from the anchoring arrangement, movable relative to the anchoring arrangement, resiliently biased toward the anchoring arrangement, and able to clamp the optical filter against the anchoring arrangement. | 11-19-2009 |
J. Wade Beam, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080295743 | TABLE HAVING PIVOTING COMMUNICATION MODULES - A table that incorporates a plurality of pivoting communication apparatuses and a lift device is provided. An opening in the tabletop is configured to pivotally accommodate the plurality of communication apparatuses. The table includes at least one supporting member or leg, and a tabletop supported by the leg. The lift device is housed in an interior portion of the body of the table and at least partially supports each of the communication apparatuses. The lift device is movable between a lowered position and a raised position, and is slidably coupled to each of the communication apparatuses. The movement of the lift device between the raised and lowered positions causes an edge of the lift device to slide along a cam surface of the communication apparatuses, and thus cause the communication apparatuses to pivot with respect to the tabletop. | 12-04-2008 |
Matthew Allan Beam, Califon, NJ US
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| 20090130179 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING MARKINGS FOR DELIVERY OF ACTIVES - The present invention relates to a confectionery composition including a confectionery region and a marking on the exterior surface of the region, where the marking includes at least one active agent. A method of manufacturing the confectionery composition and of delivering an active agent using the confectionery composition is also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100136165 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136184 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136185 | MULTI-REGION CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
Matthew Allan Beam, Cynthiana, KY US
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| 20120040050 | CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS PROVIDING FLAVOR RELEASE PROFILES - A chewing gum composition including at least three flavor compositions providing a unique and long-lasting flavor sensations to the consumer. | 02-16-2012 |
Michael M. Beam, Buffalo, NY US
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| 20110100882 | PORTABLE SOLIDS SCREENING BUCKET - A solids sifting apparatus comprising a bucket assembly comprised of a back wall and a bucket framework joined to the back wall and extending forwardly therefrom. The bucket framework defines a lateral side wall comprised of a plurality of openings, and a forward perimeter defining a front opening. The apparatus is further comprised of a rotational assembly comprising a mounting fixture comprising at least one attachment feature, a rotatable driven member joined to the back wall of the bucket assembly, a rotatable driving member coupled to the rotatable driven member; and a rotary drive power source operatively connected to the rotatable driving member and joined to the mounting fixture. The mounting fixture may include attachment features. A first attachment feature may comprise an upper lip extending rearwardly and downwardly from a mating plate, with second and third attachment features comprising first and second brackets extending outwardly from the mating plate. | 05-05-2011 |
Richard H. Beam, Albion, NY US
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| 20110100882 | PORTABLE SOLIDS SCREENING BUCKET - A solids sifting apparatus comprising a bucket assembly comprised of a back wall and a bucket framework joined to the back wall and extending forwardly therefrom. The bucket framework defines a lateral side wall comprised of a plurality of openings, and a forward perimeter defining a front opening. The apparatus is further comprised of a rotational assembly comprising a mounting fixture comprising at least one attachment feature, a rotatable driven member joined to the back wall of the bucket assembly, a rotatable driving member coupled to the rotatable driven member; and a rotary drive power source operatively connected to the rotatable driving member and joined to the mounting fixture. The mounting fixture may include attachment features. A first attachment feature may comprise an upper lip extending rearwardly and downwardly from a mating plate, with second and third attachment features comprising first and second brackets extending outwardly from the mating plate. | 05-05-2011 |
Roger D. Beam, Albion, NY US
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| 20110100882 | PORTABLE SOLIDS SCREENING BUCKET - A solids sifting apparatus comprising a bucket assembly comprised of a back wall and a bucket framework joined to the back wall and extending forwardly therefrom. The bucket framework defines a lateral side wall comprised of a plurality of openings, and a forward perimeter defining a front opening. The apparatus is further comprised of a rotational assembly comprising a mounting fixture comprising at least one attachment feature, a rotatable driven member joined to the back wall of the bucket assembly, a rotatable driving member coupled to the rotatable driven member; and a rotary drive power source operatively connected to the rotatable driving member and joined to the mounting fixture. The mounting fixture may include attachment features. A first attachment feature may comprise an upper lip extending rearwardly and downwardly from a mating plate, with second and third attachment features comprising first and second brackets extending outwardly from the mating plate. | 05-05-2011 |
Tony E. Beam, Belews Creek, NC US
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| 20090075516 | Method and apparatus for visual indication in cable network systems - A cable network system includes a distribution assembly having a plurality of visual indicators mounted thereto, and a jack assembly removably coupled to the distribution assembly. The jack assembly has a plurality of jacks configured to receive cables of the cable network system therein. The visual indicators provide an indication of a status of a respective one of the jacks, and the jack assembly is removable from the distribution assembly while the visual indicators remain mounted to the distribution assembly. | 03-19-2009 |
Tony Edward Beam, Belews Creek, NC US
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| 20100055971 | SENSOR STRIP FOR A CONNECTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A network panel includes a panel having a plurality of openings and interconnect modules received in the openings. Each interconnect module has a mating face and a plurality of receptacle jacks. Each receptacle jack has an opening at the mating face defining a port configured to receive a plug of a patch cord having the sensing probes. The network panel also includes a sensor strip having one or more headers and one or more flexible circuits interconnecting a plurality of rigid circuit boards with the header. Each of the circuit boards have contact pads and the sensor strip is mounted to at least one of the panel and the interconnect modules such that the contact pads are aligned with respective receptacle jacks. The contact pads are configured to interface with sensing probes when the plug is mated with the receptacle jacks. | 03-04-2010 |
Tyler Beam, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090222411 | LOCATION DESCRIPTION FOR FEDERATION AND DISCOVERABILITY - System and methods for directing a federated search using a location description file to locate a data source are provided. For a federated search, a location description may be used to describe the location of each data source searched, and may further be used to connect the user to that particular data source. The format of such a location description file may include several elements, some of which provide information on how to display the file (e.g., name, description, author, icon link, etc.) and other elements (e.g., simple location, location type, etc.) are used to connect the user to the location of the data source. | 09-03-2009 |
Tyler K. Beam, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100017734 | RICH DRAG DROP USER INTERFACE - In an electronic file system, preview information is provided to the user during a drag operation of a selected object onto a target object. The information indicates what type(s) of action is to be taken should the selected object be dropped onto the target object. The action(s) to be taken may depend upon the type of the selected object and/or the type of the target object. For example, where the selected object is an item and the target object is a persisted auto-list, the action may include adding, removing, or modifying one or more properties of the selected object to conform to one or more criteria defined by the persisted auto-list. Also, numerical feedback may be provided to the user where multiple objects are selected. For example, where seven objects are selected, the textual number “7” may appear next to the cursor. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100070900 | RICH DRAG DROP USER INTERFACE - In an electronic file system, preview information is provided to the user during a drag operation of a selected object onto a target object. The information indicates what type(s) of action is to be taken should the selected object be dropped onto the target object. The action(s) to be taken may depend upon the type of the selected object and/or the type of the target object. For example, where the selected object is an item and the target object is a persisted auto-list, the action may include adding, removing, or modifying one or more properties of the selected object to conform to one or more criteria defined by the persisted auto-list. Also, numerical feedback may be provided to the user where multiple objects are selected. For example, where seven objects are selected, the textual number “7” may appear next to the cursor. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110314424 | SCALING TYPE OVERLAY ICONS - A method and system are provided for displaying icons in accordance with user preferences. The method includes providing a user with a size selection mechanism for selecting an icon size from a range of sizes. The method additionally includes searching a set of stored resources related to the underlying file and generating the icon in the selected size based upon the stored resources. The method may additionally include selecting a type overlay and scaling the type overlay independently from the icon. | 12-22-2011 |
Tyler Kien Beam, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090327226 | LIBRARY DESCRIPTION OF THE USER INTERFACE FOR FEDERATED SEARCH RESULTS - Methods and computer-readable media are provided for performing a federated search using a library description file to locate multiple data sources. For a federated search, a library description can be used to describe a set of data sources searched, and may further be used to describe how search results should be presented to a user. The format of such a library description file can include multiple elements, some of which provide information on how to display the library and others that define which data sources are included in the library. The library description file can be created according to library description template. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100281390 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER MODIFICATION OF METADATA IN A SHELL BROWSER - A system and method for user modification of metadata in a shell browser. A group of items and associated metadata values are displayed in a window of the shell browser. An edit control permits user modification of metadata values displayed in the window. The user can modify metadata associated with a welcome pane, a selected item, or multiple selected items. A data structure stored on one or more computer-readable media contains metadata associated with items displayed in a shell browser, including user modifiable metadata which is also displayed in the shell browser. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110219005 | LIBRARY DESCRIPTION OF THE USER INTERFACE FOR FEDERATED SEARCH RESULTS - Methods and computer-readable media are provided for performing a federated search using a library description file to locate multiple data sources. For a federated search, a library description can be used to describe a set of data sources searched, and may further be used to describe how search results should be presented to a user. The format of such a library description file can include multiple elements, some of which provide information on how to display the library and others that define which data sources are included in the library. The library description file can be created according to library description template. | 09-08-2011 |