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Brent C. Beardsley, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120079187MANAGEMENT OF WRITE CACHE USING STRIDE OBJECTS - Method, system, and computer program product embodiments for, in a computing storage environment for destaging data from nonvolatile storage (NVS) to a storage unit, identifying working data on a stride basis by a processor device are provided. A multi-update bit is established for each stride in a modified cache. The multi-update bit is adapted to indicate at least one track in a working set. A schedule of destage scans is configured based on a plurality of levels of urgency. A destage operation is performed based on at least one of a number of strides examined by the destage scans, whether the multi-update bit is set, and whether an emergency level of the plurality of levels of urgency is active.03-29-2012
20120079199INTELLIGENT WRITE CACHING FOR SEQUENTIAL TRACKS - Method, system, and computer program product embodiments for, in a computing storage environment for destaging data from nonvolatile storage (NVS) to a storage unit, write caching for sequential tracks by a processor device are provided. If a first track is determined to be sequential, and an earlier track is also determined to be sequential, a temporal bit associated with the earlier track is cleared to allow for destage of data of the earlier track. If a temporal bit for one of a plurality of additional tracks in one of a plurality of strides in a modified cache is determined to be not set, a stride associated with the one of the plurality of additional tracks is selected for a destage operation. If the NVS exceeds a predetermined storage threshold, a predetermined one of the plurality of strides is selected for the destage operation.03-29-2012

Brent Cameron Beardsley, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100192008USING VIRTUAL COPIES IN A FAILOVER AND FAILBACK ENVIRONMENT - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using virtual copies in a failover and failback environment. Updates are copied from a primary first storage at the primary site to a secondary first storage at the secondary site during system operations. A second storage is maintained at least one of the primary and secondary sites. A failover is performed from the primary site to the secondary site after a failure at the primary site. The at least one second storage is used after recovery of the primary site to synchronize the secondary site to the primary site. Only updates made to the secondary site during the failover are copied to or from the at least one second storage in response to the recovery at the primary site.07-29-2010

Patent applications by Brent Cameron Beardsley, Tucson, AZ US

Burt Jay Beardsley, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090091753THREE MIRROR ANASTIGMAT SPECTROGRAPH - A spectrograph including a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, and a tertiary mirror forming a TMA having a common vertex axis. The spectrograph also may include a collimating mirror, a diffraction grating, and a dispersive prism. The collimating mirror and an entrance aperture form an interchangeable module. Radiation received through the entrance aperture is reflected in a collimated pattern towards an aperture stop. The diffraction grating, located between the collimating mirror and prism, diffracts radiation passed through the aperture stop into multiple beams directed onto the prism. A flat mirror, located to one side of the vertex axis. receives and reflects the multiple beams exiting the prism onto the primary mirror, where they are reflected onto the secondary mirror. The secondary mirror reflects the beams to the tertiary mirror where they are reflected onto an image plane located on the other side of the vertex axis.04-09-2009
20090316146THREE MIRROR ANASTIGMAT SPECTROGRAPH - A portable spectrograph including a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, and a tertiary mirror forming a TMA having a common vertex axis, a diffraction grating, and a dispersive prism, where the portable spectrograph can detect wavelengths between 150 nm and 1.1 μm. The portable spectrograph also may include a collimating mirror and an entrance aperture, which form an interchangeable module. Radiation received through the entrance aperture is reflected in a collimated pattern towards an aperture stop. The diffraction grating, located between the collimating mirror and prism, diffracts radiation passed through the aperture stop into multiple beams directed onto the prism. A flat mirror, located to one side of the vertex axis receives and reflects the multiple beams exiting the prism onto the primary mirror, where they are reflected onto the secondary mirror. The secondary mirror reflects the beams to the tertiary mirror where they are reflected onto an image plane located on the other side of the vertex axis.12-24-2009

Diana S. Beardsley, Hamden, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080293659FC gamma RIIA-specific nucleic acid interference - The present invention provides methods and compositions for attenuating expression of FcγRIIA. In general, the described methodology involves the use of RNAi constructs that are targeted to a FcγRIIA mRNA sequence.11-27-2008

Dwight Beardsley, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100054836SELECTIVELY COUPLING A DEVICE TO A CARRIAGE - A printing apparatus that selectively couples a device to a printer carriage is provided. The printing apparatus includes a printer carriage and an intervening mechanism. The printer carriage is movable back and forth to selectively retrieve the device from and return the device to a position where the device can be parked detached from the carriage. The carriage is arranged to selectively move back and forth relative to the device while the device is detached from the carriage and in unison with the device while the device is attached to the carriage. The intervening mechanism and the carriage have respective surfaces that engage as they meet each other to allow the carriage to move past the intervening mechanism.03-04-2010

Glenn Beardsley, Hermosa Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100051602FOOD ROASTER - The present invention provides for a food roaster, a method of roasting food and a kit for roasting food. The food roaster generally comprises a base (03-04-2010

Grant D. Beardsley, Eugene, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100051801METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING MEDICATION LEVELS IN A SAMPLE - Methods and systems for assessing patient compliance with opioid drug therapy are provided. A liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometer (LC/MS/MS) can be used to simultaneously detect a set of measurements including an amount of at least ten opioids (and their metabolites) in a body fluids sample from a patient. The set of at least ten opioids can include at least oxymorphone and fentanyl. The amounts of opioids and their metabolites are analyzed. For example, the ratios of opioids and their respective metabolites can be used to determine which opioids a patient has been administered. A report of patient compliance is generated based on the set of measurements.03-04-2010

Heather Beardsley, Arlington, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110284014Medical Devices That Include Removable Magnet Units and Related Methods - Medical devices and methods for magnetically positioning a device within a body cavity of a patient, including a removable magnet unit that can be reused across procedures.11-24-2011

Jesse Beardsley, Newark, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080268951Data Visualization System for Fantasy Sporting Events - A data visualization system for fantasy sporting events is provided, wherein participants of fantasy football leagues, etc., can quickly and conveniently view and compare statistics of various players, teams, and leagues using a single, easy-to-operate, graphical user interface that can be accessed using the Internet. Statistics pertinent to a fantasy sporting event can be viewed and compared and performance comparisons can be accomplished in a single screen through the graphical and/or tabular presentation of statistics. Team statistics can be ranked according to a common ranking algorithm which allows for comparisons of the relative performances of teams while taking into account specific scoring methodologies.10-30-2008

John Beardsley, Wallingford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080203134Surgical stapling apparatus - A surgical stapling apparatus, including a frame, an endoscopic portion, a clamp handle, a firing handle, a tool assembly and a drive beam is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the frame. The clamp handle is disposed on the frame and in mechanical cooperation with a drive member. The firing handle is disposed on the frame and in mechanical cooperation with at least one firing rod. The tool assembly includes an anvil, a cartridge assembly and a camming surface and is supported adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion. Actuation of the clamp handle moves the drive beam into engagement with the camming surface. Actuation of the firing handle moves the firing rod through an opening in the drive beam to eject surgical fasteners from the cartridge assembly.08-28-2008
20090090765Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical device includes a loading unit having proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion of the loading unit is configured to be attached to an actuation apparatus. The surgical device further includes a flexible shaft interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion of the loading unit. Additionally, the surgical device has a tool assembly disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal portion of the loading unit. The tool assembly is configured to articulate upon activation of the actuation apparatus.04-09-2009
20090277948Variable Compression Surgical Fastener Cartridge - A non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge is provided. The non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge includes a cartridge body that includes a tissue contacting surface that includes a plurality of fastener retention slots. A plurality of surgical fasteners is disposed in the plurality of fastener retention slots. Each surgical fastener includes first and second legs of different lengths. A plurality of pushers is operably associated with the plurality of surgical fasteners. One or more of the pushers is configured such that, upon formation of a corresponding surgical fastener, a first area defined by the first leg is smaller than a second area defined by the second leg. The non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge also includes an actuation mechanism operably associated with the plurality of pushers.11-12-2009

John Roland Beardsley, Rolling Meadows, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120069972SECURITY SYSTEM WITH CALL MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONALITY - A security system with call management functionality includes a security controller having at least one first interface to at least one user identification device and a second interface to a call management controller. The security controller also includes logic to determine a security status of a user based on identification information received from the at least one user identification device and to communicate the security status of the user to the call management controller. The call management controller enables, disables, or modifies a communication service based on the security status of the user.03-22-2012

M. Brad Beardsley, Laura, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090108541Sealing system - A bushing includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, and a second end. An end face forms at least part of each of the first end and the second end. At least one of the exterior surface and the end face includes a sealing surface formed at least in part of a coating including a material having a hardness level greater than about 1200 Knoop. The sealing surface has a thickness greater than about 35 microns and an average roughness (Ra) less than about 0.25 micron. In one embodiment, the bushing may be used on an endless track for a track-type work machine.04-30-2009
20100055479Coating for a combustion chamber defining component - A method for coating a combustion chamber defining component is disclosed. The method includes applying a thermally conductive layer to a surface of the combustion chamber defining component, the thermally conductive layer having a thermal conductivity greater than the combustion chamber defining component.03-04-2010
20100080921Thermal spray coatings for reduced hexavalent and leachable chromuim byproducts - A target material for thermal spraying may include chromium and at least one of about 0.5-12% by weight of aluminum and about 2-15% by weight of manganese.04-01-2010
20100080982Thermal spray coating application - A method for coating an element is disclosed. The method includes irradiating a surface of the element with a continuous laser to heat the element. The method also includes coating the surface of the element with a thermal spray coating after irradiating.04-01-2010
20100154734Method of making a coated article - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method of making a coated article. The method may include forming a sacrificial substrate in a predetermined shape corresponding with the shape of a final substrate. The method may also include applying a thermal spray coating to the sacrificial substrate. In addition, the method may include separating the thermal spray coating from the sacrificial substrate to obtain a formed sheet of coating material and affixing the formed sheet of coating material to a surface of the final substrate using an adhesive.06-24-2010
20110229665THERMAL SPRAY COATING FOR TRACK ROLLER FRAME - A method for coating a component of a track roller frame track tensioning and recoil system is disclosed. The method includes irradiating a surface of the component with a continuous laser to heat the component's surface. The method also includes coating the surface of the component with a thermal spray coating after irradiating.09-22-2011
20120073923COATED POWER RAIL - A power rail includes an aluminum body and a wear coating including stainless steel. The power rail may also include a break-in coating having a lower hardness than the wear coating.03-29-2012

Patent applications by M. Brad Beardsley, Laura, IL US

Nathaniel Beardsley, Oregon, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090029462AUTOMATED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMBRYONIC STEM CELL CULTURE - The invention concerns methods for automated culture of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) such as human ESCs. In some aspects, methods of the invention employ optimized culture media and limited proteolytic treatment of cells to separate cell clusters for expansion. Automated systems for passage and expansion of ESCs are also provided.01-29-2009
20110097799CARDIOMYOCYTE PRODUCTION - Methods and composition for the production of cardiomyocytes from differentiation of pluripotent stem cells are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods including differentiating pluripotent stem cells in a large volume of suspension culture in the presence of ROCK inhibitors are described. In further aspects, methods for differentiation of stem cells into cardiomyocytes that overcome variability between different stem cell clones and different batch of culture medium are provided.04-28-2011

Robert A. Beardsley, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317475COMBINATION ANTITUMOR THERAPIES - Improved methods of treating cancers that are characterized by unwanted angiogenesis employ combinations of therapies designed to inhibit the VEGF mediated angiogenesis pathway with therapies designed to inhibit the bFGF-mediated angiogenesis pathway.12-24-2009
20110136756COMBINATION ANTITUMOR THERAPY - The present disclosure relates to methods of treating cancers that are responsive to antimetabolite or antimitotic anti-cancer agents. The methods involve the use of at least one anti-cancer agent selected from antimetabolite anti-cancer agents, antimitotic anti-cancer agents, and combinations thereof, and a superoxide dismutase mimetic to potentiate the therapeutic effect of the anti cancer agent(s).06-09-2011

Shannon L. Beardsley, Jacksonville, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110250821Cup Holder Mounted Toy - A plush toy with an end adapted to fit into a cup holder comprises a body with a head at one end, a base at another end, and a neck between the first and second end. The body from the base to the neck has a shape generally corresponding to the inside of a cup holder. The body is filled with a suitable material to provide adequate weight to anchor the plush toy within the cup holder.10-13-2011

Terry Raymond Beardsley, Temecula, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080267913METHOD TO ENHANCE HEMATOPOIESIS - The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and molecular biology, and particularly to a method for treating hematopoietic disorders. The invention provides a method to treat a deficiency of one or more types of blood cells in a mammal, which includes administering an effective amount of TISF or of a compound that stimulates CD10-30-2008
20100144629METHOD TO TREAT INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates generally to the fields of pharmacology, and particularly to a method for treating inflammation, particularly inflammation of the respiratory system. The invention provides a method to reduce or ameliorate inflammation, by administering an effective amount of a protein factor originally isolated from thymic tissue, and referred to as T4 immune stimulating factor (TISF).06-10-2010
20110064691METHOD TO ENHANCE HEMATOPOIESIS - The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and molecular biology, and particularly to a method for treating hematopoietic disorders. The invention provides a method to treat a deficiency of one or more types of blood cells in a mammal, which includes administering an effective amount of TISF or of a compound that stimulates CD4+ cells like TISF does. In one embodiment, TISF that originates from a mammalian species is administered to a mammalian subject diagnosed as having a deficiency in one or more types of blood cells.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Terry Raymond Beardsley, Temecula, CA US

Wendy Lynn Beardsley, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090091753THREE MIRROR ANASTIGMAT SPECTROGRAPH - A spectrograph including a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, and a tertiary mirror forming a TMA having a common vertex axis. The spectrograph also may include a collimating mirror, a diffraction grating, and a dispersive prism. The collimating mirror and an entrance aperture form an interchangeable module. Radiation received through the entrance aperture is reflected in a collimated pattern towards an aperture stop. The diffraction grating, located between the collimating mirror and prism, diffracts radiation passed through the aperture stop into multiple beams directed onto the prism. A flat mirror, located to one side of the vertex axis. receives and reflects the multiple beams exiting the prism onto the primary mirror, where they are reflected onto the secondary mirror. The secondary mirror reflects the beams to the tertiary mirror where they are reflected onto an image plane located on the other side of the vertex axis.04-09-2009
20090316146THREE MIRROR ANASTIGMAT SPECTROGRAPH - A portable spectrograph including a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, and a tertiary mirror forming a TMA having a common vertex axis, a diffraction grating, and a dispersive prism, where the portable spectrograph can detect wavelengths between 150 nm and 1.1 μm. The portable spectrograph also may include a collimating mirror and an entrance aperture, which form an interchangeable module. Radiation received through the entrance aperture is reflected in a collimated pattern towards an aperture stop. The diffraction grating, located between the collimating mirror and prism, diffracts radiation passed through the aperture stop into multiple beams directed onto the prism. A flat mirror, located to one side of the vertex axis receives and reflects the multiple beams exiting the prism onto the primary mirror, where they are reflected onto the secondary mirror. The secondary mirror reflects the beams to the tertiary mirror where they are reflected onto an image plane located on the other side of the vertex axis.12-24-2009