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Brad Becker, Northbrook, IL US
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20150142479 | Method And System For Drug Prescription - A method and system for estimating the best price for a prescription at a local pharmacy where both the patient and the physician are able to see the best prescription price and location of the pharmacy to make a healthcare choice. | 05-21-2015 |
Christopher J. Becker, Palatine, IL US
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20090024901 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DECODING BURSTS OF CODED INFORMATION - A decoding circuit includes a mixed modulation memory access circuit responsive to burst rejection information. The mixed modulation memory access circuit selectively accesses burst memory locations containing a valid burst of coded bits. The mixed modulation memory access circuit selectively avoids accessing burst memory locations containing a rejected burst of coded bits based on the burst rejection information. In one example, the mixed modulation memory access circuit accesses the valid burst when the burst rejection information indicates that the memory location contains valid bursts. In one example, the mixed modulation memory access circuit generates zero confidence information when the burst rejection information indicates that the memory location contains rejected bursts. | 01-22-2009 |
20090313530 | Error correcting viterbi decoder - Methods and corresponding systems in a Viterbi decoder include computing a maximum likelihood (ML) path in a Viterbi trellis in response to executing a first Viterbi algorithm. Thereafter, one or more merge points are selected on the ML path in a second Viterbi algorithm, wherein the merge points each have a path metric difference, which is a difference between an ML path metric at the merge point and a non-surviving path metric at the merge point. Merge points are selected based upon relative path metric differences associated with nodes on the ML path. Next, alternate paths in the Viterbi trellis are computed based on the ML path with alternate paths substituted at corresponding merge points. A passing decoded bit sequence is output in response to passing an error check, wherein the passing decoded bit sequence is associated with one of the one or more alternate paths. | 12-17-2009 |
20100011279 | Error correcting viterbi decoder - Methods and corresponding systems in a Viterbi decoder include selecting an input symbol in an input block, wherein the input block has a plurality of input symbols, wherein each input symbol has a Boolean value, a quality value, and an associated stage, and wherein the selected symbol is selected based upon the quality value of the selected symbol relative to a quality value of other input symbols in the input block. Thereafter, the Boolean value of the selected symbol is complemented to produce a complemented symbol. The complemented symbol is substituted for the selected symbol to produce an alternate input block. A Viterbi algorithm is executed using the alternate input block to produce an alternate decoded bit sequence, which is then checked for errors using an error check. The alternate decoded bit sequence is output in response to the alternate decoded bit sequence passing the error check. | 01-14-2010 |
Daniel J. Becker, Lisle, IL US
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20130307533 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING CONTRABAND ITEMS - A method of detecting contraband about a person using a portable detector apparatus having an elongate housing that supports at least one magnetic sensor, which is arranged to produce a signal indicative of an ambient magnetic field or gradient over a zone of sensitivity which extends away from the housing, the size of the zone large enough to contain the whole body of the person, and a signal processing circuit that receives as an input the signal from the magnetic sensor and which, in response to a change in the signal, produces an alert signal includes setting up the portable detector apparatus in a chosen location, causing the person to pass alongside the housing from outside of the zone of sensitivity into the zone of sensitivity, and monitoring for the issue of an alert by the device which is indicative of the possible presence of contraband. | 11-21-2013 |
Daniel P. Becker, Glenview, IL US
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20100041880 | Supramolecular Scaffolds and Methods of Making the Same - Tribenzo-1,4,7-triazacyclononane and derivatives thereof having a formula (I) are disclosed. Methods of making tribenzo-1,4,7-triazacyclononane and related compounds also are disclosed. | 02-18-2010 |
Dan J. Becker, Peoria, IL US
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20090218081 | Composite Heat Exchanger End Structure - A heat exchanger having a tube bundle disposed within a housing with a resilient end structure disposed in compressed, plug-forming relation at least partially across the heat exchanging cavity. The resilient end structure includes one or more boundary segments extending between an internal wall of the housing and the perimeter of the tube bundle. The boundary segment includes a combination of materials having differing compression characteristics providing enhanced support to the boundary segments. | 09-03-2009 |
20110293360 | Seal Assembly and Method for Forming a Seal Assembly - A seal assembly and method of forming a seal assembly provides a seal body having reduced strain during use, thereby increasing service life. The seal body may be formed within certain parameters, such as ranges of height-to-thickness and offset-to-height ratios, which have been found to reduce strain. Additionally or alternatively, the seal body may be modified from an initial configuration to a pre-strained configuration by axially displacing an inner section of the seal with respect to an outer section of the seal, which also reduces strain. | 12-01-2011 |
20120160409 | Mounting Structure - A mounting structure for an electrical device includes a mounting portion and a containing portion. The mounting portion has a mounting surface and an outer surface. The containing portion has an inner surface with protrusions forming an indent, an outer surface, an insertion aperture, and a flow aperture. | 06-28-2012 |
20130043719 | Elastomeric Bearing for Equalizer Bar of Undercarriage - An elastomeric bearing can be incorporated into a bearing joint assembly of an undercarriage of a track-type machine. The elastomeric bearing can include a plurality of alternating elastomeric layers and metal plies that are configured to allow at least three degrees of relative rotational movement and can allow the relative rotation of roll, pitch, and yaw. The elastomeric bearing can be generally cylindrical with the elastomeric layers and metal plies being generally barrel-shaped such that the cross-section of the elastomeric layers and metal plies define an annular arc that follows an axis of revolution that coincides with a central longitudinal axis thereof. | 02-21-2013 |
20130045040 | Pin Joint Having an Elastomeric Bushing - An elastomeric bushing can be incorporated into a pin joint assembly of a machine. The elastomeric bushing can be configured to allow at least three degrees of relative rotational movement, including roll, pitch, and yaw. The elastomeric bushing can rotate with respect to a pin about a longitudinal axis thereof. The elastomeric bushing is adapted to accommodate out-of-plane movement. The elastomeric bushing can include a plurality of alternating elastomeric layers and metal plies. | 02-21-2013 |
David Becker, Geneva, IL US
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20100242379 | MULTI PIECE BURIAL VAULT BASE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A burial vault base assembly. The assembly includes a front piece, back piece, and first and second side pieces that are connected to one another at a plurality of joints using C-shaped connectors. These pieces form an exterior shell around an interior piece wherein concrete is poured therebetween to form a burial vault base wherein the C-shaped connectors prevent the concrete from breaking at the joints and protruding at the joints. | 09-30-2010 |
Dean Becker, Chicago, IL US
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20140358764 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VALUING AND TRADING INTANGIBLE PROPERTIES AND INSTRUMENTS - A system and methods providing an exchange network for valuing and trading of intangible instruments, such as one or more rights to an intangible property including a given intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets and/or the rights of publicity). The system and methods permits a party to access a database of the intangible instruments including data relating to identifying value of the instrument. The system and methods permits a party to perform due diligence on the intangible instrument and, as a result, to formulate a bidding strategy for the intangible instrument that the bidder believes is appropriate. If the bidder and the owner reach agreement on the price, a transaction for the intangible instrument is executed between the parties. | 12-04-2014 |
Ezra D. Becker, Skokie, IL US
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20090106141 | Systems and Methods for Minimizing Effects of Authorized User Credit Tradelines - Systems and methods for identifying, evaluating, and accounting for effects of authorized user trade lines are disclosed. The systems and methods incorporate use of credit characteristics that describe the nature of authorized user trade lines on a credit file or across credit files, and the influence of those authorized user relationships relative to the non-authorized user trade lines on the credit file in the evaluation of credit risk. Systems and methods incorporating these credit characteristics can be used in identifying any bias in perceived credit risk, in the evaluation of credit risk, or other credit-related evaluation. | 04-23-2009 |
Jared Becker, Taylorville, IL US
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20120011736 | GRAIN TURNER FOR TOWER GRAIN DRYER AND METHOD OF DRYING - A grain turner for turning grain in a drying tower includes opposed generally vertical side walls and a generally vertical dividing plate (which is shorter than the side walls) extending between the side walls; the dividing plate defining inner and an outer vertical channels in a portion of the turner. An inner inclined plate is pivotally connected to one side wall to be within the inner channel and an outer inclined plate is connected to the other side wall to be within the outer channel. The inclined plates are pivotal between a first position in which they are inclined downwardly in a opposite widthwise directions and a second position in which they are generally adjacent their respective side walls. The inclined plates have a length such that when they are in the first position, their lower edges are proximate a bottom of the divider plate. Further, the inner and outer inclined plates each define a curve such that when the inclined plates are in the raised position, the inner inclined plate directs grain from the inner channel to the space below outer channel and the outer inclined plate directs grain from the outer channel to the space below the inner channel. | 01-19-2012 |
Kathryn Becker, Montgomery, IL US
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20120075325 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING MOLECULAR PROBES AND CHROMOSOMES - The present invention relates to systems and methods for displaying molecular probes and chromosomes, and chromosome information with which the probes are associated. | 03-29-2012 |
Klaus E. Becker, East Moline, IL US
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20090270147 | COMBINE CLEAN GRAIN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - A harvesting machine including a frame, a plurality of ground engaging wheels, at least one grain separating section, a plurality of cross augers and a grain moving device. The plurality of ground engaging wheels support the frame. The at least one grain separating section is supported by the frame. The plurality of cross augers are positioned to receive grain from the at least one grain separating section. The plurality of cross augers each have an end. The grain moving device is associated with each of the plurality of cross augers proximate to the end of the plurality of cross augers. | 10-29-2009 |
Lance B. Becker, Chicago, IL US
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20090125087 | METHOD FOR INDUCING HYPOTHERMIA - Systems for phase-change particulate slurry cooling equipment and methods to induce hypothermia in a patient through internal and external cooling are provided. Subcutaneous, intravascular, intraperitoneal, gastrointestinal, and lung methods of cooling are carried out using saline ice slurries or other phase-change slurries compatible with human tissue. Perfluorocarbon slurries or other slurry types compatible with human tissue are used for pulmonary cooling. And traditional external cooling methods are improved by utilizing phase-change slurry materials in cooling caps and torso blankets. | 05-14-2009 |
Lev Becker, Chicago, IL US
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20140372434 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS BASED ON EXPERIMENTAL LIFE SCIENCES DATA - Technologies are provided for data dependent socialization for life scientists and organizations. Data dependent socialization may be based on statistical correlations between experimental life science data. A service may provide individuals with an interface for providing experimental data, and the service may generate a visual connection report representing potential connections for collaboration. | 12-18-2014 |
Nicholas G. Becker, Chicago, IL US
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20130223469 | Controlling the emissive properties of materials-improved lasers and upconversion materials - Systems and methods for producing crystalline materials by atomic layer deposition, allowing for high control of localized doping. Such materials may be fibers or films suitable for use in optoelectronics and lasers. | 08-29-2013 |
Richard A. Becker, Grayslake, IL US
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20130103610 | METHOD OF DAILY RECONCILIATION OF PARTICIPANT BENEFITS FOR A DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN - A method and software for daily reconciling and monitoring of a defined benefit plan including plan assets and plan benefit liabilities. A data processor receives a daily plan asset value and automatically tracks a difference between the plan asset value and allowed benefit values for participants of the defined benefit plan. The method further includes automatic posting of the difference to a side account with the data processor. | 04-25-2013 |
Ronald J. Becker, Oak Park, IL US
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20130192180 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - In accordance with one embodiment, a filter assembly includes a housing having an inlet for particulate laden gas and an outlet for clean gas. The assembly also has at least one filter being capable of filtering particulate from the gas that is located in the gas flow between the inlet and outlet. The filter assembly further includes a cleaning mechanism for removing particulate from the filter and the filter assembly. | 08-01-2013 |
Steve Becker, Downers Grove, IL US
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20130032073 | ARTICULATED TUG BARGE, TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGE SYSTEM - An articulated tug barge hopper dredge including a tug, a barge, and a coupling system configured to interconnect the tug and the barge. The tug has a bow and the barge has a notch in a periphery of the barge. The notch is sized to receive the bow of the tug. The articulated tug barge hopper dredge further includes dredging machinery integrated with the barge and configured to excavate material dredged from the seabed. The dredging machinery includes trailing suction pipes. | 02-07-2013 |
Thomas W. Becker, Willow Springs, IL US
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20130297531 | DEVICE FOR MODIFYING VARIOUS TYPES OF ASSETS - An asset modification device includes memory, an asset modification module, and operation modules. The memory stores limit tables and asset operational data. The asset modification module selects an asset to modify, a limit table regarding the asset, an operational module based on an entry in the limit table, and evaluation data. A specific task execution module of the selected operation module executes a specific task on asset operational data of the asset to produce a modified asset when an evaluation data filter of the selected operation module indicates that analysis of the evaluation data is favorable for modification of the asset via the specific task. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297560 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING VARIOUS TYPES OF ASSETS - A device includes a network interface module, memory, and a processing module. The memory stores limit tables regarding an asset and operational data regarding the asset. When an asset is to be modified, the processing module retrieves a limit table(s) and identifies time-varying and time-sensitive data and an operation therefrom. The processing module then receives, via the network interface module, the time-varying and time-sensitive data and analyzes it based on evaluation criteria in the limit table. When the analysis is favorable, the processing module triggers the operation. With the operation triggered, the processing module further analyzes the time-varying and time-sensitive data based on correlated evaluation criteria of the evaluation criteria. When the further analysis is favorable, the processing module activates the operation for execution up operational data regarding the asset such that the asset is modified. | 11-07-2013 |
20140168921 | FULL GRAPHICS ELECTRONIC IN-MOLD LABEL AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An electronic in-mold label includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The substrate includes an electronics mounting area on the second surface and an electronic circuit positioned in the electronics mounting area. When the electronic in-mold label is molded on to, or into, a plastic product, the electronic circuit is molded into the plastic product and is operable to perform a function. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170347 | FULL GRAPHICS IN-MOLD LABEL AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An in-mold label includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. When the in-mold label is molded on to, or into, a plastic product, the first surface faces outward with respect to the plastic product and the second surfaces faces inward with respect to the plastic product. The substrate includes a full graphics area on the second surface. Ink is applied in the full graphics area to provide a full graphics image. To facilitate the molding process, each of the substrate and the ink having a complementary property to a property of the plastic product. | 06-19-2014 |
Walter J. Becker, Palatine, IL US
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20140290845 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FRICTION PLATE - A method for making a friction plate that includes a core plate and a friction facing is disclosed. The method includes cutting a pattern of friction material segments into a friction material sheet such that each friction material segment remains integrally connected to the friction material sheet, locating a predetermined number of the friction material segments adjacent to a surface of a core plate to which a bonding material is present, separating the friction material segments from the friction material sheet, and placing the friction material segments onto the surface of the core plate over the bonding material. An apparatus for practicing this method is also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
William S. Becker, Northbrook, IL US
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20080273974 | Wind turbine device - A hybrid blade wind turbine device formed of at least a pair of straight outer airfoil blades, and a pair of inner helical wing blades, as supported for rotation within a safety protective cage structure, which wind turbine can be mounted in the vertical, horizontal, or other aligned operational positions. The inner helical half wing blades, being preferably somewhat shorter than the length of the outer airfoil blades, act to “regularize” the swirling wind regime flowing through the hybrid wind turbine, so as to maximize the efficiency of the outer airfoil blades. The helical half wing blades can be formed of individual segmented vane segments to provide improved operational capabilities for the overall hybrid wind turbine. To best harness annualized available wind conditions, the hybrid wind turbine can be customized, through modification of the number of vane segments, the selection of the specific shape of the outer airfoil blades, and the specific operational positioning of the outer airfoil blades. Alternatively, the helical halfwing blades can be formed as generally smooth-walled blades. | 11-06-2008 |