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Benjamin W. Bawcum, Fraser, MI US
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| 20100088221 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATIC ALLOCATION OF BUSINESS AMONG MULTIPLE ENTITIES - Systems and methods for allocating business among a plurality of entities are provided. In some embodiments, information about the business may be communicated from a client terminal. If the business is capable of being automatically allocated, at least one relevant parameter may be processed to identify a provider with which to allocate the business. In some embodiments of the present invention, motor vehicle dealership financing application allocation techniques are used to determine financing sources, financing eligibility, financing terms, or any combination thereof in connection with the sale or leasing of motor vehicles. | 04-08-2010 |
Benjamin W. Boomhour, Waterloo CA
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| 20090276626 | PORTABLE SMART CARD READER HAVING SECURE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY - A reader device includes a housing for receiving a smart card, a processor in electronic communication with an integrated circuit chip of the smart card when the smart card is received in the housing, a wireless communications device in electronic communication with the processor for enabling the reader device to transmit first encrypted information wirelessly and to receive second encrypted information wirelessly, and a memory in electronic communication with the processor that includes one or more routines executable by the processor. The one or more routines include a cryptographic module adapted to encrypt first information to create the first encrypted information and decrypt the second encrypted information to obtain second information. In addition, a communication system that includes the reader device and a computing device, wherein the reader device and computing device are able to wirelessly exchange information in a secure manner. | 11-05-2009 |
Benjamin W. Ditchcreek, Reinholds, PA US
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| 20080264025 | Header height sensor apparatus for a header of an agricultural harvester - A plurality of elongate mounting brackets mounted in cantilever relation on a frame of a header at sidewardly spaced locations across at least a portion of a width of the header, respectively, support a sensor rod for rotation about its axis. Each of the brackets has a free end including a bearing having a bore therethrough which receives the sensor rod, at least some of the bearings being self-aligning bearings. The self-aligning capability enables accommodating irregularities in the mounting locations for the brackets, and also bends, flexure and other deformities of the header frame and sensor rod, for achieving free rotatability of the sensor rod. This mounting arrangement also facilitates installation by one person, from the bottom side of the header, both initially and in the field. Additionally, the brackets can include features for aligning the bores of the bearings, to facilitate the installation and free rotation of the sensor rod when installed. | 10-30-2008 |
Benjamin W. Herta, Poughquag, NY US
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| 20080243990 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY OF NON-PERSISTENCE MESSAGES IN A DISTRIBUTED PLATFORM - A method, system, and computer program product for continuous availability of non-persistence messages in a distributed platform are provided. The method includes providing a first client application independently in operative communication with at least two servers via a first client abstraction layer, generating a critical message by the first client application, duplicating the critical message at the first client abstraction layer for each of the servers, and transmitting the duplicate critical messages independently to each of the servers. The method further includes providing a second client application independently in operative communication with each of the servers via a second client abstraction layer, receiving one or more of the duplicate critical messages at the second client abstraction layer, selecting a critical message from the one or more duplicate critical messages, and delivering the selected critical message to the second client application. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100185894 | SOFTWARE APPLICATION CLUSTER LAYOUT PATTERN - In forming a cluster of processors and applications among a plurality of processors connected in a network the embodiment of a pair of cluster nodes, as applications, in each server/system and arranging for communication between them in a ring or tiered ring configuration of servers/systems provides network status monitoring and failure recovery in a highly redundant and flexible manner at increased speed without the requirement of separate communication links for monitoring and control or redundant hardware such as a so-called “hot standby” processor in each server/system. | 07-22-2010 |
Benjamin W. Keighran, New South Wales AU
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| 20080287142 | Location Dependent Content Provision - A method of providing location dependent content to an end station using a base station. The base station receives from an end station and via a communications network, a content request, and an identifier indicative of an identity of the end station. The base station then authenticates the user or the end station using the identifier. In response to a successful authentication, the base station determines the location of the end station and determines content using the location or the content request, which is then transferred to the end station. | 11-20-2008 |
Benjamin W. Magistro, Odenton, MD US
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| 20120112685 | BATTERY PACK MANAGER UNIT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF A BATTERY PACK - The present invention generally relates to a device and method for the management of a collection of battery cells. In one embodiment, the present invention permits the management of a collection of battery cells composed of an overall battery pack manager unit, individual cell manager units, and wireless communication links between these units. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a device and method for the management of a collection of battery cells in the field of rechargeable batteries, such as batteries based on lithium-based chemistries, nickel-based chemistries, and lead-acid chemistries. In still another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method that permits the maximization of battery pack capacity during a charge-discharge cycle and/or permits the maximization of the total number of charge-discharge cycles. | 05-10-2012 |
Benjamin W. Paharik, Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20090294610 | PICTURE HANGER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A support assembly to secure a stereo component to a wall includes a bracket secured to the component. The support assembly further includes a marking element that is received within an opening provided in the bracket. The marking element extends away from the component when positioning the marking element within the opening of the bracket. The arrangement is such that when positioning the marking element within the opening of the bracket, the marking element forms a mark on the wall in response to positioning the bracket against the wall. The support assembly further includes a fastener to secure the bracket to the wall. The fastener is received within the opening of the bracket so that the fastener is aligned with the mark on the wall. Other embodiments of the support assembly and methods of supporting components are further disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
Benjamin W. Parcher, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090202620 | POLYMER-STABILIZED LIPOSOMAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides liposomal particle compositions, which incorporate a lipophilic biodegradable polymer, such as amino acid-containing polyester amide (PEA), polyester urethane (PEUR), and polyester urea (PEU), throughout the particles to stabilize the composition for in vivo delivery in of an incorporated biologic agent. For oral delivery, a biologic, such as insulin, is conjugated directly to the polymer. Lipids in the particle are selected to further stabilize the composition during fabrication and digestion, providing sustained delivery of the biologic with native activity. Methods of making and using the invention compositions to administer the biologic agent in vivo are also included. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100004390 | BIODEGRADABLE METAL-CHELATING POLYMERS AND VACCINES - The invention provides metal-chelating poly(ether amide) polymers useful in preparation of polymer compositions for delivering a variety of cargo molecules, such as bioactive agents. In solution metal ions and cargo molecules, such as vaccine epitopes, that include metal avid amino acids can be loaded into the polymer compositions and held in a non-covalent complex. Nanoparticles of such polymer compositions can also be prepared directly from the solution. | 01-07-2010 |
Benjamin W. Quaintance, Germantown, TN US
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| 20090057385 | Multi-sided tray bliss container - A multi-sided container comprising a bottom wall, a top wall, opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a longitudinal axis and a plurality of diagonal corner walls all are cooperating with one another to form an interior space. At least one of the plurality of diagonal corner walls defined by at least one diagonal corner panel and at least one reinforcement flap overlapping one another and wherein a portion of the bottom wall projects under and beyond a bottom edge of the at least one diagonal corner wall. The at least one reinforcement flap extends from longitudinal ends of the respective opposite side walls. At least one end flap extends from long side of the reinforcement flap and the at least one end flap projects beyond an entire surface of the at least one diagonal corner wall terminating its edge at the end wall. | 03-05-2009 |
Benjamin W. Raglin, Mathis, TX US
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| 20100062152 | MERCHANDISERS HAVING ANTI-FOG COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. The portion of the substrate may substantially not fog when the portion has an initial surface temperature and is then exposed to a moist air ambient with a dewpoint temperature equal to or greater than the surface temperature for a period of time. The surface temperature may be less than about 0° C. and the period of time may be greater than about 6 seconds. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100068398 | MERCHANDISERS HAVING ANTI-FOG COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. The portion of the substrate may substantially not fog when the portion has an initial surface temperature and is then exposed to a moist air ambient with a dewpoint temperature equal to or greater than the surface temperature for a period of time. The surface temperature may be less than about 0° C. and the period of time may be greater than about 6 seconds. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100119705 | MERCHANDISERS HAVING ANTI-FOG COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. Many of the coatings exhibit color stable properties. | 05-13-2010 |
Benjamin W. Slivka, Clyde Hill, WA US
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| 20090325140 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ADAPT COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION BASED ON HEURISTICS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for adapting a lesson. The method comprises for a given learner, forming an expectation of the learner's performance in answering questions of a lesson; adapting the lesson a first time based on the expectation; evaluating the learner's actual performance in answering questions of the adapted lesson; and selectively adapting the lesson a second time if a difference between the expectation and the actual performance is greater than a threshold. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100209896 | VIRTUAL MANIPULATIVES TO FACILITATE LEARNING - Embodiments of the invention disclose a virtual manipulative to facilitate math learning. The virtual manipulative comprises a user interface to progressively form one on more columns to hold partial sums or number decompositions to assist a learner in computing a sum. | 08-19-2010 |
Benjamin W. Vesta, Oswego, IL US
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| 20090252319 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISPLAYING CUSTOMIZED CALL CENTER OPERATING STATISTICS BASED ON USER PROFILE INFORMATION - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for automatically displaying customized call center operating statistics based on user profile information. According to one aspect, a method for automatically displaying customized call center operating statistics based on user profile information is provided. The method includes receiving user profile information associated with a user, wherein the user profile information uniquely identifies the user seeking access to customized call center operating statistics. Customized call center operating statistics to be displayed are automatically determined based on the user profile information. The customized call center operating statistics are then displayed to the user. | 10-08-2009 |