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Albert Bennett, Haven, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110265373	ROTARY TORREFACTION REACTOR - A device includes a rotary drum and a fluid conduit. The rotary drum has a horizontal rotation axis and the drum has a sealed inlet end and a sealed outlet end. The drum is configured to receive biomass proximate the inlet end and has a discharge port proximate an outlet end. The fluid conduit is disposed along an inner surface of the drum. The fluid conduit is configured to carry heated fluid and has a coupling external to the drum.	11-03-2011

Alicia Bennett, Rosedale, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100074994	DRY FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINING LIVE PROBIOTIC - The disclosure relates to a probiotic delivery system that can be consumed as a snack-food or added to a food product. In particular, the disclosure describes a crisp and tasty treat that comprises viable probiotic microorganisms preserved in a vacuum dried matrix of sugars, proteins, and polysaccharides. The probiotic remain viable within the treat for a longer time without the need for additional moisture barrier coating. The probiotic also remain viable in the animal gastrointestinal tract.	03-25-2010

Alison Margaret Anne Bennett, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090143550	Copolymers of vinyl-and allylsilanes - Ethylene and allyl- or vinylsilanes are efficiently copolymerized by certain late transition metal complexes containing selected bidentate or tridentate ligands. The resulting novel polymers may be crosslinked by moisture when vinylsilane contains groups bound to silicon which are hydrolyzable. The polymers are useful for wire coating, crosslinked foams, pipes, and other uses.	06-04-2009
20100154863	CONCENTRATOR SOLAR CELL MODULES WITH LIGHT CONCENTRATING ARTICLES COMPRISING IONOMERIC MATERIALS - A concentrator solar cell module comprises at least one solar cell and at least one light concentrating article. The at least one light concentrating article is capable of concentrating about 1.02 to about 2000 sun equivalents of solar energy onto the solar cell(s) and comprises an ionomer composition. The ionomer composition comprises or is produced from an ionomer that has a temperature of onset of creep that is significantly greater than its peak melting temperature.	06-24-2010
20100324237	POLYMERIZATION OF OLEFINS - Mixtures of different polyolefins may be made by direct, preferably simultaneous, polymerization of one or more polymerizable olefins using two or more transition metal containing active polymerization catalyst systems, at least one of which contains cobalt or iron complexed with selected ligands. The polyolefin products may have polymers that vary in molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, crystallinity, or other factors, and are useful as molding resins and for films.	12-23-2010
20110120525	MOLDING PROCESSES FOR LIGHT CONCENTRATING ARTICLES THAT ARE USED IN SOLAR CELL MODULES - Light concentrating articles capable of concentrating about 1.02 to about 2000 sun equivalents of solar energy onto a solar cell comprise a thermoplastic composition, preferably an ionomer composition. The light concentrating articles may be made by a variety of processes, which are provided herein, such as for example an injection molding process, an injection overmolding process, an extrusion process, a cast film or sheet process, a blown film or sheet process, a vacuum forming process, a compression molding process, a transfer molding process, or a profile extrusion process. Secondary forming processes, such as bending, stamping, embossing, machining, laminating, adhering, metallizing, and the like may also be used in forming the light concentrating articles.	05-26-2011
20110130528	POLYMERIZATION OF OLEFINS - Mixtures of different polyolefins may be made by direct, preferably simultaneous, polymerization of one or more polymerizable olefins using two or more transition metal containing active polymerization catalyst systems, at least one of which contains cobalt or iron complexed with selected ligands. The polyolefin products may have polymers that vary in molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, crystallinity, or other factors, and are useful as molding resins and for films.	06-02-2011
20120024348	CROSS-LINKABLE IONOMERIC ENCAPSULANTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Provided herein is a blend composition useful as a cross-linkable encapsulant layer and consisting essentially of two ethylene copolymers and optionally one or more additives. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH	02-02-2012
20120028049	CROSSLINKABLE MATERIALS FOR SAFETY LAMINATES - A safety laminate comprises an interlayer that comprises a crosslinkable blend of ethylene copolymers. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH	02-02-2012

Barry Lynn Bennett, Arvada, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090105683	Disposable Injection-Molded Container for Biologic Fluids and Method of Manufacture - A disposable container for biologic materials comprising a sheet of flexible material with an access area integrally molded in the sheet. At least one port in the access area passes fluid into the container. The sheet is folded along the access area such that an upper part is adjacent a lower part, and the upper part is attached to the lower part. The method for making the container includes forming a sheet having an access area integrally molded in the sheet, folding the sheet along the access area, and joining the upper part to the lower part. The upper and lower sheets and the access area are injection-molded as a single, unitary piece. This process uses a mold having a central triangular prism and conforming upper and lower blocks.	04-23-2009

Barton E. Bennett, South Bend, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127460	SEALS WITH INTEGRATED LEAK DETECTION CAPABILITY - In one embodiment of the invention, a seal device is provided with integrated leak detection capability for detecting the initiation of a leak of a contained fluid and includes a seal member having at least one sealing contact surface and a sensing member located on the sealing contact surface, the sensing member detecting if a breach has occurred in a seal formed between the sealing contact surface and a member against which the sealing contact surface is sealed to provide an indication of the breach before a complete breach of the seal occurs; and a deposit of electrically conductive particulates on the seal member located between the contained fluid and the sensing member.	05-27-2010

Bobby J. Bennett, Johnson City, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110159458	Endodontic Instrument With Modified Memory and Flexibility Properties and Method - Medical instruments, particularly, endodontic instruments with unique limited memory characteristics, and methods for making such instruments. One embodiment includes heat treating a finished endodontic instrument. A related embodiment includes electropolishing a finished endodontic instrument and then heat treating the endodontic instrument.	06-30-2011

Bobby J. Bennett, Piney Flats, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110017562	VIBRATION DAMPING SYSTEM FOR UTILITY POLES - A vibration damping mechanism for utility poles includes a cylindrical hollow tube including a sidewall having outer and inner side surfaces. The inner side surface forms an elongated inner chamber defining a longitudinal axis and having longitudinally spaced upper and lower ends. An unrestricted cylindrical rod disposed in the chamber is capable of limited movement in the chamber to damp oscillations. A section of the tube's sidewall is flat to form vertical flats along the outer and inner side surfaces. Formed portions of the sidewall disposed at respective upper and lower ends of the chamber are bent inwardly to extend across, and close, the upper and lower chamber ends, respectively. The lower one of the formed portions is shaped to define a raised pivot engaging a bottom face of the rod at a location laterally inwardly of the rod's outer side face.	01-27-2011

Brian K. Bennett, Stansbury Park, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100177488	Vinyl Addition Polycyclic Olefin Polymers Prepared With Non-Olefinic Chain Transfer Agents And Uses Thereof - A method of polymerizing poly(cyclic)olefin monomers encompassing (a) combining a monomer composition containing the poly(cyclic)olefin monomers, a non-olefinic chain transfer agent and an activator compound to faun a mixture; (b) heating the mixture; and (c) adding a polymerization catalyst containing Ni and/or Pd. The non-olefinic chain transfer agent includes one or more compounds selected from H	07-15-2010

Brion D. Bennett, Idaho Falls, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100091378	RADIATION COLLIMATOR AND SYSTEMS INCORPORATING SAME - A collimator including a housing having disposed therein a shield element surrounding a converter core in which a photon beam is generated from electrons emanating from a linear accelerator. A beam channeler longitudinally adjacent the shield element has a beam aperture therethrough coaxially aligned with, and of the same diameter as, an exit bore of the converter core. A larger entry bore in the converter core is coaxial with, and longitudinally separated from, the exit bore thereof. Systems incorporating the collimator are also disclosed.	04-15-2010

Brooks Christopher Bennett, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090049860	Recreational amusement - A recreational amusement takes the form a cooler having a toss-type game board integrated with the cooler's lid. The toss-type game board includes one or more cavities in the top of the lid. Provision is made for orienting the top of the lid in a sloping position for play of the game enabled by the game board. The cooler retains all conventional features of a beverage type cooler.	02-26-2009
20100275641	RECREATIONAL AMUSEMENT - A recreational amusement (	11-04-2010

Caroline R. Bennett, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100232868	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHACEMENT OF CONNECTION PERFORMANCE AND FATIGUE DETECTION - An apparatus and method adapted to enhance the structural performance of a desired connection and provide a readily perceivable indication of predetermined limitations having being reached prior to actual failure of a connection. A method for enhancing structural performance of a desired structure by preventing fracture propagation.	09-16-2010

Charles O. Bennett, Benton, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080282964	Caution flag apparatus - A caution flag apparatus for mounting on a vehicle which includes in one embodiment, a pipe bracket hinged to the side of the vehicle and pivotally attached to a flag storage pipe or tube which receives a flag and flag rod. A flag rod bracket carries the flag rod at one end and the opposite end of the flag rod bracket is attached to a hinged bracket carrying a conventional stop sign. A conventional drive motor is mounted on the side of the vehicle and causes the hinged bracket, stop sign, flag rod bracket, flag rod, pipe bracket and flag storage pipe to selectively pivot inwardly and outwardly of the vehicle in an arc. Extension of the flag storage pipe outwardly of the vehicle effects extension of the flag and the free end of the flag rod from the flag storage pipe into a deployed configuration in or near the lane of an oncoming or passing automobile. In a second embodiment, a second drive motor is provided in spaced-apart relationship on the side of the vehicle with respect to the first drive motor and pivotally mounts a pivot arm which is attached to a flag storage pipe or tube containing a flag located at one end of a flag rod. The opposite end of the flag rod is hingedly connected to the vehicle, such that operation of the second drive motor pivots the pivot arm, flag storage pipe and the flag rod selectively inwardly and outwardly of the vehicle in an arc independently of the stop sign and causes projection of the flag on the end of the flag rod from the flag storage pipe, such that the flag is deployed in the lane of an oncoming or passing automobile.	11-20-2008

Christopher Bennett, Topsham, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110084759	HIGH IMPEDANCE BIAS NETWORK - This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for offsetting reverse-bias leakage of a high impedance bias network. In an example, an apparatus includes an anti-parallel diode pair coupled between a signal node and a common-mode node. The anti-parallel diode pair can include a first diode and a second diode coupled to the first diode. A third diode can be coupled between a supply node and the signal node, and the third diode can be sized to compensate for a parasitic diode junction of the anti-parallel diode pair.	04-14-2011

Christopher James Bennett, Eufaula, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090141589	Flashes sonar device with LCD annotations - A flasher sonar device includes a motor driven flasher that produces light output pulses at angular positions along a flasher ring lens based upon sonar returns. A liquid crystal display (LCD) positioned concentrically with the flasher ring lens displays a dynamic annotated range scale associated with the flasher ring lens. A controller coordinates operation of the motor driven flasher and the LCD.	06-04-2009
20090141590	Flasher sonar device with interleaved zoom - A flasher sonar device includes a flasher that produces light output pulses along a flasher ring display based upon sonar returns. A user interface selects between a normal mode and a zoom mode. When the normal mode is selected, a controller drives the flasher to display a normal range. When the zoom mode is selected, the controller divides the normal range into a first range and a second range, compresses the first range into a compressed range, enlarges the second range into an enlarged range, and drives the flasher to display the enlarged range interleaved with the compressed range.	06-04-2009

Clifford Brown Bennett, Brentwood, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067715	REDUCTION OF CONSTITUENTS IN TOBACCO - Methods of selectively reducing constituents in tobacco as well as the tobacco obtained by such methods are disclosed. Subcritical fluids, e.g., liquid carbon dioxide, serve as the reduction media.	03-24-2011

Cynthia Bennett, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120018320	Protective cover for natural fiber apparel - A protective cover for natural fiber apparel to protect the apparel from moths, moth larvae, and other pests is disclosed. The protective cover encloses not only natural fiber apparel, but also a hanger from which the apparel is hung. A substantial portion of the protective cover is made from a fabric that prevents moths and other insects from penetrating the protective cover and depositing eggs or consuming the apparel therein. At the same time, this fabric allows air to travel therethrough. A window is incorporated into the body of the protective cover to allow users to view the one or more apparel items protected by the protective cover. The protective cover also includes a zipper along its outer edge to allow access to the apparel contained within.	01-26-2012

Dale Bennett, Benton, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152268	LAMINATED PAPERBOARD PACKAGING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a laminated composite paperboard packaging for containing ice cream and a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment of the present invention, a laminated packaging material comprises a layer of paperboard, a layer of an aqueous coating disposed on a first surface of the layer of paperboard, and a layer of a thermoplastic resin disposed on a second surface of the layer of paperboard, wherein the laminated packaging material has a water vapor transmission rate of less than 20 grams per square meter per twenty-four hours in an environment of about 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 90% humidity.	06-18-2009

Daniel S. Bennett, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110066197	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING STIMULATION OF ONE OR MORE STIMULATION SITES - Methods of facilitating stimulation of a stimulation site within a patient include implanting a distal portion of a first stimulating member such that the distal portion of the first stimulating member is in communication with a first stimulation site located within a patient, securing the distal portion of the first stimulating member at a first securing site with a first securing device positioned proximal to the first stimulation site, forming a first loop of at least 360 degrees with a portion of the first stimulating member proximal to the first securing device, securing the first loop with a second securing device at a second securing site having a position that is greater than or equal to substantially 180 degrees but less than or equal to substantially 315 degrees along the first loop from the first securing site, and positioning the second securing device and a stimulator to be coupled to a proximal end of the first stimulating member to maintain a curve in the first stimulating member of at least 45 degrees between the second securing device and the stimulator.	03-17-2011

Diallo I. Bennett, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228563	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING HEALTH CARE FRAUD - Systems, methods and computer program products for discouraging and preventing health care-related insurance fraud are disclosed. In an aspect, an insured (e.g., Medicaid) beneficiary identity validation eligibility verification tool is provided that identifies Medicaid beneficiaries using biometrics and verifies their Medicaid eligibility electronically each time they visit a health care provider who participates in the Medicaid program. In such an aspect, an electronic encounter record is created between the provider and the validated and verified beneficiary each time health care services are rendered. The tool of the present invention thus enables insurance companies, regulatory bodies and the like to match submitted claims to captured encounter records as proof that the beneficiary did visit the provider in question on the reported date of service.	09-09-2010

Donna Martina Bennett US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090320290	Fluid ports used in bladder type hydraulic accumulators - The improvement in the manufacturing of fluid ports commonly used hydraulic bladder type accumulators by the manufacturing of the fluid port body and the poppet valve guide as separate pieces in the manufacturing process.	12-31-2009

Glenn Bennett, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090199389	LOW STRESS OPTICS MOUNT USING THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE LIQUID METAL OR GEL - An optical assembly with mounting provided to effectively transfer heat away from an optic, such as a slab or waveguide amplifier or laser disk, while limiting internal stresses. The assembly includes an optic with a planar surface. A heat sink is positioned in the assembly with an upper surface next to the planar surface of the optic. The upper surface of the heat sink comprises a recessed surface defining a reservoir for containing a compliant heat transfer material. The assembly may further include a volume of the heat transfer material, such as a liquid metal or thermally conductive gel, in the reservoir of the heat sink. In one embodiment, the optic is a slab amplifier with a reflective coating or layer that directly contacts the heat transfer material in the heat sink reservoir or a foil or membrane is provided between the heat transfer material and the slab.	08-13-2009

Gordon Bennett, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110014647	System and Method for Analyzing Samples Labeled with 5, 10, 15, 20 Tetrakis (4-Carboxyphenyl) Porphine (TCPP) - One embodiment of the present invention provides for a method of determining if a sputum sample contains dysplastic or carcinomic cells by obtaining a sputum sample containing cells. The sputum sample is labeled with TCPP to stain cells suspected to be dysplastic or carcinomic. The labeled sputum sample is excited with an excitation wavelength of light of about 475 nm+/−30 nm and emission at about 560 nm+/−30 nm is detected from cells identified to be macrophages. An imager focuses on the plasma membrane of one or more cells suspected to be dysplastic or carcinomic and emission at about 655 nm+/−30 nm, if present, is detected for TCPP labeled cells of the sputum sample after focusing on the plasma membrane of the cells of the sputum sample. Photon flux for each pixel of a sensor is measured to obtain a value for the imaged cell. The measured value is scored to determine if a cell is cancerous or dysplastic.	01-20-2011

Harold H. Bennett, Festus, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243503	MORE APPEALING PET FOOD PRODUCTS AND THEIR METHODS OF PREPARATION - Improved pet food products containing a combination of real meat, real vegetables, real grain and pasta and container systems regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the pet food product contains a wet dog food having the appearance of food for human consumption as found in delicatessens. Thus, the pet food product is more appealing to pet owners. The product is contained in unique packaging that provides an attractive appearance and is stackable. The packaging can also be translucent or transparent so that the pet food is visible within one or more portions of the packaging. The container system can be constructed from compounds that will protect the food product from harmful ultraviolet light and make it retortable.	09-30-2010

Harold L. Bennett, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131872	PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE CHAR DURING PRODUCTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE TARS - An improved process for the production of smokeless (low CO	06-09-2011

Jeol Bennett, Clinton, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216719	TABLE - A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.	09-11-2008

Jeremy Bennett, Ames, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235146	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPATIAL PARTITIONING OF CAD MODELS - A method and related CAD system and computer readable medium. A method includes loading an object model in a CAD system, the object model including a plurality of parts each of which may contain one or more shapes which in turn are composed of multiple polygons. The method includes adding the shapes to a spatial tree, the shapes each corresponding to at least one cell, each cell corresponding to a spatial region of the object model. The method also includes, for each cell that is too complex to process within a memory space of the CAD system, subdividing the cell into a plurality of subcells using a first subdivision process. The method also includes subdividing each cell into a plurality of subcells using a multi-threaded subdivision process, and combining the subcells into the spatial tree.	09-16-2010

Jerry J. Bennett, Moscow, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120087656	Systems and Methods for Extending a Deterministic Fieldbus Network over a Wide Area - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for extending a deterministic network over a wide geographical area. According to one embodiment, an IED may transmit data frames using a deterministic frame-based communication protocol, such as EtherCAT, via a local deterministic fieldbus. A first transceiver may encapsulate the data frames for transmission over a multiplexing synchronized optical network, such as a SONET network. A second transceiver may de-encapsulate the encapsulated data frames and transmit them via a remote deterministic fieldbus, such that communication between the local and remote deterministic fieldbuses is deterministic. Accordingly, an IED may communicate with a high level of determinism and/or in real-time with various components in a power delivery system across a wide geographical area including multiple deterministic fieldbuses.	04-12-2012

Joel Bennett, Clinton, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245278	TABLE - A table may include a table top with first and second sections that are connected by a hinge to allow the section to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The table may also include legs that are movable between a use position and a storage position relative to the table top. The hinge may facilitate folding of the table top when the legs are in the storage position. On the other hand, the hinge may resist folding of the table top when the legs are in the extended position. In addition, the table may include components that expand and/or contract in different fashions in response to changes in temperature. For example, the table top and the frame may be constructed from different materials with different coefficients of expansion in response to temperature changes. The table is preferably sized and configured to accommodate these differences in expansion and contraction.	10-09-2008
20110203493	TABLE - A table may include a table top and a leg assembly. The leg assembly may be moved between use and storage positions, and the movement of the leg assembly may move a cross member between a first position in which the cross member resists folding of the table top and a second position in which the cross member facilitates folding and unfolding of the table top. The table top may include first and second sections with portions that overlap and/or interlock when the table top is unfolded. When the table top is in the unfolded position, movement of the leg assembly towards the use position may move the cross member towards the overlapping and/or interlocking portions, which may move the overlapping and/or interlocking portions towards each other. When moved towards each other, the overlapping and/or interlocking portions may be securely connected.	08-25-2011
20110203494	TABLE - A table may include a table top and a leg assembly. The leg assembly may be moved between use and storage positions, and the movement of the leg assembly may move a cross member between a first position in which the cross member resists folding of the table top and a second position in which the cross member facilitates folding and unfolding of the table top. The table top may include first and second sections with portions that overlap and/or interlock when the table top is unfolded. When the table top is in the unfolded position, movement of the leg assembly towards the use position may move the cross member towards the overlapping and/or interlocking portions, which may move the overlapping and/or interlocking portions towards each other. When moved towards each other, the overlapping and/or interlocking portions may be securely connected.	08-25-2011

Joel H. Bennett, Clinton, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120024203	FOLDING TABLE - A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are movable between folded and unfolded positions. A first portion of a side rail may be connected to the first section of the table top and a second portion of the side rail connected to the second section of the table top. A hinge assembly may connect the first and second portions of the side rail in an offset configuration. When the table is in the folded position, an inner surface of the first portion of the side rail may be disposed at least proximate an outer surface of the second portion of the side rail.	02-02-2012

John Bennett, Clinton, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300063	PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - Playground equipment may include a seesaw. The seesaw may include a first seat and a second seat facing the first seat. The playground equipment may include one or more additional seats that may face away from the first and second seats and which may be disposed at least proximate a pivot point of the seesaw. The playground equipment may be sized and configured to rock back and forth, for example, in a direction different from the direction that the seesaw moves.	12-04-2008

John O. Bennett, Linton, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110143319	AERODYNAMIC SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBJECTS DISPENSED FROM AN AIRCRAFT - A system and method implemented on a computing device are provided to simulate trajectories of objects dispensed from a moving aircraft.	06-16-2011

Jonathan Lee Bennett, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090171361	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING A BONE CEMENT MIXTURE - Among other things, an apparatus for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture are provided. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a first chamber for containing an ampoule having a first bone cement component. The housing has a second chamber for containing a second bone cement component and the first and second chambers are in fluid communication. An ampoule breaking device is disposed within the first chamber and is configured to engage and break the ampoule for release of the first bone cement component. Disposed within the second chamber is an impeller that is configured to rotate such that the impeller mixes the first and second bone cement components together to form the bone cement mixture. Adjacent the impeller is a displacer that is configured to advance through the second chamber, receiving the impeller and dispensing the bone cement mixture.	07-02-2009

Joseph E. Bennett, Olathe, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100214989	Dynamic Selection By A Mobile Station Of Its Home Agent Using Its Preferred Roaming List (PRL) - Methods and systems are provided for dynamic selection by a mobile station of its home agent using its preferred roaming list (PRL). A mobile station maintains a PRL comprising an association between (i) a first set of data identifying a first wireless wide area network (WWAN) and (ii) a first identifier of a first home agent. The mobile station detects a broadcast of the first set of data by the first WWAN. Responsive to detecting the broadcast of the first set of data by the first WWAN, the mobile station connects to the first WWAN. Responsive to connecting to the first WWAN, the mobile station uses the first identifier to register with the first home agent.	08-26-2010

Justin E. Bennett, Evansville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080266110	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT - A system for tracking personnel and equipment in hazardous environments in pre or post-accident situations includes an intrinsically safe tracking tag and an intrinsically safe reader system. The intrinsically safe tracking tag transmits identification and status information to the intrinsically safe reader system, which includes a plurality of intrinsically safe antennas and a hub cable driver. In one embodiment, antennas are located at known positions in the hazardous environment and connected via a redundant, wired-mesh topology. The wired-mesh topology also allows more flexible antenna placement than line-of-sight wireless-mesh systems. The hub cable driver provides intrinsically safe power to and communication with the antennas using communication cables, receives data signals from the antennas, and transmits the data signals to a server. The server stores the data signals in a storage device and is connected to a workstation. The workstation retrieves the stored data to track persons or equipment.	10-30-2008
20090267787	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROXIMITY DETECTION - A system and method for detecting a proximity of a person to a machine includes a first transmitter unit carried by the person, a plurality of receiver units located on the machine at know locations, and a processing unit including data defining a first boundary around the machine. The first transmitter unit transmits a magnetic proximity signal having a predetermined signal strength and a predetermined signal frequency. Each of the plurality of receiver units is for determining a received signal strength of the received magnetic proximity signal. The processing unit: determines a location of the first transmitter unit relative to the machine based on the received signal strength of the magnetic proximity signal and the known location of the plurality of receiver units; and outputs a proximity warning signal if the location of the transmitter relative to the machine is within the first boundary around the machine.	10-29-2009

Kelvin Eugene Bennett, Hesston, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110151950	Combine Harvester Processing System Having Adjustable Concaves on a Suspension System - A combine harvester where opposing concaves on either side of a rotor of a processing system substantially simultaneously travel symmetrical paths. The concaves of the processing system may be supported on a suspension system such that the concaves are pivotally supported from a common axial location at one end and translationally adjusted at another end to move the concaves generally radially toward or away from the rotor.	06-23-2011

Kenneth Bennett, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110109163	77-78-93 PATRIOT SYSTEMS - A backup energy supply system including: a self-charging system with a wiring assembly; a plurality of batteries for providing electrical storage and converting chemical energy directly to electrical energy; a plurality of inverters for converting direct current to alternating current; at least one electrical outlet; at least one on/off switch all enclosed within an aesthetic furniture item for interior storage and use. The device may be used to power electrical appliances during power outage periods.	05-12-2011

Kevin J. Bennett, Corryton, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110169450	BATTERY CONTROL APPARATUS - A battery includes an on-board microprocessor-controlled MOSFET-switched cell monitoring and protection system which provides over-charge protection, low-voltage protection, thermal-runaway protection and cell balancing. The output voltage of the battery is fully regulated and user adjustable. Internal switching provides for switching the battery on or off from a control interface on the battery housing or from a remotely located switch. The battery preferably incorporates lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO	07-14-2011

Lawrence D. Bennett, Loveland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110206091	Method for Reconstructing the Characteristics of Transmitted CDMA Waveforms - A waveform reconstruction system and method for using the same are disclosed. The system includes an RF down-converter that receives a signal and outputs a down-converted signal. A demodulator demodulates the down-converted signal to generate a recovered digital data stream. A pattern detector detects a predetermined pattern in the recovered digital data stream. A delay generator delays the down-converted signal and outputs a delayed copy thereof. A signal processing circuit combines the delayed copy with previously received delayed copies of the down-converted signal to reconstruct an averaged waveform from the plurality of delayed copies having the predetermined pattern.	08-25-2011

Lynda B. Bennett, Columbia, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100113293	SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY - The present invention provides compositions and methods for aiding in the diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of SLE in a subject and for identifying potential therapeutic agents to treat and/or ameliorate the symptoms associated with SLE. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of identifying the gene expression profile of a suitable sample by screening for the presence of a differentially expressed SLE-associated gene isolated from a sample containing or suspected of containing a cell that can differentially express an SLE-associated gene.	05-06-2010

Mark D. Bennett, Benld, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090320830	SOLAR POWER DEVICE - A concentrating solar power device may include a primary mirror, a secondary mirror, and a thermal storage device. The primary mirror may reflect solar rays from the sun towards the secondary mirror. The secondary mirror may reflect the solar rays reflected from the primary mirror towards the thermal storage device. The thermal storage device, which may comprise a thermal medium such as salt, may collect/absorb energy from the solar rays which may be used to run multiple Stirling engines, and/or an energy storing or energy expending device.	12-31-2009
20110030677	Thermal Absorber With Gravity Counterflow Regeneration For Solar AMTEC Power Systems - A thermal absorber including a light-transparent reservoir having an alkali metal received therein, a housing sealingly coupled to the reservoir to define an enclosed volume, the housing including a thermal barrier wall that divides the volume into a cold chamber and a hot chamber, the cold chamber including a sump having a drain hole in fluid communication with the hot chamber, and at least one AMTEC cell supported by the cell supporting surface, the AMTEC cell extending through the cold chamber and the hot chamber.	02-10-2011
20110048487	Solar AMTEC Power System - A solar AMTEC power system including a support structure, an electric generator segment connected to the support structure, the electric generator segment including a receiver and at least two wings extending at a non-zero angle relative to the receiver, wherein each wing defines an enclosed volume divided into a hot chamber and a cold chamber and includes at least one AMTEC cell extending between the hot chamber and the cold chamber, and wherein the receiver is at least partially transparent to solar energy and defines a heated chamber and a fluid return chamber, the fluid return chamber being in fluid communication with the heated chamber and the cold chambers of the wings, and the heated chamber being in fluid communication with the hot chambers of the wings, and an optical element positioned relative to the electric generator segment to direct solar energy to the receiver.	03-03-2011

Matthew Bennett, Draper, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100211421	AUTOMATIC QUOTE GENERATION FOR CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - Automatic quote generation for custom construction projects. In one example embodiment, a method for automatically generating a quote for a custom construction project includes various acts. First, a server system receives, from a kiosk system, data corresponding to customer-selected construction materials for use in a custom construction project. Next, the server system transforms the data into an automatically generated cost quote for the custom construction project. Finally, the server system sends, to the kiosk, the quote for display by the kiosk system.	08-19-2010

Michael D. Bennett, New Castle, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313750	Method and System for Membrane-Based Gas Recovery - A fast gas is recovered from a feed gas containing a fast gas and at least one slow gas using a gas separation membrane. A controller may control a control valve associated with a partial recycle of a permeate gas from the membrane for combining with the feed gas. A controller may control a control valve associated with the backpressure of a residue gas from the membrane.	12-16-2010

Michael D. Bennett, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080215078	SURGICAL BLADE AND TROCAR SYSTEM - The present invention provides an improved surgical blade and trocar system for accessing the retina and other parts of the eye while doing vitreo-retinal and cataract surgeries, including surgeries for macular degeneration. The eye surgeon uses an improved surgical blade for vitreo-retinal and cataract surgeries having a generally flat, V-shaped, W-shaped, or “extended W” shaped cross-section. Using the improved surgical blade, the surgeon creates a multi-planar, self-sealing surgical wound, first by directing the surgical blade substantially perpendicular to the eye surface, then redirecting the blade to follow the general curvature of the eye globe, and finally redirecting the blade to enter the interior of the eye. The improved surgical blade is used with an improved trocar system having two main parts-a relatively rigid, wide-mouthed outer segment and a generally thin-walled, collapsible plastic polymer or metal mesh sleeve that spans the surgical wound and substantially molds to its contour. The improved surgical blade and trocar system can be adapted for use in either vitreo-retinal or cataract surgeries.	09-04-2008

Michael L. Bennett, Sullivan, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277188	Front Steering Module For A Zero Turn Radius Vehicle - A front steering module adapted for integration with the subframe of a zero-turn radius vehicle incorporating an electronic steering apparatus. The module provides both front wheel steering and corresponding control inputs for the electronic steering apparatus. The module has a frame member having a pair of steered wheel assemblies mounted thereto and a mounting member for attachment to the vehicle. The module further comprises a steering mechanism and a steering position sensor for providing input to the electronic steering apparatus.	11-13-2008

Mike Bennett, Charlestown, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264904	SURGICAL CLIP APPLICATOR - A surgical clip applicator for applying surgical clips to body tissue includes an elongated ram housing that has proximal and distal ends and at least partially encloses a ram. A trigger housing includes a trigger that has an open position and a closed position. The trigger housing is mounted to the proximal end of the ram housing. The ram extends partially into the trigger housing and is operatively connected to the trigger. The trigger is spaced a first distance from the trigger housing in the open position and spaced a second distance from the trigger housing in the closed position. The first distance being larger than the second distance. A cartridge is removably mounted into the ram housing. The cartridge includes a plurality of the surgical clips. A retaining mechanism retains the trigger with respect to the trigger housing between the open and closed positions. Mounting the cartridge into the distal end of the ram housing urges at least a portion of the ram into the housing to set the trigger in the open position.	10-22-2009

Murray S. Bennett, Frederick, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084009	Solar Cells - A photovoltaic cell comprising a semiconductor wafer comprising a front, light receiving surface and an opposite back surface, a passivation layer on at least the back surface, a doped layer opposite in conductivity type to the wafer over the passivation layer, an induced inversion layer, a dielectric layer over the doped layer, and one or more localized emitter contacts and one or more localized base contacts on at least the back surface extending at least through the dielectric layer; and a neutral surface photovoltaic cell comprising a semiconductor wafer comprising a front, light receiving surface and an opposite back surface, neutral passivation layer on at least the back surface, a dielectric layer over the passivation layer, and one or more localized emitter contacts and one or more localized base contacts on at least the back surface extending at least through the dielectric layer.	04-08-2010
20100243041	Apparatus and Method for Solar Cells with Laser Fired Contacts in Thermally Diffused Doped Regions - This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for solar cells with laser fired contacts in thermally diffused doped regions. The cell includes a doped wafer and a plurality of first highly doped regions having a first conductivity type. The cell also includes a plurality of second highly doped regions having an opposite conductivity type from the first conductivity type and a passivation layer disposed over at least a portion of each the plurality of first highly doped regions and the plurality of second highly doped regions. The cell also includes a network of conductors having a first conductor and a second conductor, and a plurality of contacts electrically connecting the first highly doped regions with the first conductor and electrically connecting the second highly doped regions with the second conductor.	09-30-2010

Patrick D. Bennett, Jamestown, ND US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110220748	CONVERTIBLE DISCHARGE SYSTEM FOR BALE SHREDDER - A bale shredder is mounted on a frame and has a flail that will shred material, such as hay, straw and silage, and an auger receives the shredded material and moves it toward a first end of the auger. The first end of the auger is surrounded by a chamber that has a first opening in an axial direction of the auger that opens into a fan or blower so that material going through the first opening is blown out of a discharge chute. An endless conveyor is mounted adjacent a second opening of the chamber, laterally of the auger, and is positioned to receive material from the second opening. Panels are provided for selectively blocking the first opening when the endless conveyor is to be moving material from the chamber, and for blocking the second opening when the fan is to be used for discharging material. The two different conveyors are selectively used for delivery of shredded material from the bale shredder.	09-15-2011

Patrick J. Bennett, Broken Arrow, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090207250	AERIAL CAMERA SYSTEM - An aerial camera system including a plurality of main reels, a camera interface/safety reel and a stabilized camera head. The camera head is supported from main cables from the main reels with a safety reel cable providing power, data and video communication between the camera head and a main computer system. Each of the main reels, the camera interface/safety reel and the camera head are in communication with the main computer system, which controls the feeding and reeling in of the main cables. Further, the computer system controls the feeding and reeling in of the safety reel cable, which typically only follows the camera head as it moves in three-dimensional space, but may in emergency mode support the weight of the camera head and be used to slowly pull the camera head up and out of the way so that it does not interfere with any activity below the flight area. The aerial camera system may also include a level wind assembly that keeps the cables wound on the drum of the main reels and/or the safety reel in a controlled and consistent manner. Furthermore, the camera head of the aerial camera system may use a rotating gimbal assembly with computer controlled leveling motors for keeping the camera head level as the gimbal assembly moves.	08-20-2009

Paul Andrew Bennett, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157111	End Cutting Vitrectomy Probe - An end-cutting vitrectomy probe	06-18-2009

Porter B. Bennett, Evergreen, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080228518	System and method for computing energy market models and tradable indices including energy market visualization and trade order entry to facilitate energy risk management - A system and method are disclosed for providing energy market participants with visual market order information, the ability to execute trades and the ability to hedge against risks associated with the energy industry. The system and method entail automatically retrieving, compiling and displaying energy market information to potential market participants.	09-18-2008

Proserfina D. Bennett, Bangor, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080250741	Fire resistant fibrous composite articles - A fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers bound together into a consolidated fibrous article such as a fiberboard. A first fire retardant composition including a hydrated mineral is in the interior of the article. A second fire retardant composition including a boron-containing compound is in the surface of the article. In another embodiment, a fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers, a fire retardant hydrated mineral and a zeolite bound together into a consolidated fibrous article which is resistant to water absorption. Another embodiment provides a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board for use in a roof system in which the board is exposed to bonding energy when it is bonded to another roof system component during construction of the roof. Another embodiment relates to a roof system of which a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board is part. The board or the roof system is in compliance with one or more fire resistance or flame and smoke standards. A further embodiment relates to a method of installing a fibrous composite board in a roof system.	10-16-2008

Rafe D. Bennett, Ellicott City, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202909	REMOTE CONTROLLED WALL SWITCH ACTUATOR - A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. The device also includes a first linkage connected to the switch yoke. The first linkage applies a force in response to an input signal to move the switch yoke from the first position to the second position. The first linkage includes a shape memory alloy. The device is configured to permit manual actuation of the switch toggle.	08-28-2008

Raymond W. Bennett, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062940	Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event - An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its training mode, activating the trigger device to generate a trigger signed and places select programmable devices in their programmed state. After all of the desired programmable devices have been put in then programmed states, the user takes the programmable controller out of its training mode. When the programmable controller is out of its training mode, it monitors the communication link for the trigger event. Upon detecting the trigger event, the programmable controller sends messages to the selected programmable devices instructing them to go to their programmed state.	03-05-2009

Raymond Walden Bennett, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080212750	System for providing network information service using CID-type messages - A network-based announcement and message delivery service for providing a landline customer with information of interest such as weather, financial market data, time/temperature, sporting event results, etc. In a first embodiment, information is provided to a subscriber who simply lifts the handset of the telephone. The subscriber instead of hearing a dial tone hears the information in the form of streaming audio. In another embodiment, information is provided to the subscriber by way of information displayed on a caller-ID display and/or by way of talking caller-ID.	09-04-2008

Richard A. Bennett, Machesney Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100065523	Slide Through Shelf - A slide through shelf is provided. A slide through shelf is illustrated mounted to a vertical retail wall. A slide through shelf as disclosed allows a user to selectably position the slide through shelf s supports in an infinite number of configurations. The slide through shelf may be quickly assembled to accommodate different types of loading and may be adjusted to provide customized product partitioning.	03-18-2010

Richard H. Bennett, Captain Cook, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100297663	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSAYING, MAINTAINING, AND ENHANCING THE ACTIVITY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF A SUBJECT - A method for non-invasively assessing a subject's health includes evaluating a state of a subject's immune response. Such a method may include obtaining a salivary sample from the subject and assaying the salivary sample for IgA. The state of a component of the subject's immunity may be evaluated in conjunction with the administration of one or more substances known to elicit a cell-mediated immune response to the subject to determine the effect of the one or more substances on the subject's humoral, or antibody-mediated, immune response. Assay methods may also be used to optimize the dosage of an immune support component to be administered to a particular subject. Systems that include assays for evaluating the state of a subject's immune response and nutraceuticals are also disclosed.	11-25-2010

Richard K. Bennett, Winchester, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087166	LABORATORY SYRINGE PUMPS - A syringe pump which includes a pusher block is slidably mounted on bearings on one or more guide rails. The pusher block is advanced or retracted by a lead screw having an axis which is offset from the axis of the one or more guide rails which are supported at their respective ends by support blocks, wherein forward and/or trailing sides of the pusher block bearings are extended, and wherein the guide rail support blocks include recesses for accommodating the extended ends of the pusher block slide bearings. In another embodiment, the syringe pump includes quick connect-disconnect fixtures for loading and unloading syringes. Other mechanical and programmable improvements are described in the specification.	04-14-2011

Richard S. Bennett, Chevy Chase, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110200630	LIVE ATTENUATED VIRUS VACCINES FOR LA CROSSE VIRUS AND OTHER BUNYAVIRIDAE - The invention relates to vaccine compositions including CEV serogroup immunogens, attenuated and inactivated viruses of the CEV serogroup and chimeric Bunyaviridae. Also disclosed are methods of treating or preventing CEV serogroup infection in a mammalian host, methods of producing a subunit vaccine composition or an immunogenic composition, isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a CEV serogroup immunogen, methods for detecting La Crosse virus (LACV) infection in a biological sample and infectious chimeric Bunyaviridae.	08-18-2011

Riney Bennett, Los Alamos, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090248319	MAIL PARCEL SCREENING USING MULTIPLE DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES - Various screening systems are disclosed, including a system including a radiation detection component, a toxic chemical detection component, a toxic chemical agent sampling component, a bio-threat detection component, a puffer-based bio-threat sampling component, an explosive detection component, and an X-ray based imager, such that it automatically screens mail for the presence of multiple threat agents, such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. An automated sample arm collects a sample when a sampling substrate contacts a portion of the item of mail while there is relative motion between the automated sample arm and the item of mail. The sample is conveyed to a detector and the sampling substrate is regenerated by heating it.	10-01-2009

Robert Bennett, Crown Point, IN US

Robert Bennett, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120047268	COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESOURCE ALLOCATION - Systems and methods are described for processing queue data and for providing queue messaging over a network. An illustrative queuing system includes a first queue configured to hold resource requests from a plurality of users, and program code stored in computer readable memory configured to determine or estimate whether a resource requested by a first resource request submitted by a first requester will be available when the first resource request will be serviced, and to transmit a message over a network to the first requester indicating that the requested resource will not be available when the queued request is serviced if it is estimated or determined that the requested resource will not be available when the first request is serviced.	02-23-2012

Ron Bennett, Trenton, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132929	Self Defense Device - A hand-held non-lethal self-defense chemical spray device possessing a focused light source that automatically activates upon removal of the device from a holster to aid in the safe and effective use of the device by the operator such as a law enforcement officer. The focused light source emits a light in the direction of the chemical spray prior to and during discharge of the device to aid in the aiming of the chemical spray and assist the operator in seeing the target in low-light conditions. The focused light source automatically turns-on upon removal of the device from a holster, and automatically turns-off upon replacement of the device inside the holster. The spray canister does not require the user to manually activate the light source and retains similar size shape and form to that of a conventional self defense spray canister already in use by law enforcement officers nationwide.	06-09-2011

Ronald G. Bennett, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090104365	Method for creating and applying liquid-container barrier coating - A method utilizing a spray instrumentality for spray-applying to a target surface in a target zone a defined, composite-material layer which is to play a role in defeating a liquid leak from a puncture wound created in the wall of a container holding liquid of a particular character. The method includes the steps of (a) initiating a flow toward the spray instrumentality of liquid elastomeric body-forming material, (b) at a selectable point downstream from where such initiating takes place, introducing a flow of plural, bead-like, liquid-imbiber elements which are relevant to the mentioned particular-character liquid, (c) in a user-chooseable manner in relation to the introducing step, merging the two flows, and (d) following such merging, applying the merged flows to a target surface, thus to create the desired, defined composite-material layer which takes the form of a body of elastomeric material containing a distribution of liquid-imbiber elements.	04-23-2009

Russell A. Bennett, Mchenry, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120038769	Aerial Reconnaissance camera system with atmospheric dispersion correction - An aerial reconnaissance camera system is disclosed which compensates for atmospheric dispersion. The dispersion is principally a function of the observing altitude and slant range and occurs in the camera depression direction only. The effective spectral dispersion of the atmosphere is shown to be about 15 microradians over the visible/near infrared spectrum (500 to 900 nanometers) at typical long range oblique photography (LOROP) imaging ranges. Consequently, dispersion is compensated by means of a fixed optical wedge incorporated into the optical path of the reconnaissance camera, e.g., in a fixed reconnaissance window. The wedge has dispersive qualities opposite to the effective net dispersion of the atmosphere for an expected reconnaissance mission using the camera.	02-16-2012

Scott M. Bennett, Limerick, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090298163	MULTILAYER CELL CULTURE VESSELS - A multilayered cell culture apparatus for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture apparatus includes a unitary flask body including a rigid upper and lower surface, connected by side walls. The cell growth apparatus comprises multiple cell growth chambers stacked in vertical alignment and orientation within the unitary flask body. The stacked chambers are held in position by unitary connecting columns that run through each cell growth chamber and terminate at the rigid upper and lower surfaces of the apparatus. The cell growth chambers are separated by tracheal spaces that allow air from the external environment to contact the cell growth surface of each individual cell growth chamber.	12-03-2009

Scott Mathew Bennett, Gorham, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070887	Cell Visualization System for Multi-Layer Cell Culture Device - The present invention relates generally to a multi-layer system for containing cells in culture, and a system for visualizing cells cultured in the multi-layered system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-layer cell culture device having a specialized bottom plate and a microscope adaptor which can accommodate a microscope to allow microscopic visualization of cells cultured in the device.	03-22-2012

Scott Matthew Bennett, Fenton, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152816	Castaway - It is for entertainment. This game is designed for family outings or backyard fun. Team members compete by casting a plastic casting plug at a 5-gallon pail for points. If the plug lands in the pail it scores 3 points, the closest cast to the perimeter of the pail scores 1 point. A score inside the pail cancels all of the opponent's points around the pails perimeter. The game is played to 15 or 21 points.	06-18-2009

Steve Bennett, Westville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110198375	UTV GUN MOUNT SYSTEM - A gun mounting apparatus for utility terrain vehicles comprising: a first inverted L-shaped tubular member comprising a first attacher, a second inverted L-shaped tubular member comprising a second attacher, an obliquely oriented tubular member having a first tubular member end and a second tubular member end with a gun grip attached to each tubular member end and a first elastic cord and a second elastic cord. The first and the second inverted L-shaped tubular member may be partially inserted into receiving holes in side walls of a bed-box of a utility terrain vehicle and may be additionally secured to the vehicle via the first and second elastic cord which are attached to the first and second attacher. The gun mounting apparatus for utility terrain vehicles is suitable for transporting at least one weapon securely fastened to the gun grips which are attached to the obliquely oriented tubular member.	08-18-2011

Steven L. Bennett US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047349	DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Drug delivery devices are provided herein including crosslinked polymeric compositions. The devices may, in embodiments, possess at least two drug release profiles, in embodiments at least three drug release profiles.	02-19-2009

Susan Bennett, Overland Park, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110314032	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SEMANTIC BASED SEARCHING - A computer-implemented method is provided for searching documents containing complex bodies of knowledge, such as patents and research papers. The computer-implemented method and related hardware and software provides methodology to interpret the intent of the searcher (the meaning of the searcher's query) into a MetaLanguage, including but not limited to the use of Fundamental Nature Attributes, Fundamental Action Attributes and Weighting of these attributes as it pertains to the intent of the searcher. The invention relates to semantic based searches. The same methodology that is used on the searcher's query is also used to mine and store the existing databases of patents and research papers into databases of MetaLanguage for the purpose of producing search results that better match search inquiries.	12-22-2011

Tionne Bennett, Cerritos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120010572	Intravenous Catheter Protective Cover - A cover for an intravenous catheter configured to attach to a patient to thereby prevent unintentional jarring or other contact with the catheter. The cover includes a dome configured to receive the catheter, and can include a first aperture through which the catheter can be inserted. A fastener can be coupled to the dome, such that the cover can be fastened to the patient. A first set of detents extends from the dome, which are configured to restrict movement of the catheter with respect to the dome.	01-12-2012

Travis Bennett, Huntington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090088755	Customized Patient-Specific Instrumentation for Use in Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures - A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.	04-02-2009
20090088758	Orthopaedic Bone Saw and Method of Use Thereof - A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.	04-02-2009

Travis D. Bennett, Huntington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090326666	POSTERIOR STABILIZED ORTHOPAEDIC PROSTHESIS - A posterior stabilized knee orthopaedic prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The tibial bearing includes a spine having a concave cam surface and a convex cam surface. The femoral component includes a posterior cam having a concave cam surface and a convex cam surface. During flexion, the concave cam surface of the posterior cam contacts the convex cam surface of the spine and the convex cam surface of the posterior cam contacts the concave cam surface of the spine.	12-31-2009

Travis W. Bennett, Gardner, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201074	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND SHARING NAVIGATION ROUTES WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A device which converts geographic coordinates such as track logs to navigational routes matched to known road networks includes a GPS receiver; a display; and a processing system. The GPS receiver determines a series of geographic coordinates corresponding to points along a path traveled by a user of the device. The processing system accesses the series of geographic coordinates; compares them to a database of known paths to find a match; and displays at least a portion of the matching path along with navigational information which permits the user to generally follow the series of geographic coordinates while traveling on the path.	08-21-2008