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Andrew Garth Bentley, Potsdam, NY US
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| 20090217537 | Novel advanced materials blades and cutting tools - A novel advanced materials blade has been invented. It is intended for use by professionals and other people who desire a high quality blade or other cutting tool. It offers many advantages, having an extraordinarily durable and long lasting edge and being tarnish free. The blade is composed of a superalloy from the cobalt-chrome-nickel ternary phase diagram; said blade having a body, and edge, and a tang. In an embodiment the blade edge is transmuted into a metallo-ceramic graded material using carbon to form carbides (-MC). These carbides are diffusion integrated into the superalloy, making this blade a graded material. In an additional embodiment the blase edge is atomically modified causing the excess carbon to form tetrahedral carbon (diamond). Applications of this novel advanced materials blade include professional chefs knifes, ice axe tools, and wood cutting axes. | 09-03-2009 |
Arthur Bentley, Sandy, UT US
Brandon Lee Bentley, Amelia, OH US
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| 20100315068 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A TRAMP METAL DETECTOR - An apparatus for calibrating a metal detecting device of a materials processing line. A placement arm is provided to control the path of a calibrating sample in order to simulate movement of tramp metal moving on a processing line along with materials being processed. Upper and lower arms of the placement arm are joined by an adjustable elbow which can be set to a maximum angle of extension in order to accurately place the calibrating sample at a preferred location in a detecting field of the metal detecting device. | 12-16-2010 |
Christina A. Bentley, Michigan City, IN US
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| 20110174602 | Manual Reset Pressure Switch - A switching device including a plurality of electrical switches, and an activation lever adapted to substantially simultaneously change the switches from a first state to a second state in response to a single physical input. | 07-21-2011 |
Dan Bentley, Rochester, NY US
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| 20110266280 | COVER - A cover and method of covering a sterilizable medical container are described. The cover is used to cover a sterilizable medical container wrapped in at least one sheet of a wrapping material. The cover has a body including an upper member configured to hold the wrapping material against an upper portion of the container and a lower member configured to hold the wrapping material against a lower portion of the container. The body can be assembled about the wrapped container to hold the wrapping material about the container. At least one handle extends from the body which can be held by a user to move the covered wrapped container. | 11-03-2011 |
Daniel John Bentley, Rochester, NY US
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| 20110083948 | SWITCH CONVERSION APPARATUS - A switch conversion apparatus including an interface device, a mounting plate configured to mount to a toggle switch and including at least one aperture for receiving a toggle arm of a toggle switch, and an actuator plate configured to slidably engage the mounting plate and including at least one aperture for receiving and engaging a toggle arm of a toggle switch when engaged by the interface device so as to transition the state of the switch. Other embodiments of a switch conversion apparatus include one or more mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic timers. | 04-14-2011 |
Darrell Bentley, Murphy, TX US
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| 20110315267 | BEVERAGE PACKAGING LABELS MADE OF RESIN BLENDS THAT PROVIDE ENHANCED GAS BARRIER PROPERTIES AND RELATED METHODS - A method of improving the shelf life of a beverage may involve selecting a container for containing a beverage, the container having a first gas barrier property; selecting a blended label having a second gas barrier property; applying the blended label to the container such that the container has a resultant gas barrier property that is greater than the first gas barrier property; and placing the beverage in the container. A beverage container may have a PET wall having a first gas barrier property and a blended label adjacent the PET wall, the blended label having a second gas barrier property, wherein the container has a resultant gas barrier property that is greater than the first gas barrier property. Two different beverage products may be bottled in the same type of container using blended labels that have different gas barrier properties tailored for each beverage product. | 12-29-2011 |
Devlin David Bentley, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100079485 | COMPENSATING FOR ANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF A DEVICE - Anticipating movement of a display device and compensating for the anticipated movement. As a user performs an activity while viewing the device, the device experiences movement. The movement is compared to pattern data associated with profiles. One of the profiles is selected based on the comparison. Based at least on compensation data associated with the profile, image data for display on the device is modified to compensate for the anticipated movement. In some embodiments, the image data is shifted horizontally and/or vertically relative to a display area of the device in the opposite direction of the anticipated movement. | 04-01-2010 |
Doug Bentley, Edmond, OK US
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| 20110186298 | Method And System For Treating A Subterranean Formation Using Diversion - A method well treatment includes establishing fluid connectivity between a wellbore and at least one target zone for treatment within a subterranean formation, which is intersected by a wellbore. The method includes deploying coiled tubing into the wellbore and introducing a treatment composition into the wellbore. The method includes contacting a target zone within the subterranean formation with the treatment composition, introducing a diversion agent through the coiled tubing to an interval within a wellbore and repeating the introduction of the treatment, the contacting of the target zone and the introduction of the diversion agent for more than one target zone. | 08-04-2011 |
Frank Bentley, Palatine, IL US
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| 20090164624 | Method and Apparatus for Acquiring Content-Based Capital Via A Sharing Technology | 06-25-2009 |
Frank R. Bentley, Palatine, IL US
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| 20090021474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING STATUS INFORMATION OF A MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST RECEIVER ON AN AMBIENT DEVICE - There is provided a system for providing status information associated with viewing behavior of media broadcasting. The system comprises a client device that includes a receiver to receive presence data from a remote device and a processor to generate an ambient command based on the presence data. The presence data is associated with broadcast programs of the remote device, and the ambient command represents viewing information of the broadcast program at the remote device. The system also comprises an ambient component that provides an ambient representation of the viewing information based on the ambient command. The ambient component may be an integral part of the client device or a separate component that communicates with the client device via wired or wireless connection. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090209286 | AGGREGATED VIEW OF LOCAL AND REMOTE SOCIAL INFORMATION - Disclosed are a system and method for gathering social information that is of interest to a user of a communications device. Information is gathered both from the device itself (e.g., call logs) and remotely (e.g., from social-networking web sites). The gathered information is then intelligently aggregated and presented to the user in a unified format. In many cases, each piece of social information is associated with at least one virtual identity. Some embodiments rationalize the display of social information by using a contact-identity database that associates a contact person with his multiple virtual identities. In some embodiments, the user can specify how the information is to be displayed and can specify ways to filter the information. For example, the user can specify which contact people are of interest and can filter their social information based on the type of the information and the time at which the information was posted. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100107080 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING SHORT VIDEO CLIPS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS - A method and apparatus for creating video clips is provided herein. During operation, a processing device will receive multiple video feeds from multiple video sources. In order to reduce the difficulty in producing multiple clips from the multiple video sources, thumbnails of the captured content is displayed and one-click selection of start and stop points of each clip is allowed. An operator can then pick an annotation (metadata) from events in the game or enter a new one and apply it to any or all of the video clips. Suggested content is then displayed based on the metadata of this annotation and can be bundled with the video clips by choosing from the list of related content. All of this content is then bundled together in the database. | 04-29-2010 |
Gregory Dean Bentley, Sahuarita, AZ US
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| 20090204647 | Methods and systems for creating and saving multiple versions of a cimputer file - The present invention generally encompasses methods and systems for creating and saving multiple versions of a computer file in a computing environment, such as within a central processing unit. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the methods generally comprise (a) instructing a central processing unit to detect a change imparted to a first version of a computer file by a first program, (b) instructing the central processing unit to save a second version of the computer file, which incorporates the change imparted by the first program, (c) instructing a central processing unit to detect a change imparted to the first version of the computer file by a second program, and (d) instructing a central processing unit to save a third version of the computer file, which incorporates the change imparted by the second program. | 08-13-2009 |
Harold W. Bentley, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100032371 | Method and system for controlling biodegradation and temperature in an aerobic or anaerobic subsurface or partially enclosed waste mass - This invention is a new and useful method for controlling the temperature and biodegradation rate of an anaerobic or aerobic landfill or other enclosed or partially enclosed waste mass. The heat generated by a waste mass is carried away by air and moisture within the air resulting from evaporation of liquid within the waste mass as air passes through the waste mass. With the invention, the resulting exhaust gases are passed through a system acting as a heat exchanger and an exhaust gas director. During this process, the exhaust gases may be optionally vented to the atmosphere or to a processing system prior to passing through the portion of the system that acts as a heat exchanger; the exhaust gases may be vented to the atmosphere or to a processing system after passing through the heat exchanging portion; the exhaust gases may be recycled through the waste mass with no additional air or other gas introduced; or the exhaust gases may be amended by addition of air or other gases and then recycled through the waste mass. The process thus allows temperature control without changing the rate of biodegradation within the waste mass by circulating air that cools by carrying away vaporized liquids within the waste mass when such conditions are required. The process also allows temperature control simultaneously with biodegradation control by changing or removing entirely the oxygen content of the recirculated air. The device thus also alters the biodegradation rate and thereby allows raising, lowering, or maintaining the existing temperature within the waste mass. The major benefits of the invention are much more effective control of waste mass temperature and biodegradation, and substantially less power requirements and equipment costs to accomplish these benefits. | 02-11-2010 |
Ian Bentley, New Ipswich, NH US
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| 20090212093 | PRESSURE SENSE DIE PAD LAYOUT AND METHOD FOR DIRECT WIRE BONDING TO PROGRAMMABLE COMPENSATION INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE - A method for direct die-to-die wire bonding incorporates a pressure sense die and a programmable compensation IC die that can be mounted on a ceramic substrate. The two die can be positioned beside each other such that wire bond pads on the pressure sense die and bonding leads on the compensation IC die are in same order. The pressure sense die and the compensation IC can be connected directly with wire bonds in order to reduce the number of wire bonds and to improve reliability. The pressure sense die can be designed with multiple wire bond pad patterns in order to be utilized with different programmable compensation IC dies. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100154551 | MULTI-RANGE PRESSURE SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD UTILIZING A SINGLE SENSE DIE & MULTIPLE SIGNAL PATHS - A multi-range pressure sensor apparatus and method that provide multiple signal paths for detecting a broad range of pressures with a high accuracy. A pressure transducer can be configured to include the use of a pressure sense die with piezoresistive elements integrated into the sensor die and in a Wheatstone bridge configuration. A sensed output signal from the sense die can be transferred to one or more amplifier circuits. A programmable compensation circuit can be utilized to multiplex different amplified output signals from each of the amplifier circuits and to provide a digital output. A memory associated with the programmable compensation circuit provides separate compensations, which are stored for each of the different signal paths and removes errors due to amplifier gain and offset. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100206046 | FLOW-THROUGH PRESSURE SENSOR APPARATUS - A flow-through pressure sensor apparatus that reduces the dead space of a flow tube utilized to provide fluid communication between a pressure sense die and a fluid and with an absolute minimum trapped volume. A cover (e.g., plastic) with two-molded ports can be added to one side of the pressure sense die utilizing molded-in solder pins to improve ruggedness and rigidity. A temperature and a humidity sensor can also be mounted to a substrate (e.g., ceramic) in the flow path and can be connected to a programmable compensation integrated circuit on the opposite side utilizing a clip end of mounting pins or by vias through the substrate outside a pressurized area. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100305465 | MULTI-DYNAMIC-RANGE SENSOR - A sensing system that produces a multi-dynamic range output is provided. In an illustrative embodiment, a first channel and a second channel receive an analog output signal from a sensing element. The first channel provides a first digital output signal that has a first dynamic range, and the second channel provides a second digital output signal that has a second narrower dynamic range. In some cases, the second narrower dynamic range falls within the first dynamic range, and the first digital output signal may provide a first resolution and the second digital output signal may provide a second greater resolution. The dynamic range and/or resolution of one or more of the first channel and second channel may be dynamically reconfigurable, if desired. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110005326 | SENSOR PACKAGE ASSEMBLY HAVING AN UNCONSTRAINED SENSE DIE - A pressure detection mechanism having a pressure sense die which may be attached directly to a surface of an alumina-based substrate with an adhesive having an optimum thickness. The adhesive may be stress compliant and may be one or more of silicone, silicone-epoxy, epoxy or any other suitable adhesive material. A compensation and interface application specific integrated circuit may be attached to the surface of the package substrate. The pressure sense die may be electrically connected to the integrated circuit with bond wires. The integrated circuit may be electrically connected to trace conductors on the package substrate with bond wires, and trace conductors may be connected to stress compliant metal conductors or leads for external connection to a mounting surface such as a printed circuit board. Hard plastic, or like material, symmetric covers, with one or more pressure ports or vents, may be attached to both sides of the substrate. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110107839 | PRESSURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to pressure sensors. In one illustrative embodiment, the pressure sensor may include a pressure sensor assembly having pressure ports on opposite sides of the pressure sensor assembly. The pressure sensor may include a protective housing including a first housing member and a second housing member defining a cavity for securely housing the pressure sensor assembly. The protective housing may include a first port coupled to one of the pressure ports of the pressure sensor assembly and a second port coupled to the other pressure port of the pressure sensor assembly. In some cases, the protective housing may include one or more aligning features, one or more positioning features, and a boss, which can include two or more bumps, on each side of the cavity around the pressure ports. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110179879 | MULTI RANGE PRESSURE SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD UTILIZING A SINGLE SENSE DIE AND MULTIPLE SIGNAL PATHS - A multi-range pressure sensor apparatus and method that provide multiple signal paths for detecting a broad range of pressures with a high accuracy. A pressure transducer can be configured to include the use of a pressure sense die with piezoresistive elements integrated into the sensor die and in a Wheatstone bridge configuration. A sensed output signal from the sense die can be transferred to one or more amplifier circuits. A programmable compensation circuit can be utilized to multiplex different amplified output signals from each of the amplifier circuits and to provide a digital output. A memory associated with the programmable compensation circuit provides separate compensations, which are stored for each of the different signal paths and removes errors due to amplifier gain and offset. | 07-28-2011 |
Ian Bentley, Ipswich, NH US
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| 20120042734 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor is disclosed that can help isolate the sensor and/or sensor components from a media to be sensed and/or can help reduce sensor damage caused by harsh operating environments. In one illustrative embodiment, the pressure sensor may include a substrate having a pressure sensing die mounted on a first side of the substrate, a first housing member defining a first cavity around the pressure sensing die, and a second housing member defining a second cavity on the second side of the substrate. A passivating agent, such as a gel, can be positioned in both the first cavity and the second cavity to transmit pressure from the media to a pressure sensing element (e.g. diaphragm) while isolating the pressure sensing element and other components from the media. In some cases, the first housing member and/or the second housing member may include an opening for exposing the passivating agent to the media. The opening may be defined by one or more tapered and/or chamfered edges to help provide freeze damage protection. | 02-23-2012 |
James Bentley, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20100250146 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PORTABLE GAS CHROMATOGRAPH SYSTEM - A portable multi-dimensional gas chromatograph, the gas chromatograph including a carrier gas container, a regulator fluidly connected to the carrier gas container, a dopant chamber containing a reference chemical, at least one pre-concentrator which is fluidly connected to the regulator and the dopant chamber, a first separation column fluidly connected to the at least one pre-concentrator, a second separation column fluidly connected to the at least one pre-concentrator, a first detector fluidly connected to the first separation column, and a second detector fluidly connected to the second separation column. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeff Bentley, Corpus Christi, TX US
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| 20100132747 | Thermal De-Scaling Surfaces With Cryogenic Liquids And Gases - Cryogenic fluids are used to remove contaminants such as hard scale deposits from heating and/or heat transfer equipment. The fluid may be cryogenically cooled to achieve a liquid phase and/or a mixture of liquid and gas phases. The fluid may also be pressurized. The mixture does not include a solid phase. A particle injection port is not required. The cryogenic fluid contacting the surface of a scale or other contaminant that has built-up during service of heating or heat exchanging equipment causes a near instantaneous contraction at the scale surface. Cracks form at the scale surface contacted by the cryogenic fluid. These cracks extend through the scale thickness to the underlying material of the equipment of the heating and/or heat exchanging component. The fractured surface scale separates by spalling or de-cohesion from the underlying equipment structure and is moved off the surface by the action of the exiting cryogenic fluid. | 06-03-2010 |
Joseph R. Bentley, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20080212030 | Corneal measurement apparatus and a method of using the same - An apparatus for measuring a subject's cornea, comprising (A.) a slit projection subsystem comprising a light source, (B.) a mask subsystem disposed in a path of light from the light source, comprising a first slit mask defining a plurality of apertures, (C.) a movement apparatus adapted to move at least a portion of the slit projection subsystem, the movement apparatus configured and arranged such that, by moving the portion of the slit projection subsystem, portions of the light can be selectively transmitted through an aperture of the plurality of apertures toward the cornea, (D.) an imaging element configured and arranged to image at least one of the plurality of apertures onto the cornea, and (E.) an image capture subsystem arranged to capture images of the portions of light after the light impinges on the cornea. | 09-04-2008 |
Joseph Raymond Bentley, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20100226398 | Systems and Methods for Upgrading Non-Compliant Laser Devices - An assembly for use with a non-compliant laser device comprising the combination of an emission indicator assembly configured to indicate the actuation of the non-compliant laser device, a key control assembly configured to selectively provide electrical continuity throughout the circuitry of non-compliant laser device, and a remote interlock assembly configured to selectively provide for remote control of the non-compliant laser device and provide electrical continuity throughout the circuitry of non-compliant laser device. | 09-09-2010 |
Julie L. Bentley, Penfield, NY US
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| 20100321808 | EXTREME BROADBAND COMPACT OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE FIELDS OF VIEW - An optical system is described herein which has a compact, all reflective design that has multiple fields of view for imaging an object. The optical system also has identical viewing directions and can have several different configurations for adding laser range finding and designating components. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110188139 | EXTREME BROADBAND COMPACT OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE FIELDS OF VIEW - An optical system is described herein which has a compact, all reflective design that has multiple fields of view for imaging an object. The optical system also has identical viewing directions and can have several different configurations for adding laser range finding and designating components. | 08-04-2011 |
Kathyann Bentley, South Glastonbury, CT US
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| 20100088124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND DISPLAYING DYNAMIC COVERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS - A dynamic computer system assists users in selecting insurance coverage types and levels appropriate for their present financial circumstances. The computer system includes a graphical user interface (GUI) with dynamic sliders representative of a user's financial data. The system accesses third party data to validate and enrich coverage determinations. | 04-08-2010 |
Keith C. Bentley, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090260052 | Inter-Process Message Security - An inter-process messaging security management may be provided. A message comprising an operation to be performed may be sent from a process operating in a process chamber to a second process operating in another chamber. Before the message is allowed to be delivered, the validity of the operation contained in the message may be verified and a security policy may be examined to determine whether the message is permitted to be sent from the first process to the second process. If the security policy permits the second process to execute the operation requested by the first process, the message may be delivered to the second process. If the operation is not permitted, the message may not be delivered and an error message may be returned to the first process. | 10-15-2009 |
Kevin William Bentley, Fort Valley, GA US
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| 20100258574 | CELLULOSE BASED RECYCLABLE CONTAINER - Disclosed is a portable cooler device comprised of recyclable materials. Some embodiments of the device comprise components constructed entirely of, or substantially of, cellulose. Other embodiments may be comprised of recyclable materials not classified as cellulose such as, but not limited to, cotton, bamboo, hemp, or other natural fibers. The specific percentages of recycled and/or recyclable content are not limiting factors for the invention; however, most embodiments have consistent materials of construction such that the entire device may be recycled in a single recycling process without the need for deconstruction. Further, if not recycled, embodiments are operable to biodegrade within a reasonable amount of time when exposed to the elements in a landfill. Typical embodiments are comprised of an inner shell, an outer shell having an integrally hinged lid, and pressed cellulose insulating boards sandwiched between the shells. | 10-14-2010 |
Lauren E. Bentley, Coatesville, PA US
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| 20090105670 | THIN FILM WOUND COVER, SUCTION ASSISTED WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEM USING THE SAME, METHOD OF USING THE THIN FILM WOUND COVER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A composite structure, a suction-assisted wound treatment system including the composite structure and a method of making the same is disclosed. The composite structure includes a cover, a stiffener, and a releasable liner. The cover is a thin flexible film having an, upper surface, an undersurface, a principal portion, a pair of marginal edges and an adhesive on the undersurface. The stiffener is releasably secured to the upper surface of the principal portion of the cover and includes a handle which is more rigid than the principal portion of the stiffener. The handle, forms a portion of the undersurface of the stiffener and defines a finger space between it and portion of the cover disposed therebelow. The liner includes at least one section releasably secured to the adhesive of the cover. The stiffener and the handle are removable as a unit from the cover. | 04-23-2009 |
Lisa Marie Cottrell Bentley, Sahuarita, AZ US
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| 20090204647 | Methods and systems for creating and saving multiple versions of a cimputer file - The present invention generally encompasses methods and systems for creating and saving multiple versions of a computer file in a computing environment, such as within a central processing unit. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the methods generally comprise (a) instructing a central processing unit to detect a change imparted to a first version of a computer file by a first program, (b) instructing the central processing unit to save a second version of the computer file, which incorporates the change imparted by the first program, (c) instructing a central processing unit to detect a change imparted to the first version of the computer file by a second program, and (d) instructing a central processing unit to save a third version of the computer file, which incorporates the change imparted by the second program. | 08-13-2009 |
Lonnie D. Bentley, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20120021690 | ANTENNA AIMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BROADBAND WIRELESS ACCESS - A system and method are provided for automatically aiming an antenna to communicate with a remote broadband wireless communication device. | 01-26-2012 |
Matthew R. Bentley, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20110125531 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING STATISTICALLY-BASED MEDICAL PROVIDER UTILIZATION PROFILES - A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles. | 05-26-2011 |
Michael W. Bentley, Arlington, TX US
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| 20100000036 | Game Feeder Cleaning Device - A game feeder cleaning device to clean a game feeder may include a shaft member including a spiral channel and a spiral projection member to clean the game feeder, and a base member to connect to the shaft member and to cooperate with the game feeder in order to prevent game feed from leaving the gamefeeder. The shaft member may include a substantially smooth surface at a proximal end of the shaft member, and the base member may include a side member. The side member may include a curved edge, and the shaft member may include a traverse arm member. The traverse arm member may be positioned at a distal end of the shaft member. | 01-07-2010 |
Monica Bentley, Hiddenite, NC US
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| 20080257062 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STANDARDIZED CLASSIFICATION OF UNDERGARMENTS - The clamps of the present invention are initially placed apart with a specific separation to properly hold the garments in the constant rate of expansion (CRE) machine. The test method preferably uses panties that have been prepared according to specific test criteria and the CRE machine pre-programmed with specific parameters including the preload and the initial rate of extension. Before testing commences, the midpoint of an individual panty is placed at the center of the clamps. After a pre-determined resistance is sensed by the CRE machine, the rate of extension and the load instantly increase to test the panty's percent of elongation and modulus. This method is repeated for several styles and sizes of panties to obtain accurate, consistent elongation and modulus measurements for each style and size. These measurements thus categorize all of the measured styles and sizes into a standardized panty support classification system. | 10-23-2008 |
Nicholas Bentley, Fleetwood, PA US
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| 20100226006 | ACRYLIC CIRCULAR POLARIZATION 3D LENS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A 3D circular polarization apparatus comprises first and second acrylic layers, a quarter wave layer positioned between the first and second acrylic layers, and a linear polarizer layer adjacent to the quarter wave layer and positioned between the first and second acrylic layers. The 3D polarization apparatus may be produced by adhering a first acrylic layer to a first surface of a quarter wave layer, adhering a second surface of the quarter wave layer to a first surface of a linear polarizer layer, and adhering a second surface of the linear polarizer layer to a second acrylic layer to form the 3D polarization apparatus. | 09-09-2010 |
Paul Bentley, Gainsville, TX US
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| 20100065684 | Seating arrangements particularly for passenger aircraft - Seating arrangements for passenger aircraft or other vehicles are detailed. Some arrangements position seats at offsets from a longitudinal axis of a vehicle cabin in either “V” shapes or herringbone patterns. Other arrangements include seats that are staggered within the cabin. Further arrangements include pairs of seat that are both parallel and offset from the longitudinal axis, but are placed so that feet of the port and starboard passengers point away from the fuselage. All embodiments contemplate providing seats that are convertible to beds, although this conversion is not required. | 03-18-2010 |
Paul Bentley, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20100291485 | NANOSCALE MOLECULE SYNTHESIS - This invention relates to nanoscale molecule synthesis, including three-dimensional addressable arrays of biopolymeric nucleic acids and processes for manufacturing such arrays. Such arrays can be functionalized with complementary chemical reactive probes to provide catalytic enzymes. | 11-18-2010 |
Paul Bentley, Corrales, NM US
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| 20110195475 | ARTIFICIAL ENZYMES - The present invention is directed to the use of artificial polymers in the mimetization of enzymatic active sites and the carrying-out of catalysis using these artificial enzymes. Further, as used herein, an artificial enzyme refers more generally to a polymer-based scaffold for presenting specific chemically active atoms optimally for reactions, not just those that mimic natural enzymes. Various polymers can be used for this mimetization, including polyimides, polyurea, polyurethane, polyacrylic acid, and polylactic acid, as well as other polymers having properties and functionality that enable integration with natural and artificial amino acids, other molecules having nucleophilic and electrophilic groups (akin to the amine and carboxyl functionalities, respectively, of amino acids), as well as other molecules contributing unique chemical abilities not usually associated with the orthogonal functions inherent in most amino acids, i.e., amines, carboxyls, formamides, hydroxyls, mercaptyls and saturated hydrocarbons. | 08-11-2011 |
Paul D. Bentley, Utica, MI US
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| 20090256399 | LIGHT WEIGHT BEAM AND TRUCK FRAME UTILIZING A LIGHT-WEIGHT BEAM - A light weight beam, a truck frame utilizing a light weight beam, and a method of assembling a truck frame, each include a composite box beam. | 10-15-2009 |
Phillip E. Bentley, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090313800 | Apparatus, system, and method for installing clamps - An apparatus, system, and method is provided for installing clamps. The system comprises pliers and an awl. The pliers have a pair of bifurcated jaws, each jaw generally narrow and of substantially equal width and thickness. A first jaw is pivotally mounted in relation to a second jaw such that spaces between furcations of the jaws substantially align as the jaws open and close. The distance between the jaws is adjustable, and the jaws can be releasably locked in position. The clamp is placed around a structure and an elongated shaft of the awl is passed through holes in ears of the clamp. The jaws compress the ears. The shaft is bracketed by the furcations of the jaws. The awl is removed, and a fastener inserted through the holes in the ears and secured to the clamp. At least five clamps can be secured together using just one bolt. | 12-24-2009 |
Raymond Bentley, Exton, PA US
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| 20110301919 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ARTIFACT ASSEMBLAGE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER ASSETS WITH INTERFACE NODE MEDIATORS - A system and method to compile different types of data from different locations into one reliable assemblage is provided. The assemblage may include an index of information provided to a user. The assemblage may be in the form of a three dimensional (3D) representation of an object, where the 3D representation includes an index and links to more detailed information regarding the object. The 3D representation may be of any object, for example, a body part in the context of medical imaging, or a building in the context of architectural and engineering design. The assemblage may be comprised of 3D and 2D artifacts. The 2D artifact may include 2D vector and raster embellishment in a variety of forms, such as vector graphics, raster graphics from many sources included hand drawn graphics that are scanned, specification documents, texts, cost data from cost databases, data in tabular form, notes, text, dimensions, link icons (links to other media). The 3D artifact may include vector graphics (2D and 3D) including all data obtained through data conversion methods, and “Point clouds” (voxels). | 12-08-2011 |
Raymond B. Bentley, Elverson, PA US
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| 20110166831 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ARTIFACT ASSEMBLAGE FOR INTRASTRUCTURAL AND OTHER ASSETS WITH INTERFACE NODE MEDIATORS - A system and method to compile different types of data from different locations into one reliable assemblage is provided. The assemblage may include an index of information provided to a user. The assemblage may be in the form of a three dimensional (3D) representation of an object, where the 3D representation includes an index and links to more detailed information regarding the object. The 3D representation may be of any object, for example, a body part in the context of medical imaging, or a building in the context of architectural and engineering design. The assemblage may be comprised of 3D and 2D artifacts. The 2D artifact may include 2D vector and raster embellishment in a variety of forms, such as vector graphics, raster graphics from many sources included hand drawn graphics that are scanned, specification documents, texts, cost data from cost databases, data in tabular form, notes, text, dimensions, link icons (links to other media). The 3D artifact may include vector graphics (2D and 3D) including all data obtained through data conversion methods, and “Point clouds” (voxels). | 07-07-2011 |
R. Gordon Bentley, Athens, TN US
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| 20080314787 | FLEXIBLE SNACK PACKAGE WITH FINGER WIPING FEATURE - A combination product/napkin package is provided. A package includes a product wrapper and a finger wiping patch. The product wrapper comprises a sheet of flexible film that is foldable around the product and has edges sealable around a periphery to enclose and seal the product therein. The finger wiping patch is a textured surface of foaming ink absorbent resin, tacky resin, or a textured material applied to the wrapper at a position outside the sealed product. | 12-25-2008 |
Richard Joseph Bentley, Westport, CT US
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| 20090271904 | Headband device and method of using the same - A headband device permits a user to rest, even sleep, snugly fastened to the headrest of the seat in which he or she is seated. A method of using the headband device is also disclosed. | 11-05-2009 |
Richard W. Bentley, Tuscon, AZ US
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| 20100032371 | Method and system for controlling biodegradation and temperature in an aerobic or anaerobic subsurface or partially enclosed waste mass - This invention is a new and useful method for controlling the temperature and biodegradation rate of an anaerobic or aerobic landfill or other enclosed or partially enclosed waste mass. The heat generated by a waste mass is carried away by air and moisture within the air resulting from evaporation of liquid within the waste mass as air passes through the waste mass. With the invention, the resulting exhaust gases are passed through a system acting as a heat exchanger and an exhaust gas director. During this process, the exhaust gases may be optionally vented to the atmosphere or to a processing system prior to passing through the portion of the system that acts as a heat exchanger; the exhaust gases may be vented to the atmosphere or to a processing system after passing through the heat exchanging portion; the exhaust gases may be recycled through the waste mass with no additional air or other gas introduced; or the exhaust gases may be amended by addition of air or other gases and then recycled through the waste mass. The process thus allows temperature control without changing the rate of biodegradation within the waste mass by circulating air that cools by carrying away vaporized liquids within the waste mass when such conditions are required. The process also allows temperature control simultaneously with biodegradation control by changing or removing entirely the oxygen content of the recirculated air. The device thus also alters the biodegradation rate and thereby allows raising, lowering, or maintaining the existing temperature within the waste mass. The major benefits of the invention are much more effective control of waste mass temperature and biodegradation, and substantially less power requirements and equipment costs to accomplish these benefits. | 02-11-2010 |
Robert Bentley, Windsor, CT US
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| 20120006443 | BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL HOSE - A hose for use in bio-pharmaceutical applications includes an innermost tubular layer made from a fluoropolymer material. The tubular layer has an inner, relatively smooth and pure surface that defines an opening for transfer of various media. A layer of silicone is disposed next to an outer surface of the innermost tubular layer through use of, for example, an extrusion method. The outer surface of the tubular layer may first be modified by various treatments or chemicals to facilitate the adhesion of the silicone layer thereto. The silicone material may be solid or foamed. A reinforcement layer may be disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the silicone layer. The reinforcement layer may be formed of a wire braid having gaps. An outer jacket of silicone may be attached to the reinforcement layer and to the inner silicone layer through the gaps in the reinforcement layer. | 01-12-2012 |
Steven R. Bentley, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100177424 | RECORDING MULTIPLE CODEWORD SETS DURING LATENCY PERIOD - Writing data to magnetic tape is performed by receiving data from a host, establishing sub data sets, computing C | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110102938 | POWER MODE OPERATION OF A MAGNETIC TAPE DRIVE - A magnetic tape drive having a tape drive system for moving magnetic tape, tape read/write and servo system, tape cartridge load/unload systems, I/O communications, memory; and a control system, operates in three modes to conserve energy consumption. A first low power mode powers the I/O communications, the memory, and the control system. If a magnetic tape cartridge is in loaded position in the magnetic tape drive, the second low power mode powers the same as the first low power mode, and additionally powers the tape drive system to apply tension to a magnetic tape of the magnetic tape cartridge. In the first and the second low power modes, the control system operates the I/O communications, the memory and the control system to respond to and execute commands received at the I/O communications if the commands are executable without magnetic tape access. The third, full power mode, is entered if a command received at the I/O communications requires magnetic tape access. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110176380 | PAIRED PROGRAMMABLE FUSES - A plurality of fuses are arranged in pairs and configured such that each pair of fuses represents a data bit when one fuse of the pair is blown; represents an un-programmed bit when no fuse of the pair is blown; and represents a zero-ized bit when both fuses of the pair are blown. A fuse programming system programs the fuses of the pairs such that each pair represents a bit, comprising blowing a first fuse of a pair to represent a “1” bit, blowing a second fuse of a pair to represent a “0” bit, and blowing both fuses of a pair to represent a zero-ized pair, whereby if neither fuse of a pair is blown represents a null, un-programmed bit. | 07-21-2011 |
Steven Ross Bentley, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100315739 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ADJUST THE ORIENTATION OF A READ HEAD TO CORRECT FOR DYNAMIC SKEW - A method to adjust the orientation of a read head comprising a first read element and a second read element, wherein the first read element and the second read element are separated by a distance, wherein the method moves a sequential information storage medium adjacent to the read head, determines a skew angle for the sequential information storage medium with respect to the read head using the first read element and the second read element, and encodes that skew angle in a computer readable medium. | 12-16-2010 |
Thomas M. Bentley, Chelmsford, MA US
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| 20090240725 | Persistent Object Linkage Using Ghosting - A system that persistently maintains and exposes one or more previous object hierarchies to which an object belonged across one or more hierarchy destroying operations, such as operations that delete parent objects, add parent objects subsequent to addition of their descendent objects, forward objects to or from the hierarchy, and/or modify hierarchy determining rules. A user interface object allows user access to one or more persistent hierarchies for the corresponding object. A hierarchy list or the like allows a user to select a desired one of the persistent hierarchies. A persistent hierarchy can be accessed in the disclosed system through a display object associated with any object within the hierarchy, including the root, leaves, and any intervening objects. When objects are deleted, “ghost” objects are maintained and displayed to the user in the hierarchical positions of the deleted objects when a persistent hierarchy is displayed. | 09-24-2009 |
Tom Bentley, Austin, TX US
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| 20090163147 | Method for assigning control channels - The present invention is a mobile device capable of transmitting or receiving wireless signals and incorporating an FPC shielded RF signal conductor for connecting transmitter and/or receiver circuitry to an associated RF antenna or antennas. In some embodiments FCP may incorporate the antenna in an unshielded section of the FPC. In some embodiments a single FPC may provide for multiple RF carrier conductors each with their own associated shielding. | 06-25-2009 |
William Childress Bentley, Tomball, TX US
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| 20110092338 | Vaulting Pole With Alignment Deviation - A vaulting pole apparatus having a predetermined angular displacement at an end of a vaulting pole, attributable to the vaulting pole being constructed with an inherent structural deviation located along and offset from its longitudinal axis. The vaulting pole may be constructed with a fixed structural deviation or with a removable structural deviation, wherein an end of the vaulting pole deviates or is offset from the vaulting pole's central longitudinal axis. Embodiments of this structural deviation may be fixed during vaulting by a vaulter athlete or may be adjustable by a vaulter athlete in real-time or near-real-time. | 04-21-2011 |
William E. Bentley, St. Michaels, MD US
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| 20110195860 | FIBROUS ASSEMBLIES FOR ANTIBODY PRESENTATION, AND MULTIPLEXED ANTIGENIC ANALYSIS USING SAME - Biofunctionalized fibers including a fiber platform and a histidine-tagged protein and, optionally, an antibody. Chitosan is a fiber useful as the fiber platform. The fiber platform may be treated with nickel or may be directly linked to the histidine-tagged protein e.g., histidine-tagged streptococcal IgG-binding protein, protein G, protein G3T, GFP or RFP. The resulting biofunctionalized fibers can be assembled into protein fiber assemblies by a variety of biofabrication methods. The fiber assemblies, e.g., in the form of woven fabrics, are useful for (i) antigen capture; (ii) immunoanalysis, and/or (iii) multiplexed analysis. In one fabrication, each fiber of a fiber assembly presents a specific antibody, and mixing and matching of fibers, for example by weaving of fabrics from various antibody-presenting fibers, allows for multiple antigens to be captured simultaneously for multiplexed analysis. | 08-11-2011 |
William E. Bentley, Annapolis, MD US
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| 20110081677 | Active Microfluidic Membranes - The present invention relates to a biofabricated Active Microfluidic Membrane (AMM) in a microfluidic network of a microfluidic device and a method for the in situ biofabrication of such a microfluidic network. More specifically, the invention relates to devices exhibiting (and methods of) positioning (i.e., erecting, modifying or removing a membrane matrix in situ in a microchannel of a microfluidic network of a microfluidic device. In one embodiment, the membrane comprises a single type of matrix constituent, such as chitosan, alginate, etc. Alternatively, the membrane may be composed of two or more matrix constituents, which may be integrated into one another or layered adjacent to one another. | 04-07-2011 |