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Bradley Biggs, Corona, AZ US
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| 20110162548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WEAPON FUZE - Methods and apparatus for a weapon according to various aspects of the present invention comprise and/or operate in conjunction with a warhead case and a fuze system. The fuze system may comprise a fuze housing including a flange configured to be secured to the weapon. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus operate in conjunction with a fuze well rigidly attached to the warhead case. In addition, the methods and apparatus may include a sensor mounted on the flange, and a booster attached to the fuze well adjacent the fuze housing. | 07-07-2011 |
Bradley M. Biggs, Corona, AZ US
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| 20090211433 | FUZE MOUNTING FOR A PENETRATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A fuze mounting assembly for a penetrating weapon configured as a projectable device, the fuze mounting assembly having fasteners, a fuze well and a fuze. The fuze includes an integral bolt flange for securing to the fuze well with the fasteners, wherein an amplification of acceleration of less than 3.0 is satisfied when the penetrating weapon is subjected to impact and penetration shock. Additionally, a projectable device having the fuze is provided. Also, a fuze mounting and a method for mounting a fuze are provided. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090211481 | FUZE MOUNTING FOR A PENETRATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A fuze mounting assembly for a penetrating weapon configured as a projectable device, the fuze mounting assembly having fasteners, a fuze well and a fuze. The fuze includes an integral bolt flange for securing to the fuze well with the fasteners, wherein an amplification of acceleration of less than 3.0 is satisfied when the penetrating weapon is subjected to impact and penetration shock. Additionally, a projectable device having the fuze is provided. Also, a fuze mounting and a method for mounting a fuze are provided. | 08-27-2009 |
Christopher Biggs, New Hudson, MI US
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| 20080265605 | RETRACTABLE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A retractable cup holder assembly includes an interior trim panel, a support housing and a retractable cup holder. The support housing is releasably retained in a cup holder receiving opening of the interior trim panel by a reusable breakaway connection such that the breakaway connection at least partially releases the support housing from the interior trim panel for movement between an installed orientation and a breakaway orientation upon application of a prescribed force being applied to the breakaway connection. The retractable cup holder is pivotally supported to the support housing about a pivot axis between a stowed position in which the cup holder is retracted and a deployed position in which the cup holder extends outwardly from the support housing. The cup holder moves with the support housing when the support housing moves from the installed orientation to the breakaway orientation. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20110176689 | Interior Structural Assembly for a Vehicle - Disclosed herein is an interior structural assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a defrost panel forming at least a portion of a defrost duct, the defrost panel has first and second panel extensions laterally extending at opposite ends of a defrost base and an instrument panel overlaying the defrost panel, the instrument panel having at least one defrost aperture and first and second ends generally horizontally extending across the interior width of the vehicle, wherein the first and second panel extensions extend to the first and second ends of the instrument panel, respectively. | 07-21-2011 |
Christopher Biggs, Farmington Hills, MI US
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| 20080265607 | AUDIO BRACKET FORE AND AFT SLIP PLANE - An automotive audio bracket for mounting a vehicle component to an interior surface of the vehicle includes a first mounting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the interior surface and adapted for attachment to a rigid support structure of the vehicle, and a second mounting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the interior surface and adapted for attachment to the vehicle component. An elongated aperture extends through one of the first and second mounting surfaces, the aperture being elongated along an axis substantially perpendicular to the interior surface. A fastening mechanism is positioned within the aperture and connects the first mounting surface to the second mounting surface. | 10-30-2008 |
Christopher James Biggs, New Hudson, MI US
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| 20100213730 | VEHICLE INTERIOR ASSEMBLY - A vehicle interior assembly includes an interior panel and trim panel. The interior panel includes an opening and a mating part. The trim panel is snap-fitted into the opening of the interior panel and includes a main body. An accessory opening is provided in the main body adjacent to a first end thereof. The accessory opening is configured to receive an accessory adaptor that is insertable and removable perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A retention tab extends away from the first end of the main body along a section of a concealed surface of the interior panel adjacent to the opening and prevents movement of the trim panel perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A snap-fit part is releasably secured to the mating part of the interior panel portion. | 08-26-2010 |
Daniel C. Biggs, Reminderville, OH US
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| 20080252260 | System and method for charging and pulsating batteries - A battery charging and pulsating system including a battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a charger connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery, the charger including a controller, a pulsator connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery and a filter positioned between the charger and the pulsator to filter signals received from the pulsator. | 10-16-2008 |
Danielle Biggs, Hoover, AL US
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| 20090162407 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING MICROPARTICLES HAVING A LOW RESIDUAL SOLVENT VOLUME - The disclosed processes for forming microparticles utilize low volumes of processing water while still providing microparticles having low residual solvent levels. The processes are adaptable to both continuous and batch processes using oil/water or water/oil or water/oil/water or oil/water/oil emulsions. | 06-25-2009 |
David Glen Biggs, Neenah, WI US
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| 20110293931 | Single-Ply Dispersible Wet Wipes with Enhanced Dispersibility - A single-ply dispersible wet wipe constructed from a single-ply wipe substrate containing a fibrous substrate and a binder composition is disclosed. The binder composition may be applied substantially to the outer surfaces of the fibrous substrate. The wet wipes also contain a wetting composition containing between about 0.5 and about 3.5 percent of an insolubilizing agent, such as salt. Upon agitation in water for ten minutes or less, the single-ply wipe substrate splits into two sections to enhance the dispersibility of the product. | 12-01-2011 |
David Homer Biggs, Gardnerville, NV US
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| 20110140884 | Simplex Personal and Asset Tracker - An asset locator device including (a) a wireless receiver capable of receiving an identifier signal transmitted from a short range wireless transmitter device; (b) a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting a message to a space based network; (c) a positioning system capable of determining the location of the locator device; (d) a vibration sensor; and (e) a controller. The controller instructs the asset locator to: (i) attempt to detect the identifier signal from the transmitter device if the vibration sensor senses vibration; and (ii) transmit a signal, including an asset location, to the space based network if: ( | 06-16-2011 |
David P. Biggs, Bloomington, IN US
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| 20080243222 | HIGH FLEX INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY - An introducer assembly for accessing a target site in the anatomy of a patient includes a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, and having a lumen extending therethrough. At least a portion of the sheath distal end has a curved configuration. A tapered dilator has a proximal end and a distal end, and is sized to be received in the sheath lumen. The dilator has a length such that at least a distal tip portion of the dilator extends beyond the distal end of the sheath when the dilator is received in the sheath lumen. The dilator may be formed of polyurethane, and has a stiffness not exceeding a stiffness of the sheath curved portion such that the sheath substantially maintains the curved configuration when the dilator is received in the sheath lumen. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090171435 | IMPLANTABLE GRAFT DEVICE HAVING TREATED YARN AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An implantable graft device having treated yarn is disclosed. The device comprises a graft body forming a lumen defining a longitudinal axis and comprising proximal and distal ends. The graft body comprises a woven fabric having warp yarns aligned in a first direction and a weft yarns aligned in a second direction. At least one of the weft yarns and the warp yarns has an agent applied thereto defining treated yarns of the graft body. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100161025 | VARIABLE WEAVE GRAFT WITH METAL STRAND REINFORCEMENT FOR IN SITU FENESTRATION - The disclosure relates to an implantable woven graft for bridging a defect in a main vessel near one or more branch vessels. The graft includes a region of reduced density. Reduced density regions are alignable with at least one of the one or more branch vessels, and are suitable for in situ fenestration, for example by perforation. The disclosed examples are particularly suited for bridging abdominal aortic aneurysms. | 06-24-2010 |
David Paul Biggs, Bloomington, IN US
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| 20090177267 | Medical devices and methods for local delivery of angiotensin II type 2 receptor antagonists - This invention relates to medical devices and an angiotensin II type 2 (AT | 07-09-2009 |
Devin S. Biggs, Madison, WI US
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| 20090250011 | MARGINALS AQUARIUM PLANT SYSTEM - A marginals aquarium planting system includes a hanging planter and at least one disc-like trellis raft floating in front of the hanging planter. The trellis raft is comprised of sections of closed-cell foam that form an asymmetrical latticework. The system can also include supplementary floats. | 10-08-2009 |
Glen N. Biggs, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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| 20080302860 | AIR BEARING GAP CONTROL FOR INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER HEADS - An air bearing gap control arrangement for injection molded solder filler heads. Also provided is a method of providing for a gap control for injection molded solder filler heads utilizing an air bearing arrangement. Provided is a C-ring seal, at the lower or dispensing region of the solder filler head structure, wherein the C-shape is open at the leading edge thereof. Hereby, a prevalent leading edge gap is tightly controlled by means of pressurized air in order to form an air bearing. Downstream of this leading edge is the molten solder, which is contained within a very narrow gap height between the solder filler head and the mold. As the solder fills the pits or recesses which are formed in the mold surface, air will rush out or be displaced from the pits towards the air bearing and is then expelled, while the deposited solder remains in place. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090242614 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR REPOSITIONING SOLDER FILL HEAD - A tool and method is provided for repositioning a solder injection head. The tool includes a first moveable platform positioned on a first side of a workpiece chuck and a second moveable platform positioned on a second side of the workpiece chuck. A solder injection head has a seal configured to seal molten solder within the solder injection head when contacting a surface of the first moveable platform or the second moveable platform. The method includes moving a workpiece chuck and a starting platform to a position such that the starting platform is at a finishing position and a finishing platform is in a starting position. | 10-01-2009 |
Glen N. Biggs, Wappinger Falls, NY US
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| 20120043216 | Working electrode design for electrochemical processing of electronic components - An electroplating apparatus is provided that includes a plating tank for containing a plating electrolyte. A counter electrode, e.g., anode, is present in a first portion of the plating tank. A cathode system is present in a second portion of the plating tank. The cathode system includes a working electrode and a thief electrode. The thief electrode is present between the working electrode and the counter electrode. The thief electrode includes an exterior face that is in contact with the plating electrolyte that is offset from the plating surface of the working electrode. In one embodiment, the thief electrode overlaps a portion of the working electrode about the perimeter of the working electrode. In one embodiment, a method is provided of using the aforementioned electroplating apparatus that provides increased uniformity in the plating thickness. | 02-23-2012 |
Glen Nelson Biggs, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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| 20100084437 | Dispensing Assembly with a Controlled Gas Environment - Techniques for dispensing fusible material onto a surface, wherein the fusible material is in molten form, are provided. In accordance with aspects of the invention, a dispensing assembly dispenses the fusible material and a gas environment surrounding a portion of a seal structure of the dispensing assembly is controlled to regulate an oxidation rate of the fusible material. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100084438 | Dispensing Assembly with an Injector Controlled Gas Environment - An apparatus for dispensing fusible material onto a surface, wherein the fusible material is in molten form, is provided. The apparatus comprises a dispensing assembly comprising a seal structure. The seal structure controls dispensing of the fusible material. One or more gas injectors are coupled to the dispensing assembly. Each of the one or more gas injectors is adapted to inject at least one gas to the dispensing assembly for controlling a gas environment surrounding at least a portion of the seal structure. An oxidation rate of the fusible material is controlled as a function of at least one characteristic of the at least one gas. | 04-08-2010 |
Greg Biggs, Lincoln, NE US
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| 20080316491 | Sensor and method of detecting the condition of a turf grass - A method of detecting the condition of a turf grass is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the method comprises steps of attaching an active sensor to a mower; traversing a section of turf grass; and processing the output of the sensor. A device for detecting the condition of turf grass is also disclosed. The device comprises an array of illuminating devices generating a pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device receiving a pattern of reflected light which is coincident with the pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device adapted to detect stray light from the array of illuminating devices; and a feedback loop controlling the array of illuminating devices. A system employing the device is also disclosed. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20110235043 | SENSOR AND METHOD OF DETECTING THE CONDITION OF A TURF GRASS - A method of detecting the condition of a turf grass is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the method comprises steps of attaching an active sensor to a mower; traversing a section of turf grass; and processing the output of the sensor. A device for detecting the condition of turf grass is also disclosed. The device comprises an array of illuminating devices generating a pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device receiving a pattern of reflected light which is coincident with the pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device adapted to detect stray light from the array of illuminating devices; and a feedback loop controlling the array of illuminating devices. A system employing the device is also disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
James C. Biggs, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20090192578 | HEADER OVER-MOLDED ON A FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A header assembly for connecting a conductor terminating at a body organ with an implantable medical device is described. The header assembly comprises a base plate, a feedthrough subassembly disposed in the base plate and comprising a ceramic-to-metal seal with first and second feedthrough wires passing through the ceramic-to-metal seal; a first electrically conductive terminal connected to a distal end of the first feedthrough wire and having a first lead opening sized to receive a first portion of a lead for the conductor; a second electrically conductive terminal connected to a distal end of the second feedthrough wire and having a second lead opening sized to receive a second portion of the lead for the conductor; a body of polymeric material molded in a two-part construction to encase the conductive terminals and their feedthrough wires except for a first bore communicating from outside the polymeric body to the first and second lead openings aligned in a first co-axial relationship. Preferably, the polymeric body comprises a first polymeric material such as Techothane® or Polysulfone® encasing the terminals except the bore and an epoxy as a second polymeric material molded over the first polymeric material. | 07-30-2009 |
Jehann Biggs, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20110184364 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH SLITTED ABSORBENT CORE - An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, includes a top sheet and a back sheet with a resilient, composite absorbent core sandwiched therebetween. To decrease the stiffness, the absorbent core includes an outer line and an inner line on each side of a longitudinal centerline. The outer line includes a plurality of slits having spaces therebetween, and the outer line extends convexly when viewed from the longitudinal centerline. The plurality of slits in the absorbent core impart better bending ability of the absorbent article, particular for stiff airlaid absorbent cores. | 07-28-2011 |
Jehann A. Biggs, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110184366 | Highly absorbent pad with integrity and durability - An absorbent article with improved integrity and durability includes a back sheet, a top sheet, and an absorbent core therebetween. The absorbent core passes a tumbling test for products having a total absorption capacity of between 260 g and 800 g, and passes a core resiliency test such that the article has a thickness when compressed laterally and released of less than 7 mm for an article having a total absorption capacity of 260-399 g and 11 mm for an article having a total absorption capacity of 400 g to 800 g. The absorbent core may be airlaid and include two or more layers made from pulp, superabsorbent polymer and/or bicomponent fibers. The various layers and materials create a complex shape retention network. As such, an improved liquid handling structure is created that distributes liquid evenly while maintaining its shape/thinness. | 07-28-2011 |
Julie C. Biggs, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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| 20090163019 | FORMING ROBUST SOLDER INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES BY REDUCING EFFECTS OF SEED LAYER UNDERETCHING - A method for forming an interconnect structure for a semiconductor device includes defining a via in a passivation layer so as expose a top metal layer in the semiconductor device. A seed layer is formed over the passivation layer, sidewalls of the via, and the top metal layer. A barrier layer is formed over an exposed portion of the seed layer, the exposed portion defined by a first patterned opening of a first diameter, and a solder material is formed over the barrier layer using a second patterned opening of a second diameter. The second patterned opening is configured such that the second diameter is larger than the first diameter. | 06-25-2009 |
Justin Biggs, Springville, UT US
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| 20100030627 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING PROJECT TEMPLATES - There is a system and method of managing project templates, according to one embodiment of the invention, including a management system module configured to manage template information over a computerized system. The system includes a quality control module configured to review template information from the management system module for protocol compliance; and a categorization module configured to categorize template information from the management system module. The system also includes a registration module configured to register a user for a creator account with the management system module; wherein the creator account is configured to transmit template information to the management system module; and a compensation module configured to compensate the creator account for other users purchasing the user's template information. The system also includes a network module configured to couple the system to a computerized network. | 02-04-2010 |
Kent Biggs, Tomball, TX US
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| 20110271106 | Communication Channel of a Device - A method including transferring a device ID through a first communication channel between a device and a transaction device, configuring the device to send secured information in response to receiving a transaction request and sending user information to a service provider through a second communication channel in response to receiving a request to authenticate the secured information. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110298584 | SECURING A CASH SAFE WITH A CIRCUIT - Disclosed embodiments relate to a method for opening a cash safe secured with a circuit. For example, the method may comprise receiving a key by a circuit connected to a locking mechanism for securing a cash safe closed and retrieving, by the circuit, a stored key. The method may further comprise comparing, by the circuit, the received key to the stored key, determining, by the circuit, whether to release the cash safe based on the comparison, and sending, by the circuit, a signal to release the locking mechanism securing the cash safe closed if determined to release the cash safe. | 12-08-2011 |
Kent E. Biggs, Tomball, TX US
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| 20090034545 | Multicasting - In one embodiment, a computer system comprises a multicast node to receive a multicast signal indicating a multicast content, in response to the multicast signal, apply a multicast notification signal to at least one remote client managed by the remote computing server, receive, from the at least one remote client, a subscription signal indicating that the at least one remote client subscribes to the multicast content, and in response to the subscription signal, connect the at least one remote client to the multicast node on the remote computing server, whereby the at least one remote client accesses the multicast content. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100194846 | EQUALIZATION OF VIDEO STREAMS - A method equalizing video signals transmitted across a network is provided. The method can include introducing one or more captured video signals across a network via a plurality of conferencing devices. The conferencing devices can include a video display device adapted to display a received video signal, and a video capture device adapted to provide a captured video signal. One or more modules can be disposed in, on, or about the network, the video display device, the video capture device, or any combination thereof. One or more parameters of the video signals transmitted across the network can be modified via the one or more modules such that the one or more modified display parameters of all or a portion of the video signals transmitted across the network fall within a predetermined parameter range. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110202583 | File Type Association In A Remote Computing Session - A system and method for enhancing operability of client-server computing system is herein disclosed. A system includes a first computing device. The first computing device includes a file type association module. The file type association module determines, as part of a remote computing session, whether to associate a file type with an application program on the first computing device or an application program on a second computing device. The file type association module causes the file type to associate with the application program on one of the first and second computing devices. | 08-18-2011 |
Kevin D. Biggs, Springfield, IL US
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| 20090108648 | Exercise furniture device - An exercise device adapted for use with a chair includes a handle arm mounted to an armrest portion by a first connector including a first axis and a second axis disposed substantially orthogonal to the first axis. A resistance element is used with a first end attached to the armrest portion by a second connecter including a third axis and a fourth axis disposed substantially orthogonal to the third axis and a second end attached to the handle arm by a third connector including a fifth axis and a sixth axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the fifth axis. A foot frame is included with at least one frame band receiver, the foot frame being mounted to the base portion. A foot support is moveably mounted to the foot frame and includes at least one support band receiver. A resistance band is adapted to be received by the frame band receiver and the support band receiver to provide resistance to displacement by the user. This provides a method of upper and lower body exercise for a user without the necessity of getting out of the chair. | 04-30-2009 |
Mark Wayne Biggs, Fullerton, CA US
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| 20110050492 | Single Frequency User Ionosphere System and Technique - A method and apparatus for directly estimating depleted ionosphere delay in a GPS receiver and using the estimate for improved navigation precision in satellite based augmentation systems. | 03-03-2011 |
Melvin L. Biggs, Norwich, VT US
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| 20090122118 | Printhead Module - A printhead module includes a printhead body, a nozzle plate and one or more piezoelectric actuators. The printhead body includes one or more pumping chambers, where each pumping chamber includes a receiving end to receive a printing liquid from a printing liquid supply and an ejecting end for ejecting the printing liquid from the pumping chamber. The nozzle plate includes one or more nozzles formed through the nozzle plate. Each nozzle can be in fluid communication with a pumping chamber and receive printing liquid from the ejecting end for ejection from the nozzle. The one or more piezoelectric actuators are connected to the nozzle plate. A piezoelectric actuator is positioned over each pumping chamber and includes a piezoelectric material configured to deflect and pressurize the pumping chamber, so as to eject printing liquid from a corresponding nozzle in fluid communication with the ejecting end of the pumping chamber. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100039479 | PRINTHEAD - Ink jet printheads and printhead components are described. | 02-18-2010 |
Michael Biggs, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090069797 | BIPOLAR DEVICES FOR MODIFICATION OF AIRWAYS BY TRANSFER OF ENERGY - This relates to a device for treating lung disease, and more particularly, relates to a device for exchanging energy with airway tissue such as that found in the airways of human lungs. The exchange of energy with this airway tissue in the airways reduces the ability of the airways to constrict and/or reduces the resistance within the airway to the flow of air through the airway. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20110172655 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR APPLICATION OF ENERGY TO AIRWAY WALLS AND OTHER MEDIUMS - The present invention includes a system for delivering energy to an airway wall of a lung comprising an energy delivering apparatus and a PID controller having one or more variable gain factors which are rest after energy deliver has begun. The energy delivering apparatus may include a flexible elongated member and a distal expandable basket having at least one electrode for transferring energy to the airway wall and at least one temperature sensor for measuring temperature. The PID controller determines a new power set point base on an error between a preset temperature and the measured temperature. The algorithm can be P | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110282229 | METHODS OF EVALUATING INDIVIDUALS HAVING REVERSIBLE OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung. | 11-17-2011 |
Michael Biggs, Denver, CO US
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| 20090062791 | Integrated smoke evacuation electrosurgical pencil and method - An electrosurgical pencil includes an adjustable-length suction tube which surrounds a stationary electrode to evacuate smoke and electrosurgical byproducts from a surgical site. An electrode anchor unit is located within the interior of the suction tube to allow relative movement of the suction tube relative to a stationarily-retained electrode, and to receive and connect to different lengths of the electrodes. Adjusting the length of the suction tube relative to the different lengths of the electrode achieves effective evacuation, among other things. | 03-05-2009 |
Michael Biggs, Boulder, CO US
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| 20110251592 | DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING SURGICALLY CREATED OPENINGS - Devices and methods are directed to improving the gaseous exchange in a lung of an individual having, for instance, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. More particularly, conduits may be deployed in the lung to maintain collateral openings (or channels) surgically created through airway walls. This tends to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and decompress hyper-inflated lungs. The conduit includes a radially expandable center section having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending from the first end to the second end. A control segment may be associated with the conduit to limit the degree of radial expansion. The conduit further includes a plurality of deflectable members extending from the ends of the center section. A tissue barrier may coaxially surround the conduit such that tissue ingrowth is prevented. The conduits may also include hold-down members and bioactive coatings that serve to prevent ejection of the conduit as well as prevent narrowing of the passageway due to tissue ingrowth. | 10-13-2011 |
Michael L. Biggs, Candler, NC US
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| 20110005072 | Method, Kit, and an Associated Adaptor, Usable with a Hospital Bed - A method of installing an adapter, a kit including an adapter, and an adapter are disclosed. The adapter includes a first connector, a second connector, and a component adapted for facilitating the second connector to electrical communicate with a portion of a plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector in a predetermined pinout. The first connector has a first plurality of pins or sockets. The second connector has a plug and a socket. Each of the plug and socket has a second plurality of pins or sockets. One of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to mechanically communicate with a first portion of a third plurality of electrical conductors to facilitate electrical communication. The other of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to electrically communicate with a first portion of the first plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector. | 01-13-2011 |
Nathan E. Biggs, Wichita, KS US
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| 20090134818 | UNIVERSAL INPUT VOLTAGE DEVICE - A universal input voltage device is presented which may receive a wide range of regulated and unregulated input voltages, both DC and a wide range of variable frequency AC, and output a desired regulated current at a desired voltage independent of the fluctuation of input voltage and frequency. The circuit includes a preconditioning input circuit, a Buck converter circuit with over voltage protection, flyback and boost circuits, and a shutdown circuit configured to drive a predetermined electrical or electronic device. | 05-28-2009 |
R. Christopher Biggs, West Hills, CA US
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| 20090292614 | REAR PROJECTED EXPRESSIVE HEAD - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems and methods for providing image projection and entertainment. | 11-26-2009 |
Robert Biggs, Marietta, GA US
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| 20100170755 | MODULAR BRAKE CALIPER - In various exemplary embodiments, the technology described herein provides a modular hydraulic brake caliper for use on automobile vehicles and motorcycles. A modular hydraulic disc brake caliper housing to house a piston block assembly includes one or more top bridge configured to stiffen and strengthen a disc brake caliper. The housing includes one or more caliper body configured to stiffen and strengthen a modular hydraulic brake caliper assembly, to securely receive the top bridge and to restrain a piston block assembly, and is configured with or without the use of an integral piston. The housing can include at least one side bridge configured to stiffen and strengthen the modular hydraulic brake caliper assembly. The housing can include at least one end bridge configured to secure one side bridge to another and to the top bridge. A modular hydraulic disc brake caliper assembly, a disc brake assembly, and associated methods are disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
Ryan M. Biggs, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20110129714 | SEMICONDUCTOR WIRE ARRAY STRUCTURES, AND SOLAR CELLS AND PHOTODETECTORS BASED ON SUCH STRUCTURES - A structure comprising an array of semiconductor structures, an infill material between the semiconductor materials, and one or more light-trapping elements is described. Photoconverters and photoelectrochemical devices based on such structure also described. | 06-02-2011 |
Silmon James Biggs, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20090001855 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090154053 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS - Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100205803 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110169742 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110285247 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
Terryl E. Biggs, Addison, TX US
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| 20090112284 | BIOFEEDBACK ELECTRONIC STIMULATION DEVICE - A biofeedback electronic stimulation device includes a processor for generating a first control signal and a plurality of second control signals responsive to at least one input signal. Transformer circuitry generates a stimulation signal including packets of at least one pulse responsive to the first control signal. Pulse circuitry configures the at least one pulse in the packet to a selected one of a plurality of configurations responsive to the plurality of second control signals. Output electrodes apply the at least one pulse in the packet to a user and detector circuitry detects zero crossings of the at least one pulse in the packet. The processor further causes generation of an indicator responsive to the detected zero crossings. | 04-30-2009 |
Terryl Everett Biggs, Addison, TX US
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| 20090287284 | Y-SHAPED ELECTRODES FOR USE WITH ELECTRO-STIMULATION DEVICE - An electro-stimulation probe includes a handle portion having a first end and a second end and a central axis. A pair of electrodes apply an electrical signal to a body of a patient. A rigid member associated with each of the pair of electrodes hold the electrode in a fixed position with respect to the first end of the handle portion. The rigid member holds the electrode at a fixed angle from the central axis of the handle portion. | 11-19-2009 |
Terry R. Biggs, Noblesville, IN US
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| 20110033245 | BIT ADAPTER AND TUBE RETURN FOR VERTIZONTAL GEOTHERMAL LOOP - A drill rod combination for creating a closed loop geothermal hole in the ground. The heat exchange tube is positioned in the hole simultaneously with the creation of the hole and is mounted to the drill rod. A rudder on the heat exchange tube limits twisting of the tube. An adaptor mounted to the outer end of the sone housing has the drill bit mounted on its distal end. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120000672 | VERTIZONTAL GEOTHERMAL LOOP AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A method and device for installing a tube of a geothermal closed loop system in the ground. A drill rod includes a hook for removably mounting the heat exchange tube for positioning the tube in the hole bored in the ground by the drill bit. The tube may be inserted into the bored hole once the drill is removed therefrom, mounted to the tube and then reinserted into the hole. Alternatively, the tube is mounted to the drill rod as the hole is being bored. | 01-05-2012 |
Thomas Larry Biggs, Payson, UT US
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| 20120130936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FUZZY CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS IN AN INTELLIGENT WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The system and method for determining fuzzy cause and effect relationships in an intelligent workload management system described herein may combine potential causes and effects captured from various different sources associated with an information technology infrastructure with substantially instantaneous feedback mechanisms and other knowledge sources. As such, fuzzy correlation logic may then be applied to the combined information to determine potential cause and effect relationships and thereby diagnose problems and otherwise manage interactions that occur in the infrastructure. For example, information describing potential causes and potential effects associated with an operational state of the infrastructure may be captured and combined, and any patterns among the information that describes the multiple potential causes and effects may then be identified. As such, fuzzy logic may the be applied to any such patterns to determine possible relationships among the potential causes and the potential effects associated with the infrastructure operational state. | 05-24-2012 |
Todd L. Biggs, Queen Creek, AZ US
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| 20080202363 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VACUUM GENERATED IMPRINTING - A system to imprint patterns on impressionable materials by generating a pressure differential within an imprinting chamber by creating a substantial vacuum in an imprinting area is provided. This system can be used to create conductive traces in a substrate onto which integrated circuit chips and dies can be mounted to create semiconductor packages. A low pressure line evacuates air from a material receiving area of a vessel creating a pressure differential across pistons in the vessel to thereby causing the pistons to press microtools into impressionable material layers. The low pressure line helps the microtools conform to any thickness variations in the imprinted material and prevents air pockets from developing between the microtool and the imprinted material. | 08-28-2008 |
Travis J. Biggs, Cochranton, PA US
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| 20100129165 | Ball nose end mill and insert - A cutting insert for a ball nose end mill includes a body including two opposed substantially flat retention surfaces. Each retention surface includes a chip control groove thereon extending from a point at or near an axial center of the body at an angle relative to the axial center of the body. The insert further includes a peripheral surface joining the two retention surfaces, wherein the peripheral surface includes a locating surface at a first end thereof and two arcuate surfaces at an opposed, second end thereof extending rearwardly from approximately the axial center of the second end and positioned on opposite sides of the insert symmetrically with respect to the centerline of the insert. The arcuate surfaces each including an arcuate cutting edge at the intersection of outer portion of a chip control groove and the arcuate surface. The arcuate surfaces are formed with a face clearance angle under the cutting edges. | 05-27-2010 |
Trevor Biggs, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20090255060 | EXERCISE MAT - The present invention relates to an exercise mat having improved functionality with respect to carrying items or materials. In particular, the disclosed exercise mat has a generally rectangular main body, the main body being bounded by a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, the second end being disposed opposite the first end, the second side being disposed opposite to the first side. The exercise mat has a first handle assembly attached to the main body along the first side of the main body; and a second handle assembly attached to the main body along the second side of the main body. The exercise mat provides a generally planar configuration when used during exercise and a substantially collapsed configuration when the ends are folded over the center region and the mat is lifted by the handles such that material deposited in the center region of the mat is substantially retained therein. | 10-15-2009 |