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Allen Billings, Lafayette, CA US
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| 20120084803 | MEDIA CONVERGENCE PLATFORM - Device capabilities, media rights, and content are managed using a convergence platform to allow seamless consumption of content across disparate devices. Media content can be paused on one device having a particular set of capabilities and rights and resumed on a different device having another set of capabilities and rights. A user can play media on a mobile device, continue playing the media on a desktop computer, and subsequently move to a large screen television and capabilities and rights are automatically identified to seamlessly provide the most appropriate authorized content. Personalized media content information can be provided based on maintained information for user playback stoppage events and the user can resume playback of any number of media streams. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120116881 | NON-INTRUSIVE ADVERTISEMENT PRESENTATION - Advertisements are often presented in the context of a media content viewing experience. Advertisement presentation may be intrusive or subtle. In many instances, users may be interested in particular advertisements but may not want to disrupt a media content viewing experience by launching an advertisement window, opening an advertisement application, or otherwise being redirected to another piece of content. Consequently, mechanisms are provided to allow a user to identify advertisements or save advertisement interests for presentation at a later time. Saved advertisement interests can be used to inform future advertisement and/or content suggestions, and the user can be presented with selected advertisements within an application or through external mechanisms. | 05-10-2012 |
Bradford B. Billings, Lake Forest, CA US
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| 20100262748 | USB REPEATER FOR ON BOARD AIRCRAFT INSTALLATIONS - A USB repeater assembly is provided for connecting a vehicle passenger entertainment system to a seat electronics box that may be at some distance from the entertainment system. The assembly comprises a host connector that connects with the seat electronics box and a device connector that connects with the passenger entertainment system. The passenger entertainment system comprises a USB personal control unit. The repeater assembly is housed within a shell, preferably a hardened one, enclosing a portion of the connectors as well as USB repeater circuitry and through-connects for connections associated with other components of the passenger entertainment system. | 10-14-2010 |
Calvin Billings, Lake Charles, LA US
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| 20090074656 | Process for production of hydrogen from coal and other fossil fuels - A process for converting coal or other fossil fuel to hydrogen by reacting the fossil fuel or coal with water in a molten salt reactor at elevated temperatures in the presence of a magnesium silicate wherein the magnesium silicate reacts with the CO | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100068119 | Process for Production of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Capture - A process for removing CO | 03-18-2010 |
Christine Billings, Danbury, CT US
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| 20100197565 | Dry powder drug delivery system - A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, and a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of endocrine disease, for example, diabetes and/or obesity. | 08-05-2010 |
David E. Billings, Lewisville, TX US
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| 20080254599 | Thermal Processing of Silicon Wafers - Apparatus and methods that minimize surface defect development in silicon wafers during thermal processing at relatively high temperatures at which silicon wafers are annealed and at less extreme temperature, or for other purposes. The apparatus and methods have utility to horizontally-disposed furnaces for silicon wafers and to vertically-oriented furnaces in which larger wafers can be thermally processed. A selectively-sealable process tube encloses silicon wafers during heating of the silicon wafers to a predetermined temperature, and a heating atmosphere supply system induces through the process tube a positive flow of a process gas, such as hydrogen or argon, that is non-reactive with solid silicon at the predetermined temperature. A process tube outlet vents gas from the process tube, and an impurity sensor in the process tube outlet detects oxygen and moisture in the vented gas to verify the purity of the atmosphere surrounding the wafers during thermal processing. | 10-16-2008 |
David P. Billings, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20090247319 | MULTI-PIECE PUTTER HEAD HAVING AN INSERT - A golf putter head with a front portion comprising traditional shape and appearance, with an integral face insert extending through the head to an alignment and weighting portion extending beyond the main body of the putter, adding improved alignment, increased MOI and adjustable weighting and adjustable balance and optimizable Center of Percussion. The putter head comprises a central face insert portion extending through the body and above the traditional weight flange, with mass relieved portions below the top of the alignment piece in order to receive one or more optional weights, and the upper side of the rearwardly extending portion being engraved or marked with various alignment indicia, and the whole through-head insert face portion and rearwardly extending portion being affixed to the base portion of the head at least in part with threaded fasteners. | 10-01-2009 |
David S. Billings, Berea, KY US
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| 20110226362 | AUXILIARY FUEL TANK - A fuel system for an engine includes a fuel line that delivers fuel from a main fuel tank to the engine and a first control device that releases a flow of the fuel from the main fuel tank into the fuel line. An auxiliary fuel tank is connected to the fuel line, and a second control device controls a flow of the fuel between the auxiliary fuel tank and the fuel line. After the fuel is released from the main fuel tank into the fuel line, the second control device fills the auxiliary fuel tank with the fuel from the main fuel tank. | 09-22-2011 |
Dawn L. Billings, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20110070568 | COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - A device and system to facilitate communication between a first communicator and a second communicator to teach desired behaviors, values, principles, and skills. The device includes a plush or stuffed toy form having one or more pockets which are sized and configured to receive one or more communication symbols. The communication symbols may represent thoughts, feelings, actions, goals, behavior, values, or other concepts to be discussed by the first communicator and second communicator. First communicator/second communicator discussion occurs as the communication symbols are placed into and removed from the pockets. | 03-24-2011 |
Edward J. Billings, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20110048887 | ACTUATION DEVICE HAVING WIPER SEALS FOR A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch actuation device generates the axial compression force required to compress a first and second set of frictional elements of a dual clutch module. Dual clutch actuation device includes a first and second annular piston. The annular pistons include a first end that is in contact with annular bearing assemblies. The annular bearing assemblies are in contact with actuation levers that are in contact with the first set of frictional elements. The annular pistons are arranged in concentric annular piston slots. Together the piston and annular slots form annular piston chambers. The piston chambers are filled with hydraulic fluid. The actuation device further includes a first set of wiper seals and a second set of wiper seals disposed in a first and a second annular channel in each of the annular pistons. When the hydraulic fluid is pressurized the pistons slide out of the annular slots and apply a force on the actuation levers which in turn apply an axial compression force on the frictional elements. Advantageously, contamination of the piston chambers is reduced or eliminated through the wiping or cleansing action of the first and second set of wiper seals against walls of the annular slots formed in the housing of the actuation device. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110179620 | SEAL PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY - A seal protector assembly is provided. The seal protector assembly includes a cavity for encasing a seal. A plug or cap is removably attached to the protector seal. After shipment of the transmission, the plug or cap is removed. Once any potential damage to the seal during assembly has passed, the protector is then removed. | 07-28-2011 |
James Martin Billings, Sealy, TX US
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| 20080313099 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DOWNSIDE PROTECTION OF STOCK MARKET INVESTMENTS - A method and system for providing downside protection of stock market investments. The present invention allows stock prices to be expressed as a stop loss percentage of the high value the stock price attains rather that a fixed or “hard entered” number. The stop loss percentage of the high value allows stock prices the freedom to increase in price while protecting gains that are being made and still providing downside protection for market declines. The system receives security information input from the user and also data link information of current stock information, the system determines new high values and calculates a sell threshold price based on the stop loss percentage and the high value of the security. When the market price is less than the sell threshold price, the system notifies the user or automatically sells the security. | 12-18-2008 |
Jerry Carl Billings, Yorba Linda, CA US
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| 20090191019 | FASTENER SAFETY RETENTION - A safety fastener capable of retaining portions thereof in the event of breakage is disclosed. The safety fastener includes a through hole along the longitudinal axis of a shaft. A secondary member, such as a wire rope, may be disposed within the through hole. Capturing members, such as balls sized larger than the through holes may be swaged or crimped to both ends of the secondary member, thereby capturing the shaft between them. In the event of breakage, portions of the shaft may remain substantially in place being confined by the secondary member and capturing members. Inspection of the safety fastener may include determining that the secondary member is loose relative to the shaft, thereby indicating that no gaps or separation has occurred in the shaft. | 07-30-2009 |
John A. Billings, Independence, MO US
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| 20100228990 | Using Hidden Secrets and Token Devices to Create Secure Volumes - A system for encrypting Secure Volumes using an encryption key which is saved in the open after being encoded inside a hardware token device utilizing a secure secret which is stored inside the device, and which never leaves the device. The encrypted volume can be accessed again only after a hardware token has decoded this encryption key. The system also provides means whereby the holder of a Master token and the holder of a Grand Master token may also have access to the volume as long as the user token was previously registered to the Master token, and the Master Token was previously registered to the Grand master token before the secured volume was encrypted. Also, the system allows members of user groups so designated at the time the volume is encrypted, to be able to have access to the volume as long as their token was previously registered with the same Master Token as the user that encrypted the volume and as long as the token encrypting the volume was also a member of the authorized user group. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100228991 | Using Hidden Secrets and Token Devices to Control Access to Secure Systems - A system for using an encrypted version of a password or access code which is stored in the open on a computer or other device, which utilizes a hardware token to decrypt the password or access code utilizing a secure secret which is stored inside the device, and which never leaves the device, to allow the owner of the device to have access to the Secure System. The system also provides means whereby the holder of a Master token and the holder of a Grand Master token may also have access to the Secure System as long as the user token was previously registered to the Master token and the Master Token was previously registered to the Grand master token before the secured resource was locked by the user token. Also the system allows members of user groups so designated at the time the resource is locked, to be able to have access as long as their token was previously registered with the same Master Token as the user that locked the resource and as long as the token locking the resource was also a member of the authorized user group. | 09-09-2010 |
Marc Billings US
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| 20100223858 | Data center facility for multi-tenant environment - A centralized common area data center for a tenant suite in large scale commercial office properties built in situ having a dedicated space, at least one computer module in the space and a self-sustaining cooling system to maintain a cooling temperature for the computer module consistent 24/7/365. This provides significant value in services and cost savings to both landlord and tenant. Each tenant can access greater levels of technology, security and energy efficiency. | 09-09-2010 |
Mary Jo Billings, Frisco, TX US
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| 20090126002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFEGUARDING AND PROCESSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION - One aspect of the invention is a method for providing restricted access to confidential services without impacting the security of a network. The method includes using a gateway to isolate one or more components providing confidential services from one or more other portions of an enterprise network. A first communication directed to a selected one of the one or more components may be received at the gateway. A determination may be made as to whether the first communication is user traffic or management traffic. The first communication may then be authenticated. If the first communication is user traffic, the first communication is forwarded to a component providing the confidential services. If the first communication is management traffic, the first communication is encrypted and forwarded to a component providing the confidential services. Additionally, components of the sub-network may be monitored to identify malicious changes. | 05-14-2009 |
Patricia J. Billings, Leawood, KS US
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| 20090306250 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - A construction material that includes gypsum and a heat fusion catalyst which includes polyvinyl acetate and a polymer, plus a chemical agent for maintaining a stable emulsion of the polyvinyl acetate and polymer. Cement and/or aggregate materials may be added to the gypsum. The material may be prepared by mixing the catalyst with the powder portion, and then either molding it into a building panel or applying it as a coating on a building member. | 12-10-2009 |
Paul Billings, Dallas, TX US
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| 20110290876 | INTEGRATED INVENTORY SCANNING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally provides an integrated system of gathering and analyzing inventory data in real-time using a hand-held scanner in communication with a network, database, and user interface. The hand-held scanner could be remotely accessed and updated using a wireless connection and thus improving efficiency and minimizing downtime. The integrated system thus allows data collected by the hand-held scanner to be queried, analyzed, and aggregated to assess various inventory related issues including, for example, inventory levels, projected sales figures, and reordering information in real-time. | 12-01-2011 |
Paul Billings, Yakima, WA US
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| 20100277332 | ATTACHABLE AND INTERCHANGABLE STUD FINDER - The present invention relates to a mountable stud locating device for locating a stud comprising: a stud locating mechanism; a LED indicator, where the LED indicator lights upon location of the stud; a mounting mechanism to mount the locating device on a hand held device; and a laser beam for pinpointing the position of a stud. The stud locating mechanism includes sensors that utilize either a density variation or radar detection as a method to locate the stud. The stud locating device may be detachably mounted to the hand device, where the mounting mechanism includes the use of a magnetic mounting bracket. | 11-04-2010 |
Philip Billings, Shoreview, MN US
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| 20110293356 | POSITIONING AND DAMPER DEVICE USING SHEAR FORCE FROM CYCLIC DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSIVE STRAIN OF A CROSS-LINKED THERMOPLASTIC - A positioning device includes first, second and third elements. The first element includes a cross-linked thermoplastic and the second element is non-circular and configured adjacent a first side of the first element, and configured for relative rotation with the first element about an axis. The third element is configured adjacent a second side of the first element. The first, second and third elements are configured such that a first compressive strain amount is induced on the first element while there is no relative rotation between the first and second elements and a second compressive strain amount is induced on the first element while there is relative rotation between the first element and the second element. The second compressive strain amount is at least 3 times higher than the first compressive strain amount. | 12-01-2011 |
Rick Billings, Magnolia, TX US
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| 20100170417 | CUTBACK ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING AN EXTENDER DERIVED FROM TALL OIL, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Cut back asphalt compositions and product wherein the cutting solvent comprises a tall oil based solvent and optionally other renewable solvents. | 07-08-2010 |
Rick A. Billings, Magnolia, TX US
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| 20100147190 | ASPHALT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS COMPRISING TALL OIL DERIVED MATERIALS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Asphalt compositions and products in which the binder comprises tall oil materials possibly previously subjected to distillation, and/or oxidation, and/or combined with a polymer, the tall oil materials having a softening point in the range of 75 F to 400 F, a Needle Penetration value (0.1 mm) at 25 C of at least 1, a Rotational Viscosity at 275 F in the range of 650 cps to 8,000 cps, and a water solubility of less than 10 percent. | 06-17-2010 |
Roger E. Billings, Independence, MO US
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| 20100228990 | Using Hidden Secrets and Token Devices to Create Secure Volumes - A system for encrypting Secure Volumes using an encryption key which is saved in the open after being encoded inside a hardware token device utilizing a secure secret which is stored inside the device, and which never leaves the device. The encrypted volume can be accessed again only after a hardware token has decoded this encryption key. The system also provides means whereby the holder of a Master token and the holder of a Grand Master token may also have access to the volume as long as the user token was previously registered to the Master token, and the Master Token was previously registered to the Grand master token before the secured volume was encrypted. Also, the system allows members of user groups so designated at the time the volume is encrypted, to be able to have access to the volume as long as their token was previously registered with the same Master Token as the user that encrypted the volume and as long as the token encrypting the volume was also a member of the authorized user group. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100228991 | Using Hidden Secrets and Token Devices to Control Access to Secure Systems - A system for using an encrypted version of a password or access code which is stored in the open on a computer or other device, which utilizes a hardware token to decrypt the password or access code utilizing a secure secret which is stored inside the device, and which never leaves the device, to allow the owner of the device to have access to the Secure System. The system also provides means whereby the holder of a Master token and the holder of a Grand Master token may also have access to the Secure System as long as the user token was previously registered to the Master token and the Master Token was previously registered to the Grand master token before the secured resource was locked by the user token. Also the system allows members of user groups so designated at the time the resource is locked, to be able to have access as long as their token was previously registered with the same Master Token as the user that locked the resource and as long as the token locking the resource was also a member of the authorized user group. | 09-09-2010 |
Ross A. Billings, Jackson, TN US
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| 20090095141 | ADJUSTABLE FENCE FOR A MITER SAW - A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably coupled with the base, and a cutting assembly connected to the table. The miter saw includes a fence assembly attached to the base and overlying the top surface of the table. The fence assembly has a fixed fence with a front face, a rear face, a top surface extending between the front and rear faces, and an elongated tongue projecting from the top surface. The fence assembly also has a movable fence with a front face, a rear face and an elongated groove formed in an underside thereof adapted to engage the elongated tongue for guiding movement of the movable fence over the fixed fence. The fence assembly includes at least one spring projecting from the elongated tongue for urging the movable fence toward the rear face of the fixed fence and into enhanced surface contact with the fixed fence. | 04-16-2009 |
Ross A. Billings, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20090151816 | Adjustable Work Benches for Power Tools - A work bench for a power tool includes a beam for supporting the power tool, the beam having a first end, a second end, and a top surface extending between the first and second ends, and legs for supporting the beam over a surface. The work bench includes a first extension arm extendable from the first end of the beam, the first extension arm including a first main arm that telescopes within the first end of the beam, a first auxiliary arm that telescopes within the first main arm, and a first support leg that is pivotally connected with the auxiliary arm and that telescopes within the main arm. The work bench includes a second extension arm extendable from the second end of the beam, the second extension arm including a second main arm that telescopes within the second end of the beam, a second auxiliary arm that telescopes within the second main arm, and a second support leg that is connected with the second auxiliary arm and that telescopes within the second main arm. | 06-18-2009 |
Scott Billings, Shirley, MA US
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| 20110189423 | TEMPORARY SURFACE PROTECTION - A carpeted surface is protected with a temporary carpet protection sheet that includes a lightweight non-woven or knit fibrous material laminated with a resin backing into which at least portions of fibers of the fibrous material are embedded, or to which resin of the fibers is directly and chemically fused. Male touch fastener elements extend along the backing and are arranged in spaced apart fastening regions adjacent the longitudinal edges of the fibrous material. The male touch fastener elements are configured to be both releasably engageable with the hook-engageable fibers of the fibrous material, when the protection sheet is arranged in overlapping fashion, and releasably engageable with looped carpet tufts. A protection system features multiple lengths of such protection sheet joined by hook seaming tape. | 08-04-2011 |
Seth D. Billings, Pellston, MD US
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| 20120130258 | PROGRAMMABLE MULTIPSPECTRAL ILLIUMINATION SYSTEM FOR SURGERY AND VISUALIZATION OF LIGHT-SENSITIVE TISSUES - An observation system for viewing light-sensitive tissue includes an illumination system configured to illuminate the light-sensitive tissue, an imaging system configured to image at least a portion of the light-sensitive tissue upon being illuminated by the illumination system, and an image display system in communication with the imaging system to display an image of the portion of the light-sensitive tissue. The illumination system is configured to illuminate the light-sensitive tissue with a reduced amount of light within a preselected wavelength range compared to multispectral illumination light, and the image of the portion of the light-sensitive tissue is compensated for the reduced amount of light within the preselected frequency range to approximate an image of the light-sensitive tissue under the multispectral illumination | 05-24-2012 |