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Amanda Birmingham, Lafayette, CO US
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| 20100292310 | MICRO-RNA SCAFFOLDS AND NON-NATURALLY OCCURRING MICRO-RNAS - The present disclosure provides a non-naturally occurring miRNA having a stem-loop structure comprising a scaffold derived from a first endogenous miRNA (e.g., miR-196 | 11-18-2010 |
Daniel P. Birmingham, Canton, OH US
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| 20090123800 | Post-reformer treatment of reformate gas - A method of modifying reformate gas composition downstream of the reformer so that it remains in a carbon-free region, i.e. above the critical oxygen/carbon ratio even at the desired minimum operating temperature. This is accomplished by using staged partial oxidation in a partial oxidation chamber downstream of the reformer. A small amount of air (or oxygen) is added. The net result is an increase in the oxygen/carbon ratio and, thus, a lowering of the required temperature for soot-free operation. Immediately downstream of this partial oxidation chamber, heat can be removed to cool the gas prior to a second stage of partial oxidation. A second stage partial oxidation chamber produces additional water and further increases the oxygen/carbon ratio and further lowers the required gas temperature for soot-free operation. Further stages of partial oxidation followed by cooling of the gas can be repeated until the oxygen/carbon ratio is sufficiently high to allow soot-free operation at the lowest required operating temperature. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110059376 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A GAS WHICH MAY BE USED FOR STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN OF A FUEL CELL - The present invention provides a method for generating a gas that may be used for startup and shutdown of a fuel cell. In a non-limiting embodiment, the method may include generating a nitrogen-rich stream; merging the nitrogen-rich stream with a hydrocarbon fuel stream into a feed mixture stream; and catalytically converting the feed mixture into a reducing gas. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110059377 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A GAS WHICH MAY BE USED FOR STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN OF A FUEL CELL - The present invention provides a gas generator that may be used for startup and shutdown of a fuel cell. In one non-limiting embodiment, the gas generator may include a nitrogen generator structured to receive air, extract oxygen (O | 03-10-2011 |
Eric T. Birmingham, Ephrata, PA US
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| 20100291265 | BAKING COMPOSITION - The baking composition of this invention is substantially free of gluten allergens, nut allergens, egg allergens, and dairy allergens. The baking composition includes a flour component and a binder component and is formed using method that includes the steps of providing each of the flour component and the binder component. These components are combined to form the baking composition. A dough, batter, and baked product are also each formed from the baking composition. | 11-18-2010 |
James W. Birmingham, Wellsville, NY US
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| 20100282437 | HEAT TRANSFER SHEET FOR ROTARY REGENERATIVE HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat transfer sheet [ | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100289223 | REGENERATIVE HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF REDUCING GAS LEAKAGE THEREIN - A heat exchanger | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110073023 | EXHAUST PROCESSING AND HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A thermally efficiency regenerative air preheater | 03-31-2011 |
John Nicholas Birmingham, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20080280142 | Preparation of organic additive-treated, pyrogenic silica-encapsulated titanium dioxide particles - One aspect of the invention is to provide a composition comprising a titanium dioxide particle having on the surface of said particle a substantially encapsulating layer comprising a pyrogenically-deposited metal oxide; said substantially encapsulating layer having on its surface at least one organic surface treatment material selected from an organo-silane, an organo-siloxane, a fluoro-silane, an organo-phosphonate, an organo-acid phosphate, an organo-pyrophosphate, an organo-polyphosphate, an organo-metaphosphate, an organo-phosphinate, an organo-sulfonic compound, a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, an associated ester of a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, a derivative of a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, a hydrocarbon-based amide, a low molecular weight hydrocarbon wax, a low molecular weight polyolefin, a co-polymer of a low molecular weight polyolefin, a hydrocarbon-based polyol, a derivative of a hydrocarbon-based polyol, an alkanolamine, a derivative of an alkanolamine, an organic dispersing agent, or a mixture thereof. Another aspect of the invention is to provide processes for producing said composition. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100324186 | PREPARATION OF ORGANIC ADDITIVE-TREATED, PYROGENIC SILICA-ENCAPSULATED TITANIUM DIOXIDE PARTICLES - One aspect of the invention is to provide a composition comprising a titanium dioxide particle having on the surface of said particle a substantially encapsulating layer comprising a pyrogenically-deposited metal oxide; said substantially encapsulating layer having on its surface at least one organic surface treatment material selected from an organo-silane, an organo-siloxane, a fluoro-silane, an organo-phosphonate, an organo-acid phosphate, an organo-pyrophosphate, an organo-polyphosphate, an organo-metaphosphate, an organo-phosphinate, an organo-sulfonic compound, a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, an associated ester of a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, a derivative of a hydrocarbon-based carboxylic acid, a hydrocarbon-based amide, a low molecular weight hydrocarbon wax, a low molecular weight polyolefin, a co-polymer of a low molecular weight polyolefin, a hydrocarbon-based polyol, a derivative of a hydrocarbon-based polyol, an alkanolamine, a derivative of an alkanolamine, an organic dispersing agent, or a mixture thereof. Another aspect of the invention is to provide processes for producing said composition. | 12-23-2010 |
Joseph G. Birmingham, Vancouver, WA US
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| 20080309919 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SORTING AND ANALYZING PARTICLES IN AN AEROSOL WITH REDUNDANT PARTICLE ANALYSIS - A method and apparatus for sorting and performing redundant analysis of particles in an aerosol is disclosed. Redundant analysis reduces the possibility of false positive analyses, which is advantageous in the art. The apparatus may comprise an aerosol concentrator, an optical particle analyzer, an electrosprayer and a charged particle analyzer. A method according to the invention may comprise delivering a concentrated aerosol stream to an optical particle analyzer; analyzing each particle of interest and selectively triggering an electrosprayer to electrospray each particle of interest; adding a charge to the particle, which is then moved by electrostatic forces to a charged particle analyzer; and performing a second, redundant analysis of each charged particle collected on the charged particle analyzer to confirm the identity of the particle of interest. The apparatus and method may also be adapted to perform redundant analysis of disguised particles that are coated to disguise their payload. | 12-18-2008 |
Kifay Birmingham, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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| 20100067565 | METHODS FOR IN-BAND SIGNALING THROUGH ENHANCED VARIABLE-RATE CODECS - Improvements are disclosed for in-band signaling, i.e., transmission of data in a voice channel of a digital wireless network during a voice call session. A family of narrow-band signaling methods is disclosed to successfully pass data-carrying signals through the low-bit rate modes of the EVRC-B vocoder commonly used in CDMA wireless channels. Some embodiments generate a tapered signaling waveform in tandem with another waveform using FSK-modulation. These features can be used in cell phones or other wireless communication devices, including automotive applications. | 03-18-2010 |
Kiley Birmingham, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090117947 | WIRELESS IN-BAND SIGNALING WITH IN-VEHICLE SYSTEMS - This invention pertains to methods and apparatus for data communications from vehicles, to obtain emergency, concierge and other services, using a voice channel of a digital wireless telecommunications network. Signaling is described for commencing data sessions after establishing a voice channel call. The call may be initiated from the vehicle automatically, and the call taker location may be unattended. Signaling methods are selected for traversing both newer and legacy vocoders for ubiquitous operation. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110029832 | EFFICIENT ERROR CORRECTION SCHEME FOR DATA TRANSMISSION IN A WIRELESS IN-BAND SIGNALING SYSTEM - In one example, a mobile device segments a payload for transmission to a remote server and provides redundant data for each payload segment. The remote server examines the received payload on a per segment basis using the redundant data to identify segments associated with errors. The server then requests error correction bits for the identified segments using one or more exchanges with the mobile device. Thereafter, the server can perform error correction using the received error correction bits and then request re-transmission of the payload, if needed. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110125488 | ADAPTIVE DATA TRANSMISSION FOR A DIGITAL IN-BAND MODEM OPERATING OVER A VOICE CHANNEL - In one example, a mobile device encodes a digital bitstream using a particular set of modulation parameters to generate an audio signal that has different audio tones selected to pass through a vocoder of the mobile device. The particular set of modulation parameters is optimized for a subset of a plurality of vocoding modes without a priori knowledge of which one of the vocoding modes is currently operated by the vocoder. The mobile device conducts transmissions over the wireless telecommunications network through the vocoder using the particular set of modulation parameters, and monitors these transmissions for errors. If the errors reach a threshold, then the vocoder may be using one of the vocoding modes that are not included in the subset for which the particular set of modulation parameters is optimized, and accordingly, the modulation device switches from the particular set of modulation parameters to a different set of modulation parameters. | 05-26-2011 |
Lily T. Birmingham, Laurel, MD US
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| 20090199354 | Crew Transfer System - A crew transfer system for transferring personnel from a vessel to a stationary platform, such as an oil rig, is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a ramp that is coupled to the vessel in such a way as to permit one translational and three rotational degrees of freedom at the vessel-end of the ramp. When the ramp couples to the stationary platform, the coupling permits no translational and only two rotational degrees of freedom. | 08-13-2009 |
Margaret Birmingham, Oakland, CA US
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| 20090066079 | MAKE-BRAKE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH OPPOSING LATCHES - A make-break connector assembly having a latching mechanism integral to the top and bottom of the housing. The connector assembly includes connectors for fluid or air flow. The connector assembly has a single button release to release both the top and bottom latches. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100089390 | SOLAR ARRAY MOUNTING SYSTEM - A solar array mounting system having unique installation and grounding features, and which is adaptable for mounting solar panels having mounting holes located in different locations. The solar array mounting system includes tilt brackets and longitudinal links forming columns. A tilt bracket includes a tilt arm for supporting an upper spar of one row, and a pivot block for supporting a lower spar of a next row. The spars may be made from extruded aluminum or from steel, wherein the steel spars include an exposed metal channel to provide a common electrical equipment ground. Panel clamps are used to clamp the solar panel frames to the spars, allowing for variations in mounting hole locations. | 04-15-2010 |
Mccann D. Birmingham, New Britain, CT US
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| 20100017937 | Impervawear separately consisting of two items called impervagown (impervious gown garment) and impervashoe (impervious shoe cover) - The Impervagown and Impervashoe are made of material/fabric that is impervious to all fluids and liquids. The Impervawear prevents and protects against cross-contamination of harmful or negative fluids. This protection allows employees to work comfortably and effectively in dry clothing for the duration of their work shift. By doing so, employees will be more confident in their approach to patient care, specifically giving “showers”. Most importantly, the purpose of Impervawear is to allow for an increase in patient “showers” improving hygiene, decreasing the probability of bedsores and allowing patients to experience the peace of mind and confidence they deserve. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110154695 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - Isolation foot ware for covering a shoe of a wearer, the isolation foot ware including a show cover portion, where the shoe cover portion is configured to cover an ankle portion and the shoe of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion includes a leg opening and a heel opening, wherein when worn by a wearer the heel opening is configured to keep the heel portion exposed and the leg opening is configured to elastically interact with a leg portion of the wearer, wherein the shoe cover portion is constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 06-30-2011 |
Micaela Birmingham, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20100283293 | REMOVABLE SHADE FOR A STROLLER HOOD - A stroller covering including a removable cover shade is provided. Embodiments of this invention are directed to a removable shade for a stroller hood or bassinet hood to shield a stroller occupant (i.e., an infant or child) from rain, snow, sunlight, noise, etc., while allowing his/her caregiver quick and easy access to the child. In these embodiments, the removable shade comprises a curtain configured to cover an opening formed by the stroller hood, and a flange extending from the curtain for engaging a surface of the stroller hood. | 11-11-2010 |