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Adam P. Bishop, Blooming Prairie, MN US
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| 20110139845 | TREE STAND TRANSPORTER - The present disclosure is directed to a tree stand transporting system and method. In one aspect of the disclosure, the tree stand transporting system includes a vertical support member extending in a generally vertical direction and including a generally horizontally extending hitch connecting portion configured to be received in a receiver hitch on a vehicle. The vertical support member can have a plurality of holes defined in its sidewalls to allow selective placement of an upper support bracket and a lower support bracket using fasteners, such as bolts or pins. The brackets are configured to facilitate securing of the tree stand for transport. Selective placement of the brackets facilitates adaptation of the transport system for a wide variety of tree stand configurations. | 06-16-2011 |
Alan Bishop, Naples, FL US
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| 20110067652 | DIESEL POWERED SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK - An improved vehicle having a hydrogen generator providing a mixture of hydrogen and/or oxygen to a combustion chamber of a diesel powered engine which is combined with diesel fuel for improving the efficiency of the diesel powered engine and substantially preventing unwanted organic residue produced by the combustion of the diesel fuel, a secondary cooling fan connected to the diesel powered engine; and a control system controlling the operation of at least one of the generator, the primary cooling fan and the secondary cooling fan to enhance the performance of the vehicle. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110067845 | FAN SHROUD ASSEMBLY - A fan shroud assembly for use with a cooling system of a vehicle, the cooling system comprising at least one of a radiator and a fan, the fan shroud assembly comprising: a shroud having a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the first surface connected to at least a portion of the vehicle such that the shroud is at least partially positioned behind the radiator; a shroud nozzle extending from the second surface of the shroud, wherein the shroud nozzle houses at least a portion of the fan; and wherein the fan shroud assembly provides fluid communication between the fan and the radiator, and further wherein the fluid communicated through the fan shroud assembly is substantially evenly distributed over the radiator. | 03-24-2011 |
Amy Bishop, Huntsville, AL US
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| 20110129915 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INCUBATING CELL CULTURES - A portable, self-contained incubation apparatus has a cell container in which a cell culture can grow. The cell container resides on a base along with other components that maintain the environmental conditions inside of the container within a desired range. The self-contained incubation apparatus is portable allowing the conditions within the cell container to be precisely controlled even as it is being moved from one location to another. Further, at least one transparent surface of the cell container enables observation of the cell culture. Thus, the culture can be observed while the environmental conditions within the container are being controlled by components of the incubation apparatus. Since the cells can be observed without breaking the air-tight seal of the container, observation of the cells can be performed as often as is desired without introducing contaminants to the culture or otherwise significantly affecting the growth environment within the container. Indeed, observation of the cells can be performed as often as is desired without introducing contaminants to the culture or otherwise significantly affecting the growth environment within the container. | 06-02-2011 |
Anthony Bennett Bishop, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20110087704 | CUSTOMIZABLE LIBRARY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT USING EXPERT KNOWLEDGE BASE - A system for providing a customized library platform of informational elements, each pertaining to one or more of information technology disciplines, includes a database of informational elements, and first computer-implemented user interfaces usable to provide the customization and a second user interface usable to view the customized library platform. The IT disciplines span design, analysis, modeling and management across a wide spectrum of IT functions and includes levels of detail and viewpoints that accommodate multiple roles across IT, from very senior executives to low level engineers and programmers. The knowledge base allows organizations to model their knowledge relationships to fit their structures, processes and guidelines, by using a provided framework as a starting point. The intelligent knowledge base emphasizes specific practices that enhance the linkage of business to IT, which is a widely recognized gap across IT creating massive waste and inefficiency. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110145657 | INTEGRATED FORENSICS PLATFORM FOR ANALYZING IT RESOURCES CONSUMED TO DERIVE OPERATIONAL AND ARCHITECTURAL RECOMMENDATIONS - A method for facilitating forensic analysis of operational data for an IT infrastructure includes deriving performance data from a plurality of physical systems, network elements and storage devices in an IT infrastructure via a toolset comprising a plurality of IT monitoring and metrics tools, importing the performance data into an integrated forensics platform, aggregating the imported data, and analyzing the aggregated data to determine resources consumed. Each tool is communicatively interfaced with one or more of the physical systems, network elements and storage devices. | 06-16-2011 |
Blane Bishop, Holly Springs, NC US
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| 20100302556 | SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MISALIGNED TRAYS AND/OR MIS-POSITIONED UTENSILS IN A DIRECT RECIRCULATING OVEN - A system and method for diagnosing a misalignment condition during operation of a continuous oven, which includes a conveyor system conveying and positioning trays carrying panned baked goods within an oven bake chamber defined at least in part by two side panels extending parallel to one another. The system includes an optical sensor arrangement having a transmitter and a receiver disposed along a line of sight, the line of sight extending across a location of the oven bake chamber such that a misaligned tray or mis-positioned utensil moving on the conveyor system disposed within the oven cavity interrupts the line of sight, which in accordance with the method causes the optical sensor system to provide a signal indicative of the misalignment condition. | 12-02-2010 |
Bradley W. Bishop, Rochester, MN US
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| 20100125747 | Hardware Recovery Responsive to Concurrent Maintenance - Disclosed is a computer implemented method, data processing system, and apparatus to respond to detection of a hardware interface error on a system bus, for example, during a concurrent maintenance operation. The service processor may receive an error on the system bus. The error identifies at least one field replaceable unit and may inhibit the suppression of clock signal to the field replaceable unit. The service processor adds an identifier of the field replaceable unit to an eligible Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) list. The service processor recursively adds at least one field replaceable unit that the field replaceable unit depends upon. The service processor suppresses the clock signal to the field replaceable unit. The service processor inhibits tagging the field replaceable unit as unusable for next initial program load. | 05-20-2010 |
Brian D. Bishop, Ira Township, MI US
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| 20090101312 | Regulating Transmission Fluid and Engine Coolant Temperatures in a Motor Vehicle - A system for controlling the temperature of a transmission fluid includes a first heat exchanger communicating with a source of engine coolant for transferring heat between the engine coolant and the transmission fluid and including a first outlet through which transmission fluid exits the first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger through which air may flow for transferring heat between the transmission fluid and the air and including a second inlet through which transmission fluid enters the second heat exchanger, and second outlet through which transmission fluid exits the second heat exchanger, and a first bypass valve for alternately opening and closing the second inlet and the second outlet when a temperature of transmission fluid exiting the first outlet is greater than a first reference temperature, and for bypassing the second heat exchanger when the temperature of transmission fluid exiting the first outlet is less than the second reference temperature. | 04-23-2009 |
Brian L. Bishop, Durham, NC US
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| 20110171195 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS USING AGENTS THAT MIMIC OR ELEVATE CYCLIC AMP - Methods and compositions are provided for treating a urinary tract infection (UTI). The methods involve administering to a subject in need thereof a cAMP elevator or agent that mimics cAMP, particularly a labdane diterpene such as forskolin or a derivative or analog thereof in a therapeutically effective amount to treat a UTI. The methods may further include administration of at least one cAMP elevator in combination with one or more additional active compounds from other classes of therapeutic agents, such as antimicrobial agents or cholesterol lowering drugs. Compositions of the invention include pharmaceutical compositions and kits for treating a UTI in a subject in need thereof that include therapeutically effective amounts of at least two cAMP elevators, particularly where one of the cAMP elevators is a labdane diterpene such as forskolin or a derivative or analog thereof. In particular, the compositions and kits may also include at least one cAMP elevator in combination with one or more additional active compounds from other classes of therapeutic agents, such as antimicrobial agents or cholesterol lowering drugs. | 07-14-2011 |
Bryan Steven Bishop, Kingsport, TN US
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| 20090017320 | Using branched polymers to control the dimensional stability of articles in the lamination process - Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Also disclosed are methods of laminating a first layer and a second layer with an inclusion between the layers to form a laminated article with an embedded inclusion, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent. | 01-15-2009 |
Colin E. Bishop, Clemmons, NC US
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| 20110256063 | MEX3C REGULATION AND TARGET TO CONTROL OBESITY AND DIABETES - MEX3C deficiency impairs the development of white and brown adipose tissue. Hence the present invention provides, among other things, a method of screening a candidate compound for activity in inhibiting fat deposition in a subject in need thereof and/or treating a condition in a subject in need thereof, comprising: (a) contacting a candidate compound to a cell that expresses MEX3C protein; and then (b) detecting a quantity of expression of the MEX3C protein in the cell; a depression in the expression of MEX3C protein when the candidate compound is contacted thereto as compared to that expressed when the candidate compound is not contacted thereto indicating the compound is active in inhibiting fat deposition and/or treating a condition in a subject in need thereof. Methods of treatment and screening subjects are also described. | 10-20-2011 |
Corey J. Bishop, Midvale, UT US
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| 20100087742 | PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE USER - A method for determining a physiological characteristic of a patient on which a medical device is applied is disclosed. Electric current data is obtained from the medical device. The electric current data is filtered to produce filtered data. The physiological characteristic is determined based on the filtered data. | 04-08-2010 |
Craig Bishop, Boca Raton, FL US
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| 20110127831 | Battery emulator and methods of use - A dynamic battery emulator for replacing and mimicking the characteristics of a battery in a portable electronic device when the device is located in or on a vehicle can include a power control module capable of varying its output voltage to adapt to the voltage requirements of an attached portable electronic device; an input for conveying electrical power from the vehicle's electrical system to the power control module; an output for providing electrical power to the portable electronic device; an output for communicating a control signal from the power adaptor to the portable electronic device to selectively turn on and off the portable electronic device; a battery replacement module configured to replace the battery in a portable electronic device and including battery replacement circuitry for transferring electrical power from the power control module to the portable electronic device via the output for providing electrical power; an ignition sense controller for determining the power state of the vehicle's electrical system; and in communication with the ignition sense controller, at least one timer and switch for reducing the conveyance of electrical power from the vehicle's electrical system to the portable electronic device at a predetermined time after the vehicle's ignition or electrical system is turned off. | 06-02-2011 |
Craig G. Bishop, Boca Raton, FL US
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| 20080227427 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY SITUATION FROM A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method and system for responding to an emergency situation from a mobile communication device ( | 09-18-2008 |
Craig V. Bishop, Fort Mill, SC US
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| 20110132765 | CRYSTALLINE CHROMIUM DEPOSIT - An electroplating bath and a process for electrodepositing a crystalline chromium deposit on a substrate, in which the electroplating bath comprising trivalent chromium and a source of divalent sulfur, and substantially free of hexavalent chromium; immersing a substrate in the electroplating bath; and applying an electrical current to deposit a crystalline chromium deposit on the substrate, wherein the chromium deposit is crystalline as deposited, and/or has a lattice parameter of 2.8895+/−0.0025 Å, and/or the crystalline chromium deposit has a {111} preferred orientation. | 06-09-2011 |
Craig V. Bishop, Grafton, OH US
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| 20090114544 | CRYSTALLINE CHROMIUM ALLOY DEPOSIT - An electrodeposited crystalline functional chromium deposit which is nanogranular as deposited, and the deposit may be both TEM and XRD crystalline or may be TEM crystalline and XRD amorphous. In various embodiments, the deposit includes one or any combination of two or more of an alloy of chromium, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur; a {111} preferred orientation; an average crystal grain cross-sectional area of less than about 500 nm | 05-07-2009 |
Daniel Bishop, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120088258 | INTEGRATED DEVICE FOR SURFACE-CONTACT SAMPLING, EXTRACTION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS - The invention relates to a device and method for non-invasive detection of an analyte in a fluid sample. In one embodiment, the device comprises: a collection chamber containing an absorbent hydrogel material; a fluidic channel connected to the collection chamber; a sensing chamber connected to the fluidic channel, wherein the device is comprised of a compressible housing that allows transfer of fluid collected by the collection chamber to be transferred to be extracted and withdrawn to the sensing chamber upon compression of the device, wherein the sensing chamber contains a material that specifically detects the analyte and wherein the sensing chamber is operably linked to a processor containing a potentiostat that allows detection of the analyte using electrochemical sensing. | 04-12-2012 |
David Bishop, Sewickley, PA US
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| 20110042541 | COLLABORATIVE PANEL SYSTEM - A modular collaborative panel system intended for use on walls, frames and stands is disclosed. The system uses dry erase boards, chalk or black boards, or other panels having at least one writing surface. The panels have notches or cut-outs on each side so the panels can be mounted to a wall or a frame using pegs. The system combines panels in rows or columns, or both, to form a large, modular system for use at meetings, gatherings or other assemblies. The system allows a large number of users to contribute to a presentation, and also allows users to view the presentation. | 02-24-2011 |
David L. Bishop, Kokomo, IN US
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| 20090153390 | Arbitration system and method for use with wireless remote control devices in a multiple video screen entertainment system - An arbitration system and method for use with wireless remote control devices in a multiple video screen entertainment system includes transmitting a control signal from the remote to one or more video devices in the entertainment system. The control signal is received at a video screen where the signal strength of the control signal is measured at each device. A signal representing the received signal strength is transmitted from a video device to the remote and a comparison is made of the received signal strength of each of the received signals from each video device at the remote. The remote is then associated to the video device having the highest signal strength where a command is transmitted from the remote with an identification indication for its control of that video device. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090238376 | Location based audio reception zone system for use with vehicular entertainment systems - A location based audio reception zone system for use in vehicle includes a driver's seat and one or more passenger seats. A radio frequency (RF) transmitter is used for transmitting entertainment content to one or more headsets located in a passenger seat. The RF transmitter transmits in a predefined reception zone for disabling audio in a headset located within the zone for preventing a driver from using the headset when in the driver's seat. The invention enhances safe driving practices for preventing entertainment audio from being received by the headsets located in proximity to the driver's seat. | 09-24-2009 |
Dennis Bishop, Memphis, TN US
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| 20100282041 | STRING ALIGNMENT PEG - A String Alignment Plate for stringed instruments to reduce the excess friction in that portion of the string in the head region, generated at the nut of the instrument as a string passes through a notch of the nut and then bends in order to align with the tuning pin or machine head. The additional friction is created at the point of the bend where the string rubs excessively against the nut. This friction impedes tuning and results in differential tension of the string on either side of the nut. The String Alignment Plate is affixed to the head of the instrument and keeps the portion of the string in the head area in-line or parallel with that portion of the same string as it extends from the bridge to the nut, thus removing the bend. Once the string reaches the String Alignment Plate, the string curves around the Peg on the String Alignment Plate to the tuning peg or machine head. | 11-11-2010 |
Dennis Keith Bishop, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20110110953 | Compound and method for treatment of chronic transplant rejection - Methods of treating chronic allograft rejection are provided in the present invention. The method uses anti-CTGF agents, particularly anti-CTGF antibodies, to reduce or reverse the occurrence of fibrosis in the allograft providing prolonged survival of the transplanted organ or tissue. | 05-12-2011 |
Donald Bishop, Orlando, FL US
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| 20100316071 | LASER DEVICE AND METHOD - A laser beam combining and power scaling device and method. A first highly reflective mirror residing perpendicular to the first optical axis reflecting radiation emitted from the first laser head. A first Q-switch in alignment with the first optical axis interposed between the first highly reflective mirror and the first laser head. A second highly reflective mirror residing perpendicular to the second optical axis reflecting radiation emitted from the second laser head. The second Q-switch in alignment with the second optical axis is interposed between the second highly reflective mirror and the first laser head. A third optical axis is coincident with the first optical axis. A third highly reflective mirror residing perpendicular to the third optical axis in alignment therewith. The third optical axis may include a third diode pumped laser head and Q-switch. A beam splitter resides at the intersection of the axes. | 12-16-2010 |
Donald M. Bishop, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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| 20090304059 | CONNECTING CABLE LENGTH DETECTOR - Disclosed are embodiments for determining the length of a connecting cable between a modem and a transceiver by measuring the propagation time of a signal along the connecting cable. A cable length signal is used to adjust the gain of the modem, that ensures that the transceiver circuit operates in the correct power range for both transmitting and receiving signals. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100073252 | Enclosure with Ground Plane - A system and method for mounting one or more radio antennas in an outdoor enclosure by placing a ground plane underneath the antennas and above any electrical devices. The ground plane may be used to mount the antennas in any configuration and be coupled to earth ground. In some embodiments, an outdoor enclosure may have a weatherproof radome mounted around the antennas. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100099401 | Virtual Cells for Wireless Networks - In a network having multiple wireless transmitters, a mobile device operating with the network may be assigned one or more wireless transmitters as a virtual cell. Transmissions to the mobile device may be broadcast from several cells simultaneously, so that the mobile device will receive the transmissions in any of the areas covered by the cells. When the network determines that the mobile device is moving out of one cell area and into another, the virtual cell may move as well. The virtual cell may consist of one or many areas covered by a wireless network, and may have a shape that is determined by geography, trajectory, wireless coverage, or other factors. | 04-22-2010 |
Douglas L. Bishop, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20080319603 | AREA HEALTH MANAGERS FOR AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS - An aircraft system includes an aircraft subsystem generating monitor trips related to the health of the aircraft subsystem; and an area health manager coupled to the aircraft subsystem. The area health manager includes a data receiver for receiving the monitor trips from the aircraft subsystem; a fault detector for processing inputs based on the monitor trips to identify faults; and an execution sequence queue coupled to the fault detector for storing a plurality of execution entities. Each of the plurality of execution entities is associated with a specific logic operation in the fault detector that is executed when the associated execution entity is in a first predetermined state. | 12-25-2008 |
Elton D. Bishop, Fort Wayne, IN US
Felicia Hwang Bishop, Barrington, RI US
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| 20110173843 | FOOTWEAR WITH TOE ALIGNER STRUCTURE - Wellness footwear that promotes proper gait and strong feet is provided. The footwear can include a sole. The footwear can also include a securing upper arranged with the sole and configured to securely hold a foot of a user on a footbed so as to substantially prevent lateral movement of the foot with respect to the footbed and allow one or more of a big toe and remaining toes of the user to be at least partially uncovered and exposed. A toe aligner structure can be arranged between the securing upper and the sole and configured to extend between the big toe and remaining toes of the user so as to direct a force against the big toe in a direction away from the remaining toes during standing, walking, running, swimming, and other movements when muscles of the foot are in use. | 07-21-2011 |
Fred Alan Bishop, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100312667 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS - A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component. | 12-09-2010 |
Gregory Bishop, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20110093478 | FILTER HINTS FOR RESULT SETS - Systems and methods to provide filter hints for a result set are provided. In example embodiments, a search request is received and a search is initiated. Documents retrieved from the search are analyzed to determine filters, which may be organized into filter groups. A filter count for each filter is determined. The filter count indicates how many documents match the filter within a current result set or how many additional documents match the filter if selected. The current result set is a set of remaining documents based on any number of previously selected filters from any one or more filter groups being applied thereto. In example embodiments, the filters include enabled filters and any disabled filters, whereby the disabled filters have a zero filter count in the current result set. A visual indicator may also be provided to indicate at least one filter being selected within a collapsed filter group. | 04-21-2011 |
Gregory D. Bishop, Hamilton, OH US
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| 20090133699 | ORAL NASAL CANNULA - Disclosed is a respiratory cannula assembly to deliver and receive gases from a patient. The cannula assembly contains two oral prongs for delivering and receiving gases from the patient as well as at least one gas delivery nasal prong and at least one gas receiving nasal prong. The gas receiving nasal prong extends further into the patients nostril than the gas delivery nasal prong. The cannula assembly further contains a connector that aids in coupling to a medical device, the connector including independent oral and nasal moisture traps that remove moisture from exhaled patient gases. | 05-28-2009 |
Gregory J. Bishop, Delhi Township, OH US
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| 20090265346 | System and Method for Retrieving and Organizing Information from Disparate Computer Network Information Sources - A computer implemented method for accessing information from a set of searchable information sources includes analyzing a search query to determine subject matter of the query. A subset of information sources is selected from the set of information sources based upon the subject matter of the query. Analyzing utilizes at least two different criteria for deriving the subject matter of the query. One criteria includes comparing the search query against a set of entity lists. Another criteria includes comparing the search query against a knowledge-base. | 10-22-2009 |
James C. Bishop, Columbia, MO US
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| 20100047898 | Mixing pipette - A pipette includes a tubular body having an internal passage, a first end and a second end. The tubular body is deformed inward to create a narrow constriction or slit within the internal passage of the pipette. When vacuum is applied to the pipette and a solution is drawn into the pipette, the slit increases the velocity of the solution while gently deforming and separating clumps of matter (e.g., colonies of bacteria) contained in the solution. As the deformed bacterial colony passes through the slit, the bacteria solution is mixed due to turbulent flow within the pipette created by the increase in velocity. Bacteria colony size is further reduced by alternating the pipette flow direction to cycle the bacteria through the slit two or more times. A sloped entrance to the slit also prevents the oily bacteria from clogging the slit during cycle reversals. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100062522 | Incubation system with low temperature enclosure - An incubator is fitted with an enclosure which surrounds the incubator. A cold air generation system supplies relatively cold air to a space formed between enclosure and the incubator. The system supplying the cold air can be embodied in a cart or base upon which the incubator sits. The enclosure is also placed on the base in a manner such that it substantially envelops the incubator. The top of the cart has openings for egress of cold air and return of air so that air may circulate in a closed loop. The incubator, cold air supply system and enclosure present a solution for incubating samples in a nominal 20-25° C. temperature environment. The enclosure, which is preferably insulated, may include a void or opening which exposes doors or other access device of the incubator, allowing direct access to the samples in the incubator while the rest of the incubator is enveloped by the enclosure. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100311108 | System and method for agitation of multiple specimen containers - A system is disclosed for agitating multiple specimen containers each containing a sample and a growth medium. The system includes a plurality of racks. The racks have a plurality of receptacles, each of which is adapted for holding a specimen container. The racks include a first rack oriented in a first direction and a second rack oriented in a second direction different from the first direction. The system also includes a rotating turret having a frame holding the racks. The frame is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotating turret operates to rotate the racks about the axis to an access position, e.g., where a user may access the specimen containers. The system also includes an agitation assembly coupled to the racks. The agitation assembly rocks the racks back and forth thereby agitating specimen containers held by the racks. In one configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument detecting whether a microbiological agent is present in the specimen container. In another configuration, the system is incorporated into an automated instrument identifying or characterizing the microbiological agent. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20120021452 | Belt Agitation System For Culture Bottles - A specimen culture container agitation assembly includes an endless belt having a multitude of container-receiving clips attached thereto, each of which is adapted for retaining a specimen culture container to the belt. The belt is oriented vertically. The assembly further includes upper and lower pulleys over which the belt is driven. A drive motor drives the belt around the pulleys. Agitation of the specimen culture container is achieved by rotation of the belt over the pulleys and the retaining of the specimen culture container by the clip. | 01-26-2012 |
James Clement Bishop, Columbia, MO US
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| 20080216590 | Compact, integrated system for processing test samples - An integrated instrument processes fluid test samples using disposable test devices. The test devices are carried in a carrier. The instrument includes a vacuum station receiving the carrier for batch loading of the test devices with fluid samples to be tested. The user removes the carrier from the vacuum station and inserts it into a loading station of a separate carrier and test device processing subsystem. This subsystem includes a transport system moving the carrier through the instrument where various modules perform operations on the test devices, including sealing the test devices, loading the test devices into an incubation station, incubation of the test devices, test device reading, and test device disposal. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080314527 | Sealer for test sample devices - A sealer for a sample testing instrument is disclosed that cuts and seals a fluid conduit that connects a test sample device with a fluid receptacle containing a fluid sample. The sealer includes an enclosure and a protective shield to protect a user or technician from contact with the cutting element assembly in the sealer. The cutting element assembly includes a spring-loaded element that engages the test sample device and holds it in a fixed position while a cutting element (e.g., hot wire) cuts the fluid conduit. A motor driving the cutting element assembly is positioned at an angle having both vertical and horizontal components, whereby adjustment of the motor firmware allows for adjustment of the position of the cutting element relative to the instrument in both horizontal and vertical directions. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20110124028 | AUTOMATED MICROBIAL DETECTION APPARATUS - A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110124029 | AUTOMATED LOADING MECHANISM FOR MICROBIAL DETECTION APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a method and automated loading mechanism for loading an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110124038 | AUTOMATED TRANSFER MECHANISM FOR MICROBIAL DETECTION APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a method and automated transfer means for transferring a container within an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system. | 05-26-2011 |
James D. Bishop, Glen Allen, VA US
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| 20090142718 | ARTIFICIAL ACETYLENE GAS CANDLE - An improved artificial candle having an exterior appearance of a traditional wax candle, but which provides illumination by means of producing and burning acetylene gas. | 06-04-2009 |
James W. Bishop, Ellicott City, MD US
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| 20090323854 | Flexible, Reconfigurable, Power Efficient Transmitter and Method - A flexible, reconfigurable, power efficient transmitter device and method is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving outbound data and determining a mode of operation. When operating in a first mode the method may include modulation mapping the outbound data according a modulation scheme to provide first modulation mapped digital data, converting the first modulation mapped digital data to an analog signal that comprises an intermediate frequency (IF) analog signal, upconverting the IF analog signal to produce a first modulated radio frequency (RF) signal based on a local oscillator signal, amplifying the first RF modulated signal to produce a first RF output signal, and outputting the first RF output signal via an isolator. In a second mode of operation method may include modulation mapping the outbound data according a modulation scheme to provide second modulation mapped digital data, converting the second modulation mapped digital data to a first digital baseband signal, conditioning the first digital baseband signal to provide a first analog baseband signal, modulating one or more carriers with the first analog baseband signal to produce a second modulated RF signal based on a local oscillator signal, amplifying the second RF modulated signal to produce a second RF output signal, and outputting the second RF output signal via the isolator. The digital baseband signal may comprise an in-phase (I) digital baseband signal and a quadrature (Q) baseband signal. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090323859 | Flexible, Reconfigurable, Power Efficient Transmitter and Method - A flexible, reconfigurable, power efficient transmitter device and method is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving outbound data and determining a mode of operation. When operating in a first mode the method may include modulation mapping the outbound data according a modulation scheme to provide first modulation mapped digital data, converting the first modulation mapped digital data to an analog signal that comprises an intermediate frequency (IF) analog signal, upconverting the IF analog signal to produce a first modulated radio frequency (RF) signal based on a local oscillator signal, upconverting the first RF modulated signal to produce a first RF output signal, and outputting the first RF output signal via an isolator. In a second mode of operation method may include modulation mapping the outbound data according a modulation scheme to provide second modulation mapped digital data, converting the second modulation mapped digital data to a first digital baseband signal, conditioning the first digital baseband signal to provide a first analog baseband signal, modulating one or more carriers with the first analog baseband signal to produce a second modulated RF signal based on a local oscillator signal, upconverting the second RF modulated signal to produce a second RF output signal, and outputting the second RF output signal via the isolator. The digital baseband signal may comprise an in-phase (I) digital baseband signal and a quadrature (Q) baseband signal. | 12-31-2009 |
Jonathan Choate Bishop, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100114609 | System and method for medical report generation - The present invention is a fully HIPAA and standards-compliant web-based reporting tool built by and for physicians to produce medical reports quickly and easily. The present invention comes with numerous reporting applications and can work independently or be embedded into other applications. A user can change applications to fit their workflow by adding or removing form objects, adjusting the display layout, changing error checking or business logic or changing the structure of the final report all without traditional programming. A user could start from scratch to build out a new application. The present invention interfaces with existing systems, provides a structured workflow, contains many advanced features that allow the user to review results and make changes before creating a structured report. A comparison feature examines data from previous reports and automatically displays clinically important changes into the new report. Quality assurance assessments, billing and statistical reporting can also be performed. | 05-06-2010 |
Justin Bishop, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20090042735 | Methods and Compositions Related to Nucleic Acid Detection - Disclosed are compositions and a method for detection of nucleic acid sequences based on competitive displacement. | 02-12-2009 |
Karl D. Bishop, Orono, ME US
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| 20090131244 | INORGANIC STRUCTURE FOR MOLECULAR SEPARATIONS - A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of biopolymers. The biopolymers are selected from DNAs, RNAs, nucleic acid loops, nucleic acid hairpins, nucleic acid dumbbells, alkylated phosphonates, non-standard nucleobases, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the biopolymers. The biopolymers are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The biopolymers are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110183007 | ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - An antifungal composition includes a borate fungicide and an ion-exchange type antimicrobial agent with two or more different metal ions. For example, the ion-exchange type antimicrobial agent may be a zeolite and the metal ions may be magnesium ions and manganese ions. The combination of the metal ions and the borate provide a synergistic effect in fungal resistance. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110287215 | STRUCTURE FOR MOLECULAR SEPARATIONS - A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120055878 | Structure for Molecular Separations - A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations. | 03-08-2012 |
Karl Duncan Bishop, Orono, ME US
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| 20080293614 | ZEOLITE COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR WASTE ODOR CONTROL - A composite material for environmental odor control is useful in controlling odors from waste, for example, as an alternative daily cover for landfills and in composting applications. The composite material includes a fiber web and a zeolite containing metals to promote absorption of odorous gas. | 11-27-2008 |
Kristen E. Bishop, Lindon, UT US
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| 20100007949 | INFLATABLE SCREEN WITH FULLY INTERNAL TENSION - An inflatable moving screen system includes an inflatable support structure. The inflatable support structure has at least two horizontal tubes and at least two vertical tubes that collectively form a rectangular frame. A skirt is coupled to one of the horizontal tubes and to both vertical tubes. An air inlet is also provided in the support structure, so that as air is received, it can fill the support structure tubes. A projection surface is disposed within the rectangular frame and is permanently coupled directly to one of the horizontal tubes, to both vertical tubes, and to the skirt. An internal tension mechanism is also included. The skirt may be part of the internal tension mechanism, which is configured to create fully internal tension to stretch the projection screen automatically, by inflation of the four inflatable tubes, and without using external or removable tension mechanisms. | 01-14-2010 |
Kriston E. Bishop, Lindon, UT US
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| 20100008798 | BLOWER NOISE MUFFLER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A system for dampening sound produced by an air blower such as that used to inflate an inflatable movie screen or other inflatable structures. The system can include an air blower and a muffler. The muffler is configured to reduce or dampen sound output from the air blower and includes one or more surfaces that enclose at least a portion of the blower. An opening may be formed in the muffler to facilitate air flow into the air blower. The blower can include a fan and the opening may allow air to pass through into a space in the interior of the muffler and to the fan, so that it can be output to the inflatable movie screen. The muffler may also include a second opening. The second opening can facilitate output of the air by the blower and to the inflatable movie screen. | 01-14-2010 |
Kyle J. M. Bishop, State College, PA US
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| 20100328410 | Metastable Nanoparticle Ink Compositions and Images Made Therefrom - Self-erasing inks in which both the printing and self-erasure of color images can be controlled by the dynamic/non-equilibrium aggregation of photoresponsive surface-coated nanoparticles contained in a carrier film are provided. The aggregation is a reversible aggregation that is triggered by a photo-induced transformation in ligands within the surface coating on the nanoparticles. Methods for forming images using the inks are also provided. | 12-30-2010 |
Leonard F. Bishop, Sterling Heights, MI US
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| 20090175734 | Power Steering Pump Flow Control - An apparatus for preventing noise from occurring due to cavitation in a power steering pump during low temperature start-up includes the addition of a multi-passage orifice element for adding wetted surface resistance to high viscous fluid flow downstream from a single passage outlet orifice element of a fluid flow control device and upstream of an associated steering gear or steering assist valve. | 07-09-2009 |
Louis L. Bishop, Mitchellville, IA US
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| 20090205131 | Adjustable Suspension Sleep Device and Method of Use - An adjustable suspension sleep device is provided to suspend and individual while sleeping. The adjustable suspension sleep device has a body support assembly having a first and second longitudinally extending sides spaced apart by first and second ends. A first adjustable tensioning assembly is in communication with the first side of the body support assembly and a second adjustable tensioning assembly is in communication with the second side of the body support assembly. Further, a first suspension support assembly is in communication with the first end of the body support assembly and a second suspension support assembly in communication with the second end of the body support assembly. The first and second adjustable tensioning assemblies each include a tension adjustment device. A method of use for the adjustable suspension sleep device is also disclosed. | 08-20-2009 |
Marshall D. Bishop, Bartlesville, OK US
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| 20090145809 | Compositions for oil recovery and methods of using same - A method of removing bitumen from tar sands comprising contacting the tar sands with a first mixture comprising a petroleum distillate and an oxygenated solvent, and recovering a second mixture comprising (a) at least a portion of the petroleum distillate and oxygenated solvent from the first mixture, (b) bitumen and (c) sand having a reduced amount of bitumen. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20110136702 | Wellbore Fluid Additives and Methods of Producing the Same - Disclosed herein is a polymer useful in a method of forming a wellbore fluid additive. This polymer comprises a polyethylene backbone comprising pendant aminoalkylsulfonic acid amides which comprise a carbonyl directly attached to a backbone carbon, and an amide formed via the amine group from the aminoalkylsulfonic acid. Methods of preparing these polymers by addition of the aminoalkylsulfonic acid to a polymeric anhydride are disclosed. Methods related to oil extraction using the wellbore fluid with the additive are also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
Matthew T. Bishop, Midland, MI US
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| 20090316520 | RETRACTABLE PIN MIXING SAMPLE FORMING DEVICE - The invention is a device for processing materials comprising a mixing chamber having a valve for removal of the material from the mixing chamber and a piston which fits within the mixing chamber in a manner such that the piston can be moved to remove substantially all material from the mixing chamber via the valve; at least one, preferably at least two, retractable mixing element(s) wherein each of such elements is movable in and out of the mixing chamber through a port wherein the element and port are configured such that during mixing and when the element is withdrawn from the mixing chamber substantially no material is removed from the mixing chamber via the port. The invention is also a method of using such a device and a system comprising use of such devices in an automated or partially automated array. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100086004 | Heating Chamber and Screening Methods - The invention provides, in one aspect, a parallel heat treatment device, including an inner heating chamber defined at least in part by a plurality of heating plate assemblies, each of the plurality of heating plate assemblies including a pair of separate and spaced heating plates. At least one heating element is disposed between each of the pair of heating plates. A test plate is disposed within the inner heating chamber, the test plate being sized and shaped to receive a plurality of sample pans and samples and a temperature controlled support plate is positioned underneath the test plate. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100139374 | METHODS FOR RHEOLOGICAL TESTING OF MULTIPLE SAMPLES AND SYSTEMS THEREFOR - The viscosity or relative viscosity of samples can be measured in parallel by dispensing or aspirating the samples at a set condition and then measuring a property of the sample such as mass dispensed or aspirated. | 06-10-2010 |
Merrill E. Bishop, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20110186583 | Support Matrix for Spill Containment Pan - A support matrix especially adapted for use with a spill containment pan having a reservoir defined by upstanding walls having upper edges and a generally flat-bottomed wall includes a porous grate that bridges the reservoir, a connection between the grate and the upper edges of the upstanding walls, and support walls connected to the grate and depending therefrom, the support walls having portions that contact the flat-bottomed wall. The lower edges of the support walls may be provided with cut-out portions that permit fluid to flow from one side of the support walls to the other. The support matrix is modular in nature so that one or more can easily be inserted into and removed from the reservoir. | 08-04-2011 |
Michael J. Bishop, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20100105654 | SUBSTITUTED QUINAZOLINONE COMPOUNDS - A variety of small molecule, guanidine-containing molecules capable of acting as MC4-R agonists are provided. The compounds are useful in treating MC4-R mediated diseases when administered to subjects. The compounds have the structures VA, VB, VIIA and VIIB where the values of the variables are defined herein. | 04-29-2010 |
Michael Joseph Bishop, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20110124559 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS AS ANTAGONISTS OR INVERSE AGONISTS AT OPIOID RECEPTORS - Novel compounds which are antagonists or inverse agonists at one or more of the opioid receptors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation. | 05-26-2011 |
Monika Bishop, Hendersonville, TN US
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| 20110145728 | RICH CONTENT MANAGER (RCM) - A system for delivering multimedia content over a network to a client browser is disclosed. The system includes a first hypertext transfer protocol server, a database server in which the multimedia content is stored in a structured arrangement, and an application server that is in communication with the hypertext transfer protocol server and the database server. A remote application that includes a controller module, a persistence module, and a browser interface module is executable on the application server. The multimedia content corresponding to selection input from the browser is retrievable with a query from the controller module to the persistence module. A multimedia playback interface generated by the browser interface module replays the multimedia content. The interface is embedded within a document generated by the second hypertext transfer protocol server. | 06-16-2011 |
Nathan J. Bishop, Olathe, KS US
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| 20090156229 | AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING LOCATION INFORMATION IN TEXT DATA - Techniques are described for automatically identifying/recognizing location information in received data and then providing navigational-related functions associated with the location information. In one or more implementations, automatically identifying location information may be performed using a locale context. More particularly, the locale context may serve as a basis for determining how text data is parsed and which expressions are used to parse text in order to recognize the location information. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110148623 | TRANSIT STOP DETECTION - Techniques are described that may be implemented in a portable electronic device to provide automatic detection of transit stops made by mass transit system vehicle in which a user of the device is a passenger. In an implementation, the portable electronic device includes an inertial sensor assembly to sense motion of the vehicle and generate a signal indicative of the vehicle motion. The inertial sensor assembly signal is used to detect the occurrence of a transit stop made by the vehicle. The portable electronic device can then display a prompt in response to detection of the transit stop. In embodiments, other measured data (e.g., elapsed time from a prior event, location information, direction, sound, and so on) may be used to verify the occurrence of the transit stop. | 06-23-2011 |
Nyle Bishop, Mooresville, NC US
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| 20090246492 | Multi-Lobal Fiber Containing Nonwoven Materials and Articles Made Therefrom - Nonwoven polymer materials and articles made therefrom. Materials of the invention include at least one nonwoven polymer web with at least one layer of at least about 50% by weight of a multi-lobal fiber. Materials and articles of the invention have improved properties, such as particle retention capacity, acoustic absorption, stiffness, crop color uniformity, and crop yield, when compared with nonwoven polymer materials and articles made with round fiber in place of all of the multi-lobal fiber. | 10-01-2009 |
Paul E. Bishop, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20090042236 | Method of identifying hydrogen evolving diazotrophic bacteria - MohC is required for expression of uptake hydrogenase in | 02-12-2009 |
Peter B. Bishop, Washington, DC US
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| 20110006971 | MULTIPLE DISPLAYS FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USE - A multiple display system having at least two mechanical arrangements such that in one of the at least two arrangements one of the multiple displays is stowed, out of the way mechanically and visually, when only a first display is in use; and one of the other of the at least two arrangements wherein the other of the multiple displays is substantially coplanar and adjacent to the one screen when both screens are in use. The other display in the one of the other of the at least two arrangements also runs the graphical user interface of an application, permitting the multiple display system to offer at least two programs running simultaneously, each with its own visual user-interface operating on its own display. | 01-13-2011 |
R. Adrian Bishop, Melbourne, FL US
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| 20110200027 | TWO TIER HI-SPEED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LINK - A method and apparatus for mobile two-tier wireless communication are provided. A wireless communication signal may be received at a mobile communication device from a cellular base station. Data may be recovered from the received wireless communication signal. The data may be transmitted to an IEEE 802.11 user device. A second wireless communication signal may be received from the IEEE 802.11 user device. Data may be recovered from the second wireless communication signal. The data may be transmitted to the cellular base station. | 08-18-2011 |
Randal J. Bishop, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20120109701 | Fulfillment Workflow Optimization - A system and method for an optimization of fulfillment workflow is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include receiving a request to be fulfilled from a client. The method may also include determining one or more item attributes associated with the request. The method may additionally include generating a batch of work units related to the request based at least in part on the one or more item attributes. The method may further include selecting an agent from a plurality of agents to process the batch. Moreover, the method may include transmitting the batch to the agent. | 05-03-2012 |
Randall H. Bishop, Munford, AL US
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| 20090265907 | High precision grinding and remanufacturing of machine components - Grinding a machine component such as a valve component during remanufacturing, includes seating one end of the valve component in a chuck of the grinding apparatus, then contacting a steady rest with a reference surface on an outer diameter of the valve component while rotating the valve component, and then reseating the one end of the valve component in the chuck. A first valve surface on an outer diameter of the valve component is ground while contacting the steady rest with the reference surface, then a second, different valve surface on the outer diameter of the valve component is ground also while contacting the steady rest with the reference surface. The valve component is then reassembled with a hydraulically actuated device for service therein. | 10-29-2009 |
Richard Bishop, Glendale, AZ US
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| 20120017596 | COMBUSTORS WITH QUENCH INSERTS - A combustor for a turbine engine is provided. The combustor includes a first liner having a first hot side and a first cold side; a second liner having a second hot side and a second cold side, the second hot side and the first hot side forming a combustion chamber therebetween, the combustion chamber configured to receive an air-fuel mixture for combustion therein; and an insert including a body portion extending through the first liner, a shoulder circumscribing the body portion and abutting the first hot side, and an inlet portion coupled to the body portion and abutting the first cold side such that the inlet portion and the shoulder capture the second liner therebetween to retain the insert. | 01-26-2012 |
Richard B. Bishop, Bradenton, FL US
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| 20090142135 | HYDRAULIC POWERED BOAT PORTAGE APPARATUS - A boat lift apparatus is disclosed. The boat lift apparatus includes a base structure having a first frame section erected over a barrier juxtaposed to a first body of water, the base structure having a second frame section that may be cantilevered over the first body of water and a lift frame operatively coupled with the base structure. The boat lift apparatus further includes a cradle assembly including at least one boat support for receiving a boat and carrying the boat across the barrier, the cradle assembly being moveably coupled to the lift frame. The boat lift apparatus further includes at least one hydraulic cylinder secured to the lift frame and operatively connected to the cradle assembly, wherein activation of the at least one hydraulic cylinder moves the cradle assembly up or down in the vertical direction. | 06-04-2009 |
Richard W. Bishop, Verona, PA US
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| 20120089359 | CALIBRATION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An improved calibration detection system for use in calibrating an electronic apparatus includes a processor apparatus, an evaluation apparatus, and a connection apparatus. The connection apparatus includes a plurality of leads and is operated by the processor apparatus to internally switch and connect the various leads with various elements of the evaluation apparatus. By enabling all of the leads to be connected at the outset with the electronic apparatus and by internally switching the connections between the leads and the various elements of the evaluation apparatus, the calibration detection system saves time and avoids error in performing a testing protocol. | 04-12-2012 |
Robert Anthony Bishop, Enola, AR US
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| 20110186650 | Shower soap dispenser for liquid soaps - An improved shower soap dispenser for use with liquid soap, gels and body washes. It consists of a soap storage reservoir, main body containing control valves that intersects and connects directly to a conventional shower pipe and shower head. It mixes an adjustable amount of liquid with air into the flowing water. Its improved main valve with greater vacuum ability that is multi-functional and multi-positional with new “self cleanout” position and “off/trickle” position, which now can also be used with a hand held shower hose unit. Yet another dispenser improvement, it can now be operated from a sitting position by someone who is physically challenged, handicapped or unable to stand. This can be new bathing independence in the shower for many people who previously had to rely on an assistant to help them bath. | 08-04-2011 |
Roger Bishop, Dayton, NV US
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| 20110148600 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SELF-POWERED WIRE FREE DATA NETWORKS - A self-powered wire free data network method (D) that includes at least one self-powered wire free transmission apparatus (A), self-powered wire free receiver apparatus (B) or self-powered wire free transceiver apparatus (C) makes capable the wire free transmission and reception of environmental conditions whereby the processing of said data makes capable the control of various processes. A self-powered wire data network (E) that includes at least one self-powered wire free transmission apparatus (A), self-powered wire free receiver apparatus (B) and at least one self-powered wire free transceiver apparatus (C) makes capable the wire free transmission and reception of environmental conditions over extended distances whereby the processing of said data makes capable the control of various processes. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110279942 | SURGE CURRENT SENSOR AND SURGE PROTECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention may provide a surge current sensor and a surge protection system that deploys one or more surge current sensors. The surge current sensor may be placed on or near to a conduit, and it may be used for sensing the surge current conducted therein. The surge current sensor may include a current transformer and a processor. The current transformer may be used for receiving a magnetic flux generated by the surge current and transforming the received magnetic flux to a voltage. The processor may be coupled with the current transformer, such that it may be configured to generate a digital signal based on the voltage. Once the digital signal indicates that the magnitude of the surge current has exceeded a predefined threshold, the surge protection system may initiate a surge protection mechanism. | 11-17-2011 |
Stacey Annette Bishop, Kansas City, MO US
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| 20080237245 | CONTAINER HAVING A RELEASABLE HANDLE - A container is disclosed for carrying items via a releasable handle. According to one aspect, the container is formed as an assembly including a set of interconnected structural walls defining an enclosure, a through-hole formed in the enclosure, and a handle having a fixed end and a free end for coupling with the enclosure to form a looped handle. The enclosure has a first side, an opposed second side and an interior region, where the through-hole is formed in the first side of the enclosure. The proximal end of the handle is fixed with the second side of the enclosure and the distal end of the handle is configured for releasable coupling with the first side of the enclosure via the through-hole to form the handle into the looped configuration spanning between the first side and the second side for carrying the container assembly. | 10-02-2008 |
Steven E. Bishop, Rio Rancho, NM US
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| 20080280380 | Fluid Storage and Dispensing System Including Dynamic Fluid Monitoring of Fluid Storage and Dispensing Vessel - A monitoring system ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090095713 | NOVEL METHODS FOR CLEANING ION IMPLANTER COMPONENTS - A method and apparatus for cleaning residue from components of an ion source region of an ion implanter used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. To effectively remove residue, the components are contacted with a gas-phase reactive halide composition for sufficient time and under sufficient conditions to at least partially remove the residue. The gas-phase reactive halide composition is chosen to react selectively with the residue, while not reacting with the components of the ion source region or the vacuum chamber. | 04-16-2009 |
Steven E. Bishop, Corrales, NM US
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| 20110252883 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel, billing documents, usage reports, and/or resupply requests. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110259366 | ION SOURCE CLEANING IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Cleaning of an ion implantation system or components thereof, utilizing a reactive cleaning reagent enabling growth/etching of the filament in an ion source of the arc chamber, by appropriate control of temperature in the arc chamber to effect the desired filament growth or alternative filament etching. Also described is the use of reactive gases such as XeFx, WFx, AsFx, PFx and TaFx, wherein x has a stoichioimetrically appropriate value or range of values, for cleaning regions of ion implanters, or components of implanters, in in situ or ex situ cleaning arrangements, under ambient temperature, elevated temperature or plasma conditions. Among specific reactive cleaning agents, BrF3 is described as useful for cleaning ion implant systems or component(s) thereof, in in situ or ex situ cleaning arrangements. Also described is a method of cleaning the forelines of an ion implant system for at least partial removal of ionization-related deposit from said forelines, comprising contacting said forelines with a cleaning gas wherein said cleaning gas is chemically reactive with said deposit. Also described is a method of improving the performance and extending the lifetime of an ion implant system, comprising contacting the cathode with a gas mixture. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120058252 | ION SOURCE CLEANING IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Cleaning of an ion implantation system or components thereof, utilizing temperature and/or a reactive cleaning reagent enabling growth/etching of the cathode in an indirectly heated cathode for an ion implantation system by monitoring the cathode bias power and taking corrective action depending upon compared values to etch or regrow the cathode. | 03-08-2012 |
Stuart Bishop, Palm City, FL US
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| 20090246006 | Mechanically Affixed Turbine Shroud Plug - A sealing interface for a component in a turbine machine, wherein a plug is mechanically affixed within an entrance passage of an aperture. The plug is secured in place within the entrance passage through deformation of an inner end of the plug to cause the plug to mechanically engage a groove formed adjacent the entrance passage. | 10-01-2009 |
Stuart P. Bishop, Palm City, FL US
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| 20090081029 | Gas Turbine Component with Reduced Cooling Air Requirement - Introducing a plurality of geometrically shaped members ( | 03-26-2009 |
Terry C. Bishop, Chesaning, MI US
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| 20120100791 | SHUTTER CONTROL DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WARM-UP ACROSS A FREEZING POINT - A method of controlling operation of an adjustable shutter adapted for varying an amount of airflow to cool a powertrain in a vehicle includes monitoring the ambient temperature. The method also includes sensing an increase in the ambient temperature up to a threshold temperature value. The method additionally includes changing a position of the shutter after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed following the increase in the ambient temperature up to the threshold temperature value. A vehicle using a controller to perform such a method is also provided. | 04-26-2012 |
Timothy D. Bishop, Oxford, PA US
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| 20120073253 | LOW FIBER RECIRCULATION FILTER - An improved disk drive recirculation filter is provided. The filter comprises a fibrous layer disposed between two polymeric scrim or support layers. The scrim layers have a bond through their thickness, the bond forming a plurality of closed cells, such that the span on the unbonded area between the bonds is less than a critical fiber length dimension desired to be contained. | 03-29-2012 |
Wayne Paul Bishop, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20110190093 | POSITIVE DRIVE INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The “Forced Way” method is a unique method of generating variable ratio outputs from a given input of constant rotational speed by forcing one end of a drive shaft to follow a continuous path (way) around a given circle at a constant speed that can then be deformed into curves of varying radiuses that would range from the radius of the given circle to that of the various radiuses (arcs) of various ovals to a final shape of an oblong. Forcing the end of the drive shaft to follow these shapes would result in the drive shaft rotating at different rotational speeds as it transverses the shape. By sampling only the rotational output while moving over the desired portion of the shape one can control the output's rotational speed which will be some ratio of the input. The “Forced Way” method is the only method of continuously varying an output that is robust enough to be used in any vehicle with NO possibility of slipping. | 08-04-2011 |
Wayne R. W. Bishop, St. Louis Park, MN US
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| 20100115897 | FILTER ELEMENTS; AIR CLEANER; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
Will Bishop, Noblesville, IN US
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| 20100067178 | MULTI-PURPOSE FLAT PANEL DISPLAY COVER - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a multi-purpose flat panel display cover. One embodiment of the present invention may include a cover for a flat panel display, the cover comprising a shield portion configured to protect a flat panel display screen, and a handle portion coupled to the shield portion, wherein the cover is configured to hingedly couple with the flat panel display and rotate into a display support configuration. | 03-18-2010 |
William Bishop, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20100215038 | METERING IN PACKET-BASED TELEPHONY NETWORKS - One embodiment of the present invention facilitates efficient metering in a packet network environment by providing a single metering message, which contains sufficient information to provide the complete call tariff model for a particular call. The media gateway receiving the message can analyze the information provided in the message to determine how to provide metering pulses for all phases of the call, as well as any one-time charges, such as setup and add-on charges. Another embodiment of the invention provides a way for handling fractional pulse counts in an efficient manner. Yet another embodiment facilitates the handling of situations where charge intervals do not divide evenly into the phase duration of the phase associated with the call. In still another embodiment, the amount of information necessary to deliver the parameters of the call tariff model is minimized to reduce the overhead necessary for facilitating the metering process. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120033133 | CLOSED CAPTIONING LANGUAGE TRANSLATION - The present invention provides an architecture for translating closed captioning text originally provided with a video program from one language to another and presenting the translated closed captioning text with the video program to a viewer. As such, the viewers are able to receive the closed captioning text in languages other than that used for the closed captioning originally provided with the video program. The original closed captioning text may be translated from one language to another by a centralized closed captioning processor, such that the customer equipment for various subscribers can take advantage of centralized translation services. Once, the original closed captioning text is translated, the translated closed captioning text may be delivered to the customer equipment in different ways. | 02-09-2012 |
William Bishop, Bloomington, IN US
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| 20100308197 | Telescopic support with internal brake - The telescopic support with an internal brake provides a telescoping tube with a selectively actuable and adjustable internal braking mechanism. At least one lower opening is formed through a lower end of a sidewall of an inner hollow tube. A mounting plate is secured within the inner tube adjacent the lower end, and at least one resilient element is secured to the mounting plate so that the resilient element projects through the lower opening. At least one brake pad is secured to the resilient element, so that the brake pad contacts an inner surface of an outer hollow tube when the internal brake is engaged. At least one cable is provided, with a lower end thereof being secured to the brake pad. An actuating mechanism linearly translates the upper end of the at least one cable to selectively disengage the brake pad from the inner surface of the outer hollow tube. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20120080571 | TELESCOPIC SUPPORT WITH INTERNAL BRAKE - The telescopic support with an internal brake provides a telescoping tube with a selectively actuable and adjustable internal braking mechanism. At least one lower opening is formed through a lower end of a sidewall of an inner hollow tube. A mounting plate is secured within the inner tube adjacent the lower end, and an element is secured to the mounting plate so that the resilient element projects through the lower opening. At least one brake pad is secured to the resilient element, so that the brake pad contacts an inner surface of an outer hollow tube when the internal brake is engaged. At least one cable is provided, with a lower end secured to the brake pad. An actuating mechanism linearly translates the upper end of the cable to selectively disengage the brake pad from the inner surface of the outer hollow tube. | 04-05-2012 |