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Chris Bjork, Lake Benton, MN US
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| 20090186133 | MICROWAVEABLE CUP ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A microwaveable cup arrangement includes a cup, a microwaveable shield layer along at least a first portion of the cup, a microwaveable susceptor layer along at least a second portion of the cup, and a removable lid defining a storage area and having an aperture arrangement in communication with the interior volume of the cup. The cup arrangement can be used to hold an edible food arrangement including a food arrangement in which a portion is to remain cold, a portion is be heated, and a portion is be melted and distributed on the rest. One example includes an ice cream sundae. | 07-23-2009 |
Douglas A. Bjork, Crestline, CA US
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| 20110209772 | IN-LINE TREBLE-PORT VENTURI CONNECTOR WITH SUPPLEMENTAL INLET PORT AND LOW FLOW BAFFLE - An in-line treble port venturi connector provides a low flow, low pressure inlet port for drawing supplemental fluid into a main flow path. The connector includes a main flow tube having a mixing channel restricting flow and lowering pressure between an upstream port and a downstream port. A baffle projects into the main flow tube from the inner surface of the mixing channel at a location upstream of an inlet port, obstructing main flow to create a separation zone in the low pressure area, causing rotational flow within the separation zone and lowering the average flow rate in the direction of main flow. A pressure differential allows supplemental fluid to be drawn into the mixing channel through the inlet port. The connector may be used to introduce hydrogen or oxygen gas from an on-board generator into a main flow of hydrocarbon fuel in the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. | 09-01-2011 |
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN US
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| 20100129837 | METHODS OF CAPTURING BACTERIAL WHOLE CELLS AND METHODS OF ANALYZING SAMPLES FOR BACTERIA - In certain embodiments, the invention relates to methods of capturing bacterial whole cells that includes the use of two or more antibodies having antigenic specificities for two or more distinct analytes characteristic of the specific bacterium. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to methods of analyzing a sample for a bacterium of interest. In particular, the methods are useful for detecting one or more analytes characteristic of a bacterium of interest, such as components of cell walls that are characteristic of a bacterium, particularly | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100151553 | METHOD OF DETECTION OF BIOANALYTES BY ACOUSTO-MECHANICAL DETECTION SYSTEMS COMPRISING THE ADDITION OF LIPOSOMES - Methods for detecting target biological analytes within sample material using acousto-mechanical energy generated by a sensor are disclosed. The acousto-mechanical energy may be provided using an acousto-mechanical sensor, e.g., a surface acoustic wave sensor such as, e.g., a shear horizontal surface acoustic wave sensor (e.g., a LSH-SAW sensor). The detection of the target biological analytes in sample material are enhanced by contacting the target biological analyte and/or the sensor surface with liposomes that amplify the sensor sensitivity by (1) modifying the rheological properties of the fluid near the sensor surface; (2) changing the mass attached to the surface; and/or (3) modifying the dielectric properties of the fluid near the sensor surface, the sensor surface itself and/or any intervening layers on the sensor surface. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110177523 | METHODS OF ANALYZING SAMPLES FOR BACTERIA USING WHOLE CELL CAPTURE AND ATP ANALYSIS - The invention relates to methods of capturing bacterial whole cells that includes the use of one or more antibodies having antigenic specificities for one or more distinct analytes characteristic of the specific bacterium, followed by analyzing the target whole cells using a direct or indirect ATP assay. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120094327 | DETECTION OF ACID-PRODUCING BACTERIA - The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria. | 04-19-2012 |
Johan Bjork, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100162181 | Interpreting Gesture Input Including Introduction Or Removal Of A Point Of Contact While A Gesture Is In Progress - A touch-sensitive device accepts single-touch and multi-touch input representing gestures, and is able to changing a parameter of a gesture responsive to introduction or removal of a point of contact while the gesture is in progress. The operation associated with the gesture, such as a manipulation of an on-screen object, changes in a predictable manner if the user introduces or removes a contact point while the gesture is in progress. The overall nature of the operation being performed does not change, but a parameter of the operation can change. In various embodiments, each time a contact point is added or removed, the system and method of the present invention resets the relationship between the contact point locations and the operation being performed, in such a manner as to avoid or minimize discontinuities in the operation. In this manner, the invention avoids sudden or unpredictable changes to an object being manipulated. | 06-24-2010 |
Kyle Alan Bjork, Buffalo, MN US
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| 20110021121 | ANGLE GRINDER DUST SHROUD WITH SLIDEABLE ACCESS HATCH - A dust shroud for an angle grinder includes an access hatch which slides along the shroud body to selectively expose an edge of a grinding disc to allow grinding into a corner. The hatch remains attached to the shroud body in both the open and closed position, making the hatch easier to use and less likely to become lost, resulting in increased worker compliance in properly using the hatch. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110192262 | CUTOFF SAW AND STAND WITH INTEGRATED DUST FILTRATION SYSTEM - A cutoff saw and filtration system provides convenient multi-stage filtration for a cutoff saw. The filters are effective in capturing the dust and debris created by the saw without becoming clogged. The filters may be easily cleaned and serviced. | 08-11-2011 |
Matt Bjork, Oakland, CA US
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| 20120062866 | MICROCHANNEL-COOLED COILS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATORS EXHIBITING REDUCED EDDY-CURRENT DRAG - Electromagnetic actuators are disclosed having at least one actively cooled coil assembly. Exemplary actuators are linear and planar motors of which the cooled coil assembly has a coil having first and second main surfaces. A respective thermally conductive cooling plate is in thermal contact with at least one main surface of the coil. Defined in or on each cooling plate is a coolant passageway that conducts a liquid coolant. A primary pattern of the coolant passageway is coextensive with at least part of the main surface of the coil. The primary pattern can have a secondary pattern through which coolant flows in a manner reducing eddy-current losses. An exemplary secondary pattern is serpentine. An exemplary primary pattern is radial or has a radial aspect, such as an X-shaped pattern. The devices exhibit reduced eddy-current drag. | 03-15-2012 |
Roger Bjork, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20100131473 | Method and System for Health Scoring Information Systems, Users, and Updates - A method and system is disclosed for monitoring the status of a system by providing a health score. A health scoring module accesses a configuration management database (CMDB) comprising a plurality of configuration items referencing physical, service and process information. A target value for each configuration item is decided, followed by collecting their current value. Comparison operations are then performed between each configuration item's current and target value and a health subscore is generated. The resulting health subscore is then indexed to its corresponding configuration item. Once indexed, a health score is generated from a predetermined plurality of health subscores. | 05-27-2010 |
Thomas A. Bjork, Rochester, MN US
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| 20120102267 | IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED DATA STORAGE ON REMOVABLE MEDIA TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND RELIBILITY - A method, system, and computer program product are provided for implementing enhanced data storage in a removable media library to optimize performance and reliability. When two volumes are initially formatted, user specified affinity information is used to identify an affinity between a first volume and a second volume for storing data. A user specified affinity type value is defined by the user specified affinity information. The first volume to be formatted is selected from a first removable media library (RML) and formatted. The second volume to be formatted is selected based upon an identified user specified affinity type value. | 04-26-2012 |
Todd Bjork, River Falls, WI US
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| 20100331882 | Anchorless Non-Invasive Force Dissipation System for Orthopedic Instrumentation - An anchorless non-invasive force dissipation device for orthopedic instrumentation including a base having a patient contacting surface, the patient contacting surface including a surface area adapted for external placement on a patient's body, and an instrument alignment mechanism operably connected to and selectively positionable relative to the base, the instrument alignment mechanism adapted to interface with at least one orthopedic instrument, such that forces applied by the orthopedic instrument are dissipated across the surface area of the base with the device being unanchored externally of the patient. | 12-30-2010 |
Todd M. Bjork, River Falls, WI US
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| 20080312509 | Surgical Clamp For Cylindrical Stock - A U-type clamp has two arms and a base and tightens around cylindrical stock. The surface of the clamp that makes contact with the cylindrical stock is not itself entirely cylindrical in its loosened state. The preferred embodiment involves a first cylindrical profile extending around about ¾ of the contact surface which is intended to match the curvature of the post. The final ¼ or so of contact surface has a larger radius of curvature than the first cylindrical profile. The second cylindrical profile may also be offset relative to the first cylindrical profile. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090062619 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SURGICAL RETRACTION - The present invention provides method and apparatus that may be patient mounted for surgical retraction. The retractor disclosed herein may be positioned with a base plate resting against the patient's skin surface. In one embodiment, retractor blades extending into the patient's body from the base plate of the retractor device may be adapted to be inserted in a closed position for minimally invasive access, and adapted to be moved away from each other in a controlled fashion to create the desired surgical retraction of soft tissue. Because the blades are inserted in a closed position, the skin incision is small compared to the available exposure of nerves and delicate tissue. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090076333 | Flip Control Retractor Support - A flip control support connection in a surgical retractor system includes a receptacle head having a through-hole for receiving a nipple on a retractor blade in either of two directions. In one direction, flats on the receptacle head mate with flats on the nipple so the blade is rotationally fixed relative to the receptacle head and its handle. The handle/receptacle head can be hand-detached from the nipple/blade, flipped to the opposing orientation, and hand-reattached to provide a second mode of tissue retraction. In the second mode of tissue retraction, the flats on the receptacle head do not mate with the flats on the nipple, and the nipple/blade is free to pivot during retraction relative to the receptacle head/handle. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090216087 | Pivot Linkage Tightening Surgical Retractor Joint - A joint or clamp for a surgical retraction system uses a pivot linkage tightening mechanism. The pivot link primarily pivots to move one arm of the clamp relative to the other arm of the clamp. The handle contacts the clamp body at a friction interface of small radius to the handle pivot axis so little frictional torque is generated during tightening of the clamp. A handle pivot pin mostly translates above the handle pivot axis. The handle pivot pin has a center section which is offset, and the handle pivot pin can be received in any of numerous circumferential positions to absorb the tolerance stack for the clamp, resulting in a consistent and precise tightening mechanism achieved by a small throw of a short handle. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090254187 | Tightenable Surgical Retractor Joint - A tightenable joint for use in a surgical retractor system includes a monolithic, unitary joint body which has a top leg and a bottom leg. The top leg provides a top compression surface and the bottom leg provides a bottom compression surface operating on a ball. A handled cam is used between proximal ends of the top leg and the bottom leg. When the handle is thrown to tighten the joint, the proximal ends of the top leg and the bottom leg are driven apart by the cam, and a hinge or fulcrum portion on the joint body flexes between top and bottom leg portion such that the top compression surface and bottom compression surface tighten on the ball. The ball has flats that enable the ball to be positioned into the socket, and then an extension is fixed to the ball to prevent removal of the ball from the socket. The cam is defined with an eccentric surface relative to its pivot pin, which is received in an arcuate recess of a bearing plate. When the handle is thrown, the bearing plate slides relative to the joint body under the cam. | 10-08-2009 |