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Angelia D. Blackwood, Newport, NC US
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| 20080233572 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF E.COLI AND ENTEROCOCCUS - The present invention is drawn to methods and compositions for the rapid assessment of fecal indicator bacteria in a sample. Provided herein are novel primer and probe compositions for use in detecting the presence of these organisms in a sample, particularly using quantitative PCR methods. Provided herein are novel oligonucleotide primers and probes, including the primers set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-4, the novel oligonucleotide probe sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:5-8, and methods for using these primers and probes for the detection and/or quantification of fecal indicator bacteria, particularly | 09-25-2008 |
Charles R. Blackwood, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20090169303 | SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND DRAIN STRUCTURE THEREFOR - A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface is disclosed. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the adjacent drain structure panel. The drain structure panels have a laterally extensive backing grid and a plurality of spaced apart tubular support members projecting therefrom. The tubular support members are tapered so that the tubular support members are nestable with the tubular support members of an identical drain structure panel when the drain structure panels are stacked. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100260546 | SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND DRAIN STRUCTURE THEREFOR - A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface is disclosed. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels that include a plurality of spaced apart tubular support members arranged to define a unit having a plurality of side edges, the tubular support members having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending there between. The drain structure panels further include at least one strut extending from each support member to another support member to latterly support the tubular support members. An anchor plate is positioned between at least two tubular support members. The anchor plate has an aperture formed there through sized and configured to receive a ground anchoring member for securing the drain structure panel to a ground surface. | 10-14-2010 |
David F. Blackwood, Long Valley, NJ US
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| 20110229384 | CONCENTRATE QUALITY IN THE ENRICHMENT OF UG-2 PLATINUM ORE - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first substance from a mixture comprising this at least one first substance and at least one second substance, comprising the steps of (A) bringing the mixture comprising at least one first substance and at least one second substance into contact with at least one surface-active substance, (B) if required, addition of at least one dispersing medium to the mixture obtained in step (A) in order to obtain a dispersion, and (C) separation of the adduct of at least one first substance and at least one surface-active substance from the dispersion from step (A) or (B), for example by means of flotation, at least one additive which is either a monomolecular compound comprising amino and carboxyl groups or derivatives thereof or a polymeric compound obtainable by reaction of alkylene oxides and/or aziridines, or mixtures thereof, being added to the mixture comprising at least one first substance and at least one second substance. | 09-22-2011 |
Dianne Keener Blackwood, Greensboro, NC US
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| 20090310774 | CUSTOMER SERVICE METHODS, APPARATUS AND REPORT/ALERT GENERATION BASED ON CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus that provide customer service representatives with information for supporting a customer service call are described. Also described are method and apparatus for collecting customer service call information and generating reports and/or alerts there from. Through the use of customer service call data from multiple divisions, problems and/or underperformance at a division can be identified and rectified in a timely manner. Information from one division can also be used to predict possible problems at other divisions allowing problems to be addressed, in some cases, prior to customer complaints at a division to be addressed in some cases before an increase in the number of customer service calls at the individual division triggers an alert. | 12-17-2009 |
Jeff Blackwood, Portland, OR US
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| 20100300873 | METHOD FOR CREATING S/TEM SAMPLE AND SAMPLE STRUCTURE - An improved method and apparatus for S/TEM sample preparation and analysis. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide improved methods for TEM sample creation, especially for small geometry (<100 nm thick) TEM lamellae. A novel sample structure and a novel use of a milling pattern allow the creation of S/TEM samples as thin as 50 nm without significant bowing or warping. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide methods to partially or fully automate TEM sample creation, to make the process of creating and analyzing TEM samples less labor intensive, and to increase throughput and reproducibility of TEM analysis. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100308219 | METHOD FOR CREATING S/TEM SAMPLE AND SAMPLE STRUCTURE - An improved method and apparatus for S/TEM sample preparation and analysis. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide improved methods for TEM sample creation, especially for small geometry (<100 nm thick) TEM lamellae. A novel sample structure and a novel use of a milling pattern allow the creation of S/TEM samples as thin as 50 nm without significant bowing or warping. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide methods to partially or fully automate TEM sample creation, to make the process of creating and analyzing TEM samples less labor intensive, and to increase throughput and reproducibility of TEM analysis. | 12-09-2010 |
Kirk Blackwood, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090048935 | Application program interface to manage gift cards and check authorizations - An application program interface to manage gift cards and check authorizations may be described. An apparatus may comprise a point of sale device having a processor coupled to a memory, the memory storing a point of sale host application object, a gift card service add-in object and a check service add-in object. The processor may execute the gift card service add-in object in response to application program interface commands to perform gift card service operations for the point of sale host application object. The processor may execute the check service add-in object to perform check service operations for the point of sale host application service. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100191606 | TAX CALCULATION EXTENSIBILITY TECHNIQUES - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for performing tax calculations. An add-in model is described for developing add-in(s) for performing tax calculations. The add-in(s) calculate taxes for one or more tax authorities for items contained in a transaction being processed by a point of sale application. The add-in model specifies functionality the add-in(s) need to implement before the add-in(s) can be used by the point of sale application. A method for configuring multiple add-ins is described. A first add-in is called to calculate a first partial tax owed and the first partial tax is received back. A second add-in is called to calculate a second partial tax owed and the second partial tax is received back. A total tax is calculated by adding the first partial tax with the second partial tax. A configuration user interface is also provided by the add-in. | 07-29-2010 |
Kristen B. Blackwood, Fort Mill, SC US
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| 20120004946 | Integrated Operational Risk Management - Systems, methods, and software are described that may be used to integrate assessments of certain types of operational risks, including forecasted emerging (future) risks, current risks, and/or historical realized risks. | 01-05-2012 |
Larry G. Blackwood, Bozeman, MT US
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| 20090150105 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING ACQUIRED SPECTRA FOR USE IN SPECTRAL ANALYSIS - A method for calibrating acquired spectra for use in spectral analysis includes performing Gaussian peak fitting to spectra acquired by a plurality of NaI detectors to define peak regions. A Na and annihilation doublet may be located among the peak regions. A predetermined energy level may be applied to one of the peaks in the doublet and a location of a hydrogen peak may be predicted based on the location of at least one of the peaks of the doublet. Control systems for calibrating spectra are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100286943 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AN EXPLOSIVE - A method and system for detecting at least one explosive in a vehicle using a neutron generator and a plurality of NaI detectors. Spectra read form the detectors is calibrated by performing Gaussian peak fitting to define peak regions, locating a Na peak and an annihilation peak doublet, assigning a predetermined energy level to one peak in the doublet, and predicting a hydrogen peak location based on a location of at least one peak of the doublet. The spectra are gain shifted to a common calibration, summed for respective groups of NaI detectors, and nitrogen detection analysis performed on the summed spectra for each group. | 11-11-2010 |
Larry G. Blackwood, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20080224060 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING EXPLOSIVES - A method of detecting explosives in a vehicle includes providing a first rack on one side of the vehicle, the rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a second rack on another side of the vehicle, the second rack including a neutron generator and a plurality of gamma ray detectors; providing a control system, remote from the first and second racks, coupled to the neutron generators and gamma ray detectors; using the control system, causing the neutron generators to generate neutrons; and performing gamma ray spectroscopy on spectra read by the gamma ray detectors to look for a signature indicative of presence of an explosive. Various apparatus and other methods are also provided. | 09-18-2008 |
Neal Blackwood, Austin, TX US
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| 20100217999 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE AUTHENTICATION - A system and method configured to provide secure Personal Identification Number (PIN) based authentication is disclosed. A passcode or PIN associated with a customer value card can be securely authenticated by an issuer prior to authorizing payment. An Access Control Server (ACS) can receive the PIN or passcode from a customer via a secure connection over a public network. The ACS can generate an encrypted PIN and can communicate the encrypted PIN to a remote issuer for authentication. The ACS can use one or more hardware security modules to generate the encrypted PIN. The hardware security modules can be emulated in software or implemented in hardware. The system can be configured such that the PIN is not exposed in an unencrypted form in a communication link or in hardware other than the originating customer terminal. | 08-26-2010 |
Thomas Howell Blackwood, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100283310 | Head Restraint Device - The present invention provides an improved head restraint device for securing a person's head to a headrest such as those found on vehicle passenger seats. The head restraint immobilizes the person's head, neck, and spine in all degrees of freedom, e.g., lateral, longitudinal or frontal, and rotational, relative to the headrest. Yet, when a threshold amount of external force is applied to the person's head, particularly in a frontal or normal direction relative to the passenger seat, the person's head will separate itself from the headrest to prevent injury to the person. | 11-11-2010 |
William Blackwood, Midland, MI US
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| 20100015407 | Airbag and Process for its Assembly - A process for assembling an airbag for use in vehicle applications is disclosed. The airbag has a seam made from two or more different materials ( | 01-21-2010 |
William R. Blackwood, Midland, MI US
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| 20120071052 | CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS - A curable coating composition that exhibits improved cure and adhesion to various substrates, especially synthetic textiles used in the manufacture of air bags, comprises a composition curable by a hydrosilylation reaction, an acryloxy functional alkoxysilane or a methacryloxy functional alkoxysilane, an alkenyl functional silanol terminated organopolysiloxane, and an epoxy functional alkoxysilane. The curable coating composition is especially useful for application to synthetic textiles such as automotive air bags. | 03-22-2012 |