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Allan Blair, Cottesloe AU
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20090256412 | SCANNING SYSTEM FOR 3D MINERALOGY MODELLING - A method of mining comprising: using a vehicle fitted with scanning module to scan a bench face of a mine bench for both geometric and geological information; making ore grade assessments of material at the bench face from the information provided by the bench face scan; removing material from the bench; and transporting removed material for processing. At least one of said removing, transporting, and processing is performed at least partially dependent on the ore grade assessments. | 10-15-2009 |
Andrew Blair, Sydney AU
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20100057578 | PROCESS OF AND APPARATUS FOR NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS AND THE LIKE - A payee sends a financial document such as an invoice to a payer via a payment adviser service. The payer sends a financial document such as an advice of payment to the payment adviser service and instructions for payment to a payment clearance system. The payment clearance system sends to the payee information on where to access the financial document by including it in the payee's bank statement. | 03-04-2010 |
Ann-Louise Blair, Southport AU
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20090070391 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FOR DATA SYNCHRONIZATION - In contrast to prior data synchronization processes, provided by aspects of the invention are systems, methods and software programs implementing a data synchronization process that employs a high-level interface of a respective data repository to extract valid information from the data repository in response to low-level changes in the data repository. In specific embodiments of the invention, the synchronization process is implemented within an adaptor interposed between a management system and a database system that serves as a middle-ware operable to link a respective data store interface, within a management system, to a respective managed platform, within the database system, so that the native API's of each can be employed in the operation of the data synchronization process. | 03-12-2009 |
Barry Blair, Oconomowoc, WI US
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20140254963 | Countershaft - A countershaft as disclosed herein may include one or more bearing zones along its axial length. Each bearing zone may include one or more radial holes in fluid communication with one or more grooves, respectively, and one or more axial channels formed along the longitudinal length of the countershaft. Each groove may be positioned adjacent an interface between a rotating member and a non-rotating member and include one or more features therein, such as a profile and/or taper. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254966 | Bearing with Axial Variation - A bearing with axial variations may include two or more different zones along its axial length either on the surface of a bore formed in the main body of the bearing with axial variations or on the outside diameter thereof. Each zone may include one or more radial holes in fluid communication with one or more grooves, respectively, wherein each groove may be positioned adjacent an interface between a rotating member and a non-rotating member. | 09-11-2014 |
20140270607 | Trailing Edge Cooling On Hydrodynamic Bearings - A trailing edge cooled bearing provides an illustrative embodiment of an apparatus for increasing heat transfer in various bearings, including but not limited to radial and axial tilting pad bearings. In the illustrative embodiment, the trailing edge cooled bearing may comprise at least one journal pad having a leading and trailing edge. The trailing edge may include a trailing edge face having one or more grooves formed therein. A spray bar may having one or more apertures formed therein may be positioned adjacent the trailing edge face to deliver fluid thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian A Blair, Richmond, KY US
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20140103602 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE PICK MECHANISM FOR FEEDING SHEETS OF MEDIA OF DIFFERENT WIDTHS - In an imaging apparatus, a removable media tray is operative to hold a plurality of media types of different widths and a pick device includes a pick mechanism and a translation mechanism for moving the pick mechanism to a centerline of a width of one or more media sheets in the media tray. The media tray includes a reference edge surface and a media edge guide moveable to a selected position with respect to the reference edge surface. The one or more media sheets are restrained between the reference edge surface and the media edge guide with the translation mechanism automatically translating the pick mechanism to the centerline of the corresponding media width during insertion of the media tray into the imaging apparatus. | 04-17-2014 |
Brooke Blair, Williamstown, MA US
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20130210874 | DUAL-ACTING ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENTS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: | 08-15-2013 |
20130245041 | DUAL-ACTING PYRAZOLE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENTS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: | 09-19-2013 |
Carl Darius Blair, Western Australia AU
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20130083184 | IMAGER, MODULE FOR AN IMAGER, IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An imager ( | 04-04-2013 |
Cecil Curtis Blair, Powderhorn, CO US
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20140202700 | BIODEGRADABLE OIL EXTERNAL EMULSION FOR REMOVAL OF ASPHALTENE AND/OR PARAFFIN FROM PRODUCING OIL WELLS - A biodegradable and environmentally friendly oil external emulsion for the removal of asphaltenes, paraffin's, and/or scales which accumulate in the well bores and walls of the pipes used to bring the oil up from the underground deposits, and methods of using and formulating the composition are disclosed. The emulsion comprises oil extracted from orange peels as the external continuous phase and acid as the internal phase. The emulsion has a particular utility in cleaning asphaltenes and paraffin residues from the well formation surface, well cuttings, and down hole and surface oil well drilling and production equipment. | 07-24-2014 |
Charles Blair, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20120304386 | MEDICAL TRANSPORT DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to medical transport devices, more particularly, to spineboards. In one embodiment, a spineboard includes an upper panel assembly joined to a lower panel assembly by one or more latch assemblies and one or more hinge assemblies. An upper moveable belt wrap about the upper panel assembly and is driven by a motorized drive roller while a lower moveable belt is wrapped about the lower panel assembly and driven by a separate motorized drive roller. The upper and lower moveable belts counter-rotate relative to one another. The upper moveable belt is used to load and unload an injured person from the spineboard while the lower moveable belt is used to advance the spineboard toward and away from the injured person. | 12-06-2012 |
Christine Blair, Queensland AU
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20110121917 | MICROWAVE FILTER - A filter filtering microwaves, the filter comprising a cavity and at least one metal comb-line resonator located within the cavity and at least one dielectric member surrounding the at least one metal comb-line resonator. | 05-26-2011 |
20120019338 | COUPLING STRUCTURES FOR MICROWAVE FILTERS - A coupling structure for a microwave filter including at least one coupling rod located adjacent a transformer. | 01-26-2012 |
Christine Blair, Murarrie Queensland AU
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20090125253 | PASSIVE INTERMODULATION TEST APPARATUS - In one aspect of the present invention there is provided a portable test apparatus | 05-14-2009 |
20110224923 | PASSIVE INTERMODULATION TEST APPARATUS - In one aspect of the present invention there is provided a portable test apparatus | 09-15-2011 |
Christopher E. Blair, Fenton, MI US
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20150080174 | Multimode Clutch for a Parallel Hybrid Vehicle - In a parallel hybrid vehicle having and internal combustion engine and an electric motor operatively connected to a transmission shaft, a multimode mechanical clutch selectively couples an output shaft of the internal combustion engine to the transmission shaft. The multimode clutch has a two-way unlocked mode where the output shaft and transmission shaft can rotate independently in either direction, and a one-way locked, one-way unlocked mode where the shafts are locked to rotate together in one direction and unlocked for independent rotation in the opposite direction. The clutch may also have a two-way locked mode where the shafts rotate together in both directions. Pawls may be provided to engage and disengage as needed to execute the modes of the multimode clutch actuator. | 03-19-2015 |
Colin Blair, Westleigh AU
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20120016703 | Organization Health Analysis Using Real-Time Communications Monitoring - The present invention provides a communication monitoring and analysis method and system. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for determining the health and overall satisfaction of employees in an organization. The determination may be made by monitoring communications generated by employees for their tone and other parameters related to their satisfaction with various decisions made within the organization. | 01-19-2012 |
Curt N. Blair, Tucson, AZ US
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20140013496 | VERSATILE TOILET AID - A new toilet aid apparatus has a positioning aid configured to be adjusted and positioned on the toilet seat to adjust the effective size of the toilet seat, and a securing mechanism configured to secure the adjustable back support to a toilet and thereby fix the effective size of the toilet seat. The positioning aid may support the back of a user seated on a toilet seat, and may be easily removed or moved out of the way for users not needing the positioning aid. | 01-16-2014 |
David Blair, Western Australia AU
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20110162930 | Means for Isolating Rotational Vibration to Sensor - A rotational vibration isolator for a sensor is disclosed. The isolator comprises a first enclosure surrounding the sensor and a second enclosure surrounding the first enclosure, with a spherical gap between the enclosures. A fluid is supplied into this gap, the density of the fluid being sufficient to support the first enclosure in a condition of neutral buoyancy. The first and second enclosures are connected by springs of low spring constant. | 07-07-2011 |
David R. Blair, Munroe Falls, OH US
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20120180485 | Exhaust System - An exhaust system for a plurality of turbines. An exhaust gas outlet is positioned on each of the plurality of turbines. The exhaust gas outlet provides a way of discharging any exhaust gas produced by a turbine during operation of the turbine. A common exhaust is operatively connected to the exhaust gas outlet of each of the plurality of turbines. The common exhaust is disposed to receive any exhaust gas produced by the plurality of turbines during the operation of at least one of the turbines. A back flow damper is positioned on the exhaust gas outlet for each of the plurality of turbines. An isolation damper is disposed on the back flow damper. The isolation damper is in fluid communication with the common exhaust. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185103 | Method for Controlling Power Generating Equipment - A Method of controlling power generating equipment to coordinate with the demands of heating equipment and cooling equipment that are powered by exhaust gases from the power generating equipment. | 07-19-2012 |
Donald Blair, Atlanta, GA US
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20150090712 | FRACTIONALLY PROPORTIONED, NESTING CONTAINER BOTTLES, WITH JOINING AND CARRYING MEANS - The current invention comprises fractionally proportioned, nesting containers with a banded, carrying element. Said containers hold liquids, such as carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, teas, water, etc., in addition to non-liquid goods, ranging from dry recipe ingredients to personal hygiene products. The individual bottles can be manufactured out of glass, metals, alloys and various plastics and sizes of the individual bottles, in the nested unit, are not limited. Container contents determine the fractional proportions of unit and bottle sizes therewith. Said unit accommodates the end user with prepackaged quantities of contents. The configuration of the current invention, permits the end user(s) desiring the same product, within the bottles of said unit, the option to open them separately, in order to sustain freshness of unopened portion(s), further allowing end user to exercise a level of control with regards to amount of product consumption and variety of the contents thereof. | 04-02-2015 |
Ed Blair, Cary, NC US
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20150052173 | IN-MEMORY TIME SERIES DATABASE AND PROCESSING IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - This disclosure describes methods, systems, and computer-readable media for accessing information that describes a hierarchical schema for assembling multiple time series of data in a distributed manner. The hierarchical schema associates each of the time series with a particular level of the hierarchical schema and prescribes a structure of relationships between time series assigned to different levels of the hierarchical schema. Multiple time series associated with a lowest level of the hierarchical schema are assembled by inventorying a portion of a data set. Multiple time series associated with an intermediate level of the hierarchical schema are assembled by aggregating the time series associated with the lowest level based on the structure of nested relationships. Also, multiple additional time series that are associated with the intermediate level and which were assembled by other grid-computing devices are received. After the time series are assembled, they are made available for processing to facilitate parallelized forecasting. | 02-19-2015 |
Edward Tilden Blair, Cary, NC US
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20130024167 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For Large Scale Automatic Forecast Combinations - Systems and methods are provided for evaluating a physical process with respect to one or more attributes of the physical process by combining forecasts for the one or more physical process attributes, where data for evaluating the physical process is generated over time. A forecast model selection graph is accessed, the forecast model selection graph comprising a hierarchy of nodes arranged in parent-child relationships. A plurality of model forecast nodes are resolved, where resolving a model forecast node includes generating a node forecast for the one or more physical process attributes. A combination node is processed, where a combination node transforms a plurality of node forecasts at child nodes of the combination node into a combined forecast. A selection node is processed, where a selection node chooses a node forecast from among child nodes of the selection node based on a selection criteria. | 01-24-2013 |
20130024173 | Computer-Implemented Systems and Methods for Testing Large Scale Automatic Forecast Combinations - Systems and methods are provided for evaluating performance of forecasting models. A plurality of forecasting models may be generated using a set of in-sample data. Two or more forecasting models from the plurality of forecasting models may be selected for use in generating a combined forecast. An ex-ante combined forecast may be generated for an out-of-sample period using the selected two or more forecasting models. The ex-ante combined forecast may then be compared with a set of actual out-of-sample data to evaluate performance of the combined forecast. | 01-24-2013 |
20140019088 | Computer-Implemented Systems and Methods for Time Series Exploration - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing unstructured time stamped data of a physical process in order to generate structured hierarchical data for a hierarchical time series analysis application. A plurality of time series analysis functions are selected from a functions repository. Distributions of time stamped unstructured data are analyzed to identify a plurality of potential hierarchical structures for the unstructured data with respect to the selected time series analysis functions. Different recommendations for the potential hierarchical structures for each of the selected time series analysis functions are provided, where the selected time series analysis functions affect what types of recommendations are to be provided, and the unstructured data is structured into a hierarchical structure according to one or more of the recommended hierarchical structures, where the structured hierarchical data is provided to an application for analysis using one or more of the selected time series analysis functions. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019448 | Computer-Implemented Systems and Methods for Efficient Structuring of Time Series Data - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing through one-pass of unstructured time stamped data of a physical process. A distribution of time-stamped unstructured data is analyzed to identify a plurality of potential hierarchical structures for the unstructured data. A hierarchical analysis of the potential hierarchical structures is performed to determine an optimal frequency and a data sufficiency metric for the potential hierarchical structures. One of the potential hierarchical structures is selected as a selected hierarchical structure based on the data sufficiency metrics. The unstructured data is structured according to the selected hierarchical structure and the optimal frequency associated with the selected hierarchical structure, where said structuring of the unstructured data is performed via a single pass though the unstructured data. The identified statistical analysis of the physical process is performed using the structured data. | 01-16-2014 |
20150120263 | Computer-Implemented Systems and Methods for Testing Large Scale Automatic Forecast Combinations - Systems and methods are provided for evaluating performance of forecasting models. A plurality of forecasting models may be generated using a set of in-sample data. Two or more forecasting models from the plurality of forecasting models may be selected for use in generating a combined forecast. An ex-ante combined forecast may be generated for an out-of-sample period using the selected two or more forecasting models. The ex-ante combined forecast may then be compared with a set of actual out-of-sample data to evaluate performance of the combined forecast. | 04-30-2015 |
Eugene Blair, Five Points, AL US
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20120263742 | Combination of Protein Forms for Hornfly Vaccination - Thrombostasin is an anti-clotting protein found in saliva of | 10-18-2012 |
Evan Blair, Baltimore, MD US
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20140325662 | PROTECTING AGAINST SUSPECT SOCIAL ENTITIES - A method includes identifying data on a social network that is associated with a suspect social entity, and determining one or more characteristics of the identified data. A reference to the identified data is generated for each of the one or more characteristics. One or more of the generated references are compared to one or more stored references, where the one or more stored references are associated with a protected social entity. A profile score for the suspect social entity is determined based on the comparison. Determining the profile score includes identifying a match between one or more of the generated references and one or more of the stored references. | 10-30-2014 |
20140337972 | Social Threat Scoring - A method includes identifying data on a social network that is associated with a social entity, and determining one or more characteristics of the identified data. A reference to the identified data is generated for each of the one or more characteristics. Each generated reference is compared to one or more known references, and a risk score for a social entity is determined based on each of the comparisons. A confidence score for the risk score is determined. | 11-13-2014 |
20140337973 | SOCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - A method includes a protected social entity is determined based on one or more user inputs, and data on one or more social networks that is related to the protected social entity is monitored. A risk to the protected social entity is determined based on monitoring the data on the one or more social networks that is related to the protected social entity. The risk management data is provided to a user. | 11-13-2014 |
Forest Blair, Centerville, UT US
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20130081671 | Sun Tracking Foldable Solar Umbrellas for Electricity and Hot Water Generation - A lightweight, small volume and highly portable solar electricity collector. The collector may be configured as a solar umbrella made up of components that are able to fold up into a small package and fit inside of a portable canister or cover. The collector may include a single stage or multiple stage concentration to focus light from foldable yet rigid reflective surfaces onto photovoltaic cells. In a single stage system, light is concentrated by a parabolic mirror directing sunlight onto arrays of photovoltaic cells. With a two stage solar concentration, the first concentration is made with a parabolic foldable umbrella. A 3-stage solar collector is also disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
Ian Stewart Blair, North Perth AU
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20130113472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC CRACK DEPTH PREDICTION - A method of magnetic crack depth prediction for a magnetisable component of a first geometry comprising determining a measure of remnant magnetic flux leakage for a section of the component and, converting the remnant magnetic flux leakage to a predicted crack depth for that section of the component using an empirically determined relationship between remnant magnetic flux leakage and crack depth for a previously tested in service component of the first geometry. | 05-09-2013 |
20130287262 | Optical Overhead Wire Measurement | 10-31-2013 |
James Francis Leroy Blair, Lanark, IL US
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20130200125 | Backpack Hunting Blind - The present invention relates to a backpack hunting blind that may be used, for example, as a hunter blind and backpack frame or the like. In general, the device comprises a partially collapsible mainframe, a seat, a back angle support, and a camouflage cover. The device comprises a partially collapsible mainframe having a first pair of vertical supporting tubes, preferably constructed of aluminum tubing. The first pair of vertical supporting tubes may further contain a second pair of vertical tubes inside which can be pulled out for supporting the camouflage cover. The seat is rotatable and can be rotated from the originally vertical position to a horizontally operational position. Shoulder straps are provided for hunter to carry the device. The device is lightweight, compact, easy to carry, assemble and disassemble. | 08-08-2013 |
James W. Blair, Ellicott City, MD US
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20130234686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A HIGH EFFICIENCY BYPASS CIRCUIT FOR MULTI-STAGE DC-DC CONVERTERS USED IN BATTERY POWERED SYSTEMS - A system and method are disclosed for providing a high efficiency bypass circuit for multi-stage direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converters used in battery powered systems. When the system is operating in a battery mode, the vehicle power source is unplugged from the power supply input connector and the external battery is connected in its place. The system uses a relay to bypass the flyback converter so as to connect the boost converter output directly to the output terminals. The system uses a single control signal to: 1) energize the relay connecting the boost converter output directly to the output terminals, 2) adjust the boost converter circuit to cause the boost converter to deliver a voltage equal to what the flyback converter would have delivered, and 3) disable the flyback converter. | 09-12-2013 |
Janis E. Blair, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130164764 | Methods of Detection of Coccidioides Species in Bodily Fluid - Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) is currently diagnosed by relying on infected individuals (humans, dogs, etc.) to generate antibodies against the fungus. Since the immune response against Valley Fever can be delayed or absent in many cases, methods that detect a polypeptide or peptide component of the | 06-27-2013 |
Jeffrey A. Blair, Zeeland, MI US
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20130223980 | ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTER VANE DESIGN AND VEHICLE SYSTEM - An integrated assembly includes a vehicle bumper system, and upper and lower air shutter sections with subassembled shutter vanes movable between closed and open positions, an actuator mechanism for moving the shutter members between positions. When in the fully open position, the shutter vanes are aerodynamically designed to minimize air drag, both as air flows past the vanes and also during after-vane airflow (and during after-bumper-beam airflow). When in the fully closed vane position, the vanes seal against each other to provide a highly efficient and leak-resistant air-blocking assembly. | 08-29-2013 |
Jeffrey J. Blair, Kansas City, MO US
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20140110932 | BOTTOM DROP TEE WITH DOOR CATCH - A catch for securing a door to an object includes an engagement member connected to the door engaging a receiving member of a mount on the object. The door includes a first arm with an oblong hole for pivoting about a pin connected to the mount, and an engagement pin. Moving the door from a closed position causes the engagement pin to rotate with the door about the pivot pin. The door slides downward along the pivot pin as the pivot pin travels within the oblong opening, and the engagement pin makes contact with the receiving member, thereby retaining the door in an open position. Moving the door upward moves the pivot pin downward within the oblong opening disengaging the engagement pin from the receiving member, allowing the door to rotate to a closed position. A latch opposite the first arm retains the door in a closed position. | 04-24-2014 |
Jeffrey Lynn Blair, Lyon FR
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20140213624 | METHOD FOR TREATING AND CURING LEISHMANIOSIS USING FEXINIDAZOLE - The present invention encompasses methods of using fexinidazole to treat and eliminate and/or cure | 07-31-2014 |
Jeffrey S. Blair, Manitowoc, WI US
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20150149026 | CRANE MONITORING SYSTEM - A crane monitoring system is for determining crane service conditions is disclosed. The crane monitoring systems includes a sensor for measuring acceleration, a processing unit operably coupled to the sensor and a data store storing computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions, when executed by the processing unit, cause the processing unit to perform a plurality of functions including determining at least one crane service condition dependent upon a signal from the sensor. | 05-28-2015 |
Jeremy Webster Blair, Atlanta, GA US
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20120180899 | SYTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUEFYING A FLUID AND STORING THE LIQUEFIED FLUID - A Dewar system is configured to liquefy a flow of fluid, and to store the liquefied fluid. The Dewar system is disposed within a single, portable housing. Disposing the components of the Dewar system within the single housing enables liquefied fluid to be transferred between a heat exchange assembly configured to liquefy fluid and a storage assembly configured to store liquefied fluid in an enhanced manner. In one embodiment, the flow of fluid liquefied and stored by the Dewar system is oxygen (e.g., purified oxygen), nitrogen, and/or some other fluid. | 07-19-2012 |
John Blair, Covington, OH US
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20130299278 | TREE STAND - A tree stand is disclosed having few, if any, moving parts. The one-piece design, according to an exemplary embodiment, may make the tree stand simpler to use with less noise during use. The tree stand may include both a seat member and a standing member. A user may climb a tree by standing on the standing member, raising the seat member, sitting on the seat member, raising the standing member, and repeating this process to climb a tree, pole or the like. | 11-14-2013 |
John E. Blair, High Point, NC US
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20140259923 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS - A refinery system is provided. The refinery system includes a feedstock supply line, a first endothermic chamber that receives feedstock from the feedstock supply and processes the feedstock under elevated heat during a first time period, a second endothermic chamber that receives feedstock from the feedstock supply under elevated heat during a second time period, and a refining processor downstream and in communication with each of the first chamber and the second chamber. A related method is also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph H. Blair, Dallas, GA US
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20120214102 | Photosensitive Resin Laminate and Thermal Processing of the Same - A method of thermally developing a photocurable printing blank to produce a relief pattern comprising a plurality of relief dots. The photocurable printing blank comprises a backing layer having at least one photocurable layer disposed thereon and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on top of the at least one photocurable layer. The method includes the steps of (1) imaging the at least one photocurable layer by ablating the laser ablatable mask layer to create the relief pattern on the surface of the at least one photocurable layer; (2) laminating an oxygen barrier membrane to a top of the laser ablated mask layer; (3) exposing the printing blank to actinic radiation through the oxygen barrier membrane and mask layer to one or more sources of actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer, wherein the at least one photocurable layer is crosslinked and cured in the portions not covered by the mask layer, thereby creating the relief pattern; (4) removing the oxygen barrier membrane from the top of the laser ablated mask layer; and (5) thermally developing the printing blank to remove the laser ablated mask layer and uncured portions of the photocurable layer and reveal the relief pattern. The presence of the oxygen barrier membrane produces printing dots having desired characteristics. The method can also be used with an analog platemaking process that uses a negative instead of an ablatable mask layer, or, in the alternative, the negative itself can be used as the oxygen barrier layer. | 08-23-2012 |
20140141378 | Photosensitive Resin Laminate and Thermal Processing of the Same - A method of thermally developing a photocurable printing blank to produce a relief pattern comprising a plurality of relief dots. The photocurable printing blank comprises a backing layer having at least one photocurable layer disposed thereon and a laser ablatable mask layer disposed on top of the at least one photocurable layer. The method includes the steps of (1) imaging the at least one photocurable layer by ablating the laser ablatable mask layer to create the relief pattern on the surface of the at least one photocurable layer; (2) laminating an oxygen barrier membrane to a top of the laser ablated mask layer; (3) exposing the printing blank to actinic radiation through the oxygen barrier membrane and mask layer to one or more sources of actinic radiation to selectively crosslink and cure portions of the at least one photocurable layer, wherein the at least one photocurable layer is crosslinked and cured in the portions not covered by the mask layer, thereby creating the relief pattern; (4) removing the oxygen barrier membrane from the top of the laser ablated mask layer; and (5) thermally developing the printing blank to remove the laser ablated mask layer and uncured portions of the photocurable layer and reveal the relief pattern. The presence of the oxygen barrier membrane produces printing dots having desired characteristics. The method can also be used with an analog platemaking process that uses a negative instead of an ablatable mask layer, or, in the alternative, the negative itself can be used as the oxygen barrier layer. | 05-22-2014 |
Joshua K. Blair, Hastings On Hudson, NY US
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20140124655 | UV LED LIGHTBAR FOR SETTING A UV-CURABLE NAIL FORMULATION - Various systems and methods for implementing a UV LED lightbar for setting a UV-curable nail formulation are described herein. A lightbar comprises a detachable UV lightbar comprising a plurality of UV lights with at least two of the plurality of UV lights having different UV light output; and a connector for connection to a power supply, where the detachable UV lightbar is controlled by a controller connectably attachable to the connector, the controller configured to control the plurality of UV lights in a manner to cure a nail gel preparation. A method for curing a nail gel preparation comprises identifying by a processing device, the nail gel preparation; and configuring an UV light assembly to cure the nail gel preparation. | 05-08-2014 |
Judy Cecilia Blair, Tucson, AZ US
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20140013496 | VERSATILE TOILET AID - A new toilet aid apparatus has a positioning aid configured to be adjusted and positioned on the toilet seat to adjust the effective size of the toilet seat, and a securing mechanism configured to secure the adjustable back support to a toilet and thereby fix the effective size of the toilet seat. The positioning aid may support the back of a user seated on a toilet seat, and may be easily removed or moved out of the way for users not needing the positioning aid. | 01-16-2014 |
Julian Alexander Blair, Stradbally IE
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20110108030 | AIRFLOW ADAPTOR FOR A BREATH-ACTUATED DRY POWDER INHALER - An airflow adaptor for a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler. The airflow adaptor includes a conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end allows fluid communication from a deagglomerator outlet port to the distal end of the conduit, and wherein the airflow adaptor further includes provisions for allowing air to flow from a proximal end of the adaptor to a distal end of the adaptor independently of the airflow in the conduit when a breath induced low pressure is applied to the distal end of the airflow adaptor. | 05-12-2011 |
20130306070 | AIRFLOW ADAPTOR FOR A BREATH-ACTUATED DRY POWDER INHALER - An airflow adaptor for a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler. The airflow adaptor includes a conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end allows fluid communication from a deagglomerator outlet port to the distal end of the conduit, and wherein the airflow adaptor further includes provisions for allowing air to flow from a proximal end of the adaptor to a distal end of the adaptor independently of the airflow in the conduit when a breath induced low pressure is applied to the distal end of the airflow adaptor. | 11-21-2013 |
Kim B. Blair, Arlington, MA US
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20130041617 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - The invention relates to devices and methods for monitoring one or more athletic performance characteristic of a user. An example apparatus includes a sensing unit adapted to be attachable to a shoe of a user, the sensing unit including a first sensor adapted to monitor an movement of a foot of the user while the user is in motion, the first sensor comprising a gyroscopic sensor, processing means for determining a first performance characteristic of the user based upon an output from the first sensor, the first performance characteristic comprising a foot strike location of a foot of the user upon striking a ground surface, and transmitting means for transmitting a data package representative of the performance characteristic to a remote receiver. | 02-14-2013 |
Mary Lynne Blair, Newport AU
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20110307997 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A protective headgear device including a fabric cap ( | 12-22-2011 |
Michael Blair, Notting Hill AU
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20120088750 | ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a compound of the following formula and salts thereof: | 04-12-2012 |
Nicholas Stanford Blair, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20140326745 | Napkin Dispenser - A product dispenser, such as for dispensing napkins, designed to be recessed in a countertop or wall, includes an elongated housing or chute for holding product, a faceplate assembly, and a collar for mounting the dispenser to the countertop or wall. The collar includes a locking arrangement for securing the collar in place without requiring any tools. The locking arrangement includes a thumb screw having a threaded shaft with a first end and a second end, a wing nut at the first end, and a flap at the second end. As the wing nut is rotated in a first direction, the flap is drawn upward until it engages a stop surface, such as the underside of the countertop or inside surface of a wall. | 11-06-2014 |
Nick S. Blair, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20140205129 | HEADBAND FOR PERSONAL SPEAKERS - An assembly for holding a personal speaker relative to a user's ear. A headband assembly can include a band, a sleeve attached to an end of the band, and an arm moveably secured to the sleeve. The sleeve can include a pair of laterally opposed detent channels, and the arm can include a pair of spring-loaded bearings. Each spring-loaded bearing can engage one of the laterally opposed detent channels. The headband assembly can be adjusted by moving the arm relative to the sleeve. An arm of the headband assembly can be pivotally secured to a yoke by a magnetic pivot arrangement. The magnetic pivot arrangement can include a groove, a protrusion, and magnetic elements. A yoke can be pivotally secured to a housing by housing pivot arrangement. The housing pivot arrangement can include a pin extending from the yoke and a collar retained in the housing. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205130 | HEADBAND FOR PERSONAL SPEAKERS - An assembly for holding a personal speaker relative to a user's ear. A headband assembly can include a band, a sleeve attached to an end of the band, and an arm moveably secured to the sleeve. The sleeve can include a pair of laterally opposed detent channels, and the arm can include a pair of spring-loaded bearings. Each spring-loaded bearing can engage one of the laterally opposed detent channels. The headband assembly can be adjusted by moving the arm relative to the sleeve. An arm of the headband assembly can be pivotally secured to a yoke by a magnetic pivot arrangement. The magnetic pivot arrangement can include a groove, a protrusion, and magnetic elements. A yoke can be pivotally secured to a housing by housing pivot arrangement. The housing pivot arrangement can include a pin extending from the yoke and a collar retained in the housing. | 07-24-2014 |
20140370855 | MULTI-MODE,WEARABLE, WIRELESS MICROPHONE - A microphone assembly that captures audio/voice recordings and wirelessly transmits them to different desired network destinations based on an operating mode specified by the user. The microphone assembly may comprise a non-graphical-display user interface tap detection circuit, through which a user of the microphone assembly controls operation of the microphone assembly. For example, the user may tap the user interface tap detection circuit, and different tap sequences may correspond to different operating modes for the microphone assembly. The microphone assembly may also comprise a clip for clipping the microphone assembly to a garment of the user. | 12-18-2014 |
20150022674 | WIRELESS VIDEO CAMERA - A wireless video camera that permits bookmarking of objects in the surrounding environment of the camera. When a remote user selects to see (via streaming video) a previously bookmarked object, the camera determines the appropriate camera viewing parameter to replicate the bookmarked view of the object. To account for an intervening change in position of the camera, the camera may compute any change in position of the camera, and adjust the camera viewing parameters for the bookmarked view to compensate for the camera's updated position so that the original bookmarked view of the object can be replicated. Also, in a streaming video mode where the camera is streaming video to the remote user, the remote user can use a still image from the camera to control the remote camera. | 01-22-2015 |
Paul Blair, Parker, CO US
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20130138567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING IDENTITIES IN TRANSACTIONS - A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction. | 05-30-2013 |
20130311376 | MONEY TRANSFER TRANSACTIONS VIA PRE-PAID WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems and methods for performing money transfer transactions via a wireless communication device, such as a cellular phone, are provided. The wireless communication device may be associated with, or automatically linked to, at least one payment source account. The wireless communication device may be associated with at least one pre-paid payment source account. In one example, the wireless communication device is a pre-paid cellular phone and/or is associated with a pre-paid money transfer account. The wireless communication device may access a pre-directed phone number, e.g., *55, to access a money transfer service provider. Once connected to a money transfer service provider, a user may initiate a money transfer via the wireless device, which is optionally paid to a payee in-person at a money transfer service provider location. | 11-21-2013 |
20150019434 | MONEY TRANSFER TRANSACTIONS VIA PRE-PAID WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Systems and methods for performing money transfer transactions via a wireless communication device, such as a cellular phone, are provided. The wireless communication device may be associated with, or automatically linked to, at least one payment source account. The wireless communication device may be associated with at least one pre-paid payment source account. In one example, the wireless communication device is a pre-paid cellular phone and/or is associated with a pre-paid money transfer account. The wireless communication device may access a pre-directed phone number, e.g., *55, to access a money transfer service provider. Once connected to a money transfer service provider, a user may initiate a money transfer via the wireless device, which is optionally paid to a payee in-person at a money transfer service provider location. | 01-15-2015 |
Paul Blair, Beeton CA
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20100124625 | PIPE INSULATION WITH FOAMED ADHESIVE CLOSURE - A pipe insulation product is provided including pipe insulation having an inside surface defining a central opening for surrounding a pipe, and a longitudinal slit defined by two opposing walls enabling the pipe insulation to be forced over a pipe to surround the pipe, a foamed adhesive layer applied to one or both of the opposing walls of the longitudinal slit, and one or more removable release strips for temporarily covering the foamed adhesive layers applied to one or both of the opposing walls of the longitudinal slit. The release strips protect the foamed adhesive layers prior to use, and the foamed adhesive layer provides for a closure with improved performance once the pipe insulation is applied to a pipe. | 05-20-2010 |
Paul Blair, Beelon CA
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20120043018 | PIPE INSULATION WITH FOAMED ADHESIVE CLOSURE - A pipe insulation product is provided including pipe insulation having an inside surface defining a central opening for surrounding a pipe, and a longitudinal slit defined by two opposing walls enabling the pipe insulation to be forced over a pipe to surround the pipe, a foamed adhesive layer applied to one or both of the opposing walls of the longitudinal slit, and one or more removable release strips for temporarily covering the foamed adhesive layers applied to one or both of the opposing walls of the longitudinal slit. The release strips protect the foamed adhesive layers prior to use, and the foamed adhesive layer provides for a closure with improved performance once the pipe insulation is applied to a pipe. | 02-23-2012 |
Peter Blair, Willoughby AU
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20110283639 | TIMBER STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A timber structural member is provided. The structural member includes a first timber round having a first cooperating surface extending longitudinally along the length thereof, and a second timber round having a second cooperating surface extending longitudinally along the length thereof. The first cooperating surface is shaped to cooperate with the second cooperating surface and the two timber rounds are secured together to form a structurally integral unit in which the first cooperating surface is in contact with the second cooperating surface and the first timber round is substantially parallel to the second timber round. The first timber round is secured to the second timber round by a plurality of fasteners spaced along the length of the member, the plurality of fasteners including fasteners provided at both acute and obtuse angles from a longitudinal axis of the structural member. | 11-24-2011 |
20150089900 | TIMBER STRUCTURAL MEMBER WITH EMBEDDED WEB - A timber joist is provided, which includes first and second flanges connected together by a web, the web being structurally integral with the flanges. Both flanges comprise timber poles. The web inserts into the first and second flanges a sufficient distance so as to provide resistance to longitudinal splitting or cracking of the timber. | 04-02-2015 |
Pocock Blair, Vancouver CA
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20140306020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENGAGING A PLURALITY OF FANS - A system and method for engaging fans is disclosed. The system may include a notification system, a plurality of camera arrays and a plurality of rig servers, a venue server and a virtual server that stores the new files from the venue server. The method for engaging fans may include registering a fan user a seat location within a venue utilizing an application, photographing with one or more camera arrays when an event trigger occurs, transferring the photographs from the one or more camera arrays to a camera rig server, aggregating and uploading the photographs to a virtual server based on registered user priority, associating the photographs to each of the registered fan users and sending the registered fan users a push notification that the photographs are available for download to a registered user's application. | 10-16-2014 |
Ray Blair, Keizer, OR US
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20140101321 | Redirecting of Network Traffic for Application of Stateful Services - Techniques are presented herein for redirection between any number of network devices that are distributed to any number of sites. A first message of a flow is received from a network endpoint at a first network device. A relationship between the endpoint and the first network device is registered in a directory that maps endpoints for network devices. A state for the flow is stored at the first network device. A second message is received for the flow which is indicative of the first endpoint at a second network device. It is determined that the second network device does not store the flow state for the flow. Querying is performed to receive information indicative of the relationship between the endpoint and the first network device. The received information is stored in a cache at the second network device. Services are applied to the second message according to the stored information. | 04-10-2014 |
Richard Blair, Kent, WA US
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20150058929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRUSTED MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods for trusted mobile communications are described. A network system provisions a mobile client system with a collection of security parameters on a per application basis and a per device basis. The airplane system provides access to the mobile client system based on the established chain of trust without previously having information about the mobile client system even when the mobile client system and the airplane system are offline with respect to the network system. | 02-26-2015 |
Richard Blair, Plaistow, NH US
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20150148918 | OPTIMIZED COMMUNICATIONS WITH HART INSTRUMENTS - A device, such as a HART multiplexer, may allow access to one or more HART instruments from a single interface. The device may also support access to the HART instruments from a second interface. Requests for reading or writing data to or from a HART instrument may be combined at the device into a set of HART commands that may be more efficient than the HART commands that would be sent if each request was processed independently. | 05-28-2015 |
Richard N. Blair, Kent, WA US
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20120326864 | Situational Awareness for an Electrical Distribution System - A method and apparatus for managing events in an electrical distribution system. A number of events in the electrical distribution system are identified for an operator based on a profile for the operator. A wireless mobile device is assigned to the operator and the profile includes a role of the operator. The number of events is sent to the wireless mobile device assigned to the operator. | 12-27-2012 |
20140114442 | REAL TIME CONTROL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for real time control system management in networked environments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-based system for real time embedded control system behavior monitoring and anomaly detection comprises a processor and logic instructions stored in a tangible computer-readable medium coupled to the processor which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to generate a behavior training set for the embedded control system, wherein the behavior training set correlates inputs to the embedded control system with outputs from the embedded control system during a training process to define behavior fingerprints for the embedded control system monitor inputs to the embedded control system and outputs from the embedded control system in real time during operation of the embedded control system, and generate an alert when one or more of the inputs into the embedded control system or the outputs collected from the embedded control system in real time operation represent an anomaly. | 04-24-2014 |
20140354528 | UBIQUITOUS NATURAL USER SYSTEM - A system is provided for that includes sensor(s) configured to provide sensed input characteristic of a user, the user's environment or the user's interaction with their environment, and including from a 3D scanner, measurements of points on a surface of an object in the user's environment. A front-end system may receive and process the sensed input including the measurements to identify a known pattern that indicates a significance of the sensed input from which to identify operations of electronic resource(s). The front-end system may form and communicate an input to the electronic resource(s) to cause the resource(s) to perform the operations, including generation of a point cloud from the measurements, and transformation of the point cloud to a 3D model of the object. And the front-end system may receive an output including the 3D model from the resource(s), and communicate the output for display by a display device. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354529 | TRACKING A USER TO SUPPORT TASKS PERFORMED ON COMPLEX-SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A system is provided that includes sensors(s) configured to provide sensed input including measurements of motion and/or orientation of a user during performance of a task to work a complex-system component. The system includes a front-end system configured to process the sensed input including the measurements to identify a known pattern that indicates a significance of the sensed input from which to identify operations of an electronic resource. The front-end system is configured to form and communicate an input to cause the electronic resource to perform the operations and produce an output. The operations include determination of an action of the user during performance of the task, or calculation of a process variable related to performance of the task, from the measurements. And the front-end system is configured to receive the output from the electronic resource, and communicate the output to a display device, audio output device or haptic sensor. | 12-04-2014 |
20140359540 | UBIQUITOUS NATURAL USER SYSTEM FOR HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION - A system is provided that includes sensor(s) configured to provide sensed input including measurements of motion of a user during performance of a task, and in which the motion may include a gesture performed in one of a plurality of 3D zones in an environment of the user that are defined to accept respective, distinct gestures. A front-end system may receive and process the sensed input including the measurements to identify the gesture and from the gesture, identify operations of an electronic resource. The front-end system may identify the gesture based on the one of the plurality of 3D zones in which the gesture is performed. The front-end system may then form and communicate an input to cause the electronic resource to perform the operations and produce an output. And the front-end system may receive the output from the electronic resource, and communicate the output to a display device. | 12-04-2014 |
Robert Marion Blair, Spokane, WA US
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20140121887 | Method and Apparatus for Data Acquistion, Data Management, and Report Generation for Tractor Trailer Subsystem Testing and Maintenance - Techniques for operating, testing, and generating a testing report for the electrical and air subsystems of a vehicular trailer, without the use of an associated truck tractor are disclosed. The system includes a portable testing unit with self-powered electrical and air subsystems which are interconnected to the corresponding subsystems of the vehicular trailer under test. The portable testing unit can be rolled about on a stand and functions as a mini-truck tractor, in the sense that it selectively provides electrical power and air to the VUT. The testing unit is controlled by a small, portable hand held radio frequency remote control that communicates test and data signals to a radio receiver in the portable testing unit. The system acquires testing data from both automatic and manual means from disparate sources. The system stores the testing data and automatically generates testing reports. The system manages the testing data and generated reports. | 05-01-2014 |
20140207327 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA ACQUISITION, DATA MANAGEMENT, AND REPORT GENERATION FOR TRACTOR TRAILER SUBSYSTEM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE - Techniques for operating, testing, and generating a testing report for the electrical and air subsystems of a vehicular trailer, without the use of an associated truck tractor are disclosed. The system includes a portable testing unit with self-powered electrical and air subsystems which are interconnected to the corresponding subsystems of the vehicular trailer under test. The portable testing unit can be rolled about on a stand and functions as a mini-truck tractor, in the sense that it selectively provides electrical power and air to the VUT. The testing unit is controlled by a small, portable hand held radio frequency remote control that communicates test and data signals to a radio receiver in the portable testing unit. The system acquires testing data from both automatic and manual means from disparate sources. The system stores the testing data and automatically generates testing reports. The system manages the testing data and generated reports. | 07-24-2014 |
Ronald Lynn Blair, Carmel, IN US
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20140218542 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS - The present invention is directed towards a method and system for remote diagnostics in a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) set-top box network having a head-end unit and a set-top box having diagnostics software. The diagnostics software stored in the set-top box enables the head-end unit to remotely query the set-top box about the current condition of the set-top box and, as a result, reduces the necessity of service calls and/or shipping charges that would otherwise be required. The diagnostics software generates data is response to a set-top box identification request, a software version request, a check television connections request, a check I/O ports request, a check HPNA networking request, a check USB request, a check system ICs request, a check DSL connection request, a check error codes request, a read warranty clock request, a read hours of operation request, and a perform default test request received from the head-end. Execution of the diagnostics software may be initiated as part of a periodical diagnostic test of the set-top box, at the request of a customer having difficulties with the set-top box, or in response to an alarm or alert message generated by the set-top box. | 08-07-2014 |
Ryan J. Blair, Syracuse, NY US
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20130014403 | Dryer Load Chute - A chute for a laundry system having an inwardly tapered body extendng from an open top area towards a closed bottom end. The top edge of the chute is laterally spaced from the dryer unit and vertically spaced above the opening of the dryer's load door, while the bottom edge is connected to or abutting the dryer unit at a position vertically spaced just coincident with or below the load door. Side walls enclose the sides of the chute relative to the dryer. The door is equipped with a motor and mechanism for automatically opening and closing during loading and operation, respectively. The door may form the bottom trough portion of the chute. A programmable logic controller synchronizes the opening and closing of the door with the sling type rail system that drops the garments through the chute to eliminate the need for operator involvement with regard to the door. | 01-17-2013 |
Sharon Blair, Coquitlam CA
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20080241642 | ELECTROCHEMICAL OXIDATION OF FORMIC ACID USING A NOBLE METAL BASED CATALYST WITH ADMETALS - A catalyst formulation for an organic fuel cell includes a noble metal and an admetal. The catalyst formulation can include a noble metal and an admetal in a heterogeneous mixture or a solid solution with up to about 90% degree of alloying. The admetal can encourage the oxidation of catalyst poisons at room temperature and therefore reduces the exhaustion of the fuel cell. | 10-02-2008 |
Steven M. Blair, Cottonwood Heights, UT US
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20150138661 | NANOPARTICLE LIGHT FILTERING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Implementations of the present invention relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for blocking, attenuating, or filtering neuroactive wavelengths of the visible light spectrum and reducing or preventing the symptoms affiliated with exposure to those wavelengths. Nanoparticles of a predetermined composition, size, and structure are dispersed in a host medium to create an optical notch filter, thereby attenuating only a narrow range of the visible spectrum. | 05-21-2015 |
Taylor Blair, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140200837 | Analysis of Component Having Engineered Internal Space for Fluid Flow - A characteristic of a component having an engineered internal space can be analyzed by recording acoustic signals produced by fluid flow through the internal space at controlled flow rates, and determining one or more acoustic frequencies and acoustic intensities that are indicative of the characteristic of the component. A state and/or a source of the component can be predicted based on the results of such analysis. | 07-17-2014 |
Thomas Blair, Naperville, IL US
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20140043932 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLENDING BIOGAS - Method and system for blending biogas with conventional fuel in which the fuel blend is automatically adjusted for lower biogas flows and methane concentrations by introducing higher concentrations of conventional fuels. The system is able to automatically adjust the fuel blend, thereby eliminating the requirement for manual intervention, and producing a variable blended biogas that can be utilized within existing natural-gas fired combustion units such as boilers, furnaces, heaters, etc., as well as enabling automatic adjustment and operation, maximum usage of biogas, and integration with combustion unit controls. Using all available biogas to provide energy also minimizes the need for flaring unused biogas. | 02-13-2014 |
Thomas Blair, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20140267099 | TOUCH SENSOR WITH PLASTIC COVER LENS - According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a substrate, a touch sensor, and a cover lens. The touch sensor is disposed on the substrate. A conductive mesh forms portions of the touch sensor, and the conductive mesh comprises fine lines of metal. The cover lens is coupled to the touch sensor and is at most 0.4 mm thick. The cover lens comprises plastic. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas Blair, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20150145325 | ACTIVE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION FOR AIRCRAFT POWER SYSTEM HARMONIC MITIGATION - Active power factor correction can be used to reduce input harmonics in an aircraft power distribution system. In an embodiment, one or more power factor correction (PFC) units can be placed in a power distribution system to profile an input signal. Each PFC unit can include a converter, such as an AC-DC converter, and can be placed in the power system bus on the input side of the load. In an embodiment, a PFC unit can include a boost rectifier topology with active power factor correction for harmonics elimination. | 05-28-2015 |
Thomas J. Blair, Chesterfield, MO US
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20130090940 | Wellcare management methods and systems - Methods and systems related to wellcare management are disclosed. The methods comprise enrolling wellcare providers and consumers, offering wellcare plans, and providing automated payment processing and collection in connection with the wellcare plans. The methods also allow the wellcare management systems to interface with the wellcare provider's practice management software administered by a third party. Preferably, the wellcare plan providers are veterinarians, particularly independent veterinarians. Systems employing the methods over one or more computer networks are also disclosed, as are articles comprising computer readable media. | 04-11-2013 |
20130266905 | ORAL ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLIES - The invention provides oral engagement assemblies and methods of using the oral engagement assemblies. In a general aspect, the oral engagement assembly includes a mouthpiece comprising a handle and a support attached to the handle. A diagnostic receptacle is insertable into the mouth-piece to form the oral engagement assembly. One or more diagnostic sensors can be fixedly or releasably inserted into the diagnostic receptacle. The invention also provides kits useful for making the oral engagement assemblies and using such oral engagement assemblies for diagnosing a condition or disease in the animal. | 10-10-2013 |
Timothy E. Blair, Griffith, IN US
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20150103652 | CONFIGURING TRAFFIC ALLOCATIONS IN A ROUTER - Disclosed herein are methods and calculators for configuring traffic allocations for service classes with different Quality of Service (QoS) in a router. Example embodiments involve setting allocations at a router based on traffic rate values and/or traffic weight values provided by a user. The router may monitor actual traffic rates to ensure that traffic is not being dropped due to improper rate allocations and to provide historical data for optimizing traffic allocations. In addition, the router may automatically adjust traffic allocations to avoid dropping high(er) priority traffic. The router may also transmit alarms to the user and/or to other network devices to prompt traffic re-routing and/or re-allocation of traffic rates. Example methods and apparatus ensure appropriate traffic allocation to meet certain QoS metrics | 04-16-2015 |
Tom Blair, Port Lambton CA
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20140299327 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ISOLATING A SECTION OF A PIPE RISER BORE IN THE COURSE OF RISER RENEWAL - The isolation tool works at depth in the bore of a pipe whose upper end is to be severed and replaced. The tool isolates the lower pipe bore from the upper bore so that flammable downhole fluid is prevented from reaching a welding site along the pipe wall. The tool incorporates: means for establishing a pair of axially spaced apart annular seals engaging the pipe inner surface; means for venting downhole fluid to ground surface. The tool is primarily mechanical in nature. It finds use in connection with off-shore platform riser renewal operations. | 10-09-2014 |
Trever Blair, North Saanich CA
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20110161468 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CASCADING PEER-TO-PEER CONFIGURATION OF LARGE SYSTEMS OF IEDS - A method and system of efficiently distributing configuration information for IEDs across one or more networks in an electrical monitoring system is disclosed. Changing configuration information is managed by a configuration management system. The IEDs in the network or networks are organized in peer relationships, each peer relationship having at least one seed IED. The configuration information is loaded to the seed IED or seed IEDs which make the configuration parameter available to other IEDs in a peer relationship with the seed IED. The other IEDs may in turn become seed IEDs for other IEDs. The configuration information therefore cascades throughout the network without further communication between the configuration management system and the selected IEDs. | 06-30-2011 |
Tricia Helen Blair, Naples, FL US
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20140290660 | Harleyhex Carbon Dioxide Balanced Foldable Respiratory Treatment Chamber - One embodiment of a collapsible chamber that is used to house a small animal while administering respiratory medications prescribed by Veterinarians that allows atmospheric air to flow in and carbon dioxide to flow out while the animal is receiving respiratory treatment. The chamber: maintains a medically sanitary environment; keeps the animal calm during treatment thus maximizing the amount of medication delivered; becomes foldable, thus portable for mobile treatment or storage; uses standard tubing and connectors for nebulizer, oxygen and other gaseous types of medication delivery systems. One embodiment of a chamber comprised of transparent panels, edging, and screws. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 10-02-2014 |
William A. Blair, Carlsbad WA
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20140303580 | WIRELESSLY DETECTABLE OBJECTS FOR USE IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Various embodiments of a wirelessly detectable object to be used in medical procedures are provided. The object may include a piece of absorbent material, a transponder to wirelessly receive and transmit signals, and a cover. The cover is attached directly to the piece of absorbent material to retain the transponder. Methods of manufacturing wirelessly detectable objects are also provided. | 10-09-2014 |
William L. Blair, Peoria, IL US
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20140130826 | Robotic Cleaning System - A system for cleaning a component of a machine is provided. The system includes a cleaning head having a first reel and a second reel to store a cloth. The cleaning head also includes a first idler and a second idler placed in a spaced apart arrangement. The first idler and the second idler are configured to receive the cloth from the first reel. The second reel is configured to store the cloth received from the first idler and the second idler. A spray nozzle is provided to spray a cleaning agent on to the cloth. A robotic arm is attached to the cleaning head. A controller is configured to position the cleaning head relative to the component, activate a movement of the first reel and the second reel to effectuate a dry cleaning cycle, and selectively activate the spray nozzle to effectuate a wet cleaning cycle. | 05-15-2014 |