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Aaron Bland, Ashland, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110036657ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHASSIS - A chassis for an electric vehicle includes a frame structure comprising two beam members arranged side-by-side with a gap therebetween. Each of the beam members includes a front end connected to the front end of the other beam member and forms a head tube for pivotally retaining a portion of a fork assembly holding a front wheel of the electric vehicle. Each of the beam members includes a rear end fixedly connected to a motor housing. The gap between the beam members is configured for holding one or more battery modules therein. The chassis also includes a swing arm assembly including a front end connected at a pivot point to the motor housing. The swing arm assembly includes a rear end holding a rear wheel of the electric vehicle.02-17-2011
20110048832METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THROTTLE CONTROL SIGNALS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A control apparatus is provided for use in an electric vehicle having a throttle input device. The throttle input device is operable by a rider for generating a throttle signal for controlling the speed of the electric vehicle. The control apparatus, which adjusts the throttle signal, includes a rider input mechanism and a control device. The rider input mechanism can be manipulated by the rider to provide a given input. The control device is coupled to the rider input mechanism and to the output of the throttle input device. The control device adjusts the throttle signal based on the given input provided by the rider input mechanism.03-03-2011

Alan E. Bland, Laramie, WY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090246849Biogenic Methane Production Enhancement Systems - Systems for enhanced in-situ or perhaps even ex-situ biogenic methane production from hydrocarbon-bearing formations (10-01-2009
20110027849Formation Pretreatment with Biogenic Methane Production Enhancement Systems - Systems for enhanced in-situ or perhaps even ex-situ biogenic methane production from hydrocarbon-bearing formations (02-03-2011
20120003705Biological Clean Fuel Processing Systems and Methods - Methods and systems to achieve clean fuel processing systems in which carbon dioxide emissions (01-05-2012
20120056431Efficient Low Rank Coal Gasification, Combustion, and Processing Systems and Methods - Efficient coal pre-processing systems (03-08-2012

Patent applications by Alan E. Bland, Laramie, WY US

Brian W. Bland, Social Circle, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100048080Interior Wallboard and Method of Making Same - A gypsum wallboard suitable for Level 4 finishing having a coated non-woven first glass fiber mat facing material on one major surface and an optionally coated second glass fiber mat where on the other major surface. The first glass fiber mat has a majority of fibers of a nominal fiber diameter between 8 and 11 microns and a fiber length between ¼ and ¾ inch and has a basis weight between about 1.7 lb./100 ft.02-25-2010

Brian W. Bland, Aiken, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080314517Alternative Polyolefin Composite Veil/Compatibilizing Mat Materials - A compatibilized polyolefin/polyolefin composite material includes a polyolefin/polyolefin composite substrate and a reinforcing mat formed from reinforcing fibers and a thermoplastic polymer powder. The mat may also incorporate an optional emulsion polymer binder. In addition the compatibilized polyolefin/polyolefin composite material may incorporate an additional film layer so that the mat is sandwiched between the substrate and the film layer. A method of producing such materials from a to polyolefin/polyolefin composite substrate that is topologically/mechanically bonded to a reinforcing mat formed from reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic polymer powder is also described.12-25-2008

Coburn C. Bland, Holly, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080230024Controlling two cam phasers with one cam position sensor - A camshaft (cam) phaser control system for an engine includes a first camshaft having a first target wheel. A second camshaft has a second target wheel. A cam position sensor detects said first and second target wheels and generates camshaft position data based on said first and second target wheels.09-25-2008

David Bland, Mason, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090263645Anisotropic Foam-Film Composite Structures - Multilayer foam-film composite structures in which the cells of at least one foam layer have an anisotropic orientation exhibit at least one enhanced property of toughness, tear resistance and puncture resistance in comparison with a foam-film composite structure alike in all aspects except for the anisotropic orientation of the cells of at least one foam layer.10-22-2009
20110285048Anisotropic Foam-Film Composite Structures - Multilayer foam-film composite structures in which the cells of at least one foam layer have an anisotropic orientation exhibit at least one enhanced property of toughness, tear resistance and puncture resistance in comparison with a foam-film composite structure alike in all aspects except for the anisotropic orientation of the cells of at least one foam layer.11-24-2011

David G. Bland, Mason, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207071ELASTOMERIC LAMINATE MATERIALS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE MECHANICAL ACTIVATION - An elastomeric laminate that does not require mechanical activation comprises an elastomeric polymer film layer bonded to one or more other substrate layers. The elastomeric film composition, physical properties of the substrate, and bonding conditions are selected and controlled to form an elastomeric laminate that is stretchable and recoverable without the use of excess material or post-lamination mechanical activation. The resulting elastomeric laminate may be manufactured on relatively simple high-speed equipment at lower cost and with improved physical properties.08-28-2008
20090258210ELASTOMERIC MATERIALS - Some embodiments of the present invention include elastomeric films with a basis weight of about 40 gsm or less or about 25 gsm or less. Other embodiments include elastomeric laminates comprising the elastomeric film bonded to one or more substrates (such as nonwoven fabrics). Methods of the making the elastomeric films and elastomeric laminates are also provided.10-15-2009
20090264844EXTRUSION BONDED LAMINATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer; and the multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film may have a basis weight no greater than about 40 gsm.10-22-2009
20100040826Extrusion Bonded Laminates for Absorbent Articles - An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a topsheet, an outer cover, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. The outer cover may comprise an extrusion bonded laminate. The EBL may comprise a multi-layer coextruded elastomeric film and a nonwoven. The film may comprise a core layer, a first outer layer, and a second outer layer, wherein the core layer is between the first and second outer layers. The nonwoven may comprise fibers and/or filaments. The first outer layer may be non-adhesively joined to the nonwoven via extrusion coating. Further, the outer cover may be elastic to at least about 50% engineering strain. The nonwoven may have high chemical affinity for the first outer layer. The first outer layer may have a low chemical affinity for the core layer. And, the first outer layer may comprise an amount of draw down polymer greater than about 45 wt %.02-18-2010
20110250419ELASTOMERIC LAMINATE MATERIALS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE MECHANICAL ACTIVATION - An elastomeric laminate that does not require mechanical activation comprises an elastomeric polymer film layer bonded to one or more other substrate layers. The elastomeric film composition, physical properties of the substrate, and bonding conditions are selected and controlled to form an elastomeric laminate that is stretchable and recoverable without the use of excess material or post-lamination mechanical activation. The resulting elastomeric laminate may be manufactured on relatively simple high-speed equipment at lower cost and with improved physical properties.10-13-2011

Patent applications by David G. Bland, Mason, OH US

Douglas C. Bland, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090005569PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 4-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-2(1H)-PYRIDINONE - 4-Trifluoromethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone is prepared from an alkyl vinyl ether and trifluoroacetyl chloride in a four step process.01-01-2009
200900056034-CHLORO-4-ALKOXY-1,1,1-TRIFLUORO-2-BUTANONES, THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE IN PREPARING 4-ALKOXY-1,1,1-TRIFLUORO-3-BUTEN-2-ONES - 4-Chloro-4-alkoxy-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-butanones, prepared by reacting alkyl vinyl ethers with trifluoroacetyl chloride, are useful for preparing 4-alkoxy-1,1,1-trifluoro-3-buten-2-ones.01-01-2009
20100004457PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-5-(1-SUBSTITUTED)ALKYLPYRIDINES - 2-Trifluoromethyl-5-(1-substituted)alkylpyridines are produced efficiently and in high yield from an alkyl vinyl ether and trifluoroacetyl chloride by cyclization.01-07-2010
20100048939PROCESS FOR THE ADDITION OF THIOLATES TO ?,?-UNSATURATED CARBONYL OR SULFONYL COMPOUNDS - Alkylthio substituted aldehydes, ketones, esters and sulfones are prepared by reacting α,β-unsaturated carbonyl and sulfonyl compounds with a sodium or potassium thiolate in the presence of a alkane carboxylic acid and water.02-25-2010

Patent applications by Douglas C. Bland, Midland, MI US

Fredric A. Bland, Shepard, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200283METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WELDING SYSTEM - A wireless control system (08-13-2009

Geoffrey L. Bland, Wallops, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110278393AERODYNAMICALLY STABILIZED INSTRUMENT PLATFORM - A suspension apparatus for suspending instrumentation from an airborne platform may include a generally longitudinal boom having a payload end and a tail end. Yaw and pitch stabilizers may be disposed at the tail end of the boom. A mast that may be selectively translatable on the boom may connect the boom to a tether line of the airborne platform. The payload may be attached to the payload end of the boom. The mast may be positioned axially along the boom at the center of gravity of the combination of the payload, boom, pitch stabilizer, and yaw stabilizer.11-17-2011

Griffin Bland, Bowling Green, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272107Table Heater Heat Distribution Cone - In one embodiment the instant invention combines a table and a heater in one product having a deflector cone under the table top. This embodiment resembles a small table with a table top surface and combines the usable table top surface with a heating element, which may use propane as a fuel source. There may be one or more deflector cones stacked on each other, and they may be made from heat-reflecting material.11-06-2008
20080272108Bistro Table Heater Combination with 360 Degree Heat Source - In one embodiment the instant invention combines a table and a heater in one device. The heater allows heat to escape laterally beneath the table to warm the lower extremities of a user. The heater may use propane as a fuel source, and the fuel source may be self-contained and mountable adjacent to the heater. The device may be mounted on wheels so as to be portable. The table may have several deflectors below it and above the heater so that the table does not get hot.11-06-2008
20080272109Bistro Table Heater with Heat Guard Rail - In one embodiment the instant invention combines a table and a heater in one device. The heater contains a heating element, which may use propane as a fuel source. The fuel source of the invention may be self-contained so that the heater is portable. The table may have several deflectors below and above the heater it so that the table does not get hot. The invention may also have a heat guard rail attached to the table and extending away from the table to guard against users inadvertently touching the heating area of the invention.11-06-2008
20080285258Gas Light-Post Heater - In one embodiment the instant invention combines a post having a light at its top and a heater in its middle. In one embodiment, the post has a cabinet below the heater. The cabinet may contain the fuel source of the invention so that the heater may be easily portable. In one embodiment, a wind shield protects the heater so that the heat source will not be extinguished. In one embodiment, the light and the heater have separate controls and are separately operable.11-20-2008

Jack Bland, Richmond, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110000860METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINOUS PRODUCTION OF LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF CHLORINE DIOXIDE FROM LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF AQUEOUS CHLORITE - Provided are methods and systems for continuously producing low concentrations of chlorine dioxide from dilute solutions of sodium chlorite. The low concentrations of chlorine dioxide produced allow for reduced exposure risk with direct application of the chlorine dioxide stream. The incorporation of a suitable chlorine dioxide detector permits continuous monitoring and control of chlorine dioxide production ensuring that the process stays within regulatory guidelines. Pretreatment of reaction water is preferred for achieving suitable conversion rates of the low concentrations of chlorite to chlorine dioxide.01-06-2011

Jamel R. Bland, Mill Creek, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120076989METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING HIGHLY CONTOURED COMPOSITE STIFFENERS WITH REDUCED WRINKLING - A mandrel having an out-of-plane curvature and a corresponding in-plane change in mandrel geometry is used to fabricate substantially wrinkle-free, fiber reinforced stiffeners having an out-of-plane curvature.03-29-2012

Kenneth Bland, Edison, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110045802Communications Platform - A communications platform for mobile devices for transmitting data (such as alert messages) to at least one mobile device user comprises a server and an alert client, which client may be responsible for receiving alert messages sent by the server and may further perform specific functions on a mobile communications device to insure that the alert message does not remain unnoticed or ignored. The platform may further comprise a cell broadcast service server to limit transmission of an alert message to mobile device users in a particular locality or localities.02-24-2011

Kimberly Bland, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110008315RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention.01-13-2011

Kimberly S. Bland, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090162343RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention.06-25-2009
20110081705RECOMBINANT ELASTASE PROTEINS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention.04-07-2011

Lauren Bland, Carpinteria, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090325309Reagent Delivery System, Dispensing Device and Container for a Biological Staining Apparatus - The invention concerns reagent delivery system for an apparatus for processing of biological samples arranged on microscope slides, comprising a reagent section having one or more reagent containers; a slide section in which at least one microscope slide is arranged; a probe for dispensing a portion of reagent onto a predetermined microscope slide, and means for handling the probe. The probe comprises a continuous prove tubing element extending through a rigid probe member and connecting the probe tip to a pneumatic pressure regulation device. The reagent containers are adapted for cooperation with the probe tip. In this manner a high though-put and a very low carry over of fluid residues is achieved since there is no assembled parts making up the inside volume of the probe in which the fluid may be retained.12-31-2009

Leslie M. Bland, Metairie, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100243072METHOD AND APPARATUS OF HOT TAPPING MULTIPLE COAXIAL OR NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND/OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS - A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.09-30-2010
20120067435METHOD AND APPARATUS OF HOT TAPPING MULTIPLE COAXIAL OR NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND/OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS - A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.03-22-2012

Michael Bland, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080208291FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING (FSK) MAGNETIC TELEMETRY FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A telemetry receive unit for use in an implantable medical device or system can include a coil unit, a single-bit analog to digital converter (ADC), a finite impulse response filter (FIR) coupled to the single-bit ADC, and an accumulator coupled to one or more filter taps of the FIR filter. The accumulator, in operation, can produce one or more data recognition signals corresponding to sampled bits at least temporarily stored at the FIR filter. In several examples, the data recognition signals discriminate between frequency modulated signals that are received at the coil unit, including frequency shift keying (FSK) modulated signals.08-28-2008
20090062682Patient Advisory Device - A patient advisory device (“PAD”) and its methods of use. The PAD may be configured to alert the patient about an estimated brain state of the patient. In preferred embodiments, the PAD is adapted to alert the patient of the patient's brain state, which corresponds to the patient's propensity of transitioning into an ictal brain state, e.g., having a seizure. Based on the specific type of alert, the patient will be made aware whether they are highly unlikely to have a seizure for a given period of time, an elevated propensity of having a seizure, a seizure is occurring or imminent, or the patient's brain state is unknown.03-05-2009
20090171168Systems and Method for Recording Clinical Manifestations of a Seizure - A method of comparing a patient's neurological data to data that is indicative of the patient's clinical manifestation of a seizure. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of monitoring neurological data from a patient indicative of the patient's propensity for having a seizure; automatically recording clinical manifestation data from the patient that may be indicative of the occurrence of a clinical seizure; and analyzing the automatically recorded clinical manifestation data and the monitored neurological data to determine if one of the clinical manifestation data and the neurological data indicates the occurrence of a seizure while the other does not. Systems are described including a monitoring device having a communication assembly for receiving neurological data transmitted external to a patient from a transmitter implanted in a patient; a processor that processes the neurological data to estimate the patient's brain state; and an assembly for automatically recording clinical manifestation data in response to a brain state estimate by the processor.07-02-2009
20110201944NEUROLOGICAL MONITORING AND ALERTS - A system for providing alerts of neurological events occurring in a human subject is provided. The system includes: a monitoring module adapted to detect and sample a neurological signal; an event detection module coupled to the monitoring module for detecting one or more types of predetermined reportable events based on the detected neurological signal; and an alert module coupled to the event detection module, wherein upon the detection of a reportable event by the event detection module, said alert module selects a first alert contact from a plurality of contacts contained in a contact list, and generates a first alert communication to the first alert contact.08-18-2011

Patent applications by Michael Bland, Seattle, WA US

Michael Alan Bland, Boulder, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100235371DEFERRED CONTROL OF SURROGATE KEY GENERATION IN A DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE - An event reporting system includes a computational component 09-16-2010
20100293560TREATMENT OF WEB FEEDS AS WORK ASSIGNMENT IN A CONTACT CENTER - To provide an enhanced customer service experience, various combinations of web searches, site-specific filtering tools and syndicated feed readers can be used to find relevant posts on the internet. Internal email, IM, phone, and the like can cooperate with an appropriately equipped expert-finding solution to assist with help in locating the experts qualified to respond to the post(s). The leveraging of RSS/Atom feeds or similar technology, content analysis, and contact center work distribution algorithms are leveraged to monitor the feeds from multiple sites and automatically distribute messages to appropriately skilled contact center agents. Each message discovered is analyzed to determine which contact center queue it is to be routed to, and then the contact center assigns it to an appropriate agent. This eliminates or significantly reduces the amount of manual searching and qualification of posts.11-18-2010

Michael J. Bland, Clarkston, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100102664METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION IN ULTRASONIC JOINTS - A method of joining the ends of wire windings for a motor stator or the like includes preparing a surface at each end (e.g., by removing any enamel coating), deforming the surfaces to produce knurls, striations, and the like, and then ultrasonically bonding the two surfaces to produce the bond between windings, thereby providing a joint with improved strength.04-29-2010

Michael Scott Bland, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090095429Scissors with an integrated tape dispenser - A combined scissors and tape dispenser configured as a unitary construction. The combined scissors and tape dispenser apparatus includes a pair of blades. A first blade includes a first elongated cutting member integrated with a first looped handle portion. A second blade is pivotally connected to the first blade. The second blade includes a second elongated cutting member integrated with a second looped handle portion. A dispenser reel including a cutting implement is integrated as part of at least one of the first looped handle portion and the second looped handle portion. The dispenser reel includes a through-hole adapted to be gripped by at least one of the user's fingers.04-16-2009

Patrick M. Bland, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090006673DETECTING A PRESENCE OF A DEVICE - Methods and systems are disclosed for detecting a presence of a device that includes providing a clock driver having a pair of differential clock signal lines capable of connection to a device, providing a presence detection signal for transmission through the pair of differential clock signal lines, determining whether the presence detection signal is received through the pair of differential clock signal lines, and identifying the presence of the device if the presence detection signal is received through the pair of differential clock signal lines.01-01-2009
20100293410Memory Downsizing In A Computer Memory Subsystem - Memory downsizing in a computer memory subsystem, the subsystem including one or more channels of computer memory with each channel including several Dual In-line Memory Modules (‘DIMMs’) and each DIMM capable of on-die termination (‘ODT’). Memory downsizing according to embodiments of the present invention includes identifying, during a memory initialization test in a Power On Self Test (‘POST’) by a firmware module, a defective DIMM of a particular channel in the computer memory subsystem and disabling, by the firmware module, the defective DIMM, including enabling ODT for the defective DIMM without disabling any non-defective DIMMs.11-18-2010
20110080700Airflow Barriers for Efficient Cooling of Memory Modules - Method and apparatus providing airflow through a chassis including an upstream column of memory modules and a downstream column of memory modules. The airflow is divided into first and second separate airflow streams extending from an upstream end of the upstream column to a downstream end of the downstream column. The first airflow stream is guided into contact with a single memory module operably-installed in the upstream column and to avoid contact with any memory module in the downstream column. The second airflow stream is guided to avoid contact with any memory module in the upstream column and into contact with a single memory module operably-installed in the downstream column. The improved cooling enables the extended use of a single memory module per channel, even though the thermal load on such a memory module is greater. The result is an overall savings of power, since cooling requirements no longer dictate the installation of additional memory modules per channel in order to share and distribute the thermal load.04-07-2011

Patent applications by Patrick M. Bland, Raleigh, NC US

Patrick Maurice Bland, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090077398Workload Apportionment According to Mean and Variance - An improved method is provided for managing workload on a multi-server computer system. In one embodiment, a subset of servers is selected according to an anticipated net workload. The remaining servers in the system may be powered off to conserve energy and prolong equipment life. Workload is dynamically apportioned among the subset of servers at selected intervals to more uniformly distribute the mean and variance of the workload among the subset of servers. More particularly, the mean and the variance for each of a plurality of workload units are equally weighed in determining a ranking of the workload units. The workload units may be ordered according to a mathematical combination of the mean and variance, such as the sum or product of mean and variance for each workload unit. The workload units are allocated among the subset of servers in according to rank, such as by assigning the workload units to the servers in a reverse round-robin fashion according to rank. Predictive power management schemes such as DVS and DVFS may then be used to control power to the servers.03-19-2009

P. Maurice Bland, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080301352BUS ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for implementing a bus. In one embodiment, the system includes a bus switch operative to couple to a bus, and a plurality of trace segments coupled to the bus switch, where the trace segments have different lengths. The bus switch is operative to connect one of the trace segments to the bus based on at least one system requirement, and the selected trace segment cancels signal reflections on the bus.12-04-2008

Richard W. Bland, Beckley, WV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110078917Coal fine drying method and system - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal fines using molecular sieves. The method and system dries the coal fines by combining coal fines with the molecular sieves. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the molecular sieves and the coal fines. As the coal fines contact the molecular sieves, the surfactant moisture on the coal fines is then absorbed by the molecular sieves. The molecular sieves allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal fines. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the molecular sieves and the coal fines.04-07-2011
20110247233COAL DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal using activated alumina. The method and system dries the coal by combining coal with the activated alumina. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the activated alumina and the coal. As the coal contact the activated alumina, the surfactant moisture on the coal is then absorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the activated alumina and the coal.10-13-2011
20110252662MINERAL SLURRY DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for drying mineral slurry concentrate and high moisture content minerals using activated alumina. The method and system dries the mineral slurry concentrate by combining the slurry with the activated alumina. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the activated alumina and the slurry. As the mineral slurry concentrate contacts the activated alumina, the surfactant moisture on the mineral elements is then absorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina allow for the water molecules to be adsorbed by the activate alumina, thus being removed from the slurry elements. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the activated alumina from the mineral slurry concentrate.10-20-2011

Ross Bland, Bronx, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090233994Novel Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) Chimera And Methods Of Use - The invention relates to a novel Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD). More specifically, novel DNA and protein sequences relating to GAD. Additionally, the invention discloses a novel composition and related methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and the like, using viral and non-viral delivery systems that deliver therapeutic agents to specific regions of the brain. More specifically, using an adeno-associated viral vector to deliver a nucleotide sequence encoding a novel glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) to specific regions of the brain that are over stimulated or disinhibited in various diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases09-17-2009
20120071546Novel Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) Chimera And Methods Of Use - The invention relates to a novel Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD). More specifically, novel DNA and protein sequences relating to GAD. Additionally, the invention discloses a novel composition and related methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and the like, using viral and non-viral delivery systems that deliver therapeutic agents to specific regions of the brain. More specifically, using an adeno-associated viral vector to deliver a nucleotide sequence encoding a novel glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) to specific regions of the brain that are over stimulated or disinhibited in various diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases03-22-2012

Thomas Bland, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100253676SIMULATING PERFORMANCE OF VIRTUAL CAMERA - Simulating performance of a virtual camera operating inside a 3-D environment having scenes generated for motion pictures and video games including: tracking position and orientation of an object within a physical volume of space; placing the virtual camera within the virtual 3-D environment corresponding to the tracked position of the object within the physical volume of space; capturing shots within a field of view of the virtual camera, wherein the field of view of the virtual camera is measured in accordance with the tracked position and orientation of the object; and displaying the captured shots of the 3-D environment captured with the virtual camera.10-07-2010

T.j. Bland, White Plains, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100303575Drop-In Anchor - A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end. The sleeve tapers in inner diameter from the first end to the second end at a sleeve taper angle. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands. The plug tapers at a plug taper angle from a head end to a tip end. A difference between the sleeve taper angle and the plug taper angle is about one degree or more.12-02-2010
20100303576DROP-IN ANCHOR - A retainer for a drop-in anchor includes a durable, moisture resistant member insertable into a sleeve of a drop-in anchor and configured to be retained in the sleeve by one or more threads disposed in the sleeve to prevent inadvertent removal of a plug from the sleeve. A drop-in anchor assembly includes a tubular sleeve having a first end including one or more internal threads, and an expandable second end. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands. A retainer formed of a durable moisture-resistant material is insertable in the sleeve behind the plug, and is configured to be retained in the sleeve by the one or more threads and prevent inadvertent removal of the plug from the sleeve.12-02-2010
20100303577Drop-In Anchor - A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve having one or more raised surfaces at the first end. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the one or more raised surfaces to provide a visual indication of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece.12-02-2010
20100303578DROP-IN ANCHOR - A drop-in anchor system includes a drop-in anchor having a tubular sleeve with a first end and an expandable second end. The sleeve tapers in inner diameter from the first end to the second end at a sleeve taper angle. The drop-in anchor includes a plug insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve the second end expands. The plug tapers at a plug taper angle from a head end to a tip end and a difference between the sleeve taper angle and the plug taper angle is about one degree or more. The system includes an installation tool configured to form a hole in a workpiece into which the drop-in anchor is insertable and to drive the plug into the installed position in the sleeve.12-02-2010
20120017421Drop-In Anchor - A drop-in anchor includes a tubular sleeve having a first end and an expandable second end, the sleeve including one or more indicator surfaces offset from the first end along a sleeve axis of the sleeve. A plug is insertable in the sleeve such that when the plug is driven into an installed position in the sleeve, the second end expands and an installation tool interacts with the first end to provide a visual indication, due to contrast in appearance with the one or more indicator surfaces, of engagement of the drop-in anchor to a workpiece.01-26-2012

Todd Allen Bland, Omaha, NE US

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20090195084Cellular phone and portable electronic device sun powered process - Disclosed herein is a portable cellular phone or electronic device that is powered by a recharging process that does not employ conventional methods of recharging cellular phones such as AC 110V/220V into DC power or by a solar panel connected to said cellular phone or electronic device. The new process utilizes the sun's energy rays collected by solar panels from an orbiting space station or satellite and then beamed to earth solar power stations by low density microwaves (Microwave-Beaming Technology) or alternatively laser beams which are beamed to “rectenna” rectifying Antenna receiver which converts the energy into DC current and then transmitted to cellular phones or portable digital assistants (PDA).08-06-2009
20110000913Beer can with top and bottom pull tabs - The herein invention discloses improvements to the conventional beer, soda or vegetable juice can such as tomato as well as medical or automotive such as oil cans containing fluid. The improvements consisting of one or a plurality of pull tabs on the top and the bottom of the can allowing the liquid to empty out of the cans in a matter of seconds. Prior art only shows one pull tab on the top taking the cans too long to empty for consumers that desire their beverage to flow quicker and to avoid spraying their beverage potentially getting in to the eyes of consumers and destroying property such as clothes and furniture as it is widely known consumers puncture holes toward the bottom of the can to release the liquid quicker endangering themselves and others by spraying beverage and by the sharp objects used to make the holes in the cans. My new invention will improve safety for these types of consumers furthermore if the top tab breaks the bottom pull tab will allow the can to be opened. Additionally, a tomatoe juice can having two pull tabs on the top allows the thick juice to flow more rapidly. This also relieves having a sharp can opener to accomplish this task.01-06-2011
20110080135Solar Powered Charging Of An Electronic Device - A method and system for solar powered charging of an electronic device is provided. Solar concentrators direct solar energy onto photovoltaic cells on an orbiting space station or a satellite in a geostationary orbit. The photovoltaic cells convert the solar energy to direct current (DC) electrical power. Energy generators convert the DC electrical power to generate energy waves, for example, microwaves. A space transmitter relays the energy waves to one or more earth stations. The electronic device transmits a locator beam indicating its current location. On receiving the locator beam, an earth station transmits the energy waves to the electronic device. A rectenna, in electronic communication with the electronic device, converts the energy waves to DC electrical power and directs the DC electrical power to a charger in electric communication with the electronic device. The charger receives the energy waves or the DC electrical power and charges the electronic device.04-07-2011

Vincent David Bland, Central Islip, NY US

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20090282786Sanitary Product Disposal - Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for hygienic disposal of a sanitary product. The apparatus comprises a biodegradable bag for disposal of the sanitary product. The biodegradable bag comprises a catch clip, a pull stick, and an adhesive strip. The catch clip, affixed at the closed end of the biodegradable bag, seizes the sanitary product into the biodegradable bag. The pull stick holds the biodegradable bag in a predefined position over the seized sanitary product during inversion of the biodegradable bag over the seized sanitary product. The inverted biodegradable bag with the seized sanitary product is then twisted and sealed airtight using the adhesive strip affixed towards the open end of the biodegradable bag. The biodegradable bag prevents the user from coming in contact with the sanitary product, thereby providing hygienic disposal of the sanitary product.11-19-2009

William Bland, Mountain View, CA US

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20110314150TECHNIQUES FOR MEASURING PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) NETWORKS - Techniques for measuring Peer-To-Peer (P2P) networks are provided. P2P are initially seeded with links to feigned content. As a P2P participant accesses a link metrics are recorded about the P2P network being used by the participant. The metrics are used to form measurements to compare different P2P networks relative to one another.12-22-2011

William Thomas Bland, Wheeling, WV US

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20110220461Conveyor Belt Scraper And System For The Same - A scraper blade has a tip of hard material and a base of resilient material. The base has at least one concave surface on the front side adjacent to the base and may have an additional concave surface on the back side adjacent to the tip. When the blade is urged against a conveyor belt for removing material, a substantial vertical force created by a significant obstruction on the belt will compress the scraper blade and will cause the blade to deform and move away from the belt until the obstruction has passed. A scraper blade system includes the scraper blade and an adjustment block for holding and adjusting the scraper blade against the conveyor belt.09-15-2011