Blankenship, US
Allen Blankenship, Batesville, AR US
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20100076226 | Preparation of Dibutoxymethane - A process for the preparation of dibutoxymethane, in one embodiment from 50% formaldehyde, in a condensation reaction without the use of co-solvent. | 03-25-2010 |
20100094027 | Process for the Preparation of Glycerol Formal - A process for the preparation of glycerol formal, from a paraformaldehyde and crude glycerin in a condensation reaction without the use of a secondary distilling agent for the removal of the water. | 04-15-2010 |
Barbara Anne Blankenship, El Paso, TX US
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20090246079 | STERILIZATION WRAPS AND METHODS FOR STERILIZING ARTICLES - There is provided an improved sterilization wrap and a method for using the improved sterilization wrap to sterilize an article. The wrap is made of at least a first panel of sterilization material and includes an additional panel of material. The first panel is multi-layered and includes at least one pathogen filtration layer. The first panel is rectangular and has an outer periphery and a central portion. The outer periphery includes first, second, third and fourth edges. The additional panel of material is bonded to the first panel, approximately at a forty-five degree angle to the first panel, with a substantial portion of the additional panel being adjacent to the central portion of the first panel. The perimeter of the additional panel is smaller than the perimeter of the first panel. Portions of the additional panel are bonded to the first panel along the first, second, third and fourth edges of the first panel. The article to be sterilized is placed on the additional panel, is wrapped, and sterilant is applied to the wrapped article. A chemical visual indicator is provided to indicate whether or not the article has been exposed to adequate sterilization conditions. | 10-01-2009 |
20090257913 | STERILIZATION WRAPS AND METHODS FOR STERILIZING ARTICLES - There is provided an improved sterilization wrap and a method for using the improved sterilization wrap to sterilize an article. The wrap is made of at least a first panel of sterilization material and includes an additional panel of material. The first panel is multi-layered and includes at least one pathogen filtration layer. The first panel is rectangular and has an outer periphery and a central portion. The outer periphery includes first, second, third and fourth edges. The additional panel of material is bonded to the first panel, approximately at a forty-five degree angle to the first panel, with a substantial portion of the additional panel being adjacent to the central portion of the first panel. The perimeter of the additional panel is smaller than the perimeter of the first panel. Portions of the additional panel are bonded to the first panel along the first, second, third and fourth edges of the first panel. The article to be sterilized is placed on the additional panel, is wrapped, and sterilant is applied to the wrapped article. A chemical visual indicator is provided to indicate whether or not the article has been exposed to adequate sterilization conditions. | 10-15-2009 |
Ben Blankenship, Troy, MI US
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20130133231 | SHOE WITH INTEGRAL PUMP - A shoe, such as an athletic shoe, includes a pump assembly integral therewith. The pump assembly includes a pump which produces a stream of pressurized air and a delivery assembly which operates to deliver the stream of pressurized air to an end use location exterior of the shoe. The shoe may comprise an athletic shoe and may be utilized to inflate sports balls such as basketballs, footballs, and volleyballs. | 05-30-2013 |
Bill Blankenship US
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20130043891 | High Voltage Sensing Capacitor and Indicator Device - A high-voltage sensing capacitor as an interface apparatus that may be used to attach an indicator unit to a high-voltage AC electrical bus and to provide safety to maintenance personnel. The high-impedance nature of the sensing capacitor effectively isolates the indicator unit from the high-voltage source to which it is connected. The sensing capacitor can be directly mounted between a high-voltage busbar and an indicator unit to provide visual and/or audible alerts to maintenance personnel when high voltage conditions are detected on the busbar. The sensing capacitor is comprised of a portable, unitary capacitive structure that includes a molded insulator body encapsulating two electrodes. The electrodes only partially or incompletely overlap within the insulator body. The electrode spacing and configuration is structured to provide a deliberate amount of coupling between the two electrodes in the presence of an AC electric field. | 02-21-2013 |
Bill Blankenship, Lavalette, WV US
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20110121820 | HIGH VOLTAGE SENSING CAPACITOR AND INDICATOR DEVICE - A high-voltage sensing capacitor as an interface apparatus that may be used to attach an indicator unit to a high-voltage AC electrical bus and to provide safety to maintenance personnel. The high-impedance nature of the sensing capacitor effectively isolates the indicator unit from the high-voltage source to which it is connected. Multiple electrical phases can be interfaced using a plurality of such sensing capacitors. The sensing capacitor can be directly mounted to a high-voltage busbar. The indicator unit may provide visual and/or audible alerts to maintenance personnel when high voltage conditions are detected on the busbar by the sensing capacitor. The sensing capacitor is comprised of a portable, unitary capacitive structure that includes a molded insulator body encapsulating two electrodes. The electrodes of the capacitor only partially or incompletely overlap within the insulator body. The electrode spacing and configuration is structured to provide a deliberate amount of coupling between the two electrodes in the presence of an AC electric field. Because of rules governing Abstracts, this Abstract should not be used to construe the claims in this patent application. | 05-26-2011 |
20130193991 | High Voltage Sensing Capacitor and Indicator Device - A high-voltage sensing capacitor as an interface apparatus that may be used to attach an indicator unit to a high-voltage AC electrical bus and to provide safety to maintenance personnel. The high-impedance nature of the sensing capacitor effectively isolates the indicator unit from the high-voltage source to which it is connected. The sensing capacitor can be directly mounted between a high-voltage busbar and an indicator unit to provide visual and/or audible alerts to maintenance personnel when high voltage conditions are detected on the busbar. The sensing capacitor is comprised of a portable, unitary capacitive structure that includes a molded insulator body encapsulating two electrodes. The electrodes only partially or incompletely overlap within the insulator body. The electrode spacing and configuration is structured to provide a deliberate amount of coupling between the two electrodes in the presence of an AC electric field. | 08-01-2013 |
Brad Blankenship, Flower Mound, TX US
Bradford L. Blankenship, Orono, MN US
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20090277196 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODULATING COOLING - This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for a modulating air conditioning system having increased energy efficiency and greater turndown capabilities. A modulating air conditioning system includes modulating at least one of the following components: a compressor, a compressor driver, a condenser fan, an evaporator fan, an effective evaporator surface area, an effective condenser surface area and/or an expansion device. | 11-12-2009 |
20090277197 | EVAPORATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODULATING COOLING - This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for a modulating air conditioning system having increased energy efficiency and greater turndown capabilities. A modulating air conditioning system includes modulating at least one of the following components: a compressor, a compressor driver, a condenser fan, an evaporator fan, an effective evaporator surface area, an effective condenser surface area and/or an expansion device. | 11-12-2009 |
20100112500 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A MODULATING BURNER CONTROLLER - This invention describes a modulating burner controller device for varying burner combustion over a wide range and has an output that integrates the control of all functions required to operate the burner. Specifically, the controller uses measured feedback from a fuel flow sensor to attain the proper mixture of fuel and air for optimum combustion performance for both individual and multiple the burner applications. | 05-06-2010 |
Brian Wayne Blankenship, Jackson, MO US
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20120152146 | HATCH ASSEMBLY FOR A RAILCAR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A hatch assembly for use with a railway hopper car. The railway hopper car includes sidewalls, end walls, and bottom walls for defining an interior volume. The bottom walls define a cargo well that has an opening for discharging materials transported by the hopper car. The hatch assembly includes a support frame that is coupled proximate to a bottom of the cargo well. A hatch is slideably coupled to the support frame. The hatch is moveable between a closed position and an open position for selectively covering the cargo well opening. A hatch positioning system including a drive shaft that is coupled to the support frame, a locking assembly that is coupled to the drive shaft and is configured to selectively engage a locking bar, a positioning assembly that is coupled to the drive shaft, and a drive assembly that is coupled to the drive shaft. | 06-21-2012 |
Calvin Blankenship, Frostburg, MD US
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20080205481 | Method and Apparatus for Measurement and Control of Temperature for Infused Liquids - A device according to present invention embodiments measures the temperature of fluid within an IV line at selected locations. The device may be in the form of a fitting including a projection in fluid communication with a fluid channel to receive a temperature sensor. A thermally conductive receptacle may be disposed in the projection to receive the temperature sensor and partially extends into the fluid channel for contact with the fluid. The temperature sensor may be coupled to a temperature display device and/or controller to display the measured temperature and/or control a thermal element to regulate fluid temperature. The fitting may further include a looped configuration and/or a control valve that controls the flow of fluid through the fluid channel. In addition, the device may further be connected to, or be in the form of, a needle hub to measure fluid temperature proximate the entry site on a patient. | 08-28-2008 |
20100111135 | Temperature Sensing Device for Selectively Measuring Temperature at Desired Locations Along an Intravenous Fluid Line - A temperature sensing device measures the temperature of a fluid at selected locations along an IV fluid line. The device is secured to a selected portion of the IV line and includes a temperature sensor for measuring fluid flowing within that line. The device is coupled to a temperature display device to display the measured temperature. The temperature sensing device may include: a housing with a lower cover to engage the line and a temperature sensor; a holder movable along the line and including a temperature sensor; a housing with a lower member including a tip to pierce and measure temperature of fluid within the line; a resilient member with a spiral configuration and a tip to pierce and measure temperature of fluid within the line; a ‘T’-type fitting including a temperature sensor; or a ‘Y’-type fitting including a temperature sensor in the form of a needle. | 05-06-2010 |
20110270367 | System and Method of Detecting Fluid and Leaks in Thermal Treatment System Basins - A drape including a sensing device according to the present invention is disposed over a top surface of a thermal treatment system having a basin recessed therein. A portion of the drape is pushed down into the basin to form a drape container for collecting a sterile medium. The thermal treatment system may be of the type that either heats or congeals the sterile medium. The sensing device includes electrodes that are typically disposed through the drape and sealed. The electrodes provide signals indicating the presence of liquid and/or leaks or other conditions within the drape container to the system to facilitate control of system operation. In addition, the sensing device includes a fuse to limit the drape to a single use. The system disables the fuse to indicate prior use and detects tampering to bypass the fuse, thereby preventing use of the drape for subsequent medical procedures. | 11-03-2011 |
Calvin Blankenship, Centreville, VA US
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20100168671 | Method and Apparatus for Pressure Infusion and Temperature Control of Infused Liquids - A method and apparatus for pressure infusion and temperature control of infused liquids includes a receptacle for receiving a liquid-filled bag containing intravenous solution or other liquid and an inflatable pressure device. The inflatable pressure device is disposed within a pressure device bag and is positioned proximate the liquid-filled bag in the receptacle. The inflatable pressure device expands within the pressure device bag upon inflation and exerts pressure on the liquid-filled bag. A heating element may be disposed on the inflatable pressure device bag to heat the liquid-filled bag to a desired temperature. The liquid may alternatively be maintained at a desired temperature, while flowing to a patient via a heating assembly disposed along a tube. The heating assembly includes a sleeve having a slot for receiving the tube and a plurality of individually controlled heaters. An infrared sensing device is mounted proximate a drip chamber to ascertain a drip count, while a temperature sensor is disposed within a holder that is positioned toward the entry site on a patient. A heat controller controls the heaters based on a drip count, while a safety controller disables heater operation in response to liquid temperature exceeding the desired temperature. Thus, the safety controller and heat controller, in combination, control the heating assembly heaters based on liquid temperature and flow rate, respectively. Alternatively, the liquid-filled bag may be heated to a desired temperature whereby the heating assembly includes a single heater controlled by a controller to maintain the liquid at the desired temperature during infusion of the liquid into a patient. | 07-01-2010 |
Christina Blankenship, Huntsville, AL US
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20110068559 | Fork Lift Receiver Hitch - A fork lift hitch receiver has a trailer attachment side and a fork lift receiving side separated by an insert guard. Top, middle and bottom structural layers on the fork lift receiving side are provided with apertures which form a rod reception path. The fork lift receiving side is inserted into a receiving cavity of the forklift where an attachment rod of the forklift is inserted through the rod reception path. The insert guard covers the receiving cavity and assists in orienting the fork lift receiving side to a location within the cavity where the attachment rod can be inserted through the reception path. A guide path formed in the top layer on the receiving side of the fork lift hitch receiver further aids in guiding the attachment rod to the reception path. A ball and a ball support member are attached to the trailer attachment side. | 03-24-2011 |
Daniel L. Blankenship, Knoxville, TN US
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20120212318 | Instrument module with intelligent self-actuating latching mechanism - An instrumented module attaches to a shipping container and preferably spans the two locking bars, preventing unauthorized opening. The module includes a means for detecting position and/or movement. The module may be latched onto one of the locking bars of the trailer while the doors are open; when the doors are closed, the module engages the corresponding bar on the opposite door to secure the trailer in transit. The manual latch keeps the module in position while the vehicle is at rest, but is not intended to keep the module in place when the truck is moving. If the module has been manually latched onto one locking bar but not the other, and the driver leaves the loading dock, the module's inherent situational awareness is used to activate the lock automatically, thereby securing the latch and keeping the module attached even if the door is unlocked and swinging freely. | 08-23-2012 |
20140266668 | Shipping container security system and method - A security system for shipping containers includes: a system monitor and a device mounted on the container for locking and/or tracking. The device includes a means of measuring at least one condition of said container (e.g., time of day, ambient light level, location, speed, and acceleration), a tamper sensing system that can be adjusted based on the changes in the measured condition, and a communication system for the tamper sensing system to alert the system monitor when tampering is detected. The tamper sensing system may employ a number of approaches for detecting a tampering event, including vibration, heat, load, impact, and acceleration sensing, as well as changes in location. The tamper sensing system may further disable the lock if tampering is detected. | 09-18-2014 |
David Blankenship, Austin, TX US
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20110112809 | Photoresist Simulation - A processor based method for measuring dimensional properties of a photoresist profile by determining a number acid generators and quenchers within a photoresist volume, determining a number of photons absorbed by the photoresist volume, determining a number of the acid generators converted to acid, determining a number of acid and quencher reactions within the photoresist volume, calculating a development of the photoresist volume, producing with the processor a three-dimensional simulated scanning electron microscope image of the photoresist profile created by the development of the photoresist volume, and measuring the dimensional properties of the photoresist profile. | 05-12-2011 |
20140067346 | Photoresist Simulation - A processor based method for measuring dimensional properties of a photoresist profile by determining a number acid generators and quenchers within a photoresist volume, determining a number of photons absorbed by the photoresist volume, determining a number of the acid generators converted to acid, determining a number of acid and quencher reactions within the photoresist volume, calculating a development of the photoresist volume, producing with the processor a three-dimensional simulated scanning electron microscope image of the photoresist profile created by the development of the photoresist volume, and measuring the dimensional properties of the photoresist profile. | 03-06-2014 |
Dennis Blankenship, Cary, NC US
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20100070696 | System and Method for Packaged Memory - In one embodiment, a memory system is disclosed. The memory system has at least one memory chip having an address and data interface coupled to an internal address and data bus, and a memory controller and interface chip also having a an address and data interface coupled to the address and data interface of the at least one memory chip via an internal address and data bus. The at least one memory chip, the memory controller and interface chip and the internal address and data bus are disposed within a common chip package. The memory controller and interface chip has an external interface configured to be coupled to a standard memory bus via external contacts of the common chip package. | 03-18-2010 |
Donn Blankenship, Southbury, CT US
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20090314202 | Method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a turbine vane in a gas turbine engine - A method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a turbine vane without masking any portions thereof. The apparatus includes a microplasma gun with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector injects powdered material into a plasma stream. A localized area of the turbine vane is coated with the powdered material without having to mask the turbine vane. | 12-24-2009 |
20100199494 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROPLASMA SPRAY COATING A PORTION OF A COMPRESSOR BLADE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a substrate, such as a gas turbine compressor blade, without masking any portions thereof. The apparatus includes a microplasma gun with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects inert gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector injects powdered material into a plasma stream. A localized area of the compressor blade is coated with the powdered material without having to mask the compressor blade. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200549 | Microplasma Spray Apparatus and Method for Coating Articles Using Same - A microplasma spray coating apparatus includes a microplasma apparatus with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects inert gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector nozzle extends through the anode and injects powdered material into the plasma stream for transfer to the workpiece. | 08-12-2010 |
20130068729 | Method and Apparatus for Microplasma Spray Coating A Portion of a Compressor Blade in a Gas Turbine Engine - A method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a substrate, such as a gas turbine compressor blade, without masking any portions thereof. The apparatus includes a microplasma gun with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects inert gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector injects powdered material into a plasma stream. A localized area of the compressor blade is coated with the powdered material without having to mask the compressor blade. | 03-21-2013 |
Donn R. Blankenship, Southbury, CT US
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20090208662 | Methods for Repairing a Workpiece - A method for repairing a workpiece includes the steps of providing an unstripped, coated workpiece comprising a surface having a localized damage site; masking the workpiece about the localized damage site; generating a microplasma stream; and applying a first powdered material to the localized damage site using the microplasma stream; and applying a second powdered material to the workpiece surface using the microplasma stream. Another method for repairing a workpiece includes the steps of providing an unstripped, coated workpiece comprising a surface having a localized damage site; generating a microplasma stream; applying without a maskant a powdered metal alloy to the damage site using the microplasma stream; and dimensionally restoring the workpiece. | 08-20-2009 |
20090286056 | COATING METHODS AND APPARATUS USING PRE-FORMED CERAMIC MASK - A method for coating a part includes applying a ceramic mask to a first surface portion of the part. A coating is applied to a second surface portion of the part and at least partially contacting the mask. The mask is destructively removed. | 11-19-2009 |
20100096368 | Deposition apparatus and methods - Microspray apparatus and methods involve injecting powdered material into a plasma gas stream. The material comprises first and second component powders. The second powder is a majority by the weight of the powdered material. The first powder acts as a melting point depressant. The first and second powders may have similar compositions but with the first powder including a greater quantity of a melting point depressant element. | 04-22-2010 |
20120100299 | THERMAL SPRAY COATING PROCESS FOR COMPRESSOR SHAFTS - A process for forming a dense abrading thermally insulating coating on a rotor shaft in a gas turbine engine is described. The process comprises fixturing the rotor shaft to allow it to rotate about its axis and plasma spraying the coating on the rotor shaft. The coating comprises a zirconia based ceramic top coat layer on a metallic bond coat. | 04-26-2012 |
20120132138 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE DURABLE THERMAL SPRAY MASKING SYSTEM - A masking system protects portions of a part, such as a turbine engine component, to be coated. The masking system has a base, a conduit positioned on said base, a part to be coated being positioned over the conduit, and an annular plate positioned over the conduit and resting on a first portion of the part. | 05-31-2012 |
20120244289 | Coating Apparatus and Methods - A coating end effector may be carried by a robot. A plasma spray head is mounted by a joint to the end effector. A plurality of actuators couple the end effector and plasma spray head to provide articulation of the joint. The apparatus may be used to coat an airfoil cluster of a gas turbine engine. The coating may include passing the head between the airfoils. | 09-27-2012 |
20130098879 | Method and Apparatus for Microplasma Spray Coating a Portion of a Turbine Vane in a Gas Turbine Engine - A method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a turbine vane without masking any portions thereof. The apparatus includes a microplasma gun with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector injects powdered material into a plasma stream. A localized area of the turbine vane is coated with the powdered material without having to mask the turbine vane. | 04-25-2013 |
20150252464 | EQUIPMENT FOR PLASMA SPRAY WITH LIQUID INJECTION - A plasma spray system including a turntable subsystem operable to position a multiple of work pieces on a respective multiple of workpiece mounts; a plasma spray subsystem operable to plasma spray the multiple of work pieces on said turntable subsystem; and an overspray wash subsystem operable to wash the multiple of work pieces on said turntable subsystem subsequent to plasma spray of the multiple of work pieces. | 09-10-2015 |
Gary M. Blankenship, Redmond, OR US
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20080256701 | MOLD USABLE IN PROCESS OF FORMING A DESIRED WALL SURFACE - Shape structure usable to form a desired wall surface includes a first region constructed for being attached to the wall; and a second region constructed for being located in an opening formed in the wall. The first region may be constructed as a flange and the second region as a body. The body may be constructed to form either a recess or protrusion when placed in the opening of the wall. The shape structure may also include a third region for fastening to the wall, and the wall may be a shower wall. | 10-23-2008 |
George Blankenship, Chardon, OH US
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20110000893 | SYNERGISTIC WELDING AND ELECTRODE SELECTION AND IDENTIFICATION METHOD - A method of identifying and selecting welding electrodes and welding output parameters on a welding power source is provided. The method includes identifying electrodes and/or electrode packaging with distinct colors and/or patterns which correspond to properties of the electrode. The method also may include employing distinguishable identifying markings on a power supply which correspond to the electrodes to be used to allow for easy setting of output parameters. | 01-06-2011 |
20150076127 | SYNERGISTIC WELDING AND ELECTRODE SELECTION AND IDENTIFICATION METHOD - A method of identifying and selecting welding electrodes and welding output parameters on a welding power source is provided. The method includes identifying electrodes and/or electrode packaging with distinct colors or patterns which correspond to properties of the electrode. The method also may include employing distinguishable identifying markings on a power supply which correspond to the electrodes to be used to allow for easy setting of output parameters. | 03-19-2015 |
George A. Blankenship, Homewood, AL US
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20100284872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING MERCURY EMISSION - Described herein are methods for decreasing the amount of mercury in a flue gas that contains mercury through the use of a molecular halogen. Also described are chemical processes for carrying out the methods, and systems for carrying out the chemical processes. | 11-11-2010 |
George D. Blankenship, Chardon, OH US
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20100086702 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR LASER CLADDING - In a laser cladding, a diamond particulate is applied to the base material of an article that has been melted by an energy source such as a laser. The particulates are introduced into the molten material and allowed to settle as the article surface cools and solidifies. The diamond particulates function to increase the wear resistant characteristics of the article. In one embodiment, the diamond particulates are covered with a metallic veneer, which may be tungsten. | 04-08-2010 |
20100263795 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING WELDING WIRE - A device for processing a wire having an outer surface and moving along a given path in a given direction. The device comprises a conductive contact tube surrounding said path and electrically engageable with the wire as it moves along the path and through the tube and a dielectric sleeve adjacent the contact tube and extending in the given direction from the contact tube and around the path to define an annular gas passage between the dielectric sleeve and the wire. An inlet for processing gas is adjacent the contact tube. A conductive electrode sleeve is around the dielectric sleeve so a high frequency, high voltage signal between said electrode sleeve and the contact tube creates a dielectric barrier discharge plasma of the progressing gas in the annular passage. | 10-21-2010 |
20130213942 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LASER WELDING AND CLADDING WITH MULTIPLE CONSUMABLES - A system and method to provide a welding or cladding operation is provided which using multiple consumables in a single operation, where the overall heat input is reduced. Each of the consumables can be deposited into a single molten puddle, where the total energy input to the puddle from trailing consumables is less than that of a leading consumable. Further embodiments can use more than one molten puddle, but the energy input by the leading consumable is still higher than that of trailing consumables. | 08-22-2013 |
20150125836 | VIRTUAL REALITY AND REAL WELDING TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A virtual welding station includes a virtual sequencer for simulating different welding techniques and non-welding operations. The virtual welding station can be used to train an operator on the production of complete assemblies. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127437 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ACCOMMODATE MULTI-PARTY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS - Systems and methods to accommodate business relationships between a supplier, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and an end user. A supplier provides a server having a web site that is accessible by OEM's and end users to purchase subsystems and consumable parts and materials. The OEM's and end users are associated with each other by the server in accordance with established business relationships. The server manages accounts of the OEM's and associated end users to reward on-line credits to the OEM's and the end users when the OEM's and the end users make purchases from the supplier. The rewarding of on-line credits are structured to generate additional business for the supplier from the OEM's and the associated end users. | 05-07-2015 |
George Daryl Blankenship, Chardon, OH US
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20100262468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING WELDING CONSUMABLES - A system and method for managing welding consumable(s) is provided. The invention includes a welder having a consumable(s) monitor, a customer system and/or a remote system. The invention further provides for monitoring of welding consumable(s) usage and ordering of welding consumable(s) from suppliers, distributors and/or manufacturers. The invention further provides for an optional arc/weld quality monitor that provides information regarding weld quality. The invention further provides for invoicing a customer for welding consumable(s) as the consumable(s) are used by the customer. The invention further provides for invoicing of customers for welding consumable(s) that produce acceptable welds. The invention further provides for remote management of customer welding consumable(s) inventory based at least in part upon information received regarding welding consumable(s) usage. The invention further provides for communication with a production component, financial accounting component and/or materials management component in order to facilitate automation of welding consumable(s) management. | 10-14-2010 |
Gerald W. Blankenship, Saline, MI US
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20120046141 | TRANSMISSION TEST SYSTEM - An automated system for testing a variety of transmissions and drive line gearbox components, and more particularly helicopter transmissions, for reliability, life expectancy, efficiency, and the like on a semi-automated basis. The system powers a unit under test with a pair of AC, variable speed drive motors connected to the transmission through relatively low speed gearboxes which in turn drive the input(s) of the test unit through geared cartridge spindles (GCSs) employing planetary gearset inputs driving a higher speed machine tool type spindle with an output chuck system which can automatically couple to adapters preloaded on the unit under test. Similar GCSs couple the outputs of the test unit to AC motors which act as generators to power the driving motors and thereby reduce the required electric power input to the losses in the system. A unit to be tested is loaded onto a positioning fixture supported on a rollable test pallet, equipped with sensors and GCS adapters, and moved into the test module where it is clamped into position and connected to the GCSs to provide input and output connections. The main rotor shaft is connected to the regenerative motor generators through a dual, 90 degree combiner gear box that includes a hydraulic thrust loading actuator for imposing axial forces against the mast. The gearboxes between the motors and the unit under test will accommodate several different types of unit under test and can be replaced to accommodate still other types. | 02-23-2012 |
Gerald Wayne Blankenship, Houston, TX US
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20090205732 | ORIFICE PLATE CARRIER - An orifice plate carrier for positioning an orifice plate within an orifice fitting to measure fluid flow rate through a conduit is disclosed. In some embodiments, the plate carrier has an opening therethrough and an inner surface surrounding the opening. A lip extends radially from the inner surface to support an orifice plate assembly with an orifice plate disposed therein. At least one flow port extends through the body. Each flow port is configured to allow fluid therethrough and to reduce a pressure differential between fluid up and downstream of the orifice plate during installation and extraction. At least two notches, each notch extending radially from the inner surface, engage the orifice plate and maintain the concentric position of the orifice plate within the fitting. | 08-20-2009 |
Gilmer Blankenship, Washington, DC US
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20090043504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING, TRACKING, AND/OR MONITORING THE STATUS OF PERSONNEL AND/OR ASSETS BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS - A system and method for locating, tracking, and/or monitoring the status of personnel and/or assets (collectively “trackees”), both indoors and outdoors, is provided. Tracking data obtained from any number of sources utilizing any number of tracking methods (e.g., inertial navigation and signal-based methods) may be provided as input to a mapping application. The mapping application may generate position estimates for trackees using a suite of mapping tools to make corrections to the tracking data. The mapping application may further use information from building data, when available, to enhance position estimates. Indoor tracking methods including, for example, sensor fusion methods, map matching methods, and map building methods may be implemented to take tracking data from one or more trackees and compute a more accurate tracking estimate for each trackee. Outdoor tracking methods may be implemented to enhance outdoor tracking data by combining tracking estimates such as inertial tracks with magnetic and/or compass data if and when available, and with GPS, if and when available. | 02-12-2009 |
20120130632 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING, TRACKING, AND/OR MONITORING THE STATUS OF PERSONNEL AND/OR ASSETS BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS - A system and method for locating, tracking, and/or monitoring the status of personnel and/or assets (“trackees”), both indoors and outdoors, is provided. Tracking data obtained from various sources utilizing any number of tracking methods may be provided as input to a mapping application. The mapping application generates position estimates for trackees using a suite of mapping tools to make corrections to the tracking data. The mapping application further uses information from building data, when available, to enhance position estimates. Indoor tracking methods including, sensor fusion methods, map matching methods, and map building methods may be implemented to take tracking data from one or more trackees and compute a more accurate tracking estimate for each trackee. Outdoor tracking methods may be implemented to enhance outdoor tracking data by combining tracking estimates such as inertial tracks with magnetic data, compass data, and/or with GPS, if and when available. | 05-24-2012 |
20130166195 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING, TRACKING, AND/OR MONITORING THE STATUS OF PERSONNEL AND/OR ASSETS BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS - A system and method for locating, tracking, and/or monitoring the status of personnel and/or assets (collectively “trackees”), both indoors and outdoors, is provided. Tracking data obtained from any number of sources utilizing any number of tracking methods may be provided as input to a mapping application. The mapping application generates position estimates for trackees using a suite of mapping tools to make corrections to the tracking data. The mapping application further uses information from building data, when available, to enhance position estimates. Indoor tracking methods including sensor fusion methods, map matching methods, and map building methods may be implemented compute a more accurate tracking estimate for trackees. Outdoor tracking methods may be implemented to enhance outdoor tracking data by combining tracking estimates such as inertial tracks with magnetic and/or compass data if and when available, and with GPS, if and when available. | 06-27-2013 |
Gilmer L. Blankenship, Washington, DC US
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20130166198 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND MONITORING FIRST RESPONDERS - The invention is directed to methods and systems for locating and monitoring the status of people and moveable assets, such as first responders, including firefighters and other public service personnel, and their equipment both indoors and out. The invention provides for locating and monitoring the status of people and assets in environments where GPS systems do not operate, or where operation is impaired or otherwise limited. The system and method uses inertial navigation to determine the location, motion and orientation of the personnel or assets and communicates with an external monitoring station to receive requests for location, motion orientation and status information and to transmit the location, motion orientation and status information to the monitoring station. | 06-27-2013 |
G. Wesley Blankenship, Saline, MI US
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20090199383 | Method and apparatus for inverting a vehicle assembly - Apparatus for inverting a vehicle assembly including a first frame element configured to engage at least a portion of a first side of the vehicle assembly extending along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle assembly. The apparatus also includes a second frame element configured to engage at least a portion of a second side of the vehicle assembly extending along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle assembly and being substantially opposite the first side. The apparatus also includes first and second turning apparatus configured to selectively engage the first and second frame elements at respective opposing first and second ends thereof. The first and second turning apparatus are configured to rotate the vehicle apparatus and the first and second frame elements about an axis. An inverted vehicle assembly enters a turning station on the first frame element, leaves the turning station on the second frame element, and the first frame element remains at the turning station. | 08-13-2009 |
20120297606 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INVERTING A VEHICLE ASSEMBLY - A method of inverting a vehicle assembly includes initially supporting the vehicle assembly with a first frame element relative to a surface, and positioning the first frame element and the vehicle assembly relative a second frame element, such that at least a portion of the vehicle assembly is disposed between the first and second frame elements. The method also includes selectively engaging at least one turning apparatus with the first frame element, and rotating the first frame element, the vehicle assembly, and the second frame element about a longitudinal axis extending through the vehicle assembly via the at least one turning apparatus from a first position to a second position. The method also includes selectively disengaging the at least one turning apparatus from the second frame element and subsequently supporting the vehicle assembly with the second frame element relative to the surface. | 11-29-2012 |
Harold Blankenship, San Marcos, TX US
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20080259819 | Automatic device detection and configuration in a network-aware print fulfillment engine - Disclosed is a system and method for automatically detecting the topology of output devices present in a network, and for automatically configuring those output devices for outputting a specific media type. One or more network devices are present in a computer network environment configured for processing orders for physical and/or electronic photographic prints. Such network devices may have one or more output devices attached thereto for fulfilling consumer orders for photographic prints. In accordance with a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the system and method described herein query the network devices to determine the numbers and characteristics of output devices that are attached to and active on each network device, update a listing of such available output devices on an administrative management unit attached to the network, and configure each such output device for outputting specific media types. | 10-23-2008 |
Harold Blankenship, New Braunfels, TX US
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20090141292 | PREDICTIVE PACKAGER FOR DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING - The present invention provides a method for printing digital images wherein concurrent with selection of an image by a user, the image is rendered and placed on a storage location before a print order is completed, and printing the image upon selection of a print command. Multiple images may be rendered and placed on the storage location prior to the completion of the print order and printing of all or some of the images will not begin until the print command is given. In another embodiment of the present invention, the images may be placed in a separate cache memory and transferred to a printer buffer upon selection of the print command. A user may create an edited image after the image has been initially selected, rendered, and placed on the storage location. The edited image may then replace the original image on the storage location until the print command is given. | 06-04-2009 |
Jeff Blankenship, Chapin, SC US
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20090324151 | SLEW BEARING SYSTEM - A slew bearing system includes a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring concentrically positioned relative to each other forming at least upper and lower raceways there between, a plurality of bearing rollers positioned in each raceway between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring, a plurality of delivery nozzles capable of delivering an air and oil mixture into the raceways adjacent the upper raceway, passages capable of fluidly communicating the air and oil mixture through the raceways and collecting some oil from the mixture adjacent the lower raceway, seals capable of regulating air flow through the passages and inhibiting outflow of oil from the raceways, and at least one exit port capable of outward flow of air and oil from the raceways adjacent the lower raceway. | 12-31-2009 |
20120227462 | SLEW BEARING SYSTEM - A method of monitoring wear of a slew bearing system includes steps of assembling a slew bearing system having a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring concentrically positioned relative to each other forming at least upper and lower raceways, a plurality of bearing rollers positioned in each raceway between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring, and an index system having a first reference connected with the first bearing ring and positioned relative to a second reference on the second bearing ring to provide a measurable distance between the first reference and the second reference, where the measurable distance changes with wear of the slew bearing system; and monitoring a change in the measurable distance between the first reference and the second reference to monitor wear of the slew bearing system. | 09-13-2012 |
Jeff A. Blankenship, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080305882 | Golf Club Head and Method of Manufacturing - A system and method relate to methods for matching a set of golf club shafts for a set of golf clubs. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 12-11-2008 |
20100029402 | Golf Clubs With Variable Moment of Inertia And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - Embodiments of golf clubs with variable moment of inertia and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are disclosed herein | 02-04-2010 |
20100029409 | Golf Clubs With Variable Moment Of Inertia And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - Embodiments of golf clubs with variable moment of inertia and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are disclosed herein. | 02-04-2010 |
20100317453 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A HOLLOW RAIL MEMBER - The examples provided describe a golf club having a hollow rail member constructed to provide improved strength while reducing weight. The weight removed by using the hollow rail member may be redistributed to change club performance. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 12-16-2010 |
20110081979 | Methods, Apparatus, and Systems to Identify Address Position of Golf Club Heads - Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to identify address position of golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-07-2011 |
20110256948 | MULTIPLE FLEX SHAFT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GOLF CLUBS - Embodiments of multiple flex shaft systems are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also presented herein. | 10-20-2011 |
20120322572 | Multiple Flex Shaft Method and System for Golf Clubs - Embodiments of multiple flex shaft systems are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also presented herein. | 12-20-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Blankenship, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130065705 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH WEIGHT REDISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club heads with weight redistribution channels are described herein. Other examples and related embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 03-14-2013 |
20140045611 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH WEIGHT REDISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club heads with weight redistribution channels are described herein. Other examples and related embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 02-13-2014 |
20140274444 | GOLF CLUBS WITH HOSEL INSERTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUBS WITH HOSEL INSERTS - Embodiments of golf club heads with hosel inserts are presented herein. Other embodiments can be described and claimed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140370999 | GOLF CLUBS WITH HOSEL INSERTS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf clubs with hosel inserts are presented herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 12-18-2014 |
20150360095 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH FREQUENCY MODULATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A golf club head including a strikeplate including a strikeplate stiffness, a strikeface, and backface opposite the strikeface. The head also includes a modulation mechanism at the backface, a plurality of frequency modulators, and a plurality of anti-stiffening features interspersed between the plurality of frequency modulators. The plurality of frequency modulators reduces an oscillation frequency of the strikeplate upon impact with a golf ball. The plurality of anti-stiffening features permit flexing of the strikeplate between the plurality of frequency modulators. | 12-17-2015 |
J. Herschel Blankenship, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20110020055 | Adjustable joint for microphone - An adjustable joint for use with a microphone is provided that includes a ball and a stem connected to the ball. The ball is located within a ball housing that defines a slot that has a length that extends along a portion of a front side and an end of the ball housing. The maximum width of the slot at the end of the ball housing is different than the maximum width of the slot at the front side of the ball housing. The adjustable joint allows for reorientation of an attached microphone. | 01-27-2011 |
Joey B. Blankenship, Bluefield, WV US
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20090003940 | System And Method For Mine Roof Counter Bore And Cable Bolt Head Securement Therein - A mine roof support includes a plate having a raised portion with an opening, and a mine and roof bolt, e.g. a barrel having a drive end and an opposite second end, and wedge assembly. The plate mates with a recess in a mine roof. In one embodiment, the second end of the barrel extends through the opening in the dome into a bore hole in the mine roof. In another embodiment, a second end of the mine bolt is contoured to match and fill the inner contour of the dome. A drill bit tool used to shape the recess includes a first bit, a second bit, and a third bit between the first and second bits to drill a bore hole, enlarge the end of the bore hole to receive the second end of the mine bolt, and to drill the recess. | 01-01-2009 |
John Ashley Blankenship, Hartland, WI US
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20100169715 | Process for Verifying Computers - A process for verifying computers is provided. The process characterizes a golden sample computer preconfigured to customers' configuration preferences, and stores the results and links the results to the specific customers. The process then checks output computers by retrieving the appropriate characterization results and verifying the output computers based on the characterization results. If the output computer passes, it is shipped, but if it fails, it can be easily reconfigured based on the results of the verification phase. | 07-01-2010 |
John Richard Blankenship, Dearborn, MI US
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20130152894 | STOP/START ENGINE GLOW PLUG HEATER CONTROL - Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, glow plugs of a compression ignition engine are selectively operated during automatic engine starting. The methods and systems may be useful to reduced glow plug degradation and improve emissions of an automatically started engine. | 06-20-2013 |
20140016797 | Method for Changing Audio System Mode for Roof Open/Closed Condition - A method and system for changing a digital signal processing (DSP) mode of an audio system in a motor vehicle having a roof movable between open and closed positions. The open/closed position of the roof is determined and the audio system is operated in a first DSP mode when the roof is in the closed position and operated in a second DSP mode when the roof in the open position. The first and second DSP modes have different processing characteristics adapted for the acoustics of the passenger cabin when the roof is closed or open. The open/closed roof position may be determined by a roof position sensor or by the actuation of a roof position switch operated by a vehicle occupant. | 01-16-2014 |
John W. Blankenship, Seattle, WA US
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20110217302 | TCR Complex Immunotherapeutics - Single chain fusion proteins that specifically bind to a TCR complex or a component thereof, such as TCRα, TCRβ, or CD3ε, along with compositions and methods of use thereof are provided. | 09-08-2011 |
20120100139 | CD86 Antagonist Multi-Target Binding Proteins - This disclosure provides a multi-specific fusion protein composed of a CD86 antagonist binding domain and another binding domain that is an IL-10 agonist, an HLA-G agonist, an HGF agonist, an IL-35 agonist, a PD-1 agonist, a BTLA agonist, a LIGHT antagonist, a GITRL antagonist or a CD40 antagonist. The multi-specific fusion protein may also include an intervening domain that separates the other domains. This disclosure also provides polynucleotides encoding the multi-specific fusion proteins, compositions of the fusion proteins, and methods of using the multi-specific fusion proteins and compositions. | 04-26-2012 |
20130089554 | RON Binding Constructs and Methods of Use Thereof - This disclosure provides immunoglobulin binding molecules that specifically bind to human macrophage stimulating receptor (MST1 R, also referred to herein as recepteur d'origine Nantaise or RON), including antibodies and monospecific and multispecific single chain binding proteins having one or more other domains, such as one or more antibody constant region domains. Also provided are therapeutic applications of such binding proteins, such as for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory disorders. | 04-11-2013 |
20130095097 | Polypeptide Heterodimers and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure provides polypeptide heterodimers formed between two different single chain fusion polypeptides via natural heterodimerization of an immunoglobulin CH1 region and an immunoglobulin light chain constant region (CL). One chain of a heterodimer comprises a binding domain that specifically binds a target (e.g., a receptor). In addition, both chains of a heterodimer further comprise an Fc region portion. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acids, vectors, host cells and methods for making polypeptide heterodimers as well as methods for using such polypeptide heterodimers, such as in reducing T cell activation, inhibiting solid malignancy growth, and treating autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. | 04-18-2013 |
20130129723 | Heterodimer Binding Proteins and Uses Thereof - The present disclosure provides polypeptide heterodimers formed between two different single chain fusion polypeptides via natural heterodimerization of an immunoglobulin CH1 region and an immunoglobulin light chain constant region (CL). The polypeptide heterodimer comprises two or more binding domains that specifically bind one or more targets (e.g., a receptor). In addition, both chains of the heterodimer further comprise an Fc region portion. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acids, vectors, host cells and methods for making polypeptide heterodimers as well as methods for using such polypeptide heterodimers, such as in directing T cell activation, inhibiting solid malignancy growth, and treating autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. | 05-23-2013 |
20130189261 | TCR Complex Immunotherapeutics - Single chain fusion proteins that specifically bind to a TCR complex or a component thereof, such as TCRα, TCRβ, or CD3ε, along with compositions and methods of use thereof are provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20140161800 | Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen Binding Proteins and Related Compositions and Methods - The present invention relates to mono-specific and multi-specific polypeptide therapeutics that specifically target cells expressing prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and are useful for the treatment of prostate cancer (e.g., castrate-resistant prostate cancer), tumor-related angiogenesis or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In one embodiment, the multi-specific polypeptide therapeutics bind both PSMA-expressing cells and the T-cell receptor complex on T cells to induce target-dependent T-cell cytotoxicity, activation and proliferation. | 06-12-2014 |
20150274844 | HETERODIMER BINDING PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides polypeptide heterodimers formed between two different single chain fusion polypeptides via natural heterodimerization of an immunoglobulin CH1 region and an immunoglobulin light chain constant region (CL). The polypeptide heterodimer comprises two or more binding domains that specifically bind one or more targets (e.g., a receptor). In addition, both chains of the heterodimer further comprise an Fc region portion. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acids, vectors, host cells and methods for making polypeptide heterodimers as well as methods for using such polypeptide heterodimers, such as in directing T cell activation, inhibiting solid malignancy growth, and treating autoimmune or inflammatory conditions. | 10-01-2015 |
Kevin Blankenship, Dallas, TX US
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20120315590 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING NOX EMISSIONS IN ROTARY KILNS BY SNCR - A method of operating a mineral processing kiln includes introducing a quantity of a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) reducing agent into the kiln. The SNCR reducing agent may be a solid, liquid, or a gas. A mineral processing kiln modified for the implementation of SNCR is also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
Larry Blankenship, Boulder, CO US
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20090069694 | Coronary sinus access catheter with forward-imaging means - A coronary access catheter system simplifies the insertion of objects into distal branches of the coronary sinus. The system incorporates a real-time forward-imaging means to view the os and the branches of the coronary sinus. Preferably, the catheter uses near-infrared light as the forward-imaging means, but it could also include ultrasound or electromagnetic transducer. As the image is viewed, the catheter tip can be steered into the coronary sinus os and deflected in a tight radius bend on the distal end to navigate the short radius, right angle turns found in the coronary sinus branches. At that point, a flexible sheath can be placed over the guide catheter or objects such as guidewires can be inserted into channels of the guide catheter. The system consists of a catheter and image acquisition unit, which displays the forward image. | 03-12-2009 |
20100034227 | INFRARED IMAGING USING MULTIPLE WAVELENGTHS - For an infrared imaging catheter, means of achieving a spread of wavelengths or multiple wavelengths through a stacking arrangement of “monochromatic” laser diodes or LED's are disclosed. Since a stack of diodes or LED's have different temperatures, they produce a wavelength spread many times greater than a single laser diode or LED. The wavelength spread reduces speckle in the corresponding image. Adding wavelengths also improves the corresponding infrared image, since different wavelengths have different light penetration capabilities and can emphasize different biological entities. | 02-11-2010 |
Michelle Elaine Blankenship, Lyons, CO US
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20130222939 | READ CHANNEL THROUGHPUT MANAGEMENT - An implementation of a system disclosed herein provides a method of deferring decoding of a data sector received at a read channel of a storage device, in response to determining that a data sector cannot be decoded by a first decoder and storing the data sector for further processing by a second decoder. | 08-29-2013 |
20140285916 | READ CHANNEL THROUGHPUT MANAGEMENT - An implementation of a system disclosed herein provides a method of deferring decoding of a data sector received at a read channel of a storage device, in response to determining that a data sector cannot be decoded by a first decoder and storing the data sector for further processing by a second decoder. | 09-25-2014 |
Paul M. Blankenship, Glen Allen, VA US
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20110024466 | Automated Cleansing Sprayer - An automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a shower enclosure with a liquid cleanser dispenses the cleanser using a pumping system and rotatable spray head. The sprayer has a showerhead mountable housing with an adjustable hanger. There is a portion of the housing for supporting a bottle of cleanser in an inverted fashion. The bottle is vented through a piercing post. A single motor both drives the pump and rotates the spray head. | 02-03-2011 |
20130029019 | ICE POP MAKER WIITH REMOVABLE MOLD INSERT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An ice pop making apparatus for rapid or “on demand” ice pop production involves an apparatus and method whereby one or more mold inserts are removable from the ice pop making apparatus subsequent to an edible product being frozen in the mold insert. The mold insert is exposed to ambient conditions or a fluid bath or stream to release the edible material from the mold insert. The mold insert may be cleaned and/or filled remotely from the ice pop making apparatus so that the ice pop making apparatus will be kept clean and there is no cross-contamination of edible products or flavors between consecutive batches of ice pops. | 01-31-2013 |
Peter Blankenship, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20130277141 | APPARATUS FOR QUIETING INFANT IN A PUBLIC AREA - The invention is comprised a sound deadening or sound buffering material including but not limited to, foam, plastic, or fabric that covers at least part of the child, thereby reducing both the decibel level coming from the child and the decibel level coming to the child. This creates a quieter environment for the child while serving a dual purpose to reduce any noise coming from the child. | 10-24-2013 |
Peter Blankenship, Anoka, MN US
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20090008899 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole which comprises a wheeled base with an enclosure that substantially covers the wheels and a bumper secured to the enclosure. A pole is coupled to the base, and a plurality of hook or other holders are provided for holding intravenous fluid reservoirs. The pole may include first and second arms that extend substantially vertically upwardly from the base, each arm made up of respective lower, central, and upper telescoping tubular portions. The lower portions of the arms are securely coupled to the base, the upper portions are rigidly interconnected with one another, and the central portions of the first and second arms are rigidly interconnected by a stabilization bar which has a plurality of routing channels therein for routing flexible tubing. An obliquely oriented handle is coupled to the pole and is axially movable along at least a portion of the pole. The IV pole may be provided with an electrical receptacle having a retractable power cord. A hook or other hanger also may be provided at a lower portion of the pole for hanging a catheter bag, and a further hook, eyelet, or other coupling may be provided for towing the IV pole along with a gurney, wheelchair, or bed, for example. | 01-08-2009 |
Peter B. Blankenship, Anoka, MN US
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20090142172 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole comprising a wheeled base, a mast, and a gas spring. Actuating the gas spring retracts the base with little or no effort on the part of a user. With the base retracted the IV pole can be positioned for engagement to a bed, gurney, or wheelchair. The IV pole may be releasably attached to one or more supporting mounts on the bed, gurney, or wheelchair to take the weight off of the wheeled base. This weight relief allows for easy retraction of the base by the gas spring. The supporting mounts can be pulled close to the bed, gurney, or wheelchair by biasing mechanism. | 06-04-2009 |
20130181100 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast. Each of the legs can include at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration. | 07-18-2013 |
20150157522 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - A pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration in which the legs are raised relative to a support surface proximate to the mast. | 06-11-2015 |
Richard L. Blankenship, St. Peters, MO US
Robert Blankenship, St. Louis, MO US
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20130276162 | Gene Constructs Comprising Nucleic Acids That Modulate Chlorophyll Biosynthesis And Uses Thereof - The present invention provides isolated nucleic acids encoding Ch1 d synthase, gene constructs comprising the isolated nucleic acids and cells, chloroplasts, plant tissue and whole plants ectopically expressing cyanobacterial Ch1 d synthase. The invention also provides isolated antibodies prepared using recombinant Ch1 d synthase. The antibodies and gene constructs of the invention are used to produce Ch1 d in organisms that do not normally produce Ch1 d, and to modify Ch1 d level in cyanobacterial cells, such as for modifying environmental host range and photosynthetic capacity of organisms in low light and/or red or far-red or near far-red light environments. | 10-17-2013 |
Robert Blankenship, Tacoma, WA US
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20080215822 | PCI Express Enhancements and Extensions - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 09-04-2008 |
20110072164 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 03-24-2011 |
20110161703 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 06-30-2011 |
20110173367 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 07-14-2011 |
20110208925 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 08-25-2011 |
20110238882 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 09-29-2011 |
20120036293 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 02-09-2012 |
20120089750 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 04-12-2012 |
20120254563 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 10-04-2012 |
20140173275 | SECURING DATA TRANSMISSIONS BETWEEN PROCESSOR PACKAGES - Embodiments of an invention for securing transmissions between processor packages are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an encryption unit to encrypt first content to be transmitted from the apparatus to a processor package directly through a point-to-point link. | 06-19-2014 |
Robert G. Blankenship, Tacoma, WA US
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20090240894 | METHOD AND APARATUS FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF DISTRIBUTED CACHES - A method and apparatus for the synchronization of distributed caches. More particularly, the present invention to cache memory systems and more particularly to a hierarchical caching protocol suitable for use with distributed caches, including use within a caching input/output (I/O) hub. | 09-24-2009 |
20100017458 | TECHNIQUES FOR BROADCASTING MESSAGES ON A POINT-TO-POINT INTERCONNECT - Techniques to broadcast a message across a point-to-point network are described. More particularly, some embodiments of the invention relate to broadcasting messages between electronics components within a point-to-point interconnect. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100191890 | Globally Unique Transaction Identifiers - In one embodiment of the present invention, a method includes identifying a transaction from a first processor to a second processor of a system with a transaction identifier. The transaction identifier may have a value that is less than or equal to a maximum number of outstanding transactions between the two processors. In such manner, a transaction field for the transaction identifier may be limited to n bits, where the maximum number of outstanding transactions is less than or equal to 2 | 07-29-2010 |
20110066919 | MEMORY ERROR DETECTION AND/OR CORRECTION - An embodiment may include circuitry that may detect and/or correct at least one error in a data codeword that may include a data word, cyclical redundancy check (CRC) word, and parity word. The circuitry may select whether a portion of the CRC word indicates whether only a single processor has accessed the data word. The data word, CRC word, and the parity word may be accessible in respective distinct memory device sets that each may include one or more respective memory devices. If the circuitry detects, based at least in part upon the data codeword and CRC word, a CRC error, and the at least one error includes fewer than a first predetermined number of errors, the circuitry may determine in which of the one or more respective memory devices in the memory device sets the at least one error resides and may correct the at least one error. | 03-17-2011 |
20130007491 | ENHANCED INTERCONNECT LINK WIDTH MODULATION FOR POWER SAVINGS - Methods and apparatus relating to enhanced interconnect link width modulation for power savings are described. In one embodiment, the width of a link is modified from a first width to a second width in response to a power management flit, while non-idle flits continue to be transmitted over the link after transmission of the power management flit. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007502 | REPURPOSING DATA LANE AS CLOCK LANE BY MIGRATING TO REDUCED SPEED LINK OPERATION - Methods and apparatus relating to repurposing a data lane as a clock lane by migrating to reduced speed link operation are described. In one embodiment, speed of a link is reduced upon detection of failure on a clock lane of the link and one of a plurality of data lanes of a link is repurposed as a replacement clock lane. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130091317 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097353 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 04-18-2013 |
20130111086 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS | 05-02-2013 |
20130132622 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus forenhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132636 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132683 | PCI EXPRESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS - A method and apparatus forenhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 05-23-2013 |
20130151782 | Providing Common Caching Agent For Core And Integrated Input/Output (IO) Module - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a multicore processor having a plurality of cores, a shared cache memory, an integrated input/output (IIO) module to interface between the multicore processor and at least one IO device coupled to the multicore processor, and a caching agent to perform cache coherency operations for the plurality of cores and the IIO module. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130268711 | RAW MEMORY TRANSACTION SUPPORT - Methods, systems, and apparatus for implementing raw memory transactions. An SoC is configured with a plurality of nodes coupled together forming a ring interconnect. Processing cores and memory cache components are operatively coupled to and co-located at respective nodes. The memory cache components include a plurality of last level caches (LLC's) operating as a distributed LLC and a plurality of home agents and caching agents employed for supporting coherent memory transactions. Route-back tables are used to encode memory transactions requests with embedded routing data that is implemented by agents that facilitate data transfers between link interface nodes and memory controllers. Accordingly, memory request data corresponding to raw memory transactions may be routed back to requesting entities using headerless packets. | 10-10-2013 |
20140006673 | UTILIZATION-AWARE LOW-OVERHEAD LINK-WIDTH MODULATION FOR POWER REDUCTION IN INTERCONNECTS | 01-02-2014 |
20140006677 | EMBEDDED CONTROL CHANNEL FOR HIGH SPEED SERIAL INTERCONNECT | 01-02-2014 |
20140095751 | FAST DESKEW WHEN EXITING LOW-POWER PARTIAL-WIDTH HIGH SPEED LINK STATE - Methods and apparatus relating to fast deskew when exiting a low-power partial-width high speed link state are described. In one embodiment, an exit flit on active lanes and/or a wake signal/sequence on idle lanes may be transmitted at a first point in time to cause one or more idle lanes of a link to enter an active state. At a second point in time (following or otherwise subsequent to the first point in time), training sequences are transmitted over the one or more idle lanes of the link. And, the one or more idle lanes are deskewed in response to the training sequences and prior to a third point in time (following or otherwise subsequent to the second point in time). Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140112339 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT - A physical layer (PHY) is coupled to a serial, differential link that is to include a number of lanes. The PHY includes a transmitter and a receiver to be coupled to each lane of the number of lanes. The transmitter coupled to each lane is configured to embed a clock with data to be transmitted over the lane, and the PHY periodically issues a blocking link state (BLS) request to cause an agent to enter a BLS to hold off link layer flit transmission for a duration. The PHY utilizes the serial, differential link during the duration for a PHY associated task selected from a group including an in-band reset, an entry into low power state, and an entry into partial width state | 04-24-2014 |
20140115207 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT PHYSICAL LAYER - A periodic control window is embedded in a link layer data stream to be sent over a serial data link, where the control window is configured to provide physical layer information including information for use in initiating state transitions on the data link. The link layer data can be sent during a link transmitting state of the data link and the control window can interrupt the sending of flits. In one aspect, the information includes link width transition data indicating an attempt to change the number of active lanes on the link. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115208 | CONTROL MESSAGING IN MULTISLOT LINK LAYER FLIT - A link layer control message is generated and included in a flit that is to be sent over a serial data link to a device. The flits sent over the data link are to include a plurality of slots. Control messages can include, in some aspects, a viral alert message, a poison alert message, a credit return message, and acknowledgements. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115268 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT COHERENCE PROTOCOL - A coherence protocol message is sent corresponding to a particular cache line. A potential conflict involving the particular cache line is identified and a forward request is sent to a home agent to identify the potential conflict. A forward response can be received in response to the forward request from the home agent and a response to the conflict can be determined. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115374 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT PHYSICAL LAYER - A reset of a synchronization counter is synchronized to an external deterministic signal. Entry into the link transmitting state is further synchronized with the deterministic signal. A target latency is identified for a serial data link. A data sequence is received synchronized with a synchronization counter associated with the data link. Target latency can be maintained using the data sequence. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115420 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT LINK LAYER - Transaction data is identified and a flit is generated to include three or more slots and a floating field to be used as an extension of any one of two or more of the slots. In another aspect, the flit is to include two or more slots, a payload, and a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) field to be encoded with a 16-bit CRC value generated based on the payload. The flit is sent over a serial data link to a device for processing, based at least in part on the three or more slots. | 04-24-2014 |
20140201463 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT COHERENCE PROTOCOL - A request is received that is to reference a first agent and to request a particular line of memory to be cached in an exclusive state. A snoop request is sent intended for one or more other agents. A snoop response is received that is to reference a second agent, the snoop response to include a writeback to memory of a modified cache line that is to correspond to the particular line of memory. A complete is sent to be addressed to the first agent, wherein the complete is to include data of the particular line of memory based on the writeback. | 07-17-2014 |
20140215112 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT PHYSICAL LAYER - Re-initialization of a link can take place without termination of the link, where the link includes, a transmitter and a receiver are to be coupled to each lane in the number of lanes, and re-initialization of the link is to include transmission of a predefined sequence on each of the lanes. | 07-31-2014 |
20140359230 | PROTOCOL FOR CONFLICTING MEMORY TRANSACTIONS - Embodiments of the invention describe a cache coherency protocol that eliminates the need for ordering between message classes and also eliminates home tracker preallocation. Embodiments of the invention describe a less complex conflict detection and resolution mechanism (at the home agent) without any performance degradation in form of bandwidth or latency compared to prior art solutions. | 12-04-2014 |
20140372658 | MULTIPLE TRANSACTION DATA FLOW CONTROL UNIT FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERCONNECT - Methods, apparatus, and systems, for transporting data units comprising multiple pieces of transaction data over high-speed interconnects. A flow control unit, called a KTI (Keizer Technology Interface) Flit, is implemented in a coherent multi-layer protocol supporting coherent memory transactions. The KTI Flit has a basic format that supports use of configurable fields to implement KTI Flits with specific formats that may be used for corresponding transactions. In one aspect, the KTI Flit may be formatted as multiple slots used to support transfer of multiple respective pieces of transaction data in a single Flit. The KTI Flit can also be configured to support various types of transactions and multiple KTI Flits may be combined into packets to support transfer of data such as cache line transfers. | 12-18-2014 |
20150058524 | BIMODAL FUNCTIONALITY BETWEEN COHERENT LINK AND MEMORY EXPANSION - Methods and apparatus relating to provide bimodal functionality between a coherent link and memory expansion are described. In one embodiment, a processor is coupled to one or more agents via a coherent interconnect. The processor is also coupled to one or more Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) via a link logic. The logic supports read or write commands directed at the one or more DIMMs based on a single bit of data. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150067208 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT PHYSICAL LAYER - A periodic control window is embedded in a link layer data stream to be sent over a serial data link, where the control window is configured to provide physical layer information including information for use in initiating state transitions on the data link. The link layer data can be sent during a link transmitting state of the data link and the control window can interrupt the sending of flits. In one aspect, the information includes link width transition data indicating an attempt to change the number of active lanes on the link. | 03-05-2015 |
20150081984 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT COHERENCE PROTOCOL - A request is received that is to reference a first agent and to request a particular line of memory to be cached in an exclusive state. A snoop request is sent intended for one or more other agents. A snoop response is received that is to reference a second agent, the snoop response to include a writeback to memory of a modified cache line that is to correspond to the particular line of memory. A complete is sent to be addressed to the first agent, wherein the complete is to include data of the particular line of memory based on the writeback. | 03-19-2015 |
20150089161 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT COHERENCE PROTOCOL - A coherence protocol message is sent corresponding to a particular cache line. A potential conflict involving the particular cache line is identified and a forward request is sent to a home agent to identify the potential conflict. A forward response can be received in response to the forward request from the home agent and a response to the conflict can be determined. | 03-26-2015 |
20150127907 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING CACHE MISSES IN A PROCESSOR - In an embodiment, a processor includes one or more cores, and a distributed caching home agent (including portions associated with each core). Each portion includes a cache controller to receive a read request for data and, responsive to the data not being present in a cache memory associated with the cache controller, to issue a memory request to a memory controller to request the data in parallel with communication of the memory request to a home agent, where the home agent is to receive the memory request from the cache controller and to reserve an entry for the memory request. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-07-2015 |
20150143051 | Providing Common Caching Agent For Core And Integrated Input/Output (IO) Module - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a multicore processor having a plurality of cores, a shared cache memory, an integrated input/output (IIO) module to interface between the multicore processor and at least one IO device coupled to the multicore processor, and a caching agent to perform cache coherency operations for the plurality of cores and the IIO module. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-21-2015 |
20150149683 | PCI EXPRESS TRANSACTION DESCRIPTOR - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 05-28-2015 |
20150161050 | PCI EXPRESS PREFETCHING - A method and apparatus for enhancing/extending a serial point-to-point interconnect architecture, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is herein described. Temporal and locality caching hints and prefetching hints are provided to improve system wide caching and prefetching. Message codes for atomic operations to arbitrate ownership between system devices/resources are included to allow efficient access/ownership of shared data. Loose transaction ordering provided for while maintaining corresponding transaction priority to memory locations to ensure data integrity and efficient memory access. Active power sub-states and setting thereof is included to allow for more efficient power management. And, caching of device local memory in a host address space, as well as caching of system memory in a device local memory address space is provided for to improve bandwidth and latency for memory accesses. | 06-11-2015 |
20150178206 | CACHE COHERENCY APPARATUS AND METHOD MINIMIZING MEMORY WRITEBACK OPERATIONS - An apparatus and method for reducing or eliminating writeback operations. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: detecting a first operation associated with a cache line at a first requestor cache; detecting that the cache line exists in a first cache in a modified (M) state; forwarding the cache line from the first cache to the first requestor cache and storing the cache line in the first requestor cache in a second modified (M′) state; detecting a second operation associated with the cache line at a second requestor; responsively forwarding the cache line from the first requestor cache to the second requestor cache and storing the cache line in the second requestor cache in an owned (O) state if the cache line has not been modified in the first requestor cache; and setting the cache line to a shared (S) state in the first requestor cache. | 06-25-2015 |
20150180507 | HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERCONNECT LINK LAYER - Transaction data is identified and a flit is generated to include three or more slots and a floating field to be used as an extension of any one of two or more of the slots. In another aspect, the flit is to include two or more slots, a payload, and a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) field to be encoded with a 16-bit CRC value generated based on the payload. The flit is sent over a serial data link to a device for processing, based at least in part on the three or more slots. | 06-25-2015 |
20150186275 | Inclusive/Non Inclusive Tracking of Local Cache Lines To Avoid Near Memory Reads On Cache Line Memory Writes Into A Two Level System Memory - A processor is described that includes one or more processing cores. The processing core includes a memory controller to interface with a system memory having a near memory and a far memory. The processing core includes a plurality of caching levels above the memory controller. The processor includes logic circuitry to track state information of a cache line that is cached in one of the caching levels. The state information including a selected one of an inclusive state and a non inclusive state. The inclusive state indicates that a copy or version of the cache line exists in near memory. The non inclusive states indicates that a copy or version of the cache line does not exist in the near memory. The logic circuitry is to cause the memory controller to handle a write request that requests a direct write into the near memory without a read of the near memory beforehand if a system memory write request generated within the processor targets the cache line when the cache line is in the inclusive state. | 07-02-2015 |
20150186327 | CONTROL MESSAGING IN MULTISLOT LINK LAYER FLIT - A link layer control message is generated and included in a flit that is to be sent over a serial data link to a device. The flits sent over the data link are to include a plurality of slots. Control messages can include, in some aspects, a viral alert message, a poison alert message, a credit return message, and acknowledgements. | 07-02-2015 |
20150261711 | MULTISLOT LINK LAYER FLIT - Transaction data is identified and a flit is generated to include three or more slots and a floating field to be used as an extension of any one of two or more of the slots. The flit is sent over a serial data link to a device for processing, based at least in part on the three or more slots. | 09-17-2015 |
20150269104 | RING PROTOCOL FOR LOW LATENCY INTERCONNECT SWITCH - Methods, systems, and apparatus for implementing low latency interconnect switches between CPU's and associated protocols. CPU's are configured to be installed on a main board including multiple CPU sockets linked in communication via CPU socket-to-socket interconnect links forming a CPU socket-to-socket ring interconnect. The CPU's are also configured to transfer data between one another by sending data via the CPU socket-to-socket interconnects. Data may be transferred using a packetized protocol, such as QPI, and the CPU's may also be configured to support coherent memory transactions across CPU's. | 09-24-2015 |
20150269105 | UTILIZATION-AWARE LOW-OVERHEAD LINK-WIDTH MODULATION FOR POWER REDUCTION IN INTERCONNECTS - Methods and apparatus relating to low-overhead utilization-aware link-width modulation to reduce power consumption in interconnects are described. In one embodiment, link width modulation logic adjusts the width of an interconnect link. More particularly, the link width modulation logic causes the interconnect link to transition from a first width to a second width based on comparison of a utilization value associated with the interconnect link against at least one of a plurality of utilization threshold values. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert Mitchell Blankenship, Harleysville, PA US
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20090142172 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole comprising a wheeled base, a mast, and a gas spring. Actuating the gas spring retracts the base with little or no effort on the part of a user. With the base retracted the IV pole can be positioned for engagement to a bed, gurney, or wheelchair. The IV pole may be releasably attached to one or more supporting mounts on the bed, gurney, or wheelchair to take the weight off of the wheeled base. This weight relief allows for easy retraction of the base by the gas spring. The supporting mounts can be pulled close to the bed, gurney, or wheelchair by biasing mechanism. | 06-04-2009 |
20130181100 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast. Each of the legs can include at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration. | 07-18-2013 |
20150157522 | TRANSFORMABLE INTRAVENOUS POLE - A pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration in which the legs are raised relative to a support surface proximate to the mast. | 06-11-2015 |
Stephen Brock Blankenship, Abingdon, VA US
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20150364052 | TACTICAL INJURY SIMULATING TRAINING DEVICE - An electrically actuated tactical training device for simulating trauma/injury to a selected region of a tactical operator/trainee's body, such as the torso or an extremity, during a training exercise. The tactical training device delivers a tetany inducing stimulus to a selected muscle group, such as in an extremity or in the torso of a trainee thereby simulating a tactical injury to the stimulated muscle group. | 12-17-2015 |
Steven D. Blankenship, Melrose, MA US
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20120031190 | CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - An improved capacitive manometer, the manometer comprises: a diaphragm including (a) a common electrode and (b) an electrode structure including a center electrode and ring electrode, wherein the diaphragm is movable between (i) a zero position when the pressure on each side of the diaphragm is the same and (ii) a maximum differential position when the maximum measurable differential pressure is applied to the diaphragm, and a support structure arranged so as to support the diaphragm so that the diaphragm is constrained relative to the electrode structure, and the common electrode is spaced from and axially aligned with the center and ring electrodes relative to an alignment axis of the manometer: wherein the electrode structure is secured relative to the diaphragm at at least three clamping locations angularly spaced around the alignment axis; and wherein the angle defined within each right plane containing a point of constraint of the diaphragm and the point of each clamping location relative to the plane of the diaphragm in the zero position is between 60° and 90° so as to reduce changes in electrode disk support height, enable smaller gaps and improved stability between the diaphragm and electrode structure. An additional improvement is provided by including a spacer ring including a plurality of tabs; and a clamp arranged to clamp the electrode structure to the spacer ring at the location of each of the tabs so as to define a plurality of equiangularly spaced, clamped locations around the alignment axis, so as to eliminate the possibility of an occasional spacer induced radial shear force and subsequent potential stick slip condition that could impact repeatability and stability. | 02-09-2012 |
20120118067 | Capacitive Pressure Sensor with Improved Electrode Structure - An improved capacitive manometer comprises a diaphragm that is constrained relative to an electrode structure spaced from the diaphragm. An electrode support structure is arranged to support the electrode structure and comprises a compliant ring including at least three flexures integrally formed in the ring and angularly spaced around the alignment axis. The electrode support is clamped in place relative to the diaphragm at the locations of the compliant ring flexures. | 05-17-2012 |
20130189160 | PRESSURE SENSOR - One or more reactive gases are introduced to a capacitance manometer at a particular area or areas between the inner and outer capacitive electrodes so the error-inducing measurement effects of positive and negative bending is neutralized or minimized. Additionally, a guard structure may be used for the electrode structure of the capacitance manometer. The guard structure presents an area that is relatively insensitive to the diffusion of the gas into the diaphragm and the resulting changing surface tension, curvature and deflection, thus providing increased or optimal stability of the zero reading and pressure reading of the manometer. The guard may also provide electrostatic isolation of the electrodes. | 07-25-2013 |
Timothy L. Blankenship, Austin, TX US
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20100149121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING APPLICATIONS PROCESSOR TO TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY FOR REDUCED DATA TRANSFER - System and method for substantially reducing an involvement of an applications processor in receiving data from a touchscreen display. In one aspect, the system includes a controller may be configured in an autonomous mode where it automatically measures the touchscreen display based configuration information received from the applications processor, determines notable events based on the measurement data, stores data and event identifiers related to the notable events in a memory, and sends a notification to the applications processor when event data is available In another aspect, the system includes a controller that filters user interactions events and transmits data related to only notable events to the applications processor. Because of the autonomous and event filtering operations of the touchscreen controller, there are substantially less communications between the controller and the applications processor. This improves the speed and efficiency of the applications processor. | 06-17-2010 |
20150301638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING APPLICATIONS PROCESSOR TO TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY FOR REDUCED DATA TRANSFER - System and method for substantially reducing an involvement of an applications processor in receiving data from a touchscreen display. In one aspect, the system includes a controller may be configured in an autonomous mode where it automatically measures the touchscreen display based configuration information received from the applications processor, determines notable events based on the measurement data, stores data and event identifiers related to the notable events in a memory, and sends a notification to the applications processor when event data is available In another aspect, the system includes a controller that filters user interactions events and transmits data related to only notable events to the applications processor. Because of the autonomous and event filtering operations of the touchscreen controller, there are substantially less communications between the controller and the applications processor. This improves the speed and efficiency of the applications processor. | 10-22-2015 |
Timothy Lance Blankenship, Austin, TX US
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20110260990 | SYSTEM INTEGRATION OF TACTILE FEEDBACK AND TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER FOR NEAR-ZERO LATENCY HAPTICS PLAYOUT - A haptic feedback system includes a user interface device, such as a touchscreen that includes a touch panel and one or more haptic drive elements coupled to the touch panel, a touch controller, and an actuator controller. The touch controller receives sensed data from the touch panel, and in response generates and sends a haptic signal to an actuator controller. Generation and transmission of the haptic signal bypasses any system host controller. A dedicated signal path couples the touch controller and the actuator controller, over which the haptic signal is transmitted. Alternatively, the haptic signal is transmitted from the touch controller to the actuator controller over a serial bus interface. In response to the received haptic signal, the actuator controller implements an appropriate drive signal in the form of a haptic waveform to the one or more haptic drive elements of the touchscreen. | 10-27-2011 |
Wayne Christopher Blankenship, Sullivan, MO US
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20100050823 | Tree step tool with custom magnet - In accordance with the present invention, a tool for starting, installing, and removing rod-type steps includes a handle (B), head (C), and a loading slot (A) also includes a custom magnet ( | 03-04-2010 |