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Aaron Blocker, Creedmoor, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100157812METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASYNCHRONOUS ALARM CORRELATION - A method and apparatus for providing asynchronous alarm correlation in packet networks are disclosed. For example, the method receives a trigger, and performs an asynchronous correlation of at least one root cause alarm with at least one symptom alarm.06-24-2010

David S. Blocker, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110249392Computer Including Hot-pluggable Disk Storage Drives That Are Mounted In An In-line Arrangement - An electronic device includes a housing defining an enclosure, one or more processors in the enclosure, and one or more memory modules in the enclosure. Disk storage drives are provided in an in-line arrangement within the enclosure such that a rear portion of one disk storage drive is adjacent a front portion of another disk storage drive.10-13-2011

Douglas L. Blocker, Festus, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080222838DUAL MOTOR UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER - An upright vacuum cleaner having dual cleaning motor and fan units is provided having a cleaning head engagable with a floor and a suction nozzle and a brush roller rotatably mounted therein. A first motor and fan unit is mounted in the vacuum cleaner for producing suction in the suction nozzle and is operatively connected to the brush roller for rotating it. An upright housing is connected to the cleaning head, the housing having a handle for moving the vacuum cleaner along the floor during floor cleaning use. Contained in the housing are a dirt storage container, a passageway leading from the suction nozzle in the cleaning head to the storage container and a second motor and fan unit operatively associated with the storage container for drawing dirt laden air from the cleaning head through the passageway and into the storage container simultaneously with operation of the first motor and fan unit.09-18-2008
20080301899Vacuum Cleaner with Sensing System - A vacuum cleaner having a floor nozzle movable by a user of the vacuum cleaner over a floor to suction dirt from the floor. A sensing system is provided for sensing a condition relating to the vacuum cleaner and for generating a signal in response to the condition. A sensor-responsive light system on the floor nozzle is responsive to the signal for projecting light onto the floor for observance by the user.12-11-2008

Patent applications by Douglas L. Blocker, Festus, MO US

Douglas L. Blocker, Fenton, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100299864DUAL MOTOR UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER - An upright vacuum cleaner having dual cleaning motor and fan units is provided having a cleaning head engagable with a floor and a suction nozzle and a brush roller rotatably mounted therein. A first motor and fan unit is mounted in the vacuum cleaner for producing suction in the suction nozzle and is operatively connected to the brush roller for rotating it. An upright housing is connected to the cleaning head, the housing having a handle for moving the vacuum cleaner along the floor during floor cleaning use. Contained in the housing are a dirt storage container, a passageway leading from the suction nozzle in the cleaning head to the storage container and a second motor and fan unit operatively associated with the storage container for drawing dirt laden air from the cleaning head through the passageway and into the storage container simultaneously with operation of the first motor and fan unit.12-02-2010

James F. Blocker, Hagan, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100207089SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORTING A RAIL - A support member, such as a fence post, and method for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the support member includes an elongated body having at least one substantially flat side, and at least one longitudinal groove at least partially disposed within the substantially flat side.08-19-2010

Michelle Lee Blocker, Neenah, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090188210Discreet merchandising - A case adapted to contain absorbent articles includes an outer surface having a bar code, a product code, and a single brand display having a trademark in logo, wherein the brand display defines a brand display area of less than 4 inches by 6 inches. A method of providing absorbent articles includes providing a case in a branded condition, wherein the case includes a brand display having a brand display area of no more than 4 inches by no more than 6 inches. The method includes converting the case, or instructing a customer to convert the case, from the branded condition to a discreet condition by covering the brand display with a discretion mask or cleanly removing the brand display.07-30-2009

Richard A. Blocker, Slidell, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110077469SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING PROLONGED SELF MONITORING IN THE ANALYSIS OF CHRONIC AILMENT TREATMENTS - A system that advantageously utilizes an individual's self-monitoring abilities in the analysis of various ailment treatments. This system may include a personal computing device that includes one or more processors, one or more memories, and a user interface for obtaining personal health data from a user of the personal computing device; as well as one or more biometric measurement devices that are capable of acquiring biometric measurement data. The personal computing device may be configured to receive various biodata and then store the biodata in memory. The processor(s) of the personal computing device may be further configured to process the stored biodata to facilitate a determination of the effectiveness of one or more ailment treatment.03-31-2011

Ted Blocker, Estacada, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080302311Approach for securing an animal - In one embodiment, a securing device configured to be coupled to an object to facilitate the securing of an animal to the object with a lead line is provided. The securing device comprises a frame for receiving a mounting structure for coupling the frame to the object, a retaining member having a first end moveably coupled to the frame, and a magnet configured to attract a second end of the retaining member toward the frame, wherein the retaining member and frame are configured to accept a length of the lead line in an interlaced fashion to frictionally retain the lead line.12-11-2008