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Dennis R. Bouse, Glen Carbon, IL US
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20140074546 | Ergonomic Safety Evaluation With Labor Time Standard - An integrated safety-evaluation with labor-time-standard system is provided that includes a work-task manager, integrated module and ergonomic safety evaluator. The work-task manager may be configured to receive a work instruction and determine work elements applicable to the work instruction, with the work elements may have respective associated elemental unit times, elemental risk ratings and frequency values. The integrated module may be configured to receive the elemental unit times, elemental risk ratings and frequency values for the work elements, and calculate a labor time standard and ergonomic safety rating therefrom. And the ergonomic safety evaluator may be configured to receive the labor time standard and ergonomic safety rating and perform an ergonomic safety evaluation therefrom. In this regard, the ergonomic safety evaluator may be configured to perform the ergonomic safety evaluation to determine whether to release or reject the work instruction. | 03-13-2014 |
Gregory K. Bouse, Greer, SC US
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20090090767 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESTORING PARENT METAL PROPERTIES ACROSS WELDS - A method, with an associated system, for providing a cast component comprises annealing heat treatment to reduce casting stresses; initial machining the cast component; initial nondestructive testing (NDT) the machined cast component to identify NDT indications in the cast component; treating and removing NDT indications from the machined cast component; weld upgrading the treated and removed NDT indications from the machined cast component, the weld upgrading providing stress relief; intermediate nondestructive testing the cast component to identify NDT indications in the weld upgraded cast component; normalizing and temper heat treatment of the cast component; second intermediate nondestructive testing the cast component to identify NDT indications in the cast component; further treating and removing NDT indications from the cast component; post-normalization and temper weld upgrading the treated and removed NDT indications providing stress relief; and final nondestructive testing the cast component to identify NDT indications in the cast component. | 04-09-2009 |
Gregory Keith Bouse, Greer, SC US
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20100322813 | SiMo DUCTILE IRON CASTINGS IN GAS TURBINE APPLICATIONS - A cast article of a ductile iron wherein the ductile iron includes carbon from about 2.8 to 3.7 w/o, silicon from about 3.0 to 3.5 w/o, molybdenum from 0.8 to 1.5 w/o, magnesium from about 0.025 to 0.60 w/o, sulfur less than 0.01 w/o and nickel from about 0.0 to 1.3 w/o, the remaining content being iron is provided. The cast article is suitable for a gas turbine casing. A method of manufacturing a cast article is also provided. | 12-23-2010 |
20110017364 | HEAVY AUSTEMPERED DUCTILE IRON COMPONENTS - A component for wind turbines includes cast austempered ductile iron containing about 3.0 to about 3.8 weight percent carbon, about 1.9 to about 2.8 weight percent silicon, up to about 0.3 weight percent manganese, up to about 0.8 weight percent copper, up to about 2.0 weight percent nickel, up to about 0.3 weight percent molybdenum, about 0.03 to about 0.06 weight percent magnesium, less than about 0.05 weight percent chromium, less than about 0.02 weight percent vanadium, and less than about 0.01 weight percent sulfur. The component is preferably a drive shaft or gearbox component having a mass of more than about 3 tons. A method of manufacturing the component is also provided. | 01-27-2011 |
20120152413 | METHOD OF PRODUCING LARGE COMPONENTS FROM AUSTEMPERED DUCTILE IRON ALLOYS - A method by which properties of a component ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120152483 | UNIDIRECTIONAL SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS AND APPARATUS AND SINGLE-CRYSTAL SEED THEREFOR - A single-crystal seed, apparatus and process for producing a casting having a single-crystal (SX) microstructure. The seed has a geometry that includes a vertex capable of destabilizing an oxide film that forms at the interface between the seed and a molten metal during the casting process, and thereby promotes a continuous single-crystal grain growth and reduces grain misorientation defects that can initiate from the seed/metal interface. | 06-21-2012 |
20130206352 | UNIDIRECTIONAL SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS AND APPARATUS AND SINGLE-CRYSTAL SEED THEREFOR - A single-crystal seed, apparatus and process for producing a casting having a single-crystal (SX) microstructure. The seed has a geometry that includes a vertex capable of destabilizing an oxide film that forms at the interface between the seed and a molten metal during the casting process, and thereby promotes a continuous single-crystal grain growth and reduces grain misorientation defects that can initiate from the seed/metal interface. | 08-15-2013 |
Kai T. Bouse, Tellico Plains, TN US
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20080313254 | VIRTUAL FIELDBUS DEVICE - A virtual fieldbus device module is a software or firmware module that enables an otherwise ordinary fieldbus device to become a complex fieldbus device, capable of registering and maintaining multiple fieldbus network addresses for one or more “virtual” fieldbus devices. Each virtual fieldbus device has one or more sensor inputs and appears to the fieldbus network as an individual physical fieldbus device, despite the complex fieldbus device only having one physical connection to the fieldbus network. The virtual fieldbus device module may be incorporated into a device's firmware or may be included in a memory plug-in capable of being removed. The communication packet processing of a complex fieldbus device running the virtual fieldbus device module includes receiving a communication packet over the fieldbus network, determining whether the address associated with the packet matches any of the addresses registered by the complex fieldbus device, and processing any packets that match. | 12-18-2008 |
20090044181 | Graphics Tools for Interactive Analysis of Three-Dimensional Machine Data - Methods for displaying machine data are described including a method for displaying machine data as a virtual three-dimensional image showing a three-dimensional graph having three axes such that the data in the graph may be rotated about one or more of the axes to give a data analyst a better perspective of the behavior of an item being monitored. In a related embodiment, a method for displaying machine data in a virtual three-dimensional image such that the data may be rotated one or more of the axes is described which further includes one or more cursor images representing substantially planar cursors on the display for analyzing data. | 02-12-2009 |
20090070069 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING MEASUREMENT REPORTING IN A FIELD DEVICE - A machine data collection system compares a plurality of measured values to one another and determines the measured value indicating a worst-case condition. The machine data collection system then reports the worst-case measured value across the control network. In some embodiments, the measured values are normalized based on each individual measurement's typical range, or a user-defined operating range, thereby producing a plurality of normalized values each corresponding to one of the plurality of measured values. The data collection system compares the plurality of normalized values to a nominal value and determines the normalized value indicating the worst-case condition. The system reports the measured value corresponding to the worst-case normalized value. In some embodiments, the data collection system also reports the worst-case normalized value across the control network. | 03-12-2009 |
20090070387 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED STORAGE OF EVENT-SUBSTANTIATING DATA - A method for detecting an event and/or behavior of interest based on monitoring data and selectively storing portions of the monitoring data associated with the event and/or behavior of interest. Preferably, the method includes defining a hierarchy of event and/or behavior types so that the storing of a first behavior/event type is preferred over a second behavior/event type, especially when storing capacity is scarce. A data management apparatus including a logic device and a long-term storage memory apparatus, the logic device for detecting an event and/or behavior of interest based on monitoring data and selectively storing portions of the monitoring data associated with the event and/or behavior of interest on the long-term memory storage apparatus. | 03-12-2009 |
20090265583 | Monitoring Device Having Multiple Data Communication Paths - A machine monitoring apparatus collects, processes and communicates machine data to be used for process control purposes and to be used in analyzing the machine performance. The apparatus includes one or more sensors that may be attached to or adjacent the machine for generating signals indicative of a performance parameter of the machine. An analog-to-digital converter converts the signals generated by the one or more sensors to bulk digital data corresponding to the sensed performance parameter. A processor receives and analyzes the bulk digital data and generates control digital data based on the bulk digital data. The control digital data may include one or more scalar values or status messages related to the operational performance of the machine as indicated by the bulk digital data. The apparatus includes a control data interface for providing access to the control digital data via a control data network, and a bulk data interface for providing access to the bulk digital data. | 10-22-2009 |
Lucas Bouse, Port Bolivar, TX US
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20110266021 | Floor Plug Electrical Box - An electrical receptacle box device that is installed by the practitioner in a desired floor location to allow proximal electrical access for corded electrical devices. The device includes lid and door aspects to disguise and cover the box when installed flush with the floor. The device further includes a void space for excess cord storage, thus improving safety, and a means of mounting the receptacles within the box either vertically or horizontally per the preference of the practitioner. The lid of the device also includes apertures and cut-outs to allow cords to pass through the door when shut, disguising the unsightly appearance of a traditional electrical receptacle. | 11-03-2011 |
20120231657 | Electrical Receptacle Enclosure - Disclosed is an improved electrical receptacle enclosure assembly adapted increase flexibility with respect to its installation procedures, its installed location and supported electrical fixtures therein. The assembly comprises a structurally supported lower box, a middle box adapted to fit within the interior of the lower box, and an upper cover adapted to flushly mount against a mounting surface over the lower and middle boxes. The lower box includes structural mounting points, conduit knockout plates and an open upper and lower portion. The middle box comprises a lower box insert having fixture mounting points and a securing shelf adapted to connect to the lower box upper portion. Electrical fixtures are secured within the middle box and are electrically connected therebelow and covered by a fixture faceplate within the middle box. An upper cover connects the assembly together and rests against a mounting surface for a clean, flush outer appearance. | 09-13-2012 |
20140124632 | Strap Supported Cup and Article Holder - Disclosed is a beverage and article holder having a variable strap support means. The holder comprises a cylindrical structure having a backside surface and an outer surface, the backside surface providing a plurality of apertures to accept a strap to weave therethrough. The apertures are such that the strap connector can be oriented in either a vertical or horizontal orientation to provide connection about a horizontal or vertical support means, respectively. Adjacent to the cylindrical beverage holder may be provided an outermost receptacle for further articles or cigarette waste, while an inner container may further be positioned between the beverage holder and the backside surface to provide a sealed container therebetween. The device is designed for use with leisure pool floats, but can be adapted to connect to any suitable support having a horizontal or vertical member for the strap to encircle. | 05-08-2014 |
Lucas Drake Bouse, Port Bolivar, TX US
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20150232158 | Strap-Supported Cup and Article Holder - A strap-supported beverage and article holding assembly. The present invention includes a support that is removably securable to a support article, such as an inner tube, and a beverage and article holder that is adapted to removably engage with the support. The removable connection between the holder and the support maintains the holder in an upright orientation, regardless of the orientation in which the support is attached to the support device. In various embodiments of the present invention, the removable connection comprises a tab extending from the strap that engages with a complementary slot disposed on the holder, complementary magnets, and other such types of removable connectors. The housing of the holder further includes a secondary compartment or receptacle. The secondary receptacle can be disposed about the exterior surface of the holder and can include a lid for preventing the entry of water into the interior volume thereof. | 08-20-2015 |
Margaret Bouse, Lexington, MA US
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20150058931 | System and Method for Identity Management - Some implementations may provide a machine-assisted that includes: receiving, from a participant entity, a request to determine a trustworthiness of a transaction request, the transaction request being submitted by a user to access data managed by the participant entity; submitting a first inquiry at an authentication verification engine to determine an authenticity of a purported identity of the user submitting the transaction request; receiving a response from the authentication verification engine, the response including a computed authenticity score quantitatively attesting to the purported identity of the user submitting the transaction request; based on the computed authenticity score, determining the trustworthiness of the transaction request being submitted by the user; and notifying the participant entity of the determined trustworthiness of the transaction request to access data managed by the participant entity. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059003 | System and Method for Identity Management - A computer-implemented method includes: receiving a request for associating a first index of privileges and permissions with an identity token, the first index specifically encoding the privileges and permissions of a first subscriber in accessing transactional data of the requester, the request including the identity token that identifies a person and has been issued to the requester by a trusted entity through a vetting process; in response to determining that the identity token is valid and verifying that the requester is the person identified by the identity token, associating the first index of privileges and permissions of the first subscriber with the identity token; and providing the identity token associated with the first index of privileges and permissions of the first subscriber, the identity token enabling the first subscriber to access transactional data of the requester in accordance with the first index of privileges and permissions. | 02-26-2015 |
Margaret Paradiso Bouse, Lexington, MA US
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20120109882 | Systems and methods to consolidate and communicate user profiles and modality preferences information for content delivery or interaction experiences - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided whereby Users can dynamically configure and control the use of their preferences for both types and modality of interactions with multiple Provisioners. These inventive systems and methods also enable Provisioners to gain access to User preferences to establish or affect interactions and transactions with Users. Advantageously, these inventive systems and methods provide User control of the receipt of content, matter/substance, experiences and interactions, to enable consolidating management of the User's “interaction profile” into a unified system, while increasing the quality and depth of the relationship between the User and the Provisioner, including but not limited to the creation of emotional/affinity ties to the Provisioner. Furthermore, multiple instances of User profile data can be shared amongst multiple Provisioners in a way that creates affinity between Users and Provisioners and improves User experience, while maintaining User anonymity. | 05-03-2012 |
Roy Bouse, Port Bolivar, TX US
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20110266021 | Floor Plug Electrical Box - An electrical receptacle box device that is installed by the practitioner in a desired floor location to allow proximal electrical access for corded electrical devices. The device includes lid and door aspects to disguise and cover the box when installed flush with the floor. The device further includes a void space for excess cord storage, thus improving safety, and a means of mounting the receptacles within the box either vertically or horizontally per the preference of the practitioner. The lid of the device also includes apertures and cut-outs to allow cords to pass through the door when shut, disguising the unsightly appearance of a traditional electrical receptacle. | 11-03-2011 |
20120231657 | Electrical Receptacle Enclosure - Disclosed is an improved electrical receptacle enclosure assembly adapted increase flexibility with respect to its installation procedures, its installed location and supported electrical fixtures therein. The assembly comprises a structurally supported lower box, a middle box adapted to fit within the interior of the lower box, and an upper cover adapted to flushly mount against a mounting surface over the lower and middle boxes. The lower box includes structural mounting points, conduit knockout plates and an open upper and lower portion. The middle box comprises a lower box insert having fixture mounting points and a securing shelf adapted to connect to the lower box upper portion. Electrical fixtures are secured within the middle box and are electrically connected therebelow and covered by a fixture faceplate within the middle box. An upper cover connects the assembly together and rests against a mounting surface for a clean, flush outer appearance. | 09-13-2012 |
Roy Quinton Bouse, Port Bolivar, TX US
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20140124632 | Strap Supported Cup and Article Holder - Disclosed is a beverage and article holder having a variable strap support means. The holder comprises a cylindrical structure having a backside surface and an outer surface, the backside surface providing a plurality of apertures to accept a strap to weave therethrough. The apertures are such that the strap connector can be oriented in either a vertical or horizontal orientation to provide connection about a horizontal or vertical support means, respectively. Adjacent to the cylindrical beverage holder may be provided an outermost receptacle for further articles or cigarette waste, while an inner container may further be positioned between the beverage holder and the backside surface to provide a sealed container therebetween. The device is designed for use with leisure pool floats, but can be adapted to connect to any suitable support having a horizontal or vertical member for the strap to encircle. | 05-08-2014 |
20150232158 | Strap-Supported Cup and Article Holder - A strap-supported beverage and article holding assembly. The present invention includes a support that is removably securable to a support article, such as an inner tube, and a beverage and article holder that is adapted to removably engage with the support. The removable connection between the holder and the support maintains the holder in an upright orientation, regardless of the orientation in which the support is attached to the support device. In various embodiments of the present invention, the removable connection comprises a tab extending from the strap that engages with a complementary slot disposed on the holder, complementary magnets, and other such types of removable connectors. The housing of the holder further includes a secondary compartment or receptacle. The secondary receptacle can be disposed about the exterior surface of the holder and can include a lid for preventing the entry of water into the interior volume thereof. | 08-20-2015 |
Russell Kent Bouse, Lexington, MA US
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20120109882 | Systems and methods to consolidate and communicate user profiles and modality preferences information for content delivery or interaction experiences - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided whereby Users can dynamically configure and control the use of their preferences for both types and modality of interactions with multiple Provisioners. These inventive systems and methods also enable Provisioners to gain access to User preferences to establish or affect interactions and transactions with Users. Advantageously, these inventive systems and methods provide User control of the receipt of content, matter/substance, experiences and interactions, to enable consolidating management of the User's “interaction profile” into a unified system, while increasing the quality and depth of the relationship between the User and the Provisioner, including but not limited to the creation of emotional/affinity ties to the Provisioner. Furthermore, multiple instances of User profile data can be shared amongst multiple Provisioners in a way that creates affinity between Users and Provisioners and improves User experience, while maintaining User anonymity. | 05-03-2012 |
Steven A. Bouse, Elmhurst, IL US
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20110114563 | ELEMENT REMOVAL PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A process and apparatus for removing elements is described herein. | 05-19-2011 |
20110299942 | GEOTEXTILE EXCLUSION FABRIC AND METHODS OF USE - The geotextile exclusion fabric for pest control and deterrence comprises a mixture of metal fibers needle punched to a scrim layer. | 12-08-2011 |
20120061324 | ELEMENT REMOVAL PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A process and apparatus for removing elements is described herein. | 03-15-2012 |
Steven Alan Bouse, Elmhurst, IL US
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20080286596 | METAL FABRIC BASED MULTIPLE PLY LAMINATED STRUCTURE - The invention is multilayer laminate comprising at least one scouring layer and at least one nonmetal layer; wherein the scouring layer includes a scouring surface and a laminating surface such that the laminating surface is laminated to the nonmetal layer. | 11-20-2008 |
20090242483 | ELEMENT REMOVAL PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A process and apparatus for removing elements is described herein. | 10-01-2009 |
20100147769 | ELEMENT REMOVAL PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A process and apparatus for removing elements is described herein. | 06-17-2010 |
William J. Bouse, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090150018 | Friction Plausibility Detection Algorithm For a Steering System - A system and method for detecting and identifying friction in a vehicle having an electric power steering system comprising the steps of measuring predetermined vehicle states, estimating vehicle states using predetermined signals to define idealized vehicle states, calculating a confidence factor to be applied to the idealized vehicle states to determine valid idealized vehicle states, comparing the measured predetermined vehicle states to the valid idealized vehicle states to isolate signal data of interest and define an estimate of friction present in the steering system, applying friction boundaries to the estimate of friction present in the steering system, qualifying the estimate of friction, and setting an internal software flag for the purpose of acknowledging the presence of high friction in the event the estimate of friction exceeds the friction threshold boundaries for a predetermined time. | 06-11-2009 |
20140249724 | ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING MOTOR SENSOR REDUNDANCY - An electric power assist steering motor sensor redundancy system is disclosed comprising a brushless motor selectively providing a first predetermined level of steering assistance for a vehicle. A first sensor and second sensor provide position information of the brushless motor to a motor controller. An alternative sensing system for the brushless motor may be selectively utilized to provide position information of the brushless motor to the controller when at least one of the first sensor or the second sensor fails. | 09-04-2014 |
William James Bouse, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120330508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST - An automotive vehicle may include an engine, an electric power steering system and at least one controller. The at least one controller may, during an auto stop event of the engine, reduce at a first rate an available electric power steering system current to a non-zero threshold value before fuel to the engine is shut off and reduce at a second rate different than the first rate the available electric power steering system current from the non-zero threshold value to 0 after fuel to the engine is shut off. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330529 | ENGINE AUTO STOP AND AUTO START STRATEGIES - An automotive vehicle includes an engine and at least one controller. The at least one controller receives information about steering angle velocity or steering input torque during an engine auto stop event, and determines whether to allow the engine to auto stop based on the received information. | 12-27-2012 |