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Andrew W. Bowling, Long Island, VA US
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| 20100257822 | TAMPER-PROOF PACKAGE WITH ADHESIVE ASSIST ZIP CLOSURE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A one-use, tamper-evident and tamper-proof package with an adhesive, seal-assist zip closure. The zip closure with an adhesive seal assist is suitable for transporting valuable and/or important items in a secure manner. The subject zip closure is a pressure joined, interlocking assembly. The interlocking assembly also comprises an adhesive, such as a microencapsulated adhesive or other specialty adhesive, that is activated when the interlocking zip assembly is secured. The adhesive provides a seal assist that prevents the interlocking assembly from being opened without tampering with or otherwise opening the packaging in a non-reusable manner. | 10-14-2010 |
Brian W. Bowling, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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| 20120126551 | CLOSURE LATCH AND RELEASE MECHANISM - A latch assembly includes a forkbolt movable between a released position, allowing opening of a closure, and a restrained position, preventing opening of the closure. A forkbolt spring is configured to bias the forkbolt toward the released position. A primary detent is mounted with respect to the forkbolt and movable between an open position, allowing the forkbolt to move into the released position, and a closed position, not allowing the forkbolt to move into the released position. A secondary detent is movable between an unlocked position, allowing the primary detent to move into the open position, and a locked position, preventing the primary detent from moving into the open position. An actuator selectively moves the secondary detent from the locked position to the unlocked position. | 05-24-2012 |
Bruce Bowling, Havre De Grace, MD US
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| 20080245142 | ENGINE POSITION TRACKING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A method for determining engine crankshaft position determines the position of a rotating crankshaft using one or many crankshaft position sensors. The sensor output signals representing crankshaft position are digitized and specific timing positions are derived. The sampled timing positions are compared to a known position template to determine crankshaft position. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100126260 | MANIFOLD PRESSURE DETERMINATION DEVICE - A pressure measurement system includes a multiplexer unit which inputs a plurality of electrical signals representative of pressures, and a comparison unit which compares the electrical signals among each other to determine a specified signal characteristic, wherein the multiplexer unit selects one of the electrical signals as an output signal based on the determination of the specified signal characteristic, and outputs the selected signal. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100263439 | ENGINE POSITION TRACKING FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A method for determining engine crankshaft position determines the position of a rotating crankshaft using one or many crankshaft position sensors. The sensor output signals representing crankshaft position are digitized and specific timing positions are derived. The sampled timing positions are compared to a known position template to determine crankshaft position. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110218726 | UEGO SENSOR AIR-FUEL RATIO DETERMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of determining an air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine in real-time includes: calibrating sensitivity of a universal exhaust gas oxygen sensor to a plurality of gases; inputting to a universal exhaust gas oxygen sensor controller a molecular composition of Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen which comprise a combustion fuel in use in the internal combustion engine; calculating with the universal exhaust gas oxygen sensor controller an air-to-fuel ratio by performing a chemical balance equation calculation based on the universal exhaust gas oxygen sensor sensitivity calibration and the input combustion fuel molecular composition; and transmitting the calculated air-to-fuel ratio to an engine control unit in real-time. | 09-08-2011 |
Bruce A. Bowling, Havre De Grace, MD US
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| 20120046886 | MASS-AIRFLOW MEASUREMENT CONVERSION APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CARBURETORS - A mass-airflow measurement conversion apparatus for internal combustion engine carburetors includes a plurality of pressure sensors disposed at different location along an air intake path of an internal combustion engine, each sensor adapted to sense a pressure of air flowing into the internal combustion engine and output an electrical signal as a pressure signal corresponding to the sensed air pressure; and a calculation section which receives the pressure signals and generates a mass air flow signal as an output signal based on the received pressure signals. | 02-23-2012 |
Darryl C. Bowling, Madison, NC US
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| 20120103364 | Combination dishwashing machine and sink - In one aspect of the present invention, a combination dishwashing machine and sink that utilizes a first use solution includes a dishwashing machine, a sump, a pump, a sink, a first fluid passageway, and a controller. The sump is in fluid communication with the dishwashing machine and is configured and arranged to contain the first use solution utilized in the dishwashing machine. The pump is in fluid communication with the sump, and the first fluid passageway interconnects the pump and the sink. The controller is operatively connected to the pump and is programmed to signal the pump to direct the first use solution from the sump, through the first fluid passageway, and into the sink. The controller automates the filling of the sink with the first use solution from the sump. | 05-03-2012 |
David E. Bowling, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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| 20090236116 | Covers for Power Distribution Line Insulators - A cover is provided for acute angled insulator pair arrangement, such as a V-switch. The insulator pair arrangement includes a first insulator and a second insulator, the insulators extending relative to each other at an acute angle from first ends thereof. The cover includes a first cover member and a second cover member. The second cover member is configured to mate with the first cover member to define an enclosure that encloses the first ends of the insulators and a region therebetween. The enclosure extends to a position proximate an end skirt of each of the insulators closest to the first ends thereof without extending over the end skirts. | 09-24-2009 |
David G. Bowling, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20080320068 | Wideband suppression of motion-induced vibration - The present invention is a new method to create motions based on the use of rate limited profiles convolved with FIR kernel filters, termed herein as Rate limited Boxcar Aliased IFIR (RBAI) motions, or profiles. The present invention demonstrates a simpler generalized view of the creation of pulse-based profiles based on digital signal processing windowing techniques. The method turns windowing functions into an IFIR filter using boxcar functions for the interpolation. The IFIR filter smoothes the pulse-based profiles, allowing the resultant filter to be applied directly over a simple rate limited base profile. The resulting motion profiles suppress residual vibration over a much wider band of frequencies than previous methods. | 12-25-2008 |
David G. Bowling, Los Ranchos, NM US
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| 20100275718 | MANIPULATOR - A manipulator, such as for use in medical procedures, is provided. The manipulator includes a body and a first actuator system connected to the body at a first attachment point and is capable of moving the first attachment point with at least three degrees of freedom. A second actuator system is connected to the body at a second attachment point and is capable of moving the second attachment point with at least three degrees of freedom. A third actuator system is connected to the body at a third attachment point and is capable of moving the third attachment point with at least one degree of freedom. | 11-04-2010 |
F. Bowling, Ft. Bragg, NC US
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| 20100005593 | Lightweight Roll-Up Drag Litter - A flexible, portable light-weight drag litter is disclosed capable of being compactly rolled for transportation and storage, having a generally planar base dimensioned to underlie a reclining individual's head, torso, legs, and feet. A torso harness is attached to the base along with groin and leg connectors are attached to the base. A dragline is attached to a head end portion of the base. When a user tugs on the dragline, the base creates a concave surface that supports and protects the patient's head. | 01-14-2010 |
Gary Bowling, Bellaire, TX US
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| 20080251575 | SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING AND MANAGING PERSONALIZED VIDEO IMAGES OVER AN IP-BASED CONTROL AND DATA LOCAL AREA NETWORK - A system is deployed at a theme park for capturing and managing personalized video images, e.g., for creating personalized video products for patrons at the theme park. The system includes an RFID system to track patron movements around the park, a camera system to capture video images at designated locations around the park, a computer-based video content collection system to collect and store personalized video clips of patrons, and a video product (e.g., DVD) creation and point of sale system to create the end product for sale to the patron. | 10-16-2008 |
James M. Bowling, Ferrum, VA US
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| 20100192488 | Mullion System - A mullion system includes a universal reinforcement key, that joins window frame members and when anchored in a window frame opening or against other window frame joining members, contributes to bearing the load on the window frame unit. The system also includes a mull strip member with end caps designed to weep moisture away from and out of the window frame unit. | 08-05-2010 |
Jeffrey C. Bowling, Cumming, GA US
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| 20120125465 | Low Profile Conduit Extension for Downspouts - A low profile downspout extension is formed in multiple segments including a flexible conduit component, a splash block component and an extension component. An adapter is selectively connectable to the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component to allow mounting to a small downspout. The splash block component transitions from a circular inlet into a low profile rectangular configuration with an internal weir that prevents a back-flow of water into the circular portion. The low profile rectangular sections are formed with ribbed side walls and a crowned top surface to provide strength without requiring reinforcement. The flexible conduit portion includes a rectangular inlet, a circular outlet and a corrugated central portion that allows the selective orientation of the inlet relative to the outlet. The adapter includes a deflectable attachment tab that locks into an attachment rib on the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component. | 05-24-2012 |
Jeffrey L. Bowling, Middlesboro, KY US
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| 20090155041 | METHOD OF TRANSPORTING POULTRY - A method for transporting poultry in a coop trailer that includes a trailer section which can carry a number of tiers of poultry cages on its bed and has a vertically oriented tarpaulin system mounted thereon. The tarpaulin system includes tarpaulins which are suspended from a cable that extends between the front and rear ends of the trailer section. The tarpaulins can rapidly and easily be drawn back and forth along the sides of the trailer section to cover and uncover the cages. When the tarpaulins are fully extended along the sides of the trailer section, the tarpaulins effectively aid in preventing the birds from being buffeted about by excessive wind as the coop trailer travels along the roads. The tarpaulins also aid in maintaining a more constant temperature within the trailer section. The tarpaulins can be quickly and easily withdrawn and rotated to lay adjacent one of the front and rear ends of the trailer section and can be secured in that position so as to allow for the loading or removal of the cages from the trailer section. | 06-18-2009 |
Joseph Bowling, Narberth, PA US
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| 20120011939 | HYDRATION SYSTEM - A device, system and method relating to dispensing fluid from a device. The system relates generally to a hand-held fluid dispensing module, a control module coupled to the hand-held fluid dispensing module, a fluid container located in close proximity to the hand-held fluid dispensing module and the control module, and a cooling module coupled to the control module. The hand-held device being configured to control and determine the amount of fluid dispensed from the device. The method relates to using the system and dispensing fluid from the hand-held fluid dispensing module by either applying pressure to an exterior portion of the hand-held dispensing module or providing a vacuum to the hand-held fluid dispensing module. | 01-19-2012 |
Kevin Lee Bowling, Watsonville, CA US
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| 20100324874 | Simulating patient-specific outcomes - The invention encompasses systems, methods, and apparatus for predicting and monitoring an individual's response to a therapeutic regimen. The invention includes multiple virtual patients, an associating subsystem operable to associate the subject with one or more of the virtual patients, and a simulation engine operable to apply one or more experimental protocols to the one or more virtual patients identified with the subject to generate a set of outputs. The set of outputs can represent therapeutic efficacy, identify biomarkers for monitoring therapeutic efficacy, or merely report the status of the biological system as it represents a particular individual | 12-23-2010 |
Kinred Bowling, Vandalia, OH US
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| 20100328702 | Printer and Scale for Handling RFID Labels - A label printer for handling labels with RFID tags includes one or more advantageous features such as locating an RF encoder unit antenna in position to read and/or write to label antennas after the label antennas have exited a label output slot of the printer, providing light elements to indicate status of a read and/or write operation to a label RFID tag or a voiding step to void labels when a read and/or write operation is unsuccessful. | 12-30-2010 |
Kinred Bowling, Dayton, OH US
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| 20090129845 | LABEL SUPPLY, LABEL HANDLING METHOD AND LABEL PRINTING APPARATUS - A supply of labels may be configured to facilitate folding. A label handling method involves initiating a label fold prior to a label completely exiting a label exit opening. A label apparatus includes a label obstructing member to promote label folding. | 05-21-2009 |
Patrick C. Bowling, Greenville, SC US
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| 20110030459 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING MOMENT WEIGHT OF ROTATING MACHINE COMPONENTS - A method of determining the moment weight of a rotating component for a rotary machine includes the steps of: (a) supporting the component on a platform at a pair of spaced locations along a length dimension of the component, one of the spaced locations corresponding to a known radial distance from a centerline of a rotor of the rotary machine to a predetermined location on the component when the component is installed on the rotary machine, and wherein a center of gravity of the component is located between the spaced locations; (b) determining partial weights of the rotary machine component by supporting the platform on a pair of weight scales vertically aligned with and substantially centered on the spaced locations, wherein a total weight TW of the component is equal to a sum of the partial weights; (c) utilizing information obtained in step (b), locating a center of gravity of the component relative to the one of the spaced locations and determining a radial distance D | 02-10-2011 |
Robert Bowling, Deckerville, MI US
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| 20080268241 | Decorative System Composite And Method - Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20120073734 | DECORATIVE SYSTEM COMPOSITE AND METHOD - Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics. | 03-29-2012 |
Roy Bowling, Lakewood, CO US
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| 20110272651 | LIGHTED BULLNOSE TIP FOR FLEXIBLE RODS - A lighted tip for a flexible rod includes a tip body having proximal and distal ends, a mechanical connector at the proximal end, a rounded lens connected to the distal end, and a light source that emits light through the rounded lens. The lighted tip defines a transverse through hole to enable connection of a wire to the lighted tip. | 11-10-2011 |
Stephen Bowling, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20090278621 | Pulse Width Modulation Dead Time Compensation Method and Apparatus - Dead time compensated complementary pulse width modulation (PWM) signals are derived from a PWM generator by first applying time period compensation to the PWM generator signal based upon the direction of current flow in an inductive load being controlled by the PWM generator. Dead time is then applied to the compensated PWM generator signal for producing complementary dead time compensated PWM signals for controlling power switching circuits driving the inductive load. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100079078 | Using Pulse Density Modulation for Controlling Dimmable Electronic Lighting Ballasts - Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) controls light brightness from a fluorescent lamp by applying voltages to the lamp filaments at two or more sequential signal frequencies. A low frequency, an intermediate frequency and a high frequency may be used to control the brightness of the lamp. The lamp gas ionizes to produce light only when the low or intermediate frequency voltage is applied thereto. The lamp gas is not ionized at the high frequency voltage, but the high frequency voltage keeps the lamp filaments warm during low brightness conditions. The low frequency, intermediate frequency, no and/or high frequency voltages have time periods that occur within a modulation frame time period that repeats continuously. The ratio of the low frequency and intermediate frequency time periods, and the no and/or high frequency voltage time periods determine the light output of the fluorescent lamp, and also maintain a proper temperature of the filaments. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100259179 | HIGH RESOLUTION PULSE WIDTH MODULATION (PWM) FREQUENCY CONTROL USING A TUNABLE OSCILLATOR - A fluorescent lamp light intensity dimming control generates a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal at about a fifty percent duty cycle and has very fine frequency change granularity to allow precise and smooth light dimming capabilities. Intermediate PWM signal frequencies between the frequencies that are normally generated from values in a period register of the PWM generator are provided with a variable frequency clock source to the PWM generator. Selection of each frequency from the plurality of frequencies available from the variable frequency clock source may be determined from a value stored in a variable frequency clock register. A microcontroller may be used to select appropriate frequencies for dimming control of the fluorescent lamp from the variable frequency clock source, and the period and duty cycle values used in generating the PWM signal at about a fifty percent duty cycle. | 10-14-2010 |
Stephen Bowling, Stamford, CT US
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| 20080309010 | Game Apparatus With An Encapsulated Figure - A game piece in the nature of a hand manipulated capsule containing a visible and recognizable figure with assigned characteristics, a game field, and a method of using the game piece in the playing of games. | 12-18-2008 |
Stephen G. Bowling, Stamford, CT US
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| 20080205974 | Locking Nut, Bolt and Clip Systems and Assemblies - The locking nut and bolt system utilizes a bolt with thread having a plurality of notches generally longitudinally spaced in a predetermined pattern. Each notch has a lock face and an opposing slope. The locking unit carries one or more tines. The tine has a distal tine end adapted to latch onto the lock face of the notch on the bolt and, when the distal tine end is not disposed in one or more notches, the tine end moves on the bolt thread crest. When the distal tine end is in the notch or notches, the lock face of the notch prevents counter-rotational movement of the bolt with respect to the nut when the distal tine end abuts the lock face. The locking unit supports the tine and may be cylindrical, rectangular or on a perpendicular support face normal to a radial plane through the axial centerline of the nut thread. The locking unit may be on a nut insert or may be carried on the leg of a U, J or S-shaped clip. The locking unit may be recessed as a blind hole. | 08-28-2008 |
William C. Bowling, Simi Vallley, CA US
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| 20080234850 | MODEL BASED DEFINITION INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY DRAWING PROCESS - A software package defines installation and assembly requirements for a product through simplified representations of a 3D design model having a multiple of component parts which define the product in a data format different than that which created the 3D design model. Data created by the process replaces documentation supplied by traditional installation and assembly drawings. Documentation of the installations and assemblies is accomplished entirely electronically. | 09-25-2008 |