Boyer, US

Andrew Boyer, Cudahy, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120043063	EXHAUST GAS HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An exhaust gas heat exchanger that includes a stack at least partially surrounded by a housing. The stack includes a first tube, a second tube, and a coolant duct between the first tube and the second tube. A fin is located within the coolant duct. The fin includes a first portion and a second portion and the first tube includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the fin is fixed to the first portion of the first tube such that the first portion of the fin is coupled to the first portion of the first tube for movement with respect to the housing, and the second portion of the fin is supported in the housing for movement relative to the second portion of the first tube to permit movement of the second portion of the first tube with respect to the second portion of the fin.	02-23-2012

Angelique Sun Boyer, West Chester, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100331303	PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates to HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, compositions which comprise the HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors described herein and to methods for controlling, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia.	12-30-2010
20100331374	PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates to HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, compositions which comprise the HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors described herein and to methods for controlling, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia.	12-30-2010

Anne E. Boyer, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120122123	DETECTION OF ANTHRAX PATHOGENICITY FACTORS - One major problem in diagnosis methods presently available for anthrax is that these methods require several days to produce a result. The only existing treatment for anthrax requires administration soon after infection at a time when patients are exhibiting only mild flu-like symptoms. Thus, a patient may be days beyond the time when treatment would be effective by the time a diagnosis is made. The present invention reduces diagnosis time to as little as four hours providing same day identification of anthrax radically increasing the odds of delivering proper treatment and patient recovery. The rapid identification of anthrax lethal factor activity exhibited by the instant invention is also amenable to in vivo screening protocols for the discovery and development of anthrax vaccines and lethal factor inhibitors. The instant invention isolates and concentrates lethal factor and lethal toxin from nearly any biological sample. By capitalizing on the endopeptidase activity of lethal factor the present invention amplifies output signals producing reliable detection of picomolar concentrations of lethal factor. The instant invention involves novel purification and detection techniques and substrates for rapid, reproducible, and quantitative measurements of anthrax lethal factor in biological samples.	05-17-2012

Antonio Boyer, Macungie, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120029376	Personal Spirometer - A portable hand-held spirometer is disclosed for use in taking respiratory tests and storing and displaying test results. The configuration of the spirometer includes handgrips that are positioned to ensure that the user is properly positioned to provide maximum breathing required for valid test results to be obtained. The spirometer also includes a progressively illuminated indicator that can be viewed by the user during a test to provide an indication in real-time to the user of the expected/desired duration of the exhalation or inhalation test. The indicator is completely illuminated only when the measured accumulated volume of air passing through the spirometer equals a predicted volume determined based on the age, gender, height, weight and ethnicity of the user stored in the spirometer. The structures and arrangement of a turbine assembly and sensors is also disclosed. Further, a method of receiving, storing and displaying information on the spirometer via a color touch screen display is also disclosed.	02-02-2012

Benjamin Boyer, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120129661	TURN WEIGHT PLATE - Devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods related to weight plates. Specifically, the disclosed devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods relate to nested weight plates including a first weight plate increment and a second weight plate increment configured to receive the first weight plate increment. The nested weight plates may include a turning mechanism including a turning circle and/or a screw. The screw may be received by the first weight plate increment such that rotation of the turning circle engages and/or disengages the second weight plate increment. In this manner, a user may select to total weight desired.	05-24-2012

Benjamin P. Boyer, Ridgeley, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110263386	FOLDING HURDLE - Folding hurdles are disclosed. Some example folding hurdles may include a generally horizontal bar. A first leg may be pivotably coupled to a first end of the generally horizontal bar. The first leg may include a generally horizontally extending first foot and/or may be pivotable between an erected position in which the first foot is oriented generally perpendicular to the generally horizontal bar and a folded position in which the first foot is substantially coplanar with the generally horizontal bar. A second leg may be pivotably coupled to a second end of the generally horizontal bar. The second leg may include a generally horizontally extending second foot and/or the second leg may be pivotable between an erected position in which the second foot is oriented generally perpendicular to the generally horizontal bar and a folded position in which the second foot is substantially coplanar with the generally horizontal bar.	10-27-2011
20110263393	ADJUSTABLE EXERCISE DEVICES - Adjustable-weight exercise devices are disclosed. An example adjustable-weight exercise device may include an exercise device body; a generally cylindrical cavity extending into the exercise device body and comprising at least one engagement feature; and a generally cylindrical weight insert configured to be slidably received the cavity and comprising a corresponding engagement feature. The engagement feature and the corresponding engagement feature may be configured to releasably engage each other to selectively retain the generally cylindrical weight insert within the generally cylindrical cavity.	10-27-2011

Benjamin P. Boyer, Washington Court House, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110319233	TURN WEIGHT PLATE - Devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods related to weight plates. Specifically, the disclosed devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods relate to nested weight plates including a first weight plate increment and a second weight plate increment configured to receive the first weight plate increment. The nested weight plates may include a turning mechanism including a turning circle and/or a screw. The screw may be received by the first weight plate increment such that rotation of the turning circle engages and/or disengages the second weight plate increment. In this manner, a user may select to total weight desired.	12-29-2011

Brad Boyer, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132322	Multi-Function Throttle Valve - An engine system comprises an air cleaner, a combustion chamber coupled to an intake port, and an intake manifold. The intake manifold is configured to receive air from the air cleaner, and, under some conditions to receive exhaust from the combustion chamber. The engine system further comprises a multifunction, barrel-type throttle valve coupled to the intake port via an outlet, the throttle valve having a first inlet coupled to the intake manifold and a second inlet coupled to the air cleaner.	06-09-2011

Brad Alan Boyer, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090093949	Staggered Intake Valve Opening with Bifurcated Port to Eliminate Hydrogen Intake Backfire - A method is described for operating a gaseous fueled engine, where gaseous fuel and intake air are delivered to a first intake port of a cylinder of the engine and intake air without gaseous fuel is delivered to a second intake port of the cylinder, the first port separated from the second port. Further, the method includes inducting the fuel and intake air from the first port via a first intake valve, and the intake air from the second port via a second intake valve, into the cylinder, where the first intake valve is opened after the second intake valve.	04-09-2009
20110131980	Dual-Inlet Supercharger for EGR Flow Control - A supercharger compressor includes a plurality of rotors rotatably mounted in a housing, a first inlet for air, a second inlet for recirculated exhaust gas, and a flow separator. The flow separator is arranged interior the housing and configured to form a slideable seal with at least one rotor of the plurality of rotors, the slideable seal fluidically isolating the first inlet from the second inlet, at least in part, and retarding pressure equalization therebetween.	06-09-2011
20110239997	COMBUSTION STABILITY ENHANCEMENT VIA INTERNAL EGR CONTROL - A method for controlling combustion in a cylinder of a turbocharged engine in which intake air is reserved upstream of the cylinder. The method comprises decreasing an internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is above a threshold, and increasing the internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is below the threshold.	10-06-2011
20110302917	TWIN SCROLL TURBOCHARGER WITH EGR TAKEOFFS - Systems and methods for operating a twin scroll turbocharged engine with a junction configured to selectively control exhaust gas delivery to an exhaust gas recirculation system and a twin scroll turbine are provided.	12-15-2011
20120124996	Dual-Inlet Supercharger for EGR Flow Control - A supercharger compressor includes a plurality of rotors rotatably mounted in a housing, a first inlet for air, a second inlet for recirculated exhaust gas, and a flow separator. The flow separator is arranged interior the housing and configured to form a slideable seal with at least one rotor of the plurality of rotors, the slideable seal fluidically isolating the first inlet from the second inlet, at least in part, and retarding pressure equalization therebetween.	05-24-2012

Patent applications by Brad Alan Boyer, Canton, MI US

Bradley Alan Boyer, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120132174	MULTI-ZONE GASEOUS FUEL HIGH EFFICIENCY ENGINE - An engine having cylinders capable of combusting gaseous fuel includes at least one spark plug per cylinder, a gaseous fuel injector extending into each cylinder and having at least one nozzle cluster containing a one or more nozzles positioned to direct gaseous fuel only toward a spark gap of an associated spark plug, and a control system operating each spark plug and each injector to deliver gaseous fuel directly to the cylinder and initiate combustion. A method for controlling an engine capable of operating with gaseous fuel includes injecting the gaseous fuel directly into each cylinder through a centrally located injector having a plurality of clusters of nozzles, each cluster associated with one of at least two spark plugs positioned closer to a cylinder wall than to the injector, each cluster directing the gaseous fuel toward an associated spark plug gap.	05-31-2012

Bradley E. Boyer, Kokomo, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090153390	Arbitration system and method for use with wireless remote control devices in a multiple video screen entertainment system - An arbitration system and method for use with wireless remote control devices in a multiple video screen entertainment system includes transmitting a control signal from the remote to one or more video devices in the entertainment system. The control signal is received at a video screen where the signal strength of the control signal is measured at each device. A signal representing the received signal strength is transmitted from a video device to the remote and a comparison is made of the received signal strength of each of the received signals from each video device at the remote. The remote is then associated to the video device having the highest signal strength where a command is transmitted from the remote with an identification indication for its control of that video device.	06-18-2009
20090238376	Location based audio reception zone system for use with vehicular entertainment systems - A location based audio reception zone system for use in vehicle includes a driver's seat and one or more passenger seats. A radio frequency (RF) transmitter is used for transmitting entertainment content to one or more headsets located in a passenger seat. The RF transmitter transmits in a predefined reception zone for disabling audio in a headset located within the zone for preventing a driver from using the headset when in the driver's seat. The invention enhances safe driving practices for preventing entertainment audio from being received by the headsets located in proximity to the driver's seat.	09-24-2009

Brian Boyer, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090016501	OFF-HOOK DETECTION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An exemplary embodiment of the invention may include a system, a method and/or a computer program product for enabling detecting the off-hook status of a telephony device, including, e.g., but not limited to, monitoring an earpiece channel of the telephony device to detect an earpiece audio signal associated with a telephone call; initiating a recording of the telephone call upon detecting said earpiece audio signal on the earpiece channel; injecting a signal having a predetermined frequency into a microphone channel of the telephony device; and terminating said recording if the injected signal is not detected in a sidetone on the earpiece channel.	01-15-2009

Carol Boyer, Shoreview, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090112144	Open Mesh Crochet Device - In at least one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of improving the flow of lymphatic fluid. In one embodiment, the flow of lymphatic fluid is improved by softening fibrotic or scar tissue. The method of improving the flow of lymphatic fluid comprises placing a first layer of open mesh composition/material on the affected area and then placing a second layer over the first layer, where the second layer compresses the first layer so that the first layer forms indentations in, and raised areas or hills on the affected area, thereby massaging the affected area to enhance flow of lymphatic fluid. In one embodiment, massaging the affected area loosens fibrotic tissue, thereby enhancing the flow of lymphatic fluid.	04-30-2009

Carol Valeria Boyer, West Friendship, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110300524	ROSARY PRAYER STAND - A rosary prayer stand may include frame, a plurality of parallel rods mounted on the frame, and a plurality of beads for counting prayers. Each bead's position on the stand and/or color may correspond to a particular rosary prayer. When each prayer is recited, the bead corresponding to that prayer is slid across the rod. The plurality of rods may have axes that intersect a transverse reference plane at locations along an arched path.	12-08-2011

Charles E. Boyer, Elysian, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268050	SPRAYABLE TOPICAL SKIN BARRIERS - Sprayable topical skin barriers for protecting and promoting healing of skin, and for providing comfort to a patient, comprise (i) a semi-solid hydrocarbon in a range by weight from about 25.0% to about 90.0%, (ii) a water-absorbing compound having a particle size range of about 0.5 microns to 20.0 microns, in a range by weight from about 5.0% to about 75.0%, and (iii) a solvent in a range by weight from about 10.0% to about 70.0%. The sprayable topical skin barriers have properties of effective adhesion to skin, protection from moisture and waste, transparency, sprayability, and smoothness to touch.	10-30-2008
20110038919	TEXTILE MATERIALS WITH ADHESIVE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - Textile materials for management of skin health complications associated with skin folds, as well as adhesives for attaching the materials to the skin of a subject. The adhesive can be supplied separately from the material, for application post-production, or can be applied to the material during production.	02-17-2011

Christopher T. Boyer, Oak Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090282990	APPARATUS FOR CUTTING FOOD ITEMS - An apparatus for cutting a food item includes a first portion defining an opening and a second portion having a blade. The second portion is at least partially received by the opening when in a storage position, and is at least partially received in the opening when in a cutting position that is inverted relative to the storage position.	11-19-2009

Patent applications by Christopher T. Boyer, Oak Park, IL US

Clyde Boyer, Ellicott City, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100167257	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND ALIGNING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES WITH BENCHMARKS - A system for creating and managing educational resources, and aligning those educational resources with at least one educational benchmark, includes a resource builder executing on a computing machine. The resource builder includes at least two disparate educational devices in the educational resource. The two disparate educational devices include a first educational device that has a first media format, and a second educational device that has a second media format different from the first media format. The resource builder includes in the educational resource a version of an educational device that corresponds to a selected language preference. An educational alignment engine selects at least one educational benchmark that corresponds to a student, a student cohort or a class. The educational alignment engine assigns the educational resource to the selected educational benchmark, and configures a date range of the selected educational benchmark according to a curriculum map.	07-01-2010

Darran Ellis Boyer, Delray Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100185462	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCREENING POTENTIAL TEST SUBJECTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN RECENT TRIALS - A system and method provide dosage information from past trials of potential subjects to clinics performing drug research so the clinics can determine if the potential subjects qualify (i.e. have waited sufficient time) to qualify for second trial. The system provides a clearinghouse that does not divulge the prior trials proprietary information to the requestor. Likewise, the system does not divulge to prior trial holders who is requesting subject information for subsequent trials. Biographical information including biometric identification can be used to identify subjects in the database. A further method allows a subject to confirm the data in the database.	07-22-2010

David G. Boyer, Oceanport, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090009343	Programmable Presence Proxy for Determining a Presence Status of a User - A method and apparatus are provided that evaluate a number of different sources of presence information to determine a presence status of a user. The presence status of a user is determined by obtaining presence information from a plurality of presence data stores; translating the obtained presence information from at least one of said presence data stores into a standard format; and determining the presence status of the user based on the obtained presence information. Presence information can also be based on user-specified rules. Presence information is obtained from a number of presence data stores and the presence status of a user is determined based on one or more rules that are applied to the obtained presence information. The rules may include, for example, aggregation rules that determines the presence status based on one or more of the obtained presence information or filter rules that determine who may receive the presence status.	01-08-2009
20110296312	USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for displaying a user interface for managing communication sessions on a communication device. A system configured to practice the method displays, on a first side portion of the user interface, a first set of user-configurable communication information. The system displays, a second side portion of the user interface, a second set of user-configurable communication information. The system displays, on a center portion of the user interface, a communication work space for managing communication sessions. In one embodiment including a touch sensitive display, this interface is used with a tablet device such that a natural position of user's thumbs are in an optimal position to interact efficiently with the user interface. The side portions can be user-configurable to display, for example, contacts, calendar events, tasks, memos, and so forth.	12-01-2011

Patent applications by David G. Boyer, Oceanport, NJ US

David Gray Boyer, Oceanport, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100262921	Originator-Specified Constraints For Message Responses - A mechanism by which the originator of a message can establish one or more mandatory characteristics for a response is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the originator of a message can specify a priority for responses to the message, and all responses will automatically be forced to have that priority. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, the priority requirement is enforced by automatically setting the appropriate priority level in a graphical user interface (GUI) by which the recipient responds to the message, and making this portion of the GUI inactive so that the priority cannot be changed. The illustrative embodiment also enables the originator to specify other mandatory characteristics for responses, including what telecommunications terminal(s) the response will be directed to (e.g., cell phone, personal computer, etc.), and how the response will be sent (e.g., email, a short message service [SMS] text message, instant messaging [IM], etc.).	10-14-2010

Patent applications by David Gray Boyer, Oceanport, NJ US

David S. Boyer, Topeka, KS US

Dean F. Boyer, East Windsor, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110251860	POINT OF SERVICE THIRD PARTY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT VEHICLE FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY - A point of service third party adjudicated payment system and method which provides for the creation of an adjudicated settlement transaction at a point of service which designates the portion of the service to be paid by the third party payor and the portion to be paid by the customer. The system includes a point of service terminal which accepts a payment system access card for payment for a purchase of a service and/or product by a customer, where at least part of the purchase is reimbursable by a third party payor. The point of service terminal creates a purchase transaction which is adjudicated by an adjudication engine substantially in real-time to determine a first portion of the purchase which is to be paid by the third party payor and a second portion of the purchase which is to be paid by the customer.	10-13-2011

Edward W. Boyer, Needham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209542	Methods For Treating Withdrawal From Addictive Compounds	08-19-2010

Franklin E. Boyer, Cleveland, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201740	INTERNET TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM - An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access information related to television programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view television program guide listings and related video stills and video clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program). If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the system.	08-21-2008
20080275914	ON-LINE SCHEDULE SYSTEM WITH PERSONALIZATION FEATURES - An on-line scheduling application allows users to personalize how television-related, entertainment-related, and social event related information is provided. Users may select one or more sources from which the information is obtained. Users may set up a date book that is also uses as a source. Users may select one or more delivery schemes that the application uses to provide the information. One or more of the personalization features of the scheduling application may be incorporated into an on-line television programming guide.	11-06-2008
20080276283	Internet television program guide system - An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access information related to television programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view television program guide listings and related video stills and video clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program). If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the system.	11-06-2008
20090077589	TELEVISION SYSTEM WITH AIDED USER PROGRAM SEARCHING - A system having an adaptive browse feature and an adaptive flip feature is provided. The adaptative browse and flip features may be selected to receive program viewing suggestions. The system may provide a suggestion by displaying an adaptive browse region or adaptative flip region including a program suggestion. The system identifies programs to suggest based on a user=s viewing activity. The system uses different algorithms that are user-selectable and user-adjustable to identify program suggestions. The system may query a program guide database to build a list of programs having attributes similar to the attributes of the current program or the last viewed program. The system may use an adaptive learning algorithm such as a neural network. The neural network may be trained by the program guide by monitoring user-viewing activity.	03-19-2009
20100192172	PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH MONITORING OF ADVERTISEMENT USAGE AND USER ACTIVITIES - A program guide system is provided in which interactive television program guide advertisement usage is monitored. Advertisement usage may be monitored by monitoring when advertisements are transmitted from a television distribution facility to user television equipment. Advertisement usage information may also be monitored by monitoring when advertisements are received by the user television equipment. Advertisement usage information may also be monitored at the time at which advertisements are displayed by a program guide. Less important data may be filtered from the collected advertisement usage data. Other activities that may be monitored include the viewing activities of the user, which program guide screens are displayed, and which non-program-guide applications are used. Real-time ratings information (e.g., real-time ratings of the popularity of certain television programs, video games, or other applications) may be provided to users in real time.	07-29-2010
20100211975	INTERNET TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM - An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access information related to television programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view television program guide listings and related video stills and video clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program). If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the system.	08-19-2010
20110167120	ELECTRONIC-MAIL REMINDER FOR AN INTERNET TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE - An Internet television program guide electronic-mail (e-mail) reminder system is provided. The system allows a user at a multimedia system to order and receive e-mail message reminders of scheduled television events over the Internet. The user can order e-mail reminders after selecting a program from the program listings or by supplying (a program title directly) specific user program preferences without having to consult the program listings. The user can specify when and how often the reminders will be generated and received. If desired, the user can view a list of all currently requested e-mail reminders. Entries can be added to the list or the user can cancel a previously ordered reminder. The user can order e-mail reminders for scheduled pay-per-view programs using the system. The user can also have reminder information periodically updated and available directly on the user's multimedia system.	07-07-2011
20110167450	INTERNET TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH EMBEDDED REAL-TIME DATA - An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access television program listings containing embedded real-time data over an Internet communications link. The television program listing may be for a sporting event that is currently being broadcast and the real-time data may be the current score of the event, the current weather where the event is taking place, or any other suitable real-time information on the event. The real-time data may be presented in the form of video stills, video clips, textual information, audio clips, or suitable combinations of such media. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings to search for a desired program. If desired, the user can obtain additional information on a selected program by accessing an associated web page.	07-07-2011
20110191808	INTERNET TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM - An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user at a multimedia system to access information related to television programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view television program guide listings and related video stills and video clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program). If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the system.	08-04-2011

Patent applications by Franklin E. Boyer, Cleveland, OK US

Franklin E. Boyer, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162010	INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE WITH ON-DEMAND DATA SUPPLEMENTATION - An interactive television program guide system is provided in which data that must be available quickly to the user is stored locally in a receiver whereas data that is not readily needed but available on-demand is stored remotely where mass storage is available. Locally-stored data may include frequently-requested information that the user needs quick access to. Supplemental information stored remotely may include information for which a slight delay following a request for a particular item of information by the user is acceptable. The program guide may display locally-stored information either continuously as the user is browsing the guide or as soon as the user requests it. The program guide may request supplemental information that is stored remotely when the user requests it or as soon as it is clear the user may want to view it. Accordingly, the program guide may anticipate which information the user will need and may store it locally in advance of the user actually requesting it, thereby reducing any delays in viewing the information.	06-30-2011

Gary Nelson Boyer, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090139230	Natural gas compression system - A natural gas compression system is provided. The system may include a natural gas compressor configured to compress, and thereby pump, natural gas through a pipeline. The system may also include a natural gas burning engine, operatively coupled to the gas compressor, the engine being supplied with air by an induction system. The induction system may include a supercharger driven by the engine and configured to compress intake air and a turbocharger downstream from the supercharger and driven by exhaust gases produced by the engine. The induction system may also include a supercharger compressor bypass configured to selectively recirculate a portion of the compressed output of the supercharger upstream of the supercharger.	06-04-2009

George C. Boyer, Rockton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127015	BEVERAGE PROPORTIONING - A semi-frozen beverage dispenser with an improved flow proportioning mechanism is provided. In a filling cycle, a first valve regulating the syrup flow opens first to deliver a predetermined volume before it closes and a second valve regulating the water flow opens to deliver a volume according to the desired water to syrup ratio. A common flow sensor measures the liquid flow volume for both the syrup and water and provides the information to the control system. If it takes too long to deliver the expected volume, the system gives out a liquid-low warning.	05-27-2010
20120104046	SEMI-FROZEN PRODUCT DISPENSING APPARATUS - A dispensing apparatus is provided for dispensing a semi-frozen product, such as a semi-frozen comestible or a semi-frozen drink. The dispensing apparatus has at least one freezing barrel defining a freezing chamber. The freezing barrel includes a longitudinally extending inner cylinder and an evaporator disposed about at least a portion of an outer surface of said inner cylinder. The evaporator includes a plurality of channels disposed about the outer surface of the inner cylinder. Each channel defines a heat exchange fluid flow passage through which refrigerant may pass in heat exchange relationship with product in the freezing chamber.	05-03-2012

Jason Boyer, Lexington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090086964	PROVIDING LOCAL STORAGE SERVICE TO APPLICATIONS THAT RUN IN AN APPLICATION EXECUTION ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for providing local storage service to applications that run in an application execution environment. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request from one of the applications, wherein the request triggers local storage of information; obtaining an encryption key based on identifiers including a first identifier corresponding to the application execution environment, a second identifier corresponding to the one application, and a third identifier corresponding to the computing apparatus; encrypting the information using the encryption key; and storing the encrypted information in the computing apparatus.	04-02-2009

Jason Boyer, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100033001	SINGLE RETRACTOR LOWER ANCHOR CONNECTION SYSTEM - A lower anchor connection system for securing the child seat to vehicle anchor bites. A single retractor includes a web extendable therefrom connected to a strap having at its opposite ends couplings for lockingly engaging the anchor bights. A release button on the retractor when depressed allows the retractor web to be withdrawn holding the couplings adjacent the child seat in a stored position.	02-11-2010
20100090509	REVERSIBLE CHILD SEAT WITH A RETRACTOR/CONNECTOR MOUNTED TO A LOAD BEARING MEMBER - A web extension and retraction device on a child seat. A pair of retractors are mounted to the device and have webs extendable therefrom with connectors releasable with vehicle anchors both when the child seat faces forward and rearward in the vehicle. In one embodiment the retractors slide in cavities provided on opposite sides of the child seat.	04-15-2010

Jean D. Boyer US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110639	PREDICTING VACCINE EFFICACY - The present invention provides methods for evaluating a vaccine, combinations of tests and reaction mixtures that can be used as part of such methods, and collections of results comprising results obtained from such methods. The methods, combinations, and collections are useful for determining whether a vaccine is effective and, for example, for comparing the efficacy of different vaccines.	04-30-2009

Jeff Boyer, Andover, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110264259	CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRODUCT DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A control system for and methods of controlling a product delivery system are provided.	10-27-2011

Jennifer Boyer, Prospect, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217052	Catalyst For The Selective Hydrogenation Of Acetylenic Hydrocarbons And Method For Producing Said Catalyst - A method for producing a catalyst, in particular for the selective reduction of acetylenic compounds in hydrocarbon streams. An impregnation solution is provided, which contains a mixture of water and at least one water-miscible organic solvent as solvent in which at least one active metal compound and also preferably at least one promoter metal compound is dissolved. A support is provided, the support is impregnated with the impregnation solution, and the impregnated support is calcined. Palladium is preferably used as active metal and silver is preferably used as promoter metal. Also, a catalyst as is obtained by the method and also its preferred use for the selective hydrogenation of acetylenic compounds.	08-26-2010

Jennifer A. Boyer, Prospect, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090203520	SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION CATALYST DESIGNED FOR RAW GAS FEED STREAMS - A catalyst for selective hydrogenation of acetylenes and diolefins, particularly in a raw gas feed stream for front end selective hydrogenation. The catalyst contains a low surface area carrier with a surface area from about 2-20 m2/g, wherein the pore volume of the pores of the carrier is greater than about 0.4 cc/g, at least 90 percent of the pore volume of the pores is contained within pores having a pore diameter greater than about 500 Å and about 1 to about 2 percent of the total pore volume is contained in pores with a pore diameter from about 500 to about 1,000 Å. The palladium comprises about 0.01 to about 0.1 weight % and a Group IB metal comprises about 0.005 to about 0.06 weight % of the catalyst.	08-13-2009

John D. Boyer, Lenanon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110110080	Modular Light Reflectors and Assemblies for Luminaire - A reflector assembly for a lighting apparatus, the reflector assembly comprising two or more reflector modules configured for associating with one or more light sources, each reflector module comprising one or more reflectors for being located adjacent to a light source when the reflector module is associated with the one or more light sources, the one or more reflectors configured to reflect light from the adjacent light source. The reflector modules may further comprising a cover plate defining a plurality of light source apertures for allowing a light source to protrude through the cover plate, at least a first of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to an overhead reflector and at least a second of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to a lateral reflector. The reflector assembly can comprising any number of reflector modules and the reflector modules can be arranged in different configurations to create different light distributions with the same reflector modules.	05-12-2011

John Delmore Boyer, Lebanon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080278955	LED LAMP DEVICE AND METHOD TO RETROFIT A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A device and method for retrofitting a light fixture from use with a lamp socket that employs a conventional incandescent or metal halide lamp, to use with a light emitting diode (LED)-based lamp assembly. The lamp fixture has a collar with a base and an annular outer wall extending out from the base. The LED lamp device includes a neck base having an annular outer wall having a shaped outside surface that is placed into direct surface contact with the inner surface of the annular outer wall of the collar, to establish an effective heat-transferring interface. The shaped outer surface of the neck base provides proper fitting of the LED lamp device into the lighting fixture, and provides a heat-transferring interface over substantially all of the outer surface of the neck base, to dissipate heat away from the LED module. Aluminum material provides high thermal conductivity, light weight, availability, and low cost.	11-13-2008
20080278956	Lamp Device and Method to Retrofit a Lighting Fixture - A device and method for retrofitting a light fixture from use with a lamp socket that employs an incandescent or metal halide lamp, to use with another lamp assembly. The lamp fixture has a collar with a base and an annular outer wall extending out from the base. The LED lamp device includes a neck base having an annular outer wall having a shaped outside surface that is placed into direct surface contact with the inner surface of the annular outer wall of the collar, to establish an effective heat-transferring interface. The shaped outer surface of the neck base provides proper fitting of the LED lamp device into the lighting fixture, and provides a heat-transferring interface over substantially all of the outer surface of the neck base, to dissipate heat away from the LED module. Aluminum material provides high thermal conductivity, light weight, availability, and low cost.	11-13-2008
20090207602	LINEAR LIGHTING SYSTEM - A linear light system, and a linear luminaire used in the system, for lighting a traffic surface. The linear luminaire has a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed in a linear matrix along the length of the traffic surface, and a plurality of refractive lenses for directing the emitted light from the LEDs at the traffic surface. The traffic surface is typically the roadway of a tunnel. A refractor lens is used to direct the emitted light from the LEDs predominantly toward at least the traffic surface.	08-20-2009
20110273877	Linear Lighting System - A luminaire for lighting a traffic surface in a tunnel is disclosed, wherein the luminaire has light sources disposed in an array for casting light on a traffic surface and structure for controlling and directing the light, such as a reflector or refractor lens. The luminaires are positioned along the length of the tunnel at angles to the traffic surface facilitating optimal use of the generated light. The luminaire is configured as a module that can be quickly installed into a support track mounted on the tunnel walls, and is dust and waterproof to endure mechanical and high pressure water cleaning by conventional tunnel washers. The luminaire is particularly well suited to employ light emitting diodes for generating and casting light.	11-10-2011

Patent applications by John Delmore Boyer, Lebanon, OH US

John W. Boyer, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120077364	ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM - A connector configured with a mechanism for rapid engagement with another electrical connector is provided. In one general embodiment, the electrical connector comprises a connector body, first and second engagement posts, and an engagement mechanism coupled to the engagement posts. Actuation of the engagement mechanism simultaneously actuates the first and second engagement posts.	03-29-2012

José L. Boyer, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100008968	METHOD FOR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with excessive cell proliferation, remodeling, inflammation, and vasoconstriction. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating cardiovascular diseases or conditions such as stent restenosis and thrombosis, vascular thrombosis, cerebral vasospasm, atherosclerosis, systemic hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy, and sexual dysfunction. The method comprises identifying a subject in need of the treatment, and administering to the subject an effective amount of a novel Rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease.	01-14-2010
20100022465	METHOD OF TREATING BLEPHARITIS - The present invention relates to a method for treating non-infectious, inflammatory chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method for treating chronic posterior blepharitis in a subject for over two weeks. The method comprises identifying a subject in need thereof, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of an effective amount azithromycin. The present invention further relates to a method for treating dry eye secondary to blepharitis in a subject. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a subject suffering from dry eye secondary to posterior blepharitis, and topically administering to the eye of the subject a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of azithromycin. The present invention further relates to method for reducing contact lens intolerance of a subject due to blepharitis or dry eye secondary to blepharitis.	01-28-2010
20100099635	METHOD FOR TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS - The present invention is directed to a method for treating cystic fibrosis. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a patient suffering from cystic fibrosis, and administering to the patient an effective amount of denufosol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an effective amount of a macrolide. In one method, denufosol and the macrolide are administered by inhalation, preferably in a single formulation. In another method, denufosol is administered by inhalation and the macrolide is administered orally. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising denufosol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a macrolide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Preferred denufosol is denufosol tetrasodium and preferred macrolide is azithromycin. The pharmaceutical formulation preferably is in a form of an inhalable dry powder or in a liquid form.	04-22-2010
20100160250	METHOD FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - This invention provides a method for inhibiting the release of interleukin-1β in a mammal. This invention also provides a method for preventing or treating pulmonary diseases, ophthalmic diseases, and autoimmune diseases that are associated with inflammation or inflammatory conditions. The invention also provides a method for preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases, or pain in a mammal. The method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a mononucleoside compound, which is an antagonist of P2X	06-24-2010
20100197913	NON-NUCLEOTIDE COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING PLATELET AGGREGATION - This invention is directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with platelet aggregation. The method is also directed to a method of treating thrombosis or related disorders. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a non-nucleotide compound, preferably a P2Y	08-05-2010
20110054163	P2Y6 RECEPTOR AGONISTS FOR TREATING LUNG DISEASES - This invention is directed to a method of enhancing or facilitating the clearance or the lung mucus secretions in a subject. This invention is also directed to a method of facilitating the hydration of the lung mucus secretions in a subject. This invention is further directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with impaired lung or airway function in a human or other mammal. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic effective amount of P2Y	03-03-2011

Joseph Boyer, Harmony, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032544	Freeze Pop Cozy - A Freeze Pop Cozy comprising two pieces of material joined together to form a holder in order to contain cylindrical shaped objects commonly known as “ice pops” or “freeze pops”. A Freeze Pop Cozy should keep frozen “freeze pops” cold while keeping your hands from getting cold.	02-05-2009

Joshua W. Boyer, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263350	UPDATE IN-USE FLASH MEMORY WITHOUT EXTERNAL INTERFACES - A method, apparatus and program storage device for updating a non-volatile memory in an embedded system is provided. The invention includes detaching the non-volatile memory from all expectable non-volatile memory references, creating a temporary, volatile-memory file system for allocation of volatile memory space as needed for the non-volatile memory update process, copying all procedural code required to perform the non-volatile memory update into the volatile memory, changing the system search path definitions temporarily to point to the volatile memory, and performing the non-volatile memory update.	10-23-2008

J. Wayne Boyer, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110015795	Smart Outlet with Valid Plug Management and Activation - A method and apparatus for managing delivery of power to an electrical outlet to provide safety and security for emission of current from the outlet. The modified outlet is an addressable outlet in communication with a manager for authenticating receipt of a valid appliance, and for limiting delivery of power to the outlet in response to the authentication.	01-20-2011

Katie J. Boyer, Leavenworth, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120136666	AUTOMATED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - An automated personal assistance system employing artificial intelligence technology that includes speech recognition and synthesis, situational awareness, pattern and behavioral recognition, and the ability to learn from the environment. Embodiments of the system include environmental and occupant sensors and environmental actuators interfaced to an assistance controller having the artificial intelligence technology incorporated therein to control the environment of the system. An embodiment of the invention is implemented as a vehicle which reacts to voice command for movement and operation of the vehicle and detects objects, obstructions, and distances. This invention provides the ability to monitor for the safety of operation and modify dangerous maneuvers as well as to learn locations in the environment and to automatically find its way to them. The system may also incorporate communication capability to convey patterns of environmental and occupant parameters and to a monitoring center.	05-31-2012

Keith D. Boyer, Moon Township, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260311	Extruded Seal Plate For Horizontal Insulated Composite Architectural Panel Vertical End Joints - A seal plate for building panels includes an elongate body having a first side and second side. The first side of the elongate body includes first and second seals and a recessed channel. The first and second seals and the recessed channel extend at least a portion of the length of the elongate body. The recessed channel is positioned between the first and second seals.	10-22-2009
20100170173	ADVANCED BUILDING ENVELOPE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A building wall system includes first and second barrier panels, and an exterior facade system. Each panel includes an inner sheet and an outer sheet with a foam core positioned between the inner and outer sheets. Each of the inner and outer sheets defines an inner surface and an outer surface, respectively. A joint is defined by the first and second barrier panels. The exterior facade is secured to the first and second barrier panels via a fastener extending through the outer and inner sheets of the first barrier panel and the inner sheet of the second barrier panel without penetrating the inner surfaces of the first and second barrier panels.	07-08-2010
20110252731	Drained and Back Ventilated Thin Composite Wall Cladding System - A wall panel includes a panel body, a first jamb clip, a second jamb clip, a bottom member, and an attachment clip. The first jamb clip is positioned adjacent to a right side of the panel body and the second jamb clip is positioned adjacent to a left side of the panel body. The first and second jamb clips are each configured to receive a portion of a spline. The bottom member has an engagement portion and is positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the panel body. The attachment clip is positioned adjacent to an upper end of the panel body and has an engagement receiving portion configured to engage an engagement portion of an adjacent panel. The bottom end of the panel body is configured to define a ventilation gap when joined to an adjacent panel.	10-20-2011
20110252737	Insulated Metal Vertical Joint Insert - A composite panel assembly includes first and second panels. An edge of the first panel is positioned adjacent to an edge of the second panel to define a joint. The edge of the first panel and the edge of the second panel each define a recessed portion. An insert is positioned between the first and second panels at the joint. A portion of the insert is received within respective recessed portions of the first and second panels.	10-20-2011

Patent applications by Keith D. Boyer, Moon Township, PA US

Keith G. Boyer, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090019335	AUXILIARY PATH ITERATIVE DECODING - A parallel iterative decoding system interposed between a network interface and a block memory matrix receives encoded data and both stores the data in a First-In-First-Out (“FIFO”) memory block and processes it through a timing recovery engine. The timing recovery engine delivers to an iterative decoder synchronized data samples and detects cycle slip. The iterative decoder thereafter performs a predetermined number of iterations to decode the data. Responsive to encoded data failing to converge after the predetermined number of iterations, the encoded data is communicated from the FIFO memory to an auxiliary decoder module. The auxiliary iterative error correction code decoder performs a second predetermined number of iterations to decode the data wherein the number of iterations performed by the auxiliary iterative error correction code decoder is greater than the primary iterative error correction code decoder. Converged data from the auxiliary decoder replaces otherwise null data stored in the block matrix memory.	01-15-2009
20110029843	CYCLE SLIP DETECTION AND CORRECTION - A method of writing data to and reading data from a storage medium includes cycle slip detection and correction. An LDPC matrix includes a first area for cycle slip detection and correction. The first area satisfies a set of conditions such that a cycle slip at a particular position creates a pattern of parity check errors indicative of the position and polarity of the cycle slip. Writing user data to the storage medium includes encoding the user data with parity data according to the LDPC matrix. Reading the user data and the parity data from the storage medium includes decoding the user data and the parity data according to the LDPC matrix. Decoding includes, upon detecting a pattern of parity check errors indicative of the position and polarity of a detected cycle slip, correcting the detected cycle slip.	02-03-2011

Ken Boyer, Cedar Hills, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120131061	PROVIDING ALTERNATIVES WITHIN A FAMILY TREE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of creating a family tree includes receiving a request from a user to return a file that includes the family tree and using a plurality of primary source records to construct the family tree based on the request. The records indicate multiple alternatives for at least one branch of the family tree. The method also includes sending a file that includes the family tree to the user. The file includes the alternatives.	05-24-2012

Kim L. Boyer, Columbus, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080260230	Method and Apparatus for Detecting Intraventricular Dyssynchrony - A method and apparatus for detecting intraventricular dyssynchrony is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) receiving information from an observer viewing a source image to define a plurality of points associated with muscle boundaries of a ventricle, b) extracting muscle boundaries for a series of source images to define a corresponding series of contour shape images using a Fourier descriptor model, and c) deforming each contour shape based at least in part on image forces, external forces, and internal forces to track movement of the muscle boundaries over time. In another embodiment, the method includes: a) characterizing the series of source images as a corresponding series of contour shape images representative of movement of muscle boundaries of the ventricle over time, b) classifying the series of contour shape images in a dyssynchronous class or a non-dyssynchronous class, and c) pre-diagnosing the ventricle as dyssynchronous or non-dyssynchronous.	10-23-2008

Landon Boyer, Minden, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120072899	Conversion System And Method For Use In Upgrading A Monitoring System - A conversion system for use with a first monitoring system includes an interface module for receiving a plurality of hardware configuration settings associated with the first monitoring system and a conversion module coupled to the interface module for converting the plurality of hardware configuration settings into a plurality of software configuration settings for use in a second monitoring system. The plurality of hardware configuration settings are established to enable the first monitoring system to monitor the operation of a first machine, and the plurality of software configuration settings are established to enable the second monitoring system to monitor the operation of at least one of the first machine and a second machine.	03-22-2012

Laurie A. Boyer, Westborough, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221428	Methods of Genome-Wide Location Analysis in Stem Cells - The invention relates to improved methods of identifying the genomic regions to which a protein of interest binds, and in particular, to methods that apply to stem cells such as but not limited to; embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. The invention also provides methods of identifying agents which modulate differentiation of stem cells. The invention also provides methods of defining the differentiation potential of a cell and of designing array oligonucleotides.	09-03-2009

Mark A. Boyer, Harrison, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110266271	OVEN WITH LOW-TEMPERATURE SELF-CLEANING MODE - An oven having one or more low-temperature self-cleaning modes has an interior cavity and at least two heating elements in the interior cavity. A sump is formed in the bottom wall of the cavity. The oven has an electronic control unit, which activates and deactivates the heating elements during operation of the low-temperature self-cleaning mode. The electronic control unit may disable an oven door lock during a low-temperature self-cleaning mode.	11-03-2011

Michael C. Boyer, Taylors Falls, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110259842	SINGLE AND DOUBLE DOOR STORAGE RACK - The invention is a compact storage rack for holding and storing tools and other articles within a recess in a wall of a building or vehicle. The storage rack includes a back panel, mounting members for securing the rack in the recess and at least one door panel pivotally mounted to the mounting members. Each panel consists of a wire grid composed of pairs of generally parallel and equidistantly spaced horizontal bars secured together by generally parallel and equidistant vertical bars. The grid design allows visual inspection of the tools inside the storage rack to confirm what equipment is present and that it is properly mounted. The grid design also allows air to permeate the storage rack to air dry the tools stored therein. The swing door arrangement provides easy access to the equipment.	10-27-2011

Michael L. Boyer, Paoli, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270992	ARTIFICIAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC IMPLANT - The invention relates to an artificial intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae. The artificial intervertebral disc is preferably designed to restore disc height and natural disc curvature, allow for a natural range of motion, absorb shock and provide resistance to motion and axial compression. Furthermore, the intervertebral disc may be used in the cervical, the thoracic, or the lumbar regions of the spine. The artificial intervertebral disc may include either singularly or in combination: an interior including at least one spring member preferably incorporating an arcuate surface member, a flexible core, the flexible core preferably being a slotted core, a ring spring, a winged leaf spring, a leaf spring, or the articulating member preferably being attached to one of the endplate by an intermediate shock absorbing element. Moreover, the interior may include a fluid; a valve for injecting fluid into the interior of the disk; a central region having a stiffness that is preferably greater than the stiffness of the outer regions thus enabling the disc to pivot about the central region. The central pivot may be formed by a center opening, a central chamber, an inner core or a central cable.	10-29-2009
20120016480	ARTIFICIAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC IMPLANT - An intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an anterior side; a posterior side; a first lateral side; a second lateral side; an upper endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the upper endplate is adapted for contacting a first vertebra; a lower endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the lower endplate is adapted for contacting a second vertebra; and an elastic membrane extending from the inner surface of the upper endplate to the inner surface of the lower endplate and defining an inner volume that is at least partially filled with a fluid, wherein the elastic membrane is affixed to the inner surface of the upper endplate and to the inner surface of the lower endplate.	01-19-2012

Patent applications by Michael L. Boyer, Paoli, PA US

Michael L. Boyer, Phoenixville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243250	Lateral Spinous Process Spacer - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.	10-02-2008

Mike Boyer, Auburn Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223261	TABLE ASSEMBLY - The invention comprises a table, comprising: a) a base, the base being suitable for mounting in a vehicle, the base having a collar with one or more base pins along the interior of the collar; b) a pole, the pole being detachably coupled to the base, the pole having with one or more hockey-stick shaped slots at one end corresponding to and capable of receiving the base pins, a first lock/release mechanism for securing the pole to the base, and one or more apertures at an end opposite to the one end; and c) a table top, the table top being detachably coupled to the pillar, the top having a second lock/release mechanism for securing the top to the pillar, the second lock/release mechanism containing one or more elements which engage the one or more apertures on the pole, wherein the base, the pole and the table top combine to form the table.	09-18-2008

Pete A. Boyer US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100039320	Hybrid GNSS and TDOA Wireless Location System - A method and apparatus for position determination is provided using measurements from both Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and terrestrial-based Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (UTDOA) receivers. The method involves the transformation of downlink satellite measurements into equivalent UTDOA measurements by computing comparable cross-correlation coefficients and time differences of arrival with respect to a UTDOA reference station. The method includes a weighting operation whereby the relative weights of the UTDOA measurements and the relative weights of the GPS measurements are adjusted based on a theoretical scaling followed by empirical adjustments. The method further involves the efficient computation and combining of metrics that are used to minimize the weighted error between candidate location solutions and the UTDOA and GPS measurements. This is done efficiently in two dimensions for UTDOA and in three dimensions for GPS measurements by increasing the complexity of searching operations as the optimal location solution is approached. A technique is also described that improves upon a particular location solution by changing the measurement weightings using criteria specific to GPS and UTDOA.	02-18-2010

Pete A. Boyer, Chesterbrook, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100164781	Method for Position Estimation Using Generalized Error Distributions - A method for improving the results of radio location systems that incorporate weighted least squares optimization generalizes the weighted least squares method by using maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability metrics to incorporate characteristics of the specific positioning problem (e.g., UTDOA). Weighted least squares methods are typically used by TDOA and related location systems including TDOA/AOA and TDOA/GPS hybrid systems. The incorporated characteristics include empirical information about TDOA errors and the probability distribution of the mobile position relative to other network elements. A technique is provided for modeling the TDOA error distribution and the a priori mobile position. A method for computing a MAP decision metric is provided using the new probability distribution models. Testing with field data shows that this method yields significant improvement over existing weighted least squares methods.	07-01-2010
20110205108	Method for Position Estimation Using Generalized Error Distributions - A method for improving the results of radio location systems that incorporate weighted least squares optimization generalizes the weighted least squares method by using maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability metrics to incorporate characteristics of the specific positioning problem (e.g., UTDOA). Weighted least squares methods are typically used by TDOA and related location systems including TDOA/AOA and TDOA/GPS hybrid systems. The incorporated characteristics include empirical information about TDOA errors and the probability distribution of the mobile position relative to other network elements. A technique is provided for modeling the TDOA error distribution and the a priori mobile position. A method for computing a MAP decision metric is provided using the new probability distribution models. Testing with field data shows that this method yields significant improvement over existing weighted least squares methods.	08-25-2011
20120015670	Hybrid GNSS and TDOA Wireless Location System - A method and apparatus for position determination is provided using measurements from both Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and terrestrial-based Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (UTDOA) receivers. The method involves the transformation of downlink satellite measurements into equivalent UTDOA measurements by computing comparable cross-correlation coefficients and time differences of arrival with respect to a UTDOA reference station. The method includes a weighting operation whereby the relative weights of the UTDOA measurements and the relative weights of the GPS measurements are adjusted based on a theoretical scaling followed by empirical adjustments. The method further involves the efficient computation and combining of metrics that are used to minimize the weighted error between candidate location solutions and the UTDOA and GPS measurements.	01-19-2012

Patent applications by Pete A. Boyer, Chesterbrook, PA US

Raymond Dennis Boyer, Mechanicsburg, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120094551	ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FOR TERMINATING A WIRE - An electrical terminal is provided for terminating a wire. The electrical terminal includes an electrical contact and a crimp barrel extending from the electrical contact. The crimp barrel is configured to be crimped around an end of the wire. The crimp barrel includes a base and opposing side walls that extend from the base. The base and the side walls define an opening of the crimp barrel that is configured to receive the end of the wire therein. The side walls extend outwardly from the base to ends. The side walls include base segments that extend from the base and end segments that extend from the base segments and include the ends. A sealing wing extends from the end of at least one of the side walls. The side walls are configured to be folded over when crimped over the end of the wire such that a gap is defined between the end segment and the base segment of at least one of the side walls. The sealing wing is configured to extend within the gap between the end segment and the base segment of the corresponding side wall when the side walls are crimped over the end of the wire.	04-19-2012

Richard Boyer, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110196303	FLOW PULSATILITY DAMPENING DEVICES - A medical fluid infusion system including: a fluid pathway for transporting a pulsatile flow of fluid; a dampening element in communication with the fluid pathway, the dampening element configured to actively dampen pressure fluctuations of the pulsatile flow to smoothen the pulsatile fluid flow, the dampening element operable in any orientation; and a fluid flow sensor disposed along the fluid pathway downstream of the dampening element to measure the flow rate of the smoothened fluid flow.	08-11-2011

Rick L. Boyer, Marshall, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090145713	MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FAN COUPLING - A magnetorheological fan coupling (	06-11-2009
20100044602	VISCOUS FAN DRIVE SYSTEMS HAVING FILL AND SCAVENGE CONTROL - An engagement system (	02-25-2010
20100059325	ELECTROMAGNETIC DIFFERENTIAL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A FLUID COUPLING DEVICE - A speed monitoring system (	03-11-2010
20110266111	ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED FLUID COUPLING DEVICE WITH FLUID SCAVENGE CONTROL - A viscous fan drive with a front-mounted fan and electrical actuation without a tethered harness. The mechanical package includes an inverted viscous clutch, a drive pulley and a split electromagnetic actuator with the electrical portion mounted to a stationary mounting member. An axially moveable valve member controls the flow of viscous fluid.	11-03-2011

Patent applications by Rick L. Boyer, Marshall, MI US

Robert D. Boyer, Livonia, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100275887	EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL CANISTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - An evaporative emission control canister for an automotive vehicle includes a canister body and a bracket for attaching the body to a structural member of a vehicle. A number of fastener sets attach the bracket to the canister body, with each of the fastener sets including a closed-end hollow core boss having a generally cylindrical wall of uniform thickness and a number of buttresses applied to an outer surface of the generally cylindrical wall. The buttresses have the same uniform thickness as the generally cylindrical wall and are molded along with the cylindrical wall as one piece with an inner portion of the canister body.	11-04-2010
20100282220	INTEGRATED CANISTER STRAINER - A carbon canister adapted for use in an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system has a carbon canister housing defining a cavity adapted for holding carbon pellets with the housing including: a port and a strainer disposed between the port and the cavity with a portion of a surface of the strainer being convex with respect to the cavity wherein the strainer has a plurality of orifices. The integral strainer obviates the need for a foam filter to prevent the carbon pellets from escaping from the carbon canister housing through the port. In some applications, the carbon canister system has three ports: one to the engine, one to atmosphere, and one to a vent of the fuel tank, each having a strainer disposed in the port.	11-11-2010

Shane M. Boyer, Owings Mills, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067563	EXTENSILE FLUIDIC MUSCLE ACTUATOR - An Extensile Fluidic Muscle Actuator (FMA) that changes the normal direction of force and motion, achieving compressive force generation and extensile motion output with just a small increase in friction, weight, and cost is disclosed. The motion conversion is accomplished by a pushrod that is attached to the inside end of one of the actuator's end fittings, and extends through the actuator body and slidably out through the other end fitting. The other end fitting is held stationary by a seal housing that contains a sealing element to retain internal fluid pressure as the actuator moves. A linear bearing may also be installed to keep the rod aligned and centered properly in the seal. Upon pressurization of the actuator, the flexible body of the actuator will expand radially, causing relative contractile motion between the two end fittings. However, as the two end fittings are drawn towards each other, the pushrod is extended.	03-24-2011

Stephan Paul Boyer, Campbelltown, PA US

Sun Boyer, West Chester, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240475	THREE DIMENSIONAL COORDINATES OF HYPOXIA INDUCIBLE FACTOR 1 ALPHA (HIF-1 ALPHA) PROLYL HYDROXYLASE (EGLN1) AND USES THEREOF - The crystal structure of ligand-bound EGLN1 catalytic domain of prolyl hydroxylase is disclosed. These coordinates are useful in computer aided drug design for identifying compounds that regulate EGLN1 prolyl hydroxylase and thereby regulate HIF-regulated disorders.	09-24-2009

Thomas Boyer, St. Petersburg Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080284573	FACILITY STATUS INFORMATION NETWORKED SYSTEM - A facility status information networked control, communication and display system with one or more monitoring stations and wireless communication with a portable pagers. Each station displays a facility layout and has indicia representative of specific designated areas of a facility which is available for use. The indicia communicates to a staff member a status or a need in a designated area of said facility. The station has a touch screen and the indicia is illuminated. The system has a programmable circuitry. Each station and each pager are capable of for sending and receiving updated status changes corresponding to each specific designated area, sending page requests to other users within the system, and sending text messages to other users within the system. Statistical data can be remote collected and stored on a computer for analysis by a facility operator. The pagers can be programmed to operate in a desired mode.	11-20-2008
20080288357	RESTAURANT PATRON LOCATION TRACKING AND TABLE TURN MONITORING SYSTEM - A restaurant facility patron location tracking system that includes a restaurant networked table management system and portable pucks that have an ID chip reader which associates with a table with a ID chip located at the table, thereby allowing for the real-time monitoring and updating of location of customers within the facility. The system is programmed to associate the customer location to the food order number and allows users to query the system to determine the location of a patron by food order number or to query the system to determine the food order number by location. The networked system is a networked control, communication and display system with one or more monitoring stations and wireless communication with portable pagers and the pucks.	11-20-2008

Thomas D. Boyer, Clayton, DE US

Thomas R. Boyer, Gambrills, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090008541	THERMAL INFRARED SIGNAGE METHOD WITH APPLICATION TO INFRARED WEAPON SIGHT CALIBRATION - A method of creating signage visible by infrared cameras and infrared weapon sights is provided. Particular application is made to the calibration of infrared weapon sights. An improved calibration target and method is developed.	01-08-2009
20100259814	INFRARED COMBAT IDENTIFICATION MARKERS AND PANELS - The invention provides methods of creating and using objects that are detectable in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. The objects typically have two or more removable elements that are detectable using infrared sensing equipment. The detectable elements are removable from the object for rapid part renewal in the field of use. Particular application is made to the use of such for combat identification.	10-14-2010

Patent applications by Thomas R. Boyer, Gambrills, MD US

Thomas Robert Boyer, Gambrills, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110283913	THREE-DIMENSIONAL ZIPLINE ADVENTURE RIDE - A novel zip-line construction capable of three-dimensional movement is disclosed. The zip-line construction generally comprises a single or dual cable member having two ends, a trolley assembly having the ability to traverse a desired distance along the cable member and at least one device capable of attaching the cable member to a separate fixed body. The zip-line of the invention expands movement of the traditional zip-line from two-dimensional movement to three-dimensional movement, thereby advantageously providing a longer and more thrilling ride experience.	11-24-2011

Timothy A. Boyer, Eldersburg, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120071679	PROCESS OF MAKING ALUMINOXANE AND CATALYSTS CONTAINING THUS PREPARED ALUMINOXANE - Processes for preparing aluminoxane comprising: bringing into contact under reaction conditions in an inert atmosphere a liquid containing reaction mixture comprising: (i) a water in oil emulsion comprising water and at least one emulsifier in a first hydrocarbon solvent; and (ii) an organoaluminum compound capable of forming aluminoxane in a second hydrocarbon solvent; provided that the aluminoxane produced by the reaction is present in solution under the reaction conditions. In a preferred embodiment a support carrier for the aluminoxane: (i) is present during the contact step or (ii) is introduced following contact. A polymerization catalyst can be prepared wherein the support carrier is SiO2 and a Group 3 to Group 10 metal containing single site complex is mixed with the aluminoxane. Catalysts suitable for polymerizing an olefin such as ethylene or copolymerizing an olefin with at least one C	03-22-2012

Vincent Boyer, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080212166	FOUR-WAVE MIXING SOURCE OF SQUEEZED LIGHT FOR IMAGE PROCESSING AND INTERFEROMETRY - A four-wave mixing squeezed light source includes: a mixing medium having chi(3) non-linear characteristics including two atomic ground states coupled to each other by transitions through optically-excited states; a pump beam having a polarization and a frequency, said frequency being near the ground-to-excited atomic transition but far enough from the atomic transition such that the pump beam is substantially unabsorbed; and a probe beam having a polarization that is orthogonal with respect to the pump beam polarization, the probe beam having a frequency of the pump beam frequency plus or minus a frequency splitting of the two atomic ground states. The mixing medium, the pump beam and the probe beam interact to produce a phase conjugate beam having a polarization that is orthogonal to the pump beam polarization, such that the beams are non-degenerate with the pump beam, and the probe beam is amplified.	09-04-2008

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