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Bradley Alexander Zak, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20080299322 | Copper (I) Complexes for Deposition of Copper Films by Atomic Layer Deposition - The present invention relates to novel 1,3-diimine copper complexes and the use of 1,3-diimine copper complexes for the deposition of copper on substrates or in or on porous solids in an Atomic Layer Deposition process. | 12-04-2008 |
Bradley Arment, Shelbyville, MO US
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| 20110247794 | FLATTENED TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Flattened tubes for use in heat exchangers and other systems and associated methods of manufacture and use are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, a method of manufacturing a flattened tube for use in a heat exchanger includes forming a plurality of generally parallel ridges on an internal surface of a generally round tube. The tube can be radially compressed into a generally oblong cross-sectional shape. Individual ridges can be spot welded together at contact points to form a plurality of fluid channels. The ridges can be formed in a generally helical path on the internal surface of the tube. Selected ridges can extend further from the internal surface than other ridges. | 10-13-2011 |
Bradley Berron, Lexington, KY US
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| 20120071338 | POLYMERIZATION-BASED AMPLIFICATION FOR IMMUNOSTAINING AND BIODETECTION - The invention provides polymerization-based signal amplification methods in which labeling moieties are incorporated into a polymer mass or film formed at a biorecognition site. When the labeling moieties are fluorescent, the invention can be used to provide an immunofluorescent staining method which is non-enzymatic. The invention also provides kits useful for the immunofluorescent staining methods of the invention. | 03-22-2012 |
Bradley Bezzina, Dearborn Heights, MI US
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| 20100250069 | PUMP SPEED COMMAND GENERATION ALGORITHM FOR MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL POWER STEERING COUPLING - A method for determining a speed of a power steering pump used in a power steering assembly of a vehicle that has particular application in a vehicle using a magneto-rheological hydraulic power steering (MRHPS) system for improving the fuel efficiency and ride comfort of the vehicle, and for reliable functioning of the power steering system. The method includes determining an angle of rotation of the steering wheel and a rate of change of the angle of rotation of the steering wheel based on the angle of rotation of the steering wheel of the vehicle. The method further includes determining the speed of the vehicle and the speed of the power steering pump based on the angle of rotation of the steering wheel, the rate of change of the angle of rotation of the steering wheel and the speed of the vehicle. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120130594 | METHOD FOR MANAGING FAULTS IN A MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A system and method for managing faults occurring in a power steering system in a vehicle is disclosed that has particular application for an MRHPS system to provide reliable functioning of the power steering system. The method includes detecting a fault condition in the MRHPS system and selecting a safe mode from a plurality of predetermined safe modes based on the fault condition. The plurality of predetermined safe modes include a normal operation mode, an engine speed follow mode, a manual mode, a fixed duty cycle mode and a voltage control mode. If a fault condition is detected, the method applies the safe mode to manage the fault condition. | 05-24-2012 |
Bradley Blichfeldt, Savage, MN US
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| 20090154070 | Modular Power Distribution System and Method - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100053850 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110122549 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110286154 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane. | 11-24-2011 |
Bradley Burres, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20090024804 | MEMORY CONTROLLERS FOR PROCESSOR HAVING MULTIPLE PROGRAMMABLE UNITS - A parallel hardware-based multithreaded processor is described. The processor includes a general purpose processor that coordinates system functions and a plurality of microengines that support multiple hardware threads. The processor also includes a memory control system that has a first memory controller that sorts memory references based on whether the memory references are directed to an even bank or an odd bank of memory and a second memory controller that optimizes memory references based upon whether the memory references are read references or write references. | 01-22-2009 |
Bradley Chung, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20090274911 | Liquid Crystal Display With Polymer Layer Of Varying Thickness And Method Of Producing Such A Layer - Various methods and apparatus relating to a multi-level layer ( | 11-05-2009 |
Bradley Coe, Vancouver CA
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| 20110224313 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CLASSIFYING LUNG CANCER AND PROGNOSING LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL - The application provides methods of prognosing, diagnosing, screening and classifying lung cancer patients into poor survival groups or good survival groups. A number of altered genomic regions have been identified that distinguish subtype of lung adenocarcinoma (ADC), specifically between bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) and invasive ADC with BAC features (AWBF), and genes and biomarkers whose expression are altered in individuals with pulmonary ADC according to different survival outcomes. The amplification and/or deletion of these genomic regions, and/or the biomarker expression profiles can be used to classify patients with ADC into a BAC group with excellent survival outcome, or an invasive ADC with BAC features group with higher risk of developing metastatic recurrence and poorer survival outcome. The application also includes kits for use in the methods of the application. | 09-15-2011 |
Bradley Corrion, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20110316807 | DYNAMIC BEZEL FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - An article, device and method may detect a touch of a human hand on an interactive area of a user interface display of a mobile device. A non-interactive area may be displayed on the user interface display in at least a location of the touch of the human hand. | 12-29-2011 |
Bradley Duvernay, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080235878 | Apparatus and Methods for Lifting Bed Mattresses and/or Tucking in Bed Covers - The invention discloses differing embodiments of apparatus, and methods for their use, which are designed to aide in lifting bed mattresses and tucking in bed covers. In some embodiments, kits are disclosed which include wedge apparatus for lifting bed mattresses, and tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers. In other embodiments, wedge apparatus for lifting portions of bed mattresses are disclosed. In still other embodiments, tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers are provided. Additional embodiments disclose methods for using the kits, wedge apparatus, and tuck apparatus. | 10-02-2008 |
Bradley Lee Eckwielen, Oostburg, WI US
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| 20080309573 | Modular digital UHF/VHF antenna - The invention relates to Radio Frequency (RF) antennas suitable for receiving and/or transmitting digital signals in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and/or Very High Frequency (VHF) ranges. The invention comprises a modular driven DUV antenna comprising a driven DUV element, an RF signal line RF communicatively connected to the driven DUV element, and an antenna mount supporting the DUV element; and a modular RF signal enhancer, supported by the antenna mount and selected from: an RF amplifier and a passive RF enhancer positioned to enhance the RF performance of the DUV antenna and comprising one of: an RF director, an RF reflector, and an RF booster. | 12-18-2008 |
Bradley Emalfarb, Riverwoods, IL US
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| 20080295463 | Method for monitoring the dispensing of an alcoholic beverage a container - A method of handling an alcoholic beverage in a container, the method comprising the steps of: at a first location, obtaining an alcoholic beverage in a container having an unopened state, an unsealed/closed state, and an opened state; changing the container, or having the container changed, from the unopened state into the unsealed/closed state; obtaining a closure system that is operably engageable with the container and having first and second states; placing the closure system in the first state in operative engagement, or having the closure system placed in the first state in operative engagement, with the container in one of the unsealed/closed state and opened state; and transporting the closure system from the first location to a second location with the closure system maintained in the first state and operatively engaged with the container. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090170580 | Method of playing a game - A method of playing a game including the steps of: providing a cache with a device through which an input can be made by a player to generate output information for the player; placing the cache at a first location; and identifying for a player general location information that will allow the player to navigate to a zone in the vicinity of the cache at the first location but that requires the player to search without the availability of precise location information within the zone to find the cache. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110232182 | Planting system - The combination of a container and a growing medium for a plant. The container is made to simulate the appearance of an egg shell bounding a receptacle. The growing medium is provided in the receptacle. | 09-29-2011 |
Bradley Eveleth, Rapid City, SD US
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| 20080264896 | Beverage bottle carrier and handle - A beverage bottle carrier and handle which may be used with bottle as both a handle and a carrier. The invention includes a top ring having a circumference slightly smaller than the outside circumference of the bottle which is connected by a handle to a bottom ring having a circumference slightly smaller than the outside circumference of the bottle. The bottom ring is pushed down over the body of the bottle to a point below the midpoint of the bottle and the top ring is pushed down over the body of the bottle to a point above the midpoint of the bottle such that the handle may be used to manipulate the bottle. The bottom ring may be pushed to a point above the midpoint of the bottle and the handle then forms a loop which may be used to carry the bottle. | 10-30-2008 |
Bradley Helsel, Rindge, NH US
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| 20120044292 | Vacuum Control For Print Head of A Printing System - According to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a controller to maintain negative pressure in a print head of a printing system includes: control loop feedback logic to receive a set point and an output of a vacuum sensor associated with the print head; a regulator coupled with an output of the feedback logic; and a driver coupled with the regulator and configured to output a drive signal to a pump, which is associated with the print head, responsive to an output of the regulator. According to another aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a vacuum control assembly for a printing system includes: a body having one or more associated accumulators; a pump coupled with the body; and one or more flexible tubes coupled with the one or more accumulators associated with the body and configured to restrict air flow within the vacuum control assembly. | 02-23-2012 |
Bradley Howell-Smith, Queensland AU
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| 20090314232 | OPPOSED PISTON COMBUSTION ENGINE - An engine comprising: a shaft ( | 12-24-2009 |
Bradley Huang, Chino Hillls, CA US
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| 20090165664 | Simulated Mine - According to one embodiment, a simulated mine includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device and a pyrotechnic device disposed in a simulated mine housing that simulates the appearance of an actual mine. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device is operable to transmit a light signal representative of a blast from the actual mine. The pyrotechnic device is operable to detonate simultaneously with transmission of the light signal. | 07-02-2009 |
Bradley Huang, Chino Hills, CA US
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| 20080286725 | Electrical Power Converter for a Simulated Weapon Device - In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a military training apparatus generally includes an electrical power converter for coupling between a simulated weapon device and an electrical power system of a vehicle. The electrical power system has at least one operating characteristic that is incompatible with the simulated weapon device. The electrical power converter is operable to receive electrical power from the electrical power system and adjust the electrical power provided to the simulated weapon device such that an operating characteristic of the simulated weapon device remains within one or more specified limits. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090053679 | Military Training Device - According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100203483 | Blank Firing Simulated Firearm for Use in Combat Training - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a simulated firearm is provided that mimics the appearance of an actual firearm and is configured to fire blank ammunition. The simulated firearm also includes a light transmitter that transmits an infrared signal representative of a bullet fired from the actual firearm in response to firing of the blank ammunition. | 08-12-2010 |
Bradley Hubbard-Nelson, Concord, MA US
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| 20100017020 | Sorting system - A sorting system and method with a conveyance for transporting items to be sorted at a predetermined speed. An XRF spectrometer subsystem includes at least one x-ray source directing x-ray energy at an item carried by the conveyance and a detector responsive to x-rays emitted by the item and producing a spectral signal characterizing a leading edge of the item and a trailing edge of the item. A diverter subsystem downstream of the XRF subsystem is for diverting sorted items. An electronic processing subsystem is responsive to the detector signal and is configured to determine if the item is to be diverted based on the elemental makeup of the item from its x-ray spectrum. The same processing subsystem is also configured to calculate the position of the item on the conveyance based on the detector signal and together with the predetermined speed of the conveyance controlling the diverter subsystem to divert selected items. | 01-21-2010 |
Bradley Jensen, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090302421 | Method and apparatus for creating a deep trench capacitor to improve device performance - A deep trench capacitor includes a trench having walls and a floor. The deep trench capacitor also includes a layer of gate oxide on the walls and floor. Gate polysilicon is deposited over the gate oxide. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100090308 | METAL-OXIDE-METAL CAPACITORS WITH BAR VIAS - Metal-oxide-metal capacitors with bar vias are provided for integrated circuits. The capacitors may be formed in the interconnect layers of integrated circuits. Stacked bar vias and metal lines in the interconnect layers may be connected to form conductive vertical plates that span multiple interconnect layers. The capacitors with bar vias may be formed by placing multiple vertical plates formed from stacked bar vias and metal lines parallel to each other, alternating the polarity of adjacent vertical parallel plates to form multiple parallel plate capacitors. The parallel plates may be interconnected to form first and second terminals in a capacitor. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110233717 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT GUARD RINGS - Integrated circuits with guard rings are provided. Integrated circuits may include internal circuitry that is sensitive to external noise sources. A guard ring may surround the functional circuitry to isolate the circuitry from the noise sources. The guard ring may include first, second, and third regions. The first and third regions may include p-wells. The second region may include an n-well. Stripes of diffusion regions may be formed at the surface of a substrate in the three regions. Areas in the guard ring that are not occupied by the diffusion regions are occupied by shallow trench isolation (STI) structures. Stripes of dummy structures may be formed over respective STI structures and may not overlap the diffusion regions. The diffusion regions in the first and third regions may be biased to a ground voltage. The diffusion regions in the second section may be biased to a positive power supply voltage. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120032276 | N-WELL/P-WELL STRAP STRUCTURES - Embodiments of N-well or P-well strap structures are disclosed with lower space requirements achieved by forming the strap on both sides of one or more floating polysilicon gate fingers. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120083094 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT GUARD RINGS - Integrated circuits with guard rings are provided. Integrated circuits may include internal circuitry that is sensitive to external noise sources. A guard ring may surround the functional circuitry to isolate the circuitry from the noise sources. The guard ring may include first, second, and third regions. The first and third regions may include p-wells. The second region may include an n-well. Stripes of diffusion regions may be formed at the surface of a substrate in the three regions. Areas in the guard ring that are not occupied by the diffusion regions are occupied by shallow trench isolation (STI) structures. Stripes of dummy structures may be formed over respective STI structures and may not overlap the diffusion regions. The diffusion regions in the first and third regions may be biased to a ground voltage. The diffusion regions in the second section may be biased to a positive power supply voltage. | 04-05-2012 |
Bradley Jones, San Anselmo, CA US
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| 20110170252 | Mobile Computer Stand With Integrated Keyboard - A device for use with a portable computer includes a base, a stand having an upper portion and an adjustable linkage, and a connection mechanism. The base is adapted to rest upon a surface and includes a keyboard that is physically integrated with the base. The stand is attached to the base. The upper portion is adapted to provide a surface upon which a portable computer rests. The upper portion includes an attachment mechanism adapted to attach to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion to secure the portable computer physically to the upper portion. The adjustable linkage is connected to the base and is connected to the upper portion of the stand on another end. The adjustable linkage is adapted to position the upper portion of the stand. The connection mechanism provides data communication from the integrated keyboard to a portable computer resting upon the upper portion. | 07-14-2011 |
Bradley Kabuyama, New York, NY US
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| 20120042080 | SYNCHRONIZED PROCESSING OF DATA BY NETWORKED COMPUTING RESOURCES | 02-16-2012 |
Bradley Katsuyama, New York, NY US
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| 20100332650 | SYNCHRONIZED PROCESSING OF DATA BY NETWORKED COMPUTING RESOURCES | 12-30-2010 |
Bradley Keown, Honea Path, SC US
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| 20100075873 | Low volatile phosphorous gelling agent - Liquid hydrocarbons are gelled by the introduction of a phosphate ester and a crosslinking agent for use in oil recovery. Generally a proppant, delayed gel breaker and other modifiers are added to the gelled hydrocarbon to improve the oil recovery process. The phosphate ester used in this method and composition for oil recovery has low volatility and good stability during hydrocarbon distillation resulting in improved distillation efficiency in a refinery. | 03-25-2010 |
Bradley Kerth, Woodinville, WA US
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| 20080310722 | IDENTIFYING CHARACTER INFORMATION IN MEDIA CONTENT - Implementations of identifying character information in media content are described. In one implementation, a frame of media content is marked with a frame identifier including one or more known characters. These known characters can uniquely identify the frame of media content. During transmission, compression, decompression, etc., of the frame, loss can occur. This loss can affect a quality of presentation of one or more of the known characters in the frame identifier. Therefore, when the frame is subsequently examined, the frame identifier can be identified, and best matches of known characters from a character recognition library can be found for characters in the frame identifier. | 12-18-2008 |
Bradley Keumpel, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100037570 | Air cleaner assemblies; filter cartridges therefor; features; and, methods - Air cleaner assemblies and serviceable filter cartridges therefor are described. Example filter cartridges described which include a first end cap with a air flow aperture therethrough, having an outer axial surface and axial seal ring thereon. Example arrangements are provided with air flow inlet tube section defining the aperture through the first end cap. Also, water seal arrangements, typically positioned radially inwardly from the air seal arrangement, are described. | 02-18-2010 |
Bradley Knippel, Lino Lakes, MN US
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| 20100094080 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE DELIVERY TOOL WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for placing a cardiac support device (CSD) on a heart. The apparatus includes a body, a deployment mechanism on the body for supporting the CSD in an open position for placement on the heart, and a release mechanism coupled to the deployment mechanism for releasably mounting the CSD to the deployment mechanism. The release mechanism includes a release element for releasably engaging the CSD, and a release actuator coupled to the release element for actuating the release element to release the CSD. | 04-15-2010 |
Bradley Krake, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100301238 | BI-DIRECTIONAL OVERPRESSURE SHUT-OFF VALVE - A valve assembly includes a valve body, a valve element, a valve actuator, and a fluid-operated switch. The valve body defines a flow passage. The valve element is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve element and is responsive to pressurized fluid supplied thereto and vented therefrom to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position, respectively. The fluid-operated switch has a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, a third fluid inlet, an actuator port, and an actuator vent port. The fluid-operated switch is in fluid communication with the valve actuator and is operable to selectively supply pressurized fluid to the actuator via the actuator port, and vent the pressurized fluid from the actuator via the actuator port and the actuator vent port. | 12-02-2010 |
Bradley Kuny, Leduc CA
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| 20090078730 | Interchangeable utility belt apparatus and system - An apparatus and system for interchanging holders including a first connector with an opening portion and a second connector including a locking portion. The first connector removably connects with the second connector, and the opening portion connects to the locking portion to prevent separation of the second connector from the first connector. | 03-26-2009 |
Bradley Martin, St Fargeau Ponthierry FR
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| 20100116046 | SAMPLING DEVICE WITH DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON COATING - A diamond-like carbon coating is provided on a metal interior surface of a sample chamber of a well fluid sampling apparatus to render the sample chamber substantially impervious to the absorption of at least H | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100253933 | IN-LINE MERCURY DETECTOR FOR HYDROCARBON AND NATURAL GAS - A method and a device are presented for measuring the mercury content of hydrocarbon and natural gases in a continuous mode and in-situ in a gas production line in a real time mode, comprising diverting a gas sample from the gas production line in an optical flexible measuring cell for optical detection of the mercury present in the gas production line. | 10-07-2010 |
Bradley Martin, Hameau Tilly FR
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| 20110040501 | REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF RESERVOIR FLUID PROPERTIES - A system, method, and fluid analysis module are provided for the real-time analysis of multiphase fluids. The system generally comprises means for directing a fluid stream from a flow line to a fluid analysis module, a processor and communication means. The fluid analysis module comprises sensor for measurement of at least one property of the fluid. The processor processes the measurement data from the sensor, and the communication means communicates the processed data to a central acquisition unit or computer. | 02-17-2011 |
Bradley Mastrolia, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20110114790 | PASSIVE EJECTION SEAT ARM FLAIL RESTRAINT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An ejection seat arm flail injury prevention apparatus comprises a pair of rigid support arms on each side of the ejection seat that deploy outwardly to support a semi-rigid backstop substantially behind the ejection seat occupant. When the ejection seat is propelled out of the aircraft and is subjected to the windblast, the occupant's arms are allowed to flail in a rearward direction in the windblast until the occupant's arms impact the semi-rigid backstop. The backstop is semi-rigid in that it deforms sufficiently to enable the rearward motion of the occupant's arms to be arrested without impact injury, yet is sufficiently rigid to prevent the occupant's arms from rebounding off the backstop or striking the rigid support arms. | 05-19-2011 |
Bradley Mays, Kingsley AU
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| 20110169659 | AMR METER TO ZIGBEE COMMUNICATIONS BRIDGE - A communications bridge facilitates communication between an automatic meter reading (AMR) meter and a home area network (HAN) that uses the ZigBee smart energy (SE) protocol. The communications bridge includes a variety of components, including an AMR receiver, a microcontroller, and a ZigBee radio. The AMR receiver reads AMR data, which is not compatible with the ZigBee SE protocol, from the AMR meter. The microcontroller parses the received AMR data and translates it into corresponding ZigBee data. This ZigBee data is transmitted to other devices on the HAN via the ZigBee radio. The translated AMR meter data can then be presented to a consumer in real-time, enabling the consumer to better understand and manage his or her energy usage. | 07-14-2011 |
Bradley Mccardell, Rochester, MI US
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| 20090042014 | Compressible molded component - A compressible molded component comprises a compressible cushion member integrally formed with an additional member. The compressible cushion member is comprised of a deformable material formed by an injection molding process. During the molding process, the deformable material is injected in molten form into a core component of a mold, the core component having an array of protrusions. The array of protrusions in the mold forms an array of voids in the compressible cushion member when the component is removed from the mold. The additional member may include a skin member and/or a structural member attached to the compressible cushion member. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090144991 | Multi-Component Eating Utensil - An articulating eating utensil consists of a utensil head, a shaft, and a handle. The utensil head and the handle are formed of a first material, and the shaft is formed of a second material. The utensil head is provided as the bowl of a spoon, the tines of a fork, a spatula, or any other utensil head useful in handling food for consumption. In a first configuration, the shaft is retracted within an interior cavity of the handle and the utensil head is pivoted toward the handle, such that the eating utensil is a small and lightweight instrument. In a second configuration, the utensil head is pivoted away from the handle and the shaft is extended from the interior cavity of the handle, such that the eating utensil functions like a traditional non-articulating eating utensil. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090159554 | Container Closure - A closure is provided having a base formed of a first material and cap formed of a second material. The first material and the second material are chemically incompatible with one another such that the base and the cap do not bond together when formed using a sequential injection molding process. The cap is movable upon the base between a closed and open configuration. The closure forms a seal impervious to liquids when the cap is in the closed configuration. Alternatively, in the open configuration, the closure is suitable to dispense a product. | 06-25-2009 |
Bradley Mcdill, Smithton, IL US
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| 20110004955 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 01-06-2011 |
Bradley Noren, Delta CA
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| 20100152220 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110009439 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110172258 | INDENE DERIVATIVES AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS - Compounds of formula (Ia): | 07-14-2011 |
Bradley Oraw, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20090322384 | Drive and startup for a switched capacitor divider - Drive and startup circuits are described particularly suitable for use with a switched capacitor divider. In one example, a drive circuit has a level shifter coupled to a gate of each switch of a switched capacitor drive circuit to couple alternating current into the respective gate, a positive phase low side driver coupled to each level shifter to drive the gates of the top switch path through the respective level shifters, and a negative phase low side driver coupled to each level shifter to drive gates of the bottom switch path through the respective level shifters. A startup circuit, such as a capacitive soft start circuit may be used to slow the application of the current to each switch. | 12-31-2009 |
Bradley Patay, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110294833 | Methods for Healthy Aging - Genome-wide association studies have been used to elucidate genes and/or pathways related to diseases; however, this methodology has yet to be used to understand the phenotype of healthy aging and/or healthspan in humans. | 12-01-2011 |
Bradley Rentfrow, Aurora, OH US
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| 20100272868 | MULTI-CHAMBERED FOOD CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Multi-chambered food containers having and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multi-chambered food container having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a peelable seal separating the first and the second chambers. The second chamber can have a food component stored therein. | 10-28-2010 |
Bradley Sandilands, Rotorua NZ
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| 20110237400 | Arm Exercise Device and System - An arm exercise system ( | 09-29-2011 |
Bradley Senet, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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| 20090260704 | Animal Resistant Tubing System - There is disclosed an animal-resistant irrigation tubing system. The animal-resistant irrigation tubing system may include a flexible tube disposed within a coil shield. The coil shield may have an inside diameter larger than an outside diameter of the flexible tube. The coil shield may be free to move radially, axially and rotationally about the flexible tube. | 10-22-2009 |
Bradley R. Smith, Santa Cruz, CA US
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| 20090013083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MAPPING BETWEEN CLIENT ADDRESSES AND ADDRESSES OF CACHES TO SUPPORT CONTENT DELIVERY - Various information object repository selection procedures for determining which of a number of information object repositories should service a request for the information object include a direct cache selection process, a redirect cache selection process, a remote DNS cache selection process, or a local DNS cache selection process. Different combinations of these procedures may also be used. For example different combination may be used depending on the type of content being requested. The direct cache selection process may be used for information objects that will be immediately loaded without user action, while any of the redirect cache selection process, the remote DNS cache selection process and/or the local DNS cache selection process may be used for information objects that will be loaded only after some user action. | 01-08-2009 |
Bradley Sockness, Owatona, MN US
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| 20110277154 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV289398 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV289398. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV289398, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV289398 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV289398 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV289398. | 11-10-2011 |
Bradley Sockness, Owatonna, MN US
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| 20110271365 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV699725 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV699725. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV699725, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV699725 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV699725 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV699725. | 11-03-2011 |
Bradley Spare, Oceanside, CA US
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| 20100081229 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPONENTS - The disclosure identified as methods of mounting integrated circuits, including solar cells, to a substrate wherein the circuits are mounted prior to being singulated into discrete die. Once the semiconductor die sites or other circuits are formed on a wafer, the wafer will be attached, either whole, or divided into one or more multi-die site wafer segments, to a substrate. This attachment may be by conventional surface mount technology, for example. After such mounting, the individual die sites on the wafer segments will be singulated to form discrete die already mounted to the supporting substrate. The singulation may be preferably performed by laser dicing of the wafer segments. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110059382 | ANODE LOOP PRESSURE CONTROL IN PEM FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method of controlling pressure of a fuel gas in a fuel cell stack is disclosed. The method includes establishing a specification for a fuel gas/oxidant gas delta pressure vs. time value, operating the fuel cell stack, monitoring the fuel gas/oxidant gas delta pressure vs. time value and reducing stress resulting from excessive pressure of the fuel gas by implementing at least one of the following: (1) inducing the fuel cell stack to convert excess fuel gas into electrical current; (2) shutting off supply of the fuel gas to the fuel cell stack; and (3) and raising an operating pressure of the fuel cell stack when the fuel gas/oxidant gas delta pressure vs. time value strays beyond the specification. | 03-10-2011 |
Bradley Spare, San Jose, CA US
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| 20120021619 | PROGRAMMABLE MAGNETIC CONNECTORS - Connectors and methods of coupling electronic devices and cables are provided. In one embodiment, a connector has a first coded magnet on a first surface of a first device. The first coded magnet has at least two different polarity regions on the first surface. A second coded magnet on a second surface of a second device is also provided. The second coded magnet is configured to provide identifying information regarding the device on which it is located. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023597 | MAGNETICALLY-IMPLEMENTED SECURITY DEVICES - Security devices and methods of securely coupling electronic devices and peripherals are provided. In one embodiment, a peripheral has a first coded magnet on a first surface of a first device. The first coded magnet has at least two different polarity regions on the first surface. A second coded magnet on a second surface of a second device is also provided. The first coded magnet is configured to securely provide data to a device associated with the second coded magnet, if the first and second coded magnets' patterns are keyed to one another. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120028480 | ALIGNMENT AND CONNECTION FOR DEVICES - A plug or connector including a coded magnet and an electrical contact. As the plug approaches a corresponding port, the coded magnet interacts with a magnet within the port. The interaction between the plug coded magnet and the port coded magnet provides a force to connect and/or align the plug with the port. Once the plug is received within the port, if a process is completed, the coded magnets polarities are altered to eject the plug from the port. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120032765 | MAGNETIC FASTENERS - The various embodiment provide fastening devices, systems and methods that utilize two or more maxels in respective correlated magnetic structures provided in a first structure and at least one second structure to fasten or repulse the first structure to or from, as the case may be, the at least one second structure. In at least one embodiment, each maxel is programmable and may vary either or both the polarity and magnetic strength of the given maxel. The variance of the polarity and/or magnetic strength of the given maxel may be programmable and may be varied to attract or repulse a second magnetic structure which desirably also contains one or maxels forming a correlated magnetic structure. | 02-09-2012 |
Bradley Sunnarborg, Los Osos, CA US
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| 20110192741 | Durable Container for Elongated Measuring Devices - A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit. A counterforce element may be disposed within the elongated conduit in proximity to or incorporated into the end cap. The counterforce element is aligned to generate a longitudinal counterforce on the measuring devices when an end of the measuring device(s) compressively engages the counterforce element. | 08-11-2011 |
Bradley Taulbee, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20100080090 | STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PUBLISHING DEVICE ADDRESSES - Storage systems and methods for publishing device addresses are disclosed. An exemplary method may include receiving addresses for a plurality of device objects in the storage system over an out-of-band path to each of the device objects. The method may also include storing the addresses for the plurality of device objects in the storage system. The method may also include returning the addresses for the plurality of device objects in the storage system over another out-of-band path to an interface manager for the storage system. | 04-01-2010 |
Bradley Taylor, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090172188 | FAST PATH MESSAGE TRANSFER AGENT - A method of providing a fast path message transfer agent is provided. The method includes receiving bytes of a message over a network connection and determining whether the number of bytes exceeds a predetermined threshold. If the number of bytes is less than a predetermined threshold, then the message is written only to memory. However, if the number of bytes exceeds the predetermined threshold, then some of the bytes (e.g. up to the predetermined threshold) are written to memory, wherein the remainder of the bytes are stored onto the non-volatile storage. If the message was received successfully by each destination, then the message is removed from the memory/non-volatile storage. If not, all failed destinations are identified and the message (with associated failed destinations) is stored on the non-volatile storage for later sending. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090198788 | FAST PATH MESSAGE TRANSFER AGENT - A method of providing a fast path message transfer agent is provided. The method includes receiving bytes of a message over a network connection and determining whether the number of bytes exceeds a predetermined threshold. If the number of bytes is less than a predetermined threshold, then the message is written only to memory. However, if the number of bytes exceeds the predetermined threshold, then some of the bytes (e.g. up to the predetermined threshold) are written to memory, wherein the remainder of the bytes are stored onto the non-volatile storage. If the message was received successfully by each destination, then the message is removed from the memory/non-volatile storage. If not, all failed destinations are identified and the message (with associated failed destinations) is stored on the non-volatile storage for later sending. | 08-06-2009 |
Bradley Trembath, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20120125294 | FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A connector device and method of converting an engine to operate using an alternative fuel is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector device comprises an outlet portion, a first injector portion, and a second injector portion. The outlet portion is configured to mate with a fuel injector opening of the engine. The outlet portion comprises an outlet channel in fluid communication with a combustion chamber of the engine when the connector device is installed in the fuel injector opening. The first injector portion is configured to receive a first fuel injector and comprises a first injector opening and a first injector channel. The second injector portion is configured to receive a second fuel injector and comprises a second injector opening and a second injector channel. The second injector channel is curved to provide a laminar flow of fuel through the second injector channel. | 05-24-2012 |
Bradley Wehrwein, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20080275687 | Integration of fast feedback into systems configuration - A configuration operation set for configuring a system element is tested by simulating execution of the control operation set with simulation sample test data. The configuration operation set is received via a configuration user interface in a configuration view. Simulation sample test data is received via a simulation user interface in a simulation view. The configuration view and the simulation view may be simultaneously viewed on a display. In a single session, a control operation set may be received, simulation sample test data may be received, a simulation may be run, and the results of the simulation may be viewed. If the results of the simulation agree with expected results, the control operation set may be saved, and executed in the system element of interest. If the results of the simulation do not agree with the expected results, the control operation set may be cancelled. | 11-06-2008 |
Bradley Winterroth, Wesley Chapel, FL US
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| 20100331899 | Surgical screw cartridge system for rapidly and accurately loading surgical screws onto a driver - A surgical screw cartridge system apparatus and method is provided wherein the cartridge has a body for storing a plurality of surgical screws. A spring-biased plunger is positioned within the body for presenting the surgical screws head first to a driver. A tab within the body prevents removal of the surgical screws from the body in absence of a screwdriver. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110301611 | Surgical device with smart bit recognition collet assembly to set a desired application mode - A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone. | 12-08-2011 |
Bradley Woodcox, Butler, IN US
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| 20110160824 | MULTI-FUNCTION LEAD IMPLANT TOOL - Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and testing multi-conductor electrical leads are disclosed. An illustrative implant tool for use with an implantable lead includes a main body, a plurality of spring contact members, and a knob mechanism. The main body of the implant tool includes a distal clamping mechanism with an opening adapted to frictionally receive a terminal boot of the implantable lead. The spring contact members are configured to provide an interface for connecting electrical connectors from a Pacing System Analyzer (PSA) or other testing device to the terminal contacts on the implantable lead. A knob mechanism coupled to the main body can be actuated to engage a terminal pin of the implantable lead, allowing an implanting physician to engage a fixation helix into body tissue by rotating the mechanism. | 06-30-2011 |
Bradley Woodward, Hamilton CA
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| 20090217793 | AUTOMATIC DEFECT DETECTOR AND REJECTER - An apparatus, a method and a system for cutting or trimming a portion of an article using a jet stream provided by a nozzle tip. The apparatus includes a drive unit configured to provide a rotational force and a cam assembly connectable to the drive unit and configured to move the nozzle tip to cut the portion of the article. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt that has a void area and a cutting area, and a cam that includes at least one track to drive a frame assembly. | 09-03-2009 |
Bradley Yakam, New Albany, OH US
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| 20110302719 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Patient support systems are generally disclosed. An example patient support system may include a base; first and second longitudinally oriented sidewalls extending upward from lateral side portions of the base; a substantially vapor-impermeable barrier on the top surface of the base and on inwardly facing surfaces of the sidewalls; a substantially vapor-permeable top cover extending between the sidewalls such that a generally longitudinally oriented channel configured to receive airflow therethrough is substantially defined by a lower surface of the top cover, an upper surface of the barrier on the base, and inwardly facing surfaces of the barrier on the sidewalls; a supply conduit extending from an exterior air supply connector to an internal air supply opening within the channel; an air discharge opening within the channel; and an inflatable support disposed in the channel. The interior volume of the inflatable support may be fluidicly isolated from the channel. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110302720 | PATIENT WEIGHING AND BED EXIT MONITORING - Patient support systems are generally disclosed. An example patient support system may be configured to provide a predictive bed-exit alarm and/or a patient weight. An example embodiment may include a support structure including independently inflatable supports, an inflatable mat beneath the inflatable supports, and pressure detectors associated with the inflatable supports and the inflatable mat. An alarm logic may be configured to initiate a predictive bed-exit alarm sequence upon determining that at least one of the pressures of the inflatable supports is at about its respective unloaded pressure. A patient weight logic may be configured to output a patient weight based at least partially upon a difference between an unloaded pressure and a loaded pressure of the inflatable mat. | 12-15-2011 |