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Alex Braithwaite, Climax, MI US
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| 20100186354 | AIR CLEANER CONVERTIBLE FOR SECONDARY AIR INDUCTION - The present invention generally relates to a motor vehicle air cleaner assembly that is field or end user convertible to another variety of air cleaner having secondary air induction. The air cleaner is pre-configured to enable a field modification to provide for secondary air induction for admitting heated secondary air to the air cleaner and air filter to aid in melting snow or ice blockage of the air filter and permitting the vehicle to operate in snow and ice air filter blockage conditions. | 07-29-2010 |
Alexander Braithwaite, Climax, MI US
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| 20100236205 | SUPPORT GRID AND ALIGNMENT APPARTUS FOR A FILTER ELEMENT AND HOUSING - An improved air filter element is provided with an anti-crown support grid on a clean side of the filter media. The support grid includes at least one side rail provided along periphery portions of the grid and at least one support rib spanning between and secured at opposing ends to the side rails. A plurality of frame attachment members extend outwardly from the support rails and are configured for embedding into the seal frame to secure the support grid to the frame. The support grid includes at least one alignment feature sized, configured and positioned to be receivable into a complimentary feature of a housing so as to positionally lock the filter element and the housing. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110100223 | HYDROCARBON ADSORPTION TRAP WITH SNAP CLOSURE FEATURES - A hydrocarbon adsorption trap for adsorption of hydrocarbon vapors includes a sheet-like hydrocarbon vapor adsorbent member having a hydrocarbon adsorptive media disposed between two or more media retention layers. The sheet-like member is inserted into an air permeable media support body including a first support member having a first set of locking members and a second support member having a second set of cooperatively configured locking members. The locking members are cooperatively aligned and configured to releaseably lock the first and second support members into a facing relationship with the hydrocarbon vapor adsorbent media arranged and retained therebetween. Mounting features are provided for mounting the hydrocarbon adsorption trap within the intake tract. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110308213 | SUPPORT GRID AND ALIGNMENT APPARTUS FOR A FILTER ELEMENT AND HOUSING - An improved air filter element is provided with an anti-crown support grid on a clean side of the filter media. The support grid includes one or more elongated mounting members provided along periphery portions of the grid and at least one support rib spanning between and secured at opposing ends to the mounting members. The mounting members are embedded within a peripheral seal frame. The support grid may include at least one alignment feature sized, configured and positioned to be receivable into a complimentary feature of a housing so as to positionally lock the filter element and the housing. | 12-22-2011 |
David C. Braithwaite, Palos Hts, IL US
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| 20080196417 | FLUID RECIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR LOCALIZED TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND CHILLING OF COMPRESSED ARTICLES - Systems and methods compress, freeze and store forms at sufficiently low temperatures. A system provides a storage tank of liquefied gas, a gas-liquid separation tank, and a compression chamber. The compression chamber provides compression plates chilled by flow of liquefied gas through conduits traversing an interior volume of the plates. The method comprises recirculating liquefied gas to improve cooling efficiency while lowering operation costs. The system and method further provide for integrated measurement and control of the flow of liquefied gas through the primary components of the system. In one embodiment, the forms are rubber cylinders utilized in the production of torsion axels. | 08-21-2008 |
Dwayne A. Braithwaite, Wallingford, CT US
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| 20090107211 | AIRFOIL SHOT PEENING TEST STRIPS - A shot peening operation is developed utilizing a test strip and test strip holder. The test strip holder has an internal cavity, and the test strip lies over that cavity. Parameters of a shot peening operation can be developed utilizing the test strip, and those parameters will be acceptable for use with a part having internal cavities. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100260613 | Process for preventing the formation of secondary reaction zone in susceptible articles, and articles manufactured using same - A process for reducing secondary reaction zone formation articles includes the steps of non-selective removing an external surface of an as-cast article free of coating to form an as-cast article having a surface substantially free of residual surface stress; and applying a coating material upon the surface substantially free of residual surface stress to form a coated as-cast article having a coating layer disposed upon the surface substantially free of residual surface stress. | 10-14-2010 |
Gavin Braithwaite, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100161073 | MOSAICPLASTY CONSTRUCTS - Various embodiments of mosaicplasty constructs and methods for implanting the constructs into anatomical structures. The mosaicplasty constructs may be formed from artificial materials and may include a hard articulating portion and a relatively softer elastic, support portion. The mosaicplasty constructs may include bone ingrowth materials to facilitate ingrowth of bone and other tissues into the construct. The mosaicplasty constructs may also be at least partially formed of hydrogel materials. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110193703 | WEARABLE FLUID-SENSITIVE HYGIENE COMPLIANCE DEVICE - Described are systems having for sensing that a hygiene activity has commenced and alerting a user upon completion of a minimum hygiene compliance period for that activity. For example, a wearable wrist-band can include a fluid sensor, timing circuitry, a power source, and an indicator. The fluid sensor can begin a timer which is configured to correspond to a minimum length of time for a hygiene protocol, and the indicator can indicate to a user when the minimum length of time has passed and the hygiene condition satisfied. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110295299 | GASTRIC VOLUME FILLING CONSTRUCT - The technology described herein provides methods for addressing obesity by introducing a device into the stomach. Embodiments of a device for treating obesity may comprise a shaped membrane construct that contains a swellable material. The construct may be contained within a capsule which is ingested by a patient. When the capsule dissolves in the stomach, the gastric secretions may diffuse through the membrane and spontaneously swell the internal material, which swells and stiffens the construct sufficiently to create a sensation of satiety by both filling gastric volume and by distending the walls of the stomach. The volume of the construct may be sufficient to prevent passage through the pyloric sphincter. After a set period of time or after the administration of a degradation formulation, the device may structurally degrade to allow passage through the pyloric sphincter and eventual passage from the body. | 12-01-2011 |
Gavin J.c. Braithwaite, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20080208347 | Tough Hydrogels - The invention provides fabricated tough hydrogels, hydrogel-containing compositions, and methods of making the same. The invention also provides methods of implanting or administering the tough hydrogels, or the hydrogel-containing compositions to treat a subject in need. Methods of cross-linking pre-solidified or pre-gelled hydrogel particles and making cross-linked tough hydrogels, and crosslinked tough hydrogel-containing compositions also are disclosed herein. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110256201 | HYDROLYZED HYDROGELS - The invention provides methods of making hydrolyzed cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels by polymerizing vinyl acetate (VAc) monomers to polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) polymer network by chemical-crosslinking and hydrolysis. The invention also provides methods for including pendant chains in the hydrogel during the polymerization process. Materials produced and use of the cross-linked hydrolyzed PVA hydrogels also are disclosed herein. | 10-20-2011 |
Gavin J. C. Braithwaite, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20080274161 | HYDROGELS AND HYDROGEL PARTICLES - The invention provides fabricated hydrogels, hydrogel particles, hydrogel containing compositions, and methods of making the same. The invention also provides methods of implanting, injecting, or administering the hydrogels, hydrogel particles, or the hydrogel containing compositions to treat a subject in need. Methods of crosslinking pre-solidified or pre-gelled hydrogel particles and making crosslinked hydrogels, crosslinked hydrogel particles, and crosslinked hydrogel containing compositions also are disclosed herein. | 11-06-2008 |
Glyn Braithwaite, Hooksett, NH US
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| 20100264995 | RF Circuits Including Transistors Having Strained Material Layers - Circuits for processing radio frequency (“RF”) and microwave signals are fabricated using field effect transistors (“FETs”) that have one or more strained channel layers disposed on one or more planarized substrate layers. FETs having such a configuration exhibit improved values for, for example, transconductance and noise figure. RF circuits such as, for example, voltage controlled oscillators (“VCOs”), low noise amplifiers (“LNAs”), and phase locked loops (“PLLs”) built using these FETs also exhibit enhanced performance. | 10-21-2010 |
Paul C. Braithwaite, Brigham City, UT US
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| 20090211484 | WEAPONS AND WEAPON COMPONENTS INCORPORATING REACTIVE MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS - Weapons, weapon components and related methods are provided. In one embodiment a weapon component includes one or more discrete fragments embedded in a reactive material matrix. The weapon component may be used as a warhead that includes an explosive charge. In one embodiment the weapon component is configured such that, upon explosive launch, the reactive material matrix fractures to define one or more reactive material matrix fragments. The weapon component may be configured such that the discrete fragments are propelled at a first velocity over a defined distance while the reactive material matrix fragments are propelled at a second velocity over the defined distance, the second velocity being less than the first velocity. The weapon component may be used, for example, in a countermeasure weapon used to defeat a target weapon. Other embodiments of weapon components, weapons and related methods are also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
Rohan S. Braithwaite, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20120126313 | ULTRA THIN DIE TO IMPROVE SERIES RESISTANCE OF A FET - A method for producing a power field effect transistor (FET) device having a low series resistance between the drain and source when switched on has the steps of: forming a vertical power FET in a semiconductor die; and back-grinding the semiconductor die to a thickness of less than or equal to about 100 μm (4 mils) or less. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126314 | VERTICAL DMOS-FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A vertical diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) field-effect transistors (FET) comprises a substrate of a first conductivity type forming a drain region; an epitaxial layer of the first conductivity type on said substrate; first and second base regions of the second conductivity type within said epitaxial layer, spaced apart by a predefined distance; first and second source regions of a first conductivity type arranged in said first and second base regions, respectively, wherein said first and second base region is operable to form first and second lateral channels between said source region and said epitaxial layer; a gate structure insulated from said epitaxial layer by an insulation layer and arranged above the region between the first and second base regions and wherein the gate structure comprises first and second gate regions, each gate region only covering the first and second channel, respectively within said first and second base region. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126320 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOS-FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A method for manufacturing a Power Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect-Transistor (MOSFET) has the steps of: implanting a base region of the Power MOSFET within an epitaxial layer of a semiconductor chip comprising an insulated gate structure, implanting a source link region on one side of the gate through a first mask, wherein the first mask is partially formed by an edge of the gate, the source link extending from a surface into the epitaxial layer and having a width defined by the first window, subsequently forming a spacer extending from the edge of the gate which defines the first window and forming a second mask which is partially formed by the spacer, and implanting a source region through the second mask. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129305 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOS-FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A method for manufacturing a Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect-Transistor (MOSFET) has the step of implanting a base region of said MOSFET within an epitaxial layer of a semiconductor chip comprising an insulated gate structure used as a masking element, wherein the implant beam is angled with respect to a vertical axis of the semiconductor chip such that the base region extends sufficiently under the gate to form a Power-MOSFET. | 05-24-2012 |
Sherman W. Braithwaite, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20090278595 | Braithwaite particle trap (THE BPT) - THE BRAITHWAITE PARTICLE TRAP, a small device that is for or used to generate limitless electrical power. THE BPT CIRCUIT works simply by using Like-Forces (+ verses +) and (− verses −) or charges instead of Opposite-Forces (+ verses −) to produce power or to increase electrical power greatly. In general, great electrical power exists not only by having a great flow of energy or current. Electrical power can be made to increase because there is a great isolation of particles set aside to perform a function at a later time. When used, the isolation of particles helps to accumulate opposite charges with sometimes its greatest potential. In other words, as soon as one particular charge (protons or electrons) or while those charges accumulate—or in the sense of protons—and are isolated, the POTENTIAL ENERGY gains force to observe atomic particles of its opposite nature. | 11-12-2009 |
Susan S. Braithwaite, Skokie, IL US
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| 20100137788 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING AN INTRAVENOUS INSULIN INFUSION RATE TO CORRECT HYPERGLYCEMIA OF A PATIENT, TO MAINTAIN EUGLYCEMIA OF A PATIENT, AND TO PREVENT HYPOGLYCEMIA OF A PATIENT - Methods and systems for determining an intravenous infusion rate to correct hyperglycemia of a patient, to maintain euglycemia of a patient, and to prevent hypoglycemia are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for determining an intravenous insulin infusion rate to correct hyperglycemia of a patient includes estimating an insulin infusion maintenance rate to maintain euglycemia in a patient. Further, a relationship between a current blood glucose concentration of the patient and a target blood glucose concentration may be determined. An insulin infusion rate may be determined based on the estimated insulin infusion maintenance rate and based on the relationship between the current blood glucose concentration and the target blood glucose concentration. A glycemic response of the patient may be measured while using the determined insulin infusion rate. The insulin infusion maintenance rate is re-estimated based on the glycemic response of the patient at a previous insulin infusion rate. | 06-03-2010 |