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Bradley B. Branham, Vancouver, WA US
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| 20080246803 | Electrostatic Aerosol Control - In one embodiment, an aerosol trap for an inkjet printer includes a conductor at least partially surrounding ink ejection nozzles such that, when the conductor is charged, aerosol generated when ink is ejected from the nozzles is contained by the conductor, and a source of electric power operatively connected to the conductor. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080251596 | DIRECTING AEROSOL - Embodiments of a system and method for directing aerosol are disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100157504 | ELECTROSTATIC BLOWER SYSTEMS - Embodiments of electrostatic blower system for use in computer systems or other electronic device, e.g., in inkjet printers for cooling or drying operations, are disclosed. An exemplary method may include arranging a plurality of electrostatic blowers together to increase output pressure. The method may also include positioning the arranged electrostatic blowers directly adjacent a point of use in a printer device. The method may also include directing and accelerating airflow using a corona discharge in each of the plurality of electrostatic blowers for cooling or drying operations in the printer device. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100277161 | Compensating for position errors in displacement transducers - Methods of compensating for position errors due to signal scaling, linearity, and offset between first and second members in a displacement transducer are provided, including: producing a first signal at the first member; producing a second signal at the first member; modulating the first signal at the second member to include at least one region with an invariant amplitude as the first and second members are displaced relative to one another along a measurement axis; determining a relation between a sample of the second signal and the invariant amplitude of the first signal as an indication of an error parameter; and generating a compensated sample based upon the determined relation. | 11-04-2010 |
Christopher Douglas Branham, Blacklick, OH US
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| 20100152774 | Pacifier/ protection from all surfaces - The pacifier guard is made of a polymer compound silicone base easily cleansed, designed to continuously protects the nipple from germs on different surfaces. Made of the same silicone base material as the exterior, the nipple is connected to the external polymer silicone base element of a flexible material, generating a stronger design. Flexible appendages are individual shields of the external component, attached to the exterior silicone guard expanding once pressure is applied decreasing as pressure is removed. The dome shaped exterior (such as | 06-17-2010 |
Craig C. Branham, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20090148817 | Management and Delivery of Embedded IDE Learning Content - A computer training system trains an end user on a computer-based tool having functional components. The training system associates each functional component with respective training materials and forms an educational component. The educational component is integrated into the work environment of the end user. Thus end user operation of the educational component and end user operation of the subject computer-based tool is in a same environment. | 06-11-2009 |
David Branham, Provo, UT US
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| 20110110558 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Automatic Airborne Contaminant Analysis - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for locating, classifying, and quantifying airborne contaminants. In one embodiment, the apparatus contains an air sampler, an imaging device, a processing module, and a user interface. The air sampler may contain at least one opening into which ambient air is flowable. The imaging device may produce images of the ambient air within an interior volume of the air sampler. The processing module may receive the images produced by the imaging device and may locate, classify, and quantify specific airborne contaminants, such as mold and pollen spores. Data concerning the airborne contaminants can be output to a user at a user interface. | 05-12-2011 |
Dennis Lee Branham, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20100135579 | PROPERTY RECORD DOCUMENT DATA VERIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A data verification system is configured to verify machine-recognized data elements acquired during a machine-implemented data acquisition process. The system includes a data verification workstation, a image server, and a data entry server. The data verification workstation is configured to obtain document images from the image server, present portions of document images to an operator, wherein the document images include text, and receive input from the operator based on the text. The input includes data elements. The data verification workstation is also configured to acquire machine-recognized data elements from the data entry server. The machine-recognized data elements were acquired from the document image during a machine-implemented data acquisition process based on the text. The data verification workstation is also configured to compare the data elements received from the operator to the machine-recognized data elements and selectively prompt the operator to re-input the data elements based on the comparison. | 06-03-2010 |
Keith Branham, Pelham, AL US
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| 20090247778 | Phosphorus-Containing Compounds with Polymeric Chains, and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to novel phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains, and methods of making and using the same. In part, subject compositions containing phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains and a therapeutic agent, and methods of making and using the same, are described. Certain of the subject compositions exhibit reverse thermal gelation. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100267924 | Phosphorus-Containing Compounds with Polymeric Chains, and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to novel phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains, and methods of making and using the same. In part, subject compositions containing phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains and a therapeutic agent, and methods of making and using the same, are described. Certain of the subject compositions exhibit reverse thermal gelation. | 10-21-2010 |
Keith E. Branham, Pelham, AL US
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| 20080287464 | Depot Formulations - Disclosed are formulations and related methods that comprise a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at 37° C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or physiological conditions; a specified linear polymer comprising lactide repeat units; and one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity. | 11-20-2008 |
Keith Edward Branham, Pelham, AL US
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| 20080249451 | Gentle Process For Conversion of Cystine in Keratin-Containing Materials to Lanthionine - Useful materials are produced from keratin containing raw materials by a process that includes gentle lanthionization of cystine disulfide bonds. Hydratable materials are produced for use in medical and cosmetic applications. | 10-09-2008 |
Kelly Branham, Woodstock, GA US
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| 20080227356 | Substrates having improved ink adhesion and oil crockfastness - A printed nonwoven web having improved oil crockfastness when an ink composition is applied to an outer surface of the nonwoven is generally disclosed. For example, an ink composition that has improved resistance to rub off of the web, even if the ink composition contacts an oily substance (e.g., baby oil, lotion, etc.), can be printed on a surface of the web. The nonwoven web can be a layer in a laminate having at least a film layer and the nonwoven web layer. For example, the printed laminate can be used as the outercover of an absorbent article. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090221980 | Absorbent Article Having An Olfactory Wetness Signal - Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. The wetness sensor includes an olfactory signaling device that produces a scent or odor when a body fluid is detected. For instance, in one embodiment, an odorous composition can be contained in a water degradable pouch that releases the odorous composition when contacted with moisture. Once released, the odorous composition can produce a desired scent. In other embodiments, the odorous composition can be encapsulated within a water degradable material or can be coated on a substrate. The scent or odor that is released by the odorous composition can vary depending upon the particular application. The scent, for instance, may be pleasant or unpleasant. In one embodiment, the olfactory signaling device may be used to assist in toilet training a child. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100018641 | Methods of Applying Skin Wellness Agents to a Nonwoven Web Through Electrospinning Nanofibers - Generally, the present invention is directed to, in one embodiment, a method for forming a composite nonwoven web configured to deliver skin wellness agents to the skin of a user. According to the method, an aqueous system of a hydrophilic polymer and a skin wellness agent is formed. The aqueous system is then electrospun onto a surface of a nonwoven web containing synthetic fibers. The resulting nanofibers have an average diameter of from about 50 nanometers to about 5000 nanometers, such as from about 200 nanometers to about 700 nanometers. | 01-28-2010 |
Kelly D. Branham, Woodstock, GA US
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| 20100144228 | Nanofibers Having Embedded Particles - The present invention is generally directed to, in one embodiment, a composite electrospun nanofiber being formed of a nanofiber and a particle at least partially embedded within the nanofiber, the particle having a width that is greater than the diameter of the fiber so that at least a portion of the particle is not covered by the nanofiber. | 06-10-2010 |
Kelly Dean Branham, Woodstock, GA US
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| 20090294733 | Process for improved electrospinning using a conductive web - A process for producing a composite conductive fibrous material is provided which includes the steps of providing a conductive fibrous web and supporting the conductive fibrous web with a nonconductive support member. A polymer stream is provided and a voltage is established between the conductive fibrous web and the polymer stream. In this manner, the polymer stream is attracted to the conductive web. Nanofibers are produced by the polymer stream and collected on the conductive web. | 12-03-2009 |
Michael Dean Branham, Blythewood, SC US
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| 20080259476 | Retainer clip for a mirror assembly housing bezel - An exterior vehicle mirror assembly comprising a housing including at least one retainer clip slot; a bezel carried on said housing; a retainer clip flange extending from said bezel generally adjacent said retainer clip slot; at least one retainer clip carried by said retainer clip flange having a slanted bearing face engaging said housing adjacent said retainer clip slots, and a securing lip disposed below said slanted bearing face that extends into said retainer clip slot to secure said bezel to said housing; wherein said slanted bearing face bears against said housing to prevent flexing of said retainer clip from disengaging said securing lip from said retainer clip slot when a force is applied to attempt removal of said bezel from said housing. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080265122 | Adjustable support arm for a vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly - An adjustable support arm for a vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising a holder base adapted for mounting to the vehicle; a holder pivotally carried on the holder base; a pivot control unit included in the holder for engaging the holder base to resist rotation of the holder on the holder base; the pivot control unit including: a compression spring disposed within a retainer opening of the holder; a bushing carried on the compression spring for engaging a bearing surface in the retainer opening; and, a retainer carried in the retainer opening and coupled to the holder base to retain the compression spring and the bushing in the retainer opening, wherein the retainer is constructed and arranged to direct the bushing laterally against the bearing surface and the compression spring biases the bushing against the retainer in sliding engagement to resist rotation of the holder on the holder base. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090261226 | Pivoting detent joint - A pivoting detent joint for an exterior vehicle mirror assembly comprising a support arm for carrying a mirror head; a mounting bracket for being affixed to a vehicle exterior and carrying said support arm; a base keyway included in said mounting bracket; a key received in sliding engagement with said base keyway along a first axis; a lower detent member having a detent keyway receiving said key in sliding engagement along a second axis perpendicular to said first axis; and, an upper detent member carried by said support arm engaging said lower detent member to hold said support arm in a selected position; whereby said support arm pivots along said first axis and said second axis to accommodate misalignment between said mounting bracket and said support arm to maintain proper detent resistance of said upper and lower detent members. | 10-22-2009 |
Michael K. Branham, Sarasota, FL US
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| 20110181234 | MOBILE MODULAR SOLAR POWER SYSTEM - A portable modular solar power system generates electricity from sunlight to charge a battery and provide power to a load. Specifically, the portable system includes a load receiving the electrical power, and a portable modular solar power apparatus that includes a photovoltaic panel converting the sunlight to the electrical energy, a battery connected to the photovoltaic panel and receiving an electrical charge from the photovoltaic panel, and providing the electrical power to the load connected to the battery, and a lightweight frame housing the battery and having the photovoltaic panel connected thereto. The lightweight frame includes a battery tray supporting the battery and providing self ballasting for the portable modular solar power apparatus, and at least two adjustable telescoping legs providing support for the portable modular solar power apparatus and allowing for adjustments to an angle of the photovoltaic panel with respect to receipt of the sunlight. | 07-28-2011 |
Robert Branham, Provo, UT US
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| 20110110558 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Automatic Airborne Contaminant Analysis - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for locating, classifying, and quantifying airborne contaminants. In one embodiment, the apparatus contains an air sampler, an imaging device, a processing module, and a user interface. The air sampler may contain at least one opening into which ambient air is flowable. The imaging device may produce images of the ambient air within an interior volume of the air sampler. The processing module may receive the images produced by the imaging device and may locate, classify, and quantify specific airborne contaminants, such as mold and pollen spores. Data concerning the airborne contaminants can be output to a user at a user interface. | 05-12-2011 |