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Alan V. Bray, Spicewood, TX US
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| 20090066344 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT OF DRY AND WET FILM THICKNESS - Wet and dry film thickness can be measured non-invasively on structures, such as surfaces associated with vessels, aircraft and buildings, using calibrated microwave sensors. The film is measured by directing microwave energy toward the film. The microwave energy passes through the film and is reflected by a reflective or semi-reflective substrate surface below the film. Properties of the reflected wave are compared with properties of reflected waves that were passed through calibration samples of known thicknesses to determine the unknown thickness of the film. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are maintained at a fixed altitude above the conductive/semi-conductive substrate for measurement, and in other embodiments, one or more sensors are maintained at a fixed altitude above the film. In one embodiment, sensors are associated with a coating applicator, with a first sensor preceding the applicator and a second sensor following the applicator to measure the thickness of the film applied by the applicator by comparing measurements before and after coating. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20110050248 | Method and Apparatus for Nondestructive Measuring of a Coating Thickness on a Curved Surface - An improved method and apparatus for non-destructive measurements of coating thicknesses on a curved surface by measuring components of the microwave energy reflected from the surface. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a portable microwave thickness detector with a rounded rocker-type base allowing the microwave beam to be moved through a range of angles with respect to the target surface. An optical alignment system determines when the microwave angle of incidence is at a desired angle when the components of the reflected microwave energy are measured. Preferred embodiments of the present invention also provide a portable microwave thickness detector which maintains a constant standoff distance between the between the microwave detector and the sample to be measured. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110115668 | METHOD AND APPARATUS USING NON-CONTACT MEASURING DEVICE TO DETERMINE RAIL DISTANCE TRAVELED - A non-contact, distance traveled measurement system (DTMS) to calculate speed and distance traveled by a vehicle over rails—more specifically, by trains traveling on standard railroad tracks. Preferably, a pair of short range (near field) microwave-based transmitters/sensors (transceivers) are mounted on the underside of the train and used to key on rail-bed features such as cross ties or tie plates. Preferred embodiments also include infrared sensors as a redundant channel that is less sensitive to moisture in the track bed. Data from the sensors is correlated to determine the time delay between the first and second sensors' passage over objects on the rail bed such as cross-ties or tie-plates. From this time delay, nearly instantaneous velocity can be computed at each given target such as a tie plate (metal target) or a tie (dielectric contrast target). Velocity versus time curves can be integrated over time to derive distance traveled. | 05-19-2011 |
Brian Bray, Graham, NC US
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| 20090068243 | Novel formulations for delivery of antiviral peptide therapeutics - Provided herein are compositions and methods for their administration as therapeutic agents. In particular, provided herein are compositions and their use for the administration of antiviral peptide therapeutics. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100016225 | CONJUGATES COMPRISED OF POLYMER AND HIV gp-41-DERIVED PEPTIDES AND THEIR USE IN THERAPY - Provided are conjugates comprising a polymer having operably bound thereto no less than two molecules of synthetic peptide derived from HIV gp41; methods of using these conjugates to inhibit transmission of HIV to a target cell by adding an amount of effective to inhibit infection of the cell by the virus; and methods of producing the conjugates by operably binding each molecule of synthetic peptide, via a reactive functionality, to the polymer. | 01-21-2010 |
Brian Bray, Huntsville, AL US
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| 20100261841 | Intermediates Useful in the Preparation of Maleimide Functionalized Polymers - Methods for forming maleimide functionalized polymers are provided. In one such embodiment, a maleimide functionalized polymer is prepared in a method that includes a step of carrying out a reverse Diels-Alder reaction. Intermediates useful in the methods, as well as methods for preparing the intermediates, are also provided. Also provided are polymeric reagents, methods of using polymeric reagents, compounds and conjugates. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110046315 | Method for Preparing Conjugates Using Polymer Maleimides - Methods for preparing conjugates using polymeric reagents bearing a maleimide are provided. Also provided are compositions comprising the conjugates. | 02-24-2011 |
Brian Christopher Bray, Powell, OH US
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| 20110017535 | AUTOMOBILE OVER-BULKHEAD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - A vehicle air intake system includes a grille disposed along the front portion of an engine compartment, a hood disposed over the engine compartment and a bulkhead cover disposed in the engine compartment below the hood. The bulkhead cover has a bulkhead cover intake port and a deflector disposed along and extending forwardly from a lower portion of the bulkhead cover intake port to circuitously redirect airflow passing from the grille to the bulkhead cover intake port. | 01-27-2011 |
Brian L. Bray, Graham, NC US
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| 20090105143 | HIV FUSION INHIBITOR PEPTIDES WITH IMPROVED BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES - Provided is an HIV fusion inhibitor peptide having an amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14, or SEQ ID NO:15; and provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a HIV fusion inhibitor peptide and one or more of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and macromolecular carrier, and uses and methods of treatment provided by these compositions. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100261876 | NOVEL METHODS OF SYNTHESIS FOR THERAPEUTIC ANTIVIRAL PEPTIDES - Provided herein are methods for synthesis of peptides. In particular, provided herein are methods of synthesis for therapeutic antiviral peptides. | 10-14-2010 |
Christopher P. Bray, Lake St. Louis, MO US
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| 20080264939 | REDUCED MATERIAL CONTAINER - A reduced material container having a base with sidewalls extending from the base to define a compartment for storing goods. The sidewalls define a plurality of apertures that are covered by a sleeve. A lid removeably seats with the sidewalls. The apertures allow production of a container with a reduced amount of material and energy and has a reduced environmental impact. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090065528 | TUBE PACKAGE SYSTEM - A tube package system, includes a closure attached to a body that defines a reservoir for retaining and dispensing product. | 03-12-2009 |
David William Bray, Sundance, WY US
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| 20100080403 | Post phase-inverter volume control - A post phase-inverter master volume regulator for use in combination with a tube-type musical amplifier having a phase-inverter tube. The signals at both sides of the phase-inverter tube's DC voltage plate are extracted from the amplifier for processing by the master volume regulator. In one embodiment, such signals are extracted by inserting a male/female tube base between the amplifier's phase-inverter tube and its socket. The two voltage plate signals are then transmitted through a multiconductor umbilical to an exterior enclosure. Each signal is connected to ground through its respective user adjustable rheostat, permitting the user to simultaneously change the inverter-tube's two voltage signals (and vary the amplifier's volume). The regulator may also include circuitry adapted to provide a bass-boost, and/or a high frequency cutoff. Sometimes, first and second volume controls may be provided to permit a user to quickly change between two volume settings. In another embodiment, a dual-ganged pot, for controlling the volume, would be mounted directly in the tube base, thereby eliminating the need for an umbilical and an exterior enclosure. | 04-01-2010 |
Donald J. Bray, Irving, TX US
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| 20110059240 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF DENSE SILICON CARBIDE - A method of producing a densified SiC article is provided. Near-net shape porous silicon carbide articles are produced and densified using the developed method. A substantial number of pores within the porous near-net shape silicon carbide article are filled (impregnated) with a carbon precursor, a silicon carbide precursor, or a mixture of both. The carbon precursor can be liquid or gas. The filled SiC preform is heated to convert the carbon or silicon carbide precursor to porous carbon or SiC preform inside the pores of the net-shape silicon carbide article. The impregnation/pyrolysis cycle is repeated until the desired amount of carbon and/or silicon carbide is achieved. In case of a carbon or a mixture of silicon carbide/carbon precursor is used, the pyrolyzed near-net shape silicon carbide article is then contacted with silicon in an inert atmosphere. The silicon diffuses through the pyrolyzed near-net shape silicon carbide article and reacts with the carbon contained within the pores of the porous SiC preform producing a new phase of silicon carbide within the pores of the near-net shape silicon carbide article. The produced silicon carbide is a near-net dense silicon carbide article. | 03-10-2011 |
Douglas Bray, Wilder, KY US
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| 20080237159 | DISPLAY RACK - A display rack system for use in a display case such as a produce display case includes a base and a back wall. Mounted on the back wall are a series of shelves, which affix to holes in the back wall. Certain of the shelves are curved or sloped upwardly or downwardly relative to the base. In a preferred embodiment, the shelving unit is in the form of a box having a curvilinear upper and lower walls and vertical sidewalls. | 10-02-2008 |
Douglas R. Bray, Medford Lakes, NJ US
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| 20090296387 | LED RETROFIT LIGHT ENGINE - A light engine is provided including a thermally conductive housing including a generally cylindrical wall defining a cavity, the cylindrical wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface, a plurality of ducted passageways being axially disposed on the outer surface, a light module including at least one light emitting diode (LED) for producing visible light, the light module coupled to a first end of the housing, wherein heat generated by the at least one LED is conducted to the housing, and a current driver circuit arranged on a substrate, the substrate configured to be disposed in the cavity of the housing and electrically coupled to the light module for providing current to the at least one LED. The ducted passageways aid in convective heat dissipation through a “chimney” type of affect. | 12-03-2009 |
Gregory D. Bray, Fortville, IN US
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| 20100036678 | Systems and methods for providing a pharmaceutical to a patient - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a pharmaceutical to a patient. One embodiment includes filling a delivery device with a pharmaceutical, attaching a machine-readable and re-writable identifier to the delivery device and supplying the delivery device to an administration facility. The identifier contains pharmaceutical information identifying details of the pharmaceutical, such as one or more of the name, class, concentration, volume, expiration date, lot number, serial number and manufacturer of the pharmaceutical. At the administration facility, the identifier is read and the pharmaceutical information is compared with an electronic file uniquely associated with the patient to detect a confirmation for administering the pharmaceutical to the patient. If the confirmation is present, the pharmaceutical is administered to the patient and the pharmaceutical information is stored in the electronic file. Other embodiments include unique methods, systems, kits, assemblies, equipment, and/or apparatus which involve providing a pharmaceutical to a patient. | 02-11-2010 |
Jeff Bray, Mapleton, UT US
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| 20100175890 | SPLIT-COIL, REDUNDANT ANNULAR COUPLER FOR WIRED DOWNHOLE TELEMETRY - An annular coupler for transmitting data across a tool joint may include a first coupler segment spanning a first portion of the circumference of the annular coupler. The annular coupler may further include a second coupler segment, electrically insulated from the first coupler segment, which spans a second portion of the circumference of the annular coupler. In selected aspects, the first and second portions do not overlap one another along the circumference. In certain aspects, the first and second coupler segments each span about fifty percent of the circumference of the annular coupler. Thus, each coupler segment may make up roughly half of the annular coupler. | 07-15-2010 |
Jeff Bray, Bryan, TX US
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| 20110091976 | Regulatory region preferentially expressing to seed embryo and method of using same | 04-21-2011 |
Keith Bray, Plainville, GA US
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| 20080295258 | Carpet Dyeing Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized. | 12-04-2008 |
Keith D. Bray, Austin, TX US
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| 20090081956 | ASSISTED MEASUREMENT SURVEY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - An apparatus and method for providing measurement assistance in a survey of a wireless communication network includes a first step (1) of defining a scope of measurement targets to complete the survey. A next step (2) includes measuring an RF parameter at a specific spatial coordinate. A next step (3) includes analyzing the measurement to determine if the measurement is valid. A next step (5) includes storing the measurement. A next step (6) includes recommending further measurement locations for survey completeness. A next step (4) includes determining whether the survey is complete. A next step (7) includes implementing the wireless communication network in accordance with the final survey. | 03-26-2009 |
Kevin R. Bray, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090049920 | IMMERSION ULTRASONIC TEST PART HOLDER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION - A part holder for immersion ultrasonic testing having a solid buffer material with acoustic properties that match the immersion fluid is disclosed. Test systems and methods are also disclosed. | 02-26-2009 |
Kurtis Reed Bray, Mercer Island, WA US
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| 20080270221 | DETERMINING AND PRESENTING PRODUCT MARKET PRICES - A system includes an electronic device coupled over a network to first and second computing devices. The electronic device is configured to serve to the first computing device a first web page displayable on a display device. The displayed first web page includes a user interface operable to solicit from an individual of a plurality of individuals a current prediction of a plurality of current predictions of market prices of a product. The electronic device is further configured to determine an accuracy rating for each individual of the plurality based on a correlation between previous predictions provided by each said individual and actual market prices of the product. The electronic device is further configured to assign to the product a price estimate associated with a first predetermined time interval, the price estimate being a function of the accuracy ratings and current predictions. The electronic device is further configured to determine a current sale price based on the assigned price estimate. The electronic device is further configured to effect, via a second web page, a sale transaction of the product at the current sale price. | 10-30-2008 |
Matthew Bray, Portland, OR US
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| 20090242759 | SLICE AND VIEW WITH DECORATION - Imprecisely located defects are imaged by milling a series of slices and performing a light, preferential etch to provide a topographical interface between materials having similar secondary electron emission characteristics. The slices are sufficiently small to capture small defects, but are sufficiently large to overcome problems with redeposition. | 10-01-2009 |
Melinda A. Bray, Jackson, MN US
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| 20080229872 | Adjustable pedal assembly - An adjustable pedal assembly including: a lever arm; a mounting bracket located on a first end of the lever arm; an adjustable mounting bracket located on a second end of the lever arm; and an adjustable pedal removably affixed to the adjustable mounting bracket, wherein the adjustable mounting bracket is capable of adjusting a location of the adjustable pedal towards and away from the lever arm, and wherein the adjustable pedal is capable of rotating about the adjustable mounting bracket. | 09-25-2008 |
Peter Michael Bray, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090284164 | Illuminating Display Systems - An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090284165 | Apparatuses for Illumination of a Display Object - An exemplary light emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor. Exemplary illumination sources include electroluminescent panels or displays and light emitting diodes. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, and receives power through the secondary inductor, generated by a voltage or current in a primary inductor of a power regulator apparatus. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar, and the illumination source may also be directly coupled to the secondary inductor. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090284179 | Apparatuses for Providing Power for Illumination of a Display Object - An exemplary power regulator apparatus provides power for illumination of a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, which has a light emitting apparatus comprising a secondary inductor and an illumination source. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a primary inductor voltage. The controller may also comprise a plurality of switches and a memory adapted to store values for switching frequency or switch on-time durations or pulse widths. The illumination source emits visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. | 11-19-2009 |
Robert G. Bray, Bridgewater, NJ US
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| 20090141961 | AUTHENTICATABLE MARK, SYSTEMS FOR PREPARING AND AUTHENTICATING THE MARK - Systems for preparation of a mark and authentication of a mark vis-a-vis a counterfeit mark. Emission spectra comprising intensity versus wavelength distributions are collected from a series of taggants. One or more taggants is selected from the collected emission data such that the spectra of the selected taggants are distinguishable. The selection is also based on a consideration of the emitted radiation of a substrate and a dispersive medium. The authentication system uses multivariate statistical analysis to calculate at least one measurement statistic of a mark to be authenticated and at least one statistical limit based on a series of training marks prepared by the preparation system. Authenticity of the mark is determined based on a comparison of the measurement statistic and the statistical limit. | 06-04-2009 |
Scott Wendell Bray, Las Cruces, NM US
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| 20090217715 | DEVICE FOR DETERRING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OF LOCKS ON FENCE GATES - The device for deterring unauthorized access to a lock on a fence gate includes a first plate including at least one pair of holes and configured to be removably positioned on a first side of the fence gate covering a portion where the fence gate opens. A second plate includes at least one pair of second holes and is configured to be removably positioned on a second side of the fence gate. At least one chain passes through the holes and second holes, where the lock secures proximate ends of the chain, the first plate is retained against the first side, the second plate is retained on the second side, the fence gate is prevented from opening and dimensions of the first and second plate deter access to the lock from a side of the fence gate that is opposite of the lock. | 09-03-2009 |
Steven C. Bray, Dunlap, IL US
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| 20100017660 | System and method for protecting memory stacks using a debug unit - A method is disclosed for detecting a memory stack fault. The method may include reserving a memory stack for executing software instructions. The method may also include enabling a debug unit and as the software instructions are execute, utilizing the debug unit to monitor a memory space adjacent to the memory stack. The method may further include identifying a memory stack fault if a write operation to the memory space is attempted. | 01-21-2010 |
William Bray, Golden Valley, MN US
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| 20100100829 | WALL MODULE CONFIGURATION TOOL - The invention is a system for selecting and previewing a configuration for a wall module before a download of the configuration to the wall module. The configuration may be selected from a set of standard applications or it may be a customized standard application. The configuration may instead be a new application. The configuration may be changed, such as screen segment selection, during a preview of it. A memory usage meter may indicate how much memory is used relative to the amount available in the wall module for the configuration. Also the system may have an autobind to a controller feature for time parameters. New application or customized standard application configurations may be saved to a library for future use. | 04-22-2010 |
William J. Bray, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20090115604 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING A WIRELESS SENSOR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HOST CONTROLLER - Systems and methods for using a wireless sensor in conjunction with a host controller are described. An illustrative system can include a host controller, a wireless sensor device, and a decoder in communication with the wireless sensor device and the host controller. The host controller may include a remote sensor input that normally would be connected to a wired remote sensor having an expected sensor characteristic. The decoder may receive a wireless signal from the wireless sensor device, and may provide an output signal to the remote sensor input of the host controller that replicate or mimic signals that would be provided by a wired remote sensor having the expected sensor characteristic. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090158188 | CONFIGURABLE WALL MODULE SYSTEM - A configurable wall module having selectable home screens, custom menu navigation, and incorporating functional design. The display utilizes fixed segments. menu navigation and configuration which may be facilitated with soft keys having indicative labels associated with them. The parameters may be accessed from categories by soft keys via two-level menu navigation. Certain parameter value and setpoint entries may be effected with up/down keys. Module configuration may be performed by a user. To provide such user capability, the module may be programmed and configured by an installer with a software configuration tool used in connection with the building automation system associated with the module. | 06-18-2009 |
Windal Scott Bray, Cypress, TX US
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| 20090149353 | Polysaccharide Containing Well Treatment Compositions and Methods of Using Same - Loss of wellbore fluids (such as drilling fluids, completion fluids and workover fluids) into the flow passages of a subterranean formation during well drilling, cementing, completion and workover operations may be reduced or eliminated by introducing into the wellbore in communication with the formation a suspension of a polysaccharide in a aqueous fluid. The aqueous fluid contains water and a delayed viscosification material or agent. Hydration of the polysaccharide may be delayed until after introduction of the composition into the formation. A fluid-impermeable barrier is thereby formed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149354 | Well Treatment Compositions Containing Hydratable Polyvinyl Alcohol and Methods of Using Same - Loss of wellbore fluids (such as drilling fluids, completion fluids and workover fluids) in a wellbore or into the flow passages of a subterranean formation during well drilling, cementing, completion and workover operations may be reduced or eliminated by introducing into the wellbore a fluid of a hydratable polyvinyl alcohol in an aqueous fluid. The amount of polyvinyl alcohol in the well treatment composition is between from about 50 pounds to about 1,200 pounds per 1,000 gallons of aqueous fluid. The aqueous fluid may contain a delayed viscosification agent and/or crosslinking agent. Alternatively, the polyvinyl alcohol may be greater than or equal to 95 percent hydrolyzed. When introduced into the well, a fluid impermeable barrier is formed within the formation or wellbore. | 06-11-2009 |