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Alexander W. Breen, Richmond Hill, GA US
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| 20080269337 | Method for the enhancing biocidal activity - A treatment for enhancing the activity of isothiazolinone compounds to control the growth of microbes in an aqueous system is disclosed, which comprises adding to said isothiazolinone compounds an amount of an alkylsulfosuccinate surfactant sufficient to improve efficacy of the isothiazolinone compound. Each alkyl group of the alkylsulfosuccinate contains at least 10 carbons. | 10-30-2008 |
Bernard P. Breen, South Park, PA US
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| 20100037678 | Method and Apparatus for Detection, Measurement and Control of Sulfur-Trioxide and Other Condensables in Flue Gas - In a method of determining amounts of condensable species present in a gas containing condensable species a probe is placed into a gas containing condensable species. The probe has a plurality of spaced apart contacts on an outer non-conductive surface. That surface is heated at a selected heating rate and then cooled at a selected cooling rate over a selected time period. During that time period current flow between the contacts and the temperature of the non-conductive surface is monitored over the selected time period. Peaks in a plot of the current flow over the selected time period and the temperature for the time corresponding to each peak are then correlated to the condensable species has a kinetic dew point at each identified temperature. The identified temperature for each identified species is compared to a predetermined correlation of dew point temperature and concentration for that species to determine the concentration of that condensable species present in the gas. | 02-18-2010 |
Daniel Breen, Water Mill, NY US
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| 20090055302 | System and method for integrating a convertible security with a call spread - The present invention relates to a method and system for providing a financial instrument by integrating a convertible security with a call spread to form a financial instrument having the benefits of low coupons and tax efficiencies. The call spread includes a first call option that mirrors features of the convertible security and a second call option that has a higher strike price than that of the first call option. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090063327 | System and method for integrating a convertible security with a call spread - The present invention relates to a method and system for providing a financial instrument by integrating a convertible security with a call spread to form a financial instrument having the benefits of low coupons and tax efficiencies. The call spread includes a first call option that mirrors features of the convertible security and a second call option that has a higher strike price than that of the first call option. | 03-05-2009 |
Joseph Thomas Breen, Rochester, MN US
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| 20100234841 | System and Method for Magnetic Tissue Ablation - Herein it is described a magnetic medical device, and a system and method in which the magnetic medical device is implemented, that enables bipolar, minimally invasive, tissue ablation. The magnetic medical device may include magnetic means for magnetically coupling the medical device to a second medical device, wherein the magnetic medical devices may be separated by the tissue to be ablated. The magnetic medical device may also include electrical means for transferring electrical energy between the magnetic medical device and the second medical device. The magnetic medical device may further include control means whereby the physical location of the magnetic medical device may be controlled and thereby, as a result of the magnetic coupling, the physical location of the second magnetic medical device may also be controlled. | 09-16-2010 |
Matt D. Breen, Streetsboro, OH US
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| 20080233364 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE LAMINATE AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a dimensionally stable laminates and the method of producing the laminates are provided. In one embodiment, a dimensionally stable laminate structure includes a reinforcement layer having a polymer selected from polyester, phenolic, epoxy and mixtures thereof, and from about 20% to about 80% by weight fiber reinforcement. The multi-layered laminate also includes a surface layer having a substrate layer which includes a polymer selected from polyvinyl chloride, polyester, phenolic, epoxy and mixtures thereof, and from about 20% to about 80% by weight fiber reinforcement. The surface layer also includes a decorative layer comprising a polymer selected from the group: polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, acrylic and mixtures thereof. An adhesive primer layer is adhered to the reinforcement layer and an adhesive layer is disposed between the surface layer and the adhesive primer layer. The adhesive primer layer is a material composition that is different than the adhesive layer. In various example embodiments the dimensionally stable laminate is a continuous roll-formed laminate product. | 09-25-2008 |
Michael Breen, Apex, NC US
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| 20110091088 | Imaging system - Systems, methods, media, and other embodiments associated with episcopic, histological, autoradiographic, and/or other imaging are described. One exemplary system includes a cryomicrotome, an episcopic imaging device and a histological imaging device, logic for registering episcopic images with histological images, and logic for manipulating images acquired from the episcopic imaging device and the histological imaging device. | 04-21-2011 |
Michael Breen, Erie, PA US
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| 20110165051 | Process Of Direct Copper Exchange Into Na+-Form Of Chabazite Molecular Sieve, And Catalysts, Systems And Methods - Disclosed are processes for the preparation of copper containing molecular sieves with the CHA structure wherein the copper is exchanged into the Na | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165052 | Process for Preparation of Copper Containing Molecular Sieves With the CHA Structure, Catalysts, Systems and Methods - Disclosed are processes for the preparation of copper containing molecular sieves with the CHA structure having a silica to alumina mole ratio greater than about 10, wherein the copper exchange step is conducted via wet state exchanged and prior to the coating step and wherein in the copper exchange step a liquid copper solution is used wherein the concentration of copper is in the range of about 0.001 to about 0.25 molar using copper acetate and/or an ammoniacal solution of copper ions as copper source. Catalysts made by the processes, catalyst systems and methods of treating exhaust gas with the molecular sieves and catalysts are also disclosed. | 07-07-2011 |
Michael J. Breen, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20080294254 | Intraocular lens - An accommodating intraocular lens where the optic is moveable relative to the outer ends of the extended portions. The lens comprises an optic made from a flexible material combined with extended portions that are capable of multiple flexions without breaking. The optic has a blended central area of increased power of 1 diopter or less to give the patient a single focal point on wavefront examination after implantation into the eye increasing the depth of focus to aid near vision. | 11-27-2008 |
Michael Joseph Breen, Erie, PA US
Michael M. Breen, River Forest, IL US
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| 20090275928 | SUTURE-LESS LASER BLEPHAROPLASTY WITH SKIN TIGHTENING - A laser is used to both remove fat and alter the collagen in the skin under the eye. Precisely controlling the heat rise in the dermis is critical to not only the fat removal and alteration of the collagen but also to prevent damage to surrounding tissue. The denatured collagen results in tightening of the skin, further enhancing the benefits of the procedure. The fat is removed by melting or vaporizing the fat deposits, depending on the laser strength. The method is minimally invasive with a short recovery time. | 11-05-2009 |
Peter H. Breen, Irvine, CA US
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| 20110082380 | Bymixer Apparatus and Method for Fast-Response, Adjustable Measurement of Mixed Gas Fractions in Ventilation Circuits - Bymixer devices and methods for sampling or obtaining data from mixed respiratory gases in a ventilation circuit. Respiratory gasses from a plurality of consecutive breaths become mixed within a mixing chamber of the bymixer and samples or data are obtained from such mixed respiratory gasses. Optionally, the volume of the mixing chamber and/or the resistance to flow into or through the mixing chamber may be selectable or adjustable. | 04-07-2011 |
Philip Breen, Little Rock, AR US
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| 20090239912 | CONCENTRATED, NON-FOAMING SOLUTION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - A concentrated quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) solution comprising a QAC with a concentration from greater than about 10% by weight and at least one solubility enhancing agent, such as an alcohol, is disclosed. A diluted QAC solution is used to contact food products to prevent microbial growth on the food products from a broad spectrum of foodborne microbial contamination. A method of contacting the food products with the dilute QAC for an application time of at least 0.1 second is disclosed. The foods that can be treated by this method are meat and meat products, seafood, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, pet foods and snacks, and any other food that can be treated and still retain its appearance and texture. One of the treatment methods is spraying and misting the QAC solutions on the food products for an application time of at least 0.1 second to prevent broad spectrum foodborne microbial contamination. | 09-24-2009 |
Randy Breen, Mill Valley, CA US
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| 20080211768 | Inertial Sensor Input Device - Head motion input devices for providing control to a computer are described. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080218472 | INTERFACE TO CONVERT MENTAL STATES AND FACIAL EXPRESSIONS TO APPLICATION INPUT - A method of interacting with an application includes receiving, in a processor, data generated based on signals from one or more bio-signal detectors on a user, the data representing a mental state or facial expression of the user, generating an input event based on the data representing the mental state or facial expression of the user of the user, and passing the input event to an application. | 09-11-2008 |
Richard D. Breen, Fremont, CA US
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| 20110234339 | Waveguide distortion mitigation devices with reduced group delay ripple - Disclosed are waveguide distortion mitigation devices that produce reduced group delay ripple in communication systems in which they are used. The devices comprise a first and second tapered waveguide sections, a first coupling device coupled to the first tapered waveguide section, and a second coupling device coupled to the second tapered waveguide section and the first waveguide coupling device. A waveguide isolator may optionally be coupled between the first and second waveguide coupling devices. The first and second coupling devices may comprise waveguide circulators or waveguide-hybrid couplers. The tapered waveguide sections may embody a single transition comprising a single waveguide wall, a single transition comprising two waveguide walls, or a plurality of transitions comprising a plurality of waveguide walls. | 09-29-2011 |
Scott M. Breen, Marne, MI US
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| 20110296893 | TWO-PIECE GUIDE PIN AND METHOD - A two-piece guide pin for metal forming dies includes a guide pin body formed from a cut length of an elongate, solid bar of stock having a cylindrical shape and a hard and smooth finished exterior surface with an outside diameter selected for close reception and reciprocal motion in an associated die bore. An alignment member is formed on a first end of the guide pin body. A guide pin head is formed from a cut length of an elongate, solid bar of stock having an outside diameter that is substantially greater than that of the guide pin body, and is rigidly connected with the second end of the guide pin body in a generally concentric relationship to define an enlarged head that positively limits travel between an associated die shoe and die pad. | 12-08-2011 |
Scott M. Breen, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20090193865 | Guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies - A guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a base having a mounting face, a connector portion and a central aperture. A guide pin has a cylindrical center portion closely received in the central aperture of the base for reciprocation, an enlarged first end with an alignment member, and an outwardly opening circumferential groove. A retainer ring is removably mounted in and protrudes radially outwardly of the groove to securely, yet detachably, retain the base on the guide pin between the enlarged head and the retainer ring in an assembled condition to facilitate transport and mounting of the guided keeper assembly. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090193951 | Modular spring retainer and method for metal forming dies and the like - A modular spring retainer and method for metal forming dies includes a base shaped for detachable connection with an associated die plate, having a threaded central aperture, and an adjacent lock dowel aperture which extends through the threaded central aperture to form a window. A cylindrically-shaped spring retainer is configured to receive a spring therein, and has a threaded exterior portion which engages the threaded central aperture of the base, such that mutual rotation of the same adjusts the longitudinal position of the spring. A locking dowel is closely received in the lock dowel aperture in the base, and has an unthreaded exterior surface which protrudes through the window and abuttingly engages an adjacent portion of the threaded exterior surface of the spring retainer to securely, yet detachably, retain the spring member in a selected longitudinal position. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100199743 | GUIDED KEEPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR METAL FORMING DIES - A guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a base having a flat mounting face and at least one marginal fastener aperture to detachably mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. The assembly also includes a guide pin having a central portion closely received in the central guide aperture of the base for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and an associated die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at a first end thereof which abuts the mounting face of the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at the opposite or second end thereof with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the second end of the guide pin on the die pad. A first fastener extends through the marginal fastener aperture in the base to securely, yet detachably, connect the same with the die shoe. A second fastener securely, yet detachably, connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad. | 08-12-2010 |
Scott W. Breen, Endicott, NY US
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| 20080273749 | IMPLICIT VIDEO CODING CONFIRMATION OF AUTOMATIC ADDRESS RECOGNITION - A method for sorting mail that may include performing an automatic address recognition process on a digitized image of a mail piece and generating a plurality of conditional address recognition results and a plurality of confirmation values each associated with one of the plurality of conditional address recognition results. The method can include sending the digitized image, the plurality of conditional address recognition results and the plurality of confirmation values to a video coding system, and selecting a video coding task corresponding to one or more of the plurality of confirmation values. The method can include comparing a video coding result with each of the plurality of confirmation values and, if one of the plurality of confirmation values matches the video coding result, then selecting a confirmed address recognition result from the plurality of conditional address recognition results, the confirmed address recognition result being associated with the confirmation value matching the video coding result. | 11-06-2008 |
Thomas Breen, Snellville, GA US
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| 20090296900 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING A CALL SESSION - Methods and systems are provided for managing call sessions on public and private networks. The methods and systems operate to receive and send voice over internet protocol (VoIP) communications using a network, such as an IP network. The methods and systems also operate to receive and send emergency information over IP and other data networks. Based on certain criteria, the methods and systems determine whether to transfer a VoIP communication and/or emergency information to another entity associated with the IP network. | 12-03-2009 |
Thomas B. Breen, Broomall, PA US
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| 20100171670 | CONCEALED PLANAR ANTENNA - The invention involves a radio frequency (RF) antenna, having both reduced size and optimized impedance matching to free space over a range of wavelengths. The invention also involves methods for hiding an antenna by reducing its size and concealing it behind or within an object that is transparent to electromagnetic waves over a range of wavelengths being transmitted or received by the antenna. | 07-08-2010 |
Thomas P. Breen, Snellville, GA US
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| 20100239074 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING FOREIGN CALL BACK NUMBER COMPATIBILITY FOR VoIP E9-1-1 CALLS - Systems and methods provide foreign call back number compatibility. The systems and methods receive a local telephone number assigned to a subscriber, the subscriber having a non-local telephone number as the normal calling number of the subscriber. Furthermore, the systems and methods query a database with the local telephone number to obtain the non-local telephone number and to provide the non-local telephone number. In addition, systems and methods provide a foreign call back number compatibility database. The systems and methods receive a local telephone number assigned to a subscriber and a non-local telephone number comprising the normal calling number of the subscriber and saving the local number and the non-local number to a database. | 09-23-2010 |
Timothy Breen, East Syracuse, NY US
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| 20100064832 | Helical gear sets - A gear set for a transmission for use in limited space and capable of transmitting relatively large amounts of power with a small diameter of the gear sets, comprising a series of helical gear elements having stub shafts extending laterally from either side thereof, each of the stub shafts having teeth formed at the remote ends thereof and a central axial bore extending through each gear element and a coupler adapted to engage the teeth on adjacent gear elements join gear elements in driving contact. The gear set having a relatively large effective diameter, and a tension rail extending through the axial bore in the gear elements with retainers at either end of the tension rail so as to effectively permit limited axial movement along the tension rail while preventing inadvertent disengagement. | 03-18-2010 |