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Bryan H. Brewer, Potomac, MD US
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| 20090270331 | MULTI-DOMAIN AMPHIPATHIC HELICAL PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Disclosed herein are peptides or peptide analogs with multiple amphipathic α-helical domains that promote lipid efflux from cells via an ABCA1-dependent pathway. Also provided herein are methods of using multi-domain amphipathic α-helical peptides or peptide analogs to treat or inhibit dyslipidemic disorders. Methods for identifying non-cytotoxic peptides that promote ABCA1-dependent lipid efflux from cells are also disclosed herein. | 10-29-2009 |
Carl Brewer, Ephrata, PA US
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| 20080312584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PAIR A MEDICAL DEVICE AND A REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080312585 | METHOD OF OPERATING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND AT LEAST A REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090112154 | User Interface for Insulin Infusion Device - The invention relates to a device and method for treating diabetic patients on insulin therapy. More specifically, the invention includes apparatus for infusing insulin into a patient in an amount determined by the patient's carbohydrate intake, blood glucose level, and the amount of insulin calculated to be present in the patient at the time the therapy is to be administered. In one embodiment, an insulin infusion device having an on-board processor obtains a patient's blood glucose value from a remote sensor and receives input from a user indicating their recent meal intake. The device may include an on-board food database for determining the carbohydrate content of the patient's recent meals and compare that with recent insulin deliveries into the patient to determine the insulin present in the patient prior to determining an appropriate insulin dosage. | 04-30-2009 |
Charles E. Brewer, Cherryville, NC US
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| 20110012007 | Pool net mounting device - A pool net mounting device is disclosed. The mounting device includes a pool net holding portion having a hollow cylindrical tube adapted to receive and secure a pool net in a plurality of angular orientations. The pool net mounting device also includes a mounting portion adapted to be removably attached to a cylindrical object such as a pool ladder rail. The net holding portion and the mounting portion are removably attached to each other in a variety of angular positions so that a wide range of configurations is achieved for orienting a pool debris net at a desired angular orientation and height. The net holding portion includes a number of apertures and slots therein for receiving a spring loaded pin, a common feature of pool nets. Alternative pool net attachment features are also disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
Chris Brewer, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20100170106 | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH CUSHION STRUCTURES - A footwear lower is presented which provides cushion support and lateral stability in a lightweight construction. The lower may include a primary midsole, cushion elements, a rear lower midsole, a directional cradle, and an outsole. The cushions may be located in the between the directional cradle and the rear lower midsole. Various embodiments of cushions are presented and may be consistent with specific types of shoes such as running trainers, trail shoes, general fitness footwear, or basketball shoes. The lower may be consistent with approaches to remediate a wearer's pronation or supination. | 07-08-2010 |
Christopher Brewer, Bloomington, IL US
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| 20090197673 | WAGERING GAME MACHINE WITH WIRELESS PERIPHERALS - A wireless computerized wagering game system comprises a gaming module operable to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a wireless communications module operable to connect the wireless wagering game system to at least one wireless peripheral device. The wireless computerized wagering game is portable, is operable to couple to fixed and portable peripheral devices, and is operable to couple to user-provided and gaming establishment-provided peripherals in various embodiments. | 08-06-2009 |
Cindy Brewer, Fenton, MO US
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| 20090314441 | Decorative window covering - A decorative window covering is disclosed which comprises a pleated sheet having a front side, a back side, a top end, and a bottom end, a stiffener member on the bottom end, and a pair of tabs which are adapted to be attached to the bottom end. | 12-24-2009 |
David A. Brewer, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20100242640 | Vibrator Assembly having a Cylindrical Unbalanced Counterweight - Disclosed is a vibrator assembly having a cylindrical counterweight with an unbalanced core. A conductive shield the length of the unbalanced rotatable counterweight is positioned about the length of the unbalanced rotatable counterweight, the conductive shield having a shield axis along the rotatable axis. The shield is a cylinder, a portion of a cylinder, or another form of a hollow structure. The shield can be, for example, welded, tightly fitted, or glued to the rotary vibrator assembly. In another embodiment, the conductive shield and unbalanced rotatable counterweight are a single component. In another embodiment, the assembly can include an end cap at a distal end of the shield. In still another embodiment, a circuit element can be electrically connected to the conductive shield. | 09-30-2010 |
Dickie J. Brewer, Clover, SC US
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| 20100304080 | ELASTIC COMPOSITE - An elastic composite includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven, and two elastic films sandwiched between the first and second nonwoven. The elastic composite also includes a lateral edge portion where the first nonwoven is bonded to the second nonwoven, a lane between the elastic films that is free of the elastic films, and a first bond joining the first nonwoven to the elastic film, and a second bond joining the second nonwoven to the elastic film. The elastic composite may be used as a component of a disposable garment. | 12-02-2010 |
Elizabeth A. Brewer, Augusta, KS US
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| 20110220531 | STACKABLE PORTABLE COOLER SYSTEM - A portable cooler stacking system is provided, where portable coolers of different shapes and sizes can be optimally and stably stacked. The cooler system can include a first cooler having a first size and a second cooler having a second size, where the first and second sizes are different. A pair of second coolers can be stacked on the first cooler, where the second coolers are positioned widthwise along the length of the lid of the first cooler. In this manner, an inner length of the top surface of the lid of the first cooler is slightly greater then the width of a lower portion the second coolers and the inner width of the top surface of the lid of the first cooler is greater then two times the width of the lower portion of the second coolers. As such, two second cooler can be positioned widthwise along the length of the lid of the first cooler. The adjacent position of the second coolers and the interlocking surfaces substantially limit the horizontal movement of the pair of second coolers on the lid of the first cooler. | 09-15-2011 |
Howard W. Brewer, Barrington, IL US
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| 20090145002 | Dryer extension and method of drying an object - A dryer extension. The extension connects with the dryer for dispensing heated air beyond an exhaust outlet of the dryer. The extension comprises a tube section having a first end, a second end and a tube body disposed between the first end and the second end. The tube body has an inner wall and outer wall defining a hollow channel between the first end and the second end. The tube body further has a plurality of apertures defined through the outer wall and the inner wall and in communication with the hollow channel. The extension further comprises an adapter that connects with the tube section. The adapter has a proximal end, a distal end and an adapter body disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The proximal end removably connects with the dryer and the distal end connects with the first end of the tube section such that forced air dispelled by the hair dryer flows out the exhaust outlet, within the hollow channel of the tube section and out of the plurality of apertures. | 06-11-2009 |
Jack G. Brewer, Chickasha, OK US
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| 20100154926 | Load line connection spillage container - An injection-molded load line connection spillage container for catching and retaining liquid spilled when liquids are pumped between storage tanks and tankers provides an injection-molded reservoir and an injection-molded cover attached to the reservoir by hinges. Reinforcing ribs molded into the reservoir provide strength and ruggedness without the need for reinforcing steel collars and saddles. Gussets molded into the reservoir hinge brackets ensure repeated stresses produced by energetic opening of the cover does not result in failure of the hinge brackets. An optional load line mounting assembly permits secure mounting of the load line container directly onto the load line. An optional cleanout assembly provides a valved suction line for removing retained spillage, and an optional sampling assembly provides a valved sample line for sampling the liquid being transferred. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110232896 | STUFFING BOX LEAK CONTAINMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus for containing leaks from a stuffing box on a wellhead production assembly is provided. The apparatus comprises a containment vessel consisting of two half shells that are joined below the stuffing box. The apparatus further comprises a seal subassembly. The components of the seal subassembly are positioned one the nipple and pumping tee below the stuffing box. The half shells are positioned about and joined to the seal subassembly in a manner that provides a liquid tight seal. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a transparent topper having an upper opening to receive a polished rod extending from the stuffing box. The topper is secured to the containment vessel in a liquid tight manner such that the stuffing box is substantially isolated from the environment. As such, any leaks originating from the stuffing box will be contained in the apparatus. | 09-29-2011 |
James Robert Brewer, Cabot, PA US
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| 20120125625 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERMITTENT GAS LIFT - A gas-lift apparatus and method for use in a well in which liquids accumulate in a liquid zone. The apparatus comprises a first string extending into the liquid zone and having upper and lower ends; a second string surrounding the first string and defining an annulus therewith, the second string extending a distance from the first string lower end such that the annulus has upper and lower ends, the annulus being closed at its upper and lower ends and defining a chamber, the chamber being in fluid communication with the inside of the first string; a check valve controlling the flow of liquid into from the wellbore into the lower end of said annulus; a gas valve allowing the flow of gas from the first string into the upper end of the chamber; and a valve for controlling the flow of gas into the upper end of said inner string. | 05-24-2012 |
Jason T. Brewer, Zion, IL US
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| 20100273767 | MODULATORS OF 5-HT RECEPTORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present application relates to 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydropyrazino[1,2 -a][1,4]benzodiazepine, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydropyrazino[1,2-a][1,5]benzodiazepine, 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,11b-octahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-d][2]benzazepine, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7 -octahydropyrazino[1,2-a][1]benzazepine, 1,2,3,4,4a,5-hexahydro-7H-pyrazino[1,2 -a][4,1]benzoxazepine, and 2,3,4,4a,5,6-hexahydro-1H-pyrazino[2,1-d][1,5]benzoxazepine, and 5,6,7,7a,8,9,10,11-octahydropyrazino[1,2-d]pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]diazepine derivatives of formula (I) | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110130382 | MODULATORS OF 5-HT RECEPTORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present application relates to 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydropyrazino[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydropyrazino[1,2-a][1,5]benzodiazepine, 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,11b-octahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-d][2]benzazepine, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydropyrazino[1,2-a][1]benzazepine, 1,2,3,4,4a,5-hexahydro-7H-pyrazino[1,2-a][4,1]benzoxazepine, and 2,3,4,4a,5,6-hexahydro-1H-pyrazino[2,1-d][1,5]benzoxazepine, and 5,6,7,7a,8,9,10,11-octahydropyrazino[1,2-d]pyrido[3,2-b][1,4]diazepine derivatives of formula (I) | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110288069 | Benzodiazepine and Pyridodiazepine Derivatives - The present application relates to benzodiazepine and pyridodiazepine derivatives of formula (I) | 11-24-2011 |
Jeffrey A. Brewer, Wyoming, OH US
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| 20090272664 | Universal Blister Package - A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and the film of the retainer for accommodating a medical instrument between the tray and the retainer. | 11-05-2009 |
John F. Brewer, Mogadore, OH US
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| 20100139859 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAMING HIGH-MODULUS, HIGH-TENACITY, LOW-ELONGATION FABRICS - A seaming system for forming a seam is disclosed, wherein the seam consists of at least two opposed sections of high-modulus, high-tenacity, low-elongation fabric sections joined by a tape. The system comprises a seamer head, and a seamer base that includes a topography configured to impart a predetermined pressure gradient to the adhesive layer, tape, and fabric sections of the seam. The resultant seam has a cross-section or thickness profile that generally corresponds to that of the applied pressure gradient. As such, the constructed seam more efficiently distributes stress imparted from any applied load. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139869 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAMING HIGH-MODULUS, HIGH-TENACITY, LOW-ELONGATION FABRICS - A seaming system for forming a seam is disclosed, wherein the seam consists of at least two opposed sections of high-modulus, high-tenacity, low-elongation fabric sections joined by a tape. The system comprises a seamer head, and a seamer base that includes a topography configured to impart a predetermined pressure gradient to the adhesive layer, tape, and fabric sections of the seam. The resultant seam has a cross-section or thickness profile that generally corresponds to that of the applied pressure gradient. As such, the constructed seam more efficiently distributes stress imparted from any applied load. | 06-10-2010 |
Joseph Reese Brewer, Lincoln, NE US
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| 20100119825 | CRYSTALLINE NANOSTRUCTURES - The present invention comprises nano obelisks and nanostructures and methods and processes for same. The nano obelisks of the present invention are advantageous structures for use as electron source emitters. For example, the ultra sharp obelisks can be used as an emitter source to generate highly coherent and high energy electrons with high current. | 05-13-2010 |
Karen Brewer, Blacksburg, VA US
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| 20100047910 | SUPRAMOLECULAR COMPLEXES AS PHOTOACTIVATED DNA CLEAVAGE AGENTS - The invention provides supramolecular metal complexes as DNA cleaving agents. In the complexes, charge is transferred from one light absorbing metal (e.g. Ru or Os) to an electron accepting metal (e.g. Rh) via a bridging π-acceptor ligand. A bioactive metal-to-metal charge transfer state capable of cleaving DNA is thus generated. The complexes function when irradiated with low energy visible light with or without molecular oxygen. | 02-25-2010 |
Karen J. Brewer, Blacksburg, VA US
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| 20080260633 | SUPRAMOLECULAR COMPLEXES AS PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR REDUCTION OF SUBSTRATES - Supramolecular complexes, methods and systems for photocatalysis of the reduction of substrates are described. The supramolecular complexes of the invention have a light absorbing metal center, an electron collector ligand and a catalytically active metal. When the supramolecular complexes are exposed to radiant energy, the light absorbing metal center creates a charge that is transferred to the electron collector ligand to form a charge transfer state. The charge is then transferred through the catalytically active metal to a substrate, cause the reduction of the substrate, e.g. the reduction of water to molecular hydrogen. | 10-23-2008 |
Keith Donald Brewer, Clackamas, OR US
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| 20100086634 | LARGE PALLET MACHINE FOR FORMING MOLDED PRODUCTS - A concrete products forming machine including a main frame, feed drawers, die supports and mold and head assemblies. The feed drawer is moved into position over the mold using an electric belt drive system and includes a vibrating strike off plate to improve surface quality of the molded product, zoned agitators to control movement and placement of concrete, a spring loaded seal system between the walls and floor of the feed box, and quick-release agitator design with urethane sleeves to effect easy and clean removal, replacement and cleaning of the agitators. The concrete products forming machine includes torque tube and leaf spring supports to effect substantially vertical vibrational movement of the mold with air inflatable springs for controlled force between the mold bottom and the pallet. The pallet itself is vibrated from below using phased, counter rotating shafts coupled to the pallet table on which the pallet rests. Vibration induced into the pallet by the vibrating pallet table is transferred to the mold resulting in material compaction. After the molding process, the mold is lifted in a stripping process to remove the molded product for curing or drying. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100227016 | LARGE PALLET MACHINE FOR FORMING MOLDED PRODUCTS - A concrete products forming machine including a main frame, feed drawers, die supports and mold and head assemblies. The feed drawer is moved into position over the mold using an electric belt drive system and includes a vibrating strike off plate to improve surface quality of the molded product, zoned agitators to control movement and placement of concrete, a spring loaded seal system between the walls and floor of the feed box, and quick-release agitator design with urethane sleeves to effect easy and clean removal, replacement and cleaning of the agitators. The concrete products forming machine includes torque tube and leaf spring supports to effect substantially vertical vibrational movement of the mold with air inflatable springs for controlled force between the mold bottom and the pallet. The pallet itself is vibrated from below using phased, counter rotating shafts coupled to the pallet table on which the pallet rests. Vibration induced into the pallet by the vibrating pallet table is transferred to the mold resulting in material compaction. After the molding process, the mold is lifted in a stripping process to remove the molded product for curing or drying. | 09-09-2010 |
Kelly D. Brewer, Carlsbad, NM US
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| 20100300454 | Limb positioning device for use in diagnostic imaging - A device for positioning a limb for diagnostic imaging comprises a first bag configured to be placed against one side of the limb and a second bag configured to be placed against the second side of a limb. A web section connects the first bag and the second bag. The web section is placed underneath the limb. A plurality of straps with a portion of the plurality of straps connected to the first bag and the remainder of the plurality of straps connected to the second bag are configured to secure the device to the limb. | 12-02-2010 |
Mark Edward Brewer, West Allis, WI US
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| 20080264455 | HUMIDITY REDUCING EXHAUST DUCT FOR DISHWASHER - A vent system for a dishwasher provides a mixing chamber receiving high humidity air from a downdraft dishwasher vent system or the like and mixes this air with dry air before discharging it from the dishwasher to reduce the humidity of the discharged air moderating condensation problems | 10-30-2008 |
Mark L. Brewer, Portland, OR US
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| 20110003784 | Opsin-binding ligands, compositions and methods of use - Compounds and compositions of said compounds along with methods of use of compounds are disclosed for treating ophthalmic conditions related to mislocalization of opsin proteins, the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and the production of toxic visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye. Compounds and compositions useful in the these methods, either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, are also described. | 01-06-2011 |
Michael Brewer, Boulder, CO US
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| 20100273143 | DISCRIMINATORY POSITIVE/EXTRACTION CONTROL DNA - The present teachings generally relate to methods and kits incorporating a discriminating positive control for determining whether a particular microorganism or group of microorganisms are present in a sample, for example but not limited to a food, environmental, agricultural, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or water sample. According to certain methods, at least part of a starting material, for example but not limited to, a food, environmental, agricultural, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or water sample can be combined with a culture medium and incubated under conditions suitable for microbial growth followed by extracting microorganism and added control nucleic acids for analysis. The extracted nucleic acids are amplified and the amplified nucleic acids are detected, directly or indirectly, and the fidelity of the methods and the presence or absence of the corresponding microorganism is determined because the discriminating positive control provides both confirmatory results for the methods used but eliminates false positive results. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael A. Brewer, Centennial, CO US
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| 20090094271 | VARIABLE DRIVEN METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPLAY OF INFORMATION - A method and system for the management and display of information in a graphical user interface (GUI). Key data fields are configured, including a primary key data field and secondary key data fields, which are associated with the primary key data field. The data fields are configured using configuration variables and the data fields are populated with data field values. Information is displayed to a user in the GUI that includes secondary key data field values in a skewable display tree. Selection of a database record, identified by the value of the primary key data field, through the display tree generates a display of additional data field values that are associated with the selected database record, including text boxes for editing data field values by the user. Searching and reporting functions on the data field values under the primary key data field can also be provided. | 04-09-2009 |
Michael Allan Brewer, Boulder, CO US
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| 20090271543 | Storage device with instructions for performing methods of processing I/O requests - The invention classifies volumes (e.g., file systems or LUNS) of a data storage system according to application requirements and allocates space for the volumes on storage devices (e.g., hard disk drives) accordingly. A person such as an IT administrator configures the volumes specifying size, type (e.g., file system or SAN LUN), and priority (e.g., high, medium, low, or archive). The host schedules I/O requests to the storage devices in priority queues using the volume definition to match the application requirements and reduce storage seek time between volumes of different priorities. The host also allocates high performance bands of the storage devices to high performance applications and lower performance bands to lower performance applications. In this manner, the data storage system places data on the band of the storage device that best supports its performance needs. | 10-29-2009 |
Patricia Ann Brewer, Bristol, CT US
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| 20110213626 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT CLAIM ASSIGNMENT - A system includes a data storage device configured to receive and store policy information associated with an insurance policy, and a first data structure associating each of a plurality of program identifiers with a respective claim handling identifier, a computer processor configured to execute program instructions and retrieve the policy information from the data storage device, and a memory, coupled to the computer processor, configured to store program instructions for execution by the computer processor. | 09-01-2011 |
Paul Brewer, Arlington, VA US
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| 20080291278 | Wide-area site-based video surveillance system - A computer-readable medium contains software that, when read by a computer, causes the computer to perform a method for wide-area site-based surveillance. The method includes receiving surveillance data, including view targets, from a plurality of sensors at a site; synchronizing the surveillance data to a single time source; maintaining a site model of the site, wherein the site model comprises a site map, a human size map, and a sensor network model; analyzing the synchronized data using the site model to determine if the view targets represent a same physical object in the site; creating a map target corresponding to a physical object in the site, wherein the map target includes at least one view target; receiving a user-defined global event of interest, wherein the user-defined global event of interest is based on the site map and based on a set of rules; detecting the user-defined global event of interest in real time based on a behavior of the map target; and responding to the detected event of interest according to a user-defined response to the user-defined global event of interest. | 11-27-2008 |
Paul C. Brewer, Arlington, VA US
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| 20090041297 | Human detection and tracking for security applications - A computer-based system for performing scene content analysis for human detection and tracking may include a video input to receive a video signal; a content analysis module, coupled to the video input, to receive the video signal from the video input, and analyze scene content from the video signal and determine an event from one or more objects visible in the video signal; a data storage module to store the video signal, data related to the event, or data related to configuration and operation of the system; and a user interface module, coupled to the content analysis module, to allow a user to configure the content analysis module to provide an alert for the event, wherein, upon recognition of the event, the content analysis module produces the alert. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100033567 | AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF PTZ CAMERA SYSTEM - In one exemplary embodiment a method calibrates a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera system. The PTZ camera system may include a PTZ camera. The method may perform at least one of the following steps: determining a radial distortion of the PTZ camera; determining a base focal length of the PTZ camera; determining a zoom and magnification profile of the PTZ camera; determining an actuation delay of the PTZ camera system; determining a pan position mode speed and/or a tilt position mode speed of the PTZ camera; determining a pan velocity profile and/or a tilt velocity profile of the PTZ camera; determining a zoom position profile and/or a zoom duration profile of the PTZ camera; determining a query delay of the PTZ camera system; and determining a minimum query interval of the PTZ camera system. | 02-11-2010 |
Richard Allen Brewer, St. Charles, MO US
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| 20110284053 | Rainyday volts 24/7 - This utility disclosed herein, is unique because it produces electricity twenty four (24) hours a day. It uses light emitting diodes (LED) and thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. The PV solar cells and the LED lights are self-contained in a rectangular plastic housing. When energized, the LED lights produce lights that are absorbed by the thin filmed solar cells and converted into Direct Current (DC) electricity. The PV panel, together with other electric devices or appliances produce electricity that is used for the home, farm, and business. This invention uses existing technology in combinations not used previously. | 11-24-2011 |
Robert Brewer, Brookfield, WI US
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| 20100305471 | CATHETER TESTING SYSTEM AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to devices and systems for detecting infection within catheters. In particular, the present invention provides catheter testing systems configured to sterilely collect a biological sample from the interior of a catheter for purposes of testing the biological sample (e.g., for the presence of fibrin, sepsis, etc.). | 12-02-2010 |
Robert E. Brewer, Safford, AZ US
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| 20080216606 | METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF METALS FROM METAL-CONTAINING MATERIALS USING MEDIUM TEMPERATURE PRESSURE LEACHING - The present invention relates generally to a process for recovering copper and other metal values from metal-containing materials using controlled, super-fine grinding and medium temperature pressure leaching. Processes embodying aspects of the present invention may be beneficial for recovering a variety of metals such as copper, gold, silver, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, rhenium, zinc, uranium, and platinum group metals, from metal-bearing materials, and find particular utility in connection with the extraction of copper from copper sulfide ores and concentrates. | 09-11-2008 |
Robert G. Brewer, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20110109481 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MULTIPLE ZONES OF DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF ACCURACY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to avionics systems, and more particularly, to collision avoidance systems. In one embodiment, a system is delineated comprising a plurality of detection zones for a plurality of aircraft and means for issuing a report based on one or more of the plurality of detection zones. | 05-12-2011 |
Robert Renie Brewer, High Point, NC US
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| 20110001303 | TOW ASSEMBLY FOR HEAVY TRUCKS - A tow assembly for a truck for high capacity loads provides independent load paths interconnected to a tow eye for bearing a towing load. According to one embodiment, the assembly includes a mounting interface having a front face and oppositely located side faces and defining an interior space, a first outer member extending from one side face of the mounting box, a second outer member extending from an opposite side face of the mounting box, an inner member disposed and extending through the first outer member, the interface, and the second outer member, and, a tow eye mounted to the front face of the interface and structurally interconnected to the inner bar. Towing loads are transmitted to the mounting interface and distributed and shared by the inner member and first and second tube structure. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120012733 | SUPPORT FOR VERTICALLY MOUNTED EXHAUST COMPONENTS - A mounting arrangement for a vertically oriented exhaust system component includes a base member mountable to a vehicle frame with a plurality of upstanding rods fixed to the bas member. At least one clamping band is interconnected with the plurality of rods and can be clamped onto an exhaust component. The arrangement is advantageous for heavy components such as SCR catalyst bodies and diesel particulate filters. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120038183 | AIR FLOW GUIDE FOR A TRACTOR TRAILER GAP - An apparatus for affecting airflow in a gap between a lead vehicle and a connected trailing vehicle, includes a guide vane having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a gap side surface, and an outward facing surface, and a support apparatus mountable on a vehicle for supporting the guide vane in a vertical orientation relative to the vehicle with a space between the vehicle and the guide vane gap side surface and with at least a portion of the vane extending beyond an end of the vehicle. The flow guide divides an air flow at the trailing edge of a vehicle to avoid the creation of turbulence in the air flow as it encounters the gap between the vehicle and the trailing vehicle, | 02-16-2012 |
Robert Stephen Brewer, Honolulu, HI US
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| 20090003662 | Virtual reality overlay - A mobile social networking system that provides aspects of an augmented reality experience comprising a wireless infrastructure; at least one central server having a at least one database of users; a mobile scanner that scans for other users through the use of an identification mechanism, queries the server, and downloads the user profiles and displays them on an inconspicuous viewing device. An unobtrusively manipulable input device is used to select and navigate through the profiles. The invention provides a system for obtaining additional social and other information about nearby users in an unobtrusive manner to avoid detection by others. | 01-01-2009 |
Ron Brewer, Mooresville, NC US
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| 20110194796 | Angled Bore Bearing - The angled bore bearing converts rotary motion into linear motion and has an inner ring with a bore that is not perpendicular to the raceway grooves. Additionally, the angled bore bearing has rolling elements, an outer ring and optionally a cage. Optionally, an intermediate device can be used in place of the inner ring. | 08-11-2011 |
Scott Brewer, St. Augustine, FL US
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| 20110174140 | WATERCRAFT, WATER DIVERTER, ENTANGLEMENT SYSTEM, AND DEFENSE SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT - A watercraft includes a hull and a water diverter. The water diverter comprises at least one first deflector configured to direct water upward and outward from the hull of the watercraft to create a wave. The water diverter may include a support structure in the shape of a hollow tube for the first deflector, and a second deflector positioned above the first deflector. An entanglement system for defending watercraft includes a main cable attached to the watercraft and at least one strand section. Each strand section includes a connector and a plurality of strands attached to the connector, and each strand section is attached to the main cable. A defense system for watercraft can include both a water diverter and an entanglement system. | 07-21-2011 |
Stephanie Brewer, Summerville, GA US
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| 20080236464 | SELF-ADJUSTING CAM FOLLOWER BRACKET FOR TUFTING MACHINE - The present invention provides a cam follower bracket that is used in conjunction with textile tufting machines. Typically, the present invention is used with shifting tufting machines used to produce carpet and rugs. The cam follower bracket utilizes a floating lug design that self-regulates the amount of pressure that the cam follower bearings apply against the shifter block of the tufting machine. Because the bracket is able to self-regulate the pressure, the bracket generally lasts longer and does not need to be periodically monitored and/or tightened. Therefore, less user interaction is required and less machine downtime is needed when operating a tufting machine utilizing a bracket according to the present invention in comparison with known cam follower brackets. | 10-02-2008 |
Tammy J. Brewer, North Versailles, PA US
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| 20090085290 | Good vs. bad board game - A board game played by at least two players for provoking discussion amongst the players based on questions provided by the board game. There is a game board having spaces thereon forming a path on the game board including a start and a finish space. Predetermined spaces along the path include indicia thereon requiring a player to take a predetermined action. Game pieces are moved by a player along the path according to a number rolled on at least one die. The first player to reach the finish space wins the board game. There are also a pre-selected number of question cards. One of the question cards is selected and answered by a player when landing on a space having indicia thereon that indicates such action. The questions have no wrong answers to them and are answered according to the player's views based on life experiences. | 04-02-2009 |
Timothy G. Brewer, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20110030336 | COANNULAR DUCTED FAN - Secondary air flow is provided for a ducted fan having an engine core driving a fan blisk. The fan blisk incorporates a set of thrust fan blades extending from an outer hub and a set of integral secondary flow blades extending intermediate an inner hub and the outer hub. A nacelle provides a first flow duct for the thrust fan blades and a secondary flow duct carries flow from the integral secondary flow blades. | 02-10-2011 |
Vickie Lynn Brewer, Boulder, CO US
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| 20090158165 | Web Interface for Providing System-Status On-Demand - An Internet web application interfaces to a machine to give users information about the status of the machine. The information on the status of the machine is constantly changing. This design only dynamically builds a web page when the page is requested for viewing. Once built, the page is retained so that the next time it is requested, if the information it contains has not changed, the page can be served without having to be rebuilt. If the information has changed, the design will not update the page until the page has been requested. In addition, the page is only built in the human language requested. | 06-18-2009 |
William Brewer, Columbia, SC US
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| 20100081209 | PIPETTE TIPS FOR EXTRACTION, SAMPLE COLLECTION AND SAMPLE CLEANUP AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention is a pipette tip device for extraction of liquid, semi-solid or solid solutions to be chemically analyzed and the methods for their use. The pipette tip extraction device contains a screen or filter at its lower narrow end to contain solid particulate matter and a barrier at its upper wide end. The optional upper frit is to be made of material that permits liquid solutions to flow through it. In addition to the barrier and screen, the pipette tip extraction device may contain solid-phase sorbent. Through the use of a removable cap, the pipette extraction tip may also serve as a sample collection container or tip in which samples can be delivered to the top of the tip (e.g., for direct collection of samples, including solid samples). A new method for DPX extraction using liquid-liquid-solid-phase extraction is also disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |