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Brian L. Aoaeh, Atlantic Highlands, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130060674	Systems, method, and media for trading deconstructed stocks - System for trading deconstructed stocks are provided, the systems comprising: at least one hardware processor that: obtains a share of a stock from a public equity market; constructs an equity only share, a dividend only share, and a voting right only share corresponding to the stock: determines a first price for the equity only share; determines a second price for the dividend only share; presents the first price to a first of two traders; presents the second price to a second of two traders; matches trading interests between the two traders involving the equity only share and dividend only share; and executes a trade between the two traders involving the equity only share and dividend only share.	03-07-2013

Brian L. Beifus, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080218112	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECORDING OPERATING INFORMATION OF AN ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTATED MOTOR - A unit for recording operating information of an electronically commutated motor (ECM) is described. The unit includes a system controller communicatively coupled to an ECM. The system controller includes a processing device configured to control the unit. The unit also includes a memory device communicatively coupled to the system controller. The memory device is configured to receive and store ECM operating information provided by the processing device.	09-11-2008
20090274563	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATIC ROTATION DIRECTION DETERMINATION OF ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTATED MOTOR - A method for determining a direction of rotation for an electronically commutated motor (ECM) is described. The motor is configured to rotate a blower and the method comprises rotating the blower using the ECM and determining if the resulting blower rotation is indicative of the desired direction of rotation for the blower.	11-05-2009
20100033119	RETROFIT MOTOR SYSTEM FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING APPLICATIONS - A motor control system for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications is described. The motor control system includes a thermostat and an electronically commutated motor (ECM) coupled to the thermostat. The ECM is configured to retrofit an existing non-ECM electric motor included in an HVAC application and to operate in one of a plurality of HVAC modes. The HVAC modes include at least one of a heating mode, a cooling mode, and a continuous fan mode. The HVAC mode is determined based at least partially on outputs provided by the thermostat.	02-11-2010
20100117584	Methods and Systems for Recording Operating Information of an Electric Motor - A unit for recording operating information of an electronically commutated motor (ECM) is described. The unit includes a system controller communicatively coupled to an ECM. The system controller includes a processing device configured to control the unit. The unit also includes a memory device communicatively coupled to the system controller. The memory device is configured to receive and store ECM operating information provided by the processing device.	05-13-2010
20100131083	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A MOTOR - A method for editing a motor profile is described. The method includes receiving a stored motor profile selection via a user interface, and receiving user inputs via the user interface. The user inputs include instructions relating to an edit of the selected motor profile. The method also includes storing the edited motor profile.	05-27-2010
20120133312	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATIC ROTATION DIRECTION DETERMINATION OF ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTATED MOTOR - A method for determining a direction of rotation for an electronically commutated motor (ECM) is described. The motor is configured to rotate a blower and the method comprises rotating the blower using the ECM and determining if the resulting blower rotation is indicative of the desired direction of rotation for the blower.	05-31-2012
20120161682	RETROFIT MOTOR SYSTEM FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING APPLICATIONS - A motor control system for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications is described. The motor control system includes a thermostat and an electronically commutated motor (ECM) coupled to the thermostat. The ECM is configured to retrofit an existing non-ECM electric motor included in an HVAC application and to operate in one of a plurality of HVAC modes. The HVAC modes include at least one of a heating mode, a cooling mode, and a continuous fan mode. The HVAC mode is determined based at least partially on outputs provided by the thermostat.	06-28-2012
20120326645	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECORDING OPERATING INFORMATION OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A unit for recording operating information of an electronically commutated motor (ECM) is described. The unit includes a system controller communicatively coupled to an ECM. The system controller includes a processing device configured to control the unit. The unit also includes a memory device communicatively coupled to the system controller. The memory device is configured to receive and store ECM operating information provided by the processing device.	12-27-2012

Brian L. Berseth, Detroit Lakes, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292871	ADAPTIVE SURVEILLANCE AND GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE COLLISION AVOIDANCE AND INTERCEPTION - A surveillance and guidance method and system for use with autonomously guided, man-on-the-loop or man-in-the-loop guided vehicles where the presence of obstacles must be considered in guiding the vehicle towards a target includes a navigation system configured to determine the position of the vehicle on which it is equipped. A communication system is configured for data exchange between the vehicle, neighboring vehicles and ground stations. A surveillance system is configured to detect and locate fixed or moving targets and obstacles. A computer is configured to track the position of targets and obstacles and to provide guidance commands or 4D flight paths to perform collision avoidance with respect to traffic regulations and procedures, and operational airspace restrictions. Additional computer tasks include station keeping or interception of targets. A command and control system is configured to interact with a user interface and control the vehicle's actuators.	11-18-2010

Brian L. Bielat, Walled Lake, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032784	Winch strap and method - A detachable winch strap is shown and disclosed. The winch strap is attached to a winch and the bow eye of a water vehicle. The winch strap is detachable at a connector located near the winch. Detaching the connector results in a first strap that remains fixed to the winch and a second strap that remains attached to a bow eye of the water vehicle. The second strap can then be used as a bow line for docking and other functions. When launching and loading a water vehicle from and onto a trailer, it is not necessary to get into the water or onto the trailer or lean over the bow to attach or detach the winch strap hook from the eye on the bow of the vehicle. Applicant's winch strap can be installed in existing winches. A method for launching and loading a trailer with the described winch strap is also disclosed.	02-05-2009

Brian L. Bircumshaw, Newtonville, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110063057	WIRELESS SWITCH WITH MULTIPOLAR ELECTROMAGNETIC GENERATOR - A wireless switch comprises a mechanical oscillator, a mechanical impulse deliverer, a first array of magnets positioned on a planar surface, a first conductor, and a power management circuit. The mechanical impulse deliverer delivers a mechanical impulse to the mechanical oscillator when the wireless switch is switched. The first array comprises a one dimensional or two dimensional array of magnets. The first conductor comprises a first serpentine conductor. The power management circuit provides DC power as a result of relative motion due to the mechanical oscillator between the first array of magnets and the first conductor.	03-17-2011

Brian L. Biswell, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120234966	DECONFLICTION OF GUIDED AIRBORNE WEAPONS FIRED IN A SALVO - Guided airborne weapons fired in a salvo against multiple targets are deconflicted by performing a scene correlation of multiple cued targets to TLOs acquired by the seeker's imaging sensor to track a target package. If the weapon is provided with a multimode seeker, target cues for a common designated target and a common SAL code are provided to each weapon. Each weapon uses its SAL sensor to detect and process a SAL return to verify the common SAL code and augment their scene correlations by fixing the TLO track file of the common designated target to the cued track file associated with the designated target. At terminal, each weapon commits to a particular target by referencing its assigned target to the tracked target package. Correlation to multiple targets in the target package makes the acquisition and tracking process more robust and reduces targeting ambiguity. Furthermore, a single SAL designation can improve the tracking of all the weapons to their respective targets.	09-20-2012

Brian L. Bocksch, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100286849	Systems and Methods for Controlling Aircraft Flaps and Spoilers - Systems and methods for controlling aircraft flaps and spoilers are disclosed. Systems in accordance with some embodiments include a wing having a trailing edge, and a flap positioned at least partially aft of the wing trailing edge and being deployable relative to the wing between a first flap position and a second flap position by operation of a first actuator. A spoiler can be positioned at least proximate to the trailing edge and can be movable among at least three positions, including a first spoiler position in which the spoiler forms a generally continuous contour with an upper surface of the wing, a second spoiler position deflected downwardly from the first, and a third spoiler position deflected upwardly from the first. A second actuator can be operatively coupled to the spoiler to move the spoiler among the first, second and third spoiler positions in a manner that is mechanically independent of the motion of the flap.	11-11-2010

Brian L. Bultsma, Byron Center, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080296457	FURNITURE STORAGE UNIT AND METHOD - An office furniture unit has an outer face with slotted hangers, and a removable storage unit assembly including a bottom panel positioned in a generally horizontal orientation along the office furniture unit, and a top panel disposed above and generally parallel with the bottom panel. First and second panels are disposed at opposite ends of the top and bottom panels and are connected therewith to define a rigid, box-shaped case having an open back portion. The first and second end panels have rear portions with multiple vertically spaced slots. First and second hanger brackets have a rear portion with first hooks selectively received in the slotted hangers of the office furniture units, and a forward portion with second hooks selectively received in the slots in the rear portions of the first and second end panels to detachably support the case against the outer face of the office furniture unit.	12-04-2008
20080297015	STORAGE UNIT BACK STOP AND METHOD - A storage unit assembly and method for office furniture units includes two end panels and a bottom panel configured to support objects thereon. A back stop rail is connected to end panels and the bottom panel. The back stop rail includes a lower web having a bottom flange and a center flange, wherein the bottom flange abuts the bottom panel of the storage unit, and the center flange extends above the bottom panel into the storage unit. An upper web is connected to the center flange, wherein the upper web extends upwardly and terminates at a top flange. A rear flange extends downwardly from the top flange, wherein the planar extent of the rear flange is substantially coplanar with the planar extent of the lower web.	12-04-2008
20090293773	WORKSURFACE ASSEMBLY - A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure.	12-03-2009

Brian L. Corkill, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106760	SYNCHRONIZING DATABASE AND NON-DATABASE RESOURCES WITHOUT A COMMIT COORDINATOR - A system to synchronize a database and a non-database resource includes an application to transmit a request to a service provider to perform an action. The service provider receives the request and performs the action, the action not being under commit coordination. The service provider further inserts an entry into an action-reversal table to reverse the action and makes the insertion permanent. The service provider, on behalf of the application, then deletes the entry from the action-reversal table. The application may then be configured to perform one of the following: (1) make the delete permanent by performing a COMMIT; and (2) roll back the delete by performing a ROLLBACK. At a later time, the service provider may reverse the action in the event the entry remains in the action-reversal table. Corresponding methods and articles of manufacture (i.e., computer-readable media) are also disclosed herein.	05-05-2011

Brian L. Dellacroce, Colorado Springs, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110298508	DATA INTERFACE WITH DELAY LOCKED LOOP FOR HIGH SPEED DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTERS AND ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS - A system comprises a first circuit includes a data transmitter circuit that transmits digital data based on a first clock signal. A sync generator outputs a sync signal based on the first clock signal. A digital to analog converter circuit includes a data receiver circuit that latches the digital data based on a second clock signal. A digital to analog converter core receives an output of the data receiver circuit. A delay locked loop circuit determines a delay based on the second clock signal and the sync signal and outputs the first clock signal to the first circuit based on the second clock signal and the delay.	12-08-2011

Brian L. Desmith, Oxford, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100212813	POST MOLDING APPLICATION OF AN EXTRUDED FILM TO AN INJECTION MOLDED PART - A method of laminating a decorative layer to a molded part comprises molding a part formed of an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin and applying a segment of co-extruded an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin film to the part. The part is loaded into a vacuum forming nest and maintained in a heated state. The film is heated and then positioned over the part in a pressure box. A vacuum is applied through the vacuum forming nest to a first side of the film facing the part at the same time air pressure is applied through the pressure box to a second side of the film. The film is bonded directly to the part without the need for an adhesive.	08-26-2010
20110052899	METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF A FOAMED CORE CLASS "A" ARTICLE - The method of manufacturing an article having a surface, a skin, and a core includes closing a first mold portion on a compressible seal. The seal is disposed between the first and second mold portions. The portions define a pressurizable mold cavity having a spaced apart injection port and a vent. The mold cavity is pressurized at a first pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. Molten plastic and blowing agent are injected form gas cells within the mixture. The gas cells have an internal pressure exceeding the first pressure. After waiting for a first period, the pressurizing gas is vented for a second period at a rate sufficient to rupture the gas cells which form a skin adjacent to the mold cavity wall. The skin defines a core cavity filled with the foamed mixture, which is solidified. The mold portions are separated releasing the article.	03-03-2011
20110115117	INTERCHANGEABLE MOLD TOOLING - Tooling assemblies for interfacing with interchangeable molds are provided, each with a tooling body for mounting to a platen of a press of an injection molding machine and for receiving an interchangeable mold block. Interchangeable mold blocks are also provided for forming articles. A series of fasteners fasten each mold block to one of the tooling bodies. Alignment systems are oriented within a perimeter of the mold block to permit expansion of the mold block relative to the tooling body to accommodate varying rates of thermal expansion of the tooling body and the mold block. Methods for assembling a mold, molding an article and interchanging a mold with interchangeable mold blocks are also provided.	05-19-2011

Brian L. Douthitt, Holland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090011799	Hands-Free System and Method for Retrieving and Processing Phonebook Information from a Wireless Phone in a Vehicle - A method is provided for creating a phonebook for a hands-free telephone system in a vehicle using phonebook entries retrieved from a remote phonebook of a mobile phone over a wireless communication link between a control module of the hands-free telephone system and the mobile phone. The method includes receiving a remote phonebook from the mobile phone, the remote phonebook including a plurality of entries, each entry including text data and numeric data, identifying the text data in each entry, generating an acoustic baseform for each entry based on the text data for each entry, storing the acoustic baseform for each entry in a baseform list, and storing the plurality of entries in a mobile phonebook associated with the baseform list.	01-08-2009
20090326949	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF META DATA FROM A DIGITAL MEDIA STORAGE DEVICE FOR MEDIA SELECTION IN A VEHICLE - A method is provided for extracting meta data from a digital media storage device in a vehicle over a communication link between a control module of the vehicle and the digital media storage device. The method includes establishing a communication link between control module of the vehicle and the digital media storage device, identifying a media file on the digital media storage device, and retrieving meta data from a media file, the meta data including a plurality of entries, wherein at least one of the plurality of entries includes text data. The method further includes identifying the text data in an entry of the media file and storing the plurality of entries in a memory.	12-31-2009
20100017210	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING STORED AUDIO DATA BASED ON A SEARCH PATTERN - A system for searching stored audio data is described. The system includes a memory configured to store audio data received from a radio receiver and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive a search pattern, search the stored audio data for the search pattern, and provide audio data based on the search.	01-21-2010
20100097239	MOBILE DEVICE GATEWAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A control system (	04-22-2010
20100100310	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ROUTE CALCULATION AND INFORMATION TO A VEHICLE - A system for mounting in a vehicle and for providing route information calculated by a remote source (	04-22-2010
20100280956	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING COMMERCE IN A VEHICLE - A system for a vehicle and for conducting a transaction with a remote system includes a circuit configured to wirelessly obtain data from a payment mechanism brought into the vehicle and to wirelessly transmit the data to the remote system.	11-04-2010
20110301954	METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM COMPRISING A SPEAKER AND A MICROPHONE, AND VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - A method for adjusting a voice recognition system and a voice recognition system is disclosed, wherein the voice recognition system comprises a speaker and a microphone, and wherein the method comprises the steps of:	12-08-2011

Brian L. Dunlavy, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080309120	AUTOMOTIVE DOOR WITH REPOSITIONABLE IMMOBILIZER - An automotive vehicle includes one or more swinging doors which may be immobilized in a number of positions, so as to allow the door to be used, for example, to assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicle.	12-18-2008

Brian L. Eidem, Cerritos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100155140	PIPE RUNNING TOOL HAVING A PRIMARY LOAD PATH - A system for coupling a pipe segment to a pipe string is provided that includes a top drive assembly having a threaded output shaft; and a pipe running tool threadingly coupled to the threaded output shaft of the top drive assembly such that the primary load of the pipe running tool is supported by the threads of the output shaft of the top drive assembly, and wherein the pipe running tool is rotatable by the output shaft and further includes a pipe engaging portion for grippingly engaging the pipe segment sufficient to transmit a torque from the top drive output shaft to the pipe segment.	06-24-2010
20100200215	PIPE RUNNING TOOL - A system for coupling a pipe segment to a pipe string is provided that includes a top drive assembly having a threaded output shaft; and a pipe running tool threadingly coupled to the threaded output shaft of the top drive assembly such that the primary load of the pipe running tool is supported by the threads of the output shaft of the top drive assembly, and wherein the pipe running tool is rotatable by the output shaft and further includes a pipe engaging portion for grippingly engaging the pipe segment sufficient to transmit a torque from the top drive output shaft to the pipe segment.	08-12-2010

Brian L. Fisher, Finksburg, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090108540	Seal cartridge for a vacuum pumps - An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a shaft seal cartridge for the motor shaft of a vacuum pump which combines three shaft seals in one unit. The cartridge greatly simplifies the replacement of seals and eliminates the requirement for expensive seal lubrication oil, and extends the life of the shaft seals. Embodiments of the cartridge are manufactured from fiberglass/molybdenum filled polytetrafluoroethylene.	04-30-2009

Brian L. Hallse, Orange, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090109840	Fault-resistant digital-content-stream AV packet switch - An AV packet switch comprises a multiplexer system having multiple multiplexer input terminals and multiple multiplexer output terminals, a particular multiplexer input terminal capable to receive an input stream synchronized with a first clock signal, a particular multiplexer output terminal capable to receive the input stream from the particular multiplexer input terminal; and an output stream destination synchronizer coupled to the particular switch output terminal capable to synchronize the input stream with a destination's clock signal.	04-30-2009

Brian L. Helterline, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130101331	WEB PRESS AND A METHOD OF INITIATING PRINTING - A web press and method of printing is described.	04-25-2013

Brian L. Helterline, Salem, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110176175	Replaceable Printer Component Including a Memory Storing a Tag Encryption Mask - A replaceable printer component includes a memory and a communication link The memory stores a tag encryption mask and data. The data is stored in a plurality of portions of the memory where each portion is defined by a tag. The tag encryption mask indicates an encryption status of each portion of the memory defined by a tag. The communication link is configured to communicatively link the memory to a printer controller when the replaceable printer component is installed in a printing system.	07-21-2011
20110187771	PARTITION MAP - An imaging material supply cartridge uses a partition map to identify access modes and encryption attributes.	08-04-2011
20120013919	Label Printing - Method of label printing, using media comprising a number of labels and a printhead comprising a leading and a trailing slot, comprising starting a movement of the media with respect to the printhead until the media reaches a certain continuous velocity with respect to the printhead, ejecting fluid onto a label near a first edge of a label from the trailing slot and not from the leading slot, and ejecting fluid onto the label near a second edge of the label, opposite said first edge, from the leading slot and not from the trailing slot.	01-19-2012

Brian L. Hodous, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080255205	Multi-cyclic compounds and methods of use - The present invention relates to compounds of Formulas I and II,	10-16-2008
20090069297	Aurora kinase modulators and method of use - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I	03-12-2009
20090176774	Compounds and methods of use - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.	07-09-2009
20100160283	HETEROARYL-SUBSTITUTED ALKYNE COMPOUNDS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation, cancer and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I	06-24-2010
20100280008	AURORA KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I	11-04-2010
20110201602	PROTEIN KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I	08-18-2011
20110263530	Aurora Kinase Modulators and Method of Use - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I	10-27-2011
20110294837	Aurora Kinase Modulators and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I	12-01-2011
20120046269	Novel Amino Azaheterocyclic Carboxamides - The invention provides novel substituted amino azaheterocyclic carboxamide compounds according to Formula (I), their manufacture and use for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer.	02-23-2012
20120190654	NOVEL BICYCLIC UREA COMPOUNDS - The invention provides novel substituted azaheterocyclic compounds according to Formula (I), their manufacture and use for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer.	07-26-2012
20120245206	MULTI-CYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to compounds of Formulas I and II,	09-27-2012

Brian L. Johnson, Lindstrom, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120224821	CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough.	09-06-2012

Brian L. Johnson, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100002998	Cable exit trough with insert - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough.	01-07-2010
20100266255	Cable exit trough with cover - A cable exit trough with pivoting cover. The cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. The exit trough may define an insert aperture for receiving modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough.	10-21-2010
20110116754	CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough.	05-19-2011

Brian L. Jovanovski, Syracuse, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080296393	MULTIPURPOSE OPTICAL READER - An optical reading device for collecting and processing symbology data comprising: an image sensor array of pixels for converting light reflected from a target containing a machine readable indicia into output signals representative thereof, the image sensor being operated in a global shutter mode wherein all or substantially all of the pixels in the array are exposed simultaneously during an exposure time; receive optics for directing light from the target to the image sensor array, the optics having a receive optics optical axis; a processor for decoding the output signals; an illumination source for generating illumination light illuminating the target and illumination optics for directing the illumination light onto the target; a housing encapsulating the image sensor array, receive optics and illumination source; wherein the processor decodes in a first mode to continuously process available output signals automatically and a second mode to output signal in response to an activation event.	12-04-2008
20110101102	OPTICAL READING DEVICE WITH PROGRAMMABLE LED CONTROL - An apparatus comprising: a sensor array having rows of pixels which are exposed to symbol indicia, wherein the sensor array generates a sync signal; an aiming pattern generator for producing an aiming pattern superimposed on the symbol indicia; a processor which utilizes the sync signal to control the aiming pattern generator to: turn on the aiming pattern during exposure of a first predetermined row of pixels; turn off the aiming pattern during exposure of a second predetermined row of pixels; turn on the aiming pattern during exposure of a third predetermined row of pixels; and, a housing for housing the sensor array, aiming pattern generator and processor for hand held operation.	05-05-2011

Brian L. Kinnune, Racine, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080198609	Light Fixture Support Assembly - In an embodiment of a light fixture support assembly for securing a light fixture to a fixed surface, the assembly includes a fixture-support member and a surface-attachment member. The fixture-support member has proximal and distal ends and also includes walls defining a compartment and further defining a first opening at the proximal end of the fixture-support member for communication with the surface-attachment member. The walls further define a second opening for communication with the light fixture. The fixture-support assembly also has a neck portion extending from the proximal end and the neck portion has a flange portion extending from it. The surface-attachment member includes a proximal end attached to the fixed surface and a distal end configured to engage the neck portion, whereby the fixture-support member is supported by the surface-attachment member when the neck portion is inserted into the fixture-support member.	08-21-2008
20080198611	Ceiling fixture mount-facilitating assembly - A ceiling fixture mounting assembly including a box for affixing to a ceiling and containing electrical wiring, the box having opposite vertical sidewalls each with first and second laterally spaced threaded holes receiving corresponding first and second fasteners, and two vertical mounting plates each projecting upwardly from the fixture to terminate in an upper edge and positioned to overlie one of the sidewalls and each having first and second ways receiving the first and second fasteners, respectively, the first way configured for supporting the fixture at an angle to the box for connecting the wires, wherein the improvement comprises each fastener having a head and a threaded portion and the first and second ways having first and second mounting slots, respectively, each having a lower closed end and an upper open end and sized smaller than the head, the plate having a recess at the closed end configured to receive the head such that it is in vertical alignment with the open end, thereby holding the plate in position against the box.	08-21-2008
20080273341	Method and Apparatus for Mounting an LED Module to a Heat Sink Assembly - A heat sink assembly for mounting an LED module to a surrounding main heat sink member is disclosed. The heat sink assembly has a first plate with inner and outer faces and a peripheral edge. The assembly further includes a second plate that is movable with respect to the first plate and has inner and outer faces and an inwardly-tapered peripheral camming surface. Also included in the assembly is an expandable ring sandwiched between the first and second plates. The ring has an inward peripheral edge that engages the camming surface and an outward heat-transfer surface. The ring is expandable beyond the peripheries of the first and second plates. The heat sink assembly also has a sandwiching-device that adjustably interconnects the first and second plates such that sandwiching of the ring facilitates heat-transfer engagement of the heat-transfer surface with the main heat sink member.	11-06-2008
20090086490	Light Fixture Support System - The inventive ceiling-mounted light-fixture support assembly includes a mounting bracket having upper and lower surfaces, a length, and a width between two width sides. The assembly also includes a fixture attachment member having a top with portions defining a top opening which has a width narrower than the width of the mounting bracket. The fixture attachment member further has a recessed portion defining a slideway which (a) is in lateral communication with the top opening, (b) has a width wider than the width of the mounting bracket, and (c) is spaced sufficiently lower than the opening-defining portions of the top to receive the two width sides of the mounting bracket. In use, the fixture attachment member can be positioned so that the mounting bracket is at least partially within the slideway and then repositioned so that the mounting bracket is within the top opening for light-fixture support.	04-02-2009

Brian L. Kisling, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098770	Electrical Connector With Grounding Member - A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding pat is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.	04-16-2009
20110230090	ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.	09-22-2011
20120270441	ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.	10-25-2012

Brian L. Kozitza, Georgetown, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090006066	Method and System for Automatic Selection of Test Cases - A system for selecting a test case. A test case with a high score is selected. A simulation job is run on a device under test on a plurality of processors using the selected test case. Simulation performance and coverage data is collected for the selected test case and the collected simulation performance and coverage data is stored in a database.	01-01-2009

Brian L. Kuehling, Henderson, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120129594	Partial Pay Progressives - A progressive jackpot system includes a progressive jackpot system controller, and a plurality of gaming machines coupled to the progressive jackpot system controller and participating in a progressive jackpot game in which a progressive jackpot is awarded in response to a triggering event at one of the gaming machines. A method of operating the progressive jackpot system includes maintaining data in the progressive jackpot system controller representing a composite progressive jackpot pool comprising a predetermined base component, and an incremental component funded by a portion of wagers made at the gaming machines. A message is sent from the gaming machine to the progressive jackpot system controller in response to the occurrence of a triggering event on the gaming machine. The message indicates that the triggering event has occurred and includes data representing a desired proportion of the progressive jackpot pool to award to the player. The progressive jackpot system controller calculates a composite progressive jackpot award for the player based on the desired progressive jackpot proportion. The composite progressive jackpot award comprises a first component funded from the predetermined base component of the progressive jackpot poll, and a second component funded from the incremental component of the progressive jackpot pool. A message is sent from the progressive jackpot system controller to the gaming machine indicating the amount of the progressive jackpot award for the player. The progressive jackpot system controller replenishes the base component of the progressive jackpot pool to the predetermined amount.	05-24-2012

Brian L. Launder, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100115803	Ground engaging digging tooth - A one-piece digging tooth having a socket opening to a rear end of the tooth for receiving and accommodating at least a lengthwise portion of a nose portion of an adapter extending forward from earth working equipment. The digging tooth has a top surface and a bottom surface which angularly diverge from each other between a forward end and the rear end of the tooth and two side surfaces. The tooth further includes a longitudinally elongated and centrally disposed tine with another longitudinally elongated tine outwardly cantilevered from and disposed to opposite lateral sides of and extending generally parallel to the central tine. To enhance their penetration capability, a width and thickness of all the tines constantly diminishes as the tines longitudinally extend toward the forward edge of the tooth. Opposed side surfaces on each tine are separated from each other by a longitudinally cleft whereby providing the digging tooth with at least two channels for directing materials, worked free by the tines, rearwardly toward and into the earth working equipment.	05-13-2010
20110030248	Tooth assembly and related method for releasably coupling a tooth to an adapter - A tooth assembly including an adapter and a tooth. The adapter has a nose portion with a first predetermined configuration. The tooth is assembled onto the adapter nose portion by relative longitudinal movement. The tooth defines a blind cavity having a second predetermined configuration and opening to a rear of the tooth. The second predetermined configuration defined by the tooth cavity is greater than the first predetermined configuration defined by the adapter nose portion such that a space is provided between the adapter nose portion and the blind cavity when the adapter and tooth are arranged in operable combination relative to each other. A securement member releasably maintains the tooth and the adapter nose portion in operable combination relative to each other. The securement member fills the space defined between the tooth cavity and the adapter nose portion to resist longitudinal movement between the tooth and the adapter nose portion. A related method for releasably coupling a tooth to an adapter is also disclosed.	02-10-2011
20110191999	Pin tool assembly for acting on a retaining pin for a tooth of a ground engaging implement - A pin tool assembly for forcibly removing a first type of retaining pin from digging teeth arranged in side-by-side relation across a forward edge of a digging implement. The pin tool assembly includes a tool defining a blind recess laterally disposed to one side of the tool. The tool assembly further includes an elongated extractor pin having an enlarged head portion and a shank portion extending from the head portion. Cooperating instrumentalities maintain and position the extractor pin relative the tool such that, when a force is applied to the tool, the free end of the shank portion of the pin engages with and forcibly extracts the retaining pin from the digging tooth. Preferably, the tool further defines a plurality of openings for snugly accommodating a series of retaining pins therein	08-11-2011

Brian L. Lichorowic, Middleburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090286514	INTERACTIVE VOICE ACCESS AND RETRIEVAL OF INFORMATION - A system is responsive to voice commands and requests from a user to access and search distributed data resources. The system may include a speech recognition engine configured to receive a spoken command from the user. A processor is configured to identify a service requested by the user from the spoken command. A search engine is configured to associate the user with other services providing offerings available to the user. A speech synthesizer provides an output to the user that conveys the requested information. The processor may be configured to respond to a spoken selection made by the user to selectively provide the requested information and the offerings to the user. The speech synthesizer is responsive to the processor for converting the information retrieved from the selected service in a format that is audible to the user.	11-19-2009
20130077772	INTERACTIVE VOICE ACCESS AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - An interactive voice access and notification method includes monitoring one or more notification events associated with one or more recipients identified by a user to detect a trigger of the notification event(s). The method also includes initiating a call to the recipient(s) in response to detecting the trigger of the notification event(s). The method also includes playing back an interactive audible notification message received from the user in response to confirming the recipient(s) are on the call. The method further includes sending a confirmation response to the user when a response from the recipient(s) to the interactive audible notification message triggers a confirmation response.	03-28-2013

Brian L. Linzie, River Falls, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024362	VIRTUAL BACKLIGHT FRAMEWORK - A software interface for designing backlights is disclosed. The software has three particular aspects, summarized briefly here. In one embodiment, a first aspect is “sharing” or “collaborating”, in which any users in a group can read and write annotated components, annotated designs and annotated results. In another embodiment, a second aspect is “metadata”, in which the software automatically analyzes the components, the design, and/or the results. In another embodiment, a third aspect is “workflow driven”, in which the software first provides a graphical user interface for selecting options, then the user selects one or more options, then the software provides a further graphical user interface for providing detail information, then the user provides detail information for a cavity and/or one or more backlight components.	01-22-2009

Brian L. Linzie, Stillwater, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100086200	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-PERSPECTIVE SCENE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for using visual attention modeling techniques to evaluate a scene from multiple perspectives.	04-08-2010
20100086221	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING ROBUSTNESS - Systems and methods for evaluating the robustness of objects within a scene or a scene itself.	04-08-2010
20100086278	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING A SCENE - Systems and methods for optimizing properties of objects within a scene or achieve a visual goal.	04-08-2010
20100174671	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENTLY CONDUCTING CAUSE-AND-EFFECT EXPERIMENTS ON CONTENT EFFECTIVENESS AND ADJUSTING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION TO OPTIMIZE BUSINESS OBJECTIVES - The present invention is directed to systems, articles, and computer-implemented methods for assessing effectiveness of communication content and optimizing content distribution to enhance business objectives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to computer-implemented methods for a computer-implemented method, comprising conducting an experiment using experimental content to determine effectiveness of communication content and executing, while conducting the experiment, a machine learning routine (MLR) using MLR content to enhance an effectiveness metric.	07-08-2010
20110094514	PATTERNED CHEMICAL SENSOR HAVING INERT OCCLUDING LAYER	04-28-2011
20110310037	TOUCH SCREEN SENSOR AND PATTERNED SUBSTRATE HAVING OVERLAID MICROPATTERNS WITH LOW VISIBILITY - Presently described are articles such as antennas, EMI shields, and touch screen sensors as well as patterned substrates having overlaid micropatterns with low visibility. Also described are methods of determining the visibility of a patterned substrate. In one embodiment, a patterned substrate is described comprising a visible light transparent substrate; and at least two overlaid electrically conductive mesh micropatterns, wherein each mesh has a repeating cell geometry and the combination of overlaid micropatterns has a spatial contrast threshold at a distance of 30000 units of greater than −35 decibels.	12-22-2011
20130024270	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTIONS-BASED CONTENT MANAGEMENT ON A DIGITAL SIGNAGE NETWORK - A transaction-based content management system for a digital signage network displays a piece of content until a predetermined level of transactions occurs.	01-24-2013

Brian L. Makayama US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120042769	Self-Engaging Non-Reciprocating Charging Handle - A non-reciprocating, self-engaging charging handle is disclosed. It comprises a spring biased forward latch mounted upon a sliding body with a protruding handle. The spring bias causes the latch to positively engage the firearm's bolt carrier group when the handle is brought forward into contact therewith. A secondary latching system secures the charging handle to the upper receiver when not in use and disengages automatically when and only when a user desires to operate the handle.	02-23-2012

Brian L. Marasigan, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250061	Resuscitation Face Mask - An inflatable resuscitation mask for use in hospitals or healthcare clinics for medical purposes including use in anesthesia of a patient. The mask includes several features such as an inflatable/deflatable balloon that allow a perfect seal between the mask and the patient's face in order to prevent gas leakage during oxygenation. The mask also includes a carbon dioxide detecting device that assists the medical operator, physician, or nurse to determine proper ventilation. The mask is designed to fit all facial shapes and sizes of the patients and still provide comfort to the patients during oxygenation.	10-08-2009

Brian L. Mcnamire, Garland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236021	Cup holder rod and reel mount - A fishing rod mount is described wherein said mount comprises a base portion and a rod holder. The base portion is configured for secure receipt within a cylindrical cup holder, and said rod holder is capable of securely maintaining a fishing rod.	10-02-2008

Brian L. Merzbach, Newburgh, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235687	SUPPLY CAPABILITY ENGINE WEEKLY POLLER - A method for executing and polling an operational slice of a supply capability engine. The method of polling is designed to query a DB2 table searching for a predetermined, eligible operational slice to process. When an operational slice is detected that is ready to be processed, an entry on a queue is placed, typically to a second DB2 table. The operational slices on the queue are then processed sequentially. The poller monitors the duration of the operational slice, and generates an alert if any of the operational slices placed on the queue exceed an allowable duration.	09-25-2008

Brian L. Mordick, Shoreview, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080308515	ADJUSTABLE SHELF - A shelf includes a first shelf section and a second shelf section that slidingly fits with the first shelf section such that the first shelf section and second shelf section are configured to form a shelf surface having a usable shelf surface area that is variable.	12-18-2008

Brian L. O'Hear, Sterling Heights, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120232771	CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION BASED ON FUEL VOLATILITY - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a fuel volatility module, a temperature generation module, and a fuel control module. The fuel volatility module estimates a volatility of fuel provided to an engine based on an engine torque and an engine speed. The temperature generation module generates a temperature of an intake valve of the engine. The fuel control module selectively increases an amount of fuel provided to the engine based on the temperature of the intake valve, the engine torque, and the fuel volatility.	09-13-2012

Brian L. Pieszchala, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090159556	CONTAINER BASE STRUCTURE RESPONSIVE TO VACUUM RELATED FORCES - A plastic container having a base portion adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion including a contact ring that supports the container, an upstanding wall, and a central portion. The upstanding wall being adjacent to and generally circumscribing the contact ring. The central portion defined in at least part by a pushup and an inversion ring that generally circumscribes the pushup. The pushup and the inversion ring being moveable to accommodate vacuum related forces generated within the container.	06-25-2009
20110220668	HEAT SET CONTAINER - A heat set container having a shoulder portion and a sidewall portion extending from the shoulder portion to a base. The base closes off an end of the container. The shoulder portion, the sidewall portion, and the base cooperate to define a receptacle chamber within the container into which product can be filled. The sidewall portion defines a major container diameter of the container. The sidewall portion includes an upper vacuum absorbing region joined to a lower vacuum absorbing region at a reduced waist section. The reduced waist section forms a minor container diameter which is less than the major container diameter. In some embodiments, such configuration forms an hourglass, heat-set container, wherein the upper vacuum absorbing region and the lower vacuum absorbing region are collectively shaped to provide flexible absorption of an internal vacuum within the receptacle chamber.	09-15-2011

Brian L. Plomondon, Erie, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301396	DYNAMIC LOGICAL MAPPING - Dynamic logical mapping (“DLM”) provides a virtual layer interposed between a host and a data storage library. Residing on the library, DLM creates a data storage map that records and manages the relationship between a storage cartridge's physical address and that cartridge's mapping to a logical address. During runtime of the data storage library, DLM manages the physical to logical address mapping of each storage cartridge so as to optimize efficiency and speed of the data storage library.	12-04-2008

Brian L. Riise, San Ramon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100078362	Methods, Systems, and Devices for Separating Materials Using Magnetic and Frictional Properties - A method for separating mixtures of solid materials includes incorporating a ferromagnetic particulate material into a mixture of solid materials and, after the incorporating step, separating the mixture of solid materials into at least two groups based on the magnetic and frictional properties of the different components of the mixture of solid materials. The ferromagnetic particulate material can differentially incorporate into or adhere to different components of the mixture of solid materials. The different components of the mixture have different frictional properties and, after the incorporating step, the different components have different magnetic properties.	04-01-2010
20110089086	REDUCING THE CONTENT OF HEAVY METALS IN RECOVERED PLASTICS - A method for reducing the content of a heavy metal in a mixture of solid plastic materials, wherein the mixture includes plastic flakes and there are at least two different colors of plastic flakes in the mixture. A percentage of each of two or more colors of flakes in the mixture is determined. A heavy metal content in the mixture based on the determined percentages is predicted. Whether the predicted content of the heavy metal in the mixture exceeds a pre-determined threshold is determined. If the predicted content exceeds the pre-determined threshold, a color sorting step is performed to obtain a subset of the mixture of plastic flakes, wherein the subset of the mixture of plastic flakes has a lower heavy metal content than the mixture prior to the color sorting step.	04-21-2011
20110224322	COMPOSITIONS OF MATERIAL CONTAINING RECYCLED PLASTICS - Techniques for creating recycled plastic materials from waste plastic materials are described. A recycled plastic material contains at least a primary polymer, a secondary polymer, and residual additives. Predetermined properties of the recycled plastic material can be controlled by selecting the types of waste plastic materials used in the recycling feed, determining the types and amounts of recycled plastic material recovered from a separation process and blending the recycled plastic material with other materials.	09-15-2011
20120067787	METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SEPARATING MATERIALS USING MAGNETIC AND FRICTIONAL PROPERTIES - A method for separating mixtures of solid materials includes incorporating a ferromagnetic particulate material into a mixture of solid materials and, after the incorporating step, separating the mixture of solid materials into at least two groups based on the magnetic and frictional properties of the different components of the mixture of solid materials. The ferromagnetic particulate material can differentially incorporate into or adhere to different components of the mixture of solid materials. The different components of the mixture have different frictional properties and, after the incorporating step, the different components have different magnetic properties.	03-22-2012
20120248014	INCLINED CHUTE SORTER - A method of separating a mixture of solid materials includes supplying a stream of a mixture of solid materials to a stationary inclined surface and collecting a plurality of particles at one or more collection ports spaced from and located along the axis of the inclined surface. The mixture of solid materials includes a plurality of particles. The plurality of particles includes rubber particles and plastic particles. The particles of the mixture contact the stationary inclined surface and travel downward along the surface due to gravitational force. The collected particles include a higher percentage of the rubber particles than mixture due to a greater degree of bouncing of the rubber particles due to their higher friction compared with plastic particles. A material sorting apparatus includes a stationary inclined surface, a feeder, and a plurality of collection ports spaced from and located along the axis of the inclined surface.	10-04-2012
20130008831	Methods, Systems, And Devices For Enrichment Of Plastic Materials Derived From Electronics Shredder Residue - A method for separating a mixture of solid materials can includes a sorting step based on differences in X-Ray transmission of different materials and a density sorting step at an elevated density. The mixture of solid materials can be a plastic-rich mixture recovered from waste electrical and electronic equipment. The mixture of solid materials can include plastics that contain brominated flame retardants. In some cases, a XRT or DEXRT sorter is used to remove the majority of plastics that contain brominated flame retardants from the mixture.	01-10-2013
20130032167	METHODS FOR REDUCING CONTAMINATION IN PLASTICS RECOVERED FROM DURABLE GOODS - A process for reducing the content of residual organic substances in mixtures of plastics from durable goods can include separating a feed stream into two or more mixtures of flakes and preforming a cleaning process to remove a portion of one or more of the absorbed organic substances from one or more of the mixtures. Each mixture can contain one or more plastic types and at least one organic substance absorbed into the one or more plastic types. The flakes in the mixtures can have an average particle diameter of less than 10 millimeters.	02-07-2013
20130046034	CONTROL OF THE MELT FLOW RATE OF POLYOLEFIN MIXTURES RECOVERED FROM POST-CONSUMER DURABLE GOODS - A process for creating polyolefin blends from waste streams with controlled rheological properties can include processing a waste stream to make a mixture comprising a mixture comprising polypropylene and polyethylene and compounding the mixture with one or more peroxides or nitroxides to produce a polyolefin blend. For example, a process can include: determining the required melt flow rate of the end product; determining the ratio of polyethylene to polypropylene to achieve the required melt flow rate; effecting a separation of polypropylene from polyethylene to achieve the desired composition; determining the amount of peroxide or peroxide concentrate required to increase the melt flow rate to the required level; melt compounding the mixture; evaluating the melt flow rate of the product; and adjusting the composition of polyethyelene and polypropylene or the amount of peroxide added if necessary to achieve the required melt flow rate.	02-21-2013

Brian L. Roderman, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100039063	VERSATILE LIGHTING DEVICE - A wall or ceiling mountable lighting device comprises a self-contained single or multiple LED light source for emitting warm yellow-white light corresponding to halogen or incandescent light and a control circuit controlled by a remote control unit to energize and deenergize the light source and control light intensity. A rechargeable battery power source mounted on the lighting device is connectable to apparatus for charging the battery without removing the battery from the device. The apparatus includes an elongated probe assembly releasably connectable to the lighting device to perform the recharging process. The lighting device is particularly adapted for ease of placement of a light source for decorative purposes and/or illuminating artifacts in locations which would require substantial structural modifications to install conventional lighting.	02-18-2010
20110001455	EXTENDED REACH BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging system for use in charging a battery includes an elongate handle with a working length sufficient to reach a battery that is out of reach of a user. The charging system includes a charging apparatus coupled to the elongate handle. A head member is configured to mechanically engage with and electrically connect to a battery unit and also mechanically disengage and electrically disconnect from the battery unit by manually grasping and applying mechanical force to the elongate handle. The charging system also includes a power supply configured to provide electrical power to the charging apparatus. The charging system can be used to recharge the battery of a wall or ceiling mounted device (e.g., a battery powered lighting device) that is out of reach of the user without having to remove the device or use a ladder to reach the device.	01-06-2011

Brian L. Sholes, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146587	AUTHENTICATION OF CONTROLLED DOSING PROCESSES - Authentication of products dispensed in an automated chemical dispensing system occurs via electronic communication of product information. The dispensing system includes a plurality of dispense stations, each of which is configured to dispense a corresponding specified chemical product. A product container includes an electronically readable label or tag that includes product information that identifies the chemical product in the container. A product dispenser reads the product information and automatically determines whether the specified product has been loaded onto or into the dispense station. If the product is thus “authenticated,” the system may permit dispensing of the chemical product. If the product is not authenticated, the system may prevent dispensing of the chemical product and/or generate an error message.	06-10-2010
20110082595	AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT DISPENSE SYSTEMS - Automatic calibration of dispense parameters of a product dispense system is accomplished via electronic communication of product information. A chemical product includes an electronically readable tag or label that stores and communicates chemical product data concerning the chemical product to a chemical product dispenser. The chemical product data may include, for example, the name of the chemical product, the type or class of the chemical product, manufacturing information regarding the chemical product (e.g., manufacturing date, location, serial number, lot number, etc.), concentration of active ingredient(s), weight, volume, viscosity, density, hardness, specific gravity, shape, color, and/or other data concerning the chemical product. A controller within the dispenser automatically calibrates the dispense parameters based on the chemical product data.	04-07-2011
20120024858	VENTED FLEXIBLE FITMENT - A fitment is provided that includes a body, a cap and a membrane. The body has a first end and a second end. The body further has a body passage that extends between the first end and the second end. The cap has a first end and a second end. The cap has a cap bore that extends in the first end of the cap. The cap is configured to selectively plug the body passage proximate the second end of the body. The membrane is in the second end of the cap. The membrane is configured to allow two-way venting through the body passage of the body when the cap is plugging the body passage.	02-02-2012

Brian L. Stoffers, Billerica, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110121703	THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - One or more embodiments presented herein include a light emitting system and/or device that can include a thermal management system. The thermal management system can provide for transport and/or dissipation of heat generated by a light emitting device.	05-26-2011

Brian L. Thigpen, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080257544	System and Method for Crossflow Detection and Intervention in Production Wellbores - A system and method for managing a production from a wellbore that includes taking measurements relating to one or more selected parameters for each of the production zones over a time period and determining the occurrence of the cross flow in the wellbore using a trend of the one or more of the measurements. The system includes a processor that receives information relating to the measurements made over time relating to the selected parameters, wherein the processor determines or predicts the occurrence of the cross flow from a trend of at least one of the measurements.	10-23-2008
20080262735	System and Method for Water Breakthrough Detection and Intervention in a Production Well - A system and method for estimating an occurrence of a water breakthrough in a production well is provided that includes estimating, at least periodically, a measure of water in the fluid produced from one or more production zones and estimating the occurrence of the water breakthrough utilizing at least in part a trend of the estimated measures of the produced fluid. A controller determines one or more actions to be taken to mitigate an effect of the water breakthrough and may automatically initiate one or more such actions. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.	10-23-2008
20080262736	System and Method for Monitoring Physical Condition of Production Well Equipment and Controlling Well Production - A system and method for producing fluid from a completed well is provided wherein the method in one aspect includes determining a first setting of at least one first device under use for producing the fluid from the well; selecting a first set of input parameters that includes at least one parameter relating to health of at least one second device and a plurality of parameters selected from a group consisting of information relating to flow rate, pressure, temperature, presence of a selected chemical, water content, sand content, and chemical injection rate; and using the selected first set of parameters as an input to a computer model, determining a second setting for the at least one first device that will provide at least one of an increased life of at least one second device and enhanced flow rate for the fluid from the completed well.	10-23-2008
20080262737	System and Method for Monitoring and Controlling Production from Wells - A system and method for obtaining enhanced production from a well is provided. The system includes a processor that processes instructions contained in a computer program, which includes instructions to monitor actual flow rate of the fluid from each production zone of a well over a time period corresponding to a first setting of the flow control devices and to employ a nodal analysis on a plurality of inputs from downhole sensor measurements, surface sensor measurements, one or more current positions of the devices to determine one or more new settings that will provide enhanced production from the well.	10-23-2008
20120143523	Interpretation of Real Time Casing Image (RTCI) Data Into 3D Tubular Deformation Image - A system, method and computer-readable medium for providing an image of a deformation of a member is disclosed. Strain measurements are obtained at a plurality of sensors located at the member. Components of the obtained strain measurements corresponding to a bending deformation are obtained. From the obtained components, components are obtained that corresponding to at least one cross-sectional deformation of the member and a bending parameter is determined from the components corresponding to the bending deformation. A cross-sectional deformation parameter is determined from the components corresponding to the at least one of the cross-sectional deformations. The image of the deformation of the member is provided using the determined bending parameter and the determined cross-sectional deformation parameter.	06-07-2012
20120143524	Determination of Strain Components for Different Deformation Modes Using a Filter - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining a strain component for a deformation mode of a member is disclosed. A plurality of measurements is obtained, wherein each of the plurality of measurements relates to a strain at a location of the member. A deformation mode is selected and an adjustable filter is applied to the plurality of strain measurements to determine the strain component for the selected deformation mode.	06-07-2012
20120143525	Interpretation of Real Time Compaction Monitoring Data Into Tubular Deformation Parameters and 3D Geometry - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for determining a deformation strain distribution of a member corresponding to a selected deformation mode is disclosed. Strain measurements are obtained at a plurality of sensors, wherein each strain measurement is related to a strain at a location of the member. A component of the strain related to a selected deformation mode for the obtained strain measurements is determined and a principal strain component and a secondary strain component for each of the determined components of the strain is determined. The determined principal strain component and secondary strain component are mapped to a surface of the member to determine the deformation strain distribution.	06-07-2012

Brian L. Tollison, Honea Path, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120261389	HYBRID WELDING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WELDING - A hybrid welding apparatus, and a system and method for welding at least two adjacent components having a large gap of approximately 3.0 millimeters that results in a full-penetration weld is provided. The welding system includes a hybrid welder having a defocused laser beam, an electric arc welder, and at least one bridge piece adjacent to one or more of the at least two adjacent components. The defocused laser beam and the electric arc welder are arranged and disposed to direct energy onto the at least two adjacent components to create a common molten pool operable to provide a full penetration weld to bridge the gap at a high constant weld speed, thereby joining the two adjacent components with a weld.	10-18-2012

Brian L. Van Batavia, Delano, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130068056	HYBRID HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A vehicle drivetrain has a first driver, a first clutch to selectively couple the first driver with an engine, an energy storage device coupled to the first driver, a second driver coupled to the energy storage device and connected to a driveshaft, and a second clutch that selectively couples the first and second drivers. In one embodiment, the first clutch is opened and the second clutch is closed during a vehicle operating condition requiring high torque, the first clutch is closed and the second clutch is opened during a transient vehicle operating condition, and the first clutch and the second clutch are closed during a steady-state vehicle operating condition. Additional clutches may be included to reduce energy losses or provide multiple mechanical ratios. The drivers themselves may be pumps, motors, generators, combined pump/motors, or combined motor/generators, making the invention suitable for both hydraulic implementation and electric implementation.	03-21-2013

Brian L. Wehrenberg, College Park, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110056841	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECT CONVERSION OF SOLAR ENERGY TO CHEMICAL ENERGY - Semiconductor nano-sized particles possess unique properties, which make them ideal candidates for applications in solar electrochemical cells to produce chemical energy from solar energy. Coupled nanocrystal photoelectrochemical cells and several applications improve the efficiency of solar to chemical energy conversion.	03-10-2011
20110315914	NANOCOMPOSITES WITH HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT - A nanocomposite with high dielectric constant includes both ferroelectric with non-ferroelectric fillers. This may improve, not only the dielectric constant of the nanocomposite but also provide additional thermal, electrical, optical, mechanical, or chemical properties to the nanocomposite for specific applications.	12-29-2011

Brian L. Welcker, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301547	AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT WITH SUBCOMPONENTS ON A VISUAL LAYOUT - A processing device may include a WYSIWYG tool for designing two-dimensional visual layouts. The processing device may display a visual layout including a first object component and a second object component. The first object component, or an object subcomponent thereof, may be moved or resized, or an object subcomponent of the second object component may be moved or resized. When an edge of the first object component or an edge of the object subcomponent, thereof, is within a snapping distance of an edge of the object subcomponent of the second object component, the processing device may attempt to align the edges and may display an indicator indicating alignment of the edges. The first object component or the object subcomponent, thereof, may be drawn to an aligned position with the object subcomponent of the second object component while the aligned edges are within the snapping distance.	12-04-2008
20090300047	AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNING DATA BINDINGS IN VISUAL DESIGNERS - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for automatically assigning data bindings to data sources and data sets in the design surface of visual designers. A user selection is received to insert a data element into a data region on a design surface. When there is just one data source and one data set defined in the design surface, a list of fields from the one data set is displayed in a user-selectable list, and the data set is automatically assigned to the data element based upon the selected field. As the user interacts with the design surface to insert additional data elements, the additional data elements are automatically assigned to the previously-utilized data source and data set, and a list of fields from the automatically assigned data set is displayed in a user-selectable list. This saves the user from having to select a desired data set and desired data source.	12-03-2009
20090300524	AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNING DATA BINDINGS IN VISUAL DESIGNERS - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for automatically assigning data bindings to data sources and data sets in the design surface of visual designers. A user selection is received to insert a data element into a data region on a design surface. When there is just one data source and one data set defined in the design surface, a list of fields from the one data set is displayed in a user-selectable list, and the data set is automatically assigned to the data element based upon the selected field. As the user interacts with the design surface to insert additional data elements, the additional data elements are automatically assigned to the previously-utilized data source and data set, and a list of fields from the automatically assigned data set is displayed in a user-selectable list. This saves the user from having to select a desired data set and desired data source.	12-03-2009
20090322756	USING VISUAL TECHNIQUES TO MANIPULATE DATA - Various types of data can be collected into a data set and related content and/or related concepts across the data in the data set and/or across search histories can be displayed as a visual representation. The related content/concepts can be presented as a function of incremental revealing of relationships. After reviewing the visual representation, a user can customize the data set and relationships by specifically excluding a related data segment. The visual representation can be applied across multiple searches or other obtained data. Through interaction with the visual representation, a user can drill down into common linkages of the data to more narrowly focus on a subset of the data and/or to refocus a search result and/or to provide annotations.	12-31-2009
20090322782	DASHBOARD CONTROLS TO MANIPULATE VISUAL DATA - A system (and corresponding methodology) by which a user can interact directly with visual data is provided. The system employs associations and relationships between visual data objects to automatically update objects based upon a change in other objects. The innovation also provides specialized controls (e.g., dashboard tools/controls) that facilitate manipulation of visual data. As there can be numerous manners in which a user can interact with visualization data, the innovation enables a specialized set of controls to be identified and provided to a user thereby reducing overwhelming effects of a large number of controls.	12-31-2009
20090327921	ANIMATION TO VISUALIZE CHANGES AND INTERRELATIONSHIPS - Modifications to a collection of data are maintained in chronological order and selectively rendered as a function of time. The selective rendering can include an animated version of the modification, which can include a timeline of events. The modifications can be associated with related data that includes information as to who made the modification, when the modification was made, and so forth. The related data can also include a motivation behind the modification. Further, confidence information can be related to the modification to add further detail to the modifications and events surrounding the collection of data.	12-31-2009

Brian L. Wherley, Chatsworth, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090000572	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VAPORIZING LIQUID - An apparatus and method for vaporizing liquid are provided which employ a plurality of rods disposed within a storage vessel that serve as the heat transfer element. While the plurality of rods are generally submerged by the liquid fuel to facilitate heat transfer and vaporization of the liquid fuel, the rods may be packed closely together such that the liquid inventory required to maintain the rods in a submerged state is substantially less than required by conventional fuel supply systems, thereby permitting the weight of a fuel supply system that incorporates the apparatus and method to be reduced while still permitting effective vaporization of the fuel.	01-01-2009
20090100678	ROCKET ENGINE NOZZLE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING A ROCKET ENGINE NOZZLE USING PRESSURE BRAZING - A method of fabrication of a rocket engine nozzle assembly using pressure brazing generally includes initially assembling a rocket engine nozzle liner into a rocket engine nozzle jacket for a rocket engine nozzle assembly. The rocket engine nozzle assembly may then be sealed. Prior to pressure brazing the rocket engine nozzle assembly, pressure brazing parameters may be determined. The pressure brazing may be performed with the determined pressure brazing parameters to complete the fabrication of the rocket engine nozzle. The rocket engine nozzle assembly may include a rocket engine nozzle jacket and a rocket engine nozzle liner having a plurality of channels, with the space between each channel defining a land, and the rocket engine nozzle liner having at least a pair of endlands disposed at each end thereof. The rocket engine nozzle liner is bonded to the rocket engine nozzle jacket by the endlands being bonded to the nozzle jacket and the lands being pressure brazed to the nozzle jacket.	04-23-2009

Brian L. Wong, Midlothian, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090327355	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATING A POINT-IN-TIME COPY AMONG MULTIPLE DATA PROVIDERS - A system and method for coordinating a point-in-time copy (PITC) of a file or set of data distributed (e.g., striped) across multiple data providers (e.g., filers, file servers, storage arrays). A service coordinator receives a PITC request for a parent file, initializes the PITC's metadata and instructs the data providers to generate PITC subcomponents for the portions (e.g., sub-mirrors) of the file that they store. A scoreboard is created to track the status of the PITC, and includes an entry for each PITC subcomponent. Quality of service characteristics for the PITC may be copied from the parent and/or received with the request. If those characteristics cannot be attained, the PITC may be aborted. As PITC subcomponents are completed, they are returned to the service coordinator for assembly of the PITC.	12-31-2009
20100299459	REFLECTING BANDWIDTH AND PRIORITY IN NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE I/O - A method for processing a first input/output (I/O) request on a network attached storage (NAS) device that includes receiving the first I/O request from a source by the NAS device, placing the first I/O request in an I/O queue associated with the NAS device, wherein the first I/O request is placed in the I/O queue based on a priority of the first I/O request using a remote storage access protocol, and when the first I/O request is associated with the highest priority in the I/O queue, determining whether a bandwidth associated with the source of the first I/O request is exceeded, processing the first I/O request if the bandwidth associated with the source of the first I/O request is not exceeded, and placing the first I/O request in sleep mode if the bandwidth associated with the source of the first I/O request is exceeded.	11-25-2010

Brian L. Yeagy, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233503	PANEL FOR A STORAGE CONTAINER - A panel for a storage container, such as a trailer, for example, includes a first, generally planar layer and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer is configured to define a plurality of channels therein.	09-16-2010