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Alan Brink, Radnon, PA US
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| 20100128475 | Outdoor Lighting Fixture Using LEDs - An outdoor lighting fixture using LEDs as a light source has a decorative housing that includes a cast metal dome roof and one or more LED light engines, wherein the light engines conductive metal substrate is in conformal contact with a portion of the inner surface of the roof, such that the roof provides increased heat sink mass and the outer surface of the roof provides a heat dissipative surface area outside of the housing. Preferred embodiments include a street light wherein two LED light engines are mounted at about 20 and 160 degrees to a line parallel to the street segment to produce an asymmetric light profile that reaches over and along the street for an effective distance, but does not extend very far on the side away from the street. Also disclosed is a reflector module for an LED light engine having rows of cone reflectors modified to produce an effective emission pattern. | 05-27-2010 |
Benjamin M. Brink, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110252008 | Intelligent Data Storage and Processing Using FPGA Devices - Methods and apparatuses for processing data are disclosed, including methods and apparatuses that leverage a reconfigurable logic device to offload decompression and search operations from a processor to thereby enable high speed data searches within data that has been stored in a compressed format. | 10-13-2011 |
Christopher Brink, Hamilton, OH US
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| 20100300811 | LUBRICANT APPLICATOR - A lubricant applicator includes a plurality of applicator bodies fixed to a common manifold. A nozzle from the manifold into the applicator body directs lubricant to a reservoir which allows the lubricant to drip onto the moving conveyor. A spreader bar is used to ensure that the entire cross section of the conveyor run is coated with the lubricant. The amount of lubricant injected into the reservoir is adjusted by selecting a nozzle with an appropriately sized orifice. Thus, a separate applicator can be used for each chain of a multi-chain conveyor and the amount of lubricant for each chain can be precisely controlled using a single manifold controlled by a single solenoid valve. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110136421 | CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for cleaning carcasses is described and illustrated, as is a device for mixing a cleaning substance that can be used in such applications. In some embodiments, the apparatus and method utilize a multi-phase cleaning substance spraying procedure in which the cleaning substance has desired levels of chlorine dioxide and is delivered to the carcasses at desired flow rates, both of which can vary between phases of the procedure and/or at different locations of the carcasses being cleaned. | 06-09-2011 |
Gregory D. Brink, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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| 20080208272 | Dual Battery Arrangement for an Automatic External Defibrillator - A defibrillator, equipped with a battery power source, is described which is arranged to operate in any one of both a first mode and a second mode, the battery power source comprising at least two voltage sources. The voltage sources are arranged to be connected in parallel to each other when the defibrillator is operating in a first mode, and in series with each other when the defibrillator is operating in a second mode. The invention can be implemented by a battery pack for a defibrillator. This arrangement allows both voltage sources to be drawn down at the same rate which lengthens the overall life of the batteries. A more efficient use of battery power is thereby obtained. The invention ultimately extends the projected life of the batteries and when applied to an automatic external defibrillator increases the shelf life of the defibrillator. | 08-28-2008 |
Gregory T. Brink, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI US
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| 20110098028 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UPDATING A MOBILE DIALING NUMBER OF A TELEMATICS-EQUIPPED MOBILE VEHICLE - A method and system for updating a mobile dialing number of a telematics-equipped mobile vehicle is disclosed herein. The method involves generating, via a processor operatively associated with an automated system at a call center, a mobile dialing number update trigger in response to an event. The call center is in selective and operative communication with an activated telematics unit having a first mobile dialing number. The method further includes recognizing the mobile dialing number update trigger via the automated system; and in response to the recognizing initiating a mobile dialing number update routine via the automated system. The automated system then selectively automatically updates the first mobile dialing number with a second mobile dialing number in response to the mobile dialing number update routine. | 04-28-2011 |
James M. Brink, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20100090504 | SEAT WITH MOVABLE TABLET - A tablet adjustment mechanism is provided to control the movement of a tablet of a seat assembly between a lowered non-use or stowed position under the armrest and a raised or use position, and further control the tablet's movement between an inward use position and an outward use position. The adjustment mechanism includes a plunger inside of a pivot element, the plunger's longitudinal and rotational or pivotal movements being controlled by a pin engaging a slot in the plunger, and also by a guide pin traversing an arcuate slot in a tablet support arm. The adjustment mechanism may limit lateral or sideward movement of the tablet when the tablet is in its fully lowered or stowed position and during at least some of the pivotal movement toward its raised position. | 04-15-2010 |
Keith Brink, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20090110886 | Tanning Implement - The present invention relates to training in the field of beauty and tanning services. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus that eliminates unwanted tan lines left on the body during tanning sessions. Even more specifically, the invention relates to an ultraviolet transmitting implement that separates folds of skin so that a patron of tanning services may receive a more complete tan and eliminate tanning lines. | 04-30-2009 |
Kenneth A. Brink, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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| 20080252444 | PORTABLE IMPACT DETECTION, WIRELESS TRACKING AND DISPATCH - A portable communication device/system for use with a vehicle includes a monitoring device having a motion sensor and a proximity sensor. The monitoring device initiates a signal upon the occurrence of a vehicular event such as the breaching of the perimeter specified by the proximity sensor or an abrupt motion detected by the motion sensor. A transmitting device transmits the signal to a remote receiving device to communicate the vehicular event to, for example, emergency personnel. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254763 | METHOD FOR MANAGING WIRELESS DEVICES USING EXCEPTION MONITORING - An improved solution for managing use of a plurality of wireless devices is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, a usage policy is obtained for the plurality of wireless devices. Usage data for one or more of the plurality of wireless devices is compared against the usage policy, wherefrom an exception report is derived and created. In another embodiment, the exception report is analyzed for non-compliance and a customer is notified. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254786 | MANAGING WIRELESS DEVICES USING ACCESS CONTROL - An improved solution for managing wireless devices that uses access control is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for managing wireless devices includes receiving a notification for one of the plurality of wireless devices, the notification indicating at least one of: an access attempt threshold is exceeded or the wireless device is displaced; and remotely locking the wireless device based on the notification. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080255695 | METHOD FOR MANAGING WIRELESS DEVICES USING LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS - An improved solution for managing wireless devices that uses lifecycle analysis is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, the method for managing wireless devices includes obtaining data regarding at least one new wireless device; automatically evaluating a feasibility of redeploying at least one of a plurality of pre-existing wireless devices, based on the data regarding the at least one new wireless device; and identifying a distribution for the at least one of the plurality of pre-existing wireless devices, based on the automatically evaluating. In another embodiment, the distribution may include cascading and/or retiring the pre-existing wireless device(s). | 10-16-2008 |
Kent Brink, Newark, DE US
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| 20090210970 | Plant Genomic DNA Flanking SPT Event and Methods for Identifying SPT Event - Compositions and methods related to transgenic plants comprising seed production technology are provided. Specifically, maize plants having a E6611.32.1.38 event which confers seed production technology are provided. The plant harboring the E6611.32.1.38 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises the genomic/transgene junctions described. The plant genomic DNA flanking the integrated E6611.32.1.38 event can be used to design assays that will be specific for the E6611.32.1.38 event. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the E6611.32.1.38 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the maize E6611.32.1.38 event are provided. | 08-20-2009 |
Michael Brink, Bend, OR US
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| 20110281552 | OPERATIONS METHOD FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES - The present invention is directed to an improved operations method for a wireless communication system. The improved business method, operations method, network and system of the present invention includes the steps of delivering cellular services to the mass market, reducing peak capacity, increasing overall capacity utilization, improving capital utilization, providing an “all-you-can-eat” pricing model, and designing capacity based upon where the users live, work, and play. | 11-17-2011 |
Neil Brink, Greenwood, IN US
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| 20110085890 | HARMONIZATION OF MULTIPLE GEAR TRAIN CONFIGURATIONS - A gear arrangement is disclosed herein. The gear arrangement includes a housing. The gear arrangement also includes a plurality of gears at least partially disposed in the housing and engaged with respect to one another. The gear arrangement also includes a support post mounted to the housing. The support post supports at least one of the gears. The support post has a first portion extending away from the housing and encircled by one of the gears. The support post also has a pin projecting away from the first portion. The first portion and the pin are eccentric to one another such that the first portion is centered on a first axis and the pin is centered on a second axis. The first and second axes are parallel to and spaced from one another. The gear arrangement also includes a plurality of pin apertures defined by the housing. The plurality of pin apertures are positioned about a circle and each is operable to receive the pin for adjustably positioning the first portion in one of a plurality of different positions. | 04-14-2011 |
Peter Brink, Setauket, NY US
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| 20110256112 | Compensating for Atrioventricular Block Using a Nucleic Acid Encoding a Sodium Channel or Gap Junction Protein - A method of increasing the velocity of AV conduction in a mammal that may be in heart block or at risk of heart block by causing, in an AV node and/or His bundle having less than normal conduction speed, the expression of a sodium channel or gap junction protein, such as the SkM-1 channel, Cx43 or Cx32, so as to increase the velocity of conduction by the AV node. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110275156 | Delivery of DNA or RNA Via Gap Junctions from Host Cells to Target Cells and a Cell-Based Delivery System for Antisense or siRNA - A method of delivering an oligonucleotide or a plasmid expressing an oligonucleotide into a target cell comprises introducing an oligonucleotide into a donor cell, particularly a stem cell, and contacting the target cell with the donor cell under conditions permitting the donor cell to form a gap junction with the target cell, whereby the oligonucleotide or a product of the oligonucleotide is delivered into the target cell from the donor cell. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120028241 | Assay System for Monitoring the Effects of Genetically Engineered Cells to Alter Function of a Synctium - This invention provides methods for determining the ability of a gene construct to alter the rhythm and contractility of a syncytial cell. Furthermore, this invention provides methods for constructing a gene construct capable of altering the rhythm or contractility of a syncytial cell. Finally, this invention provides a method for constructing a gene construct capable of coupling to a syncytial cell. | 02-02-2012 |
Rebecca Kaye Brink, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20090110886 | Tanning Implement - The present invention relates to training in the field of beauty and tanning services. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus that eliminates unwanted tan lines left on the body during tanning sessions. Even more specifically, the invention relates to an ultraviolet transmitting implement that separates folds of skin so that a patron of tanning services may receive a more complete tan and eliminate tanning lines. | 04-30-2009 |
Richard S. Brink, Rochester, MN US
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| 20080313592 | MASK LAYOUT EDITOR SHAPE QUERY - A computer program product stored on machine readable media includes machine executable instructions for display a layout of a circuit design, the product including instructions for displaying a layout of a circuit design, the product including instructions for: receiving query input including location information; querying a design layout for object information associated with the location information; and reporting the object information. A system is also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100225297 | Energy Savings When Powering a Lower Voltage Device from a Higher Voltage Power Source - The present invention provides a power saving method and apparatus for powering a lower voltage device from a higher voltage power source. The apparatus includes a switch having an input coupled to an output of the higher voltage power source. The apparatus further includes a high-to-low voltage converter having an input coupled to an output of the switch. The apparatus also includes a power plug having an input coupled to an output of the high-to-low voltage power converter, and an output configured to receive a power socket of the low voltage device. Finally, the apparatus includes a switch actuator coupled to the power plug and the switch. When the power plug is operatively engaged within the power socket of the lower voltage device, the switch actuator closes the switch. When the power plug is operatively disengaged from the power plug, the switch actuator opens the switch. | 09-09-2010 |
Richard Scott Brink, Rochester, MN US
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| 20090293024 | Detecting Circuit Design Limitations and Stresses Via Enhanced Waveform and Schematic Display - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing enhanced detection of circuit design limitations and stresses via enhanced waveform and schematic display. A selected simulation is run, for example, a transient, an AC, or a DC simulation. Then a displayed schematic highlights problem areas using a color set selected by a circuit designer. | 11-26-2009 |
Roger Warren Brink, Muskegon, MI US
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| 20120095446 | CANNULAR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A cannula comprising a polymeric material which is phthalate-free, yet retains flexibility, workability and elongation properties so as to avoid kinking when bent. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a cannular device comprising extruding a flexible, biocompatible, phthalate-free polymeric composition through a round die into a tube, pulling the tube through a water bath at a rate established according to a predetermined function, and cutting the tube to for a cannular device, wherein the predetermined function periodically modulates a pulling rate. | 04-19-2012 |
Susan G. Brink US
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| 20120035949 | HEALTHCARE INFORMED CONSENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - A system and methods for creating electronic informed consent documents regarding a healthcare-related research study. Such informed consent documents can include multimedia content to help the prospective participants make an informed decision as to whether or not to participate in the study. In addition to providing easy to understand information about the study, the system can allow prospective participants to store questions and notes, to take one or more tests to assess their understanding of the study, and to walk through a set of psychological, physical, and environmental issues that can help them better assess whether to participate in the study. | 02-09-2012 |
Susan M. Brink, Maricopa, AZ US
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| 20100133963 | MEDICINE CABINET FRAME AND ACCESSORIES - A fixture includes a medicine cabinet having a cabinet body and a door. The fixture includes a frame which includes a frame body having a recess sized and shaped to receive the door, and an overhang which extends along the upper portion of the door. The fixture can include a guide rail which is repeatably moveable between positions away from and extending over the lower portion of the door, and an adjustable container assembly carried by the door. | 06-03-2010 |
Susan Martha Brink, Maricopa, AZ US
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| 20090295260 | MEDICINE CABINET FRAME - A fixture includes a medicine cabinet having a cabinet body and a door. The fixture includes a frame which includes a frame body having a recess sized and shaped to receive the door, and an overhang which extends along the upper portion of the door. The fixture can include a guide rail which is repeatably moveable between positions away from and extending over the lower portion of the door, and an organizer carried by the door. | 12-03-2009 |
Thomas Brink, Grandville, MI US
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| 20120043321 | BLANK AND CONTAINER HAVING AN INTEGRAL RECLOSEABLE POUR SPOUT - The invention relates to a packaging blank and container having an integral reclosable pour spout which provides enhanced seals, and promotes accurate placement of the pour spout during construction. The blank provides a pour spout assembly having a skewed fold line that facilitate folding operations and promotes accurate positioning of the pour spout, a detachable access tab that promotes sealing and provides tamper evidence, and a novel pour spout assembly that promotes directional and controlled pouring of articles. The invention further relates to a container formed from the blank. | 02-23-2012 |