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Bruce L. Anneaux, Lexington, SC US
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| 20100193999 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110030885 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELECTROSTATICALLY SPUN FIBROUS LAYER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a process of forming a prosthetic device is provided. The process includes forming a dispersion of polymeric nanofibers, a fiberizing polymer, and a solvent, the dispersion having a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cPs. A tubular frame is positioned over a tubular polymeric structure. Nanofibers from the dispersion are electrospun onto the tubular frame to form a prosthetic device. The prosthetic device is heated. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110031656 | MULTILAYERED COMPOSITE - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for forming a multilayered electrospun composite is provided. The process includes forming a dispersion of polymeric nanofibers, a fiberizing polymer, and a solvent, the dispersion having a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cPs. Nanofibers from the dispersion are electrospun onto a first ePTFE layer. A second ePTFE layer is applied onto the nanofibers to form a composite structure. The composite structure is heated. | 02-10-2011 |
Bruce L. Atcher, Elizabethtown, KY US
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| 20090233024 | HEAT SHRINKABLE FOAMED SHEET - In some preferred embodiments, a heat shrinkable foamed sheet has a foamed layer ( | 09-17-2009 |
Bruce L. Bramfitt, Bethlehem, PA US
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| 20110139320 | METHOD OF MAKING A HYPEREUTECTOID, HEAD-HARDENED STEEL RAIL - A method of making a hypereutectoid, head-hardened steel rail is provided that includes a step of head hardening a steel rail having a composition containing 0.86-1.00 wt % carbon, 0.40-0.75 wt % manganese, 0.40-1.00 wt % silicon, 0.05-0.15 wt % vanadium, 0.015-0.030 wt % titanium, and sufficient nitrogen to react with the titanium to form titanium nitride. Head hardening is conducted at a cooling rate that, if plotted on a graph with xy-coordinates with the x-axis representing cooling time in seconds, and the y-axis representing temperature in Celsius of the surface of the head of the steel rail, is maintained in a region between an upper cooling rate boundary plot defined by an upper line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 775° C.), (20 s, 670° C.), and (110 s, 550° C.) and a lower cooling rate boundary plot defined by a lower line connecting xy-coordinates (0 s, 750° C.), (20 s, 610° C.), and (110 s, 500° C.). | 06-16-2011 |
Bruce L. Davis US
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| 20090242629 | Fraud prevention in issuance of identification credentials - According to one aspect, the detailed technology concerns assessment of the fraud risk presented by an applicant for a driver's license, based on a particular ensemble of information presented by the applicant. For example, certain collateral identification documents presented by the applicant (birth certificate, passport, student body ID card, etc.)—or certain combinations of documents—may be found to have relatively higher or lower historical incidences of fraud associated therewith. Based on such historical insight, the issuing agency can tailor its scrutiny of the applicant accordingly. In one arrangement a score is determined based on the presented information. If it falls below a threshold, extra verification checks can be undertaken, such as querying additional third party databases (credit bureaus, military discharge records, etc.). An automated system may guide the evaluation process, based on the particular ensemble of information presented, and on the results of any database queries. | 10-01-2009 |
Bruce L. Drolen, Altadena, CA US
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| 20090296345 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A thermal management device suitable for use as an electronic chassis includes a monolithic, monocoque body having integrally formed channels for carrying thermal energy away from a heat source, such as electronic components. The device may be fabricated using additive/subtractive manufacturing processes such as ultrasonic consolidation. | 12-03-2009 |
Bruce L. Drudge, Mishawaka, IN US
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| 20090267382 | FLUSH-CLOSING WINDOW FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND METHOD, GUIDE TRACK SYSTEM AND PIN ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A multi-pane flush closing window assembly for a vehicle includes any one of a combination of fixed sub-assemblies and/or sliding sub-assemblies supported by a frame. The sub-assemblies may be conveniently assembled and disassembled from the frame without removing the frame or window securing structure from the vehicle. Man hours, tooling, and costs associated with flush window assembly and repairs are reduced as a result. The fixed sub-assembly has a sash, and removable fasteners extend through the peripheral edge of the sash into the interior side of the frame. The sliding sub-assembly is removably secured to the frame by an improved multi-piece guide track and slide pin assembly. The slide pins are removably secured to opposite sides of the sliding sub-assembly. A lock nut or coil spring provides a means for adjusting the slide pin so that the sliding sub-assembly assumes an optimal flush fit with the frame and the fixed sub-assembly. The guide track includes a lead section, a tail section with a stop, a middle track section, and an end track section each individually fastened to the interior wall of the frame. The lead and tail sections have shaped channels formed in them for directing movement of the sliding sub-assembly relative to the fixed sub-assembly. The middle and end sections connect the lead and tail sections to accommodate multiple slide travel lengths for any window size. The guide track sections, the slide pins, and thus the sliding sub-assembly may be conveniently assembled and disassembled from the frame without removing the frame or window securing structure. | 10-29-2009 |
Bruce L. Godbersen, Ida Grove, IA US
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| 20080222791 | Apparatus for Use With Spas - An apparatus having a tray, a towel rack and a handrail is provided for use with a spa of a type having a bottom with sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to form an enclosure for holding water. A base member is disposed on a horizontal floor below and adjacent to the sidewalls of the spa. A vertically disposed post member operatively attached to the base member and a handrail operatively attached to a top portion of the post member, the handrail being transversely disposed with respect to the post member. A horizontally disposed tray is pivotally attached to the post and a towel bar is attached to the post. Structures are provided for securing the preferred embodiment of the invention to a spa. | 09-18-2008 |
Bruce L. Grasberger, Trappe, PA US
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| 20090155815 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF THE CARBOXYL TRANSFERASE DOMAIN OF HUMAN ACETYL-COA CARBOXYLASE 2 PROTEIN (ACC2 CT) AND USES THEREOF - A crystallized human ACC2 CT protein as well as a description of the X-ray diffraction pattern of the crystal are disclosed. The diffraction pattern allows the three dimensional structure of human ACC2 CT to be determined at atomic resolution so that ligand binding sites on human ACC2 CT can be identified and the interactions of ligands with human ACC2 CT amino acid residues can be modeled. Models prepared using such maps permit the design of ligands which can function as active agents which include, but are not limited to, those that function as inhibitors of human ACC2 and human ACC1 proteins. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090269784 | PROTEIN ENGINEERING OF MONOACYLGLYCEROL LIPASE (MGLL) - A number of soluble engineered forms of MGLL that are suitable for high-throughput screening and protein crystallization, as well as a crystallized form of monoacylglycerol lipase protein (MGLL) and descriptions of the X-ray diffraction patterns are disclosed. The engineered constructs of MGLL permit the expression and purification of protein suitable for crystallography or high-throughput screening and identification of ligands, which can function as active agents to MGLL. The X-ray diffraction patterns allow the three dimensional structure of MGLL to be determined at atomic resolution so that ligand binding sites on MGLL can be identified and the interactions of ligands with MGLL amino acid residues can be modeled. Models prepared using such maps permit the design of ligands which can function as active agents which include, but are not limited to, those that function as inhibitors of MGLL. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090269785 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF MONOACYLGLYCEROL LIPASE (MGLL) - A number of soluble engineered forms of MGLL that are suitable for high-throughput screening and protein crystallization, as well as a crystallized form of monoacylglycerol lipase protein (MGLL) and descriptions of the X-ray diffraction patterns are disclosed. The engineered constructs of MGLL permit the expression and purification of protein suitable for crystallography or high-throughput screening and identification of ligands, which can function as active agents to MGLL. The X-ray diffraction patterns allow the three dimensional structure of MGLL to be determined at atomic resolution so that ligand binding sites on MGLL can be identified and the interactions of ligands with MGLL amino acid residues can be modeled. Models prepared using such maps permit the design of ligands which can function as active agents which include, but are not limited to, those that function as inhibitors of MGLL. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100093009 | ALTERNATIVE CRYSTAL FORM OF MONOACYLGLYCEROL LIPASE (MGLL) - A number of soluble engineered forms of MGLL that are suitable for high-throughput screening and protein crystallization, as well as a crystallized forms of monoacylglycerol lipase protein (MGLL) and descriptions of the X-ray diffraction patterns are disclosed. The engineered constructs of MGLL permit the expression and purification of protein suitable for crystallography or high-throughput screening and identification of ligands, which can function as active agents to MGLL. The X-ray diffraction patterns allow the three dimensional structure of MGLL to be determined at atomic resolution so that ligand binding sites on MGLL can be identified and the interactions of ligands with MGLL amino acid residues can be modeled. Models prepared using such maps permit the design of ligands which can function as active agents which include, but are not limited to, those that function as inhibitors of MGLL. | 04-15-2010 |
Bruce L. Hailston, Midland, MI US
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| 20080265538 | Cart for Loads - A cart that can support and transport loads includes a platform, a number of wheels, a handle, and a wheel assembly. The wheels are mounted to the platform and can move the cart from place-to-place. The handle extends from the platform. And the wheel assembly extends from the platform and can move the cart from place-to-place when the cart is at an inclined position with respect to the ground upon which the cart is moved. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100095875 | PALLET WITH FLOOR CLEARANCE - A pallet may include a deck having a load carrying surface and a lower surface, and at least two spaced apart support legs. The legs may have one or more passages formed therethrough at a level beneath the lower surface of the deck to enable receipt of packaging material through the legs and beneath the deck to facilitate securing an object to the deck. The legs and deck may be made out of plastic materials, and may be formed in one-piece or in separate pieces connected together by complementary and mated connection features. The deck may include a plurality of friction elements adapted to engage an object on the deck to, for example, reduce slippage of the object relative to the deck. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096820 | CART WITH MOVABLE PLATFORM - A cart may include a frame, a plurality of wheels carried by the frame, a platform movably carried by the frame, and a lift assembly. The lift assembly may be carried at least in part by the frame and operably associated with the platform to move the platform relative to the frame. The lift assembly may include at least one hydraulic actuator having a piston rod movable under hydraulic pressure to move the platform relative to the frame. | 04-22-2010 |
Bruce L. Moullette, Modesto, CA US
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| 20080237345 | Systems, methods, and computer program products for automatically adjusting the modulation index of a wireless smart device reader - Systems, methods, and computer program products for automatically adjusting the modulation index of a wireless smart device reader are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method (performed at a wireless smart device reader) that includes receiving a signal from a wireless smart device. A parameter of the signal is determined. The method also includes determining at least one transmission parameter using the parameter of the signal. The transmission parameter(s) is applied to a transmitter of the wireless smart device reader in order to adjust the modulation index of the transmitter. | 10-02-2008 |
Bruce L. Prickett, Jr., Fremont, CA US
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| 20080301507 | System and Method for Repairing a Memory - A method and system for repairing a memory. A test and repair wrapper is operable to be integrated with input/output (I/O) circuitry of a memory instance to form a wrapper I/O (WIO) block that is operable to receive test and repair information from a built-in self-test and repair (BISTR) processor. Logic circuitry associated with the WIO block is operable generate a current error signal that is used locally by the BISTR processor for providing a repair enable control signal in order to repair a faulty memory portion using a redundant memory portion without having to access a post-processing environment for repair signature generation. | 12-04-2008 |
Bruce L. Reniger, Alto, MI US
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| 20080250857 | SOLID STATE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR - A sensor system for sensing liquid level in a bilge, for use in automatic bilge pump actuation. First and second field effect sensors are potted or sealed within a container or the bilge wall and are aligned in a vertical array and each comprise a substantially planar pattern of “electrodes” or conductive traces disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB) along with integrated circuits used to create a loop or arc-shaped electric field. As bilge liquid rises to the proximity or level of the field effect sensors, a change in the arc-shaped electric field is sensed and, in response, a bilge pump is automatically actuated to pump liquid out of the bilge. Optionally, the pump control can be programmed by use of a microprocessor to permit control of on-off timing and prevent undesirable effects of “sloshing.” | 10-16-2008 |
| 20110146399 | SOLID STATE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR - A sensor system for sensing liquid level in a bilge, for use in automatic bilge pump actuation. First and second field effect sensors are potted or sealed within a container or the bilge wall and are aligned in a vertical array and each comprise a substantially planar pattern of “electrodes” or conductive traces disposed on a printed circuit board (FOB) along with integrated circuits used to create a loop or arc-shaped electric field. As bilge liquid rises to the proximity or level of the field effect sensors, a change in the arc-shaped electric field is sensed and, in response, a bilge pump is automatically actuated to pump liquid out of the bilge. Optionally, the pump control can be programmed by use of a microprocessor to permit control of on-off timing and prevent undesirable effects of “sloshing.” | 06-23-2011 |
Bruce L. Smith, Oviedo, FL US
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| 20110002777 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS RELATING TO TURBINE ENGINES AND SEALS FOR TURBINE ENGINES - A turbine engine that includes a vortex protrusion disposed upon a component that rotates during operation of the turbine engine; wherein the vortex protrusion includes an outer surface that is configured to induce a vortex flow pattern as the component rotates during operation. | 01-06-2011 |
Bruce L. Tatarsky, Nashua, NH US
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| 20110145892 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE RECIPIENT - A system for, and method of, generating a plurality of proxy identities to a given originator identity as a means of providing controlled access to the originator identity in electronic communications media such as e-mail and instant messaging. | 06-16-2011 |
Bruce L. Vanhoozen, Brooksville, FL US
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| 20090014223 | Differential for a lightweight vehicle - A differential for a vehicle having a suspension includes a first axle shaft, and a second axle shaft. The first axle shaft and the second axle shaft are disposed along a first axis of rotation. A first electric motor is disposed along a second axis of rotation. The second axis of rotation is spaced from the first axis of rotation. A housing is configured to support the first and second axle shafts. The shafts are disposed in a transverse manner through the housing. The first electric motor is also disposed in a transverse manner through the housing. The housing is configured to support the first electric motor as sprung weight, and in a location below the vehicle. | 01-15-2009 |
Bruce L. Zamost, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100003722 | PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF IL-29 - The expression vectors and methods using an | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100222552 | PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF IL-29 - The expression vectors and methods using an | 09-02-2010 |