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Alice E. Bruce, Orono, ME US
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| 20110281363 | SENSITIVE AND SELECTIVE DETECTION METHOD FOR MERCURY (II) IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - A method for detecting and measuring a metal ion in an aqueous medium includes derivatizing a solid phase extraction material with a reactive material that undergoes a chemical reaction when contacted with the metal ion. The solid phase extraction material and the reactive material are positioned in an aqueous medium containing the metal ion, such that the metal ion contacts the reactive material and causes it to chemically react. The reaction of the reactive material is detected by optical spectroscopy to detect and measure the metal ion. | 11-17-2011 |
Allan J. Bruce, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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| 20100229923 | Stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers - A stretchable photovoltaic device, a stretchable photovoltaic module and a carrier for facilitating formation of a stretchable photovoltaic device and/or module are provided. The stretchable photovoltaic device includes a stretchable part, at least one photovoltaic cell and a surface over which that at least one photovoltaic cell is disposed. The stretchable part has a given length that is operable to change in response to a force being applied to the device. The given length may, for example, elongate when the force causes the device to elongate. Alternative and/or additionally, the given length may compress when the force causes the device to compress. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233843 | Formation of stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers - Formation of stretchable photovoltaic devices and carriers is described. In some examples, a formation method includes: forming a stretchable carrier including a stretchable part having a given length, the given length being operable to change in response to a force being applied to the stretchable carrier; depositing a photovoltaic cell over a surface of the stretchable carrier; and interconnecting the photovoltaic cell to output terminals. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110067757 | COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SELENIDE (CIGS) THIN FILMS WITH COMPOSITION CONTROLLED BY CO-SPUTTERING - A method and apparatus for forming a thin film of a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS)-type material are disclosed. The method includes providing first and second targets in a common sputtering chamber. The first target includes a source of CIGS material, such as an approximately stoichiometric polycrystalline CIGS material, and the second target includes a chalcogen, such as selenium, sulfur, tellurium, or a combination of these elements. The second target provides an excess of chalcogen in the chamber. This can compensate, at least in part, for the loss of chalcogen from the CIGS-source in the first target, resulting in a thin film with a controlled stoichiometry which provides effective light absorption when used in a solar cell. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110067997 | SYNTHESIS OF HIGH-PURITY BULK COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SELENIDE MATERIALS - A method for forming a high purity, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) bulk material is disclosed. The method includes sealing precursor materials for forming the bulk material in a reaction vessel. The precursor materials include copper, at least one chalcogen selected from selenium, sulfur, and tellurium, and at least one element from group IIIA of the periodic table, which may be selected from gallium, indium, and aluminum. The sealed reaction vessel is heated to a temperature at which the precursor materials react to form the bulk material. The bulk material is cooled in the vessel to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the bulk material and opened to release the formed bulk material. A sputtering target formed by the method can have an oxygen content of 10 ppm by weight, or less. | 03-24-2011 |
Allan J. Bruce, Scoth Plains, NJ US
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| 20120019074 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL POWER COLLECTION AND TRANSFER - Methods and apparatus for supplying power to an electrical line or grid by using high-frequency alternating current (HFAC) are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for collecting and transmitting electrical power to an AC line operating at a line frequency may include a plurality of high frequency AC power sources; a high frequency AC bus, connected to each of the high frequency AC sources; and a line frequency converter, the input of which is connected to the high frequency AC bus and the output of which is connectable to the AC line. | 01-26-2012 |
Andrew Bruce, Lexington, NC US
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| 20110117162 | Isolated Renal Cells and Uses Thereof - The invention is directed to isolated renal cells, including tubular and erythropoietin (EPO)-producing kidney cell populations, and methods of isolating and culturing the same, as well as methods of treating a subject in need with the cell populations. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110123455 | RATIONAL DESIGN OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE PRODUCTS - The present invention concerns a non-biased, combinatorial approach to the identification of components that modulate a regenerative response in a target tissue, thereby restoring or partially restoring homeostasis to the target tissue. The methods of the present invention are based on in vivo testing, with or without prior in vitro predictive functional testing or combinatorial testing. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110257726 | SCAFFOLDS FOR ORGAN RECONSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTATION - Biocompatible synthetic or natural scaffolds are provided for the reconstruction, repair, augmentation or replacement of organs or tissue structures in a patient in need of such treatment. The scaffolds are shaped to conform to at least a part of the organ or tissue structure and may be seeded with one or more cell populations. Inserts, receptacles and ports are also provided for the attachment of tubular vessels to the neo-organ scaffolds. The seeded scaffolds are implanted into the patient at the site in need of treatment to form an organized organ or tissue structure. The scaffolds may be used to form organs or tissues, such as bladders, urethras, valves, and blood vessels. | 10-20-2011 |
Andrew T. Bruce, Lexington, NC US
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| 20110224800 | CELL-SCAFFOLD CONSTRUCTS - The present invention relates to the regeneration, reconstruction, augmentation or replacement of organs or tissue structures using scaffolds and cells derived from peritoneal tissue. | 09-15-2011 |
Andrew T. Bruce, Holly Springs, NC US
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| 20100112689 | METHOD OF OBTAINING VIABLE HUMAN CELLS, INCLUDING HEPATIC STEM/PROGENITOR CELLS - The present invention is directed toward a method for obtaining from whole liver or a resection thereof a population of cells comprising viable, functional liver cells enriched in hepatocytes and hepatocyte stem/progenitor cells, compositions thereof, and uses therefore. Compositions include a composition of liver cells enriched in hepatocytes and hepatocyte stem/progenitor cells and a pharmaceutical composition thereof. Uses include treatment of liver diseases, regeneration of liver, toxicity testing, and liver assist devices. | 05-06-2010 |
Daniel E. Bruce, Murrysville, PA US
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| 20110174719 | Apparatus and Method for Securing Underdrain Filter Block - An underdrain filter block for use in draining and backwashing a filtering media in a filter bed includes a top wall, a pair of side walls extending from the top wall, and a bottom wall extending between the pair of side walls. The top wall, the pair of side walls, and the bottom wall define an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a grout chamber having a plurality of openings defined by at least one of the bottom wall and the pair of side walls. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120097594 | HANDLE FOR UNDERDRAIN - An underdrain block including a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls defining a hollow interior and having a longitudinal axis, wherein the sidewalls, top wall, or both comprise at least one external detail. A handle is detachably connected to the external detail for transportation and positioning of said underdrain block. The external detail may comprise one of a protrusion or a receptacle for receiving a protrusion and the handle may include the other of a protrusion or a receptacle for receiving a protrusion. Also, a method of installing an underdrain block lateral comprising at least one underdrain block including the steps of attaching a handle to external details on the underdrain block, lifting the underdrain block lateral by the handle, positioning the underdrain block lateral into the underdrain system, and detaching the handle from the external details of the underdrain block. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120103897 | Underdrain Flume Plate - An underdrain flume plate for use in a filter including at least one central opening having an upstanding flange to interface with a cut-out in an underdrain lateral to form a passageway for connecting the lateral to the flume. The flume plate may also include at least one raised channel at each end of the plate with a solid or cut-away top surface, and/or holes and/or slots for connection of the flume plate to anchor rods and may be configured to overlap one another when placed side by side. The present invention also includes a method of installing underdrain laterals in a filter, including arranging a grid of anchor rods on a filter floor such that anchor rods are provided on both sides of the flume, and providing at least one underdrain flume plate adapted for attachment to the anchor rods such that the flume plate covers the flume. | 05-03-2012 |
Douglas G. Bruce, Perry, IA US
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| 20090272470 | Method of Heat Treating Cultivating Disc, Coulter, and Seed Drill Blades Made From Heat Quenched Boron Steels, Such That They Can Be Roller Re-edged and Re-sharpened, and Yet Retain Excellent Toughness, Hardness and Wear Characteristics, and Are Especially Useful in Dry Sandy Soils Such as Found in Certain Wheat Growing Regions - Method of heat treating cultivating disc, coulter or grain drill blades made from heat quenched boron steels, such that they can be re-edged and re-sharpened using rollers, and yet retain excellent toughness, hardness and wear characteristics. The invention also includes the cultivating disc, coulter or grain drill blades made from boron steel, which have been heat treated according to the inventive method, such that can be re-edged or sharpened using pinch rollers. The cultivating blades are especially useful in the dry, sandy soils such as found in the wheat growing regions extending from central Kansas down into Texas. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110005785 | NOTCHED COULTER/DISC AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A coulter or disc having a plurality of directional notches therein is used in one rotational direction for one use and an opposite rotational direction for a different use. The notches are selected from many arcuate shapes and sizes. The notches taper from sharp to dull from one end to the other, but in use one can chose to lead with the dull or the sharp end of the notches. A method of making and using such coulters or discs is described and shown. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110011603 | Notched Coulter/Disc - A coulter or disc having a plurality of directional notches therein is used in one rotational direction for one use and an opposite rotational direction for a different use. The notches are selected from many arcuate shapes and sizes. The notches taper from sharp to dull from one end to the other, but in use one can chose to lead with the dull or the sharp end of the notches. A method of making and using such coulters or discs is described and shown. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110147018 | TILLAGE BLADE CONFIGURED TO STAY SHARP LONGER - A tillage blade having a sharpened outer peripheral edge on a blade body has a predetermined thickness. An annular portion of the blade is disposed between the outer peripheral edge and the body having a thickness which is less than the thickness of the body of the blade, the annular portion having a radially outer part and a radially inner part. The blade is tapered from the sharpened peripheral edge to the radially outer part of the annular portion and the blade is tapered from the radially inner part of the annular portion to the body. By making the sharpened bevels on out outer periphery of the blades taper in steps instead of just sharpening them by making either one bevel on one side, or a bevel on each side of the outer periphery of the blade, the blade will last longer than prior art tillage blades. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110162856 | WAVY DISC AND COULTER WITH NOTCHES - A wavy disc and coulter with notches and method of using same, the disc or coulter having plurality of waves formed in the blade by deviating the entire outer periphery of the variable wave coulter from a flat plane. A plurality of crests and a plurality of valleys are formed in the blade, wherein each of said plurality of waves comprises a first and a second crest and one valley between the first and second crests at the outer periphery thereof. A notch is disposed in each respective wave on the outer periphery of the blade and wherein at least a majority of the notch is disposed between the first one of the respective crests and the respective valley, such majority of the notch being closer to the first respective crest than to the second respective crest. | 07-07-2011 |
Gary W. Bruce, Severna Park, MD US
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| 20100095740 | DETERMINING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN MULTI-PATH CLUTTER ENVIRONMENTS - A method for determining a physical property of an object in a multi-path clutter environment comprises transmitting an RF interrogation signal to a wireless sensor physically coupled to the object or the fluid in the multi-path clutter environment, wherein the wireless sensor is operable to receive the RF interrogation signal, produce a reference signal and a measurement signal, and transmit the reference signal and the measurement signal in the multi-path clutter environment. The reference signal and measurement signal are delayed by the wireless sensor by an amount of time that may be a function of the unknown physical property. The method also comprises receiving the transmitted reference signal and the transmitted measurement signal and comparing them in the time domain in order to determine the unknown physical property of the object or the fluid. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20110001655 | DETERMINING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN DYNAMIC MULTI-PATH CLUTTER ENVIRONMENTS - A method for determining a physical property of a structural member in a dynamic multi-path clutter environment is given. The method comprises transmitting an RF interrogation signal to a wireless sensor operable to receive the RF interrogation signal, produce a reference signal and a measurement signal, and transmit the reference signal and the measurement signal in the dynamic multi-path clutter environment. The reference signal is delayed by a first time delay and the measurement signal is delayed by a second time delay that is a function of the physical property to be determined. The first and second time delays are associated by a known relationship defined by the wireless sensor. The method further comprises receiving the transmitted reference signal and the transmitted measurement signal and comparing the transmitted reference signal and the transmitted measurement signal in the time domain. Finally, the method comprises using this comparison to determine the physical property of the structural member. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120019422 | Damage Resistant Antenna - The invention provides a damage resistant antenna using a super-elastic flexible metallic material to form antenna radiating structures with a high damage threshold. The invention accounts for the electro-magnetic properties of the super-elastic flexible metallic material in the design of the shape and dimensions needed to form antenna radiating structures with consistent performance after repeated deploy, stow, and transport cycling of the antenna. | 01-26-2012 |
Jacob C. Bruce, Reno, NV US
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| 20080305854 | Database queries within a gaming machine - Methods and devices are provided for querying databases maintained by electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”). The databases preferably follow a predetermined naming convention. In some such implementations, a query is written in a predetermined message field. For example, the query string may be written in a predetermined extension of the Gaming Standards Association's G2S Message Protocol. An EGM (or other device) receiving a message containing such a query may extract the query from the predetermined field, parse the query, determine the requested data and return a responsive message that includes the requested data. | 12-11-2008 |
James A. Bruce, Williston, VT US
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| 20120127442 | DETERMINING LITHOGRAPHIC SET POINT USING OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION VERIFICATION SIMULATION - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to determining a lithographic set point using simulations of optical proximity correction verification. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of determining a lithographic tool set point for a lithographic process is disclosed. The method may include: providing a model of a production lithographic process including simulations of printed shapes; analyzing the model of the production lithographic process to determine whether a set of structures on a production mask used in the production lithographic process to create the printed shapes will fail under a plurality of set points; determining an operating region of set points where the set of structures on the production mask does not fail; and establishing a set point location within the operating region based upon a set point selection function. | 05-24-2012 |
James A. Bruce, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20110061030 | PHOTOMASK DESIGN VERIFICATION - Solutions for verifying photomask designs are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of verifying a photomask design includes: simulating an initial semiconductor manufacturing process using a plurality of mask shapes and variation models for the initial semiconductor manufacturing process, to generate a plurality of contours for the initial semiconductor manufacturing process; simulating a subsequent semiconductor manufacturing process using the contours for the initial semiconductor manufacturing process and variation models for the subsequent semiconductor manufacturing process, to generate a plurality of contours for the subsequent semiconductor manufacturing process; repeatedly simulating at least one further subsequent semiconductor manufacturing process using a plurality of contours for the subsequent semiconductor manufacturing process and variation models for the further subsequent semiconductor manufacturing process; and generating and storing a verification result for the photomask design on a computer readable storage medium. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110173586 | METHOD FOR CREATING ELECTRICALLY TESTABLE PATTERNS - The present invention provides a method and computer program product for designing an electrically testable pattern that is based on patterns derived from the desired chip layout to be printed. Such electrical test patterns are based on the features within a region of influence around critical sites. The critical sites may be identified, for example, by processing the chip layout through an OPC verification tool that flags potential failure sites. The electrical test pattern is formed from features within an region of influence (ROI) around the critical site, and also include electrical feed lines at terminal ends of one or more features having an electrical characteristic that is sensitive to changes in the printed environment of the critical site. The feed lines may be locate on the same or a different layer than the critical site, depending on the chip design. The electrical pattern is further defined by retaining features within a second trim region such that the printed features within the ROI are not substantially modified by the absence of features outside the second trim region. | 07-14-2011 |
James W. Bruce, Lake Mills, WI US
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| 20110165266 | SCREEN FOR INHIBITORS OF HIV REPLICATION - A method of screening test chemicals or compounds as inhibitors of HIV replication is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of determining whether the test chemical or compound is a sulfonation inhibitor. In another embodiment, the invention is a method of treating an HIV infected individual to reduce HIV replication comprising the step of treating the individual with an effective amount of sulfonation inhibitor. | 07-07-2011 |
Jeffery Leon Bruce, Newnan, GA US
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| 20110144832 | MULTIPLE TRANSITION RNP APPROACH PROCEDURE - A required navigation performance (RNP) approach method is described that includes providing a plurality of fixed, predetermined waypoints associated with at least one runway of at least one airport, providing a predetermined plurality of constant radius turnpoints connecting a downwind leg of the runway to a final approach leg of the runway, and assigning one of the constant radius turnpoints to an aircraft capable of flying an RNP approach, the turnpoint selected to provide separation from other approaching aircraft and a landing time for the aircraft. | 06-16-2011 |
Jeffrey Bruce, Meridian, ID US
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| 20100148035 | ROW DRIVEN IMAGER PIXEL - An imaging system includes a pixel that does not require a row select transistor. Instead, an operating voltage is selectively provided to the pixel's readout circuitry, and the readout circuitry provides output signals based on charge or voltage of a storage node. The operating voltage can be selectively provided to each row of a pixel array by a row driver. Each pixel includes a source follower transistor that provides an output signal on a column output line for readout. An anti-blooming transistor may be linked to each pixel's photosensor to provide an overflow path for electrons during charge integration, prior to transfer of charge to the pixel's storage node by a transfer transistor. Electrons not produced by an image are introduced to the photosensor prior to image acquisition, filling traps in the photosensor to reduce image degradation. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100157098 | ROW DRIVEN IMAGER PIXEL - An imaging system includes a pixel that does not require a row select transistor. Instead, an operating voltage is selectively provided to the pixel's readout circuitry, and the readout circuitry provides output signals based on charge or voltage of a storage node. The operating voltage can be selectively provided to each row of a pixel array by a row driver. Each pixel includes a source follower transistor that provides an output signal on a column output line for readout. An anti-blooming transistor may be linked to each pixel's photosensor to provide an overflow path for electrons during charge integration, prior to transfer of charge to the pixel's storage node by a transfer transistor. Electrons not produced by an image are introduced to the photosensor prior to image acquisition, filling traps in the photosensor to reduce image degradation. | 06-24-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Bruce, Milford, MI US
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| 20100283312 | WHEEL ORNAMENTATION FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE WHEEL - A wheel ornamentation that can fit vehicle wheels having different offset dimensions. According to one embodiment, the wheel ornamentation is a two-piece wheel cover that includes center and outer components and an adjustable overlapping junction therebetween, where the adjustable overlapping junction may be partially concealed by an annular flange on one of the components. An adhesive portion may be disposed between overlapping axial ends of the components and can be modified during assembly of the ornamentation to a vehicle wheel. | 11-11-2010 |
John C. Bruce, Louisville, CO US
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| 20110270120 | INTERFACE MODULE FOR USE WITH NERVE MONITORING AND ELECTROSURGERY - Concepts presented herein relate to an interface module that can be electrically coupled to an electrical stimulation generator, a radio frequency generator and an instrument. A selection module is coupled to the interface module and operates in a first mode to deliver electrical stimulation signals from the electrical stimulation generator to the instrument and in a second mode to deliver radio frequency signals from the radio frequency generator to the instrument. | 11-03-2011 |
John K. Bruce, Burlington,, KY US
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| 20090292157 | Radiation Shielded Syringe Assembly and Uses Thereof - The application relates to radiation shielding ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100097451 | Optical Inclusion Sensor - A sensor for sensing inclusions in a containerized medical fluid. In certain embodiments, the sensor may include an image capture device and an image processor communicatively interconnected to the image capture device. The image processor may include an inclusion identifier configured to detect data in an image indicative of inclusions in the medical fluid. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100280369 | Push to Install Syringe Mount for Powered Injector Systems - Disclosed embodiments provide for a syringe mount of a power injector. The syringe mount may include a plurality of syringe retainer components that translate (e.g., move linearly without rotation) toward and away from a longitudinal axis of the injector drive ram. These retainer components may be biased (e.g., via a spring) toward one another and/or the longitudinal axis of the injector drive ram. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110137162 | Power Injector with Syringe Communication Logic - A power injector ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110144486 | Power Injector with Syringe Communication Logic - A power injector ( | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110144487 | Power Injector with Syringe Communication Logic - A power injector ( | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120029349 | Medical Fluid Delivery System with RFID-Equipped Wand - An injection device ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120035472 | Medical Fluid Delivery System with Reusable RFID Fixture - Systems and methods are presented for delivering medical fluids to a patient. A data storage device ( | 02-09-2012 |
John K. Bruce, Burlingto, KY US
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| 20110130720 | Power Injector Syringe Clamp Assembly with RFID Antenna - A power injector syringe clamp assembly ( | 06-02-2011 |
John Kevin Bruce, Burlington, KY US
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| 20090124995 | Backer Plate Adapter for a Syringe Plunger - A backer plate adapter ( | 05-14-2009 |
Kevin Bruce, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20090046117 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Ink Jet Pens - A control circuit is provided for controlling ink jet pens having different numbers of internal select lines using external select lines that extend between the control circuit and the ink jet pens and that are shared by the ink jet pens. In one embodiment, the control circuit includes a register that store values, the values indicating whether a pulse is or is not to be sent as to each of the external select lines, a first control module configured to control select pulses sent on a first external select line after consultation of the register, and a second control module configured to control select pulses sent on a second external select line after consultation of the register. | 02-19-2009 |
Kevin L. Bruce, Greer, SC US
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| 20090297341 | FLUIDIC SEALING FOR TURBOMACHINERY - Disclosed is a seal for turbomachinery including a seal face locatable between a first turbomachinery component and a second turbomachinery component. At least one fluid channel extends through the seal. The at least one fluid channel is capable of injecting fluid flow between the first turbomachinery component and the second turbomachinery component at the seal face thereby disrupting a leakage flow between the first turbomachinery component and the second turbomachinery component. Further disclosed is a turbomachine utilizing the seal. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100129231 | METERED COOLING SLOTS FOR TURBINE BLADES - A metered cooling slot disposed in a wall comprising an outer surface that is exposed to a hot gas stream and an inner surface that defines an internal coolant chamber through which a coolant passes, the metered cooling slot comprising: a slot formed within the outer surface elongated in a first direction, the slot comprising a pair of spaced apart, opposing, slot surfaces and a base, the slot surfaces intersecting the outer surface to form a slot outlet opposite the base; and two or more metering apertures formed within the wall, each metering aperture intersecting the inner surface of the wall to form a metering aperture inlet and intersecting one of the pair of slot surfaces to form a metering aperture outlet; wherein: D represents the approximate diameter of at least two of the metering apertures; P represents the approximate distance between the center lines of at least two neighboring metering apertures; and P/D comprises a value within the range of about 4 to 6. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100278631 | TURBINE ENGINE HAVING COOLING PIN - In one embodiment, a turbine system may include a turbine casing, a shroud block coupled to the turbine casing, a fluid passage in the shroud block; and a pin configured to interface with the fluid passage. The pin may include a hollow shaft; a rod inserted into the hollow shaft; and a valve disposed on a distal end of the rod, wherein the valve is configured to open and close the fluid passage when the rod is actuated remotely through the hollow shaft. | 11-04-2010 |
Kevin Leon Bruce, Greer, SC US
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| 20080202877 | SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TURBINE BUCKET SHROUD - A shroud support method and apparatus for a ceramic component of a gas turbine having: an outer shroud block having a coupling to a casing of the gas turbine; a spring mass damper attached to the outer shroud block and including a spring biased piston extending through said outer shroud block, wherein the spring mass damper applies a load to the ceramic component; and the ceramic component has a forward flange and an aft flange each attachable to the outer shroud block. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090053050 | GAS TURBINE SHROUD SUPPORT APPARATUS - A support apparatus for a gas turbine shroud is disclosed. The apparatus includes an outer shroud block having a coupling connectable to a casing of the gas turbine and a shroud component having a forward flange and an aft flange. The shroud component is attached to the outer shroud block via the forward flange and the aft flange. The apparatus further includes a damper disposed between the outer shroud block and the shroud component and a biasing element disposed within the outer shroud block. A translational degree of freedom between the damper and the outer shroud block defines a direction of motion of the damper. The biasing element is in operable connection between the outer shroud block and the shroud component via the damper, a bias force of the biasing element directed along the direction of motion of the damper. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090202344 | ROTATING ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A rotating assembly for a turbomachine includes a plurality of rotating members that extend radially outward from a central hub. Each of the plurality of rotating members includes a base portion detachably mounted to the central hub, a tip portion, a mid-span portion that extends between the base portion and the tip portion, and a shroud portion positioned at one of the tip portion and the mid-span portion. The shroud portion includes a pressure side and a suction side. At least one hard face interface member is secured to at least one of the suction side and the pressure side of the shroud portion. The at least one hard face interface member is both mechanically interlocked with, and metallurgically bonded to, the shroud portion. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110250078 | TURBINE BUCKET HAVING A RADIAL COOLING HOLE - A turbine bucket is provided and includes a shank interconnectable with a rotor and formed to accommodate coolant therein and an airfoil blade coupled to a radially outward portion of the shank and including a body formed to define a substantially radially extending cooling hole therein, which is disposed to be solely receptive of the coolant accommodated within the shank for removing heat from the body, the cooling hole being further defined as having a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape at a predefined radial position of the body. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120087798 | TURBINE BUCKET LOCKWIRE ROTATION PREVENTION - A retention system for a plurality of turbine buckets located in respective mating slots in a turbine rotor wheel includes a plurality of first circumferentially-oriented retention slots formed in outer peripheral portions of the turbine wheel; a plurality of second circumferentially-oriented retention slots formed in wheel mounting portions of said buckets, the first and second circumferentially-oriented retention slots aligned to form an annular lockwire retention slot; and a lockwire located within the annular lockwire retention slot. A first surface feature on one or both of the turbine rotor wheel and one or more of said plurality of turbine buckets is adapted to engage a second surface feature on the lockwire for preventing rotation of the lockwire beyond predetermined limits. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120128468 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A TURBOMACHINE AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A method for assembling a sensor assembly for use with a turbomachine is provided. The method includes providing a cover that includes a first portion and a second portion that extends from the first portion. A cavity is defined within the first portion. Moreover, a sensing device that is configured to measure at least one variable of a component of the turbomachine is inserted into the cavity. The second portion is removably coupled to a surface of the turbomachine component such that the cover securely couples the sensing device to the turbomachine component. | 05-24-2012 |
Les Bruce, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110274255 | System and Method of Audible Caller Identification Via a Multimedia Device - A method is disclosed that receives an incoming call at an electronic device, where the incoming call includes caller identification information. Further, the method determines whether a personal address book stored remotely from the electronic device includes an entry associated with the caller identification information. Additionally, an audio alert associated with the entry is inserted into a multimedia data stream, where the audio alert is determined based at least in part on the entry. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120011554 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING VOICE COMMUNICATION - A method includes receiving, at a device, a request to initiate a call with respect to a contact and a communication device associated with a caller. In a particular embodiment, the method may further include initiating presentation, at a display device, of a selectable call placement indicator to initiate the request. In another particular embodiment, the method may further include sending display data to the display device, where the display data indicates that the call has been placed to the contact. | 01-12-2012 |
Les D. Bruce, Chicago, IL US
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| 20120072963 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MESSAGE NOTIFICATION AND ACCESS VIA A VIDEO DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - A method includes receiving, via an internet protocol television network, a broadcast signal comprising video content at a device. The device is associated with a person. The method includes receiving, via the internet protocol television network, a message notification directed to a communication address associated with the person. The message notification includes a visual indication based at least in part on the communication address. The method also includes sending a display signal to a display device. The display signal includes the broadcast signal and the visual indication. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael Bruce, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120132042 | MECHANICAL TORQUE WRENCH WITH AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A mechanical torque wrench for engaging a workpiece, the torque wrench including a wrench body, a wrench head pivotably secured to the wrench body at a pivot joint and including a workpiece engaging portion and a bar extending therefrom, a hand grip, a set spring, a block disposed between a rear face of the bar and the set spring, an adjustment assembly for selecting a preset torque value, a resistive element producing a first output signal, a sensor producing a second output signal, and a processor for converting the first output signal into the preset torque value and converting the second output signal into an applied torque value. The application of a peak applied torque value to the workpiece causes the wrench head to pivot relative to the wrench body. | 05-31-2012 |
Michael Bruce, New York, NY US
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| 20090138314 | Method and system for locating a workforce - The present invention generally relates to a computer-implemented method and system that helps a user or any other person to organization that needs to choose or allocate resources between or among geographical areas on the basis of key demographic variables. More specifically, the present invention uses computer automated SQL statements to extract, integrate, and index disparate data associated with at least one database over a Network. Non-limiting examples of disparate data may include statistical data essential to quantifying various industry and occupation variables that is mined from federal and/or private databases and maintained on a private database. Common geographical areas may link the disparate data, which is returned to the user as viewable raw data and/or index values. A user may then compare disparate data essential to quantifying and qualifying industry and occupation variables on an “apples to apples” basis. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110276355 | Method and system for informed decision making to locate a workforce - The present invention generally relates to a computer-implemented method and system for informed decision making when a user decides between and amongst geographic areas having a suitable workforce. More specifically, the present invention applies user selections that send SQL statements that extract and index data on workforce demographics for a range of areas over a Network. Data is returned to the user's computer as a virtual table and is a mixture of critical or informational factors representing all areas returning data. Areas are ranked according to the value of an area's lowest returned index number, and data is displayed where each critical factor's lowest index value and its corresponding low value are extracted and used as ranking factors for all area's returning data. Areas are screened by acceptable values for critical factors. Area utilities are created by weighting critical factors based on user needs when selecting a workforce. | 11-10-2011 |
Michael Bruce, Lutherville, MD US
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| 20120102699 | SEPARATOR TOOL WITH INDEXING HEAD - A separator tool including a handle formed a hub at a first end, the hub defining a through bore that is transverse to a longitudinal center axis of the handle, a tool head formed with an integral yoke including opposed first and second legs, the tool head being pivotably coupled to the first end of the handle, an indexing stud slidably disposed within the through bores of the hub and first and second legs of the yoke, and the indexing stud being slidable within the through bores between a first position in which the tool head is secured in a fixed position relative to the handle, and a second position in which the tool head is pivotable relative to the handle. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael G. Bruce, Catonsville, MD US
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| 20120055295 | LASER BEAM DEFLECTION TORQUE WRENCH - A torque wrench including an elongated beam having a first end and a second end, a drive post attached to the first end of the elongated beam, a handle attached to the second end of the elongated beam so that force applied to the handle transfers torque to the work piece, a scale attached to the second end of the elongated beam, and a laser source disposed on the first end of the elongated beam, the laser source being configured to direct a laser beam toward the second end of the elongated beam such that the laser beam strikes the scale. | 03-08-2012 |
Michael W. Bruce, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20090102098 | GAS SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR USE IN SOLID FREE FORM FABRICATION SYSTEMS - A solid free form fabrication (SFF) system and method is used to fabricate a three-dimensional structure in a continuous manner from successive layers of feedstock material. The system includes a gas shielding structure that is configured to protect a targeted region from oxidation. The system further includes a positioning arm coupled to the deposition head and moveable to align the deposition head with a targeted region of the three-dimensional structure and a plurality of control components coupled to the positioning arm for controlling a position of the positioning arm and operation of the deposition head. The gas shielding structure is formed as either a parallelepiped structure or a half disc structure and may be conformable to at least one surface of the three-dimensional structure. | 04-23-2009 |
Mitchell R.m. Bruce, Orono, ME US
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| 20110281363 | SENSITIVE AND SELECTIVE DETECTION METHOD FOR MERCURY (II) IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - A method for detecting and measuring a metal ion in an aqueous medium includes derivatizing a solid phase extraction material with a reactive material that undergoes a chemical reaction when contacted with the metal ion. The solid phase extraction material and the reactive material are positioned in an aqueous medium containing the metal ion, such that the metal ion contacts the reactive material and causes it to chemically react. The reaction of the reactive material is detected by optical spectroscopy to detect and measure the metal ion. | 11-17-2011 |
Mitchell V. Bruce, Owens Cross Roads, AL US
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| 20100230543 | METHOD OF APPLYING AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVE LAYER TO SELECTED PORTIONS OF A MOUNTING FRAME - A foam mount of an aircraft window has a groove to receive an electro chromic window. The foam mount is painted by placing a blank in the groove to divide the foam mount into a first section designated to face the exterior of the aircraft and an opposite second section. The groove and the first section are coated with an electric conductive paint, and the second section is covered with a decorative paint. The conductive coating on the foam mount and the conductive coating of the electrodes of the electro chromic window provide an RF shielding to prevent electronic signals from personal electronic equipment from passing through the cabin and door windows of the aircraft. A mask is also provided to coat one section of the foam mount while covering the other section. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20120112006 | METHOD OF APPLYING AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVE LAYER TO SELECTED PORTIONS OF A MOUNTING FRAME - A foam mount of an aircraft window has a groove to receive an electro chromic window. The foam mount is painted by placing a blank in the groove to divide the foam mount into a first section designated to face the exterior of the aircraft and an opposite second section. The groove and the first section are coated with an electric conductive paint, and the second section is covered with a decorative paint. The conductive coating on the foam mount and the conductive coating of the electrodes of the electro chromic window provide an RF shielding to prevent electronic signals from personal electronic equipment from passing through the cabin and door windows of the aircraft. A mask is also provided to coat one section of the foam mount while covering the other section. | 05-10-2012 |
Robert A. Bruce, Longmont, CO US
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| 20090121032 | HUMIDITY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSED ASSEMBLY - A humidity control method and apparatus that can be utilized to provide humidity control within an enclosed assembly such as a disc drive. The apparatus includes a container that is at least partially formed of a material through which water vapor can freely move. The apparatus also includes a humidity-controlling mixture that comprises at least one salt and a superabsorbent polymer. The humidity-controlling mixture is enclosed within the container. | 05-14-2009 |
Robert M. Bruce, Portland, OR US
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| 20080256688 | Article of Eyewear - An article of eyewear comprises a flexible lens; and a frame having a top, sides, and a bottom for supporting the lens in spaced relation in front of a wearer's face to define an interior space. The frame has a two component surface for mounting the lens thereon. The two component surface comprises a first component and a second component wherein the first component and the second component are configured to collectively provide a tension fit around the face of a user. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090293308 | Article of Footwear for Increasing Stability and Lateral Performance - An article of footwear with multiple cross sectional profile shapes disposed on an outer peripheral edge of a sole is disclosed. The multiple cross sectional profile shapes on the outer peripheral edge of the sole can help increase the lateral performance and lateral stability of a wearer of the article of footwear. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293310 | Article of Footwear with Arch Wrap - An article of footwear with an arch wrap is disclosed. The arch wrap is configured to provide support to a midfoot. The arch wrap can include a plurality of eyelets that are configured to receive a lace of a lacing system of the upper. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293313 | Article of Footwear with a Marking System - An article of footwear with a marking system is disclosed. The marking system is configured to help locate one or more portions of a foot during training of an athlete. The marking system includes markings that extend from a lower surface of a sole system to an outer peripheral portion of a sole system. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090293316 | Article of Footwear With a Marking System - An article of footwear with a marking system is disclosed. The marking system is configured to help locate one or more portions of a foot during training of an athlete. The marking system includes markings disposed on an upper of an article of footwear. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20120023787 | Article of Footwear for Increasing Stability and Lateral Performance - An article of footwear with multiple cross sectional profile shapes disposed on an outer peripheral edge of a sole is disclosed. The multiple cross sectional profile shapes on the outer peripheral edge of the sole can help increase the lateral performance and lateral stability of a wearer of the article of footwear. | 02-02-2012 |
Ryan Bruce, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20110061249 | Cutting Implement with Interchangeable/Replaceable Blades - A cutting implement with blades that can be replaced or interchanged without using tools. The cutting implement has shock absorbing handles and may also have at least one bumper to reduce the forces transmitted to the user's hands and arms. The cutting implement may be a saw, pruners, lopper, grass shears, hedge shears, or garden shears. | 03-17-2011 |
Shad E. Bruce, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20090064549 | ADVERTISING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100162598 | ADVERTISING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20120000102 | ADVERTISING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion. | 01-05-2012 |
Shane C. Bruce, Lenoir City, TN US
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| 20100042028 | FOOT WRAP WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER - A foot wrap ( | 02-18-2010 |
Stephen D. Bruce, Montpelier, VA US
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| 20120018083 | Elastic film laminates prepared by multiple stretching steps - Elastic laminates and methods of making same are provided, wherein the laminate includes an elastic film laminated to at least one substrate web, and wherein the elastic film has been stretched at least twice prior to bonding the film to the substrate layer. Such laminates possess improved bond strength between the film and the substrate web and have greater elongation versus laminates made with a film that has been stretched only once. | 01-26-2012 |
Steven E. Bruce, Liverpool, NY US
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| 20100026552 | Man-Portable Counter Mortar Radar System - The present invention is a man-portable counter-mortar radar (MCMR) radar system that detects and tracks enemy mortar projectiles in flight and calculates their point of origin (launch point) to enable and direct countermeasures against the mortar and its personnel. In addition, MCMR may also perform air defense surveillance by detecting and tracking aircraft, helicopters, and ground vehicles. MCMR is a man-portable radar system that can be disassembled for transport, then quickly assembled in the field, and provides 360-degree coverage against an enemy mortar attack. MCMR comprises an antenna for radiating the radar pulses and for receiving the reflected target echoes, a transmitter that produces the radar pulses to be radiated from the antenna, a receiver-processor for performing measurements (range, azimuth and elevation) on the target echoes, associating multiple echoes to create target tracks, classifying the tracks as mortar projectiles, and calculating the probable location of the mortar weapon, and a control and display computer that permits the operation of the radar and the display and interpretation of the processed radar data. | 02-04-2010 |
Timothy Alan Bruce, Peoria, IL US
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| 20090221392 | System for protecting a powertrain - A powertrain for a machine is disclosed. The powertrain has a power source and a transmission that is operably connected to the power source. The powertrain also has a differential that is operably connected to the transmission. The powertrain further has a first and second shaft that are operably connected to the differential. The first and second shaft respectively actuate a plurality of traction devices. The powertrain also has a clutch associated with the differential and configured to selectively reduce a total traction available to the machine by releasing the differential as a function of a torque produced by the power source. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100154416 | CROSSOVER EXHAUST DUCT - A crossover for ducting exhaust produced by an engine. The crossover includes a front inside passage and rear outside passage. The front inside passage is configured to direct exhaust from one or more cylinders associated with a front of the engine to an inside volute of a turbocharger turbine. The rear outside passage is configured to direct exhaust from one or more cylinders associated with a rear of the engine to an outside volute of the turbocharger turbine. The inside volute is closer to the rear of the engine than the outside volute is. | 06-24-2010 |
Tina Bruce, Cary, NC US
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| 20120005799 | Reusable Breast Shield - A reusable, washable breast shield for use by lactating women. The shield may include an inner layer and an outer layer. The shield may be placed against the breast of the user and may be held in place with an article of clothing or may be used without supporting clothing. | 01-12-2012 |
Tina M. Bruce, Cary, NC US
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| 20090088717 | ABSORBENT NURSING PAD ADHESIVE COVER - A reusable, washable selectively adhesive cover for use by lactating women in combination with an absorbent nursing pad, said cover comprising a plurality of laminated silicone compound membranes, an outer laminate of a generally higher durameter than an inner laminate. | 04-02-2009 |
Victor Charles Bruce, Tarpon Springs, FL US
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| 20100118175 | Imaging Apparatus For Image Integration - A method and imaging apparatus is provided for integrating a first image into a second image. An image capture device comprising at least one first lens and at least one second lens is provided. An image integration software application is provided which utilizes an interface on the image capture device. The image integration software application supports the first lens and the second lens for providing the first image and the second image from different directions. The operator previews the second image using the image capture device, and selects a location in the previewed second image on the interface for the integration. The operator captures the previewed second image and the first image using the second lens and the first lens respectively. The image integration software application integrates the captured first image and the captured second image at the selected location to facilitate combination of image effects in a composite image. | 05-13-2010 |
Wesley Bruce, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20090151022 | NOVEL TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR FOR INCREASING KERNEL MASS AND YIELD IN PLANTS (831) - The present invention provides novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides and all conservatively modified variants of a novel transcription factor which is associated with kernel mass in plants. Methods are disclosed to alter the genetic composition of crop plants, enhance kernel size and to improve yield. The invention also includes vectors, cells, and modified plants. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090158459 | NOVEL TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR FOR INCREASING KERNEL MASS AND YIELD IN PLANTS (1403) - The present invention provides novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides and all conservatively modified variants of a novel transcription factor which is associated with kernel mass in plants. Methods are disclosed to alter the genetic composition of crop plants, enhance kernel size and to improve yield. The invention also includes vectors, cells, and modified plants. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110145948 | Transgenic Plants Comprising as Transgene a Phosphatidate Cytidylyltransferase - Polynucleotides are disclosed which are capable of enhancing yield of a plant transformed to contain such polynucleotides. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides and transgenic plants and agricultural products, including seeds, containing such polynucleotides as transgenes. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110302673 | Transgenic Plants with Increased Yield - Polynucleotides are disclosed which are capable of enhancing yield of a plant transformed to contain such polynucleotides. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides and transgenic plants and agricultural products, including seeds, containing such polynucleotides as transgenes. | 12-08-2011 |
Wesley B. Bruce, Raleight, NC US
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| 20100293670 | Maize Genes For Controlling Plant Growth And Organ Size And Their Use In Improving Crop Plants - The present invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the ZmARGOS gene family. The invention provides genomic sequence for the ZmARGOS genes. ZmARGOS is responsible for controlling plant growth, organ size and yield in crop plants. | 11-18-2010 |
Yaovi S. Bruce, Lake Orion, MI US
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| 20090207994 | TELEMATICS UNIT NUMBER PROVISIONING - Examples of the invention are used to provide a system and method for provisioning a telematics unit number based on a phone number already used by a customer. In examples, the telematics unit is provisioned with a number that aligns with a rate center plan, which is likely to result in a number that is local to a number the customer uses for dialing the unit and/or matches the area code of a number on the customer's account. In example a wireless telephone number is assigned to a vehicle telematics unit from an inventory of available wireless telephone numbers by querying the inventory to identify the wireless telephone number that matches one or more of the customer's home rate center, customer's NPA, customer's NXX, and customer's overlay NPA information based on a plurality of predetermined conditions. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20110141855 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPDATING INFORMATION IN ELECTRONIC CALENDARS - Systems and methods for updating information in an electronic calendar are disclosed. One example of the method includes recording a voice-tag memo via an in-vehicle telematics unit, the voice-tag memo containing information related to a calendar appointment, a calendar contact, or combinations thereof. The voice-tag memo is then converted into text via a speech-to-text unit in operative communication with the in-vehicle telematics unit. The method further includes determining, via a calendar comparator of an Internet-enabled program hosting the electronic calendar and in operative communication with the speech-to-text unit, which calendar appointment, calendar contact, or combinations thereof the voice-tag memo is associated with; and uploading the text to an appropriate cell of the calendar. The appropriate calendar cell is selected based upon which calendar appointment and/or calendar contact has the voice-tag memo associated therewith. | 06-16-2011 |