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Bryan D. Blauwet, Charlotte, NC US
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20100236235 | HYDRAULIC FLUID COOLING SYSTEM FOR PAIR OF INTEGRATED HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS - A hydraulic fluid cooling system for a pair of integrated hydrostatic transmissions includes a common reservoir holding hydraulic fluid and having hydraulic lines connecting the common reservoir to each integrated hydrostatic transmission, a hydraulic fluid reservoir inside each integrated hydrostatic transmission, and a pump for pumping fluid from each transmission's hydraulic fluid reservoir to the other transmission. Hydraulic fluid lines link each transmission's hydraulic fluid reservoir to the other transmission. The system pumps hydraulic fluid from the sump or reservoir of each integrated hydrostatic transmission to the other transmission, providing the cooling capacity of a non-loaded transmission to cool hydraulic fluid for a fully loaded transmission. | 09-23-2010 |
Bryan D. Blauwet, Ankeny, IA US
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20140209335 | DRAWBAR APPARATUS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A drawbar apparatus for coupling an earth-working tool to a frame of an agricultural implement. The drawbar apparatus comprises a drawbar. The drawbar comprises a first portion coupled to the frame and a second portion. A joint comprises a first bracket comprising a protrusion. The protrusion defines a first aperture. The first bracket is coupled to one of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A second bracket defines a channel configured to receive the protrusion. The channel defines a second aperture on a first side of the channel and a third aperture on a second side of the channel. The second bracket is coupled to the other of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A fastener is positioned through the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture. The protrusion is configured to move laterally in the channel. | 07-31-2014 |
20160044857 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND ATTACHMENT WITH DOWN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM - An agricultural implement and attachment are described for soil conditioning. The implement may include an implement frame, with the attachment configured to be towed by the implement frame. A pressurized fluid circuit may be configured to control one or more actuators, in order to provide lifting or lowering force to the attachment. The attachment may include a leading frame and a trailing frame, each configured to support a set of agricultural tools. The trailing frame may be mounted to the implement frame via the leading frame. | 02-18-2016 |
Bryan D. Bolich, Davis, CA US
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20080204993 | COMPUTING DEVICE - A computing device includes a baseboard, a memory coupled to the baseboard, an input/output coupled to the baseboard and a processor system coupled to the baseboard. The processor system includes a circuit board, a central electronic control coupled to the circuit board and a processor component. The device further includes a first structure coupling the processor component to the circuit board and retaining the processor component relative to the circuit board at a selected one of a plurality of positions in both directions along an axis perpendicular to the circuit board. The first structure is movably coupled to one of the processor component and the circuit board for movement in a direction perpendicular to the first axis at least prior to being coupled to the other of the processor component and the circuit board. | 08-28-2008 |
Bryan D. Brown, Evans, GA US
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20160031723 | WATER FILTRATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A filter assembly includes a horizontally extending buoyant member and a filter panel that extends vertically from the buoyant member, the filter panel defining a tortuous path for passage of water and a surface area for biofilm growth and capture of particles in the biofilm, the filter panel being flexible from a neutral shape and position under force, and being resilient to return to the neutral shape and position by structural rigidity after cessation of the force. The titter panel includes multiple parallel sections defined between parallel vertically extending slits. The parallel sections are flexible permitting opening of the slits. A protective cover faces away from the buoyant member opposite a direction in which the filter panel extends. The filter panel is folded over the buoyant member and the cover is folded over the filter panel. | 02-04-2016 |
Bryan D. Cardis, Avon, IN US
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20110274375 | Storage Bag for Loft Bed - An attachable/detachable multi-purpose storage bag designed specifically for bed lofts. The multi-purpose storage bag allows the intended user a secure and convenient storage option for wireless devices, beverages, and miscellaneous articles. This storage bag specifically targets individuals who have limited or inadequate storage space, most commonly found in educational dorm rooms or efficiency apartments. This storage bag system design provides individuals, who utilize elevated lofts, a convenient and easily accessible storage option as compared to conventional shelves, desks or closet space. | 11-10-2011 |
Bryan D. Denhartog, Rapid City, SD US
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20140309701 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATES FOR USE IN CLAVICLE REPAIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a bone. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and either one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309703 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATES FOR USE IN CLAVICLE REPAIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a bone. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and either one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge. | 10-16-2014 |
Bryan D. Dervarics, Pompano Beach, FL US
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20100077665 | DRIVING AND DRIVEN SEALING SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE-HUNG DOOR/WINDOW - A combination sealing system includes a driving sealing system, a driven sealing system, and a drive system. The driving sealing system includes a tongue attached to and extending away from a sash of a first panel, and a receiver attached to and within a frame. The driven sealing system includes a rotational member connected to a meeting rail of a second panel, and a first catch connected to a meeting rail of the first panel. The drive system is attached to the receiver and the rotational member. The first catch is configured to engage the rotational member. The receiver is configured to receive the tongue. The first panel is movable between an open position and a completely closed position. Prior to the first panel being in the completely closed position, the drive system transfer motion within the drive sealing system to the driven sealing system. | 04-01-2010 |
Bryan D. Gothie, Sudbury, MA US
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20150351493 | FOOTWEAR WITH TRACTION ELEMENTS - The invention relates to articles of footwear having traction elements, and systems and methods for manufacturing same. An example shoe includes an upper and a sole plate, the sole plate including a lower surface adapted for ground contact having a first sole portion including first traction elements, the first traction elements having a distal end and a side wall with extensions extending from a central core, and a second sole portion including second traction elements, the second traction elements having at least one geometrical feature differing in one or more aspects from a corresponding geometrical feature of the first traction elements. | 12-10-2015 |
Bryan D. Johnson, Gardner, ND US
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20080244960 | FUEL BLENDS - The invention provides a vehicle fuel composition containing an alcohol, a lubricant and an ether. A preferred embodiment is a fuel blend containing ethanol, dimethyl ether and a distilled organic acid. These fuel blends are thoroughly blended to obtain a motor fuel having a higher energy content and a lower pollution profile compared to standard commercial motor fuels. | 10-09-2008 |
Bryan D. Kaushiva, Baltimore, MD US
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20080227878 | Trimer and allophanate modified isocyanates, a process for their production, foams comprising these modified isocyanates, and a process for the production of these foams - This invention relates to stable liquid, trimer and allophanate-modified isocyanates, a process for the production of these isocyanates, foams prepared from these isocyanates and a process for the production of these foams. | 09-18-2008 |
20130023599 | POLYURETHANE FOAMS MADE WITH ALKOXYLATED VEGETABLE OIL HYDROXYLATE - The present invention provides polyurethane foams and elastomers made with an alkoxylated vegetable oil hydroxylate replacing at least a portion of the typically used petroleum-based polyol(s). Also provided are processes for making the inventive foams and elastomers and for making alkoxylated vegetable oil hydroxylates. The alkoxylated vegetable oil hydroxylates are environmentally-friendly, bio-based polyols which advantageously also offer the potential of improved hydrophobicity in polyurethane foams and elastomers. The inventive polyurethane foams and elastomers may find use in a wide variety of products such as automobile interior parts, polyurethane structural foams, floor coatings and athletic running tracks. | 01-24-2013 |
Bryan D. Knodle, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20130289584 | COMPLIANT ANASTOMOSIS SYSTEM UTILIZING SUTURE - An integrated anastomosis tool may include an effector that both makes an opening in the wall of a target vessel and connects a graft vessel to the target vessel. The effector may include a cutter assembly and a connection module that are independently actuatable. The connection between the graft vessel and the target vessel may be compliant, and may be achieved by suturing an end of the graft vessel to the side of the target vessel with the connection module. | 10-31-2013 |
Bryan D. Knysh, Saratoga, CA US
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20150126861 | WEARABLE ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR CIRCULATING TUMOR CELL DETECTION - An apparatus for detecting circulating tumor cells is provided. A support system for mounting on a patient is provided. An imaging system is attached to the support system. The imaging system comprises a transmitter and receiver system for generating and transmitting signals into the patient and receiving signals from the patient and a controller. The controller comprises a processor and computer readable media. The computer readable media comprises computer readable code for transmitting signals into the patient, computer readable code for receiving signals from the patent, and computer readable code for providing in vivo circulating tumor cell imaging agent data from the received signals from the patient. | 05-07-2015 |
Bryan D. Mayrides, Derby, CT US
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20140314563 | VIBRATION CONTROL OF A SWASHPLATELESS COAXIAL ROTOR - A rotary wing aircraft is provided including a dual counter-rotating, coaxial rotor system having an upper rotor system and a lower rotor system rotatable about a common axis. A plurality of blade assemblies is mounted to a portion of either the upper rotor system or the lower rotor system. A plurality of individually controllable actuators is coupled to each of the plurality of blade assemblies. Each of the plurality of actuators is configured to control movement of the coupled blade assembly about a pitch axis. The rotary-wing aircraft additionally includes a sensor system within an airframe. A higher harmonic control (HHC) controller is arranged in communication with the sensor system and the plurality of actuators to individually control the upper rotor system and the lower rotor system to reduce vibration. | 10-23-2014 |
20140314573 | INTEGRATION OF ROTARY ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR FOR SWASHPLATELESS INDIVIDUAL BLADE CONTROL - An individual blade control system (IBCS) for a rotor system having a rotor hub is provided including a plurality of blade cuffs mounted to the rotor hub. Each blade cuff is configured to receive a rotor blade and rotate about a blade axis. A plurality of electrical actuators is mounted to the rotor hub adjacent at least one of the plurality of blade cuffs. Each electrical actuator is configured to rotate about an actuator axis. The plurality of blade axes and the plurality of actuator axes are arranged in a plane. Each electrical actuator is coupled to an adjacent blade cuff such that rotation of one of the plurality of electrical actuators causes a proportional rotation of one of the blade cuffs. | 10-23-2014 |
Bryan D. Milz, Florida, NY US
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20090048604 | Insertion instrument for intervertebral implants - An insertion tool for positioning intervertebral spacers into disc spaces. The insertion tool has a proximal end and a distal end, a T-handle secured to the proximal end and a pair of alignment rails extending to the distal end. The insertion tool includes a handle secured to the proximal end of the guide rails, and a shaft that extends through the handle, whereby the shaft has a threaded portion that extends to the T-handle. The insertion tool also includes a blocker that is secured to the distal end of the shaft. The blocker includes stop arms that guide the blocker through the guide rails and toward the distal end of the shaft. The blocker may be provided in a plurality of different sizes corresponding to the sizes of the implants to be inserted into a disc space. A lock is provided for locking the implant to the shaft. | 02-19-2009 |
20120083852 | INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTING SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH GUIDING RAIL - A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083884 | SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH GUIDING RAIL - A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20130211526 | EXPANDABLE IMPLANT - An expandable implant ( | 08-15-2013 |
20140257488 | DISTRACTION/COMPRESSION POSTERIOR ROD SYSTEM - A spinal fixation device that includes a first engagement member. The first engagement member includes a first body and at least one extension. The first body includes a first aperture for receipt of a fastener. The at least one extension extends outwardly from the first body. Also included in the device, a second engagement member including a second body and a threaded extension that extends from the second body. The second body includes a second aperture for receipt of a fastener. Further, an expansion ring including a first end and a second end is included. The first end includes a threaded surface in threaded communication with the threaded extension. The second end is in rotatable communication with the at least one extension of the first engagement member. Where a torque is applied to the expansion ring, the second engagement member moves with respect to the first engagement member. | 09-11-2014 |
20140316477 | INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS - An insertion tool for positioning intervertebral spacers into disc spaces. The insertion tool has a proximal end and a distal end, a T-handle secured to the proximal end and a pair of alignment rails extending to the distal end. The insertion tool includes a handle secured to the proximal end of the guide rails, and a shaft that extends through the handle, whereby the shaft has a threaded portion that extends to the T-handle. The insertion tool also includes a blocker that is secured to the distal end of the shaft. The blocker includes stop arms that guide the blocker through the guide rails and toward the distal end of the shaft. The blocker may be provided in a plurality of different sizes corresponding to the sizes of the implants to be inserted into a disc space. A lock is provided for locking the implant to the shaft. | 10-23-2014 |
20140371862 | SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH GUIDING RAIL - A prosthetic intervertebral spacer is disclosed. The spacer preferably includes a body and an interface extending away from the body for use during implantation of the spacer. Methods of implanting the spacer and tools used during such procedure are also disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
20150100094 | PIVOTING VERTEBRAL PLATE - A surgical system includes an implant having a first attachment mechanism and an insertion instrument having a proximal end, a distal end, and a second attachment mechanism disposed at the distal end for removable connection with the first attachment mechanism. The proximal end of the insertion instrument is pivotable with respect to the implant. The insertion instrument can include an inserter and a guide. A method of using the surgical system is provided. | 04-09-2015 |
20150342755 | INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS - An insertion tool for positioning intervertebral spacers into disc spaces. The insertion tool has a proximal end and a distal end, a T-handle secured to the proximal end and a pair of alignment rails extending to the distal end. The insertion tool includes a handle secured to the proximal end of the guide rails, and a shaft that extends through the handle, whereby the shaft has a threaded portion that extends to the T-handle. The insertion tool also includes a blocker that is secured to the distal end of the shaft. The blocker includes stop arms that guide the blocker through the guide rails and toward the distal end of the shaft. The blocker may be provided in a plurality of different sizes corresponding to the sizes of the implants to be inserted into a disc space. A lock is provided for locking the implant to the shaft. | 12-03-2015 |
20160074073 | DISTRACTION/COMPRESSION POSTERIOR ROD SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method for fusing vertebral bodies comprising the steps of: mounting a first engagement member of a fixation member to a pedicle of a first vertebra and a second engagement member of the spinal fixation member to a pedicle of a second vertebra, the first engagement member having a first extension engaged with an expansion ring, the second engagement member having a second extension engaged with the expansion ring; inserting screws through the first and second engagement members and into the pedicles of the respective first and second vertebrae; rotating the expansion ring in a first direction, thereby distracting the first and second vertebrae; implanting an intervertebral implant between the first and second vertebrae after rotating the expansion ring in the first direction; and rotating the expansion ring in a second direction after implanting the intervertebral implant, thereby compressing the first and second vertebrae. | 03-17-2016 |
Bryan D. Nousain, Greenbelt, MD US
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20110248827 | System and Method for Radio-Frequency Fingerprinting as a Security Layer in RFID Devices - A system and method for authenticating a radio-frequency identification tags based on the features of the modulation features of the RFID signal. Dynamic wavelet fingerprint features are extracted from the signal by applying a wavelet transform to the signal to determine wavelet coefficients at a plurality of times and frequency scale values, creating a binary image from the wavelet coefficients, and measuring image features of at least one fingerprint object in the binary image. The measured features of the binary image fingerprint objects are compared to a database of features for the signal's EPC to authenticate the RFID tag. | 10-13-2011 |
Bryan D. O'Connor, Atherton, CA US
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20160087794 | COMBINED AUTHENTICATION AND ENCRYPTION - A system and methods are provided for establishing an authenticated and encrypted communication connection between two devices with at most two round-trip communications. During establishment of an initial authenticated, encrypted communication connection (or afterward), a first device (e.g., a server) provides the second device (e.g., a client) with a token (e.g., a challenge) that lives or persists beyond the current connection. After that connection is terminated and the second device initiates a new connection, it uses the token as part of the handshaking process to reduce the necessary round-trip communications to one. | 03-24-2016 |
Bryan D. O`rourke, Wyoming, MN US
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20150129342 | TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender. | 05-14-2015 |
Bryan D. Ritoper, San Diego, CA US
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20160061328 | SPRING RETAINER SEAL - Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system for isolating at least one of a fire zone and a high-pressure zone from at least one of a non-fire zone and a low-pressure zone, comprising a seal and a flexible spring retainer coupled to the seal that is configured to bias the seal. The biasing may be based in terms of a compression of the seal within a predetermined range of compression. A shielding of the seal from the at least one of the fire zone and the high-pressure zone may be provided. | 03-03-2016 |
Bryan D. Sendelweck, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090206452 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING SELF-ALIGNED TWIN WELLS WITH CO-PLANAR SURFACES IN A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method and system for providing a twin well in a semiconductor device is described. The method and system include providing at least one interference layer and providing a first mask that covers a first portion of the semiconductor device and uncovers a second portion of the semiconductor device. The first and second portions of the semiconductor device are adjacent. The method and system also include implanting a first well in the second portion of the semiconductor device after the first mask is provided. The method and system also include providing a second mask. The interference layer(s) are configured such that energy during a blanket exposure develops the second mask that uncovers the first portion and covers the second portion of the semiconductor device. The method and system also include implanting a second well in the first portion of the semiconductor device after the second mask is provided. | 08-20-2009 |
Bryan D. Sendelweck, Castle Rock, CO US
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20150144883 | FORMING RECESSED STRUCTURE WITH LIQUID-DEPOSITED SOLUTION - A damascene approach is used to form a recessed structure in a substrate for receiving liquid-deposited solution, such as a carbon nanotube (CNT) solution. The liquid-deposited solution is built-up in the recessed structure, simplifying the coating process and providing a more uniform thickness of the liquid-deposited layer. | 05-28-2015 |
Bryan D. Smith, Madison, WI US
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20130344563 | NUCLEASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - A class of anionic oligomers and polymers that function for inhibition of nucleases, particularly RNase. Specific inhibitors include mixtures of oligomers of vinyl sulfate. Methods for inhibition or inactivation of one or more nucleases in vitro which comprises the step of contacting the one or more nucleases in a biological medium with one or more of the anionic oligomeric or polymeric inhibitors of this invention. Kits for carrying out a biological procedure, biological reaction and/or a biological assay containing one or more inhibitors of this invention. The use of oligomers and/or polymers of this invention as additives in buffers or reagents. The inhibitors of the invention can also be attached to surfaces to provide for removal of nucleases from media, solutions or other liquids in contact with the solid. | 12-26-2013 |
Bryan D. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140347185 | HAND HYGIENE NETWORK SYSTEM - In a health care facility, within the immediate patient care zone, a method of providing a networked system for hand hygiene. At least one (1) health care worker (HCW) has the means to perform at least one (1) event of the “World Health Organization's (WHO) 5 Moments Hand Hygiene” protocol events utilizing a movable hand hygiene dispenser and/or fixedly mounted hand hygiene dispenser positioned within the patient care zone. The HCW's “WHO'S Hand Hygiene” events are monitored by a wireless network of transceivers, located within the patient care zone, which can communicate information between one another and/or to the health care facility's computer memory and processing center for the purposes of HCW's alerts, process steps, evaluation, reporting, etc., of the HCW's hand hygiene event activity and his/her compliance relative to the “WHO'S 5 Moments Hand Hygiene” events protocol. | 11-27-2014 |
20140361897 | HAND HYGIENE NETWORK SYSTEM - In a health care facility, within the immediate patient care zone, a method of providing a networked system for hand hygiene. At least one (1) health care worker (HCW) has the means to perform at least one (1) event of the “World Health Organization's (WHO) 5 Moments Hand Hygiene” protocol events utilizing a movable hand hygiene dispenser and/or fixedly mounted hand hygiene dispenser positioned within the patient care zone. The HCW's “WHO'S Hand Hygiene” events are monitored by a wireless network of transceivers, located within the patient care zone, which can communicate information between one another and/or to the health care facility's computer memory and processing center for the purposes of HCW's alerts, process steps, evaluation, reporting, etc., of the HCW's hand hygiene event activity and his/her compliance relative to the “WHO's 5 Moments Hand Hygiene” events protocol. | 12-11-2014 |
Bryan D. Vergado, Seattle, WA US
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20130114596 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR RELIABLE LOW-BANDWIDTH INFORMATION DELIVERY ACROSS MIXED-MODE UNICAST AND MULTICAST NETWORKS - A system and method are provided wherein information is disseminated using a reliable IP multicast network implementation coupled with dynamically assigned proxy nodes serving as zonal aggregation points. These nodes share information with each other over the reliable IP multicast network, augmenting this function with a reliable point-to-point communication infrastructure between proxy nodes in those instances where IP multicast is not available or prone to error. | 05-09-2013 |
Bryan D. Vergato, Seattle, WA US
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20100002698 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR RELIABLE LOW-BANDWIDTH INFORMATION DELIVERY ACROSS MIXED-MODE UNICAST AND MULTICAST NETWORKS - A system and method are provided wherein information is disseminated using a reliable IP multicast network implementation coupled with dynamically assigned proxy nodes serving as zonal aggregation points. These nodes share information with each other over the reliable IP multicast network, augmenting this function with a reliable point-to-point communication infrastructure between proxy nodes in those instances where IP multicast is not available or prone to error. | 01-07-2010 |
Bryan D. Young, Haywards Heath GB
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20100054310 | METHOD OF ACQUIRING A RECEIVED SPREAD SPECTRUM SIGNAL - A method of acquiring a received spread spectrum signal comprises receiving a spread spectrum signal, analysing the received signal to detect interference within the received signal, and adapting the baseband processing of the received signal to reduce power consumption during periods of detected interference. This allows the GPS processing resources to be focussed on areas of signal where there is little or no interference, and this is possible without modification to the source of interference. The interference is detected from an analysis of the received signal, and in particular before the baseband digital signal processing. | 03-04-2010 |