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Bob Bullard, Signal Mountain, TN US
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| 20110097460 | PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION IN MICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN PROTEIN PRODUCT CHILLED WATER COOLING TANKS FOR INCREASED TANK WATER UTILITY AND CONSERVATION - The invention described below details a new process that will allow for the extended use of chiller water that is used for cooling food products in food production facilities. The invention utilizes special chemistry to provide acceptable antimicrobial control of the chill water over an extended period of time. The invention is designed for use in the processing of any protein and non-protein based food products that require batch or continuous chilling as part of the production process. The invention enables a food processor to dramatically increase the length of time that the water in a chilled water bath (chiller) may be used before the bath is emptied for cleaning, sanitizing and refilling. The process and invention is a novel approach to water conservation and microbiological control, and is designed to allow the processor to safely extend the time between chiller dump and fill operations. This invention provides benefits to the processor and the environment that make its use very desirable for all processors of protein and non-protein based products that require chilling of their product in a water bath. | 04-28-2011 |
Brian Bullard, Las Cruces, NM US
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| 20080213768 | Identification and use of biomarkers for non-invasive and early detection of liver injury - The present invention provides methods for identifying and evaluating suites of biochemical and/or gene entities useful as biomarkers for early prediction of disease and/or toxicity, disease staging, target identification/validation, and monitoring of drug efficacy/toxicity. The present invention further provides suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for non-invasive and early prediction of hepatic injury. | 09-04-2008 |
Brian L. Bullard, Elk Grove, CA US
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| 20090301904 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE SEPARATE STORAGE AND MIXING OF SUBSTANCES - A storage and mixing device has an outer container and an inner container. Mounted at one end of the inner container is a first cap that rotates open and closed via a hinge. When the first cap is opened, the contents of the inner and outer containers are allowed to mix together. The other end of the inner container has an opening that is enclosed by a second cap operable to actuate a rod. When actuated, the rod pushes against the first cap thereby opening it and permitting the contents of the inner and outer containers to mix together. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090301905 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE SEPARATE STORAGE AND MIXING OF SUBSTANCES - A storage device has a second cap for actuating a rod and permitting a fluid to flow through that cap. The storage device has an outer container and an inner container. Mounted at one end of the inner container is a first cap that rotates open and closed for allowing the contents of the inner and outer containers to mix together when desired. The other end of the inner container has an opening that is enclosed by the second cap that is operable to actuate the rod. When actuated, the rod pushes against the first cap thereby opening it in order to mix the contents. Moreover the second cap defines a plurality of holes adapted to permit a fluid to flow through them. Thus the second cap actuates the rod, yet also is disposed at the same end of the outer and inner containers from which the fluid can flow. | 12-10-2009 |
Bryan Bullard, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20090104954 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN EVENT OF AN EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED INTERFACE - A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100105454 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERFACING WITH A THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION - A system for interfacing with a third-party application is described. The system includes a third-party device, a server-based system configured to communicate with the third-party device, and a gaming device configured to communicate with the server-based system to display content of the product or service. The gaming device is configured to generate an outcome of a wager-based game independent of the content that is displayed. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110218032 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL DRAWINGS - A gaming system and method of providing a virtual drawing or drawing promotion including a central server, one or more location servers, and a plurality of gaming devices. A player is provided with a drawing account voucher, which is associated with a drawing account. Based on game play, the drawing account is credited with drawing entries or virtual tickets for a drawing promotion. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides a number of drawing entries when a wager placed by a player meets at least a wager threshold amount, wherein the number of drawing entries provided is based on a ticket award amount. The gaming system, upon expiration of a drawing period, selects a winner of the drawing promotion by selecting a drawing entry. In one embodiment, the gaming system progressively increases the drawing prize based on the number of drawing entries provided or wagers placed by the players. | 09-08-2011 |
Dan Bullard, Valparaiso, IN US
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| 20090269562 | Bimetal Laminate Structure And Method Of Making The Same - The present invention provides a bimetal laminate structure and improved method for manufacturing the same. The method includes: applying a layer of adhesive to a metallic substrate; and laminating a decorative metallic sheet to the metallic substrate in such a manner that substantially all surface defects and all read through appearance along an outer surface of the decorative metallic sheet are eliminated. The resultant bimetal laminate includes a decorative metallic layer consisting of a first metallic material, and a metallic substrate consisting of a second metallic material that is different from the first metallic material. The metal substrate has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the decorative metallic layer. An adhesive layer is disposed between, and spans substantially the entirety of the decorative metallic layer and metallic substrate to rigidly attach the same. | 10-29-2009 |
David Scott Bullard, Bowling Green, KY US
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| 20090212198 | Method and Apparatus for a Light Fixture Having a Security Light and Permanently Mounted Wall-Washing LEDs - A light fixture ( | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090244897 | Light fixture with optional animate object detector and heat sink - A light fixture ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090244913 | Wall-Mountable Light Fixture Providing Light Having a Particular Directionality - A path-illuminating wall-mountable light fixture ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090244926 | Surface-Mountable Light Fixture Having an Access Port and Corresponding Method and Kit - A surface-mountable light fixture ( | 10-01-2009 |
Gary Bullard, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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| 20090292273 | Catheter connection hub - Fluid communication to an end of a catheter is afforded through a connection hub selectively attachable thereto. The connection hub includes a catheter-receiving element and a fluid-coupling element that are relatively rotatable coaxially between one of two states by way of a determinant assembly feature. The first state is an unlocked state and the second state is a locked state. The unlocked state is for determinately receiving a catheter and the locked state is for determinately securing the catheter. A method of making a connection hub is also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
Gary Bullard, Miramar, FL US
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| 20080302367 | Oradent - The oradent is made of latex or polyurethane material; it is similar to a really small female panty, which covers the entire genital and anus area. It is used in the same manner as dental dams and condoms, to stop the exchange of body fluids during sexual and oral intercourse which will prevent unwanted pregnancies, HIV and STD'S. There are two version of the oradent. One for oral sex only and the other for both oral and penetration sex. | 12-11-2008 |
Gerald Bullard, Alliance, NE US
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| 20090173489 | BRIDGE PLUG AND SETTING TOOL - A bridge plug comprises an axially compressible cylinder having plural expansion sleeves. A mandrel extends axially through the cylinder, and has a threaded portion engaged with the cylinder, such that rotation of the mandrel causes compression of the cylinder. A setting tool comprises a housing containing a motor and a drive shaft driven by the motor. The setting tool is configured to be removably coupled to a bridge plug with the drive shaft drivingly coupled to the bridge plug's mandrel, such that operation of the setting tool motor causes compression of the bridge plug. The setting tool is used to lower a bridge plug within a well casing, and to compress the bridge plug causing, outward protrusion of sealing members of the bridge plug to set the bridge plug in place. Cement may be applied above the set bridge plug to form an easily drillable seal. | 07-09-2009 |
Gregory T. Bullard, La Mesa, CA US
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| 20100315207 | SENSOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT - Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for managing other apparatuses. In certain aspects, an apparatus for managing other apparatuses includes a processing system configured to receive one or more reports from the other apparatuses, and to send a message to at least one of the other apparatuses, wherein the message instructs the at least one of the other apparatuses to configure at least one parameter that controls when the at least one of the other apparatus sends a report to the apparatus. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100315242 | SENSORS IN COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for communication. In certain aspects, an apparatus for communication includes one or more sensors configured to measure a condition external to the apparatus, a circuit configured to determine when to transmit data based on the measurement to another apparatus, wherein the determination is based on at least one parameter configurable by the another apparatus, and a transmitter configured to transmit the data. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100318641 | SENSOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT - Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for managing reports. In certain aspects, an apparatus for managing reports including a processing system is disclosed. The processing system is configured to receive a plurality of reports from a plurality of other apparatuses, filter out one or more of the plurality of reports, and forward the remaining plurality of reports to another apparatus, wherein each of the plurality of reports comprises data based on a sensor measurement at the respective one of the plurality of other apparatuses. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110001484 | SENSOR IN BATTERY - Systems and method for providing sensors in batteries are provided. In certain aspects of the disclosure, a battery comprises a housing dimensioned to fit within a battery compartment of the communication device, a battery cell configured to supply power to the communication device, one or more sensors within the housing configured to measure a condition external to the battery and to received power from the battery cell, and an interface configured to interface the one or more sensors with a processing system in the communication device. | 01-06-2011 |
James M. Bullard, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100028862 | BACTERIAL REPLICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Reconstituted bacterial replication assemblies and methods for their use are provided. | 02-04-2010 |
Jeffrey W. Bullard, Gaithersburg, MD US
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| 20090008133 | Patterned Circuits and Method for Making Same - Provided are patterned circuits with accurately aligned raised features. Also provided are methods for making the circuits using photoresist-on-photoresist patterning. | 01-08-2009 |
Jennifer Alice Bullard, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20090322563 | Autonomous provisional smart traffic signal station - The present invention discloses a mode selectable autonomous provisional traffic signal station unit for establishing traffic control signal light units for mode selectable alternate traffic control configurations. The autonomous provisional traffic signal station further comprises a mode switch to engage unit logic to receive wireless broadcast protocol seeking a slave unit or broadcast protocol as a master unit seeking a slave unit, and programming logic for co-operating traffic control of a road segment managing un-manned two direction vehicle traffic over a temporarily converged alternating one direction flow. An un-manned traffic grid mode is also disclosed | 12-31-2009 |
Jesse L. Bullard, Houston, TX US
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| 20100270025 | Riser Buoyancy Adjustable Thrust Column - An offshore drilling riser joint has a central riser pipe, a number of auxiliary lines mounted around it, and a buoyancy module assembly of a buoyant material. A pair of upper thrust sleeves slide over two of the auxiliary lines, each of the upper thrust sleeves having a flange in contact with an upper end of the buoyancy module assembly. Each of the upper thrust sleeves transfer upward thrust imposed by the buoyancy module assembly to an upper support flange mounted to the central riser pipe. A pair of lower thrust sleeves slide over two of the auxiliary lines. Each lower thrust sleeve has a lower thrust flange that is engaged by a lower end of the buoyancy module assembly. Each of the lower thrust sleeves transfer weight of the buoyancy module assembly while out of water to a lower support flange mounted to the central riser pipe. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110214877 | ACTUATION ASSEMBLY FOR RISER CONNECTION DOG - A box and pin coupling for a drilling riser having an actuator assembly with an attached dog. The actuator assembly includes an actuation rod having an end affixed to the dog. A portion of the rod is circumscribed by an annular sleeve, where the outer surface of the sleeve is threadingly attached to one of the box or pin. A shoulder is formed on the rod outer circumference between the sleeve and the end of the rod attached to the dog. A retainer cap is provided on the end of the rod opposite where it attaches to the dog. The sleeve abuts the rod on one end, and the retainer cap on the other, so that rotating the sleeve axially moves the actuation rod, that in turn moves the attached dog into or out of engagement with a profile on the other of the box or pin. | 09-08-2011 |
Jonathon Bullard, Chattanooga, TN US
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| 20110097460 | PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION IN MICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN PROTEIN PRODUCT CHILLED WATER COOLING TANKS FOR INCREASED TANK WATER UTILITY AND CONSERVATION - The invention described below details a new process that will allow for the extended use of chiller water that is used for cooling food products in food production facilities. The invention utilizes special chemistry to provide acceptable antimicrobial control of the chill water over an extended period of time. The invention is designed for use in the processing of any protein and non-protein based food products that require batch or continuous chilling as part of the production process. The invention enables a food processor to dramatically increase the length of time that the water in a chilled water bath (chiller) may be used before the bath is emptied for cleaning, sanitizing and refilling. The process and invention is a novel approach to water conservation and microbiological control, and is designed to allow the processor to safely extend the time between chiller dump and fill operations. This invention provides benefits to the processor and the environment that make its use very desirable for all processors of protein and non-protein based products that require chilling of their product in a water bath. | 04-28-2011 |
Justin Bullard, Wilton Manors, FL US
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| 20090102838 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTING THREE DIMENSIONAL GRAPHICAL DATA - Systems and methods for remotely displaying three dimensional graphical data, include a local computing machine that communicates with a remote computing machine via a connection. An application executing on the local computing machine, generates three dimensional graphics commands which are intercepted and transferred to either the remote computing machine or a computing element on the local computing machine. Determining where to transfer the three dimensional graphics commands requires: an analysis of the application to obtain application specific characteristics; an analysis of the remote computing machine to obtain the capabilities of the remote computing machine; an analysis of the local computing machine to obtain the capabilities of the local computing machine; and an analysis of the connection to determine characteristics of the connection. A determination is made in response to obtaining the application characteristics, the remote computing machine capabilities, the local computing machine capabilities and the connection characteristics. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100241694 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERMEDIARIES TO COMPRESS DATA COMMUNICATED VIA A REMOTE DISPLAY PROTOCOL - The present solution automatically detects the remote display protocol capabilities of the client, server and/or intermediaries to determine whether the client and server should compress the remote display protocol data or the intermediaries, and in some cases both. | 09-23-2010 |
Patricia Bullard, Southlake, TX US
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| 20110303319 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING WIRE - The present invention is a method and apparatus for forming wire loops using wire looping pliers. In one embodiment of the invention, the pair of wire pliers having a cylindrical jaw and a recessed jaw for accepting the cylindrical jaw allows the user of the tool to make symmetrical wire loops on a consistent basis. Additionally, the width of the recessed jaw can be set such that the user can use the recessed jaw to measure the distance from a particular point where the neck of the wire loop should be broken. The recessed surface of the recessed jaw and the cylindrical jaw mate together in such a manner as to provide uniform pressure around a significant portion of the loop so as to prevent marring of the surface of the wire. | 12-15-2011 |
Peter Bullard, Schwenksville, PA US
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| 20100116883 | CONTACTLESS SMARTCARD BEZEL - A multi media payment device includes a banknote acceptor and a RF card reader, and also may include a magnetic card reader. A bezel assembly for connection to the bill acceptor preferably includes a reader unit to read magnetic swipe cards and contactless chip cards. | 05-13-2010 |
Robert Bullard, Single Mountain, TN US
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| 20100196565 | Sanitizing of Transported Food Product by Spray Application of Sanitizing Material in an Auger System to Increase Surface Coverage of said Product by said Sanitizing Material during Transport - The process and apparatus of the present invention is directed to an auger system that continuously sanitizes transported food products prior to processing and consumption. The auger system is designed to increase and enhance the surface and sub-surface area exposure of a transported food product to a liquid and/or gaseous sanitizing material. The auger system includes specialized flights and attachments for the agitation and/or turning of the transported food product to affect the sanitizing process by exposing a substantial portion of the surface of the transported food product to the liquid and/or gaseous sanitizing material. | 08-05-2010 |
Robert C. Bullard, Signal Mountain, TN US
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| 20100055270 | Method and process for the controll of water weight loss in spray chill operations with the subsequent reduction of airborne bacterial load in air utilizing specialized chemistry in an air wash system in protein-based food processing plants - It has been discovered that precise control of relative humidity within the Spray Chill rooms of meat processing facilities can help control carcass water weight loss. Through the use of a specially designed air wash system this loss can be controlled. As an additional beneficial effect of this process, it has been proven that a significant reduction of airborne bacteria can be seen through the application of proper air wash sump chemistry through the specialized process. Further to this development, and in combination with the proper sump chemistry humidifying system, continual cleaning of the process air and internal areas of the air handler as well as the filter and fill materials is seen, allowing for a continual cleansing of the system while delivering sanitized air and providing high room humidity for the control of water loss during the carcass chilling operation and the reduction of airborne bacteria in the spray chill room or any meat storage area. | 03-04-2010 |
Robert C. Bullard, Chattanooga, TN US
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| 20090282847 | Hot Box Chill Spray System and Method Of Its Use - An improved chill water system for use with a hot box is discussed. In processing beef preferably a recirculation loop with a chill water system mixes anti-microbial solution in the chill water tank and adjusts concentration with a controller to add chemical treatment to the tank. Additionally, a supply water line to the chill water tank has a flow sensor linked to a controller which can control addition of treatment agent based on input water from the supply source. | 11-19-2009 |
Steven Bullard, Little Elm, TX US
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| 20110139588 | CONVEYOR WITH SAFETY GATE - A conveyor ( | 06-16-2011 |
Walter G. Bullard, Marietta, GA US
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| 20110055291 | Database Integration Tool - A first data set is gathered from a first server computer, and second data set is gathered from a second server computer. The first server computer may include a first database storing first aspects of subscriber data and a first interface configured to access the first database. The second server computer may include a second database storing second aspects of subscriber data and a second interface configured to access the second database. The first data set and the second data set are transformed into an integrated data set by merging the first data set and the second data set into the integrated data set. A central interface configured to access the integrated data set and bypass the first interface and the second interface is provided. The central interface may be configured to concurrently display the first aspects of subscriber data and the second aspects of subscriber data through a computer. | 03-03-2011 |