Bullock, US
Bennett Charles Bullock, Arlington, VA US
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20130013291 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENTENCE COMPARISON AND SENTENCE-BASED SEARCH - Systems and methods for performing logical semantic sentence comparisons and sentence-based searches. Training is performed by running an NLP pipeline on unstructured text comprising sentences and creating sentence matrix representations on the unstructured text; storing the matrix representations in an indexed database; combining the stored matrix representations; running an SVD on the combined matrix; storing the SVD components in the indexed database; reiterating through the output of the NLP pipeline the sentences of the unstructured training text to form a low-dimensional matrix conversion for each sentence for storage in the database based on the calculated SVD components. Subsequent query statements are run through the same process based and converted into low-dimensional matrix representations using the SVD components from training; the low-dimensionality query matrix is compared to the stored low-dimensional matrices to determine the closest relevant documents, that are returned to the user. | 01-10-2013 |
Blair Thomas Bullock, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090150525 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING AND UPDATING THE CONFIGURATION OF AN ACCESS DEVICE DURING AUTHENTICATION - A system and method is provided to verify configuration of a client access device requesting access to a network by establishing a communications link between a network access system and the client access device to authenticate and authorize the client access device and a user associated with the client access device. The network access system further receives client device configuration data from the client access device over the communications link during an authentication and authorization exchange and processes the client device configuration data to determine if the client access device will be granted access to the network. | 06-11-2009 |
Brooke Bullock, Leesville, SC US
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20120040992 | OLIGOOXOPIPERAZINES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM - The present invention relates to oligooxopiperazines and their use. Methods for preparing oligooxopiperazines are also disclosed. | 02-16-2012 |
Charles Bullock, Waukegan, IL US
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20130099509 | HANDLE WITH ADJUSTABLE LATCH CAM - A latch assembly includes a handle and an adjustment member rotatably secured to the handle about a longitudinal axis, but translatably fixed to the handle along the same longitudinal axis. A latch cam is engaged by the adjustment member and is non-rotatably fixed relative to the handle about the longitudinal axis, but translatable relative to the handle along the same longitudinal axis in response to rotation of the adjustment member. Another latch assembly includes a handle with a support member and a securing member disposed in a latch cam. The securing member is moveable between a release position, wherein the latch cam is moveable along the longitudinal axis relative to the support member, and an engaged position, wherein the latch cam is fixed to the support member. Various methods of adjusting the latch assemblies are also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
Charles E. Bullock, Waukegan, IL US
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20100237636 | SLAM LATCH AND METHOD FOR THE ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A slam latch includes a housing and a pair of slide latch components biased toward a strike channel by springs. Each of the slide latch components is independently slideable in a track between a locking position, wherein the slide latch components extend into the strike channel, and a strike receiving position, wherein the slide latch components are slideably moved away from the strike channel into the tracks against the biasing force of the springs. A modular latch kit provides for one of the latch components to be replaced with a plug so as to block any opening on that side of the strike channel. A method of assembling a latch includes selecting either a combination of a latch component and a spring, or a plug, and disposing the selected combination or the plug in the housing. | 09-23-2010 |
20100308624 | ROTARY LOCK PROVIDING POSITIVE LATCHING INDICIA - A rotary lock including a housing having a strike channel shaped to receive a strike component and a latch member including at least one strike engaging member. The latch member is rotatable between an unlatched position, a secondary latch position and a primary latch position. A keeper member is moveable between a disengaged position, a secondary keeper position, and a primary keeper position. A lock member is moveable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock member and/or a lock actuator is non-movable to the lock position when the latch member is in the secondary latch position, thereby providing indicia that the latch member is not fully latched in a primary latch position. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 12-09-2010 |
Chris Bullock, Campbell, CA US
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20110271430 | HELMET FOR BASEBALL PITCHERS AND FIELDERS - A helmet for baseball pitchers and fielders includes features to protect a player's head and face from being struck by a batted ball. The helmet optionally includes side protection, which may include cheek, jaw, temple, or chin protection. The helmet also may optionally include a face mask. | 11-10-2011 |
Daniel E. Bullock, North Attleboro, MA US
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20100107381 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURE OF SECURED AEROGEL COMPOSITES - Embodiments of the present invention describe secured fiber-reinforced aerogels and laminate structures formed therefrom. In one embodiment a laminate comprises at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer adjacent to at least one layer of fiber-containing material wherein fibers from said at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of said at least one fiber-containing material. In another embodiment a laminate comprises at least two adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layers wherein fibers from at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of an adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layer. | 05-06-2010 |
20110252739 | INSULATED BUILDING MATERIALS - The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings. | 10-20-2011 |
20120238174 | Inherently Secured Aerogel Composites - Embodiments of the present invention describe secured fiber-reinforced aerogels and laminate structures formed therefrom. In one embodiment a laminate comprises at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer adjacent to at least one layer of fiber containing material wherein fibers from said at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of said at least one fiber-containing material. In another embodiment a laminate comprises at least two adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layers wherein fibers from at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of an adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layer. | 09-20-2012 |
20150017860 | Inherently Secured Aerogel Composites - Embodiments of the present invention describe secured fiber-reinforced aerogels and laminate structures formed therefrom. In one embodiment a laminate comprises at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer adjacent to at least one layer of fiber containing material wherein fibers from said at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of said at least one fiber-containing material. In another embodiment a laminate comprises at least two adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layers wherein fibers from at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of an adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layer. | 01-15-2015 |
David C. Bullock, Pueblo, CO US
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20140065275 | Fruit chunking and spear forming method and apparatus - A system for automatically forming chunks and spears at high speed from unpeeled fruit items is provided. The fruit is sliced into unpeeled wedges. The unpeeled wedges are conveyed into a plurality of staggered transverse chunking blades, wherein the flesh, but not the peel, is cut sequentially from the center of each wedge outwardly, flattening each wedge. A peel removal knife is located to sever the peel of each wedge from the center outwardly after the transverse chunk cutting blades have cut the flesh. Spears may be formed by deleting some of the transverse chunking blades. | 03-06-2014 |
Dean Bullock, Novato, CA US
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20140139738 | SYNCHRONIZATION AND SWITCH OVER METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN ADAPTIVE AUDIO SYSTEM - Embodiments are described for a synchronization and switchover mechanism for an adaptive audio system in which multi-channel (e.g., surround sound) audio is provided along with object-based adaptive audio content. A synchronization signal is embedded in the multi-channel audio stream and contains a track identifier and frame count for the adaptive audio stream to play out. The track identifier and frame count of a received adaptive audio frame is compared to the track identifier and frame count contained in the synchronization signal. If either the track identifier or frame count does not match the synchronization signal, a switchover process fades out the adaptive audio track and fades in the multi-channel audio track. The system plays the multi-channel audio track until the synchronization signal track identifier and frame count and adaptive audio track identifier and frame count match, at which point the adaptive audio content will be faded back in. | 05-22-2014 |
Donald F. Bullock, Raleigh, NC US
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20100094676 | CLOSED LOOP SELF CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WITHIN A DOCUMENT PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - The present application relates to techniques for closed loop monitoring and performance control of document processing equipment within a document processing facility. In particular, a maintenance feedback system and related methods for coordinating service actions for document processing equipment are disclosed, for determining the impact that an identified fault correction or performance service has on the actual operational performance of the document processing equipment. | 04-15-2010 |
Donald Frank Bullock, Somersworth, NH US
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20090021235 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING DC INFLUENCE IN A CURRENT SENSOR - Methods and systems for an electrical meter are provided. The meter includes a current sensor configured to be communicatively coupled to a conductor, and a processor communicatively coupled to the current sensor wherein the processor is configured to receive signals indicative of current flow through the conductor and wherein the processor is further configured to process the signals to determine an imbalance between the positive half cycle of the current flowing through the conductor and the negative half cycle of the current flowing through the conductor to detect a DC influence on the current sensor. | 01-22-2009 |
Dustin Bullock, Long Beach, CA US
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20130192498 | COMPACT LAP DESK - A compact lap desk for space-saving storage and convenient portability. The compact lap desk includes a frame structure comprising a folding leg that is mechanically attached to a main tray, wherein the folding leg is configured such that it can be extended away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform adapted for receiving a laptop computer or other suitable articles. The compact lap desk includes an expandable fabric body that is substantially disposed over and attached to the frame structure, wherein the expandable fabric body is equipped with a retention mechanism to retain and conceal an expanding section of fabric material, when closed. When the retention mechanism is opened, the expanding section of fabric material is released and accommodates the mechanical extension of the folding leg away from the main tray to form an inclined working platform for the compact lap desk. | 08-01-2013 |
Eugene T. Bullock, Tucsan, AZ US
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20090114817 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING VOLTAGE CONTRAST OF A WAFER - A system for electrically testing a semiconductor wafer, the system including (a) at least one charged particle beam focus effecting component and (b) at least one detector adapted to collect charged particles scattered from the wafer; wherein the system is adapted to scan a first area of a sample by a de-focused charged particle beam so as to affect a charging of the first area, scan at least a portion of the first area by a focused charged particle beam and detect electrons scattered from the at least portion. The system scans the at least portion while the first area remains affected by the de-focused charged particle beam. A method for electrically testing a semiconductor wafer includes scanning a first area of a sample by a de-focused charged particle beam so as to affect a charging of the first area; and scanning at least a portion of the first area by a focused charged particle beam while detecting electrons scattered from the at least portion, the at least portion being scanned while the first area remains affected by charging introduced by the de-focused charged particle beam. | 05-07-2009 |
Garth Bullock, Pismo Beach, CA US
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20110203465 | Trash compactor - A handheld manual trash compactor for use with residential curbside refuse carts and containers that is adjustable in height including a plunger and actuating lever which hooks into existing handles of the containers using leverage to compact waste further into the container enabling more space and proper lid closure. | 08-25-2011 |
Gary Bullock, Bedford, IN US
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20150121272 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICAL RESOURCING DESIGN, ALLOCATION, AND/OR EXECUTION MODELING AND VALIDATION - A collection of machine readable instructions stored in a storage medium and process for graphical modeling including defining a plurality of resources comprising a plurality of resource objects and associating attributes with said task objects; defining a plurality of tasks comprising a plurality of task objects, said task objects comprise elements, with a plurality of hierarchical elements and sub-elements, and associating attributes with said elements and sub-elements; selecting at least one cognitive model defining a human cognitive process or model; determining if at least one relationship between said plurality of task objects, resource objects, and at least one cognitive model exists; graphically associating said at least one relationship with said task object, resource, object, and at least one cognitive model element where said relationship is determined; defining attributes associated with each said graphical relationship; and generating a graphical dashboard or data output associated with said task objects, resource objects, and said cognitive model based in part on said graphical relationships. | 04-30-2015 |
Gary M. Bullock, Carrollton, GA US
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20150102080 | MULTIPURPOSE CARRIER - A multipurpose carrier is configurable in various modes for performing various functions. The carrier includes a main body having front and rear sides and first and second pouches each provided with a storage compartment for removably storing various articles in the plurality of modes of the multipurpose carrier and provided with an opening accessible from the front side of the main body for permitting the articles to be inserted into and removed from the storage compartment. The main body includes a folding zone that separates the main body into a first section containing the first pouch and a second section containing the second pouch and about which the first and second sections are configured to be folded relative to one another to position the second pouch into substantial overlying relation relative to a surface portion of the rear side of the main body. | 04-16-2015 |
Geoffrey Alexander Bullock, Jordan, MN US
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20140030081 | ADJUSTABLE CENTRIFUGAL GOVERNOR SPEED CONTROL - A rotational speed governor for an air motor comprises a housing, a valve, a shaft, a cross-bar, a plate and a pair of weights. The housing has an air inlet and an air outlet. The valve is disposed between the air inlet and the air outlet. The shaft extends along an axis within the housing. The cross-bar is connected to the shaft. The plate intersects the shaft between the valve and the crossbar. The weights are rotatably connected to the crossbar at pivot points. Each weight comprises an arcuately profiled edge extending beyond the crossbar to engage the plate. The arcuately profiled edges are shaped to increase a moment arm on the plate as the weights pivot away from the shaft. | 01-30-2014 |
Glenn A. Bullock, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090034786 | Application for Non-Display of Images Having Adverse Content Categorizations - Disclosed herein are databases that contain image context categorizations, those categorizations identifying the context of an image based on a computed fingerprint. Also disclosed herein are applications of such a database, including a viewing application that blocks the rendering of images with undesirable content noted by a content categorization, and a scanning application that locates images in a corpus or repository of images having certain content noted by content categorization, such as unlawful images. Such blocking may be through an obfuscation technique, such as blurring, distorting an image, or may be through a replacement of image material. A categorization tool may include obfuscation with an aperture tool for clarifying portions of blocked images. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 02-05-2009 |
20090041294 | System for Applying Content Categorizations of Images - Disclosed herein are databases that contain image context categorizations, those categorizations identifying the context of an image based on a computed fingerprint. Also disclosed herein are applications of such a database, including a viewing application that blocks the rendering of images with undesirable content noted by a content categorization, and a scanning application that locates images in a corpus or repository of images having certain content noted by content categorization, such as unlawful images. Such blocking may be through an obfuscation technique, such as blurring, distorting an image, or may be through a replacement of image material. A categorization tool may include obfuscation with an aperture tool for clarifying portions of blocked images. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 02-12-2009 |
20090240684 | Image Content Categorization Database - Disclosed herein are databases that contain image context categorizations, those categorizations identifying the context of an image based on a computed fingerprint. Also disclosed herein are applications of such a database, including a viewing application that blocks the rendering of images with undesirable content noted by a content categorization, and a scanning application that locates images in a corpus or repository of images having certain content noted by content categorization, such as unlawful images. Such blocking may be through an obfuscation technique, such as blurring, distorting an image, or may be through a replacement of image material. A categorization tool may include obfuscation with an aperture tool for clarifying portions of blocked images. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. | 09-24-2009 |
Graham Bullock, Berkeley, CA US
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20100250463 | INFORMATION-DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD AND APPLICATIONS EMPLOYING SAME - In one embodiment, an information-delivery system includes a first mechanism for identifying an entity for which to gather information and providing identity information in response thereto. A second mechanism employs the identity information to retrieve rating information pertaining to the entity, wherein the scoring information includes quantified information pertaining to one or more measures of performance, and the user's ethical preferences. The rating information includes environmental information, health information, and/or social information. The rating information further includes components that are each associated with a user-configurable weight. The second mechanism includes plural data sources, wherein each data source is associated with a user-configurable data-source weight. This allows a user to scan a product, receive information on its social, environmental, and health performance, all screened through the user's personal preferences. | 09-30-2010 |
Howard Bullock, Richland, WA US
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20120055822 | MOBILE DEVICE HOLSTER - An adaptable mobile device holster is disclosed, the holster including a shell having a top, a bottom, a front side, a back side, and a cavity provided therein with an opening at the top adapted to receive a mobile device within the cavity. The holster also includes a height adjustment device disposed at the bottom adapted for vertically positioning and supporting a mobile device within the cavity. The holster also includes at least one horizontal positioning device disposed within the cavity, and adapted for applying horizontal force for horizontally aligning and for applying horizontal gripping pressure on a mobile device within the cavity for ensuring that the mobile device stays removable and secure within the holster. | 03-08-2012 |
20140091117 | UNIVERSAL MOBILE DEVICE HOLSTER WITH FORWARD-URGING CURVED SPRING - A universal mobile device holster is disclosed, the holster including a shell having a front side and a back side, which together define a cavity with an opening adapted to receive a mobile device. The holster also includes at least one forward-urging spring attached within the cavity, and adapted for applying forward force for aligning and for applying forward gripping pressure on a mobile device held within the cavity for ensuring that the mobile device is removably secure within the holster. | 04-03-2014 |
Jeff Bullock, Eagle Mountain, UT US
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20130206866 | ATOMIZER DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE NOZZLE - An atomizer device for use in discharging a liquid into or on the body of the patient, the device having reusable and disposable components designed to safely and automatically prevent pathogens contamination. | 08-15-2013 |
Jeffrey L. Bullock, Eagle Mountain, UT US
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20140318535 | BREATHING DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Breathing devices deliver at least one treatment to a subject and include at least two components comprising at least one of a ventilation unit for supplying a gas to the subject, a humidification unit for humidifying a gas supplied to the subject, a nebulizer unit for supplying a medication to the subject, a suction unit for suctioning a portion of an airway of the subject, and a cough assist unit for simulating a cough within the subject. Methods of providing a treatment to a subject may be provided with a breathing device. | 10-30-2014 |
Jeremy Bullock, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090012873 | SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA DISTRIBUTION - Systems and methods for organizing and managing the collection and distribution of digital content to users via a network of kiosks are described. The systems contain a conglomerate of software applications that can be combined to manage the digital content itself, as well as manage the kiosks that used to distribute the digital content. The software applications are also able to manage the payments received by the users and the payments made to the providers of the digital content. The software applications can be web-based so that they can be accessed and operated via a single portal. Other embodiments are also described. | 01-08-2009 |
Joe Bullock, Bartlesville, OK US
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20140151657 | Furan and Selenophene Derivatized Benzo [1,2-b:4,5-b'] Dithiophene-Thienothiophene Based Conjugated Polymers For High-Efficiency Organic Solar Cells - Compositions, synthesis and applications for furan, thiophene and selenophene derivatized benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene(BDT)-thienothiophene (BDT-TT) based polymers, namely, poly[(4,8-bis(5-(2-ethyhexyl)selenophen-2-yl)-benzo[1,2-b;4,5-b′]dithiophene)-2,6-diyl-alt-(4-(2-ethylhexanoyl)-3-fluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene)-2-6-diyl (CS-15), poly[(4,8-bis(5-(2-ethyhexyl)selenophen-2-yl)-benzo[1,2-b;4,5-b′]dithiophene)-2,6-diyl-alt-(4-(2-ethylhexyl)-3-fluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene)-2-carboxylate-2-6-diyl (CS-16), poly[(4,8-bis(5-(2-ethyhexyl)furan-2-yl)-benzo[1,2-b;4,5-b′]dithiophene)-2,6-diyl-alt-(4-(2-ethylhexyl)-3-fluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene)-2-carboxylate-2-6-diyl (CS-18) and poly[(4,8-bis(5-hexylfuran-2-yl)-benzo[1,2-b;4,5-b′]dithiophene)-2,6-diyl-alt-(4-(2-ethylhexanoyl)-3-fluorothieno[3,4-b]thiophene)-2-6-diyl (CS-24) are disclosed. Further, an organic solar cell constructed of a derivatized benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene(BDT)-thienothiophene (BDT-TT) based polymer is discussed. | 06-05-2014 |
20150136224 | ANTHRADITHIOPHENE-BASED SEMICONDUCTING POLYMERS AND METHODS THEREOF - Compositions, synthesis and applications for benzene, furan, thiophene, selenophene, pyrole, pyran, pyridine, oxazole, thiazole and imidazole derivatized anthra[2,3-b:6,7-b′]dithiophene (ADT) based polymers, namely, poly{5,11-bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophen-2-yl)anthra[2,3-b:6,7-b′]dithiophene-2,8-diyl-alt-2-ethyl-1-(thieno[3,4-b]thiophen-2-yl)hexan-1-one-4,6-diyl}, poly{5,11-bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)furan-2-yl)anthra[2,3-b:6,7-b′]dithiophene-2,8-diyl-alt-2-ethyl-1-(thieno[3,4-b]thiophen-2-yl)hexan-1-one-4,6-diyl and poly{5,11-bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)selenophen-2-yl)anthra[2,3-b:6,7-b′]dithiophene-2,8-diyl-alt-2-ethyl-1-(thieno[3,4-b]thiophen-2-yl)hexan-1-one-4,6-diyl} are disclosed. Further, an organic solar cell constructed of a derivatized anthra[2,3-b:6,7-b′]dithiophene (ADT) based polymer is discussed. | 05-21-2015 |
Joe E. Bullock, Bartlesville, OK US
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20140221590 | METHOD OF PURIFYING CONJUGATED POLYMERS - A method of first dissolving a conjugated polymer in a fluid followed by adding an agent to the fluid and evaporating the fluid to produce a solid sample. The solid sample is then ground to produce a fragmented solid sample. This is followed by performing solvent extraction on the fragmented solid sample at elevated temperature and pressure to produce a purified conjugated polymer in a solvent. | 08-07-2014 |
John Bullock, West Chrester, PA US
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20150283092 | DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITION - A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of a medicament having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 μm and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the medicament particles, and a solubilizing agent. | 10-08-2015 |
John Bullock, West Chester, PA US
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20100260858 | DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITION - A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of a medicament having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 μm and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the medicament particles, and a solubilizing agent. | 10-14-2010 |
20100260859 | CONTROLLED-RELEASE CLOZAPINE COMPOSITIONS - A composition for delivery of a drug is disclosed. The composition has a semipermeable coating, particles of clozapine having an effective average particle size of less than or about 2 μm and at least one surface stabilizer adsorbed on the surface of the clozapine particles, and a solubilizing agent. | 10-14-2010 |
John Bullock, Denver, CO US
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20090125353 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MATCHING HUMAN RESOURCES TO HUMAN RESOURCE NEEDS - A system for matching entities having needs to entities having capability to meet the needs. A plurality of needs profiles are created, where each need profile comprises a data record specifying attributes about a need. A plurality of capability profiles are also created, where each capability profile comprises a data record specifying set of attributes of an entity having a capability of meeting a need. A matching engine is coupled to repetitively and automatically examine the needs profiles and capability profiles to identify matched profiles, wherein a match comprises a set of profiles judged to be substantially compatible based upon correspondence of the attributes specified therein. | 05-14-2009 |
John Bullock, Oak Park, IL US
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20130232258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSTIC, PERFORMANCE AND FAULT MANAGEMENT OF A NETWORK - A system for analyzing, monitoring and detecting fault and performance across a network comprised of one or more networks of external elements, wherein the networks may be under different administrations. Among other things, the system permits users to monitor the connectivity status of the different links of the network; provides users event and system performance information; permits users to isolate certain portions of the network and review system performance data and events related to those isolated portions of the network; and permits such fault management across multiple connected networks, portions of which may be owned by different parties. | 09-05-2013 |
John A. Bullock, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20100178648 | IN VITRO METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE IN VIVO EFFECTIVENESS OF DOSAGE FORMS OF MICROPARTICULATE OR NANOPARTICULATE ACTIVE AGENT COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are in vitro methods for evaluating the in vivo redispersibility of dosage forms of poorly water-soluble active agents. The methods utilize media representative of in vivo human physiological conditions. | 07-15-2010 |
John K. Bullock, Saratoga Springs, UT US
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20140318535 | BREATHING DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Breathing devices deliver at least one treatment to a subject and include at least two components comprising at least one of a ventilation unit for supplying a gas to the subject, a humidification unit for humidifying a gas supplied to the subject, a nebulizer unit for supplying a medication to the subject, a suction unit for suctioning a portion of an airway of the subject, and a cough assist unit for simulating a cough within the subject. Methods of providing a treatment to a subject may be provided with a breathing device. | 10-30-2014 |
John T. Bullock, Firestone, CO US
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20130286896 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORK INTERCONNECTIVITY APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF - A single line network interconnectivity apparatus includes a system board, one or more female Ethernet ports, an Ethernet data receiving port (EDRP), an Ethernet data transfer port (EDTP), and a data switch. The data switch includes at least one of configurable hardware logic configured to implement or a processor coupled to a memory and configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory including obtaining at least one network data packet from the EDRP. The data packet is communicated to the female Ethernet port, when it is determined that the identifier included in the network packet matches the identifier associated with the computing device connected to the female Ethernet port. The data packet is communicated to the EDTP, when it is determined that the identifier included in the data packet does not match the identifier associated with the computing device connected to the female Ethernet port. | 10-31-2013 |
Joseph E. Bullock, Chicago, IL US
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20110079773 | Selectively Functionalized Rylene Imides and Diimides - Disclosed are new selectively functionalized rylene imides and diimides that can exhibit desirable electronic properties and can possess processing advantages including solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions. | 04-07-2011 |
Joseph Michael Bullock, Glyndon, MD US
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20100029372 | Methods and apparatus for a terminal network interface for use with wagering applications - An improved system and method for the transmission of information between a plurality of wagering terminals (peripherals and other downstream devices) and a central wagering hub (processing center) for use in association with wagering and/or pari-mutuel wagering applications is herein disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
Kevaughn Bullock, South Pasadena, CA US
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20120265614 | User-Based Segmentation and Selection of Offers - There is disclosed a method for user-based segmentation and selection of offers. The method includes aggregating user activity data based upon online activity of a user and generating user segment data in response to a web page request by the user and a segmentation request incorporating a plurality of user queries based upon the user activity data. The method then includes providing the user segment data to an offer server in response to a segment request from the offer server. | 10-18-2012 |
20130013391 | Dynamic Frequency Capping with Escalating Offers - There is disclosed a system and method for dynamic frequency capping with escalating offers. The method includes accessing a user identification system to uniquely identify a user and an offer database to identify an offer campaign to be presented to the user. The method then includes determining that the number of times that a first offer has been presented to the user has exceeded a threshold associated with the first offer or that the user has declined a first offer, accessing the offer database to identify an alternative offer to be presented to the user and presenting the alternative offer to the user. The alternative offer may represent enhanced value over the first offer. A counter is incremented in the offer database associated with a number of views of the alternative offer by the user. | 01-10-2013 |
Kyle R. Bullock, Gastonia, NC US
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20100101697 | Textile process and product - A method for treating textile fabrics is described in which there is applied to a fabric a first treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent. A second treatment composition is applied to one side of the fabric such that a layer of the second treatment composition is formed on that side subsequent to a drying step. A polymeric film is then adhered to the formed layer. The process and the resulting product are characterized in that no formaldehyde of formaldehydic compounds are used in the treatment compositions or the film, and a formaldehyde scavenger is included in at least one of the treatment compositions. The resulting fabric is environmentally friendly and exhibits a high degree of soil and water resistance without sacrificing aesthetic qualities. | 04-29-2010 |
Lamar E. Bullock, Plymouth, MA US
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20090211643 | THREE DIMENSIONAL MICRO-FLUIDIC PUMPS AND VALVES - A system is disclosed for the control of fluid flow in a micro-fluidic system, the system having: a substrate; at least one micro-fluidic channel having disposed in a microchannel layer atop the substrate; a conformable layer disposed on the micro-fluidic layer; a receiving cavity disposed within the at least one micro-fluidic channel; at least one occluding member disposed within the conformable layer, and configured to be received by the receiving cavity so as to occlude the micro-fluidic channel when depressed by an actuator. | 08-27-2009 |
Lyle Glenn Bullock, Honolulu, HI US
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20100099956 | Wireless Device and Method for Secure Auto Transfer of Medical Device Information to a Network of Wireless and Non-Wireless Devices - A medical system includes a meter adapted for taking biometric measurements. A wireless communication module is associated with the meter for transmitting data representing the measurements. Collector devices are adapted to receive the data when a connection is available, process the data and transmit the data to a server. The server may be a HIPAA compliant server. | 04-22-2010 |
Mark Allen Bullock, Elkhart, IN US
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20120126571 | TRAVEL TRAILER - A travel trailer has a trailer body, including a front cap. The cap defines a recess in the front portion thereof. A recess cover is pivotally secured to said front cap for covering said recess. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which said recess is covered, and an open position, in which said recess is accessible. One or more liquid propane tanks are provided in the recess. The liquid propane tanks are covered when the recess cover is in the closed position and accessible when said recess cover is in the open position. | 05-24-2012 |
20140015278 | TRAVEL TRAILER - A travel trailer has a trailer body, including a front cap. The cap defines a recess in the front portion thereof. A recess cover is pivotally secured to said front cap for covering said recess. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which said recess is covered, and an open position, in which said recess is accessible. One or more liquid propane tanks are provided in the recess. The liquid propane tanks are covered when the recess cover is in the closed position and accessible when said recess cover is in the open position. | 01-16-2014 |
Matthew Bullock, Mclean, VA US
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20100183397 | Adjustable Load Stabilizer Method and Apparatus - A method and apparatus for stabilizing cargo within a transport container. First and second tubular elements are provided having generally cylindrical bodies and bearing members at a terminal end which can react against opposing surfaces within the transport container and stabilize cargo within the container. An extension mechanism allows for the extension and selective translation between the first and second tubular members allowing the apparatus to extend and fill the space between opposing surfaces within the transport container and stabilize the cargo. A method for stabilizing cargo within a transport container includes providing an extensible load stabilizer having first and second tubular elements, each having a bearing member, positioning the load stabilizer between opposing surfaces within the transport container, and extending the tubular members with respect to each other, and stabilizing a surface of cargo against an opposing surface. | 07-22-2010 |
20100285257 | REINFORCED, SELF ADHERING, SEE-THROUGH, CONSTRUCTION FLASHING TAPE - A laminated, see through, concealed window flashing function including a flexible, transparent strip having a first and second side and first and second longitudinally edges. A layer of transparent adhesive coextensively covers one side of the flexible, transparent strip. A core layer of reinforcing is positioned upon a center portion of the transparent adhesive leaving edge margins on each side of the core layer. The width of the edge margins are such that in combination they comprise between approximately twenty five and fifty percent of the width of the construction flashing tape. The core layer is composed of a plurality of high denier fiber bundles that are positioned along the center of the tape with lateral gaps between adjacent bundles so that it is possible to see through the center of the tape. Finally a release strip is coextensively applied along the tape surface so that the tape can be stored in a roll and the release strip removed on site to apply the tape, as concealed flashing, around a window junction or the like. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285259 | REINFORCED SELF ADHERING CONSTRUCTION TAPE - A laminated construction tape for use as balcony flashing tape, flashing for roofing joints, foundation flashing, step flashing under siding, balcony and breezeway flashing, and the like, the laminated construction tape includes a flexible, spun bonded polyester strip and a first layer of adhesive longitudinally extending along and covering a central strip of the spun bonded strip. A layer of reinforcing polyester yarns is bonded to the spun boned strip by the first layer of adhesive. A second layer of adhesive is applied to the spun bonded strip and is coextensive with the strip and covers the layer of reinforcing as well as the edges of the spun bonded strip on each side of the band of polyester yarns which have a combined width of approximately greater than twenty five percent and less than fifty percent of the overall width of the construction tape. A release strip is applied over the second layer of adhesive and is removable for application of the laminated construction tape to a building junction site. | 11-11-2010 |
20100310336 | CARGO RESTRAINT METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED SHEAR STRENGTH - A load restraint method and system for securing cargo within transport containers wherein the angle θ of attachment between a side wall of a container and a reinforcing strip of material attached to the side wall is maintained at 15 degrees or less in accordance with the formula B≦cot θ·A, where θ is the angle formed between an exterior surface of said load restraining strip and an interior plane of the lateral wall surface of the transport container “A” is the distance from a front edge of a load to an adjacent side wall and “B” is the distance along the wall of the container behind the point of contact of the restraining strip with an edge of the load to be restrained. | 12-09-2010 |
20100322736 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ENHANCED PEEL STRENGTH - A cargo restraint system and method with enhanced peel strength characteristics the restraint system including laminated load restraining strips with a layer of adhesive to adhere the restraining strip to a container wall surface having a thickness of approximately greater than 1.6 and less than 3.0 millimeters. The load restraint method for securing cargo within transport containers wherein an angle θ of attachment between a side wall of a container and a reinforcing strip of material attached to the side wall is maintained at approximately 15 degrees or less in accordance with the formula B≦cot θ•A, where θ is the angle formed between an exterior surface of said load restraining strip and an interior plane of the lateral wall surface of the transport container “A” is the distance from a front edge of a load to an adjacent side wall and “B” is the distance along the wall of the container behind the point of contact of the restraining strip with an edge of the load to be restrained. | 12-23-2010 |
20130108390 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED POLYESTER REINFORCEMENT FILAMENT STRAND DENIER CONTENT | 05-02-2013 |
20150043988 | Load Restraint Strip - A working portion of load restraint strip may include an attachment region. The attachment layer may include an adhesive layer. When the adhesive layer is exposed, at least part of the attachment region on an exterior side of the load restraint strip is colored differently from regions on the exterior side outside the attachment region. | 02-12-2015 |
Michael D. Bullock, Tampa, FL US
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20080282326 | CONTROL PRODUCTION SUPPORT ACCESS - A device creates a group for accessing a front door program that enables access to a secure resource, assigns, to the group, one or more permissions to perform one or more tasks associated with the secure resource, and adds a user to the group using identification information associated with the user, wherein the user is permitted to perform the one or more tasks based on the addition of the user to the group. | 11-13-2008 |
M. Ross Bullock, Miami Beach, FL US
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20150185232 | INNATE IMMUNE PROTEINS AS BIOMARKERS FOR CNS INJURY - The present invention provides novel markers of the severity of a central nervous system injury, such as spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, in a patient. In particular, protein components of inflammasomes in the cerebrospinal fluid that can be used to assess the severity of central nervous system injury in a patient are disclosed. Methods of using such protein biomarkers to determine a prognosis, direct treatment and rehabilitation efforts, and monitor response to treatment for a patient with a central nervous system injury are also described. | 07-02-2015 |
M. Ross Bullock, Miami, FL US
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20100178347 | Method of treating traumatic brain injury - This invention provides for methods of treating a subject suffering from central nervous system injury, including traumatic brain injury, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a perfluorocarbon. This invention also provides for use of a perfluorocarbon in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a subject suffering from central nervous system injury including traumatic brain injury. This invention further provides for a pharmaceutical composition comprising a perfluorocarbon for use in treating a subject suffering from central nervous system injury, including traumatic brain injury. | 07-15-2010 |
Peter Bullock, Fitchburg, WI US
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20110224182 | SALTS OF (3-0-(3',3'-DIMETHYLSUCCINYL) BETULINIC ACID AND SOLID STATE FORMS THEREOF - The present invention concerns novel pharmaceutically active compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of making the compounds, polymorphic forms of the compounds, the compounds for use as medicaments, and use of the compounds for the manufacture of medicaments. The present invention also concerns a method of treatment involving administration of the compounds. Specifically, the compounds are certain salts of 3-O-(3′,3′-dimethylsuccinyl)betulinic acid, also known as “DSB.” The novel compounds are useful as antiretroviral agents. In particular, the novel compounds are useful for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (“HIV”). | 09-15-2011 |
Ricky G. Bullock, Mt. Vernon, IL US
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20110017032 | VARIABLE TRIMMING EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Trimming apparatus for books and similar materials are detailed. Dynamic variability of the apparatus allows sizes of successive materials to differ in two dimensions—both from spine to face and from head to foot. The result is a processing system with substantially greater utility than presently available, as the system may process respective materials of multiple different sizes without stopping the apparatus to adjust positions of the cutting implements. | 01-27-2011 |
Robert Lee Bullock, Loudon, TN US
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20090097936 | LOW-PROFILE WHEEL CHOCK ASSEMBLY - A low elevational profile of each of a pair of first and second wheel chocks for restraining a current “low-drag” motor vehicle in a carrier, such as a railway car, is derived from each wheel chock having an internally webbed, elongated stepped-box body terminated with a relatively short rectangular box having its inner wall integrally formed with the stepped-box body. The body of the first chock is essentially a mirror-image of the second chock body. The low profile of a wheel chock allows each to be positioned under a vehicle the rocker panel of which has its lower edge only 148 mm (5.82 inches) above the surface upon which the vehicle's tire rests, so that the installed chock height is reduced to 47.6 mm (1.87″) under the components of the vehicle's body. The assembly may include a pair of “active” chocks; or, one active chock and one anchor chock. A single window in the upper portion of the stepped-box provides access for a strap of a wheel harness, which strap is wrapped around a torque tube in an active chock. The torque tube in one chock is rotatable in a direction opposite to that of the torque tube of the other chock. With a pair of active chocks, hooks on straps of a prior art harness are eliminated because it is difficult and time-consuming to manipulate a tire harness with its straps and hooks to secure the tire between the wheel chocks. When one chock is an anchor chock, one end of the strap is provided with a hook which is anchored to a rod or tube which is substituted for the rotatable torque tube. | 04-16-2009 |
20090208304 | Low-profile wheel chock assembly - A low elevational profile of each of a pair of first and second wheel chocks for restraining a current “low-drag” motor vehicle in a carrier, such as a railway car, is derived from each wheel chock having an internally webbed, elongated stepped-box body terminated with a relatively short rectangular box having its inner wall integrally formed with the stepped-box body. The body of the first chock is essentially a mirror-image of the second chock body. The low profile of a wheel chock allows each to be positioned under a vehicle the rocker panel of which has its lower edge only 148 mm (5.82 inches) above the surface upon which the vehicle's tire rests, so that the installed chock height is reduced to 47.6 mm (1.87″) under the components of the vehicle's body. The assembly may include a pair of “active” chocks; or, one active chock and one anchor chock. A single window in the upper portion of the stepped-box provides access for a strap of a wheel harness, which strap is wrapped around a torque tube in an active chock. The torque tube in one chock is rotatable in a direction opposite to that of the torque tube of the other chock. With a pair of active chocks, hooks on straps of a prior art harness are eliminated because it is difficult and time-consuming to manipulate a tire harness with its straps and hooks to secure the tire between the wheel chocks. When one chock is an anchor chock, one end of the strap is provided with a hook which is anchored to a rod or tube which is substituted for the rotatable torque tube. | 08-20-2009 |
20100296890 | LOW-PROFILE WHEEL CHOCK ASSEMBLY - A low elevational profile of each of a pair of first and second wheel chocks for restraining a current “low-drag” motor vehicle in a carrier, such as a railway car, is derived from each wheel chock having an internally webbed, elongated stepped-box body terminated with a relatively short rectangular box having its inner wall integrally formed with the stepped-box body. The body of the first chock is essentially a mirror-image of the second chock body. The low profile of a wheel chock allows each to be positioned under a vehicle the rocker panel of which has its lower edge only 148 mm (5.82 inches) above the surface upon which the vehicle's tire rests, so that the installed chock height is reduced to 47.6 mm (1.87″) under the components of the vehicle's body. The assembly may include a pair of “active” chocks; or, one active chock and one anchor chock. A single window in the upper portion of the stepped-box provides access for a strap of a wheel harness, which strap is wrapped around a torque tube in an active chock. The torque tube in one chock is rotatable in a direction opposite to that of the torque tube of the other chock. With a pair of active chocks, hooks on straps of a prior art harness are eliminated because it is difficult and time-consuming to manipulate a tire harness with its straps and hooks to secure the tire between the wheel chocks. When one chock is an anchor chock, one end of the strap is provided with a hook which is anchored to a rod or tube which is substituted for the rotatable torque tube. | 11-25-2010 |
20130156524 | LOW-PROFILE WHEEL CHOCK ASSEMBLY - A wheel chock body for a wheel chock that has low elevational profile. The low profile of a wheel chock allows it to be positioned under a vehicle the rocker panel of which has its lower edge only 148 mm (5.82 inches) above the surface upon which the vehicle's tire rests, so that the installed chock height is reduced to 47.6 mm (1.87 inches) under the components of the vehicle's body. | 06-20-2013 |
Robert Shane Bullock, Northridge, CA US
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20100304637 | Pop-Up Toy Apparatus with Various Sports Related Features and Indicia - A pop-up toy apparatus with various sports related features and indicia that includes a hollow casing with an internal three dimensional area, an exterior side surface area and a top surface opening with a protective outwardly opening lid and a sports related figure disposed within the internal three dimensional area. There is also a means for popping the sports related figure through the top surface opening with the protective outwardly opening lid, a means for playing a sports related song disposed within the internal three dimensional area and indicia that is associated with a sport, a professional sport team or an amateur sport team disposed on the exterior side surface area. The pop-up toy apparatus is also known to those skilled in the art as a Jack-In-The-Box™ toy. | 12-02-2010 |
Ronald A. Bullock, Tracy, CA US
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20130146554 | SOLAR MODULE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A universal solar module mounting system includes a plurality of vertical posts and a plurality of parallel and horizontal beams. Each of the beams is supported above the ground by one or more of the posts. Purlins are coupled to the beams with purlin clips and fasteners. The purlin clips or beams can include parallel and adjacent slots. Fasteners are placed through the slots and the slots allow the purlins to be positioned on the beams to properly support the specific solar modules being used. Mounting components are used to secure each of the solar modules to two or more of the purlins. | 06-13-2013 |
Scott A. Bullock, Bristol, VA US
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20130187732 | CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOTE TRIPPING - A circuit breaker module (which may also be termed an interrupter) including circuit breaker contacts which are opened and closed by an electrically-activated magnetic actuator and capable of interrupting fault currents. The magnetic actuator is stable in either a breaker-closed state or a breaker-open state without requiring electrical current flow through the magnetic actuator. An externally-connectable mechanical drive is linked to the magnetic actuator in a manner such that movement of the externally-connectable mechanical drive can destabilize the breaker-closed state to open the circuit breaker contacts. An external actuator activated by an external condition is connected to said externally-connectable mechanical drive so as to cause said circuit breaker contacts to open upon occurrence of the external condition. | 07-25-2013 |
20130187733 | SWITCHGEAR VISIBLE DISCONNECT MECHANICAL INTERLOCK - Electrical switchgear which combines, connected electrically in series, a visible disconnect switch (operated by a main switch actuator) and a circuit breaker module (which may also be termed an interrupter) including circuit breaker contacts which are opened and closed by an electrically-activated magnetic actuator and capable of interrupting fault currents. The magnetic actuator is stable in either a breaker-closed state or a breaker-open state without requiring electrical current flow through the magnetic actuator. An interlock is provided such that, as the main switch actuator begins to move from its switch-closed position to its switch-open position, the breaker-closed state is destabilized to open the circuit breaker contacts. An interlock is also provided such that the circuit breaker contacts cannot close while the visible disconnect switch is open. | 07-25-2013 |
20140043119 | Vacuum Interrupter and Linear Disconnect Switch - Switchgear which combines a visible disconnect switch and a circuit breaker or interrupter capable of interrupting fault currents. The switchgear includes a carriage and a switch actuator connected to the carriage for moving the carriage between a switch-closed position and a switch-open position. A circuit breaker module includes circuit breaker contacts, as well as first and second contactor terminals. The circuit breaker module provides selective electrical connection between the contactor terminals depending on the state of the circuit breaker contacts. A fixed disconnect switch contact us attached to or comprises one of the first and second contactor terminals, and a movable disconnect switch contact is mounted to the carriage so as to move with the carriage. The fixed disconnect switch contact and the movable disconnect switch contact are positioned for selective engagement with each other as the carriage moves to the switch-closed position. | 02-13-2014 |
Stephen Bullock, Chicago, IL US
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20150096130 | WATER-SOLUBLE DELAYED RELEASE CAPSULES, RELATED METHODS, AND RELATED ARTICLES - Disclosed herein are capsules for delayed release of an active ingredient contained therein, in particular water-soluble capsules for delayed release of water-sensitive, gas-generating compositions into an aqueous liquid medium. The delayed release capsules incorporate one or more gas-relief pinholes for gas-generating water-sensitive compositions contained in the capsules, such as inorganic bleach or other alkaline compositions intended for delayed release into a wash medium during a laundry cycle. The pinholes permit gas generated within the capsule due to exposure to environmental water vapor to escape from the capsule interior, preventing pressure build-up and capsule deformation during storage. The pinholes are sized to prevent or otherwise substantially limit the passage of liquids when submerged in a liquid medium (e.g., liquid water in an aqueous liquid medium). Related articles and methods for delivering the capsules in combination with a detergent or other laundry composition are also disclosed. | 04-09-2015 |
20150159082 | FLUORESCENT TRACER FOR WATER-SOLUBLE FILMS, RELATED METHODS, AND RELATED ARTICLES - Disclosed herein are fluorescent tracer compositions and water-soluble polymer compositions containing fluorescent compounds for tracing one or more components in the polymer compositions. More particularly, the disclosure relates to fluorescent tracer compositions including a fluorophore and a bitterant aversive component to be incorporated into a water-soluble polymer composition such as a water-soluble film. An aversive compound such as a bitterant is desirably incorporated into the polymer composition as a deterrent to ingestion of the polymer composition (or an article made therefrom). Qualitative or quantitative detection of the fluorophore in the polymer composition can be correlated to a qualitative or quantitative detection of a corresponding traced material in the polymer composition, for example the bitterant aversive component. Related articles and methods for making and using the polymer compositions are also disclosed. | 06-11-2015 |
Stephen Bullock, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120071220 | System and Method for Puzzle Solving Utilizing Letter and Visual Representations - A method and system for providing a puzzle game containing an answer category clue, a letter grid containing multiple letters, numbers or characters, an image, and an answer grid which contains blanks for each letter that will be used to fill-in the correct answer. The game allows a letters from the letter grid to be selected and automatically placed onto the answer grid. Points are awarded if the letter selected is the next available blank in the answer grid. As the player selects a letter from the letter grid, that letter disappears and a portion of an image appears. As additional letters are removed from the letter grid, additional portions of the image are displayed, which provides another clue for the solution to the puzzle. | 03-22-2012 |
20140141852 | System and Method for Puzzle Solving Utilizing Letters and Visual Representations - A method and system for providing a puzzle game containing an answer category clue, a letter grid containing multiple letters, numbers or characters, an image, and an answer grid which contains blanks for each letter that will be used to fill-in the correct answer. The game allows a letters from the letter grid to be selected and automatically placed onto the answer grid. Points are awarded if the letter selected is the next available blank in the answer grid. As the player selects a letter from the letter grid, that letter disappears and a portion of an image appears. As additional letters are removed from the letter grid, additional portions of the image are displayed, which provides another clue for the solution to the puzzle. | 05-22-2014 |
Stephen S. Bullock, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20130140771 | System and Methods for Generating a Game Board and Playing Games Therewith - The present disclosure relates to a system and methods for a board game in which boards, each containing multiple letters are combined in numerous combinations and configurations in order to generate and play different board games on different game boards. The object of the board game is for a player or team to place that team's colored translucent chips or tokens on letters and adjacent letters to create words, thereby creating a line or path of chips. By using this line of chips and adding to the line at each turn, the player or team can meet certain objectives, such as connecting various locations or ends on the game board, or racing from one end of the game board to the other, and other objectives as necessary to play each game. | 06-06-2013 |
Steve Bullock, Chapel Hill, NC US
Steven Bullock, Orlando, FL US
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20090316747 | ENERGETIC MATERIAL DETECTOR - A method of detecting energetic materials, such as explosives, includes energizing a sample area that contains particles of energetic materials. In the method, temperature characteristics from the sample area are monitored, and a temperature released from exothermic decomposition of the particles is detected. The method further includes analyzing the detected temperature to determine the presence of the exothermic compound which caused the decomposition. | 12-24-2009 |
20100240140 | ENERGETIC MATERIAL DETECTOR - A method of detecting energetic materials, such as explosives, includes energizing a sample area that contains particles of energetic materials. In the method, temperature characteristics from the sample area are monitored, and a temperature released from exothermic decomposition of the particles is detected. The method further includes analyzing the detected temperature to determine the presence of the exothermic compound which caused the decomposition. | 09-23-2010 |
Steven Bullock, Canton, GA US
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20150177480 | CONDENSATION INHIBITING LAYER, METHOD OF FORMING THE LAYER, AND CONDENSATION INHIBITING DEVICE - A condensation inhibiting layer includes an electrostrictive actuator film, and a treated surface formed on the electrostrictive actuator film and including a plurality of channels. | 06-25-2015 |
Steven Edward Bullock, Canton, GA US
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20150079340 | Large Area Graphene Composite Material - Large area graphene (LAG) sheets can be embedded in a polymer-based material as a mechanical reinforcement or to otherwise enhance the properties of the polymer-based material. The LAG sheets can be nanoperforated and/or functionalized to enhance interaction between the graphene and the polymer. Reactive functional groups can facilitate formation of covalent bonds between the graphene and the polymer so that the LAG sheets become an integral part of the cross-linked structure in curable polymer-based materials. Nanoperforations in the LAG sheets provide useful sites for the functional groups and can allow cross-links to form through the nanoperforations. | 03-19-2015 |
Steven J. Bullock, Riverside, CA US
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20090184881 | STRUCTURAL FEED APERTURE FOR SPACE BASED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A structural phased array antenna and method for manufacturing are disclosed. An integrated structural antenna aperture can be used to reduce net weight, cost, and volume where an array of antenna elements are incorporated into a structural member, e.g. in a spacecraft. A structural material layer, such as a structural foam, may be used with the array of individual antenna element cavities machined into the layer. The antenna element cavities are lined with a conductive material, such as plated aluminum. Facesheets may be bonded to the front and/or backside of the structural material layer in order to increase strength and/or stiffness using an RF transparent material. The array of antenna elements may be coupled to filters at the back side of structural material layer. | 07-23-2009 |
Theodore Bullock, Delray Beach, FL US
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20100248661 | Activatable data transmitter system - A method of combining three types of technologies: wireless communication, a stand alone independent activatable power source and one or more sensors or detectors to form an Activatable Data Transmitter device (ADT) that can capture and transmit environmental data proximal to the ADT. In any specific application or use the sensor type and power component would be coupled or integrated with a wireless transmitter. Multiple and various ADT types would be employed in spaces or places where no battery or wired power source exists, access is difficult or impossible, use of wired power or wired signal or both would be expensive or impossible or some combination thereof. As part of the invention the ADTs would forward the sensed data to a Receiver System either directly for use, processing and/or display or via a Data Repeater. | 09-30-2010 |
Timothy L. Bullock, Goleta, CA US
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20110293725 | CHIMERIC THERAPEUTICS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Chimeric therapeutics are disclosed that include a modified viral core protein and a nucleic acid bound to the modified viral core protein. The nucleic acid may be substantially homologous to a specific gene target. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid bound to the modified viral core protein is substantially non-immunogenic. Also disclosed are particles and compositions that include disclosec chimeric therapeutics. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293726 | CHIMERIC THERAPEUTICS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Chimeric therapeutics are disclosed that include a modified viral core protein and a nucleic acid bound to the modified viral core protein. The nucleic acid may be substantially homologous to a specific gene target. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid bound to the modified viral core protein is substantially non-immunogenic. Also disclosed are particles and compositions that include disclosed chimeric therapeutics. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293727 | CHIMERIC THERAPEUTICS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Chimeric therapeutics are disclosed that include a modified viral core protein and a nucleic acid bound to the modified viral core protein. The nucleic acid may be substantially homologous to a specific gene target. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid bound to the modified viral core protein is substantially non-immunogenic. Also disclosed are particles and compositions that include disclosec chimeric therapeutics. | 12-01-2011 |
20140010885 | SELF-ASSEMBLING NANOPARTICLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A self-assembling nanoparticle drug delivery system for the delivery of various bioactive agents including peptides, proteins, nucleic acids or synthetic chemical drugs is provided. The self-assembling nanoparticle drug delivery system described herein includes viral capsid proteins, such as Hepatitis B Virus core protein, encapsulating the bioactive agent, a lipid layer or lipid/cholesterol layer coat and targeting or facilitating molecules anchored in the lipid layer. A method for construction of the self-assembling nanoparticle drug delivery system is also provided. | 01-09-2014 |
Walter M. Bullock, Millbrook, AL US
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20140084613 | ATTACHMENT FOR DIGITAL CONTROL OF PORTABLE DEVICE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for securely holding a hand-held portable device in a single hand while minimizing the chance of dropping the hand-held device. The hand-held devices include but are not limited to cell phones, calculators, personal digital assistants, electronic tablets such as readers, I-phones™, small cameras, binoculars and other small hand-held equipment. | 03-27-2014 |
Warren Phillip Bullock, Taylorsville, KY US
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20090074968 | WET-ON-WET TWO-TONE PAINTING - In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and system of painting an article having two or more base coats, and to articles prepared in accordance therewith. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises applying a primer composition to a first and second area of the article; applying a first base composition to the first area of the article; curing the primer composition and the first base composition to form a primer and a first base coat; masking at least a portion of the first base coat; applying a second base composition to the second area of the article; removing the masking; applying a clear coat composition to the first and second area of the article; and curing the second base and the clear coat compositions. In at least one embodiment, the article is a vehicle and the compositions are applied via automated spray equipment. | 03-19-2009 |
William Bullock, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140222583 | DETERMINING VALUES FOR A CHARACTERISTIC OF AN ONLINE SYSTEM USER BASED ON A REFERENCE GROUP OF USERS - An online system predicts values of a target characteristic for users in a set of users based on a reference set of users having known values for the target characteristic. Using descriptive characteristics of users in the reference set of users and target characteristic values for users in the reference set, the online system generates a model predicting values of the target characteristic based on user descriptive characteristics. The online system applies a global constraint on the target characteristic when generating the model, so the model extrapolates from the reference data while achieving aggregate results for values of the target characteristic that are consistent with the global constraint. The global constraint may be obtained from census data or another suitable global aggregate survey. Using the global constraint in the model avoids inaccuracies in reporting of user metrics. | 08-07-2014 |
20140358673 | MONITORING CONVERSIONS AND FEE DETERMINATION OF ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS USING A SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM - A group of social networking system users are associated with a holdout group for an advertisement. Users in the holdout group are not presented with the advertisement. When the advertisement is selected for presentation to a user, the social networking system presents the advertisement to the user if the user is not in the holdout group. However, if the user is in the holdout group, alternative content is presented to the user. If a user performs a conversion event associated with the advertisement via a client device, the social networking system determines a fee for an advertiser if the advertisement was presented to the user. The fee may be adjusted based on differences between conversion events by users in the holdout group for the advertisement and by users not in the holdout group. | 12-04-2014 |
William H. Bullock, Easton, CT US
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20090047687 | Indane Acetic Acid Derivatives and Their Use as Pharmaceutical Agents, Intermediates, and Method of Preparation - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 02-19-2009 |
20110065129 | INDANE ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 03-17-2011 |
20110152330 | INDANE ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152331 | INDANE ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases. The invention also relates to intermediates useful in preparation of indane acetic derivatives and to methods of preparation. | 06-23-2011 |
William Paul Bullock, Ames, IA US
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20110078819 | Method and Appartus for Extraction of Plant Embryos - The invention relates to rapid and efficient methods and apparatuses for displacing target plant materials from seeds. In one embodiment, the invention relates to methods and apparatuses for displacing embryos from maize seeds. In yet another embodiment, the displaced embryos can be propagated and regenerated into plants. | 03-31-2011 |
William Paul Bullock, Slater, IA US
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20150191771 | EMBRYO SAMPLING METHOD - The present invention belongs to the field of sampling of biological materials. In particular, it relates to tissue or cellular content extraction from immature corn embryos while retaining the viability of said embryos. | 07-09-2015 |