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Brad Bunch, Tulsa, OK US
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20100056833 | PRETREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL FEEDSTOCKS FOR HYDROCONVERSION IN FIXED-BED REACTORS - A process for pretreating biological feedstocks for hydroconversion in a fixed-bed reactor. A feed stream having free fatty acids, fatty acid esters, or combinations thereof is contacted with a citric acid solution. The biological feedstock is separated from the aqueous solution to efficiently produce a pretreated biological feedstock substantially absent of metals and phosphorus. | 03-04-2010 |
Brian Bunch, Snohomish, WA US
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20090219196 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADAR DATA COMMUNICATION - A radar information processing system is operable to process high bandwidth radar information received from a radar system into low bandwidth radar information that may be communicated to a low bandwidth connection coupled to an electronic flight bag (EFB). An exemplary embodiment receives radar information from a radar system, the radar information communicated from the radar system at a first bandwidth; processes the received radar information into processed radar information, the processed radar information configured for communication over a connection operable at a second bandwidth, the second bandwidth lower than the first bandwidth; and communicates the radar information from a radar system, the radar information communicated from the radar system at a first bandwidth. | 09-03-2009 |
20090219197 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL WEATHER INFORMATION PRESENTATION ON A DISPLAY - An embodiment of the supplemental weather display system presents supplemental weather information on a display in a craft. An exemplary embodiment receives the supplemental weather information from a remote source, determines a location of the supplemental weather information relative to the craft, receives weather information from an on-board radar system, and integrates the supplemental weather information with the weather information received from the on-board radar system. | 09-03-2009 |
Brian Paul Bunch, Snohomish, WA US
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20100245167 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAUSSIAN DECOMPOSITION OF WEATHER RADAR DATA FOR COMMUNICATION - Exemplary methods and systems provide for processing weather data received from a weather radar system. An exemplary embodiment receives radar reflectivity data, decomposes the received radar reflectivity data into multiple adaptive Gaussian component functions, selects at least one parameter from the decomposed Gaussian component functions, generates the compressed weather radar display data based on the at least one selected parameter, and communicates the weather radar display data from the craft. | 09-30-2010 |
20110074624 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING GROUND-BASED WEATHER RADAR INFORMATION FOR USE IN AN INSTALLATION VEHICLE - Systems and methods prepare ground-based supplemental weather radar information for integration with onboard weather radar information. An exemplary embodiment receives ground-based weather radar information from a ground-based weather radar station, the ground-based weather radar information referenced in a first coordinate system; generates supplemental weather radar information from the received ground-based weather radar information, wherein the supplemental weather radar information is referenced to a second coordinate system based upon at least latitude and longitude; and communicates the supplemental weather radar information, wherein the communicated supplemental weather radar information is integrated with weather radar information of an onboard weather radar system of an installation vehicle. | 03-31-2011 |
20110148694 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INFERING HAIL AND LIGHTNING USING AN AIRBORNE WEATHER RADAR VOLUMETRIC BUFFER - A weather radar system for improving output of potential lightning and hail weather conditions. An exemplary system includes a processor that receives and stores the weather radar reflectivity values into a three-dimensional buffer, receives an outside air temperature value, and determines freezing level based on the received outside air temperature value. The processor generates lightning icon(s) when a reflectivity value stored at cell(s) of the three-dimensional buffer above determined freezing level is greater than a first threshold amount. Also, the processor adds 1.6 km to the determined freezing level and generates hail icon(s) when a reflectivity value stored at cell(s) at the determined freezing level plus 1.6 km are greater than a second threshold amount. The display device displays the hail and lightning icons when an altitude value that corresponds to the cells associated with the generated lightning icons has been selected for display. | 06-23-2011 |
20140361923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING CONVECTIVE WEATHER ON A WEATHER RADAR DISPLAY - A convective weather graphic element generator system generates graphic elements associated with severe convective weather for presentation on a display on an aircraft. An exemplary system employs a weather radar and a processing system. The processing system determines a value associated with the detected convective weather based on the received weather radar returns detected by the weather radar, compares the value associated with the detected convective weather with a threshold, and generates a graphic element for a region of airspace when the value associated with the detected convective weather exceeds the threshold. The display is configured to concurrently present the weather reflectivity information generated by the weather radar and the graphic element associated with the convective weather, wherein portions of both the presented graphic element and the presented weather reflectivity information of the corresponding area are concurrently visible on the display. | 12-11-2014 |
Christopher Bunch, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20130180130 | FOOTWEAR ACCESSORY BINDING SYSTEM - An improved binding for footwear traction devices, snowshoes and other footwear accessories that provides adjustable lateral supports and generally even platform or foot bed. Furthermore, an improved traction device with removable rear traction component to allow for use with detachable snowshoe platform. | 07-18-2013 |
20140175235 | PORTABLE SUPPORT DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Devices and methods described herein relate to support stands for supporting electronic devices having a display. The support stand is a modular support stand. The support stand has at least one supporting surface with a releasable interlockable mechanism configured to interlock with other support stand components comprising a releasably interlockable mechanism. The support stand can be configured to connect two supporting surface modules to expand the usable area of the supporting surface, and can also accept module connectors in order to connect other attachments to the supporting surface. | 06-26-2014 |
20150230561 | FOOTWEAR TRACTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND MECHANISMS FOR MAKING DURABLE CONNECTIONS TO SOFT BODY MATERIALS - The present disclosure is directed toward a device that can be worn over footwear to provide traction, such as on slick or slippery surfaces, in snow, or on ice. Described embodiments include footwear accessory devices comprising at least one cleat that provides traction but does not add significantly to the profile of the footwear during use. The present disclosure is also directed toward to connecting bodies that can be used to couple objects to a stretchy material. | 08-20-2015 |
Clinton D. Bunch, Sunnyvale, TX US
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20090144421 | System and Method for User Behavioral Management in a Computing Environment - A system and method for user behavioral management in a computing environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a computer having computing resources including, for example, a plurality of applications installed thereon. A monitoring module is associated with the computer in order to monitor a plurality of utilization parametrics to determine the utilization of the computing resources by a user and provide to the user a substantially realtime, visible indication of the utilization of the computing resources. The data captured relative to the utilization parametrics enables, at the management level, enterprise-wide administration of the computing resources and, at the user level, self-directed behavioral modification with respect to computing resource management. | 06-04-2009 |
20140298736 | Device for Leveling and Aligning Tile and Method for Leveling and Aligning Tiles - A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other. | 10-09-2014 |
Clinton Merle Bunch, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20130257242 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system for storing contents is provided. The storage system includes a retractable vertical cabinet having a handle, at least a first and second pivoting support member pivotally attached to at least an exterior side of the retractable vertical cabinet and a support structure. The storage system further includes a lift adjuster and a rotating adjustment screw threadably connected allowing for adjustment of a lift assist mechanism, which is connected to the first pivoting support member and the lift adjuster, to accommodate for varied loads. | 10-03-2013 |
20150250306 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system for storing contents is provided. The storage system includes a retractable vertical cabinet having a handle, at least a first and second pivoting support member pivotally attached to at least an exterior side of the retractable vertical cabinet and a support structure. The storage system further includes an electric actuator movement, a lift adjuster and a rotating adjustment screw threadably connected allowing for adjustment of a lift assist mechanism, which is connected to the first pivoting support member and the lift adjuster, to accommodate for varied loads. | 09-10-2015 |
David Bunch, Pleasanton, CA US
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20120122553 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAMES HAVING A SKILL-BASED COMPONENT - Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a predetermined award presented in a manner in which a player's skill at the game appears to affect the amount of the award without actually having an effect on its amount. | 05-17-2012 |
David Bunch, Livermore, CA US
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20140287820 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAMES HAVING A SKILL-BASED COMPONENT - Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a predetermined award presented in a manner in which a player's skill at the game appears to affect the amount of the award without actually having an effect on its amount. | 09-25-2014 |
Dawn Bunch, Edenton, NC US
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20110112962 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF RECIPROCAL DEPOSITS - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for facilitating the exchange of reciprocal deposits are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for facilitating the exchange of reciprocal deposits. The system includes a first bank for participating in an exchange of reciprocal deposits and a control center for implementing an exchange of reciprocal deposits between the first bank and a second bank for receiving deposits. The control center is configured to receive, from the first bank, a first request for placement of reciprocal deposits, the request defining a first set of requirements, and receive, from the second bank, a second request for placement of reciprocal deposits, the request defining a second set of requirements. The control center determines whether the first set of requirements matches the second set of requirements, which include maturity and interest rate. In response to determining that the first set of requirements matches the second set of requirements, the control center performs an exchange of on-balance sheet deposits meeting the first set of requirements from the first bank to off-balance sheet deposits to the second bank. The first bank receives reciprocal deposits meeting the second set of requirements as new on-balance sheet deposits. The reciprocal deposits may come from the second bank or from an entity other than the first and second bank, such as a depositor. | 05-12-2011 |
20120173404 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF RECIPROCAL DEPOSITS - A control center receives, from the first bank, a first request with a first set of requirements for placement of reciprocal deposits. A second request with a second set of requirements is received from a second bank. The control center determines whether the first set of requirements matches the second set of requirements, which include maturity and interest rate. In response to a match, the control center performs an exchange of on-balance sheet deposits meeting the first set of requirements from the first bank to off-balance sheet deposits to the second bank. The first bank receives reciprocal deposits meeting the second set of requirements as new on-balance sheet deposits. | 07-05-2012 |
Douglas C. Bunch, Richardson, TX US
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20120095800 | PREDICTING FINANCIAL STATUS OF A PROJECT - A computer implemented method, system, and/or computer program product predicts the profitability of a current project. Historical data from the current project represents profit data points at predetermined intervals of time during the current project. If a linear regression model of the historical data does not adequately describe the historical data, then a polynomial regression model to describe the historical data is generated. If the polynomial model does not adequately describe the historical data, then another project that is similar to the current project is located. This other project has its own set of historical data. If the historical data from the other project fits the polynomial regression model created from the historical data of the current project, then the polynomial regression model is trusted to accurately predict the profitability of the current project, even though the current project's historical data did not adequately fit the polynomial regression model. | 04-19-2012 |
20120136694 | TRANSITION PHASE TROUBLE DETECTION IN SERVICES DELIVERY MANAGEMENT - A method, system, and/or computer program product predicts trouble during a transition phase of a current project. Past operational data and past trouble data for past healthy projects and past troubled projects before transition phases is collected. A trouble correlation between the past operational data and the past trouble data is then determined. A set of key metrics that describes a current health of a current project before transitioning from a current phase to a future phase is defined, and values of the set of key metrics for the current project are identified. Identified values of the set of key metrics for the current project are compared to the past operational data for past healthy and troubled projects in order to generate a pattern comparison. This pattern comparison, along with the trouble correlation, is used to generate a predicted quality of transition for the current project. | 05-31-2012 |
Ernest E. Bunch, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20100133685 | DIRECT SEMICONDUCTOR CONTACT EBULLIENT COOLING PACKAGE - The semiconductor package as well as a method for making it and using it is disclosed. The semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor chip having at least one heat-generating semiconductor device and a volumetrically expandable chamber disposed to sealingly surround the semiconductor chip, the volumetrically expandable chamber filled entirely with a non-electrically conductive liquid in contact with the semiconductor device and circulated within the volumetrically expandable chamber at least in part by the generated heat of the at least one semiconductor device to cool the at least one semiconductor device. | 06-03-2010 |
20140048236 | DIRECT SEMICONDUCTOR CONTACT EBULLIENT COOLING PACKAGE - The semiconductor package as well as a method for making it and using it is disclosed. The semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor chip having at least one heat-generating semiconductor device and a volumetrically expandable chamber disposed to sealingly surround the semiconductor chip, the volumetrically expandable chamber filled entirely with a non-electrically conductive liquid in contact with the semiconductor device and circulated within the volumetrically expandable chamber at least in part by the generated heat of the at least one semiconductor device to cool the at least one semiconductor device. | 02-20-2014 |
Gary Bunch, Northport, NY US
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20160027345 | CARDIAC SIMULATION DEVICE - The present invention describes a device and system for simulating normal and disease state cardiovascular functioning, including an anatomically accurate left cardiac simulator for training and medical device testing. The system and device uses pneumatically pressurized chambers to generate ventricle and atrium contractions. In conjunction with the interaction of synthetic valves which simulate mitral and aortic valves, the system is designed to generate pumping action that produces accurate volume fractions and pressure gradients of pulsatile flow, duplicating that of a human heart. Through the use of a control unit and sensors, one or more parameters such as flow rates, fluidic pressure, and heart rate may be automatically controlled, using feedback loop mechanisms to adjust parameters of the hydraulic system simulate a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions including normal heart function, severely diseased or injured heart conditions, and compressed vasculature, such as hardening of the arteries. | 01-28-2016 |
James L. Bunch, Dallas, TX US
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20110252154 | System for Connecting Applications to Networks - A system is disclosed. The system includes a first network module communicatively coupled to a plurality of services associated with a first network utilizing a first protocol. The system also includes a second network module communicatively coupled to a plurality of services associated with a second network utilizing a second protocol, the second protocol being different than the first protocol. The system also includes a service determination module coupled to the first and second network modules, the service determination module operable to receive a request from the first network module to access at least one service from the plurality of services associated with the second network. The service determination module determines the at least one requested service and sends the request to the at least one requested service associated with the second network through the second network module utilizing the second protocol. | 10-13-2011 |
James Lynn Bunch US
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20130054806 | Load Balancing for SIP Services - Methods of operating an SIP load balancer, one or more SIP server nodes and/or one or more SIP server instances are provided that efficiently manage a processing load. Configurations for an SIP load balancer, one or more SIP server nodes and/or one or more SIP server instances to enable efficient management of a processing load are also described. In certain ones of these, state data for a set of SIP processes may be sent from a SIP server instance and used by a SIP load balancer to remove inactive SIP processes from a data structure. The management of a processing load comprising a number of SIP processes following the failure of a SIP server node and/or a SIP server instance is also provided. | 02-28-2013 |
Jesse Bunch, Silver Spring, MD US
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20140139435 | POINTING AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE - A pointing and identification device (PID) allows the user to point at objects in the real world, on television or movie screens, or otherwise not on the computer screen. The PID includes a digital camera and one or both of a laser and a reticle for aiming the digital camera. An image taken with the digital camera is transmitted to a computer or the like. | 05-22-2014 |
Jesse C. Bunch, Silver Spring, MD US
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20090267895 | Pointing and identification device - A pointing and identification device (PID) allows the user to point at objects in the real world, on television or movie screens, or otherwise not on the computer screen. The PID includes a digital camera and one or both of a laser and a reticle for aiming the digital camera. An image taken with the digital camera is transmitted to a computer or the like. | 10-29-2009 |
Jesse Clement Bunch, Silver Spring, MD US
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20160132473 | TransDocument Views and Environment - This invention provides means to easily create, edit, and display documents that have very sophisticated capabilities. Every element, including for example, every pixel of every letter can edited by the most powerful and appropriate editor and can point to more information regarding that element. For example, spreadsheets in text documents have the full editing power of a native spreadsheet and text in spreadsheets to have the full editing power of word processing software and images in either to have access to the full image editing power of the best image editing software. Every element of a document such as text, numbers, images; video, etc. can invoke one or more form of Expanded Information, such as—a View, a Report, a document, website, etc. Expand Information includes educational materials on selected elements. The educational module also provides means to record, analyze and distribute the educational experiences of the user. | 05-12-2016 |
Jim Bunch, Dallas, TX US
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20130212298 | SIP MESSAGE PROCESSING - A method of processing Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) signalling messages in a telecommunications network is provided. The method includes, at a SIP routing element, maintaining a routing database containing routing data for routing SIP signalling messages between SIP network elements, maintaining a group of simultaneously active modes including at least a SIP proxy server stateless mode and a SIP proxy server stateful mode, receiving a plurality of SIP signalling messages from SIP network elements, routing at least some of the received SIP signalling messages with reference to the routing database according to a SIP proxy server stateless mode, and routing at least some of the received messages with reference to the routing database according to a SIP proxy server stateful mode. | 08-15-2013 |
Joshua A. Bunch, Sunnyvale, TX US
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20140298736 | Device for Leveling and Aligning Tile and Method for Leveling and Aligning Tiles - A device for leveling and aligning tiles and method for leveling and aligning tiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling device includes a body and two spaced and parallel strip members extending transversely from the body. Each of the spaced and parallel strip members extend to the front and rear of the body. Two opposing lateral open windows are formed in the body. A breakaway section is defined along the body. A wedge device is provided for penetrating one or more of the two opposing lateral open windows and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other. | 10-09-2014 |
Jowel Dee Bunch, Houston, TX US
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20160115710 | High Security Striker Box - A striker box assembly provides enhanced security when locking a door where the assembly includes a box and a cover plate which are secured to a stud in the frame around the doorway in at least three ways. The first way of securing the assembly is with screws in a jack flange that extends along a lateral side of the stud in flush contact therewith. The second manner is with a screw in the bottom of the box to hold the box firmly against the stud or through shims or a boot that solidly fills any gap between the bottom of the box and the stud. The third way is with offset screws that extend through the cover plate and the box into the stud. The cover plate includes a flange that provides additional strength to resist destructive forces involved when a person attempts to break down a door. | 04-28-2016 |
Kenneth Bunch, Atlanta, GA US
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20130337917 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WATCHING CONTENT AND PLAYING GAMES ON A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method and system for watching video and playing games in a mobile communication device are described in which video content is received from a network television channel and, based on the orientation of the mobile communication device and the device type, the video content and/or a game may be displayed. When in a portrait orientation, the operating mode may be such that the video content and/or the game may be displayed. For a tablet device in a portrait orientation, for example, both the video content and the game may be displayed. When the mobile communication device is changed to a landscape orientation, the operating mode may be different and only one of the video content and the game may be displayed based on whether the mobile communication device was rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise. A rewards program may combine the video-watching and game-playing activities of the user. | 12-19-2013 |
Kenneth D. Bunch, Troy, IL US
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20080228521 | SUPPORT MODEL INTEGRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A real time health management analytical system and method that enables a plurality of plug-in tools and extension tools to be interfaced with a central database, and for enabling information to be published to the database from each of the client tools, as well as data to be read from the database by each of the client tools. The system makes use of an engineering model views module that provides a syntactic and semantic interface between the client tools and the central database so that health management data communicated to the client tools is presented in accordance with a specific view required by each specific client tool. An integrated support information model (ISIM) module is interposed between the data base and the engineering model views module, and forms a specification (e.g., an ontology) for all health domain information available for use by the client tools. | 09-18-2008 |
Kyle J. Bunch, Richland, WA US
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20080272954 | HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGING OF NATURAL-FIBER-CONTAINING MATERIALS - The present invention includes methods and apparatuses for imaging material properties in natural-fiber-containing materials. In particular, the images can provide quantified measures of localized moisture content. Embodiments of the invention utilize an array of antennas and at least one transceiver to collect amplitude and phase data from radiation interacting with the natural-fiber-containing materials. The antennas and the transceivers are configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic radiation at one or more frequencies, which are between 50 MHz and 1 THz. A conveyance system passes the natural-fiber-containing materials through a field of view of the array of antennas. A computing device is configured to apply a synthetic imaging algorithm to construct a three-dimensional image of the natural-fiber-containing materials that provides a quantified measure of localized moisture content. The image and the quantified measure are both based on the amplitude data, the phase data, or both. | 11-06-2008 |
20110057827 | Holographic Imaging Based on Time-Domain Data of Natural-Fiber-Containing Materials - Methods and apparatuses for imaging material properties in natural-fiber-containing materials can utilize time-domain data. In particular, images can be constructed that provide quantified measures of localized moisture content. For example, one or more antennas and at least one transceiver can be configured to collect time-domain data from radiation interacting with the natural-fiber-containing materials. The antennas and the transceivers are configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic radiation at one or more frequencies, which are between 50 MHz and 1 THz, according to a time-domain impulse function. A computing device is configured to transform the time-domain data to frequency-domain data, to apply a synthetic imaging algorithm for constructing a three-dimensional image of the natural-fiber-containing materials, and to provide a quantified measure of localized moisture content based on a pre-determined correlation of moisture content to frequency-domain data. | 03-10-2011 |
Lawrence K. Bunch, Gulf Breeze, FL US
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20130222387 | Event Data Visualization Tool - A method for visually depicting complex events. Software agents are preferably employed to assist the human operator by collecting, enriching, selecting, aggregating, and analyzing data so that patterns of interest can be visually flagged or otherwise emphasized in the visual display. Events are depicted as an “event flow” from a source surface to a destination surface. Intervening surfaces may also be defined. The point of origin on the source surface reveals some information about the event flow, as does the point of impact on the destination surface. The event flow may be mapped to one or more intervening surfaces in order to visually depict other characteristics of the event. The entire depiction is rendered in a simulated three-dimensional view. The user is preferably given the ability to pan, zoom, and reorient the vantage point from which the user “views” the depiction on the computer display. | 08-29-2013 |
Michael D. Bunch, Decatur, IL US
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20100303975 | Honey Replacement Syrup - A composition comprising from about 55% d.s.b. to about 70% d.s.b fructose; and from about 9% d.s.b. to about 20% d.s.b. maltose. A method comprising mixing a first aqueous solution comprising from about 85% d.s.b. to about 95% d.s.b. fructose with a second aqueous solution comprising from about 35% d.s.b. to about 60% d.s.b maltose, to yield a third aqueous solution comprising from about 55% d.s.b. to about 70% d.s.b fructose and from about 9% d.s.b. to about 20% d.s.b. maltose. A method comprising adding 1 weight part of a composition comprising from about 55% d.s.b. to about 70% d.s.b fructose and from about 9% d.s.b. to about 20% d.s.b. maltose, to from about 0.1 weight parts to about 100 weight parts of a foodstuff. | 12-02-2010 |
Paul D. Bunch, Houston, TX US
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20100078174 | STRESS DISTRIBUTING WELLHEAD CONNECTOR - In accordance with certain embodiments, the present inveniton provides a connector for attaching to a multi-toothed profile on a wellhead features a tooth profile that staggers loading preferably starting at a loading surface furthest from the connector body sitting on the wellhead and moving toward the connector body. The staggered loading more evenly distributes stresses on the matching loading surfaces as compared to the result of using a tooth profile on the connector that nearly exactly matches the profile on the wellhead. The joint can then take advantage of an increased preload and exhibit improved stress characteristics when operating at high loading conditions. | 04-01-2010 |
Philip Clark Bunch, Columbia, TN US
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20150382096 | HEADPHONES WITH PENDANT AUDIO PROCESSING - Systems and methods for the use of headphones are provided. The systems and methods can offer ease of carrying, comfort, and/or use of headphones, particularly portable headphones that provide for a user adjustment of an audio equalizer setting directly at the headphones for a desired audio data frequency/amplitude profile. Moreover, a combination of the concepts of user-controlled sound dynamics are provided at the headphone device through computerized pendant that is configured to alter sound dynamics directly through it's own software application without needing to control the sound dynamics at the audio source. This allows a user of the headphones to switch between audio devices while maintaining a desired set of sound dynamics in the form of preset or custom audio profiles. | 12-31-2015 |
Raleigh Bunch, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150132728 | TRANSPORTABLE FIRE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A transportable fire training apparatus includes a trailer frame having a rear raised section at a rear end of the trailer frame and an unraised section at a middle portion of the trailer frame, a shell attached to the trailer frame and partitioned into a plurality of training rooms, a rear multi-axle wheel set disposed below, and attached to, the rear raised section of the trailer frame via an air ride suspension system that raises the trailer frame relative to the a rear multi-axle wheel set in response to pressurization of the air ride suspension system. The unraised section of the trailer frame rides substantially above the ground when the air ride suspension system is in a pressurized state and rests on the ground when the air ride suspension system is in an unpressurized state. A method for deploying and using the transportable fire training apparatus is also disclosed herein. | 05-14-2015 |
Raymond Bunch, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090069267 | CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OF STABLE FORMULATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CNS CONDITIONS - The present invention concerns compositions, methods and/or apparatus of central administration of various CNS-active agents. In particular embodiments, intrathecal administration is advantageous for decreasing the systemic concentrations of CNS agent, thereby decreasing side effect toxicity, while allowing more effective delivery of the agent to the site of action, simultaneously decreasing the dosage delivered to the subject. In particular embodiments, ICV delivery may be of use for patients who have previously proven to be refractory to systemic administration of CNS agents, in some cases due to systemic side effects, or for those patients whose symptoms are of sufficient severity to warrant more aggressive therapeutic intervention. ICV administration allows not only lower systemic concentration but also higher therapeutically effective concentration within the CNS. | 03-12-2009 |
20090209480 | CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OF STABLE FORMULATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CNS CONDITIONS - The present invention concerns compositions, methods and/or apparatus of central administration of various CNS-active agents. In particular embodiments, intrathecal administration is advantageous for decreasing the systemic concentrations of CNS agent, thereby decreasing side effect toxicity, while allowing more effective delivery of the agent to the site of action, simultaneously decreasing the dosage delivered to the subject. In particular embodiments, ICV delivery may be of use for patients who have previously proven to be refractory to systemic administration of CNS agents, in some cases due to systemic side effects, or for those patients whose symptoms are of sufficient severity to warrant more aggressive therapeutic intervention. ICV administration allows not only lower systemic concentration but also higher therapeutically effective concentration within the CNS. | 08-20-2009 |
20090221956 | MULTI-PARAMETER MONITORING DEVICE FOR USE WITH CENTRAL AND INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION - The invention generally relates to a multi-parameter monitoring device for in-line use to monitor a therapeutic agent solution passing therethrough prior to being centrally administered in connection with treatment of a CNS-related condition or disorder, e.g., a neuro-psychiatric disorder. In another aspect, the invention relates to a multi-parameter monitoring device for in-line use to monitor a therapeutic agent solution passing therethrough prior to being (a) intravenously administered to a patient in connection with a treatment, such as is the case where the therapeutic agent solution comprises an IV administerable solution, or (b) administered to a patient in connection with a treatment for diabetes, such as is the case where the therapeutic agent comprises insulin. | 09-03-2009 |
20120071432 | CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OF STABLE FORMULATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CNS CONDITIONS - The present invention concerns compositions, methods and/or apparatus of central administration of various CNS-ac-Live agents. In particular embodiments, intrathecal administration is advantageous for decreasing the systemic concentrations of CNS agent, thereby decreasing side effect toxicity, while allowing more effective delivery of the agent to the site of action, simultaneously decreasing the dosage delivered to the subject. In particular embodiments, ICV delivery may be of use for patients who have previously proven to be refractory to systemic administration of CNS agents, in some cases due to systemic side effects, or for those patients whose symptoms are of sufficient severity to warrant more aggressive therapeutic intervention. ICV administration allows not only lower systemic concentration but also higher therapeutically effective concentration within the CNS. | 03-22-2012 |
20140100183 | CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OF STABLE FORMULATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CNS CONDITIONS - The present invention concerns compositions, methods and/or apparatus of central administration of various CNS-active agents. In particular embodiments, intrathecal administration is advantageous for decreasing the systemic concentrations of CNS agent, thereby decreasing side effect toxicity, while allowing more effective delivery of the agent to the site of action, simultaneously decreasing the dosage delivered to the subject. In particular embodiments, ICV delivery may be of use for patients who have previously proven to be refractory to systemic administration of CNS agents, in some cases due to systemic side effects, or for those patients whose symptoms are of sufficient severity to warrant more aggressive therapeutic intervention. ICV administration allows not only lower systemic concentration but also higher therapeutically effective concentration within the CNS. | 04-10-2014 |
20140171383 | CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OF STABLE FORMULATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CNS CONDITIONS - The present invention concerns compositions, methods and/or apparatus of central administration of various CNS-active agents. In particular embodiments, intrathecal administration is advantageous for decreasing the systemic concentrations of CNS agent, thereby decreasing side effect toxicity, while allowing more effective delivery of the agent to the site of action, simultaneously decreasing the dosage delivered to the subject. In particular embodiments, ICV delivery may be of use for patients who have previously proven to be refractory to systemic administration of CNS agents, in some cases due to systemic side effects, or for those patients whose symptoms are of sufficient severity to warrant more aggressive therapeutic intervention. ICV administration allows not only lower systemic concentration but also higher therapeutically effective concentration within the CNS. | 06-19-2014 |
20160000926 | CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OF STABLE FORMULATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CNS CONDITIONS - The present invention concerns compositions, methods and/or apparatus of central administration of various CNS-active agents. In particular embodiments, intrathecal administration is advantageous for decreasing the systemic concentrations of CNS agent, thereby decreasing side effect toxicity, while allowing more effective delivery of the agent to the site of action, simultaneously decreasing the dosage delivered to the subject. In particular embodiments, ICV delivery may be of use for patients who have previously proven to be refractory to systemic administration of CNS agents, in some cases due to systemic side effects, or for those patients whose symptoms are of sufficient severity to warrant more aggressive therapeutic intervention. ICV administration allows not only lower systemic concentration but also higher therapeutically effective concentration within the CNS. | 01-07-2016 |
Robert Bunch, Terre Haute, IN US
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20090285761 | Renal Function Analysis Method and Apparatus - A method for measuring a glomerular filtration rate in a mammalian kidney comprises a source of reporter and marker fluorescent molecules. The fluorescent molecules are introduced into the blood stream of a mammalian subject. Over a period of time, a measurement of the intensities of the reporter and marker fluorescent molecules is taken. A ratio is calculated to determine the health of the subject's kidney. This method measures volume of plasma distribution based on a fluorescence of a marker molecule relative to a fluorescence of a reporter molecule. | 11-19-2009 |
20110201940 | Renal Function Analysis Method and Apparatus - A method for measuring a glomerular filtration rate of a mammalian subject comprises a source of reporter and marker fluorescent molecules. The fluorescent molecules are introduced into the vascular system of the mammalian subject. Over a period of time, a measurement of the intensities of the reporter and marker fluorescent molecules is taken. A ratio is calculated to determine the glomerular filtration rate. | 08-18-2011 |
20130116518 | RENAL FUNCTION ANALYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for measuring a glomerular filtration rate in a mammalian kidney comprises a source of reporter and marker fluorescent molecules. The fluorescent molecules are introduced into the blood stream of a mammalian subject. Over a period of time, a measurement of the intensities of the reporter and marker fluorescent molecules is taken. A ratio is calculated to determine the health of the subject's kidney. This method measures volume of plasma distribution based on a fluorescence of a marker molecule relative to a fluorescence of a reporter molecule. | 05-09-2013 |
20140050667 | RENAL FUNCTION ANALYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for measuring a glomerular filtration rate in a mammalian kidney comprises a source of reporter and marker fluorescent molecules. The fluorescent molecules are introduced into the blood stream of a mammalian subject. Over a period of time, a measurement of the intensities of the reporter and marker fluorescent molecules is taken. A ratio is calculated to determine the health of the subject's kidney. This method measures volume of plasma distribution based on a fluorescence of a marker molecule relative to a fluorescence of a reporter molecule. | 02-20-2014 |
Ronald Bunch, Salinas, CA US
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20110067155 | CACTUS PEAR VARIETY NAMED 'DAR 1-12-19 RED' - A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: | 03-17-2011 |
20110067156 | CACTUS PEAR PLANT NAMED 'DAR 1-21-27 PURPLE' - A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: | 03-17-2011 |
Ronald A. Bunch, Salinas, CA US
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20110067154 | Cactus pear variety named DAR 1-29-21 Green - A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: | 03-17-2011 |
Ronald A. Bunch, Harris Road, CA US
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20110067153 | Cactus pear variety named DAR 1-27-24 orange - A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features: | 03-17-2011 |
Ryan L. Bunch, Greensboro, NC US
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20140321516 | TRANSCEIVER IQ CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - Local oscillator (LO) in-phase/quadrature (IQ) imbalance correction data are generated for one or both of the transmitter and receiver of a radio-frequency (RF) communication device. An RF transmitter output signal is generated by the transmitter from a known test signal and transmitted to the receiver, where a baseband receiver signal is produced. A signal characteristic of the receiver baseband signal is measured in the presence of phase shifts introduced in the transmitter output signal. Joint LO IQ imbalance figures of merit are computed from the signal characteristic measurements, each characterizing signal processing artifacts in the receiver baseband signal caused by joint signal processing in the transmitter and the receiver under influence of transmitter LO IQ imbalance and receiver LO IQ imbalance. The LO IQ imbalance correction data are determined from the computed JFMs so that the transmitter LO IQ imbalance is distinctly characterized from the receiver LO IQ imbalance from measurements obtained through no greater than two (2) phase shifts. | 10-30-2014 |
Ryan Lee Bunch, Greensboro, NC US
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20110304365 | FAST PHASE LOCKING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY CALIBRATED FRACTIONAL-N PLL - The current invention provides a second feedback loop around the existing FLL, which forces the signal on the route of N-divider (NDIV), PFD, CP, and LPF to essentially reach their desired lock conditions before the FLL is switched off and the system enters PLL mode. This loop works by comparing the output voltage of the FLL DAC to the LPF output voltage, and then using this value to modulate the divider's dividing value. After the secondary feedback loop settles, output voltage from the LPF will be equal to the value that can drive the VCO to the desired lock frequency, and the phase error at the input side of the PFD produces a zero-average current to the charge pump. When this condition is set, the loop is essentially already in phase lock and the lock transient from the FLL mode to the PLL mode will be minimal. | 12-15-2011 |
20140312944 | CHARGE PUMP PHASE-LOCKED LOOP CIRCUITS - A charge pump phase-locked loop circuit includes an active loop filter, an adjustable reference voltage source, and a charge pump. The active loop filter includes an amplifier that has a negative input node, a positive input node, and an output node. The adjustable reference voltage source is coupled to the positive input node to provide an adjustable reference voltage. The charge pump is coupled to the negative input node to provide a current to or draw a current from the active loop filter in response to a signal from a phase detector. The charge pump includes a first current source coupled to a first voltage and a second current source electrically coupled to a second voltage, the second current source including a resistor. The second current source is configured such that a current provided by the second current source depends on a resistance value of the resistor and a difference between the reference voltage and the second voltage. | 10-23-2014 |
Sherry Bunch, Alden, NY US
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20090212606 | Chair with ice bucket armrests - A chair including an armrest having an inner chamber arranged to hold a liquid, an outer surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the outer surface to the inner chamber, wherein the plurality of apertures is arranged to drain the liquid out of the inner chamber such that the liquid coats at least a portion of the outer surface of the armrest as the liquid drains from the inner chamber. | 08-27-2009 |
Stephen Todd Bunch, Berthoud, CO US
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20140096437 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR LEACH EXTRACTION OF MICROORGANISMS - Embodiments herein concern compositions, methods and uses for extracting target compounds from suspension cultures. In certain embodiments, suspension cultures may comprise algal cultures. In some embodiments, compositions and methods include agglomerating ground and dried biomass from a suspension culture prior to extracting target compounds from the culture. | 04-10-2014 |
Steve Bunch, Harvard, IL US
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20140269726 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example avoiding data copy and task switching by processing protocol headers of network PDUs as a serial tape to be processed in order such as by a single method. Other processing includes reducing stages and simplifying protocol processing and multiplexing during network communications. Address changing in an active network can be implemented by assigning multiple addresses to an entity so that a new address can replace the old address. Peer-to-peer application searching can be performed among networks that can be accessible or non-accessible networks. Utilizing anycast sets that include selected and alternative addresses to enable immediate or near immediate alternative route selection on failure or congestion. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
Steven R. Bunch, Hebron, IN US
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20120222803 | Decoration Film and Method of Application - In general, a decorative laminate construction ( | 09-06-2012 |
Steve R. Bunch, Harvard, IL US
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20090327415 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A GROUP AND FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION RELATED TO GROUP ENTRIES - Described are methods and devices for identifying a group that include various methods to determine a group. Also described are devices and methods for attempting communication with a missing member of the group include different manners in which to determine information related to an entry of a group. The described devices and methods may be particularly beneficial at the particular time the certain group members plan to be or are in communication with one another. In this way, in the event that two or more entries of a group planned to be in communication or are in communication in-real time, in accordance with the disclosed devices and methods, the parties may be able to bring one or more other entries of the group into the communication as needed or desired. | 12-31-2009 |
20100146601 | Method for Exercising Digital Rights via a Proxy - A system and method for accessing digital content purchased by a rights owner for a first computing device. The method receives a proxy from the rights owner that includes rights to the digital content granted to the rights owner, stores the proxy on a second computing device, and determines whether the rights owner is present at the second computing device. When the rights owner is present at the second computing device, the method enables the proxy, and accesses the digital content on the second computing device through the proxy. | 06-10-2010 |
20110035807 | Devices and Methods of Clustered Displays - Disclosed are devices and methods of communication devices that are configured to be a part of clustered displays. A communication device may be a mobile communication device. Such a device may include a cluster module configured to determine that the device is a license owning unit, a content module configured to receive data including content via a transceiver when it is determined that the device is a license owning unit and a distribution module configured to transmit output data via a transceiver, the output data being at least one portion of the data. The license owning unit is determined based on the reception characteristics of the devices of the cluster. The distribution by the license owning unit to other devices in the cluster is at the lowest resolution of any of the devices of the cluster. | 02-10-2011 |
Theodora Jane Bunch, Winter Park, FL US
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20110022035 | LIQUID HOLDING INTERFACE DEVICE FOR OPHTHALMIC LASER PROCEDURES - There is provided a self-adjusting interface device for use with laser surgery devices. The device may be filled with a liquid that matches the index of refraction of the cornea of the eye. The device has the ability to adjust to varying curvatures of the eye and is configured so that when attached to the eye the laser surgery device will be able to deliver a therapeutic laser beam to the limbus region of the eye. | 01-27-2011 |
Thomas A. Bunch, Painted Post, NY US
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20090258440 | SURFACE FOR LABEL INDEPENDENT DETECTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A functional group and spacer group modified polymer composition, articles incorporating the composition, and methods for label-independent-detection using the articles, as defined herein. | 10-15-2009 |
Thomas Jared Bunch, South Jordan, UT US
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20120239021 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLING DEVICES FOR MAPPING AND/OR ABLATING - Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures. | 09-20-2012 |
20140005562 | ATRIAL FIBRILLATION TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 01-02-2014 |
20140142565 | MAGNETICALLY COUPLING DEVICES FOR MAPPING AND/OR ABLATING - Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures. | 05-22-2014 |
20150157829 | HOLDING DEVICES FOR ELONGATED INSTRUMENTS - A holding device for elongated instruments can include a channel for receiving therein an intermediate portion of an elongated instrument. The holding device can include a lock that includes a seat against which the elongated instrument can rest and a resiliently deformable retention arm that is movable relative to the seat. The lock, when in the securing state, can retain within the channel the intermediate portion of the elongated instrument to prevent the intermediate portion from one or more of translating or rotating relative to the device. | 06-11-2015 |
20150196752 | EPICARDIAL LEAD PLACEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An anchoring assembly can be used to electrically couple an electrical lead with the heart of a patient. The anchoring assembly can include a guidewire and a magnetic anchor. At least a distal portion of the anchoring assembly can be sized to be inserted between the pericardium and the epicardium, and the magnetic anchor can magnetically interact with a magnetic guide that is positioned at an interior of the endocardium to hold the anchoring assembly against the epicardium. | 07-16-2015 |
20160136415 | DEFIBRILLATORS WITH MULTI-PAD ELECTRODES AND RELATED METHODS - A defibrillator can include a first electrode and a second electrode where at least one of the electrodes includes more than one independently positionable pad. Such independently positionable pads, in various instances, may allow for alternative positioning of the components of an electrode when defibrillation is carried out during electrophysiological procedures in which placement of conventional electrodes is inadvisable, difficult, or impractical. | 05-19-2016 |
T. Jared Bunch, South Jordan, UT US
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20130211282 | ESOPHAGEAL HEAT SENSORS - Heat sensors can be positioned within the esophagus of a patient so as to monitor temperature changes during ablation procedures in the heart. Some heat sensors can include a wire that defines an extended heat sensing region capable of detecting a change in the local temperature. Some heat sensors can be conformable to an inner surface of the esophageal wall to maintain contact therewith or to be in close proximity thereto. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211283 | FLUIDIC ESOPHAGEAL HEAT SENSORS - Heat sensors can be positioned within the esophagus of a patient so as to monitor temperature changes during ablation procedures in the heart. Some heat sensors can include one or more fluid passageways that define an extended heat sensing region capable of detecting a change in the local temperature. Some heat sensors can be conformable to an inner surface of the esophageal wall to maintain contact therewith or to be in close proximity thereto. | 08-15-2013 |
20140358087 | DEVICES FOR CREATION OF MULTIPLE VASCULAR ACCESS SITES - Various medical procedures benefit from the creation of multiple access sites in a single anatomical vessel. For example, in some cardiac procedures, a plurality of catheters may be introduced into a single blood vessel through a corresponding plurality of access sites. The present application discloses devices for creating multiple access sites in a vessel and methods of using the same. | 12-04-2014 |
Troy Bunch, Keller, TX US
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20140305740 | DEBRIS DETECTOR FOR NON-FERROUS BEARINGS - A system and method to detect non-ferrous debris from a non-ferrous roller bearing element. The system includes a trap in fluid communication with a lubrication fluid of the non-ferrous bearing and a sensor operably associate with the trap. The method includes trapping the non-ferrous material debris in the lubrication fluid with the trap and triggering the sensor upon detection of the non-ferrous material debris trapped within the trap. | 10-16-2014 |
Tyler Bunch, Bloomington, IN US
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20130013049 | CONTROL HANDLE FOR SELF-EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A delivery system is provided for a self-expanding medical device. The delivery system has a handle assembly with a housing. The housing has a slot with a deployment knob extending therethrough. The self-expanding medical device is deployed by restraining the housing of the handle assembly and pulling on the deployment knob. This causes an outer sheath to withdraw proximally from an inner catheter to release the self-expanding medical device from a space between the outer sheath and inner catheter. | 01-10-2013 |
Tyler J. Bunch, Bloomington, IN US
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20080200839 | DUAL STIFFNESS WIRE GUIDE - A composite wire guide is formed from a more flexible distal wire guide and stiffer proximal wire guide. The flexible and stiff wire guides are joined by a connector that is tapered to provide a smooth transition between the distal and proximal portions. In other embodiments, wire guides may be joined by a joining ring, which may have a cross-section that is uniform, stepped, or tapered. | 08-21-2008 |
20100174246 | Medical Guide Wire and Method of Forming Thereof - A guide wire for guiding a medical device within a body lumen is described. The guide wire includes a proximal section, a distal section, and a mid section. The proximal section includes a proximal wire core tapered with contraction towards a proximal end of the proximal wire core. The distal section includes a distal wire core tapered with contraction towards a distal end of the distal wire core. The mid section includes a joint for joining the proximal wire core and the distal wire core. The guide wire also includes a safety wire extending along the mid section, and along at least parts of the proximal and distal sections. Moreover, the guide wire includes an outer tubing enveloping the overlapping joint and at least parts of the proximal and distal sections. | 07-08-2010 |
20110098682 | Locking Assembly for a Drainage Catheter - A drainage catheter includes an elongated tubular member, a locking assembly engaged with a proximal end of the tubular member, and a tension member for drawing a distal end of the tubular member into a desired configuration. The locking assembly includes a connector, a locking arm, and a locking mechanism. The connector has an exterior surface profile that corresponds with an interior surface profile of the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably attached to the connector to enable pivoting movement of the locking arm between an unlocked position and a locked position whereby the tension member is secured between the locking arm and the connector when the arm is in the locked position. The locking assembly may alternatively comprise a connector and a sliding sleeve or a connector having a clamping element disposed therein. | 04-28-2011 |
20140277116 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TISSUE OPENING CLOSURES - Among other things, methods and apparatus for inserting devices for closing tissue openings are disclosed. Examples may include a handle, sheath and/or sleeve for insertion into a patient and through or adjacent a tissue defect, fistula, or other tissue opening to be closed. Winding mechanisms for operation in or with such inserting devices are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140348860 | MEDICAL DEVICES FOR COLLECTING PATHOGENIC CELLS - Disclosed is a medical device constructed and arranged for contact with a flow of blood or other bodily fluid of a patient and including an attached binding agent or a roughened surface that binds to pathogenic cells targeted for elimination from the blood or other bodily fluid. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the device. | 11-27-2014 |
20150119800 | DEFLECTABLE ACCESS SHEATH HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - An elongate access sheath comprises a proximal portion and a lumen. The proximal portion supports a control handle, a brake pad, a tension gear, and a locking trigger. A deflector filament extends through the lumen and is coupled to the tension gear. The tension gear includes an outside and an inner engagement portion. The brake pad comprises a slot and an outside engagement portion. The locking trigger includes a pin disposed within the brake pad slot. The control handle includes a lever and an engagement portion. Upward movement of the lever engages the engagement portion with the outside engagement portion of the tension gear to rotate the tension gear in a first direction and slides the deflector filament to bend the lumen distal portion. Translation of the locking trigger engages the brake pad and the tension gear to prevent rotation of the tension gear in an opposite second direction. | 04-30-2015 |
20150246211 | MECHANICAL DILATOR - A dilator may include a leading portion that includes a leading end coupled to a leading stem. The dilator may further include a trailing portion that includes a trailing end coupled to a trailing shaft. The dilator may also include a segmented body disposed between the leading end and the trailing end. The segmented body may include a plurality of segments disposed circumferentially around the leading stem. The leading stem may extend through a passageway of the segmented body, an opening of the trailing end and a channel of the trailing shaft. The leading stem and the trailing shaft may be configured to move longitudinally relative to one another to radially outwardly expand the segmented body. | 09-03-2015 |
Tyler Joseph Bunch, Bloomington, IN US
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20120071832 | ACCESS SHEATH AND NEEDLE ASSEMBLY FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL - Medical device ( | 03-22-2012 |
Tyson Matthew Bunch, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20120174120 | End-to-End Application Tracking Framework - Novel tools and techniques for tracing application execution and performance. Some of the tools provide a framework for monitoring the execution and/or performance of applications in an execution chain. In some cases, the framework can accomplish this monitoring with a few simple calls to an application programming interface on an application server. In other cases, the framework can provide for the passing of traceability data in protocol-specific headers of existing inter-application (and/or intra-application) communication protocols. | 07-05-2012 |
20150301876 | End-to- End Application Tracking Framework - Novel tools and techniques for tracing application execution and performance. Some of the tools provide a framework for monitoring the execution and/or performance of applications in an execution chain. In some cases, the framework can accomplish this monitoring with a few simple calls to an application programming interface on an application server. In other cases, the framework can provide for the passing of traceability data in protocol-specific headers of existing inter-application (and/or intra-application) communication protocols. | 10-22-2015 |
20160098308 | End-to- End Application Tracking Framework - Novel tools and techniques for tracing application execution and performance. Some of the tools provide a framework for monitoring the execution and/or performance of applications in an execution chain. In some cases, the framework can accomplish this monitoring with a few simple calls to an application programming interface on an application server. In other cases, the framework can provide for the passing of traceability data in protocol-specific headers of existing inter-application (and/or intra-application) communication protocols. | 04-07-2016 |
William Bunch, Campbell, CA US
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20140123209 | INPUT/OUTPUT GATEKEEPING - Disclosed are various embodiments providing a portable wireless communication device that includes a secure element configured to route a set of input/output (I/O) channels to host processing circuitry of a mobile communication device. The secure element includes an application executable by the secure element, the application being configured to obtain a policy via an I/O channel of the set of I/O channels. The application is further configured to prevent the host processing circuitry from accessing data corresponding to at least a portion of the set of I/O channels according to the policy. | 05-01-2014 |
William S. Bunch, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110314506 | Point to multi-point wireless video delivery - Point to multi-point wireless video delivery. Among a group of receiver wireless communication devices (RXs), one is designated (e.g., as acknowledgment (ACK) leader). Media delivery operational parameters are selected based on the designated RX or based on all or a subset of the RXs. For simultaneous media delivery to multiple RXs, characteristics associated with the designated RX [or all, or a subset or RXs] govern the manner by which communications are made. Different respective RXs may be designated to serve in this role at different times. Wireless delivery of media (e.g., video signaling, audio signaling, etc.) to a group of RXs is effectuated in accordance with modified multicast signaling with a designated leader (e.g., ACK leader). Among a group of devices, a least successful receiving device that still receives media at an acceptable level may be chosen as the designated leader (e.g., ACK leader). | 12-22-2011 |
20120236939 | Sub-band video coding architecture for packet based transmission - Sub-band video coding architecture for packet based transmission. Video processing includes converting of a frame or picture of a video signal into a number of respective sub-bands or sub-frames (e.g., such that each respective one is a respective subsampled version of an original frame or picture) and subsequent assembly thereof into a reconstructed frame or picture. The reconstructed frame or picture then undergoes video encoding to generate an output bitstream that may subsequently undergo appropriate processing (e.g., packetization, continuous time signal generation, etc.) to generate a signal for transmission via one or more communication the links. Characteristics associated with each respective sub-band or sub-frame may be similar (e.g., similar characteristics) or different (e.g., two or more sub-bands or sub-frames have different characteristics, such as different respective number of pixels, aspect ratios, etc.). Respective sub-frames may undergo video encoding and transmission. | 09-20-2012 |
20130091214 | MEDIA SOCIAL NETWORK - A social networking system enables sharing of content between various members, devices, infrastructures, and the like based upon membership in a social network (SNET group). Content can be protected by limiting access to the content to members of an SNET group, members associated with various devices docked to the SNET group, and the like. Joint access of content by various members of an SNET group can be managed to ensure synchronized access of content and interactions between SNET accessing group members. Instances of a content item can be distributed to multiple destination devices associated with an SNET group, where various instances are transcoded to accommodate varying capabilities and characteristics of various communication pathways and the destination devices and ensure synchronized access of the content item by the multiple destination devices. Interactions between members of an SNET group can be managed to leverage links to other SNET groups. | 04-11-2013 |
20140122342 | Host based content security and protection - Host based content security and protection. Security is achieved via a third-party device serving as an intermediary or host (e.g., certificate authority (CA)) between two or more user device is associated with two or more users. Any number of security measures may be employed to ensure that the content and/or identity associated with a given user is protected, including on a per communication or content basis. Various authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) protocols may be employed to govern the respective sharing of content and/or identity between respective users within the system, and such AAA protocols may be dynamically allocated differently with respect to different pairings of users at different respective times. In addition, with respect to digital rights management (DRM) employed to govern the security of content and/or identity between users, a third-party device (e.g., intermediary) and/or any respective user may establish specific rules for secure content and/or identity communications. | 05-01-2014 |
William Stuart Bunch, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140297617 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING GEO-AUGMENTATION VIA VIRTUAL TAGGING - A system and method provide for geo-augmentation through virtual tagging. A search infrastructure supports creation, managing and searching geo-coded virtual tags using mobile communication devices. Associated geolocations are added to a geolocation database along with pointers to the stored content. Searching of the geolocation database is performed upon receiving geolocation search input, wherein the infrastructure applies the geolocation based search input to the search database yielding search results delivered from the mobile communications device for presentation to the user. | 10-02-2014 |