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Brad Bunch, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100056833PRETREATMENT 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090219196SYSTEMS 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
20090219197SYSTEMS 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100245167SYSTEMS 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
20110074624SYSTEMS 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
20110148694SYSTEMS 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

Clinton D. Bunch, Sunnyvale, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090144421System 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

David Bunch, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120122553SYSTEM 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

Dawn Bunch, Edenton, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110112962METHODS, 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

Douglas C. Bunch, Richardson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120095800PREDICTING 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

Ernest E. Bunch, Huntington Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100133685DIRECT 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

James L. Bunch, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110252154System 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

Jesse Bunch, Silver Spring, MD US

Jesse C. Bunch, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090267895Pointing 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

Kenneth D. Bunch, Troy, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080228521SUPPORT 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272954HOLOGRAPHIC 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
20110057827Holographic 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

Michael D. Bunch, Decatur, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100303975Honey 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100078174STRESS 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

Raymond Bunch, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090069267CENTRAL 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
20090209480CENTRAL 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
20090221956MULTI-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
20120071432CENTRAL 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

Robert Bunch, Terre Haute, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090285761Renal 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
20110201940Renal 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

Ronald Bunch, Salinas, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110067155CACTUS 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
20110067156CACTUS 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110067154Cactus 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110067153Cactus 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 Lee Bunch, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110304365FAST 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

Sherry Bunch, Alden, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090212606Chair 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

Steve R. Bunch, Harvard, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090327415DEVICES 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
20100146601Method 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
20110035807Devices 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

Patent applications by Steve R. Bunch, Harvard, IL US

Theodora Jane Bunch, Winter Park, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110022035LIQUID 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

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090258440SURFACE 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

Patent applications by Thomas A. Bunch, Painted Post, NY US

Tyler J. Bunch, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080200839DUAL 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
20100174246Medical 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
20110098682Locking 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

Patent applications by Tyler J. Bunch, Bloomington, IN US

Tyler Joseph Bunch, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120071832ACCESS SHEATH AND NEEDLE ASSEMBLY FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL - Medical device (03-22-2012

William S. Bunch, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110314506Point 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