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Alan M. Burk, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20110221564 | SWITCH USING VARIABLE RESISTANCE LAYER TO CONTROL STATE - An electrical membrane switch that is actuated by applying a force against a layer of a variable resistance material that overlies and is in direct contact with switch poles that are applied to and supported by a substrate. A gap is provided between the switch poles, and the layer extends across the gap. The substrate can be a circuit board with electrical traces formed thereon to convey electrical current to the switch poles. As a sufficient force is applied to the surface of the layer of the variable resistance material, its resistance changes from a relatively high value, in which the switch is in a non-conducting state, to a relatively low value, in which the switch is in a conductive state. A protective sheet can optionally be included over the variable resistance layer and can include graphics/text to indicate the position of each switch in an array and its function. | 09-15-2011 |
Albert Burk, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20100133550 | STABLE POWER DEVICES ON LOW-ANGLE OFF-CUT SILICON CARBIDE CRYSTALS - A silicon carbide-based power device includes a silicon carbide drift layer having a planar surface that forms an off-axis angle with a < | 06-03-2010 |
Albert Augustus Burk, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20080217645 | Thick nitride semiconductor structures with interlayer structures and methods of fabricating thick nitride semiconductor structures - A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a nucleation layer on the substrate, a compositionally graded layer on the nucleation layer, and a layer of a nitride semiconductor material on the compositionally graded layer. The layer of nitride semiconductor material includes a plurality of substantially relaxed nitride interlayers spaced apart within the layer of nitride semiconductor material. The substantially relaxed nitride interlayers include aluminum and gallium and are conductively doped with an n-type dopant, and the layer of nitride semiconductor material including the plurality of nitride interlayers has a total thickness of at least about 2.0 μm. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220555 | Nitride semiconductor structures with interlayer structures and methods of fabricating nitride semiconductor structures with interlayer structures - A semiconductor structure includes a first layer of a nitride semiconductor material, a substantially unstrained nitride interlayer on the first layer of nitride semiconductor material, and a second layer of a nitride semiconductor material on the nitride interlayer. The nitride interlayer has a first lattice constant and may include aluminum and gallium and may be conductively doped with an n-type dopant. The first layer and the second layer together have a thickness of at least about 0.5 μm. The nitride semiconductor material may have a second lattice constant, such that the first layer may be more tensile strained on one side of the nitride interlayer than the second layer may be on the other side of the nitride interlayer. | 09-11-2008 |
Brian Burk, Hillsborough, NJ US
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| 20110137673 | HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RESOURCES ONLINE - The present invention discloses a system and a method for providing and managing promotional and informational resources provided by drug manufacturers to HCPs. An HCP assistance system is disclosed having a static information repository with an information component that manipulates information recorded within the static information repository. HCP accessing the present invention are required to authenticate their membership in the system as well as their good standing with a licensing body. This authentication is performed within a presentation component that can be accessed via global computer network (GCN). An information component also provides an HCP with access to available drug samples, and any objective factual information related to a treatment, as well as any resources provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers to assist indigent patients. Additionally the system allows an HCP to participate in surveys and provide feedback to drug manufacturers, as well as to solicit or to decline future visits by sales representatives of a given drug manufacturer. Also disclosed is a preferred method for carrying out the present invention. | 06-09-2011 |
John R. Burk, Aledo, TX US
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| 20080319326 | SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING USING AN ELTROCARDIOGRAM - A system to form and store an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal derived from a cardiac electrical signal that includes an apparatus having a pair of the electrodes to connect to a patient to detect the cardiac electrical signal. A signal sampler samples the cardiac electrical signal to form the ECG signal. A data storage device stores the ECG signal. A computer communicates with the data storage device to retrieve the ECG signal for analysis by software stored in the memory of the computer. The software analyzes a morphology of the amplitude of a plurality of R-wave peaks contained within the ECG signal and/or analyzes a morphology of the area of a plurality of QRS complex pulses contained within the ECG signal. | 12-25-2008 |
Joseph Gerard Burk, Simsbury, CT US
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| 20110218082 | SHOULDER AND FOREARM EXERCISE DEVICE - A device that exercises the shoulder and forearm is disclosed. The device is fabricated with a handle attached to a square tubular shaft that telescopes in and out over a smaller square tubular shaft. The smaller tubular shaft is attached to a round shaft with a sprocket attached. A first link of a small length of linked chain is attached to a tooth of the sprocket. A second link of the linked chain is attached to a first end of a wire cable. The wire cable passes under one pulley, then up and over two other pulleys and then is removably attached to one or more weights. By adjusting the total weight of the weights, the resistance of the device is controlled. By grasping the handle and turning it clockwise or counterclockwise, a person exercises the shoulder and/or forearm. | 09-08-2011 |
Konrad Burk, Madison, CT US
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| 20090149511 | Administration of an Inhibitor of HDAC and an mTOR Inhibitor - Methods of treating patients with an HDAC inhibitor and an mTOR inhibitor are provided. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100305167 | Administration of an Inhibitor of HDAC - Methods of treating patients with SNDX-275 are provided. | 12-02-2010 |
Larry K. Burk, Dubuque, IA US
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| 20090165414 | ATHLETIC FLOOR PANEL SYSTEM - A spring-biased floor for gymnastic and cheerleading competitions is formed from a plurality of interlocked panels having overlapping edges. Springs are mounted on the bottom of the panels, including beneath the overlapped edges. The primary panels include L-shaped ledges extending along two adjacent sides, while finishing panels include a ledge along only one side. The springs mount onto heads extending downwardly from the panels and having a 360° lip over which the springs are snap fit. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100196102 | Anchor system - An anchor system for securing a cable within the ground. The system includes a body having a tapered cap and an internal cylindrical slot provided therethrough. A driving rod having an end with a smaller diameter is provided through the slot so that the driving rod extends from the body of the anchor system. The body is provided with a catch through which a line is secured. The driving rod is utilized to drive the anchor system into the ground. As the driving rod extends from the body, the driving rod bears the brunt of the force associated with the driving action, allowing the anchor system to be constructed of a lightweight, inexpensive material. Once the anchor system has been provided at the desired depth, the driving rod is removed and the strap is pulled to set the anchor into place. | 08-05-2010 |
Lori H. Burk, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090065661 | Hair Dryer Stand - A hair dryer stand useful for storing a blow dryer when not in use and especially for holding an operating blow-dryer on a countertop without burning the countertop or material on the countertop. The hair dryer stand is attractive and improves safety. The stand comprises a continuous substrate defining in sequence a top ledge, a nozzle support curve, an exhaust resting area, a handle support curve, a device support curve and a bottom ledge, wherein said substrate further defines a channel extending from a first apex adjacent said exhaust resting area to a second apex; said channel having a narrower width area adjacent said first apex and a wider width area adjacent said second apex. The channel is positioned to allow air to flow into the intake side of the blow-dryer, over the heating coils inside blow-dryer and thus to prevent the blow-dryer from overheating. In use, the exhaust side of the blow-dryer is directed upward, away from the countertop so the countertop or material on countertop will not be overheated or burned by the blow dryer. | 03-12-2009 |
Matthew Charles Burk, Forest Lake, MN US
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| 20120068423 | CASTER WHEEL ARRANGEMENTS - A caster wheel arrangement includes a base; a yoke rotatably mounted to the base via a kingpin; at least a first caster wheel rotatably mounted to the yoke; and an assist arrangement moveably mounted to the yoke. The assist arrangement facilitates travel of the caster wheel arrangement over a surface transition (e.g., a gap, a rise, etc.). Non-limiting example assist arrangements include a leading wheel, a leading variable radius wheel, a trailing wheel, a step member, and combinations thereof. | 03-22-2012 |
Melvyn I. Burk, Beachwood, OH US
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| 20090149821 | NOVEL PORTABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES FOR DUAL ACTION WOUND HEALING - A portable, self-contained device is described for the topical application of oxygen and the removal of wound exudates to promote the healing of skin wounds. The device includes a wound dressing that incorporates at least one electrochemical cell for generating oxygen. The device can regulate the supply of oxygen to the wound at various concentrations, pressures and dosages and is used to produce a high concentration of oxygen at the wound site. By reversing the polarity of the power source a reduced pressure can be created in a reservoir attached to our device. The reduced pressure in the reservoir draws naturally flowing exudates away from the wound. Alternately, two reverse polarity cells are used to alternately supply oxygen and draw away exudates. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael T. Burk, Peachtree City, GA US
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| 20100150379 | Multiband audio dynamics processor - An audio system includes an automatic level controller receiving at least one input audio signal from at least one audio medium. The automatic level controller includes a gain adjust module for producing an output audio signal based on the at least one input audio signal. A difference between a maximum sound level and a minimum sound level of the at least one input audio signal is greater than a difference between a maximum sound level and a minimum sound level of the output audio signal. A filter arrangement is communicatively coupled to the automatic level controller. The filter arrangement receives the output audio signal and divides the output signal into a plurality of filtered signals. Each of the filtered signals corresponds to a respective frequency band. A multiband dynamics controller is communicatively coupled to the filter arrangement. The multiband dynamics controller receives the filtered signals and applies a different respective gain characteristic to each of the filtered signals to thereby produce a plurality of gain adjust signals. The gain adjust signals are combined into a multiband dynamics controller output signal. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100235045 | Virtual feature management for vehicle information and entertainment systems - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a mobile information display system that may be configured by a user to have customized interface screens and to display individualized content. For example, upon starting of the ignition system, the mobile information display system may access a remote server using a radio network interface to download interface screens that have previously been designed by a user. Further, the mobile information display system may download information and content from the remote server, or from other websites, including, for example, navigational information, destination information, calendar and alarm entries, e-mail messages, voice mail messages, personal networking pages, internet phone service, internet audio programs, and internet video programs, among others. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110190967 | Power line communication system and method - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a power line communication (PLC) system. For example, the PLC system may include a PLC server configured to provide electrical power and electronic communications through a PLC bus to a number of electronic devices, such as an instrument cluster, infotainment interface, rear-seat entertainment console, aftermarket accessories, and the like. The PLC system may also include a power system that may be coupled to an electrical grid for charging a battery associated with one or more of the electronic devices. The power system may be communicatively coupled to the PLC bus, enabling the devices coupled to the PLC bus to communicate with a service provider through the electrical grid. The communications between the devices coupled to the PLC bus and remote devices coupled through the electrical grid may be conducted using a common communication protocol. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110196711 | Content personalization system and method - There is provided a system and method of providing personalized content to a user based on the user's interests and the user's geographical location. The method includes receiving media files from a portable device associated with the user and generating a user profile based on the media files. The method also includes receiving a geographical location of the user from a global positioning system (GPS) device. The method also includes receiving content from a service provider based on the user profile and the geographical location. The method also includes providing the content to the user through an infotainment interface included in a vehicle. The content delivered to the user may include media files such as music or audio/visual files that correspond with the user profile. The content may also include messages about events near the user's geographical location that correspond with the user profile. | 08-11-2011 |
Patrick Burk, Freehold, NJ US
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| 20080226545 | Copper CHA Zeolinte Catalysts - Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090285737 | Copper CHA Zeolite Catalysts - Zeolite catalysts and systems and methods for preparing and using zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stable at high reaction temperatures. The zeolite catalysts include a zeolite carrier having a silica to alumina ratio from about 15:1 to about 256:1 and a copper to alumina ratio from about 0.25:1 to about 1:1. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100251700 | HC-SCR System for Lean Burn Engines - Systems and methods for abating NOx emission in an exhaust stream are provided. Systems comprising hydrocarbon conversion over a partial oxidation catalyst in a slip stream and a hydrocarbon selective catalytic reduction catalyst are described. The emissions treatment system is advantageously used for the treatment of exhaust streams from lean burn engines including diesel engines, lean burn gasoline engines and locomotive engines. | 10-07-2010 |
Patrick L. Burk, Freehold, NJ US
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| 20090042722 | Manufacture of Exhaust Articles for Internal Combustion Engines - Provided are methods for manufacturing a base metal undercoat containing catalyst and an exhaust article containing the catalyst. The catalyst contains a base metal undercoat with an oxygen storage component, substantially free of platinum group metal components, and at least one catalytic layer. | 02-12-2009 |
Robert D. Burk, New York, NY US
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| 20120003148 | RADIOIMMUNOTHERAPY AND IMAGING OF TUMOR CELLS THAT EXPRESS VIRAL ANTIGENS - Methods and compositions are provided for treating and imaging a virus-associated cancer, where the methods comprise administering to a subject a radiolabeled binding molecule, wherein the binding molecule binds to a virus antigen expressed by virus-associated cancer cells in the subject. | 01-05-2012 |
Robert Leon Burk, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090272692 | THIN FILM MEMBRANES WITH ADDITIVES FOR FORWARD AND PRESSURE RETARDED OSMOSIS - A thin film composite or TFC membrane formed by interfacial polymerization of an organic and aqueous phase on a support membrane with nanoparticles in the discrimination layer and/or the support membrane, optimized by the selection of nanoparticles for membrane flux, hydrophilicity and to minimize thickness of the support membrane while maintaining the strength and ruggedness characteristics required for forward osmosis (FO) and/or pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) so that the flux flow paths are less tortuous than conventional support membranes and thereby provide increased flux flow. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100062156 | Reverse Osmosis Membranes - Reverse osmosis membranes made by interfacial polymerization of a monomer in a nonpolar (e.g. organic) phase together with a monomer in a polar (e.g. aqueous) phase on a porous support membrane. Interfacial polymerization process is disclosed for preparing a highly permeable RO membrane, comprising: contacting on a porous support membrane, a) a first solution containing 1,3-diaminobenzene, and b) a second solution containing trimesoyl chloride, wherein at least one of solutions a) and b) contains nanoparticles when said solutions are first contacted, and recovering a highly permeable RO membrane. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110005997 | HYBRID TFC RO MEMBRANES WITH NITROGEN ADDITIVES - RO membranes using chlorinated water as a feed stream maybe protected from damage by the chlorine with a protective layer including reactive nitrogen which forms chloromines on the surface of the membrane that reduce chlorine penetration. This protective layer also provides substantial anti-fouling capabilities, whether used with a chlorinated or unchlorinated feed stream because the chloramines are anti-bacterial. Although chlorine is lost in use, the anti-fouling layer or coating can be recharged with additional chlorine without damaging the discrimination layer. The anti-fouling layer or coating may be advantageously used with Thin film composite, TFC, membranes for use in forward and reverse osmosis may include nanoparticles, monohydrolyzed and/or di-hydrolyzed TMC, and/or alkaline earth alkaline metal complexes or other additives. | 01-13-2011 |
Ronnie Franklin Burk, Cedar Falls, IA US
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| 20090145577 | AIR DIVERTER FOR COLLING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an air diverter for a vehicle cooling system. There is a need for an improved vehicle cooling system. An air diverter is provided for a vehicle cooling system having a radiator, a fan for moving air through the radiator and a cooling unit positioned in front of the radiator with respect to air moving through the radiator. The fan is surrounded by a fan shroud. The air diverter includes a collector and a conduit. The collector is positioned between the cooling unit and the radiator. The collector receives a portion of air which passes through the cooling unit. The conduit extends around an edge of the radiator and communicates air from the collector to the interior of the fan shroud while bypassing the radiator. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090211559 | ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT - A fuel supply circuit for a Diesel engine includes fuel injectors, a fuel tank, a main pump for delivering fuel to the injectors, and a variable flow charge pump for delivering fuel from the tank to an inlet of the main pump, and a surplus fuel line communicating unburned fuel from the injectors to an inlet of the charge pump. The circuit also includes a temperature sensor which senses a temperature of fuel discharged by the charge pump, and a pressure sensor which senses a pressure of fuel discharged by the charge pump. A bleed line communicates fuel from an outlet of the charge pump to the tank. A solenoid operated bleed valve and a pressure relief valve control flow through the bleed line. An electronic control unit controls the charge pump and the bleed valve as a function of the sensed parameters. | 08-27-2009 |
Ryan Burk, Dubuque, IA US
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| 20090165414 | ATHLETIC FLOOR PANEL SYSTEM - A spring-biased floor for gymnastic and cheerleading competitions is formed from a plurality of interlocked panels having overlapping edges. Springs are mounted on the bottom of the panels, including beneath the overlapped edges. The primary panels include L-shaped ledges extending along two adjacent sides, while finishing panels include a ledge along only one side. The springs mount onto heads extending downwardly from the panels and having a 360° lip over which the springs are snap fit. | 07-02-2009 |
Stephen T. Burk, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20110179067 | LIFECYCLE MARKETING OBJECT ORIENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention involves a server for providing remote users a Lifecycle marketing system based on information in a data store of the customer enterprise. The server includes a database storing customer enterprise data. The customer enterprise data includes rules, criteria, and stages. Query software is capable of accessing data in enterprise data stores. Lifecycle definition software accesses the database and is capable of creating a lifecycle framework in the database based on information on contacts included in the enterprise data stores. | 07-21-2011 |