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Elizabeth Burkhardt, Bridgeville, PA US
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| 20080200728 | Process for Synthesis of Dialkoxyorganoboranes - The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes, in particular to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes by an ester exchange reaction. Moreover, the invention relates to a process for the synthesis of organo-oxazaborolidine catalysts (organo-CBS) and of trialkylboroxins. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of using dialkoxyorganoboranes for the preparation of organo-CBS catalysts and in Suzuki-type coupling reactions. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090082568 | ACCELERATED REDUCTION OF ORGANIC SUBSTANCES WITH BORANES - In a process for the accelerated reduction of organic substrates, selected from the group consisting of ester, amides, nitriles, acids, ketones, imines or mixtures thereof, the substrates are reacted with an amine borane, sulfide borane or ether borane complex as a borane source in the presence of organic accelerator compounds containing both Lewis acidic and Lewis basic sites in their structure, of which the Lewis acidic site can coordinate with the carbonyl or nitrile or imine group of the substrate and the Lewis basic site can coordinate with the borane. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090082599 | ACCELERATED AMIDE AND ESTER REDUCTIONS WITH AMINE BORANES AND ADDITIVES - In a process for the accelerated reduction of organic substrates, selected from the group consisting of esters, amides, nitriles, acids, ketones, imines or mixtures thereof, they are reacted with an amine borane, sulfide borane or ether borane complex as a borane source in the presence of organic accelerator compounds containing either Lewis acidic or Lewis basic sites in their structure, of which the Lewis acidic site can coordinate with the carbonyl or nitrile or imine group of the substrate or the Lewis basic site can coordinate with the borane. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090256111 | DIALKYLBORANE AMINE COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to new dialkylborane amine complexes, a process for the synthesis of new dialkylborane amine complexes, solutions comprising new dialkylborane amine complexes and a method of using new dialkylborane amine complexes for organic reactions. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110060163 | Process for Synthesis of Dialkoxyorganoboranes - The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes, in particular to a process for the synthesis of dialkoxyorganoboranes by an ester exchange reaction. Moreover, the invention relates to a process for the synthesis of organo-oxazaborolidine catalysts (organo-CBS) and of trialkylboroxins. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of using dialkoxyorganoboranes for the preparation of organo-CBS catalysts and in Suzuki-type coupling reactions. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110124920 | PROCESS TO PURIFY DIALKYL SULFIDES - The invention relates to new processes to prepare low odor dialkyl sulfides, the low odor dialkyl sulfides obtainable by these processes and to methods of using these low odor dialkyl sulfides. Moreover, the invention relates to a process to prepare dialkyl sulfide borane complexes of high purity, the dialkyl sulfide borane complexes obtainable by this process and to a process for enantioselective reductions employing these dialkyl sulfide borane complexes of high purity as reducing agent. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110207934 | PYRIDINE BORANE COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to new borane complexes with substituted pyridines, a process for the synthesis of new borane complexes with substituted pyridines, solutions comprising new borane complexes with substituted pyridines and a method of using new borane complexes with substituted pyridines for organic reactions. | 08-25-2011 |
Elizabeth R. Burkhardt, Bridgeville, PA US
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| 20090278085 | BORANE ETHER COMPLEXES - The present invention relates to a borane ether complex of the formula 1, | 11-12-2009 |
Gary Lane Burkhardt, Adkins, TX US
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| 20090128801 | MEASUREMENT OF CONSTITUTIVE PROPERTIES OF A POWDER SUBJECT TO COMPRESSIVE AXIAL AND RADIAL LOADING, USING OPTICAL SENSING - A method and system for measuring radial strain on powder or other granular material while the powder is subject to compressive axial and radial loading. The powder is contained within a pliable sleeve. As pressure is applied to the powder, the sleeve changes diameter. An optical emitter emits a beam of light, which is intersected by the entire diameter of the sleeve. An optical sensor receives the intersected beam, and generates a response signal that indicates the diameter of the sleeve. This change in diameter can be related to a constitutive property such as strain. | 05-21-2009 |
Gerl Burkhardt, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20110220497 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - An electrochemical sensor is provided that includes a housing having an outer wall, a plurality of longitudinal chambers disposed within the outer wall, and a reference chamber housing a reference electrode. Ionic communication between the target fluid and the reference electrode must pass sequentially through each of longitudinal chambers from a first longitudinal chamber to the reference chamber. In this manner, the sensor provides generally a long, tortuous flow path, or salt bridge, between the target fluid and the reference electrode, resulting in a high resistance factor for the sensor. | 09-15-2011 |
Gert Burkhardt, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20080217175 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An electrochemical sensor is provided that includes a housing having an outer wall, a plurality of longitudinal walls disposed within the outer wall, and a reference chamber housing a reference electrode. The longitudinal walls define a plurality of longitudinal chambers. Ionic communication between the target fluid and the reference electrode passes sequentially through each of longitudinal chambers from a first longitudinal chamber to the reference chamber. In this manner, the sensor provides generally a long, tortuous flow path, or salt bridge, between the target fluid and the reference electrode, resulting in a high resistance factor for the sensor. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080297173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CONDUCTIVITY OF FLUID - A system and related method are provided to calibrate for wire capacitance during use to minimize error in conductivity measurement of the target fluid. The system includes a signal generator configured to drive the conductivity cell and the temperature element, with an alternative current (AC) drive signal having variable parameter. The system further includes a processor assembly electrically coupled to the conductivity cell and the temperature element to calculate a conductivity value of the fluid. The conductivity value is a function of the values of the temperature measurement, the compensation measurement, and the raw conductivity measurement, thereby compensating the conductivity value for capacitance effects. In this manner, the system effectively compensates for capacitance attributable to wiring extending between the electrode and other electronics of the sensor, usable with wiring of varied and unknown lengths. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20110114484 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - An electrochemical sensor is provided that includes a housing having an outer wall, an axial bore circumscribed by the outer wall, and a barrier wall that aids in defining a reference cavity. The housing further including a plurality of cross members in spaced relation to one another disposed between the axial bore and the outer wall, each cross member defining an aperture. A junction plug is disposed at the distal end of the housing. The junction plug comprises a porous material that enables ionic flow through the junction plug. The sensor enables ionic communication between the target fluid and the reference electrode within the reference cavity through the apertures of the plurality of cross members. In this manner, the sensor provides generally a long, tortuous flow path, or salt bridge, between the target fluid and the reference electrode, resulting in a high resistance factor for the sensor. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110240470 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - An electrochemical sensor is provided that includes a housing defining a cavity for a reference electrolyte and defining an opening to the cavity configured to be proximate to a target fluid. The sensor further includes a junction plug comprising a porous material and a cross member impermeable to a target fluid positioned between the junction plug and the cavity. The cross member is disposed proximate to the junction plug, defining an aperture to enable electrochemical communication between the target fluid and the reference electrolyte. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110308645 | FLOW CELL ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID SENSORS - A flow cell assembly for fluid sensors is provided. The assembly includes a housing configured to couple to an external source of fluid for measurement. The assembly further includes a flow regulator and a flow meter disposed within the housing to facilitate controlled fluid. The housing defines one or more measuring chambers each configured to receive a fluid sensor. Each measuring chamber includes an inlet aperture and a gravity overflow spaced apart from the inlet aperture. Each measuring chamber is configured to receive a fluid sensor such that a sensing end of the fluid sensor is disposed proximate to an inlet aperture of the measuring chamber, thereby ensuring controlled fluid pressure proximate to the sensing end. | 12-22-2011 |
Gregory B. Burkhardt, Lusby, MD US
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| 20100189503 | Coffer dam for servicing marine structures - A coffer dam for use in maintenance and repair of support pylons for marine structures such as piers, wharfs, and drilling platforms. Insulated bottom, side walls and roof members form an enclosure that can be heated, or cooled, to provide a good work environment and can protect against undesirable condensation that could adversely effect chemicals and coating materials. A grated floor member allows for debris to be collected and a vacuum system is used for proper disposal, and an improved seal protects against water leaking into the enclosure. | 07-29-2010 |
Jeffrey S. Burkhardt, Brookline, NH US
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| 20110189877 | WATER-TIGHT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH LATERALLY COMPRESSED O-RING - An electrical connector housing system provides a water-tight o-ring seal between a receptacle housing and a plug housing without compressing the o-ring in the mating direction. The housing system includes at least two latch sliders that can be engaged to trap latch tabs within latch slots. The latch sliders are substantially unaffected by the o-ring compression, and are compatible with housing systems of almost any size and/or shape. Embodiments include a connector region surrounded by a curved wall having an o-ring groove in its outer surface, and the plug housing includes a shell which overlaps the curved wall and compresses the o-ring perpendicular to the mating direction. The housings can include integral electrical contacts and/or can accept one or more insertable contacts. The latch sliders. The latch mechanism can include a detent mechanism, and can require a tool for disengagement. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110244710 | TOOL-RELEASABLE SOLAR POWER CONNECTOR - An electrical connector housing system includes a plug housing, a receptacle housing, and a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism pivots on pivot posts on one housing and hooks to latching posts on the other housing, thereby securing the mated housings together. Catches on the latch mechanism engage with tabs near the latching posts when the latching mechanism is latched. The catches must be released using a screwdriver or similar tool before opening the latching mechanism and separating the mated housings. A protective barrier can be included to block direct access to the engaged catches and tabs. The housings include overlapping shells which exclude water and dirt, and the latching mechanism at least partially covers and further protects the shells when closed. In embodiments, a retaining mechanism automatically holds the latch open against gravity, facilitating connection and release of the housings with one hand and/or while wearing gloves. | 10-06-2011 |
John Burkhardt, Arlington, MA US
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| 20110289514 | SHARING AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF OBJECTS - Sharing of objects may be implemented in a way that allows programs to use shared objects in much the same way that they would use local objects. In one example, a program creates an object and sets properties through normal instructions that would be used to create a local object. The program then registers the object with a shared object model, which may be maintained by a shared object server. For each machine on which the object may be used, a shared object runtime monitors for changes to the objects, and notifies the server of these changes. The server updates the object, and notifies other machines of changes to the state of the object. The shared object runtimes on those machines receive notification of the changes, and update the local copies. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110320407 | SHARED DATA COLLECTIONS - A data sharing mechanism may allow programs to share access to data collections. The mechanisms that implement the sharing may allow programs written in any language to read and write a shared collection. The mechanisms may make the shared nature of the collection relatively transparent to the program and to the programmer, by allowing a program to operate on the data more or less as if it were purely local data. The sharing of collections may be managed by a shared object runtime on each machine on which a collection is used, and by a shared object server. The shared object server maintains the true state of the collection, and deterministically resolves collections when programs operate on the same collection without knowledge of each other's operations. The mechanisms by which collections are shared may be implemented so as to be agnostic as to the kind of data in the collection. | 12-29-2011 |
John R. Burkhardt, Arlington, MA US
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| 20100235447 | EMAIL CHARACTERIZATION - Email users may feel overwhelmed with the abundance of emails they receive. Many current email management techniques require at least some manual intervention that may be time consuming and/or otherwise frustrating to a user. As provided herein, emails may be characterized based upon content of the email and domain classification data (e.g., a company name, business category, or a website name associated with the domain name of the sender). One or more viewing panels may be populated with the characterized emails. A viewing panel may present emails corresponding to a particular characterization (e.g., a shopping viewing panel may display emails characterized as shopping). To enhance characterization, rules used to characterize emails may learn from a user's actions. For example, a user may move an email from a shopping viewing panel to a travel viewing panel, thus altering the characterization of the email from shopping to travel. | 09-16-2010 |
John Reynolds Burkhardt, Arlington, MA US
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| 20100287023 | COLLABORATIVE VIEW FOR A GROUP PARTICIPATION PLAN - When a group of users engage in activities comprising multiple tasks shared amongst the group, difficulties may arise from tracking progress, facilitating communication, reconciling tasks, etc. Accordingly, as provided herein, a collaborative view for a group participation plan may be created. A group participation plan comprising one or more tasks and one or more participant identities may be received. A commitment plan may be created by allocating the one or more tasks to respective participant identities. The commitment plan may be presented within a collaborative view. The collaborative view may show overall group progress, individual progress, and/or other information relating to the completion of allocated tasks. The collaborative view may be updated based upon task progress. Participants may view and interact with the collaborative view (e.g., a web-based user interface). For example, a participant may track individual progress, group progress, and/or other participant's progress. | 11-11-2010 |
Jon Burkhardt, Ashland, MA US
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| 20080228209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF MATERIAL FROM A BLOOD VESSEL USING A SMALL DIAMETER CATHETER - This invention provides a small diameter snare device and device for thrombus removal consisting of a hollow, elongate, thin-walled outer sheath. A single central core wire extends through the entire length of the sheath. The outer diameter of the core wire is sized close to the inner diameter of the sheath while allowing for axial sliding, in order to maximize the support to the body portion of the snare device. A tool tip or “capture segment” at the distal end of the sheath and core wire can be controllably expanded to engage a thrombus and remove the thrombus from the blood vessel. | 09-18-2008 |
Martin Burkhardt, White Plains, NY US
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| 20080320435 | OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION IMPROVEMENT BY FRACTURING AFTER PRE-OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION - A method for fabricating a mask used to make integrated circuits is provided using an improved OPC process whereby a pre-fracturing OPC process is performed on the target design of the integrated circuit. The pre-fractured OPC design is then fractured and a post-fracturing OPC process performed to make the final mask. Either rule-based OPC or model-based OPC processes can be used for both of the OPC steps or each step can be either side-based or model-based OPC. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090104566 | Process of multiple exposures with spin castable film - Methods of multiple exposure in the fields of deep ultraviolet photolithography, next generation lithography, and semiconductor fabrication comprise a spin-castable methodology for enabling multiple patterning by completing a standard lithography process for the first exposure, followed by spin casting an etch selective overcoat layer, applying a second photoresist, and subsequent lithography. Utilizing the etch selectivity of each layer, provides a cost-effective, high resolution patterning technique. The invention comprises a number of double or multiple patterning techniques, some aimed at achieving resolution benefits, as well as others that achieve cost savings, or both resolution and cost savings. These techniques include, but are not limited to, pitch splitting techniques, pattern decomposition techniques, and dual damascene structures. | 04-23-2009 |
Philip Burkhardt, Magnolia, DE US
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| 20090234268 | TAMPON PLEDGETS WITH IMPROVED LEAKAGE PROTECTION - An increased absorbency tampon pledget with an absorbent capacity of 15-18 grams and an increased dry bulk density has a density of at least 0.20 g/cc and can be housed in a smaller applicator than typically provided with commercially available increased absorbency applicator tampons. The increased dry bulk density provides better leakage protection, placement control, and user comfort. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100036309 | LOW ABSORBENCY TAMPON PLEDGET AND METHOD OF TESTING - An improved light duty tampon is defined by a quantity of an absorbent material arranged in substantially cylindrical form and having a lower dry bulk density, lower expansion values, and lower fluid absorption rates, as compared to similar absorbent capacity tampon pledgets. A method of testing a light duty tampon includes determining absorbent capacity, density, radial expansion width, and expansion rate of the tampon. | 02-11-2010 |
Roger Burkhardt, Irvington, NY US
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| 20100023444 | System and method for managing and trading auction limit orders in a hybrid auction market - A buy order is received with a limit price that is above a published best offer, and represented in the auction market. If the buy order is not immediately executed, it is quoted at a minimum variation better than a published best bid, and the price of the quoted buy order becomes the published best bid. Alternatively, a sell order is received with a limit price that is below a published best bid, and represented in the auction market. If the sell order is not immediately executed, it is quoted at a minimum variation better than a published best offer, and the price of the quoted sell order becomes the published best offer. | 01-28-2010 |
Ryan Burkhardt, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090106818 | SELECTIVELY AUTHORIZING SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITY AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE - Controlling access to functionality within an installed software product. The invention includes an authorization module that dynamically references authorization information when specific functionality is requested by a requesting entity such as a user or an application program to determine if the requested functionality is authorized to be executed. Further, the invention dynamically provides an opportunity to the requesting entity to purchase unauthorized functionality. In this manner, functionality within the software product may be enabled or disabled at any time (e.g., during installation, post-installation, and re-installation). | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100017798 | Automatic Computer Program Customization Based On A User Information Store - Software programs, such as an operating system or other application programs, are automatically customized to a specific user(s) based on data corresponding to the specific user(s) that is maintained in a user information store. In one embodiment, the information store is a unified store that is accessible by multiple programs including the operating system. Thus, new information or information changes can be made available to multiple programs by the user adding (or changing) the information only once. In another embodiment, the operating system image to be installed on a computer is pre-populated with user-specific information at the factory. The user-specific information can be integrated into the operating system at the factory or alternatively upon an initial boot of the computer by the user. | 01-21-2010 |
Ryan M. Burkhardt, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100228825 | SMART MEETING ROOM - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates enhancing the employment of a telepresence session. An automatic telepresence engine that can evaluate data associated with at least one of an attendee, a schedule for an attendee, or a portion of an electronic communication for an attendee. The automatic telepresence engine can identify at least one the following for a telepresence session based upon the evaluated data: a participant to include for the telepresence session, a portion of data related to a presentation within the telepresence session, a portion of data related to a meeting topic within the telepresence session, a device utilized by an attendee to communicate within the telepresence session. The automatic telepresence engine can initiate the telepresence session within a communication framework that includes two or more virtually represented users that communicate therein. | 09-09-2010 |
Thomas Burkhardt, Cary, NC US
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| 20100082521 | Attribute-Based Hierarchy Management For Estimation And Forecasting - Computer-implemented systems and methods generate forecasts or estimates with respect to one or more attributes contained in an attribute-based hierarchy. Physical hierarchical data and attribute input data are received so that an attribute-based hierarchy can be created. A mapping table is created that indicates relationships between the attribute-based hierarchy and the physical hierarchy, wherein the attribute-based hierarchy is accessed during model forecasting analysis or model estimation analysis. | 04-01-2010 |
Thomas Burkhardt, Dallas, TX US
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| 20080294381 | Pull Planning for Unserviceable Parts in Connection With On-Demand Repair Planning - In one embodiment, planning repairs in response to demand in a multi-level repair network includes accessing a forecasted demand for serviceable parts at a repair location and, for each inspected unserviceable part at the location that is not repairable at the location: (1) planning a move of the part to an upstream repair location such that the part can be available for repair at the upstream location at an estimated earliest time; (2) estimating a latest time at which a repair of the part can begin at the upstream location to help satisfy the forecasted demand, according to the forecasted demand and the estimated earliest time, and planning a repair at the upstream location at the estimated latest time; and (3) re-planning the move, according to the start time of the repair, by modifying a move delivery time according to a repair start time and modifying a move start time according to the modified delivery time. The re-planned move start time is an estimated latest time at which the part can be moved to the upstream location for repair to help satisfy the forecasted demand. | 11-27-2008 |
Thorsten Burkhardt US
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| 20090098035 | CO2 CAPTURE METHOD WITH THERMAL INTERGRATION OF REGENERATOR | 04-16-2009 |
Vincent E. Burkhardt, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090182454 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELF-CALIBRATION OF A SUBSTRATE HANDLING ROBOT - A substrate-handling robot which serves a processing tool such as a plating tool may be automatically controlled by a controller to perform a self-calibration procedure. As part of the procedure, an end effector of the robot is moved to interact with sensors provided on a calibration fixture that is positioned in a substrate placement location for which the calibration procedure is performed. The calibration fixture may have an opening formed therein to allow movement of the robot end effector within the calibration fixture. Sensor light beams generated by the sensors may interact with the end effector during the automatic calibration process so as to determine calibration data for the substrate placement location. | 07-16-2009 |
Whitney Kay Burkhardt, Allen, TX US
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| 20120026844 | Stop light go light timer - A timer device to induce and encourage a young child to manage time when engaged in daily activities, the timer device comprising visually comprehensible changes in time through the use of red and green lights for the start and end of activity period, respectively. The timer device can further include an audible alarm to signal the end of the activity. Further operational switches and buttons include a power button or switch, start/pause button to start time or pause time, engage buttons, hours buttons (+, −) and minutes buttons (+, −) to adjust time on a liquid crystal display (LCD). The timer device can be powered by AC power or battery power. | 02-02-2012 |