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Brent D. Burns, Elgin, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120033788System for Non-Destructively Examining Degradation of an Interior of a Device - A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device.02-09-2012

David M. Burns, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090087160SOLUTION FOR CAPTURING AND PRESENTING USER-CREATED TEXTUAL ANNOTATIONS SYNCHRONOUSLY WHILE PLAYING A VIDEO RECORDING - The present invention discloses a textual annotation system for video recordings. Such a system can include a video recording, an annotation interface, and an annotation manager. The annotation interface can be configured to accept and execute a set of user-selectable commands for creating, modifying, and transmitting a user-created annotation set. The user-created annotation set can contains multiple textual annotations with associated placement data. The annotation manager can be configured to display the user-created annotation set synchronously with the video recording such that the contents of the video recording are unaltered.04-02-2009

James W. Burns, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110258011Restaurant management system and method - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.10-20-2011

John Burns, Norridge, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100016093Golf Putter Training Device - A golf putter training device is described. The training device includes a bracket having a first end configured to be attached to the putter shaft and a second end connected to a support shaft, a first visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on a first side of the plane, and a second visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on the second side of the plane. In another embodiment, the training device includes a third and fourth visual guide. In yet another embodiment, the training device includes visual indicators.01-21-2010
20110224013GOLF PUTTER TRAINING DEVICE - A golf putter training device is described. The training device includes a bracket having a first end configured to be attached to the putter shaft and a second end connected to a support shaft, a first visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on a first side of the plane, and a second visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on the second side of the plane. In another embodiment, the training device includes a third and fourth visual guide. In yet another embodiment, the training device includes visual indicators.09-15-2011

Michael Burns, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100138335Trading Tools for Electronic Trading - Tools for trading and monitoring a commodity on an electronic exchange using a graphical user interface and a user input device. The tools will aid the trader in determining the status, trends in the market, and the trader's position in the market.06-03-2010
20100332380Trading Tools for Electronic Trading - Tools for trading and monitoring a commodity on an electronic exchange using a graphical user interface and a user input device. The tools will aid the trader in determining the status, trends in the market, and the trader's position in the market.12-30-2010

Mike Burns, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090006244System and Method for Performing Automatic Spread Trading - The present embodiments are provided to facilitate the automatic trading of spreads in a fast and accurate manner. One or more market data feeds that contain market information for tradeable objects are received at an exchange. A spread data feed is generated in response to the market data feeds and from one or more spread setting parameters, which can be entered by a user. The spread data feed is preferably displayed in a spread window as bid and ask quantities associated with an axis or scale of prices. The user can enter orders in the spread window and the legs will be automatically worked to achieve, or attempt to achieve, the spread. In addition, other tools disclosed herein may be utilized to assist the user in making such trades.01-01-2009

Richard W. Burns, Edwardsville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090258233METHOD OF MAKING A TRANSPARENCY - A method of making a transparency is provided, the method comprising the steps of: layering at least two pieces of transparent thermoplastic, wherein a portion of at least one of the pieces of transparent thermoplastic is treated with a near infrared absorbing material; and, fusing the layered pieces of transparent thermoplastic together using a heat source to form an optically transparent and undistorted transparency. There is also provided a transparency comprising at least two layers of transparent thermoplastic, wherein the layers of transparent thermoplastic have been fused together using a heat source, such that the transparency is optically transparent and undistorted.10-15-2009
20100170994ELASTIC AIRCRAFT JOINT FAIRING - A method and apparatus comprising an adhesive layer and a conductive elastic material layer. The adhesive layer is capable of being placed in a channel for a joint. The adhesive layer is capable of resuming an original shape after being deformed. A conductive elastic material layer is on the adhesive layer. The coating covers the conductive elastic material layer and is capable of resuming the original shape after being deformed.07-08-2010

Steven A. Burns, Lombard, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090000231Sealing System for Suspended Ceilings - A seal for a suspension ceiling. The seal has a bottom leg is for attaching to a flange of a ceiling beam and top leg for engaging a ceiling panel and compressing between the ceiling panel and the bottom leg. The top leg is resiliently biased away from the bottom leg to form a V-shape when the seal is in an uncompressed state. The top leg of the seal may have one or more slits, cuts, or weakened areas that separate a plurality of segments of the top leg.01-01-2009

William P. Burns, Channahon, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090088675FLUID AND AIR HANDLING IN BLOOD AND DIALYSIS CIRCUITS - An air purging method includes: (a) detecting a low fluid level in a blood circuit indicating a high amount of air in the blood circuit; (b) stopping a blood pump; (c) closing a venous patient line; (d) opening a blood circuit air vent valve and a drain valve; and (e) running the blood pump to meter air through the air vent valve and the drain valve to a drain.04-02-2009
20100051552IN-LINE SENSORS FOR DIALYSIS APPLICATIONS - A system for monitoring water quality for dialysis, dialysis fluids, and body fluids treated by dialysis fluids, is disclosed. The system uses microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors for detecting impurities in input water or dialysis fluid, and in the prepared dialysate. These sensors may also be used to monitor and check the blood of the patient being treated. These sensors include ion-selective sensors, for ions such as ammonium or calcium, and also include amperometric array sensors, suitable for ions from chlorine or chloramines, e.g., chloride. These sensors assist in the monitoring of water supplies from a city water main or well. The sensors may be used in conjunction with systems for preparing dialysate solutions from water for use at home or elsewhere.03-04-2010
20100210990CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline are provided. A first embodiment of the assurance device is configured to be compatible with any industrial catheter/fistula needle female luer connector and is specifically configured for use with a bloodline connector having locking clips which are biased slightly outwardly from the bloodline connector. The first embodiment of the assurance device is cylindrical and includes clamshell halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes an upper, threaded portion and a lower housing portion. The interior wall of the upper portion defines a plurality of barbs configured to engage with distal or moveable ends of the locking clips. Each locking clip is biased slightly outwardly to enable the distal or moveable end of the locking clip to fit between two respective barbs. The barbs are spaced as close together as possible to prevent any axial movement of the bloodline connector when the assurance device is engaged about the mated connectors.08-19-2010