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Alane J-Bo Burns, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080305954	Method of Controlling the Aquatic Weed Hydrilla Verticillata - A method of controlling the aquatic weed Hydrilla verticillata which comprises allowing a herbicidally effective amount of (RS)-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid (imazamox) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof to act on the aquatic weed and/or its aqueous habitat containing seeds or other propagating organs of said aquatic weed.	12-11-2008
20090011934	Method for Controlling Aquatic Weeds - The present invention relates to a method for the control of aquatic weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I)	01-08-2009

Barry Scott Burns, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090271570	Content-Addressable Memory Lookup Operations with Error Detection - Disclosed are, inter alia, methods, apparatus, computer-storage media, mechanisms, and means associated with content-addressable memory lookup operations with error detection. Lookup operations are performed on two identical sets of content-addressable memory entries to identify two lookup results. An error detection operation is performed on the highest-priority matching entry of each set of content-addressable memory entries. An overall lookup result is determined based on the lookup and error detection results.	10-29-2009

Bobby J. Burns, Duncan, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220992	Methods and compositions of controlling the rheology of a diutan-containing well treatment fluid at high temperatures - The invention provides a method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of formulating a treatment fluid and introducing the treatment fluid through the wellbore. The treatment fluid comprises water; diutan; and a sufficient amount of salt to increase the density of the treatment fluid to at least 8.5 lb/gal, wherein at least 50% by weight of the salt is selected from the group consisting of: bromide salts, non-bromide salts having a higher salting-in effect than bromide according to the Hofmeister series as measured by the salt's effect on the cloud point of poly(ethylene oxide) that has a molecular weight of 4×10	09-11-2008
20090143256	Utilization of surfactant as conformance materials - Methods for creating a fluid diverting barrier in a zone of a subterranean formation are provided. Certain methods comprise providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a viscoelastic surfactant, and a soap component; placing the treatment fluid in a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore; and allowing the soap component of the treatment fluid to interact with a metal ion present in the subterranean formation to form a precipitate.	06-04-2009
20100216673	Methods and Compositions of Controlling the Rheology of a Diutan-Containing Well Treatment Fluid at High Temperatures - The invention provides a method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of formulating a treatment fluid and introducing the treatment fluid through the wellbore. The treatment fluid comprises water; diutan; and a sufficient amount of salt to increase the density of the treatment fluid to at least 8.5 lb/gal, wherein at least 50% by weight of the salt is selected from the group consisting of: bromide salts, non-bromide salts having a higher salting-in effect than bromide according to the Hofmeister series as measured by the salt's effect on the cloud point of poly(ethylene oxide) that has a molecular weight of 4×10	08-26-2010

Brandon Burns, Athens, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110146657	DUCT FREE RE-CIRCULATING DOWNDRAFT EXHAUST ACCESSORY - An exhaust accessory for a downdraft cooktop includes an air filter cartridge configured to be positioned below a blower of the downdraft cooktop. The air filter cartridge is configured to be in fluid communication with the blower such that air containing cooking vapors may be drawn from a room and advanced into the air filter cartridge prior to being recirculated back into the room.	06-23-2011

Brian Burns, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110169505	Systems for Transverse Electromagnetic Mode In-Situ Soil Testing - A slotted TEM transmission line and an in-situ TEM transmission line are utilized to determine both complex permittivity and permeability of soil. The permittivity and permeability information may be used by underground sensing techniques such as GPR and EMI to enhance information from these techniques. The in-situ probe provides that both complex permittivity and permeability can be measured simultaneously over a broad frequency range without disturbing the soil conditions.	07-14-2011

Brian P. Burns, West Yarmouth, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110055329	DYNAMIC DATA SHARING IN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT - Users sharing web pages and editing shared content are forced to manually refresh their web browsers to view a latest version of the content. This can be cumbersome and may not give users a true interactive content sharing experience. Functionality for dynamic sharing of content modifications and for automatic presentation of the latest version of the content can be implemented on the web browser to ensure that the latest version of the content is always presented to the user. By automatically retrieving content modifications made by one user and transmitting the content modifications to other users viewing and editing the shared content, users can be preempted from having to manually refresh the content presented on the web browser. This can result in a more interactive content sharing experience with little or no manual intervention.	03-03-2011

Bruce C. Burns, Heron Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090164281	Method for selecting crop varieties - A process of recommending crop varieties based on management categories. The management categories are determined by utilizing indices, which measure the economic implication of physical and chemical properties of a specific soil type in a region. The management categories may then be indicated graphically by indicia overlaying digitized soil maps, each of the indicia grouping soil types within a management category. Each crop variety is characterized by how the crop variety performs in each of the management categories. Each of the crop varieties may then be assigned an indicium of the management category for which it is adapted.	06-25-2009

Bryan Burns, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100192225	EFFICIENT APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION WITH NETWORK DEVICES - In general, techniques are described for efficiently implementing application identification within network devices. In particular, a network device includes a control unit that stores data defining a group Deterministic Finite Automata (DFA) and an individual DFA. The group DFA is formed by merging non-explosive DFAs generated from corresponding non-explosive regular expressions (regexs) and fingerprint DFAs (f-DFAs) generated from signature fingerprints extracted from explosive regexs. The non-explosive regexs comprise regexs determined not to cause state explosion during generation of the group DFA, the signature fingerprints comprise segments of explosive regexs that uniquely identifies the explosive regexs, and the explosive regexs comprise regexs determined to cause state explosion during generation of the group DFA. The network device includes an interface that receives a packet and the control unit traverses first the group DFA and then, in some instances, the individual DFAs to more efficiently identify network applications to which packets correspond.	07-29-2010
20100281539	DETECTING MALICIOUS NETWORK SOFTWARE AGENTS - This disclosure describes techniques for determining whether a network session originates from an automated software agent. In one example, a network device, such as a router, includes a network interface to receive packets of a network session, a bot detection module to calculate a plurality of scores for network session data based on a plurality of metrics, wherein each of the metrics corresponds to a characteristic of a network session originated by an automated software agent, to produce an aggregate score from an aggregate of the plurality of scores, and to determine that the network session is originated by an automated software agent when the aggregate score exceeds a threshold, and an attack detection module to perform a programmed response when the network session is determined to be originated by an automated software agent. Each score represents a likelihood that the network session is originated by an automated software agent.	11-04-2010
20110055921	PROTECTING AGAINST DISTRIBUTED NETWORK FLOOD ATTACKS - A network security device performs a three-stage analysis of traffic to identify malicious clients. In one example, a device includes an attack detection module to, during a first stage, monitor network connections to a protected network device, during a second stage, to monitor a plurality of types of transactions for the plurality of network sessions when a parameter for the connections exceeds a connection threshold, and during a third stage, to monitor communications associated with network addresses from which transactions of the at least one of type of transactions originate when a parameter associated with the at least one type of transactions exceeds a transaction-type threshold. The device executes a programmed action with respect to at least one of the network addresses when the transactions of the at least one of the plurality of types of transactions originating from the at least one network address exceeds a client-transaction threshold.	03-03-2011

Carissa Mosteller Burns, Belmont, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080313076	DOWNSTREAM CORRESPONDENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE (FX) BANKING - Systems and methods that enable real-time (or almost real-time) foreign exchange (FX) pricing via retail branch networks, wire room operations and cash management platforms are provided. Essentially, the systems and methods decouple the FX-infrastructure and enable downstream banks to effectively and efficiently access FX transaction services and infrastructure without the need to locally manage such an FX platform. In doing so, an FX generation component is employed in connection with standard downstream mechanisms to provide necessary information to a partner FX processing component. The partner FX processing component conveys information to the downstream environment while shielding the downstream entity from risks and costs involved in FX operations.	12-18-2008

Chester Allen Burns, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080291052	Alert and warning system and method - The present inventions provide a system and method for providing a warning using at least one wireless communication link between an approaching object and the location where a warning is to be given based in part on the location of the object and its proximity to the warning location. One aspect of the inventions includes receiving a communication from an object, for example a vehicle, which includes location information, at an alert node, wirelessly communicating alert information to a warning node, and causing a warning device to generate a warning. Preferably the alert node communicates with a plurality of vehicles and a plurality of warning nodes and determines to which of the plurality of warning nodes to communicate alert information based in part on the location information received from at least one of the vehicles and the location of the warning device.	11-27-2008
20090262522	EMBEDDABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A modular in-road lighting system is easily installed in the road and is convenient for repair, replacement and maintenance. The lighting system includes at least one modular light, at least one modular cable and a control unit. The top surface of the modular light is flush with a road surface so as to avoid abrasion by passing items. The modular light includes an illumination source and a control circuitry. The illumination source and the control circuitry are configured to emit light in selected direction(s).	10-22-2009
20100093272	GEOGRAPHICALLY-BASED INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The present inventions pertain to the geographically based information distribution systems, including in particular systems configured to display advertisements and information about current status of public transit vehicles based on geographic position of the vehicle and/or the displays.	04-15-2010
20100295708	ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present inventions provide a system and method for providing a warning using at least one wireless communication link between an approaching object and the location where a warning is to be given based in part on the location of the object and its proximity to the warning location. One aspect of the inventions includes receiving a communication from an object, for example a vehicle, which includes location information, at an alert node, wirelessly communicating alert information to a warning node, and causing a warning device to generate a warning. Preferably the alert node communicates with a plurality of vehicles and a plurality of warning nodes and determines to which of the plurality of warning nodes to communicate alert information based in part on the location information received from at least one of the vehicles and the location of the warning device.	11-25-2010

Christopher Burns, Ipswich, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100304397	Chromogenic test kit for detecting health conditions in saliva - A device and method for detecting diseases, disorders and health conditions in saliva or other body fluid. The method employs solid phase immunoassay and similar detecting processes along with one of several bioluminescent reactions such that the presence of specific biomarkers is reported visually on a chromogenic panel incorporated directly into the test kit. The device does not require electricity or refrigeration, and results in a small, sealed diagnostic packet that can be safely discarded or stored as necessary.	12-02-2010
20110173102	Content sensitive point-of-sale system for interactive media - A system and method are described for offering items and services for sale that are related to content being displayed in an interactive medium such as the world wide web, public kiosks, hand-held PDAs, tablets, television and other digital devices. The system uses a combination of techniques to select from a catalog of items those which have the greatest relevance to the content being viewed at the time, and it presents those items concurrently in point-of-sale window, allowing the user to purchase the items directly without leaving the content page. Unlike content-sensitive advertising which presents ads even when the relevance of those ads to the content is low, the system alerts the user to the presence of relevant products, presents a point of sale window only if the user requests it, and pays the content publisher a portion of the revenue from sales initiated on his content page.	07-14-2011

Daniel J. Burns, Stratford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090186071	CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - A device for promoting the clotting of blood comprises a clay material in particle form and a receptacle for containing the clay material. At least a portion of the receptacle is defined by a mesh. Another device comprises a gauze substrate and a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate. Another device is a bandage comprising a substrate, a mesh mounted on the substrate, and particles of a clay material retained in the mesh. A hemostatic sponge comprises a substrate, a hemostatic material disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and a release agent disposed on a second surface of the substrate. The release agent is disposed on the wound-contacting surface of the substrate. When treating a bleeding wound, application of the hemostatic sponge causes at least a portion of the hemostatic material to come into contact with blood through the release agent and through the substrate.	07-23-2009
20100228174	CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - Disclosed are device for promoting the clotting of blood comprising a clay material and a release agent. In some embodiments, the clay material is disposed within a substrate and the release agent is disposed within a mesh. The release agent can be configured to make direct contact with a bleeding wound when the device is in particle form and the clay material can promote hemostasis.	09-09-2010
20100233248	CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - A hemostatic device for promoting the clotting of blood includes a gauze substrate, a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate, and also a polyol such as glycerol or the like disposed on the gauze substrate to bind the clay material. When the device is used to treat a bleeding wound, at least a portion of the clay material comes into contact with blood emanating from the wound to cause the clotting. A bandage that can be applied to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood includes a flexible substrate and a gauze substrate mounted thereon. The gauze substrate includes a clay material and a polyol. A hemostatic sponge also includes a gauze substrate and a dispersion of hemostatic material and a polyol on a first surface of the substrate.	09-16-2010
20110268784	CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - A device for promoting the clotting of blood comprises a clay material in particle form and a receptacle for containing the clay material. At least a portion of the receptacle is defined by a mesh. Another device comprises a gauze substrate and a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate. Another device is a bandage comprising a substrate, a mesh mounted on the substrate, and particles of a clay material retained in the mesh. A hemostatic sponge comprises a substrate, a hemostatic material disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and a release agent disposed on a second surface of the substrate. The release agent is disposed on the wound-contacting surface of the substrate. When treating a bleeding wound, application of the hemostatic sponge causes at least a portion of the hemostatic material to come into contact with blood through the release agent and through the substrate.	11-03-2011

Daniel James Burns, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289635	RESONANCE COMPENSATION IN SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY - A method includes generating, using a sensor, a data signal. The data signal includes a first component based on a motion in a first direction of an actuator configured to provide motion between a sample and a probe in the first direction, the first direction substantially in the plane of the sample; and a second component based on at least one of topographic variations of the sample in a second direction, and a materials property of the sample. The method further includes generating, using a processor, a compensatory signal based on the first component of the data signal generated by the sensor; and providing the compensatory signal to the actuator.	11-24-2011

Dan J. Burns, Arlington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110209486	System and Method for Controlling Operations of Vapor Compression System - A system and a method for controlling an operation of a vapor compression system are disclosed, such that a performance of the system measured in accordance with a metric of the performance is optimized. A control signal is modified with a modification signal including a perturbation signal having a first frequency, wherein the control signal controls at least one component of the vapor compression system. A metric signal representing a perturbation in the performance of the system caused by the modification signal is determined, wherein the metric signal has a second frequency substantially equal to the first frequency. The control signal is adjusted based on a function of a phase between the perturbation signal and the metric signal, such that the performance is optimized.	09-01-2011

Darrell A. Burns, Dacula, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246750	Devices and Methods for Collection, Storage and Transportation of Biological Specimens - The present invention provides methods for collecting, storing or transporting liquid suspension of biological specimens containing analytes of interest in a dry state. The dried biological specimens containing analytes of interest are reconstituted and released for subsequent analysis by compressing or centrifuging the matrix. Also provided are method of using kits for collecting, storing, transporting and recovering biological specimens containing analytes of interest.	10-01-2009

David J. Burns, Draper, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100044997	FIFTH WHEEL HITCH CART ASSEMBLY - A fifth wheel hitch cart is used for positioning a hitch in a truck bed. The cart is provided with a plate and a pivoting arm disposed between a rolling device and the plate. At least one handle is coupled with the plate. A plurality of cams are operably coupled with the at least one handle and disposed between the plate and the pivoting arm such that rotational movement of the handle causes the cams to lift the plate.	02-25-2010

David W. Burns, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070562	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING THREAD PRIORITY IN A PROCESSOR OR THE LIKE - In a multi-threaded processor, thread priority variables are set up in memory. The actual assignment of thread priority is based on the expiration of a thread precedence counter. To further augment, the effectiveness of the thread precedence counters, starting counters are associated with each thread that serve as a multiplier for the value to be used in the thread precedence counter. The value in the starting counters are manipulated so as to prevent one thread from getting undue priority to the resources of the multi-threaded processor.	03-12-2009
20100229172	THREAD LIVELOCK UNIT - Method, apparatus and system embodiments to assign priority to a thread when the thread is otherwise unable to proceed with instruction retirement. For at least one embodiment, the thread is one of a plurality of active threads in a multiprocessor system that includes memory livelock breaker logic and/or starvation avoidance logic. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.	09-09-2010
20110113222	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING THREAD PRIORITY IN A PROCESSOR OR THE LIKE - In a multi-threaded processor, thread priority variables are set up in memory. The actual assignment of thread priority is based on the expiration of a thread precedence counter. To further augment, the effectiveness of the thread precedence counters, starting counters are associated with each thread that serve as a multiplier for the value to be used in the thread precedence counter. The value in the starting counters are manipulated so as to prevent one thread from getting undue priority to the resources of the multi-threaded processor.	05-12-2011
20110239221	Method and Apparatus for Assigning Thread Priority in a Processor or the Like - In a multi-threaded processor, thread priority variables are set up in memory. The actual assignment of thread priority is based on the expiration of a thread precedence counter. To further augment, the effectiveness of the thread precedence counters, starting counters are associated with each thread that serve as a multiplier for the value to be used in the thread precedence counter. The value in the starting counters are manipulated so as to prevent one thread from getting undue priority to the resources of the multi-threaded processor.	09-29-2011

David W. Burns, Prairie City, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100170105	Grain dryer - A grain drying system utilizing a geothermal loop to remove heat from the ground, and a heat pump to transfer the ground heat to air which is provided over grain to assist in the drying. The system is provided with a telescoping duct to allow more or less ambient air into the system to assist in the drying process, depending upon ambient temperature and humidity.	07-08-2010

Donald E. Burns, Depere, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090145846	FLUIDIZED BED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SOLUBLE AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A LIQUID - An apparatus and method for removing soluble and particulate matter from a liquid. The liquid is introduced into a lower section of the apparatus and develops an upward helical flow. The vertical component of the helical flow is decreased in a conical section. The liquid then passes through fluidized bed media where an interaction between the liquid and the fluidized bed media can occur. The liquid may be passed through a system that removes suspended solids.	06-11-2009

Fredric Jay Burns, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110158921	Methods of blocking ultraviolet radiation and promoting skin growth using terpenes and terpenoids - The present invention provides methods of treating humans and animals with terpenes and terpenoids in order to rejuvenate the skin and increase the protective layer against irradiation by ultraviolet radiation (UVR). More specifically it provides terpenes and terpenoids as ingredients that work as persistent UVR blockers. Terpenes and terpenoid compounds support the growth of skin, skin tissue and keratinocytes and additional UVR-blocking by reason of increased stratum corneum thickness and loricrin content. Both terpenes and terpenoids may be applied topically or orally at oral or topical concentrations from about 6 mg to about 600 mg per kilogram of body weight per day effective to stimulate growth of the skin layer and prevent damage from ultraviolet radiation (UVR).	06-30-2011

Gregory Burns US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110145423	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING A DISTRIBUTED MESSAGE BUS FOR AD HOC PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIVITY - A method and apparatus for using an ad hoc peer-to-peer distributed message bus is provided. The method may include determining, by a local bus node, using a first power level communication protocol, that a remote bus node is available, obtaining, by the local bus node, connection information from the remote bus node using a second power level communication protocol, wherein the connection information comprises connection information for one or more remote endpoints associated with the remote bus node, and generating one or more local virtual endpoints, wherein each of the one or more local virtual endpoints corresponds to each of the one or more remote endpoints, and wherein the remote endpoint is described with reference to a well-known name, unique to the remote endpoint.	06-16-2011

Gregory Burns, Gardnerville, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050556	Panel Structure - A panel structure system is disclosed. The panel structure system comprises a panel having four opposing sides forming a perimeter about a front face opposite a back face; a perimeter member matingly coupled one side, with a channel having retainers formed in the perimeter member; a key having a first portion coupled to a second portion and a notch feature; and an assembly of panels including an interior and an exterior defined by the panels, with the panels arranged adjacent and coplanar in a wall structure coupled to a floor, wherein the assembly includes a roof structure formed by additional panels and positioned on top of the wall structures. The panels in the wall structure and roof structure are joined along the perimeter members of respective adjacent panels and couple the perimeter members with a key inserted into the at least one channel and the retainers retain the notch.	03-04-2010

James A. Burns, Dover, MA US

James F. Burns, Glen Ridge, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264384	INDOLE, BENZIMIDAZOLE, AND BENZOLACTAM BORONIC ACID COMPOUNDS, ANALOGS THEREOF AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Benzimidazole, indole and benzolactam boronic acid compounds, analogs thereof, and pharmaceutical formulations are described, along with methods of use thereof for inhibiting inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in a subject in need thereof.	10-22-2009

James F. Burns, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005344	Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof - Imidazole and benzimidazole boronic acid compounds, analogs thereof, and pharmaceutical formulations are described, along with methods of use thereof for inhibiting inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in a subject in need thereof.	01-01-2009

James Ford Burns, Glen Ridge, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080234292	Peptidase Inhibitors - The present invention relates to a series of novel compounds having the formula (I) wherein: X is NR	09-25-2008

Jason E. Burns, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059149	Process for depositing calcium phosphate therapeutic coatings with different release rates and a prosthesis coated via the process - A method of coating a substrate including loading a calcium phosphate substance at a first crystallinity with a therapeutic agent; depositing the loaded calcium phosphate substance at the first crystallinity onto a least a portion of the substance; loading a calcium phosphate substance at a second, lower, crystallinity with a therapeutic agent; and depositing the loaded calcium phosphate substance at the second crystallinity onto the deposited loaded calcium phosphate substance at the first crystallinity to control and sustain a long-term osseointegration response and to control the release rate of the therapeutic substance from the calcium phosphate substance.	03-10-2011

Jim Burns, Rocky Face, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110311758	FIBER-BASED CARPET CUSHION WITH ADDED RESILIENCE FROM VERTICALLY ORIENTED FIBER CONSTRUCTION - A fiber pad having a core non-woven layer is disclosed. The core layer can have an upper surface and a lower surface. The core layer can comprise at least one fiber layer. The at least one fiber layer can comprise a plurality of parallel fibers. Selected groups of the parallel fibers can be folded into desired pleated configurations. Optionally, the core layer can comprise post-consumer carpet materials.	12-22-2011

John Burns, Colorado Springs, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090194456	WAFER CASSETTE - A front opening wafer container including an enclosure portion and a door. A wafer support system is provided including a pair of spaced apart cantilever wafer shelves, each wafer shelf including a pair of opposing inclined ramp portions. The ramp portions are cooperatively positioned and configured so that when the wafer is received on the shelves, the wafer is supported on the ramps at a lower peripheral corner of the wafer, all other portions of the wafer being free from contact with the wafer support system. Each wafer shelf may have a generally concave upper surface and the incline of the ramps is continuous with the concave upper surfaces of the wafer shelves.	08-06-2009
20100041323	CMP RETAINING RING - An improved chemical mechanical polishing retaining ring. A representative embodiment comprises a base portion made from a wear-resistant plastic material, and an upper portion, or backbone portion, made from a stiffer and more wear resistant material. One of the base or backbone portion is preferably overmolded onto the other. The base portion can be generally defined by a flat pad-contacting surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The base portion can additionally include channels extending from the outer surface to the inner surface to facilitate transfer of slurry to and from the substrate to be polished during the process. One or both of the base portion or backbone portion further includes a plurality of circular ribs that serve to create additional bonding surface with the overmolded material. The retaining ring may additionally includes a plurality of bosses with threaded insert holes by which the retaining ring is attached to a chemical mechanical polishing system.	02-18-2010
20110114534	WAFER CONTAINER WITH TUBULAR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMPONENTS - A wafer container utilizes a rigid polymer tubular tower with slots and a “getter” therein for absorbing and filtering moisture and vapors within the wafer container. The tower preferably utilizes a purge grommet at the base of the container and may have a check valve therein to control the flow direction of gas (including air) into and out of the container and with respect to the tower. The tower is sealingly connected with the grommet. The tower may have a getter media piece rolled in an elongate circular fashion forming or shaped as a tube and disposed within the tower and may have axially extending. The media can provide active and/or passive filtration as well as having capabilities to be recharged. Front opening wafer containers for 300 mm sized wafers generally have a pair of recesses on each of the left and right side in the inside rear of the container portions. These recesses are preferably utilized for elongate towers, such towers extending substantially from a bottom wafer position to a top wafer position. In alternative embodiment, a tubular shape of getter material is exposed within the front opening container without containment of the getter other than at the ends. The tubular getter form is preferably supported at discrete locations to maximize exposure to the internal container environment. A blocker member can selectively close the apertures. An elastomeric cap can facilitate securement of the tubular component in the container portion.	05-19-2011
20110151755	CMP RETAINING RING - An improved chemical mechanical polishing retaining ring. A representative embodiment comprises a base portion made from a wear-resistant plastic material, and an upper portion, or backbone portion, made from a stiffer and more wear resistant material. One of the base or backbone portion is preferably overmolded onto the other. The base portion can be generally defined by a flat pad-contacting surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The base portion can additionally include channels extending from the outer surface to the inner surface to facilitate transfer of slurry to and from the substrate to be polished during the process. One or both of the base portion or backbone portion further includes a plurality of circular ribs that serve to create additional bonding surface with the overmolded material. The retaining ring may additionally includes a plurality of bosses with threaded insert holes by which the retaining ring is attached to a chemical mechanical polishing system.	06-23-2011

John P. Burns, Longmont, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110139151	TRACHEAL TUBE AND TUBE EXTENSION - The present disclosure describes systems that may extend the proximal length of a tracheal tube. A tracheal tube extension system may be provided that includes secure attachment features used to securely couple a tracheal tube to a tracheal tube extension. The tracheal tube extension may be attached to the proximal end of the tracheal tube and includes an upper end connector. The upper end connector may be used to couple the tracheal tube extension to a variety of medical devices such as a ventilator, a manual respirator, a nebulizer, a vaporizer, suctioning equipment, and so forth. The use of the tracheal tube extension enables an increase in working space in the area in front of the tracheal tube, thus allowing for the convenient and rapid access to the various connectors that may be coupled to the patient.	06-16-2011

John R. Burns, South Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069729	Fitness and rehabilitation apparatus - A flexible fitness and rehabilitation exercising and massaging apparatus formed from tubular, flexible, web-like material and having a plurality of internal pockets, along with an exercise regimen that includes the apparatus. The pockets may hold objects such as resilient balls that aid in gripping the apparatus, and which have also been found to be conducive to self-massage therapy. The objects may be removed, and alternative objects inserted, through openings that allow access to preselected pockets. The openings may include resealable fastener means.	03-12-2009

Jonathan C. Burns, Brookings, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110165792	CONFIGURATION AID FOR ORIENTING A CONNECTOR WITH RESPECT TO A RECEPTACLE - An electronic connector comprises an outer shell having a first side and a second side, an insulative seat body having a first side and a second side, a plurality of terminals extending along the first side of the insulative seat body, and a configuration aid formed on the outer shell. The insulative seat body is disposed within an interior of the outer shell such that the first side of the insulative seat body is oriented toward the first side of the outer shell and the second side of the insulative seat body is oriented toward the second side of the outer shell. The configuration aid is structured to indicate the orientation of the terminals with respect to the first side of the outer shell.	07-07-2011

Kitty Burns, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090134056	CHILD IDENTIFICATION KIT FOR HOME USE - A child identification kit suitable for home use includes a chemically treated DNA stabilizing card together with all the materials necessary for taking and storing a reliable DNA together with fingerprints and a photographic of the child in the case of abduction. The materials serve to identify the steps required for complete record creation, supplementing printed instructions and simplifying the task for typical parent.	05-28-2009

Liza Burns, Castle Rock, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080282733	MEMORY GEMSTONES - Animal or human tissue is digested to extract carbon-containing gases. The digestion process can include hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis, and methanogenesis. The step of denitrification can be added if too much nitrogen is produced during digestion. Digestion can also include enzymes that break down the tissue in preparation for methanogenesis. The carbon-containing gas can be added onto or be incorporated throughout a natural or synthetic diamond or other gemstone. The carbon-containing gas can be added during hydrothermal synthesis to create a gemstone with the carbon-containing gas incorporated throughout.	11-20-2008

Louis Burns, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314797	Integrated hydroprocessing with high productivity catalysts - Integrated hydroprocessing methods using high activity, low density catalysts are provided. The high activity catalysts allow for lower temperature operation, which reduces catalyst degradation, while the low density of the catalysts means a corresponding reduction in the amount of metal needed to fill a reactor volume. The methods allow for flexible processing of feedstocks with a variety of wax contents.	12-25-2008
20090005627	Integrated hydroprocessing with high productivity catalysts - Integrated hydroprocessing methods using high activity, low density catalysts are provided. The high activity catalysts allow for blocked operation when processing lube range feedstocks of widely varying characteristics, such as wax content, without having to substantially change the configuration or operating conditions of the process train. Instead, the different feedstocks can be accommodated by varying the reaction temperature in the process train.	01-01-2009

Lyle D. Burns, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080211140	METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS FOR ABSORPTION OF HYDROCARBONS AND LOW-POLARITY CHEMICALS - The present invention relates to methods of recovering hydrocarbons or low polarity organic chemicals from hard surfaces, water and water surfaces, in their vapor state and from porous substrates. The hydrocarbons or low-polarity organic chemicals may be included in a spill. More particularly, the invention relates to the absorption of certain hydrocarbons and low-polarity organic chemicals by applying thermoplastic elastomers of a triblock copolymer of the general configuration A-B-A. The preferred A-B-A copolymer of the invention is a low to medium molecular weight hydrogenated polystyrene-poly(isoprene+butadiene)-polystyrene or polystyrene-b-ethylene/ethylene-propylene-b-styrene block copolymer. The method of forming a three-dimensional object from a hydrocarbon or low-polarity organic chemical absorbing substance includes: applying pressure to particles of a polymeric material comprising a styrene-ethylene/ethylene/propylene triblock copolymer containing from approximately 20 to 40 percent styrene, and; heating the particles for a period of time sufficient to form the three-dimensional object.	09-04-2008
20090245939	DUAL-USE MICRO ENCAPSULATION COMPOSITION FOR HYDROCARBONS AND DETOXIFICATION OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - A two-component, water based micro encapsulation composition and method for the cleanup of hydrocarbon spills or contaminates on various surfaces and media. The two-part formulation includes a first solution including water in a predetermined ratio of a water soluble alkaline silicate solution having at least one alkali metal and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble surfactant; and a second solution including water, a predetermined ratio of water soluble acid, a predetermined ratio of water dispersible polymer, a predetermined ratio of water soluble hydrotrope, and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble flocculating agent. A method of using the two-part formulation includes preparing the two-part formulation, allowing the first solution to contact the hydrocarbon or chemical contaminate; allowing the second solution to contact the first solution and contaminate to form a homogeneous mixture; and removing the homogeneous mixture.	10-01-2009

Marcus S. Burns, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090245939	DUAL-USE MICRO ENCAPSULATION COMPOSITION FOR HYDROCARBONS AND DETOXIFICATION OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - A two-component, water based micro encapsulation composition and method for the cleanup of hydrocarbon spills or contaminates on various surfaces and media. The two-part formulation includes a first solution including water in a predetermined ratio of a water soluble alkaline silicate solution having at least one alkali metal and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble surfactant; and a second solution including water, a predetermined ratio of water soluble acid, a predetermined ratio of water dispersible polymer, a predetermined ratio of water soluble hydrotrope, and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble flocculating agent. A method of using the two-part formulation includes preparing the two-part formulation, allowing the first solution to contact the hydrocarbon or chemical contaminate; allowing the second solution to contact the first solution and contaminate to form a homogeneous mixture; and removing the homogeneous mixture.	10-01-2009

Mark L. Burns, Ocean Springs, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100143043	Fast jack liftboat shock absorbing jacking system - A shock absorbing device and system for the jacking system of a liftboat with air or cylinder chambers and manual and pressure activated control valves connecting the shock absorbing system to the hydraulic manifold of the jacking system allowing isolation or activation of the shock absorbing system. The shock absorbing system can be retrofitted to an existing jacking system. The shock absorbing device and system cushions the vessels impact with the seabed while jacking in rough seas, reducing structural fatigue and damage to the hull and jacking system. In addition, the shock absorbing device and system can broaden the liftboat's operational envelope and allow it to operate in rougher conditions without damage to the vessel.	06-10-2010
20100155682	Fast jack liftboat jacking system - An improved jacking system for a liftboat with a high speed manifold system with high speed motors and high speed planetary gear drives, a heavy lift manifold system with heavy lift motors and heavy lift planetary gear drives, and bypass valves for diverting hydraulic pressure between the high speed manifold system and the heavy lift manifold system. The improved jacking system makes the boat easier to position precisely and expands the weather and sea condition envelope the liftboat can operate in by reducing its exposure to multiple impact stresses while jacking up in rough sea conditions. The improved jacking system also serves as a safety device which can quickly “tag” the bottom to stop and stabilize the liftboat's motion in a close situation.	06-24-2010
20110094427	Fast jack hybrid liftboat hull - A liftboat with an improved hybrid hull which increases the speed and efficiency of the vessel and reduces the changes of damage should an accidental grounding occur with box beam construction, starboard and port catamaran hulls, a center barge hull, multiple legs, a jacking system for moving each upward and downward, and a retractable local bearing pad for each leg that engaged the seabed when in use. In addition, it proves a more streamlined housing for the retracted pads and a stronger integrated structure for the leg towers which guide and support the legs.	04-28-2011

Mark P. Burns, Kensington, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233156	Treating Central Nervous System Injury with Beta and Gamma Secretase Inhibitors - Provided herein are methods of treating an acute central nervous system injury in a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a γ or β secretase inhibitor, an Aβ antibody, or an immunogenic fragment of Aβ.	09-16-2010

Martin P. Burns, Forked River, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202083	Grease filter - The grease filter is provided with an internal baffle to filter grease out of the air/vapor flow passing through the passages in the front face. In one embodiment, the baffle is of corrugated shape and is secured in place between two plates of the grease filter. In a second embodiment, individual baffles of tubular shape are fitted into the passages of the front face. In each embodiment, the baffles are provided with hexagonal holes that constitute an open area of from 63% to 79% of the baffle.	08-28-2008
20100053968	Light housing for exhaust hood - The housing is provided with two key-shaped slots with the larger end of each slot located in a clockwise direction relative to the smaller end of the slot. Rotation of the mounting screws while in the smaller portions of the slots imparts a clockwise rotation to the housing to abut the housing against the shanks of the mounting screws.	03-04-2010
20110120581	Faucet assembly - The faucet assembly employs a sensor on the side of the spigot to control the flow of water from the spigot. An initial waving of a user's hand across the sensor causes the spigot to be opened and a subsequent waving of the user's hand across the sensor causes the spigot to be closed.	05-26-2011

Mathew M. Burns, Orono, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090036989	Method and Apparatus for the Treatment of the Intervertebral Disc Annulus - The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.	02-05-2009

Michael A. Burns, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090245939	DUAL-USE MICRO ENCAPSULATION COMPOSITION FOR HYDROCARBONS AND DETOXIFICATION OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - A two-component, water based micro encapsulation composition and method for the cleanup of hydrocarbon spills or contaminates on various surfaces and media. The two-part formulation includes a first solution including water in a predetermined ratio of a water soluble alkaline silicate solution having at least one alkali metal and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble surfactant; and a second solution including water, a predetermined ratio of water soluble acid, a predetermined ratio of water dispersible polymer, a predetermined ratio of water soluble hydrotrope, and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble flocculating agent. A method of using the two-part formulation includes preparing the two-part formulation, allowing the first solution to contact the hydrocarbon or chemical contaminate; allowing the second solution to contact the first solution and contaminate to form a homogeneous mixture; and removing the homogeneous mixture.	10-01-2009

Michael A. Burns, West Greenwich, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100101109	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING EVAPORATION RATES OF BLOW-DOWN APPARATUS - This disclosure reveals a combination of embodiments that increase the evaporation rate of liquid solutions when subjected to blow-down gas flows. Certain gas flow separator baffles or framed inserts with vanes may be especially effective to enhance evaporation when combined with aggressive blow-down flow rates and centrifugal force. The centrifugal force applied to the evaporating liquid protects sample integrity by preventing the solution(s) from splashing out of the drying container. Such splashing, when high blow-down gas flow rates are directed into the sample containers, affects yield and purity.	04-29-2010

Michael J. Burns, Middletown, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110295859	Technique For Multi-Dimensionally Determining Strength Of An Item In A Weighted List Based On Tagging - A weighted list may be visually shown on a website, e.g., as a tag cloud, object cloud, etc. The font size of each item in the weighted list may indicate its strength relative to the other items in the same. The strength of a weighted list item is determined based at least on multi-dimensional weights accorded to applications by users of a given tag to an object. For example, each multi-dimensional weight may be an aggregate of weight measures of two or more of quantity-based dimensions, time-based dimensions, social distance-based dimensions, semantic similarity dimensions, etc.	12-01-2011

Michael P. Burns, Mystic, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100204503	Stereoselective Bioconversion of Aliphatic Dinitriles into Cyano Carboxylic Acids - The present invention is directed to a regio- and stereoselective bioconversion of selected aliphatic dinitriles into corresponding cyanocarboxylic acids. More particularly, the present invention provides methods for the conversion of 2-isobutyl-succinonitrile into (S)-3 cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid, which is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of (S)-3(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid (pregabalin). Pregabalin can be used for treating certain cerebral diseases, for example, in the treatment and prevention of seizure disorders, pain, and psychotic disorders.	08-12-2010

Mitchel A. Burns, Heber City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100185382	DISPLAYING ROAD TRAFFIC CONDITION INFORMATION AND USER CONTROLS - Techniques are described for displaying or otherwise providing information to users regarding various types of road traffic condition information in various ways. The information may be provided, for example, as part of a user interface (or “UI”), which may in some situations further include one or more types of user-selectable controls to allow a user to manipulate in various ways what road traffic condition information is displayed and/or how the information is displayed. A variety of types of road traffic condition information may be presented to users in various manners, including by presenting information on graphically displayed maps for geographic areas to indicate various information about road conditions in the geographic area. In addition, provided controls may allow users to select particular times, select particular routes, indicate to perform animation of various types of changing traffic conditions over a sequence of multiple successive times, etc.	07-22-2010
20110035141	DISPLAYING ROAD TRAFFIC CONDITION INFORMATION AND USER CONTROLS - Techniques are described for displaying or otherwise providing information to users regarding various types of road traffic condition information in various ways. The information may be provided, for example, as part of a user interface (or “UI”), which may in some situations further include one or more types of user-selectable controls to allow a user to manipulate in various ways what road traffic condition information is displayed and/or how the information is displayed. A variety of types of road traffic condition information may be presented to users in various manners, including by presenting information on graphically displayed maps for geographic areas to indicate various information about road conditions in the geographic area. In addition, provided controls may allow users to select particular times, select particular routes, indicate to perform animation of various types of changing traffic conditions over a sequence of multiple successive times, etc.	02-10-2011

Nina Burns, Columbia, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259915	Structured low-density parity-check (ldpc) code - The invention introduces an apparatus, method and system that allow coding matrices to be expanded to accommodate various information packet sizes and support for various code rates; additionally the invention defines a number of coding matrices particularly suited to the methodology. The invention enables high throughput implementations, allows achieving low latency, and offers other numerous implementation benefits. At the same time, the new parity part of the matrix preserves the simple (recursive) encoding feature.	10-15-2009
20100211847	STRUCTURED LOW-DENSITY PARITY-CHECK (LDPC) CODE - A method for constructing a low-density parity-check (LDPC) code using a structured base parity check matrix with permutation matrix, pseudo-permutation matrix, or zero matrix as constituent sub-matrices; and expanding the structured base parity check matrix into an expanded parity check matrix. A method for constructing a LDPC code using a structured base parity check matrix H=[H	08-19-2010
20110307755	STRUCTURED LOW-DENSITY PARITY-CHECK (LDPC) CODE - A method for constructing a low-density parity-check (LDPC) code using a structured base parity check matrix with permutation matrix, pseudo-permutation matrix, or zero matrix as constituent sub-matrices; and expanding the structured base parity check matrix into an expanded parity check matrix. A method for constructing a LDPC code using a structured base parity check matrix H=[H	12-15-2011

Quintin S. Burns, Fort Mills, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090257597	Protocol for Protecting Third Party Cryptographic Keys - A protocol is provided that permits a third-party key issuing entity to have its issued keys protected by an unrelated key protecting entity. In at least some embodiments, a trusted key protecting entity is injected, in a sense, in a conversation between the third-party key issuing entity and a client to which one or more keys are distributed. The trusted key protecting entity is able to apply various protections which, in at least some embodiments are unknown to the key issuing entity, to a distributed key which can then be used by the client to access protected content.	10-15-2009
20090265178	Referral Lists for Tracking Distributed Content - Various embodiments described above can enable referral lists to be used in connection with distributed content to protect a referral infrastructure that is used with such content. In at least some embodiments, referral lists are protected using digital rights management (DRM) techniques. The DRM techniques can be used for a number of purposes including securely establishing a referring consumer, securely maintaining a chain of referring entities through distribution tracking, and maintaining control over the referral lists associated with distributed content. In at least some embodiments, DRM techniques are utilized to protect referral lists that are used in multi-level marketing networks.	10-22-2009
20090265561	Separating Keys and Policy for Consuming Content - In accordance with one or more aspects of the separating keys and policy for consuming content, content has a corresponding leaf license, and the leaf license has one or more associated root policy addenda. Each root policy addenda includes policy identifying when it is permissible to decrypt and consume the content, but excludes a content key to decrypt the content. The content can be decrypted and consumed only if the policy identifies that it is permissible to decrypt and consume the content.	10-22-2009
20090271319	Embedded Licenses for Content - In accordance with one or more aspects, a license for content is retrieved, the license having been previously embedded in the content. A requested action is allowed to be performed with the content only if a standalone license, or both a leaf license and a root license, indicate that the action with the content is permissible. Leaf licenses and/or standalone licenses can be embedded by a source of the content and/or by a target device that receives the content. Additionally, licenses can include one or more rules indicating where a target device that receives the content is to store the licenses.	10-29-2009
20110258437	SECURE LOCAL UPDATE OF CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE - This document describes tools that enable a computing device to receive an update to content management software. The tools also enable the computing device to generate new public and private keys without the use of a key server.	10-20-2011

Quintin S. Burns, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256646	Managing Digital Rights in a Member-Based Domain Architecture - Techniques enable seamless movement and consumption of licensed digital content amongst multiple devices. In some embodiments, these techniques allow establishment of a domain capable of having multiple member devices. Each member device of the domain typically comprises a content-consuming device such as a personal computer, a portable media player, or the like. These techniques enable a license associated with digital content to bind to a domain rather than an individual device. As such, each member device of the domain may contain a domain identity and, with the identity, may consume the content with use of the license and in accordance with policy described in the license. These tools may also enable a member device to join multiple domains and to contain an identification of each of these multiple domains.	10-16-2008

Quintin Swayne Burns, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100185854	MULTIPLE CONTENT PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN A FILE - Supporting a plurality of content protection systems in a single container file. The protection systems share an encryption method which is accessible from a sample encryption box in the file. Each of the protection systems stores, in a protection system header box, information for decrypting the content in accordance with the corresponding protection system. In some embodiments, separate protection system header boxes in the file correspond to each of the protection systems. By using the common encryption method and sharing encryption expressions across the protection systems, the multiple content protection systems are supported in the file without creating additional copies of the content. In some embodiments, aspects of the disclosure extend the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) base media file format to support multiple digital rights management (DRM) systems in the single container file.	07-22-2010

Richard Burns, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100329825	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STOKER LADDER REPLACEMENT VIA AN OPEN TOP STOKER FRONT BEAM - A stoker device including: a ladder conveyor having legs extending over a bed and a channel, a yoke connecting a rear portion the legs; a beam assembly fixed to the bed and coupling the yoke to a reciprocating drive, wherein the beam assembly an anchor attached to the bed on one side of the channel, a brace beam attached to the anchor and extending over the channel, and a front beam on an opposite side of the channel to the anchor.	12-30-2010

Ricky Dean Burns, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277399	System and Method for Filling a Portable Liquified Gas Storage/Delivery System - A liquefied gas storage/delivery system and method that includes a liquefied gas storage system. The liquefied gas storage system includes a housing containing a storage vessel suited to contain a supply of liquefied gas, such as liquid oxygen (LOX). A rotatable turntable is provided on an exterior surface of the housing. An interface shaped to match the shape of at least a portion of a portable liquid storage/delivery device is provide in or on the turntable. A connector is disposed in the interface that couples to a corresponding connector on the portable liquid storage/delivery device. The two connectors are coupled by placing the portable liquid storage/delivery device in the interface and rotating the turntable.	11-13-2008

Robert J. Burns, Appleton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110252537	Golf glove with gripping aids - Generally stated, the present invention provides a glove which can be used in playing the game of golf. In desired arrangements, the glove can include a control-strap which is operatively affixed to the back-side surface of the glove. The control-strap is configured to extend around a handle or grip-end of a golf club, with at least a portion of the control-strap configured to extend along the heel region of the glove and contact a thumb-side surface of the grip-end of the golf club. In other aspects, the glove can include first and second indexing lines which are located on the palm-side surface of the glove and delimit a finger-alignment area therebetween. Additionally, a grip target-region can be operatively designated on the palm-side surface of the glove.	10-20-2011

Rodney M. Burns, Conover, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100027949	Optical fiber assemblies having a powder or powder blend at least partially mechanically attached - Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber disposed within a tube and/or cavity along with a powder or powder blend that is at least partially mechanically attached thereto. In one embodiment, the powder or powder blend includes a water-swellable component that is mechanically attached to about 30 percent or less of the surface area of the tube wall while still effectively blocking the migration of water along the tube. Other embodiments may have the powder or power blend mechanically attached to the tube, cavity, or the like at relatively high percentage levels of the total powder or powder blend within the assembly, thereby inhibiting unintentional migration along the tube, cavity, or the like. Other embodiments may use powder or powder blends that may or may not include a water-swellable powder to provide other desired characteristics.	02-04-2010
20110135816	Optical Fiber Assemblies, and Methods and Apparatus for the Manufacture Thereof - Methods for manufacturing cables and cables assemblies include providing particulate matter within a tube extruded about optical fiber. The particles may be accelerated so that as they strike the tube they mechanically attach to the tube.	06-09-2011
20110188821	Optical Fiber Assemblies Having a Powder or Powder Blend at Least Partially Mechanically Attached - Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber disposed within a tube and/or cavity along with a powder or powder blend that is at least partially mechanically attached thereto. In one embodiment, the powder or powder blend includes a water-swellable component that is mechanically attached to about 30 percent or less of the surface area of the tube wall while still effectively blocking the migration of water along the tube. Other embodiments may have the powder or power blend mechanically attached to the tube, cavity, or the like at relatively high percentage levels of the total powder or powder blend within the assembly, thereby inhibiting unintentional migration along the tube, cavity, or the like. Other embodiments may use powder or powder blends that may or may not include a water-swellable powder to provide other desired characteristics.	08-04-2011

Scott Christopher Burns, Brookfield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110154702	Retractable and extendable display apparatus - An optionally extending or retracting display panel assembly, comprising a horizontally elongated support bracket configured for support at an upper portion of a relatively large first container, or the like, primary magnetic apparatus carried to magnetically attract the bracket toward the container, for removable bracket attachment to the container, and the display panel assembly and associated connections configured for horizontal displacement guiding by the bracket during panel extension and retraction relative to the container, while the panel remains generally vertically proximate a vertical side of the container. A counter-weight system assists panel leveling as well as extension and retraction.	06-30-2011

Sean T. Burns, Lexington, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216527	Rotary Actuation Latch with Disconnect Feature - According to certain aspects of the invention, rotary actuation latches are disclosed. The latches include a disconnect feature, so that when locked certain elements of the latches are deactivated. The disconnect feature may be operated by a locking device, such as a key lock or other device. The latch may be a rotary compression latch.	09-11-2008

Shaun Burns, Grand Junction, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090277640	Methods of using a higher-quality water with an unhydrated hydratable additive allowing the use of a lower-quality water as some of the water in the forming and delivering of a treatment fluid into a wellbore - The inventions are for methods of forming and delivering a treatment fluid into a wellbore. In one aspect, methods are provided of using higher-quality water for one portion of the water for a treatment fluid and lower-quality water for another portion of the water for a treatment fluid, and merging the two portions to form the treatment fluid after pumping the fluid portions toward the wellbore. This allows the use of lower-quality water for some of the water required for making up the treatment fluid.	11-12-2009

Stephen Burns, Cumming, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090205140	Infant play environment - An infant play environment includes a padded mat on which the infant can be supported, a plurality of wall members foldably attached to the mat and supported by removable and reducible rigid members, with at least an opposing pair of said wall members engaging a toy bar extending over and above the mat. The environment is reconfigurable for use as a mat, a tunnel, a four walled enclosure and is foldable for storage.	08-20-2009

Stephen Burns, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100143161	Quad Chamber Mixing Pump - A pair of dual chamber mixing pumps are combined which allow for a constant dispense rate profile using motor speed modulation. Each pump is divided into two chambers, the proximal chamber and the distal chamber. The chambers are defined in part by a piston having proximal and distal ends and recessed sections. The pump utilizes one common driving mechanism to axially rotate and laterally reciprocate the piston to provide continuous pumping of fluids with reduced pulsations. Each fluid enters through its own pump inlet and outlet. The pumps are operated 90° out of phase with respect to each other.	06-10-2010

Stephenie Burns, Beaverton, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011416	FLEXIBLE ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAIL - An artificial fingernail has an outer layer made of silicone allowing the nail to maintain its form when not in contact with objects but permitting the nail to flex upon contact with objects and bend back to its original shape after contact. Accordingly, the wearer can simultaneously look attractive and engage in vigorous exercise or other vigorous activities such as scrubbing, cleaning, cooking etc. The artificial fingernail may also be combined with jewelry and may be molded with cut-out designs.	01-20-2011

Steven Lee Burns, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076102	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOVING A LARGE TEMPORARY BUILDING - A method and system for moving a large temporary building from a first location to a second location, while the building remains erect, are disclosed. The invention is particularly suited for moving such a building during the remediation of a contaminated waste site.	03-31-2011

Thomas H. Burns, Chaska, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080232621	APPARATUS FOR VENTED HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS - An apparatus related to earmolds with venting configurations designed to relieve the occlusion effect. Various designs provide multiple vents allow residual ear canal air volume to vent to and from air outside the ear and the earmold. In various designs, the earmold includes one vent between the residual ear canal air volume and a volume of air internal to the earmold. A second vent provides passage of air internal to the earmold and air external to the ear and the inserted earmold when worn by a user.	09-25-2008

Timothy M. Burns, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090319131	VEHICLE MACRO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK SYSTEM ABLE TO OPERATE ACROSS SUBSYSTEM BOUNDARIES - An in-vehicle macro system can include a bus connecting a volatile memory, a non-volatile storage medium, and a processor. The non-volatile memory can include a set of macros and a set of computer program products including instructions which the processor is configured to execute. The computer program products can include a macro playback component and a macro recorder. The macros can each include a linkage to a set of associated actions. Each of the actions can control an adjustable setting of a vehicle subsystem, wherein actions associated with a single macro are able to control settings of different vehicle subsystems. The macro playback component can execute the macros, where execution of each macro causes the actions associated with the macro to be performed. The macro recorder can be used to create new macros. Each newly established macro can include a set of user specified actions.	12-24-2009

Wen C. Burns, Chesterfield, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100080887	Soybean Transgenic Event MON87705 and Methods for Detection Thereof - The present invention provides a transgenic soybean event MON87705, and cells, seeds, and plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. The invention also provides compositions comprising nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for said soybean event in a sample, methods for detecting the presence of said soybean event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said soybean event in a sample, growing the seeds of such soybean event into soybean plants, and breeding to produce soybean plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event.	04-01-2010
20110067134	SOYBEAN TRANSGENIC EVENT MON 87708 AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides a transgenic soybean event MON 87708 plant and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87708. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 87708 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event MON 87708. The invention also provides methods related to event MON 87708.	03-17-2011

William Ronald Burns, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090272755	INFORMATION SHEET DISPENSING DEVICE - An information sheet dispensing device including a housing having a front side, a back panel, an open top end and a bottom end closed by a bottom sloping at a downward angle from the back panel to the front side, a dispensing slot formed in the housing proximate the bottom end, and a cap movable between an engaged position closing the open top end of the housing and a disengaged position allowing access through the open top end. A dispensing mechanism is carried within the housing and includes a roller assembly rotatably carried within the housing above the bottom, a dispensing control coupled to the roller assembly for rotating the roller assembly to dispense information sheets singly; and a cassette pivotally carried within the housing at an offset pivot point and having an open top end and an open lower end, the open lower end positioned rearward of and above the roller assembly, the offset pivot point biasing the open bottom end of the cassette forwardly.	11-05-2009