Burrows, US
Adria Burrows, New York, NY US
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20090280204 | USE OF EXTRACTS OF CAPRARIA BIFLORA IN THE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF SENILE CATARACTS - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing the recurrence of a senile cataract, and/or for inhibiting the development of a senile cataract and/or an incipient senile cataract, in a human or animal subject. The invention further provides nutraceutical compositions suited for the same, derived from an extract of the plant | 11-12-2009 |
20110123647 | USE OF EXTRACTS OF CAPRARIA BIFLORA IN THE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF SENILE CATARACTS - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing the recurrence of a senile cataract, and/or for inhibiting the development of a senile cataract and/or an incipient senile cataract, in a human or animal subject. The invention further provides nutraceutical compositions suited for the same, derived from an extract of the plant | 05-26-2011 |
20130196010 | Use of Extracts of Capraria Biflora in the Prevention and/or Treatment of Senile Cataracts - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing the recurrence of a senile cataract, and/or for inhibiting the development of a senile cataract and/or an incipient senile cataract, in a human or animal subject. The invention further provides nutraceutical compositions suited for the same, derived from an extract of the plant | 08-01-2013 |
20140370135 | USE OF EXTRACTS OF CAPRARIA BIFLORA IN THE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF SENILE CATARACTS - The invention provides methods for treating and/or preventing the recurrence of a senile cataract, and/or for inhibiting the development of a senile cataract and/or an incipient senile cataract, in a human or animal subject. The invention further provides nutraceutical compositions suited for the same, derived from an extract of the plant | 12-18-2014 |
Amanda Lynn Burrows, Oilton, OK US
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20080257377 | FLUORIDE TREATED DENTAL FLOSS AND DISPENSER - A new and improved dental floss dispenser for providing dental floss pre-treated with fluoride. The dental floss dispenser comprises a container, a rotatably supported spool of dental floss mounted in the container, and a chamber containing fluoride, wherein the chamber has at least one opening for guiding the dental floss through the fluoride. | 10-23-2008 |
Bradford J. Burrows, West Olive, MI US
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20120032035 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING UTILITY LINES - An apparatus for supporting utility lines extending between a vehicle and a trailer comprises an elastically deformable rod having a first end and a second end, an attachment feature for attaching utility lines to the apparatus, and a mounting base for mounting the apparatus to a surface. The attachment feature is disposed or configured to be disposed proximate the first end of the rod. The mounting base is disposed or configured to be disposed at the second end of the rod. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first portion comprising a shaft having a first and a second end, a second portion integral with the first portion comprising a spring, an attachment feature for attaching utility lines to the apparatus configured to be disposed proximate the first end of the shaft, and a mounting feature associated with the second portion for mounting the apparatus to a surface. | 02-09-2012 |
Brenda L. Burrows, Clinton Twp., MI US
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20090151647 | Inflatable, multi-purpose whelping system, and method and kit for preparing same - An inflatable, multi-purpose whelping system has an inflatable pen with an inflatable, peripheral side wall attached to a bottom. A liner that drapes the interior surfaces of the inflatable pen is fastened to the pen. The inflatable, peripheral side wall comprises a plurality of discretely inflatable segments disposed one atop another to allow for height-adjustment of the inflatable, peripheral side wall. The liner has a band biasing a peripheral portion of the liner into a wall seam between adjacent segments of the inflatable, peripheral side wall. The inflatable, multi-purpose whelping system includes a feeder. A method and a kit for preparing the inflatable multi-purpose whelping system are also disclosed. | 06-18-2009 |
Brian Burrows, Myakka City, FL US
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20090031037 | METHOD OF STREAMING MEDIA AND INSERTING ADDITIONAL CONTENT THEREIN USING BUFFERING - A method and system of streaming media content is disclosed. The method and system includes a process step and structures for inputting the live feed into a first audio card having an output. Another process step and structures are provided for inputting the output of the first audio card into a FIFO buffer having an output. Another process step and structures are provided for inputting the output of the FIFO buffer into a virtual audio card having an output. Another process step and structures are provided for inserting additional content into a second audio card by replacing content to be substituted where the additional content and the content to be replaced do not have to be of the same duration. Another process step and structures are provided for mixing the output from the first audio card and the additional content by the second audio card to provide a mixed output. Another process step and structures are provided for inputting the mixed output of the second audio card into an encoder having an output. Another process step and structures are provided for streaming the output of the encoder over a network. | 01-29-2009 |
Christopher Burrows, Seattle, WA US
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20080313561 | Techniques for representing and organizing user interface data - Techniques are described for representing commands of a user interface of an application. One or more command descriptions for one or more commands are received. Each of the command descriptions has one or more properties and represents an instance of one of the commands. One or more command group descriptions for one or more command groups are received. Each of the command group descriptions has one or more properties, represents an instance of one of the command groups at a level in a group hierarchy, and specifies one or more group members. Each of the group members represents a derived instance of one of the commands or a derived instance of one of the command groups. Properties of each derived instance of a command and each derived instance of a command group inherit properties from one or more ancestor instances. | 12-18-2008 |
Christopher Joseph Burrows, Seattle, WA US
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20100299658 | COMPILE-TIME CONTEXT FOR DYNAMICALLY BOUND OPERATIONS - Compile-time context information is captured and provided to a runtime binder for dynamic features in programming languages. For example, a C# run-time binder uses the information to perform a run-time bind with semantics matching the compiler's binding behavior. Dynamic programming language features supported relate to compound operations, events, delegates, member accessibility, dynamic-typed objects, structs passed by ref, arguments passed by name rather than position, extension methods, conditionally compiled methods, literal arguments, overflow checking, dynamic indexed properties, dynamic method groups, and static method groups. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299660 | DYNAMIC BINDING DIRECTED BY STATIC TYPES - A static type, called “dynamic”, is introduced into a statically bound programming language. An expression or subexpression that is defined as a static type called “dynamic” in the source code of a program written in the statically bound programming language, is bound based on its runtime type instead of on its compile time type. Binding can be performed based on a mixture of compile time and runtime types that are based on the specification of types of expressions in source code. This type of binding is called hybrid binding. Operations are bound using the runtime type of constituent expressions (i.e., the runtime type of a receiver, an argument, or an operand) typed as dynamic and the compile time type of static constituents. If any constituent expression of an operation is dynamic, binding occurs at runtime instead of at compile time. | 11-25-2010 |
Cynthia J. Burrows, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120091005 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID LESIONS AND ADDUCTS USING NANOPORES - Methods, systems, and compounds for detecting modified nucleic acid bases are disclosed and described. The methods provide for detecting a nucleic acid lesion and can include directing a nucleic acid adduct into a channel, wherein the nucleic acid adduct includes a nucleic acid having a lesion and a current modulating compound coupled to the nucleic acid at the lesion ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120095077 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODIFIED GUANINE BASES FOR CONTROLLING OFF-TARGET EFFECTS IN RNA INTERFERENCE - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified nucleobases. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified interfering RNAs. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified guanine bases for controlling off-target effects in RNA interference. | 04-19-2012 |
20130102652 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODIFIED ADENOSINES FOR CONTROLLING OFF-TARGET EFFECTS IN RNA INTERFERENCE - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified nucleobases. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified interfering RNAs. Also disclosed are compositions and methods related to modified adenonsine for controlling off-target effects in RNA interference. | 04-25-2013 |
20150185200 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID LESIONS AND ADDUCTS USING NANOPORES - Methods, systems, and compounds for detecting modified nucleic acid bases are disclosed and described. The methods provide for detecting a nucleic acid lesion and can include directing a nucleic acid adduct into a channel, wherein the nucleic acid adduct includes a nucleic acid having a lesion and a current modulating compound coupled to the nucleic acid at the lesion ( | 07-02-2015 |
Dale Burrows, Albany, OR US
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20100277759 | IDENTIFYING SENSOR AND PRINT DEVICE - Various apparatus and methods are disclosed relating to an identifying sensor that interprets a first identifier and a printing device that prints a second distinct image based upon the first identifier. | 11-04-2010 |
David Burrows, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080257367 | ELECTRONIC EVAPORABLE SUBSTANCE DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - An improved electronic evaporable substance delivery device delivers nicotine-containing vapor to a user from a smoking device. The smoking device comprises a case having therein a power source, microprocessor, heating element and nicotine-containing cartridge. Microprocessor-controlled heating of the heating element causes air passing thereover to be heated. Passage of the heated air in proximity of the cartridge causes boiling of cartridge contents, and the release of a nicotine-containing vapor. A user may ingest the nicotine-containing vapor via a mouthpiece located at a first end of the case. | 10-23-2008 |
David Burrows, Orem, UT US
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20100331929 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING LIGHT FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES TO ELIMINATE VISIBLE BOUNDARIES THEREBETWEEN, LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES INCLUDING SUCH APPARATUS, AND METHODS - Apparatus for providing substantially uniform illumination with multiple, discrete sources of light include arrays of abutting light spreading elements, such as reflective light pipes or collimation lenses, for substantially eliminating visible boundaries between the sources of light. Methods for generating a substantially uniform field of emission include introducing light into such a spreader array. Light therapy devices including arrays of light spreading elements are also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
Gregory G. Burrows, Portland, OR US
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20080267987 | Recombinant MHC Molecules Useful For Manipulation Of Antigen-Specific T-Cells - Two-domain MHC polypeptides useful for manipulation of antigen-specific T-cells are disclosed. These polypeptides include MHC class II-based molecules that comprise covalently linked β1 and α1 domains, and MHC class I-based molecules that comprise covalently linked α1 and α2 domains. These polypeptides may also include covalently linked antigenic determinants, toxic moieties, and/or detectable labels. The disclosed polypeptides can be used to target antigen-specific T-cells, and are useful, among other things, to detect and purify antigen-specific T-cells, to induce or activate T-cells, and to treat conditions mediated by antigen-specific T-cells. | 10-30-2008 |
20090280135 | Recombinant MHC molecules useful for manipulation of antigen-specific T-cells - Two-domain MHC polypeptides are useful for modulating activities of antigen-specific T-cells, including for modulating pathogenic potential and effects of antigen-specific T-cells. Exemplary MHC class II-based recombinant T-cell ligands (RTLs) of the invention include covalently linked β1 and α1 domains, and MHC class I-based molecules that comprise covalently linked α1 and α2 domains. These polypeptides may also include covalently linked antigenic determinants, toxic moieties, and/or detectable labels. The disclosed polypeptides can be used to target antigen-specific T-cells, and are useful, among other things, to detect and purify antigen-specific T-cells, to induce or activate T-cells, to modulate T-cell activity, including by regulatory switching of T-cell cytokine and adhesion molecule expression, to treat conditions mediated by antigen-specific T-cells, to treat or prevent autoimmune or neurodegenerative diseases, to protect axons, and to prevent or reverse demyelination. | 11-12-2009 |
20100279401 | T Cell Hybridomas And Related Compositions And Methods For Assaying And Modulating T Cell Receptor-Mediated Immune Responses - The present invention provides T cell hybridomas and related compositions and assay systems for investigative, diagnostic, and therapeutic use in modulating T cell receptor (TCR)-mediated immune response. The T cell hybridomas of the invention are typically constructed by fusing a naïve or early central memory T cell isolated from a mammalian subject with an immortalizing fusion partner (e.g. mammalian lymphoid tumor cell) to yield clonal T cell hybrids. The resulting T cell hybridomas exhibit antigen (Ag)-specific proliferation responsiveness over a background level of proliferation of the hybridomas. These hybridomas are useful for screening, identifying, and characterizing T cell immune modulatory agents, for example recombinant T cell receptor ligands (RTLs) and other agents that can modulate TCR-mediated T cell immune responses. Ag-specific proliferative response profiles exhibited by the T cell hybridomas of the invention show sufficient amplitude, sensitivity and fidelity to distinguish and/or quantify the presence and/or activity of a test RTL or other test modulatory agent in screening and sensitivity assays employing the hybridomas. These and other aspects of the invention yield powerful tools and methods for developing and characterizing novel RTLs and other immune modulatory agents for use in treating immune disorders, including a wide range of autoimmune diseases, in mammals. | 11-04-2010 |
20110008382 | Compositions and methods using recombinant MHC molecules for the treatment of uveitis - Two-domain MHC polypeptides are useful for modulating activities of antigen-specific T-cells, including for modulating pathogenic potential and effects of antigen-specific T-cells. Exemplary MHC class II-based recombinant T-cell ligands (RTLs) of the invention include covalently linked β1 and α1 domains, and MHC class I-based molecules that comprise covalently linked α1 and α2 domains. These polypeptides may also include covalently linked antigenic determinants, toxic moieties, and/or detectable labels. The disclosed polypeptides can be used to target antigen-specific T-cells, and are useful, among other things, to detect and purify antigen-specific T-cells, to induce or activate T-cells, to modulate T-cell activity, including by regulatory switching of T-cell cytokine and adhesion molecule expression, to treat conditions mediated by antigen-specific T-cells, for example autoimmune diseases or conditions such as acute and recurrent uveitis. | 01-13-2011 |
20110217308 | Compositions and methods using recombinant MHC molecules for the treatment of stroke - Two-domain MHC polypeptides are useful for modulating activities of antigen-specific T-cells, including for modulating pathogenic potential and effects of antigen-specific T-cells. Exemplary MHC class II-based recombinant T-cell ligands (RTLs) of the invention include covalently linked β1 and α1 domains, and MHC class I-based molecules that comprise covalently linked α1 and α2 domains. These polypeptides may also include covalently linked antigenic determinants, toxic moieties, and/or detectable labels. The disclosed polypeptides can be used to target antigen-specific T-cells, and are useful, among other things, to detect and purify antigen-specific T-cells, to induce or activate T-cells, to modulate T-cell activity, including by regulatory switching of T-cell cytokine and adhesion molecule expression, to treat conditions mediated by antigen-specific T-cells, including treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system damage relating to stroke. | 09-08-2011 |
20110262479 | RECOMBINANT MHC MOLECULES USEFUL FOR MANIPULATION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC T-CELLS - Two-domain MHC polypeptides useful for manipulation of antigen-specific T-cells are disclosed. These polypeptides include MHC class II-based molecules that comprise covalently linked β1 and α1 domains, and MHC class I-based molecules that comprise covalently linked α1 and α2 domains. These polypeptides may also include covalently linked antigenic determinants, toxic moieties, and/or detectable labels. The disclosed polypeptides can be used to target antigen-specific T-cells, and are useful, among other things, to detect and purify antigen-specific T-cells, to induce or activate T-cells, and to treat conditions mediated by antigen-specific T-cells. | 10-27-2011 |
20130171179 | RECOMBINANT T-CELL RECEPTOR LIGANDS WITH COVALENTLY BOUND PEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are stable complexes including an MHC class I or MHC class II recombinant T cell receptor ligand RTL polypeptide covalently linked to an antigenic determinant by a disulfide bond. Also disclosed are methods of making such compositions and methods of use, for example to treat or inhibit a disorder, for example, an autoimmune disorder. | 07-04-2013 |
20130190221 | MONOMERIC RECOMBINANT MHC MOLECULES USEFUL FOR MANIPULATION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC T-CELLS - The present invention provides, in particular embodiments, for modified recombinant T cell receptor (TCR) ligands (RTLs) comprising a MHC class I or MHC class II component. The modified RTLs have redesigned surface features that preclude or reduce aggregation, wherein the modified molecules retain the ability to bind Ag-peptides, target antigen-specific T cells, inhibit T cell proliferation in an Ag-specific manner and have utility to treat, inter alia, autoimmune disease and other conditions mediated by antigen-specific T cells in vivo. | 07-25-2013 |
20130273087 | RECOMBINANT T-CELL RECEPTOR LIGAND FOR THE TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC IMPAIRMENT INDUCED BY SUBSTANCE ADDICTION - Methods are provided for the treatment of subjects with cognitive or neuropsychiatric impairment induced by substance addiction and for increasing cognitive function in a subject with substance addiction. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule including covalently linked first, second, and third domains; wherein the first domain is an MHC class II β1 domain and the second domain is an MHC class II α1 domain; or wherein the first domain is an MHC class I α1 domain and the second domain is an MHC class I α2 domain; and wherein the third domain is covalently linked to the first domain and comprises an antigen of the central or peripheral nervous system. | 10-17-2013 |
20140056936 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING RECOMBINANT MHC MOLECULES FOR THE TREATMENT OF STROKE - Two-domain MHC polypeptides are useful for modulating activities of antigen-specific T-cells, including for modulating pathogenic potential and effects of antigen-specific T-cells. Exemplary MHC class II-based recombinant T-cell ligands (RTLs) of the invention include covalently linked β1 and α1 domains, and MHC class I-based molecules that comprise covalently linked α1 and α2 domains. These polypeptides may also include covalently linked antigenic determinants, toxic moieties, and/or detectable labels. The disclosed polypeptides can be used to target antigen-specific T-cells, and are useful, among other things, to detect and purify antigen-specific T-cells, to induce or activate T-cells, to modulate T-cell activity, including by regulatory switching of T-cell cytokine and adhesion molecule expression, to treat conditions mediated by antigen-specific T-cells, including treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system damage relating to stroke. | 02-27-2014 |
20150037363 | RECOMBINANT T-CELL RECEPTOR LIGAND FOR THE TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC IMPAIRMENT INDUCED BY SUBSTANCE ADDICTION - Methods are provided for the treatment of subjects with cognitive or neuropsychiatric impairment induced by substance addiction and for increasing cognitive function in a subject with substance addiction. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule including covalently linked first, second, and third domains; wherein the first domain is an MHC class II β1 domain and the second domain is an MHC class II α1 domain; or wherein the first domain is an MHC class I α1 domain and the second domain is an MHC class I α2 domain; and wherein the third domain is covalently linked to the first domain and comprises an antigen of the central or peripheral nervous system. | 02-05-2015 |
20150044245 | PARTIAL MHC CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed herein are isolated major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II α1 domain polypeptides and methods of use. In some embodiments, the isolated polypeptide comprises or consists of an MHC class II α1 domain polypeptide (or portion thereof) and does not include an MHC class II α2, β1, or β2 domain. The disclosed MHC class II α1 domain polypeptides are of use in treating or inhibiting disorders in a subject, such as inflammatory and/or autoimmune disorders. Also disclosed are methods of evaluating efficacy of treatment or optimizing treatment of a subject with a polypeptide including an MHC class II α1 domain polypeptide (or portion thereof) or a polypeptide including an MHC class II α1 domain and β1 domain (such as a β1α1 RTL). | 02-12-2015 |
20150098956 | RECOMBINANT POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING MHC CLASS II a1 DOMAINS - Recombinant polypeptides comprising a DRα1 domain, an antigenic peptide, and a linker sequence are disclosed. The linker sequence comprises a first glycine-serine spacer, a thrombin cleavage site and a second glycine-serine spacer. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the recombinant polypeptides, methods of treating inflammatory disease using said pharmaceutical compositions, and expression constructs comprising nucleic acids that encode the recombinant polypeptides. | 04-09-2015 |
Howard Burrows, Mays Landing, NJ US
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20130234605 | Hybrid Outdoor Streetlamp Assembly - An outdoor light assembly is structured as a generally vertically oriented pole and includes a lamp atop the pole, a solar panel array atop the lamp, a wind turbine attached to a generator, and a battery. The wind turbine drives the generator and the generator and the solar panel array both output electrical energy stored to the battery. The battery delivers the stored energy to the lamp. The wind turbine is housed within a cage defined in the pole at a midpoint in a vertical extent of the pole and generally coaxial with the pole. The solar panel array atop the lamp is substantially hidden from below by the pole and the lamp. | 09-12-2013 |
James Burrows, Winterville, NC US
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20090194141 | DRAIN VALVE FOR A DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A drain valve for a dishwasher and associated apparatus and method are provided. A housing receives fluid through an inlet channel and channels the fluid toward an outlet channel extending from an outlet port defined by the housing. A sealing member is disposed within the housing and is capable of forming a sealing engagement with the outlet port. A cradle member disposed within the housing is configured to receive and partially constrain freedom of movement of the sealing member. The cradle member is movable between a valve closed position, where fluid flow toward the outlet channel urges the sealing member into sealing engagement with the outlet port to close the drain valve, and a valve open position, where fluid flow is allowed between the inlet channel and the outlet channel, through the housing, without the sealing member engaging the outlet port. | 08-06-2009 |
20120174951 | DISHWASHER WITH A MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY CONFIGURED TO ATTACH A MANIFOLD TO A DISH RACK AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - According to embodiments of the present invention, a dishwasher may include a manifold assembly including a manifold and an attachment assembly. The manifold may provide a fluid connection with a fluid supply and direct fluid from the fluid supply to a spray device. The attachment assembly may couple the manifold to a dish rack. Further, the attachment assembly may facilitate movement of the dish rack relative to the manifold between a retracted position and an extended position while maintaining the fluid connection with the fluid supply. The attachment assembly may include at least one sliding rail and a first plurality of engagement members that couple the sliding rail to the dish rack. Additionally, a second plurality of engagement members may couple the manifold and the sliding rail so as to allow movement along the sliding rail along a major axis of the sliding rail. | 07-12-2012 |
James L. Burrows, Winterville, NC US
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20080271759 | SPRAY ARM FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A spray arm for a dishwasher is provided, comprising a first portion having a first engaging surface extending about an outer surface periphery thereof, and a second portion having a second engaging surface extending about the outer surface thereof and complementarily configured with respect to the first engaging surface. The engaging surfaces form a laterally-extending, non-linear interface upon engagement such that the first and second portion outer surfaces are directed away from each other. The second portion also includes a flange extending about the outer surface, and disposed laterally outward of and spaced apart from the second engaging surface, to define a channel having a depth extending across the interface. A securing material is introduced into and substantially fills the channel, and extends across the interface and about the first portion outer surface periphery, to secure the first and second portions together. An associated method is also provided. | 11-06-2008 |
20080271764 | FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A spray arm feed tube assembly for a dishwasher is provided, comprising an elongate tubular member adapted to extend from a sump of the dishwasher, through an interface, and along a tub wall of a tub portion disposed outwardly of the sump. A banding member is operably engaged with the tubular member about the interface, wherein the banding member is adapted to cooperate with the tub portion and at least one separator member, about the interface, to prevent particulate matter from passing into the sump from the tub portion about the tubular member. An associated apparatus and method are also provided. | 11-06-2008 |
20100122715 | SCREENING ARRANGEMENT FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A screening arrangement for screening washing fluid in a dishwashing appliance is provided. Such a screening arrangement comprises intersecting wall members forming a latticework structure, defining opposing inlet and outlet planes, for receiving the washing fluid therethrough. The wall members have inlet and outlet ends disposed toward the respective inlet and outlet planes. The wall member inlet ends, in cross section, have a non-planar apex portion tapering toward the outlet plane. A circumferential member extends about a periphery of the latticework structure, and at least a portion of the circumferential member is sloped toward the latticework structure so as to direct washing fluid received thereby toward the latticework structure. An associated apparatus is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20130025637 | SIPHON BREAK APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO PREVENT A SIPHON EFFECT IN A FLUID CONDUIT OF A DISHWASHER AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD - According to exemplary embodiments, a dishwasher or other washing appliance includes a siphon break apparatus configured to substantially prevent a siphon effect in a fluid conduit configured to drain fluid from the dishwasher or other washing appliance. The siphon break apparatus may include a body portion that may be divided by a filter into a filter chamber and a flow chamber. The filter chamber may extend perpendicularly from the flow chamber. An aperture may be defined in the filter chamber and sealed shut by a domed closure of a normally-closed umbrella valve. The domed closure may unseal from the aperture and thereby allow air to enter the filter chamber, travel through the filter and into the flow chamber so as to relieve a low pressure region and substantially prevent a siphon effect in the fluid conduit. A related method is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20140158163 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND REMOVING A CLOGGING CONDITION OF A FILTER IN A DISHWASHER - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for detecting and removing a clogging condition of a filter in a dishwasher. According to one embodiment, the method includes determining a normal water level or a normal rate of water level change for a wash cycle of the dishwasher and monitoring a water level or a rate of water level change during execution of the wash cycle. The method further includes detecting the clogging condition of the filter by detecting a deviation thereof. A current position of the wash cycle being executed may then be determined. The method further includes executing a remedial operation to facilitate removal of the clogging condition and determining if the clogging condition has been removed. Finally, the method includes resuming operation of the dishwasher at a wash cycle position based on the current position if the clogging condition has been removed. | 06-12-2014 |
20140190525 | SILVERWARE BASKET WITH INTEGRAL SPRAY JETS FOR A DISHWASHER - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dedicated spray coverage for silverware and dishware positioned within a silverware basket. In an example embodiment, the dishwasher includes a tub configured to receive dishware and a circulation system configured to circulate fluid within the tub. The dishwasher further includes a silverware basket disposed within the tub and comprising a handle portion and a basket portion. The basket portion is configured to receive dishware therein. The handle portion defines at least one spray jet opening that is configured to be in fluid communication with the circulation system and configured to direct fluid toward the basket portion. | 07-10-2014 |
James Laurance Burrows, Winterville, NC US
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20080271765 | Water Delivery System For Upper Spray Arm Of A Dishwasher - A dishwasher has an upper rack that carries a spray arm having a horizontal manifold tube that engages in a port associated with a vertical main feed tube for supplying wash water to the spray arm. There can be from one to a plurality of ports into which the manifold tube can be inserted. A check valve assembly can be included when there are a plurality of ports, the check valve assembly having from one to a plurality of flapper valves for closing each port when the manifold tube is withdrawn. The manifold tube has an entrance region at its open end that engages the/each port. The entrance region has a mouth lying in a plane oblique to the vertical and horizontal directions. | 11-06-2008 |
20090090400 | Water Delivery System For Multi-Position Spray Arm Of A Dishwasher - A dishwasher with a height-adjustable upper rack carries a spray arm having a horizontal manifold tube that engages in a port of a check valve assembly coupled with a vertical main feed tube for supplying wash water to the spray arm. The check valve assembly defines a plurality of ports such that the manifold tube can engage a different one of the ports depending on the vertical position of the rack. The check valve assembly has flapper valves that pivot about horizontal axes and hang downwardly therefrom such that gravity tends to move the flapper valves toward their closed positions when the manifold tube is withdrawn from the ports. | 04-09-2009 |
James W. Burrows, Seattle, WA US
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20090071719 | Boring Tool Tracking Fundamentally Based on Drill String Length, Pitch, and Roll - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 03-19-2009 |
20100224411 | Boring Tool Tracking Fundamentally Based on Drill String Length, Pitch and Roll - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 09-09-2010 |
20110231149 | BORING TOOL TRACKING FUNDAMENTALLY BASED ON DRILL STRING LENGTH, PITCH AND ROLL - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 09-22-2011 |
20120175167 | BORING TOOL TRACKING FUNDAMENTALLY BASED ON DRILL STRING LENGTH, PITCH AND ROLL - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 07-12-2012 |
20130092440 | BORING TOOL TRACKING FUNDAMENTALLY BASED ON DRILL STRING LENGTH, PITCH AND ROLL - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 04-18-2013 |
20140110170 | BORING TOOL TRACKING FUNDAMENTALLY BASED ON DRILL STRING LENGTH, PITCH AND ROLL - A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool. | 04-24-2014 |
Jeffrey Burrows, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20130312577 | FASTENER GUIDE FOR ROTARY DRIVERS - Improved fastener guide devices are disclosed for installing and removing fasteners comprising a moveable cover configured to guide the fastener during operation. Devices in accordance with the disclosure further comprise a magnetic element configured to stabilize the position of the cover. In an aspect, the magnetic element stabilizes the position of the cover, retains a fastener driver, and retains a fastener engaged with the fastener guide device. In another aspect, the fastener guide device is configured to manipulate oversized screws, such as a cement board screw. | 11-28-2013 |
John Burrows, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20110265163 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USER INTEGRATION - Methods and systems for user integration are described. In an example embodiment, a method for user integration comprises accessing a network identifier of a user and user job data of the user from a user database, accessing credential data of the user from a credential database, using the network identifier to access an administrative network identifier associated with the user, a status of a user administrative account associated with the user, an administrative user name associated with the user, and a security template identifier associated with the user, transmitting user information to a collaboration site, the user information including the network identifier of the user, the user job data of the user, the administrative network identifier associated with the user, and the security template identifier, populating a roster on the collaboration site. | 10-27-2011 |
John Burrows, Wayne, PA US
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20120107059 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE SOLID MATERIAL - The invention is directed to a method and device for delivering flowable solid material from a first location to a second location. The device has a receiving end which receives the flowable solid material therein and a discharge end which discharges the flowable solid material therefrom. An outlet opening is connected to a vacuum assembly which draws airflow from the device through the outlet opening, thereby drawing fine contaminants associated with the flowable solid material into the vacuum assembly. The airflow drawn from the device reduces the speed of the flowable solid material, allowing the flowable solid material to be discharged from the discharge end at a speed which will not damage the flowable solid material and which will minimize the amount of fine contaminants introduced to the air surrounding the discharge end. | 05-03-2012 |
John P. Burrows, Bothell, WA US
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20140365952 | NAVIGATION AND MODIFYING CONTENT ON A ROLE TAILORED WORKSPACE - A user interface is displayed that has one or more workspace display sectors, based on a user role. Each workspace display selector corresponds to a given workspace display. A workspace display includes a plurality of different groups, each group including a plurality of different components. Each group corresponds to a task, set of tasks or topic of information related to a user's role. The particular components included in each group are user interface display elements that are each related to an item of content within the corresponding group. | 12-11-2014 |
20150195345 | DISPLAYING ROLE-BASED CONTENT AND ANALYTICAL INFORMATION - A user interface display has one or more metrics or performance indicator elements. The elements are actuatable to display more detailed information corresponding to each metric or performance indicator. A plurality of different pre-defined display elements can be added to the display. | 07-09-2015 |
John P. Burrows, Redmond, WA US
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20140365511 | FILTERING CONTENT ON A ROLE TAILORED WORKSPACE - A workspace display includes a plurality of different groups, each group including a plurality of different components. Each group corresponds to a task, set of tasks or topic of information related to a user's role. The particular components included in each group are user interface display elements that are each related to an item of content within the corresponding group. The workspace display has filter mechanisms that are actuated to filter the content displayed in the components on the workspace display. | 12-11-2014 |
Keith Burrows, Mineral Point, WI US
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20120060891 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A multilayered structure including a first barrier layer adjacent to a substrate, a barrier bi-layer adjacent to the first barrier layer, the barrier bi-layer comprising a second barrier layer and a third barrier layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier bi-layer, and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer and method of forming the same. A multilayered substrate including a barrier layer structure having a plurality of barrier layers being alternating layers of low refractive index material and high refractive index material, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier bi-layer and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer. The multilayered structure may serve as a front contact for photovoltaic devices. | 03-15-2012 |
20120132261 | CADMIUM STANNATE SPUTTER - A structure includes a barrier layer which can include a silicon aluminum oxide, and a transparent conductive oxide layer which can include a layer of cadmium and tin. | 05-31-2012 |
Keith J. Burrows, Cross Plains, WI US
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20080280078 | CARBON NANOTUBE GLAZING TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a glazing that includes a substrate on which there is provided a coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can be an IG unit comprising two spaced-apart panes bounding a between-pane space, the IG unit having at least one exterior surface on which there is provided a transparent conductor coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can alternatively be a laminated glass assembly comprising two panes of glass and an interlayer comprising carbon nanotubes sandwiched therebetween. Monolithic substrate embodiments are also provided. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises both dielectric film and carbon nanotubes. | 11-13-2008 |
20100247820 | CARBON NANOTUBE GLAZING TECHNOLOGY - The invention provides a glazing that includes a substrate on which there is provided a coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can be an IG unit comprising two spaced-apart panes bounding a between-pane space, the IG unit having at least one exterior surface on which there is provided a transparent conductor coating comprising carbon nanotubes. The glazing can alternatively be a laminated glass assembly comprising two panes of glass and an interlayer comprising carbon nanotubes sandwiched therebetween. Monolithic substrate embodiments are also provided. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises both dielectric film and carbon nanotubes. | 09-30-2010 |
Keith J. Burrows, Mineral Point, WI US
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20090272437 | Transparent Conductive Materials Including Cadmium Stannate - A photovoltaic cell can include a transparent conductive layer including cadmium stannate. | 11-05-2009 |
20120060923 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE BARRIER LAYER - A structure including a barrier layer adjacent to a substrate, a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to the barrier layer, and a buffer layer adjacent to the transparent conductive oxide layer. In the structure, the barrier layer includes a silicon aluminum oxide, the transparent conductive oxide layer includes cadmium and tin and the buffer layer comprises tin oxide. A photovoltaic device that includes the described structure along with a semiconductor window layer adjacent to the buffer layer and a semiconductor absorber layer adjacent to the semiconductor window layer. Methods of manufacturing a photovoltaic structure are also disclosed, as well as a sputter target for use in the manufacture of a photovoltaic device and methods of manufacturing the same. | 03-15-2012 |
20120107554 | TCO Coating and Coated Substrate for High Temperature Applications - A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film. | 05-03-2012 |
20120247553 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH BUFFER LAYER - A method of manufacturing a structure can include forming a buffer layer on a transparent conductive oxide layer, where the buffer layer includes a layer including zinc and tin, and the transparent conductive oxide layer includes a layer including cadmium and tin. | 10-04-2012 |
20130017381 | SODIUM ACCUMULATION LAYER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICESAANM Burrows; Keith J.AACI Mineral PointAAST WIAACO USAAGP Burrows; Keith J. Mineral Point WI USAANM Patil; Harshad P.AACI Spring GreenAAST WIAACO USAAGP Patil; Harshad P. Spring Green WI USAANM Krisko; Annette J.AACI Sauk CityAAST WIAACO USAAGP Krisko; Annette J. Sauk City WI US - A coated substrate useful as a transparent electrode for electrical or optical devices is provided. The coated substrate includes a transparent sodium-containing substrate with a protective layer disposed over the transparent sodium-containing substrate. Characteristically, the protective layer has a thickness of at least 400 angstroms and comprises aluminum oxides and silicon oxides. An electrically conductive layer is disposed over the protective layer. In other variations, devices incorporating such coated substrates are provided. | 01-17-2013 |
20130095292 | TCO Coating and Coated Substrate for High Temperature Applications - A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film. | 04-18-2013 |
20130215413 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF A THIN FILM COATED GLASS - A system for measuring properties of a thin film coated glass having a light source, a spectrometer, at least one pair of probes, a first optical fiber switch and a second optical fiber switch. The pair of probes includes a first probe located on one side of a glass sheet and a second probe located on the opposite side of the glass sheet, directly across from the first probe. The first and second optical fiber switches are adapted to couple either probe to the light source and/or the spectrometer. Because the design of the system is optically symmetrical, calibration may be performed without the use of a reference material such as a tile or mirror. | 08-22-2013 |
20130215415 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF A THIN FILM COATED GLASS - A system for measuring properties of a thin film coated glass having a light source, a spectrometer, at least one pair of probes, a first optical fiber switch and a second optical fiber switch. The pair of probes includes a first probe located on one side of a glass sheet and a second probe located on the opposite side of the glass sheet, directly across from the first probe. The first and second optical fiber switches are adapted to couple either probe to the light source and/or the spectrometer. Because the design of the system is optically symmetrical, calibration may be performed without the use of a reference material such as a tile or mirror. Each of the first and second probes has a first leg and a second leg that are separated from each other by a distance n so that angled reflections may be detected. | 08-22-2013 |
20140262751 | PLASMA EMISSION MONITOR AND PROCESS GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A gas manifold for delivery gas to a sputtering chamber is provided with ports to accommodate plasma emission monitors to monitor plasma information in the sputtering chamber to provide feedback control. The collimators of the plasma emission monitors is exposed to gas flow and thus coating of the monitor is greatly reduced. | 09-18-2014 |
Kenneth Burrows, Gilbert, AR US
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20100232143 | HYBRID ELECTROLUMINESCENT ASSEMBLY - A hybrid electroluminescent assembly is described wherein the assembly includes one or more electroluminescent structures and a plurality of discontinuous retroreflective segments. Discontinuous retroreflective segments are disposed at least partially in the light path of the one or more electroluminescent structures. | 09-16-2010 |
Mark Burrows, Newtown, PA US
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20080245132 | METHODS OF DETECTING AND ELIMINATING TAINTED CORK WINE BOTTLE STOPPERS - Methods are provided for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of selecting cork stoppers substantially free of cork taint is provided. The method comprises the steps of arraying and classifying one or more cork stoppers into a formatted array to enable inspecting each stopper; inspecting each cork stopper within the formatted array for the presence of cork taint using an automated means of inspection; and sorting the cork stoppers within the formatted array into either (i) a rejected group consisting of those stoppers found in the inspecting step to have cork taint or (ii) an accepted group consisting of those stoppers found in the inspecting step to be substantially free of cork taint. These methods avail of apparatus that may use detection sensor electronics that separate from nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. Testing apparatus may use multiple sensor units to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). These methods provide 100% testing of cork stoppers cost effectively at high speed, whether at bottling-line speed or in off-line and third-party settings. | 10-09-2008 |
Mark Burrows, Princeton, NJ US
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20080240452 | At-Home Hearing Aid Tester and Method of Operating Same - The present invention is an apparatus for and method of remotely, automatically, and routinely conducting diagnostic testing on a programmable hearing aid to ensure that it is functioning as intended when optimized for an individual's needs and preferences. Because hearing aids deteriorate with time and buildup of earwax, individuals can be uncertain whether their hearing is worsening or the hearing aid is malfunctioning. The net effect is diminished hearing aid performance—and thus diminished quality of life. The present invention tests the hearing aid for proper function as frequently as daily. | 10-02-2008 |
20080253579 | At-Home Hearing Aid Testing and Clearing System - The present invention is an apparatus for and method of remotely, automatically, and routinely conducting diagnostic testing on a programmable hearing aid to ensure that it is functioning as intended when optimized for an individual's needs and preferences. Because hearing aids deteriorate with time and buildup of earwax, individuals can be uncertain whether their hearing is worsening or the hearing aid is malfunctioning. The net effect is diminished hearing aid performance and thus diminished quality of life. The present invention tests the hearing aid for proper function as frequently as daily. Additionally, the present invention includes elements ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080269636 | System for and Method of Conveniently and Automatically Testing the Hearing of a Person - System and method for conducting a hearing test that is accessible to a mass market of individuals with potential hearing loss. The hearing test is stored on a centrally located computer ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080298614 | System for and Method of Offering an Optimized Sound Service to Individuals within a Place of Business - The present invention relates to optimizing sound for a person based on his or her location and hearing profile. More particularly, the present invention relates to personalizing the sound of an event or performance by examining the technical specifications of an individual's hearing aid (which is provided by a third party) and the acoustics of an establishment. Using this information, a place of business alters the settings of each hearing aid device to optimize the sound for each individual. | 12-04-2008 |
20090015245 | MECHANISMS FOR SENSING THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS - Multiple embodiments of mechanisms for sensing the opening and closing of pharmaceutical containers are disclosed. In particular, the example sensing mechanisms of the invention trigger an automatic, built-in, electronic dosage reminder and open/close event logging operation while requiring no additional actions or otherwise changed behavior by the patient, in order to increase patient compliance with dosing regimens. Furthermore, certain embodiments of the sensing mechanisms are reliable and sufficiently low cost to be practical for use in commercial product applications. In one embodiment, the sensing mechanism includes two electrical conductors that have no electrical connection therebetween when the closure is not present on the container and a bridge conductor in the closure that provides an electrical connection therebetween when the closure is tightened onto the container. In this example embodiment, the state of the two electrical conductors may be monitored in order to sense a container opening and closing event. | 01-15-2009 |
Mark Burrows, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140052468 | Medication Adherence System for and Method of Monitoring a Patient Medication Adherence and Facilitating Dose Reminders - A medication adherence system for and method of monitoring a patient's medication adherence and facilitating dose reminder notifications is disclosed. The medication adherence system includes data-enabled pharmaceutical containers, wherein the data-enabled pharmaceutical containers provide mechanisms for reminding at dose time, then tracking and communicating valid dose events, as well as missed, extra, early, and/or late dose events. The medication adherence system includes a centralized server for collecting and processing the patient-specific information from the data-enabled pharmaceutical containers. Information may be exchanged between the centralized server and the data-enabled pharmaceutical containers via a cellular network and/or the Internet. | 02-20-2014 |
20150095047 | DATA-ENABLED PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A data-enabled pharmaceutical container and methods for reminding at dose time, then tracking and communicating valid dose events and/or dose exception events are disclosed. Examples of dose exception events include, but are not limited to, missed doses, extra doses, early doses, and late doses. The data-enabled pharmaceutical container includes control electronics for processing and communicating information about valid dose events and/or dose exception events. For example, using a dose detection algorithm, a dose event is deemed valid based on (1) sensing the open state of the data-enabled pharmaceutical container (e.g., sensing that the closure is not present), (2) sensing a certain orientation or tilt of the data-enabled pharmaceutical container, and (3) sensing that the data-enabled pharmaceutical container is both opened and tilted simultaneously for a certain amount of time (e.g., a few seconds). | 04-02-2015 |
Martin John Burrows, South Haven, MI US
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20120111441 | Apparatus and method for refilling reusable containers - An apparatus and a method for filling reusable containers employing a plurality of moveable spigots located in a planar rectangular arrangement inside two frames positioned to move back and forth on X and Y axes to position a selected spigot over the open top of a reusable container. | 05-10-2012 |
Mary R. Burrows, Pinckney, MI US
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20090175758 | WASTEWATER TANK STORAGE TREATMENT - A method and composition for treating a wastewater storage tank during non-use. The method comprises adding a storage deodorant composition to a wastewater storage tank, the storage deodorant composition comprising an odor control agent, a detergent, a surface active agent, and a lubricant; and leaving the storage composition in the wastewater storage tank for a period of 1 day to 12 months. | 07-09-2009 |
20110192428 | WASTEWATER TANK STORAGE TREATMENT - A method and composition for treating a wastewater storage tank during non-use. The method comprises adding a storage deodorant composition to a wastewater storage tank, the storage deodorant composition comprising an odor control agent, a detergent, a surface active agent, and a lubricant; and leaving the storage composition in the wastewater storage tank for a period of 1 day to 12 months. | 08-11-2011 |
Michael Burrows, Sammamish, WA US
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20090113251 | REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE DATA OF A VIDEO GAME - A method for analyzing the performance of a video game uses a diagnostic tool that is associated with application code of the video game. The diagnostic tool is activated when the video game is in operation, and real-time performance data is captured and displayed. A warning is generated when a performance metric violates a pre-set condition. The warning may be displayed on a display screen that is used to provide information for rectifying the violation. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael P. Burrows, Lebanon, OH US
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20100082164 | AUTO-CONFIGURING CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, the disclosed method includes receiving a user selection of a machine system type from a plurality of machine system types, where the system types corresponding to specific machine component combination. The method also includes configuring alarms based on the machine system type, configuring calculations of vibration parameters based on the machine system type, wherein the calculations are adjusted for the machine system type, and configuring diagnostic information based on the machine system type. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082273 | MODULAR CONDITION MONITORING INTEGRATION FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS - A system, in one embodiment, includes a controller configured to receive sensor signals from a machine system and to control operation of the machine system via actuators. The embodiment also includes function blocks stored and operational in the controller and configured to receive machine condition monitoring information and to calculate vibration parameters based upon the machine condition monitoring information. In another embodiment, the system includes a controller that includes computer code configured to control operation of a machine system via actuators based upon sensor signals. Moreover, the embodiment includes computer code configured to perform vibration monitoring of the machine system, including function blocks configured to receive vibration data and to calculate vibration parameters based upon the vibration data. | 04-01-2010 |
Michael P. Burrows, Largo, FL US
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20100111994 | ANTI-BACTERIAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Disclosed is an alkaline extract of pine cones with anti-bacterial activity. | 05-06-2010 |
Mike Burrows, Sammamish, WA US
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20110154337 | Relational Modeling for Performance Analysis of Multi-Core Processors Using Virtual Tasks - A relational model may be used to encode primitives for each of a plurality of threads in a multi-core processor. The primitives may include tasks and parameters, such as buffers. Implicitly created tasks, like set render target, may be visualized by associating those implicitly created tasks with actual coded tasks. | 06-23-2011 |
Neil Robert Burrows, White Lake Township, MI US
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20150200426 | EXPANDED BATTERY COOLING FIN - A battery assembly includes a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of fins arranged in an array. Each of the cells has a side portion disposed against the fins. Each fin defines a serpentine fluid channel having an inlet and an outlet, and a plurality of parallel sections extending across the cells such that lengths of the sections increase from the inlet to the outlet. The length of at least one of the sections near the outlet is greater than the width of the cells and the length of at least one of the sections near the inlet is less than the width of the cells. | 07-16-2015 |
20150200428 | SERPENTINE COOLING ELEMENT FOR BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A traction battery assembly includes a battery array with a plurality of stacked cells and a serpentine heat exchanger. The heat exchanger defines passageways for coolant to flow therethrough. The heat exchanger is interleaved with the cells such that opposite sides of each of the cells are in contact with the heat exchanger. | 07-16-2015 |
Neil Robert Burrows, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20110163580 | Vehicle Seat with Air Duct - An automotive vehicle seat back adapted for movement between an upright position and a lowered position has an air duct with an intake located adjacent an upper portion of the seat back and an outlet located adjacent a lower portion of the seat back. The air duct takes in ambient cabin air at its upper end and that air is directed to an electronics compartment located behind the seat in order to cool the electronics regardless of whether the seat back is in the raised or the lowered position. | 07-07-2011 |
20130164593 | Modular Fluid Transport System - A modular thermal management system for a battery in an electric vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, a modular thermal management system for a battery in an electric vehicle is provided. The modular system includes a plurality of manifold segments. Each of the manifold segments further comprises a plurality of fluid ports adapted to connect to a heat exchanger fin for a battery cell. Each manifold segment corresponds to a battery stack comprised of a plurality cells and heat exchanger fins. At least one manifold clip is provided for securing two adjacent manifold segments together. The manifold clip bridges the coupling joint and engages retention features on each of the two manifold segments in order to inhibiting separation longitudinally between the two manifold segments. A plurality of manifold clips are configured to secure a plurality of manifold segments together accommodate a plurality of battery stack configurations. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166119 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FOR A VEHICLE - A method for thermal management of an electric vehicle and the vehicle are provided. A controller is configured to regulate the temperature of a traction battery to within an operating temperature range when the vehicle is operating. The temperature of the battery is regulated to within a charging temperature range when the battery is connected to the charger and power source and the ambient temperature is outside an environmental temperature range. The battery is preconditioned to a battery drive temperature when the ambient temperature is outside the environmental temperature range and the battery is connected to the charger and power source. The cabin in the vehicle is preconditioned to a cabin temperature when the vehicle is connected to the charger and power source and the ambient temperature is outside the environmental temperature range. | 06-27-2013 |
20130260194 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing a Modular Battery Pack with Fluid Circulation Tube and Interleaved Fins - A battery pack includes at least one serpentine fluid circulation tube that extends around part of the periphery of a plurality of electric cells. First and second segments of the tube are disposed adjacent a first and a second edge of a first set of the plurality of electric cells. The sets of electric cells are disposed in an alternating arrangement. A first fin and a second fin are provided between each of the electric cells. The fins have a reverse turn wrapped around the segments of the tube. The fins have internal ends that are disposed between the electric cells and the tube segments. The battery pack may be assembled by folding the fins around the electric cells and the tube or by preforming folded sheets that define thermal fins and assembling the folded sheets over segments of the tube from opposite sides of the electric cells. | 10-03-2013 |
Neil Robert Burrows, White Lake Twp., MI US
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20140266038 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE WHILE CHARGING - A vehicle includes a traction battery having a thermal circuit, and a controller. The controller is configured to: (i) charge the traction battery using a maximum charging current defined by the lowest temperature cell while the traction battery is connected to the charger, and (ii) heat the traction battery if the lowest temperature cell is below a predetermined temperature while the traction battery is charging. A method for controlling an electric vehicle while connected to a charger includes charging the battery using a first portion of power from the charger while heating the battery using a second portion of power from the charger in response to a low cell temperature in a traction battery. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277869 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE WHILE CHARGING - An electric vehicle has a thermal circuit connected to a traction battery and a cabin climate system, a user interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to charge the traction battery to a target state of charge, condition the traction battery to a target battery temperature, and condition a vehicle cabin to a target cabin temperature based on a charging profile based on the user input in response to receiving a user input requesting vehicle conditioning from the user interface and the traction battery being connected to an external power source. A method for controlling an electric vehicle while connected to an external power source includes charging a traction battery to a target state of charge and conditioning the battery to a target temperature according to a charging profile based on a user initiated request for vehicle conditioning. | 09-18-2014 |
20150144314 | COUPLING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACK - An example coupling for an electric vehicle battery pack includes an attachment member configured to connect to a cold plate, a fluid inlet extending from the attachment member, and a fluid outlet extending from the attachment member. | 05-28-2015 |
Paul Burrows, Princeton, NJ US
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20150114296 | LOW PRESSURE VAPOR PHASE DEPOSITION OF ORGANIC THIN FILMS - Methods for preparing organic thin films on substrates, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of organic precursors in the vapor phase, and reacting the plurality or organic precursors at a sub-atmospheric pressure. Also included are thin films made by such a method and apparatuses used to conduct such a method. The method is well-suited to the formation of organic light emitting devices and other display-related technologies. | 04-30-2015 |
Paul A. Burrows, Kennewick, WA US
Paul Edward Burrows, Kennewick, WA US
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20100213443 | Oled devices - An OLED device having an emission layer formed of an ambipolar phosphine oxide host material and a dopant, a hole transport layer in electrical communication with an anode, an electron transport layer in communication with a cathode, wherein the HOMO energy of the hole transport layer is substantially the same as the HOMO energy of the ambipolar host in the emission layer, and the LUMO energy of the electron transport layer is substantially the same as the LUMO energy of the ambipolar host in the emission layer. | 08-26-2010 |
Paul Edwards Burrows, Kennewick, WA US
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20110232752 | Organic-Inorganic Complexes Containing a Luminescent Rare earth-Metal Nanocluster and an Antenna Ligand, Luminescent Articles, and Methods of Making Luminescent Compositions - Luminescent compositions are described comprising lanthanide-containing nanoclusters comprising lanthanide atoms bonded to at least one semimetal or transition metal via an oxygen or sulfur atom. Novel compositions include an antenna ligand complexed with the nanoclusters. The rare earth-metal nanoclusters are in the size range of 1 to 100 nm. Articles, such as solar cells, are described in which the nanoclusters (with or without antenna ligands) are dispersed in a polymer matrix. Novel methods of making luminescent films are also described. | 09-29-2011 |
Rachael Ann Burrows, Morehead, KY US
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20140296061 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF INCREASING MASS TRANSFER RATE OF ACID GAS SCRUBBING SOLVENTS - A novel transition metal trimer compound/catalyst is disclosed. A method of increasing the overall mass transfer rate of acid gas scrubbing solvents utilizing that catalyst is also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
Ralph Burrows, Bellingham, WA US
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20130206906 | LAVATORY WITH RECESSED FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT - A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes a first wall and a second wall that are generally parallel to one another, and the second wall is longer than the first wall. The lavatory monument assembly further includes a third wall and a fourth wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall generally are perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall connect to the first wall and the second wall to form a lavatory interior. The first portion of the fourth wall generally is parallel to the third wall, and a second portion of the fourth wall angles inwardly along generally straight lines into the lavatory interior, such that the area in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall is less than the area proximate the second wall. The lavatory monument assembly farther includes a toilet in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall, and it further includes a door positioned on one of the first, second, third, or fourth walls. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206907 | EXPANDABLE LAVATORY WITH MOVABLE WALL - A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to define a lavatory interior, a door positioned on one of the first, second, third and fourth walls that allows access to the lavatory interior, and a toilet positioned within the lavatory interior. The toilet defines a first vertical plane that bifurcates the toilet and is positioned such that the first vertical plane is not parallel to the first wall. At least the first wall is pivotal between a stowed position and an expanded position. When the first wall is in the stowed position, the first, second, third and fourth walls define a first lavatory footprint and when it is in the expanded position, the first, second, third and fourth walls define a second lavatory footprint. The second lavatory footprint has a greater area than the first lavatory footprint. | 08-15-2013 |
Ralph Martin Burrows, Bellingham, WA US
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20130233971 | AIRCRAFT CABIN BIN RETROFIT - Disclosed herein is an asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement, with a pair of buckets attached to a single bin housing. The buckets being unequal in length, to optimize the storage capacity of the bin housing relative to the most common luggage dimensions on the market. In one form, the asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement is used as a retrofit to replace shelf-style luggage stowage compartments common to older style aircraft. | 09-12-2013 |
20130248651 | Aircraft Class Divider - Disclosed herein is a divider providing part of a separation between sections of a passenger cabin of a commercial aircraft, the divider comprising several components. One component may be a support arm connected to the frame of an aircraft above a passenger seat, the support arm having an outer edge facing the aisle of the passenger cabin, and an inner edge which is adjacent the face of a luggage compartment when the bucket is in an open position. Another component may be a curtain attached to a lower edge of the support arm and projecting vertically below the support arm. Yet another component may be a rigid view block adjacent the face of the compartment and configured to reposition such that the view block is adjacent the face of the compartment while the compartment is in a closed position, and repositions when the compartment is opened. | 09-26-2013 |
20140183302 | Aircraft Cabin Bin Retrofit - Disclosed herein is an asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement, with a pair of compartments attached to a single bin housing. The compartments being unequal in length, to optimize the storage capacity of the bin housing relative to the most common luggage dimensions on the market. In one form, the asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement is used as a retrofit to replace shelf-style luggage stowage compartments common to older style aircraft. | 07-03-2014 |
Roger Burrows, Wilton, CT US
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20090026749 | Interactive book having electronic circuits triggered by levels of illumination - A book having a movable mechanical device having a plurality of positions. A light sensor is positioned in optical communication with at least one position of the mechanical device, such that a movement of the mechanical device is able to change a light level reaching the light sensor. An event generator is electronically coupled to the light sensor. The event generator is able to receive from the light sensor a signal corresponding to the changed light level, and generate an event responsive to the signal. | 01-29-2009 |
20090039637 | Waterproof and tear-resistant book - A waterproof book is disclosed. The book has a plurality of synthetic paper pages. The synthetic paper pages are substantially waterproof and tear-resistant. The book includes a pressure binding configured to bind the pages into book form while preserving structural integrity of the pages, and without piercing the pages. | 02-12-2009 |
20100098921 | Magnetic load supporting inks - A magnetizable ink contains at least 65% of magnetizable particles having a modal diameter between 3 μm and 10 μm. The particles may have a size distribution with 0% above 18 micron and not greater than 20% under 0.5 micron. The particles may have a surface area less than 50,000 cm | 04-22-2010 |
20140308490 | Magnetic load supporting inks - A magnetizable ink contains at least 65% of magnetizable particles having a modal diameter between 3 μm and 10 μm. The particles may have a size distribution with 0% above 18 micron and not greater than 20% under 0.5 micron. The particles may have a surface area less than 50,000 cm | 10-16-2014 |
Roger I. Burrows, Park City, UT US
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20130154188 | MULTILAYERED JIGSAW PUZZLE - A plurality of jigsaw puzzles each composed of interlocking puzzle pieces and each assembled as a complete puzzle but designed such that they can be laid on top of each other to form a three-dimensional composite relief image. Where the layers are transparent or staggered opaque or both such that underlying layers can be seen through or behind the upper layers and where the layers can be aligned and locked by locking pieces. | 06-20-2013 |
Roger W. Burrows, Quinby, SC US
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20110062119 | UNDERWATER MARKING WITH A PLASMA ARC TORCH - A method of marking underwater with a plasma arc torch is provided. The method includes surrounding a plasma arc produced by the plasma arc torch with a flow of gas. The flow of gas may be directed around and/or along the body of the plasma arc torch with an air curtain attachment. Directing the flow of gas in this manner generates a protective air curtain which substantially surrounds the plasma arc. A current between 8 and 35 amperes may be used to mark the workpiece. Thereafter, the workpiece may be cut using the same plasma arc torch with a current between 30 and 750 amperes. The same nozzle and rate of flow of gas may be used for both the marking and cutting operations. Additionally, the workpiece may be kept underwater throughout the marking and cutting operations. | 03-17-2011 |
Sherman Burrows, Round Rock, TX US
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20140096471 | Cabinet door frame assembly and method for assembling a cabinet door frame - The preferred embodiment utilizes a key-shaped tenon on a rail that is designed to enter the lock-shaped mortise hole of the stile at the top or bottom of the stile. The key-shaped tenon slides into the top or bottom of the mortise holes of the stiles (i.e. the tenons on the top rail slide into the top of the mortise holes on the top of the left and right stiles while the tenons of the bottom rail slide into the bottom of the mortise holes on the bottom of the left and right stiles). A protrusion on the end of each of the key-shaped tenons of the rails permits it to lodge underneath a lip within each of the lock-shaped mortise holes. This interaction between the protrusion of the tenon and lip of the mortise hole prevents the rail from being removed from or disengaged from the stile in any direction other than the direction of entry. In particular, because the key-shaped tenon is inserted into the lock-shaped mortise hole from the top or bottom of the stile, the rail cannot disengage from the stile in a direction parallel to the rail (i.e. perpendicular to the stile) when the stile and rail are united to form the frame. | 04-10-2014 |
Sherman Burrows, Austin, TX US
Steven Burrows, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20120167987 | TRUNNION BALL VALVE SEAT WITH V-SECTION SPRING - The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for energizing a ball valve seat assembly. In particular, the disclosed embodiments are directed toward energizing devices that generate linear or substantially linear energizing forces. In other words, as a seat of the ball valve translates axially with respect to a ball of the ball valve, the resulting energizing force that biases the seat ring back toward the ball is substantially directly proportional to the amount of axial translation. In certain embodiments, the linear energizing device includes an annular cantilevered v-shaped spring having a generally constant cross-sectional profile, including a pair of legs extending from a curved end. | 07-05-2012 |
20120168660 | TRUNNION BALL VALVE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE AND REPLACEABLE SEAT INSERT - The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for retaining a seat insert of a ball valve in place within a seat ring of the ball valve. In particular, the seat insert is an annular ring having a tapered section on an outer wall of the annular ring. The tapered section of the seat insert is configured to mate with a shoulder in an outer surface of a profiled groove of the seat ring. The seat insert snaps into the profiled groove with the shoulder, thereby preventing axial movement of the seat insert with respect to the profiled groove of the seat ring. In addition, a locking ring also fits within the profiled groove of the seat ring to prevent axial and radial movement of the seat insert with respect to the profiled groove of the seat ring. More specifically, once the seat insert has been snapped into place within the profiled groove of the seat ring, the locking ring is also inserted into the profiled groove of the seat ring. | 07-05-2012 |
Steven A. Burrows, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20120011047 | NEWS INDUCED AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS - News information is received. It is determined if the news information contains a reference to a company. It is further determined if the news information matches criteria associated with the company. Securities are automatically trade upon determining that said news information contains a reference to the company and determining that said news information matches criteria associated with the company. | 01-12-2012 |
Susan T. Burrows, Bothell, WA US
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20120059666 | THIRD PARTY ORDERING FROM A DRUG SAMPLE FULFILLMENT SYSTEM - A process to facilitate the fulfillment of drug samples to prescribers in several different manners. A sales representative can request actual drug samples on-line or can order on-line coupons for drug samples to be shipped to a prescriber and from which the prescriber distributes to his patient. | 03-08-2012 |
Walter Frederick Burrows, Greene, NY US
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20080236166 | Moderate Temperature Heat Conversion Process - A process that can achieve thermally efficient conversion of heat energy to kinetic energy at moderate temperatures is disclosed in which alternating injections of hot and cool thermal fluid are made into a working gas. The thermal fluid on exiting the heat engine is thermally reconditioned with one or more heat pumps then sent back to the thermal fluid injectors. | 10-02-2008 |
William Frederick Burrows, Reno, NV US
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20140243069 | SINGLE REEL GAME METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A single reel game includes a single reel having a plurality of symbols that are adjacent to one another. The single reel then moves and follows a track that displays the symbols in a spatial order. The single reel is then stopped at a starting reel stop that provides a reference point for stopping the single reel. A win window displays the plurality of the single reel symbols. A payline is then overlaid on the symbols within the win window. The single reel game also includes a paytable that lists a plurality of payout prizes for each combination of symbols along the payline. A prize is awarded when the single reel game symbols along the payline match the paytable combination of symbols. | 08-28-2014 |
Zachary M. Burrows, Germantown, MD US
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20110018704 | System, Device and Method for Providing Power Line Communications - A system, method and device for providing a power line communication system via an ad hoc network protocol is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes transmitting and receiving Alive Notifications via a power line. Each Alive Notification may include data identifying an interface of the transmitting power line node and information identifying an interface of one or more other power line nodes from which the transmitting node has previously received an Alive Notification and reliability information all such nodes. The method may further include regularly transmitting and receiving topology information and routing information via the power line and updating topology and routing information in memory. The method may further include selecting a route to a network for transmission of data based on the routing information stored in memory, wherein the selected route includes the fewest hops and satisfies reliability requirements. The method may further include identifying a first power line node that comprises the first hop of the selected route and transmitting data to the first power line node. | 01-27-2011 |