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Andrew Calkins, Naperville, IL US
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| 20120109512 | Effective Slope for Fuel Consumption Calculation - A method and system for calculating a green route using an effective slope is disclosed. A route calculation application calculates one or more routes from an origin to a destination. For each of the routes, the route calculation application calculates an associated fuel consumption value. The fuel consumption value is based on effective slope for segments in the route. The effective slope is a value that is based on the impact slope has on the fuel consumption of a vehicle traveling on the segment. | 05-03-2012 |
Chris Richard Calkins, Lincoln, NE US
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| 20080199080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING MATERIAL PROPERTIES USING HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing material properties of an object using hyperspectral imaging. An exemplary method includes obtaining a hyperspectral image of an object; analyzing the hyperspectral image according to an algorithm; and correlating data obtained from the analysis with material properties of the object. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20110273558 | System and Method for Analyzing Properties of Meat Using Multispectral Imaging - A system and method for obtaining multispectral images of fresh meat at predetermined wavelength bands at a first time, subjecting the images to analysis in an image analysis system comprising a computer programmed to perform such analysis, and outputting a forecast of meat tenderness at a later point in time. Predetermined key wavelength bands are precorrelated with a high degree of prediction of meat tenderness and/or other properties of meat and are used in the multispectral system and method. A system and method for determining the key wavelengths is also disclosed. The multispectral imaging system and method is suitable for use in an industrial setting, such as a meat processing plant. The system and method is useful in a method for determining quality and yield grades at or near the time of imaging in lieu of visual inspection with the unaided human eye, increasing efficiency and objectivity. | 11-10-2011 |
Daniel Jeffery Calkins, Perry, MI US
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| 20110127299 | DISPENSER FOR SPREADABLE FOOD - A spreadable food dispensing package is disclosed. An indexed movable wall has a raised portion which extends from an upper surface of the indexed movable wall toward a first end of the dispensing package. As a base is rotated relative to the dispensing package, an indexing mechanism is moved which causes the indexed movable wall to move from a first position proximate the base to a second position which is spaced from the base and from the first end of the dispensing package. This movement causes the raised portion to cooperate with a side wall of the dispensing package to remove the spreadable food from the side wall. The movement also forces the spreadable food to be moved toward the first end of the dispensing package to allow a consumer to easily remove the spreadable food from the dispensing package with a utensil. | 06-02-2011 |
David J. Calkins, Nashville, TN US
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| 20110274620 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEGRADABLE NANOPARTICLES WITH CONTROL OVER SIZE AND FUNCTIONALITIES - In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymers and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 11-10-2011 |
Donald W. Calkins, Whittier, CA US
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| 20090060619 | AUGMENTED COMPUTER KEYBOARD - A computer keyboard with palm support surfaces, and controls providing mouse functions, added to each side of the keyboard. The palm support surfaces are downward sloping, and/or downward curved convex surfaces, on either side of the keyboard, descending from peaks near each top rear corner of the keyboard, laterally away from the keyboard, and towards the front of the keyboard. Outside edges of the palm support surfaces may narrow and curve inward toward the front of the keyboard to allow a more natural hand position. The controls include selection buttons, normally located on a mouse, to the left of the keyboard, and a positioning device normally located on a mouse, to the right of the keyboard, and are generally embedded to the rear of each palm support surface. The controls and palm support surfaces allow a more natural hand placement and avoid pressure on the carpal tunnel area. | 03-05-2009 |
Frederick T. Calkins, Renton, WA US
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| 20080265102 | DEPLOYABLE FLAP EDGE FENCE - A method and systems are disclosed for reducing fluid flow noise. The method and systems use a thermal mechanism to deploy a flap edge fence during landing and/or other operating conditions, and stow the flap edge fence during other operational conditions such as cruise. The flap edge fence is controlled passively by ambient temperature or actively by a controller based on temperature changes corresponding to various operating conditions. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090212158 | Aircraft Systems with Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators, and Associated Methods - Aircraft systems with shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, and associated methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment includes an airfoil, a deployable device coupled to the airfoil, and a shape memory alloy actuator coupled between the airfoil and the deployable device. In one embodiment, the deployable device can be coupled to the airfoil with a hinge having a hinge load path supporting the deployable device relative to the airfoil, and the actuator can be movable along a motion path different than the hinge load path between a first position with the deployable device deployed relative to the airfoil, and a second position with the deployable device stowed relative to the airfoil. In another embodiment, an activatable link can be positioned between the actuator and the deployable device, and can have an engaged configuration in which motion of the actuator is transmitted to the deployable device, and a disengaged configuration in which motion of the actuator is not transmitted to the deployable device. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100219288 | Deployable Flap Edge Fence - A method and systems are disclosed for reducing fluid flow noise. The method and systems use a thermal mechanism to deploy a flap edge fence during landing and/or other operating conditions, and stow the flap edge fence during other operational conditions such as cruise. The flap edge fence is controlled passively by ambient temperature or actively by a controller based on temperature changes corresponding to various operating conditions. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110030380 | HIGH STIFFNESS SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATED AEROSTRUCTURE - A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuated aerostructure operable to dynamically change shape according to flight conditions is disclosed. Deformable structures are actuated by SMA actuators that are coupled to face sheets of the deformable structures. Actuating the SMA actuators produces complex shape changes of the deformable structures by activating shape changes of the SMA actuators. The SMA actuators are actuated via an active or passive temperature change based on operating conditions. The SMA actuated aerostructure can be used for morphable nozzles such as a variable area fan nozzle and/or a variable geometry chevron of a jet engine to reduce engine noise during takeoff without degrading fuel burn during cruise. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110101170 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR - An aircraft system may include an airfoil and a deployable device coupled to the airfoil. The system may further include a shape memory alloy actuator coupled between the airfoil and the deployable device. The actuator may be movable between a first position with the deployable device deployed relative to the airfoil, and a second position with the deployable device stowed relative to the airfoil. The system may additionally include an activatable link positioned between the actuator and the deployable device. The link may have an engaged configuration in which motion of the actuator is transmitted to the deployable device, and a disengaged configuration in which motion of the actuator is not transmitted to the deployable device. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110300358 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY/FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERIC COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A carbon fiber composite structure including a first plurality of carbon fiber prepreg plies; and a second plurality of sheets of shape memory alloy interleaved with the first plurality of carbon fiber prepreg plies. | 12-08-2011 |
Hugh Calkins, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20100063560 | SAFETY PACING IN MULTI-SITE CRM DEVICES - Safety pacing in multi-site cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices is provided. According to various method embodiments, a first cardiac signal from a first cardiac region and a second cardiac signal from a second cardiac region are sensed. The first cardiac region is paced to maintain at least a minimum cardiac rate, and the second cardiac region is paced to maintain at least the minimum cardiac rate when a pace in the first cardiac region is inhibited. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 03-11-2010 |
John Calkins, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20120078703 | ACCESS TO MEDIA BITES - Accessing media data in bites, including: receiving a request from a client to access a media item, and determining an address of the requested media item, wherein the address indicates a location where the media item is stored; determining an identification number of a piece of the media item selected by the client; updating the address of the media item by combining the address with the identification number of the piece of the media item selected by the client; valuating the piece of the media item selected by the client, and sending a valuated price to the client; and providing access to the requested media item using the updated address of the media item when a payment for the valuated price is received from the client. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120084796 | EVENT TRIGGERED ACTIONS BASED ON MEDIA ACTION TABLE - Generating event-triggered actions, including: detecting at least one event occurring on a mobile device; generating and presenting an event action parameter for the at least one event; and receiving and processing the event action parameter using a media action table to generate at least one action instruction. | 04-05-2012 |
Joseph Calkins, Florence, KY US
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| 20120059513 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A system for dispensing beverages includes a container coupler having a sensor box with a fluid flow sensor, and a tag reader for reading identification tags mounted on a container. The container coupler has a handle for selectively actuating the container coupler to attach and remove the container coupler from a container. The container coupler has a gas inlet for pressurizing a container, and a fluid outlet for delivering fluid to a dispenser. The sensor box is affixed to the fluid outlet, or integrated with the container coupler, to enable the fluid flow sensor to measure fluid flow volumes, rates, or both. The tag reader is affixed on the sensor box of the container coupler for reading identification tags from a keg. An advantage of having a sensor box on the container coupler is that the sensor box is held during use in close proximity to any tags affixed to the container. | 03-08-2012 |
Mark A. Calkins, San Jacinto, CA US
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| 20090260393 | DISPOSABLE PIERCED EARRING FRAGRANCE CHAMBER - A disposable fragrance chamber ( | 10-22-2009 |
Mark Allen Calkins, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100071254 | Flying Insect Trap - The present invention is directed towards an improved flying insect trap, in the form of a housing and internal disposable portion. In one embodiment, the exterior portion comprises roof and body panels which are manufactured from a poster board paper stock that is printed on opposing sides with contrasting colors. The interior portion comprises a self-adhesive assembly constructed from a heavy weight chipboard material that is preferably white that surrounds an internal attractive element. | 03-25-2010 |
Michael Calkins, The Hills, TX US
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| 20080228512 | CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL TOWING ADMINISTRATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, computer programs, and methods for managing information corresponding to a plurality of vehicles are disclosed. The systems include a database for storing information corresponding to a plurality of vehicles, wherein at least one of the plurality of vehicles are non-consent tows and a plurality of user interfaces. Each user interface is configured to manage one or more pieces of information regarding one or more of the plurality of vehicles. | 09-18-2008 |
Trevor Calkins, Stoughton, WI US
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| 20120029213 | INTERMEDIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ANALOGS OF HALICHONDRIN B - Intermediates and methods of their use in the synthesis of analogs of halichondrin B are provided. | 02-02-2012 |