Inventors list |
Assignees list |
Classification tree browser |
Top 100 Inventors |
Top 100 Assignees |
Callahan, US
Alex B. Callahan, Perth Amboy, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080220044 | CANCELLOUS CONSTRUCT WITH SUPPORT RING FOR REPAIR OF OSTEOCHONDRAL DEFECTS - The invention is directed toward an osteochondral repair assembly comprising a shaped allograft construct comprising an unbalanced barbell-shaped cylindrical cancellous bone primary member formed with a mineralized cylindrical base section having a smaller diameter cylindrical stem leading to a second cylindrical section which is demineralized. A mineralized ring-shaped support member is forced over the compressed demineralized second demineralized the aperture of the ring-shaped member to fit around the stem with one ring surface being adjacent the bottom surface to the second cylindrical section and the opposite ring surface being adjacent the upper surface of the mineralized cylindrical base section. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080255676 | Two piece cancellous construct for cartilage repair - The invention is directed toward a cartilage repair assembly comprising a shaped allograft two piece construct with a demineralized cancellous cap and a mineralized cylindrical base member defining a blind bore with a through going transverse bore intersecting the blind bore. The demineralized cancellous cap has a cylindrical top portion and a smaller diameter cylindrical stem extending away from the top portion which fits into the blind bore of the mineralized base member. The cap stem defines a transverse through going bore which is aligned with the through going bore of the base member to receive a cylindrical cortical pin holding the cap within the base member. The shaped structure is dimensioned to fit in a drilled bore in a cartilage defect area so that the assembly engages the side wall of the drilled bore in an interference fit. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090149893 | Cancellous Bone Implant for Cartilage Repair - The invention is directed toward a cartilage repair assembly comprising a shaped allograft construct comprising a cylindrical mineralized cancellous bone base member and a demineralized cancellous bone cap member having a cylindrical top portion and a stem extending from the top portion mounted to the bone base member. The base member has a central bore and a transverse bore which intersect the central bore and the cap member stem has a through going bore which is aligned with the base member transverse bore when the stem is mounted in the central bore to receive a pin member. Milled cartilage particles having a size ranging from 10 to 212 microns are mixed with a biocompatible carrier and a cartilage growth factor, with the mixture being infused in the cap member to generate cartilage growth. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090319045 | Cancellous constructs, cartilage particles and combinations of cancellous constructs and cartilage particles - Constructs that are at least partially constructed of allograft cancellous bone are disclosed, along with cartilage particles that may be used with the constructs for repairing articular cartilage defects. A multi-piece construct includes a base member, a cap member and at least one pin that secures the cap member to the base member. The base member may be constructed of mineralized cancellous bone, and is used to replace the subchondral bone removed when a surgeon cuts a bore in the area of an adjacent cartilage defect. The base member includes a blind bore and first and second through-going transverse bores in opposite sides of a wall of the base member. The cap member includes an upper section that has a thickness that is similar to that of a patient's surrounding articular cartilage layer and a stem depending from the upper section that is dimensioned to be received in and by the blind bore of the base member. The stem includes a transverse through-going bore, which may be aligned with the transverse through-going bores of the base member to receive the pin therein when the construct has been assembled. The cap member is at least partially formed of demineralized allograft cancellous bone, into which a mixture containing lyophilized, freeze-milled allograft cartilage particles may be infused for the repair of articular cartilage defects. The cartilage particles have a size within a range of from about 10 microns to about 210 microns. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100015202 | CANCELLOUS CONSTRUCT WITH SUPPORT RING FOR REPAIR OF OSTEOCHONDRAL DEFECTS - The invention is directed toward an osteochondral repair assembly comprising a shaped allograft construct comprising an unbalanced barbell-shaped cylindrical cancellous bone primary member formed with a mineralized cylindrical base section having a smaller diameter cylindrical stem leading to a second cylindrical section which is demineralized. A mineralized ring-shaped support member is forced over the compressed demineralized second demineralized the aperture of the ring-shaped member to fit around the stem with one ring surface being adjacent the bottom surface to the second cylindrical section and the opposite ring surface being adjacent the upper surface of the mineralized cylindrical base section. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100274362 | Cartilage particle tissue mixtures optionally combined with a cancellous construct - Mixtures, such as gels or pastes, comprising freeze-milled cartilage particles and exogenous growth factors are used for repairing chondral defects. Such mixtures may be applied to constructs comprising cancellous bone for implantation at the defect site. Suitable growth factors include variants of FGF-2, particularly variants that include a sole amino acid substitution for asparagine at amino acid 111 of the β8-β9 loop of the FGF-2 peptide. Such FGF-2 variants are released slowly and continuously at a constant rate from cartilage pastes. In other embodiments, the amino acid substituted for asparigine is glycine. Other variants that may be used include FGF-9 variants having truncated chains and a sole amino acid substitution in the β8-β9 loop of the FGF-9 peptide either for tryptophan at amino acid 144 or for asparagine at amino acid 143. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110224797 | TWO PIECE CANCELLOUS CONSTRUCT FOR CARTILAGE REPAIR - The invention is directed toward a cartilage repair assembly comprising a shaped allograft two piece construct with a demineralized cancellous cap and a mineralized cylindrical base member defining a blind bore with a through-going transverse bore intersecting the blind bore. The demineralized cancellous cap has a cylindrical top portion and a smaller diameter cylindrical stem extending away from the top portion which fits into the blind bore of the mineralized base member. The cap stem defines a transverse through-going bore which is aligned with the through-going bore of the base member to receive a cylindrical cortical pin holding the cap within the base member. The shaped structure is dimensioned to fit in a drilled bore in a cartilage defect area so that the assembly engages the side wall of the drilled bore in an interference fit. | 09-15-2011 |
Alvan J. Callahan, Walled Lake, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100184552 | DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A differential carrier assembly for use in an axle of a vehicle includes a differential carrier that extends along a central axis. The differential carrier defines a chamber. A first stub shaft extends along a first rotational axis, transverse to the central axis. The first stub shaft is disposed within the chamber and is supported by the differential carrier. A first pair of gears is disposed in spaced relationship on the first stub shaft for rotation about the first rotational axis. A second stub shaft extends along a second rotational axis, transverse to the central axis and the first rotational axis. The second stub shaft is disposed within the chamber and supported by the differential carrier. A second pair of gears is disposed in spaced relationship on the second stub shaft for rotation about the second rotational axis. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110045933 | HIGH TORQUE CAPACITY THREE OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL - A differential for interconnecting an input member to a first, second, and third output member includes a housing interconnected with the input member and with the first output member, the housing having a first portion connected to a second portion, the first portion defining a first recess and the second portion defining a second recess, wherein the first recess and the second recess are aligned and cooperate to define a slot. A key member is disposed within the slot between the first portion and the second portion. A cross member is attached to the housing. A set of pinion gears is rotatable about the cross member. A set of side gears is intermeshed with the set of pinion gears, wherein one of the set of side gears is interconnected with the second output member and another of the set of side gears is interconnected with the third output member. | 02-24-2011 |
Ann Callahan, Shepherdstown, WV US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110067147 | Development of Very Early Flowering and Normal Fruiting Plum With Fertile Seeds - To produce early flowering genotypes, plum ( | 03-17-2011 |
Brian Callahan, Cinnaminson, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100057526 | CONTENT DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM - A system is adapted to manage the distribution of content to one or more cooperating media/substrates. The system receives data representative of environment conditions for one or more cooperating media/substrates adapted to display digital content. The media/substrates may be located in public spaces. The system compares the received data representative of environment conditions with selection criteria to identify content for distribution to the media/substrates. The selected content is distributed to the one or more cooperating media/substrates. | 03-04-2010 |
Christopher Callahan, Cambridge, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110024295 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell having two or more diffusion bonded layers, which demonstrates a high degree of ruggedness, reliability, efficiency and attitude insensitiveness, is provided. The novel cell structure simplifies construction and operation of these cells. Also provided is a method for passive water removal from these cells. The inventive cell, as well as stacks made using these cells, is suitable for use in applications such as commercial space power systems, long endurance aircraft, undersea power systems, remote backup power systems, and regenerative fuel cells. | 02-03-2011 |
Christopher W. Callahan, Cambridge, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100038934 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A PERSON HAVING ENHANCED PORTABILITY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus and method for supporting a person in a bathtub or shower. The apparatus comprising: an elongated base, comprising a tapered yoke operably coupled to a first end of the elongated base and a stabilizer operably coupled to a second end of the elongated base. The apparatus comprising a rotatable and/or slidable chair, wherein the rotatable and/or slidable chair is operably coupled to the same end of the elongated base as the tapered yolk. The method comprising: providing an apparatus having a rotatable and/or slidable chair, wherein some of the components may be foldable, such as a foldable seat, a foldable back, foldable legs, and a plurality of arms. Folding the foldable components of the slidable and/or rotatable chair make transporting easier and safer because the apparatus is more compact when the foldable components are in the folded position. | 02-18-2010 |
Daniel L. Callahan, Dallas, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090020313 | CIRCUIT LOGIC EMBEDDED WITHIN IC PROTECTIVE LAYER - A system comprising a first layer comprising one or more metal sub-layers and a protective overcoat (PO) layer adjacent to the first layer. The PO layer is adapted to protect the first layer, and a circuit logic is at least partially embedded within the PO layer. The circuit logic couples to one of the metal sub-layers. | 01-22-2009 |
Eric Callahan, Philadelphia, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110144569 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120035533 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE - A peritoneal dialysis machine including a membrane pump and a touch screen display that includes a mode-indicating portion and an operation-descriptive portion, the mode-indicating portion having a plurality of touch sensitive indicia each indicating one of a plurality of modes in which the machine can operate, the display being used to keep a patient continually informed of which one mode of at least three operating modes the machine is operating in, as the operation-descriptive portion changes to display details of a specific operation being carried out within the one mode, the indicia for each of the three operating modes always being visible to the patient while the machine is operating, the operating mode being selected by the patient touching one of the indicia on the screen. | 02-09-2012 |
Ezra Callahan US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090070334 | DYNAMICALLY UPDATING PRIVACY SETTINGS IN A SOCIAL NETWORK - A social network allows its members to regulate what data is accessible to other members using one or more privacy settings. A particular member of the social network can modify the one or privacy settings to grant or deny different users access to different data. When a member modifies a privacy setting, the social network determines which information pathways communicating data between members are affected. The affected information pathways are then modified responsive to the privacy setting to communicate data identified by the modified privacy setting and enforce the new privacy restrictions. | 03-12-2009 |
James F. Callahan, King Of Prussia, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090048444 | Process for Preparing Pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one and 3,4-Dihydropyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2(1H)-one Derivatives - The present invention is directed to a novel method of preparing of 2,4,8-trisubstituted pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one pharmacophores of Formula (II) or (IIa) | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090156597 | Novel Compounds - Novel substituted 2,4,8-trisubstituted 8H-pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one containing compounds and compositions, and their use in therapy as CSBP/RK/p38 kinase inhibitors. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090239846 | Novel Compounds - Novel substituted 1,5,7-trisubstituted-3,4-dihydro-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-(1H)-one compounds and compositions, and their use in therapy as CSBP/RK/p38 kinase inhibitors. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100093765 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS - Novel substituted 1,5,7-trisubstituted-3,4-dihydro-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-(1H)-one compounds and compositions, and their use in therapy as CSBP/RK/p38 kinase inhibitors. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100093766 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS - Novel substituted 1,5,7-trisubstituted-3,4-dihydro-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-(1H)-one compounds and compositions, and their use in therapy as CSBP/RK/p38 kinase inhibitors. | 04-15-2010 |
John G. Callahan, Moorestown, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110268761 | Effective Sensitizing Dose of a Gelled Immunomodulating Topical Composition - The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating warts and other human papilloma virus (HPV) skin infections. The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating skin cancer. | 11-03-2011 |
Joseph Callahan, Greenwood, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080236680 | PASSIVE VALVE FOR ATTENUATION OF LOW FREQUENCY NOISE - A passive valve assembly for an exhaust system is mounted within an exhaust tube. The exhaust tube has a bore that defines an exhaust flow path having a cross-sectional area. One end of the exhaust tube is to be connected to a first exhaust component and a second end of the exhaust tube is to be connected to a second exhaust component such that the exhaust tube forms a sole exhaust path between the first and the second exhaust components. The passive valve assembly includes a vane that is mounted within the bore, and which is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A resilient member biases the vane toward the closed position. When the vane is in the closed position, the vane covers 80% to 97% of the cross-sectional area. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090084998 | Noise attenuation valve assembly - A control mechanism for a noise attenuation valve in a vehicle exhaust system is configured to significantly reduce operational noises. The noise attenuation valve includes a flapper valve ( | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090127023 | PASSIVE VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust component includes at least one muffler that has an inlet and an outlet. One pipe body is connected to each of the inlet and the outlet. The pipe bodies each have first and second ends that define a respective overall pipe length. Each pipe body defines a sole exhaust flow path between their first and second ends. A passive valve assembly is mounted outside of the muffler and within one of the pipe bodies. The passive valve assembly is positioned at a location within a first 25% of the overall pipe length of one of the pipe bodies relative to the inlet or outlet of the muffler. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110005860 | EXHAUST COMPONENT WITH REDUCED PACK - A vehicle exhaust component provides comparable fully packed noise reduction capability without requiring a fully packed configuration. A pack is mounted within an internal cavity defined by an exhaust component body. A plurality of pack positions are defined within the internal cavity and at least one pack is positioned at a desired pack position to provide a desired noise reduction. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110126530 | CROSS-FLOW THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM - A vehicle exhaust system includes a thermoelectric generator that uses a plurality of thermoelectric modules to convert thermal energy generated by hot exhaust gases to electric energy. The thermoelectric generator has an inlet associated with an upstream exhaust component and an outlet associated with a downstream exhaust component. The thermoelectric generator diverts exhaust gas flow from a vehicle exhaust system main-flow direction to a cross-flow direction that is non-parallel to the main-flow direction when flowing from the inlet to the outlet of the thermoelectric generator. | 06-02-2011 |
Joseph Callahan, Bryn Mawr, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100057526 | CONTENT DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM - A system is adapted to manage the distribution of content to one or more cooperating media/substrates. The system receives data representative of environment conditions for one or more cooperating media/substrates adapted to display digital content. The media/substrates may be located in public spaces. The system compares the received data representative of environment conditions with selection criteria to identify content for distribution to the media/substrates. The selected content is distributed to the one or more cooperating media/substrates. | 03-04-2010 |
Joseph E. Callahan, Greenwood, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090319160 | ACTIVE EXHAUST VALVE CONTROL STRATEGY FOR IMPROVED FUEL CONSUMPTION - A control system for an exhaust valve and a method of actively controlling an exhaust valve includes monitoring at least a first engine characteristic, a second engine characteristic, and at least one additional noise determining characteristic. An exhaust valve position is then adjusted based on the first engine characteristic, the second engine characteristic, and the at least one additional noise determining characteristic to improve fuel economy without adversely affecting noise levels. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100043398 | DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENT VALVE CONTROL - A dual exhaust system includes a first exhaust component defining a first exhaust path and a second exhaust component defining a second exhaust path that is different from the first exhaust path. A first valve is associated with the first exhaust path and a second valve is associated with the second exhaust path. The first valve and second valve operate independently of each other to vary exhaust flow and provide sufficient noise control for varying applications. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100199651 | TUBE STRUCTURE FOR EXHAUST COMPONENT - A vehicle exhaust component includes an outer shell defining an internal cavity, at least one baffle located within the internal cavity, and at least one tube supported by the baffle. The baffle is fixed to the outer shell and includes at least one opening. The tube has first and second tube ends with one of the first and second tube ends being supported within the opening in the baffle. At least one slot is formed within the one of the first and second tube ends at the at least one opening. The slot facilitates noise reduction during cool down of the vehicle exhaust component. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100263762 | WIRE TUBE STRUCTURE FOR EXHAUST COMPONENT - A vehicle exhaust component includes an outer shell defining an internal cavity and at least one internal pipe located within the internal cavity. A wire tube surrounds the internal pipe and is spaced apart from the pipe by a radial gap. This radial gap is filled with a fiber material. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110308560 | TEMPERATURE AND FLOW CONTROL OF EXHAUST GAS FOR THERMOELECTRIC UNITS - A vehicle exhaust system includes an exhaust pipe that provides heated exhaust gases to a thermoelectric unit as an input. A temperature control mechanism ensures that exhaust gas is directed into the thermoelectric unit only if the exhaust gas is within a specified temperature range. The thermoelectric unit transforms the exhaust gas heat into electrical power. | 12-22-2011 |
Joseph M. Callahan, Bryn Mawr, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110029339 | Enterprise and Sales Management Platform - Systems and methods that perform one or more enterprise management and/or sales operations according to a selected player chain strength paradigm are provided. In an illustrative implementation, an enterprise management and sales environment comprises a computer implemented enterprise management and sales engine having a processor executing one or more instructions, and an instruction set comprising at least one instruction to process data representative of a sales/project opportunity according to a selected player chain strength paradigm. Illustratively, the enterprise management and sales engine can cooperate with an advertising engine to identify one or more advertisements for electronic communication to one or more users and a sales assistant engine to generate one or more sales/project opportunities action item lists using one or more generated sales/project management processed data sets and data about a user of the enterprise management and sales environment. | 02-03-2011 |
Kevin Callahan, Norwalk, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120078775 | Electronic call auction trading system and method - A computer-implemented method for initiating a call action trade including the steps of providing at least one user trade request to a computer system and sending out third party trade invitations from the computer system contingent upon the user trade request seeking to find liquidity for the trade request. It further includes the facilitating in the computer system an electronic trade auction between a third party having liquidity and the user for the user trade request. | 03-29-2012 |
Kevin Callahan, Crystal Lake, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080313007 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SCHEDULING AN IN-HOME APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE - A system for scheduling an in-home appliance repair service is disclosed. The system receives inputs from a user via a client device. The inputs are used to identify one or more home appliances in need of repair. For example, the user may have a clogged dishwasher. Data identifying the appliance is then transmitted to a repair scheduling server. The repair scheduling server executes a program which determines a plurality of available repair time slots and transmits a list of choices to the client device for display. The available repair time slots may depend on the type of appliance, the brand of the appliance, the particular model, the user's identify, and/or the geographical location of the appliance. Preferably, time slots are dynamically determined in cooperation with a plurality of service providers. Once the user selects a timeslot, the service is confirmed and scheduled. | 12-18-2008 |
Martin Callahan, Lewis Center, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110238451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING AND AUTHENTICATING AN INSURANCE ELGIBILITY TRANSACTION - The disclosure presents a system, method, and computer readable medium for execution on a computer processor, for authenticating and enhancing an insurance eligibility transaction, such as a 270/271 healthcare system transaction. In a particular embodiment, an insurance eligibility transaction request, such as a 270 transaction, is received/intercepted by the system prior to being received by the payor and data from one or more sources, such as a credit bureau database containing credit file data, is used to enhance, verify and correct the accuracy of data fields particular to the insurance eligibility transaction. The payor's database(s) can also be enhanced accordingly. The system also has capability to, among other things, identify fraud-related issues, charity qualification, and patient payment estimation as part of the transaction. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael Callahan, Winston-Salem, NC US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110217285 | KERATIN BIOMATERIALS FOR TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIA - Provided herein are keratin compositions useful for treating ischemia and/or reperfusion injury, such as that associated with myocardial infarct, ischemic stroke, brain trauma such as traumatic brain injury, hypothermia, chronic wounds, and burns. | 09-08-2011 |
Michael Callahan, Urbana, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100180009 | Anonymous Digital Identification - Methods and systems are provided that allow for matched content to be provided between users of electronic devices, based on factors such as geographic proximity and common interests. Embodiments of the present invention allow commercial entities to target advertisements and other content to potential customers likely to be receptive to such information based on their interests and behaviors. Other embodiments facilitate communication between non-commercial users by identifying interests they may share or objectives they may have that complement one another. | 07-15-2010 |
Molly Ryan Callahan, Winnetka, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110207786 | Potentiated Biocidal Compositions and Methods of Use - The present technology relates to biocidal compositions and methods that contain and utilize at least one biocidal agent and at least one potentiator system wherein the resultant combination has an enhanced biocidal efficacy. The present technology also discloses a rapid screening assay for determining biocidal compositions with enhanced efficacy, e.g., a microbial contact kill time of 5 minutes or less. Further, the present technology provides a method of determining biocidally effective concentrations of biocidal compositions comprising at least one biocidal agent and at least one potentiator system. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110236880 | Potentiated Biocidal Compositions and Methods of Use - The present technology relates to biocidal compositions and methods that contain and utilize at least one biocidal agent and at least one potentiator system wherein the resultant combination has an enhanced biocidal efficacy. The present technology also discloses a rapid screening assay for determining biocidal compositions with enhanced efficacy, e.g., a microbial contact kill time of 5 minutes or less. Further, the present technology provides a method of determining biocidally effective concentrations of biocidal compositions comprising at least one biocidal agent and at least one potentiator system. | 09-29-2011 |
Patrick Callahan, Macedonia, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100223078 | CUSTOMIZABLE INSURANCE SYSTEM - An automated insurance quote system allows users to apply for one or more insurance quotes through a self-service communication channel. The system includes an interface that may receive applicant data from a remote location. A front-end processor selectively passes applicant data to a record keeping system retained in a memory. A controller or quote processors selects and transmits one or more insurance policies that are allowed under a user's governmental law and are tailored to the user's price and/or coverage preferences. The system conveys coverage details to users through the interface. | 09-02-2010 |
Phil A. Callahan, Austin, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100052826 | ISOLATOR WITH COMPLEMENTARY CONFIGURABLE MEMORY - An isolator that includes first and second substantially identical circuitry galvanically isolated from each other and each having at least one communications channel thereon for communicating signals across an isolation boundary therebetween and each of said first and second circuitry having configurable functionality associated with the operation thereof. A coupling device is provided for coupling signal across the isolation boundary between the at least one communication channels of the first and second circuitry. First and second configuration memories are provided, each associated with a respective one of the first and second circuitry. First and second configuration control devices are provided, each associated with a respective one of the first and second circuitry and each configuring the functionality of the associated one of the first and second circuitry. The first and second configurable memories have stored therein complementary configuration information to control each of the functionalities of the first and second circuitry to operate in a complementary manner for communication of signals across the isolation boundary. | 03-04-2010 |
Phillip A. Callahan, Austin, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090172656 | CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLY - In a particular embodiment, a circuit device includes a plurality of network ports, power regulator circuitry coupled to the plurality of network ports, and a control input adapted to receive software updates. The circuit device further includes a memory adapted to store a plurality of instructions, including processor operating system instructions and an upgrade routine. The circuit device further includes a programmable processor that is coupled to the memory and to the control input. The programmable processor is adapted to receive software updates via the control input and to execute the upgrade routine to upgrade the processor operating system instructions to reprogram the programmable processor. Further, the programmable processor is adapted to control the power regulator circuitry to selectively provide a power supply to a network device via a selected network port of the plurality of network ports. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090323717 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL ISOLATION - In a particular embodiment, a system includes an input/output (I/O) interface adapted to couple to a network cable to receive power and data and includes a physical transport layer (PHY) circuit including multiple channels coupled to the I/O interface. The PHY circuit is adapted to send data to and receive data from a network device via the multiple channels. The system further includes a multiplexer circuit coupled to the PHY circuit to multiplex data from the multiple channels into a multiplexed data stream and includes an isolation barrier circuit coupled to the multiplexer circuit and to a particular circuit. The isolation barrier is adapted to electrically isolate a particular circuit from the multiplexer circuit, the PHY circuit, and the I/O interface. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090327558 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL ISOLATION - In a particular embodiment, a power sourcing equipment (PSE) device is disclosed that includes a plurality of network input/output (I/O) interfaces adapted to physically and electrically connect to a respective plurality of cables. The PSE device further includes a plurality of driver circuits. Each driver circuit of the plurality of driver circuits is coupled to a respective network I/O interface of the plurality of network I/O interfaces to send and receive data via a respective cable of the respective plurality of cables. Further, the PSE device includes a shared isolation barrier to electrically isolate control circuitry from the plurality of driver circuits. | 12-31-2009 |
Richard E. Callahan, Maumee, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080218053 | 14 MM EXTENSION SPARK PLUG - A spark plug assembly ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20100068905 | EXTENSION-TYPE SPARK PLUG - An extension-type spark plug includes an upper terminal stud and a lower terminal stud axially spaced from one another in electrical communication with one another. An upper tubular insulator having a through cavity surrounds at least a portion of the upper terminal stud. A lower insulator constructed of a separate piece of material from the upper insulator has a through cavity surrounding at least a portion of the lower terminal stud. A spring member is disposed between the upper terminal stud and the lower terminal stud and biases the upper terminal stud and the lower member away from one another. The spring member allows the upper terminal stud to move axially under an externally applied force sufficient to overcome the bias imparted by the spring member and maintains electrical communication between said upper terminal stud and said lower terminal stud. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert M Callahan, Boones Mill, VA US
Rodney Callahan, Novi, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100101269 | COMPRESSOR WITH IMPROVED OIL SEPARATION - An oil separator for a fluid compressor is disclosed. The oil separator includes a housing having a generally cylindrical cavity formed therein. A wall is disposed in the cavity to form an inlet side of the cavity and an outlet side of the cavity. A conduit extends through the wall and provides a fluid communication path between the inlet side and the outlet side of the cavity. The inlet side of the cavity facilitates the separation of an oil from a fluid, wherein the separated oil is returned to an oil reservoir formed in the housing, and the fluid is provided substantially free of oil to an associated refrigeration circuit. | 04-29-2010 |
Ronald J. Callahan, Poughkeepsie, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110127402 | Rotating platform from wheelchair bound people - A method and apparatus for rotating a wheelchair on a motorized rotatable platform comprising providing a motorized rotatable platform comprising a stationary bottom plate and a rotatable top plate supported by a central conical bearing assembly and a circular ring thrust bearing, wherein rotation of the top plate is accomplished by an electric motor/gearbox assembly fastened onto the top plate, driving the wheelchair onto the motorized rotatable platform, anchoring the wheelchair to the top plate and switching electrical power from the wheelchair's electric motor to the electric motor/gearbox assembly, rotating the wheelchair to a desired position using the wheelchair's controls, and disengaging anchoring of the wheelchair and switching electrical power back to the wheelchair's electric motor, and driving the wheelchair off the platform. | 06-02-2011 |
Ronald Jeffrey Callahan, Poughkeepsie, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100187395 | Rotating work platform for whell chair bound people - To enable a wheel chair bound person to rotate 360 degrees to more easily position themselves to a desired position, either at a work station, entering or exiting a transport vehicle, hunting platform or anywhere a wheel chair bound person has to position themselves in a 360 radius. | 07-29-2010 |
Ronald T. Callahan, Naugatuck, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080243123 | Maxillary Bone Cutting System, Kit, and Method of Using the Same - A device includes a tubular element, and a cutter spring-biased relative to the tubular element. In an unloaded configuration the cutter is displaced relative to the tubular element by a displacement distance, and when the cutter is in a loaded configuration the displacement distance is reduced. A first structure is longitudinally fixed relative to the cutter and rotationally engaged relative to the tubular element. A length of the first structure extends proximally in the unloaded configuration. A second structure is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first structure. In the loaded configuration, a driver engages and rotates both the first and second structures, and thus the tubular element and cutter together. Once the cutter breaks through the bone, the cutter spring-biased into the unloaded configuration, resulting in disengagement of the first structure from the driver to prevent rotation of either the tubular element or the cutter. | 10-02-2008 |
Sean M. Callahan, St. Paul, MN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090002379 | Video decoding implementations for a graphics processing unit - Video decoding innovations for multithreading implementations and graphics processor unit (“GPU”) implementations are described. For example, for multithreaded decoding, a decoder uses innovations in the areas of layered data structures, picture extent discovery, a picture command queue, and/or task scheduling for multithreading. Or, for a GPU implementation, a decoder uses innovations in the areas of inverse transforms, inverse quantization, fractional interpolation, intra prediction using waves, loop filtering using waves, memory usage and/or performance-adaptive loop filtering. Innovations are also described in the areas of error handling and recovery, determination of neighbor availability for operations such as context modeling and intra prediction, CABAC decoding, computation of collocated information for direct mode macroblocks in B slices, reduction of memory consumption, implementation of trick play modes, and picture dropping for quality adjustment. | 01-01-2009 |
Shawn W. Callahan, Tonawanda, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080199684 | THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - This invention relates to coatings for a metal or non-metal substrate comprising (a) a thermal sprayed bondcoat layer applied to said substrate, said bondcoat layer comprising: (i) a thermal sprayed inner layer comprising an inner layer alloy of MCrAlM′ wherein M is an element selected from nickel, cobalt, iron and mixtures thereof, and M′ is an element selected from yttrium, zirconium, hafnium, ytterbium and mixtures thereof; and (ii) a thermal sprayed outer layer comprising an outer layer alloy of MCrAlM′ wherein M is an element selected from nickel, cobalt, iron and mixtures thereof, and M′ is an element selected from yttrium, zirconium, hafnium, ytterbium and mixtures thereof, and (b) a thermal sprayed ceramic layer applied to said bondcoat layer. The coatings are useful for extending the service life under severe conditions, such as those associated with metallurgical vessels' lances, nozzles and tuyeres. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080199722 | THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - This invention relates to coatings for a metal or non-metal substrate comprising (i) a thermal sprayed bondcoat layer applied to said substrate comprising an alloy of MCrAlM′ wherein M is an element selected from nickel, cobalt, iron and mixtures thereof, and M′ is an element selected from yttrium, zirconium, hafnium, ytterbium and mixtures thereof, and wherein M comprises from about 35 to about 80 weight percent of said alloy, Cr comprises from about 15 to about 45 weight percent of said alloy, Al comprises from about 5 to about 30 weight percent of said alloy, and M′ comprises from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of said alloy, said alloy thermally sprayed from a powder having a mean particle size of 50 percentile point in distribution of from about 5 microns to about 100 microns, said bondcoat having a surface roughness of at least 200 micro-inches, and said bondcoat having a thermal expansion of about 6.5 millimeters per meter or less between a temperature of from about 25° C. to about 525° C., and (ii) a thermal sprayed ceramic layer applied to said bondcoat layer; wherein said coating has a helium leak rate of less than 6×10 | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090214844 | HYDROGEN TRANSPORT MEMBRANE - A hydrogen transport membrane in which a porous ceramic support supports a dense layer of palladium or an alloy of palladium serving as a hydrogen transport material. The ceramic support has a first porous layer and a second porous layer. The first porous layer has a first thickness of about 1 mm, a first set of pores have a first average pore size of between about 10 microns and about 50 microns and a first porosity of about 40 percent by volume. The second porous layer has a second thickness of about 3 microns, a second set of pores having a second average pore size of between about 10 nanometers and about 100 nanometers and a second porosity of about 50 percent by volume. The dense layer has a thickness of about 3 microns. | 08-27-2009 |
Stephen Michael Callahan, Highland Village, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100101682 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PRODUCT BREAKAGE IN A PACKAGING MACHINE - A method for reducing product breakage while filling a product into a package and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes reducing the momentum of product falling through a filling apparatus to reduce collisions of the product with other product and with the apparatus, thus reducing breakage. The vertical momentum, in one embodiment is transferred to horizontal momentum by imparting a swirling motion onto the product via swirling vanes located on the funnels. Because the product swirls in a controlled direction, collisions and breakage is effectively reduced. In another embodiment, the product encounters bumpers which absorb a portion of the products momentum and which prevent damaging collisions. | 04-29-2010 |
Steven P. Callahan, Centerville, UT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090310816 | ENABLING PROVENANCE MANAGEMENT FOR PRE-EXISTING APPLICATIONS - A method of providing provenance management for a pre-existing application is provided. A provenance data selection is received. The provenance data selection indicates provenance data to present to a user. The provenance data is presented to the user as a version tree comprising a plurality of connected nodes. A node selection is received. The node selection indicates a node selected from the version tree. One or more nodes from a root node of the plurality of connected nodes to the node selected from the version tree are identified. One or more action parameters associated with the identified one or more nodes are identified. An action parameter of the one or more action parameters is associated with a previous interaction with a pre-existing application. Presentation of a state of the pre-existing application associated with the node selected from the version tree is triggered. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110276915 | AUTOMATED DEVELOPMENT OF DATA PROCESSING RESULTS - A method of automatically completing a workflow is provided. An indicator of a partial workflow is received in a computing device. The partial workflow includes a module configured to process data. A workflow completion is determined for the partial workflow based on the partial workflow and a plurality of workflows stored in a computer-readable medium. The workflow completion is configured to further process the data. A workflow is presented in a display operably coupled to the computing device. The workflow includes the determined workflow completion and the partial workflow. | 11-10-2011 |
Timothy Callahan, Skaneateles, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120078660 | WEB-BASED TOOL TO PREPARE FOR AND SELECT AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM - A web-based tool is provided that helps a healthcare provider to prepare for a transition to an EHR system and to select an EHR system that is appropriate for the healthcare provider's practice. A server provides questionnaire webpages to the healthcare provider. The questionnaire webpages include questionnaires to be completed by the healthcare provider. The server receives responses to the questionnaires. The server can generate an EHR transition plan based on the responses. In addition, the server can generate a request for proposal (RFP). The RFP contains a description of an appropriate EHR system. The server generates the description of the appropriate EHR system based on the responses. The RFP also contains a request by the healthcare provider for a proposal to provide the appropriate EHR system to the healthcare provider. The server then sends the RFP to vendors selected by the healthcare provider. | 03-29-2012 |
Timothy C. Callahan, Chippewa Falls, WI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090068439 | Construction laminate - A construction laminate includes a polymeric outer layer and a plurality of alternating polymeric film and foam layers, wherein a first film layer is disposed adjacent the outer layer. The laminate further includes a polymeric inner layer disposed adjacent an innermost of the foam layers. | 03-12-2009 |
Timothy J. Callahan, Portland, OR US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110066810 | PERSISTENT CACHEABLE HIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURING (HVM) INITIALIZATION CODE - A persistent cacheable high volume manufacturing (HVM) initialization code is generally presented. In this regard, an apparatus is introduced comprising a processing unit, a unified cache, a unified cache controller, and a control register to selectively mask off access by the unified cache controller to portions of the unified cache. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 03-17-2011 |
Todd P. Callahan, Austin, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100049699 | System and method for effectively presenting multimedia information materials - Methods and systems for presenting multimedia information materials from a database, preferably as a video broadcast. In one example, a plurality of information segments, such as video clips, are stored in the database, information segments are selected from the database, and a user can organize a subset of the selected information segments to affect a presentation of those information segments in desired order. The selected information segments may be loaded into a memory. The selected information segments may also be represented using indicators. The subset of selected information segments may be presented in the same order as the corresponding indicators. The presentation may be realized on a computer, a media player, or a television, the latter of which may interface with a set-top box and/or a personal video recorder. | 02-25-2010 |
Wayne B. Callahan, Abingdon, VA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100131059 | INTRAOCULAR LENS OPTIC - An intraocular lens optic (e.g. FIG. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100131061 | HAPTIC DEVICES FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS - The inventive is directed to a haptic for fixation to, and manufacture in conjunction with, an intraocular lens to be implanted in the natural lens capsule of the human eye. The haptic secures the lens in an appropriate position within the natural capsule so as to provide optimal visual acuity through the aphakic lens. The haptic ends are designed to position the lens neutrally, anteriorly or posteriorly within the lens envelope. At the connection point of the ribbon portion to the solid end plate of the haptic, the haptic may be notched to facilitate compressing the lens into its injector for insertion into the eye through an incision in the cornea. Once compressed and passed through the cornea, the implanted lens will be secured by the haptics in the lens capsule once all possible natural lens material and epithelial cells have been removed. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100228260 | INJECTOR FOR INTRAOCULAR LENS - The invention is directed to an injector assembly and method of using the injector assembly that is part of a package in which the lens is sterilized and shipped together with the injector. The assembly comprises an injector barrel which has a circular end and a tapered end, an intraocular lens, and a haptic within the barrel. The assembly is comprised of a material that is packaged and sterilized as a single unit. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110191086 | MODEL OF ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS - The invention is directed to a model comprising a diagrammatical and geometric simplification of the components of the natural eye whose functionality is fundamental to the successful performance of a pseudo-aphakic accommodative lens. This model allows for a functional correlation of each component of the ophthalmic device with the patient needs. The eye model was developed to show the movement of the eye from the distance vision to the near vision positions through multiple phases of accommodative motion. The inventive model was developed using a mathematical series of formulas to calculate each of the components of focal accommodation in a human eye, quantify these, and construct the pictorial ramifications of such calculations. The inventive model presents an analysis of accommodative dynamics in the human eye with the natural lens in place. The inventive model also demonstrates the accommodative dynamics with a proprietary IOL in place of the natural lens and situated within the lens capsule. | 08-04-2011 |