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Alan J. Campbell, New Berlin, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100088047POWER CONVERTER DISABLE VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power electronics device with an improved IGBT protection mechanism is provided. More specifically, systems and methods are provided for shortening the duration of a shutdown test pulse, such that the power output to the load is substantially unaffected.04-08-2010
20100123420MOTOR CONTROLLER HAVING INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS CONFIGURATIONS - A motor drive is provided that includes a control circuit or board and a one or more functional circuits or option boards coupled to the control board, and a profile that includes a configuration for the option board. A method of operating a motor drive that includes loading a profile for a option board coupled to a control board of the controller, wherein the profile comprises a configuration for the option board. A tangible machine-readable medium implementing the method is also provided.05-20-2010
20100123422MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH DETERMINISTIC SYNCHRONOUS INTERRUPT HAVING MULTIPLE SERIAL INTERFACE BACKPLANE - In one embodiment, a motor drive is provided that includes a control board and one or more option boards coupled to the control board via one or more serial interfaces such that data from the one or more option boards is communicated via one or more synchronous interrupts on the one or more serial interfaces. A method of operating a motor drive that includes transmitting one or more signals from an option board to a control board via one or more synchronous interrupts, wherein the option board is coupled to the control board via a serial interface. A tangible machine-readable medium implementing the method is also provided.05-20-2010
20100123423SERIAL INTERFACE MOTOR CONTROLLER HAVING USER CONFIGURABLE COMMUNICATIONS SPEEDS - In one embodiment, a motor drive is provided that includes a control board and an option board coupled to the control board via a serial interface, wherein the option board includes a configurable data transfer rate. A method of operating a motor drive that includes configuring a transfer rate of an option board coupled to a control board via a serial interface. A tangible machine-readable medium implementing the method is also provided.05-20-2010
20100123424MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRATED SERIAL INTERFACE HAVING SELECTABLE SYNCHRONIZATION AND COMMUNICATIONS - In one embodiment, a motor drive is provided that includes a control board and a plurality of option boards configured to communicate with the control board via one or more serial interfaces, wherein the one or more serial interfaces are configured to transfer one or more synchronized signals from each option board. A method of operating a motor drive that includes transferring data between a control board and a plurality of option boards over one or more serial interfaces, wherein the transfer of data from each option board is synchronized with the plurality of option boards. A tangible machine-readable medium implementing the method is also provided.05-20-2010
20100123425MOTOR DRIVE SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Multiple motor drives are synchronized to permit complex coordination in operation. Each motor drive includes a control circuit coupled to functional circuits that are separately supported and linked to the control circuit via dedicated serial interfaces. The control circuit generates interrupts for coordinated transfer and collection of data from all functional circuits. Each drive includes a synchronization counter, and all synchronization counters are linked via a network link. The synchronization counters synchronized clocks of each control circuit. The interrupts, and consequent data transfer and collection are thus synchronized between all drives based on the synchronization of the clocks.05-20-2010

Flint Campbell, Roberts, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080253696POUCH ARRANGEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTING MATERIAL AND METHODS - A pouch arrangement includes a distribution aperture arrangement in a gusset member. The gusset member is covered with a removable cover. A zipper closure selectively exposes and closes the gusset member. At an opposite end, a handle arrangement is provided. The pouch construction may be filled with a flowable material through an opening adjacent to the handle arrangement with the zipper unengaged and the gusset expanded and covered by the removable cover. A seal can be applied between the handle arrangement and the gusset to close the opening. The filled pouch is then displayable by resting it on the expanded gusset, with the zipper closure unengaged and the distribution aperture arrangement covered by the removable cover. In use, the removable cover is removed to expose the distribution aperture arrangement. Flowable material is allowed to pass through the distribution aperture arrangement in the gusset. After use, the gusset end of the pouch is closed by engaging the zipper closure.10-16-2008

Garry L. Campbell, Greenville, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080203126Cycle Bag With An Adjustable Retention Device For Securement To A Rack - A cycle bag with adjustable retention device for securement to a rack includes a cycle bag, at least one adjustable attachment device and at least two strap retainers. The cycle bag preferably includes a compartment for storing objects and a cover hinged to the compartment. Each adjustable attachment device includes a base, two hooks and two straps. Each adjustable attachment device is attached to a bottom of the cycle bag. The two hooks are slidable retained by the adjustable attachment device and a single strap is attached to each hook. Strap retainers are located inside the cycle bag. The cycle bag is placed on a rack. The at least two hooks are slipped over rails of the rack. One of the first or second straps is pulled, until the cycle bag is centered on the rack. The first and second straps are then secured in their respective strap retainers.08-28-2008

Guy R. Campbell, West Bend, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100072016Mechanical Clutch for V-Belt System - A mechanical clutch for use in a belt driven system requiring belt tensioning. The clutch includes a central shaft to be coupled to a rotating shaft, a first pulley rotationally and axially coupled to the central shaft, and a second pulley rotationally coupled to the central shaft configured to move axially relative to the first pulley along the central shaft. The clutch further includes an actuating mechanism configured to impart linear axial movement to the first pulley based on rotational input.03-25-2010

Janet L. Campbell, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090216562METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCOMMODATING DIVERSE HEALTHCARE RECORD CENTERS - A healthcare portal aggregator collects data from healthcare portals of different institutions to provide patients with a comprehensive view of their healthcare information. The aggregator visually organizes data by datatypes for easy reference while visually linking the data to healthcare institution identifiers to preserve the healthcare institution's connections to their patients.08-27-2009
20100070306Patient Community System With Anonymized Electronic Medical Data - A computerized system allows intercommunication of patients with respect to the treatment of their diseases. This system includes an electronic medical record database providing electronic medical records of a given set of patients as developed by healthcare professionals and linked to an anonymous identifier for each patient and a set of terminal devices accessible to the patients allowing for the electronic exchange of information through a display and data input device. A server system connects the anonymous medical record database and the terminal devices and executes a stored program to: (1) allow an authenticated connection by a given patient to the server system through a terminal device and associate the connection with an anonymous identifier; (2) permit authoring by the given patient of a patient site viewable on a terminal device incorporating medical records from the anonymous medical record database associated with the anonymous identifier; and (3) identify to the given patient other patient sites for other patients having shared medical conditions according to a predetermined clustering of data of the anonymous medical record database.03-18-2010
20100131298Simplified System for Sharing Medical Information Between Institutions - A computer-implemented system for transferring clinical medical data between healthcare institutions. The system includes a first electronic medical record system configured to maintain electronic medical records for a patient at a first healthcare institution and an integrated web browser configured to allow a patient at the first healthcare institution to connect to a web-based portal page of a second electronic medical record system at a second healthcare institution through the first electronic medical record system, wherein the web-based portal page is configured to provide information from the second electronic medical record system to be displayed through the integrated web browser. The system further includes a medical record parser configured to parse the displayed information for storage in the first electronic medical record system.05-27-2010

J. David Campbell, Racine, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090189930FAST-DRYING, RADIOFREQUENCY-ACTIVATABLE INKJET INKS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention provides methods of drying radiofrequency-activatable inkjet inks, methods for customizing the radiofrequency parameters of an RF source based on pre-selected printing conditions, and methods for selecting or formulating an RF inkjet ink composition based on pre-selected printing conditions and/or printing equipment. The invention further provides radiofrequency-activatable inks having customized radiofrequency susceptibility profiles and to sets of such radiofrequency-activatable inks.07-30-2009

Jennifer C. Campbell, Wayland, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110212860Modulation of Bacterial Quorum Sensing With Synthetic Ligands - The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups.09-01-2011

Larry Charles Campbell, Merlose, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100236188DOOR TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a transport and installation system that serves the purpose of convenient moving doors from the delivery to the place of installation, positioning doors for ease of hinge installation and providing for horizontal, straight vertical and angular position of the doors with the door jam for installation of the hinge mountings. The new and unique air actuator utilizes a base, stationery vertical guides and removable attachment to a hand cart to solve the problem of handling these heavy unwieldly objects.09-23-2010

Timothy M. Campbell, Hartland, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100086429THIN WALLED POWDER METAL COMPONENT MANUFACTURING - A powder metal component which has a powder metal composition formed into a cylinder, wherein the cylinder includes a wall thickness and a length, and a ratio of the length to the thickness is relatively high such that conventional compaction methods are difficult to use. The powder metal composition includes approximately between 85% and 99% sponge iron powder, approximately between 0.1% and 2.0% graphite, and approximately between 0.1% and 2.0% ethylene bis-stearamide wax. The powder metal component can be manufactured using an apparatus which includes a hard material core rod, and a shaped elastic die configured to circumscribe the core rod, or conversely, an apparatus with a shaped elastic core rod and a hard die. In the case of the former, the shaped elastic die can have an inner contour wherein a longitudinal load on the shaped elastic die radially compresses the powder metal to the desired shape and density distribution, hi the latter, longitudinally compressing the core rod radially compresses the powder metal to the desired shape and density distribution. An ejection punch can be made flush with the liner an pressure on the elastic die relieved prior to ejection to promote end integrity, the elastic die can be compressed alone or simultaneous with axial compression of the powder metal or a collet can be used to radially compress the elastic die using axial motion.04-08-2010
20100116240MULTI-PIECE THIN WALLED POWDER METAL CYLINDER LINERS - A powder metal cylinder liner with a ratio of the length to the wall thickness greater than 12 made of at least two end to end cylinder liner pieces with each piece having a ratio of the length to the wall thickness of less than 20. The powder metal composition includes approximately between 85% and 99% sponge iron powder, approximately between 0.1% and 2.0% graphite, and approximately between 0.1% and 2.0% ethylene bis-stearamide wax. The cylinder liner pieces can be made using conventional powder metal compaction and sintering processes.05-13-2010

William M. Campbell, Beloit, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100132061NOVEL SOYBEAN 75155 - Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean cultivar, designated 75155, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. ______. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the cultivar, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the 75155 cultivar, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program.05-27-2010