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Carl D. Anderson, Prior Lake, MN US
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20090323055 | CRDS BREWSTER GAS CELL - A toxic gas sensor or device which is a cavity ring-down spectroscopy device having two or more mirror components. Each of the mirror components has two Brewster windows attached to it. The Brewster windows are resistant to toxic gases and together with the respective mirror form a hermetically sealed volume for the mirror surface to protect it from the environment or test gases. The Brewster windows may have a heating mechanism to remove contaminants, condensation, and provide temperature stabilization and other beneficial features. | 12-31-2009 |
Carl D. Celella, Feura Bush, NY US
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20150344242 | VACUUM OPERATED WOOD PELLET HANDLING, FILTERING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A vacuum operated wood pellet management apparatus, systems and methods thereof, capable of handling, transferring, dispensing and filtering wood pellets. The pellet management apparatus and systems comprising a housing having a motor and a vacuum fan, a power supply, wherein the power supply controls an output of the motor, a pellet chamber connected to the housing, wherein the pellet chamber includes an inlet port configured to receive a plurality of wood pellets from a source of wood pellets and an outlet port regulated by a self-closing hinge. | 12-03-2015 |
Carl D. Contadini, Goshen, CT US
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20100001104 | PRECISION RELEASE VAPORIZATION DEVICE - The invention is directed to a precision release vapor dispenser for dispensing material from a pressurized source of material. The precision release vapor dispenser comprises dispensing means for dispensing into the environment the material from the source of material, a microtechnology and/or nanotechnology fabricated component coupled to the dispensing means for controlling the release rate of the material to be dispensed, and means for initiating the dispensing means. The microtechnology and/or nanotechnology fabricated component may be a microchip that is a multilayer device fabricated using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication techniques. | 01-07-2010 |
Carl D. Crane, Iii, Gainesville, FL US
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20130158940 | VESTIBULAR DYNAMIC INCLINOMETER - A method of determining orientation parameters of a rigid body ( | 06-20-2013 |
Carl D. Kambites, Chandler'S Ford GB
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20090113150 | Storing Data Blocks - A method of storing data blocks onto sectors of a storage device comprises determining a specific number n of blocks, where n is greater than 1, storing n blocks consecutively onto consecutive sectors, such that each block begins directly after the previous block ends, repositioning the storing at the beginning of the next sector, and storing a further n blocks consecutively onto consecutive sectors, such that each block begins directly after the previous block ends. | 04-30-2009 |
Carl D. Luenser, Blue Island, IL US
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20140209104 | VAPORIZER KIT FOR TOBACCO, MEDICATIONS, AND THE LIKE - A knockdownable, odorless, and smokeless vaporizer kit that vaporizes materials to inhale without igniting the materials so as to reduce harmful effects of burning the materials by eliminating inhalation of combustion by-products of the materials by preventing ignition and combustion of the materials. The kit includes an enclosure and a heat source. The enclosure contains the materials. The heat source heats the enclosure to vaporize the materials contained within the enclosure without igniting the materials so as to reduce the harmful effects of burning the materials by eliminating inhalation of combustion by-products of the materials by preventing ignition and combustion of the materials. | 07-31-2014 |
20150059781 | VAPORIZER CORNER CUT KIT FOR TOBACCO, MEDICATIONS, AND THE LIKE - An odorless and smokeless vaporizer kit that vaporizes a material for inhalation without igniting the material so as to reduce harmful effects of burning the material by eliminating inhalation of combustion by-products of the material by preventing ignition and combustion of the material. The odorless and smokeless vaporizer kit includes a pouch and a sheet of heat-conducting material. The pouch contains the material. The sheet of heat-conducting material closes the pouch and transfers heat from a heat source to the material to vaporize the material for inhalation without igniting the material so as to reduce the harmful effects of burning the material by eliminating the inhalation of combustion by-products of the material by preventing the ignition and the combustion of the material. | 03-05-2015 |
Carl D. Marci, Boston, MA US
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20100211439 | Method and System for Predicting Audience Viewing Behavior - The present invention is directed to a method and system for predicting the behavior of an audience based on the biologically based responses of the audience to a presentation that provides a sensory stimulating experience and determining a measure of the level and pattern of engagement of that audience to the presentation. In particular, the invention is directed to a method and system for predicting whether an audience is likely to view a presentation in its entirety. In addition, the present invention may be used to determine the point at which an audience is likely to change their attention to an alternative sensory stimulating experience including fast forwarding through recorded content, changing the channel or leaving the room when viewing live content, or otherwise redirecting their engagement from the sensory stimulating experience. | 08-19-2010 |
20130046577 | Method and System for Determining Audience Response to a Sensory Stimulus - The present invention is directed to a method and system for measuring the biologically based responses of an audience to a presentation that provides sensory stimulating experience and determining a measure of the level and pattern of engagement of that audience to the presentation. In particular, the invention is directed to a method and system for measuring one or more biologically based responses of one or more persons being exposed to the presentation in order to determine the moment-to-moment pattern and overall level of engagement. Further, the invention can be used to determine whether the presentation or the content in the presentation is more effective in a population relative to other presentations (or content) and other populations and to help identify elements of the presentation that contribute to the high level of engagement and the effectiveness and success of the presentation for that population. | 02-21-2013 |
20130226464 | DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR AGGREGATING BIOLOGICALLY BASED MEASURES IN ASYNCHRONOUS GEOGRAPHICALLY DISTRIBUTED PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTS - The present invention relates to biologically and behaviorally based systems and methods for measuring audience response to a target stimulus. The systems and methods are deployable in multiple locations and may display stimuli based on location, target demographics, and combinations thereof. | 08-29-2013 |
Carl D. Meinhart, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090034359 | STOPPED FLOW, QUENCHED FLOW AND CONTINUOUS FLOW REACTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - Microscale or nanoscale apparatus for stopped-flow, quenched flow or continuous flow reaction apparatus where fluids or gases are mixed in a device composed of parallel or serial assembly of the basic fluid-containing cell having a longitudinal axis, a cross-sectional area generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and at least one connected crossing cell having a longitudinal axis, a cross-sectional area generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis and a fluid motivating force interacting transversally with the fluids flow. | 02-05-2009 |
20100210029 | DEVICE AND METHODS OF DETECTION OF AIRBORNE AGENTS - Provided are methods, devices and systems that utilize free-surface fluidics and SERS for analyte detection with high sensitivity and specificity. The molecules can be airborne agents, including but not limited to explosives, narcotics, hazardous chemicals, or other chemical species. The free-surface fluidic architecture is created using an open microchannel, and exhibits a large surface to volume ratio. The free-surface fluidic interface can filter interferent molecules, while concentrating airborne analyte molecules. The microchannel flow enables controlled aggregation of SERS-active probe particles in the flow, thereby enhancing the detector's sensitivity. | 08-19-2010 |
20110120674 | TITANIUM-BASED THERMAL GROUND PLANE - Titanium-based thermal ground planes are described. A thermal ground plane in accordance with the present invention comprises a titanium substrate comprising a plurality of pillars, wherein the plurality of Ti pillars can be optionally oxidized to form nanostructured titania coated pillars, and a vapor cavity, in communication with the plurality of titanium pillars, for transporting thermal energy from one region of the thermal ground plane to another region of the thermal ground plane. | 05-26-2011 |
20120127465 | Methods and Apparatus for Transport of Airborne Molecules Using an Active Cyclical Vapor/Liquid Exchange - Methods and apparatus for detection and/or analysis of gas phase analytes and chemical compounds. The apparatus can be formed with microfluidic cells containing a selected fluid that interacts with the analyte(s), wherein the fluid can selectively transition between a vapor phase and a liquid phase. During condensation of the fluid, the population of analytes present within the vapor phase region of the fluid can be transported into the liquid phase region of the fluid within the microfluidic cells. During evaporation of the fluid, the analytes can be substantially retained within liquid phase region of the fluid and within the cells. Repetitive cycling of this vapor/liquid exchange can provide a build-up of the analytes within the microfluidic cells where they can be detected/analyzed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120225493 | Electronic-Chemometric Controlled System and Process for the Analysis of Analytes - A series of electronic-chemometric control processes to enhance the selectivity, concentration, analysis, and detec tion of chemical species (analytes) in the gas phase, such as when using SERS-based techniques. Controls consist variously of: 1) feedback of electronic signals corresponding to changes of static and variable parameters in targeted chemical species that vary according to a reduction, increase, maximization, linearization, or improved confidence in one or more chemometric output parameters; 2) methods for spatially locating the source of an analyte species; and, 3) variable duty cycling to save power and materials according to altered physical and environmental conditions within a monitored zone. | 09-06-2012 |
20120236304 | SERS-ACTIVE ABSORBERS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF ANALYTES - Solid-type SERS-active substrates (e.g., noble metallic nanostructured powders or noble metallic nanoparticle-coatings on beads, microbeads, particles, etc.) are contained within optically-transparent modules. The modules allow for the controlled introduction of analyte-bearing fluid(s) into SERS-active substrates. The modules also allow for the monitoring of SERS signals emanating from analyte(s) which have accumulated on the confined SERS-active substrates. These SERS signals may be monitored over time by direct readout of the SERS substrates through the optically transparent module for chemical analysis and chemical detection applications. | 09-20-2012 |
20120281210 | Nano-/Micro-Droplets for the Detection of Analytes - For a rapid and real-time SERS detection of organic chemicals in the air and the interfaces of air/solids, colloidal silver and/or gold nanoparticles solution is sprayed, in the form of nano-/micro-sized droplets, at the desired target area where the analytes of interest are present, e.g., in the air or onto certain organic/inorganic interfaces. | 11-08-2012 |
20130244337 | Systems and Methods for Analyte Detection - This disclosure provides a system component and method for analysis of airborne analytes by absorbing the analytes into a liquid and interrogating the liquid with an analytical instrument. In some examples, a cartridge with a microfluidic chip contains a vessel of a colloidal solution of nanostructured particles in a liquid. The vessel is broken, releasing the solution into microfluidic containers on the chip. Air having analytes is passed over the chip leading to absorption of airborne analytes into the solution. The analytes bind with the nanostructures and are detected optically. Techniques are disclosed for filling the vessel in a way that maintains the efficacy of the solution until it is needed for measurement. | 09-19-2013 |
20130327504 | TITANIUM-BASED THERMAL GROUND PLANE - Titanium-based thermal ground planes are described. A thermal ground plane in accordance with the present invention comprises a titanium substrate comprising a plurality of channels, wherein the channels are oxidized to form nanostructured titania (NST) coated on the surfaces of the channels, and a vapor cavity, in communication with the plurality of titanium channels, for transporting thermal energy from one region of the thermal ground plane to another region of the thermal ground plane | 12-12-2013 |
20140318946 | Apparatus and Method for Reducing Viscosity - An apparatus for reducing viscosity of a hydrocarbon liquid containing paraffin molecules or asphaltene molecules in suspension. The apparatus includes a conduit having an inner cavity dimensioned to accommodate a flow of the hydrocarbon liquid along a flow direction, and a series of electrically charged plates housed within the inner cavity with a longitudinal axis of each plate extending along the flow direction. A method of reducing viscosity of a hydrocarbon liquid containing paraffin molecules or asphaltene molecules in suspension, the method including flowing the hydrocarbon liquid through the inner cavity of a conduit and applying an electric field to the hydrocarbon liquid flowing through the inner cavity such that a plurality of paraffin molecules or a plurality of asphaltene molecules undergo a conformational change in microstructure to form a cluster of paraffin molecules or a cluster of asphaltene molecules, thereby reducing the viscosity of the hydrocarbon liquid. | 10-30-2014 |
20140332187 | TITANIUM-BASED THERMAL GROUND PLANE - Titanium-based thermal ground planes are described. A thermal ground plane in accordance with the present invention comprises a titanium substrate comprising a plurality of pillars, wherein the plurality of Ti pillars can be optionally oxidized to form nanostructured titania coated pillars, and a vapor cavity, in communication with the plurality of titanium pillars, for transporting thermal energy from one region of the thermal ground plane to another region of the thermal ground plane. | 11-13-2014 |
20150163858 | JOULE HEATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A Joule heating apparatus with a housing having an internal cavity. The housing has an inlet portal for introducing fluid into the internal cavity and an outlet portal for discharging the fluid form the internal cavity. The internal cavity includes an internal heating section with at least one electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has a supply electrode, a ground electrode, and a space between the supply and ground electrodes. The space of the electrode assembly is in fluid communication with the housing's inlet and outlet portals. The electrode assembly is adapted to form an electric field to heat via Joule heating the fluid flowing through the annulus. A method for Joule heating of a fluid is provided that uses the aforesaid apparatus to heat the fluid by applying an electric field thereto. | 06-11-2015 |
20150184887 | ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT AND METHOD - An apparatus for transmitting an electrical current through a treating vessel. The vessel may be under pressure. The treating vessel contains a series of electrically charged plates. An internal portion of the treating vessel contains a hydrocarbon liquid. The apparatus includes a housing having an inner portion, an electrical shaft positioned within the housing, and an insulated body casted within the inner portion of the housing. The electrode shaft is embedded within the insulated body. The insulated body may be formed of a polyurethane material. | 07-02-2015 |
20160033415 | DEVICE AND METHODS OF DETECTION OF AIRBORNE AGENTS - Provided are methods, devices and systems that utilize free-surface fluidics and SERS for analyte detection with high sensitivity and specificity. The molecules can be airborne agents, including but not limited to explosives, narcotics, hazardous chemicals, or other chemical species. The free-surface fluidic architecture is created using an open microchannel, and exhibits a large surface to volume ratio. The free-surface fluidic interface can filter interferent molecules, while concentrating airborne analyte molecules. The microchannel flow enables controlled aggregation of SERS-active probe particles in the flow, thereby enhancing the detector's sensitivity. | 02-04-2016 |
Carl D. Schaaff, Guelph CA
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20090213512 | OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An over-voltage protection circuit is disclosed herein for protection against over-voltage of an energy storage device while charging. The circuit operates within the operational limits of a battery-operated device, such as a mobile or handheld device. The over-voltage protection circuit comprises an over-voltage protection device, and an over-voltage protection controller. The controller allows current to flow to the over-voltage protection device only when an energy storage device is experiencing over-voltage. In allowing current to flow to the over-voltage protection device only when the voltage across the energy storage device is above a predetermined voltage, power conservation is achieved | 08-27-2009 |
20110148362 | OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An over-voltage protection circuit is disclosed herein for protection against over-voltage of an energy storage device while charging. The circuit operates within the operational limits of a battery-operated device, such as a mobile or handheld device. The over-voltage protection circuit comprises an over-voltage protection device, and an over-voltage protection controller. The controller allows current to flow to the over-voltage protection device only when an energy storage device is experiencing over-voltage. In allowing current to flow to the over-voltage protection device only when the voltage across the energy storage device is above a predetermined voltage, power conservation is achieved. | 06-23-2011 |
20120039008 | OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An over-voltage protection circuit is disclosed herein for protection against over-voltage of an energy storage device while charging. The circuit operates within the operational limits of a battery-operated device, such as a mobile or handheld device. The over-voltage protection circuit comprises an over-voltage protection device, and an over-voltage protection controller. The controller allows current to flow to the over-voltage protection device only when an energy storage device is experiencing over-voltage. In allowing current to flow to the over-voltage protection device only when the voltage across the energy storage device is above a predetermined voltage, power conservation is achieved. | 02-16-2012 |
Carl D. Schrubbe, Waukesha, WI US
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20090072816 | Rotary Magnetic Encoder Assembly, Chip and Method - A rotary magnetic encoder assembly that has a freewheeling rotatable exciter magnet onboard that excites a magnetic field sensor region of an encoder chip when magnetic interaction between the exciter magnet and rotating encoder shaft causes the exciter magnet to rotate. In one embodiment, a drive magnet carried by the shaft magnetically couples with the exciter magnet because the medium therebetween has low magnetic permeability enabling rotation substantially in unison with the shaft. The exciter magnet is disposed in an onboard retainer pocket that accurately locates the magnet relative to the sensor region of the encoder chip. In one preferred embodiment, the exciter magnet retainer pocket is disposed onboard the encoder chip, such as by being formed as part of the package body of the chip that can be integrally formed or as part of a module that is mountable on the chip. | 03-19-2009 |
20120153940 | Magnetically Coupled Rotary Magnetic Encoder with Angle Error Reduction - A rotary magnetic encoder assembly of noncontact or “contactless” construction having an internally disposed first exciter or sensor magnet magnetically coupled to an externally disposed second application or drive magnet attached to an encoder shaft that rotates the sensor magnet substantially in unison therewith during encoder shaft rotation. The sensor magnet is rotatively supported by a friction reducer that is a bearing arrangement that provides point bearing contact preventing stiction and reducing dynamic friction of the sensor magnet minimizing angle error and helping to prevent “Quiver.” In one embodiment, the friction reducer is a spherical ball bearing. In another embodiment, the friction reducer is a thrust bearing that includes a spindle carrying the sensor magnet. A magnetic anchor can be disposed between the sensor magnet and drive magnet to help keep the sensor magnet in point bearing contact during rotation further minimizing angle error. | 06-21-2012 |
20130233448 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIMBING TIMBER - A tree harvesting system includes a loader and a delimber. A camera system mounted on the delimber permits an operator to view an interaction area between a delimbing saw or toping saw and the tree being cut while the operator remains safely in a cab of the loader. The camera system provides image data to a display system located in the cab of the loader, and the image data may be viewed and/or processed to provide information about the interaction area, physical data about the tree, or some combination thereof. Advantageously, the tree harvesting system may allow for more accurate saw cuts at a preferred location of the tree, which in turn may result in a higher dollar amount and more efficient distribution of sticks to the mills. | 09-12-2013 |
Carl D. Shoffner, Whitsett, NC US
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20130072329 | Self timed game - This is a timed dodge ball type game played by two or more players. Consisting of two or more balls preferable six balls numbered two threw seven. The adjective is to throw and hit one of the other player with one of the numbered ball resulting in that person dropping all of their number balls for the number of second on that ball thrown giving any of the players a chance to get the dropped ball. After that number of seconds labeled on that ball that hit that player is up, the player that dropped the ball can now pick up the remaining balls and rejoin the game. At the end of a preset stop time all player add up the number on the ball they are holding and the highest number wins. | 03-21-2013 |
Carl D. Spamer, Brighton, MI US
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20090096254 | Vehicle Headliner And Method Of Manufacture - Disclosed is a headliner for preventing an assist grip located proximate a curtain side airbag (CSA) from detaching from a motor vehicle frame during deployment of the CSA. The headliner can include a substrate layer with an assist grip aperture dimensioned such that an assist grip attachment end can extend through the substrate layer and attach to sheet metal located adjacent to a back side of the headliner. Proximate to the assist grip aperture is a weakened region within the substrate layer that affords for headliner to bend and/or tear around the assist grip during deployment of the CSA. In addition, a fabric layer attached to and extending across the substrate layer is provided wherein the fabric layer covers the weakened region within the substrate layer. In some instances, the weakened region is a plurality of slits within the substrate layer, each of the slits extending in a generally outward direction from the assist grip aperture. | 04-16-2009 |
20100320734 | VENT ASSEMBLY - The present invention discloses a retention apparatus for a fin subassembly used in connection with a vent assembly of a vehicle including a headliner assembly mounted to an interior vehicle body structure. A curtain side airbag is disposed between the headliner assembly and the vehicle body structure. The headliner is configured to be displaced by the curtain side airbag upon airbag deployment so as to provide a safety feature for passengers of the vehicle. The vent assembly includes a trim cover, a retainer ring and a fin subassembly. The trim cover is mounted to a vehicle headliner and the trim cover having a predetermined inside diameter. The fin subassembly having a plurality of fins configured to direct airflow from an air duct and also having an extended actuator operatively connected to the fins to permit simultaneous and identical movement of the fins. The fin subassembly is mounted in the retainer ring and the retainer ring is rotatably mounted in the trim cover to allow the retainer ring and fin subassembly to freely rotate. The extended actuator having a length greater than that of the predetermined inside diameter of the trim cover to prevent the fin subassembly from detaching from the vent assembly as a whole upon curtain side airbag deployment. | 12-23-2010 |
20130249230 | TRIM PANELS FOR MOUNTING TO SUPPORT STRUCTURES OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES BY RENTION CLIPS - A trim panel for mounting to a support structure of a vehicle by a retention clip includes an inner surface facing an interior and an outer surface facing the support structure and a two-stage retention clip housing extending from the outer surface. The two-stage retention clip housing includes a top surface and at least one sidewall coupling the top surface to the trim panel such that the top surface is spaced apart from the outer surface. The top surface includes a first aperture defining a pre-installation clip position for receiving a head of the retention clip, a second aperture defining an installed clip position for receiving a head of the retention clip, a first channel extending from an edge of the top surface to the first aperture and a second channel extending from the first aperture to the second aperture. | 09-26-2013 |
Carl D. Tarum, Saginaw, MI US
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20130166141 | Hand Wheel Position Detection System - A steering system for detecting a hand wheel position is provided and includes an input shaft connected to a hand wheel, a main gear disposed around the input shaft, a puck gear meshingly engaged with the main gear, and a control module. The control module receives an angular main position of the main gear and an angular puck position of the puck gear. The control module includes a rotational calculation module for calculating the hand wheel position based on at least the angular main position and the angular puck position. | 06-27-2013 |
Carl D. Veley, Houston, TX US
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20160071047 | System And Method For Evaluation Of Problem-Solving Measures And Corrective Actions - A system and method used for the evaluation of problem-solving measures and corrective actions, including, but not limited to, actions associated with accident prevention, for the purpose of quantifying organizational effectiveness and identifying safety improvement performance. | 03-10-2016 |