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Allen P. Carney, Tulsa, OK US
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| 20090050327 | Switching Apparatus Between Independent Control Systems for a Subsurface Safety Valve - A system is provided for switching between redundant control systems for a subsurface safety valve (SSV) while being able to isolate the closure spring from hydrostatic pressure in the control line of the system that is not being used. There are two control lines that connect to discrete operating pistons that are both coupled to the flow tube. Each operating piston is connected to a control rod with the control rods terminating near opposed ends of a pivoting member. Pushing down on one rod pushes up on the other rod so that the other rod is held supported and the hydrostatic pressure in its associated control line doesn't affect the force needed by the closure spring to close the SSV. Releasing control line pressure puts the system in neutral to allow either of the systems to be reselected. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090236099 | Multiple Spring Subsurface Safety Valve - A subsurface safety valve features vertically stacked springs that are each independently supported in the valve housing and each having an opposite end that bears on a shoulder connected to the flow tube. When mounted this way their applied force is additive as they are in effect mounted in parallel between the housing and the flow tube for overcoming hydrostatic pressure in deep set applications that can exceed 20,000 feet. The stacking also allows the cross-sectional area of the flow tube to be maximized for a given housing outside diameter dictated by well conditions. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100006296 | Lock Open and Control System Access Apparatus for a Downhole Safety Valve - A combination penetration tool for access to the control system of a subsurface safety valve also has a lockout for the flapper that operates by latching into a nipple profile near its upper end as a series of collet fingers pass through a sleeve that is held in the locked position on the valve housing. One or more dogs on the collet fingers line up with the flapper already pushed open by the advancing collet fingers to push the flapper further back. A second series of dogs get past the sleeve after moving through it. With a jar up force the second series of dogs overcomes a lock on the sleeve and shifts the sleeve to overlap the open flapper and allow the lock ring that moves with the sleeve to latch into the housing. The second series of dogs is sheared off but retained by the tool for removal from the well. The penetrator portion of the tool is a known device that preferably works by jarring up. | 01-14-2010 |
Anthony James Carney, Fayetteville, GA US
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| 20110285314 | Linkable Linear Light Emitting Diode System - A linkable linear light emitting diode (LED) system provides apparatus and method for mechanically, optically, and electrically linking multiple LED modules disposed over a wide and separated area of a ceiling system. Openings can be cut in ceiling tiles of a drop ceiling system and the LED lighting modules are coupled to the tile through the opening, with the tile being sandwiched between different portions of the module. A remote driver system is placed within the drop ceiling above the tiles and provide multiple connectors for powering a multitude of lighting modules. Certain of the LED lighting modules include both input and output connectors for both receiving power or data and providing power or data to other modules. In this manner, some of the modules act as master LED lighting modules and those receiving power and/or data therefrom are act as slave modules. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110286207 | Linear LED Light Module - A linear light emitting diode (“LED”) light fixture includes LED modules that interface with one another to provide a substantially continuous array of LED's. This continuous array allows for substantially uniform light output from the LED light fixture. The LED modules can interface with one another via one or more connectors, which allow two or more LED modules to be electrically and mechanically coupled together. The connectors may be disposed beneath the LED's so that the connectors are not visible when the LED modules are coupled together. The connectors may be disposed along opposite ends of the modules to allow for end-to-end configurations of the modules and/or along side ends of the modules to allow for angled or curved configurations of the modules. The LED modules can be powered via one or more wires, magnets, or clips, which are coupled to a power source. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110310600 | Expandable LED Board Architecture - A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture. | 12-22-2011 |
Brian Carney, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20100021277 | Construction dry mix supplier and methods of use thereof - A supplier for dispensing dry mix construction materials, with a size and features for convenient and efficient use at a construction site. | 01-28-2010 |
Bruce E. Carney, Anderson, SC US
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| 20120086566 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING SURFACE FINISH OF TIRE RETREAD - A measurement system scans the given surface of a tire component (e.g., a brush-finished tread or buffed tire casing) to electronically measure data points corresponding to vertical and horizontal coordinates along the given surface. Associated computer processors electronically calculate the slope at a plurality of different locations by determining the degree of steepness (e.g., rise over run, angle or grade) between selected ones of the first and second coordinates and electronically comparing at least one slope-based parameter to one or more predetermined levels to determine a characterization defining one or more of surface adhesion fitness, finishing brush wear level and brush bristle placement location. Slope may be determined between every adjacent pair of data points or between selected data points (e.g., identified local maximum and minimum). The at least one-slope based parameter compared to the predetermined levels may correspond to the slopes themselves or to a calculated average slope value. | 04-12-2012 |
Christopher Carney, Red Hook, NY US
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| 20090106709 | System for Improving a Logic Circuit and Associated Methods - A system for improving a logic circuit may include a processor, and a logic circuit analyzer in communication with the processor to model a plurality of nets. The system may also include an interface in communication with the logic circuit analyzer to select a target slack-value for each one of the plurality of nets. The logic circuit analyzer may determine a slack-value for each net. In addition, the logic circuit analyzer may selectively reduce resistive-capacitive delay for each net respectively if the determined slack-value is less than the target slack-value for each respective net. | 04-23-2009 |
Christopher M. Carney, Red Hook, NY US
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| 20090100394 | Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Automatically Waiving Non-Compute Indications for a Timing Analysis Process - In the course of unit timing, there exists the possibility for a non-compute (N/C) on a particular net in an IC chip design, which could be caused by numerous things, including but not limited to a pin being tied to power, a floating output, or invalid timing test for a given phase at a test point. A process automatically verifies that all non-computes are understood and exist for valid reasons, in order to ensure all necessary paths are being timed. The process takes a conventional Comprehensive Report output of a unit timing run and generates macro specific N/C reports for designers to review and sign off on. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090100395 | Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Stale NDR Detection - Best and most recent NDR types are selected for all RLM's in a design in order to achieve timing closure. The selection employed uses two levels of filtering to examine the NDR types for each RLM, and based on the outcome of the filtering selects the most appropriate NDR type for input to the timing analysis. In one arrangement, the selection scheme is completely automated and is performed at the beginning of a timing analysis via script-driven processes. | 04-16-2009 |
Dan Carney, Concord, NC US
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| 20110173913 | INSULATED BUILDING STRUCTURE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A bracket apparatus for an insulated building structure includes: a sheathing mounting element including a mounting surface configured to receive a mechanical fastener; and at least one elongated spacer extending away from the sheathing mounting element by a predetermined stand-off distance, the spacer configured to penetrate fibrous insulation, and defining a contact pattern configured to prevent pivoting motion of the spacer relative to a planar surface. | 07-21-2011 |
David Carney, Derry, NH US
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| 20080293081 | Fluorescence Polarization Assays for Acetyltransferase/Deacetylase Activity - Provided are methods for determining the activity of proteins that modulate the acetylation state of a protein substrate. The methods may be used for determining both acetyltransferase activity and deacetylase activity. The methods involve fluorescence polarization measurements for determining the acetylation state of a substrate peptide. The methods may also be used to identify compounds that modulate the activity of a protein having acetyltransferase or deacetylase activity. Also provided are substrates for acetyltransferase or deacetylase enzymes for use in association with a fluorescence polarization assay. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090221020 | Mass Spectrometry Assays for Acetyltransferase/Deacetylase Activity - Provided are methods for determining the activity of proteins that modulate the acetylation state of a protein substrate. The methods may be used for determining both acetyltransferase activity and deacetylase activity. The methods utilize mass spectrometry for determining the acetylation state of a substrate peptide. The methods may also be used to identify compounds that modulate the activity of a protein having acetyltransferase or deacetylase activity. | 09-03-2009 |
David M. Carney, Strongsville, OH US
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| 20120089239 | INTELLIGENT INTERFACE FOR A DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM - An intelligent interface system is provided for connecting an external application to a distributed control system (DCS). The interface system is operable to automatically scan the DCS to determine its configuration and build a topology model of the DCS. The topology model is used to determine whether data requested from a module in the DCS can be provided by the module. The topology model is constructed to be thread-safe. A throttling mechanism in the interface system protects the DCS from being subjected to excessive data requests. | 04-12-2012 |
Dennis Carney, Louisville, CO US
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| 20100302576 | Cache Optimization Mechanism - A method is disclosed. The method includes identifying a received object to be cached, calculating a time to rasterize the object, determining if the rasterize time is greater than a time to reuse a rasterized image of the object, caching the object if the reuse time is greater than the rasterize time and caching the rasterized image of the object if the rasterize time is greater than the reuse time. | 12-02-2010 |
Dennis M. Carney, Louisville, CO US
Dennis Michael Carney, Louisville, CO US
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| 20110007341 | CACHE CONTROL MECHANISM - A method is disclosed. The method includes a compute node retrieving an object, the compute node receiving a local cache indicator associated with the object providing information as to whether the object is to be cached at the compute node and the compute node processing the object. | 01-13-2011 |
Fiona Patricia Carney, Stone Mountain, GA US
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| 20090057164 | Contact lens packaging solutions - The present invention relates to improved contact lens products which not only have initial insertion comfort. The contact lens product of the invention comprises a soft hydrogel contact lens immersed and autoclaved in a packaging solution including a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) (or glycerin) and a homopolymer or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone. The present invention also provides methods for making contact lens products of the invention. | 03-05-2009 |
Fiona Patricia Carney, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20080260804 | Medical devices having antimicrobial coatings thereon - The present invention provides a medical device, preferably a contact lens, which comprises an antimicrobial coating including at least one layer of polyquat of formula (I) or (II). The antimicrobial coating on the medical device of the invention has a high antimicrobial efficacy against microorganisms including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial, a low toxicity, low coefficient of friction, and increased hydrophilicity while maintaining the desired bulk properties such as oxygen permeability and ion permeability of lens material. Such lenses are useful as extended-wear contact lenses. In addition, the invention provides a method for making a medical device, preferably a contact lens, having an antimicrobial coating thereon. | 10-23-2008 |
Francis J. Carney, San Tan Valley, AZ US
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| 20110175209 | METHOD OF FORMING AN EM PROTECTED SEMICONDUCTOR DIE - In one embodiment, a semiconductor die is formed to have sloped sidewalls. A conductor is formed on the sloped sidewalls. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175225 | METHOD OF FORMING AN EM PROTECTED SEMICONDUCTOR DIE - In one embodiment, a semiconductor die is formed to have sloped sidewalls. A conductor is formed on the sloped sidewalls. | 07-21-2011 |
Francis J. Carney, Queen Creek, AZ US
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| 20090298232 | METHOD OF FORMING A LEADED MOLDED ARRAY PACKAGE - In one embodiment, a method for forming a leaded molded array package includes placing a lead frame assembly into a molding apparatus having lead cavities. The method further includes forming seals between conductive leads within the lead frame assembly and the lead cavities, and encapsulating the lead frame assembly to form a molded array assembly. The molded array assembly is then separated into individual leaded molded packages. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100009519 | METHOD OF THINNING A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A method for manufacturing a thin semiconductor wafer. A semiconductor wafer is thinned from its backside followed by the formation of a cavity in a central region of the backside of the semiconductor wafer. Forming the cavity also forms a ring support structure in a peripheral region of the semiconductor wafer. An electrically conductive layer is formed in at least the cavity. The front side of the semiconductor wafer is mated with a tape that is attached to a film frame. The ring support structure of the semiconductor wafer is thinned to form the thinned semiconductor wafer. A backside tape is coupled to semiconductor wafer and to the film frame and the tape coupled to the front side of the semiconductor wafer is removed. The thinned semiconductor wafer is singulated. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110074034 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND STRUCTURE - A semiconductor component and methods for manufacturing the semiconductor component that includes a double exposure of a layer of photoresist or the use of multiple layers of photoresist. A metallization structure is formed on a layer of electrically conductive material that is disposed on a substrate and a layer of photoresist is formed on the metallization structure. The layer of photoresist is exposed to light and developed to remove a portion of the photoresist layer, thereby forming an opening. Then, a larger portion of the photoresist layer is exposed to light and an electrically conductive interconnect is formed in the opening. The larger portion of the photoresist layer that was exposed to light is developed to expose edges of the electrically conductive interconnect and portions of the metallization structure. A protection layer is formed on the top and edges of the electrically conductive interconnect and on the exposed portions of the metallization structure. | 03-31-2011 |
Francis J. Carney, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20080246130 | Semiconductor Package Structure Having Enhanced Thermal Dissipation Characteristics - In an exemplary embodiment, a packaged device having enhanced thermal dissipation characteristics includes a semiconductor chip having a major current carrying or heat generating electrode. The semiconductor chip is oriented so that the major current carrying electrode faces the top of the package or away from the next level of assembly. The packaged device further includes a conductive clip for coupling the major current carrying electrode to a next level of assembly, and a heat spreader device formed on or integral with the conductive clip. A portion of the heat spreader device may be optionally exposed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20110068451 | MULTI-CHIP SEMICONDUCTOR CONNECTOR - In one exemplary embodiment, a multi-chip connector is formed to have a first conductive strip that is suitable for attaching to a first semiconductor die and a second conductive strip that is attached suitable for attaching to a second semiconductor die. | 03-24-2011 |
Graham Alexander Carney, Cuyahoga Falls, OH US
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| 20100089139 | WHEEL BASED SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A wheel and sensor assembly includes a U-shaped bracket assembly mounting to and moving with a wheel assembly. One or more sensor device(s) such as camber angle and slip angle sensors mount to the bracket assembly for operatively measuring one or more wheel assembly parameter(s) during vehicle use. The bracket assembly mounts to the wheel assembly and turns therewith. The bracket assembly positions the sensor device(s) in operative optimal proximity to the road surface during vehicle use under actual operating conditions. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110148180 | BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR WHEEL BASED SENSOR - A wheel and sensor assembly includes a U-shaped bracket assembly mounting to and moving with a wheel assembly. One or more sensor device(s) such as camber angle and slip angle sensors mount to the bracket assembly for operatively measuring one or more wheel assembly parameter(s) during vehicle use. The bracket assembly mounts to the wheel assembly and turns therewith. The bracket assembly positions the sensor device(s) in operative optimal proximity to the road surface during vehicle use under actual operating conditions. | 06-23-2011 |
Ingrid Carney, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110239353 | MATERNITY GARMENT - Maternity wear of the invention accommodates the changing shape of a woman's body during pregnancy, minimizing the need for maternity clothes. In one aspect of the invention, pants or a skirt are worn with the upper end unfastened so as to conform to the shape of the swelling torso in pregnancy, and an elastic band shaped similarly to a tube top is worn generally around the waist, so as to overlap the top of the unfastened pants or skirt and retain them on the body. A top, such as a blouse or shirt, can be worn with its tail end extending over the band. In another aspect of the invention, too-large maternity clothing is worn with the band garment engaged over the upper end. If desired the band garment can be folded over on itself, thus doubling its thickness. | 10-06-2011 |
James Kevin Carney, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20100022856 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL HEMODYNAMIC SENSOR INCLUDING LIGHT TRANSMISSION MEMBER - An implantable medical device (IMD) includes an optical hemodynamic sensor comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one detector. In some examples, the at least one optical emitter may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from a housing of the IMD. In addition, in some examples, the at least one detector may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from the housing of the IMD. In other examples, an optical emitter and/or detector of a hemodynamic sensor may be carried by an extension member that extends from a housing of the IMD. The elongated member may electrically couple the optical emitter and/or detector to a controller or other components within the IMD housing. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022861 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL HEMODYNAMIC SENSOR INCLUDING AN EXTENSION MEMBER - An implantable medical device includes an optical hemodynamic sensor comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one detector. In some examples, the at least one optical emitter may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from a housing of the medical device. In addition, in some examples, the at least one detector may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from the housing of the medical device. In other examples, an optical emitter and/or detector of a hemodynamic sensor may be carried by an elongated member that extends from a housing of the IMD. The elongated member may electrically couple the optical emitter and/or detector to a controller or other components within the IMD housing. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100023081 | Comprehensive System for Detection of Coronary Syndrome, Cardiac Ischemia and Myocardial Infarction - Heart-monitoring systems, apparatus, and methods adapted to detect CS, CI and/or MI. In one embodiment, a system comprising at least two first-tier sensors capable of measuring and converting into signals at least two aspects related to cardiac function, at least one second-tier sensor that is also a first-tier sensor, at least one signal processor capable of transmitting a first-tier and second-tier trigger signal when coronary syndrome, cardiac ischemia or myocardial infarction has been detected, at least one communication device capable of communicating, at least one control element adapted to produce a first-tier and second-tier trigger signal when at least one first-tier sensor exceeds its threshold signal level, to exclude the signal from the first-tier sensor that exceeded its threshold and lower at least one threshold of the at least one first-tier sensor is provided. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100030088 | PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER MONITORING WITH MINIMIZATION OF MOTION ARTIFACTS - An implanted system includes at least two optical sensors implanted proximate to an artery of a patient such that one optical sensor is upstream of another optical sensor. Arterial pulses of the patient may be detected based on electrical signals from at least one of the optical sensors. In addition, electrical signals from the optical sensors may be used to minimize the effects of motion artifacts on the detection of arterial pulses. For example, a detected pulse may be determined to be a spurious pulse if the optical sensors indicate the occurrence of the pulse within a predetermined range of time. As another example, a first optical sensor signal may be shifted in time relative to a second optical sensor signal, and the signals may be correlated. An arterial pulse may be detected at a time at which a peak or trough amplitude value of the correlated signal is observed. | 02-04-2010 |
James M. Carney, Nashua, NH US
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| 20100142135 | Computer Component Ejector Mechanism - An ejector mechanism for removing a computer component from a computer housing is disclosed. The computer component may be an energy storage module that includes a first electrical connector that connects the energy storage module to a second electrical connector on a back plane printed circuit board. The ejector assembly is actuated at a location remote from the energy storage module to engage the energy storage module. The ejector assembly partially ejects the module from the housing and disconnects first and second electrical connector parts. | 06-10-2010 |
John Carney, Corte Madera, CA US
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| 20100229200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION, DELIVERY AND DISPLAY OF ITV APPLICATIONS THAT BLEND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION OF ON-DEMAND AND BROADCAST SERVICE OFFERINGS - A user interface allows for blending of television program choices from which a viewer may select, the blending representing options for linear and non-linear programming presented together within a single hierarchy of a designated category. The blending may further include managed content relevant to the designated category, where desired. Such designated categories may include television programming categories and/or content categories. The options for linear and non-linear programming may be presented together within a single screen of the user interface. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110167453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION, DELIVERY AND DISPLAY OF ITV APPLICATIONS THAT BLEND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION OF ON-DEMAND AND BROADCAST SERVICE OFFERINGS - A user interface allows for blending of television program choices from which a viewer may select, the blending representing options for linear and non-linear programming presented together within a single hierarchy of a designated category. The blending may further include managed content relevant to the designated category, where desired. Such designated categories may include television programming categories and/or content categories. The options for linear and non-linear programming may be presented together within a single screen of the user interface. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110258659 | System and Method for Construction, Delivery and Display of iTV Content - iTV content is created and deployed using a server component adapted to allow content developers to create applications according to an authoring specification that describes a framework for same; a transport component configured to optimize and deliver the applications to one or more clients; and a client component adapted to render the applications through a television so as to permit user interaction therewith. The authoring specification provides for the presentation of content through one or more templates defined therein, allowing application definition and behavior to remain common across multiple client device types, middleware platforms, and/or iTV operating environments. The framework for applications accommodates advertising, promotions, content placement packages and/or programming campaign definitions, so as to permit a selection of a specific advertisement, promotion or content at a time of preparation of the iTV content by the server, and/or a time of execution of the applications by the client. | 10-20-2011 |
John Carney, Sausalito, CA US
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| 20100333153 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFORMING CONTENT FOR EXECUTION ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS - A method and system are disclosed for acquiring and transforming existing content (e.g., Hyper Text Markup Language HTML content) for display and execution on multiple platforms and architectures. In one embodiment, capture templates are created to harvest content from disparate content sources on multiple platforms. Data is extracted from the content from the disparate content sources using the created capture templates that drives extracting process. A standardized data stream is generated from the extracted data. The standardized data stream is provided for display on one or more different type of platforms. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110191667 | Method and System for Transforming Content for Execution on Multiple Platforms - A method and system are disclosed for acquiring and transforming existing content (e.g., Hyper Text Markup Language HTML content) for display and execution on multiple platforms and architectures. In one embodiment, capture templates are created to harvest content from disparate content sources on multiple platforms. Data is extracted from the content from the disparate content sources using the created capture templates that drives extracting process. A standardized data stream is generated from the extracted data. The standardized data stream is provided for display on one or more different type of platforms. | 08-04-2011 |
John Joseph Carney, Washington Crossing, PA US
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| 20090218184 | Brake - A two-piece brake shoe is disclosed wherein each piece of the brake shoe has a free end and an end portion opposite the free end that is designed to be inter-fitting with an end portion of the other piece of the brake shoe. Each piece of the brake shoe has a brake lining on its outer surface. The two pieces of the brake shoe can be assembled together to form a C-shaped brake shoe having a gap between the free ends of the two pieces of the brake shoe. An actuator enlarges the gap between the free ends of the two pieces of the brake shoe to apply a brake in which the two-piece brake shoe is installed. | 09-03-2009 |
John R. Carney, Hayward, CA US
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| 20090076289 | Methods of Making Epothilones - The invention provides novel compounds that may be used as intermediates in the preparation of epothilones, epothilone analogs and derivative, as well as new synthetic methods for producing the intermediates and products. | 03-19-2009 |
John S. Carney, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20110238482 | Digital Profile System of Personal Attributes, Tendencies, Recommended Actions, and Historical Events with Privacy Preserving Controls - Embodiments of the invention provide a digital profile system for a user and a method for capturing, storing, and updating information about a user's attributes in a personal genome database. The system interacts with a third-party application which provides an assessment tool for execution by the user. The system includes the personal genome database, a server processor which executes computer-readable instructions of an advanced competency model, a unique pass code system, and at least one privacy filter, and a user processor which executes computer-readable instructions of a client manager. | 09-29-2011 |
Joshua Carney, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100129620 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ON A MATERIAL FOR USE IN ABSORBENT ARTICLES - A method and apparatus for printing graphics on a material used for various parts of absorbent articles. A continuous web of material is fed between a print roller and an impression roller in a machine direction. The print roller includes a plurality of parallel bars oriented in a cross direction, where the bars are oriented at an offset angle so as to be inclined relative to an axis parallel to the cross direction of the material. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100191205 | OPENING SYSTEM FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. A first barrier layer and a second barrier encapsulate an additive therebetween. The second barrier layer is disposed between the topsheet and the absorbent core and the first barrier layer is disposed on a topsheet. An opening system is provided that allows the first barrier layer to be secured to a release paper, outer packaging or article itself, so that it is removed with the release paper, outer packaging or unfolding of the product. As such, the first barrier layer need not be separately removed, and is hidden from view, thereby eliminating the step of separately removing the barrier layer. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110295224 | SIDE PANELS FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes side panels for securing around the waist of the user. The absorbent article includes a first end, a second end, and an absorbent section therebetween. The first end has longitudinal side edges and a first waist line edge. A pair of side panels extend from longitudinal side edges of said first end of the absorbent article, and are shaped and dimensioned so as extend beyond the first waist line edge of the first end of the absorbent article a longitudinal extent so that the side panels may be secured above the hip joints of the user. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120136329 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH AN ACQUISITION DISTRIBUTION LAYER WITH CHANNELS - An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, includes a top sheet and a back sheet with an absorbent core sandwiched therebetween. To decrease transverse leakage, a channeled acquisition distribution layer is placed between the absorbent core and the top sheet. The acquisition distribution layer has apertures and channels open toward the top sheet extending in the longitudinal or machine direction of the article. The channels have a lower permeability through the layer than the remaining portions of the acquisition distribution layer by containing less apertures or by melting the channels so that material fills in substantially all of the apertures in the channels. In further embodiments, the channels may be impermeable and extend substantially the full length of the acquisition distribution layer. | 05-31-2012 |
Kelly S. Carney, Grafton, OH US
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| 20100299112 | METHOD FOR STRAIN RATE DEPENDENCE ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to a method for strain rate dependence analysis in various materials. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for strain rate dependence analysis for polymer matrix composites (e.g., polymer composites used in the aerospace, sporting goods, and automotive industries). | 11-25-2010 |
Kenneth Carney, Rancho Cucamonga, CA US
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| 20110212376 | AMPEROMETRIC SENSOR - A carbon monoxide sensor includes a housing providing an analyte inlet. Multiple electrodes are arranged in the housing and include a sensing electrode in communication with the analyte inlet. The sensing electrode includes a catalytic material niobium that is configured to oxidize carbon monoxide. Output elements are connected to the electrodes and are configured to provide a carbon monoxide signal in response to an analyte reacting with the sensing electrode. | 09-01-2011 |
Kevin Carney, Westerville, OH US
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| 20110087388 | AUTOMATIC DISPLAY OF APPROACH MINIMUMS - A system installed in an aircraft automatically retrieves and displays approach minimum data to the pilot, thereby relieving him or her of the burden of searching for the desired information. The display of the data may take the form of a complete or partial image of a published approach chart. In a variation, the system may both automatically retrieve and automatically enter the desired data into the flight plan, thereby relieving the pilot of both the searching and data-entry tasks. The system may include a database, a screen, a control, and a controller. | 04-14-2011 |
Laurel H. Carney, Geneva, NY US
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| 20120088985 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING AND COMMUNICATING PAIN AND DISTRESS LEVEL - Systems and methods are described for communicating the distress or pain experienced by an infant or a non-communicative patient. The systems and methods can provide an objective quantification of pain and/or distress in conjunction with, e.g., various distressing procedures commonly found in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). The systems may include a processor in communication with a distress level input device and a display configured to provide a representation of a pain or distress score calculated in the processor. The processor may include executable code to translate data from the distress level input into the distress score. | 04-12-2012 |
Mark Carney, Sterling, VA US
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| 20100037062 | SIGNED DIGITAL DOCUMENTS - In one embodiment, a method includes adding data associated with a description of an attribute of a data set to a digital document and generating a digital signature based on the digital document. The data associated with description of the attribute is included in the generating. The data set is not included in the generating. The data set is capable of being included in the digital document. In some embodiments, a data set is a textual string. In some embodiments, an attribute is a pattern such as, for example, a pattern of characters in a textual string. | 02-11-2010 |
Mark D. Carney, Sterling, VA US
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| 20080238670 | SECURITY DEVICE WITH DISPLAY - A security card may include a printed portion that includes printed data fixed to a first portion of an outer surface of the card, an interface configured to receive digitally signed information from an external device, and a display located on a second portion of the outer surface of the card and configured to display a digital image based on the received digitally signed information. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090321517 | SECURITY DEVICE READER - A method performed by a device may include exchanging encryption information with a security card, generating validation information based on the exchanged encryption information with the security card and transmitting the validation information to the security card for display. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110078287 | CONTENT AWARENESS CACHING WITH NETWORK-AWARE GEO-LOCATION PROTOCOL - A device receives subscriber information associated with user devices provided in a network, receives network information associated with the network, and receives user device information associated with the user devices. The device also determines content to cache based on the received information, and requests the determined content from a content provider device. The device further receives the determined content from the content provider device, and stores the determined content in a cache device. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120069845 | SANITIZING PACKET HEADERS - A network device may receive a packet, determine whether the packet includes two or more headers of a same type, modify the packet to correct for the two or more headers of the same type when the packet includes the two or more headers of the same type, determine whether the packet includes out-of-sequence headers, and modify the packet to correct for the out-of-sequence headers when the packet includes the out-of-sequence headers. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120090038 | ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION - A method may include forwarding, by a mobile device, a request for identification information associated with a user of the mobile device. The method may also include receiving, from an identification provider, the identification information, and displaying, by the mobile device, at least some of the identification information. | 04-12-2012 |
Matthew John Carney, Portland, OR US
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| 20100109268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING MULTIPLE CARTS - A system for engagement and disengagement of carts to form a train of multiple carts. Each cart has a spring-loaded hitch that is held in a storage position when the carts are disengaged. A lever coupled to the hitch is operated to position the hitch for insertion into a receiver pocket of the next cart. A leading edge of the hitch deflects a spring-loaded lockpin. An angled guide member positions the hitch vertically within the pocket so that the lockpin comes into alignment with an aperture in the hitch. When aligned, the lockpin snaps into place and engages the aperture to lock the carts together. The close tolerance of the hitch within the pocket prevents transverse articulation of adjacent carts. Structures within the hitch and the pocket allow slight rotation in a longitudinal articulation axis about the lockpin and torsional articulation of the hitch within the pocket. | 05-06-2010 |
Michael Carney, Eau Claire, WI US
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| 20100222577 | Diimine Metal Complexes, Methods of Synthesis, and Methods of Using in Oligomerization and Polymerization - Novel α-diimine metal complexes, particularly iron complexes, having a phenyl sulfidyl or substituted phenyl sulfidyl metal complexing group are disclosed. The α-diimine metal complexes having a phenyl sulfidyl or substituted phenyl sulfidyl metal complexing group are produced by forming one of the α-diimine metal complex imine bonds in the presence of a metal salt or an α-acylimine metal complex. The α-diimine metal complexes having phenyl sulfidyl or substituted phenyl sulfidyl metal complexing group are useful for polymerizing or oligomerizing olefins. | 09-02-2010 |
Michael J. Carney, Libertyville, IL US
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| 20100165951 | System and Method for Downlink Signaling for High Speed Uplink Packet Access - A wireless communication system ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100172303 | System and Method for Downlink Signaling for High Speed Uplink Packet Access - A wireless communication system ( | 07-08-2010 |
Patrick Carney, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20090271486 | MESSAGING DEVICE FOR DELIVERING MESSAGES TO RECIPIENTS BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND PREFERENCES OF RECIPIENTS - A messaging device facilitates delivery of messages to recipients based on availability and preferences associated with recipients. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient. The facility uses availability information—which reflects recipients' availability and willingness to communicate—and system- and recipient-defined preferences to determine the best method(s) of delivery for a message and other features of message delivery. Recipients' availability and preferences may be displayed to users on an interface. Users may make decisions regarding delivery method, timing, and other details of message delivery based on the displayed availability and preference information. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271712 | MESSAGING DEVICE HAVING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR INITIATING COMMUNICATION TO RECIPIENTS - A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients. | 10-29-2009 |
Patrick Carney, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100210323 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES USING TACTILE OR VISUAL INPUTS, SUCH AS DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOBILE DEVICES - A method and system for communication between users is described. In some examples, the system provides two or more dedicated communication devices that communicate with one another without voice-based or written communications. In some cases, the devices provide single input/out capabilities. In some cases, the devices provide multiple input/output capabilities. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100211575 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRESENTING A MEDIA FILE ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON RELEVANCE TO A USER - A system and method for automatically presenting a media file on a mobile device based on an analysis of metadata associated with the media file. The system evaluates a media file's metadata to determine whether the media file is relevant to a mobile device user based on time, date, location, subject matter, or other criteria. If the media file is relevant to the user, the system automatically displays the media file on the mobile device. By presenting the media file to a mobile device user, the system reminds the user of fond memories associated with past dates, people, events, or places. In some embodiments, the system may also prompt a user of the mobile device to take an action related to the media file presented on the mobile device, such as prompting the user to place a telephone call to a person pictured in the image. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100214398 | CAMERA POD THAT CAPTURES IMAGES OR VIDEO WHEN TRIGGERED BY A MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention provides methods and systems for remotely recording an image using a mobile device. In one embodiment, a user transmits a message using a mobile device to activate a camera pod to record an image. The user makes adjustments to the settings of the camera pod using the mobile device, and in some instances, initiates a trigger sequence using the mobile device. The camera pod records the image and transmits the image to the mobile device, enabling the user to preview the image. In some instances, the camera pod transmits the image to a storage server, where it is stored in an album. In one embodiment, the storage server creates a webpage with the captured visual record that the user can retrieve using a personal computer. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100279666 | PROVIDING CONTEXT INFORMATION DURING VOICE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES, SUCH AS PROVIDING VISUAL MEDIA - A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110128242 | DIGITAL PICTURE FRAME HAVING COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES - A digital display device for displaying content associated with multiple sets of sources of content is described herein. The digital display device includes a display configured to provide at least a first display region and a second display region. The digital display device further includes a communication component configured to transmit and receive signals to and from a telecommunications network and a storage component configured to store a mapping of sources of content to the first and second display regions. The digital display device also includes a routing component that automatically routes content associated with the first and second sets of sources for display on at least one of the first and second display regions. The first and second display regions display the content substantially simultaneously. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110319016 | DATA EXCHANGE INITIATED BY TAPPING DEVICES - A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a ‘tap’ or ‘tapping.’ When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices. | 12-29-2011 |
Paul Carney, Middletown, CT US
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| 20110032854 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TDD/TMA WITH HYBRID BYPASS SWITCH OF RECEIVING AMPLIFIER - An arrangement of hybrid couplers, selectively removing RF amplifiers from a receiving path from an antenna back to a receiver in response to an event, the event switching impedances of switchable impedances connecting to ports of the hybrid couplers, between a matching impedance and mismatching impedance. The matching and mismatching impedances change coupling characteristics of the hybrid couplers between a normal coupling and a bypass coupling. In the normal coupling the hybrid couplers provide port-to-port coupling placing the RF amplifiers within the receiving path and, in the bypass coupling, the hybrid couplers provide port-to-port coupling bypassing the RF amplifiers. Optionally, transmitted signal power is detected to identify transmit and receiving intervals. During detected transmit intervals, isolation switches isolate the RF amplifiers from the feedback path and, during receiving intervals and, during detected receiving intervals, the isolation switches RF amplifiers into the feedback path to amplify reception signals. Optionally a hybrid coupler switch is placed between the two circulators to increase the isolation in the RX mode reducing feedback to the LNA's. | 02-10-2011 |
Paul R. Carney, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20110130797 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING EPILEPTOGENESIS - Neuronal excitation and inhibition of the brain is tracked in the hippocampual CA1 network during a latent period, wherein biomarkers are observed which include a sustained increase in the firing rate of the excitatory postsynaptic field activity, paired with a subsequent decrease in the firing rate of the inhibitory postsynaptic field activity within the CA1 region of the hippocampus; the mean amplitude profiles of both fEPSP and fIPSP field potential activity during the latent period have characteristic shapes; both excitatory and inhibitory CA1 field activity firing rates are observed to follow a circadian rhythm that drifts during epileptogenesis; the circadian rhythms described are in-phase in controls and anti-phase during epileptogenesis; and the fEPSP rate drifts from a circadian rhythm to a greater extent than the fIPSP rate. An additional biomarker is a change in a circadian rhythm of core body temperature. Upon detection of one or more of the biomarkers in a patient with a predisposition to seizure, therapeutic measures including thermal, chemical, or electrical modulation are applied to prevent the occurrence of the seizure, in an open or closed loop process. | 06-02-2011 |
Paul Richard Carney, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20120133363 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE COMPATIBLE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY-MATCHED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MR IMAGING & SPECTROSCOPY - Electrodes, infusion cannula, and interventional MRI instrumentation, are constructed with multiple layers or mixtures of metals or alloys that allow the diamagnetic behavior of some metals to combine with the paramagnetic behavior of others, wherein the devices have a magnetic susceptibility which is close to that of the material, for example body tissue, being im The material may thereby be imaged using MRI with resultant images having greatly reduced distortion. Optimal metal composites are determined through mathematical modeling and measurements. In particular, MR compatible susceptibility-matched electrodes may be used for stimulation and for acquiring electroencephalography (EEG) data before, during and after MR image and spectroscopy measurements, with a significant reduction in distortion of the resulting images and spectra. In accordance with the invention, these electrodes may further be incorporated into micro-electrode arrays. In addition, MR compatible susceptibility-matched cannula can implanted before, during and after MR image and spectroscopy measurements, with a significant reduction in distortion of the resulting images and spectra. | 05-31-2012 |
Paul Scott Carney, Champaign, IL US
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| 20090086216 | Partially Coherent Illumination For Inverse Scattering Full-Field Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Microscopy - Methods and apparatus for three-dimensional imaging of a sample. A source is provided of a beam of light characterized by partial spatial coherence. The beam is focused onto a sample and scattered light from the sample is superposed with a reference beam derived from the source onto a focal plane detector array to provide an interference signal. A forward scattering model is derived relating measurement data to structure of an object to allow solutions of an inverse scattering problem, based upon the interference signal so that a three-dimensional structure of the same may be inferred. The partial spatial coherence of the source, which may be fixed or variable, may advantageously provide for rejection of multiple scattering artifacts and thus improve image quality. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090296094 | Spectral Near-Field Optical Tomography - A method and computer program product for imaging an object are disclosed. The object is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave, characterized by a spectrum of illuminating wavevectors. Electromagnetic waves scattered by the object are detected, and are characterized by a spectrum of detected wavevectors. An aperture equal to or smaller than an instantaneous characterizing wavelength of the illuminating electromagnetic wave is disposed between the source and the detector. At least one of the illuminating and detected wavevectors is varied in magnitude to provide information regarding a scattering characteristic of the object. By applying a forward model of the aperture to derive a three-dimensional scattering model, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object may be obtained by inverting a detected data function in terms of the forward model. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100039654 | Nanoscale Optical Tomography Based on Volume-Scanning Near-Field Microscopy - An apparatus and methods for nanoscale optical tomography based on back-scattering mode near-field scanning optical microscopy with a volumetric scan of the probe. The back-scattered data collected by a volumetric scan of the probe contains three-dimensional structural information of the sample, which enables reconstruction of the dielectric sample without other mechanical movements of the instrument. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100067005 | Robust Determination of the Anisotropic Polarizability of Nanoparticles Using Coherent Confocal Microscopy - A coherent confocal microscope for fully characterizing the elastic scattering properties of a nanoparticle as a function of wavelength. Using a high numerical aperture lens, two-dimensional scanning and a simple vector beam shaper, the rank-2 polarizability tensor is estimated from a single confocal image. A computationally efficient data processing method is described and numerical simulations show that this algorithm is robust to noise and uncertainty in the focal plane position. The measurement of the polarizability removes the need for a priori assumptions regarding the nanoparticle shape. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120116739 | Infrared Microspectroscopy for Intact Fibers - Methods and a non-transient computer medium embodying computer readable code for extracting bulk spectroscopic properties of a particle. A forward model is built of an optical field focused on, and interacting with, the particle, where the forward model parameterized in terms of at least one geometrical characteristic of the particle. The particle, which may be a filamentary material, is illuminated with an incident optical field having a spectral range. Either a transmitted or scattered optical field is detected in a far-field zone as a function of wavenumber to obtain a measured spectrum. The measured spectrum is inverted to recover the imaginary part of the complex refractive index of the particle. | 05-10-2012 |
Paul Scott Carney, Urbana, IL US
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| 20110267617 | Second-Order Nonlinear Susceptibility of a Nanoparticle Using Coherent Confocal Microscopy - A coherent confocal microscope and methods for measuring elements of the non-linear susceptibility of a nanoparticle, including, more particularly, all of the elements of the second-order susceptibility tensor of a single nanoparticle under permutation and Kleinman symmetry. Using a high numerical aperture lens, two-dimensional scanning and a vector beam shaper, the second-order nonlinear susceptibility is derived from a single confocal image. A forward model for the problem is presented and a computationally efficient data processing method robustly solves the inverse problem. | 11-03-2011 |
Richard P. Carney, Webster, NY US
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| 20090110453 | FUSER MEMBER WITH NANO-SIZED FILLER - A fuser member suited to use in a fusing apparatus of an electrostatographic image rendering device includes a substrate and an outer layer over the substrate. The outer layer includes a matrix material and filler particles dispersed in the matrix material. an outer layer comprising a halopolymer and filler particles. The filler particles have a particle size of less than about 1 micrometer and a particle hardness of greater than about 3 on a Mohs hardness scale and form no more than about 3 percent by volume of the outer layer. The outer layer comprising filler particles nonetheless may provide improved wear of the fuser member. | 04-30-2009 |
Robert F. Carney, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20100233172 | METHODS OF INHIBITING QUIESCENT TUMOR PROLIFERATION - Improved compositions and methods are disclosed which are useful of the treatment and prevention of proliferative disorders, and methods of screening to identify compounds for such treatments. | 09-16-2010 |
Robert Showers Carney, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20100294177 | Modular computer workstation system - The present invention is a modular computer workstation system, comprising a frame structure having two frame structure sides with curved bottoms. Each side has a handle, a higher back vertical side, and a lower front vertical side. The curved bottoms allow the frame structure to rock, and to be non-rigid. The frame structure has: a front horizontal support having an upper surface and a perpendicular front flange, and a back horizontal support. When modular document support and other support elements are placed on the frame structure, the document surface is at an angle with respect to the horizontal surface on which the frame structure typically will rest. The present invention further comprises a plurality of document support elements, and other elements and devices a computer workstation user may wish to situate. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100301190 | Modular edge form system for cast in place suspended concrete slabs - A modular edge form system for cast in place suspended concrete slabs, comprising wood or metal edge forms that close gaps between joists when a row of joists is above vertical supporting structures. The edge forms may depend on joists directly, or by means of wood edge form support structures; the joists in turn depend on joist hangers. Areas in front of the butt ends of joists are covered by means comprising the use of notch cover plates and/or bendable notch cover rectangles. The edge form system contains and supports cast-in-place horizontal concrete structures when they are poured and while they cure. | 12-02-2010 |
Sara Carney, De Pere, WI US
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| 20080248556 | USE OF SONICATION TO ELIMINATE PRIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to methods for disinfecting surfaces. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods for destroying prion molecules using a combination of ultrasonic energy and enzyme treatment that is effective to denature and degrade prion proteins. | 10-09-2008 |
Sara A. Carney, De Pere, WI US
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| 20090036341 | USE OF CARRAGEENAN IN AN ENZYME FLUSH - The present disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for clearing and cleaning enteral feeding tubes. More particularly, the composition is an ingestible gel composition that comprises enzymes for degrading buildup in enteral feeding tubes, carrageenan, and divalent metal ions or a source thereof. The carrageenan present in the composition stabilizes the enzymes at room temperatures, allowing for long-term storage of the composition. Upon injecting the gelled composition into the feeding tube, body heat from the patient melts the gel, and the enzymes are released to act on debris present in the feeding tube. | 02-05-2009 |
Sara Ann Carney, De Pere, WI US
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| 20100150989 | SUBSTRATES PROVIDING MULTIPLE RELEASES OF ACTIVE AGENTS - The present disclosure comprises a polymeric substrate that provides multiple releases of active agents. A substrate for multiple phase delivery of active agents is provided having a first polymer matrix layer having a first active agent disposed therein, a second polymer matrix layer having a second active agent disposed therein, and a coacervate layer disposed between the first polymer matrix layer and the second polymer matrix layer. Selected first and second active agents are included in the first and second polymer matrices such that as the first and second polymer matrices dissolve, the active agents are released. Multiple phase active agent release is achieved by constructing multiple layers of a polymer matrix containing an active agents formed with polymers having different solubility characteristics or with active agents at different concentration levels. | 06-17-2010 |
Shawn Carney, Ypsilanti, MI US
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| 20100329476 | TUNABLE, SOUND ENHANCING AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A tunable, sound enhancing air induction system for an internal combustion engine includes an air supply duct extending between an air cleaner and a throttle body, and an acoustic amplifier mounted to the air supply duct at an anti-node of a desirable engine induction sound. The acoustic amplifier furnishes the desired sound to the passenger compartment of the vehicle, either through a duct, or by a directional horn. | 12-30-2010 |
Stephen Carney, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20100082432 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONSTRAINT-BASED ADVERTISING - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing up-to-date constraint based advertising content. The method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving a request for advertisement content and selecting a first plurality of advertisements meeting the user profile data. The method then filters the first plurality of advertisements based on advertiser and publisher constraints and selecting a second plurality of advertisements and provides the second plurality of advertisements to a user. | 04-01-2010 |
Stephen Carney, Barrington, RI US
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| 20090236417 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFIERS IN GAME TICKETS - Systems and methods of distributing, dispensing and validating game tickets provide for the use of radio frequency identifiers (RFIDS). Game ticket consumables may also be tracked with RFIDS. Ticket data such as game numbers, void if removed numbers, theme descriptions, place styles, price points and player account information can be stored to a memory of a game ticket, where the ticket is capable of transmitting the ticket data as an RF signal. Approaches also provide for the use of RFIDS in game sponsor/ticket printer facilities, ticket warehouse facilities and ticket destruction facilities. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20120031970 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFIERS IN GAME TICKETS - Systems and methods of distributing, dispensing and validating game tickets provide for the use of radio frequency identifiers (RFIDS). Game ticket consumables may also be tracked with RFIDS. Ticket data such as game numbers, void if removed numbers, theme descriptions, place styles, price points and player account information can be stored to a memory of a game ticket, where the ticket is capable of transmitting the ticket data as an RF signal. Approaches also provide for the use of RFIDS in game sponsor/ticket printer facilities, ticket warehouse facilities and ticket destruction facilities. | 02-09-2012 |
Thomas Edward Carney, Orient, OH US
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| 20090118408 | Dielectric compositions containing coated filler and methods relating thereto - The present disclosure relates to a dielectric composition having a resin and a filler. The filler is used to raise the dielectric and has a passivating surface coating thereon. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090288699 | LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - Laminate structures are disclosed, comprising a metal foil supporting a polyimide dielectric layer. The polyimide dielectric layer comprises a polyimide derived from at least one aromatic rigid rod diamine and at least one aromatic rigid rod dianhydride to provide a thermally and dimensionally stable polyimide. A bottom electrode is formed directly on the polyimide dielectric layer surface, and a CIGS absorber layer is formed directly on the bottom electrode. The CIGS laminates of the present disclosure can be incorporated into CIGS type solar cells, and the laminates further allow such CIGS solar cells to be monolithically integrated into a photovoltaic module on a single substrate. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110039085 | PIGMENTED POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 63 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 35 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110056539 | ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING A THERMALLY AND DIMENSIONALLY STABLE POLYIMIDE FILM, AN ELECTRODE AND AN ABSORBER LAYER, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The assemblies of the present invention comprise an electrode, an absorber layer and a polyimide film. The polyimide film contains from about 40 to about 95 weight percent of a polyimide derived from: i. at least one aromatic dianhydride, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic dianhydride being a rigid rod type dianhydride, and ii. at least one aromatic diamine, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic diamine being a rigid rod type diamine. The polyimide films of the present disclosure further comprise a filler that: i. is less than about 800 nanometers in at least one dimension; ii. has an aspect ratio greater than about 3:1 ; iii. is less than the thickness of the polyimide film in all dimensions; and iv. is present in an amount from about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the total weight of the polyimide film. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110120545 | PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPOSITIONS OR PRECURSORS THERETO, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A process for forming at least one photovoltaic component on a substrate is described. The substrate comprises a polyimide and a sub-micron filler. The polyimide is derived substantially or wholly from rigid rod monomers and the sub-micron filler has an aspect ratio of at least 3:1. The substrates of the present disclosure are particularly well suited for photovoltaic applications, due at least in part to high resistance to hygroscopic expansion and relatively high levels of thermal and dimensional stability. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110121296 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - A process for forming at least one transistor on a substrate is described. The substrate comprises a polyimide and a nanoscopic filler. The polyimide is derived substantially or wholly from rigid rod monomers and the nanoscopic filler has an aspect ratio of at least 3:1. The substrates of the present disclosure are particularly well suited for thin film transistor applications, due at least in part to high resistance to hygroscopic expansion and relatively high levels of thermal and dimensional stability. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123796 | INTERPOSER FILMS USEFUL IN SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGING APPLICATIONS, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - An interposer film for IC packaging is disclosed. The interposer film comprises a substrate that supports a plurality of electrically conductive domains. The substrate contains a rigid rod type polyimide and about 5-60 wt % filler. The filler has at least one dimension that (on average) is less than about 800 nanometers, and the filler also has an average aspect ratio greater than about 3:1. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110177321 | MATTE FINISH POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 71 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 9 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110229680 | FILM BASED HEATING DEVICE AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure relates to a film heating device, having even heating, for high temperature long term use. The film based heating device of the present disclosure has a base film and at least a first and second laminate. The base film comprises a base film aromatic polyimide and a base film electrically conductive filler. The first laminate and second laminate each have an adhesive layer and a metal foil. The adhesive layers contain a thermoplastic polyimide and electrically conductive filler. The thermoplastic polyimide is derived from at least one aromatic diamine and at least one aromatic dianhydride. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110287243 | MULTILAYER FILM FOR ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY APPLICATIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure relates to a multilayer film for electronic circuitry applications, having advantageous barrier properties against unwanted electron and electromagnetic wave interference, and also protection against dirt or other similar-type unwanted foreign matter interference. The multilayer films of the present disclosure have at least three layers. The first outer layer contains a polyimide base polymer, a carbon black filler and a dielectric filler. The core layer is a polyimide with less than 5 weight percent filler. The second outer is similar to the first outer layer and contains a polyimide base polymer, a low conductivity carbon black filler and a dielectric filler. The two outer layers can be the same or different. Optionally, additional layers can also be used between the two outer layers. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120009406 | THERMALLY AND DIMENSIONALLY STABLE POLYIMIDE FILMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The films of the present disclosure have a thickness from about 8 to about 150 microns and contain from about 40 to about 95 weight percent of a polyimide derived from: i. at least one aromatic dianhydride, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic dianhydride being a rigid rod type monomer, and ii. at least one aromatic diamine, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic diamine being a rigid rod type monomer. The films of the present disclosure further comprise a filler that: i. is less than about 800 nanometers in at least one dimension; ii. has an aspect ratio greater than about 3:1; iii. is less than the thickness of the film in all dimensions; and iv. is present in an amount from about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the total weight of the film. | 01-12-2012 |
William Alexander Carney, Aptos, CA US
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| 20090107043 | Replaceable liners for hydroponic and non-hydroponic plant growth systems - The present invention discloses replaceable liners for maintaining clean conditions for use in artificial plant cultivation systems, through inexpensive and quickly installable tray and or reservoir disposable/recyclable liners. | 04-30-2009 |