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Alan Ewald Carpenter, Windham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100238682	HeadLyte safety device - The “HeadLyte” Safety Device is intended to be attached or embedded within a helmet worn by a bicyclist, or, worn around the head of a walker or jogger. The “HeadLyte” is comprised of a band that is populated with light emitting devices providing 360 degrees of illumination. The purpose of this illumination is to alert other individuals and/or vehicles as to the presence and direction of travel of the person wearing the “HeadLyte”, The light emitting devices are connected to a power source and a microcontroller that enables them to flash in a variety of patterns. The light emitting devices may also utilize color to indicate direction of color. The increased visibility provided by the light emitting devices, combined with the location of the “HeadLyte” as it is worn at the highest possible point on the walker, jogger or bicyclist will further enhance the visibility of the wearer to others.	09-23-2010

Ammon Joseph Carpenter, Grants Pass, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110037561	TRANSCODER APPARATUS AND METHODS - Embodiments of methods, systems and devices including encoders and decoders are disclosed.	02-17-2011

Andrew J. Carpenter, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100029650	BICYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND USE AS ANTIDIABETICS - The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful in the treatment of metabolic disorders, particularly type II diabetes mellitus and related disorders, and also to the methods for the making and use of such compounds.	02-04-2010
20110124652	Chemical Compounds and Uses - The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful in the treatment of metabolic disorders, particularly type II diabetes mellitus and related disorders, and also to the methods for the making and use of such compounds.	05-26-2011

Andrew James Carpenter, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100286152	N-PHENYL HYDRAZIDES AS MODULATORS OF THE GHRELIN RECEPTOR - The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof,	11-11-2010

Bradford R. Carpenter, White Bear Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031519	GRILL CLEANING APPARATUS - A handle assembly includes a handle having a front end and a back end and a receptacle mounted to the front end, wherein the receptacle defines a recess. A projection extends into the recess and a removable fastener also extends into the recess. The projection and the removable fastener are adapted to be inserted into an abrasive member to retain the abrasive member in the recess.	02-05-2009

Brandon S. Carpenter, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100015039	HYDROGEN GENERATION PROCESS USING PARTIAL OXIDATION/STEAM REFORMING - Partial oxidation/steam reformers (	01-21-2010

Brian A. Carpenter, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090167080	CURRENT BALANCING FOR MULTI-PHASE CONVERTERS - A converter for a multi-phase current network can include a plurality of current sensors, each of the plurality of current sensors being configured to detect current for a respective phase of the multi-phase network. A current averaging circuit is configured to provide an indication of the average current for the multi-phase network based on the current detected by each of the plurality of current sensors. A modulator is configured to modulate at least one phase of the multi-phase network independently of each other phase of the multi-phase network based on a difference between the current detected for the at least one phase and the average current for the multi-phase network.	07-02-2009

Bruce H. Carpenter, Orlando, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100175385	Method for Increasing Turndown Capability in an Electric Power Generation System - A method of operating an electric power generation system (	07-15-2010

Bruce M. Carpenter, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100184327	ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE PROTECTIVE BACKSHELLS FOR CABLES - A backshell for providing electromagnetic interference shielding between a shielded cable and an electrical connector. The backshell includes a housing defined by a first housing member coupled to a second housing member by a releasable coupler.	07-22-2010

Carolyn R. Carpenter, Lewisville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110041861	SEGMENTED SMOKING ARTICLE WITH INSULATION MAT - A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It may include a smokable segment disposed at the lighting end. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source configured to be activated by combustion of a smokable material and an insulation layer of a non-glass material that is woven, knit, or both, and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment with aerosol-forming material disposed between, but physically separate from, each of the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the cigarette rod using tipping material.	02-24-2011

Charles R. Carpenter, Upper St. Clair, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100124652	Carbon dioxide blown low density, flexible microcellular polyurethane elastomers - Microcellular polyurethane flexible foams having densities no greater than 0.3 g/cc which are suitable for use as lightweight shoe sole components are produced with carbon dioxide in an amount such that the polyurethane-forming mixture has a free rise density of from about 0.03 to about 0.3 g/cc. At least a portion of that carbon dioxide is dissolved as a gas into one or both of the reaction components. The amount of dissolved carbon dioxide must be such that the froth density of the isocyanate and/or isocyanate-reactive component(s) in which the carbon dioxide is dissolved will be from about 0.1 to about 0.8 g/cc. Additional carbon dioxide may be formed by the reaction of water and isocyanate during the polyurethane-forming reaction but the total amount of CO	05-20-2010

Christopher M. Carpenter, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263913	Lock assembly for securing a wear member to earth-working equipment - A locking assembly for retaining a wear member to excavating equipment has a locking element that is received into an opening in the assembly and is movable about a pivot axis in the opening between a hold position and a release position. The locking element has an outer edge that is generally opposite the pivot axis that opposes a base surface of the opening when the locking element is in the hold position. The outer edge is configured to pull away from the base surface when the locking element is rotated from the hold position toward the release position.	10-30-2008
20090174252	TIP FOR AN EARTH WORKING ROLL - A tip for use on an earth working roll for mining, construction and public works machines such as crushers, surface miners, milling machines and the like includes a working end provided with side relief to reduce drag and wearing, require less power to drive the rolls, and lengthen the usable life of the tip. The working end can also have a generally flat front surface to improve the yield in a crushing or other similar operation. The tip includes a base and a wear cap releasably secured together by a retainer.	07-09-2009
20110107624	Wear Assembly - A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.	05-12-2011
20110131843	Wear Assembly - A wear assembly for securing a wear member to excavating equipment that includes a base having a nose and a wear member having a socket. The nose and socket are each provided with one or more complementary stabilizing surfaces in central portions thereof.	06-09-2011

David Carpenter, Jaffrey, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090088792	Articulating Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is provided having articulating, distal end rotation and tip rotational functions. The articulating function includes a wheel rotatable relative to a handle of the surgical instrument and operable to move an articulating section of the surgical instrument from a neutral or straight position to an articulated or bent position. The wheel incorporates a groove in the form of an Archimedes spiral to drive the articulating section between the neutral and bent positions.	04-02-2009
20110048098	ROCKER SWITCH - Disclosed herein is a hydraulic tool user interface. The hydraulic tool user interface includes a rocker section, a drain trigger section, and an activation trigger section. The rocker section includes a first end, a second end, and a first contact portion. The first contact portion is between the first end and the second end. The first contact portion is configured to contact a drain pin. The drain trigger section is at the first end. The activation trigger section is between the first end and the second end. The activation trigger section is configured to contact the second end. The activation trigger section is configured to contact an electrical switch.	03-03-2011

David Carpenter, Newtown Square, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099904	Method of Optimizing Internet Advertising - A method of maximizing profits based on internet advertisement frequency modeling is provided herein. In the method, user data, and reach and frequency data are subjected to a modeling equation, and then coordinated and used to determine a rate at which an advertisement produces a sale of a product advertised in the advertisement for predicting an optimal advertisement frequency at which profits can be maximized in order to minimize wasted investment costs in diminishing returns from internet advertising.	04-16-2009

David A. Carpenter, Clarksville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011981	SHOCK TUBE - A shock tube apparatus may include a plenum to hold a volume of gas. The plenum may include a hollow chamber having a first end and a second end located opposite one another along a longitudinal axis, the first end of the chamber defining a shock egress opening. A valve assembly may be positioned at the first end of the chamber to seal the shock egress opening. A piston may be positioned within a recess located at the second end of the chamber. The piston may separate a first volume located between the piston and the first end of the chamber from a smaller second volume located between the piston and the second end of the chamber. A tension supporting rod may connect the valve assembly to the piston. A release valve may be in fluid connection with the second volume and a switch may be operable to open the release valve to release gas from the second volume and trigger opening of the valve assembly to generate a shock wave through the shock egress opening.	01-21-2010

David W. Carpenter, Saint Charles, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100131247	PREPARATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF OXYGENATED GASOLINES - A process for controlling the composition of an xBOB so that the xBOB will yield an oxygenate-containing gasoline which precisely meets desired specifications when mixed with the desired amount of oxygenate. The process involves blending a plurality of blendstocks to produce an xBOB, withdrawing a sample of the xBOB, obtaining spectroscopic measurements for the sample, applying mathematical models that were based on correlation of xBOB spectra to associated oxygenate-containing gasoline properties, to predict laboratory analysis results for oxygenate-containing gasoline properties, and using the analysis results to control and optimize the blending process.	05-27-2010

Denis D. Carpenter, Verona, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070487	NOVEL METAL AIR CATHODE MANGANESE OXIDE CONTAINED IN OCTAHEDRAL MOLECULAR SIEVE - An oxygen reduction electrode, e.g., an air cathode, comprising manganese oxides having octahedral molecular sieve structures as active catalyst materials and use of such an electrode as a component of a metal-air cell.	03-24-2011

Douglas J. Carpenter, Pasadena, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282327	USE OF BUOYANT GASES FOR THE SIMULATION OF REAL FIRE SOURCES - A method and apparatus to simulate a flow of products from a real fire without reproducing a thermal environment associated with the real fire includes the release of a gas or a mixture of gases with an appropriate density less than air to simulate smoke movement from real fire sources. The buoyant inert gas may be helium. In some embodiments, the buoyant gas is combined with artificial smoke, such as a tracer gas or an inert dye (e.g., a particulate) to provide a visual representation of the location and flow characteristics of the surrogate smoke that is released from a release apparatus. In another embodiment, optical techniques that show differences in gas density are used to visualize the movement of the buoyant gas. The release apparatus includes a control system that follows a prescribed time-dependent flow rate to simulate different fire source configurations and growth rates.	11-11-2010

Erica L. Carpenter, Wyndmoor, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110206691	Methods and Compositions for Treating Neuroblastoma - Methods and compositions for treating neuroblastoma are disclosed.	08-25-2011

Everette Carpenter, Richmond, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090169630	Methods and Compositions for Controlled and Sustained Production and Delivery of Peroxides and/or Oxygen for Biological and Industrial Applications - Methods and compositions for the controlled and sustained release of peroxides or oxygen to aqueous environments (e.g. a patient's body or circulatory system, or for other applications) or non-aqueous environments, include a material coating or encapsulating hydrogen peroxide, inorganic peroxides or peroxide adducts. In the case of peroxide adducts, and particularly in one type of embodiment, the peroxide adducts should be able to permeate the material, but water, hydrogen peroxide and inorganic peroxides should be able to permeate the material. The methods and compositions that allow the release of oxygen, H	07-02-2009

Everett E. Carpenter, Mechanicsville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090184282	NANOPARTICLE NICKEL ZINC FERRITES SYNTHESIZED USING REVERSE MICELLES - A method for making monodispersed magnetic nanoparticles of nickel zinc ferrite (NZFO) at room temperature by mixing together two micelle solutions. The first micelle solution comprises zinc, nickel, and iron metal salts; a surfactant; and a hydrocarbon. The second micelle solution comprises and aqueous hydroxide, a surfactant, and a hydrocarbon. After mixing the two micelle solutions, the ferrite precipitates.	07-23-2009

Frederick Lloyd Carpenter, Conyers, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100276711	Light Emitting Diode Arrangement for High Safety Requirements - In a light emitting diode arrangement for lighting purposes, comprising a circuit board with at least one light generating semiconductor element disposed on the circuit board and conductors extending on the circuit board to the semiconductor element and being electrically connected to terminals of the semiconductor element, a light transmissive element is disposed on the circuit board and covers the semiconductor element and a flame resistant cover element is disposed below the light transmissive element and on top of the terminals to cover the terminals to provide for electrical and flame insulation thereof.	11-04-2010
20100277921	Electronic Apparatus - In an electronic apparatus comprising a circuit board supporting semiconductor components and traces or conductors for supplying electrical energy to the semiconductor components, and a connection arrangement by which the conductors are connected to a power supply cable, the circuit board being covered by an electrically insulating encapsulating layer, a molded frame part is mounted on the circuit board so as to cover the connection arrangement, the molded frame part having a circumferential edge structure which extends on one end into the encapsulating layer and at the other end projects above the encapsulating layer so as to create an interior space which, when the encapsulating layer is at least partially cured, is filled with additional encapsulating compound to form, after curing, a relatively thick protective layer over the wire or cable and conductor connecting area.	11-04-2010

Gregg Carpenter, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069949	Systems and Methods for Providing Dynamic Ingredient Matrix Reconfiguration in a Product Dispenser - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for providing dynamic ingredient matrix reconfiguration in a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive one or more ingredient packages within respective locations. In addition, the system can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix and operable to execute a set of instructions operable to receive information associated with one or more ingredient packages. Furthermore, the controller can be operable to determine at least one location within the ingredient matrix for a selected one or more ingredient packages, and output the at least one location within the ingredient matrix for insertion of selected one or more ingredient packages.	03-12-2009
20100089948	Systems and Methods for Predilution of Sweetener - A beverage dispensing system using a sweetener. The beverage dispensing system may include a dispensing nozzle, a sweetener source with the sweetener at more than about 65° brix, a first diluent source with a first diluent, a mixing chamber in communication with the sweetener source and the first diluent source so as to dilute the sweetener to less than about 65° brix, and a second diluent source with a second diluent so as to dilute further the sweetener upstream of the dispensing nozzle.	04-15-2010
20100237099	Beverage Dispensing System - The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate.	09-23-2010
20110049180	Micro-Ingredient Based Dispenser with User Data Storage Mediums - The present application provides a product dispensing system for dispensing one of a number of predetermined products. The product dispensing system may include a product dispenser with a number of micro-ingredients to create the predetermined product, a reading device configured to read or receive data, a container for receiving the predetermined product, and a data storage medium with the data thereon.	03-03-2011
20110163126	Beverage Dispensing System - The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate.	07-07-2011

Greg P. Carpenter, Centerville, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149906	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISCONNECTING THE TIP ELECTRODE DURING MRI - A medical device includes a pulse generator, a lead, and an electrode. The lead includes an electrode and a lead conductor connecting the pulse generator with the electrode via first and second conductive paths. The medical device includes first and second switches. The first switch includes a non-conductive state in the presence of a magnetic field, the non-conductive state preventing formation of the first conductive path between the pulse generator and the electrode. The second switch includes a non-conductive state that prevents formation of the second conductive path between the pulse generator and the electrode. The first switch in the non-conductive state and the second switch in the non-conductive state electrically shields the electrode from electromagnetic radiation and induced voltages during a magnetic resonance imaging procedure.	06-11-2009
20090292340	Regulatory Compliant Transmission of Medical Data Employing a Patient Implantable Medical Device and a Generic Network Access Device - Various embodiments concern a method which may include communicating medical information between a PIMD and an interface module via a first channel in compliance with a predetermined medical information regulatory standard, preventing access to the PIMD via the interface module other than through the first channel, detecting a communication protocol used by an available generic network access device, selecting a communication protocol rule set from a plurality of communication protocol rule sets to effect communication between the interface device and an available generic network access device of a plurality of generic network access devices, and transferring at least some of the medical information to the remote network via a second channel established between the interface module and the available generic network access device using the selected communication protocol rule set.	11-26-2009

Greg Paul Carpenter, Centerville, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076353	IMPLANTABLE ELECTRO-OPTICAL SENSOR - Embodiments of the invention are related to electro-optical implantable sensors, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device including a housing defining an interior volume, the housing comprising a housing wall and defining an aperture. The implantable medical device can include an optical sensor assembly coupled to the housing wall. The optical sensor assembly can occlude the aperture in the housing wall. The optical sensor assembly can include an electro-optical module including an optical excitation assembly and an optical detection assembly. The optical sensor assembly can also include a chemical sensing element configured to detect a physiological analyte by exhibiting a change in optical properties. An optical window can be disposed between the electro-optical module and the chemical sensing element. The optical window can be configured to allow the transmission of light between the electro-optical module and the chemical sensing element. Other embodiments are also included herein.	03-19-2009

Jack Carpenter, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090211558	HYBRID ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL TURBINE ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - A turbine engine fuel supply system includes a priority flow line, a plurality of secondary fuel loads, an electric fuel metering pump, and a mechanically-driven fuel pump. The priority flow line is used to supply fuel to one or more gas turbine engine fuel manifolds. The electric fuel metering pump has a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet, and is adapted to be selectively energized and, upon being energized, to draw fuel into its fuel inlet and discharge the fuel from its fuel outlet for supply to the priority flow line. The mechanically-driven fuel pump has a fuel inlet, and a fuel outlet that is in fluid communication with the electric fuel metering pump fuel inlet and the plurality of secondary fuel loads. As such, fuel may be supplied to the secondary fuel loads independent of the electric fuel metering pump, which advantageously reduces the electrical power consumption of the electric fuel metering pump.	08-27-2009

James Carpenter, Shawnee, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090033117	Glovebox cover for a motorcycle - A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible.	02-05-2009

James R. Carpenter, Zionsville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100175627	Wild animal care devices having an antimicrobial agent - A wild animal care device is provided for use with wild animals, such as wild birds. The wild animal care device includes a device body. The device body includes a silver-containing, antimicrobial agent applied to the body in a sufficient quantity to exhibit antimicrobial activity.	07-15-2010

James R. Carpenter, Shawnee, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100051663	DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A MOTORCYCLE DRINK HOLDER - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to a drink holder for a motorcycle. A mounting member attaches to a down tube of a motorcycle frame at a first end, and fixedly attaches to a drink holding member at a second end. The mounting member can be fixedly or removably attached to the down tube of a motorcycle frame, and has rotational corrections to ensure the drink is held upright. The drink holding member comprises a cavity for holding a substantially cylindrical drink container and a beverage inside.	03-04-2010
20110068139	SPEAKER CABINET WITH DRINK HOLDER FOR MOTORCYCLES - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to drink holders mounted on a speaker cabinet for a motorcycle. A mounting bracket is attached to a speaker cabinet towards the rear of the motorcycle. The mounting bracket contains a flange where fasteners attach the mounting bracket to the speaker cabinet. An opening for receiving a drink holder is included in the bracket member. An attachment member of a drink holder is inserted into the bracket member where it is held fixedly in place.	03-24-2011
20110132948	TRUNK WITH DRINK HOLDER FOR MOTORCYCLES - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to drink holders mounted on a trunk for a motorcycle. A mounting bracket is attached to a trunk towards the rear of the motorcycle. The mounting bracket contains a flange at a first end where fasteners attach the mounting bracket to the trunk. The mounting bracket fixedly attaches to the drink holder at a second end of the mounting bracket. An attachment member of a drink holder is secured to the mounting bracket where the drink holder is held fixedly in place.	06-09-2011

Jason A. Carpenter, Denver, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110156469	Harness Cover for a Child Restraint System - A harness system for a child seat has a shoulder strap, a chest clip, and a harness cover. The harness cover has an upper section coupled to the shoulder strap and positioned above the chest clip and a lower section coupled to the shoulder strap and positioned below the chest clip.	06-30-2011

Jennifer Carpenter, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090064409	Crib having noiselessly opening changing table - A combination crib is disclosed that includes a cabinet panel, a bottom panel, an end panel, a pair of removable side rails and movable mattress support. The cabinet panel includes a changing table, a latching mechanism and a damper assembly hidden inside.	03-12-2009

Jennifer D. Carpenter, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127853	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND TRACKING OBJECTS IN A MINING ENVIRONMENT - Methods and apparatus for locating and tracking objects in a mining environment are disclosed that include selecting an operational area within which the locations of a plurality of objects are to be determined and tracked over time. Radio transceiver systems and associated display systems provided to the plurality objects are operated to form an ad-hoc, peer-to-peer network. The relative positions of the various objects are determined by measuring the time-of-flight of radio signals exchanged between various ones of the radio transceiver systems and analyzing the time-of-flight of such exchanged radio signals. The relative positions of at least some of the objects within the operational area are then displayed on the display system.	05-27-2010

Jerome Carpenter, Woodridge, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274795	Monitoring Wagering Game Machines in a Network - Methods and apparatus for monitoring wagering game machines in a network are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for monitoring wagering game machines in a network includes receiving, in a wagering game machine, a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include receiving status information associated with a peripheral device or other component of the wagering game machine and transmitting diagnostic information indicating whether the peripheral device or other component needs service, wherein the diagnostic information is based at least in part on the status information.	11-06-2008
20100081501	ANALYZING WIRELESS SIGNALS IN WAGERING GAME ENVIRONMENTS - Systems and methods for analyzing wireless signals in a wagering game environment are described herein. In some embodiment, a wagering game machine includes a wagering game unit configured to present wagering games. The wagering game machine can also include a network interface configured to exchange, with other devices on a wagering game network, information about the wagering games. The wagering game machine can also include a wireless signal detection device configured to detect wireless signals in a wagering game environment and to create wireless signal data for use in determining whether the wireless signals interfere with wireless communications of the wagering game network.	04-01-2010

Jody S. Carpenter, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090299519	GAUGE SYSTEM - Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.	12-03-2009
20110175273	GAUGE SYSTEM - Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.	07-21-2011

Joel Carpenter, Warminster, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090004946	Interlocking toy - An interlocking toy formed from construction units, where certain of the construction units include assembly members, preferably in a matrix, that are capable of interlocking with assembly members, preferably in a matching matrix, from certain other construction units. The assembly members may be in the form of notches, slots, tabs, apertures (preferably square apertures or circular apertures), oblong recesses, and tapered oblong recesses, among other similar and other geometric and non-geometric constructs. Similarly, the construction units may be formed to any geometric or non-geometric configuration. An exemplary construction unit may include assembly members in the form of notches, square apertures, and circular apertures.	01-01-2009

John D. Carpenter, Trumbull, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114543	ELECTROCOMPOSITE COATINGS FOR HARD CHROME REPLACEMENT - The invention provides a method and system for electrolytically coating an article. The method includes providing an article to be coated and disposing the article in an electrolytic cell. The cell includes an anode, a cathode in operable communication with the article, and an electrolyte bath. During electrolysis, the electrolyte bath comprises cobalt ions, phosphorous acid, and tribological particles selected from the group consisting of refractory materials, solid lubricants and mixtures thereof dispersed therein. The method further includes applying steady direct electric current through the anode, the electrolyte bath and the cathode to coat the article with cobalt, phosphorous and the tribological particles. An improved composition of matter is also provided that may be used as a coating, or the composition may be electroformed on a mandrel to form an article made from the composition of matter.	05-07-2009
20110086239	ELECTROCOMPOSITE COATINGS FOR HARD CHROME REPLACEMENT - The invention provides a method and system for electrolytically coating an article. The method includes providing an article to be coated and disposing the article in an electrolytic cell. The cell includes an anode, a cathode in operable communication with the article, and an electrolyte bath. During electrolysis, the electrolyte bath comprises cobalt ions, phosphorous acid, and tribological particles selected from the group consisting of refractory materials, solid lubricants and mixtures thereof dispersed therein. The method further includes applying steady direct electric current through the anode, the electrolyte bath and the cathode to coat the article with cobalt, phosphorous and the tribological particles. An improved composition of matter is also provided that may be used as a coating, or the composition may be electroformed on a mandrel to form an article made from the composition of matter.	04-14-2011

Judith Carpenter, Hayden, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144458	Golf Swing Alignment Training Device - Golfers need and desire to practice and perfect their golf swings, and proper alignment of the golfer's body and the arc that the head of club travels are critical in this regard. The golf swing alignment training device provided allows golfers of different height and body proportions, and using a variety of different golf clubs to practice and perfect their swing. The device comprises a stance rule changeably marked to indicate proper location of the golfer's feet as required using different clubs, a connecting shaft perpendicular to the stance rule that can be moved as needed for clubs of different length, a swing guide governing the direction of the golfer's swing and the shape of its arc, a club face orientation indicator that can be adjusted to indicate proper club face orientation for different shots, and a ball position indicator which properly locates the ball in relation to the device and the golfer's body. The device is of simple, rugged construction, easily adjustable as needed by golfers of different size and body proportion, and a single device can be used by right or left handed golfers, and even by children.	06-10-2010

Judith T. Carpenter, Radnor, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100211095	Embolic Protection Device and Method of Use - There is disclosed a porous emboli deflector for preventing cerebral emboli while maintaining cerebral blood flow during an endovascular or open surgical procedure. The device prevents the entrance of emboli of a size able to cause stroke (greater than 100 microns in the preferred embodiment) from entering either the right or left carotid arteries by deflecting emboli downstream in the blood flow. The device can be placed prior to any manipulation of the heart or aorta allowing maximal protection of the brain during the index procedure. The device has a low profile within the aorta which allows sheaths, catheters, or wires used in the index procedure to pass. Also disclosed are methods for insertion and removal of the device.	08-19-2010

Keith Carpenter, Nicholasville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080234960	Method and apparatus for inspecting and analyzing welded structures - An apparatus and method for inspecting and analyzing welded structures includes a laser for directing at least one beam of light at a weld bead to define at least one visible profile line; a camera directed at the weld bead for capturing an image of the at least one profile line and generating a usable image signal based on the image; and a preprogrammed microprocessor assembly configured for receiving the usable image signal and processing the signal as an image to determine a dimension of the weld bead defined along the at least one profile line and comparing the dimension of the weld bead with a predetermined dimension set point to determine the quality of the weld bead.	09-25-2008

Kent Carpenter, Stamford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090010814	EFFLUENT GAS STREAM TREATMENT SYSTEM HAVING UTILITY FOR OXIDATION TREATMENT OF SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EFFLUENT GASES - An effluent gas stream treatment system for treatment of gaseous effluents such as waste gases from semiconductor manufacturing operations. The effluent gas stream treatment system comprises a pre-oxidation treatment unit, which may for example comprise a scrubber, an oxidation unit such an electrothermal oxidizer, and a post-oxidation treatment unit, such as a wet or dry scrubber. The effluent gas stream treatment system of the invention may utilize an integrated oxidizer, quench and wet scrubber assembly, for abatement of hazardous or otherwise undesired components from the effluent gas stream. Gas or liquid shrouding of gas streams in the treatment system may be provided by high efficiency inlet structures.	01-08-2009

Kerrance L. Carpenter, Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041348	FULL CLOSED LOOP AUTO ANTENNA TUNING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - A wireless terminal includes an RF transceiver, an auto tuner, and an antenna. When a remote signal is received at the wireless terminal, the auto tuner is adjusted in accordance with the received signal to optimize OTA performance of the wireless terminal. As further remote signals are received by the wireless terminal, the tuner is readjusted. As a user inputs information to be transmitted, the tuner is also readjusted in accordance with the transmission signals to optimize OTA performance of the wireless terminal, and a best compromise between the TX OTA performance and the RX OTA performance is calculated. Current/temperature information may also be obtained for readjusting the tuner.	02-18-2010

Kevin Damian Carpenter, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016881	GAS TURBINE WITH EXHAUST GAS CASING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GAS TURBINE - A gas turbine (	01-27-2011

Kimberly A Carpenter, Pendleton, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090287228	Inorganic-organic melt-extruded hybrid yarns and fibrous composite medical devices thereof - Composite fibrous constructs are made of combinations of inorganic-organic hybrid monofilament or multifilament yarns containing at least 6 weight percent of inorganic micro-/nanoparticles and organic monofilament or multifilament yarn with typical examples of the hybrid yarn matrix made of absorbable or non-absorbable thermoplastic polymers and final constructs being in the form of knitted or woven meshes and braided ligatures intended to perform under specific mechanically, biologically, and/or radiologically related functions.	11-19-2009

Larry W. Carpenter, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100160107	Compact planetary transmission - The transmission includes a housing, input and output shafts, and four planetary gear trains each having at least three members including a ring gear, at least one carrier, and a sun gear. The input and output shafts are is continuously interconnected with gear(s) and/or carrier(s). Links continuously interconnect the carrier(s) and/or gears between gear trains. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are engagable in combinations of two to establish at least seven forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft.	06-24-2010

Larry Wayne Carpenter, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124462	Multi-Speed Transmission - A multi-speed transmission may include an input member and an output member disposed in a housing. A first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, and a fourth planetary gear set may also be disposed in the housing, each planetary gear set including a sun gear, a planet carrier, and a ring gear. Six control elements may be operably coupled to the planetary gear sets and selectively engageable to create a set of different gear ratios between the input member and the output member, the set of different gear ratios including at least nine forward gear ratios and at least two reverse gear ratios.	05-26-2011

Lori A. Carpenter, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090307157	FIELD CONDITION INDICATOR - In a system for reporting field conditions, a method includes determining whether jurisdictional wetland conditions at a specific field location exist. When conditions are met for at least one of hydrology, soils and vegetation, a section of an indicator is filled in. The indicator is overlaid on a map to identify the specific field location.	12-10-2009
20100036880	INTERACTIVE DATABASE DRIVEN MULTITENANCY SYSTEM - In an interactive database driven multitenancy system, a method includes selecting a regional supplements to be used. An orthorectified aerial photograph is obtained for the selected regional supplements. The process overlays the photograph with a boundary of a selected project. Preliminary GIS data set of NWI, Soil, Hydrology, and TOPO is obtained from the system. A preliminary desktop and/or detail wetland delineation is conducted and reports and maps are generated.	02-11-2010

Mark C. Carpenter, Zephyrhills, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100176218	Apparatus for delivery of lawn treatment products through a lawn irrigation system and for maintenance of said system - This invention comprises a new and improved apparatus for distributing automatically lawn treatment products, including chemical nutrients, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, through a lawn irrigation system using either potable or reclaimed water, and for maintaining the system in good working order. An adjustable multi-outlet watering manifold allows a user to regulate the amount of product to be applied to the particular zone serviced by each sprinkler station.	07-15-2010

Mark M. Carpenter, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236041	VEGETATION ROOFING SYSTEM - A vegetation roofing tray comprising an interconnecting lip is provided. The interconnecting lip on the sidewall of a tray engages with a sidewall of an adjacent tray, securely interconnecting the adjacent trays side-by-side together. A securing device penetrating the sidewalls of adjacent trays may also be used to secure the adjacent trays together. A vegetation roofing system is also provided. The system includes two or more trays and an irrigation hose disposed across the trays.	10-02-2008

Michael A. Carpenter, Scotia, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090207413	OPTICAL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING A CONSTITUENT IN A GAS CONTAINING OXYGEN IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - A method for detecting a gas phase constituent such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen, or hydrocarbons in a gas comprising oxygen such as air, includes providing a sensing material or film having a metal embedded in a catalytically active matrix such as gold embedded in a yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) matrix. The method may include annealing the sensing material at about 900° C., exposing the sensing material and gas to a temperature above 400° C., projecting light onto the sensing material, and detecting a change in the absorption spectrum of the sensing material due to the exposure of the sensing material to the gas in air at the temperature which causes a chemical reaction in the sensing material compared to the absorption spectrum of the sensing material in the absence of the gas. Systems employing such a method are also disclosed.	08-20-2009

Michael J. Carpenter, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110194692	VOICE-OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) SCRAMBLING MECHANISM - Systems and methods are disclosed for securing VoIP communication. A VoIP device sends a multiple pipe scrambling request, wherein the multiple pipe scrambling request includes (1) a numeric value indicating the number pipes, (2) an IP address for each pipe, and (3) a port number for each pipe. The VoIP device receives confirmation that the scrambling request was received and sends data packets randomly to one or more available pipes on a receiving VoIP device.	08-11-2011

Michael V. Carpenter, Idaho Falls, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237142	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONCENTRATING SUBSTANCES IN FLUID SAMPLES - Concentrator systems include a circulating fluid pathway passing through a pump, a filter, and a retentate container. An effluent outlet line communicates with the circulating fluid pathway through a filtering element within a body of the filter. The systems further include a control system. In some embodiments, the pump, filter, and retentate container may be secured within a portable container. Methods for concentrating a foreign substance within a fluid sample include establishing circulation of fluid through a fluid circulation path passing through a fluid pump, a filter body, and a retentate container. Fluid is caused to exit the fluid circulation path through a filtering element within the filter body, and at least one foreign substance is prevented from passing through the filtering element. A control system may be used to control at least one of a speed of the pump and a quantity of retentate within the retentate container.	10-02-2008

M. Scott Carpenter, Racine, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243673	Compact Spray Device - A method of operating a dispensing unit includes the step of providing a power source to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having an aerosol container disposed therein and an actuator arm. Other steps include activating the dispensing unit in response to a minimum threshold of light being sensed by a light sensor and selecting a sleep period interval between spray operations. Yet another step comprises moving the actuator arm after completion of a startup delay period from a pre-actuation position to a discharge position along a path substantially parallel to an axial length of the container to actuate a nozzle of the container to discharge a fluid from the container. The method also includes the step of alternating automatically between the sleep period having a duration commensurate with the selected sleep period interval and a discharge period during which the fluid is dispensed from the container.	09-30-2010
20100243674	Compact Spray Device - A power source is provided to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having an aerosol container disposed therein. A sleep period interval between spray operations is selected and a motion sensor is activated to detect motion within a sensory path of the sensor after completion of the sleep period interval. If no motion is detected by the motion sensor a fluid is automatically discharged from the aerosol container and the sleep interval is reset and if motion is detected by the motion sensor a delay time interval is initiated and fluid is not discharged from the aerosol container. The dispensing unit alternates between activating the sensor to detect motion and resetting the delay time interval until no motion is detected by the motion sensor at the expiration of the delay time interval, which results in the automatic discharge of fluid and a resetting of the sleep period interval.	09-30-2010

Paul R. Carpenter, Lynchburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100226342	Distributed Ad Hoc Network Protocol Using Synchronous Shared Beacon Signaling - A method for forming a protocol structure for use in an ad hoc, distributed, scaleable wireless sensor node network which enables nodes to join the network autonomously without there being a designated, permanent central time reference and for enabling such nodes to synchronize timing with each other and with other nodes in the network. The method involves discovering the active channel changing sequence used by the network, synchronizing communications of a new node with the remainder of the nodes in the network and scanning communications channels to detect merging clusters of nodes.	09-09-2010

Richard Alan Carpenter, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100057799	METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTEXT SENSITIVE INFORMATION - A method and system are described for providing context sensitive data to a system user. The method includes the steps of identifying the user and querying databases to create a user context. Information is aggregated from the network databases and filtered using the user context. Providing the correct data needed by the user for that particular time, location and job function.	03-04-2010

Ronald Dean Carpenter, Fries, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114752	MATERIAL CONDITIONER - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for conditioning materials for processing such as materials used in a recycling process. The invention includes a conditioning section comprising a drum associated with teeth. The end of the drum is rounded to prevent material from becoming lodged between the end of the drum and the conditioner section housing. A support bar is added to proved structural support to the teeth and to provide a tooth at the end of the support bar point toward the housing wall to further prevent materials from becoming lodged between the end of the drum and the conditioner section housing. The rotation teeth pass between stationary fingers. The finger may further include finger teeth. The length of the fingers, the distance between the finger and the drum, and the finger teeth configuration may be remotely selected to provide for conditioned materials of different sizes.	05-07-2009
20110114773	MATERIAL CONDITIONER WITH REPLACEABLE TEETH - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for conditioning materials for processing wherein such conditioned materials are used in a recycling process. The invention includes a conditioning section comprising a drum associated with a tooth kit. The tooth kit is easily removable from said drum and replaced. The invention also covers the tooth kit.	05-19-2011

Ronald Vaiden Carpenter, Richmond, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090197568	Method for Managing Wireless Telecommunication Bills - A method manages wireless telecommunication bills for end user subscribers. The method includes complete bill management for the wireless subscribers including, for example, establishing a baseline report, receiving and analyzing a subscriber bill, and requesting and posting credits from wireless telecommunication providers. The method includes the creation of the baseline report in order to manage common billing components across all wireless carriers and carrier plans.	08-06-2009

Sarah E. Carpenter, Temple Terrace, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100143897	Materials and Methods for Assaying for Glyoxylate - The subject invention concerns enzyme-based methods for detecting and assaying for glyoxylate. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for assaying for glyoxylate produced by the reaction of peptidylglycine α-amidating monooxygenase (PAM). The subject invention also concerns methods for assaying for the enzyme peptidylglycine α-amidating monooxygenase. The detection of glyoxylate using the present invention is indicative of the presence of PAM. The subject invention also concerns methods for screening for peptide hormones and any N-acyl-glycine or N-aryl-glycine conjugated molecule.	06-10-2010

Sarah E. Carpenter, Hoffman Estates, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042461	GROUPING SERVICE ORDERS IN AN ELECTRONIC SERVICES MARKETPLACE - Described herein is technology for, among other things, grouping service orders in an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves receiving first and second service orders, comparing the first and second service orders, determining whether a relationship exists between certain criteria of the first and second service orders, and routing the first and second service orders together to a service provider that is to perform the services associated with the first and second service orders, when there is a relationship between the certain criteria of the first and second service orders.	02-18-2010

Scott Carpenter, Pendleton, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099787	Abnormal Output Detection System For A Biosensor - A biosensor has an abnormal output detection system that determines whether an output signal from the redox reaction of an analyte has a normal or abnormal shape or configuration. The abnormal output detection system improves the accuracy and precision of the biosensor in determining whether an output signal has a shape or configuration that may not provide an accurate and/or precise analysis of a biological fluid. The biosensor generates an output signal in response to the redox reaction of the analyte. The biosensor normalizes the output signal and compares the normalized output signal with one or more control limits. The biosensor may generate an error signal when the normalized output signal is not within the control limits.	04-16-2009

Scott Carpenter, Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100091507	Directed LED Light With Reflector - A high intensity light is disclosed. A first circular lighting array having a plurality of reflectors and light emitting diodes is provided. A second circular lighting array is mounted on the first circular lighting array. The second circular lighting array has a second plurality of reflectors and light emitting diodes. Each reflector includes a tulip-shaped reflective surface having a symmetrical vertical cross section and a different symmetrical horizontal cross section. The reflective surface creates a uniform beam reflecting from a corresponding LED at horizontal angles relative to the reflective surface and a narrow beam in vertical angles relative to the reflective surface.	04-15-2010
20100209046	FIBER OPTIC COUPLER - A coupler for coupling a light source to a fiber optic, comprising an adapter having a cavity for receiving the fiber optic, said adapter including pins extending in a direction perpendicular to the fiber optic's axis; a coupler body having an aperture for receiving the adapter, said aperture including a pair of through slots for receiving the pins, said body including interior pin sockets radially offset from the slots; a plate mounted within the coupler body; and biasing means urging said plate towards the aperture in the coupling body wherein when the adapter is inserted into the aperture of the coupler body, the adapter initially urges the plate in a direction away from the aperture, whereupon the adapter is rotated until the pins become aligned with and captured within the pin sockets allowing the plate to be urged in a direction back towards the aperture locking the coupler in place.	08-19-2010

Scott E. Carpenter, Pendleton, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090219022	Methods of In-Vitro Analysis Using Time-Domain NMR Spectroscopy - An in vitro method of determining an analyte concentration of a sample includes placing the sample into a low-field, bench-top time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) spectrometer. The NMR spectrometer is tuned to measure a selected type of atom. A magnetic field is applied to the sample using a fixed, permanent magnet. At least one 90 degree radio-frequency pulse is applied to the sample. The radio-frequency pulse is generally perpendicular to the magnetic field. The 90 degree radio-frequency pulse is removed from the sample so as to produce a decaying NMR signal. The decaying NMR signal is measured at a plurality of times while applying a plurality of 180 degree refocusing radio-frequency pulses to the sample. The analyte concentration is calculated from the plurality of measurements associated with the decaying NMR signal and a selected model.	09-03-2009
20090310743	Test-Sensor Production Monitoring Using XRF Spectrometry - A sensor for determining the presence of an analyte in a test sample, said sensor comprising a nanoparticulate membrane comprising nanoparticles of at least one inorganic oxide of an element selected from Group IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, IB, IIB, IIIB, IVAB, VB, VIB, VIII3 or V11113 of the Periodic Table, and wherein an oxidoreductase and an electrochemical activator are diffusibly dispersed in said nanoparticulate membrane.	12-17-2009
20100130883	In-Vivo Non-Invasive Bioelectric Impedance Analysis of Glucose-Mediated Changes in Tissue - A non-invasive, in vivo method for measuring glucose-mediated changes in tissue is disclosed. The method comprises the act of providing a system for directly or indirectly measuring impedance values. The method further comprises the act of providing at least three electrodes and corresponding electrode pads. The electrodes are connected to the system. The method further comprises the act of contacting the electrode pads to a user's skin. The method further comprises the act of contacting each of the at least four electrodes to a corresponding electrode pad. The method further comprises the act of applying an alternating current. The method further comprises the act of determining the correlation between the glucose concentration in the tissue and the measured changes in impedance.	05-27-2010
20110175614	METHODS OF IN-VITRO ANALYSIS USING TIME-DOMAIN NMR SPECTROSCOPY - An in vitro method of determining an analyte concentration of a sample includes placing the sample into a low-field, bench-top time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) spectrometer. The NMR spectrometer is tuned to measure a selected type of atom. A magnetic field is applied to the sample using a fixed, permanent magnet. At least one 90 degree radio-frequency pulse is applied to the sample. The radio-frequency pulse is generally perpendicular to the magnetic field. The 90 degree radio-frequency pulse is removed from the sample so as to produce a decaying NMR signal. The decaying NMR signal is measured at a plurality of times while applying a plurality of 180 degree refocusing radio-frequency pulses to the sample. The analyte concentration is calculated from the plurality of measurements associated with the decaying NMR signal and a selected model.	07-21-2011

Scott R. Carpenter, Sanford, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080278041	Cable port for biosafety cabinet - A biosafety cabinet includes at least one cable port disposed in a wall of the cabinet that allows small tubing and/or cables to enter the cabinet through the walls. The cable port eliminates problems associated with running the tubing and/or cables through an open door at the front of the cabinet. The cable ports enable the user to fully close the view screen door, while maintaining the ability to connect various tubes and/or cables to devices in the interior work area of the cabinet. The biosafety cabinet further includes a double wall configuration with negative pressure air space between the two walls. Air and byproducts or contaminants attempting to escape from the cabinet into the room or enter the cabinet from the outside environment is captured in the negative pressure area between the walls and transported directly to an air filter.	11-13-2008

Scott R. Carpenter, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090284530	CAMPAIGN AWARENESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A campaign management system manages campaign data for one or more campaigns and geospatial data for areas in which the campaigns are directed. The system performs spatial queries, data queries, and/or geocode-based queries, generates maps geographically identifying where campaign events are occurring in the geographic area, and generates feature data for display. Campaign symbology, such as shading, color coding, patterns, icons, or other symbols identify one or more campaign events in the geographic area.	11-19-2009

Seth G. Carpenter, Mesa, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198349	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHIELDING OPEN PROCESS CONTROL CLIENT APPLICATIONS FROM BAD QUALITY INITIAL DATA	08-06-2009

Stephen Carpenter, High Ridge, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080267824	Control system for monitoring salt levels in a brine tank - A control system monitors salt level in a brine tank having a water inlet. The control system comprises a memory device storing an amount representing actual salt level in the brine tank. A sensor determines water level in the brine tank. A control valve is operatively connected between a water supply and the water inlet for controllably supplying water to the brine tank. A logic circuit is operatively connected to the memory device, the sensor and the control valve for determining salt level in the brine tank. The logic circuit periodically operates the control valve responsive to sensed water levels to fill the brine tank with water, updates the stored actual salt level in the memory device responsive to water supplied to the brine tank, and provides an indication when actual salt level in the brine tank falls below a select salt level.	10-30-2008

Terry G. Carpenter, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283513	Heating Pad for Use with Animals - A heating pad for use with animals, or pet heating pad. The pet heating pad provides a pad with a cushioned exterior and a flexible but resilient interior that prevents overheating by maintaining or returning the pet heating pad to a flat profile. The pet heating pad heating system includes a heating element with temperature limitation controls for safe operation surrounded by layers of material selected for temperature control properties. The result is a pet heating pad that substantially reduces or eliminates the problems normally associated with heating pads such as hotspots, overheating, bunching, and folding while providing a pet with a physically and thermally comfortable surface upon which to rest.	11-20-2008

Thomas J. Carpenter, Ankeny, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090016826	Erosion control system - An erosion control system for reducing erosion under effluent flow conditions. The system includes an erosion control mat anchored over an erosion susceptible area. The anchoring system uses an anchor positioned below the soil, connected to the mat by a flexible strap. Due to its high shear resistance, the system may be used in high effluent flow areas, such as drainage ditches and creeks.	01-15-2009
20090317190	Shoreline erosion control system - An erosion control system for reducing shoreline erosion resulting from wave action, run-off and hydrostatic pressure. The system includes a flexible geotextile provided over a shoreline. A plurality of rigid erosion control mats are provided over the flexible geotextile and secured in place by a plurality of anchors secured into the shoreline. The geotextile, erosion control mat and anchors may be adjusted to accommodate shorelines of varying slopes and susceptibility to erosion.	12-24-2009
20100178108	SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL SYSTEM - An erosion control system for reducing shoreline erosion resulting from wave action, runoff and hydrostatic pressure. The system includes a flexible geotextile provided over a shoreline. A plurality of rigid erosion control mats are provided over the flexible geotextile and secured in place by a plurality of anchors secured into the shoreline. The geotextile, erosion control mat and anchors may be adjusted to accommodate shorelines of varying slopes and susceptibility to erosion.	07-15-2010
20100196102	Anchor system - An anchor system for securing a cable within the ground. The system includes a body having a tapered cap and an internal cylindrical slot provided therethrough. A driving rod having an end with a smaller diameter is provided through the slot so that the driving rod extends from the body of the anchor system. The body is provided with a catch through which a line is secured. The driving rod is utilized to drive the anchor system into the ground. As the driving rod extends from the body, the driving rod bears the brunt of the force associated with the driving action, allowing the anchor system to be constructed of a lightweight, inexpensive material. Once the anchor system has been provided at the desired depth, the driving rod is removed and the strap is pulled to set the anchor into place.	08-05-2010

Todd P. Carpenter, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076737	INFERRING SYSTEM-LEVEL PROPERTIES - The present disclosure includes methods, devices, and systems for inferring system-level properties. One or more embodiments include generating a constraint model based on a system model having a number of components at different levels of abstraction and on a number of verified component properties. The constraint model can include a number of mission constraints modeling one or more mission requirements, a number of system constraints modeling one or more system-level properties, mid a number of component constraints modeling one Or more component properties. One or more embodiments can include analyzing the constraint model with a constraint solver to determine whether one or more particular system-level properties can be inferred from the constraint model.	03-25-2010

William Carpenter, Stony Point, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080261324	System, Device and Method for Reducing Luminescence Output Shifts - Devices, systems, and methods for conducting chemiluminescent immunoassay testing and, more particularly, to initiating and monitoring a chemiluminescent reaction in a plurality of such assays, of different types, on a single immunoassay instrument, in a single procedure, using a plurality of labels and a triggering reagent combination are disclosed. Moreover, by including a base reagent injector assembly having an “e-channel” to provide a swirling turbulence to the base reagent immediately before it is introduced into the well of a cuvette containing a sample and an acid reagent. The added turbulence addresses the phenomenon referred to as “RLU shift,” in which the luminescence output can increase or decrease between assays.	10-23-2008

William B. Carpenter, Cleveland, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079092	REAL TIME LOAD ADAPTATION OF A MOTOR - A method of varying speed and direction of motor operating intervals in a food processing device to achieve real time load adaptation comprising a motor (	04-01-2010

William Bradford Carpenter, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090272757	DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY PRESENTING OBJECTS - An assembly for selectively presenting objects includes: a frame; a carousel rotatably mounted to the frame for rotation about a generally vertical axis of rotation, the carousel including a plurality of object compartments arranged about the axis of rotation; a servomotor operably connected with the carousel, the servomotor being configured to rotate the carousel about the axis of rotation; and a controller. The controller is configured to actuate the servomotor to rotate the carousel when torque applied to the servomotor exceeds a predetermined magnitude. Such an assembly can serve as a presentation device that enables an operator to remove objects therefrom at his/her convenience.	11-05-2009

William H. Carpenter, Severna Park, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100224743	iCradle Portable Media Device Stand - iCradle Portable Media Device Stand is a portable stand to be used with a portable media device as an accessory for the purposes of viewing any media content including video, listening to music, or utilizing any device-specific software application, hand-free while traveling, in the office, or at home. iCradle is designed to sit on a flat surface and hold a Portable Media Device in an optimal viewing angle. iCradle allows the device user to watch and listen to any media content, and utilize any software application comfortably while having complete freedom of movement with the hand(s). iCradle utilizes an angled placement slot to improve the viewing angle and reduce glares for comfortable viewing.	09-09-2010

W. Kevin Carpenter, Warrensville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080226435	LOADING AND UNLOADING APPARATUS FOR TRAILER BODY - A loading and unloading apparatus adapted for use on a wheel-supported trailer body is provided. The loading and unloading apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate support arms, a plurality of channels under the floor structure of the trailer body allowing the support arms to be mounted thereon and move longitudinally between a stored position and an operating position, at least one deck panel having two opposite end edge portions and means for securing the opposite end edge portions to the support arms. The opposite end edge portions are detachably mounted on the support arms.	09-18-2008