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Alan R. Carver, Santa Rosa Beach, FL US
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| 20110152794 | Throat obstruction dislodging device and method for its use - A device that helps clear an obstruction lodged in a person's throat has a barrel with a proximal end and an open distal end. A plunger assembly is slidably received within the barrel through the proximal end such that drawing the plunger outwardly from the proximal end produces a suction in the barrel thereby drawing air into the barrel through the distal end. The inside diameter at the distal end is relatively smaller compared to the inside diameter of the barrel at its medial section. One or more O-rings encircle the outer surface of the barrel at the distal end. The distal end is intubated into the throat of the person with the O-ring helping create a seal within the throat. The plunger is drawn outwardly from the proximal end drawing air into the distal end causing a suction in the throat, which suction helps dislodge the obstruction upwardly toward the mouth. | 06-23-2011 |
Barbara E. Carver, New York, NY US
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| 20080281558 | Methods and Systems for Self-Improvement - A system and method of assessing an individual's chance for success is disclosed. The method includes taking a test, the test including questions that measure a plurality of characteristics of the individual. A score associated with each of the measured plurality of characteristics of the individual in accordance with the pre-selected field is weighted. Then a final score is determined from the weighted scores, the score being indicative of the chance for success in the pre-selected field. A movie representing an individual's progress may be generated. | 11-13-2008 |
Brian Carver, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20110099609 | ISOLATION AND PRESENTATION OF UNTRUSTED DATA - Architecture that provides a secure environment in which data (e.g., code, instructions, files, images, etc.) can be opened and run by a client application. Once opened the data can be viewed (in a “protected view”) by the user without incurring risk to other client processing and systems. Accordingly, the architecture mitigates malicious attacks by enabling users to preview untrusted and potentially harmful data (e.g., files) in a low risk manner. Files opened in the protected view are isolated from accessing key resources on the client computer and provides the user a safer way to read files that can contain dangerous content. The protected view also provides a seamless user experience. The user is unaware that the client is operating on data in a different mode and allows for the reduction of security prompts. | 04-28-2011 |
Chad Carver, Dothan, AL US
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| 20110088332 | Modular Closet Unit - A modular closet unit comprising a structure of upright frame members connected between a floor and a ceiling of an occupied space, a horizontal track between the upright frame members, and bifold doors for closing the space between the upright frame members and between the horizontal track and the floor. The modular closet unit further includes fascia panels positioned above the bifold doors and side panels positioned at one or more ends of the modular closet unit. | 04-21-2011 |
David R. Carver, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20090090999 | HIGH PERMITTIVITY LOW LEAKAGE CAPACITOR AND ENERGY STORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - A method is provided for making a high permittivity dielectric material for use in capacitors. Several high permittivity materials in an organic nonconductive media with enhanced properties and methods for making the same are disclosed. A general method for the formation of thin films of some particular dielectric material is disclosed, wherein the use of organic polymers, shellac, silicone oil, and/or zein formulations are utilized to produce low conductivity dielectric coatings. Additionally, a method whereby the formation of certain transition metal salts as salt or oxide matrices is demonstrated at low temperatures utilizing mild reducing agents. Further, a circuit structure and associated method of operation for the recovery and regeneration of the leakage current from the long-term storage capacitors is provided in order to enhance the manufacturing yield and utility performance of such devices. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100291160 | PHARMACEUTICAL SYSTEM FOR TRANS-MEMBRANE DELIVERY - Non-invasive drug delivery systems useful for the absorption of therapeutically active agents through the epithelial membrane are described. The non-invasive drug delivery system delivers a therapeutic active agent with an ionizable, or ionized, metal, transition metal or metal-containing vehicle. The non-invasive drug delivery system may also have a pH adjustable vehicle which facilitates the absorption of the therapeutic agents by altering the pH of the non-invasive drug delivery system at the site of administration. Also disclosed is a method for the pH “sweeping” of the administered therapeutic active agent to provide a consistent and reproducible absorption of the active agent. Certain formulations utilize low doses of active agents without altering the active agents from their current or previous form. | 11-18-2010 |
Donna Jean Carver, Mansfield, TX US
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| 20090132049 | Artificial spinal disc replacement system and method - An artificial spinal disc implant method for intervertebral disc replacement ( | 05-21-2009 |
Gary Ernest Carver, Raritan Township, NJ US
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| 20100193412 | Beam splitter - A device for splitting light between the visible light spectrum and the near infrared light spectrum, particularly for separating reflected light between the visible light spectrum and the near infrared light spectrum, in determining multiple characteristics of product in a product scanning system. The invention also pertains to sorting machines that optically sort or separate nonstandard fungible objects from standard objects as they pass a viewing station by viewing such objects in at least two different wavelength spectrums and particularly to such sorting machines utilizing detector elements comprised of two or more different photo-sensitive devices and to the optical detection system used therein. The device includes a hermetically-sealed device with two transparent prisms between which is sandwiched indium tin oxide (ITO) selected to exhibit dielectric behavior in the VIS/NIR and metallic behavior in the NIR band. | 08-05-2010 |
George Arthur Carver, Wabash, IN US
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| 20100243779 | MATERIAL AND PACKAGING SHREDDING MACHINE - A shredding machine having loading section including a radially mounted pusher rod for driving materials placed with the loading section toward the cutting device. The radially mounted pusher rod may be spring loaded so as to exert resilient force on the materials during a shredding operation. At the end of a cycle, powered control arm returns the pusher rod to its original position. | 09-30-2010 |
Gretchen A. Carver, Dittmer, MO US
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| 20090294491 | UNIVERSAL TRAVEL HOOK - A universal travel hook including first and second hook members and a connector member which pivotally connects the first and second hook members for rotation about an axis such that when in a closed configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the same direction as the second hook member in side-by-side relationship, and when in an open configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the opposite direction as the second hook member. In one embodiment, the connector is a split ring which pivotally connects to the hook members by extending through a through opening in the proximal end portion of each hook member. When in an open configuration, the first hook member is adapted for placement over a door or other object while the second hook projects outwardly therefrom and is adapted to receive and hold an article of clothing, a bag, or other object. | 12-03-2009 |
Howard J. Carver, Troy, MI US
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| 20090138942 | SECURE OVER-THE-AIR MODIFICATION OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICULAR OPTIONS - A method and system are provided for secure over-the-air modification of vehicular options by a vehicle user. The system includes a vehicle and a secure server. The vehicle includes receiver circuitry for receiving and demodulating wireless signals and a controller coupled to the receiver. The secure server is accessible by the vehicle user and generates a vehicular option modification package for provision to the vehicle by generating option parameter modification instructions in response to user parameter modification requests from the vehicle owner and generating authentication information in response to unique server authentication information associated with the secure server. The vehicle's receiver demodulates received wireless signals to generate the vehicular option modification package and the vehicle's controller authenticates the vehicular option modification package and, when the vehicular option modification package is authenticated, modifies the vehicular options of the vehicle in response to the parameter modification instructions. | 05-28-2009 |
James Carver, Cottage Grove, OR US
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| 20090161825 | Relocatable X-Ray Imaging System and Method for Inspecting Commercial Vehicles and Cargo Containers - A readily relocatable X-ray imaging system for inspecting the contents of vehicles and containers, and a method for using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the system is relatively small in size, and is used for inspecting commercial vehicles, cargo containers, and other large objects. The X-ray imaging, system comprises a substantially arch-shaped collapsible frame having an X-ray source and detectors disposed thereon. The frame is preferably collapsible via a plurality of hinges disposed thereon. A deployment means may be attached to the frame for deploying the frame into an X-ray imaging position, and for collapsing the frame into a transport position. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100329420 | Relocatable X-Ray Imaging System and Method for Inspecting Commercial Vehicles and Cargo Containers - A readily relocatable X-ray imaging system for inspecting the contents of vehicles and containers, and a method for using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the system is relatively small in size, and is used for inspecting commercial vehicles, cargo containers, and other large objects. The X-ray imaging, system comprises a substantially arch-shaped collapsible frame having an X-ray source and detectors disposed thereon. The frame is preferably collapsible via a plurality of hinges disposed thereon. A deployment means may be attached to the frame for deploying the frame into an X-ray imaging position, and for collapsing the frame into a transport position. | 12-30-2010 |
Jean Carver, Blaine, MN US
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| 20110054293 | Combination Localization System - A navigation system or combination of navigation systems can be used to provide two or more navigation modalities to navigate a single instrument in a volume. For example, both an Electromagnetic (EM) and Electropotential (EP) navigation system can be used to navigate an instrument within the volume. Image data can also be illustrated relative to a tracked position of the instrument in the volume for navigation. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054304 | Combination Localization System - A navigation system or combination of navigation systems can be used to provide two or more navigation modalities to navigate a single instrument in a volume. For example, both an Electromagnetic (EM) and Electropotential (EP) navigation system can be used to navigate an instrument within the volume. Image data can also be illustrated relative to a tracked position of the instrument in the volume for navigation. | 03-03-2011 |
John F. Carver, Palm City, FL US
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| 20090092292 | Eye Scanner with Integrated Focus Distance Determination Mechanism - A hand-held iris scanner, used for identifying individuals, has a visor mechanism connected to the main body of the scanner via a hinged attachment. The visor mechanism can be folded and locked into an extended position, wherein the free-floating end of the visor (that is, the non-hinged end) provides a contoured surface against which a user may place his or her forehead. By placing the forehead against the visor, the user automatically positions their eyes within a field of view of the scanner optics, and at a substantially optimum distance for correctly focused imaging by the scanner optical system. The visor mechanism may also be folded and locked into a second position wherein the bulk of the visor is substantially flush with the main body of the scanner, allowing for compact storage. An optional cap attachment on the visor provides a cover mechanism to protect the scanner optics when the scanner is not in use. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100113952 | Apparatus and method for the identification of fake fingerprints - An apparatus for identifying fake fingerprints has electrodes disposed along a platen surface of a fingerprint scanner and whether or not the skin of one or more fingers presented to the surface are real and alive is determined in accordance with analysis of electrical signals received from the electrodes. Electronics of the apparatus determines one or more liveness parameter(s) in accordance with signals received from electrodes. Information from an image of the fingerprint may be used to select which electrode signals to use for liveness detection. To further confirm the presence of a live finger(s), additional liveness parameter(s) of the pulse and/or temperature may also be sensed. The skin may be one of in contact with the platen of the fingerprint scanner, separated from direct contact with the platen's electrodes by an insulating layer or a pad, or not in physical contact with the platen or a pad thereupon. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100278394 | Apparatus for Iris Capture - An apparatus comprising an illumination source and an imaging sensor is provided to measure an iris for biometric identification purposes. The illumination source is configured to illuminate an eye to produce reflected light. The imaging sensor is configured to receive the reflected light. An optical path is formed for the reflected light from the eye to the imaging sensor. | 11-04-2010 |
Kathy A. Carver, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20080293025 | HEALTHCARE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090102919 | AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS - An AV system and method for teleconferencing includes input and output subsystems. The input subsystem includes at least a pair of cameras and a microphone. The cameras can be mounted on a portable cart and adapted for repositioning in order to provide optimum camera spacing and angles to accommodate particular subject matter being covered. The input subsystem is connected to a controller, which can be connected to the Internet or some other network whereby systems at various sites can be linked for teleconferencing multiple participants, who can be either geographically remote from each other or located in close proximity. The output subsystem includes multi-screen displays, which are configured for simulating live participation by viewers. The display devices can be mounted on the cart, along with speakers for playing audio content. | 04-23-2009 |
Kip Carver, Mountlake Terrace, WA US
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| 20110302905 | EYEBALL SEALS FOR GIMBALED ROCKET ENGINES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Eyeball seals for a gimbaled rocket engines, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a rocket body, an engine carried by and movable relative to the rocket body, and a seal assembly. The seal assembly can include a sealing surface carried by one of the rocket body and the engine, and a seal element carried by the other of the rocket body and the engine. The seal element is in contact with the sealing surface. The seal assembly can further include a cylinder and a piston slideably received in the cylinder, with one of the piston and the cylinder carrying the seal element. The cylinder includes ports that are in fluid communication with a region external to the rocket body. Accordingly, pressures external to the rocket body can force the seal element and/or the sealing surface into contact with each other. | 12-15-2011 |
Kip Carver, Mount Lake Terrace, WA US
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| 20080282748 | Folding laundry table assembly - A laundry table that is easily stowed in a low profile vertically aligned configuration on the side of a washer or dryer unit or in a gap between a side-by-side washer and dryer. The table support is pivotally connected to a narrow rigid arm assembly that fits inside the gap between a side-by-side washer and dryer unit. The arm assembly is perpendicularly aligned and connected to a low profile foot structure that is placed on the ground and in the floor space and under the washer or dryer unit. During assembly, the washer and dryer units are placed over the foot structure so that the arm assembly is supported in a position when the table support is moved between in a vertical stored position and unfolded to a horizontally position along the side of the washer and dryer units and used to sort and hold folded laundry. In a second embodiment, the table support is stowed inside a recessed horizontal cavity formed on the front surface of one or both units. | 11-20-2008 |
Kristopher Carver, Chicopee, MA US
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| 20120102336 | Security of Program Executables and Microprocessors Based on Compiler-Architecture Interaction - A method, for use in a processor context, wherein instructions in a program executable are encoded with plural instruction set encodings. A method wherein a control instruction encoded with an instruction set encoding contains information about decoding of an instruction that is encoded with another instruction set encoding scheme. A method wherein instruction set encodings are randomly generated at compile time. A processor framework wherein an instruction is decoded during execution with the help of information provided by a previously decoded control instruction. | 04-26-2012 |
Lorenzo Carver, Boulder, CO US
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| 20110087552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING AUDIO OR VIDEO FILES - Methods and apparatus for alerting a user to an opportunity are provided. The method includes delivering an audio signal to an audio output device, modifying at least a portion of the audio signal, outputting the modified audio signal, and displaying an opportunity on the display screen at substantially the same time that the modified portion of the audio signal is output. | 04-14-2011 |
Monte Carver, Kennewick, WA US
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| 20110082591 | REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF STORAGE FACILITIES - Systems and methods for remote management of storage facilities are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a central management system including a server, and several managed facilities. Each facility is operated by at least one programmable logic controller (PLC), which gathers data regarding the operation of the facility and stores the data locally at the facility or sends the data back to the server. The server is configured to respond to requests from known web browsers to provide near real-time information to users concerning the storage facility. | 04-07-2011 |
Peter I. Carver, Midland, MI US
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| 20120024789 | Surface Modification of Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes - The present invention relates to surface modification of reverse osmosis membranes to introduce antifouling properties without compromising the separation properties of the original membranes. This approach utilizes: providing a coated membrane surface having enhanced hydrophilic characteristics that prevents the biofoulants from settling; have a surface that consists of hydrophilic brushes that unsettle any biofoulants that get through; and having antimicrobial ions present in the membrane coatings and able to remove or minimize any remaining biofoulants without leaching into the permeate. These coatings are made using dendritic polymers such as hyperbranched polymers or dendrimers. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert L. Carver, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20090254074 | LIQUID LIGHT-GUIDE CATHETER WITH OPTICALLY DIVERGING TIP - A light-diverting catheter tip is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The light-diverting catheter tip may be coupled with the distal tip of a laser catheter and divert at least a portion of the light exiting the distal tip of the laser catheter such that the spot size of the laser beam on an object after exiting the catheter tip is larger than the spot size of the light entering the catheter without the catheter tip. The catheter tip may be removably coupled with the catheter or constructed as part of the catheter. In other embodiments, the catheter tip may conduct fluid and/or divert fluid at the tip of the laser catheter. | 10-08-2009 |
Roger S. Carver, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20090060301 | IMAGE PRODUCING METHOD USING A LIGHT VALVE - An image system comprises a light valve and an image capturing unit. The light valve comprises an array of individually addressable pixels capable of generating an image. The image capturing unit comprises a detector having an array of detector pixels capable of capturing images. The detector pixels are correlated with the light valve pixels. | 03-05-2009 |
Ted Carver, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080200399 | Compounds for Treating Neurologic Diseases, Otologic Diseases, or Ophthalmologic Diseases and Methods of Use Thereof - Described herein are compounds and methods for treating or preventing a neurologie, otologic, or ophthalmologic disease in a subject. Also described herein are compounds that can be used as therapeutics. | 08-21-2008 |
William F. Carver, Shoreline, WA US
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| 20090292405 | WING-BODY LOAD ALLEVIATION FOR AIRCRAFT - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for symmetric and anti-symmetric control of aircraft flight control surfaces to reduce wing-body loads. Commands are sent to symmetrically deploy outboard control surfaces to shift wing air-loads inboard based on airplane state and speed brake deployment. Surface rate retraction on a wing with peak loads is limited to reduce maximum loads due to wheel checkback accompanied by utilization of opposite wing control surfaces to retain roll characteristics. Airloads are shifted inboard on a swept wing to move the center of pressure forward, thereby reducing the tail load required to perform a positive gravity maneuver. In a negative gravity maneuver, speed brakes are retracted, thereby reducing the positive tail load and reducing the aft body design loads. High gain feedback commands are filtered from wing structural modes above one hertz by a set of linear and non-linear filters. | 11-26-2009 |