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Anna Marie Casey, New Orleans, LA US
Brendan E. Casey, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20100029148 | COMPACT MULTILEVEL ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION OF MICROSYSTEMS - A microsystem comprising a substrate having an aperture formed therethrough. The aperture includes a first cross-section and a second cross-section—the first cross-section being smaller than the second cross-section to define a ledge therebetween. A probe member is disposed within the aperture of the substrate, such that a backend of the probe member defines a cross-section that is greater than the first cross-section of the aperture and smaller than the second cross-section such that the probe member engages the ledge. A plurality of probe shanks extend from the probe member. Each of the probe shanks includes a plurality of leads disposed there along. Each of the leads extending from the probe shanks to an opposing side of the probe member. | 02-04-2010 |
Brendan J. Casey, College Park, MD US
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| 20120009242 | BLOOD COAGULATION INDUCING POLYMER HYDROGEL - The present application is drawn to a synthetic, polymer hydrogel-based material, which is able to actively induce the body's natural hemostatic coagulation process in blood or acellular plasma. The present invention provides the development of a primary amine containing polymer hydrogel capable of inducing blood coagulation and delivering therapeutics for hemostatic or wound care applications, and a method of forming such a primary amine containing polymer hydrogel capable of inducing the blood coagulation process. The primary amine containing polymer hydrogel is able to achieve the same end result as biological-based hemostatics, without the innate risk of disease transmission or immunological response, and at a fraction of the price. Furthermore, due to its inherent hydrogel-based design the material has the capability of arresting blood loss while simultaneously delivering therapeutics in a controlled manner, potentially revolutionizing the way in which wounds are treated. | 01-12-2012 |
Bruce Casey, White Lake, MI US
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| 20090291160 | Valve gate assembly - A valve gate assembly for regulating a flow of molten material into a mold. The valve gate assembly includes a movable valve that can be positioned between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The valve gate assembly further includes an actuating system operatively cooperating with the valve to move the valve and infinitely position the valve between the fully closed position and the fully open position. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110111077 | Valve gate assembly - A valve gate assembly for regulating a flow of molten material into a mold. The valve gate assembly includes a movable valve that can be positioned between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The valve gate assembly further includes an actuating system operatively cooperating with the valve to move the valve and infinitely position the valve between the fully closed position and the fully open position. | 05-12-2011 |
Charles A. Casey, Doylestown, PA US
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| 20120032658 | Buck-Boost Converter Using Timers for Mode Transition Control - A DC-to-DC, buck-boost voltage converter includes a duty cycle controller configured to generate control signals for a buck driver configured to drive first and second buck switching transistors at a buck duty cycle and to generate control signals for a boost driver configured to drive first and second boost switching transistors at a boost duty cycle. The duty cycle controller includes at least a duty cycle timer and an offset timer where the duty cycle controller applies the duty cycle timer and the offset timer to control transitions between the buck, the buck-boost and the boost operation modes of the voltage converter. | 02-09-2012 |
Charles J. Casey, Lexington, KY US
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| 20090103777 | Lock and hold structured light illumination - A method, system, and associated program code, for 3-dimentional image acquisition, using structured light illumination, of a surface-of-interest under observation by at least one camera. One aspect includes: illuminating the surface-of-interest, while static/at rest, with structured light to obtain initial depth map data therefor; while projecting a hold pattern comprised of a plurality of snake-stripes at the static surface-of-interest, assigning an identity to and an initial lock position of each of the snake-stripes of the hold pattern; and while projecting the hold pattern, tracking, from frame-to-frame each of the snake-stripes. Another aspect includes: projecting a hold pattern comprised of a plurality of snake-stripes; as the surface-of-interest moves into a region under observation by at least one camera that also comprises the projected hold pattern, assigning an identity to and an initial lock position of each snake-stripe as it sequentially illuminates the surface-of-interest; and while projecting the hold pattern, tracking, from frame-to-frame, each snake-stripe while it passes through the region. Yet another aspect includes: projecting, in sequence at the surface-of-interest positioned within a region under observation by at least one camera, a plurality of snake-stripes of a hold pattern by opening/moving a shutter cover; as each of the snake-stripes sequentially illuminates the surface-of-interest, assigning an identity to and an initial lock position of that snake-stripe; and while projecting the hold pattern, tracking, from frame-to-frame, each of the snake-stripes once it has illuminated the surface-of-interest and entered the region. | 04-23-2009 |
Charles Joseph Casey, Lexington, KY US
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| 20120113229 | Rotate and Hold and Scan (RAHAS) Structured Light Illumination Pattern Encoding and Decoding - A unique computer-implemented process, system, and computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon, executable program code and instructions for 3-dimentional (3-D) image acquisition of a contoured surface-of-interest under observation by at least one camera and employing a preselected SLI pattern. The system includes a 3-D video sequence capture unit having (a) one or more image-capture devices for acquiring video image data as well as color texture data of a 3-D surface-of-interest, and (b) a projector device for illuminating the surface-of-interest with a preselected SLI pattern in, first, an initial Epipolar Alignment and ending in alignment with an Orthogonal (i.e., phase) direction, and then shifting the preselected SLI pattern (‘translation’). A follow-up ‘post-processing’ stage of the technique includes analysis and processing of the 3-D video sequence captured, including the steps of: identification of Epipolar Alignment from the 3-D video sequence, tracking ‘snakes’/stripes from the initial Epipolar Alignment through alignment with the Orthogonal direction, tracking ‘snakes’/stripes through pattern shifting/translation; correcting for relative motion (object motion); determining phase and interpolating adjacent frames to achieve uniform phase shift; employing conventional PMP phase processing to obtain wrapped phase; unwrapping phase at each pixel using snake identity; using conventional techniques to map phase to world coordinates. | 05-10-2012 |
Charles P. Casey, Madison, WI US
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| 20100286401 | Ligand Iron Catalysts For Selective Hydrogenation - Disclosed are iron ligand catalysts for selective hydrogenation of aldehydes, ketones and imines. A catalyst such as dicarbonyl iron hydride hydroxycyclopentadiene) complex uses the OH on the five member ring and hydrogen linked to the iron to facilitate hydrogenation reactions, particularly in the presence of hydrogen gas. | 11-11-2010 |
Christopher E. Casey, Meridian, ID US
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| 20100089851 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HANDLING MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES - Handling devices and methods for handling microelectronic assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a frame includes a first end portion, a second end portion that is spaced along a longitudinal axis from the first end portion, a first side portion that couples the first and second end portions, and a second side portion that couples the first and second end portions and is spaced along a lateral axis from the first side portion. An insert is releasably disposed on the frame and includes a plurality of pockets, with individual pockets positioned to releasably receive a respective one of the microelectronic assemblies. A retainer is positioned to secure and release the insert with respect to the frame. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110259772 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR HANDLING MICROELECTRONICS ASSEMBLIES - The disclosure relates to trays for the handling and shipping of computer chips, or similar microelectronic devices. The tray include a series of channels, each extending along a width of the tray. The channels include such devices as pins and clips for securing a thermoformed tape. The thermoformed tape includes pockets for storing the various computer chips, or similar microelectronic devices. | 10-27-2011 |
Colin J. Casey, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20090090032 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND CONTROLLING THE ANGLE OF A SNOW PLOW BLADE - A plow blade assembly ( | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090254246 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO OPTIMIZE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF AIR COMPRESSOR IN VEHICLE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION - In a pneumatic brake system for a motor vehicle, a variable speed electric motor is connected to a high voltage direct current power supply for variable energization, thus varying the operating rate of a compressor and the rate of pressurization of the brake system storage tanks. The operating rate of the compressor is varied responsive to pressure readings taken from the storage tanks during pressurization to minimize energy consumption. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110011659 | SCALABLE, HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE FOR PLUG-IN VEHICLES - An energy storage module ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110018267 | EXHAUST TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An exhaust gas turbine generator system for a vehicle that has an internal combustion engine with an exhaust system is provided. The exhaust system comprises a turbine, an electrical generator, a waste gate, and an electronic control module. The turbine is disposed in fluid communication with an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine to allow fluid flow between the turbine and the exhaust gas system. The electrical generator connects to the turbine. The waste gate is disposed in fluid communication with the exhaust gas system of the internal combustion engine. The waste gate is positionable between an open position and a closed position in response to an output signal from the electronic control module. The fluid flow in the exhaust gas system to the turbine is reduced when the waste gate is positioned to the open position. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110018339 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPORTING A VEHICLE ON-BOARD AC POWER TO A SECOND VEHICLE - A method for enabling a truck having an electrical system that can accept shore power to be supplied with shore power is provided. While the truck is stationary, an electric cable is connected between the truck's electrical system and an APU of a second truck that not only can deliver AC electricity to electrical loads in the second truck and also can export AC electricity as shore power. A condition precedent to enabling the APU to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power is confirmed via a communication link between the two trucks. Upon confirmation of the condition, the APU is enabled to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110153142 | Vehicle Installed Cement Mixer Control - For a cement mixer installed on a vehicle, a vehicle controller area network is modified to develop from engine speed, hydraulic power take-off system pressure and programmed data on power take-off pump capacity estimates of rotational speed and barrel rotational count. The network can also maintain a constant barrel rotational speed during transportation. | 06-23-2011 |
Craig Casey, Lansdowne, PA US
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| 20090088245 | Marketing System and Method for Customer Specific Promotions - A marketing system and method for customer specific promotions providing a yield management tool for casino resort properties to more effectively manage entertainment related assets and inventories to build new and existing customer business. The system provides a convenient method for consumers to realize promotional incentives proportional to their player wagering status at a broader level within the casino resort industry while simultaneously delivering casino resort operators a cost effective tool to maximize the value of their assets. The system utilizes register user supplied player wagering and comp data, and historical waging data on said registered users collected by the system from participating casino resort properties to build a broad-based casino customer database defining the waging profiles of individual gaming customers. Built on the foundation of this industry-wide database resource, the system's electronic transaction platform construction provides casino resort properties a facility to interact directly with gaming oriented customers to present compelling, customer specific promotional offers at the point of purchase where said customers make casino resort air/room travel plans and review purchase decision options. | 04-02-2009 |
Dan Casey, Pilot Knob, MO US
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| 20110168934 | BALL VALVE FOR A TANK TRAILER - A ball valve has a first half and second half coupled to form a valve body. The first half has an outlet passage, a single ball seat at an opening of the outlet, a first aperture receiving a first stem, and a first flange oriented about 45 degrees from the outlet. The second half has an inlet passage, a second aperture receiving a second stem, and a second flange oriented about 45 degrees from the inlet. A half ball is coupled to a first stem and a second stem disposed in the first and second apertures such that the half ball rotates about an axis of the first and second stems. The half ball rotates between a closed position in which a sealing side of the half ball is sealed against the single ball seat to prevent fluid flow, and an open position that permits fluid flow. | 07-14-2011 |
Daniel E. Casey, Portland, OR US
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| 20090068290 | BIFEPRUNOX DOSES FOR TREATING SCHIZOPHRENIA - The present disclosure is directed to compositions, kits and methods for not only treating schizophrenia, e.g., maintaining, reducing and/or improving at least one symptom of schizophrenia, but also to achieving an absence of or a reduced presence of at least one side effect associated with schizophrenia therapy with a first-generation atypical antipsychotic. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20110070319 | BIFEPRUNOX DOSES FOR TREATING SCHIZOPHRENIA - The present disclosure is directed to compositions, kits and methods for not only treating schizophrenia, e.g., maintaining, reducing and/or improving at least one symptom of schizophrenia, but also to achieving an absence of or a reduced presence of at least one side effect associated with schizophrenia therapy with a first-generation atypical antipsychotic. | 03-24-2011 |
Daniel P. Casey, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110038126 | Multifunctional/Modular Smoke Alarm Device - An improved smoke detector device comprising a base for mounting to a place on a ceiling or a wall via a mounting means; and a ring for removably attaching to the base, the ring comprising at least two modules that removably connect together via a connecting means to form the ring, wherein each module comprises an inner chamber and a door, the inner chamber of each module can hold an item, the door of each module can move between an open position and a closed position for respectively allowing and preventing access to the inner chamber of the module. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110053487 | Vent Cover and Louver Assembly - A vent cover and louver assembly includes a housing with a perimeter wall having a first edge and a second edge each defining an opening through which air may be passed through an air passageway of the perimeter wall. Each of a plurality of slats is rotatably mounted to the perimeter wall and traverses the air passageway. The slats are positionable in a closed position or in an open position. A motor is mechanically coupled to each of the slats to move the slats to the closed position or to the open position. A rechargeable battery is electrically coupled to the motor. An electricity producing apparatus is mounted on the housing and is electrically coupled to the battery. The electricity producing apparatus is actuated by air moving through the housing to produce electricity. An interface is in communication with the motor to allow a user to actuate the motor. | 03-03-2011 |
David W. Casey, Salisbury, NC US
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| 20110209809 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CORRUGATED MATERIAL - A method and system for automatically changing the flute size in a corrugation process without stopping or slowing the overall corrugation process utilizing a first single-faced web having a first flute size and a second single-faced web having a second flute size. The first single-faced web is conveyed along a track into a double backer forming a first corrugated material. When a flute change sequence is initiated, the single-faced web is cut using a pressurized stream of water such that the single-faced web disengages with the double backer. Generally simultaneously, the second single-faced web is introduced into the double backer using an air jet, wherein a second corrugated material is formed. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110297323 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CORRUGATED MATERIAL - A method and system for automatically changing the flute size in a corrugation process without stopping or slowing the overall corrugation process utilizing a first single-faced web having a first flute size and a second single-faced web having a second flute size. The first single-faced web is conveyed along a track into a double backer forming a first corrugated material. When a flute change sequence is initiated, the single-faced web is cut using a pressurized stream of water such that the single-faced web disengages with the double backer. Generally simultaneously, the second single-faced web is introduced into the double backer using an air jet, wherein a second corrugated material is formed. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120118474 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING BLOWOUT IN A CORRUGATION - A corrugator includes a separation sensor for sensing separation of a corrugated medium and liner of a corrugated paperboard. Sensing the separation, also known as blowout or fluff out, allows the corrugator to be controlled to prevent problems which arise when corrugated paperboard having such a separation continues downstream along the corrugator. Typically, the corrugator is operated to cease downstream movement of the paperboard while a faulty segment which includes the separation is removed and the problem causing the separation is fixed, thereby providing for subsequent production of corrugated paperboard which is properly glued. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118945 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING STACK SIZE - A method and apparatus for verifying stack size are disclosed wherein measured length and width dimensions of a stack of paperboard sheets are compared with length and width values of a label associated with the stack. The dimensions are typically measured as the stack travels along a conveyor. A no-match indicator is produced if there is not a match between the dimensions and values, and may include an alarm or a display on a video screen. The stack may be diverted to allow application of a correct label whereby the stack will be shipped to the correct customer. | 05-17-2012 |
Edward T. Casey, Bartlesville, OK US
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| 20120132182 | HIGH CETANE PETROLEUM FUELS - A high-efficiency diesel fuel and method of combustion that reduces emissions. The diesel engine can operate in pre-mixed charge compression ignition (PCCI) combustion. The method can involve injecting high-efficiency diesel fuel at from −8 to 0 degrees After Top Dead Center (ATDC), combusting the fuel, and operating the engine with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) of from 20 to 60%. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132183 | HIGH CETANE RENEWABLE FUELS - A method for reducing the emissions of a diesel engine using a RHE-diesel fuel. | 05-31-2012 |
Ginger Casey, Bratenahl, OH US
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| 20100010902 | Systems and Methods for Virtual Markets with Product Pickup - A system and method for virtual markets with product pickup generally comprised of a three-dimensional user supermarket interface, where a user places an order, and a retail/warehouse hybrid procurement center, comprised of a fulfillment warehouse and a pickup bay, where the order is generally fulfilled, packaged and picked-up by a user. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110035299 | Systems and Methods for Virtual Markets with Product Pickup - A system and method for virtual markets with product pickup generally comprised of a three-dimensional user supermarket interface, where a user places an order, and a retail/warehouse hybrid procurement center, comprised of a fulfillment warehouse and a pickup bay, where the order is generally fulfilled, packaged and picked-up by a user. | 02-10-2011 |
Gregory P. Casey, Littleton, CO US
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| 20110223301 | Methods for Reducing Soluble Metal Ions in Diatomaceous Earth Filter Aids - A method for reducing the amount of beverage soluble metal ions in a diatomaceous earth filter aid is disclosed. The beverage soluble metal ions can be copper and/or iron. In the method, the diatomaceous earth filter aid is contacted with a hop compound selected from iso-alpha-acids, dihydroiso-alpha-acids, tetrahydroiso-alpha-acids, hexahydroiso-alpha-acids, alpha-acids, and beta-acids. The diatomaceous earth filter aid can also be contacted with and an acid other than the hop compound such as phosphoric acid. The iso-alpha-acids, dihydroiso-alpha-acids, tetrahydroiso-alpha-acids, hexahydroiso-alpha-acids, alpha-acids, or beta-acids bind the copper and iron metal ions and/or change the form of copper and iron in diatomaceous earth so the copper and iron are rendered substantially insoluble in a beverage such as beer. A method for filtering a beverage using the treated diatomaceous earth filter aid is also disclosed. A method for increasing the flavor stability of a malt beverage filtered with a diatomaceous earth filter aid is also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
James A. Casey, Merrill, MI US
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| 20100316342 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL BASED OPTICAL MODULATOR INTEGRATED FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS - A photonic crystal based optical modulator that is capable of being integrated with electronic circuits on a chip. An optical modulator is formed by using a substrate, an optical buffer layer, and optical waveguide layer and providing photonic crystal regions in the optical waveguide layer. Improved strength and durability of the optical modulator is achieved by using an electrode island to limit the suspended area to the minimum required by the photonic crystal waveguides. | 12-16-2010 |
Jan Elizabeth Casey, Vancouver, WA US
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| 20080225065 | Method and apparatus for image registration - A method of registering an image onto a sheet of media on an imaging surface of a printer having a printhead for imaging onto the sheet, comprising: detecting a position of said sheet of media being advanced onto the imaging surface using a first sensor positioned along said media path upstream of the printhead; and firing the printhead at a time based on the detected position and a calibrated distance between the sensor and the printhead. | 09-18-2008 |
Jay A. Casey, Memphis, TN US
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| 20120109130 | SURGICAL TOOL WITH SHEATH - A surgical tool can include a main unit and a first rigid sheath. The main unit includes an inner tube that is received within an outer tube. The first rigid sheath removably receives the main unit and connects to the main unit via a coupling between a first connector portion of the main unit and a second connector portion of the rigid sheath. The first rigid sheath can be completely removed from the main unit when the first connector portion is decoupled from the second connector portion. A different rigid sheath having a different shape from the shape of the first rigid sheath can then be removably attached to the main unit instead of the first rigid sheath. A surgical tool kit includes a plurality of rigid sheaths having different shapes and having the ability to be removably attached to the main unit. | 05-03-2012 |
Jennifer L. Casey, Eagan, MN US
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| 20080237420 | RECONFIGURABLE MOUNTING BRACKET - A reconfigurable mounting bracket is disclosed. The bracket includes a first face plate configured to attach to an enclosure, a first flange that extends perpendicularly from a first end of the first face plate, and a second flange that extends perpendicularly from a second end of the first face plate, the second flange extending in an opposing direction from the first flange. The reconfigurable mounting bracket accommodates a plurality of attachment options. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080239688 | OPEN RAIL CARD CAGE - An open rail card cage for electronic assemblies is disclosed. The open rail card cage includes a base, an inlet side attached to the base, an outlet side attached to the base, the outlet side offset from the inlet side, a plurality of rail mounts attached to the base and positioned between the inlet side and the outlet side, wherein the plurality of rail mounts further comprise sets of layered guide rails that orient the electronic assemblies parallel to a direction of an airflow between the inlet side and the outlet side, and at least one first set of the layered guide rails spaced apart from at least one second set of the layered guide rails by at least one first air vent. | 10-02-2008 |
John F. Casey, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20080238586 | Controlled Impedance Radial Butt-Mount Coaxial Connection Through A Substrate To A Quasi-Coaxial Transmission Line - A solution to the problem of creating a controlled impedance coaxial connection to a quasi-coaxial transmission line at a location interior to a substrate and not along an edge is to radially butt-mount the connector to via-like structure on the backside of the substrate. By butt-mounting we mean that the connector itself does not extend into the substrate, but is attached to its surface. The via-like structure includes a conductor that extends through the substrate and into the confines of the quasi-coaxial transmission line proper, where it electrically connects to the center conductor of the quasi-coaxial transmission line. The butt-mounting of the coaxial connector may be accomplished with solder or conductive epoxy. | 10-02-2008 |
John R. Casey, Appleton, WI US
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| 20100327791 | ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH NON-COAXIAL ROTORS - A rotary electric machine having plural rotary elements in a non-coaxial arrangement is disclosed. The rotary electric machine includes a housing assembly, at least one stator frame mounted in the housing assembly, at least one stator winding wound on the at least one stator frame, and at least two rotors mounted in the housing assembly having axes of rotation that are non-coaxial, wherein each of the at least two rotors is mechanically decoupled from the other rotors such that each of the at least two rotors rotates independent from one another. The rotary electric machine also includes a control unit, with the control unit including at least one electronic control electrically connected to the at least one stator winding. The control unit is configured to control an exchange of power to or from each of the at least one stator windings. | 12-30-2010 |
John T Casey, Waynesboro, VA US
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| 20110018163 | SPINNING CELL FOR SYNTHETIC FIBER - Included is a spinning cell for a synthetic fiber such as spandex. The spinning cell includes a top closure which reduces or eliminates solvent vapor transfer, where solvent vapor process gas(es) may leave the cell and room air may be introduced into the spinning cell. A bottom closure device may also be included. | 01-27-2011 |
Kathleen Casey, Hollywood, FL US
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| 20110006654 | COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE BAR - A compact collapsible bar includes a rigid top frame and a rigid bottom frame. A collapsible fabric enclosure is permanently connected to the top frame and to the bottom frame. A set of rigid collapsible legs is removably connected to the top frame and to the bottom frame. When collapsed, the entire bar assembly can be stored in a compact carrying bag. | 01-13-2011 |
Kevin Franklin Casey, Cary, NC US
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| 20080251367 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-PART SWITCH - Methods and apparatus for providing a switch that includes multiple parts, and is arranged to function after extended periods of being in a depressed state are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-part switch includes a first contact, a second contact, and a plate. The first contact is electrically coupled to a first lead on a circuit board, and a second contact is electrically coupled to a second lead on the circuit board. The plate includes an electrically conductive area that contacts the first contact and the second contact to allow a signal to flow from the first contact to the second contact through the plate. In contacting the first contact and the second contact, the plate applies a compressive force to the first contact and to the second contact. | 10-16-2008 |
Kevin M. Casey, Trumbull, CT US
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| 20080201246 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JOINT VENTURES AND/OR POTENTIAL JOINT VENTURES - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving information associated with a joint venture; determining an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the information; determining financial information for the joint venture based at least in part on the amount of the distribution; storing the financial information in a database; retrieving the financial information from the database using a processing system; and determining, in the processing system, an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the financial information. In one embodiment, apparatus includes a processing system to receive information associated with a joint venture, determine an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the information; determine financial information for the joint venture based at least in part on the amount of the distribution; store the financial information in a database, retrieve the financial information from the database, and determine an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the financial information. In one embodiment, a computer program product includes a storage medium having stored thereon instructions that if executed by a machine, result in the following: receiving information associated with a joint venture; determining an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the information; determining financial information for the joint venture based at least in part on the amount of the distribution; storing the financial information in a database; retrieving the financial information from the database using a processing system; and determining, in the processing system, an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the financial information. | 08-21-2008 |
Lance F. Casey, Suwanee, GA US
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| 20100297982 | PRE-PAID WIRELESS INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE ANNOUNCEMENTS - A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding one or more previous transactions. The system also includes provisions that permit customers to retrieve multiple previous transactions. | 11-25-2010 |
Lawrence P. Casey, Annandale, NJ US
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| 20110112964 | Method, system and apparatus for the establishment of a virtual banking environment in a merchant venue while increasing the deposit-based assets of optionally interfaced traditional banking institutions subject to fractional-reserve banking - A system incorporating method and associated apparatus for establishing virtual banking in a merchant venue or syndication of merchants for one or more consumers in a manner that increases the deposit-based assets of a related traditional banking institution by loading transactions of fractional currency amounts, preferably reflecting the acquisition of physical fractional currency, and more preferably coinage, and thereupon enabling inter-merchant (or syndicate) commercial transactions, including purchases and sales, in a manner that does not deplete deposit-based assets. Commercial transactions are at the direction of consumer(s) each with their own portable device linked to a merchant-hosted virtual account that maintains transaction details, histories and balances, and transmits data reflecting the same to the portable device(s) where it is recorded and displayed, upon demand. Also included are devices for executing commercial transactions with the portable device(s) and transmitting appropriate data to each bank and virtual account. | 05-12-2011 |
Leonard Ray Casey, Claremore, OK US
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| 20090166172 | ETHANOL PLANT PROCESS - The present invention conserves water by reducing the heat load placed on a cooling tower during the ethanol fuel production process. An air cooler is placed between the ethanol vapor condenser and the cooling tower thereby minimizing process temperature spikes before water enters the cooling tower. This, in turn, shortens the process cycle thereby increasing ethanol production. During certain climactic conditions, the cooling tower may be completely bypassed, thereby conserving more water and increasing ethanol production. | 07-02-2009 |
Lynn Ann Casey, Vienna, VA US
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| 20100161504 | Inspecting and Releasing Goods at a Land, Air, or Sea Border - A method and system for use by a Customs Agency for clearing shipments of goods into a country is disclosed. A customs resource application may be used to integrate alert information, news, research, and communications capabilities. Customs inspectors may use the resource application with a conventional computer, or with a portable device in the field as they perform customs inspections. The portable device provides access to alert information regarding shipments that are to be inspected by the inspector, and provides alert resolution capabilities so that the inspector can clear shipments into the country from the location of the inspection and/or shipped goods without requiring the inspector to return to a field office to clear the goods. | 06-24-2010 |
Marion R. Casey, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20090016661 | SHAFT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A wedge-type bearing assembly includes a split cylindrical adapter sleeve for wrapping around a shaft. The sleeve has a radially outwardly facing tapered surface. An inner ring encircles the adapter sleeve and has a radially inwardly facing surface engaging the tapered surface of the adapter sleeve. In one embodiment, a visual indicator fixed to a lock nut connecting the adapter sleeve and inner ring indicates when the adapter sleeve is sufficiently tightened onto the shaft. In another embodiment, a positive locking key prevents rotation of the inner ring relative to the adapter sleeve. | 01-15-2009 |
Marlon R. Casey, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100033965 | NUT HAVING A VISUAL INDICATOR - A nut is disclosed including a body having a visual indicator coupled thereto and integral therewith. The visual indicator provides a visual indication of a stress state of the body of the nut. | 02-11-2010 |
Megan C. Casey, Nashville, TN US
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| 20090079437 | System for isolating faults between electrical equipment - A system is disclosed that can be inserted between cable runs of electrical equipment so as to provide access to signal/data lines associated with the electrical equipment. The system includes a microprocessor and a matrix switch and preferably display equipment and measurement instrumentation. The microprocessor controls the matrix switch so as to route signals to a high impedance probe array that then feeds data to measurement instrumentation. The system provides pattern analyzers, which are resident in the microprocessor routine software. The measurement instrument provides measurement quantities, timing, and patterns that may be compared to known good data to ascertain the state of the health of the electrical equipment. The system is also capable of blocking signal paths and providing known good signals to the associated electrical equipment. Test data is stored in memory for later retrieval and the display equipment provides a pass, fail or intermittent indication. | 03-26-2009 |
Michael Casey, Smyrna, GA US
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| 20110062092 | TIMED LOCKING ANTI-SWEEP MECHANISM AND DISPLAY DEVICE - An anti-sweep device having a mechanism that allows a customer to take a pre-determined number of items from a peg or display hook, after which the hook is locked for a pre-determined period of time before allowing another predetermined number of items to be taken. | 03-17-2011 |
Michael B. Casey, Smyrna, GA US
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| 20110273632 | VIDEO DISPLAY WITH DETACHABLE INPUT/OUTPUT CONSOLE - A flat panel video display comprising a separable and removable cartridge comprising connectors and/or circuitry of the input/output electronics that can be removed from the video display. The input/output (and optionally the A/C power) circuitry is enclosed in the cartridge, which can be inserted into and removed from a similarly shaped cavity in the case of the video display. Both the cartridge and cavity have corresponding channels allowing the cartridge to slide properly into place while preventing incorrect insertion of the cartridge. Once fully inserted into the cavity, all electronic connections are made between the circuit board (and optionally A/C power) in the cartridge and the rest of the video display are made allowing the video display to function normally. The cartridge body has a latching mechanism tensioned by a spring allowing it to lock into place. The latch is disengaged by depressing a button on the exposed side of the cartridge, allowing the cartridge to be removed. The lip of the cartridge around the depressed button can serve as a handle to pull out the cartridge. If A/C power is integrated into the cartridge, the latch can activate a switch that breaks the connection of the hot wire and the neutral (leaving the ground connected) cutting power to all electronics in the cartridge and video display and preventing a potentially harmful arc while removing or inserting the cartridge. | 11-10-2011 |
Michael James Casey, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20090049812 | SEPARATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR GAS/LIQUID SEPARATION; APPARATUS; AND, METHODS - A serviceable gas/liquid separator is provided. The gas/liquid separator has a cross-section with one long axis and one short axis, with an aspect ratio of at least 1.3. A preferred cross-section, is an elliptical cross-section. Assemblies in which the separator unit can be used, are provided. In addition methods of use and construction are provided. | 02-26-2009 |
Michael R. Casey, Dunn Loring, VA US
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| 20090282054 | IDS Reference Tracking System - A computer system can be utilized to track information about patent cases and the references that have been and will be cited therein. After bibliographic information about at least one application or patent has been entered, the references that have been submitted (and when they were submitted) as well as the references that have been considered by the examiner can be associated with the applications. Similarly, references that are to be submitted in the future can be cited associated with the application(s) as well. Data about previously issued patents can also be imported (e.g., from a computer clipboard or an XML file) to help populate the system data repository with historical information. Information from PAIR can be downloaded or imported to further populate the system data repository with historical information. | 11-12-2009 |
Molly Casey, Denver, CO US
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| 20090221372 | FOOTPAD-BASED GAME AND GAMING SYSTEM - Described herein are games and game systems including a text messaging phone keypad foot mat. The phone keypad foot mat typically includes regions similar to the buttons of an enlarged telephone keypad. A user can step on these input regions (“buttons” or “keys”) to type a text. Thus, a player “types” a text message by stepping or dancing on the keyboard foot mat similar to the way that a text message may be typed by hand on a telephone keypad (e.g., sending a text message from a cell phone). Various games can be played using the devices, systems and methods described herein. | 09-03-2009 |
Patrick Casey, Hoboken, NJ US
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| 20110308026 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement and method for forming the same is provided. The oral care implement comprises a handle and a head having a base structure. A plurality of cleaning elements is attached to the base structure. One end of each of the plurality of cleaning elements is connected to one another. At least one of the plurality of cleaning elements is a spiral bristle. | 12-22-2011 |
Patrick J. Casey, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20080260720 | Systems and Methods for Inhibiting Metastasis - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer therapeutics. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting cancer metastasis by inhibiting G12 and G13 activity. | 10-23-2008 |
Patrick John Casey, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20110009463 | GERANYLGERANYL TRANSFERASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of diseases associated with prenylation of proteins and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and to methods for inhibiting protein prenylation in an organism using the same. | 01-13-2011 |
Peter A. Casey, Clinton, CT US
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| 20110102112 | COUPLER FOR TUNING RESONANT CAVITIES - Various exemplary embodiments relate to an improved coupler for resonant cavities and dielectric resonators. The coupler may permit accurate tuning of electromagnetic signals within desired frequency ranges. The coupler may be secured to a movable tuning device by a plurality of securing members. Each securing member may be separate, having no contact with any other securing member. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110182551 | Communications connectors and methods of using the same - Communications connectors communicatively and physically join a plurality of network elements. Communications connectors are substantially flangeless so as to provide a substantially continuous surface between the connector and network elements joined thereto. Communications connectors may include or be modified with a grounding surface or a seating member. Communications connectors include a variety of communicative contact surfaces and joining mechanisms, including those compatible with known 7/16 DIN connections. Methods include installing network elements to connection interfaces on connectors without the use of a flange or other exterior part. Methods optionally include applying an adhesive to connection interfaces to provide a breakable, locked connection between network elements and connectors. | 07-28-2011 |
Rene Casey, Durango, CO US
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| 20110252589 | Swift Scrubber - A tile joint brush structure is provided with grout cleaning nodules, which can be used from a standing position, pivotable about a horizontal axis, through vertical, to two oblique extremes at which positive stops are provided. The scrubber brush structure includes a main brush for cleaning one band of the joint, and a laterally adjustably spaced auxiliary nodules for simultaneously cleaning an adjoining band of the joint. | 10-20-2011 |
Robert J. Casey US
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| 20090091629 | TV/Movie actor identifcation device - The Invention is for aiding a person to identify the probable name of a TV or Movie actor by pointing the device at the full face of the actor and clicking a button which captures the image of the actor and compares the image against a database using facial recognition software. The list of probable answers is then either displayed on the device screen or on the TV screen next to the actor that was requested to be identified. | 04-09-2009 |
Ronald J. Casey, Silver Spring, MD US
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| 20100168637 | Fluid application device and method - The present invention provides a device, a system, and a method for application of fluids. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168638 | Fluid application device and method - An applicator device for applying a fluid is provided. The applicator device may include a handle. The handle may comprise an elongate hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one longitudinal, interior rib disposed on an inner surface of an outer wall of the hollow body and configured to orient and guide a container for containing the fluid when the container is disposed within the hollow body. In addition, the applicator device may include a base at the distal end of the hollow body. Further, the applicator device may include an applicator pad coupled to the base. | 07-01-2010 |
Ryan Thomas Casey, Hamden, CT US
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| 20110243734 | LEAD STOP FOR ROTOR SYSTEM WITH FLUID-ELASTOMERIC LEAD/LAG DAMPER - A rotor system includes a lead stop mounted to a spindle and a lead stop plate mounted to a rotor hub arm, the lead stop operable to contact the lead stop plate over a lead angle range. | 10-06-2011 |
Scott P. Casey, Portland, OR US
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| 20090244374 | Identifying Ancillary Information Associated With An Audio/Video Program - A system communicates video information including television content associated with a plurality of channels and ancillary information. Information may be transmitted with the ancillary information that is indicative of the type of content included in the ancillary information. This provides the user, in one embodiment of the present invention, with a visual indication of the type of information that accompanies television content. This helps the user to decide whether the user wishes to view the ancillary information and provides the opportunity to select that enhancement for viewing. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110202955 | Identifying Ancillary Information Associated With An Audio/Video Program - A system communicates video information including television content associated with a plurality of channels and ancillary information. Information may be transmitted with the ancillary information that is indicative of the type of content included in the ancillary information. This provides the user, in one embodiment of the present invention, with a visual indication of the type of information that accompanies television content. This helps the user to decide whether the user wishes to view the ancillary information and provides the opportunity to select that enhancement for viewing. | 08-18-2011 |
Shawn M. Casey, Littleton, CO US
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| 20110299494 | Mobile Caching and Data Relay Vectoring Systems and Methods - The present invention provides systems and methods for providing mobile users with requested resources. In one such method, first and second location indicators for the mobile user are received, with each of the location indicators having a time associated therewith. The method includes calculating a mobile vector of the mobile user using the first and second location indicators, and associating the mobile vector with a first network region and a second network region. A first portion of the requested resource is sent to a first storage device in the first network region, and a second portion of the requested resource is sent to a second storage device in the second network region. The first and second resource portions are sent to the user when the user is in the first and second network regions, respectively. | 12-08-2011 |
Sheryl L. Casey, Bartow, FL US
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| 20100042058 | System and Method for Draining Bodily Fluids from a Treatment Site - Disclosed is a drainage system that extracts fistula-produced discharge, or other bodily fluids, from an injury, such as a burn, laceration, or contusion. The system allows for the collection and convenient disposal of these fluids. The system components generally include an adhesive backed pad that is secured to a clear plastic bag and a length of perforated tubing that is slidably positioned within the bag. The tubing is connected to a suction pump and a collection reservoir. The pump generates a suction along a perforated extent of the tubing to thereby evacuate bodily fluids that collect within the bag. | 02-18-2010 |
Thomas A. Casey, Ames, IA US
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| 20100159505 | REAL-TIME MONITORING OF AGE PIGMENTS AND FACTORS RELATING TO TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND APPARATUS - A fluorescent spectroscopic method and apparatus for real time direct detection of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in central nervous system tissue by monitoring the fluorescence of intrinsic markers in the tissue by illuminating the tissue with UV or visible light having an appropriate wavelength, and the resulting emission spectra is detected and examined in the region from 350 to 650 nm. A higher intensity in this region is indicative of infected tissue. The apparatus and method would not interfere with existing slaughterhouse line speeds or procedures, and could be used on live animals. | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas D. Casey, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20090240630 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING A MORTGAGE ASSET EXCHANGE - Computer systems and methods for providing a mortgage exchange with attributes of the NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOT, CME, NYMEX and other derivatives exchanges are disclosed. In one aspect, the resulting marketplace supports standardization, centralizes liquidity and provides price visibility of such assets. Further, the resulting marketplace provides the following benefits: being a lower-cost alternative to proprietary conduits; electronically linking separate pools of liquidity; enhancing transparency for buyers and investors; allowing the market to better price individual mortgage assets; and supporting technology advancements to better and more efficiently manage risks of investing in individual mortgages. | 09-24-2009 |
Thomas Michael Casey, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20090319562 | CANVAS APPROACH FOR ANALYTICS - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can construct a map for summarizing analyses with respect to data included in a database. In addition, the architecture can display the map in a special canvas area. Generally, the map is a hub-and-spoke-style map in which a hub is associated with an entity (e.g., a related set of records) included in a database. Likewise, the spokes are typically representative of operations (e.g., filter, join, transform) that act upon the hub/entity from which it extends. The map can aid with open-ended analysis on complex databases by recording and ordering competing hypotheses and can also further collaborative efforts with respect to analysis. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090322755 | DECLARATIVE APPROACH FOR VISUZLIATION - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can support a declarative model-based approach to designing, constructing, and rendering visualizations. By complying with a declarative descriptor, components can be readily customized by way of modifications to the model—declaratively specifying suitable features, behaviors, appearances and so forth. The descriptors that conform to the model can also facilitate connecting to various data sources and performing data transformation operations. Moreover, the descriptors that conform to the model can declaratively specify relationships based upon a scene layout. Accordingly, the architecture can further describe the scene layout and provide features based upon the layout. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090327883 | DYNAMICALLY ADAPTING VISUALIZATIONS - An adaptive visualization system is provided. The system includes a processing component that receives visualization configurations to determine a suitable visualization for a user. A visualization component automatically adapts a visualization output based in part on the visualization configurations. The visualization configurations can include user context inputs, user profile inputs, device characteristic inputs, or background data inputs, for example. | 12-31-2009 |
Will Casey, Columbia, MT US
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| 20110087437 | PROCESS, SOFTWARE ARRANGEMENT AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH A HAPLOTYPE - The present invention relates to a method, system and software arrangement for determining the co-associations of allele types across consecutive loci and hence for reconstructing two haplotypes of a diploid individual from genotype data generated by mapping experiments with single molecules, families or populations. The haplotype reconstruction system, method and software arrangement of the present invention can utilize a procedure that is nearly linear in the number of polymorphic markers examined, and is therefore quicker, more accurate, and more efficient than other population-based approaches. The system, method, and software arrangement of the present invention may be useful to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of any disease, which has a genetic component. | 04-14-2011 |