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Chad A. Bautz, Fargo, ND US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110308870FLAT PLATE FRONT FRAME FOR A TRACTOR HAVING BALLAST, BUMPER, AND TOW CABLE CONNECTIONS - A flat plate nose frame design for a tractor in which a thick, flat structural plate is connected to and forwardly extends from the conventional frame rails of the tractor. The flat plate nose frame design increases vertical clearance under the hood without raising the hood height or reducing ground clearance. The nose plate is contoured to match the exterior contours of the tractor grill and hood eliminating the need for a separate aesthetic component covering the nose plate. The nose plate features a pair of vertically aligned short-height frame plates extending forwardly along the axis from the deep-section frame rails to increase strength in the flat nose plate without significantly increasing vertical height of the nose plate assembly. The flat plate nose frame is capable of withstanding operational loads as well as supporting a weight package or front-mounted implements. Additionally, a releasable connector for a tow cable common on large tractors may also be connected to and supported by the flat plate nose frame without adverse impact to its primary advantages.12-22-2011

Chad A. Bogacz, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090279210RAMP ARRANGEMENT FOR A DISK DRIVE AND METHOD - A digital storage apparatus includes a housing defining a housing interior and defining a ramp support surface. A disk is supported for rotation in the housing. A head gimbal assembly is supported for use in pivotally accessing the disk in performing one or more data accesses and for moving to an unloaded position from an access position. A ramp arrangement receives the head gimbal assembly in the unloaded position. The ramp arrangement includes at least three feet for sliding engagement with the ramp support surface for use in at least partially establishing an operational position of the ramp arrangement. In one aspect, the housing defines a first surface and a second surface, which are in a transverse relationship with respect to one another. The ramp arrangement engages the first surface and the second surface for establishing an operational position of the ramp arrangement in the housing interior.11-12-2009

Chad A. Cobbley, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090294983HYBRID CONDUCTIVE VIAS INCLUDING SMALL DIMENSION ACTIVE SURFACE ENDS AND LARGER DIMENSION BACK SIDE ENDS, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A conductive via of a semiconductor device includes a relatively small diameter portion extending into an active surface of a fabrication substrate and a corresponding, relatively large diameter portion that extends into a back side of the fabrication substrate. This type of conductive via may be fabricated by forming the relatively small diameter portion before or during BEOL processing, while the large diameter portion of each conductive via may be fabricated after BEOL processing is complete. Electronic devices that include one or more semiconductor devices with such conductive vias are also disclosed.12-03-2009
20100264532ELECTRONIC DEVICE PACKAGE - Various embodiments for molding tools for moisture-resistant image sensor packaging structures and methods of assembly are disclosed. Image sensor packages of the present invention include an interposer, a housing structure formed on the interposer for surrounding an image sensor chip, and a transparent cover. The housing structure may cover substantially all of the interposer chip surface. In another embodiment, the housing structure also covers substantially all of the interposer edge surfaces. The housing structure may also cover substantially all of the interposer attachment surface. An image sensor chip is electrically connected to the interposer with sealed wire bond connections or with sealed flip-chip connections. The housing structure may include runners that enable simultaneous sealing of the interior of the image sensor package and of the transparent cover.10-21-2010
20100283151TECHNIQUES FOR PACKAGING MULTIPLE DEVICE COMPONENTS - Techniques for fabricating multiple device components. Specifically, techniques for fabricating a stacked package comprising at least one I/C module and a multi-chip package. The multi-chip package includes a plurality of integrated circuit dices coupled to a carrier. The dice are encapsulated such that conductive elements are exposed through the encapsulant. The conductive elements are electrically coupled to the chips. The I/C module comprises an interposer having a plurality of integrated circuit dice disposed thereon. The dice of the I/C module are electrically coupled to the interposer via bondwires. The interposer is configured such that vias are aligned with the conductive elements on the multi-chip package. The multi-chip package and I/C module may be fabricated separately and subsequently coupled together to form a stacked package.11-11-2010
20110180936SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING SAME HYBRID CONDUCTIVE VIAS - A conductive via of a semiconductor device includes a relatively small diameter portion extending into an active surface of a fabrication substrate and a corresponding, relatively large diameter portion that extends into a back side of the fabrication substrate. This type of conductive via may be fabricated by forming the relatively small diameter portion before or during BEOL processing, while the large diameter portion of each conductive via may be fabricated after BEOL processing is complete. Electronic devices that include one or more semiconductor devices with such conductive vias are also disclosed.07-28-2011
20110298077METHODS OF FABRICATION OF PACKAGE ASSEMBLIES FOR OPTICALLY INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PACKAGE ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR - Packaging assemblies for optically interactive devices and methods of forming the packaging assemblies in an efficient manner that eliminates or reduces the occurrence of process contaminants. In a first embodiment, a transparent cover is attached to a wafer of semiconductor material containing a plurality of optically interactive devices. The wafer is singulated, and the optically interactive devices are mounted on an interposer and electrically connected with wire bonds. In a second embodiment, the optically interactive devices are electrically connected to the interposer with back side conductive elements. In a third embodiment, the optically interactive devices are mounted to the interposer prior to attaching a transparent cover. A layer of encapsulant material is formed over the interposer, and the interposer and encapsulant material are cut to provide individual packaging assemblies. In a fourth embodiment, the optically interactive devices are mounted in a preformed leadless chip carrier.12-08-2011

Patent applications by Chad A. Cobbley, Boise, ID US

Chad A. Dammar, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100062320SUBGASKET WINDOW EDGE DESIGN RELIEF - A unitized electrode assembly for a fuel cell comprising an electrolyte membrane and a subgasket. The subgasket maximizing an operating life of the electrolyte membrane, militating against adverse effects of membrane expansion during use of the fuel cell and membrane shearing under unitized electrode assembly compression.03-11-2010

Chad A. Fisher, Duncan, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100254214Methods and Systems for Slurry Blending - Methods and systems for blending fluids used in subterranean operations are disclosed. A first portion of a fluid component of the slurry is passed through a non-slurry pump in a first process line. A second portion of the fluid component of the slurry is passed to a mixing tub in a second process line. A solid component is added to the second portion of the fluid component of the slurry in the mixing tub. The second portion of the fluid component of the slurry is mixed with the solid component in the mixing tub so that the second portion of the fluid component of the slurry has a higher concentration than a desired downhole concentration. The output of the mixing tub is pumped through a slurry pump. The output of the slurry pump is diluted by adding the first portion of the fluid component of the slurry from the first process line and the diluted mixture is directed to a high pressure pump.10-07-2010

Chad A. Haraldson, Apple Valley, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018122Aryloxy and Arylalkyleneoxy Substituted Imidazoquinolines - Imidazoquinoline compounds with an aryloxy or arylalkyleneoxy or hydroxy substituent at the 6, 7, 8, or 9-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for modulating cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases, are disclosed.01-15-2009
20090099161Substituted Imidazoquinolines and Imidazonaphthyridines - Imidazoquinolines and imidazonaphthyridines with a substituent containing a functional group, e.g., an amide, sulfonamide, urea, or heterocyclyl group, at the 6, 7, 8, or 9-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, methods of making and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.04-16-2009
200901635331-Substituted Pyrazolo (3,4-C) Ring Compounds as Modulators of Cytokine Biosynthesis for the Treatment of Viral Infections and Neoplastic Diseases - Pyrazolo[3,4-c] ring compounds of Formula (I), e.g., pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyridines, pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinolines, 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinolines, and pyrazolo[3,4-c]naphthyridines, substituted at the 1-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, methods of making and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.06-25-2009
20110144099ARYLOXY AND ARYLALKYLENEOXY SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOQUINOLINES - Imidazoquinoline compounds with an aryloxy or arylalkyleneoxy substituent at the 6, 7, 8, or 9-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for modulating cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases, are disclosed.06-16-2011
20110245376NANOCALCITE COMPOSITES - Compositions comprising surface-modified nanocalcite particles dispersed in a curable resin, and to coatings and fibrous composites incorporating such compositions are described. The surface-modifying agents include a binding group ionically associated with the calcite and a compatiblizing segment, compatible with the curable resin. The surface-modifying agent may also include a reactive group capable of reacting with the curable resin. Methods of preparing nanocalcite composites and coating a fibrous composites prepared from such nanocalcite composites are also described.10-06-2011

Patent applications by Chad A. Haraldson, Apple Valley, MN US

Chad A. Hartzog, Kokomo, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100141268SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SERIES-CONNECTED CELL VOLTAGES USING A FLYING CAPACITOR WITH SELF CALIBRATION - System and method for measuring series-connected cell voltages using a flying capacitor with self-calibration. In at least one embodiment of a system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a capacitor, a switch, an amplifier, an analog-to-digital converter, and a precision voltage device. In an exemplary method of the present disclosure, the method comprises the steps of charging a capacitor, obtaining a charge voltage reading, discharging the capacitor for a known duration, obtaining a discharge voltage reading, and signaling a malfunction of the discharge voltage reading is greater than a predetermined voltage level.06-10-2010

Chad A. Johnson, Longview, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100089236Oxygen Binding of Nanoparticulate Metal Complexes - Solid nanoparticulate transition metal complexes of Co(II) salen exhibit reversible oxygen absorption in a near stoichiometric manner. In contrast, no measurable oxygen binding was observed with unprocessed Co(II) salen.04-15-2010

Chad A. Mccoige, Charlotte, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120000678Integral Tank in Frame - An integral tank frame for an emergency response vehicle is provided. The integral tank frame includes a tank mounted within an envelope of space of a ladder frame. The ladder frame has side rails that support the tank on either side thereof. The tank can be mounted to the side rails such that it extends across the top of the side rails, interior to the side rails, or a combination thereof.01-05-2012

Chad A. Mitchiner, Golden, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090212029Air Assist Apparatus and Method for an Engraving Laser - An engraving laser assembly comprises a tubular rail defining a plenum in an interior of the rail. A carriage is operatively associated with to the tubular rail for axial movement along the rail. A focusing optic is mounted to the carriage for focusing a laser beam to a focal point on an engraving plane operatively with the carriage. A gas inlet is operatively associated with the tubular rail and the inlet is configured for attachment to a source of pressurized gas to provide pressurized gas to the plenum. A plurality of holes are provided in the tubular rail in fluid communication with the plenum. The holes are configured so that, with a source of pressurized gas attached to the gas inlet, a stream of pressurized gas is directed from each hole toward the engraving plane.08-27-2009

Chad A. Raskovich, Shakopee, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100193450Cable management assembly, system and method - A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a panel having an interface portion. The interface portion having a plurality of discrete openings, including first and second shaped apertures. The assembly further including cable management devices having securing structure including a flexible tab and a locating element. The securing structure being configured to mount the cable management devices at selected vertical and horizontal locations on the panel. The cable management assembly being configured to mount between two adjacent telecommunication racks or to an end of a telecommunication rack.08-05-2010

Chad A. Thorstenson, Andover, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080208128Peelable Atraumatic Tip and Body For a Catheter or Sheath - A splittable/peelable tubular body (08-28-2008
20100217235Catheter and method of manufacture - The instant invention relates generally to introducer catheters used to help deliver catheters or other medical devices to locations within the human body. In particular, the instant invention relates to large diameter introducer catheters (introducer catheters with lumens greater than about 08-26-2010
20110092911Splittable cannula having radiopaque marker - A splittable cannula includes a radiopaque marker placed at or near the distal end of the cannula. The radiopaque marker may be a unitary piece, or may consist of several portions. The cannula may include a sheath or catheter body with a grooved score line running along a portion of the sheath body and a radiopaque marker located at a distal end of the body and abutting the body. The radiopaque marker may be located within the lumen of the sheath, may be embedded in the sheath wall, or may be affixed to the external sheath wall. The radiopaque marker may be scored, notched, grooved, or contain apertures longitudinally. The notches, grooves, apertures, and/or score lines in both the sheath or catheter body and the radiopaque marker serve to provide a weakened tear path. An electrode lead may be coupled with the radiopaque marker.04-21-2011

Patent applications by Chad A. Thorstenson, Andover, MN US

Chad A. Tippin, Dunedin, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100023579DYNAMIC MEDIA BIT RATES BASED ON ENTERPRISE DATA TRANSFER POLICIES - In general, this disclosure describes techniques of dynamically selecting versions of media content based on data transfer policies of a media content provider that provides the media content. As described herein, a media content provider may establish a variety of data transfer policies for a variety of purposes. When requests are received, versions of media assets indicated by the requests are selected such that an overall bandwidth utilization of the media content provider is likely to be substantially equal to a desired bandwidth utilization established by one or more of the enterprise data transfer policies.01-28-2010
20100146145ADAPTIVE PLAYBACK RATE WITH LOOK-AHEAD - The disclosure provides for a download agent executing on a computing device to dynamically select between media files when a portion of the media file that is currently being downloaded has a portion average playback rate that is greater than a throughput rate at which the computing device is receiving media files. During the portion where the portion average playback rate is greater than the throughput rate, the download agent may dynamically transition to a different media file where the portion average playback rate for the portion is less than or equal to the throughput rate. The download agent may then transition back to the original media file after downloading the portion form the different media file.06-10-2010

Chad A. Ulven, Walcott, ND US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110059826COMPOSITE DIVING BOARD - A composite diving board comprising a composite laminate of fibers in a matrix.03-10-2011

Chad A. Wocken, Grand Forks, ND US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090000185AVIATION-GRADE KEROSENE FROM INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED BLENDSTOCKS - Aviation-grade kerosene comprising a first blendstock derived from non-petroleum feedstock and comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of isoparaffins and normal paraffins, and a second blendstock comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of cycloalkanes and aromatics.01-01-2009
20100113848PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF RENEWABLE OILS TO LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - A method of producing a hydrocarbon product by hydrotreating a feedstock comprising triacylglyceride (TAG) in the presence of a nonsulfided hydrotreating catalyst to produce a first product comprising hydrocarbons. A method of producing a transportation fuel by selecting an undoped feedstock comprising virgin TAG, used TAG, or a combination thereof; hydrotreating the undoped feedstock in the presence of an unsulfided hydrotreating catalyst to produce a first product; and subjecting the first product to at least one process selected from aromatization, cyclization, and isomerization; to produce a second hydrocarbon product selected from gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, and diesel fuels.05-06-2010
20110061290AVIATION-GRADE KEROSENE FROM INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED BLENDSTOCKS - Aviation-grade kerosene comprising a first blendstock derived from non-petroleum feedstock and comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of isoparaffins and normal paraffins, and a second blendstock comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of cycloalkanes and aromatics.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Chad A. Wocken, Grand Forks, ND US