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Alan R. Chappell, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090254581 | Knowledge discovery system capable of custom configuration by multiple users - An automated method for allowing multiple users to independently analyze a corpus of digital information having discrete elements by providing two or more users access to one or more initial training source of digital information, allowing the users to each define a set of categories, automatically generating a group of digital features associated with at least two of the discrete elements, automatically associating a subset of the discrete elements with at least one of the categories, and automatically determining at least one combination of features and transformed features that identifies at least one of the categories. The automated method allows said two or more users to have the capability to perform the step of defining a set of categories, such that the automated steps of generating a group of digital features, associating a subset of said discrete elements, and determining at least one combination of features and transformed features is in whole or in part determined by the manual input to the automated method. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20110276524 | Data Structures and Apparatuses for Representing Knowledge - Data structures and apparatuses to represent knowledge are disclosed. The processes can comprise labeling elements in a knowledge signature according to concepts in an ontology and populating the elements with confidence values. The data structures can comprise knowledge signatures stored on computer-readable media. The knowledge signatures comprise a matrix structure having elements labeled according to concepts in an ontology, wherein the value of the element represents a confidence that the concept is present in an information space. The apparatus can comprise a knowledge representation unit having at least one ontology stored on a computer-readable medium, at least one data-receiving device, and a processor configured to generate knowledge signatures by comparing datasets obtained by the data-receiving devices to the ontologies. | 11-10-2011 |
Amanda Elizabeth Chappell, Tullahoma, TN US
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| 20080281340 | Surgical cutting device - A surgical cutting device that clamps and cuts a graft creating optimal geometry for end-to-end anastomosis is disclosed. Methods of making and using the surgical cutting device are also disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
Charles D. Chappell, Treasure Island, FL US
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| 20100024550 | INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT WITH GAS PLENUMS - An inertial measurement unit comprises a mounting plate with an opening therethrough, and a sensor assembly disposed in the opening of the mounting plate. Upper and lower support shells having shell flanges are attached to upper and lower surfaces of the mounting plate. The upper and lower support shells surround the sensor assembly. A plurality of gas bearing pads each extends through apertures in the upper and lower support shells. Upper and lower gas plenums have plenum flanges attached to the shell flanges of the upper and lower support shells, with the upper and lower gas plenums surrounding the upper and lower support shells. Pressure relief valves are coupled to the plenum flanges of the upper and lower gas plenums. The gas bearing pads and the sensor assembly are separated by a gap when pressurized gas is fed into the upper and lower gas plenums, thereby creating a gas bearing that allows the sensor assembly to be freely suspended and rotated in all directions. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100153012 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING TOGETHER PORTIONS OF A GEOMETRIC ASSEMBLY - A housing comprises at least first and second portions. The first and second portions mate with each other at respective joining regions. The first and second portions each comprise a respective tapered flange along the joining region. The first and second portions of the housing are connected to each other by placing a plurality of collars over the tapered flanges of the first and second portions of the housing. Each of the collars has a respective groove formed therein. The grooves of the plurality of collars are placed over the tapered flanges of the first and second portions of the housing. A plurality of fasteners causes the plurality of collars to press the first and second portions of the housing together. In one embodiment, the housing is used in a sensor block assembly that is part of an inertial measurement unit. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110127365 | INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT (IMU) MULTI-POINT THERMAL CONTROL - A thermally controlled gas bearing supported inertial measurement unit (IMU) system is provided. The system comprises a sensor assembly enclosing one or more sensors and a plurality of heating elements, wherein each of the plurality of heating elements is proximal to the sensor assembly. The system also comprises a plurality of temperature sensors configured to determine a temperature of a region of the sensor assembly and a control unit configured to adjust a temperature of at least one of the plurality of heating elements based on feedback from the at least one temperature sensor. | 06-02-2011 |
Cherie M. Chappell, Annapolis, MD US
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| 20090325167 | METHOD OF USING CYTOKINE ASSAY TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND EVALUATE INFLAMMATORY AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - The invention provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or evaluating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases by sampling peripheral blood, serum, plasma, tissue, cerebrospinal fluit, or other bodily fluids from a human subject having a suspected diagnosis. The sample is analyzed for the presence and amount of certain cytokines, which provides the diagnosis, prognosis or evaluation of therapeutic response. | 12-31-2009 |
Cornell Chappell, Petersburg, VA US
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| 20110003160 | Silicate-Containing Antifog Coatings - A coating composition comprising an alkali metal silicate, a wetting agent, and a hydrophilic antifog agent forms an antifog coating on a substrate. The coating may be applied to the surface of a film from an aqueous dispersion of the ingredients, followed by drying to form a composite film | 01-06-2011 |
Ellen L. Chappell, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20110170145 | Secure Document Creation with a Multi-Function Apparatus - In a method of creating a secure document with a multi-function apparatus, identity information of a user is obtained. The identity information is converted into a security feature, which is created to enable the user's identity information to be retrievable directly from the security feature. In addition, the security feature is printed onto the document with the multi-function apparatus. | 07-14-2011 |
Geoffrey Chappell, Belfast, ME US
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| 20110099173 | Indexing In A Resource Description Framework Environment - Indexing in a resource description framework data system including a search key set of ranking relationships for the subject, predicate, and object of RDF statements, generation of a single nodal index including a node for each of the RDF statements, each node having a plurality of rank tracking indicators that include a position indicator representing the relative position of the RDF statement in each ranking relationship. A computer readable storage medium and a system for indexing a resource description framework data system are also provided. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110099174 | Data Recovery System and Method In A Resource Description Framework Environment - A method of optimizing data recovery in an RDF data system in which the occurrence of data values across one or more of subject, predicate, and object are ranked, a handle is assigned to each of one or more of the ranked data values wherein the handle is directly based on the ranking. The rank-based handle can then be used to index the RDF statements. An RDF data recovery system includes an RDF statement processor configured to rank data values and assign handles to data values based on ranking. | 04-28-2011 |
James Michael Chappell, Webster, NY US
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| 20110148973 | Pre-Leveler Cooling Device for Continuous Feed Imaging Devices - A temperature leveling system for thermally conditioning ink deposited onto a print media includes a non-contact cooling device for reducing temperatures of ink deposited onto a print media to a first average temperature. A leveler includes a thermal control for maintaining the leveler at a second temperature that is different than the first average temperature. The leveler is configured to bring the temperatures of the ink to within a predetermined range about the second temperature after the reduction in temperature at the non-contact cooling device. A heater is positioned to heat the ink and media to a third temperature after the leveler, the third temperature being greater than the second temperature. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110149001 | Spreader Module for Duplex Continuous Feed Imaging Devices - A spreader module for use in an imaging device includes a housing configured for insertion and removal from a docking position of an imaging device frame, a spreader drum operably supported by the housing, and a pressure roller operably supported by the housing adjacent the spreader drum to define a spreading nip through which a web of media is fed. The spreader module includes a release agent application system supported by the housing for applying a first release agent to the spreader drum. A docking slot is positioned adjacent the pressure roll that is configured to releasably secure a release agent sub-module to the housing, the release agent sub-module for applying a second release agent to the surface of the pressure roller. | 06-23-2011 |
Jerry Wayne Chappell, Duluth, GA US
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| 20110265131 | Recording and Playback of Video Using A Live TV Buffer - Methods and systems for live recording of video on a set-top box of a cable television system include receiving a video signal on a first channel of the set-top box. The set-top box does not include a hard disk drive. Video is displayed on a television corresponding to the video signal. The video signal received on the first channel is recorded in a buffer memory in the set-top box. The display of video on the television is then paused, the video signal being recorded in the buffer memory when the display of video is paused. The display of video on the television is then resumed, the display of the video on the television being resumed from the point at which the display of the video was paused. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110283313 | Content Placeholder Markers - Content placeholder markers may be provided. A request to insert a placeholder marker may be received during output of a content asset to a device. If memory storage is available to record the content asset, the asset may be recorded. Otherwise, the placeholder marker may be stored and/or used to resume playback of the content asset from another source. | 11-17-2011 |
Joe Chappell, Lexington, KY US
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| 20080201796 | Transformed plants accumulating mono-and/or sesquiterpenes - The present invention relates to plant expressing transgenes and to plants transformed to comprise additional copies of genes, said genes encoding at least a HMGR-CoA reductase and a terpene synthase. The invention further claims methods for preparing the plants, and a method for producing terpenes. The present thus provides a reliable and cost effective platform for generating any terpene, in particular any mono- and/or sesquiterpene of interest. For example, the skilled person may use any gene encoding a sesquiterpene synthase for accumulating the respective sesquiterpene in the plant of the present invention. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090123984 | Transformed plants accumulating terpenes - The present invention relates to transformed plants with an altered terpene content, preferably over-accumulating a mono- or sesqui-terpene. By transformation of plants with genes encoding terpene synthases (TS), and prenyl transferases (PRT), plants accumulating at least 1000 ng/per g of fresh leaf of a specific terpene were obtained. The present invention provides an advantageous system for production of terpenes in that any desired mono- or sesqui-terpene at the choice of the skilled person can be produced in plants. Preferably, the transformed plants contain at least one recombinant plastid targeted TS and PRT. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100041120 | Botryoccocus braunii Triterpene Synthase Proteins and Nucleic Acid Molecules, and Methods for Their Use - This application relates to the functional identification and characterization of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a triterpene synthase, in particular botryococcene synthase. Also described are host cells comprising the nucleic acid molecules of this invention, proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecules and methods for using the nucleic acid molecules, transformed hosts and encoded proteins to produce high levels of triterpene hydrocarbons. | 02-18-2010 |
Joe Chappell US
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| 20110294182 | Botryoccocus braunii Triterpene Synthase Proteins and Nucleic Acid Molecules, and Methods for Their Use - This application relates to the functional identification and characterization of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a triterpene synthase, in particular botryococcene synthase. Also described are host cells comprising the nucleic acid molecules of this invention, proteins encoded by the nucleic acid molecules and methods for using the nucleic acid molecules, transformed hosts and encoded proteins to produce high levels of triterpene hydrocarbons. | 12-01-2011 |
Jonathan D. Chappell, Peoria, IL US
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| 20110125376 | AUTOMATIC DOWNHILL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - A method for automatically controlling the downhill speed of a machine. The method includes establishing a target machine speed based on a current machine speed and determining whether at least one trigger condition including a grade greater than a predetermined threshold has been satisfied. If satisfied, the method activates a control system to control at least one of a powertrain retarder and a change in a transmission gear to prevent exceeding the target machine speed. | 05-26-2011 |
Joseph Chappell, Lexington, KY US
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| 20100009423 | B. BRAUNII, RACE B GENE FOR A TRITERPENE METHYLTRANSFERASE ENZYME AND USES THEREOF - Provided is an isolated polypeptide having triterpene methyltransferase activity. Also provided is an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes the triterpene methyltransferase polypeptides; a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecules that encode the triterpene methyltransferase polypeptides; and a host cell(s) transfected with the aforementioned nucleic acid molecule or vector. In another aspect, a method of producing a methylated triterpene is provided. The method comprises providing a metabolizable carbon source to a host cell transfected with a nucleic acid molecule that encodes a triterpene methyltransferase under conditions sufficient for production of a methylated triterpene. The method optionally further comprises isolating the methylated triterpene produced by the host cell. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100120110 | CYTOCHROME P450S AND USES THEREOF - The invention features isolated cytochrome P450 polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules, as well as expression vectors and transgenic plants containing these molecules. In addition, the invention features uses of such molecules in methods of increasing the level of resistance against a disease caused by a plant pathogen in a transgenic plant, in methods for producing altered compounds, for example, hydroxylated compounds, and in methods of producing isoprenoid compounds. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100216186 | NOVEL SESQUITERPENE SYNTHASE GENE AND PROTEIN - The invention relates to sesquiterpene synthases and methods for their production and use. Particularly, the invention provides nucleic acids comprising the nucleotide sequence of citrus valencene synthase (CVS) which codes for at least one CVS. The invention further provides nucleic acids comprising the nucleotide sequence coding for amino acid residues forming the tier 1 and tier 2 domains of CVS. The invention also provides for methods of making and using the nucleic acids and amino acids of the current invention. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110081703 | Chimeric isoprenoid synthases and uses thereof - Provided is a chimeric isoprenoid synthase polypeptide including a first domain from a first isoprenoid synthase joined to a second domain from a second, heterologous, isoprenoid synthase, whereby the chimeric isoprenoid synthase is capable of catalyzing the production of isoprenoid reaction products that are not produced in the absence of the second domain of the second, heterologous, isoprenoid synthase. Also provided is a chimeric isoprenoid synthase polypeptide including an asymmetrically positioned heterologous domain, whereby the chimeric isoprenoid synthase is capable of catalyzing the production of isoprenoid reaction products that are not produced when the domain is positioned at its naturally-occurring site in the isoprenoid synthase polypeptide. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110318797 | Cytochrome P450s and uses thereof - The invention features isolated cytochrome P450 polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules, as well as expression vectors and transgenic plants containing these molecules. In addition, the invention features uses of such molecules in methods of increasing the level of resistance against a disease caused by a plant pathogen in a transgenic plant, in methods for producing altered compounds, for example, hydroxylated compounds, and in methods of producing isoprenoid compounds. | 12-29-2011 |
Keith Chappell, Cary, IL US
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| 20100314026 | WINDOW AND DOOR FLASHING, ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT, PROTECTION COURSE, ROOT BLOCK AND SOUND CONTROL UNDERLAYMENT MATERIAL PRODUCTS - A window or door flashing or roofing material, containing no asphalt, either mechanically fastened or self-adhering comprising a mixture of: one or more ethylene based elastomers having a melting point below 160° F., in an amount of 10-40% based on the total weight of the product; one or more semi-crystalline, non-elastomer alpha olefin-based polymers having a melting point above 160° F. in an amount of about 10-40% based on the total weight of the product; and a rubber fraction of ground, vulcanized rubber having a size up to about 18 mesh, US Sieve Series, in an amount of about 10% to about 75%, based on the total weight of the product. | 12-16-2010 |
Landon Chappell, Eugene, OR US
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| 20120037441 | Narrow Body Ultra Efficient Three Wheeled Electric Vehicle with Automotive Class Feel - A three wheel electric vehicle platform with two wheels in front and one wheel at the rear, a full safety roll cage, a propulsion and steering system operating through the two front wheels, and operator's and passenger's seats mounted in-line along the vehicle centerline. The propulsion system is an electric motor powered by an energy storage device driving a speed reduction and differential with dual outputs suitable for two wheel front drive. The operator's seat is narrower in parts than a conventional automotive seat such that the rear seat passenger's knees can comfortably straddle the operator seat to allow the distance between the two occupants to be less than a typical automobile. The driver's and passenger's heels comfortably fit into recessed wells within the energy storage device, thus allowing the driver's and passenger's center of gravity to be lower, while still maintaining a comfortable sitting position. | 02-16-2012 |
Larry Chappell, Cranberry Township, PA US
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| 20090078161 | METHODS OF MINIMIZING CONCRETE CRACKING AND SHRINKAGE - A method of reducing plastic shrinkage cracking in concrete compositions that includes a) combining 3-40 volume percent cement, 5-50 volume percent fine aggregate, 5-50 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water to form a concrete mixture; b) during or after (a), adding 1.5-40 volume percent of prepuff particles to the concrete mixture to form a concrete composition; c) placing the concrete composition in a form; and d) allowing the concrete to set and harden to form a hardened concrete article substantially free of plastic shrinkage cracking. The prepuff particles have an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3. The concrete composition has a density of from about 40 to about 135 lb./ft | 03-26-2009 |
Mildred L. Chappell, Orlando, FL US
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| 20080312573 | Chappell self adhesive medical wrap - A self adhesive medical wrap whose outer layer is moisture impervious. The inside layer is non-woven, moisture pervious and is made of wood cellulose fiber and a superabsorbent material called polyacrylate. Additional synthetic materials include polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene to reduce leakage from the wound. The edges of the wrap consist of synthetic rubber strands for a closer fit. The bandage consists of three reclosable fasteners. They are the loop and hook system fasteners and contain no adhesives. | 12-18-2008 |
Robert S. Chappell, Portland, OR US
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| 20110161595 | CACHE MEMORY POWER REDUCTION TECHNIQUES - Methods and apparatus to provide for power consumption reduction in memories (such as cache memories) are described. In one embodiment, a virtual tag is used to determine whether to access a cache way. The virtual tag access and comparison may be performed earlier in the read pipeline than the actual tag access or comparison. In another embodiment, a speculative way hit may be used based on pre-ECC partial tag match to wake up a subset of data arrays. Other embodiments are also described. | 06-30-2011 |
Simon Chappell US
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| 20110179223 | Tape image on non-tape storage device - A method and system for facilitating the performance of data backups facilitates the storage of information being backed up on a non-tape storage device in a format that facilitates the subsequent transfer of the information to a tape storage device without substantial further processing by a computer. | 07-21-2011 |
Thomas J. Chappell, Coconut Creek, FL US
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| 20120026046 | ANTENNA INTEGRATED WITH A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A radio is presented in which a short-range antenna, along with a speaker, is contained within a non-conductive speaker bracket. The antenna is a PIFA that is bent and extends through the speaker bracket so that the distance between the free end of the PIFA and various metallic components of the radio including the chassis and speaker is maximized. The structure containing the PIFA is flexible and also contains a contact area where feed/ground contact for the PIFA is made as well as contact for audio components including a speaker and microphone. A flexible cable and extension portion of the flexible structure routes the signals to the audio components far enough away from the PIFA so that the amount of crosstalk is insignificant. The free end of the PIFA and launch pad where feed/ground contact for the PIFA is made are non-planar. | 02-02-2012 |
Todd W. Chappell, Boston, MA US
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| 20100009970 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention features compositions, methods, and kits useful in the treatment of viral diseases. In certain embodiments, the viral disease is caused by a single stranded RNA virus, a flaviviridae virus, or a hepatic virus. In particular embodiments, the viral disease is viral hepatitis (e.g., hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E) and the agent or combination of agents includes sertraline, a sertraline analog, UK-416244, or a UK-416244 analog. Also featured are screening methods for identification of novel compounds that may be used to treat a viral disease. | 01-14-2010 |
Wayne Chappell, Mcmurray, PA US
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| 20090148250 | Drill Bit - A drill bit comprising a body including at least four flutes being formed on and extending along a longitudinal axis of the body and a web portion disposed between the at least four flutes. The flutes define a pitch length that is substantially the same as one another and the web portion has at least one web thickness. The ratio of the web thickness to the pitch length is within a range of about 14 to 25 percent. | 06-11-2009 |
Wayne Jacob Chappell, Arlington, TX US
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| 20090058433 | METHOD OF TESTING GROUND RESISTANCE BY MAKING USE OF EXISTING TELEPHONE LINES - A fall of potential method of determining earth ground resistance which utilizes an earth ground tester and eliminates the need for utilizing removable ground stakes. Rather than utilizing a “far stake” the method provides connection of the earth ground tester to the telephone wires. Rather than utilizing a “near stake” the method provides for connection of the earth ground tester to the cable shield. | 03-05-2009 |
William Chappell, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20110270542 | FLUID LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM - A system for monitoring the level of a fluid in a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a capacitance sensor configured to be at least partially immersed in the fluid. The capacitance sensor is configured to measure a first capacitance associated with a predetermined level of the fluid and a second capacitance associated with an actual level of the fluid in the vehicle. The system further comprises a processing circuit configured to determine the actual level of the fluid in the vehicle using the first capacitance and the second capacitance. The processing circuit is configured to receive at least one of an attitude of the vehicle and a temperature of the fluid from at least one sensor coupled to the vehicle. The processing circuit is further configured to compare the determined actual level of the fluid with a threshold level associated with the at least one of the attitude and temperature to identify a relative position of the determined actual level of the fluid with respect to the threshold level. | 11-03-2011 |