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Charles C. Carlstrom, Jr., Saratoga Springs, NY US
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| 20100122461 | COMPACT SPRING LOADED FUEL CELL MONOPOLAR STACK - A spring assembly for use with a direct oxidation fuel cell system is provided. The spring assembly includes a pair of spring elements, placed over each of the major dimensions of the fuel cell, such that the top and bottom spring elements provide at least a portion of the load to the fuel cell for the required compression. The springs are designed to be fully compressed under the design pressure and are held in the compressed state by two side clamps thus providing a uniform planar pressure distribution across the fuel cell system. The spring elements each include several grooves formed therein extending towards center of the element. The side clamps include fastening members which are fingerlike extensions that fit within the grooves of the spring elements to hold the springs in tight engagement over the fuel cell system, with out bolts, pins or other fasteners. | 05-20-2010 |
Charles C. Debergh, Newport Coast, CA US
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| 20100205647 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A TRANSPORT PROCESSING SYSTEM IN A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD BROADCAST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for a system for communicating with a user device includes a first transport processing system and a second transport processing system. The system also includes a software download manager that monitors a first transport processing system communicating a software image, generates a first announcement for the software image, communicates the first announcement to the user device, determines a failure of the first transport processing system, discontinues the first announcement for the software image in response to the failure and communicating the software image through the second transport processing system. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100211942 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS IN A BROADCAST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for a system for communicating with a user device includes a broadcast management system generating content channel data signals. The system also includes a software download manager in communication with the broadcast management system. The software download manager generates an announcement file and a download resolution file. The download manager communicates the announcement file. The user device has user device identifier data and receives the download resolution file in response to the announcement file and stores the software image in the user device in response to the download resolution file. | 08-19-2010 |
Charles C. Della Santina, Towson, MD US
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| 20110152711 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING VESTIBULAR AND OCULOMOTOR FUNCTION - The invention relates to systems and methods for testing vestibular and oculomotor function. One aspect of the invention provides a vestibular and oculomotor function testing device including a track supported by a plurality of bearings, an engine configured to selectively displace the track, and a head coupling component coupled to the track. The head coupling component is configured to convey a movement generated by the engine to a subject's head in one or more axes. | 06-23-2011 |
Charles C. Ebbs, Cary, NC US
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| 20090113382 | AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT IMPLEMENTATION WITH A DEPLOYMENT TOPOLOGY MODEL - Although a modeling language can be used to create a deployment diagram to graphically depict a deployment model, the utility of the deployment diagram is limited to easing understanding of the model. A semantically correct deployment topology model can be processed to automate deployment of a product, add-on, update, configuration, etc. A semantically correct deployment topology model can be processed to generate activities that conform to the deployment model. The activities have executable code units associated with them. The executable code units are collected and organized to implement the deployment modeled with the deployment topology model. | 04-30-2009 |
Charles C. Erway, Providence, RI US
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| 20090113308 | Administering Communications Schedules for Data Communications Among Compute Nodes in a Data Communications Network of a Parallel Computer - Methods, apparatus, and products are disclosed for creating and administering communications schedules for data communications among compute nodes in a data communications network of a parallel computer that include: receiving a communications schedule specifying data communications steps in a message passing operation performed by the compute nodes in the data communications network of the parallel computer; parsing the communications schedule to identify the data communications steps; and generating a graphical representation of the communications schedule, including graphing the data communications steps for the message passing operation. | 04-30-2009 |
Charles C. Frayman, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20120025029 | Position Control System for Cross Coupled Operation of Fly-By-Wire Control Columns - A aircraft control system is provided. that provides tactile feedback between control columns of the aircraft relating to discrepancies in the control inputs to the sticks of the respective control columns. In one implementation, the sticks each have an associated feedback assembly that is adjustable relative to mechanical ground to adjust the feedback profile applied to the corresponding stick. The position of each feedback assembly is adjusted based on a relative displacement between the other feedback assembly and its corresponding stick to provide active feedback relating to the control of the other control column. | 02-02-2012 |
Charles C. Freeny, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090307735 | SPLIT PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM - A cable television interface box for interconnecting a television display unit to a cable television connection. The cable television interface box includes a television accessory unit in communication with the television display unit and the cable television connection. The television accessory unit interfaces with a remote portion of a split personal computer system and outputs input data signals to the remote portion for performing input portions of personal computer tasks, and receives video signals from the remote portion indicative of video and output portions of personal computer tasks. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110154423 | SPLIT PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM - A cable television interface box for interconnecting a television display unit to a cable television connection. The cable television interface box includes a television accessory unit in communication with the television display unit and the cable television connection. The television accessory unit interfaces with a remote portion of a split personal computer system and outputs input data signals to the remote portion for performing input portions of personal computer tasks, and receives video signals from the remote portion indicative of video and output portions of personal computer tasks. | 06-23-2011 |
Charles C. Freeny, Jr., Grand Prairie, TX US
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| 20090287608 | MULTIPLE CUSTOMER AND MULTIPLE LOCATION PC SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM - The present invention contemplates a system whereby a service provider can service a large number of customers (millions) and connect them to their rented PC from millions of locations around the world. Many customers (10 to 100 thousand) can be connected simultaneously. The service provider is responsible for maintaining the latest PC Hardware and Software configurations available on the market instead of the customer. The rented PC operates in essentially the same manner as if one purchased and maintained their PC at home or office. Access to the individuals rented PC can be obtained from any existing PC, office network computer, a Web TV computer or other customer interface computer which has been authorized by the service provider. The current invention will greatly improve existing Client/Server systems being used to service large global offices. However The greatest improvement, is to make the PC much more convenient and easier for the individual to use in the future and shift the PC hardware and software update burden to the service provider. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100095242 | AUTOMATED DATA DELIVERY SYSTEMS - The Automated Data Delivery Systems (ADDS) are two delivery systems designed to either deliver specific data to customer computers over a network, e.g., the Internet, or from one application program to another. In both cases the user computer requesting data delivery can either have a special automatic data reception capability or receive the data without screening. In particular, ADDS are systems that allows a data delivery services to be offered on the Internet or an Intranet between two sites or offered between an Internet site and a User Computer. In addition the ADDS invention includes a modification to existing or future application programs that allow the program to deliver specified data, in the format specified by the user, to the location specified by the user, and at a schedule specified by the user. In the case of Internet delivery the Website might charge a specified price for the delivery service. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110093394 | MULTIPLE CUSTOMER AND MULTIPLE LOCATION PC SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM - The present invention contemplates a system whereby a service provider can service a large number of customers (millions) and connect them to their rented PC from millions of locations around the world. Many customers (10 to 100 thousand) can be connected simultaneously. The service provider is responsible for maintaining the latest PC Hardware and Software configurations available on the market instead of the customer. The rented PC operates in essentially the same manner as if one purchased and maintained their PC at home or office. Access to the individuals rented PC can be obtained from any existing PC, office network computer, a Web TV computer or other customer interface computer which has been authorized by the service provider. The current invention will greatly improve existing Client/Server systems being used to service large global offices. However, the greatest improvement is to make the PC much more convenient and easier for the individual to use in the future and shift the PC hardware and software update burden to the service provider. | 04-21-2011 |
Charles C. Gerszewski, Wauwatosa, WI US
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| 20080267251 | STACKED INDUCTION FURNACE SYSTEM - A stacked induction furnace system includes a first furnace having an induction coil to heat and melt a substantially non-conductive material contained in an upper crucible. The upper crucible contains an opening in a bottom surface thereof to drain molten material therefrom. A second furnace is positioned below the first furnace and includes a lower crucible to receive the molten material drained from the opening and is arranged to maintain the molten state of the material in the lower crucible. One or more power sources are provided to power the first furnace and the second furnace. | 10-30-2008 |
Charles C. Habeger, Jr., Burien, WA US
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| 20090159488 | Container having top and bottom reinforcement - A container is provided, having a casing having center panels and end panels on either end of the center panels. A bottom cap portion is provided perpendicular to the casing wherein the bottom cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel. The bottom cap portion has a length which is substantially the same as a length of the casing. A top cap portion is provided on top of and perpendicular to the casing. The top cap portion has a center panel and end panels extending from either end of the center panel The end panels of the bottom cap portion contact the end panels of the casing, and the end panels of the top cap portion contact the end panels of the bottom cap portion. | 06-25-2009 |
Charles C. Hansen, Iii, Hinsdale, IL US
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| 20100243931 | LINEAR MOTOR VALVE - A valve having a valve body having spaced inlet and outlet ports separated by an intermediate valve seat in open communication with the inlet and outlet ports includes a piston and a valve member being adapted to sealingly mate with the valve seat. A biasing member is positioned to bias the valve member toward the valve seat. A linear motor assembly attached to the valve body, the linear motor having a plurality of stator discs, a plurality of stator coils, a plurality of teeth defining a cylindrical opening, and a slider positioned within the cylindrical opening. The slider has a plurality of teeth defining a generally cylindrical outer periphery of the slider and is movable in response to magnetic flux generated by electrical current passing through one or more of the stator coils. | 09-30-2010 |
Charles C. Heotis, Germantown, TN US
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| 20100274121 | Targeting an orthopaedic implant landmark - A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110208037 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LANDMARK | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120035468 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A LANDMARK - A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing. | 02-09-2012 |
Charles C. Hiigel, Victor, MT US
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| 20100206781 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING POPPED CORN FROM UN-POPPED KERNELS - An apparatus is disclosed for separating popped corn from un-popped kernels. The apparatus includes a popped corn container that holds popped corn and a kernel separator located on a side of the popped corn container. The kernel separator includes a kernel separator screen with a plurality of holes, where a hole in the plurality of holes is larger than an un-popped kernel and smaller than a fully popped corn. The kernel separator also includes a reentry impedance means for impeding an un-popped kernel from entering the popped corn container through the kernel separator. The apparatus also includes a kernel container positioned outside the popped corn container and adjacent to the kernel separator such that the kernel container stores the un-popped kernel after the un-popped kernel has passed through the kernel separator. The apparatus may further include a cover container. | 08-19-2010 |
Charles C. Hong, Nolensville, TN US
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| 20080199449 | Methods and Compositions for Use in Treating Vascular Diseases and Conditions - The invention includes methods and compositions for use in treating or preventing vascular disease or promoting vascular growth or development. The methods and compositions can be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases associated with ischemia, such as heart attack and stroke. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100093760 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS THAT MODULATE CELL SIGNALING AND METHODS EMPLOYING SUCH COMPOUNDS - The invention provides methods for identifying compounds that modulate cell signaling, as well as therapeutic methods that employ such compounds. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110053930 | INHIBITORS OF THE BMP SIGNALING PATHWAY - The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. | 03-03-2011 |
Charles C. Hornemann, Madison, WI US
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| 20090211942 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR REFORMING OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS - Disclosed are catalysts and methods that can reform aqueous solutions of oxygenated compounds such as ethylene glycol, glycerol, sugar alcohols, and sugars to generate products such as hydrogen and alkanes. In some embodiments, aqueous solutions containing at least 20 wt % of the oxygenated compounds can be reformed over a catalyst comprising a Group VIII transition metal and a Group VIIB transition metal, preferably supported on an activated carbon-supported catalyst. In other embodiments, catalysts are provided for the production of hydrogen or alkanes at reaction temperatures less than 300° C. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100288975 | REACTOR SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING GASEOUS PRODUCTS - Reactor systems are provided for the catalytic conversion of liquid feedstocks to synthesis gases and other noncondensable gaseous products. The reactor systems include a heat exchange reactor configured to allow the liquid feedstock and gas product to flow concurrently in a downflow direction. The reactor systems are particularly useful for producing hydrogen and light hydrocarbons from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons using aqueous phase reforming. The generated gases may find used as a fuel source for energy generation via PEM fuel cells, solid-oxide fuel cells, internal combustion engines, or gas turbine gensets, or used in other chemical processes to produce additional products. The gaseous products may also be collected for later use or distribution. | 11-18-2010 |
Charles C. Huxsoll, Moraga, CA US
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| 20090104319 | Fruit Product and Method of Manufacture of the Fruit Product - A fruit product that is a fruit-gel matrix that is formed into pieces. The product is a shelf-stable item that contains preferably at least 85%, and more preferably about 95%, fruit solids. The product is intended to be a nutritious snack or meal accompaniment. While containing a high percentage of fruit, the product has eating qualities associated with jelly gum confections. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100196576 | Fruit Product and Method of Manufacture of the Fruit Product - A fruit product that is a fruit-gel matrix that is formed into pieces. The product is a shelf-stable item that contains preferably at least 85%, and more preferably about 95%, fruit solids. The product is intended to be a nutritious snack or meal accompaniment. While containing a high percentage of fruit, the product has eating qualities associated with jelly gum confections. | 08-05-2010 |
Charles C. Johnson, League City, TX US
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| 20090044948 | Ball seat having ball support member - Apparatuses for restricting fluid flow through a well conduit comprise a housing having a longitudinal bore and a seat disposed within the bore. The seat has a first position when the apparatus is in the run-in position and a second position when the apparatus is in the set position. A plug element support member has a retracted position when the apparatus is in the run-in position and an extended position when the apparatus is in the set position. A plug element adapted to be disposed into the bore and landed on the seat to restrict fluid flow through the bore and the well conduit is used to move the plug element support member from the retracted position to the extended position, thereby providing support to the plug member landed on the seat. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090159289 | Ball seat having segmented arcuate ball support member - Apparatuses for restricting fluid flow through a well conduit comprise a housing having a longitudinal bore and a seat disposed within the bore. The seat has a first position when the apparatus is in the run-in position and a second position when the apparatus is in the set position. The seat comprises an arcuate member comprising a plurality of slits defining a plurality of segment members having a gap there-between. Each of the gaps are variable such that movement of segment members inwardly causes the gaps to be narrowed or closed off completely when a plug element is disposed into the bore and landed on the arcuate member to move the arcuate member from the first position to the second position, causing restriction of fluid flow through the bore and the well conduit. | 06-25-2009 |
Charles C. Lawhead, Boulder, CO US
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| 20120061369 | MULTIPLE HEATER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH EXPANDABLE MODULAR FUNCTIONALITY - A multiple heater control system includes cables, connectors, and junction boxes for user-friendly daisy chain connections of heater controllers and heaters in various configurations or combinations of individually controlled heater series and/or master and slave heater series. The heater controllers include process control of AC power to the heaters and upper-limit safety shutoff that is substantially independent from the process control. The heater controllers also have variable levels of control, adjustment, display, and communications functionality in a base module that is expandable to various levels with expansion modules that are attachable to and detachable from the base module. Connector, cable, and junction configurations, adapters, and latch features enhance user friendliness. | 03-15-2012 |
Charles C. Lee, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100185808 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STORING AND ACCESSING DATA IN UAS BASED FLASH-MEMORY DEVICE - Methods and systems for storing and accessing data in UAS based flash memory device are disclosed. UAS based flash memory device comprises a controller and a plurality of non-volatile memories (e.g., flash memory) it controls. Controller is configured for connecting to a UAS host via a physical layer (e.g., plug and wire based on USB 3.0) and for conducting data transfer operations via two sets of logical pipes. Controller further comprises a random-access-memory (RAM) buffer configured for enabling parallel and duplex data transfer operations through the sets of logical pipes. In addition, a Smart Storage Switch configured for connecting multiple non-volatile memory devices is included in the controller. Finally, a security module/engine/unit is provided for data security via user authentication data encryption/decryption of the device. Furthermore, the flash memory device includes an optical transceiver configured for optical connection to a host also configured with an optical transceiver. | 07-22-2010 |
Charles C. Maclean, Iii, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20110209960 | Multi-Function Work Surface for Roll-Along Suitcases - A work surface for roll-along suitcases that enables the suitcase to convert into a seat or table. The work surface can be permanently attached or removably attachable to the suitcase. The permanently attached work surface is stored in a compartment or recess with the retractable handle of the roll-along suitcase and is pivotally connected to the retractable handle. When the retractable handle is extended, the work surface pivots down away from the top of the handle to rest on the top of the suitcase. The removably attachable work surface is temporarily secured to the handle of the roll-along suitcase preferably with a tongue section that accommodates a variety of sizes of retractable handles. The removably attachable work surface rests on the top of the suitcase. Side sections of the work surface unfold to form a bigger seat or work surface. | 09-01-2011 |
Charles C. Manberg, Peoria, AZ US
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| 20090195436 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING AIRCRAFT STATE DATA FROM MULTIPLE DATA LINKS - Systems and methods are delineated that may provide for a system for use in a merging and spacing application for an aircraft. An exemplary system may comprise a TCAS and a processor for executing the merging and spacing application using ADS-B data and data received by the aircraft in response to an interrogation of another aircraft from the TCAS. In a disclosed embodiment, a lead aircraft responds to the TCAS interrogation from a following aircraft to provide EHS heading and/or speed of the lead aircraft to the following aircraft, which uses the received EHS data as well as ADS-B data to determine merging and spacing control parameters for the following aircraft. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20110004398 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OPTIMAL SEQUENCING AND SPACING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF POTENTIAL WAKE VORTICES - A system is delineated comprising a processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, and memory including instructions for execution by the processor to send with the transceiver meteorological data, 4-D position data, velocity data, and time and configuration data to a provided ATC ground station. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110029225 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OPTIMAL TAXI CLEARANCES - A system is delineated comprising a display and a receiver coupled to the display for receiving data for presenting on the display, the data representing spoken VHF messages. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110144833 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN IN-TRAIL PROCEDURE SPEED DIRECTOR - Embodiments of the present invention enhance existing ITP algorithms by providing additional information to the flight crew. The additional information may enable the flight crew to appropriately modify own aircraft airspeed, and thereby, ground speed, in order to qualify for ITP procedures. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110282582 | DYNAMIC COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The use of dynamic collision avoidance parameters in connection with automatic dependent surveillance, broadcast, as well as for other purposes in systems and methods may assist collision avoidance and/or advisory systems in properly identifying intruders for reporting to pilots. For example, a method can include monitoring for a triggering event with respect to at least one of geographic coordinates and a flight path of an aircraft. The method can also include detecting the triggering event. The method can further include altering at least one characteristic of at least one of a traffic alerting system and an advisory system based on detecting the triggering event. | 11-17-2011 |
Charles C. Mccuin, Union City, CA US
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| 20120073280 | COMPRESSED AIR ENGINE - An engine comprises a tank of compressed air and a piston. The tank of compressed air is connected to a conduit and the conduit is connected to a cylinder comprising a first valve and an inlet to a chamber. The chamber comprises the piston, which reciprocates. The chamber also has a second outlet connected to a second valve. The air traverses from the tank of compressed into the chamber by opening the first valve. Both the first valve and second valve are closed and the compressed air moves the piston in the chamber to produce work. The second valve opens and the air escapes from the chamber and the piston. | 03-29-2012 |
Charles C. Peck, Iii, Newtown, CT US
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| 20110278155 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CONTROL OF CHEMICAL CATALYSIS USING SINGLE MOLECULE MOTORS AND DIGITAL LOGIC - Methods for controlling catalysis of a chemical reaction generally includes electrostatically controlling position of a first linear single-molecule polymer inside at least one nanopore fluidly coupled to a reaction chamber comprising a reaction medium and at least one reactant, wherein the first linear single-molecule polymer is coupled to a first catalyst at one end and includes one or more charged sub-units; and creating an electrostatic potential well inside the nanopore, wherein the electrostatic potential well controls a position of the first linear single-molecule polymer inside the at least one nanopore. Also disclosed are apparatuses for controlling catalysis of the chemical reaction. | 11-17-2011 |
Charles C. Reiney, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100250317 | Resource Modeling Tool - A method and apparatus for allowing a user to model the level of resources required by resource type to support a specific funding level. The model is based on a plurality of factors such as resource rates per hour, amount of resources burned monthly, and the current level of resource staffing. The model allows a user to quickly view “what if” funding scenarios and may further be utilized to determine the level of funding that can be effectively utilized by anticipating the number of resources needed to support the funding level. | 09-30-2010 |
Charles C. Sloop, Iii, Durham, NC US
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| 20090162601 | Reducing Incident Infrared Radiation Received By One Or More Infrared Detectors In A Self Checkout Point Of Sale System - A self checkout POS system including a security zone; an emitting tower including one or more infrared emitters; a detecting tower including one or more infrared detectors, the detecting tower located on a side of the security zone opposite the side on which the emitting tower is located, the infrared detectors of the detecting tower aligned for reception of infrared radiation emitted by the infrared emitters of the emitting tower; a security shield installed on one side of the detecting tower; and a security shield installed on one side of the emitting tower, the security shield installed on one side of the emitting tower including: a clear acrylic pane; and a polycarbonate film having a matte finish, the polycarbonate film laminated to the clear acrylic pane with an adhesive, the polycarbonate film capable of reducing incident infrared radiation transmitted through and reflected by the clear acrylic pane. | 06-25-2009 |
Charles C. Somers, Iii, Snellville, GA US
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| 20110297326 | HANDLE SYSTEM FOR FINISHING TOOL - The present disclosure describes a handle system for use with finishing tools utilized to finish wallboard joints. A finishing tool may be connected to the handle system and moved relative to a wallboard joint to appropriately apply mastic over the joint. In one embodiment, the handle system includes an elongate handle body having a tear drop cross-sectional shape. The shape enables the handle body to fit ergonomically within a user's hand and improves the user's ability to resist torque tending to cause the handle body to twist and a connected finishing tool to come out of contact with wallboard during use. The handle system further includes a pivoting connector assembly that permits a connected finishing tool to rotate relative to the handle body and that has a unique pivot pin that allows mastic to flow through the handle body, through the pivoting connector assembly, and into the connected finishing tool. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297327 | FINISHER SYSTEM - The present disclosure describes a finisher system for finishing joints, seams or gaps in wallboard. According to an example embodiment, the finisher system comprises a finisher for dispensing mastic onto wallboard and an adapter configured for pivotally connecting the finisher to a handle. The finisher and adapter are cooperatively configured to substantially prevent sliding motion of the finisher relative to the adapter, and to ensure appropriate registration and orientation of the finisher relative to the adapter. A fluid communication path is defined within the adapter, allowing mastic to flow through the adapter. A pivot pin enables a first portion of the adapter to pivot relative to a second portion of the adapter, and defines a bore therein that permits mastic to flow through the pivot pin and between the adapter's first and second portions. The adapter is configured for attachment to a handle having a substantially tear drop shaped cross-section. | 12-08-2011 |
Charles C. Thompson, Moorpark, CA US
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| 20090122821 | Solid state laser with beam path conditioning - A solid state laser system having at least one gas injector is disclosed. The gas injector may be configured to so as cause gas flow in a path of the laser beam in order to mitigate distortion of the laser beam due to optical path difference. Each gas injector may be configured so as to cause gas flow proximate at least one optical surface of a solid state gain element of the laser beam system. In this manner gain uniformity may be enhanced so as to facilitate use of the laser system in a variety of military and commercial applications. | 05-14-2009 |
Charles C. Wang, Arcadia, CA US
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| 20080247470 | Unequal hierarchical communications modulation method - Hierarchical modulation preferably uses a 16-ary quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) modulator with a convolutional encoder that combine to effectively provide unequal protection to two different segments of streaming input data, with improved power efficiency with the same bandwidth efficiency, by encoding the first segment as coded data as LSBs as the second segment remains uncoded as uncoded MSBs, with the MSBs used for QAM constellation modest reliability interquadrant demodulation and detection, and with the LSBs used for low reliability intraquadrant detection, but with the LSBs subject to convolutional encoding and decoding rendering the LSBs with high reliability detection, such that, the two segments have unequal coding and modulation for providing unequal levels of reliability detection. | 10-09-2008 |
Charles C. Wang, Taipei City TW
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| 20120038052 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A fabricating method of a semiconductor device is provided. Pillars are formed on a substrate. A first oxide layer is continuously formed on upper surfaces and side walls of the pillars by non-conformal liner atomic layer deposition. The first oxide layer continuously covers the pillars and has at least one first opening. The first oxide layer is partially removed to expose the upper surfaces of the pillars, and a first supporting element is formed on the side wall of each of the pillars. The first supporting element is located at a first height on the side wall of the corresponding pillar and surrounds the periphery of the corresponding pillar. The first supporting elements around two adjacent pillars are connected and the first supporting elements around two opposite pillars do not mutually come into contact and have a second opening therebetween. | 02-16-2012 |
Charles C. Wu, Denville, NJ US
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| 20100249207 | SYNTHESIS OF PYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - Provided are methods for the preparation of certain substituted pyrrolidine compounds, forms of (2S,4R)-1-(2-aminoacetyl)-4-benzamidopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid hydrochloride, and methods for preparing and using these forms. | 09-30-2010 |