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Charles D. Amsler, Pelham, AL US
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20090192215 | Cytotoxin Compounds and Methods of Isolation - The present invention concerns groups of compounds derived from tunicates of the | 07-30-2009 |
20100063137 | Cytotoxin Compound And Method of Isolation - The present invention concerns compounds derived from tunicates of the species | 03-11-2010 |
20110189221 | NOVEL ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS FROM MARINE EXTRACTS - The subject invention pertains to novel biologically active extracts from marine algae and to biologically active fractions and components of these extracts. These extracts have been shown to possess antiviral properties. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these extracts, or comprising biologically active fractions or components of these extracts, could be used in the treatment of viral diseases including influenza. | 08-04-2011 |
20140194495 | CYTOTOXIN COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF ISOLATION - The present invention concerns groups of compounds derived from tunicates of the | 07-10-2014 |
20140274883 | NOVEL ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS FROM MARINE EXTRACTS - The subject invention pertains to novel biologically active extracts from marine algae and to biologically active fractions and components of these extracts. These extracts have been shown to possess antiviral properties. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these extracts, or comprising biologically active fractions or components of these extracts, could be used in the treatment of viral diseases including influenza. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles D. Baker, Anderson, SC US
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20080302114 | STORAGE SYSTEMS - A system for storing articles can have at least two operating modes. In the first mode, gases are evacuated from the system whereby the articles are stored at a pressure less than the pressure at the exterior of the system. In the second mode, gases are evacuated while the system is open to the admittance of gases from the exterior of the system whereby the articles are ventilated by the admitted gases. The system also can have a third operating mode wherein both the first and second modes are rendered inoperative. The storage system can function so that when the articles are stored in the first mode, gases are intermittently removed from the system whereby the pressure at which the articles are stored is maintained at less than the pressure at the exterior of the system. The storage system can be located in a refrigeration appliance such as a household refrigerator. | 12-11-2008 |
20100123379 | REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS WITH TRIM - An appliance that includes a storage compartment is provided. The appliance comprises either a drawer or a wire basket located in the storage compartment, a handle, and a trim portion. The drawer or basket is configured for storing at least one item and the drawer is movable relative to the storage compartment. The handle is snappingly secured to a peripheral edge of the drawer or basket. The trim portion is snappingly secured to at least one edge of the drawer or basket where the trim portion is secured independently of the handle. In another example, a humidity control device is located on the drawer and is configured to control the humidity within the interior portion of the drawer. A knob that controls the humidity control device is received through a cutout in the trim portion. | 05-20-2010 |
20140339976 | REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS WITH TRIM - An appliance that includes a storage compartment is provided. The appliance comprises either a drawer or a wire basket located in the storage compartment, a handle, and a trim portion. The drawer or basket is configured for storing at least one item and the drawer is movable relative to the storage compartment. The handle is snappingly secured to a peripheral edge of the drawer or basket. The trim portion is snappingly secured to at least one edge of the drawer or basket where the trim portion is secured independently of the handle. In another example, a humidity control device is located on the drawer and is configured to control the humidity within the interior portion of the drawer. A knob that controls the humidity control device is received through a cutout in the trim portion. | 11-20-2014 |
20150153053 | STORAGE SYSTEMS - A system for storing articles can have at least two operating modes. In the first mode, gases are evacuated from the system whereby the articles are stored at a pressure less than the pressure at the exterior of the system. In the second mode, gases are evacuated while the system is open to the admittance of gases from the exterior of the system whereby the articles are ventilated by the admitted gases. The system also can have a third operating mode wherein both the first and second modes are rendered inoperative. The storage system can function so that when the articles are stored in the first mode, gases are intermittently removed from the system whereby the pressure at which the articles are stored is maintained at less than the pressure at the exterior of the system. The storage system can be located in a refrigeration appliance such as a household refrigerator. | 06-04-2015 |
Charles D. Black, Williston, ND US
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20150090645 | Fluid Metering System - A fluid metering system for accurately and consistently mixing two or more fluids together. The fluid metering system generally includes a closed loop feedback system that monitors the flow rate of the water and the volume of liquid chemical added to the water over a period of time. Based on the measured amount of chemical added to the water over a period of time, the system calculates whether or not an adjustment is required for the next addition of chemical to the water. The present invention utilizes a measuring tube that is filled with a chemical wherein a pressure sensor measures the pressure of the chemical in the measuring tube when filled and after being emptied to calculate the total volume of chemical added to the water. | 04-02-2015 |
Charles D. Blish, Iii, Arvada, CO US
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20100115626 | INTERACTIVE KEY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING ACCESS TO SECURED LOCATIONS - A security system associated with places physically protected by corresponding security mechanisms used to gain physical entry to the places by security mechanism users is managed using a searchable database that stores information on a plurality of places, a plurality of security mechanisms, and a plurality of security mechanism users. Program code provides access to the searchable database and interacts with database users using an Internet-accessible web site. The program code further authenticates each database user attempting to connect to the searchable database, and after authentication, interactively communicates a plurality of screens to database users, where each screen includes only hotlinks associated with security management operations for which those database users are authorized such that the screens do not include any hotlinks associated with security management operations for which the database users are not authorized. | 05-06-2010 |
Charles D. Brangan, Anchorage, AK US
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20100071309 | SOIL STABILIZATION SYSTEM, STABILIZED SOIL COMPRISING SAME, AND A METHOD OF STABILIZING SOIL - A soil stabilization system, method of stabilizing soil, and a stabilized soil having improved engineering characteristics such as increased bearing ratio and improved triaxial compression characteristics. Select embodiments comprise one or more lipophilic fluid mixtures, fibers which may be synthetic, natural or both, the lipophilic fluid and fibers mixed into soil of a pre-specified moisture content in pre-specified dry soil weight ratios. The system is optimized by adjusting the moisture content of the soil to a pre-specified figure prior to treatment, by compacting the treated soil to a pre-specified standard and finally by aging the resultant compacted treated soil for a pre-specified period to optimize engineering characteristics thereof. Select embodiments are suitable for use at temperatures approaching −60° F. | 03-25-2010 |
Charles D. Callahan, Ii, Seattle, WA US
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20090144228 | DATA PARALLEL PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION - A parallel execution of a query is performed with a plurality of producers using a partitioned data source, thereby producing output data. The output data is consumed with at least one consumer. The at least one consumer is monitored. A determination is made whether to stop producing output data by at least one of the producers prior to completion of the execution of the query based on the monitoring. | 06-04-2009 |
20090144232 | DATA PARALLEL SEARCHING - A query that includes a search operator and that identifies an input data source is received. The input data source is partitioned into a plurality of partitions. A parallel search through the partitions is performed for an element that could halt the search. The parallel search is performed using a plurality of parallel workers. One of the parallel workers generates a notification when the element is found by that worker. The notification notifies the other parallel workers that the search could be halted. Each of the parallel workers generates an output set based on results of the search. The output sets are merged into a merged output set. | 06-04-2009 |
20120005662 | INDEXABLE TYPE TRANSFORMATIONS - A high level programming language provides an extensible set of transformations for use on indexable types in a data parallel processing environment. A compiler for the language implements each transformation as a map from indexable types to allow each transformation to be applied to other transformations. At compile time, the compiler identifies sequences of the transformations on each indexable type in data parallel source code and generates data parallel executable code to implement the sequences as a combined operation at runtime using the transformation maps. The compiler also incorporates optimizations that are based on the sequences of transformations into the data parallel executable code. | 01-05-2012 |
Charles D. Cappuccino, Kutztown, PA US
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20110301237 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NOVEL LIQUID CRYSTAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Methods of making a liquid crystal mixture essentially comprised of at least one fatty acid ester or fatty acid, at least one polyhydric solvent, and at least one alkali reactant. The resultant mixture includes at least one fatty acid ester or fatty acid, at least one polyhydric solvent, and at least one salt of said fatty acid ester or fatty acid. The resultant mixture exhibits enhanced stability and aqueous solubility of fatty acids and fatty acid esters. When medium chain fatty acid monoglycerides are used in the method, the resultant mixture exhibits antimicrobial efficacy. | 12-08-2011 |
Charles D. Chllahan, Ii, Seattle, WA US
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20090144346 | PARTITIONING AND REPARTITIONING FOR DATA PARALLEL OPERATIONS - A query that identifies an input data source is rewritten to contain data parallel operations that include partitioning and merging. The input data source is partitioned into a plurality of initial partitions. A parallel repartitioning operation is performed on the initial partitions to generate a plurality of secondary partitions. A parallel execution of the query is performed using the secondary partitions to generate a plurality of output sets. The plurality of output sets are merged into a merged output set. | 06-04-2009 |
Charles D. Cocanougher, Justin, TX US
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20140278653 | Method And System For Optimizing Field Service Appoint Scheduling - A system and method for allowing a dispatcher and/or a service technician to achieve an optimized schedule for a few or a large number of service technicians performing repairs in the field based on an analysis of past data, methodologies and formulas, wherein a scheduling program is displayed to the dispatcher on a monitor of a computer or any other processing device, using the scheduling program the dispatcher calls up or accesses the current schedule of all the technicians, and the technicians can simultaneously view their entire current schedule and agree to a proposed appointment, even placing blocks on dates and times that they are not available for scheduling so that optimized or near optimized schedules are obtained quickly and economically. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles D. Cofield, Dalton, GA US
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20130281606 | NONFLUORINATED POLYURETHANES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein are nonfluorinated polyurethanes having (a) a plurality of silicon polyol units and (b) a plurality of organic polyol units, wherein at least one of the organic polyol units has an ionizable group. The polyurethanes can be applied to a variety of different articles. The polyurethanes can impart a number of beneficial properties to an article including, but not limited to, liquid repellency, stain resistance, and bleach resistance. The nonfluorinated polyurethanes described herein are as effective or perform substantially better than fluorinated compounds currently used in the market. Methods for making the nonfluorinated polyurethanes are also described herein. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281614 | NONFLUORINATED POLYURETHANES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - Described herein are nonfluorinated polyurethanes having (a) a plurality of silicon polyol units and (b) a plurality of organic polyol units, wherein at least one of the organic polyol units has an ionizable group, and wherein the nonfluorinated polyurethanes are terminated by amino groups. The polyurethanes can be applied to a variety of different articles. The polyurethanes can impart a number of beneficial properties to an article including, but not limited to, liquid repellency, stain resistance, and bleach resistance. The nonfluorinated polyurethanes described herein are as effective or perform substantially better than fluorinated compounds currently used in the market. Methods for making the nonfluorinated polyurethanes are also described herein. | 10-24-2013 |
Charles D. Cole, Iii, Greenville, SC US
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20140265179 | ROTATBLE FOOTPLATE INTEGRATED WITH A BEARING ASSEMBLY IMBEDDED IN A SINGLE-BOARD SPORT BOARD - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention would provide a rotatable footplate integrated with a corresponding bearing and well assembly that is imbedded into, screwed into, or otherwise, integrally a part of, a single-board sports board, such as a snowboard. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles D. Consorte, Fremont, CA US
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20120121986 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A current conductor for an electrochemical power device that includes an array of carbon nanotubes (CNT) anchored in a carbon nanotube metal composite layer and a structure that may incorporate nanoscale particles or thin film onto the current conductor is described. Additionally, a process for creating the structure using electrochemical plating of the metal layer onto the CNT array followed by separation of the structure from the substrate is provided. Another process includes creating the structure using co-electrodeposition of the CNT and metal from an electroplating bath using surfactants, physical energy, and a magnetic and/or electric field to orient the CNT and enhance the CNT density in the composite. | 05-17-2012 |
Charles D. Copper, Hummestown, PA US
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20120094551 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FOR TERMINATING A WIRE - An electrical terminal is provided for terminating a wire. The electrical terminal includes an electrical contact and a crimp barrel extending from the electrical contact. The crimp barrel is configured to be crimped around an end of the wire. The crimp barrel includes a base and opposing side walls that extend from the base. The base and the side walls define an opening of the crimp barrel that is configured to receive the end of the wire therein. The side walls extend outwardly from the base to ends. The side walls include base segments that extend from the base and end segments that extend from the base segments and include the ends. A sealing wing extends from the end of at least one of the side walls. The side walls are configured to be folded over when crimped over the end of the wire such that a gap is defined between the end segment and the base segment of at least one of the side walls. The sealing wing is configured to extend within the gap between the end segment and the base segment of the corresponding side wall when the side walls are crimped over the end of the wire. | 04-19-2012 |
20140273666 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FOR TERMINATING A WIRE - An electrical terminal ( | 09-18-2014 |
Charles D. Cranor, Morristown, NJ US
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20090052439 | PACKET TELEPHONY APPLIANCE - A packet telephony appliance includes a Euphony network processor that integrates networking and DSP functions to provide a low cost and efficient solution in building a networked appliance. In particular, a Euphony ATM Telephone (EAT) is built around the Euphony network processor. The EAT uses a real-time operating system to provide predictable processing and networking support. The EAT implements IObufs, which provides a unified buffering scheme that allows zero-copy data movement. Furthermore, the EAT uses an Event Exchange (EVX), which provides a flexible mechanism for event distribution, allowing software modules to be composed together in an extensible manner. EVX and IObufs are used together to provide highly efficient intra-appliance communication. The EAT provides a platform that can evolve gracefully to support new protocols, advanced telephony services and enhanced user interfaces. | 02-26-2009 |
20090106417 | Method and apparatus for packet analysis in a network - A method and system for monitoring traffic in a data communication network and for extracting useful statistics and information is disclosed. | 04-23-2009 |
20110060818 | Method and Apparatus for Packet Analysis in a Network - A method and system for monitoring traffic in a data communication network and for extracting useful statistics and information is disclosed. | 03-10-2011 |
20130013747 | METHOD FOR CONTENT-AWARE REDIRECTION AND CONTENT RENAMING - The present invention is directed to mechanisms for content-aware redirection and content exchange/content discovery that permit a request for content to be redirected to a particular advantageous server that can serve the content. | 01-10-2013 |
Charles D. Cyphery, Albuquerque MX
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20120137771 | FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATOR - A functional capacity evaluator has a strain block and a strain gauge attached to the strain block. A first pair of grips is attachable to the strain block such that when a user squeezes them together using a grip motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring the user's grip strength. A second pair of grips is attachable to the strain block such that when the user squeezes them together using a pinch motion, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring pinch strength. A deadlift bar is attachable to the strain block such that when the strain block is supported in a first direction and the user pulls on the bar in an opposing direction, the strain block and strain gauge are flexed for measuring deadlift strength. | 06-07-2012 |
Charles D. Daniel, Iv, Gainesville, FL US
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20130139733 | TROLLING MOTOR RIGGING STATION - The embodiments of the subject invention pertain to a workstation for attachment to a trolling motor. The workstation comprises a cowl for covering the head of a trolling motor and a shaft collar for operable attachment of the cowl to a trolling motor shaft. The workstation can remain in place on a trolling motor even when stored on the deck of a boat. Various accessories can also be attached to the cowl. | 06-06-2013 |
Charles D. Dewese, Cunningham, TN US
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20120216333 | FASHION OR SPORTS ACCESSORY USING FABRIC AND ATTACHMENT MECHANISM TO FASTEN AROUND A PERSON'S NECK - A bandanna can connect a person to an object, such as a sports team for example, by printing the team name on the bandanna and wearing the bandanna around the neck. The bandanna may be worn for team sports to identify players on different teams by using differently designed bandannas, making uniforms unnecessary. In some embodiments, the bandanna may be used for sports such as flag football or flag rugby, where the bandanna may act as the flag where removal of the bandanna is a “tackle”. The bandanna may connect around the neck using a magnet or a clip, for example. | 08-30-2012 |
Charles D. Gambill, Ii, Tucson, AZ US
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20090255565 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL STRING - Thin film PV cells and strings of such cells that may be electrically joined with conductive tabs or ribbons. A semi-flexible, electrically conductive adhesive is applied to join the tabs to the front and back of a cell, providing a conductive pathway between the tab and solar cell, with good adhesion to both. The tabs may be constructed of one or more materials having a thermal expansion coefficient that closely matches that of the substrate material of the cells, so that when the string or module is subsequently heated, mechanical stress between the tab and solar cell is minimized. The semi-flexible nature of the ECA also acts to relieve stress between the tab and the solar cell, decreasing the possibility of adhesion failure at critical locations. One or more dielectric materials may be applied to the PV cells and/or the tabs in regions where a tab crosses the edge of a cell, to avoid electrical shorting between the negative and positive electrodes of the cell. | 10-15-2009 |
20130037074 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL STRING - Thin film PV cells and strings of such cells that may be electrically joined with conductive tabs or ribbons. A semi-flexible, electrically conductive adhesive is applied to join the tabs to the front and back of a cell, providing a conductive pathway between the tab and solar cell, with good adhesion to both. The tabs may be constructed of one or more materials having a thermal expansion coefficient that closely matches that of the substrate material of the cells, so that when the string or module is subsequently heated, mechanical stress between the tab and solar cell is minimized. The semi-flexible nature of the ECA also acts to relieve stress between the tab and the solar cell, decreasing the possibility of adhesion failure at critical locations. One or more dielectric materials may be applied to the PV cells and/or the tabs in regions where a tab crosses the edge of a cell, to avoid electrical shorting between the negative and positive electrodes of the cell. | 02-14-2013 |
Charles D. Gavrilovich, Davie, FL US
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20110034212 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MOVING BASE STATION - A mobile communication system employs moving base stations moving in the direction of flow of traffic moving along a roadway. The moving base station communicates with fixed radio ports connected to a gateway office. A plurality of moving base stations are spaced apart on a closed loop and move with the flow of traffic along one roadway on one leg of the loop and with a flow of traffic on another roadway in another leg of the loop. The moving base stations communicate with a plurality of fixed radio ports connected by a signal transmission link to a gateway office which, in turn, is connected to the wire line network. The moving base stations are each provided with a pair of directional antennas with one antenna directed toward the flow of traffic and another antenna directed to the fixed radio ports. | 02-10-2011 |
20110237242 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MOVING BASE STATION - A mobile communication system employs moving base stations moving in the direction of flow of traffic moving along a roadway. The moving base station communicates with fixed radio ports connected to a gateway office. A plurality of moving base stations are spaced apart on a closed loop and move with the flow of traffic along one roadway on one leg of the loop and with a flow of traffic on another roadway in another leg of the loop. The moving base stations communicate with a plurality of fixed radio ports connected by a signal transmission link to a gateway office which, in turn, is connected to the wire line network. The moving base stations are each provided with a pair of directional antennas with one antenna directed toward the flow of traffic and another antenna directed to the fixed radio ports. | 09-29-2011 |
20130252672 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MOVING BASE STATION - A mobile communication system employs moving base stations moving in the direction of flow of traffic moving along a roadway. The moving base station communicates with fixed radio ports connected to a gateway office. A plurality of moving base stations are spaced apart on a closed loop and move with the flow of traffic along one roadway on one leg of the loop and with a flow of traffic on another roadway in another leg of the loop. The moving base stations communicate with a plurality of fixed radio ports connected by a signal transmission link to a gateway office which, in turn, is connected to the wire line network. The moving base stations are each provided with a pair of directional antennas with one antenna directed toward the flow of traffic and another antenna directed to the fixed radio ports. | 09-26-2013 |
20140243001 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MOVING BASE STATION - A mobile communication system employs moving base stations moving in the direction of flow of traffic moving along a roadway. The moving base station communicates with fixed radio ports connected to a gateway office. A plurality of moving base stations are spaced apart on a closed loop and move with the flow of traffic along one roadway on one leg of the loop and with a flow of traffic on another roadway in another leg of the loop. The moving base stations communicate with a plurality of fixed radio ports connected by a signal transmission link to a gateway office which, in turn, is connected to the wire line network. The moving base stations are each provided with a pair of directional antennas with one antenna directed toward the flow of traffic and another antenna directed to the fixed radio ports. | 08-28-2014 |
Charles D. Glab, Dubuque, IA US
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20150296980 | WOOD END GRAIN SLAB AND METHOD - A wood end grain slab comprises a plurality of wooden blocks of varying length adhered side-by-side with adjacent pairs of the blocks having an upper surface with mirrored end grain patterns. The slab may be formed by ripping a board lengthwise into a plurality of ordered parallel cut strips having lengthwise edges, gluing the parallel cut strips, in order, together along the lengthwise edges to form a glued board, ripping the glued board at an angle oblique to the lengthwise edges to form oblique cut strips, forming blocks having sides exposing end grain from the oblique cut strips, rotating adjacent blocks to mirror the end grain of the adjacent blocks and gluing the blocks. | 10-22-2015 |
Charles D. Godsey, Jr., Greenwood, SC US
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20100057564 | System and method for fitness motivation - A method of promoting the health of a user is provided. The method includes obtaining input from a user through the use of a website that is health related. Participation points are assigned for the user based upon the input obtained from the user. The participation points may be pooled with participation points of additional users. A participation point may be selected from the pool of participation points. The selected participation point is linked to a user such that a user is selected. | 03-04-2010 |
Charles D. Graham, Eureka, MO US
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20150053837 | Decorative door handle and hinge - A teething assembly for a spherically mounted retroreflector is disclosed in which the assembly comprises a wire having a central portion having a first end forming a first loop with the first end being secured to the central portion and a second end forming a second loop with the second end being secured to the central portion, a spring clip attached to the first loop, and a clip device attached to the second loop, the spring clip attaching onto the collar of a SMR. | 02-26-2015 |
Charles D. Hedrick, Jr., Escondido, CA US
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20140094232 | USER DEVICE POSITION INDICATION FOR SECURITY AND DISTRIBUTED RACE CHALLENGES - A mobile computing device includes a processor configured to receive position information from a position sensor and a display controlled by the processor. The device also includes a storage medium accessible to the processor and bearing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive user input to challenge a friend's mobile device to an exercise, upload the challenge to a server, and receive a signal from the server indicating the challenge is accepted. The instructions cause the processor to upload to the server position information at a predetermined start time and receive from the server map information presenting a position of the mobile device and a position of the friend's mobile device. Further, the instructions cause the processor to receive updates of the map information including updates of the position of the mobile device and the position of the friend's mobile device periodically during the exercise. | 04-03-2014 |
20140236330 | USER DEVICE POSITION INDICATION FOR SECURITY AND DISTRIBUTED RACE CHALLENGES - A mobile computing device includes a processor configured to receive position information from a position sensor and a display controlled by the processor. The device also includes a storage medium accessible to the processor and bearing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive user input to challenge a friend's mobile device to an exercise, upload the challenge to a server, and receive a signal from the server indicating the challenge is accepted. The instructions cause the processor to upload to the server position information at a predetermined start time and receive from the server map information presenting a position of the mobile device and a position of the friend's mobile device. Further, the instructions cause the processor to receive updates of the map information including updates of the position of the mobile device and the position of the friend's mobile device periodically during the exercise. | 08-21-2014 |
Charles D. Highlander, Bellingham, WA US
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20100181815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENHANCE PROPRIOCEPTION AND CORE HEALTH OF THE HUMAN BODY - The present disclosure provides a lockout mechanism for use with a dynamic therapeutic assembly having a pivot bar pivotally coupled to an upper pivot plate such that the upper pivot plate is moveable with respect to the pivot bar about a first pivot axis and pivotally coupled to a lower pivot plate such that the pivot bar is moveable with respect to the lower pivot plate about a second pivot axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The lockout mechanism includes a pushrod assembly that is moveable between a first position, wherein a portion of the pushrod assembly is engageable with the pivot bar to prevent substantial movement of the pivot bar about the second pivot axis, and a second position, wherein the portion of the pushrod assembly is disengaged from the pivot bar to allow movement of the pivot bar about the second pivot axis. | 07-22-2010 |
Charles D. Hochanadel, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20080234107 | Electrical Signature Analysis to Quantify Human and Animal Performance on Fitness and Therapy Equipment such as a Treadmill - The invention is a human and animal performance data acquisition, analysis, and diagnostic system for fitness and therapy devices having an interface box removably disposed on incoming power wiring to a fitness and therapy device, at least one current transducer removably disposed on said interface box for sensing current signals to said fitness and therapy device, and a means for analyzing, displaying, and reporting said current signals to determine human and animal performance on said device using measurable parameters. | 09-25-2008 |
20090170663 | Electrical Signal Analysis to Assess the Physical Condition of a Human or Animal - The invention is a human and animal performance data acquisition, analysis, and diagnostic system for fitness and therapy devices having an interface box removably disposed on incoming power wiring to a fitness and therapy device, at least one current transducer removably disposed on said interface box for sensing current signals to said fitness and therapy device, and a means for analyzing, displaying, and reporting said current signals to determine human and animal performance on said device using measurable parameters. | 07-02-2009 |
Charles D. Johnson, College Station, TX US
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20120282696 | FUNCTIONS AND TARGETS OF LET-7 MICRO RNAS - The present invention concerns methods and compositions for treating or assessing treatment of diseases related to mis-expression of genes or genetic pathways that can be modulated by let-7. Methods may include evaluating patients for genes or genetic pathways modulated by let-7, and/or using an expression profile to assess the condition of a patient or treating the patient with an appropriate miRNA. | 11-08-2012 |
Charles D. Juarbe, Yonkers, NY US
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20150335138 | Carrying Case Assembly - A carrying case assembly for preventing an electronic device from being stolen from a user includes a case that may insertably receive an electronic device. The electronic device is retained within the case. A strap is movably coupled to the case. The strap is positionable in a deployed position. A user's hand is positionable between the strap and the case. the strap retains the case on the user's hand. The strap is positionable in a stored position so the strap is concealed within the case | 11-26-2015 |
Charles D. Kasper, Iii, Aurora, IL US
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20110258011 | Restaurant management system and method - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 10-20-2011 |
20140108081 | Restaurant Management System for Forecasting Staffing Levels - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108082 | Restaurant Management System Correcting a Restaurant Operating Deficiency - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114711 | Restaurant Management System Drive-thru Reporting - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114712 | Restaurant Management System for Performance Reporting - A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group. | 04-24-2014 |
Charles D. Kunzman, Oakland, CA US
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20100185907 | METHOD FOR BOUNDS TESTING IN SOFTWARE - A method for a bounds test includes receiving a base value, a size value, and a test value; subtracting the base value from the test value to generate a result value in a signed format; comparing the result value and the size value, and passing the bounds test when the size value exceeds the result value interpreted as an unsigned value. A computer readable medium stores instructions for a bounds test, the instructions for causing a computer to perform: receiving a base value, a size value, and a test value; subtracting the base value from the test value to generate a result value in a signed format; comparing the result value and the size value; and passing the bounds test when the size value exceeds the result value interpreted as an unsigned value. A bounds test system includes a processor, wherein the processor supports two's-compliment notation; and a memory, operatively connected to the processor. The memory comprises instructions for causing the processor to perform: receiving a base value, a size value, and a test value; subtracting the base value from the test value to generate a result value in a signed format; comparing the result value and the size value; and passing the bounds test when the size value exceeds the result value interpreted as an unsigned value. The comparing uses an unsigned result value and two's-compliment notation is used for subtracting and comparing. | 07-22-2010 |
Charles D. Lanyon, Pottstown, PA US
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20100128475 | Outdoor Lighting Fixture Using LEDs - An outdoor lighting fixture using LEDs as a light source has a decorative housing that includes a cast metal dome roof and one or more LED light engines, wherein the light engines conductive metal substrate is in conformal contact with a portion of the inner surface of the roof, such that the roof provides increased heat sink mass and the outer surface of the roof provides a heat dissipative surface area outside of the housing. Preferred embodiments include a street light wherein two LED light engines are mounted at about 20 and 160 degrees to a line parallel to the street segment to produce an asymmetric light profile that reaches over and along the street for an effective distance, but does not extend very far on the side away from the street. Also disclosed is a reflector module for an LED light engine having rows of cone reflectors modified to produce an effective emission pattern. | 05-27-2010 |
Charles D. Limerick, Issaquah, WA US
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20090140100 | REUSABLE ORBITAL VEHICLE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CARGO MODULES - A reusable module is affixed atop a reusable orbital vehicle (OV). Various configurations of the reusable module have identical external dimensions in the region of attachment to the OV to permit interchangeability. Different configurations can accommodate a variety of missions of different type and duration. A variety of cargo modules of different configurations allow cargo to be uplifted into orbit. In one embodiment, the cargo module is an unpressurized cargo module in which the cargo is exposed to the environment of space during the unloading process. The cargo module may also be a pressurized cargo module. In an alternative embodiment, the cargo module may include both a pressurized cargo module and unpressurized cargo module. | 06-04-2009 |
20100051751 | REUSABLE ORBITAL VEHICLE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODULES - A reusable module is affixed atop a reusable orbital vehicle (OV). Various configurations of the reusable module have identical external dimensions in the region of attachment to the OV, aerodynamic characteristics, and mounting configurations to permit interchangeability. Different configurations can accommodate a variety of missions of different type and duration. The module may be a cargo module, a satellite payload module or a passenger module. The passenger module is provided in a variety of configurations to accommodate a different number of passengers and cargo based on mission parameters. | 03-04-2010 |
Charles D. Lombino, Henderson, NV US
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20130281179 | GAMING APPARATUS AND METHOD HAVING A SEPARATE BUT SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERATING BONUS INDICATOR - A gaming machine and method comprising a primary game with a plurality of gaming symbols and a separate bonus indicator. Operation of the bonus indicator is automatically initiated upon commencement of the primary game and play of the bonus indicator is of approximately the same duration as play of the primary game. The outcome of the bonus indicator may be entirely independent of the outcome of the primary game. A positive outcome on the bonus indicator may yield either a prize for the player or an opportunity to play a bonus round game. In its preferred embodiment, the invention includes a five-reel slot game as the primary game and a single-reel slot game as the bonus indicator. | 10-24-2013 |
Charles D. Macenski, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20110305145 | METHOD FOR SCHEDULING TRANSMISSIONS IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A communication system comprises a communication node for scheduling uplink and downlink transmissions in a communication system. The communication node determines based on a first set of parameters of a data associated with the communication node and a second set of parameters of a data associated with one other communication node, whether to load the data associated with the communication node from an end of a data queue buffer. The communication node upon determining to load the data associated with the communication node from the end of the data queue buffer, loads the data associated with the communication node from the end of the data queue buffer. The communication node further determines a start time for transmission of the data associated with the communication node and schedules transmission of the data associated with the communication node at the start time. | 12-15-2011 |
20140218248 | RADIO SYSTEM FOR LONG-RANGE HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - Devices and systems, and methods of using them, for point-to-point transmission/communication of high bandwidth signals. Radio devices and systems may include a pair of reflectors (e.g., parabolic reflectors) that are adjacent to each other and configured so that one of the reflectors is dedicated for sending/transmitting information, and the adjacent reflector is dedicated for receiving information. Both reflectors may be in a fixed configuration relative to each other so that they are aligned to send/receive in parallel. In many variations the two reflectors are formed of a single housing, so that the parallel alignment is fixed, and reflectors cannot lose alignment. The device/systems may be configured to allow switching between duplexing modes. These devices/systems may be configured as wide bandwidth zero intermediate frequency radios including alignment modules for automatic alignment of in-phase and quadrature components of transmitted signals. | 08-07-2014 |
Charles D. Manice, New York, NY US
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20150112707 | INTERACTIVE RESPIRATORY DEVICE USAGE TRACKING SYSTEM - An inhaler use monitoring system includes a tracker module adaptable to be secured to a variety of inhalers and having an activation sensor for sensing use of the inhaler, an internal memory for storing inhaler data, and a communications component for forwarding the stored usage data to a processor for analyzing the data. The system then provides the user with incentives, e.g., redeemable award points, for usage of the inhaler in a desired manner. The tracking module can accommodate both controller and rescue inhalers. Optionally, the system may also collect lung function data, e.g., from a spirometer, and can then process all of controller inhaler data, rescue inhaler data and lung function data, to generate alerts and other messages e.g., redeemable award points | 04-23-2015 |
Charles D. Miller, Abilene, TX US
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20090029339 | Early Alert System and Method for Identifying and Assisting Students in Need at an Educational Institution - The present invention is a system and method that proactively identifies a student in need at an educational institution. The system allows for the educational institution to connect with the student, gather information, and provide assistance. Student needs that may be addressed are various and include academic, social, emotional, and spiritual. Because student needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner, the present invention may be used as a tool to increase retention rates at the educational institution. | 01-29-2009 |
Charles D. O'Neal, Iii, Bolton, MA US
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20090140671 | MATCHING A RESONANT FREQUENCY OF A RESONANT CAVITY TO A FREQUENCY OF AN INPUT VOLTAGE - A synchrocyclotron includes magnetic structures that define a resonant cavity, a source to provide particles to the resonant cavity, a voltage source to provide radio frequency (RF) voltage to the resonant cavity, a phase detector to detect a difference in phase between the RF voltage and a resonant frequency of the resonant cavity that changes over time, and a control circuit, responsive to the difference in phase, to control the voltage source so that a frequency of the RF voltage substantially matches the resonant frequency of the resonant cavity. | 06-04-2009 |
20140094637 | FOCUSING A PARTICLE BEAM USING MAGNETIC FIELD FLUTTER - An example particle accelerator may include the following: a voltage source to sweep a radio frequency (RF) voltage in a cavity to accelerate particles from a plasma column, where the cavity has a magnetic field causing particles accelerated from the plasma column to move orbitally within the cavity, and where the magnetic field has flux that bows at edges of the cavity; a regenerator to provide a magnetic field bump within the cavity to thereby change successive orbits of the particles accelerated from the plasma column so that, eventually, particles output to an extraction point, where the regenerator is located at a radius in the cavity relative to the plasma column; and ferromagnetic arrangements located in the cavity proximate to the radius, where each ferromagnetic arrangement provides a magnetic field bump, and where ferromagnetic arrangements adjacent to the regenerator are separated from the regenerator by a space. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094638 | CONTROLLING INTENSITY OF A PARTICLE BEAM - In an example, a synchrocyclotron includes a particle source to provide pulses of ionized plasma to a cavity; a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to the cavity to accelerate particles from the plasma column outwardly; and an extraction channel to receive a beam of particles from the cavity for output from the particle accelerator. The particle source is configured to control pulse widths of the ionized plasma in order to control an intensity of the beam of particles. This example synchrocyclotron may include one or more of the following features, either alone or in combination. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094640 | Magnetic Field Regenerator - An example particle accelerator includes the following: a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to a cavity to accelerate particles from a plasma column, where the cavity has a magnetic field causing particles accelerated from the plasma column to move orbitally within the cavity; an extraction channel to receive the particles accelerated from the plasma column and to output the received particles from the cavity; and a regenerator to provide a magnetic field bump within the cavity to thereby change successive orbits of the particles accelerated from the plasma column so that, eventually, particles output to the extraction channel. The magnetic field is at least 6 Tesla and the magnetic field bump is at most 2 Tesla. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094641 | Focusing a Particle Beam - An example particle accelerator includes the following: a resonant cavity in which particles are accelerated, where the resonant cavity has a background magnetic field having a first shape; and an extraction channel for receiving particles output from the resonant cavity. The extraction channel comprises a series of focusing regions to focus a beam of received particles. At least one of the focusing regions is a focusing element configured to alter a shape of the background magnetic field to a second shape that is substantially opposite to the first shape in the presence of a magnetic field gradient resulting from reduction of the background magnetic field from the resonant cavity to the extraction channel. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094643 | Controlling Particle Therapy - An example particle therapy system includes the following: a gantry that is rotatable relative to a patient position; a particle accelerator mounted to the gantry, where the particle accelerator is for outputting a particle beam essentially directly to the patient position; and a control system to receive a prescription and to generate machine instructions for configuring one or more operational characteristics of the particle therapy system. At least one of the operational characteristics relates to a rotational angle of the gantry relative to the patient position. | 04-03-2014 |
20140371511 | PARTICLE ACCELERATOR THAT PRODUCES CHARGED PARTICLES HAVING VARIABLE ENERGIES - An example synchrocyclotron includes the following: a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to a cavity to accelerate particles from a particle source; a coil to receive a variable electrical current and to generate a magnetic field that is at least 4 Tesla to cause the particles to move orbitally within the cavity; and an extraction channel to receive the accelerated particles and to output the received particles from the cavity. The particles that are output from the cavity have an energy that is variable based at least on the variable electrical current applied to the coil. | 12-18-2014 |
20150231411 | SCANNING SYSTEM - An example particle therapy system includes: a particle accelerator to output a beam of charged particles; and a scanning system to scan the beam across at least part of an irradiation target. An example scanning system includes: a scanning magnet to move the beam during scanning; and a control system (i) to control the scanning magnet to produce uninterrupted movement of the beam over at least part of a depth-wise layer of the irradiation target so as to deliver doses of charged particles to the irradiation target; and (ii) to determine, in synchronism with delivery of a dose, information identifying the dose actually delivered at different positions along the depth-wise layer. | 08-20-2015 |
Charles D. Persons, Columbia City, IN US
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20090177202 | ORTHOPAEDIC CUTTING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - An orthopaedic cutting instrument and associated methods are presented. | 07-09-2009 |
20120185059 | PROVISIONAL LINER SYSTEM - An acetabular cup assembly for use in the replacement of a hip joint, including a shell having a substantially hemispherical outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface includes a groove extending at least partially around the inner surface. A provisional liner is provided which is receivable within the shell, the liner including a hemispherical cavity and articulation surface for receipt of the femoral head of a femoral prosthesis, and at least one flexible tab portion which engages the groove of the shell in a snap-fit manner. | 07-19-2012 |
Charles D. Remsberg, Mountain View, CA US
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20130165817 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE SENSOR - A general-purpose force sensor, which can be used with an orthotic device, is provided utilizing both resistive and capacitive techniques for improved accuracy and reliability compared to either type of sensor alone. The system can detect internal fault conditions and continues to operate correctly despite the failure of one of the sensors. The sensor can be self-calibrating to give accurate readings despite changes in the physical properties of the sensing elements over time. | 06-27-2013 |
Charles D. Rike, Lebanon, OH US
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20090295863 | CONTINUOUS INKJET PRINTHEAD NOZZLE CAP - A printhead includes a jetting module, a catcher, a drop deflection mechanism, and a capping mechanism. The jetting module includes an array of nozzles and is operable to form liquid drops from liquid emitted through the nozzles of the nozzle array. The catcher collects some of the liquid drops. The drop deflection mechanism deflects the liquid drops such that some of the liquid drops contact the catcher while other liquid drops are allowed to contact a print media. The capping mechanism includes a capping member located between the nozzle array of the jetting module and the drop deflection mechanism. The capping member has a first position covering the nozzle array and a second position removed from the nozzle array. | 12-03-2009 |
20090295878 | JETTING MODULE INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT APPARATUS - A mechanism for aligning the jetting module in a continuous inkjet printhead and for making fluid and electrical connections to the jetting module without compromising the alignment is disclosed. A mechanism to aid in installing the jetting module is also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20100309255 | FIELD REPLACEABLE JETTING MODULE - A jetting module for installation in a printhead of a printer is provided. The printhead includes a set of mounting features, a set of fluid and electrical connections, and at least a portion of a drop deflection mechanism. The jetting module includes a nozzle plate, a set of mounting features, and a set of fluid and electrical connections. The set of mounting features of the jetting module is configured to engage the set of mounting features of the printhead. The set of fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module corresponds to the set of fluid and electrical connections of the printhead. The set of fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module are located relative to the set of mounting features of the jetting module such that a force applied to couple the set of fluid and electrical connections of the jetting module and the set of fluid and electrical connections of the printhead provides force to maintain contact between the set of mounting features of the jetting module and the set of mounting features of the printhead. | 12-09-2010 |
20110314650 | ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A PRINTHEAD - An alignment component includes a first member, a second member, and a plurality of locating elements. The first member includes at least one surface. The second member includes a plurality of through holes that include a first through hole and a second through hole positioned relative to each other. The second member is affixed with the first member such that a first pocket and a second pocket are formed, each of the first pocket and the second pocket having a wall corresponding to a wall of one of the first through hole and the second through hole. Each of the first pocket and the second pocket have a base corresponding to a surface of the one or more surfaces of the first member. The plurality of locating elements include a first locating element positioned with an interference fit in the first pocket and a second locating element positioned with an interference fit in the second pocket. The wall of the first pocket and the wall of the second pocket define a first component of position of the first locating element relative to the second locating element. The base of the first pocket and the base of the second pocket define a second component of position of the first locating element relative to the second locating element. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316933 | PRINTHEAD INCLUDING ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY - A printhead includes a printhead module, a printhead frame, and an alignment assembly. The printhead module includes a plurality of nozzles adapted for emitting liquid from the printhead module. The alignment assembly aligns the printhead module and the printhead frame relative to each other and includes a base plate, a locator plate, a first set of locating elements, and a coupling member. The base plate includes a surface. The locator plate includes a plurality of through holes positioned relative to each other on a surface of the locator plate. The locator plate is affixed with the base plate such that a plurality of pockets are formed with each pocket having a wall corresponding to a wall of one of the through holes and a base corresponding to a surface of the base plate. Each of the locating elements of the first set are positioned with an interference fit in a respective one of the pockets. The walls of the pockets define positions of the locating elements of the first set relative to one another in a plane of the surface of the locator plate. The bases of the pockets define positions of the locating elements of the first set relative to one another in a direction normal to the surface of the base plate. The coupling member includes a second set of locating elements with each of the locating elements of the second set adapted for contact with one the locating elements of the first set. | 12-29-2011 |
Charles D. Robison, Jr., Round Rock, TX US
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20130185558 | System and Method for Enabling Seamless Transfer of a Secure Session - An information handling system includes a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory, which causes the processor to at least: send identification information to a second information handling system in response to an identification request broadcast from the second information handling system via a short-range communication; receive first authentication information for a local application and a remote service from the second information handling system; receive a copy of the local application; authenticate a user for the copy of the local application and for the remote service prior to the user logging on to the information handling system; receive second authentication information from the user to access the information handling system; authenticate the user to the information handling system; and automatically initiate a secure session between the copy of the local application and the remote service when the user is authenticated to the information handling system. | 07-18-2013 |
20130305350 | System and Method for Enabling Seamless Transfer of a Secure Session - An information handling system includes a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory, which causes the processor to at least: send identification information to a second information handling system in response to an identification request broadcast from the second information handling system via a short-range communication; receive first authentication information for a local application and a remote service from the second information handling system; receive a copy of the local application; authenticate a user for the copy of the local application and for the remote service prior to the user logging on to the information handling system; receive second authentication information from the user to access the information handling system; authenticate the user to the information handling system; and automatically initiate a secure session between the copy of the local application and the remote service when the user is authenticated to the information handling system. | 11-14-2013 |
Charles D. Robison, Jr., Buford, GA US
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20150067793 | Method for Secure, Entryless Login Using Internet Connected Device - A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for using an entryless One-Time Password (OTP) in an active tag environment. Authentication credentials associated with a user and an active tag device are submitted with an access request to an authentication server, where they are processed to generate an OTP credential, which is then stored in a directory service. Encryption operations are then performed on the OTP credential to generate an encrypted OTP credential, which is then provided to the active tag device, which in turn provides it to an active tag terminal. The active tag terminal then submits a request to the authentication server to verify the validity of the encrypted OTP credential. In response, the authentication server verifies its validity and then destroys the OTP credential stored in the directory service. The OTP credential is then decrypted by the active tag terminal and subsequently used to login the user. | 03-05-2015 |
Charles D. Seuss, Charlestown, MA US
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20090099993 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND EXTRACTING MEANING IN DOCUMENTS - Systems and methods are provided for an expert search engine. In one embodiment, a method may employ a computer based system to define a meaning taxonomy including one or more meaning loaded entities, associate documents to the meaning taxonomy based on a set of expert rules and the syntactic structures included in the documents and provide the results to a user. In another embodiment, a system includes interfaces for meaning taxonomy, expert rule and search criteria information. The information provided by these interfaces is then used to determine how a set of documents maps to meaning taxonomy to assist the user in locating documents that are most interesting from a meaning perspective and to provide a user with an interface to navigate the meaning taxonomy as it applies to the set of documents. | 04-16-2009 |
20110119271 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND EXTRACTING MEANING IN DOCUMENTS - Systems and methods are provided for an expert search engine. In one embodiment, a method may employ a computer based system to define a meaning taxonomy including one or more meaning loaded entities, associate documents to the meaning taxonomy based on a set of expert rules and the syntactic structures included in the documents and provide the results to a user. In another embodiment, a system includes interfaces for meaning taxonomy, expert rule and search criteria information. The information provided by these interfaces is then used to determine how a set of documents maps to meaning taxonomy to assist the user in locating documents that are most interesting from a meaning perspective and to provide a user with an interface to navigate the meaning taxonomy as it applies to the set of documents. | 05-19-2011 |
Charles D. Shermer, Raleigh, NC US
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20100163045 | DISPOSABLE SPACER FOR INHALATION DELIVERY OF AEROSOLIZED DRUGS AND VACCINES - A device, system and method is provided for dispersing an aerosol formulation comprising a medicament. The device may be useful in administering inhaleable vaccines and the like. The device designed for low cost and applicability to a multitude of patient populations. The device has a spacer ( | 07-01-2010 |
Charles D. Stockham, Clarksville, MD US
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20100268547 | Breakaway interfacing of radiological images with work orders - A breakaway interface between radiological information systems, imaging equipment and picture archive and communications systems has automated filtering and handling of multiple study work orders or affiliated work orders, while passing single study work orders through unaltered. The work orders are processed by the breakaway interface to consolidate multiple procedure or multiple study work orders into a single super order, which is then communicated, preferably using DICOM standard protocol, to an imaging machine. The imaging machine returns a single image sequence, and the breakaway interface will then break images away from the single image sequence into a plurality of grouped image sequences. The preferred grouping is based upon anatomical regions, and separate but adjacent anatomical regions will preferably share one or more images at the boundary between the adjacent regions. The exact number of shared images may preferably be preset at the system level. A number of different techniques for analyzing the single image sequence are proposed individually or in combination, including histogram analysis, peak finding techniques, moments of order analysis, evaluating information from one or more previous analyses, and evaluating image sequence series information to distinguish discrete imaging procedures. | 10-21-2010 |
Charles D. Stracener, Pflugerville, TX US
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20110078293 | Systems and methods for extension of server management functions - Systems and methods that may be implemented to provide a plug-in architecture framework to allow extension of server management functionalities in a unified extension firmware interface (“UEFI”) environment using available remote access controller memory space. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to provide a hardware and software interface to allow use of a plug-in framework in the embedded system management that may be run under the BIOS firmware and the UEFI environment. The disclosed systems and methods may also be implemented to provide a server management architecture that may be modified and enhanced over time, and/or that may also be employed to extend availability of the server management framework to third parties, as well as to extend support to original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) servers. | 03-31-2011 |
Charles D. Stracener, Carrollton, TX US
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20130254358 | Systems And Methods For Extension Of Server Management Functions - Systems and methods that may be implemented to provide a plug-in architecture framework to allow extension of server management functionalities in a unified extension firmware interface (“UEFI”) environment using available remote access controller memory space. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to provide a hardware and software interface to allow use of a plug-in framework in the embedded system management that may be run under the BIOS firmware and the UEFI environment. The disclosed systems and methods may also be implemented to provide a server management architecture that may be modified and enhanced over time, and/or that may also be employed to extend availability of the server management framework to third parties, as well as to extend support to original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) servers. | 09-26-2013 |
Charles D. Stricker, Jr., Reading, PA US
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20150157077 | FLEXIBLE PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A flexible protective headgear device providing a plurality of deformable raised pads to provide cushion against impact and are spaced apart to provide flexibility to conform to a user's head, the raised pads cooperating to reduce spacing between the raised pads upon flexing, the entire device being capable of being substantially formed from a single material. | 06-11-2015 |
Charles D. Surh, Poway, CA US
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20100310501 | Methods for Improving Immune Function and Methods for Prevention or Treatment of Disease in a Mammalian Subject - A method for increasing a biological activity of a cytokine or lymphokine and a method of treating a neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, or infectious disease, and a method for expanding a hematopoietic cell population, is provided by administering an antibody capable of binding a cytokine or by administering a cytokine complexed with an antibody or by administering a cytokine complexed with a cytokine receptor to a mammalian subject in need thereof. | 12-09-2010 |
20130142755 | Methods for Improving Immune Function and Methods for Prevention or Treatment of Disease in a Mammalian Subject - A method for increasing a biological activity of a cytokine or lymphokine and a method of treating a neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, or infectious disease, and a method for expanding a hematopoietic cell population, is provided by administering an antibody capable of binding a cytokine or by administering a cytokine complexed with an antibody or by administering a cytokine complexed with a cytokine receptor to a mammalian subject in need thereof. | 06-06-2013 |
Charles D. Syverson, North Mankato, MN US
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20090309365 | Submersible turbine-generator unit for ocean and tidal currents - A submersible turbine-generator unit includes two or more turbines mounted on a common shaft with a generator therebetween. Each such turbine is capable of providing relatively low-speed, unidirectional rotation under a reversible ultra low head pressure and/or low velocity fluid flow. The turbines comprise a working wheel with a plurality of airfoil-shaped blades mounted transversely to the direction of fluid flow for rotation in a plane parallel to the fluid flow. The turbines convert energy in the waterway currents into mechanical energy that will transfer it through the turbine shaft to a cylindrical permanent magnet generator which will convert mechanical energy in the form of RPM and torque into electricity. Electricity from the variable speed electric generator is controlled, synchronized, conditioned and transformed into utility-grade electricity using a power electronics system in each module. | 12-17-2009 |
20100327674 | WHEEL MOTOR - A wheel motor can include a stator adapted to be coupled to a vehicle. The stator can include a body portion and a core extending radially outward from the body portion. A rotor can be disposed about the stator and can have a portion positioned radially outboard of and around the stator core. The rotor can include a plurality of magnets aligned with the stator core, and can be adapted to be coupled to a rotatable vehicle component. At least one winding element can be disposed circumferentially around the stator core, and a controller can be positioned in a pocket integrally formed in the stator body portion. The controller can be coupled to the at least one winding element and can be arranged to selectively provide a current supply to the at least one winding element to generate a magnetic flux to rotate the rotor relative to the stator. | 12-30-2010 |
20140214275 | STEERING CONTROLLER FOR PRECISION FARMING - A steering controller can control steering of a vehicle and is suitable for precision farm controlling. The steering controller can rotate the steering shaft of the vehicle direct the vehicle on a desired path, for example, using a satellite positioning system. Components of the steering controller are environmental protected by a housing that has an opening extending between its front and rear surfaces. The opening is lined by a shaft. A hub located near the front of the opening can be coupled to the steering shaft of the vehicle. A motor has a stator fixed to the housing and a rotor fixed to the hub. When the housing is attached to a fixed location on the vehicle, the motor can rotate the steering shaft by rotating the hub with respect to the housing. A control module drives the motor based on commands from a guidance module. | 07-31-2014 |
Charles D. Thompson, Buda, TX US
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20150035544 | Apparatus for Sensor with Configurable Damping and Associated Methods - A sensor includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field, an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus, and a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil to drive the coil. The sensor also includes a damping circuit coupled in parallel with the coil. | 02-05-2015 |
20150036123 | Apparatus for Sensor with Improved Power Consumption and Associated Methods - A sensor includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field, and a light source to produce a light output in response to a current, wherein a duty cycle and/or pulse-repetition frequency of the current is configurable. The sensor further includes an optical detector to use the light output of the light source to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus. | 02-05-2015 |
20150036124 | Apparatus for Sensor with Configurable Coil and Associated Methods - An apparatus includes a network of switchable coils suspended in a magnetic field, wherein a topology of the network of switchable coils may be configured to change at least one characteristic of a sensor, and an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus. The apparatus further includes a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the network of switchable coils. | 02-05-2015 |
20150042359 | Apparatus for Sensor with Configurable Coil Constant and Associated Methods - An apparatus includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field, and an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus. The apparatus further includes a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil. A coil constant of the apparatus may be configured to a desired value. | 02-12-2015 |
20150042981 | Apparatus for Sensor with Programmable Gain and Dynamic Range and Associated Methods - An apparatus includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field and an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus. The apparatus further includes a feedback circuit to program a gain of the sensor, wherein the feedback circuit is coupled to the optical detector and to the coil. | 02-12-2015 |
Charles D. Tuffile, Dighton, MA US
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20120222789 | PUNCTURE RESISTANT TIRE - A tire and methods of manufacture thereof comprising a tire body and a metal reinforcing strip comprising at least one metal alloy foil layer to provide puncture resistance, wherein the at least one metal alloy foil layer comprises a spinodal glass matrix microconstituent structure. | 09-06-2012 |
20140017482 | Glassy Metal Fiber Laminate - A laminate and a method of forming the laminate, including a fiber reinforced polymer layer and a glassy metal foil layer. The fiber reinforced polymer layer comprises fibers present in a polymer matrix. The glassy metal foil layer comprises an iron based glass forming alloy including nickel, boron, silicon and optionally chromium and exhibits spinodal glass matrix microconstituents including a glass matrix and a semicrystalline/crystalline phase. | 01-16-2014 |
20140082807 | Glassy Metal Body Armor - A stab resistant body armor and method of forming such component, wherein the component includes plurality of iron based glassy metal sheets, wherein the iron based glassy metal sheets comprise an iron based glass metal alloy including iron present in the range of 45 atomic percent to 71 atomic percent, nickel present in the range of 4 atomic percent to 17.5 atomic percent, boron present in the range of 11 atomic percent to 16 atomic percent, silicon present in the range of 0.3 atomic percent to 4.0 atomic percent and optionally chromium present in the range of 0.1 atomic percent to 19 atomic percent, and the alloy includes spinodal glass matrix microconstituent structures including one or both of a) semicrystalline phases and b) crystalline phases in a glass matrix. | 03-27-2014 |
20140197664 | VEHICLE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER REINFORCED WITH ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH LAMINATE - A method of manufacturing a structural support member for a vehicle includes forming a first portion, forming a second portion, and connecting the first portion and the second portion together. The first portion and the second portion may be formed from one of an aluminum material, a magnesium material, a cold-formable steel material, a glass fiber composite material, or a plastic material. The first portion and the second portion are connected together such that the second portion is disposed in a tensile loading condition in response to an impact load applied to the first portion. A laminate layer is attached to the second portion. The laminate layer includes an ultra high strength material having a yield strength equal to or greater than five hundred fifty (550) MPa. The laminate layer may include, for example, an iron based glassy metal foil or an iron based glassy metal foil fabric. | 07-17-2014 |
20150328680 | Layered Construction of Metallic Materials - The present disclosure is directed at alloys and method for layer-by-layer deposition of metallic alloys on a substrate. The resulting deposition provides for relatively high hardness metallic parts with associated wear resistance. Applications for the metallic parts include pumps, valves and/or bearings. | 11-19-2015 |
Charles D. White, Bedford, TX US
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20140089146 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING PHARMACY INVENTORIES - A system, apparatus and method manages a product inventory of two or more vendors. A demand for each product at each vendor is determined based on a product utilization data stored in one or more databases. One or more product transfers are generated based on the demand for each product at each vendor and a product inventory data stored in the one or more databases. The one or more product transfers are bundled together by vendor-to-vendor pairings. Each transfer bundle is provided to the vendors identified in the transfer bundles. An approval, a modification or a denial is received for each transfer bundle from the vendors identified in the transfer bundles. One or more transfer orders are created for the transfer bundles that are approved and modified. | 03-27-2014 |
Charles D. Winsell, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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20090211100 | Shaving razor maintenance system - A razor maintenance system including a containment means and a two-phase liquid comprising a first, water-miscible liquid having an anti-microbial agent and a second, non-corrosive liquid that has a specific gravity less than that of the first liquid and is immiscible with the first liquid, the containment means including a razor container having a reservoir bottom and means for preventing a razor from entering the reservoir bottom and/or a sealed liquid container capable of being readily opened and preferably containing the two-phase liquid in a selected ratio along with an air gap. | 08-27-2009 |
20110138638 | SHAVING RAZOR MAINTENANCE SYSTEM - A shaving razor maintenance system includes a razor container defining a reservoir bottom region and razor head supporting structure disposed to restrict razor head and blade portions from entering the reservoir bottom region, and a two-phase liquid including a first liquid including a first anti-microbial agent, and a non-corrosive second liquid. The first liquid is water-miscible and has a specific gravity relatively greater than the specific gravity of the second liquid. The first and second liquids are also immiscible, but, upon agitation, form a temporary, generally homogeneous emulsion. A method for maintaining a razor head and blade portion is also described. | 06-16-2011 |
Charles D. Wintill, Houston, TX US
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20100032155 | Formation saver sub and method - A formation saver sub or pump out sub incorporating an anti-surge feature. The sub includes a body, a mandrel, a piston, a sleeve, a spring, a releasable seat, and a plug. In an alternative embodiment, the sub includes a body, a mandrel, a piston, an annulus fluid pressure chamber, a tubular pressure chamber, a sleeve, a releasable seat, and a plug. The plug and seat are released from the sub when one or more dogs releasably positioning the seat in the mandrel bore disengages from the seat due to a bleed off of fluid pressure in the well bore. | 02-11-2010 |