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Beth Cheney, New Hartford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090312175Increased Activity of Catalyst Using Inorganic Acids - The present disclosure provides for improved electrochemical devices (e.g., fuel cells, metal air batteries, ultra capacitors, etc.) and components therefore. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for producing materials, membranes, electrode assemblies (e.g., membrane electrode assemblies) and electrochemical devices employing the membranes and/or electrode assemblies. The present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for producing high activity materials, membranes and/or electrode assemblies (e.g., MEAs) for use in electrochemical devices, wherein the high activity membranes and/or electrode assemblies include at least one inorganic acid. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for producing high activity membranes and/or electrode assemblies (e.g., MEAs) for use in electrochemical devices, wherein the high activity membranes and/or electrode assemblies include at least one inorganic acid in the catalyst layer and/or in the cathode.12-17-2009

Brian Cheney, Auburn, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120123845Systems and/or methods for fraud detection in award point programs - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to the field of electronic registration (ER) of purchased items and, more particularly, to improved electronic registration techniques that provide validation and/or verification services for an award points program and/or products having associated award points. Certain exemplary embodiments provide electronic award points management techniques that authenticate item purchases, determine eligibility for inclusion in a manufacturer's or a retailer's award program, help identify and detect potential fraudulent transactions involving award points and/or associated products, etc. Certain exemplary embodiments may allow point information to be printed directly on a case where it is continually visible, which may, in turn, help increase enrollment by increasing visibility of the program, reducing the likelihood of insert cards being lost, etc., while at the same time reducing costs for program implementation on the part of manufacturers, retailers, etc.05-17-2012

Dale S. Cheney, Syracuse, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110168265Water Hammer Prevention Valve and Method - A valve for preventing water hammer includes a speed reduction device for reducing a speed at which the valve may be closed. A method of preventing water hammer includes closing a valve at a fire hydrant after extracting water from the fire hydrant, in which the valve comprising a speed reduction device that increases an amount of time needed for closing the valve, and operating the valve to close the valve comprises operating the speed reduction device.07-14-2011

Daniel Frank Cheney, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120083791Method and system for storing and inserting an implant - An implant storage and insertion system for a shape memory orthopedic implant allows the implant to be constrained in a deformed state, protected, insulated, held for insertion, and properly positioned in bone. The implant storage and insertion system includes a restraining block having an impact surface. The restraining block engages an implant at a first end, and further a medical instrument engages the restraining block and positions the restraining block at a bone such that the impact surface may be impacted to insert a second end of the implant into the bone.04-05-2012

Daniel L. Cheney, Ringoes, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281139MACROCYCLIC FACTOR VIIA INHIBITORS USEFUL AS ANTICOAGULANTS - The present invention relates generally to novel macrocycles of Formula (I):11-12-2009
20100041664BICYCLIC LACTAM FACTOR VIIA INHIBITORS USEFUL AS ANTICOAGULANTS - The present invention provides novel bicyclic lactams derivatives, and analogues thereof, of Formula (I):02-18-2010
20100113488MACROCYCLIC FACTOR VIIA INHIBITORS USEFUL AS ANTICOAGULANTS - The present invention relates generally to novel macrocycles of Formula (I):05-06-2010

Patent applications by Daniel L. Cheney, Ringoes, NJ US

David Cheney, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100320164Display Apparatus and Method - Some embodiments of a display apparatus can present a variety of products or images of available products in an appealing manner that draws attention from consumers. In particular circumstances, the display apparatus may be readily changed by a store worker from a first configuration to a second configuration having a different appearance. For example, the display apparatus may include a generally rigid frame that receives a decorative, external sheathing in a toolless manner. Such a configuration can be useful, for example, for endcap display fixtures that are positioned at the end of store aisles, thereby providing an opportunity to promptly change the appearance of one or more endcaps and the products exhibited thereon.12-23-2010
20100326939Display Apparatus and Method - Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may include a plurality of product shelves and a product display sign coupled to a support arm in an elevated position above the product shelves so as to define a viewing gap at a selected height. The viewing gap can provide consumers with see-through visibility toward an adjacent aisle. The product display sign may be releasably secured in an elevated support arm that also receives one or more display containers in a position forward of the display sign and above the product shelves.12-30-2010
20110266236Display Apparatus and Method - Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may include a plurality of product shelves and a product display sign coupled to a support arm in an elevated position above the product shelves so as to define a viewing gap at a selected height. The viewing gap can provide consumers with see-through visibility toward an adjacent aisle. The product display sign may be releasably secured in an elevated support arm that also receives one or more display containers in a position forward of the display sign and above the product shelves.11-03-2011

David H. Cheney, Saint Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277363Sign Fixture - A sign fixture includes a support beam, a sign holder and at least one H-bracket. The support beam having a first end and a second end and supported by a product display structure. The sign holder supports a sign indicative of information related to a product displayed for sale. The at least one H-bracket includes a magnet to magnetically couple a first portion of the support beam to a first portion of the sign holder.11-17-2011

David H. Cheney, Shoreview, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090184226CEILING GRID SPANNER - A suspended ceiling fixture for hanging items from a suspended ceiling that is adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom includes a body spanning a distance between adjacent frame members of a suspended ceiling. The fixture also includes brackets for hanging the body from the adjacent frame members. Additionally included is a hanger assembly for hanging an item from the fixture, where the hanger assembly is adjustable along the body of the fixture.07-23-2009
20090250418RACK ACCESSORIES - A retail system includes a rack assembly and a cover. The rack assembly has a stand that is adapted to rest on a substantially horizontal surface, where the stand is formed of a plurality of tubular members. The rack assembly also has a mounting frame that is substantially rectangular in shape and supported in a substantially vertical position by the stand. The cover includes a base portion that is formed by a combination of a first shell and a second shell that is complementary to the first shell, the base portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is supported in a substantially vertically position by the rack assembly and covers at least a portion of the mounting frame. The cover also includes a stack portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is adapted to slide over the mounting frame and mount atop the base portion.10-08-2009
20090250422FIXTURE ACCESSORIES - Assembling a merchandising system includes placing a display fixture on a floor in a retail environment, where the display fixture includes a first end assembly supported on the floor, a second end assembly supported on the floor, a first cross-piece, and a second cross-piece, each of the first and second cross-pieces extending between the first and second end assemblies and substantially parallel to one another. A display fixture accessory is releasably secured to the display fixture and an accessory sheath is slid over the display fixture accessory by sliding an open bottom of the accessory sheath over the display fixture accessory until a top of the accessory sheath abuts a top of the display fixture accessory and the accessory sheath covers a substantial portion of the display fixture accessory. The accessory sheath includes a plurality of substantially horizontal bracket slots. A slot mountable bracket of a retail device is releasably secured into one of the bracket slots and a plurality of products are supported with the retail device.10-08-2009
20110209329Fixture Accessories - Assembling a merchandising system includes placing a display fixture on a floor in a retail environment, where the display fixture includes a first end assembly supported on the floor, a second end assembly supported on the floor, a first cross-piece, and a second cross-piece, each of the first and second cross-pieces extending between the first and second end assemblies and substantially parallel to one another. A display fixture accessory is releasably secured to the display fixture and an accessory sheath is slid over the display fixture accessory by sliding an open bottom of the accessory sheath over the display fixture accessory until a top of the accessory sheath abuts a top of the display fixture accessory and the accessory sheath covers a substantial portion of the display fixture accessory. The accessory sheath includes a plurality of substantially horizontal bracket slots. A slot mountable bracket of a retail device is releasably secured into one of the bracket slots and a plurality of products are supported with the retail device.09-01-2011

Dennis Cheney, Lindon, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080196959Tracked bicycle - A tracked vehicle includes a track assembly with a bogie assembly for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track movably disposed about a drive wheel and a bogie wheel disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The drive wheel and bogie wheel are pivotally coupled to a rear fork. The rear fork is pivotally coupled to a frame of the tracked vehicle. A bias member biases the drive wheel and the bogie wheel towards the ground.08-21-2008

Edward Austin Cheney, Haltom City, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090265612METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SPECIFYING CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGES USING A MAIL MARKUP LANGUAGE - A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for specifying content of electronic mail messages using a mail markup language. A method may include receiving content for inclusion in an electronic mail message. The method may further include receiving an indication of a formatting for at least a portion of the content. The method may additionally include adding the received content to the electronic mail message. The method may also include specifying the format of the electronic mail message based at least in part upon the received indication of formatting using a plurality of tags in accordance with a mail markup language. Corresponding computer program products and apparatuses are also provided.10-22-2009

Grant Cheney, Grand Rapids, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080227886PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FOR SURGICAL DRAPES - The invention relates to the selection and application of adhesive systems that facilitate bonding to generally non-polar and fibrous hydrocarbon surfaces, and which adhesive also provides physical properties (e.g., viscosity flow) to promote improved mechanical interlocking with the substrate fiber network. The substrate comprises a non-woven barrier fabric to which an adhesive incorporating a tackifier is applied.09-18-2008

James Cheney, Northboro, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090107012Articles of Footwear - Articles of footwear are configured to provide functionally correct and predetermined amounts of stretch in functionally correct locations, thus providing comfort to a wearer, while retaining a pleasing aesthetic appearance in use. For example, an article of footwear includes an upper assembly having a first layer coextensive with a second layer. The first layer includes a first material having a first 30% modulus, and the second layer includes at least one first region (e.g., a stretch region) and at least one second region (e.g., a non-stretch region). The at least one first region includes a second material having a second 30% modulus lower than the first 30% modulus. The at least one second region includes a third material having a third 30% modulus higher than both the first 30% modulus and the second 30% modulus.04-30-2009
20100071228ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes a footwear upper and a sole assembly secured to the footwear upper. The sole assembly has a heelward portion and a toeward portion, and includes a deck assembly disposed substantially in the heelward portion of the sole assembly. The deck assembly includes an upper deck portion, a lower deck portion spaced from the upper deck portion, and right and left supports attached to respective right and left portions of the upper and lower deck portions substantially near respective right and left lateral edges of the upper and lower deck portions. The deck assembly defines a cavity between the upper and lower decks. The deck assembly directs translation of ground contact forces incurred by the heelward portion of the sole assembly at least partially laterally outwardly.03-25-2010
20100126043Articles of Footwear - An article of footwear promotes complimentary movement and proprioceptive feedback of a user's foot (e.g., to help an infant learn to walk or an adult balance on an uneven surface) while wearing the article of footwear. The article of footwear includes an outsole having a forefoot region, a heel region, and a mid region substantially in between the forefoot and heel regions. The three regions are configured to provide complimentary movement with respect to the user's foot. The forefoot region of the outsole includes a base portion interconnecting ground contact pads configured to move relative to one another, each ground contact pad moving substantially independently of the other relative to the base portion.05-27-2010

Janice Cheney, Lindon, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080196959Tracked bicycle - A tracked vehicle includes a track assembly with a bogie assembly for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track movably disposed about a drive wheel and a bogie wheel disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The drive wheel and bogie wheel are pivotally coupled to a rear fork. The rear fork is pivotally coupled to a frame of the tracked vehicle. A bias member biases the drive wheel and the bogie wheel towards the ground.08-21-2008

Keith E. Cheney, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110317694AUTOMATIC FILTER OVERLAP PROCESSING AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for improved management and control of packet forwarding in network systems. Network devices and tool optimizers and a related systems and methods are disclosed for improved packet forwarding between input ports and output ports. The input ports and output ports are configured to be connected to source devices and destination devices, for example, network sources and destination tools in a network monitoring environment. The network devices and tool optimizers disclosed can use a packet processing system whereby forwarding behavior is governed by matching packets in parallel against multiple user-specified packet filtering criteria, and by performing forwarding actions associated with all such matching filter criteria. The multi-action packet forwarding can be implemented using hardware configured to directly provide multi-action packet forwarding and/or hardware configured to provide single-packet-forwarding that has been subsequently configured using filter engines to provide multi-action packet forwarding.12-29-2011
20120106354SUPERSET PACKET FORWARDING FOR OVERLAPPING FILTERS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for improved management and control of packet forwarding in network systems. Network devices and tool optimizers and a related systems and methods are disclosed for improved packet forwarding between input ports and output ports. The input ports and output ports are configured to be connected to source devices and destination devices, for example, network sources and destination tools in a network monitoring environment. The network devices and tool optimizers disclosed can use superset packet forwarding, such that ingress filter engines are configured with ingress filter rules so as to forward a superset of packets to output ports associated with overlapping filters. Egress filter engines are configured with egress filter rules to then determine which of the superset packets are actually sent out the output ports.05-03-2012

Kirk J. Cheney, Carbondale, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110000924SEWAGE EJECTOR BASIN EXTENSION - During installation and before a floor or foundation slab is put in place, a sewage ejector basin is set below grade and a basin extension of the present invention set in place around the basin. The basin extension of the present invention is rectangular in shape and comprises four basin extension sidewalls in communicable relation to each other at right angles; an opening within a top of the basin extension to allow access to the basin; and an opening within a bottom of the basin extension to accommodate a basin. An inlet pipe is routed underground and into the basin. A discharge pipe and a vent pipe are routed out of the basin and through a basin lid, oriented horizontally in relation to the floor, passed through a basin extension sidewall of the basin extension of the present invention, routed under the floor and toward a wall of a mechanical room. The discharge pipe and the vent pipe may then be routed vertically upward either along, or preferably within, the wall and respectively connected to a sewer line that services the structure and vented to the outside of the structure.01-06-2011

Linda Cheney, Hamburg, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110198756Organometallic Precursors and Related Intermediates for Deposition Processes, Their Production and Methods of Use - Vapor deposition precursors that can deposit conformal thin ruthenium films on substrates with a very high growth rate, low resistivity and low levels of carbon, oxygen and nitrogen impurities have been provided. The precursors described herein include a compound having the formula CMC′, wherein M comprises a metal or a metalloid; C comprises a substituted or unsubstituted acyclic alkene, cycloalkene or cycloalkene-like ring structure; and C′ comprises a substituted or unsubstituted acyclic alkene, cycloalkene or cycloalkene-like ring structure; wherein at least one of C and C′ further and individually is substituted with a ligand represented by the formula CH(X)R08-18-2011

Linda L. Cheney, Morristown, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120004299AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE - This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure:01-05-2012

Lorin David Cheney, Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090067136Track-Based Support System for Electronic Cards - An apparatus and method provide supplemental support to an electronic card from above, such as along a longitudinal edge of a PCI card opposite an edge connector on the motherboard. The supplemental support may be provided at any of a plurality of locations along the edge of the card, to avoid interference with certain features on the card and to accommodate cards of a variety of shapes and sizes. One embodiment provides a support apparatus that includes a track secured to the computer chassis over the card, and is generally aligned with a longitudinal edge of the electronic card. A collar is disposed on the track and is moveable to any of a plurality of positions along the track. A plunger is inserted through the collar and is movable with respect to the collar into engagement with the longitudinal edge of the electronic card. A first locking member is activated in response to inserting the plunger into the collar to prevent relative movement of the collar and the plunger with respect to the track. A second locking member locks the plunger with respect to the collar when the plunger engages the card.03-12-2009

Mack Cheney, Brookline, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110264236ENGINEERED CRANIOFACIAL CONSTRUCTS WITH COMPOSITE SCAFFOLD - The present invention provides for compositions and constructs for craniofacial reconstruction implants, and methods for making and using same. Specific embodiments provide for a biocompatible scaffold having an auricular shape and a permanent bendable framework within the scaffold, wherein the permanent bendable framework allows deformation and return to pre-deformation shape, and thus maintains the auricular shape of the scaffold.10-27-2011

Martin Cheney, Morristown, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120004299AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE - This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure:01-05-2012

Martin Cheney, Hamburg, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110198756Organometallic Precursors and Related Intermediates for Deposition Processes, Their Production and Methods of Use - Vapor deposition precursors that can deposit conformal thin ruthenium films on substrates with a very high growth rate, low resistivity and low levels of carbon, oxygen and nitrogen impurities have been provided. The precursors described herein include a compound having the formula CMC′, wherein M comprises a metal or a metalloid; C comprises a substituted or unsubstituted acyclic alkene, cycloalkene or cycloalkene-like ring structure; and C′ comprises a substituted or unsubstituted acyclic alkene, cycloalkene or cycloalkene-like ring structure; wherein at least one of C and C′ further and individually is substituted with a ligand represented by the formula CH(X)R08-18-2011

Michael Charles Cheney, Trumbull, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155322SELF-TANNING EFFECTS - A cosmetic composition and method is herein described for sunless tanning to impart a glow/shiny effect on skin. The composition includes a sunless tanning agent and coated beads incorporating tan colored pigment. A colorant which imparts a color other than tan to the beads is distributed within the coating. The cosmetic composition provides to the skin an immediate tan via the disintegrated beads. Sunless tanning agent acts more slowly and eventually will replace the pigment effect. The coating with colorant prevents the formula undesirably from appearing tan. Instead a color such as white renders the formula more aesthetically pleasing and more in line with the visuals paradigm of a moisturizer rather than a foundation.06-18-2009

Patent applications by Michael Charles Cheney, Trumbull, CT US

Michael E. Cheney, Vero Beach, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090095770DUAL FUNCTION DISPENSING HEAD FOR CARBONATED BEVERAGE MACHINE - A dispensing head incorporates multiple constant flow valves for controlling the flow of multiple liquids, e.g., syrup and carbonated water fed to a dispensing nozzle. The valves are normally closed and are opened by inlet pressures above selected threshold levels. Once open, the valves maintain the liquid flows at substantially constant flow rates and pressures, irrespective of variations of liquid input pressures and viscosities. A closure mechanism serves to close the valves at inlet pressures both above and below the threshold levels. The closure mechanism may be deactivated to simultaneously allow the valves to assume their modulating functions at inlet pressures above the threshold levels.04-16-2009

Miranda Cheney, Tampa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110028435CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD AND BIOAVAILABILITY - Preparation, in-vitro and in vivo characterization of novel forms of (1-hydroxy-2-imidazol-1-yl-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid, suitable for pharmaceutical compositions in drug delivery systems for humans.02-03-2011

Miranda L. Cheney, Tamoa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120046297CRYSTALIZATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDS - Novel crystalline forms of tadalafil suitable for pharmaceutical compositions in drug delivery systems for humans.02-23-2012

Miranda L. Cheney, Tampa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090176787Crystalline Forms of lamotrigine - The invention is directed to novel crystalline forms of lamotrigine. These novel crystalline forms of lamotrigine have improved dissolution and in-vivo absorption profile, as compared to pure lamotrigine. These novel crystalline forms of lamotrigine provide a substantial increase in the blood concentration of lamotrigine, as compared to pure lamotrigine when administered to a subject. These novel crystalline forms of lamotrigine also provide a slower, steady build up of lamotrigine blood concentration suitable for sustained release of lamotrigine in-vivo, as compared to pure lamotrigine.07-09-2009
20090203680In vivo studies of crystalline forms of meloxicam - The invention is directed to novel crystalline forms of meloxicam. These novel crystalline forms of meloxicam have improved bioavailability, an enhanced rate of dissolution and shorter time to C08-13-2009

Terry L. Cheney, Northville, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080251187Composite material with improved structural, acoustic and thermal properties - A method of forming a multilayer insulation material formed of an acoustical composite layer and a first thermal layer is provided. The acoustical and insulting layer is formed of a polymer based thermoplastic material and reinforcing fibers. Preferably the reinforcing fibers are wet use chopped strand glass fibers (WUCS). The acoustical composite layer may be formed by opening the WUCS fibers, blending the reinforcement and polymer fibers, forming the reinforcement and polymer fibers into a sheet, and then bonding the sheet. A first thermal layer formed of one or more polymer based thermoplastic organic materials is then positioned on a first major surface of the acoustical composite layer. A second thermal layer of polymeric fibers may be optionally positioned on a second major surface of the acoustical composite layer. The multilayer acoustic material may be utilized in semi-structural and acoustical applications.10-16-2008

Thomas L. Cheney, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031963MOBILE POWER SHARING - An apparatus may include a vehicle cover having a plurality of photovoltaic cells, an inverter, a vehicle battery connector, a plug, and a switch assembly configured to operatively couple the inverter selectively to one of the vehicle battery connector and the plug based, at least in part, on a charge level of the battery. Another apparatus may include a receptacle configured to receive a plug having an identification tag; an identification tag reader to obtain, from the identification tag, identification data associated with a customer of a power company providing a power distribution system; and a controller to receive the identification data and provide the identification data to an account server associated with the power company. A method may include receiving a plug including an identification tag, reading identification data, contacting an account server, and providing the identification data to the account server.02-09-2012