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Bryan E. Christ, Tomball, TX US
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| 20110055476 | RAID Array Access By A RAID Array-unaware Operating System - A system comprises a processor configured to execute a first operating system and a second operating system. The system further comprises a plurality of storage drives. The second operating system configures the plurality of storage drives as a RAID array. The first operating system accesses the storage drives without knowledge that the storage drives are configured as a RAID array. | 03-03-2011 |
Charles M. Christ, Holly, MI US
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| 20110084511 | AUTOMOTIVE FORWARD STORAGE BIN DISAPPEARING TRAY - An automobile storage system is disclosed. The system includes a base, a pair of opposed side walls, and an end wall. The system further includes an adjustable divider tray with a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is pivotally connected to the end wall or one of the side walls along a first hinge axis, and the first segment is pivotally connected to the second segment along a second hinge axis. The hinge axes are parallel. The tray has a closed position in which the tray divides the interior into a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment is accessible, and the divider tray is disposed between the access opening and the second compartment. The tray is movable away from the closed position to an open position in which the interior of the system functions as a unitary compartment. | 04-14-2011 |
Eric J. Christ, Butler, NJ US
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| 20100313626 | Anti-tipping die tool holder - An anti-tipping clamp that is used as an intermediary support for a die tool. The clamp includes a body with a rail engagement section designed to engage with a rail on a conventional forming machine for securing the clamp to the rail. The clamp also includes a die tool holding section with two spaced apart lateral arms that extend upward from a body and which provide support for a die tool. | 12-16-2010 |
George Christ, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20090265005 | BIOREACTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENHANCING FUNCTIONALITY OF MUSCLE CULTURED IN VITRO - A method of producing organized skeletal muscle tissue from precursor muscle cells in vitro comprises: (a) providing precursor muscle cells on a support in a tissue media; then (b) cyclically stretching and relaxing the support at least twice along a first axis during a first time period; and then (c) optionally but preferably maintaining the support in a substantially static position during a second time period; and then (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) for a number of times sufficient to enhance the functionality of the tissue formed on the support and/or produce organized skeletal muscle tissue on the solid support from the precursor muscle cells. | 10-22-2009 |
George J. Christ, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20110046732 | STRUCTURALLY MODIFIED ACELLULAR TISSUE ENGINEERING SCAFFOLDS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - Methods are provided for producing a bioscaffold from natural tissues by oxidizing a decellularized tissue to produce a bioscaffold having pores therein. The pore size and porosity is increased to better accommodate intact cells so that live cells can better infiltrate and inhabit the bioscaffold. The bioscaffold may be freeze-dried or lyophilized, sterilized and (optionally) aseptically packaged for subsequent use. A further aspect of the present invention is a bioscaffold produced by the processes described herein. Methods of treatment using the bioscaffold as a graft or as a biomedical implant for implantation are also provided. Also provided are methods of seeding a bioscaffold with mammalian cells, wherein the seeding carried out either in vitro or in vivo, and wherein a bioscaffold produced as described herein is utilized for said seeding. | 02-24-2011 |
George J. Christ, Lewisville, NC US
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| 20090068152 | GENE TRANSFER FOR REGULATING SMOOTH MUSCLE TONE - The invention provides methods of regulating smooth muscle tone in a subject, comprising the introduction, into smooth muscle cells of the subject, of a DNA sequence encoding a potassium channel protein involved in the regulation of smooth muscle tone, and expression of the DNA sequence in a sufficient number of smooth muscle cells of the subject to regulate smooth muscle tone in the subject. The invention provides methods of gene transfer for treating erectile dysfunction, bladder dysfunction, and other smooth muscle disorders. | 03-12-2009 |
James R. Christ, Peachtree City, GA US
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| 20090195908 | Method and apparatus for vibration damping of a suspended media read/write head - A method of controlling a head for a recording medium includes determining that the head is in an inoperative state, and activating a damping arrangement in response to the determination that the head is inoperative. A movement of the head while the head is inoperative is sensed. The damping arrangement is used in response to the sensing step to exert a force upon the head to thereby damp the movement, a magnitude of the force being dependent upon a parameter of the movement. | 08-06-2009 |
James Richard Christ, Peachtree City, GA US
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| 20100232147 | Folding Rechargeable Worklight - An LED worklight having a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first array of LEDs mounted to a first circuit board disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first array of LEDs. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a 0 degree closed orientation to about a 360 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The LED worklight includes a retractable hook for mounting to an elevated object. The LED worklight also includes at least one magnet to mount the LED worklight to vertical/vertically angling surfaces. The array of LEDs mounted to the first panel and the second panel can be controlled independently of one another. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110216532 | Folding Rechargeable Worklight - An LED worklight having a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first array of LEDs mounted to a first circuit board disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first array of LEDs. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a 0 degree closed orientation to about a 360 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The LED worklight includes a retractable hook for mounting to an elevated object. The LED worklight also includes at least one magnet to mount the LED worklight to vertical/vertically angling surfaces. The array of LEDs mounted to the first panel and the second panel can be controlled independently of one another. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110255286 | Folding Worklight With Attachment Mechanism - An LED worklight includes a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first LED die package disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first LED die package. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a zero degree closed orientation to about a 359 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The first and second panels each include an attachment mechanism having an elastic band with a hook attached thereto. The attachment mechanisms are used to attach or hang the worklight to or around one or more objects. The attachment mechanisms are stored in the worklight such that the attachment mechanisms do not interfere with its operation when not in use. | 10-20-2011 |
Jason Christ US
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| 20090146460 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM USING SINGLE ACTUATION RELEASABLE CONNECTION DEVICE AND VEHICLE USING SAME - An accessory mounting system for a vehicle and a vehicle having same, provides a receiver adapted for mounting to a vehicle chassis and including a multiplicity of receptacles; an accessory mounting element adapted to be affixed to a vehicle accessory and including a multiplicity of securing members each adapted to penetrate a separate one of said multiplicity of receptacles; a slidable device slidably engaged with said receiver and adapted to engage said multiplicity of securing members within the multiplicity of receptacles to provide attachment of the accessory mounting element to the vehicle chassis; and an actuator operably connected to said slidable device and adapted to engage and disengage said slidable device with said multiplicity of securing members with a single actuation. | 06-11-2009 |
John Randall Christ, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20110074674 | PORTABLE INPUT DEVICE, METHOD FOR CALIBRATION THEREOF, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR CALIBRATION - Provided are a portable input device for inputting coordinates, a method of calibrating the device, and a computer readable recording medium storing a computer program for making a computer perform the method. The portable input device includes two digital cameras, a calibration tool, a storage section, and a controller for calculating coordinates of an object on an input surface based on images taken by the two digital cameras based on images taken by the two digital cameras so as to include the calibration tool. The controller also calibrates positions and widths of a detection band which corresponds to a detection zone defined in a vicinity of the input surface. The positions and the widths of the detection band are stored in the storage section in relationship to positions on the input surface. | 03-31-2011 |
Jonathan Christ, Brentwood, CA US
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| 20090189772 | STAY-ALERT DEVICE - A device for actively engaging a user's body and mind, thus preventing the user from falling asleep and creating a dangerous situation. The device can also alert a user when they begin to doze off. | 07-30-2009 |
Kevin V. Christ, Madison, WI US
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| 20110272035 | Method For Fluid Flow Containment In An Open Liquid Environment - A method is provided for fluid flow containment in an open liquid environment at least partially defined by a surface. The method includes the step of positioning a microfluidic device over the surface. The microfluidic device defines a chamber having a height. A flow of fluid is applied in the chamber. The pressure of the flow of fluid is monitored and the height of the chamber is determined from the measured pressure of the flow of fluid. | 11-10-2011 |
Lawrence E. Christ, Orchard Park, NY US
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| 20100321929 | Power Delivery System For HID, LED, Or Fluorescent Track Lighting - A system according to an embodiment of the invention may include a track and a power supply substantially contained within the track. One or more lamps may be electrically connected to the power supply. The lamp may be an HID lamp, an LED lamp, or a fluorescent lamp. The power supply may be a ballast or a transformer, and may comprise a printed circuit board with electrical power handling components on one side. The system may also include a housing which may surround the power supply. | 12-23-2010 |
Marie Dvorak Christ, Laguna Beach, CA US
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| 20100296051 | OPHTHALMIC LENS HAVING A YELLOW DYE LIGHT BLOCKING COMPONENT - The invention is a polymeric ophthalmic lens material comprising a polymeric ophthalmic lens material comprising a) one or more lens-forming polymerizable monomers selected from the group of hydrophilic acrylate-substitute monomers, hydrophobic acrylate-substituted monomers, vinyl-substituted monomers, and platinum-catalyzed vinyl hydride addition-cured silicones, b) a polymerizable ultraviolet absorber and c) a polymerizable yellow dye. In one embodiment of the invention, the polymerizable ultraviolet absorber has the formula: | 11-25-2010 |
Norman Christ, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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| 20110219208 | MULTI-PETASCALE HIGHLY EFFICIENT PARALLEL SUPERCOMPUTER - A Multi-Petascale Highly Efficient Parallel Supercomputer of 100 petaOPS-scale computing, at decreased cost, power and footprint, and that allows for a maximum packaging density of processing nodes from an interconnect point of view. The Supercomputer exploits technological advances in VLSI that enables a computing model where many processors can be integrated into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Each ASIC computing node comprises a system-on-chip ASIC utilizing four or more processors integrated into one die, with each having full access to all system resources and enabling adaptive partitioning of the processors to functions such as compute or messaging I/O on an application by application basis, and preferably, enable adaptive partitioning of functions in accordance with various algorithmic phases within an application, or if I/O or other processors are underutilized, then can participate in computation or communication nodes are interconnected by a five dimensional torus network with DMA that optimally maximize the throughput of packet communications between nodes and minimize latency. | 09-08-2011 |
Norman Christ, Irvington, NY US
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| 20110119426 | LIST BASED PREFETCH - A list prefetch engine improves a performance of a parallel computing system. The list prefetch engine receives a current cache miss address. The list prefetch engine evaluates whether the current cache miss address is valid. If the current cache miss address is valid, the list prefetch engine compares the current cache miss address and a list address. A list address represents an address in a list. A list describes an arbitrary sequence of prior cache miss addresses. The prefetch engine prefetches data according to the list, if there is a match between the current cache miss address and the list address. | 05-19-2011 |
Norman Christ US
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| 20110173397 | PROGRAMMABLE STREAM PREFETCH WITH RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION - A stream prefetch engine performs data retrieval in a parallel computing system. The engine receives a load request from at least one processor. The engine evaluates whether a first memory address requested in the load request is present and valid in a table. The engine checks whether there exists valid data corresponding to the first memory address in an array if the first memory address is present and valid in the table. The engine increments a prefetching depth of a first stream that the first memory address belongs to and fetching a cache line associated with the first memory address from the at least one cache memory device if there is not yet valid data corresponding to the first memory address in the array. The engine determines whether prefetching of additional data is needed for the first stream within its prefetching depth. The engine prefetches the additional data if the prefetching is needed. | 07-14-2011 |
Norman H. Christ, Irvington, NY US
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| 20110173398 | TWO DIFFERENT PREFETCHING COMPLEMENTARY ENGINES OPERATING SIMULTANEOUSLY - A prefetch system improves a performance of a parallel computing system. The parallel computing system includes a plurality of computing nodes. A computing node includes at least one processor and at least one memory device. The prefetch system includes at least one stream prefetch engine and at least one list prefetch engine. The prefetch system operates those engines simultaneously. After the at least one processor issues a command, the prefetch system passes the command to a stream prefetch engine and a list prefetch engine. The prefetch system operates the stream prefetch engine and the list prefetch engine to prefetch data to be needed in subsequent clock cycles in the processor in response to the passed command. | 07-14-2011 |
Oliver Christ, Wayland, MA US
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| 20110184719 | Dynamic Generation of Auto-Suggest Dictionary for Natural Language Translation - The present technology dynamically generates auto-suggest dictionary data from translation data stored in memory at a server. The auto-suggest dictionary data may be transmitted a remote device by the server for use in language translation. The auto-suggest dictionary data may transferred as part of a package which includes content to be translated, translation meta-data, and various other data. The auto-suggest dictionary data may be generated at a first computing device, periodically or in response to an event, from translation data stored in memory. The auto-suggest dictionary may be transferred to a remote device along with content to be translated and other data, as part of a package, for use in translation of the content at the remote device. | 07-28-2011 |
Randolph W. Christ, Brentwood, CA US
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| 20090189772 | STAY-ALERT DEVICE - A device for actively engaging a user's body and mind, thus preventing the user from falling asleep and creating a dangerous situation. The device can also alert a user when they begin to doze off. | 07-30-2009 |
Randy Christ, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20090222509 | System and Method for Sharing Storage Devices over a Network - A distributed data sharing system provides storage areas for network clients. Files are written in such a manner that user data is protected and/or so that the network can make use of any available space at a network when saving files. | 09-03-2009 |
Robert D. Christ, Covington, LA US
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| 20100235018 | Unmanned Apparatus Traversal And Inspection System - An unmanned apparatus for use in traversing and inspecting at least a portion of an elongated structure. The unmanned apparatus includes at least one structural member defining a recess sized and configured to receive the portion of the elongated structure. In one aspect, the unmanned apparatus includes a clamping mechanism coupled to the structural member, wherein the clamping mechanism is capable of detachably attaching the unmanned apparatus to the elongated structure. A locomotion system is actuated while the unmanned apparatus is attached to the elongated structure causing the unmanned apparatus to traverse at least a portion of the elongated structure. The unmanned apparatus includes a plurality of cameras and/or at least one sensor capable of providing information regarding the structural integrity of the interior and/or exterior of the elongated structure. A method of inspecting and traversing at least a portion of the elongated structure is also described. | 09-16-2010 |
Robert Douglas Christ, Abita Springs, LA US
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| 20090090286 | Armed Remotely Operated Vehicle - A remotely operated vehicle system includes a vehicle having a propulsor and a steering means. A remote operating console is provided that is capable of providing power, receiving sensor signals and controlling the vehicle. The vehicle is connected to the console by a tether. The tether having elements supporting power, sensor and control transmission. The vehicle has video sensors and sonar sensors. An underwater gun is positioned on the vehicle and joined to the console to fire in response to control signals. In further embodiments the vehicle can be provided with a turret for aiming the gun and the video sensor. | 04-09-2009 |
Robert John Christ, Brentwood, NY US
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| 20090008554 | METHOD FOR INFRARED IMAGING OF LIVING OR NON-LIVING OBJECTS INCLUDING TERRAINS THAT ARE EITHER NATURAL OR MANMADE - An improved system for infrared (IR) imaging of terrain is disclosed wherein or or more IR cameras may be used at one or more locations to record images at multiple focal planes. The images are all taken of the same field of view but at varied focal planes. Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) may be used to track each camera location and each camera captures images of the object. Information regarding the orientation of the camera may also be measured. The digital information from the images from each camera at varying focal planes, the distance from the object to each camera, orientation of camera and the GPS location of each camera is transferred to a computer where the data is processed through the use of merging and photogrammetry software utilizing appropriate algorithms to convert the multiple images into a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image with improved depth of field. | 01-08-2009 |
Steven B. Christ, Farmington, MI US
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| 20110177913 | CLUTCH CONTROL FOR A TRANSMISSION - A system and method for controlling torque includes a first torque transmitting mechanism and a second torque transmitting mechanism. The first torque transmitting mechanism is engageable to achieve a first gear ratio of the transmission. The second torque transmitting mechanism has an apply chamber that is pressurized at a first pressure level to achieve a first engaged position and is pressurized at a second pressure level to achieve a second engaged position. The first pressure level is less than the second pressure level and the second engaged position achieves a second gear ratio of the transmission. A controller is in communication with the first and second torque transmitting mechanisms. The controller includes a control logic for pressurizing the apply chamber of the second torque transmitting mechanism to the first pressure level if the first operating condition has exceeded a threshold operating condition. | 07-21-2011 |
Thomas Christ, Auburn Hills, MI US
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| 20080284246 | Multi-Voltage Vehicle Electrical Supply System for a Motor Vehicle and Method for Operating the Same - A multi-voltage vehicle electrical system for a motor vehicle is provided, including at least one multi-voltage generator, a first energy store, whose energy may be fed into a first low-voltage vehicle electrical system branch having low-voltage consumers, and a second energy store, whose energy may be fed into a second high-voltage vehicle electrical system branch having high-voltage consumers, as well as at least one controllable switching device, using which the energy generated by the multi-voltage generator may be distributed to the first and the second vehicle electrical system branches, the first and the second energy stores being connected in series to one another and the first vehicle electrical system branch being connected to a node between the first and the second energy store and to a reference potential of the first energy store. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090012664 | Utilization of navigation information for intelligent hybrid operating strategy - A system for operating an hybrid vehicle is described. The system includes an hybrid operating strategy module for controlling hybrid operating functions of the vehicle based on input data, a navigation system providing vehicle routing input data to the hybrid operating strategy module, and a traffic information system providing traffic information input data to the hybrid operating strategy module. The hybrid operating strategy module determines electric portions of the vehicle route for charging batteries of the vehicle and inner portions of the vehicle route for prioritizing electric driving. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090208817 | Method for Extending the Useful Life of a Chargeable Energy Storage Unit - A method is provided for extending the useful life of a rechargeable energy storage unit for use in a motor vehicle, such as, in particular, a double layer capacitor, a lithium ion storage unit, a lithium ion capacitor or a NiMH storage unit, which exhibits a plurality of storage cells. In order to extend the useful life of the energy storage unit, it is proposed that the temperature and/or storage capacity of each of the storage cells be measured. If the temperature of a storage cell exceeds a reference value for the temperature of the storage cell on the storage cell is partially discharged, and, in this way, its voltage is reduced. | 08-20-2009 |
Vincent G. Christ, South Elgin, IL US
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| 20090050172 | BACK STRIPS - A lotion applicator roll comprising two or more strips and at least one finger slit on each of the strip, wherein perforated tear lines separate the strips; wherein the strip comprises a thin flexible material; and wherein the strip is a disposable material. | 02-26-2009 |
William Christ, Andover, MA US
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| 20110313148 | AUTOMATED OLIGOSACCHARIDE SYNTHESIZER - The technical field of this invention is automated oligosaccharide synthesizers. There is a need in this field for more efficient oligosaccharide synthesizers. For example, the present invention is an apparatus for solid phase oligosaccharide synthesis, which includes a reaction vessel for holding a reaction mixture, such that the reaction vessel is equipped with a temperature control system, a donor vessel for holding a saccharide donor; an activation vessel for holding activator, a pump operably connected to a fluidic valve; an additional fluidic valve connected to the activation vessel, to the first fluidic valve via a first fluid line, and to the reaction vessel via a second fluid line, such that the activator or saccharide donor can be delivered via the second fluidic valve into the first fluid line and then through the second fluid line into the reaction vessel. | 12-22-2011 |
William J. Christ, Andover, MA US
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| 20080214802 | Substituted Liposaccharides Useful in the Treatment and Prevention of Endotoxemia - Novel substituted liposaccharides useful as in the prophylactic and affirmative treatment of endotoxemia including sepsis, septicemia and various forms of septic shock and methods of using these agents are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing these agents and intermediates useful therein. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100227835 | SUBSTITUTED LIPOSACCHARIDES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ENDOTOXEMIA - Novel substituted liposaccharides useful as in the prophylactic and affirmative treatment of endotoxemia including sepsis, septicemia and various forms of septic shock and methods of using these agents are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing these agents and intermediates useful therein. | 09-09-2010 |