Christopher M.

Christopher M. Anderson, East Greenwich, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100169187	Revenue raising auction processes for public goods - A computer system for a pricing and auction process allows private enterprise firms to establish an individual price for each consumer paying in to support delivery of the same units of a public good. The process solicits bids from individuals who value a public good, while reducing each individual's incentives to free ride, thereby increasing their incentives to bid or offer a payment that approaches their full value for each, successive unit of the good. Examples include farmers selling the services of land for wildlife habitat, farmers altering production processes to reduce pesticides and nutrients and increase local water quality, particularly during transition from technologically intensive farming to organic farming, or businesses established to help neighborhoods and communities become carbon neutral in a global economy. The process benefits profit or non-profit organizations supporting conservation such as wetland and salt marsh restoration or restoration of endangered species habitat.	07-01-2010

Christopher M. Auman, Canonsburg, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110288586	Closed-Loop Automated Chiropractic Adjustment Device - A chiropractic evaluation, diagnostic and adjusting system includes a surface having including an elongated slot therein, a number of actuators, each including a rod and a position sensor, and a drive for translating the adjustment actuators along the length the slot. A control system determines a curvature of a spine of a patient by controlled extension and retraction of each rod into and out-of contact with the spine of the patient via the slot during translation of the adjustment actuators along the length of the slot. The control system compares the determined curvature of the spine of the patient to a predetermined spine curvature and controls the drive and each of one or more of the actuators to apply a series of corrective stroke pulses to an area of the patient's spine requiring adjustment via the rod of the actuator.	11-24-2011

Christopher M. Banick, Minnertrista, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110282439	Stentless Support Structure - A stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ. The support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and, when elongated, becomes very long and very small in diameter, thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter. The support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super-elastic or shape memory material such as Nitinol. When released from the catheter, the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration. The support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase. This radial strength obviates the need for a support stent. The support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve.	11-17-2011

Christopher M. Banick, Minnetrista, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120065728	Stentless Support Structure - A stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ. The support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and, when elongated, becomes very long and very small in diameter, thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter. The support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super-elastic or shape memory material such as Nitinol. When released from the catheter, the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration. The support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase. This radial strength obviates the need for a support stent. The support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve.	03-15-2012

Christopher M. Bettes, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110265150	MEDIA ASSET/CONTENT SECURITY CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system, method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium provide the ability to deliver media content in a secure manner in a computer system. A storage repository stores media content and marketing assets for the media content. A server computer is coupled to the storage repository and enabled to provide access to the media content and marketing assets via a website accessible on the Internet worldwide to a user. A digital advertising publicity repository (DAPR) enables an administrator to define first access rights for the user to access the website and second access rights for the user to access the DAPR.	10-27-2011

Christopher M. Bevington, Waitsfield, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090026771	Wind Turbine Having a Direct-Drive Drivetrain - A wind turbine comprising an electrical generator that includes a rotor assembly. A wind rotor that includes a wind rotor hub is directly coupled to the rotor assembly via a simplified connection. The wind rotor and generator rotor assembly are rotatably mounted on a central spindle via a bearing assembly. The wind rotor hub includes an opening having a diameter larger than the outside diameter of the central spindle adjacent the bearing assembly so as to allow access to the bearing assembly from a cavity inside the wind rotor hub. The spindle is attached to a turret supported by a tower. Each of the spindle, turret and tower has an interior cavity that permits personnel to traverse therethrough to the cavity of the wind rotor hub. The wind turbine further includes a frictional braking system for slowing, stopping or keeping stopped the rotation of the wind rotor and rotor assembly.	01-29-2009
20110187120	Wind Turbine/Generator Set Having A Stator Cooling System Located Between Stator Frame and Active Coils - A wind turbine comprising an electrical generator that includes a rotor assembly. A wind rotor that includes a wind rotor hub is directly coupled to the rotor assembly via a simplified connection. The wind rotor and generator rotor assembly are rotatably mounted on a central spindle via a bearing assembly. The wind rotor hub includes an opening having a diameter larger than the outside diameter of the central spindle adjacent the bearing assembly so as to allow access to the bearing assembly from a cavity inside the wind rotor hub. The spindle is attached to a turret supported by a tower. Each of the spindle, turret and tower has an interior cavity that permits personnel to traverse therethrough to the cavity of the wind rotor hub. The wind turbine further includes a frictional braking system for slowing, stopping or keeping stopped the rotation of the wind rotor and rotor assembly.	08-04-2011
20110187121	Wind Turbine/Generator Set and Method of Making Same - A wind turbine comprising an electrical generator that includes a rotor assembly. A wind rotor that includes a wind rotor hub is directly coupled to the rotor assembly via a simplified connection. The wind rotor and generator rotor assembly are rotatably mounted on a central spindle via a bearing assembly. The wind rotor hub includes an opening having a diameter larger than the outside diameter of the central spindle adjacent the bearing assembly so as to allow access to the bearing assembly from a cavity inside the wind rotor hub. The spindle is attached to a turret supported by a tower. Each of the spindle, turret and tower has an interior cavity that permits personnel to traverse therethrough to the cavity of the wind rotor hub. The wind turbine further includes a frictional braking system for slowing, stopping or keeping stopped the rotation of the wind rotor and rotor assembly.	08-04-2011

Christopher M. Blumhoff, Dixon, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314118	Packaging multiple measurands into a combinational sensor system using elastomeric seals - A combinational sensor system for measuring multiple measurands includes a flow transducer, a pressure transducer and a humidity transducer. The pressure and humidity transducers are provided with independent access to sensed media and are ratiometric to a supply voltage, whereas the flow sensor is sensitive to openings to the flow path. The combinational sensor system utilizes elastomeric seals that include patterned electrically conductive and non-conductive seals. An ASIC is generally associated with the combinational sensor, and is located on a patterned electrically conductive substrate lead frame or for signal conditioning in order to detect any of the sensed measurands. The transducers can be arranged in a manner that distributes the transducers to optimize the accuracy and response time of the combinational sensor system.	12-25-2008

Christopher M. Bonewitz, Golden, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090323701	ROUTING ENGINE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system for automated installation of a communication line using an optimal route between a source location and a destination location is disclosed. The system includes a routing engine providing an automated design process for rendering the optimal route. The routing engine utilizes a routing algorithm to select the optimal route from a graph of capacity links defining a plurality of possible routes between the source and destination locations. If, at any time during the design process, the optimal route or capacity links defining the optimal route are detected as unavailable for any reason, the routing engine re-initiates the design process and thereafter selects a new optimal route based upon a new capacity graph built without the previously unavailable capacity link. Once designed, the available optimal route is provided to a command and control engine, which, in turn, manages the installation of the communication line using the optimal route. The command and control engine manages the process for assigning the optimal route in the provisioning system.	12-31-2009
20090323702	ROUTING ENGINE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system for automated installation of a communication line using an optimal route between a source location and a destination location is disclosed. The system includes a routing engine providing an automated design process for rendering the optimal route. The routing engine utilizes a routing algorithm to select the optimal route from a graph of capacity links defining a plurality of possible routes between the source and destination locations. If, at any time during the design process, the optimal route or capacity links defining the optimal route are detected as unavailable for any reason, the routing engine re-initiates the design process and thereafter selects a new optimal route based upon a new capacity graph built without the previously unavailable capacity link. Once designed, the available optimal route is provided to a command and control engine, which, in turn, manages the installation of the communication line using the optimal route. The command and control engine manages the process for assigning the optimal route in the provisioning system.	12-31-2009
20100020695	ROUTING ENGINE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system for automated installation of a communication line using an optimal route between a source location and a destination location is disclosed. The system includes a routing engine providing an automated design process for rendering the optimal route. The routing engine utilizes a routing algorithm to select the optimal route from a graph of capacity links defining a plurality of possible routes between the source and destination locations. If, at any time during the design process, the optimal route or capacity links defining the optimal route are detected as unavailable for any reason, the routing engine re-initiates the design process and thereafter selects a new optimal route based upon a new capacity graph built without the previously unavailable capacity link. Once designed, the available optimal route is provided to a command and control engine, which, in turn, manages the installation of the communication line using the optimal route. The command and control engine manages the process for assigning the optimal route in the provisioning system.	01-28-2010

Patent applications by Christopher M. Bonewitz, Golden, CO US

Christopher M. Bundren, Blacksburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216674	METHOD OF MAKING A BALE OF CELLULOSE ACETATE TOW - A method for baling a cellulose acetate tow is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: laying the cellulose acetate tow into a can; pressing the laid tow with a press having a first platen and a second platen, each platen facing each other, each platen having a contoured face, the contoured face having at least three sloped portions, a first sloped portion located adjacent a peripheral edge of the platen having a first slope, a second sloped portion located adjacent the first sloped portion having a second slope, and a third sloped portion located adjacent the second sloped portion having a third slope, wherein the first slope is greater that the second slope, and the second slope is greater that the third slope; and packaging and securing the pressed tow; whereby the pressed tow having substantially flat surfaces.	09-11-2008
20090101525	METHOD OF MAKING A BALE OF CELLULOSE ACETATE TOW - A method for baling a cellulose acetate tow is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: laying the cellulose acetate tow into a can; pressing the laid tow with a press having a first platen and a second platen, each platen facing each other, each platen having a contoured face, the contoured face having at least three sloped portions, a first sloped portion located adjacent a peripheral edge of the platen having a first slope, a second sloped portion located adjacent the first sloped portion having a second slope, and a third sloped portion located adjacent the second sloped portion having a third slope, wherein the first slope is greater that the second slope, and the second slope is greater that the third slope; and packaging and securing the pressed tow; whereby the pressed tow having substantially flat surfaces.	04-23-2009

Christopher M. Chow, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090190636	Method and apparatus for managing XDSL pseudo links - A transceiver having shared and discrete components forming a transmit path and a receive path configured to couple to a subscriber line for establishing a communication channel with a remote transceiver. The transceiver comprises a pseudo link manager coupled between the transmit and receive path components to manage pseudo links on the subscriber line prior to entry into a session with the remote transceiver. The pseudo link manager includes: a line monitor and a disruptor. The line monitor monitors the subscriber line, prior to initiating a session, for a received communication signal indicative of a pre-existing session on the remote transceiver. The disruptor transmits a disruptor signal over the subscriber line to the remote transceiver responsive to the detection by the monitor of the received communication signal; thereby disrupting the remote transmitter's pre-existing session and allowing a new session to be established with the remote transceiver.	07-30-2009

Christopher M. Cilip, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110301583	NON-INVASIVE LASER VASECTOMY - The present invention presents novel methods for performing noninvasive vasectomies in animals, including humans, and vasectomy clamps for use in such procedures. The invention further presents an apparatus for use in noninvasive male sterilization procedures. More specifically, the invention presents the application of lasers for noninvasive thermal coagulation and occlusion of the vas. Non-contact cooling of the tissue surface, for example, via cryogen or other cooling spray, prevents scrotal skin burns during the procedure. Both the laser radiation and cooling spray are delivered in a non-contact mode to the tissue. This procedure also preserves the surgical field-of-view, potentially allowing the urologist to visually monitor the skin surface during subsurface heating of the vas and preventing the formation of scrotal skin burns.	12-08-2011

Christopher M. Counter, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110003887	TREATING ONCOGENIC RAS DRIVEN CANCERS - Oncogenic Ras-driven cancer is treated with agent by interrupting pathway comprising activation of Akt by oncogenic Ras, activated Akt causing phosphorylation of eNOS at S1177 site of eNOS to provide activated eNOS in cancer cells and activated eNOS causing activation of wildtype Ras by nitrosylation thereof at C118 to provide GTP-bound activated wildtype H and N Ras. L-NAME can be orally administered to interrupt this pathway. Wortmannin can be administered intravenously to interrupt this pathway. Novel siRNAs are disclosed useful to interrupt said pathway.	01-06-2011

Christopher M. Currivan, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289405	Monitoring User Interactions With A Document Editing System - A human editor uses a document editing system to edit a draft document. The editor's editing behavior is monitored and logged. Statistics are developed from the log to produce an assessment of the editor's productivity. This assessment, in combination with assessments of other editors, may be used to develop behavioral metrics which indicate correlations between editing behaviors and productivity. The behavioral metrics may be used to identify including the relative contribution to efficient editing of different editing behaviors. Such information about individual editing behaviors may be used to evaluate the productivity of individual editors based on their editing behaviors, to identify behaviors which individual editors could adopt to improve their productivities, and to identify changes to the editing system itself for improving editor productivity. An editor's editing behavior may be “played back” and observed by a human in an attempt to identify the causes of the editor's poor productivity.	11-24-2011

Christopher M. Denend, Menlo Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120096526	FLEXIBLE MODULES FOR VIDEO AUTHENTICATION AND SHARING - A method for managing video authentication and sharing includes storing a playlist of video clips in a storage device, allowing a manager to define a degree of privacy for the playlist by the computer system, defining roles for a plurality of users in relation to the video clips, creating user tokens for the plurality of users according to the respective roles of the users, receiving a user token over a computer network, authenticating the user token and the role of a user associated with the user token, deciding on whether the user has the right to access the playlist of video clips based on the role of the user and the degree of privacy defined for the playlist, and if it is determined that the user has the right to access the playlist, allowing the user to access the playlist of video clips over the computer network.	04-19-2012

Christopher M. Doelling, Belle Mead, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132738	Method and Apparatus for Efficient Production of Activated Carbon - This invention relates to a system for regenerating or manufacturing activated carbon wherein the exhaust gases and vapors from various sections of the furnace are supplied to other sections of the furnace in a recycling manner. In a down-flow embodiment, the water vapor and calorific gasses generated in excess in the drying and devolatilization sections, respectively, are provided, either directly or through a combustion chamber, to the activation section. In an up-flow embodiment, heat from the activation section is recycled to the drying and devolatilization section and the down-flow brings the water vapor from the drying section and volatile material from the devolatilization section into the activation section where it can be effectively used.	06-09-2011
20110197797	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF ACTIVATED CARBON - This invention relates to a system for regenerating or manufacturing activated carbon wherein the exhaust gases and vapors from various sections of the furnace are supplied to other sections of the furnace in a recycling manner or are simultaneously cleaned and transformed into fuel gas. In a down-flow embodiment, the water vapor and calorific gasses generated in excess in the drying and devolatilization sections, respectively, are provided, either directly or through a combustion chamber, to the activation section. In an up-flow embodiment, heat from the activation section is recycled to the drying and devolatilization section and the down-flow brings the water vapor from the drying section and volatile material from the devolatilization section into the activation section where it can be effectively used.	08-18-2011

Christopher M. Donawa, Burnaby CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090063614	Efficiently Distributing Class Files Over A Network Without Global File System Support - A system and method for distributing class files in a network to multiple recipients without global file system support are provided. A root node includes a virtual machine, is configured to receive network topology information for all nodes in the network, and obtains class files. First level nodes include virtual machines, are coupled to the root node, and are one distribution level below the root node. Second level nodes include virtual machines, are coupled to the first level nodes, and are one distribution level below the first nodes. Nth level nodes include virtual machines, are coupled to the second level nodes. N is representative of a continuous succession of distribution levels for nodes through a last node in network. The root node distributes the class files to first level nodes, which distribute the class files to the second level nodes, which distribute the class files to the nth level nodes.	03-05-2009

Christopher M. Dragon, Huntington Station, NY US

Christopher M. Edgeworth, Longview, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110063861	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ADJUSTING A HEADLIGHT ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE, BASED ON A DISTANCE OF AN OBJECT FROM THE VEHICLE - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for adjusting a headlight associated with a vehicle, based on a distance of an object from the vehicle. In operation, a signal is transmitted from a transmitter positioned on a vehicle. Further, a reflected signal is received from an object positioned in front of the vehicle. Additionally, a distance of the object from the vehicle is determined. Still yet, at least one headlight associated with the vehicle is adjusted based on the determined distance.	03-17-2011
20110181720	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TRACKING MOBILE OBJECTS FROM AN AERIAL VEHICLE - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining the location of a mobile object moving beneath an aerial vehicle. In operation, a mobile object is sensed utilizing one or more sensors coupled to an aerial vehicle. Additionally, an object signature for the mobile object is generated utilizing signals received from the one or more sensors. Furthermore, the mobile object is tracked utilizing the object signature.	07-28-2011

Christopher M. Fang-Yen, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090125242	Tomographic phase microscopy - The present invention relates to systems and methods for quantitative three-dimensional mapping of refractive index in living or non-living cells, tissues, or organisms using a phase-shifting laser interferometric microscope with variable illumination angle. A preferred embodiment provides tomographic imaging of cells and multicellular organisms, and time-dependent changes in cell structure and the quantitative characterization of specimen-induced aberrations in high-resolution microscopy with multiple applications in tissue light scattering.	05-14-2009

Christopher M. Fang-Yen, Somerville, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100094135	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHASE MEASUREMENTS - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems for phase measurement which address the problem of phase noise using combinations of a number of strategies including, but not limited to, common-path interferometry, phase referencing, active stabilization and differential measurement. Embodiment are directed to optical devices for imaging small biological objects with light. These embodiments can be applied to the fields of, for example, cellular physiology and neuroscience. These preferred embodiments are based on principles of phase measurements and imaging technologies. The scientific motivation for using phase measurements and imaging technologies is derived from, for example, cellular biology at the sub-micron level which can include, without limitation, imaging origins of dysplasia, cellular communication, neuronal transmission and implementation of the genetic code. The structure and dynamics of sub-cellular constituents cannot be currently studied in their native state using the existing methods and technologies including, for example, x-ray and neutron scattering. In contrast, light based techniques with nanometer resolution enable the cellular machinery to be studied in its native state. Thus, preferred embodiments of the present invention include systems based on principles of interferometry and/or phase measurements and are used to study cellular physiology. These systems include principles of low coherence interferometry (LCI) using optical interferometers to measure phase, or light scattering spectroscopy (LSS) wherein interference within the cellular components themselves is used, or in the alternative the principles of LCI and LSS can be combined to result in systems of the present invention.	04-15-2010

Christopher M. Gichuhi, Mclean, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110246901	CAPTURING USER FEEDBACK OF SOFTWARE CONTENT IN A NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT AND CONTROLLING THE SOFTWARE USING A SINGLE ACTION - A system and method for capturing user feedback of content in a networked environment and controlling the software using a single action is disclosed. Feedback-software controls provide the user with a single interface that allows the user to simultaneously provide user review content while controlling the software displaying the content. The feedback-software controls eliminate the additional action(s) required to provide feedback and control software. By reducing the process of providing feedback and controlling software into a single action, the feedback-software controls increase the probability that a user will provide feedback. This increased feedback can result in improved recommendations given to users and insightful feedback for content providers or merchants. Another advantage provided by the feedback-software controls is that a viewer can easily provide feedback on all of the displayed content or can simply provide feedback on smaller portions of the content, e.g., a specific link provided on a webpage.	10-06-2011

Christopher M. Glandt, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110299068	Luminous Flux Depreciation Notification System for Light Fixtures Incorporating Light Emitting Diode Sources - A LED light fixture and a luminous flux monitoring system for a light fixture. The light fixture includes a housing defining an interior space including an interior surface and a transmissive panel. A light source is coupled to the interior surface. The system includes a light sensor coupled to the interior surface and aligned to receive light from the transmissive panel, light source, and/or interior surface. The light sensor is configured to measure luminous flux in the interior space. A controller is coupled to the light source and the light sensor. The controller is configured to determine if a light sensor measurement of luminous flux in the interior space is more or less than a reference value of the luminous flux. If the measurement of luminous flux is less than the reference value, the controller is configured to activate an end-of-life indicator. The reference value equals (total flux−internal ambient flux)×depreciation factor.	12-08-2011

Christopher M. Gruel, Edwards, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100158706	Pressure change compensation arrangement for pump actuator - An arrangement for controlling a swash plate of a pump includes an actuator having a piston adapted to be coupled to the swash plate wherein the separates an actuator internal chamber into first and second subchambers to which first and second valve assemblies are fluidly coupled, respectively. Each valve assembly includes a housing defining an inlet port, an outlet port, and a control port fluidly connected to one of the subchambers. A valve member slidably disposed within an interior chamber selectively moves between at least two positions to direct internal flow between the ports.	06-24-2010

Christopher M. Helmsworth, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090127301	Self Stabilizing Backpack - A backpack with a self stabilizing shoulder strap system is disclosed. The backpack includes two shoulder straps, an intermediate member, and a bag. The bag is configured to pivot about a first connector associated with the intermediate member. The shoulder straps are configured to pivot about connectors associated with the intermediate member. The configuration of the shoulder strap system allows for the bag to remain substantially vertical during motions as the shoulders are raised and lowered.	05-21-2009
20100288812	Carry Bags With Tensile Strand Reinforcing Elements - A carry bag may include a container portion and a strap portion. The container portion defines an interior compartment for containing objects, and the strap portion extends from the container portion. At least one of the container portion and the strap portion include (a) a base element formed from a two-dimensional material and (b) a strand formed from a one-dimensional material. The strand lies adjacent to and substantially parallel to a surface of the base element for a distance of at least five centimeters.	11-18-2010
20110259935	Self Stabilizing Backpack - A backpack with a self stabilizing shoulder strap system is disclosed. The backpack includes two shoulder straps, an intermediate member, and a bag. The bag is configured to pivot about a first connector associated with the intermediate member. The shoulder straps are configured to pivot about connectors associated with the intermediate member. The configuration of the shoulder strap system allows for the bag to remain substantially vertical during motions as the shoulders are raised and lowered.	10-27-2011

Patent applications by Christopher M. Helmsworth, Portland, OR US

Christopher M. Imdieke, Molalla, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070553	CONVEYOR-BASED FRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A fryer can include a base having a reservoir for receiving oil for frying a food product and a hood coupled to the base. The fryer can have an inlet at an upstream section and an outlet at a downstream section. At least one conveyor can move food product from the inlet to the outlet. A first baffle member and second baffle member can be positioned over the conveyor to define a frying chamber therebetween. The first and second baffle members can restrict air from flowing into the frying chamber from outside of the frying chamber.	03-22-2012

Christopher M. Jewer, Woburn, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235231	LEAD ACQUISITION, PROMOTION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A lead acquisition, promotion and inventory management system and method are described that optimize the delivery and revenue of cost per acquisition (CPA) advertising programs, while implementing user targeting techniques to reach interested potential consumers. Clients, such as advertisers, can create a program to be implemented. Based on the program information, a number of leads is calculated that can be collected. The leads are generated by targeting and selecting qualified users from a user pool, and determining if they are compliant with the requirements of the program. Compliant leads are then allocated and delivered to the client.	09-16-2010

Christopher M. Johnson, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090055365	AUDITING OF CURATION INFORMATION - An approach that tracks curation history of sensitive information is described. In one embodiment, there is a database that contains a plurality of sensitive information. The database comprises a plurality of base tables and backlog tables for each of the base tables. A curation audit query generator is configured to receive a curation audit expression that specifies sensitive information to be audited and generates a curation audit query from the curation audit expression to run against the database. The curation audit expression contains syntax clauses that specify a time period for the audit, stipulate a specific base table in the database as source of the audit and examine whom is responsible for making changes to the specified sensitive information.	02-26-2009
20090292779	Method and System for Supervising Electronic Text Communications of an Enterprise - A method and system for supervising electronic text messages in an enterprise allows for storing organizational information related to the enterprise, identifying a source and a target of the electronic text message, invoking communication screens between the identified source and target, each of the invoked communication screens being determined by the organizational information for the identified source and target, analyzing the electronic text message by a set of rules corresponding to said invoked communication screens to provide a supervisory score, and applying supervisory action to the electronic text message based on the supervisory score, including any of blocking transmission, redirecting the electronic text message to a supervisor or a supervisory file, and copying the electronic text message to the supervisory file.	11-26-2009

Christopher M. Jones, Missouri City, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133871	DRILLING, PERFORATING AND FORMATION ANALYSIS - A system and method of drilling and/or perforating uses a laser beam to remove material, such as to perforate the casing, cement and formation or drill a well bore. The system and method can further or alternately encompass material analysis that can be performed without removing the material from the well bore. The analysis can be performed apart from or in connection with drilling operations and/or perforating the casing, cement and formation. The analysis can be used in a feed back loop to adjust material removal, adjust material analysis, determine the location of future material removal, and for other uses.	05-28-2009

Patent applications by Christopher M. Jones, Missouri City, TX US

Christopher M. Juh, South Windsor, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120027508	TURBINE ENGINE COUPLING STACK - An example coupling stack includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member. A plurality of aligned slots is defined in the first rotating member and the second rotating member. A tab lock is provided having an annular body with an axial front side, an axial back side, and a radial inner periphery. Tabs are formed on the axial back side and inserted into the plurality of aligned slots. The annular body of the tab lock also includes a plurality of openings extending into the radial inner periphery. A plurality of flanges is provided on the axial back side of the annular body adjacent to the plurality of openings.	02-02-2012

Christopher M. Kalisiak, North Tonawanda, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120059991	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPRESENTATION OF TARGET DEVICES IN A STORAGE ROUTER - The present invention provides an improved device, system and method for representation of target devices in a storage router. In one aspect, a device, system and method are provided for predictive representation of SAS/SATA-based target devices in a storage router corresponding to the physical layout of the target devices. In another aspect, a storage router is communicatively connectable to a plurality of target storage devices. In one embodiment, a router discovery manager or module is configured to discover the physical layout of the target storage devices; a host system interface receives and responds to data storage commands; a computer bus interface connects/communicates with SAS and SATA storage; and a plurality of host system interface to target storage device maps correspond to the physical layout of the target storage devices.	03-08-2012

Christopher M. Ketchuck, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090319320	DYNAMICALLY MANAGING ELECTRONIC CALENDAR EVENTS BASED UPON KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) WITHIN A BUSINESS PROCESS MONITORING (BPM) SYSTEM - The present invention can include a solution that dynamically manages electronic calendar events based upon the key performance indicators (KPIs) of a business process monitoring (BPM) system. Such a system can include a BPM system, an electronic calendar software application, and a dynamic calendar event manager. The BPM system can be configured to manage data for many user-defined KPIs. The electronic calendar software application can be configured to manage the calendar data of various calendar events for many users. The dynamic calendar event definition can be configured to define a condition for modifying the calendar data of a user-specified calendar event. The dynamic calendar event definition can consist of a KPI threshold value, a calendar action, and an applicable attendee list. The dynamic calendar event manager can be configured to dynamically and automatically handle the modification of the calendar data in accordance with the dynamic calendar event definition.	12-24-2009

Christopher M. Kim, Seoul KR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080248127	Standardized bee venom preparation - Bee venom may be administered in a standardized formulation with or without relatively small amounts of anesthetic. In particular, the results of the combination of venom and anesthetic dramatically decreased pain and discomfort for patients undergoing apitherapy.	10-09-2008

Christopher M. Kors, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110032719	CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF A BUMPER FASCIA - A headlamp assembly for an automotive vehicle having a bumper fascia which restrains the movement of the bumper fascia is provided. The bumper fascia includes an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface which faces the engine compartment of the automotive vehicle. The headlamp assembly includes a headlamp housing for receiving a lamp unit. A lens is attached to the headlamp housing to cover a portion of the front end so as to protect the lamp unit. A protrusion extending from a bottom side of the headlamp housing engages with a notch formed on the interior surface of the bumper to control the position of the bumper fascia relative to the headlamp housing.	02-10-2011

Christopher M. Kurker, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090257287	PROGRAMMABLE BIAS CIRCUIT ARCHITECTURE FOR A DIGITAL DATA/CLOCK RECEIVER - Receiver architectures and related bias circuits for a data processor are provided. One embodiment of a receiver architecture for a computer processor includes a first linear receiver stage configured to receive a first input, a second input, and a first bias voltage. The first linear receiver stage is configured to generate a first differential output signal in response to a comparison between the first input and the second input. The first differential output signal has a specified programmable voltage swing that is influenced by the first bias voltage. The receiver architecture also includes a first programmable bias circuit coupled to the first linear receiver stage. The first programmable bias circuit is configured to generate the first bias voltage.	10-15-2009
20090257294	PROGRAMMABLE LINEAR RECEIVER FOR DIGITAL DATA CLOCK SIGNALS - Receiver architectures and related bias circuits for a data processor are provided. One embodiment of a receiver architecture includes three linear receiver stages coupled in series. The first stage receives a differential data strobe (DQS) input signal associated with a plurality of data (DQ) signals, and the first stage has a first programmable swing voltage associated therewith. The second stage has a programmable shift voltage associated therewith, and the third stage has a second programmable swing voltage associated therewith. The receiver architecture also includes a programming architecture coupled to the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage. The programming architecture is configured to set the first programmable swing voltage, the programmable shift voltage, and the second programmable swing voltage.	10-15-2009
20090259872	PROGRAMMABLE DATA SAMPLING RECEIVER FOR DIGITAL DATA SIGNALS - Receiver architectures and related bias circuits for a data processor are provided. One embodiment of a receiver architecture includes a linear receiver portion having a first input node for a data (DQ) signal, a second input node for a reference voltage, and output nodes for a differential output signal. The linear receiver portion is configured to compare the DQ signal to the reference voltage, and to generate the differential output signal in response to the comparison. A sense amplifier portion is coupled to the linear receiver portion. The sense amplifier portion has input nodes connected to the output nodes of the linear receiver portion, and an output node for a binary output signal having voltage characteristics compatible with the computer processor. The sense amplifier portion is configured to transform the differential output signal into the binary output signal. The receiver architecture also includes a programming architecture coupled to the linear receiver portion, the programming architecture being configured to set operating characteristics of the linear receiver portion.	10-15-2009

Christopher M. Le, Anaheim, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090212570	Hybrid solar thermal chimney - A solar power arrangement for converting solar energy into electricity comprising; a solar chimney, the chimney having a flared base spaced from the ground the chimney including a transparent surface to allow solar energy to heat air within the solar chimney. A first air turbine drives a first generator, and the chimney including an exhaust. The first air turbine drives an air compressor and wherein the compressor includes an ambient air intake and a plurality of pipes for receiving compressed attached to the solar chimney. A plurality of heliostats focus solar energy on the pipes to heat the compressed air contained therein and a second turbine driven by expansion of the compressed air wherein the second turbine drives a second generator.	08-27-2009

Christopher M. League, Madison, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110193580	Fatal Failure Diagnostics Circuit and Methodology - A fault diagnostic circuit (	08-11-2011

Christopher M. Macheca, Centennial, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221743	Onboard Starter-Interrupt Device Incorporating Wireless Personal Area Network - An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device.	09-11-2008
20100268402	Onboard Starter-Interrupt Device Incorporating Wireless Personal Area Network - An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device.	10-21-2010

Patent applications by Christopher M. Macheca, Centennial, CO US

Christopher M. Marcoux-Norton, Colchester, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198503	ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF DELIVERED ARTICLE BY INTENDED RECEIVER - A method, system and computer program product for acknowledging receipt of an article by an intended receiver are disclosed. A method may comprise: communicating a receiver identification to the intended receiver; providing a mechanism to request an actual receiver of the article to provide the receiver identification; in response to that the actual receiver provides the receiver identification, generating a digital signature based on a combination of the receiver identification and an identification of the article; and acknowledging the receipt of the article by the intended receiver based on the digital signature.	08-06-2009

Christopher M. Mcwhinney, Englewood, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255826	MEMBRANE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL APPARATUS - A membrane for use with an electrochemical apparatus is provided. The electrochemical apparatus may include a fuel cell or electrolyzer, for example, an electrolyzer adapted to produce hydrogen. The membrane comprises a fabric made from a synthetic fiber such as nylon where the nylon, in an exemplary embodiment, is woven into ripstop nylon fabric. The electrochemical apparatus is constructed with frames comprising high-density polyethylene (HDPE) which provide support and structure to the membranes as well as to internal electrodes. A method of making an electrochemical apparatus, such as an electrolyzer, containing a membrane comprising ripstop nylon is also disclosed, as is a method for producing hydrogen gas with an electrolyzer containing a membrane comprising ripstop nylon.	10-15-2009

Christopher M. Minnella, Middlesex, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090042722	Manufacture of Exhaust Articles for Internal Combustion Engines - Provided are methods for manufacturing a base metal undercoat containing catalyst and an exhaust article containing the catalyst. The catalyst contains a base metal undercoat with an oxygen storage component, substantially free of platinum group metal components, and at least one catalytic layer.	02-12-2009

Christopher M. Molella, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110290039	SPECIMEN HANDLING APPARATUS - A specimen handling apparatus is provided and includes a body in which a bore is defined and a needle having a tip portion and a bit, which is removably insertible into the bore with the tip portion at least partially exposed, the bore and the bit each being formed such that, when the bit is inserted into the bore, the needle is forced into one of first or second rotational positions relative to a long axis thereof.	12-01-2011

Christopher M. Narveson, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100211088	ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY SEGMENTED ABRADING HEAD AND METHOD TO IMPROVE ABRADING EFFICIENCY - The invention provides a rotational atherectomy system, device and method having, in various embodiments, a flexible, elongated, rotatable drive shaft comprising an eccentric abrading head comprising at least one eccentric abrading cylindrical segments attached to the drive shaft and in spaced proximity with proximal and a distal conical segments. Each individual abrading segment, comprises a first tissue removing surface, typically an abrasive coating on the outer surface, that is designed to abrade calcified, hard tissue and abrasive coating on the leading and trailing surfaces designed to abrade non-calcified, soft tissue. Each abrading segment, as well as the abrading head comprising the collective segments, has a center of mass spaced radially from the rotational axis of the drive shaft, facilitating the ability of the device to open the stenotic lesion to a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the enlarged abrading head when operated at high speeds.	08-19-2010

Christopher M. Nook, Russell, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100179668	Hybrid Terrain-Adaptive Lower-Extremity Systems - Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.	07-15-2010

Christopher M. Osbome, Efland, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107095	VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION ADJUSTABLE TWIST CONTROL APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SELF-PROPELLED MOWING MACHINE - Apparatuses and methods are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine, such as a lawn mowing machine, including a housing, a handle attached to the housing, and a prime mover attached to the housing with a variable speed transmission for propelling the mowing machine. A variable speed adjustable twist control is provided and can include an elongate body moveable in a twisting manner and an adjustable bracket lockably adapted to the elongate body for twisting with the elongate body and the adjustable bracket having an inner channel adapted for guiding a cable control connector operatively connected to the variable speed transmission through a cable for controlling the variable speed transmission, whereby self-propelled speed of the mowing machine can be controlled by operating the adjustable twist control.	04-30-2009

Christopher M. Pangallo, Frankfort, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120014767	STUD RETAINER ASSEMBLY - A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.	01-19-2012

Christopher M. Pangallo, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090026673	VIBRATION-DAMPENING CLIP ASSEMBLY - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a vibration-dampening clip assembly configured to dampen vibrations between a tube member and a structure. The clip assembly may include a base configured to secure to a surface of the structure, at least one first spring member, and at least one second spring member. A tube retention area is defined between the at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member. The tube retention area is suspended away from the base. The at least one first spring member and the at least one second spring member are configured to absorb vibratory energy generated by or within the tube member.	01-29-2009
20090250559	TUBE HOLDING BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A tube retention block assembly having a support body incorporating one or more tube support passageways of discontinuous character extending across the support body. A displaceable retaining yoke member is adapted for insertion into a slot disposed transverse to the tube support passageways. The retaining yoke member includes one or more engagement cradles adapted to at least partially surround and lock in place tubes extending through the tube support body.	10-08-2009

Christopher M. Pavlos, Laurel, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281067	Nitroxyl progenitor compounds and methods of use - Described herein are nitroxyl progenitor compounds, and compositions including, and methods or generating, the compounds thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions.	11-12-2009

Christopher M. Polashenski, Hanover, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076904	Buoy for Automated Data Collection and Transmittal - A buoy for automated collection and transmittal of data. Select embodiments allow calculation of mass balance using data collected from an ice floe. The buoy is adapted to be inserted into the water through an opening in ice so that the buoy floats with the ice floe, the top of the buoy protruding above the surface of the ice floe. The buoy walls are constructed of white PVC. One section of the buoy incorporates closed cell foam for maintaining buoyancy and a bottom section houses a counterweight for maintaining proper orientation of the buoy in the water, the buoy requiring no support from its surrounds while minimally impacting response of the surrounding ice to it. Multiple sensors are incorporated for gathering data and a satellite transmitter transmits the data to a remote user.	03-31-2011

Christopher M. Reinel, Neenah, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100114366	DISPENSERS PROVIDING CONTROLLED DISPENSING AND CONTROLLED DISPENSING METHODS - Dispensers and method for controlled dispensing of products, preferably paper products, are discussed in this patent disclosure. Various embodiments of the present invention can comprise a housing, a separating assembly, a feed mechanism, and an advancing mechanism. The housing can support inner components of the dispenser. The housing can hold a stack of paper product to be dispensed. The separating assembly can comprise a separating member. The separating member can separate one or more napkins from the stack. The separating member can be controlled by a controller for controlled dispensing operations. The feed mechanism can move the separated napkin or napkins toward a dispensing slot for dispensing. The advancing mechanism can advance the stack of napkins such that, as the stack is depleted from one end of the stack, a remainder of the stack is advanced toward the separating member for dispensing. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.	05-06-2010

Christopher M. Reinsel, Neenah, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080264965	Sheet Product Dispenser - A sheet product dispenser includes a housing adapted to house sheet products therein, the housing having an arching wall, a first planar wall disposed in contact with the arching wall, and a second planar wall disposed in contact with the arching wall and the first planar wall; an opening disposed in the first planar wall or the second planar wall, the opening having a size sufficient to allow dispensing of the sheet products there-through; and an access panel forming a portion of the arching wall.	10-30-2008
20090177315	Product, Dispenser and Method of Dispensing Product - A method of dispensing product includes determining by a processor if product loaded into a dispenser is authorized for use in the dispenser by identifying a reference indication associated with the product; in response to determination that the product is authorized, dispense a first amount of product; and in response to determination that the sheet product is unauthorized, dispense a second amount of sheet product, wherein the second amount of sheet product is different than the first amount.	07-09-2009
20100078459	ELECTRONIC DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING SHEET PRODUCTS - A dispenser for dispensing sheet product includes a housing, a proximity sensor operative to detect a presence of a user's hand at a predetermined location near the dispenser, and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing, the dispensing mechanism including an electronic controller operably coupled to a drive motor that is operably coupled to a feed roller to dispense the sheet product. The dispensing mechanism is operative in a first mode to be responsive to a signal from the proximity sensor to dispense the sheet product, and is operative in a second mode to dispense a next sheet product in response to an existing sheet product being torn from the dispenser. The controller is responsive to a switch adapted and configured to set an adjustable time delay between sheet feeds when the dispensing mechanism is operating in at least one of the first mode and the second mode.	04-01-2010
20100084418	CUTLERY UTENSIL DISPENSER - A cutlery utensil dispenser having at least one utensil compartment and a dispensing mechanism is disclosed. Each utensil compartment is so dimensioned and configured to house a stack of utensils. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive member in operable communication with at least one driven member, each driven member being associated with a respective one of the compartments. Actuation of the drive member causes simultaneous actuation of each driven member that causes a utensil to be dispensed from each compartment in repeatable succession one at a time. Also disclosed is a cutlery utensil dispenser having an electric motor in operable communication with the dispensing mechanism, and a controller in operable communication with the motor. The controller includes a processing circuit responsive to computer executable instructions which when executed on the processing circuit facilitates dispensing of a utensil from the utensil compartment by operation of the motor on command.	04-08-2010
20100170915	CUTLERY UTENSIL DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A cutlery utensil dispenser has a dispensing tray with a floor and a region housing a cutlery utensil. The cutlery utensil has first and second portions and is moved by an engagement portion of an actuator from a first orientation to a second orientation. In the first orientation, the cutlery utensil rests on the floor in the region and is within the cutlery utensil dispenser, inaccessible to a user. In the second orientation, the second portion of the cutlery utensil projects from the cutlery utensil dispenser and is accessible to the user. A wall of the region has a fulcrum end dimensioned to engage the cutlery utensil. The cutlery utensil rotates about the fulcrum end responsive to the engagement portion toward an exit of the dispenser.	07-08-2010
20110180562	CUTLERY DISPENSER TRAYS - A utensil dispensing tray that cooperates with a dispenser. The tray includes at least one feature that causes the utensil, such as a knife, fork, spork, or spoon, to rotate from a first orientation to a second orientation for presentation as the utensil drops into the tray. The tray also includes one or more features that result in the utensil being consistently positioned in its second orientation within a dispensing area of the tray.	07-28-2011
20110226797	Cutlery Utensil Dispenser - A cutlery utensil dispenser has a housing that includes a first zone for holding a utensil to be dispensed, a second zone for receiving the utensil during dispensing, and a third zone for delivering the dispensed utensil to a user. The first, second and third zones are cooperatively configured and adapted to maintain, and present to the user, one end of the utensil ahead of an opposing end of the utensil during a dispensing operation.	09-22-2011
20110253828	AUTOMATED SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER - A sheet product dispenser includes a cover, a pair of arms supporting a roll of sheet product within the cover, and a baffle. The roll of sheet product rotates upon activation of the dispenser during a dispense cycle. The baffle is adapted to deflect upon contact with the roll of sheet product and remain engaged against the roll of sheet product during at least a significant portion of a roll life.	10-20-2011

Patent applications by Christopher M. Reinsel, Neenah, WI US

Christopher M. Schikevitz, Mansfield, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110302756	Mobile Extendable Boom Refurbishment Trailer - A trailer and method for servicing an extendable boom loading apparatus. The trailer includes an end, a support structure, and a plurality of tools. The end opens and receives the extendable boom loading apparatus when extended. The support structure is coupled to the trailer and supports at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus at a convenient working height for a technician in the trailer. The tools are coupled to the trailer and are operable to service the extendable boom loading apparatus.	12-15-2011

Christopher M. Schlachta, London CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120032882	HANDS-FREE POINTER SYSTEM - The present invention describes a hands-free system for controlling the movement of a cursor on one or more display devices. A tracking device including a traceable marker and one or more accelerometers and gyroscopes are used to track position and acceleration of the marker relative to a target of interest. A processing means processes the motion signals from the tracking device to determine the location of the cursor on the operator's monitor, which may also be displayed on more monitors. The tracking device is worn by the operator, optimally on the operator's head. The operator's head movements determine movement of the cursor.	02-09-2012

Christopher M. Shaari, Demarest, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110177529	RAPID NASAL ASSAY KIT - The present invention relates to an assay which can be used on nasal secretions. The assay is used to determine the cause of nasal secretions, for example whether the secretions are due to an allergic reaction or a non-allergic reaction.	07-21-2011

Christopher M. Shearin, Murrieta, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030476	Irrigation System with ET Based Seasonal Watering Adjustment - An ET based irrigation system includes a stand alone irrigation controller with a seasonal adjust feature and a stand alone weather station including at least one environmental sensor. The ET based irrigation system further includes a stand alone ET unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the weather station. The ET unit includes programming configured to calculate an estimated ET value using a signal from the environmental sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the seasonal adjust feature based on the estimated ET value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health.	02-04-2010
20110238228	Irrigation System with ET Based Seasonal Watering Adjustment - An ET based irrigation system includes a stand alone irrigation controller with a seasonal adjust feature and a stand alone weather station including at least one environmental sensor. The ET based irrigation system further includes a stand alone ET unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the weather station. The ET unit includes programming configured to calculate an estimated ET value using a signal from the environmental sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the seasonal adjust feature based on the estimated ET value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health.	09-29-2011

Christopher M. Smith, Richland, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090202694	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SLICING VEGETABLES - A cutting apparatus for slicing potatoes includes an impeller hub block, impeller tubes radially extending from the impeller hub block, and a cutting assembly circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the impeller hub block. The impeller hub block includes a potato holding area and an opening for receiving potatoes into the holding area. The impeller tubes have an entry aperture and an exit aperture, and a longitudinal length greater than about 5 inches. The impeller hub block is rotatable about a central vertical axis and each impeller tube is rotatable about its own longitudinal axis.	08-13-2009

Christopher M. Sprock, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110148856	Parameter Visualization System - A parameter visualization system is disclosed that includes a controller configured to receive three-dimensional position data indicating a location of an earthmoving machine on a worksite, and to receive parameter information comprising values of a plurality of parameters. The plurality of parameters includes parameters of at least one of the earthmoving machine and the worksite. The controller is further configured to generate a first display signal configured to provide a value of a first parameter in the plurality of parameters, to receive a modification of the value of the first parameter, to calculate a value of a second parameter based on the modification of the value of the first parameter, and to generate a second display signal configured to provide a visual depiction of a value of at least one of the first parameter or the second parameter along a three-dimensional visual depiction of the worksite.	06-23-2011
20110153214	Surface Mapping System And Method - A surface mapping system including a controller configured with a plurality of instructions, the plurality of instructions including instructions to receive position data from each machine in a plurality of machines located on a worksite and to generate, utilizing the received position data, a display signal for providing a visual depiction of a surface of the worksite.	06-23-2011

Christopher M. Sprock, Decatur, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080309040	Two-piece expandable thrust washer and machine using same - A machine includes a clevis joint connecting a first frame structure to a second frame structure. The clevis joint includes two plates configured to receive a rotatable element of the first frame structure. An expandable thrust washer is positioned on at least one side of the rotatable element. A pin extends through the two plates, the rotatable element, and the expandable thrust washer. The expandable thrust washer has a variably selected length and includes an outer ring configured to receive at least a portion of an inner ring. Expanding the expandable thrust washer to an expanded length reduces clearance along an axis of the clevis joint.	12-18-2008

Christopher M. Stalzer, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100271832	FLASHLIGHT MOUNTING SYSTEM - A flashlight mounting system for a helmet of the type used by firefighters. The system has a light holder which is engageable with an adaptor on or secured to a helmet. A coupling is adjustable relative to the holder at engaging teeth and grooves to adjust the light and the path of the light beam. The adaptor and holder may be manually disengaged to change the orientation of the light or to allow the user to manually use the light and reattach the light in the original position without removing the helmet in dangerous environments and other environments.	10-28-2010
20120002046	Flip-Up Hands-Free Display Mount - According to one embodiment, a display mount includes a helmet-mountable interface, a display interface, a cam arm, and an adjustment mechanism. The helmet-mountable interface is configured to removably couple the display mount to a helmet. The display interface is configured to couple the display mount to a display. The cam arm is configured to position the display interface in a plurality of positions comprising a storage position and a display position. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust, independent of the cam arm, a position of the display interface along an X-axis, a Y-axis and a Z-axis. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are each orthogonal to each other. The adjustment mechanism includes a locking mechanism configured to lock an adjusted position of the display interface, such that the display interface mechanically returns to the locked adjusted position when the display interface transitions from the storage position to the display position.	01-05-2012

Christopher M. Stillo, Garland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100128759	Efficient Despread and Respread of Multi-rate CDMA Signals - A system and method, comprising a despread module that receives a descrambled signal and an identification of active codes, a soft-symbols memory communicably coupled to the despread module, and a respread module that receives the identification of active codes, a modulation type and gain estimate for the active codes, and soft symbol estimates for the active codes from the soft-symbols memory which is communicably coupled to the respread module, the despread module, comprising: a despread signal memory that receives the descrambled signal, a vector code despread module communicably coupled to the despread signal memory, an active code soft symbol grabber that receives the identification of active codes and is communicably coupled to the despread signal memory, wherein the despread signal memory receives properly arranged despread data from the vector code despread module, wherein if the despread data is associated with the identification of active codes, the active code soft symbol grabber transfers the despread data from the despread signal memory to the soft-symbols memory.	05-27-2010

Christopher M. Strohsahl, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047670	HYBRIDIZATION-BASED BIOSENSOR CONTAINING HAIRPIN PROBES AND USE THEREOF - A sensor chip that includes: a fluorescence quenching surface; a nucleic acid probe that contains first and second ends with the first end bound to the fluorescence quenching surface, and is characterized by being able to self-anneal into a hairpin conformation; and a first fluorophore bound to the second end of the first nucleic acid molecule. When the first nucleic acid molecule is in the hairpin conformation, the fluorescence quenching surface substantially quenches fluorescent emissions by the first fluorophore; and when the first nucleic acid molecule is in a non-hairpin conformation, fluorescent emissions by the fluorophore are substantially free of quenching by the fluorescence quenching surface. Various nucleic acid probes, methods of making the sensor chip, biological sensor devices that contain the sensor chip, and their methods of use are also disclosed.	02-19-2009

Christopher M. Strohsahl, Saugerties, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090087835	Method of Identifying Hairpin DNA Probes by Partial Fold Analysis - Method of identifying molecular beacons in which a secondary structure prediction algorithm is employed to identify oligonucleotide sequences within a target gene having the requisite hairpin structure. Isolated oligonucleotides, molecular beacons prepared from those oligonucleotides, and their use are also disclosed.	04-02-2009

Christopher M. Sudorowski, Westland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080261748	FOUR PINION DIFFERENTIAL WITH CROSS PIN RETENTION UNIT AND RELATED METHOD - A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place.	10-23-2008
20090305835	Four Pinion Differential With Cross Pin Retention Unit And Related Method - A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place.	12-10-2009

Christopher M. Tainer, Strongsville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090296540	MEDICAL DISC PUBLISHER - A method and apparatus for storing on a portable computer-readable medium, a study comprising at least one medical output produced by a medical modality and formatted in a standard medical format used by specialized computers configured for viewing outputs produced by medical modalities, and optionally labeling the portable computer-readable medium. The method includes receiving a transmission comprising the medical output that is formatted according to the standard medical format, at least temporarily storing the medical output as it is received in a buffer memory to be subsequently stored onto the portable computer-readable medium, and storing the medical output from the buffer memory onto the portable computer-readable medium.	12-03-2009
20110161112	MEDICAL DATA STORAGE SERVER - Provided is a method of documenting a medical procedure including receiving medical data captured during the medical procedure to be documented. Information indicative of an identity of at least one of a patient that is a subject of the medical procedure and a physician involved with the medical procedure is received. The medical data is stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium associated with the at least one of the patient and the physician. Access to the medical data stored on the computer readable medium is restricted, allowing the physician involved with the medical procedure to subsequently retrieve the medical data stored in the computer readable medium and view the medical data retrieved. Restricting access to the recorded medical data prevents another physician, who may not have been involved in the medical procedure, from viewing the medical data without first entering information indicative of authorization to view the medical data.	06-30-2011

Patent applications by Christopher M. Tainer, Strongsville, OH US

Christopher M. Tomaso, Albany, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100021283	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SUPERCRITICAL COOLING STEAM INTO A WHEELSPACE OF A TURBINE - A system for cooling a high pressure section of a turbomachine includes a conduit configured to carry cooling steam from a boiler to a space upstream of a first stage nozzle of the turobmachine. The conduit extends through a housing of the turbomachine and a nozzle diaphragm of the first stage nozzle. The system further includes a control valve in the conduit configured to regulate the flow of cooling steam. A turbomachine includes a housing; a turbine shaft rotatably supported in the housing; and a plurality of turbine stages located along the turbine shaft and contained within the housing. Each turbine stage includes a diaphragm attached to the housing. The diaphragm comprises a plurality of nozzles. A hole is provided in the diaphragm upstream of a first stage of the plurality of stages for the introduction of cooling steam. A method of cooling a high pressure section of a turbomachine includes introducing cooling steam into the turbomachine through the at least one hole.	01-28-2010

Christopher M. Tress, Poland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080278932	Self-illuminated structural panel units and systems including the same - Position adjustable self-illuminated panel units may be used in combination with conventional shelf supports. Preferred shelf-units include a light-transmissive panel, a shelf frame holding the panel and having an illumination element for providing a light source to illuminate the panel, and a magnetic connector electrically interconnected to the illumination element and adapted to being magnetically and electrically coupled to a source of electrical power. The illumination element most preferably includes an LED strip housed within one member of the frame and positioned adjacent to an edge of the panel. A magnetic connector includes a pair of electrically conductive side panels, an electrically non-conductive spacer sandwiched between the side panels, and a pair of magnet bars fixed to the spacer. The magnet bars define an air gap therebetween such that electrical contact may be established between the magnet bars and a respective one of the side panels. Shelf lighting systems according to the present invention will most preferably include a self-illuminated panel unit as described briefly above, and a ferromagnetic power strip for supplying electrical power thereto. The magnetic connector is therefore capable of magnetic and electrical interconnection to the power strip (e.g., via the magnet bars thereof so as to in turn supply power to the panel unit (e.g., via lead wires connecting the side panels to the LED strip).	11-13-2008

Christopher M. Vukas, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090187482	Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Supply Chain Finance - Systems and methods for providing supply chain financing that include receiving a request to finance an asset of a borrower, where the asset is associated with goods provided by a supplier to a buyer under the control of a supply chain/logistics entity. Attributes of a trade ecosystem of the supplier and/or the buyer are evaluated to determine whether to finance the asset. Financing of the asset is then established based upon the analyzed attributes of the trade ecosystem, where the terms of the financing permit control over movement of goods before and/or after default of the terms of the financing. Information associated with movement of the goods is monitored and analyzed to determine adjustments to at least one of the financing terms based on the information associated with movement of the goods.	07-23-2009

Christopher M. Warncke, Cape Town ZA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110259692	A COVER FOR A LUGGAGE CONTAINER - The invention relates to a cover (	10-27-2011

Christopher M. Washco, Decatur, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289858	DISPOSABLE TRADESHOW BOOTHS - A tradeshow booth is constructed of portions including structural members [	12-01-2011

Christopher M. Weikart, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268252	Process for Plasma Coating a Nanocomposite Object - A process for preparing a coating on an object by plasma polymerizing a first compound under conditions to deposit a layer onto the object, the object comprising a nanocomposite polymer. In addition, the object so coated.	10-30-2008
20100009098	ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA ELECTRODE - An improved electrode useful for modifying a substrate using corona discharge dielectric barrier discharge or glow discharge plasma treatment or coating a substrate using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition under atmospheric or near atmospheric pressure conditions, the electrode having a body defining a cavity therein, the body having at least one inlet passageway there through in gaseous communication with the cavity so that a gas mixture can be flowed into the cavity by way of the at least one inlet passageway, the electrode having at least one outlet passageway there through in gaseous communication with the cavity so that a gas that is flowed into the cavity can flow out of the cavity by way of the at least one outlet passageway, the at least one outlet passageway being a slot. The improvement is to position a porous body in the cavity sealed to the wall of the cavity adjacent to the outlet passageway so that a gas that is flowed into the cavity will pass through the porous body before flowing through the outlet passageway.	01-14-2010
20100227119	PROCESS FOR PLASMA COATING A POLYPROPYLENE OBJECT - A process for improving the barrier performance of a plasma coated object comprising a polyolefin is disclosed. The process involves ensuring that the surface of the object to be coated is smooth as characterized by having a root-mean-square surface roughness that varies by less than the thickness of the coating to be applied, typically less than 100 nm. The invention also relates to a process for improving the stain resistance of polyolefin based articles comprising plasma polymerizing an organosilicon compound under conditions to deposit a polyorganosiloxane layer onto the article and/or (b) plasma polymerizing a organosilicon compound under conditions to deposit a silicon oxide layer directly on the article or onto a polyorganosiloxane layer prepared according to step (a).	09-09-2010

Patent applications by Christopher M. Weikart, Midland, MI US

Christopher M. Westergom, Easton, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090222038	MEDICALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULATION OF A DIISOCYANATE TERMINATED MACROMER FOR USE AS AN INTERNAL ADHESIVE OR SEALANT - The present invention is directed to a medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and bio-absorbable desiccant comprising a hygroscopic and/or hydrophilic or combination thereof. The present invention is also directed to methods of use for such formulations for medical procedures.	09-03-2009

Patent applications by Christopher M. Westergom, Easton, PA US

Christopher M. Wiethoff, Downers Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110201112	Vault Complexes for Facilitating Biomolecule Delivery - The invention relates to compositions of vault complexes containing recombinant membrane lytic proteins, such as an adenovirus protein VI lytic domain, and methods of using the vault complexes to facilitate delivery and entry of a biomolecule into a cell or subject.	08-18-2011

Christopher M. Woldemar, Santa Cruz, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080317392	Air purging for a fluid dynamic bearing - A robust spindle motor is provided having improved shock resistance for fluid containment, as well as enhanced air purging characteristics. In an aspect, axial displacement of relatively rotating components is restricted by utilizing a limiter situated adjacent to a limiter bushing forming an axial limiter gap therebetween. A fluid channel, at least partially diverging, extends from a hydrodynamic bearing to the axial limiter gap, and continues to a region beyond the axial limiter gap. In an aspect, an axially diverging slot is situated adjacent to the axial limiter gap. Power is reduced by reducing viscous drag between relatively rotating components, hydrodynamic bearing length is increased, and higher stiffness of the hydrodynamic bearing is provided. Fluid volume may be increased, thereby offsetting fluid evaporation losses and allowing for the use of lower viscosity lubricants.	12-25-2008
20100247009	AIR PURGING FOR A FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING - A robust spindle motor is provided having improved shock resistance for fluid containment, as well as enhanced air purging characteristics. In an aspect, axial displacement of relatively rotating components is restricted by utilizing a limiter situated adjacent to a limiter bushing forming an axial limiter gap therebetween. A fluid channel, at least partially diverging, extends from a hydrodynamic bearing to the axial limiter gap, and continues to a region beyond the axial limiter gap. In an aspect, an axially diverging slot is situated adjacent to the axial limiter gap. Power is reduced by reducing viscous drag between relatively rotating components, hydrodynamic bearing length is increased, and higher stiffness of the hydrodynamic bearing is provided. Fluid volume may be increased, thereby offsetting fluid evaporation losses and allowing for the use of lower viscosity lubricants.	09-30-2010

Patent applications by Christopher M. Woldemar, Santa Cruz, CA US

Christopher M. Yakacki, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090248141	Shape Memory Polymer Medical Devices - Medical devices for in vivo medical applications are disclosed. The medical devices are constructed of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials capable of assuming a memory shape at physiological temperatures. These medical devices may be used in surgical procedures and in both vascular and non-vascular applications. These SMP medical devices have a post-implantation memory shape that is substantially identical to or slightly larger than the insertion site to adapt to vessel growth or size changes. SMP medical devices may be formed as stents or occlusion devices (i.e., plugs) having a number of different structural features. The SMP medical devices may be formed from a first monomer and a second cross-linking monomer, wherein the weight percentages of the first and second monomers are selected by performing an iterative function to reach a predetermined glass transition temperature (T	10-01-2009
20100192959	SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER-BASED TRANSCERVICAL DEVICE FOR PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY STERILIZATION - Transcervical contraceptive devices (TCDs) are disclosed. The TCDs are constructed of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials capable of assuming a memory shape at physiological temperatures. These SMPTCDs (	08-05-2010

Christopher M. Yenney, Ashburn, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120008611	Method And System For Providing Wireless Service According To Multiple Wireless-Communication Protocols On A Single Radio-Frequency (RF) Carrier - Methods and systems are provided for providing wireless service using multiple protocols on a single radio-frequency (RF) carrier. According to an embodiment, a low-cost Internet base station (LCIB) provides wireless service on an RF carrier using a first wireless-communication protocol and provides wireless service on the RF carrier using a second wireless-communication protocol, where providing wireless service on the RF carrier using the first wireless-communication protocol and providing wireless service on the RF carrier using the second wireless-communication protocol occur at different times. The LCIB may alternate between providing wireless service using the first wireless-communication protocol and providing wireless service using the second wireless-communication protocol.	01-12-2012

Christopher M. Zychowski, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090019441	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - A method, system, and computer program include receiving a request string, and mapping the received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string. The received request string may be in the form of a JSP, a servlet, and remote Enterprise Java Bean calls. A user may be prompted to create rules for mapping of a received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string.	01-15-2009
20090070462	SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - A system and computer program for monitoring the performance of applications running on a server in a distributed computing environment includes prompting the user to select information for monitoring, monitoring application performance in accordance with the selected information, and making the monitored performance information available to the user.	03-12-2009
20110276594	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - A method, system, and computer program include receiving a request string, and mapping the received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string. The received request string may be in the form of a JSP, a servlet, and remote Enterprise Java Bean calls. A user may be prompted to create rules for mapping of a received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string.	11-10-2011

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