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Aaron Coleman, Broken Arrow, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199225	METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SYNCHRONIZING CURSOR EVENTS - An apparatus for synchronizing cursor events may include a processor. The processor may be configured to receive an indication of a cursor event of a cursor presented within and associated with a sourcing window of a user interface that also includes a sourced window, wherein the cursor of the sourcing window indicates a geographical location within the geographical area presented by the sourcing window. Additionally, the processor may be configured to communicate information reflecting the cursor event to the sourced window. The processor may further be configured to subject the cursor of the sourced window to the cursor event reflected by the information to thereby synchronize a cursor event of the cursor of the sourced window with the cursor event of the cursor of the sourcing window, wherein the cursor of the sourced window indicates the geographical location indicated by the cursor of the sourcing window.	08-05-2010

Aaron R. Coleman, Broken Arrow, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110013484	Linear and circular downscan imaging sonar - A method for providing a combined linear and circular downscan sonar display may include receiving linear downscan sonar data from a linear downscan transducer, receiving conical downscan sonar data from a circular downscan transducer, and combining the linear downscan sonar data and the conical downscan sonar data to produce combined downscan sonar data. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also provided.	01-20-2011

Anthony Craig Coleman, Georgetown, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090103142	Method and apparatus for reducing aliasing artifacts in scans of screen printed originals - Method and apparatus of reducing aliasing when scanning a screen printed document including removing high frequency image information at the input of an image sensor prior to scanning. Removing high frequency image information increases the effective sampling frequency of the scanner thereby reducing the effects of aliasing by. Removal of high frequency image information is achieved by adjusting the focal position of the image sensor from a focused position to a defocused position using a mechanism for moving the image sensor or scan bar relative to either the scan bed or a document to be scanned.	04-23-2009

Benjamin John Coleman, Providence, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110190106	FOLDING PATTERN - In its simplest form, the invention is an array of 10 triangles arranged in a specific pattern. When arranged in this pattern, these triangles interact in a unique way, such that a new useful three-dimensional shape emerges. When this pattern of triangles is applied to any flat material, either through folding, impressing, affixation of hinges, or some other method, the formerly flat material can be manipulated to become a durable, three-dimensional hinged appendage.	08-04-2011

Bob G. Coleman, August, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100001231	VARIABLE-DENSITY PREFORMS - Provided are novel devices and methods for making a variable density preform, the methods comprising obtaining a slurry comprising a reinforcement particle component and a liquid component; obtaining a die cavity having at least one inlet opening and at least one exit opening defining at least one die cavity flow path therebetween directed toward the exit opening, the at least one exit opening suitably sized or configured to provide for exit of the at least one liquid component while impeding or blocking exit of the at least one reinforcement particle component; and introducing the slurry under pressure, and for a sufficient time period, through the inlet orifice into the die cavity flow path to provide for a decreasing pressure gradient along the flow path direction, to provide for a variable density of the at least one particle component, the particle density increasing in the at least one flow path direction.	01-07-2010

Bruce Coleman, Highlands Ranch, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120101909	System and Method for Issuing Negotiable Instruments by Licensed Money Transmitter from Direct Deposits - Embodiments relate to a cash card and associated systems and processes. An account structure is provided that allows a non-bank entity to indirectly provide direct deposit capabilities for funds representing pre-payments for negotiable instruments. When a direct deposit of funds into a first account associated with the individual and maintained by a first entity is detected, the total amount of the funds is transferred into a second account associated with the individual and maintained by a second entity. The first entity is a bank or other financial institution subject to federal banking regulations, while the second entity is not subject to federal banking regulations. The individual may withdraw the funds from the second account by requesting the issuance of negotiable instruments. Negotiable instruments may be issued in any dollar amount not exceeding the balance of the second account. A properly enrolled customer may make subsequent deposits into the second account.	04-26-2012

Carl R. Coleman, Powell, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049320	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TENDON OR LIGAMENT REPAIR - Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor assemblies connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor assemblies or structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon and/or ligament-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employ similar concepts.	02-25-2010

Charles Coleman, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090243683	PULSE TRANSFORMER DRIVER - Methods, systems, and devices are described for providing a communication system for handling pulse information. Embodiments of the invention provide a pulse shaping unit operable to avoid saturation of the pulse transformer, while being easily incorporated into IC processes. Some embodiments of the pulse shaping unit provide a two-to-three level driver unit for converting a two-level input voltage signal to a three-level driver signal for driving a pulse transformer. Other embodiments of the pulse shaping unit provide components configured to differentially drive a pulse transformer, effectively converting a two-level input voltage signal to a three-level driver signal.	10-01-2009
20100225277	BATTERY CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONTROLLER - Methods, systems, and devices are described for described for providing control circuitry for use with battery packs. Embodiments optimize charging and discharging cycles to mitigate overcharging, over-discharging, and/or overheating individual cells in a battery pack. For example, embodiments allow for full discharging of battery packs (i.e., bringing the battery pack and its individual cells closer to their minimum voltages without going below) and full charging of battery packs (i.e., charging each cell of the battery pack closer to their maximum voltages without exceeding). Further, some embodiments include a substantially lossless, bi-directional DC-to-DC converter for facilitating ultra-fast charging of battery packs (e.g., at greater than 10C charge rates) without overheating or overcharging the individual cells of the battery packs.	09-09-2010
20110032731	MULTIPLE INDEPENDENTLY REGULATED PARAMETERS USING A SINGLE MAGNETIC CIRCUIT ELEMENT - Methods, systems, and devices are described for using isolated and non-isolated circuit structures and control methods for achieving multiple independently regulated input and output parameters using a single, simple, primary magnetic circuit element. For example, structures and methods are revealed for achieving single-stage power factor correction with high power factor and multiple independently regulated outputs using a single, simple, primary magnetic circuit element. Other structures and methods are revealed for achieving multiple independently regulated outputs without power factor correction using a single primary magnetic circuit element for both isolated and non-isolated power conversion applications.	02-10-2011
20110273207	JUNCTION GATE DRIVER - A junction device driver is provided that includes a current regulator, an inductor coupled with the current regulator, and a switching module coupled with the inductor. The current regulator is configured to generate a current, and the inductor is configured to store energy generated by the current produced by the current regulator. The switching module is configured to control a conduction current for a gate of a junction device. The conduction current is generated, initially, from the stored energy of the inductor to thereby provide a relatively high initial current. As the energy stored in the inductor is discharged, the current level drops to a lower level that is sufficient to maintain the junction device in an “on” state.	11-10-2011
20110273208	JUNCTION GATE DRIVER WITH TAPPED INDUCTOR CURRENT SOURCE - A junction device driver is provided that includes a current regulator, an inductor coupled with the current regulator, and a switching module coupled with the inductor. The current regulator is configured to generate a current, and the inductor is configured to store energy generated by the current produced by the current regulator. The switching module is configured to control a conduction current for a gate of a junction device. The conduction current is generated, initially, from the stored energy of the inductor to thereby provide a relatively high initial current. As the energy stored in the inductor is discharged, the current level drops to a lower level that is sufficient to maintain the junction device in an “on” state.	11-10-2011
20120032664	SINGLE INDUCTOR POWER CONVERTER SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and devices are described for a non-isolated dc-dc power converter that uses a single magnetic element and provides both a positive and a negative voltage output. The magnetic element, such as an inductor, is coupled with two or more switching modules that electrically switch the inductor to and from a voltage source, an inductor terminal, and/or a load. By electrically connecting and electrically isolating different components at various times, separate positive and negative voltage outputs are provided using the single inductor element. Switching may be controlled by a controller module, and a magnitude of the dc output voltage may be selected based on two or more resistors coupled with the controller module.	02-09-2012
20120032708	GATE DRIVER POWER AND CONTROL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CIRCUITS AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and devices are described for both power and control signal transmission through a single coupled inductor. A current driver generates a cyclical current signal on a primary winding of a coupled inductor, to induce a voltage signal at the secondary winding corresponding to the cyclical current signal. A rectifier module is coupled with the secondary winding and configured to rectify the signal induced at the secondary winding. A control timing signal module is coupled with the primary winding and configured to induce voltage pulses on the secondary winding, the induced voltage pulses having an insubstantial impact on the output of the rectifier module. A switching module coupled with the secondary winding is configured to receive the voltage pulses and control a switching signal for a power switch coupled with the output of the rectifier and provide power to a load coupled with the output of the rectifier.	02-09-2012
20120032728	AUTO-OPTIMIZATION CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR CYCLICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS - Methods, systems, and devices are described for an adjustment module that interacts with a parameter detection module to provide a threshold value for initiating switching of a switching module in a cyclical electronic system. Aspects of the present disclosure provide a switching module used in conjunction with an inductor that is coupled with the switching module. The threshold voltage for switching the switching module may be adjusted to provide switching at substantially zero volts while maintaining sufficient energy in the inductor to drive the voltage at a switching element in the switching module to zero volts. Such auto-adjustment circuits may allow for enhanced efficiency in cyclical electronic systems. The output of an up/down counter may be used to set another parameter that effects the performance of the cyclical electronic system in order to enhance the performance of the cyclical electronic system.	02-09-2012
20120044729	BRIDGELESS COUPLED INDUCTOR BOOST POWER FACTOR RECTIFIERS - A bridgeless power factor correction system may include an AC input having a first input terminal and a second input terminal, an inductor module coupled with the first input terminal, and a switching module coupled between the second input terminal and the inductor module. The switching module may comprise a bi-directional voltage blocking switch that is configured to selectively couple the inductor module with the AC input based on an output voltage and a phase difference between an input voltage waveform and an input current waveform. The switching module may also comprise an auxiliary network for reversing a winding current to achieve zero voltage switching. An output module may be coupled with the inductor module, and provide an output to a load. The inductor module may include a magnetically coupled inductor having a primary and secondary winding. The output module may include a full or half bridge rectifier.	02-23-2012

Charles R. Coleman, Armuchee, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100111603	Vehicle Barrier Systems and Assemblies - A vehicle barrier system, comprising, a support member having a first side disposed toward an area used by vehicles, a splice plate including a support aperture and a stress concentrator associated with to the support aperture, and a rail assembly including, in one embodiment, a wood rail and a first side, wherein the first side of the rail assembly is coupled to the splice plate and the splice plate is coupled to the support member at the support aperture. In another embodiment the rail assembly includes one or more weakened areas serving as stress concentrators in the rail assembly.	05-06-2010

Clayton Coleman, Attleboro, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287608	PROCESS CONTROL METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTRUSION DETECTION, PROTECTION AND NETWORK HARDENING - The invention provides an improved network and methods of operation thereof for use in or with process control systems, computer-based manufacturing or production control systems, environmental control systems, industrial control system, and the like (collectively, “control systems”). Those networks utilize a unique combination of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion protection devices and/or other devices for hardening (e.g., security against hacking, intrusion or other mischievous conduct) and/or intrusion detection. The networks and methods have application, by way of example, in plants, sites and other facilities in which networks that support control systems interface with corporate, business or other networks.	11-11-2010

Clint C. Coleman, Warren, 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

Daniel J. Coleman, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233744	Enzyme substrates for visualizing acidic organelles - The present invention relates to the visualization of acidic organelles based upon organelle enzyme activity. The organelle substrates of the invention are specific for enzyme activity of the organelle and label these organelles, such as lysosomes, rendering them visible and easily observed. Substrates of the present invention include substrates that produce a fluorescent signal. The fluorogenic acidic organelle enzyme substrates of this invention are designed to provide high fluorescence at low pH values and are derivatized to permit membrane permeation through both outer and organelle membranes of intact cells and can be used for staining cells at very low concentrations. They can be used for monitoring enzyme activity in cells at very low concentrations and are not toxic to living cells or tissues.	09-16-2010
20120028257	Modified luciola cruciata luciferase gene and protein - A codon optimized and stabilized luciferase gene based upon the sequence of the natural luciferase gene isolated from	02-02-2012

Daniel J. Coleman, Corvalls, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100093029	MODIFIED LUCIOLA CRUCIATA LUCIFERASE GENE AND PROTEIN - A codon optimized and stabilized luciferase gene based upon the sequence of the natural luciferase gene isolated from	04-15-2010
20120034634	MODIFIED LUCIOLA CRUCIATA LUCIFERASE PROTEIN - A codon optimized and stabilized luciferase gene based upon the sequence of the natural luciferase gene isolated from	02-09-2012

David Coleman, Daphne, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087018	Low Temperature, Single Solvent Process for the Production of Sucrose-6-Ester - A method for the preparation of a sucrose-6-ester is disclosed. In a first step of the method, sucrose in a polar aprotic solvent is reacted with an organotin-based acylation promoter. The water of reaction is removed at a temperature that does not exceed about 80° C. In one aspect, the water is removed by distillation of part of the polar aprotic solvent at reduced pressure. In a second step, a carboxylic acid anhydride is added. In one aspect, the resulting reaction mixture is maintained at a temperature of 10° C. or less for a period of time sufficient to produce a sucrose-6-ester. The sucrose-6-ester can be converted to sucralose.	04-14-2011
20110087019	Process for the production of sucrose-6-ester - A process for the production of sucrose-6-ester is disclosed. The process includes, in order, the steps of:	04-14-2011

David Coleman, Louisville, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110149390	Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered pigment and method for making same - Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for 3D viewing. The projection screens additionally provide improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed method for providing a projection screen comprises stripping an optically functional material from a carrier substrate, thus creating engineered particles from the optically functional material. The engineered particles may then be deposited on a second substrate to create a substantially homogeneous optical appearance of the projection screen.	06-23-2011

David A. Coleman, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120086907	CURVED RETARDER BASED OPTICAL FILTERS AND EYEWEAR - Curved polarization filters and methods of manufacturing thereof. One method includes laminating a planar polarization layer to a planar retarder layer at a predetermined orientation and bending the laminate to create a curved filter. The strain on the retarder layer results in stress-induced birefringence, and the predetermined orientation of the retarder substantially compensates for the stress-induced birefringence.	04-12-2012

David A. Coleman, Louisville, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090097117	CURVED OPTICAL FILTERS - Curved polarization filters and methods of manufacturing such filters are described in the present disclosure. An exemplary method includes laminating a planar polarization layer to a planar retarder layer at a predetermined orientation and bending the laminate to create a curved filter. The strain on the retarder layer results in stress-induced birefringence, and the predetermined orientation of the retarder substantially compensates for the stress-induced birefringence. In some embodiments, the predetermination is based on mathematical models. In some other embodiment, the predetermination is based on experimental data.	04-16-2009
20090190210	Polarization preserving front projection sceen - Polarization preserving front projection screens and diffusers provide optimum polarization preservation for stereoscopic 3D viewing, as well as improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed screens direct light from a projector toward viewers within a diffusion locus, while maintaining optimum gain characteristics. More specifically, light incident on a region of the front projection screen from a predetermined projection direction is reflected by an engineered surface to a predetermined diffusion locus after undergoing substantially single reflections. The engineered surface, comprised of generating kernels, is used to optimally diffuse illumination light into a range of viewing angles, within the diffusion locus, with suitable gain profile, while optimally preserving polarization for 3D applications. Such a screen, when combined with matched polarization analyzing eyewear, provides extremely low cross-talk from any observation point.	07-30-2009
20090297797	Polarization preserving front projection screen material - Polarization preserving front projection screens and diffusers provide optimum polarization preservation for stereoscopic 3D viewing, as well as improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed screens direct light from a projector toward viewers within a diffusion locus, while maintaining optimum gain characteristics. More specifically, light incident on a region of the front projection screen from a predetermined projection direction is reflected by an engineered surface to a predetermined diffusion locus after undergoing substantially single reflections. The engineered surface, comprised of generating kernels, is used to optimally diffuse illumination light into a range of viewing angles, within the diffusion locus, with suitable gain profile, while optimally preserving polarization for 3D applications. Such a screen, when combined with matched polarization analyzing eyewear, provides extremely low cross-talk from any observation point.	12-03-2009
20100188746	Polarization preserving front projection screen microstructures - Polarization preserving front projection screens and diffusers provide optimum polarization preservation for stereoscopic 3D viewing, as well as improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed screens direct light from a projector toward viewers within a diffusion locus, while maintaining optimum gain characteristics. More specifically, light incident on a region of the front projection screen from a predetermined projection direction is reflected by an engineered surface to a predetermined diffusion locus after undergoing substantially single reflections. The engineered surface, comprised of generating kernels, is used to optimally diffuse illumination light into a range of viewing angles, within the diffusion locus, with suitable gain profile, while optimally preserving polarization for 3D applications. Such a screen, when combined with matched polarization analyzing eyewear, provides extremely low cross-talk from any observation point.	07-29-2010
20110149389	Polarization preserving projection screen with engineered particle and method for making same - Polarization preserving projection screens provide optimum polarization preservation for	06-23-2011
20110188115	Compound curved stereoscopic eyewear - Stereoscopic eyewear with compound curvature may be employed to view three dimensional content. The manufacture of such eyewear may be achieved by thermoforming a first material and by thermoforming a second material. The first and second materials may be in roll stock form prior to thermoforming, and the first layer may be polarizer material, while the second layer may be retarder material. Each of the first and second materials may be thermoformed by employing optimized thermoforming conditions for each of the two materials. Additionally, the two thermoforming lines may be timed so that the curved shapes of the first material in roll stock form may be substantially synchronized with the curved shapes of the second material in roll stock form, which may allow the curved shapes of each of the first and second materials in roll stock form may be joined together.	08-04-2011
20110205495	Waveplate compensation in projection polarization conversion system - Three dimensional projection systems may be single projector or multiple projector systems. These 3D projection systems may include a polarization conversion system (PCS). The PCS may be designed for relatively small throw ratios and thus, may be designed to accommodate the small throw ratios. The PCS may include a polarizing beam splitter, a first optical stack, a reflector and a second quarter wave retarder. The first optical stack may include a rotator, a polarizer, a polarization switch and a first quarter wave retarder. The PCS may receive light from a projector and the PBS may direct the light toward the first optical stack. The light may be converted to a different polarization state as it passes through the first optical stack. The converted light may then be re-directed by a reflecting element to the second quarter wave retarder. The second quarter wave retarder may convert linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light.	08-25-2011
20120081782	Cleanable coating for projection screen - A method for providing a projection screen for receiving stereoscopic images may include providing a substrate with a contoured, reflective surface, wherein light reflected from the substrate substantially may undergo no more than a single reflection and may also include coating a first layer on the substrate with a contoured, reflective surface. The first layer may substantially maintain the same optical properties as the substrate without the first layer. The first layer may be substantially conformal to the surface of the substrate and also may be a self assembled monolayer coating which may include at least a functional group that is hydrophobic.	04-05-2012
20120113508	Polarization preserving front projection screen microstructures - Polarization preserving front projection screens and diffusers provide optimum polarization preservation for stereoscopic 3D viewing, as well as improved light control for enhanced brightness, uniformity, and contrast for both 2D and 3D systems. Generally, the disclosed screens direct light from a projector toward viewers within a diffusion locus, while maintaining optimum gain characteristics. More specifically, light incident on a region of the front projection screen from a predetermined projection direction is reflected by an engineered surface to a predetermined diffusion locus after undergoing substantially single reflections. The engineered surface, comprised of generating kernels, is used to optimally diffuse illumination light into a range of viewing angles, within the diffusion locus, with suitable gain profile, while optimally preserving polarization for 3D applications. Such a screen, when combined with matched polarization analyzing eyewear, provides extremely low cross-talk from any observation point.	05-10-2012

David W. Coleman, Broussard, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011588	Tension-Activated Fluid Bypass Device - A fluid bypass tool that can be incorporated into a fishing arrangement between a fluid-operated latching tool and a fluid-operated jarring tool. The latching tool is actuated with fluid from the surface to be latched to and unlatched from a stuck tool in the wellbore. The bypass tool permits fluid flow to the latching tool to be interrupted so that the jarring tool may be operated without risk of inadvertently causing the latching tool to unlatch from the stuck tool.	01-20-2011

Douglas A. Coleman, Hubbard, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110103914	Cargo Tie-Down - A cargo carrier tie-down assembly that utilizes a fastener made up of a shackle element that includes a wall in a form that is closed in two dimensions, defining an opening and wherein the wall also defines a pair of opposed apertures, a pin that can be inserted through the two apertures and a knob fastener element, having a head, that is sized to be passed through the opening when the pin is withdrawn from the wall, and that is retained when the pin is inserted into the two apertures. A tension member has one of the fastener elements attached to at least one end. The other fastener element is attached to the cargo carrier.	05-05-2011

Elane Coleman, Somerset, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110171816	SYNTHESIS OF GERMANIUM SULFIDE AND RELATED COMPOUNDS FOR SOLID ELECTROLYTIC MEMORY ELEMENTS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A method for making high purity GeS and related compounds such as Germanium Silicon Sulfide (GeSiS); Copper Sulfide (CuS); Silicon Sulfide (SiS); Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) and Iron Sulfide (FeS) at low temperatures and pressures in a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process for solid electrolyte memory elements and other applications. Disclosed is a method of generating a proper chemical and energy environment for the formation of GeS and related compounds on a specific surface. The produced films have utility in memory and other devices. The technology offers cost savings and the advantage of low temperature film creation through the use of plasma assisted deposition—increasing its compatibility for use not only on silicon (or ceramic or glass) non metal substrates as well as polymer or thin metal foil substrates which would be damaged by higher temperature processes.	07-14-2011

Erin L. Coleman, Lebanon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100033816	ADHESIVES INHIBITING FORMATION OF ARTIFACTS IN POLYMER BASED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - Inhibiting formation of optical artifacts in a multi-layer film polarizer of an optical imaging assembly that includes a polarizing beam splitter. The beam splitter may include a multilayer reflective polarizing film having at least two materials, one of which may exhibit birefringence after uniaxial orientation; an adhesive disposed on the multilayer reflective polarizing film; and at least a first prism disposed on the adhesive. The adhesive may include a plasticizer for inhibiting formation of optical artifacts in the polarizing film.	02-11-2010

Glenn Coleman, Cave Creek, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087949	HIGH PERFORMANCE MILLING - Technology for milling selected portions of a workpiece by a cutting tool of a numerical control machine is described. The described technology can receive a main toolpath, the main toolpath comprising one or more cuts; compute one or more transition toolpaths, each transition toolpath defining a transition area intersecting one or more of the cuts of the main toolpath; trim one or more cuts of the main toolpath near two or more points of intersection between the main toolpath and the transition toolpaths; connect the trimmed portions of the main toolpath with one or more connecting moves such that each connecting move is mostly inside one or more of the transition areas; and mill the selected portions of the workpiece by moving the cutting tool in accordance with the cuts, transition toolpaths, trimmed cuts, and connecting moves.	04-08-2010

Heath C. Coleman, Union Grove, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100044114	EARTH-BORING BITS AND OTHER PARTS INCLUDING CEMENTED CARBIDE - An article of manufacture includes a cemented carbide piece, and a joining phase that binds the cemented carbide piece into the article. The joining phase includes inorganic particles and a matrix material. The matrix material is a metal and a metallic alloy. The melting temperature of the inorganic particles is higher than the melting temperature of the matrix material. A method includes infiltrating the space between the inorganic particles and the cemented carbide piece with a molten metal or metal alloy followed by solidification of the metal or metal alloy to form an article of manufacture.	02-25-2010
20110290566	EARTH-BORING BITS AND OTHER PARTS INCLUDING CEMENTED CARBIDE - An article of manufacture includes a cemented carbide piece, and a joining phase that binds the cemented carbide piece into the article. The joining phase includes inorganic particles and a matrix material. The matrix material is a metal and a metallic alloy. The melting temperature of the inorganic particles is higher than the melting temperature of the matrix material. A method includes infiltrating the space between the inorganic particles and the cemented carbide piece with a molten metal or metal alloy followed by solidification of the metal or metal alloy to form an article of manufacture.	12-01-2011

Jackson D. Coleman, Howorth, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221676	Accommodating Intraocular Lens and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to a first intraocular lens (	09-11-2008

James Clyde Coleman, Ogden, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110014406	SHEET MATERIAL EXHIBITING INSULATING AND CUSHIONING PROPERTIES - An article exhibiting insulating or cushioning properties includes a multi-layered one-piece woven textile having opposed first and second faces and a continuous circumscribing peripheral edge therebetween. A first outer surface of the article is defined by a fluid-impervious laminate first sheet secured to the first face of the textile that includes a first fabric carrying a fluid-impervious melt-adhesive sealing film. A second outer surface of the article is defined by a fluid-impervious laminate second sheet secured to the second face of the textile that includes a second fabric carrying a fluid-impervious melt-adhesive sealing film. A continuous fluid-impervious seal is formed between the first sheet and the second sheet circumscribes the peripheral edge of the textile. The sealing film of each sheet is bonded to a respective face of the textile. The article is suitable for incorporation into a light-weight construction configured for rugged outdoor use.	01-20-2011

James P. Coleman, Maryland Heights, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318768	OXIDATION CATALYST AND PROCESS - This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines.	12-25-2008
20090011515	Control of N-(Phosphonomethyl)Iminodiacetic Acid Conversion in Manufacture of Glyphosate - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.	01-08-2009
20090199966	RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ANTENNA CONTAINING ELEMENT AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A radio frequency (RF) antenna containing element is provided. The RF antenna containing element includes a reinforced metal foil laminate antenna bonded to a carrier layer. The reinforced metal foil laminate antenna includes a metal foil layer bonded to a reinforcement layer. The reinforcement layer can mitigate tearing of the metal foil layer during formation of the antenna.	08-13-2009
20100041546	OXIDATION CATALYST AND PROCESS - An oxidation catalyst is prepared by pyrolyzing a source of iron and a source of nitrogen on a carbon support. Preferably, a noble metal is deposited over the modified support which comprises iron and nitrogen bound to the carbon support. The catalyst is effective for oxidation reactions such as the oxidative cleavage of tertiary amines to produce secondary amines, especially the oxidation of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid to N-(phosphonomethyl)-glycine.	02-18-2010
20100283615	Conductive Pattern and Method of Making - A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip.	11-11-2010
20110001670	Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Containing Element and Methods of Making the Same - A radio frequency (RF) antenna containing element is provided. The RF antenna containing element includes a reinforced metal foil laminate antenna bonded to a carrier layer. The reinforced metal foil laminate antenna includes a metal foil layer bonded to a reinforcement layer. The reinforcement layer can mitigate tearing of the metal foil layer during formation of the antenna.	01-06-2011
20110097810	CONTROL OF N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID CONVERSION IN MANUFACTURE OF GLYPHOSATE - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.	04-28-2011
20110220276	Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Containing Element and Methods of Making the Same - A radio frequency (RF) antenna containing element is provided. The RF antenna containing element includes a reinforced metal foil laminate antenna bonded to a carrier layer. The reinforced metal foil laminate antenna includes a metal foil layer bonded to a reinforcement layer. The reinforcement layer can mitigate tearing of the metal foil layer during formation of the antenna.	09-15-2011
20110301381	Transition Metal-Containing Catalysts and Processes for Their Preparation and Use As Oxidation and Dehydrogenation Catalysts - This invention relates to the field of heterogeneous catalysis, and more particularly to catalysts including carbon supports having formed thereon compositions which comprise a transition metal in combination with nitrogen and/or carbon. The invention further relates to the fields of catalytic oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions, including the preparation of secondary amines by the catalytic oxidation of tertiary amines and the preparation of carboxylic acids by the catalytic dehydrogenation of alcohols.	12-08-2011

Joseph C. Coleman, Fort Lauderdale, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100314515	Adjustable electronic device holder - An apparatus expanding around the perimeter of a box-shaped electronic device, the apparatus having a rectangular frame which is expandable lengthwise and widthwise and brackets for three-dimensional retention of an electronic device.	12-16-2010

Joseph Lee Coleman, Evansville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100283367	ARTICULATED HINGES USING NON-CIRCULAR GEARS - A hinge for controlling the movement of a door on a refrigerator is disclosed, the hinge allowing the refrigerator to be installed flush to adjacent cabinets. The door translates and rotates in order to allow access to the refrigerator cabinet interior without contacting the adjacent cabinets.	11-11-2010
20110284096	WATER FILTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL - The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a water filter, a water filter housing, a water filter cap, and a tool for rotating the water filter cap. Engagement of the tool and the water filter cap and subsequent rotation of the tool thereby rotates the water filter cap and water filter. The tool includes a head portion and a body portion and the head portion is an inverse surface of at least a portion of the water filter cap for mating with the water filter cap.	11-24-2011

Kenneth Coleman, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264331	COMPOSITION AND METHOD USING SAME TO REMOVE URETHANE PRODUCTS FROM A SUBSTRATE - A composition for removing urethane products from a wide variety of substrates without the need for scraping, scrubbing, sanding, sandblasting and the like is provided. The composition is formed by combining water, a polar organic solvent, a mixture of organic esters, a hydrocarbon, and a polyether. The composition may optionally be formed by combining the components recited above along with an anionic surfactant. The composition may optionally be formed by combining the components recited above along with a thickener.	10-22-2009

Marilyn Lee Coleman, Green Pond, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090027613	PROTECTIVE TEMPLE COVERING - Disclosed are systems and methods for manufacturing sleeves, a sleeve dispenser, and a method of manufacturing inexpensive, throwaway sleeves that may be used to protect temples from chemicals, germs, bacteria, and the like. Sleeves may be inexpensively manufactured using a single inexpensive raw material as well as an inexpensive manufacturing process in which no waste material is produced. Furthermore, sleeves may be produced as a compact roll of sleeves to accommodate unobtrusive placement in areas with limited space, thereby facilitating distribution in space-limited facilities such as hair salons, spas, optometrist or ophthalmologist offices, sunglass shops, and the like. In some embodiments, the sleeves include latitudinal and longitudinal perforations that facilitate removal of pairs of sleeves from the sleeve roll and removal of each of the pair of sleeves from each other. After separation, a sleeve aperture is passed over the temple until it is fully covered and protected.	01-29-2009

Mark S. Coleman, Arlington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120123806	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SAFETY SCORE ASSOCIATED WITH A USER LOCATION - Pursuant to some embodiments, insurance systems, methods and devices are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data. In some embodiments, a request for information associated with a user's location identified by user location data may be received over a communications network. A computer processing system may then be operated to generate a safety score associated with said use location data, the safety score being based on a plurality of loss risk factors associated with the user location data. A response, including the safety score, may then be transmitted to the user over the communications network.	05-17-2012

Michael Coleman, North Olmsted, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031675	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING PACKAGES WITH INTERNAL HEADERS FROM PREFORMED BAGS - A method and apparatus for making packages with internal headers from an elongated web of preformed interconnected bags. The packages with internal headers are made by inserting a product or a header into a bag. The bag is sealed to form a first compartment that contains the inserted bag or header. The other of the product and the header is inserted into the bag. The bag is sealed to form a second compartment that contains other of the product or header. The package is separated from the elongated web of interconnected bags.	02-05-2009

Michael J. Coleman, Dillon, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100183372	Pipe support system and method for use in underground pipe ramming - A method of driving a pipe into the ground includes steps of placing a pipe to be driven into the ground onto a series of at least two spaced skids each having an upwardly opening cradle thereon so that the pipe spans and is supported by the skid cradles, one skid proximate a front end of the pipe and the other skid proximate a rear end of the pipe, each skid including a vertical jack mechanism for raising and lowering the pipe supported by the skid, positioning the pipe in a position for ramming into the ground by operating the vertical jack mechanisms as needed to raise the pipe into the ramming position, and ramming the pipe using an impact ramming tool applied to push the pipe into the ground.	07-22-2010

Mike Coleman, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090022159	Interactive Streaming Media Production Tool Using Communication Optimization - The invention provides interactive streaming mixed media production. A mixed media content creation tool includes a resource-computation element that computes the likely resource load to be imposed on a server, communication link, and client device, when sent by the server to the client and presented to a user at the client. The resource-computation element is responsive to amounts of communication bandwidth available using the communication link, presentation buffer space and computing resources available at the client, and other measures of resource load. The resource-computation element attempts to optimize resource usage by the mixed media content. The system also includes a presentation element that responds to the resource-computation element, and to user requests, and interactively presents measures of projected resource usage by the mixed media content, comparisons of that projected resource usage with available resources, and comparisons of that projected resource usage before and after optimization.	01-22-2009

Mike Reddick Coleman, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110170740	Automatic image capture - A method of automatically capturing images with precision uses an intelligent mobile device having a camera loaded with an appropriate image capture application. When a use initializes the application, the camera starts taking images of the object. Each image is qualified to determine whether it is in focus and entirely within the field of view of the camera: Two or more qualified images are captured and stored for subsequent processing. The qualified images are aligned with each other by an appropriate perspective transformation so they each fill a common frame. Averaging of the aligned images reduces noise and a sharpening filter enhances edges, which produces a sharper image. The processed image is then converted into a two-level, black and white image which may be presented to the user for approval prior to submission via wireless or WiFi to a remote location.	07-14-2011

Norman P. Coleman, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090087029	4D GIS based virtual reality for moving target prediction - The technology of the 4D-GIS system deploys a GIS-based algorithm used to determine the location of a moving target through registering the terrain image obtained from a Moving Target Indication (MTI) sensor or small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) camera with the digital map from GIS. For motion prediction the target state is estimated using an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). In order to enhance the prediction of the moving target's trajectory a fuzzy logic reasoning algorithm is used to estimate the destination of a moving target through synthesizing data from GIS, target statistics, tactics and other past experience derived information, such as, likely moving direction of targets in correlation with the nature of the terrain and surmised mission.	04-02-2009

Pat Coleman, Alachua, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268349	ASSEMBLED IMPLANT - This invention is directed to an assembled implant comprising two or more portions of bone that are held together in appropriate juxtaposition with one or more biocompatible pins to form a graft unit. Preferably, the pins are cortical bone pins. Typically, the cortical pins are press-fitted into appropriately sized holes in the bone portions to achieve an interference fit. The bone portions are allograft or xenograft.	10-21-2010

Patricia M. Coleman, Leesburg, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202004	Bumper sticker game - A bumper sticker game and a kit for playing the game, the kit comprising a pair of bumper stickers; one bumper sticker containing a question, and a second bumper sticker containing an answer to the question, wherein the answer is written or printed in reverse image, whereby the reverse image answer is read in a rearview mirror of a passing vehicle.	08-28-2008

Patrick L. Coleman, Saint Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090023722	AMIDE SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOQUINOLINES - Imidazoquinoline and tetrahydroimidazoquinoline compounds that contain amide functionality at the 1-position are useful as immune response modifiers. The compounds and compositions of the invention can induce the biosynthesis of various cytokines and are useful in the treatment of a variety of conditions including viral diseases and neoplastic diseases.	01-22-2009

Paul Coleman, Murfreesboro, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080240178	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit which irradiates an interaction region with laser light, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head includes a containment plenum which confines and removes material from the interaction region. The containment plenum includes a rubber seal which contacts the structure and which substantially surrounds the interaction region, thereby facilitating confinement and removal of material from the interaction region, and providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller transmits control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input.	10-02-2008
20100078415	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input.	04-01-2010

Paul D. Coleman, New River, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110086925	Method and System to Detect, Diagnose, and Monitor the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease - Various embodiments provide methods for the detection, the diagnosis, and/or the progression monitoring of Alzheimer's disease by observing the epigenetic markers in leukocytes. Methods for determining a state of Alzheimer's disease are provided. Accordingly, these methods can comprise the steps of placing a sample comprising at least one blood component onto a substrate labeling the sample to identify at least one epigenetic marker; determining an amount of the at least one epigenetic marker; comparing the amount to a reference value; and determining a state of Alzheimer's disease.	04-14-2011

Philip D. Coleman, Avon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110135908	High Porosity/Low Permeability Graphite Bodies And Process For the Production Thereof - A method of forming a graphitic carbon body employs compression and resistance heating of a stock blend of a carbon material and a binder material. During molding of the body, resistance heating is accompanied by application of mechanical pressure to increase the density and carbonization of the resulting preform body. The preform can then be subjected to a graphitization temperature to form a graphite article.	06-09-2011
20110194582	Optimized Graphite Electrode Pin Configuration - A pin for use in connecting graphite electrodes into a joint, where the pin has at least one male tang having a tang factor, defined as the ratio of male tang length to diameter of the electrode into which hit is to be threaded, of at least about 1.0.	08-11-2011

Philip Dennis Coleman, Avon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080247440	Long Length Electrodes - An embodiment disclosed herein includes a monolithic graphite electrode. The electrode has a main body having a length of more than 3050 mm. Another embodiment disclosed herein includes an electrode column comprising a plurality of monolithic graphite electrodes. The column has a length of more than 3050 mm of electrode per joint. A further embodiment discussed herein is the practice of increasing the length of the electrode to minimize the occurrence of an electrode joint in the electrode column for a given length. This practice will improve efficiencies for both electrode manufacturers as well as electric arc furnace operators.	10-09-2008

Randy Coleman, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080255864	METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CREATING ON DEMAND COMMERCIAL SHIPPING INVOICES - A method and computer program product for creating an international commercial shipping invoice on demand. In various embodiments, the method comprises storing an electronic copy of a shipping entity's identification indicator, storing an electronic copy of the shipping entity's shipping signature, receiving invoice data relating to the parcel shipment, and subsequently combining the identification indicator and the shipping signature with the invoice data to generate an on demand signed international commercial shipping invoice. In various embodiments, a signed international commercial shipping invoice may be generated by a parcel shipment carrier subsequent to receiving invoice data. In other embodiments, an international commercial shipping invoice may be generated by a customs broker upon request by an importing agent during customs processing. In any respect, the present invention reduces the time and costs associated with creating signed paper copies of international commercial invoices by separately capturing the individual components of an international commercial shipping invoice, and allowing these components to be subsequently assembled, upon demand, to generate the completed invoice.	10-16-2008

Randy Coleman, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090283081	AIR INTAKE PORTING FOR A TWO STROKE ENGINE - A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.	11-19-2009
20100288253	AIR INTAKE PORTING FOR A TWO STROKE ENGINE - A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.	11-18-2010
20110138998	AIR INTAKE PORTING FOR A TWO STROKE ENGINE - A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.	06-16-2011
20110232599	AIR INTAKE PORTING FOR A TWO STROKE ENGINE - A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.	09-29-2011

Rhonda Hayes Coleman, White Hall, AR US

Richard E. Coleman, Brentwood, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080305195	TIRE MOLD WITH VENT INLET DISPOSED UNDER MOLD RIB - A die rib for a tire mold defines the inlets to vent passages of the mold through the sides of the die ribs so that the vent passages do not open through the contour surface of the mold. In one exemplary configuration, the invention provides a die rib having a vent inlet disposed along at least one side of the die rib. The vent inlet may be disposed along up to 80 percent of the length of the die rib with at least one foot disposed against the contour surface of the tire mold section.	12-11-2008

Robert Coleman, West Chester, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110142602	METHODS OF DETERMINING VARIABLE ELEMENT SETTINGS FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - Variable elements of a turbine engine such as variable inlet guide vanes, variable bleed valves and variable stator vanes can be adjusted to provide a desired level of power and/or efficiency for the turbine engine across a range of operating conditions. The variable element settings typically determined through experimentation when the engine is new. Unfortunately, over the life cycle of the turbine engine, as wear occurs, the original variable element settings may no longer provide a desired level of power and efficiency. To correct this problem, offsets to the original variable element settings are calculated based on observable operational conditions which provide a measure of the wear that has occurred. The offsets are applied to the original variable element settings to generate corrected variable element settings. These corrected variable element settings are then used to configure the turbine engine. The corrected variable element settings allow the turbine engine to continue to operate at a desired level of power and/or efficiency over the life of the turbine engine, despite any deterioration which may have occurred due to normal life cycle wear.	06-16-2011

Robert A. Coleman, Mulvane, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283177	Tensioning device for composite structures - An apparatus to prepare a preform for fabrication includes a mandrel, anchoring groove, anchoring device, tensioning groove, and tensioning device. The mandrel receives the preform. The mandrel has a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end. The preform has a first preform end and a second preform end. The anchoring groove is disposed at the first mandrel end. The anchoring device is configured and located to urge the first preform end towards the anchoring groove to secure the first preform end therebetween. The tensioning groove is disposed between the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The tensioning device is configured and located to urge a portion of the preform into the tensioning groove.	11-20-2008
20090065963	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TENSIONING COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An apparatus and method for tensioning material (	03-12-2009
20100181700	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TENSIONING COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An apparatus and method for tensioning material (	07-22-2010

Robert G. Coleman US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087227	BONE FIXATION DEVICE, TOOLS AND METHODS - A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various hub designs are disclosed that may be used in combination with other fixation device components.	04-14-2011

Robert S. Coleman, Bexley, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100234588	SYNTHETIC METHOD FOR CERATAMINE A AND B AND ANALOGS THEREOF - Methods are provided for preparing compounds of the general formula (I)	09-16-2010

Ronald K. Coleman, Columbus, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090242431	SCREW CAP PACKAGE FOR CONTACT LENS - A contact lens package includes a holder having a receptacle for holding a contact lens and a cap having a seal for sealing a contact lens within the receptacle. The cap is attached to the holder and is movable from an end of the holder where the receptacle is formed toward an opposite end of the holder. As the cap moves toward the opposite end of the holder, the end of the holder where the receptacle is formed ruptures the seal such that the contact lens can be removed from the package.	10-01-2009

Ruth Ann Coleman, Woodstock, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110246245	Return of Excess Contribution System ("RECS") dividend distribution software application - In accordance with the present invention, there is a standalone application that provides a low cost dividends modeling and administration tool for entities who pool premiums and return a portion of the excess back to the members in the form of dividends or premium credits. This application is designed to meet the clients' dividends distribution needs at a low cost with minimal ramp-up efforts, regardless of the insurance administration system they already have in place.	10-06-2011

Samson Coleman, Atco, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100059	Methods and Apparatus for Preparing a Hemodialytic Site - Methods and apparatus for preparing a hemodialytic site and protecting skin disorders and wounds. The apparatus includes a substantially rectangular pad formed of a transparent, non-absorbent, waterproof material. The pad is fastened to the site via two fasteners, each of the fasteners including hook and loop portions, each of the hook portions affixed along a longitudinal edge of the pad, a proximal end of the loop portion adhered to a proximal end of a respective one of the hook portions, and the loop portions substantially parallel to each other and aligned with a respective one of the hook portion. When preparing a hemodialytic site, the following steps are performed: applying a topical anesthesia to the hemodialytic site; positioning the apparatus over the hemodialytic site, fastening the apparatus to an area of a body surrounding the hemodialytic site; wearing the apparatus for a predetermined time period; and removing the apparatus.	04-22-2010

Scott Coleman, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100114373	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING A WORKSPACE VOLUME FOR OBJECTS - A representative robotic machine includes an end-of-arm that is located in a work area; and a safety scanner system that scans for objects in a workspace volume around the end-of-arm. The safety scanner system determines whether to stop operations of the robotic machine based on the presence of the objects in the workspace volume.	05-06-2010

Sean Coleman US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120123957	Computerized System and Methods for Matching a Project and at Least One Applicant - A computerized system or method having a project management interface for an employer to describe the project, an applicant interface that allows an applicant to key in his/her profile, and a system module that, based on certain characteristics of the matches previously accepted by any employer, assigns a score for each of the characteristic to the applicant, gives the score a weight, and uses the sum of the weighed scores to determine whether the applicant profile will be displayed to the employer. The score for a characteristic may be the frequency of a value of the characteristic. The system module may use correlations of keywords between the applicant characteristics and the project characteristics. The system module may also be implemented to provide bonus scores for applicants that have certain properties.	05-17-2012

Steven M. Coleman, Bedford, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100074285	Microchannel Cooler For High Efficiency Laser Diode Heat Extraction - A laser diode package includes a laser diode, a cooler, and a metallization layer. The laser diode is used for converting electrical energy to optical energy. The cooler receives and routes a coolant from a cooling source via internal channels. The cooler includes a plurality of ceramic sheets and a highly thermally-conductive sheet. The ceramic sheets are fused together and the thermally-conductive sheet is attached to a top ceramic sheet of the plurality of ceramic sheets. The metallization layer has at least a portion on the thermally-conductive sheet. The portion is electrically coupled to the laser diode for conducting the electrical energy to the laser diode.	03-25-2010

Terri L. Coleman, Hubbard, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110103914	Cargo Tie-Down - A cargo carrier tie-down assembly that utilizes a fastener made up of a shackle element that includes a wall in a form that is closed in two dimensions, defining an opening and wherein the wall also defines a pair of opposed apertures, a pin that can be inserted through the two apertures and a knob fastener element, having a head, that is sized to be passed through the opening when the pin is withdrawn from the wall, and that is retained when the pin is inserted into the two apertures. A tension member has one of the fastener elements attached to at least one end. The other fastener element is attached to the cargo carrier.	05-05-2011

Thomas Coleman, Mount Kisco, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221482	TISSUE PROTECTIVE PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to novel tissue protective peptides. The tissue protective peptides of the invention may bind to a tissue protective receptor complex. In particular, the present invention is drawn to tissue protective peptides derived from or sharing consensus sequences with portions of cytokine receptor ligands, including Erythropoietin (EPO), that are not involved in the binding of the ligand to the receptor complex, e.g., to the EPO receptor homodimer. Accordingly, the tissue protective peptides of the invention are derived from the amino acid sequences of regions of cytokine receptor ligands that are generally located on or within the region of the ligand protein that is opposite of the receptor complex, i.e., are generally derived from amino acid sequences of regions of the ligand protein that face away from the receptor complex while the ligand is bound to the receptor. The invention is further directed to the consensus sequences for use in engineering a synthetic tissue protective peptide. These tissue protective peptides also include fragments, chimeras, as well as peptides designed to mimic the spatial localization of key amino acid residues within the tissue protective receptor ligands, e.g., EPO. The invention further encompasses methods for treating or preventing a disease or disorder using tissue protective peptides of the current invention. The invention also encompasses methods for enhancing excitable tissue function using tissue protective peptides of the current invention.	09-03-2009

Thomas E. Coleman, Stillwater, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090125395	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF TARGETED COMMERCIAL MESSAGES - A method for delivery of targeted commercial messages. The method comprises assembling a plurality of potential purchaser profiles in an electronic file for presentation to at least one potential advertiser of goods or services applicable to a substantial portion of the plurality of potential purchasers, developing commercial message selection criteria for selecting from the potential purchasers those suited to receive a specified commercial message contained in a set of commercial messages, applying the commercial message selection criteria to the purchaser profiles to identify the potential purchasers suited to receive specified commercial messages, and presenting over a data network to a potential purchaser identified as suited, the specified commercial messages.	05-14-2009
20110055019	PRIVACY PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for asserting control over and protecting the privacy of individuals' personal and transactional information, to prevent unauthorized use thereof, and permit limited use thereof, with compensation, to the extent permitted the individual. Privacy notices are given in printed and electronic form to other parties involved in the individuals' transactions. The individuals' own data are collected and maintained in a privacy trust database. On a voluntary basis, abstracted, anonymous profile information can be made available to advertisers, in exchange for compensation to the individuals. One use is in a content broadcasting system, where receipt of profile based viewer-specific commercial messages provide financial compensation for the cost of user-selected content received by the individual.	03-03-2011
20120047015	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF TARGETED COMMERCIAL MESSAGES - A method for delivery of targeted commercial messages. The method comprises assembling a plurality of potential purchaser profiles in an electronic file for presentation to at least one potential advertiser of goods or services applicable to a substantial portion of the plurality of potential purchasers, developing commercial message selection criteria for selecting from the potential purchasers those suited to receive a specified commercial message contained in a set of commercial messages, applying the commercial message selection criteria to the purchaser profiles to identify the potential purchasers suited to receive specified commercial messages, and presenting over a data network to a potential purchaser identified as suited, the specified commercial messages.	02-23-2012

Timothy W. Coleman, Palm Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110130636	Systems, Methods and Devices for the Rapid Assessment and Deployment of Appropriate Modular Aid Solutions in Response to Disasters. - The invention relates generally to systems, devices and methods for global disaster response, more particularly to the rapid detection, qualified assessment and monitoring of disasters and electronic triage of victims, communication, alert and evacuation systems, provision of suitable modular sensing or medical aid solutions, and their rapid deployment via delivery platforms such as disaster messaging formats and resources on client mobile phone applications or physically via remote operated vehicles (unmanned aerial sea or land systems) or targeted air delivery.	06-02-2011

Todd Coleman, Batesville, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090156857	DIAMINIUM BIS-3,5-DICARBOXYBENZENSULFONATE AND TRI-DIAMINIUM BIS-3,5-DICARBOXYBENZENSULFONATE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A composition of matter comprising a diamine salt and sulfoisophthalic acid in a ratio other than one salt to one acid and a process for producing a diamine salt of sulfoisophthalic acid comprising generating a sulfoisophthalic acid and charging the sulfoisophthalic acid with diamine.	06-18-2009
20090326280	Systems and Methods for the Preparation of Alkyl Aryl Ethers - A process for the preparation of alkyl aryl ethers from alcohols and aryl halides, usually as intermediates in organic synthesis. In a method, the mixing aryl halide and an alcohol is mixed with dimethyl sulfoxide, water, and a metal hydroxide to form a mixture and the mixture is heated to reflux. Additional steps may then be performed to provide for purification.	12-31-2009
20100076226	Preparation of Dibutoxymethane - A process for the preparation of dibutoxymethane, in one embodiment from 50% formaldehyde, in a condensation reaction without the use of co-solvent.	03-25-2010
20100094027	Process for the Preparation of Glycerol Formal - A process for the preparation of glycerol formal, from a paraformaldehyde and crude glycerin in a condensation reaction without the use of a secondary distilling agent for the removal of the water.	04-15-2010

Todd Alden Coleman, Wayne, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132261	System and Method for Depositing a Material on a Substrate - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a substrate includes introducing a material and a carrier gas into a heated chamber. The material may be a semiconductor material, such as a cadmium chalcogenide. A resulting mixture of vapor and carrier gas containing no unvaporized material is provided. The mixture of vapor and carrier gas are remixed to achieve a uniform vapor/carrier gas composition, which is directed toward a surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, where the vapor is deposited as a uniform film.	06-09-2011
20110132262	System and Method for Depositing a Material on a Substrate - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a substrate includes introducing a material and a carrier gas into a heated chamber. The material may be a semiconductor material, such as a cadmium chalcogenide. A resulting mixture of vapor and carrier gas containing no unvaporized material is provided. The mixture of vapor and carrier gas are remixed to achieve a uniform vapor/carrier gas composition, which is directed toward a surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, where the vapor is deposited as a uniform film.	06-09-2011
20110132263	System and Method for Depositing a Material on a Substrate - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a substrate includes introducing a material and a carrier gas into a heated chamber. The material may be a semiconductor material, such as a cadmium chalcogenide. A resulting mixture of vapor and carrier gas containing no unvaporized material is provided. The mixture of vapor and carrier gas are remixed to achieve a uniform vapor/carrier gas composition, which is directed toward a surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, where the vapor is deposited as a uniform film.	06-09-2011
20110211920	MATERIAL SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and a method for feeding a solid into a solid deposition system is described. Solid contained in a hopper is directed into a vibratory bowl. The frequency of the vibrations of the vibratory bowl can be modulated by a feedback system. The solid can then be entrained in a carrier gas which can flow to a distributor for deposition on a substrate.	09-01-2011
20110232570	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a substrate includes introducing a material and a carrier gas into a heated chamber. The material may be a semiconductor material, such as a cadmium chalcogenide. A resulting mixture of vapor and carrier gas containing no unvaporized material is provided. The mixture of vapor and carrier gas are remixed to achieve a uniform vapor/carrier gas composition, which is directed toward a surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, where the vapor is deposited as a uniform film.	09-29-2011

Troy Coleman, Bowling Green, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090132209	METHOD FOR ANALYZING DAMAGE TO A PHYSICAL PLANT - Analyzing data relating to physical-plant damage within a geographical region involves mapping data points to depict the density of incidents producing the damage. Mapping the data points produces a density surface corresponding to incidents of damage occurring within the particular geographical region under consideration. That density surface is preferably depicted in conjunction with a map or other visual representation of the geographical region, providing a visual representation showing the location and frequency of damage to the physical plant within that geographical region. The mapping of data points may be updated from time to time, thereby providing updated mapping of damaged density surface against which efforts to reduce damage over time may be compared with the results of such efforts.	05-21-2009
20090157418	Method And System For Obtaining Geographic Location Information - Location data corresponding to the geographic location of a particular event is obtained in response to information concerning the event and received at a computing device present at the geographic location. The geographic location information is used to produce a map or other visual display corresponding to the event and to the geographic location thus obtained. The geographic location information may be obtained from any appropriate source such as a GPS receiver or wireless system capable of providing geographic location information with accuracy acceptable to the particular application. The GPS receiver or other source of geographic location information may be incorporated into the computing device, or may comprise a separate element operationally interrelated so as to obtain the current geographic location information in response to entering the event information at the computing device.	06-18-2009

Vialine Coleman, Atco, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100059	Methods and Apparatus for Preparing a Hemodialytic Site - Methods and apparatus for preparing a hemodialytic site and protecting skin disorders and wounds. The apparatus includes a substantially rectangular pad formed of a transparent, non-absorbent, waterproof material. The pad is fastened to the site via two fasteners, each of the fasteners including hook and loop portions, each of the hook portions affixed along a longitudinal edge of the pad, a proximal end of the loop portion adhered to a proximal end of a respective one of the hook portions, and the loop portions substantially parallel to each other and aligned with a respective one of the hook portion. When preparing a hemodialytic site, the following steps are performed: applying a topical anesthesia to the hemodialytic site; positioning the apparatus over the hemodialytic site, fastening the apparatus to an area of a body surrounding the hemodialytic site; wearing the apparatus for a predetermined time period; and removing the apparatus.	04-22-2010

Wanda Coleman, Tuscaloosa, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110240670	Disposable Bathroom Hand Towels - A disposable hand towel system for a residential bathroom that improves sanitation and hygiene between users. A modular housing dispenses disposable hand towels as an alternative to traditional hand towels or shower towels used to clean and dry hands prior to leaving a bathroom setting. Rather than reusing a single towel placed in a bathroom or water closet, a set of thick, disposable cloth hand towels are provided. A wall-mounted or counter top dispensing container houses the disposable towels and dispenses a single towel at a time. A plurality of holes in the container allow for wall-mounting. Alternatively, a series of suction cups or a high-friction lower surface keeps the container stationary on a counter top. The towels themselves are a thick, soft cloth large enough to effectively dry a user's hands and face without getting saturated, while still thin enough to be disposable after one use.	10-06-2011

William Coleman, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263088	Spatial Data Management System and Method - A spatial data management system including a spatial database maintained in computer memory, the spatial database including one or more position data sets, the position data sets including respective objective identifiers, geographical data and date/time data. The system also includes an analysis engine configured to retrieve one or more position data sets from the spatial database and to generate display data at least partly from the retrieved position data sets. The system further includes a layout manager configured to receive the display data from the analysis engine and to display to a user a graphical spatial representation of the display data which allows relevant analysis of past performance and/or projections for future performance based on changes to spatial layouts.	10-23-2008

William H. Coleman, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268559	Compensation Data Prediction - A method of predicting compensation data includes obtaining compensation data, associated with a job category, with at least one datum being associated with each of a plurality of characteristics associated with the job category, determining values of factors, associated with respective ones of the characteristics, and a base value that when used as operands of a function yield estimates of the obtained data such that relationships between the estimates and corresponding obtained compensation data satisfy at least one criterion, and using a portion of the values of factors and the base value by a computer to automatically obtain estimates of compensation data.	10-21-2010

William James Coleman, Green Pond, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090027613	PROTECTIVE TEMPLE COVERING - Disclosed are systems and methods for manufacturing sleeves, a sleeve dispenser, and a method of manufacturing inexpensive, throwaway sleeves that may be used to protect temples from chemicals, germs, bacteria, and the like. Sleeves may be inexpensively manufactured using a single inexpensive raw material as well as an inexpensive manufacturing process in which no waste material is produced. Furthermore, sleeves may be produced as a compact roll of sleeves to accommodate unobtrusive placement in areas with limited space, thereby facilitating distribution in space-limited facilities such as hair salons, spas, optometrist or ophthalmologist offices, sunglass shops, and the like. In some embodiments, the sleeves include latitudinal and longitudinal perforations that facilitate removal of pairs of sleeves from the sleeve roll and removal of each of the pair of sleeves from each other. After separation, a sleeve aperture is passed over the temple until it is fully covered and protected.	01-29-2009

William Michael Coleman, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090120595	STEERABLE TROLLIES FOR MOVEABLE PARTITIONS, PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING STEERABLE TROLLEYS, AND METHODS OF CLOSING PARTITIONS - An apparatus and method of directionally controlling a movable partition includes providing at least one roller assembly and a steering actuator, coupled therewith, to a portion of the partition. A controller may be used to control the steering actuator and thereby select, or change, the orientation of the roller assembly with respect to the partition. In one embodiment, one or more sensors may be used to determine the vertical orientation of the partition including whether the partition, or a section thereof, is substantially plumb. If the partition is substantially out of plumb, for example, if a lower edge of the partition is laterally displaced relative to an upper edge of the partition, the controller and steering actuator may cause the at least one roller assembly to direct the partition, or section thereof, in a particular direction until the partition, or section thereof, becomes substantially plumb.	05-14-2009
20100257793	MOVABLE PARTITIONS, PROTECTIVE CLIPS FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - Protective clips for movable partitions include a guard portion that protrudes from a top major surface of a base portion. The guard portion extends along the top major surface proximate to a front side of the base portion. The guard portion also may extend along the top major surface proximate to at least one end side surface a longitudinal end of the base portion. Movable partitions include one or more such protective clips. The protective clips optionally may be used to attach a sweep strip to panels of a movable partition. Methods of forming such protective clips include molding the clips within a mold cavity.	10-14-2010
20120037323	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERTICALLY ALIGNING A MOVABLE PARTITION - Movable partition systems include a vertical alignment structure including at least one roller element coupled to a portion of a movable partition and a ramp configured to abut against the at least one roller element to vertically align the portion of the movable partition to engage with a strike plate. Methods of vertically aligning the movable partition include coupling at least one vertical alignment structure to the movable partition including coupling at least one structural frame member to the movable partition and coupling the at least one roller element to the at least one structural frame member and installing at least one ramp to an overhead structure configured to abut the at least one roller element and vertically align a leading end of the movable partition.	02-16-2012
20120042573	CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS, MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - Closure assemblies for movable partitions may include a leading end assembly having a first side and a second side and a latching assembly coupled thereto. The latching assembly may include a first latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the first side and a second latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the second side. Movable partition systems may include a plurality of hingedly coupled panels movably coupled to a track, and a leading end assembly coupled to at least one panel of the plurality of hingedly coupled panels. The leading end assembly may include at least two latching features positioned on the leading end assembly. Methods of securing a movable partition may include retaining a first latching member and a second latching member in a retracted position and extending the first latching member and the second latching member to an extended position.	02-23-2012
20120055004	METHODS OF FORMING PROTECTIVE CLIPS FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS AND METHODS OF INSTALLING PROTECTIVE CLIPS FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Protective clips for movable partitions include a guard portion that protrudes from a top major surface of a base portion. The guard portion extends along the top major surface proximate to a front side of the base portion. The guard portion also may extend along the top major surface proximate to at least one end side surface at a longitudinal end of the base portion. Movable partitions include one or more such protective clips. The protective clips optionally may be used to attach a sweep strip to panels of a movable partition. Methods of forming such protective clips include molding the clips within a mold cavity.	03-08-2012
20120055638	MOVABLE PARTITIONS AND PROTECTIVE CLIPS FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Protective clips for movable partitions include a guard portion that protrudes from a top major surface of a base portion. The guard portion extends along the top major surface proximate to a front side of the base portion. The guard portion also may extend along the top major surface proximate to at least one end side surface at a longitudinal end of the base portion. Movable partitions include one or more such protective clips. The protective clips optionally may be used to attach a sweep strip to panels of a movable partition. Methods of forming such protective clips include molding the clips within a mold cavity.	03-08-2012

W. Michael Coleman, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244991	VISION PANEL FOR MOVABLE PARTITION, MOVABLE PARTITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Apparatuses and methods are provided for visual inspection across a barrier such as a fire door. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first movable partition is disposed adjacent, and laterally spaced from, a second movable partition. A first vision panel is disposed in the first partition and a second vision panel is disposed in the second partition in substantial alignment with the first vision panel. The position of the first vision panel is substantially constrained with respect to the position of the second vision panel along a first longitudinal direction. The first vision panel and the second vision panel are enabled to exhibit a desired amount of lateral displacement relative to each other.	10-09-2008
20110005689	MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS, FOLDABLE PARTITIONS EMPLOYING MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS, METHODS OF MONITORING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS AND FOLDABLE PARTITIONS - Motor control systems comprise a motor control circuit, a processing circuit operably coupled to the motor control circuit, and a current sensor operably coupled to the processing circuit. The current sensor may be configured to sense a current and to convey a signal to the processing circuitry proportional to the amount of current sensed. The processing circuitry may be configured to sample the signal to obtain a plurality of current values, to store the plurality of current values and to generate an operation profile from the plurality of current values. Folding partitions comprising motor control systems are also disclosed, as well as methods of monitoring the operation of an electric motor and of monitoring for an obstruction of a folding partition.	01-13-2011
20110061820	VISION PANEL FOR MOVABLE PARTITION, MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - Apparatuses and methods are provided for visual inspection across a barrier such as a fire door. In one embodiment of the present invention, a first movable partition is disposed adjacent, and laterally spaced from, a second movable partition. A first vision panel is disposed in the first partition and a second vision panel is disposed in the second partition in substantial alignment with the first vision panel. The position of the first vision panel is substantially constrained with respect to the position of the second vision panel along a first longitudinal direction. The first vision panel and the second vision panel are enabled to exhibit a desired amount of lateral displacement relative to each other.	03-17-2011
20110088322	CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES FOR FIRE DOORS, FIRE DOORS INCLUDING SUCH CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF LOCKING FIRE DOORS - In one embodiment, a closure assembly for a fire door, including a first lead post having a longitudinal cavity located therein, an opening extending through a wall of the first lead post into the longitudinal cavity and a locking member may be positioned within the longitudinal cavity that is configured to obstruct the opening into the longitudinal cavity upon reaching a predetermined temperature, is disclosed. In additional embodiments, fire doors including such closure assemblies and methods of locking fire doors are disclosed.	04-21-2011
20110186249	METHODS OF DISPLACING MOVABLE PARTITIONS INCLUDING A LATERAL RESTRAINT - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for laterally restraining a movable partition. In one embodiment, a movable partition includes two laterally spaced structures wherein each structure includes a plurality of hingedly coupled panels. A lateral restraint mechanism is located and configured to prevent lateral displacement of one or both of the two laterally spaced structures. In one embodiment, a cable is disposed between and extends from along a lower edge of the two laterally spaced structures. The cable is maintained in tension, at least while the partition is in a deployed condition, to prevent or minimize the lateral displacement of one or both of the structures such as when a draft or other external force acts on the two laterally spaced structures. In one embodiment, the cable may be operatively associated with one or more drive components used to displace the movable partition. In another embodiment, the cable may be coupled to a take-up mechanism.	08-04-2011
20110247275	METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Movable partition systems include an elongated drive member with fixed, offset ends extending along a track, a partition that is automatically and manually movable along the track, the partition hanging from a trolley disposed at least partially within the track, a motor carried by the movable partition configured to drive a rotatable drive member engaged with the elongated drive member, and a clutch coupled with the motor configured to engage or disengage the rotatable drive member from the motor. Methods of moving a partition along a track include actuating a motor carried by a movable partition to drive rotation of a drive member while a clutch mechanism is engaged, and manually moving the partition along the track while the clutch mechanism is disengaged. Methods of installing a movable partition system include coupling a trolley to a rotatable drive member and placing the trolley within a channel of a track.	10-13-2011
20110247764	MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF INCLUDING CHAIN GUIDE STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF FORMING AND INSTALLING SAME - Movable partition systems may include a chain guide structure extending along a curved path. The chain guide structure may have a specified maximum width, and may include attachment flanges that project laterally from a central beam beyond laterally outward ends of chain guide members of the chain guide structure by a specified minimum distance. Overhead support systems for movable partition systems may include such chain guide structures. Methods of forming overhead support systems and movable partition systems may include stretch forming a bent chain guide structure. Methods of installing overhead support systems and movable partition systems may include inserting fasteners at least substantially perpendicularly through attachment flanges of a chain guide structure to secure the chain guide structure to an overhead structure.	10-13-2011
20120055003	METHODS OF FORMING AND INSTALLING OVERHEAD SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS - Movable partition systems may include a chain guide structure extending along a curved path. The chain guide structure may have a specified maximum width, and may include attachment flanges that project laterally from a central beam beyond laterally outward ends of chain guide members of the chain guide structure by a specified minimum distance. Overhead support systems for movable partition systems may include such chain guide structures. Methods of forming overhead support systems and movable partition systems may include stretch forming a bent chain guide structure. Methods of installing overhead support systems and movable partition systems may include inserting fasteners at least substantially perpendicularly through attachment flanges of a chain guide structure to secure the chain guide structure to an overhead structure.	03-08-2012