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Alexandra Collins, Geneve CH
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20110156450 | EXTENDABLE TRAY FOR AN AIRCRAFT SEAT - A tray table system to be mounted onto a seat, particularly in an aircraft, and to an associated aircraft, and a system that includes a retractable tray table having utility-surface dimensions that vary between a storage retracted position and an extended use position. The tray table system includes a tray table including an upper utility surface, and a translation mechanism capable of modifying by translation dimensions of the upper utility surface during movement of the tray table between at least a first general storage position and a second general use position. | 06-30-2011 |
Alexandra Collins, Geneva CH
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20110186682 | SEAT MODULE FOR AN AIRCRAFT PASSENGER - A seat module for an aircraft passenger includes a seat including a horizontal squab and a backrest, and a separation panel extending along at least one side of the seat. The seat is configured to move between a straight position, in which the backrest of the seat extends approximately vertically, and a reclined position, in which the backrest extends in a plane approximately perpendicular to the separation panel. The separation panel is lined, on a surface portion facing the seat, with a trim configured to form a surface on which the passenger may sit or lie. | 08-04-2011 |
20110210204 | PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM INCORPORATING A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE UNIT, AND AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM - A passenger seat system including a plurality of seat modules, in which each seat module may be configured to form a more or less flat bed. The seat modules are arranged side by side in longitudinally offset relative positions, and each seat module is configured to form a bed from a convertible seat and a fixed footrest. The footrest is integrated into a box structure, which includes an upper surface arranged as a fixed shelf for the passenger in the adjacent seat module. | 09-01-2011 |
Andrew John Collins, Weston Super Mare GB
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20130186726 | Electromagnetic Brake or Clutch and Method of Operation - An electromagnetic brake or clutch includes a first face confronting a first face of a rotor disc, the discs being mounted for movement towards and away from the other; and a stator coil energized to urge the first face of the disc away from the first face of the rotor disc. In a first set of rotational positions, magnetic regions of one polarity on the first face of the brake or clutch disc confront magnetic regions of the opposite polarity on the first face of the rotor disc, and, in a second set of rotational positions of the shaft interposed between respective ones of the first set of rotational positions, magnetic regions of one polarity on the first face of the brake or clutch disc confront magnetic regions of the same polarity on the first face of the rotor disc. | 07-25-2013 |
20130272873 | Actuator for Use in a Rotor Blade - A rotor blade includes an actuator comprising an electric motor having a rotary drive shaft, a bearing for mounting the rotary drive shaft along an axis extending along the length of the rotor blade, and a lubrication system for lubricating the bearing. The lubrication system includes a sump closer to the tip of the blade than the bearing, and a pump for pumping lubricant from the sump to the bearing. | 10-17-2013 |
Andrew P. Collins, Hillsboro, OR US
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20130157482 | DECOUPLING ARRANGEMENT - In various embodiments, apparatuses and methods are disclosed that may be able to implement a multi-layer, three dimensional routing between a decoupling component and an input port for a SoC or MCM. A three dimensional (3D) structure may provide a defined current return path from the decoupling component to the input port. The current return path may be constrained by design to provide an equal and opposite electromagnetic flux to the input port thereby reducing series inductance between the input port and the decoupling component. | 06-20-2013 |
Ann E. Collins, Salisbury GB
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20130091511 | Predicting the Impact of Change on Events Detected in Application Logic - A search facility is used to predict the impact of change on events detected in application logic, where the change may involve a computing resource used by or referenced by the application logic and/or by event detection logic. The search may be performed prior to making a change, in order to judge potential impact of the change, or after the change has been made. The search makes the prediction by evaluating semantics of conditions that specify when and/or and how an event will be detected at run-time. | 04-11-2013 |
20130091512 | Predicting the Impact of Change on Events Detected in Application Logic - A search facility is used to predict the impact of change on events detected in application logic, where the change may involve a computing resource used by or referenced by the application logic and/or by event detection logic. The search may be performed prior to making a change, in order to judge potential impact of the change, or after the change has been made. The search makes the prediction by evaluating semantics of conditions that specify when and/or and how an event will be detected at run-time. | 04-11-2013 |
20140297684 | Predicting the Impact of Change on Events Detected in Application Logic - A search facility is used to predict the impact of change on events detected in application logic, where the change may involve a computing resource used by or referenced by the application logic and/or by event detection logic. The search may be performed prior to making a change, in order to judge potential impact of the change, or after the change has been made. The search makes the prediction by evaluating semantics of conditions that specify when and/or and how an event will be detected at run-time. | 10-02-2014 |
Anthony Eugene Collins, Balmain AU
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20090125508 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILE TRANSFER TO A PERVASIVE COMPUTING SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention described herein provides a system and method for transferring files in a pervasive computing system. The methods comprises the steps of selecting at least a sub-set of files to be made available to a remote computing system and determining a relevance score for each of the sub-set of files to a remote computing system. Information regarding the relevance of each of the files in the sub-set of files is made available with the file. | 05-14-2009 |
Anthony Eugene Collins, New South Wales AU
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20120143991 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR THE CONTROL OF FILE TRANSFER - A method for transferring files to a pervasive computing system, comprising the steps of selecting on a computing system, via a portable computing device, at least one file to be made available to a pervasive computing system, and allowing the selected files to be transferred from a computing system to the pervasive computing system. | 06-07-2012 |
Anthony J. Collins, Dublin IE
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20130022136 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ENABLING THE COMMUNICATION OF DATA AND A METHOD OF COMMUNICATING DATA IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An integrated circuit enabling the communication of data is described. The integrated circuit comprises an input/output port; a plurality of data converter circuits; and programmable interconnect circuits coupled between the input/output port and the plurality of data converter circuits, the programmable interconnect circuits enabling a connection of the plurality of data converter circuits to the input/output port of the integrated circuit. A method of enabling the communication of data in an integrated circuit is also described. | 01-24-2013 |
Bevan J. Collins, Bay Of Islands NZ
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20120023566 | Fraudulent Page Detection - A method of determining whether a page is a fraudulent page comprising the steps of: extracting a plurality of tokens from the page, ( | 01-26-2012 |
Boycee Collins, San Diego, CA US
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20130217786 | POROUS NANOSTRUCTURES AND METHODS INVOLVING THE SAME - A method for simultaneously detecting and separating a target analyte such as a protein or other macromolecule that includes providing a porous silicon matrix on the silicon substrate, exposing the porous silicon matrix to an environment suspect of containing the target analyte, observing optical reflectivity of the porous silicon matrix; and correlating the changes in the silicon substrate to the target analyte. | 08-22-2013 |
Brian Collins, Feldmeilen CH
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20130143552 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR ROUTING IN A SATELLITE-BASED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A satellite-based communication system ( | 06-06-2013 |
Brian Edward Collins, Upper Hutt NZ
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20100051887 | WIRE STRAINER - A wire strainer has a ratcheted spool rotatably attached to a frame to rotate in a desired direction when tensioning and able to freewheel otherwise. At least one oval/elliptical hole in the shaft accommodates one, two or more wires therein in a particular orientation on the shaft. The oval/elliptical hole is adapted to be dimensioned and positioned on the shaft such that the integrity and strength of the shaft is not compromised or lessened. A projection and a two plane guide means can be situated on the spool whereby the projection is positioned and engages with a portion of a wire and the two plane guide is positioned and assists in deflecting the length of wire not engaged with the projection away from the projection as the spool is rotated during the straining of a wire. Y-shaped reinforcing ribs on the frame provide strengthening and rigidity while tensioning. | 03-04-2010 |
Carol Ann Collins, Elkton, MD US
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20120111800 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HARVESTING WATER, ENERGY AND BIOFUEL - A method for harvesting potable water and energy from waste that comprises the steps of collecting the waste, separating the waste into a water fraction, a solid fraction, and a gas fraction, sterilizing the water fraction, converting the solid fraction into an energy resource; and scrubbing the gas fraction. | 05-10-2012 |
Catherine Majella Collins, Clonakilty IE
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20100028485 | TALAROMYCES EMERSONII ENZYME SYSTEMS - The invention relates to strains of | 02-04-2010 |
Chris Collins, San Jose, CA US
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20130163425 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING BEACON TRAFFIC WITHIN A NETWORK SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth an improved way for a node to manage beacon traffic. Specifically, the node determines that a new message is to be transmitted to one or more neighboring nodes. The node assigns a value to the message based on certain message characteristics. The node utilizes this message value to determine whether to unicast the message to each one of the subscribing nodes or to add the message to the node's beacon. If adding the message to the node's beacon results in a beacon length that is above a desired limit, then the node may add a second beacon to carry the new message. One advantage of this approach is that beacon transmission times are kept low in order to reduce the likelihood that the beacon encounters interference from artificial or natural sources, including interference from beacons transmitted by other nodes. | 06-27-2013 |
20140086042 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ACCESS POINT FAILOVER WITHIN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK - A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to select a primary path through an access point and to designate that access point as the primary access point for the node. The access point then transmits a failover message indicating that the node designated that access point as the primary access point for the node at a particular time. When another access point receives the failover message, the other access point may determine that the first node has also designated the other access point as the primary access point for the node, and may then de-register the node and stop advertising a primary path to the node. | 03-27-2014 |
Chris Collins, Dublin IE
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20100088624 | ANIMATION TOOL - An animation tool which is configured to enable a user to generate one or more animations for subsequent execution on a computer platform is described. The animation tool provides a plurality of graphical integers which a user can use to generate an animation. The graphical integers are divisible into graphical elements and graphical element effects, the effects being applied by a user onto an element and defining the viewing properties of that element. | 04-08-2010 |
Christian Collins, San Francisco, CA US
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20130222247 | VIRTUAL KEYBOARD ADJUSTMENT BASED ON USER INPUT OFFSET - Example embodiments relate to adjustment of a virtual keyboard based on an offset of user input. In example embodiments, a computing device displays a virtual keyboard including a number of virtual keys selectable based on touch input. The device may then receive touch user inputs, where each user input corresponds to a selection of a particular virtual key. In response, the device may adjust a position and/or size of at least a given virtual key based on an offset with respect to the virtual key of each user input corresponding to the virtual key. | 08-29-2013 |
Curtis M. Collins, San Jose, CA US
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20130111095 | MULTI-CHASSIS FABRIC-BACKPLANE ENTERPRISE SERVERS | 05-02-2013 |
20130117426 | PROGRAMMATIC INSTANTIATION, AND PROVISIONING OF SERVERS - A networked computing system is taught that may be operated as one or more provisioned servers, each of the provisioned servers including capabilities as identified by a corresponding set of specifications and attributes, according to various embodiments. Typically the specifications (or constraints) and attributes are specified with a Server Configuration File. The networked computing system may be provisioned into any combination and number of servers according to needed processing and I/O capabilities. Each of these servers may include distinct compute, storage, and networking performance. Provisioned servers may be managed similar to conventional servers, including operations such as boot and shutting down. | 05-09-2013 |
Daniel G. Collins, Cork IE
David Collins, Celbridge IE
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20120315023 | CAPILLARY COLUMN CURING SYSTEM - A curing system comprising an oven which may be usefully employed in the fabrication of long polymer columns of various morphologies and formats is described. In accordance with an exemplary arrangement the invention relates to a curing system comprising an oven that allows for the formation of very long capillary columns. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318782 | Column heater - A direct contact segmented column heater is described. The heater is capable of a broad heating and cooling range, and exhibits a very rapid response, with heating and cooling rates better than 350° C. min | 12-20-2012 |
David Allen Collins US
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20130054806 | Load Balancing for SIP Services - Methods of operating an SIP load balancer, one or more SIP server nodes and/or one or more SIP server instances are provided that efficiently manage a processing load. Configurations for an SIP load balancer, one or more SIP server nodes and/or one or more SIP server instances to enable efficient management of a processing load are also described. In certain ones of these, state data for a set of SIP processes may be sent from a SIP server instance and used by a SIP load balancer to remove inactive SIP processes from a data structure. The management of a processing load comprising a number of SIP processes following the failure of a SIP server node and/or a SIP server instance is also provided. | 02-28-2013 |
David Eric Collins, Blacksburg, VA US
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20130233876 | Bandage Dispenser - Systems for dispensing adhesive bandages are provided for quick one-handed retrieval and application of a bandage to a wound. The dispensers and packaging keep the bandages free from contamination. A dispenser for housing rolled dispensing tape comprising a series of partially overlapped adhesive bandages, wherein each bandage is releasably adhered to the dispensing tape only at one end is specifically provided. Also provided is a hollow dispenser housing a series of adhesive bandages disposed in a stack, wherein the bandages are adhered to one another at one end of each bandage and during use are advanced sequentially through an opening in the dispenser by pulling the free end of the top bandage in the stack. The systems may be easily manufactured and made available to the consumer or medical professional. | 09-12-2013 |
20140152474 | Safety Directional Indicator - Provided is a safety directional indicator to improve highway safety. Embodiments of the invention include devices for guiding a driver of a vehicle in a desired direction, typically away from highway workers, pedestrians, curbs, and opposing lanes of traffic. Specifically included is a safety directional indicator system comprising a flexible belt with a plurality of light transmitting bars disposed along the belt and having a plurality of LEDs disposed at one elongated end of each light transmitting bar and in operable communication with a control system for illuminating the LEDs in a manner to indicate a direction for traffic. Safety devices according to the invention can be stand-alone devices, devices capable of being attached to objects or structures at a highway scene, or configured to be worn on a person's body. An object of the safety devices according to embodiments of the invention is to increase driver awareness of highway situations especially during conditions of restricted visibility. | 06-05-2014 |
20140193198 | LANDSCAPING TOOL SYSTEM INCLUDING TAMP, SCUFFLE HOE, AND RAKE - Methods, systems and tools used for landscaping are described. In particular, a system is provided for maintaining the landscape features of a baseball or softball field. The system can realize several different tools from interchangeable components without compromising the structural integrity and tool performance necessary to accomplish the job. Embodiments of tools include an improved tamp comprising a metallic plate with a first surface and a second surface disposed parallel to the first surface, wherein the second surface is configured such that the surface can compact particulate material into a more compressed state when pounded against it; and an open columnar member, for receiving a handle, disposed on and fixed to the first surface of the metallic plate; wherein the metallic plate has sides of equal length forming a square outline and the open columnar member has a height that is greater than the length of the metallic plate sides. | 07-10-2014 |
Dennis M. Collins, Overgaard, AZ US
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20130179026 | RASTER-BASED CONTOUR SWATHING FOR GUIDANCE AND VARIABLE-RAGE CHEMICAL APPLICATION - A raster-based system for GNSS guidance includes a vehicle-mounted GNSS antenna and receiver. A processor provides guidance and/or autosteering commands based on GNSS-defined pixels forming a grid representing an area to be treated, such as a field. Specific guidance and chemical application methods are provided based on the pixel-defined treatment areas and preprogrammed chemical application prescription maps, which can include variable chemical application rates and dynamic control of the individual nozzles of a sprayer. | 07-11-2013 |
Erin Kristin Collins, Norfolk, VA US
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20120030645 | PREDICTIVE RETIREMENT TOOLSET - A system assesses one or more applications for retirement. The system includes a processing device configured for receiving attribute data corresponding to one or more of a plurality of applications. The processing device is further configured for determining one or more of the plurality of applications to assess for retirement, translating at least some of the received attribute data into two or more translated values based at least in part on one or more predetermined values, and summing two or more of the translated values, thereby resulting in one or more combined values. The processing device is further configured for calculating one or more cumulative values based at least in part on the one or more combined values and converting the one or more cumulative values, thereby resulting in one or more probability values each indicating the probability of retirement of one of the one or more applications. | 02-02-2012 |
Eugene Richard Collins, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130090219 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH COMPRESSIBLE ROTATING GRIP MECHANISM - An attachment for exercise equipment is disclosed. The attachment is a handle assembly with a compressible rotating grip mechanism. The grip mechanism includes a swivel grip rotatably attached to the handle, and a floating grip coupled to the swivel grip by one or more pins. The grip mechanism includes one or more springs between the swivel grip and the floating grip. | 04-11-2013 |
Gatherine Collins, Bristol GB
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20130017608 | METHODS OF INCREASING YIELDS OF PLEUROMUTILINS - This invention relates to a novel Pleuromutilin gene cluster and methods of increasing yields of Pleuromutilin produced by | 01-17-2013 |
George Bradford Collins, Milwaukee, WI US
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20130031037 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY PROVIDING AUTOMATION SECURITY ANALYSIS AND NETWORK INTRUSION PROTECTION IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT - The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automation security in a networked-based industrial controller environment. Various components, systems and methodologies are provided to facilitate varying levels of automation security in accordance with security analysis tools, security validation tools and/or security learning systems. The security analysis tool receives abstract factory models or descriptions for input and generates an output that can include security guidelines, components, topologies, procedures, rules, policies, and the like for deployment in an automation security network. The validation tools are operative in the automation security network, wherein the tools perform security checking and/or auditing functions, for example, to determine if security components are in place and/or in suitable working order. The security learning system monitors/learns network traffic patterns during a learning phase, fires alarms or events based upon detected deviations from the learned patterns, and/or causes other automated actions to occur. | 01-31-2013 |
20150067844 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY PROVIDING AUTOMATION SECURITY ANALYSIS, VALIDATION, AND LEARNING IN AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLER ENVIRONMENT - The present invention relates to a system and methodology facilitating automation security in a networked-based industrial controller environment. Various components, systems and methodologies are provided to facilitate varying levels of automation security in accordance with security analysis tools, security validation tools and/or security learning systems. The security analysis tool receives abstract factory models or descriptions for input and generates an output that can include security guidelines, components, topologies, procedures, rules, policies, and the like for deployment in an automation security network. The validation tools are operative in the automation security network, wherein the tools perform security checking and/or auditing functions, for example, to determine if security components are in place and/or in suitable working order. The security learning system monitors/learns network traffic patterns during a learning phase, fires alarms or events based upon detected deviations from the learned patterns, and/or causes other automated actions to occur. | 03-05-2015 |
Glenn D. Collins, San Jose, CA US
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20130223490 | Opportunistic Modem - An opportunistic modem (OM) system receives user data at an input port and transmits a modem output signal at an output port. In one aspect the data is initially transmitted over a first carrier in the modem output signal having a first frequency and bandwidth. Subsequently a second carrier having a second frequency and bandwidth is established, initially used to transmit pilot data, and then the user data is divided between the first and second carriers in the modem output signal. In another aspect the data is initially transmitted over a first and a second carrier in the modem output signal having respective first and second frequencies and bandwidths. Subsequently the second carrier is used to transmit pilot data for a period time. After the period of time the second carrier is de-established. In another aspect establishment and de-establishment of carriers is performed in response to detected interference. | 08-29-2013 |
Graeme Collins, Medowie AU
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20080314058 | Solar Atmospheric Water Harvester - The atmospheric water harvester ( | 12-25-2008 |
Graeme A. Collins, Medowie AU
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20090151712 | APPARATUS FOR TRACKING SOLAR RADIATION - The tracking apparatus ( | 06-18-2009 |
Graeme Allan Collins, New South Wales AU
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20080302354 | Solar Collector - The invention is a solar powered heat exchanger ( | 12-11-2008 |
Graham Collins, Louvigne-Du-Desert FR
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20110222234 | STORAGE ENCLOSURE, CARRIER AND METHODS - There is disclosed a storage enclosure, a carrier, a method of receiving and/or removing disk drive units to/from a storage enclosure, methods of manufacturing a storage enclosure, and a method of mounting a disk drive unit in a storage enclosure. In an aspect of the invention, a storage enclosure ( | 09-15-2011 |
20120020005 | STORAGE ENCLOSURE AND METHODS - There is disclosed a storage enclosure ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120020007 | CARRIER, STORAGE ENCLOSURE AND METHODS - There is disclosed a carrier ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120038999 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND POSITIONING A READ/WRITE HEAD TO A DISK FOR TESTING AND METHOD OF REMOVING A TESTED READ/WRITE HEAD FROM A TEST APPARATUS - An apparatus for receiving and positioning a read/write head to a disk and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a deck; a spindle on the deck; a safety enclosure surrounding at least the spindle; and a movable carriage having at least one head receiving portion. The carriage is movable between a first position wherein the head receiving portion is outside the safety enclosure and a second position wherein the head receiving portion is inside the safety enclosure. The apparatus further includes an automated mechanism arranged to pick up the head from the head receiving portion when in the second position and to load the head to the disk for testing. | 02-16-2012 |
Gregory A. Collins, Las Vegas, NV US
Harry Benjamin Collins, Scott, MS US
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20120144535 | SEED-OIL SUPPRESSION TO ENHANCE YIELD OF COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT MACROMOLECULES - This invention relates to a method for making a genetically modified cotton plant by regenerating a whole plant from a plant cell that has been transfected with DNA sequences including a gene, the expression of which results in suppression of oil biosynthesis in the developing seed. Plants made according to this method exhibit increased production of fiber. Also disclosed is a method for making a non-genetically modified cotton plant with reduced seed-oil content by selecting native alleles or alleles produced through mutagenesis that result in reduced oil content with resulting enhanced fiber yield. Methods are disclosed for developing commercially acceptable cultivars that contain the cottonseed-oil suppression trait. Plant cells, plant tissues, plant seed and whole plants containing the above DNA sequences and alleles form part of the invention. | 06-07-2012 |
Ian John Collins, Sauk City, WI US
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20120238727 | DECORIN COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to improved decorin compositions and methods of their production. | 09-20-2012 |
Jacqueline Yevette Collins US
Jason Collins, Franklin, TN US
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20120045605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A TILEWAVE FABRIC - One example embodiment includes a tilewave material. The tilewave material includes a fiber and a first tile, where the first tile includes a first surface and a second surface. The tilewave material also includes a second tile, where the second tile includes a first surface and a second surface. The tilewave material further includes a first attachment means, where the first attachment means attaches the first tile to the fiber, and a second attachment means, where the second attachment means attaches the second tile to the first fiber. | 02-23-2012 |
20130144791 | USER INTERFACE FOR SEARCH AND IMMEDIATE LICENSE FOR MEDIA FILE - One example embodiment includes a method of licensing a media file. The method includes providing at least two media files and allowing a licensee to choose one of the at least two media files. The method also includes producing a licensing agreement and granting the licensee access to the media file. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144809 | IMMEDIATE LICENSE FOR MEDIA FILE - One example embodiment includes a method of licensing a media file. The method includes allowing a licensee to select a media file. The method also includes producing a licensing agreement. The method further includes granting the licensee access to the media file. | 06-06-2013 |
Jason Alan Collins, Buffalo Gap, SD US
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20120216755 | System For Training Dogs To Track Scents - A method of training a dog to track a scent, by: placing an odor-emitting substance in a solution in a pressurized fluid reservoir; carrying the pressurized fluid reservoir along a path; spraying the solution on the ground at intervals along the path by activating a hand-held spray release valve positioned mid-way along each of a pair of fluid supply lines extending from the pressurized fluid reservoir, wherein there is a sprayer at the ends of each of the fluid supply lines, and wherein one sprayer is attached to the person's left footwear and the other sprayer is attached to the person's right footwear; and; and training a dog to follow the path by having the dog detect the locations where the odor-emitting solution was sprayed on the ground. | 08-30-2012 |
John Grant Collins, Canberra AU
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20130172308 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to ruthenium complexes, and in particular di- and multi-nuclear ruthenium complexes which may be used as antimicrobial agents. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such complexes, and methods for their use in treating or preventing microbial infections. | 07-04-2013 |
John Oliver Collins, Cheltenham GB
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20130154717 | SWITCHING CIRCUITS AND METHODS OF TESTING - A switching circuit for connection to a load and to a voltage source is provided. The switching circuit comprises: at least one switching devices for switching on and off power to the load a pulldown device for shorting out the load thereby isolating the load from the voltage source; and a controller operable while the load is shorted to activate at least one of the switching devices at a time, wherein a current passes through the or each activated switching device and is measurable to test whether the or each activated switching device is operating correctly. | 06-20-2013 |
Jonathan Collins, Liverpool GB
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20130089460 | INHIBITING CORROSION CAUSED BY AQUEOUS ALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS - Aldehydes useful as H | 04-11-2013 |
20130090271 | INHIBITING CORROSION CAUSED BY AQUEOUS ALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS - Aldehydes useful as H | 04-11-2013 |
20130224092 | INHIBITING CORROSION CAUSED BY AQUEOUS ALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS - Aldehydes useful as H | 08-29-2013 |
Justin Collins, Chertsey GB
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20130253267 | LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - The present invention relates to a method of laparoscopic surgery, and a kit which could be used in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. | 09-26-2013 |
20140135788 | MEDICAL DEVICE: LAPAROSCOPIC BAG - A laparoscopic bag, wherein the laparoscopic bag comprises one opening which is in a top portion, and a body portion, wherein the laparoscopic bag comprises an inner layer which is waterproof, a middle layer which is resistant to morcellation, and an outer layer which is waterproof. | 05-15-2014 |
Kevin P. Collins, Mandeville, LA US
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20120145861 | Vehicle Instrument Display Support and Storage Apparatus - A vehicle instrument support and storage apparatus for a vehicle driven by a human driver who occupies a driver's seat of the vehicle provides a frame having a plate configured for attachment to a selected vehicle. The frame has a plurality of docking station positions. A rotary bearing is attachable to the vehicle. An instrument support includes a support panel and an arm having an inner and outer end portions, the arm inner end portion being connected to the rotary bearing. The instrument support panel is affixed to the outer end portion of the support arm. The instrument support has a locking portion that interlocks the instrument support to a selected one of the docking stations. An interlock of the instrument support with one docking station places the instrument support panel in front of the driver of the vehicle. An interlock of the instrument support with the other docking station places the instrument support in a position that is spaced away from (laterally, circumferentially and/or radially) first position. A locking portion includes a handle that enables the driver to grasp the handle to simultaneously: 1) move in a pivot motion the instrument support to either one of the docking stations; and 2) selectively connect the instrument support to or disconnect the instrument support from a selected one of the docking stations. | 06-14-2012 |
Malcolm Robert Collins, Kirstenhof ZA
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20120003642 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SOFT TISSUE INJURIES - A method of determining in a subject a predisposition to, or increased risk for, developing a tendon, ligament, or other soft tissue injury or pathology, the method comprising the step of screening the subject for the presence of at least one poly-morphism in at least one gene family selected from the group consisting of any one or more of: the matrix metallo-protease (MMP) family, the collagen family, including the COL5A1 and COL12A1 genes, the glycoprotein family, including the TNC and COMP genes, and derivatives thereof, which polymorphism is a polymorphism which results in a modified, augmented, or gated interaction with other members of the gene families mentioned herein, when compared to a wild-type interaction. | 01-05-2012 |
Mark Collins, Burwash Common GB
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20120286054 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT - The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises: | 11-15-2012 |
Mark Collins, Geneva CH
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20110186682 | SEAT MODULE FOR AN AIRCRAFT PASSENGER - A seat module for an aircraft passenger includes a seat including a horizontal squab and a backrest, and a separation panel extending along at least one side of the seat. The seat is configured to move between a straight position, in which the backrest of the seat extends approximately vertically, and a reclined position, in which the backrest extends in a plane approximately perpendicular to the separation panel. The separation panel is lined, on a surface portion facing the seat, with a trim configured to form a surface on which the passenger may sit or lie. | 08-04-2011 |
20110210204 | PASSENGER SEAT SYSTEM INCORPORATING A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE UNIT, AND AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM - A passenger seat system including a plurality of seat modules, in which each seat module may be configured to form a more or less flat bed. The seat modules are arranged side by side in longitudinally offset relative positions, and each seat module is configured to form a bed from a convertible seat and a fixed footrest. The footrest is integrated into a box structure, which includes an upper surface arranged as a fixed shelf for the passenger in the adjacent seat module. | 09-01-2011 |
Mark Collins, Geneve CH
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20110156450 | EXTENDABLE TRAY FOR AN AIRCRAFT SEAT - A tray table system to be mounted onto a seat, particularly in an aircraft, and to an associated aircraft, and a system that includes a retractable tray table having utility-surface dimensions that vary between a storage retracted position and an extended use position. The tray table system includes a tray table including an upper utility surface, and a translation mechanism capable of modifying by translation dimensions of the upper utility surface during movement of the tray table between at least a first general storage position and a second general use position. | 06-30-2011 |
Maura C. Collins, San Francisco, CA US
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20130088433 | Curved Key Input Form Factors of Handheld Devices - Handheld devices are described herein with display portions and with key input portions having curved form factors. The key input portions have form factors that are concave or convex with respect to a plane formed by two edges of a surface of the display portion. | 04-11-2013 |
Michael D. Collins, Crofton, MD US
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20120311348 | Method and System for Embedded High Performance Reconfigurable Firmware Cipher - A firmware cipher component is provided which can be configured and programmed to efficiently implement a broad range of cryptographic ciphers while accelerating their processing. This firmware cipher component allows an ASIC to support multiple cipher algorithms while accelerating the operations beyond speeds conventionally achieved by software or firmware only solutions. This system combines cryptographic specific custom instructions with hardware based data manipulation accelerators. The cryptographic specific custom instructions and hardware accelerators may support both block and stream ciphers. Thus, the system may be reconfigured, allowing the cipher algorithm to change without halting the system. Further, embedding the Firmware Programmable Cipher within an ASIC may allow future capabilities to be supported in secure applications. | 12-06-2012 |
Michael D. Collins, Rockport, ME US
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20120198785 | MODULAR PLATFORM AND INTERCONNECTABILITY - The disclosure provides methods systems and apparatuses for modular platforms. In one embodiment at least two congruous modules are provided wherein each of the modules have at least one plank. Further, there is a plurality of routed grooves having routed holes for receiving one or more fasteners to adjoin the modular platforms. Notably, the individual modules may be prefabricated templates available for in-stock selection or custom-ordered. The length and shape of the interconnected modules amount to innumerable permutations. To facilitate horizontal stability, fasteners adjoining adjacent modules are used, but added vertical stability may be achieved through routed pockets and complimentary grooves. For further stability, something desirable possibly for unleveled ground or assured smooth pathways, supporting substrate(s) beneath the modular platforms and additional attachment means may be utilized at every possible junction. As a finishing touch, a platform edging about the perimeter of the desired modular platform is suggested. | 08-09-2012 |
Michael Dean Collins, Crofton, MD US
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20120311349 | Method and System for a Programmable Parallel Computation and Data Manipulation Accelerator - Methods and systems are provided for a programmable parallel computation and data manipulation accelerator that may be used, for example, in cryptographic calculations. They allow acceleration of a broad variety of cryptographic algorithms and/or portions of algorithms, and are not algorithm specific. This system comprises a butterfly and inverse butterfly multiplexing permuter network and a lookup table. This system may allow replication of input registers, “expansion,” so that an individual bit may be used in multiple calculations in parallel, accelerating completion of the cryptographic algorithm. The system may allow “diffusion” of the expanded bits through the system's butterfly and inverse butterfly network, and may provide for “confusion” of the resulting bits through the system's lookup table. In some implementations, the system may allow completion of a computation within an algorithm within one clock cycle. | 12-06-2012 |
Michael G. Collins, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120311471 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF USER INTERFACES - Embodiments of the invention relate automatically generating and positioning user interface elements. In one embodiment, user interface elements are automatically generated and positioned on a user interface. At least one test script associated with a user interface is received as an input. The test script includes a set of test instructions. Each test instruction in the set of test instructions is parsed. A set of user interface elements referenced by each test instruction is identified in response to the parsing. A determination is made as to whether the user interface includes the set of user interface elements. At least one user interface element in the set of user interface elements is generated in response to the user interface failing to include the at least one user interface element. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311539 | INTERACTIVE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEST CASE MAINTENANCE - Embodiments of the invention relate to test case maintenance for user interfaces. In one embodiment, user source and test cases are linked for test case maintenance. A link is determined to have been created between a user interface and at least one test script. The test script includes a set of test instructions. The user interface includes a set of user interface elements. Each test instruction is run against the user interface. Mapping information for each test instruction is generated. A change is determined to have occurred in at least one of the user interface and the test script. In response to a change having occurred to the user interface, at least one test instruction affected by the change is identified. In response to a change having occurred to the test script, at least one user interface element affected by the change to the test script is identified. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311541 | INTERACTIVE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEST CASE MAINTENANCE - Embodiments of the invention relate to test case maintenance for user interfaces. In one embodiment, user source and test cases are linked for test case maintenance. A link is determined to have been created between a user interface and at least one test script. The test script includes a set of test instructions. The user interface includes a set of user interface elements. Each test instruction is run against the user interface. Mapping information for each test instruction is generated. A change is determined to have occurred in at least one of the user interface and the test script. In response to a change having occurred to the user interface, at least one test instruction affected by the change is identified. In response to a change having occurred to the test script, at least one user interface element affected by the change to the test script is identified. | 12-06-2012 |
Michael Paul Collins, Denmark, WI US
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20120317926 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING BAGS - A method for packaging bags includes providing a plurality of bags arranged in a stack; moving the stack of bags to a tube; rotating the stack of bags to form a rolled set of bags; and moving the rolled set of bags into a packaging container. A system for carrying out the method includes a plate having an open gap sized to support the stack of bags over the open gap; a tube having a longitudinal slot oriented to receive the stack of bags; a finger arrangement to move the stack of bags into the tube and then rotate the stack into a rolled set; and a push member to move the rolled set of bags into a packaging container. | 12-20-2012 |
Michael Scott Collins, San Marcos, CA US
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20130022943 | POROUS IMPLANT WITH NON-POROUS THREADS - A dental implant can comprise a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and having an apical end, a coronal end, and an exterior surface. A portion of the exterior surface can include a porous material. The dental implant can comprise at least one thread, including a non-porous material, having an interior surface and a bone-engaging surface. The interior surface can engage and wind around the exterior surface of the shaft and the bone-engaging surface can extend outwardly from the exterior surface of the shaft. The shaft can include one or more channels configured to communicate a flowable material, stored within the shaft, to the exterior surface. Each channel can include an opening at the exterior surface to release the flowable material. At least one channel can extend between a cavity of the shaft and the exterior surface and can optionally be angled toward the apical end. | 01-24-2013 |
20130288200 | DENTAL IMPLANT WEDGES - A method for securing a dental implant within a dental bone cavity is disclosed. The method may include inserting a dental wedge into the dental bone cavity and allowing bone tissues to grow toward and at least partially surround the dental wedge. Dental implantation systems for implementing the method are also disclosed. The system can comprise a dental wedge adapted to be inserted into a dental bone cavity. | 10-31-2013 |
20130344457 | DENTAL IMPLANT FOR A JAW WITH REDUCED BONE VOLUME AND IMPROVED OSSEOINTEGRATION FEATURES - A dental implant has a body with a porous metal portion for engaging bone. The porous metal portion has an outer coronal to apical height and an outer diameter. Both the height and diameter are about 4 mm to about 6 mm. This permits the implant to be placed on a jaw with a reduced bone volume. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344459 | MODULAR IMPLANT WITH SECURED POROUS PORTION - A modular implant includes a head, an intermediate part configured to engage bone, and an initially separate anchor configured to engage the head so that at least the head and the anchor cooperatively secure the intermediate part on the implant to form the modular implant. At least one of the head, the intermediate part, and the anchor has a plurality of forms, and each form is configured to be assembled on at least one form of the other two of the head, intermediate part, and anchor. The intermediate part may include a porous metal such as tantalum. | 12-26-2013 |
20140038132 | DENTAL REGENERATIVE DEVICE MADE OF POROUS METAL - A regenerative device can include a first side section, a second side section, and a top section extending between and connecting the first side section and the second side section. The top section and the first and second side sections can each be formed from a porous material that retains its structure after implantation in the patient. The regenerative device can be used for ridge augmentation of a maxilla or a mandible. The top section can include an opening configured for receiving an implant. The porous material can be permanently implanted in the mouth and promote bone regeneration or ridge augmentation. The first and second side sections of the device can include openings for receiving a fastener to secure the device to the alveolar ridge. | 02-06-2014 |
20140099601 | DENTAL REGENERATIVE DEVICE MADE OF POROUS METAL - A regenerative device can include a first side section, a second side section, and a top section extending between and connecting the first side section and the second side section. The top section and the first and second side sections can each be formed from a porous material that retains its structure after implantation in the patient. The regenerative device can be used for ridge augmentation of a maxilla or a mandible. The top section can include an opening configured for receiving an implant. The porous material can be permanently implanted in the mouth and promote bone regeneration or ridge augmentation. One or both of the first and second side sections of the device can include one or more openings or apertures for receiving a fastener to secure the device to the alveolar ridge. | 04-10-2014 |
20140147814 | BONE GRAFT CONTAINMENT DEVICES - A flexible containment device can comprise a textile material including at least one of a woven material, a braided material, a knit material, a felt material, and an electrospun material, wherein the textile material includes a plurality of biocompatible strengthening fibers configured to engage a bone graft material and configured to remain in a patient. | 05-29-2014 |
20140154655 | DENTAL IMPLANT SURGICAL TRAINING SIMULATION SYSTEM - A bone implant surgery system is used for simulating a dental surgical procedure having a display that shows placing a simulated bone implant at a simulated implant site on a living body by using a simulated surgical tool holding the simulated bone implant. At least one hand-held haptic device is used to control the surgical tool and at least one controller is specifically configured to cause movement of the surgical tool on the display based on motions of the haptic device and to cause haptic feedback to a user holding the haptic device depending on the position of the surgical tool on the display. A user may then review and evaluate the results of the surgical simulation. | 06-05-2014 |
20140186798 | POROUS IMPLANT DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A DENTURE - A dental implant device has an implant portion for being placed in a bore in bone. The implant portion has a coronal end portion and a porous metal portion. A metal coupling has a coronal end configured for connection to a denture support piece. The coupling also has an apical end integrally formed with the coronal end and engaging the porous metal portion. In one form, the coupling is attached to the porous metal portion in a threaded connection so that the coupling is removable from the porous portion without significantly damaging the porous metal portion sufficiently to re-engage another metal coupling. | 07-03-2014 |
20140329197 | SURGICAL TOOL WITH FLEXIBLE SHAFT - An implant system can include a first rotatable flexible shaft comprising a biocompatible material and configured to be used as an implant for placement in the human body, the implant including an implant driving element positioned at a proximal end; a second rotatable flexible shaft including a cutting drill positioned at a distal end and a drill driving element positioned at a proximal end; and a surgical tool capable of being connected, in the alternative, to the drill driving element for forming a recessed surgical site and to the implant driving element for placing the implant in the recessed surgical site. | 11-06-2014 |
20150056573 | DENTAL IMPLANT FOR A JAW WITH REDUCED BONE VOLUME AND IMPROVED OSSEOINTEGRATION FEATURES - A dental implant has a body with a porous metal portion for engaging bone. The porous metal portion has an outer coronal to apical height and an outer diameter. Both the height and diameter are about 4 mm to about 6 mm. This permits the implant to be placed on a jaw with a reduced bone volume. | 02-26-2015 |
Morgan J. Collins, San Mateo, CA US
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20130058469 | PERSONAL ALLOWED NUMBER SYSTEM - A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification. | 03-07-2013 |
Nathalie S. Collins, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130159875 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE TO FACILITATE SELECTABLE PRESENTATION POINT OF MESSAGE LIST - Techniques for navigating to a point in a presented list displayed on a display. One representative technique includes sorting a message list presented on the display based on at least one sorting criterion designated via a graphical user interface. A graphical selector control having a plurality of graphically selectable access points is presented, based on the designated sorting criterion. When a graphically selectable access point is selected, the presentation of the message list on the display device is adjusted to a position corresponding to the graphically selected access point. | 06-20-2013 |
Nicholas Simon Collins, South Yarra AU
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20120166279 | Mobile Marketing and Purchasing System - An online system enables a customer to complete a purchase based only upon a product offer identifier, e.g., in a promotional campaign or in offers delivered by coupons. Each customer is associated with a customer device, which accesses the online system via a communications network. A database contains customer records, merchant records and product offer records with one or more merchant offers. A product offer identifier is sent from a customer device, and the online system retrieves corresponding merchant offers. A description of the product offer, along with details of the merchant offers is sent back to the customer device. A user of the device selects a merchant offer, and the selection is sent back to the online system. The system is configured to complete a transaction whereby hinds are transferred from a customer account to a selected merchant account, and the merchant is notified of the transaction. | 06-28-2012 |
Patrick Collins, Dudley GB
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20130168378 | HEAT STORAGE COOKER - A heat storage cooker comprising a least one oven cavity formed by walls of cast iron, and at least one electric radiant heating element which is in thermal contact with at least one wall such that in use the electric radiant heating element transfers heat energy to the wall which subsequently radiates at least part of that heat energy in to the oven cavity. Two or more ovens may be provided, each one with its own radiant heating element. | 07-04-2013 |
Patrick Collins, Carrollton, VA US
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20130098069 | Self-Cooling Beverage Can - A self-cooling beverage container comprising a space between outer and inner walls, the space containing a liquid that is mixed with a chemical contained within a compartment within the base of the beverage container. The compartment within the base of the beverage container has a rupture portion located within the space between the outer and inner walls, and pressure on the base of the beverage container causes the rupture portion to open, allowing mixing of the chemical and the liquid. The chemical and the liquid react in an endothermic reaction, cooling the contents of the beverage container. | 04-25-2013 |
Patrick Dewar Collins, Piedmont, CA US
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20120284591 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION - Systems and methods for electronic document electronic document identification and signing are provided. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a virtual signature tool to create a unique, verifiable, electronic signature (SigCode) for signing documents using a mobile device of an individual. In some embodiments, document identifiers (e.g., QR codes) can be used to identify and retrieve documents for digital signing. For example, upon scanning other document identifier, an electronic version of the document (e.g., a waiver) can be retrieved from a server. The electronic document can be displayed on the user's mobile device (e.g., through a webpage). Then, the user can review the electronic document, fill in any required information, and sign the document with an electronic signature generated by the electronic signature tool. | 11-08-2012 |
20120284602 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION - Systems and methods for electronic document electronic document identification and signing are provided. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a virtual signature tool to create a unique, verifiable, electronic signature (SigCode) for signing documents using a mobile device of an individual. In some embodiments, document identifiers (e.g., QR codes) can be used to identify and retrieve documents for digital signing. For example, upon scanning other document identifier, an electronic version of the document (e.g., a waiver) can be retrieved from a server. The electronic document can be displayed on the user's mobile device (e.g., through a webpage). Then, the user can review the electronic document, fill in any required information, and sign the document with an electronic signature generated by the electronic signature tool. | 11-08-2012 |
Paul Collins, Somerset GB
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20130073094 | BUILDING OCCUPANCY DEPENDENT CONTROL SYSTEM - An HVAC control system is described comprising: a server ( | 03-21-2013 |
Peter Collins, Shamley Green GB
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20130029343 | MULTIWELL STRIPS - The present invention relates to a multiwell strip comprising a frame portion consisting of a first stiff material, and a plurality of wells arranged in a line and consisting of a second material, which is not as stiff as the first material. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a multiwell-frame for obtaining a multiwell strip according to the present invention and methods for producing a multiwell strip according to the present invention. | 01-31-2013 |
20130295575 | MICROPLATE AND MULTIWELL STRIP WITH DOUBLE RIMMED WELLS - The application discloses a microplate, wherein the openings of the wells for receiving reagents have a collar, wherein the collar comprises at least two upwardly extending rims, wherein the rims are radially separated by a gap ( | 11-07-2013 |
20140363885 | TEAR-AWAY MULTI WELL PLATE - The present invention relates to a method for producing a perforated breakable multi well plate comprising providing a multi well plate, and generating one or more perforated section lines along the width and/or length of the multi well plate by puncturing the multi well plate with a slotted blade for each section line to be generated, wherein the slotted blade is rigid and sharpened along one edge and a series of slots extends from the sharpened edge into the blade, thereby forming a series of sharp and rigid teeth alternating with slots. The invention further relates to a press tool usable in the above method as well as a perforated breakable multi well plate. | 12-11-2014 |
Reid Collins, Valley Center, CA US
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20130084430 | MIRROR FEATURE IN DEVICES - Various processes for creating mirrored features are discussed herein as well as devices that include the mirrored features. One embodiment includes a button having a transparent layer and an opaque layer coupled to the transparent layer. A portion of the transparent layer extends through the opaque layer so that the portion of the transparent layer is flush with a back surface of the opaque layer and generally has a shape of a desired feature. The button also includes a reflective object positioned so that it may be seen through the transparent layer. | 04-04-2013 |
Richard Paul Collins, Southampton GB
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20130057480 | Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Touch Sensors - In one embodiment, a method includes driving at least two of multiple drive lines of a touch sensor at a time, each with one or more electrical pulses. | 03-07-2013 |
20130106436 | Touch Sensor With Measurement to Noise Synchronization | 05-02-2013 |
20150035784 | Dynamic Clustering Of Touch Sensor Electrodes - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a sensor having a plurality of electrodes and a controller having a processor and a memory. The memory includes logic operable, when executed by the processor, to connect each electrode of a first subset of the plurality of electrodes, apply voltage to the first subset, and determine a first value associated with a capacitance of the first subset. Based at least on the first value, the logic is further operable to connect each electrode of a second subset of the plurality of electrodes, the second subset having fewer electrodes than the first subset, apply voltage to the second subset, and determine a second value associated with a capacitance of the second subset. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035789 | Dynamic Configuration Of Touch Sensor Electrode Clusters - An apparatus of one embodiment includes a sensor having a plurality of electrodes and a controller having a processor and a memory. The memory includes logic operable to configure the electrodes to form a first cluster pattern having a plurality of first clusters of two or more electrodes, apply voltage to each first cluster, and determine a plurality of first values associated with a capacitance of a first cluster. The logic is further operable to configure the electrodes to form a second cluster pattern having a plurality of second clusters of two or more electrodes, apply voltage to each second cluster, and determine a plurality of second values associated with a capacitance of a second cluster. At least one second cluster is interleaved with an adjacent second cluster. The logic is further operable to determine a position of an object based at least on the second values. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert Collins, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20130176213 | Touch-Screen Input/Output Device Techniques - A state machine implemented method for operating a touch-screen input/output device includes determining charge levels from a touch sensor by scan logic. The charge levels from the touch sensor are converted to digital charge data by an analog-to-digital converter. Potential touch events and potential touch event location data is detected from the digital charge data by sensing logic. The potential touch events and potential touch event location data are compared to predetermined limits to determine touch events and locations that satisfy a predetermined level of accuracy by threshold management logic. | 07-11-2013 |
20150062023 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCED RATE TOUCH SCANNING ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention are capable of lowering touch scan rates in a manner that conserves power resources without compromising performance or user experience thereby promoting battery life. Embodiments of the present invention perform touch scan operations using a touch sensitive panel at a first scan rate. In response to certain events automatically detected within the mobile device (e.g., when a full-screen video is being displayed), embodiments of the present invention may then perform touch scan operations at a second scan rate that is slower than the first scan rate that also consumes less power compared to the first scan rate. As such, for events or use cases in which limited user interaction with the touch sensitive panel is typical, embodiments of the present invention may lower touch scan rates in a manner that still enables users to interact with applications (e.g., interaction with playback controls during video playback) and promotes efficient power usage and extends battery life. | 03-05-2015 |
Robert S. Collins, Annapolis, MD US
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20120123447 | DEVICE FOR TENSIONING FLEXIBLE MATERIAL - The present invention provides a device for impart tension to a flexible material, for example, a suture. The device may be used during surgical procedures to ensure the proper tension is exerted. | 05-17-2012 |
Robert S. Collins, Severna Park, MD US
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20120123416 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SOFT TISSUE AND JOINT REPAIR - Disclosed herein are methods and devices for tissue and joint repair. Devices as disclosed herein can be used during surgical procedures, for example, to repair biceps tendons, elbows, shoulders, and knees. Methods disclosed herein relate to methods for repairing the same using the disclosed devices. | 05-17-2012 |
20120290006 | Adjustable Suture Lock Loop - The present disclosure relates to an adjustable suture lock loop for use in soft tissue repair and, more particularly, an adjustable suture lock loop constructed from a suture material having a lumen and one or more anchors. The adjustable suture lock loop can include a strand of braided suture material having a first end and a second end, and a lumen; and one or more anchors, wherein each anchor has two or more holes disposed therethrough that are large enough to permit the suture to pass therethrough; and both ends of the suture material pass through the lumen of a first section of the suture material, and wherein the first end of the suture material is free, while the second end is secured to form a loop. | 11-15-2012 |
Ross Collins, Rowville AU
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20110232833 | METHOD OF SECURING A LINER PANEL TO A CASING - A liner panel, such as a cassette | 09-29-2011 |
Sandra Collins, Dublin IE
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20100020721 | Arrangement and Method Relating to Routing of IP Traffic in Mobile Wireless Newtorks - The present invention relates to a proactive optimized link state protocol and a node with routing means supporting such a protocol implementing multipoint relaying for distribution of control messages, e.g. comprising hello messages, which are extended and comprise neighbour information, link status information and resource related information, and second control messages, e.g. TC messages comprising information relating to MPR selectors which are extended to also hold information of a shared information repository ( | 01-28-2010 |
20110188378 | Arrangement and Method Relating to Network Management - The present invention relates to a network management system for management of a traffic network comprising a wired as well as a wireless network backbone. The wireless network backbone comprises relay nodes comprising wireless routers, some acting as gateways to the wired backbone network and some as relay bridge routers for access network access. The management system comprises a logical multilevel hierarchical network overlying the traffic network. It is adapted to use the infrastructure of the traffic network by using the relay nodes as management stations. It comprises grouping means adapted to perform a grouping process by arranging network nodes, comprising the relay nodes, in groups, each with selected a cluster head, on different hierarchical levels. Grouping control means are provided to control the grouping and allocation of cluster heads based on a number of grouping constraints given by one or more criteria to be fulfilled at each hierarchical level. Calculating means are adapted to calculate the criteria based on given metrics and modeling and verification means are provided for modeling the constraints and verifying fulfillment of said constraints at each hierarchical level. | 08-04-2011 |
20110191460 | System and a Method Relating to Network Management - The present invention relates to a node supporting networking and communication with other nodes by means of a layered communication protocol and group communication with other nodes controlled via a grouping protocol adapted to interact with said communication protocol. The node comprises a policy engine which is arranged separately from, but in communication with said grouping protocol. The policy engine is adapted to establish current and/or changing node, group and network related information and to use one or more grouping policies to automatically and dynamically control grouping related actions and adapt the grouping. The invention also relates to a system comprising a number of such nodes and a method of controlling grouping. | 08-04-2011 |
Scott D. Collins, Bangor, ME US
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20120135446 | Microfluidic Device and Related Methods - A combinatorial microenvironment generator is configured for the generation of arbitrary, user-defined, steady-state, concentration gradients with negligible to no flow through the growth medium to perturb diffusion gradients or cellular growth. More importantly, the absolute concentrations and/or gradients can be dynamically altered upon request both spatially and temporally to impose tailored concentration fields for in-situ stimulus studies. Here, diffusion occurs via an array of ports, each of which can be an independently controlled source/sink. Together, the array of ports establishes a user-defined, 3D concentration profile. Useful methods related to this device are also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
Stéphane Collins, Toulouse FR
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20100121568 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING GROUND NAVIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT - The invention concerns a device ( | 05-13-2010 |
Stéphane Collins, Toulouse FR
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20090128405 | Method and Device for Determining the Group Position of a Mobile Object, in Particular an Aircraft on an Airport - The invention concerns a device ( | 05-21-2009 |
20100121568 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING GROUND NAVIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT - The invention concerns a device ( | 05-13-2010 |
Terry George Collins, Litchfield Park, AZ US
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20120217163 | ELECTRODES, COMPONENTS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR BURR-FREE OR SUBSTANTIALLY BURR-FREE ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING - Electrodes, components, apparatuses, and methods for electrochemical machining (ECM) are disclosed. ECM may be employed to provide burr-free or substantially burr-free ECM of electrically-conductive workpieces (e.g. shrouds). As one non-limiting example, the electrically-conductive workpiece may be a shroud that is used as an electrical component in electronics boards. While the ECM components, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein reduce burrs, ECM can provide imprecise machining and cause stray erosions to occur in the machined electrically-conductive workpiece. In this regard, the electrodes, components, apparatuses, and methods for ECM disclosed herein provide features that allow for precise machining of the machined electrically-conductive workpiece and also allow avoidance of stray erosions in the machined electrically-conductive workpiece. | 08-30-2012 |
Tess Collins, New South Wales AU
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20080264518 | Drink Dispensing System - A refillable drink container system is provided which comprises a drink dispensing unit with a filling tap located within a cavity and a refillable drink container having an opening for the passage of liquid therethrough, at least a portion of the container is adapted to enter the cavity and engage with the dispensing unit such that the opening in the container is positioned near the filling tap to allow liquid to be dispensed from the filling tap into the drink container and the engagement between the dispensing unit and the container prevents contact between the opening of the container and the filling tap. | 10-30-2008 |
Tim Collins, Leatherhead, Surrey GB
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20130098786 | CIGARETTE PACK - A cigarette pack formed by a box having top and bottom faces and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face. The longitudinal faces include a front face, a first bevel situated on one side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a first longitudinal fold line and a second bevel situated on the other side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a second longitudinal fold line. The first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction. The circumference of the top face of the pack includes at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face. | 04-25-2013 |
Tim Collins, Helsinki FI
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20100144323 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY FOR ENRICHING CONTACT OF A REMOTE CLIENT - A contact enrichment system is provided to determine whether contacts stored in a mobile device match profiles stored on a social network server. Profiles matching the contacts are used to enrich the contacts by appending information such as images and video to the contacts. The appended information in the contacts are also linked to the source profile so that the contact information may be periodically updated. Information may be drawn from multiple profiles on multiple social network servers to fully enrich the contacts stored on the mobile device. | 06-10-2010 |
20100273456 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY OF PROVIDING SERVICE RELATED MESSAGE PRIORITIZATION IN A MOBILE CLIENT - A method for managing service messages on a mobile device, the method including receiving at least one service message, assigning a priority to the at least one service message, arranging a plurality of messages and the at least one service message in an electronic mail inbox based on a priority of the plurality of messages and the priority of the at least one service message, the at least one service message having a higher priority than the plurality of messages, and displaying the plurality of messages and the at least one service message in the electronic mail inbox in order of their priority. | 10-28-2010 |
Timothy C. Collins, Carlsbad, CA US
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20130152187 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING NETWORK TRAFFIC - Methods, apparatus, and computer readable storage media reduce or eliminate network traffic meeting criteria. In some aspects, network traffic transmitted by one or more source nodes to one or more destination nodes may comprise a denial of service attack against the destination node(s). At least a portion of the denial of service attack traffic may be reduced or eliminated with the disclosed methods and apparatus. In one aspect, a method of managing undesirable network traffic transmitted from a source node to a destination node over a communications network includes receiving a notification of a routing rule change, authenticating the notification, determining a network routing rule based on the notification, applying the network routing rule, determining a network path toward the source node, determining an entity based on the network path, and transmitting a notification of the routing rule change to the entity. | 06-13-2013 |
Tony Collins, Angleur BE
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20110039325 | FAMILY 8 ENZYMES WITH XYLANOLYTIC ACTIVITY - The present invention describes a method to improve the properties of a dough and/or a baked product by adding a bread or dough-improving agent containing a enzyme with xylanolytic activity belonging to glycoside hydrolases family 8. Preferred enzymes are the psychrophilic xylanase from | 02-17-2011 |
Trevor Robert Collins, Demarest, NJ US
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20130073362 | Method and system for rating and evaluating performing artists - A method and system for rating and evaluating music/songs of one or more performing artists includes playing at least two musical performances/songs of one or more performing artists, requesting a third party to indicate a preference of said musical performances/songs, and compensating a provider for determining the preference of the third party. The method and system also enables rating the music/songs of a performing artists by determining a number of different categories/genres of music, assigning a different indicia to each category/genre, assigning a different indicia to each song uploaded onto a system, requesting a third party to listen to one or more musical performances/songs and to designate a preference, and adjusting the numerical scores for the third party's musical category/genre preference by comparing the indicia designated by the third party user with that of the performing artist. | 03-21-2013 |
Zachary John Collins, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120010534 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AN UNDER FOOT LOAD PROFILE OF A TIBIAL FRACTURE PATIENT DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a tibial fracture patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's tibia. The upper surface is slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor. | 01-12-2012 |