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Alice Lane Compton, Midlothian, TX US
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| 20120104058 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORING AND CONCEALING SMALL OBJECTS - A pocket including a front surface and a rear surface interoperably connected to the front surface. The front surface and the rear surface together bound an internal region. The front surface and the rear surface each include a substantially non-binding material that facilitates insertion and removal of an object from the internal region. The pocket further includes an attachment member disposed on the rear surface. The attachment member removably engages with a strap. The pocket further includes a closure that selectively seals the internal region. The front surface and the rear surface each include an outer layer, an interfacing layer, and an inner lining. The interfacing layer includes electromagnetic shielding. A position of the pocket on the strap and a radial orientation of the pocket relative to the strap are adjustable via the attachment member. | 05-03-2012 |
Bobby L. Compton, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20120074786 | UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING ISOLATED INTERFACE FOR VARIABLY AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes a first port configured to be coupled to an AC power source and a second port configured to be coupled to a load. The system also includes a UPS circuit including a first converter circuit coupled to the first port, a second converter circuit coupled to the second port and a DC bus coupling the first converter circuit to the second converter circuit and configured to be coupled to an auxiliary power source and a third converter circuit coupled to the second port and configured to receive power from a variably available power source. A control circuit is configured to cooperatively control the UPS circuit and the third converter circuit. | 03-29-2012 |
Brady Compton, Baton Rouge, LA US
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| 20080275267 | Plasticiser Esters - Esters produced by the catalyzed reaction of alcohols and acids or anhydrides are neutralized by treatment with an aqueous alkaline alkali metal salt solution in an amount that provides less than a stoichiometric amount of alkali metal salt in relation to the acidity of the crude ester and the amount of water present during the treatment is from 0.8 to 1.4 wt % of water based on the weight of crude ester. When using titanium as the esterification catalyst, the ester resulting from this process contains less than 0.01 ppm by weight of titanium residue, so that it is storage stable when stored in the presence of an antioxidant. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100130767 | Process for Producing Esters - A process for producing esters comprises esterifying an acid or anhydride with an excess of an alcohol to produce a crude ester, recovering excess alcohol from the crude ester and recycling recovered excess alcohol to the esterification reaction together with fresh alcohol. The process is improved by controlling the ratio of the amount of recycled alcohol and the amount of fresh alcohol in dependence on the level of impurities in the recycle alcohol. Further improvements come from feed forwarding fresh alcohol analysis results and from preheating the alcohol before loading into the reactor. Preferably, ester product quality is improved by stripping the alcohol for oxygen removal prior to esterification. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100137631 | BATCH ESTERIFICATION - The efficiency of catalysed batch esterification reactions is improved by the use of a particular temperature and pressure profile during the reaction cycle. In particular elevated pressure is maintained to prevent alcohol boil off during initial mixing and reaction of the reactants prior to any catalyst addition, and preferably the pressure is reduced rapidly after the desired reaction temperature has been reached. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110147650 | Compositions Produced From Plasticiser Esters - Compositions including a C | 06-23-2011 |
Brian Compton, Cypress, TX US
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| 20100025046 | TORQUE WRENCH SYSTEM HAVING A MULTIPLE TORQUE STATIONS - An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120006564 | TORQUE WRENCH SYSTEM HAVING A MULTIPLE TORQUE STATIONS - An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed. | 01-12-2012 |
Bruce J. Compton, Lexington, MA US
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| 20080197078 | Hplc Capillary Column Device - A high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) capillary column device, system and method for processing a HPLC sample with a cartridge housing a packed capillary column; at least one inlet connection to the capillary column for a sample fluid; and at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid. The outlet connection is able to accommodate either a spray tip for atomizing the sample fluid or a transport tube for transporting the sample fluid from a spray tip column to a spray tip. Inlet connections enable supply of electrical power to the capillary column through electrical connections disposed within the cartridge housing; and gas for evaporating the sample liquid is supplied to at least one outlet connection from the capillary column for the sample fluid through a gas supply line within the cartridge housing. The temperature of the sample liquid can be controlled through a heat connection. | 08-21-2008 |
Charles Compton, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100046752 | System and Method for Security Processing Media Streams - A system for multi-stream security processing and distributing digital media streams includes a headend, a network, and at least one receiver. The headend is generally configured to generate encrypted digital media streams. The network may be coupled to the headend and configured to receive the encrypted digital media streams. The at least one receiver may be coupled to the network and configured to receive the encrypted digital media streams and present a decrypted version of the encrypted digital media streams. At least one of the headend and the at least one receiver include a security processor that may be configured to provide at least one of simultaneous multiple encryption and simultaneous multiple decryption processing of the digital media streams. | 02-25-2010 |
Charles L. Compton, Bryn Mawr, PA US
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| 20090052661 | REDUCED HIERARCHY KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A controller receives an encrypted media stream (“EMS”) and an identifier indicative of a selected content key from a headend. The EMS is encrypted with an encryption key and can be decrypted with a corresponding decryption key which is determinable from the selected content key. The controller receives indexes and content keys from the headend prior to receiving the EMS. Each index respectively corresponds to an identifier with one index corresponding to the identifier indicative of the selected content key. The content keys correspond to the indexes with one content key corresponding to the index corresponding to the identifier indicative of the selected content key. The controller selects the index corresponding to the identifier indicative of the selected content key upon receiving the EMS, determines the selected content key from the selected index, determines the decryption key from the selected content key, and decrypts the EMS with the decryption key. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110228942 | Reduced Hierarchy Key Management System and Method - A controller receives an encrypted media stream (“EMS”) and an identifier indicative of a selected content key from a headend. The EMS is encrypted with an encryption key and can be decrypted with a corresponding decryption key which is determinable from the selected content key. The controller receives indexes and content keys from the headend prior to receiving the EMS. Each index respectively corresponds to an identifier with one index corresponding to the identifier indicative of the selected content key. The content keys correspond to the indexes with one content key corresponding to the index corresponding to the identifier indicative of the selected content key. The controller selects the index corresponding to the identifier indicative of the selected content key upon receiving the EMS, determines the selected content key from the selected index, determines the decryption key from the selected content key, and decrypts the EMS with the decryption key. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120110199 | Method of Using Tokens and Policy Descriptors for Dynamic on Demand Session Management - Tokens and policy descriptors are used for dynamic on demand session management in a distributed and scalable architecture for on demand sessions and resource management. The architecture includes an on demand client, a purchase server, and a session manager. A purchase token is generated at the purchase server and assigned to the on demand client. The purchase token represents at least one requested asset. In response to an on demand session set-up request corresponding to the purchase token from the on demand client to the session manager, the purchase token is expanded to generate at least one dynamic policy management descriptor for the on demand session. This provides token-based purchase authorization and policy management for on demand services. | 05-03-2012 |
Clark M. Compton, Lakeside, AZ US
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| 20090313843 | Picture hanger placement device - The picture hanger placement device ( | 12-24-2009 |
Cody J. Compton, Jeanerrette, LA US
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| 20090061746 | Burr Removing Apparatus and Method - Devices and methods for removing burrs from the outer radial surface of generally cylindrical components during rotation. A manual deburring tool is provided having a gripping handle portion and a “working end” head portion. The head portion preferably includes a curved working plate and gripping means for retaining an abrasive sheet thereupon. The outer radial surface of the rotating workpiece is deburred as a user manually grips the handle portion and applies the curved abrasive surface to the workpiece. | 03-05-2009 |
Curtis Compton, Downingtown, PA US
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| 20100185290 | FLEXIBLE CHAIN IMPLANTS AND INSTRUMENTATION - A flexible chain implant for insertion into an interior volume of a vertebral body. The implant may be implanted in an insertion position for sliding through a cannula and is flexible for packing into the interior volume in an implanted configuration. The implant randomly separates in the implanted configuration. The implant includes a top member and a bottom member, wherein the top and bottom members are coupled to one another at a coupled portion. The top and bottom members preferably each include an inner surface such that the inner surfaces include a plurality of alternating projections and recesses so that the projections are received within the recesses in an insertion position. Alternatively, the implant may include a plurality of substantially non-flexible bodies and a plurality of substantially flexible links interconnecting the bodies. The non-flexible bodies include a plurality of facets and/or abutment surfaces. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100280617 | MODULAR INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An intervertebral implant component includes an inlay which fits into an endplate, where the inlay is prevented from moving relative to the endplate. Various embodiments of locking mechanisms for preventing movement are disclosed. In some preferred embodiments, a surgeon is able to see that the locking mechanism is properly engaged. | 11-04-2010 |
Curtis Compton, West Chester, PA US
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| 20110144766 | Allograft Bone Plugs, Systems and Techniques - The present invention provides a system, device, instruments and methods for inserting and/or improving the holding strength and purchase of a bone screw, bone pin, or bone dowel in bone. Embodiments include monolithic allograft tissue forms, multi-piece allograft tissue forms, distally expandable portions, partially and fully demineralized portions, and flexible connecting portions. Advantages of the allograft tissue forms of the present invention include improved pedicle screw blackout strength and improved filling of bone voids. Methods for making and instruments and techniques for inserting the augmentation device, system and screws or pins are also disclosed. | 06-16-2011 |
Dane Werley Compton, Garfield, MN US
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| 20100184007 | EDUCATIONAL GAME APPARATUS - Disclosed is an educational game apparatus for playing a game by a plurality of players. The educational game apparatus comprises a playing rack member, a pair of dice, and a winner indication member. The playing rack member comprises a pair of lateral members, and a plurality of transverse members coupled to configure a turn record section, a score record section, and a number section. The turn record section records turns played by a player during the game, and records a lucky number selected by the player. The score record section records scores accumulated by the player during the game. The number section includes a plurality of blocks each with a set of numbers inscribed thereon. The pair of dice is tossed to turn a block from the plurality of blocks to score points. Further, the player with highest points secures the winner indication member on the playing rack member. | 07-22-2010 |
David Compton, Ventura, CA US
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| 20110131113 | SCHEDULED REPETITIVE SEARCH - A host computing device conducts scheduled repetitive searches for a resource to be purchased and delivery according to a specified delivery schedule. A customer provides the host with a description of the resource and provides a specified delivery schedule. The host computing device conducts automated scheduled repetitive searches for the resource, selects a vendor offering the resource based on a criterion (e.g., lowest price), and conducts the respective purchases such that the resources are delivered in accordance with the specified delivery schedule. Here, the resource may be purchased from a first vendor in a first purchase and a second, different vendor in a subsequent second purchase for the resource. | 06-02-2011 |
David Compton, Lenexa, KS US
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| 20110106565 | Proximity-Based Task Lists - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing proximity-based task lists to clinicians are provided. In embodiments, a task is identified as well as a clinician that is near a location associated with the task. In addition to identifying clinicians that are near the location associated with the task, clinicians authorized to complete the task and available to complete the task are identified. If all criteria are met, a clinician may be assigned to the task and notified of the task. Additionally, a task may be reassigned to a different clinician should any of the criteria fail to be satisfied at any point. | 05-05-2011 |
David Compton, Abilene, TX US
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| 20110113665 | HANDLE FOR A SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARM | 05-19-2011 |
David L. Compton, Ventura, CA US
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| 20080317795 | HIGHLY CHARGED MICROCAPSULES - The invention encompasses compositions containing sol-gel microcapsules that are highly positively charged. The sol-gel capsules generally contain additives. The invention also encompasses methods for producing highly charged microcapsules using cationic additives which can include cationic polymers. The methods allow for the encapsulation of polar or non-polar active ingredients. | 12-25-2008 |
David L. Compton, Lenexa, KS US
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| 20110106559 | OPTIMIZATION OF A CLINICAL EXPERIENCE - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for optimizing a clinical experience are provided. Individuals may be approved by a patient to receive notifications of clinical events. The notifications may be accessed from the patient's electronic health record. In embodiments, a location of a clinician associated with a patient and a location of the patient are received. A determination whether the clinician is near the patient is made. Upon determining that the clinician is near the patient, a notification is sent to a non-present party (e.g., a family member) via a mobile device. Such notifications include individuals in the clinical process and avoid missed opportunities for interactions with clinicians. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110106560 | PROVIDING CLINICAL INFORMATION TO CLINICIANS - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing clinical information to clinicians are provided. In embodiments, a patient's electronic health record is accessed to identify that a first clinician has requested a consult with a second clinician. Each clinician is associated with a clinician identifier that is identified by a plurality of sensors. A location for both the first and second clinician is received from the plurality of sensors. A determination is made whether the first and second clinicians are near one another. Upon determining that the first and second clinicians are near one another, a notification is presented to the first clinician. Such tracking of clinician location helps avoid missed opportunities and provides efficient communication among clinicians. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110106561 | LOCATION-BASED MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing healthcare environments are provided. In embodiments, a real-time status of a clinical device, along with a location, is received. The location of the clinical device is obtained via a clinical device identifier that is tracked by a plurality of sensors in a healthcare environment. A clinical device may be identified as inappropriate for use and an alert presented to a clinician including the problem of the clinical device and the location thereof. A replacement clinical device may be located, using clinical identifiers, and presented to the clinician. Such monitoring and location awareness facilitates efficient responses to healthcare situations. | 05-05-2011 |
David L. Compton, Peoria, IL US
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| 20100215600 | Compositions comprising a UV-absorbing chromophore - A chemical composition comprising a linker agent and a compound comprising at least one UV-absorbing chromophore, wherein the linker agent is characterized by the general formula: | 08-26-2010 |
Dennis R. Compton, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20110139686 | METHOD OF REMOVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE - The invention provides a method of removing sulfides from viscous petroleum streams such as asphalt, crude oil, and oil slurry using zinc octoate in which the molar ratio of zinc complexed with octanoic acid is not 1:2. Because zinc has a +2 charge and carboxylic acid has a −1 charge, it was previously assumed that all zinc octoates must have a 1:2 ratio of zinc moieties to carboxylic acid. Zinc octoate formulations however, that contain a non 1:2 ratio, and those with 2.1:3 to 1.97:3 in particular, have in fact been shown to work better. In addition, these non 1:2 formulations have lower viscosity and therefore are easier to use than the previous formulations including a 1:2 ratio. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120012505 | USE OF ALPHA-AMINO ETHERS FOR THE REMOVAL OF MERCAPTANS FROM HYDROCARBONS - The invention provides a method of removing mercaptans from hydrocarbon fluids. The method involves using an alpha-amino ether to scavenge the mercaptans. The scavenging reaction converts the mercaptans into a hydrocarbon soluble compound that mitigates the odor of the mercaptans. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012506 | METHOD OF REMOVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE - The invention provides a method of removing hydrogen sulfide from hydrocarbon fluids. The method involves using a nitroxide molecule to promote a sulfide scavenger such as alkyl-triazine. The nitroxide effectively accelerates the scavenger's activity. This allows for the avoidance of the introduction of halides into the hydrocarbon stream. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012507 | USE OF ALPHA-AMINO ETHERS FOR THE REMOVAL OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE FROM HYDROCARBONS - The invention provides a method of removing hydrogen sulfide from hydrocarbon fluids. The method involves using an alpha-amino ether as a hydrogen sulfide scavenger. This allows for the introduction of an oil soluble scavenger in lieu of water-soluble scavengers. | 01-19-2012 |
Doug Compton, Glen Carbon, IL US
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| 20120037033 | Tapered brake beam wear liner - A brake beam wear liner for receiving a brake beam assembly includes a base wall extending between a rear end and front end. The base wall has opposite side edges. The base wall has a tapered thickness between the rear end and the front end with the base wall being thicker proximate to the rear end and being narrower proximate to the front end. The brake beam wear liner also includes side walls extending from the opposite side edges and flanges extending outward from the side walls generally opposite the base wall. The side walls and the base wall define an open ended trough configured to receive an end of the brake beam assembly. | 02-16-2012 |
Douglas Compton, Headland, AL US
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| 20100001521 | SLIP ON GROOVE COUPLING WITH MULTIPLE SEALING GASKET - Methods, gaskets, and couplings for connecting two pipes are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes the steps of placing the assembled coupling over one end of a pipe, aligning the second pipe with the first pipe, sliding the coupling off the end of the first pipe so that a portion of the coupling is around each pipe, and securing the coupling. | 01-07-2010 |
Douglas S. Compton, Glen Gardner, NJ US
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| 20090126640 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE INTAKE OF FOOD BY ANIMALS - An animal feeder comprising a hopper for storing pieces of food is provided. The hopper includes an opening and a gate movable with respect to the hopper between an open position rendering the opening at least partially accessible to an animal and a closed position at least partially preventing access to the opening by an animal. A switch is coupled for activation by movement of the gate. | 05-21-2009 |
Gregory Neil Compton, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20110278332 | SHOE COVER REMOVAL APPARATUS - A shoe cover removal vacuuming system for removing a shoe cover from a user's shoe. The system includes a shoe cover removal apparatus and a central vacuuming system. The shoe cover removal apparatus includes a trough for receiving a user's shoe, the trough including a removal portal. The central vacuuming system includes a central vacuum unit having a suction motor, a collection container disposed in a room remote from the at least one shoe cover removal apparatus for collecting shoe covers removed by the shoe cover removal apparatus, and tubing for connecting the removal portal of the shoe cover removal apparatus to the central vacuum unit and the collection container. | 11-17-2011 |
James M. Compton, Williamsport, PA US
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| 20080295672 | PORTABLE SOUND PROCESSING DEVICE - A portable sound processing device [ | 12-04-2008 |
James P. Compton, Conyers, GA US
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| 20090141507 | LIGHTING FIXTURE CHANNEL WITH DIFFUSER - Embodiments of this invention may include a lighting fixture having a channel provided with an integrally-formed structure for retaining a diffuser. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end caps of a channel may include integrally formed retaining arms intended to abut and retain a diffuser located within the channel of the light fixture. Other embodiments of the invention provide interlocking structure for retaining the channel end caps in the desired position relative to the channel. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end caps are secured to the channel body through a tab-slot connection. The slot and tab combination secure the end caps in a desired angle relative to the channel body. | 06-04-2009 |
Jill Brenda Compton, Aldie, VA US
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| 20090049719 | Attachable and detachable pocket cover - An attachable and detachable cover for a pocket having an inner area. The cover may include a first portion disposed external to the pocket, generally conforming to a contour of the pocket, and removably secured to the pocket. The first portion may include a decorative element. In addition, the decorative cover may include a second portion disposed within the inner area of the pocket. The second portion may cause the cover to be retained by the pocket. Further, the cover may include a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110067169 | Attachable and detachable pocket cover - An attachable and detachable cover for a pocket having an inner area. The cover may include a first portion disposed external to the pocket, generally conforming to a contour of the pocket, and removably secured to the pocket. The first portion may include a decorative element. In addition, the decorative cover may include a second portion disposed within the inner area of the pocket. The second portion may cause the cover to be retained by the pocket. Further, the cover may include a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. | 03-24-2011 |
John Compton, Leroy, NY US
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| 20090161235 | COMPACT FOLDED THIN LENS - A thin lens consists of a first optical element which comprises a first refracting surface, wherein incoming light passes through the first refracting surface on a first optical axis. A reflecting surface changes a direction of the incoming light from the first optical axis to a second optical axis. Incoming light on the second optical axis passes through a second refracting surface. A second optical element comprises a first refracting surface, wherein incoming light passes through the first refracting surface on the second optical axis. A reflecting surface changes a direction of the incoming light from the second optical axis to a third optical axis. Incoming light on the third optical axis passes through a second refracting surface. The third optical axis is approximately parallel to, and in opposite direction from, the first optical axis. | 06-25-2009 |
John I. Compton, Lexington, KY US
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| 20080316856 | Method and System for Calculating and Reporting Slump in Delivery Vehicles - A system for managing a concrete delivery vehicle having a mixing drum | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090026305 | HANDS-FREE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER - A hands-free towel dispenser is provided which utilizes an active sensing system, preferably an infra-red system, for detecting when a dispense of toweling should occur. The control for the dispenser is designed for low power use, thereby allowing the dispenser to be battery powered. The dispenser can also be powered by a solar panel, either in addition to or in place of, the batteries. Thus, the dispenser can be used in all lighting conditions. In addition, the dispenser is microprocessor controlled, thereby reducing costs and adding flexibility and functionality. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100312438 | Method and System for Calculating and Reporting Slump in Delivery Vehicles - A system for calculating and reporting slump in a delivery vehicle having a mixing drum | 12-09-2010 |
| 20120004790 | Method and System for Calculating and Reporting Slump in Delivery Vehicles - A system for managing a concrete delivery vehicle having a mixing drum | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120008453 | Method and System for Calculating and Reporting Slump in Delivery Vehicles - A system for managing a concrete delivery vehicle having a mixing drum | 01-12-2012 |
Joyce Brenda Compton, Aldie, VA US
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| 20090049719 | Attachable and detachable pocket cover - An attachable and detachable cover for a pocket having an inner area. The cover may include a first portion disposed external to the pocket, generally conforming to a contour of the pocket, and removably secured to the pocket. The first portion may include a decorative element. In addition, the decorative cover may include a second portion disposed within the inner area of the pocket. The second portion may cause the cover to be retained by the pocket. Further, the cover may include a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110067169 | Attachable and detachable pocket cover - An attachable and detachable cover for a pocket having an inner area. The cover may include a first portion disposed external to the pocket, generally conforming to a contour of the pocket, and removably secured to the pocket. The first portion may include a decorative element. In addition, the decorative cover may include a second portion disposed within the inner area of the pocket. The second portion may cause the cover to be retained by the pocket. Further, the cover may include a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. | 03-24-2011 |
Larry J. Compton, Castle Rock, CO US
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| 20100101774 | Measurement and Control of Liquid Level in Wells - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for measuring and controlling liquid levels in a well. The apparatus may include a plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors comprising: a first sensor coupled to the well, the first sensor configured to measure a casing pressure, a second sensor coupled to the well, the second sensor configured to measure a tubing pressure, and a third sensor coupled to a motor that is further coupled to the well, the third sensor configured to measure at least one characteristic of the motor, and a processor coupled to the plurality of sensors, wherein the processor calculates a level of liquid in the well based upon measurements of at least two of the plurality of sensors. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20120086580 | Intelligent Universal Wireless Adapter - A system for communication in an oil and gas well, the system including a controller, a first universal wireless adapter (UWA) wirelessly coupled to the controller, where the UWA is coupled to a first field device, a second UWA wirelessly coupled to the controller, where the UWA is coupled to a second field device, where the controller passes a control token among the first and second UWAs based upon communication traffic between the first and second UWA and the first and second field devices respectively. In some embodiments, this control token may be passed between the first and second UWAs depending upon communications between the respective UWAs and their field devices. For example, in the event that communication traffic is greater between the first UWA and the first field device, then the control token is passed to the first UWA. | 04-12-2012 |
Matthew C. Compton, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090092054 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATIONS OF A FAILING NODE TO OTHER NODES WITHIN A COMPUTER NETWORK - A method for providing failure notifications to dependent nodes within a computer network is disclosed. A first node monitors data traffic within a computer network. If the data traffic includes data exchanged between the first node and a second node, the first node adds the second node to a list of interested nodes stored within the first node. If the first node experiences an error, the first node generates an error notification packet that includes a hop limit value that corresponds to a pre-defined level of nodes within the computer network that the error notification packet may propagate. The first node sends the error notification packet with the hop limit value to the second node and other nodes within the list of interested nodes. After receiving the error notification packet, the second node decrements the hop limit, performs one or more actions, and if the hop limit value is greater than zero, the second node also forwards the error notification packet to each node within its list of interested nodes. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090187818 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF INTERFACE COMMENT MAPPING - Tracking web page comments on a computer includes storing comments on the web page and rendering the stored comments on a next draft site web page, in accordance with comment tracking policies. The comment tracking is accomplished by storing comments on the web page, upon receiving a uniform resource locator to a draft site, then loading the draft web site into an inline frame object on an application web site and loading content of the draft web site into a portion of the application web site. After loading the content, comments are drawn on a z-layer on top of a page of the drawn draft web site, by the application web site, using a scripting language; implemented by the application web site, in accordance with stored comment tracking policies. The scripting language comments and their memory locations are transmitted back to the network server. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090192818 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS HEALTH MONITORING - A system for continuous health monitoring includes a computer system including a locking mechanism configured to allow multiple health point checks to be accessed simultaneously, a plurality of component health point checks configured to monitor at least one component of the system and configured to store health monitoring statistics in the computer system, and a scheduler configured to periodically enable the plurality of component health point checks based on one of a user request and a predefined amount of time. | 07-30-2009 |
Matthew C. Compton, Avon, IN US
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| 20120095888 | ERROR REPORTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT CUSTOMIZATION FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - A method for providing technical support for a computing device is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such a method includes detecting a problem associated with a computing device. The method then determines a support level assigned to the computing device. A set of problems is associated with the support level. If the problem belongs to the set of problems associated with the support level, the method automatically sends a message to a support provider so that the support provider can address the problem. A corresponding system and computer program product are also described herein. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael D. Compton, High Point, NC US
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| 20110186180 | Method For Mechanically Scraping Boards, Apparatus For Same, and Products Made Therewith - Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described. | 08-04-2011 |
Owen C. Compton, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110223405 | Composite polymer film with graphene nanosheets as highly effective barrier property enhancers - Composite polymer films or layers have graphene-based nanosheets dispersed in the polymer for the reduction of gas permeability and light transmittance. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110256376 | Composite graphene oxide-polymer laminate and method - A macroscale, self-supporting, composite laminate sheet includes individual, layered graphene oxide sheets and a polymer in spaces between the sheets. This composite product can be fabricated by combining a suspension of individual graphene oxide sheets and a solution of polymer, passing the resulting fluid through a fluid-permeable support, and assembling the graphene oxide sheets and polymer as a laminate sheet by flow-directed assembly. The laminate is dried and released from the membrane filter as a self-supporting thin films. | 10-20-2011 |
Philip D. Compton, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20090294649 | Method and Apparatus for Generation of Reagent Ions in a Mass Spectrometer - A front-end reagent ion source for a mass spectrometer is disclosed. Reagent vapor is supplied to a reagent ionization volume located within a chamber of the mass spectrometer and maintained at a low vacuum pressure. Reagent ions are formed by interaction of the reagent vapor molecules with an electrical discharge (e.g., a glow discharge) within the ionization volume, and pass into the chamber of the mass spectrometer. At least one ion optical element located along the analyte ion path transports the reagent ions to successive chambers of the mass spectrometer. The reagent ions may be combined with the analyte ions to perform ion-ion studies such as electron transfer dissociation (ETD). | 12-03-2009 |
Preston Thomas Compton, Elgin, SC US
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| 20110306688 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECYCLING FIBROUS SUBSTRATES - Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of removing face fibers from a fibrous substrate, systems of removing face fibers from a fibrous substrate, and the like. | 12-15-2011 |
Randy Compton, Boulder, CO US
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| 20080261482 | METHOD AND KIT FOR PLAYING A GAME USING FIGURINES - A method and kit for playing a game using figurines. The method includes: providing a plurality of figurines; and providing instruction associated with linking the plurality of figurines according to a selected condition. Each figurine is formed to substantially include physical characteristics associated with the figurine, and each figurine is representative of a story element selected from the group consisting of: a plot object, an anthropomorphic object, a setting object, and any combination thereof. The plurality of figurines include: one figurine representative of a plot object; one figurine representative of an anthropomorphic object; and one figurine representative of a setting object. The selected condition comprises one or more of: a story, an alphabetical order, removing one figurine from a set of figurines, moving one figurine in a set of figurines, adding one figurine to a set of figurines, and correlating the plurality of figurines according to a figurine characteristic. | 10-23-2008 |
Richard Compton, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20120044919 | Wireless Transceivers with Filter Arrangement for WiFi and WiMAX Coexsistence - Embodiments provide WiFi and WiMAX tailored transceiver radio frequency (RF) filtering techniques and configurations to enable coexistence between WiFi and WiMAX transceivers operating in close proximity. In particular, embodiments provide filtering techniques to reject emissions from WiMAX into WiFi, and vice versa. The filtering techniques eliminate the need for additional isolation between WiMAX and WiFi antennas (approximately 50 dB), which is beyond what is achievable in practice. Embodiments can be tailored according to different use cases of the WiFi and WiMAX transceivers (e.g., fixed CPE, portable router, smart phone with tethering). | 02-23-2012 |
Richard C. Compton, Warsaw, IN US
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| 20100057086 | ANODIZED LOCKING PLATE COMPONENTS - An orthopedic assembly including a plate and a locking screw that interlocks with the plate to secure the plate to a bone while the bone heals. To minimize galling or cold welding within an engagement region of the orthopedic assembly, an anodized coating, such as a Type II anodized coating, may be applied to both engaging surfaces of the engagement region. To avoid having to mask portions of the plate and the locking screw outside of the engagement region during the coating process, the anodized coating may be applied to the entire plate and the entire locking screw. | 03-04-2010 |
Richard E. Compton, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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| 20090148219 | REDUCED IMPACT KEYBOARD WITH CUSHIONED KEYS - A keyboard for use with a computing device and a method of manufacturing a keyboard key are provided. One disclosed keyboard includes a plurality of keys, each key having a key cap including a perimeter wall and a void positioned within the perimeter wall and opening to a top of the key cap. Each key further includes a cushion having a top portion configured to be contacted by a digit of a user and a bottom portion configured to be fitted within the void in the key cap. The cushion being may be configured to absorb an impact force directed against the key during a keystroke. | 06-11-2009 |
Robert Compton, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20110242638 | PHOTONIC STRUCTURES AND PHOTONIC DEVICES - Photonic structures and photonic devices are provided. A photonic structure includes a three-dimensional photonic crystal and an actuator. The three-dimensional photonic crystal comprises an elastomeric, auxetic material and configured to provide a predetermined optical bandgap. The actuator is coupled to the three-dimensional photonic crystal and is configured to compress the three-dimensional photonic crystal. When the actuator compresses the three-dimensional photonic crystal, the three-dimensional photonic crystal shifts from reflecting light in a first wavelength range to light in a second wavelength range. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110290021 | HEMITOROIDAL RESONATOR GYROSCOPE - One exemplary embodiment is directed to a vibratory structure gyroscope having a substrate having a top surface. The vibratory structure gyroscope can also include a resonator having a hemitoroidal shape, the resonator including a stem and an outer lip that surrounds the stem, the stem attached to the top surface of the substrate and the outer lip located apart from the top surface to allow the resonator to vibrate. | 12-01-2011 |
Robert Andrew Compton, Germantown, TN US
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| 20110222672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VOICE MESSAGING WITH DYNAMIC CONTENT - A system and method for creating and distributing messages including dynamic content is provided. In one form, an entity provides a plurality of content segments for use in building a dynamic message. The entity also provides a listing of end users to receive a message and information associated with the user, such as demographic or prior purchasing information. In an alternate form, the service connects to the user in a communication session and collects information from the user directly. The service then uses this information, whether provided by the entity or the end user, as the basis for selection of various content segments which will make up a dynamic message for presentation to the user. | 09-15-2011 |
Robert Thomas Compton, Wichita, KS US
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| 20110239582 | Method For Forming Insulated Concrete Slabs - The slab edge forming and insulating system includes edge members and support braces. The edge members include an elongated shell having an upright portion with an insulated inside surface, an upper portion and a lower portion. Each of the upper and lower portions has formed edges. Open cross sectioned support braces having upper and lower formed edges for engaging the formed edges of the elongated shell are fixed to a footing and connected to the edge members. The edge members form and insulate the edges of the poured concrete of the slab while the open cross sectioned support braces receive the poured concrete of the slab and thus anchor the edge members to the edge of the slab. | 10-06-2011 |
Scott B. Compton, Hyde Park, NY US
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| 20090193292 | Methods And Computer Program Products For Defing Synchronous Replication Devices In A Subchannel Set Other Than Subchannel Set Zero - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention define PPRC devices within subchannel sets other than subchannel set zero. Further, for all PPRC paired n devices an additional N/2 PPRC primary device numbers and subchannels are provided within subchannel set zero by moving PPRC secondary devices to any subchannel set other than subchannel set zero. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110320602 | DISCOVERY OF LOGICAL IMAGES AT STORAGE AREA NETWORK ENDPOINTS - A method for detecting virtual images in a network, the network including a host system and a plurality of physical devices in operable communication with one another, includes forming a query packet at the host system; providing the query packet to at least one of the plurality of physical devices; forming at the at least of the plurality of physical devices a first vector in response to the query packet, the first vector including a bit for each possible virtual image that may be formed in the at least one of the plurality of devices and indicating which of the virtual images are configured and addressable; and providing the first vector to the host system. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110320640 | DISCOVERY AND CONFIGURATION OF DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS - A computer program product for processing communications between a host processor and a plurality of devices includes a tangible storage medium for performing a method comprising: receiving, by the host processor, physical configuration information including identification of a location of each physical endpoint connected to the host processor and a plurality of communication paths associated with each physical endpoint; sending at least one message to each physical endpoint on each of the plurality of communication paths, the at least one message requesting identification of a logical entity at the endpoint, and receiving logical configuration information identifying the logical entity; and generating a data collection accessible by the host processor, the data collection including the physical configuration information and the logical configuration information for each logical entity, and identification of a location of each physical endpoint connected to the host processor and a plurality of communication paths to each logical entity. | 12-29-2011 |
Scott Brady Compton, Hyde Park, NY US
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| 20090043976 | SYSTEM AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR REMOVING ALIAS ADDRESSES FROM AN ALIAS ADDRESS POOL - Provided are a system and article of manufacture for removing alias addresses from an alias address pool. A plurality of alias addresses are assigned to an alias address pool, wherein the alias addresses in the alias address pool are capable of being dynamically assigned to a device to service I/O requests to the device. An operation is initiated by a process to remove a specified alias address from the alias address pool. An indicator is set to prevent additional processes from removing one alias address from the alias address pool in response to initiating the operation. The specified alias address is removed from the alias address pool. | 02-12-2009 |
Stephen F. Compton, Spartanburg, SC US
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| 20090116768 | Easy opening packaging article made from heat-shrinkable film exhibiting directional tear - A heat-shrinkable packaging article has one or more tear initiators for initiating a manual tear that can be propagated to open a package and allow a product to be readily removed therefrom, without the use of a knife or scissors or any other implement. The tear initiators are present in a skirt and/or header of the article. The skirt and/or header has a first side and a second side. In one embodiment, some or all of the first side of the skirt and/or header can be heatset in order to reduce the shrink and curling of the skirt and/or header. This improves identification and utilization of the tear initiators by a consumer upon shrinking the packaging article around the product. In another embodiment, the skirt and/or header has a plurality of pairs of tear initiators to allow portions of the package to be torn off to expose a portion of the product that can then be sliced off while the remainder of the packaged product remains covered by a remainder of the film. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090283541 | System and apparatus for dispensing pumpable products - The presently disclosed system comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment that can be associated with a pump, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a pump operatively connected to the pouch and carton to dispense the pouch contents. The pouch is advantageously configured within the carton in an U-shaped arrangement, allowing the controlled dispensing of a pumpable product. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100038380 | Dispenser and self-piercing lid for dispensing pumpable products - The presently disclosed subject matter comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment sealed within or outside the pouch, and a rigid dispenser for containing the pouch and fitment. In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a pump operatively connected to the rigid dispenser to dispense the pouch contents. The rigid dispenser is advantageously configured with a raised segment to support, center, and elevate the fitment sealed within said pouch. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100147884 | Interlocking dispensing system for dispensing a pumpable products - The presently disclosed subject matter comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment to the pouch, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. The system further comprises a pump assembly that pierces the pouch fitment and interacts with the carton to dispense the pouch contents. | 06-17-2010 |
Teresa Compton, Madison, WI US
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| 20110117109 | CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DISINTEGRIN-LIKE PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the entry of viruses, such as herpesviruses into a host cell. A conserved viral integrin-binding gB disintegrin-like domain has been identified that engages integrins and facilitates viral internalization into the host cell. Therefore, methods and compositions, such as antiviral agents encompassing the conserved gB disintegrin-like domain and antibodies thereto are described. These active agents interfere with the interaction between virions and cellular integrins, thereby inhibiting viral infection of a host cell. | 05-19-2011 |
Timothy Frederick Compton, Midlothian, VA US
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| 20100200519 | FILTERS FOR SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF LARGE PARTICLES FROM PARTICLE SLURRIES - A method for removing the high particle size tail of the particle size distribution of a slurry while leaving desirable smaller particles in the slurry. The method involves providing a filter media having a first and second side and being formed of at least one sheet of a fabric that has at least one layer comprising polymeric fibers having a mean number average fiber diameter of less than 1000 nm. A slurry stream is then supplied to one face of the fabric. The stream has a multiplicity of particle sizes comprising a first set of particles of maximum dimension less than 0.1 microns and a second set of particles of maximum individual dimension of greater than 0.45 microns to the first side of said filter media. The slurry stream is passed through said filter media to the second side thereof whereby at least a portion of the larger particles in the slurry are retained on the first side of said media. The filtration efficiency of the fabric towards the first set of particles is less than 0.05 and the filtration efficiency towards the second set of particles is greater than 0.8. | 08-12-2010 |
Timothy Frederick Compton, Casa Grande, AZ US
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| 20090261291 | Chemical-Mechanical Planarization Composition Having Benzenesulfonic Acid and Per-Compound Oxidizing Agents, and Associated Method for Use - A composition and associated method for chemical mechanical planarization (or other polishing) are described. The composition contains an abrasive, benzenesulfonic acid compound, a per-compound oxidizing agent, and water. The composition affords tunability of removal rates for metal, barrier layer materials, and dielectric layer materials in metal CMP processes. The composition is particularly useful in conjunction with the associated method for metal CMP applications (e.g., step 2 copper CMP processes). | 10-22-2009 |
Timothy R. Compton, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20090099240 | METHODS FOR TREATING ENERGY METABOLISM DISORDERS BY INHIBITING FATTY ACID AMIDE HYDROLASE ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are methods for treating energy metabolism disorders by administering a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor. The composition can also be administered to reduce body fat, body weight, or caloric intake. | 04-16-2009 |
William H. Compton, Rockwall, TX US
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| 20080201190 | System and method for electronic processing of default case files - A system and method for automated processing of default case files including foreclosure and bankruptcy related documents is disclosed. The system and method increases efficiency and reduces errors in the volume processing of case files for issuing foreclosure notices and for generating various documents related to bankruptcy proceedings such as MFR and POC. The method includes receiving a default case file, inputting default information from the default case file to a computer system, the default information comprising data records and digital images from the default case file, reviewing the data records and digital images to verify the validity and accuracy of the default information, electronically signing a notice for issue, and producing the notice using a printer connected to the computer system. The system includes a database server networked to other components in the system such as workstations, printers, scanners, and other document processing equipments. The system provides high level security, such as encryption and protection from malicious code, commensurate with the requirements of a financial institution such as a bank or a mortgage lender. | 08-21-2008 |
William Perry Compton, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100241670 | DATABASE METHODS AND APPARATUS - An apparatus having a computer-implemented database controller module, a computer-implemented database module, and a computer-implemented database query module. Software and/or firmware that is/are included in computer-implemented database controller module is/are configured to enter baseline data into the computer-implemented database module and to enter changes into the computer-implemented database module using an extensible multidimensional effectivity method of recording only an indicated change with its effectivity parameters. The computer-implemented database query module is configured to retrieve answers to queries relating to the baseline data and the changes and to return the answers in response to the queries. | 09-23-2010 |
Wyatt Compton, Garretson, SD US
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| 20110139031 | CONNECTION MECHANISM AND METHODS FOR CONVERTIBLE RAILWAY-ROADWAY SYSTEMS - Devices, systems, and methods for connecting a rail bogie to a bimodal hauling vehicle and converting the vehicle for use over either a railway or roadway are disclosed. An illustrative system for connecting a rail bogie to a bimodal hauling vehicle includes a receiver unit coupled to the vehicle. A king pin and bogie locking mechanism on the receiver unit can be used to releasably secure the rail bogie to the receiver unit during transitioning of the vehicle from a highway mode of operation to a railway mode of operation. The bogie locking mechanism can include a number of lock jaw members and a lock jaw actuator, which can be engaged to actuate the lock jaw members between an unlocked position and a locked position about a number of locking pins on the rail bogie frame. | 06-16-2011 |