Conrad, US
Alan P. Conrad, Geneva, IL US
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20080320357 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING SIGNALING OVERHEAD IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING HYBRID AUTOMATIC REPEAT REQUEST - A transmitting unit combines a slot identifier (SI) and a block identifier (BI) in each header that is transmitted with the data to allow a receiving unit to associate previously received data blocks with retransmissions, or retries, of the same respective data blocks in order to perform bit error detection in accordance with a hybrid or selective ARQ protocol. The receiving unit uses the SI and BI contained in the MHBKs to determine a correspondence between a retried data and a previously transmitted data block. | 12-25-2008 |
20110267938 | FREQUENCY DEVIATION ERROR COMPENSATION IN AN MLSE RECEIVER - A method is described to compensate for deviation error in a H-CPM sync or data burst received by a MLSE receiver in a communication device. The deviation error is estimated and matched filter coefficients are adjusted using the estimated deviation error. Metrics are determined for the current state using the adjusted matched filter coefficients. The state having the minimum metric is determined to be the most likely current state. The most likely previous state is similarly determined The burst is reconstructed backward from the last state to the initial state. The metric is the squared magnitude of the difference between the channel estimate multiplied by the matched filter coefficient associated with one of the possible states and the current state. Timing and frequency errors are compensated for before estimation and correction of the deviation error. Pilot or sync symbols are used in estimating the deviation error. | 11-03-2011 |
20140092883 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING SLOT RESERVATIONS TO SUBSCRIBER RADIOS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A method for assigning slot reservations to subscriber radios in a TDMA communications system, where data is arranged into a series of superframes, includes an inbound signaling protocol having a plurality of inbound transmission slots. An outbound signaling protocol includes an inbound reservation scheduling slot, which includes a plurality of subscriber access code fields. Each subscriber access code field corresponds to at least one of the inbound transmission slots. Each subscriber access code field may store a subscriber access code associated with a subscriber radio. The inbound reservation scheduling message includes a subscriber access code in at least one of the subscriber access code fields. As such, the subscriber radio associated with the subscriber access code may transmit data during the inbound transmission slot corresponding to the subscriber access code in which the subscriber access code field is stored. | 04-03-2014 |
Alan P. Conrad, St. Charles, IL US
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20080273633 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENHANCING SIGNAL DETECTION IN A FREQUENCY SELECTIVE FADING CHANNEL - A method and system are provided for enhanced signal detection in a frequency selective fading channel. Improved signal detection is realized by replacing single matched filters with multiple matched filters. The single matched filter spectrum is partitioned by frequency into M matched filter groups, where M is a positive integer greater than one. The filter bandwidth of each of the M matched filters is less than the bandwidth of the single matched filter from which they are derived. The M matched filters are provided to filter in parallel fashion the input signal into M sub-spectrums of the signal. The input signal is filtered through the M matched filters and also sent to the energy detector. The matched filter outputs are combined and the received signal is detected using the combined output and the energy in the received signal. | 11-06-2008 |
Audrey Conrad, Ada, MI US
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20120132573 | POINT-OF-USE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is capable of meeting the particular needs of a variety of water treatment system applications. For instance, the water treatment system may include a customizable display, multiple interchangeable filters and disinfection systems. In one embodiment, a vessel containing the filters and disinfection assembly can be easily removed from a base that supplies water to the vessel. In another embodiment, the water treatment system includes a plate that includes at least one electrical connection. One or more electronics bricks with sensors, displays and the like can be removably attached to the plate such that each electronics brick is in electrical communication with said brick. In another embodiment, the water treatment system incorporates one or more stackable and interchangeable filter blocks that direct water flowing into the vessel through each filter media. | 05-31-2012 |
Audrey Conrad, Rockford, MI US
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20120132575 | FOAM WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A foam filter is provided that may form a radial flow or a stacked flow filter. In the radial flow configuration, the foam may be wrapped around an inner support core. The inner support core may define holes to allow the water to enter the support core and exit the filter. More than one foam layer may be used, and a single sheet of foam wrapped in a spiral may form a multi-layer configuration. A non-permeable flexible layer may be positioned between adjacent foam layers to facilitate flow through the filter. In the stacked flow configuration, multiple foam layers may be used and water can flow successively or simultaneously through the foam layers. Functional layers may be added to provide other filtration functions. | 05-31-2012 |
20120186658 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided including a disinfection system, a filter and a turbine generator. A manual pump is positioned downstream of the filter to create negative pressure to draw water through the filter. The manual pump also creates positive pressure to dispense treated water from the outlet of the system. The movement of the water through the system powers the turbine generator. The power generated can be used to monitor a characteristic of the water treatment system. | 07-26-2012 |
Blaine Conrad, Portland, OR US
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20120266492 | Heat Retention and Insulation System for Wearable Articles - The present application relates to an insulation pack in a wearable article, such as a footwear article. In one example embodiment, the insulation pack includes a perforated air retention and communication layer, an insulating compressible layer, and a reflective layer. In a compressed state, when the wearable article is worn by a wearer, the perforated air retention and communication layer and the insulating compressible layer maintain a lofted air space which is in air communication with an inner body space of the wearable article and acts as an insulating layer. Further, the reflective layer reflects radiated body heat. Thus, the insulation pack may provide a heat retention and insulation system for the wearable article by reducing body heat lost via radiation and conduction. | 10-25-2012 |
20150027004 | Flexible Footwear With Puncture Resistant Sole And Reinforced Strap Mounting - A flexible article of footwear, such as a sandal or the like, with a puncture resistant sole and reinforced strap mount. The article of footwear can also have an adjustable forefoot strap, and the sole can have a midsole, outsole and puncture resistant plate that can be integrally molded together. In some embodiments, the insole can be contoured to match the contour of the wearer's foot compete with arch support. | 01-29-2015 |
Cassandra Conrad, Naples, FL US
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20100228651 | Systems and Methods for Providing Loans in Response to the Occurrence of Predetermined Events - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided that allow customers to build equity (e.g., by adding money to their selected savings vehicle) feeling secure in knowing that, should they undergo one of the pre-determined events, they will have access to a low/no interest loan (or other loan) that will help them get through that period of crisis. The financial product may offer customers a collateralized loan during a time of need, the ability to set and redefine savings goals to reflect changes in a customer's life, savings on fees as collateral grows, the waiver of monthly fees during benefit period and for a one-month grace period, and a manageable payback schedule once the benefit period begins. | 09-09-2010 |
Cassandra G. Conrad, Naples, FL US
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20120197666 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - An apparatus for unemployment insurance may include a processor and a non-transitory memory storing instructions. The instructions, responsive to execution, configure the processor to cause the apparatus at least to perform receiving information indicative of a user selection of an unemployment insurance coverage option defining policy parameters corresponding to a policy entitling the user to receive a financial benefit for a predefined period of time in response to an occurrence of a qualifying involuntary unemployment event and determining a premium fee to be paid on behalf of the user to maintain the policy. The premium fee may be determined based at least in part on the user selected coverage option. The instructions may further configure the processor to cause the apparatus to perform determining an allocation for funds associated with the premium fee between a cost of insurance and a smart cash reserve, and, in response to receiving an indication of the occurrence of the qualifying involuntary unemployment event, causing provision of the financial benefit to user. The smart cash reserve may hold funds of the policy to cover initial payout on any claim against the policy until depletion of the smart cash reserve before payout is covered by insurance. | 08-02-2012 |
20140024348 | SYSTEM, METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT SERVICES - A method is provided for providing mobile device support services. The method may include monitoring a mobile device status. The method may additionally include performing device diagnostics based at least in part on captured deice status data to identify potential faults that may affect mobile device functionality. A corresponding system, apparatus, and computer program product are also provided. | 01-23-2014 |
Chad Robert Conrad, Simpsonville, SC US
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20110133588 | Modular Life Extension Kit For A Wind Turbine Generator Support Frame - A modular life extension kit is configured to extend a useful life of a support frame for a wind turbine generator. The support frame includes a support member coupled to a support cross-member. The support member has a first length, and the support cross-member has a second length. The modular life extension kit includes a plurality of plates configured to be coupled to the support frame. At least a first plate of the plurality of plates has a first side configured to be coupled to the support member and a second side configured to be coupled to the support cross-member. The first side extends at least five percent of the first length and the second side extends at least five percent of the second length. | 06-09-2011 |
20110243754 | Pillow Block for Bed Plate of Wind Turbine - A pillow block for a bed plate of a wind turbine is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pillow block includes a sleeve defining a generally horizontal centerline and an axial centerline. The sleeve is configured to accommodate a shaft generally extending along the axial centerline therethrough. The pillow block further includes a mount extending from the sleeve. The mount defines a generally horizontal axis and at least one mounting surface. The at least one mounting surface is configured for directly mounting the pillow block to the bed plate. | 10-06-2011 |
20140041474 | OVERLOAD SLIP MECHANISM FOR THE YAW DRIVE ASSEMBLY OF A WIND TURBINE - A yaw drive assembly for a wind turbine has a releasable and re-engageable coupling operably configured between a drive gear that engages with a yaw bearing and the output of a gear assembly that is coupled to a drive motor. The coupling maintains a rotational drive engagement between the gear assembly output and drive gear up to a defined rotational torque, wherein the coupling disengages the gear assembly output from the drive gear. The coupling re-engages the gear assembly output to the drive gear upon the rotational torque decreasing to below the defined rotational torque. | 02-13-2014 |
Christopher Conrad, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120181127 | DAMPER TUBE REINFORCEMENT SLEEVE - A strut assembly includes an upper mount assembly, a shock absorber and a knuckle. The upper mount assembly is attached to a piston rod which is a part of the shock absorber. The knuckle is attached to an outer tube of the shock absorber which can be a reserve tube of a dual-tube shock absorber or a pressure tube of a single tube shock absorber. A reinforcement member increases the strength of the outer tube in the area that interfaces with the knuckle and the area that is directly above the knuckle. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181766 | DAMPER TUBE REINFORCEMENT SLEEVE - A strut assembly includes an upper mount assembly, a shock absorber and a knuckle. The upper mount assembly is attached to a piston rod which is a part of the shock absorber. The knuckle is attached to an outer tube of the shock absorber which can be a reserve tube of a dual-tube shock absorber or a pressure tube of a single tube shock absorber. A reinforcement member increases the strength of the outer tube in the area that interfaces with the knuckle. | 07-19-2012 |
20140252707 | JOUNCE BUMPER NOSE RETAINING FEATURE FOR A SHOCK ABSORBER - A shock absorber includes an elastomeric jounce bumper which engages a jounce bumper cap during relatively large compression movements of the shock absorber. The jounce bumper cap includes a jounce bumper nose retaining feature which engages the nose of the jounce bumper during the compression movements. The jounce bumper nose retaining feature restricts sliding movement of the elastomeric jounce bumper with respect to the jounce bumper cap to eliminate noises associated with the relative movement. | 09-11-2014 |
Christopher Conrad, Mount Vernon, NY US
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20090317406 | Phosphorylation of tau by abl - Methods of diagnosing a tauopathy and predicting whether a subject will develop a tauopathy are provided. Also provided are antibody preparations that specifically bind to tau phosphorylated at tyr394 and/or tyr310. Methods of inhibiting tau phosphorylation in a cell and methods of treating a subject having a tauopathy are additionally provided. Methods of treating a subject at risk for a tauopathy are also provided. Additionally, non-human mammals comprising a transgene encoding an abl tyrosine kinase are provided. Also provided are methods of evaluating whether a compound inhibits development of a tauopathy. | 12-24-2009 |
Christopher J. Conrad, Glem Mills, PA US
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20120089379 | Systems and Methods for Enhancing Images of Log Data - Systems and methods are provided to enhance logging data images. Some system embodiments include a dowhole tool, at least one sensor, and a processing system. The downhole tool gathers two-dimensional logging data while moving through a borehole. The sensor(s) measure at least one characteristic of the downhole tool's operation or environment, such as tool motion, offset distance, borehole geometry, and/or properties of the borehole fluid. Such characteristics can cause smearing or spreading of the tool's logging data measurements. Accordingly the processing system determines a de-spreading function based at least in part on the measured characteristic(s) and applies the de-spreading function to the two-dimensional logging data to obtain an enhanced logging data image, which can be presented to a user via a user interface. | 04-12-2012 |
Clayton Reid Conrad, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20080281617 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WEB SITE MANAGEMENT - Disclosed is a remotely hosted browser based software as a service (SaaS) application for allowing users to create and customize a web space over a network from a computer connected with the network. The application includes an account creation module for creating a space with a service provider of the application. There is also a space management module for customizing the space and a monetization sub-module for defining one or more fee based subscription plans for subscribers. An access control sub-module defines a level of access (reader, commenter, author) that a subscriber will have with respect to the space that is linked with the one or more fee based subscription plans. | 11-13-2008 |
Craig M. Conrad, Hickory, NC US
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20100209059 | Micromodule Cables and Breakout Cables Therefor - Micromodule breakout cables are constructed to pass selected burn tests while maintaining a desired degree of accessibility and durability. The micromodule cables can be incorporated in data centers and are robust enough to serve as furcation legs while allowing hand accessibility. The cables can incorporate optical fibers with low delta attenuation and can have low skew. | 08-19-2010 |
20110072774 | Cable Stranding Apparatus Employing a Hollow-Shaft Guide Member Driver - A cable-stranding apparatus for performing SZ-stranding of strand elements about at least one core member is disclosed. A first stationary guide member individually guides the strand elements in a spaced apart configuration and centrally passes the at least one core member. At least one hollow-shaft motor is arranged downstream of the stationary guide member. A rotating guide member is disposed in the hollow shaft and rotates with the hollow shaft according to a rotation relationship. The rotation relationship controls the rotational speed and direction of the rotating guide member to SZ-strand the strand elements about the at least one core member to form an SZ-stranded assembly. Embodiments of cable-stranding apparatus having multiple hollow-shaft motors and respective multiple rotating guide members are also disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
20110072775 | Cable Stranding Methods Employing a Hollow-Shaft Guide Member Driver - Cable-stranding methods for performing SZ-stranding of strand elements about at least one core member are disclosed. One method includes passing initially spaced apart strand elements through peripheral guide holes and passing at least one core member through a generally central location of at least one guide member. The method also includes actuating a controller that controls the rotation of the at least one guide member and rotating the at least one guide member to form the SZ-stranded assembly. | 03-31-2011 |
20120291413 | CABLE STRANDING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A HOLLOW-SHAFT GUIDE MEMBER DRIVER - A cable-stranding apparatus includes a stationary guide, a motor, a driven guide, and a controller electrically coupled to the motor. The stationary guide is configured to guide strand elements in a spaced-apart configuration and to pass a core member. The motor is operatively associated with a guide driver. The driven guide is disposed at least partially within the guide driver so as to rotate therewith. The driven guide is configured to receive the strand elements from the stationary guide, individually guide the strand elements received from the stationary guide, and to further pass the core member. The controller is electrically coupled to the motor and configured to control the rotational speed and direction of the motor. | 11-22-2012 |
Daniel C. Conrad, Stevensville, MI US
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20090069209 | NON-AQUEOUS WASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Methods and apparatuses for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluoronated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts. | 03-12-2009 |
20100146714 | RANDOM TUMBLING WASHING MACHINE WASH CHAMBER FOR IMPROVING CLEANING WHILE MINIMIZING MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO CLOTHES - Methods and apparatuses consistent with the present invention provide for improved cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes in automatic washer cycles using time-varying wash chamber oscillations. An automatic washer has a wash chamber with a central axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations. | 06-17-2010 |
20120297553 | RANDOM TUMBLING WASHING MACHINE WASH CHAMBER FOR IMPROVING CLEANING WHILE MINIMIZING MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO CLOTHES - Methods and apparatuses consistent with the present invention provide for improved cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes in automatic washer cycles using time-varying wash chamber oscillations. An automatic washer has a wash chamber with a central axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations. | 11-29-2012 |
20120297554 | RANDOM TUMBLING WASHING MACHINE WASH CHAMBER FOR IMPROVING CLEANING WHILE MINIMIZING MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO CLOTHES - Methods and apparatuses consistent with the present invention provide for improved cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes in automatic washer cycles using time-varying wash chamber oscillations. An automatic washer has a wash chamber with a central axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations. | 11-29-2012 |
David W. Conrad, Durham, NC US
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20090048430 | Site specific protein modification - The present invention relates, in general, to protein modifications and, in particular, to a method of effecting site-specific labeling of proteins with covalently coupled reporter groups. The invention further relates to a method of effecting orientation-specific immobilization of proteins on a solid surface. The invention also relates to products produced by such methods. | 02-19-2009 |
Denise L. Conrad, Endwell, NY US
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20100042548 | Method and System for Obtaining An Invoice Outsourcing Agreement - A computer-implemented method for electronically obtaining an agreement authorizing a digital signature prior to invoicing to comply with a regulation in a tax jurisdiction. The method comprises associating a set of suppliers with a user and retrieving from a database a set of buying companies associated with the user's set of suppliers. A list of purchasing tax countries associated with the retrieved set of buying companies is created by querying the database. A list of tax countries associated with the retrieved set of buying companies is created by querying the database. A country-to-country relationship database table is configured to identify purchasing tax country and tax country relationships that require the agreement authorizing a digital signature prior to invoicing. The country-to-country relationship database table is queried for any combination of purchasing tax country and tax country from the lists of purchasing tax countries and tax countries that requires the agreement authorizing a digital signature prior to invoicing. The user is electronically presented with the agreement if any combination of purchasing tax country and tax country from the lists of purchasing tax countries and tax countries requires the agreement authorizing a digital signature prior to invoicing. Acceptance of the agreement by the user is confirmed before an invoice is created involving a purchasing tax country and tax country relationship that requires the agreement authorizing a digital signature prior to invoicing. | 02-18-2010 |
Dennis A. Conrad, Cleveland, OH US
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20110083120 | MODELING AND LINKING DOCUMENTS FOR PACKAGED SOFTWARE APPLICATION CONFIGURATION - One or more document templates defining deployment procedures associated with deploying a packaged software application are obtained. One or more objects are created representing the one or more document templates and one or more elements of the one or more documents, and one or more links between the one or more objects are created. The one or more links represent one or more relationships between the created one or more objects. The one or more objects and the one or more links may be stored and/or output in a selected format. | 04-07-2011 |
Edgar P. Conrad, West Seneca, NY US
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20100195295 | Electronic Device Used In A Health Care Setting - An electronic device for use in a health care setting has a rigid enclosure assembly formed by a rigid shell and a rigid printed circuit board carrying circuitry for operating the device. A switch dome layer and an overlay are independently attached to the device but not to each other, whereby the overlay may be removed without disturbing the dome layer and a better tactile response is achieved. | 08-05-2010 |
20120291251 | Electronic Device Used In A Health Care Setting - An electronic device for use in a health care setting has a rigid enclosure assembly formed by a rigid shell and a rigid printed circuit board carrying circuitry for operating the device. A switch dome layer and an overlay are independently attached to the device but not to each other, whereby the overlay may be removed without disturbing the dome layer and a better tactile response is achieved. | 11-22-2012 |
Edward W. Conrad, Essex Junction, VT US
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20110173586 | METHOD FOR CREATING ELECTRICALLY TESTABLE PATTERNS - The present invention provides a method and computer program product for designing an electrically testable pattern that is based on patterns derived from the desired chip layout to be printed. Such electrical test patterns are based on the features within a region of influence around critical sites. The critical sites may be identified, for example, by processing the chip layout through an OPC verification tool that flags potential failure sites. The electrical test pattern is formed from features within an region of influence (ROI) around the critical site, and also include electrical feed lines at terminal ends of one or more features having an electrical characteristic that is sensitive to changes in the printed environment of the critical site. The feed lines may be locate on the same or a different layer than the critical site, depending on the chip design. The electrical pattern is further defined by retaining features within a second trim region such that the printed features within the ROI are not substantially modified by the absence of features outside the second trim region. | 07-14-2011 |
Edward W. Conrad, Jeffersonville, VT US
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20120127442 | DETERMINING LITHOGRAPHIC SET POINT USING OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION VERIFICATION SIMULATION - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to determining a lithographic set point using simulations of optical proximity correction verification. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of determining a lithographic tool set point for a lithographic process is disclosed. The method may include: providing a model of a production lithographic process including simulations of printed shapes; analyzing the model of the production lithographic process to determine whether a set of structures on a production mask used in the production lithographic process to create the printed shapes will fail under a plurality of set points; determining an operating region of set points where the set of structures on the production mask does not fail; and establishing a set point location within the operating region based upon a set point selection function. | 05-24-2012 |
Greg Allen Conrad, Pocola, OK US
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20120061089 | APPARATUS AND DEVICE FOR DELIVERING FLUID DOWNHOLE AND INCREASING WELL PRODUCTION - An apparatus and device for hydrocarbon recovery in a well for coal bed methane (CBM) recovery, tight sand gas extraction, and other gas extraction techniques provides for the formation of a hydrocarbon foam comprised of a fluid delivered into a downhole portion of the well and the hydrocarbon, maximizing water removal for gas recovery. The apparatus may include a check valve that feeds a nozzle to deliver or atomize the spray of fluid into the downhole portion of the well when the pressure applied to the fluid is sufficient to overcome a hydrostatic pressure in the downhole portion of the well and to deliver the fluid into the downhole portion of the well. The fluid is not sprayed directly into the formation, thereby protecting the formation from damage and recovering the fluid even in the case where water is not present. The capillary tube feeding the fluid to the check valve may be placed externally to the production tube to facilitate ease of cleaning and clearing of the production tube. | 03-15-2012 |
Gregory W. Conrad, Plainfield, IL US
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20080264139 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Precision Parts - The invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for manufacturing metal parts, preferably surgical blades ( | 10-30-2008 |
Jeff Conrad, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120030327 | IDENTIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION BASE OBJECT IDENTIFIERS SUPPORTED BY A MANAGED DEVICE - Example embodiments relate to identification of management information base (MIB) object identifiers (OIDs) supported by a managed device. In example embodiments, a group of MIB OIDs to be tested for support by a managed device is identified. A series of requests including a MIB OID may then be transmitted to the managed device. Finally, MIB OIDs from the group of MIB OIDs to be tested for support that are supported by the managed device may be identified based on responses to the requests received from the managed device. | 02-02-2012 |
Jeffrey B. Conrad, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20120250876 | SET OF INTERACTIVE COASTERS - The present disclosure is directed to a set of interactive coasters. Specifically, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a set of musically interacting coasters which harmonize when placed in proximity to one another. | 10-04-2012 |
Jeffrey Richard Conrad, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120030363 | DISPLAYING A NETWORK TOPOLOGY MAP WITH A REDUCED NUMBER OF OBJECTS - Displaying a network topology map may include creating a database representing objects in a network; requesting a topology map of a certain type to represent at least a portion of the network; determining from the database a set of objects corresponding to the type of the requested map; determining parameters associated with the map type; and, while the cardinality of the set is above a threshold: presenting at least one of the parameters on a display, enabling a user to specify a value or group of values for the parameter, and reducing the cardinality of the set by removing objects not matching the value or group of values specified for the parameter. | 02-02-2012 |
Jeffrey W. Conrad, Verona, PA US
John Conrad, Bath, NY US
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20100123393 | HID LAMP WITH A CANTED ARC TUBE - An HID lamp with a canted arc tube including a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp with an outer envelope ( | 05-20-2010 |
John B. Conrad, Kwajalein, MP US
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20120072750 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A ZERO VOLTAGE PROCESSOR SLEEP STATE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for a zero voltage processor sleep state. A processor may include a dedicated cache memory. A voltage regulator may be coupled to the processor to provide an operating voltage to the processor. During a transition to a zero voltage power management state for the processor, the operational voltage applied to the processor by the voltage regulator may be reduced to approximately zero and the state variables associated with the processor may be saved to the dedicated cache memory. | 03-22-2012 |
John H. Conrad, Alpharetta, GA US
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20080230943 | Method and apparatus for enhanced fiber bundle dispersion with a divergent fiber draw unit - A method and associated apparatus for melt extruding a nonwoven web includes providing a plurality of fibers from an extrusion device. The fibers are conveyed through a diverging profile portion of a fiber drawing unit (FDU) that causes the fibers to spread and expand in the machine direction within the FDU. The fibers are then conveyed through a diverging diffusion chamber spaced from the outlet of the FDU to reduce the velocity of the fibers and further spread the fibers in the machine direction. The fibers may be subjected to an applied electrostatic charge in either the diffusion chamber or the FDU. From the outlet of the diffusion chamber, the fibers are laid onto a forming surface as a nonwoven web. | 09-25-2008 |
20080241541 | ELASTIC LAMINATES HAVING FRAGRANCE RELEASING PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An elastic laminate having fragrance releasing microcapsules embedded within a nonwoven web layer of the laminate is generally disclosed. The elastic laminate is configured to release the encapsulated fragrance upon stretching the laminate. The elastic laminate can continue to release fresh fragrance even after the first stretching force is applied, effectively extending the life of the elastic laminate. The resulting elastic laminate is useful for many applications, and is particularly useful in the construction of an absorbent article. | 10-02-2008 |
20120274003 | METHOD FOR ENHANCED FIBER BUNDLE DISPERSION WITH A DIVERGENT FIBER DRAW UNIT - A method and associated apparatus for melt extruding a nonwoven web includes providing a plurality of fibers from an extrusion device. The fibers are conveyed through a diverging profile portion of a fiber drawing unit (FDU) that causes the fibers to spread and expand in the machine direction within the FDU. The fibers are then conveyed through a diverging diffusion chamber spaced from the outlet of the FDU to reduce the velocity of the fibers and further spread the fibers in the machine direction. The fibers may be subjected to an applied electrostatic charge in either the diffusion chamber or the FDU. From the outlet of the diffusion chamber, the fibers are laid onto a forming surface as a nonwoven web. | 11-01-2012 |
John Herbert Conrad, Alpharetta, GA US
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20080287024 | Biodegradable Continuous Filament Web - A biodegradable nonwoven web comprising substantially continuous multicomponent filaments is provided. The filaments comprise a first component and a second component. The first component contains at least one high-melting point aliphatic polyester having a melting point of from about 160° C. to about 250° C. and the second component contains at least one low-melting point aliphatic polyester. The melting point of the low-melting point aliphatic polyester is at least about 30° C. less than the melting point of the high-melting point aliphatic polyester. The low-melting point aliphatic polyester has a number average molecular weight of from about 30,000 to about 120,000 Daltons, a glass transition temperature of less than about 25° C., and an apparent viscosity of from about 50 to about 215 Pascal-seconds, as determined at a temperature of 160° C. and a shear rate of 1000 sec | 11-20-2008 |
Jonathan M. Conrad, New York, NY US
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20120166516 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING VIRTUAL COMPUTING CLOUDS - Networking systems and methods for establishing and maintaining virtual computing clouds are disclosed. A networking system can comprise a server and various instances of a software agent, each agent being installed on a computing device participating in a virtual computing cloud. The server can maintain account setting for a user, wherein the settings can indicate which files on indicated computing devices are included in the virtual computing cloud. The networking system can selectively synchronize data between the computing devices automatically and in a secure manner, and can transmit data in real time to simulate local storage when synchronization of certain files is inappropriate in light of file incompatibility. As a result, the networking system can provide the user with a seamless, automatic system and method for accessing a total computing environment. | 06-28-2012 |
20150058399 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING VIRTUAL COMPUTING CLOUDS - Networking systems and methods for establishing and maintaining virtual computing clouds are disclosed. A networking system can comprise a server and various instances of a software agent, each agent being installed on a computing device participating in a virtual computing cloud. The server can maintain account setting for a user, wherein the settings can indicate which files on indicated computing devices are included in the virtual computing cloud. The networking system can selectively synchronize data between the computing devices automatically and in a secure manner, and can transmit data in real time to simulate local storage when synchronization of certain files is inappropriate in light of file incompatibility. As a result, the networking system can provide the user with a seamless, automatic system and method for accessing a total computing environment. | 02-26-2015 |
Kelly L. Conrad, Goodlettsville, TN US
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20100048722 | FORMATION OF ACCUMBENS GluR2-LACKING AMPA RECEPTORS MEDIATES INCUBATION OF COCAINE CRAVING - The present invention provides a method for ameliorating cue-induced cravings for an addictive substance in abstinent addicts by administering a compound capable of blockade of GluR2-lacking AMPA receptors. | 02-25-2010 |
Kenneth E. Conrad, Ada, MI US
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20090045106 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system (“WTS”) includes a prefilter, a carbon block filter and a microbiological interception (“MI”) filter that operate in combination to treat a fluid stream, such as water. The WTS may include two prefilters, for example, both a multi-layer nonwoven prefilter and a pleated fabric prefilter. The MI filter may include carbon particles and a binder, and the carbon particles may have a mean particle diameter ranging from about 60 microns to about 80 microns and with a particle size distribution in which no more than about 10% by weight of the particles are larger than about 140 mesh and no more than about 10% by weight are smaller than about 500 mesh. In one embodiment, the water treatment system further includes a volumetric end-of-life filter monitor that monitors the life of the MI filter. | 02-19-2009 |
20110303589 | GRAVITY FEED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a flocculation system, a chlorination system, and a bio-sand filter system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The sand filter system may include a mini bio-sand filter, a foam filter, or a pressed block filter. The flocculation system may include a tank bottom that urges settling particles toward a sump and a ladle that removes settled particles. A manual pump or siphon may be included in the water treatment system. | 12-15-2011 |
20120132573 | POINT-OF-USE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is capable of meeting the particular needs of a variety of water treatment system applications. For instance, the water treatment system may include a customizable display, multiple interchangeable filters and disinfection systems. In one embodiment, a vessel containing the filters and disinfection assembly can be easily removed from a base that supplies water to the vessel. In another embodiment, the water treatment system includes a plate that includes at least one electrical connection. One or more electronics bricks with sensors, displays and the like can be removably attached to the plate such that each electronics brick is in electrical communication with said brick. In another embodiment, the water treatment system incorporates one or more stackable and interchangeable filter blocks that direct water flowing into the vessel through each filter media. | 05-31-2012 |
20120132575 | FOAM WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A foam filter is provided that may form a radial flow or a stacked flow filter. In the radial flow configuration, the foam may be wrapped around an inner support core. The inner support core may define holes to allow the water to enter the support core and exit the filter. More than one foam layer may be used, and a single sheet of foam wrapped in a spiral may form a multi-layer configuration. A non-permeable flexible layer may be positioned between adjacent foam layers to facilitate flow through the filter. In the stacked flow configuration, multiple foam layers may be used and water can flow successively or simultaneously through the foam layers. Functional layers may be added to provide other filtration functions. | 05-31-2012 |
20120145618 | GRAVITY FEED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH OXIDATION AND DISINFECTION STEPS - A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a primary disinfection system and a residual disinfection system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The residual disinfectant may be administered to the water at a level below the taste threshold to prevent backgrowth of bacteria while leaving the taste of the water unaffected. The portable water treatment system may be designed to dispense water at a high-flow rate. | 06-14-2012 |
20120186658 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided including a disinfection system, a filter and a turbine generator. A manual pump is positioned downstream of the filter to create negative pressure to draw water through the filter. The manual pump also creates positive pressure to dispense treated water from the outlet of the system. The movement of the water through the system powers the turbine generator. The power generated can be used to monitor a characteristic of the water treatment system. | 07-26-2012 |
Kirk P. Conrad, Cranberry Twp., PA US
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20110137291 | USE OF RELAXIN TO INCREASE ARTERIAL COMPLIANCE - The present invention provides methods for increasing arterial compliance. The methods generally involve administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of relaxin. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have or who are at risk of developing age-associated arterial stiffness. | 06-09-2011 |
Kirk P. Conrad, Gainesville, FL US
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20110171650 | GENE EXPRESSION RELATED TO PREECLAMPSIA - Gene expression patterns contemporaneous with early placental development in the first trimester of preeclamptic versus unaffected pregnancies have been obtained. Observation of differences in these gene expression patterns has allowed the identification of biomarkers that are useful in predicting and monitoring preeclampsia. These biomarkers are also useful in screening potential therapeutics for efficacy in the prevention or treatment of preeclampsia. | 07-14-2011 |
20110281801 | PREDICTION AND PREVENTION OF PREECLAMPSIA - The present disclosure relates to methods for detecting an increased risk of preeclampsia, determining the presence of preeclampsia, reducing the likelihood that preeclampsia will develop and treating preeclampsia. It also provides methods of measuring relaxin levels in a biological sample of a pregnant woman. | 11-17-2011 |
20130012441 | PREDICTION AND PREVENTION OF PREECLAMPSIA - The present disclosure relates to methods for assessing increased risk of preeclampsia in a pregnant woman. The methods described herein employ measuring relaxin levels, and optionally measuring C-reactive protein levels in a biological sample of a pregnant woman. The disclosure further encompasses methods of reducing the risk of preeclampsia and treating it, once it has occurred by administering a pharmaceutical formulation of relaxin to a pregnant woman. | 01-10-2013 |
20140057832 | USE OF RELAXIN TO INCREASE ARTERIAL COMPLIANCE - The present invention provides methods for increasing arterial compliance. The methods generally involve administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of relaxin. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have or who are at risk of developing age-associated arterial stiffness. | 02-27-2014 |
20140100159 | USE OF RELAXIN TO RESTORE MATERNAL PHYSIOLOGY IN PREGNANCIES CONVEIVED BY ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES - The subject invention relates to methods for improving a subject's vasculature to normalize maternal hemodynamics, particularly in subjects attempting to conceive via assisted reproductive technologies, and comprises increasing relaxin levels in a subject or increasing any one or more of: relaxin synthesis, relaxin receptor synthesis, relaxin binding to the relaxin receptor, or relaxin receptor activity. | 04-10-2014 |
20140242074 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING ACTIVITY OF BONE MARROW DERIVED CELLS - The subject invention provides methods for recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells, including bone marrow-derived endothelial cells (BMDEC), and increasing their function by administration of relaxin. The methods of the invention can be used in, for example, treating 5 conditions amenable to treatment by recruitment of bone marrow-derived cells, such as BMDEC and bone marrow-derived angio-osteogcnic progenitor cell. | 08-28-2014 |
20150031616 | USE OF RELAXIN TO TREAT PLACENTAL SYNDROMES - The subject application relates to methods for treating a placental syndrome, wherein relaxin is administered during the late secretory/luteal (LS) phase of the menstrual cycle in women who have a propensity for developing the placental syndrome. In certain embodiments, administration of relaxin continues beyond the LS phase and into pregnancy. | 01-29-2015 |
Larry Conrad, Smicksburg, PA US
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20100275810 | BATTERY-POWERED ALL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE AND RELATED LOCOMOTIVE AND TRAIN CONFIGURATIONS - Designs for a battery-powered, all-electric locomotive and related locomotive and train configurations are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, a locomotive may be driven by a plurality of traction motors powered exclusively by a battery assembly which preferably comprises rechargeable batteries or other energy storage means. The locomotive carries no internal combustion engine on board and receives no power during operation from any power source external to the locomotive. A battery management system monitors and equalizes the batteries to maintain a desired state of charge (SOC) and depth of discharge (DOD) for each battery. A brake system may be configured to prioritize a regenerative braking mechanism over an air braking mechanism so that substantial brake energy can be recovered to recharge the battery assembly. Many locomotive or train configurations involving battery-powered or battery-toting locomotive(s) may be implemented. In one embodiment, a battery-toting locomotive is directly coupled with and positioned between two diesel-electric locomotives, wherein the batteries recover energy from regenerative braking and/or supply power to drive traction motors. | 11-04-2010 |
Larry J. Conrad, Smicksburg, PA US
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20100281852 | Filter Regeneration System and Method - A filter regeneration system for an internal combustion engine operable at an engine speed and having: a gas exhaust system for fluidly expelling exhaust gas at an exhaust gas temperature; and at least one filter arrangement in fluid communication with the gas exhaust system and configured to capture particulate in the exhaust gas. The regeneration system includes: a load generating arrangement in operable communication with the internal combustion engine and configured to modify the mechanical load on the internal combustion engine, thereby changing the exhaust gas temperature; and at least one controller in electrical communication with at least a portion of the load generating arrangement and configured to control at least one operating parameter of the load generating arrangement. A method of regenerating a filter arrangement is also disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
Leslee Conrad, Norristown, PA US
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20100129318 | CYNOMOLGUS IL-13 MUTEIN PROTEINS, ANTIBODIES, COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES - The present invention relates to at least one novel cynomolgus IL-13 muteins (Mut-IL-13) proteins, antibodies, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one Mut-IL-13 protein or antibody, Mut-IL-13 vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof, including therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. | 05-27-2010 |
20110027294 | Anti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibodies, Antigens and Uses Thereof - Anti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) monoclonal antibodies, RSV F protein antigens and their uses are disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
Louis J. Conrad, Attica, MI US
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20120032454 | LATCHING MECHANISM - A latching system for and a method of latching a first member to a second member are provided. The latching system includes a latching mechanism including a displaceable feature which, when operatively displaced, allows a striker to engage with a housing of the latching mechanism, at a recess defined by the housing, to provide supplementary or auxiliary latching force. The displaceable feature may be displaced by an actuating load transmitted between the striker and the latching mechanism, where the actuating load is substantially greater than the nominal load experienced by the latching system during ordinary latching conditions. The engagement of the striker with the housing at the recess may transfer a portion of the actuating load to the housing during the event generating the actuating load, thereby increasing the latching strength of the latching system and reducing the potential for deformation or distortion of the latching element during the event. | 02-09-2012 |
Mark Conrad, Colorado Springs, CO US
Michael D. Conrad, Blairsville, PA US
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20120014493 | REACTOR HEAD SEISMIC SUPPORT TIE ROD SYSTEM - A quick disconnect for a control rod drive mechanism seismic support tie rod system that is remotely operable from a nuclear power plant's operating deck. A wall mounted anchor in the reactor cavity contains one half of a disconnect coupling that interfaces with the other half of the disconnect coupling on the ends of the tie rods employing a remote winching system that is actuated from the top of the reactor head assembly. A latching mechanism is then actuated from the refueling cavity operating deck to lock the tie rod in place and prevent displacement during a seismic or pipe break event. The tie rod may similarly be unlocked from the wall anchor and raised above the reactor head assembly as part of a reactor head disassembly operation to gain access to the core of the reactor vessel for refueling. | 01-19-2012 |
Mirko Conrad, Watertown, MA US
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20120254827 | VERIFICATION OF COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE CODE GENERATED FROM A MODEL - In an embodiment, a model is sliced into a plurality of slices. A slice in the plurality of slices is selected. A portion of code, that corresponds to the selected slice, is identified from code generated from the model. The identified code is verified to be equivalent to the selected slice. Equivalence may include equivalent functionality, equivalent data types, equivalent performance, and/or other forms of equivalence between the selected slice and the identified generated code. | 10-04-2012 |
20120254830 | VERIFICATION OF COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE CODE GENERATED FROM A MODEL - In an embodiment, a model is sliced into a plurality of slices. A slice in the plurality of slices is selected. A portion of code, that corresponds to the selected slice, is identified from code generated from the model. The identified code is verified to be equivalent to the selected slice. Equivalence may include equivalent functionality, equivalent data types, equivalent performance, and/or other forms of equivalence between the selected slice and the identified generated code. | 10-04-2012 |
Paul Conrad, Ashland, OH US
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20110203681 | PILOT FILL VALVE - A pilot fill valve includes a float that is separated into upper and lower cavities by an angled partition through which a drain outlet and an overflow outlet are disposed. When the level of the float drops, a portion of the water supplied to the fill valve is diverted to a tank to raise the float, while the remainder is diverted to the upper cavity increasing the weight of the float. As the float begins to rise, the water in the upper cavity drains through the drain outlet and overflow outlet, making the float lighter, and causing the float and pivot arm to rotate with increased velocity, allowing the pilot cap carried by the pivot arm to fully shut off the valve. | 08-25-2011 |
Paul D. Conrad, Ashland, OH US
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20090238658 | Integrated fastener & sealing system for plumbing fixtures - A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system. | 09-24-2009 |
20110164943 | INTEGRATED FASTENER & SEALING SYSTEM FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES - A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system. | 07-07-2011 |
Richard Conrad, Barrington, NH US
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20110067588 | Method of Phasing and Accelerating Cylinders of Printing Press During Auto Transfer - A method of preparing cylinders for printing on a web during auto transfer operations is provided. The method includes the steps of printing images on a web with at least one first printing cylinder; accelerating at least one second printing cylinder so that the at least one second printing cylinder has a surface velocity that equals a velocity of the web; adjusting a phasing of the at least one second printing cylinder with respect to the web during the accelerating step and before the surface velocity of the at least one second printing cylinder equals the velocity of the web; moving the at least one first printing cylinder away from the web and moving the at least one second printing cylinder towards the web; and printing images on the web with the at least one second printing cylinder. A printing press configured for auto transfer is also provided. | 03-24-2011 |
Richard James Conrad, Hamilton, MA US
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20100041968 | IMAGE CAPTURE IN COMBINATION WITH VITAL SIGNS BEDSIDE MONITOR - When monitoring a patient ( | 02-18-2010 |
20100056883 | USE OF BARCODE MENUS TO CONFIGURE AND SET-UP VITAL SIGNS MONITORS - When configuring multiple patient monitors ( | 03-04-2010 |
Robert Conrad, Wheaton, IL US
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20090260281 | METHOD FOR GROUPING A PLURALITY OF GROWTH-INDUCED SEEDS FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR SALE BASED ON TESTING OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SEED - A method and system for producing a group of growth-induced seeds for commercial use or sale, the method including monitoring a physiological indication and/or morphometric indication for a seed, automatically determining if the monitored seed has a specific characteristic, separating the monitored seed having the specific characteristic into a group of seeds for commercial use or sale so that each and every seed in the group has been monitored and determined to have the specific characteristic. | 10-22-2009 |
20110239535 | CAST PELLETS FOR PLANTING SEEDS - Cast pellets containing plants seeds and methods of making the cast pellets are described. The cast pellets include a mixture of one or more plant seeds and a setable, flowable casting substance. The casting substance can be a thermoplastic or another material such as plaster, polyacrylamide or a derivative thereof, polyacrylic acid, a melt processable starch, wax, polyvinyl alcohol, glyceride, partial glyceride, or mixtures thereof. The mixture can additionally contain other substances, such as fillers, plant growth regulators, insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, fertilizers, microorganisms, or mixtures thereof. The seeds can be of the same or different species, and can be selected to have, for example, the same or different flower colors. | 10-06-2011 |
20120084888 | CAST PELLETS FOR PLANTING SEEDS - A multi-plant product and a method of producing a container of plants are described. Cast pellets containing plant seeds selected for their seed germination timing are planted in a container with a vegetative cutting. The cutting can be selected for having root initiation timing synchronized with the seed germination timing of the plant seeds in the cast pellet. The seed germination timing of the plant seeds can be modified by selecting the volume of the cast pellet. | 04-05-2012 |
Sean Conrad, Madison, WI US
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20090216562 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCOMMODATING DIVERSE HEALTHCARE RECORD CENTERS - A healthcare portal aggregator collects data from healthcare portals of different institutions to provide patients with a comprehensive view of their healthcare information. The aggregator visually organizes data by datatypes for easy reference while visually linking the data to healthcare institution identifiers to preserve the healthcare institution's connections to their patients. | 08-27-2009 |
20120310674 | Electronic Health Record System Utilizing Disparate Record Sources - A system for facilitating patient ownership of his or her medical data through the use of third-party health repositories that preserves the maximum information content of the medical records by displaying information relevant to the authority of the medical data as reflected by its source and types of modification as it has moved between institutions, as well as the data itself. In this way, improved use of this data is made possible. | 12-06-2012 |
Selina Conrad, Lorton, VA US
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20120061979 | HEAVY LOAD SLING PROTECTIVE PAD - A heavy load protective pad for use on industrial slings includes fasteners on a sleeve forming member which are secured together to encircle and secure the protective pad on an industrial sling at a desired location. Pockets formed in the protective pad house a pair of block spacers which, in one configuration, serve to space the protective pad and underlying sling away from the load which is being lifted or pulled. | 03-15-2012 |
20120139275 | Heavy Load Sling Protective Pad - A heavy load protective pad for use on industrial slings includes fasteners on a sleeve forming member which are secured together to encircle and secure the protective pad on an industrial sling at a desired location. Pockets formed in the protective pad house a pair of block spacers which, in one configuration, serve to space the protective pad and underlying sling away from the load which is being lifted or pulled. | 06-07-2012 |
Shaun Conrad, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090157933 | Communication bus power state management - Methods and apparatus to manage communication bus power states are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a bus including a master node and at least a first slave node, logic to transmit a first power state change request from the master node to the first slave node, logic to receive the first power state change request in the first slave node, and logic to designate the first slave node as the master node when the first slave node denies the first power state change request. | 06-18-2009 |
Shaun Conrad, Cornelius, OR US
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20100332877 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION - A system, apparatus, method and article to reduce power consumption are described. The method may include receiving a power management request for a reduced power consumption state from each of a plurality of processors. A power management request for the reduced power consumption state may be sent to a controller to cache data. Each of the plurality of processors may be instructed to enter the reduced power consumption state. An interrupt may be received to return to an active power consumption state. A power management request may be sent to the controller to flush cached data into a memory. Each of the plurality of processors may be instructed to enter the active power consumption state. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-30-2010 |
20130311804 | MASTER SLAVE QPI PROTOCOL FOR COORDINATED IDLE POWER MANAGEMENT IN GLUELESS AND CLUSTERED SYSTEMS - Methods, apparatus, and systems for implementing coordinated idle power management in glueless and clustered systems. Components for facilitating coordination of package idle power state between sockets in a glueless system such as a server platform include a master entity in one socket (i.e., processor) and a slave entity in each socket participating in the power management coordination. Each slave collects idle status inputs from various sources and when the socket cores are sufficiently idle, it makes a request to the master to enter a deeper idle power state. The master coordinates global power management operations in response to the slave requests, including broadcasting a command with a target latency to all of the slaves to allow the processors to enter reduced power (i.e., idle) states in a coordinated manner. Communications between the entities is facilitated using messages transported over existing interconnects and corresponding protocols, enabling the benefits associated with the disclosed embodiments to be implemented using existing designs. | 11-21-2013 |
Shaun M. Conrad, Cornelius, OR US
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20100115312 | TECHNIQUES FOR ENTERING A LOW-POWER LINK STATE - Techniques to cause a point-to-point link between system components to engage in a negotiation process that may lead to the link transitioning from an active state in which data may be transmitted between system components to a low power state where data may not be transmitted. The negotiation process may occur between each pair of nodes within an electronic system that are interconnected via point-to-point link. The negotiation may ensure that there are no pending transactions or transactions that may occur within an upcoming period of time. Through this negotiation each component acknowledges and agrees to transition the link to the low power state. | 05-06-2010 |
20110161702 | TECHNIQUES FOR ENTERING A LOW-POWER LINK STATE - Techniques to cause a point-to-point link between system components to engage in a negotiation process that may lead to the link transitioning from an active state in which data may be transmitted between system components to a low power state where data may not be transmitted. The negotiation process may occur between each pair of nodes within an electronic system that are interconnected via point-to-point link. The negotiation may ensure that there are no pending transactions or transactions that may occur within an upcoming period of time. Through this negotiation each component acknowledges and agrees to transition the link to the low power state. | 06-30-2011 |
20140068291 | Performing Cross-Domain Thermal Control In A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes a first domain with at least one core to execute instructions and a second domain coupled to the first domain and including at least one non-core circuit. These domains can operate at independent frequencies, and a power control unit coupled to the domains may include a thermal logic to cause a reduction in a frequency of the first domain responsive to occurrence of a thermal event in the second domain. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068293 | Performing Cross-Domain Thermal Control In A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes a first domain with at least one core to execute instructions and a second domain coupled to the first domain and including at least one non-core circuit. These domains can operate at independent frequencies, and a power control unit coupled to the domains may include a thermal logic to cause a reduction in a frequency of the first domain responsive to occurrence of a thermal event in the second domain. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140089705 | POWER GATING FOR TERMINATION POWER SUPPLIES - Power gating control architectures. A memory device having at least a memory array and input/output (I/O) lines terminated on the memory device with termination circuitry coupled to receive a termination supply voltage (V | 03-27-2014 |
20140095910 | Method and Apparatus For Efficient Store/Restore of State Information During A Power State Transition - A processor is described having streamlining circuitry that has a first interface to receive information from a memory describing: i) respective addresses for internal state information of a power domain; ii) respective addresses of a memory where the internal state information is stored when the power domain is powered down; and, iii) meta data for transferring the state information between the power domain and where the internal state information is stored when the power domain is powered down. | 04-03-2014 |
20140149759 | Providing An Inter-Arrival Access Timer In A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes multiple cores each to independently execute instructions and a power control unit (PCU) coupled to the cores to control power consumption of the processor. In turn, the PCU includes a control logic to cause the processor to re-enter a first package low power state responsive to expiration of an inter-arrival timer, where this expiration indicates that a time duration subsequent to a transaction received in the processor has occurred. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-29-2014 |
20140159785 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATOMIC FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE CHANGES - A method and apparatus for atomic frequency and voltage changes in the processor. In one embodiment of the invention, the atomic frequency and voltage changes in the processor is feasible due to the enabling technology of fully integrated voltage regulators (FIVR) that are integrated in the processor. FIVR allows independent configuration of each core in the processor and the configuration includes, but is not limited to, voltage setting, frequency setting, clock setting and other parameters that affects the power consumption of each core. | 06-12-2014 |
20140176581 | CONTROLLING CONFIGURABLE PEAK PERFORMANCE LIMITS OF A PROCESSOR - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a processor having a plurality of cores each to execute instructions, a non-volatile storage to store maximum peak operating frequency values each a function of a given number of active cores, a configuration storage to store frequency limits each corresponding to one of the maximum peak operating frequency values or a configurable clip frequency value less than the maximum peak operating frequency value. In turn, a power controller is configured to limit operating frequency of the cores to a corresponding frequency limit obtained from the configuration storage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181352 | INTERCONNECT TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION UNI-DIRECTIONALLY - A processor includes at least one core, a power control unit, and a first interconnect to couple with a peripheral controller. The first interconnect is to provide a first uni-directional communication path for communication of first power management data from the processor to the peripheral controller. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181538 | Controlling Configurable Peak Performance Limits Of A Processor - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a processor having a plurality of cores each to execute instructions, a non-volatile storage to store maximum peak operating frequency values each a function of a given number of active cores, a configuration storage to store frequency limits each corresponding to one of the maximum peak operating frequency values or a configurable clip frequency value less than the maximum peak operating frequency value. In turn, a power controller is configured to limit operating frequency of the cores to a corresponding frequency limit obtained from the configuration storage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140189225 | Independent Control Of Processor Core Retention States - In an embodiment, a processor includes a first processor core, a second processor core, a first voltage regulator to provide a first voltage to the first processor core with a first active value when the first processor core is active, and a second voltage regulator to provide a second voltage to the second processor core with a second active value when the second processor core is active. Responsive to a request to place the first processor core in a first low power state with an associated first low power voltage value, the first voltage regulator is to reduce the first voltage to a second low power voltage value that is less than the first low power voltage value, independent of the second voltage regulator. First data stored in a first register of the first processor core is retained at the second low power value. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140189285 | Apparatus and Method For Tracking TLB Flushes On A Per Thread Basis - A method is described that includes recognizing that TLB information of one or more hardware threads is to be invalidated. The method also includes determining which ones of the one or more hardware threads are in a state in which TLB information is flushed. The method also includes directing a TLB shootdown to those of the or more hardware threads that are in a state in which TLB information is not flushed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140189402 | Apparatus And Method To Manage Energy Usage Of A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one processor core and power control logic having energy usage logic to predict an energy usage of the processor and a voltage regulator coupled to the processor, during a low power period according to a first voltage regulator control mode and a second voltage regulator control mode, and to control the voltage regulator based at least in part on the predicted energy usage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140189405 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MANAGE ENERGY USAGE OF A PROCESSOR - In an embodiment, a processor includes at least one processor core and power control logic having energy usage logic to predict an energy usage of the processor and a voltage regulator coupled to the processor, during a low power period according to a first voltage regulator control mode and a second voltage regulator control mode, and to control the voltage regulator based at least in part on the predicted energy usage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-03-2014 |
Stephen Conrad, Canton, MI US
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20090014441 | Microwave plasma cooking - A method of cooking a food item is disclosed. The food item is placed in a microwave cavity and exposed to a microwave generated plasma. In such fashion, the food item is cooked very quickly while maintaining flavor, texture, appearance, smell, and taste. | 01-15-2009 |
Steve Conrad, Huntsville, AL US
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20110232585 | Radial-shape wireless dog fence system and method - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Through improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base unit and the collar, errant measurement values are discounted in terms of their contribution to the current estimate of the dog's distance from the base unit. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base unit and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's distance from the base unit is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 09-29-2011 |
20110298615 | Custom-shape wireless dog fence system and method - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 12-08-2011 |
20140327542 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 11-06-2014 |
Steven Conrad, Tigard, OR US
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20110078884 | TOOL FOR COMPRESSING AND INSERTING A PLIABLE MEMBER INTO A CHANNEL - A tool is provided for compressing and inserting a pliable member past a rim of a channel and into the channel. The tool may be used to install o-rings in a segmented fashion. The tool may include a handle for the user to hold and operate the tool. A support for a press may be coupled to the handle. The support may be a shaft mounted partially within, and movable relative to, the handle. The shaft may include a slot adjacent the press to receive and be aligned with the pliable member. The handle and the press may be movable between a nominal position and a compressing position. The press may include pivoting arms with opposing faces, each having a beveled portion, that are operable, when moved to the compressing position, to compress the pliable member and push it into the channel. An actuator, such as a collar on the handle, may operate on the press arms as the handle is moved downwardly, to move them inwardly to the compressed position. | 04-07-2011 |
20110099830 | TOOL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A system and a process are provided for positioning a tool relative to a surface. The system may include a mount fixed in location relative to the surface. A positioning assembly may be coupled to the mount that holds the tool adjacent the surface and moves the tool relative to the surface. The positioning assembly may move the tool to a reference location, identify such location, and then move to the tool to an operating position defined at a specified distance from the reference position. The positioning assembly may include a strain gauge to identify contact of the tool with the surface at the reference location via an indicator coupled to the strain gauge. The positioning assembly may also include a micrometer attached at its body to the mount and a spindle operable to move the tool. Fixtures couple the micrometer, strain gauge and tool to maintain fixed relative positions except for calibrated movement of the tool. | 05-05-2011 |
Steven Allen Conrad, Shreveport, LA US
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20120004902 | Computerized Selection for Healthcare Services - A method for producing healthcare data records from graphical inputs by computer users. Includes generating a plurality of user input categories, displaying on a graphical display icons that correspond to a first of the user input categories and receiving a first user selection of a first icon of the plurality of icons, and displaying on the graphical display a plurality of icons that correspond to a second of the user input categories and receiving a second user selection of a second icon of the plurality of icons. The method also includes displaying icons that correspond to a physical target on which the medical action or observation is performed and receiving a third user selection of the physical target, and applying a syntax to populate a data record of the action using the at least two of the first, second, and third user selections. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004932 | Diagnosis-Driven Electronic Charting - A computer-implemented method for producing healthcare data records from graphical inputs by computer users includes receiving, on a graphical user interface of a computer system, a user identification of a diagnosis for a patient, the user identification produced by user selection on the graphical user interface; identifying one or more parameters that characterize the diagnosis; displaying on the graphical user interface a plurality of selectable values for particular ones of identified parameters; receiving sequential user selections representations of particulars ones of the values; and generating an electronic medical record representation that represents the identified diagnosis having the selected values for the one or more parameters. | 01-05-2012 |
Steven S. Conrad, Rogers, AR US
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20100236913 | Battery cover connector system - A battery cover connector system for connecting a battery to the wiring harness of an electrical device or accessory includes a cap that fits closely over the top of the battery and a pair of terminal connectors within the cap that are adapted to snap fit onto a respective battery terminal. The system can be readily connected to the battery's positive and negative poles and conversely can be readily disconnected from the battery without the use of tools. The system includes a safety feature that deters a user from improperly making a reverse connection between the battery and the electrical device. | 09-23-2010 |
20130285351 | Connector For Releasably Attaching A Wheelchair To A Wheeled Cart - A connector for releasably attaching a vehicle such as a shopping cart to a wheelchair includes a pivoting frame that is mounted for use on the cart by a front attachment device and that can be releasably attached to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant. The frame is pivoted to an in-use position and aligned with the wheelchair for attachment. The frame can also be readily released from attachment to the wheelchair by the chair's occupant. | 10-31-2013 |
Timothy J. Conrad, Mt. Pleasant, IA US
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20090040130 | HIGH WIND ELEVATION MECHANISM FOR A SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM - An elevation mechanism for a satellite antenna system. The elevation mechanism includes tilt links or arms, lift links, and a linear actuator with an adjustable length leg arrangement. Each tilt arm is pivotally mounted at its inner and outer end portions to the base or azimuth plate of the system and to the back of the dish of the system. Similarly, each lift link is pivotally mounted at its inner and outer end portions to the base and to the back of the dish. The linear actuator in turn is pivotally mounted at its inner end portion to the base and at its outer end portion to the lift links. In operation, the linear actuator can be moved between extended and retracted positions to cause the dish to move between its stowed position facing downwardly and a deployed position facing upwardly of the horizon at a targeted satellite. | 02-12-2009 |
Timothy John Conrad, Mt. Pleasant, IA US
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20090085825 | FOLDING FEED MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR A MOBILE SATTELITE SYSTEM - A folding feed for a mobile satellite system having a reflector antenna, a feed, and a feed arm. The feed arm carries the feed at its distal end. A pivot is provided between the distal end and the feed. A feed stop block, connected at the distal end, has first and second surfaces. When the mobile satellite system stows the antenna, the feed pivots to abut the first surface against the feed to hold the feed at a first set angle. When said mobile satellite system deploys the antenna, the feed pivots to abut the second surface against the feed to hold the feed at the second set angle. A spring connected between the feed arm and feed holds the second surface against the feed. The first angle is greater than the second angle to provide a low profile to the stowed antenna. | 04-02-2009 |
20090085826 | STABILIZING MECHANISM FOR A DEPLOYED REFLECTOR ANTENNA IN A MOBILE SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM AND METHOD - A stabilizing mechanism and method for a deployed reflector antenna in a mobile satellite system. The stabilizing mechanism has a pair of stabilizing devices with a first end of each stabilizing device connected on a rear support of the reflector antenna. The first ends are positioned on opposite sides of the rear support. A second end of each stabilizing device is connected to a tilt mechanism in the mobile satellite system. The pair of stabilizing devices forms a support angle about the centerline of the reflector antenna and with the tilt mechanism. The pair of stabilizer devices pushes against the opposite sides with a pre-load force when the reflector antenna is deployed to minimize deflection of the reflector antenna due to environmental forces. | 04-02-2009 |
20110090132 | PORTABLE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA SYSTEM - A lightweight, portable satellite dish antenna system having base and lid portions which can be configured relative to each other in carrying and deployed positions. The base and lid portions are substantially the same size and shape and have respective interior and exterior sides with the satellite dish antenna of the system pivotally mounted to the interior side of the lid portion. In the carrying position, the satellite dish antenna is retracted to align with the interior side of the lid portion and the lid and base portions are secured together with the interior sides thereof facing and abutting each other. In the deployed or operating position, the lid portion is inverted and placed atop the base portion with the exterior side of the lid portion and the interior side of the base portion facing and abutting one another on mating bearing surfaces extending about a central, vertical axis. | 04-21-2011 |
20120118931 | STABILIZING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR A STOWED MOBILE SATELLITE REFLECTOR ANTENNA - A stabilizing mechanism and method for a reflector antenna, in a mobile satellite system on a transport, such as a vehicle, for substantially minimizing damage to the reflector antenna when stowed. The stabilizing mechanism uses a stabilizing surface and a pair of stabilizing devices connected on opposite sides of the reflector antenna to provide a pre-load separation distance between a stabilizing surface and the reflector antenna when the reflector antenna is stowed. The pre-loaded separation minimizes any movement of the reflector antenna towards the stabilizing surface during movement of the transport or in adverse environmental conditions. | 05-17-2012 |
20140158854 | SKID FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING A PORTABLE ANTENNA - A skid for transporting, deploying and storing a portable antenna has an antenna mounting frame providing a base for the antenna. A skid frame with an enclosure contains the antenna mounting frame and houses the antenna in the stowed position The enclosure also has a top opening to allow the antenna to be deployed. A lid covers the opening when the antenna is in the stowed position, and can be removed from the opening to allow the antenna to be deployed. The skid frame supports the antenna mounting frame and antenna, and also enables the entire skid assembly to lifted and transported. Shock isolation members between the skid frame and antenna mounting frame isolate the antenna from external shocks. The skid can also be equipped with a cable reel for holding cables for external connections to the antenna that is mounted inside a hinged gate attached to the skid frame. | 06-12-2014 |
20150059500 | ANTENNA MOUNT FOR SELECTIVELY ADJUSTING THE AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND SKEW ALIGNMENTS OF AN ANTENNA - An antenna mount for adjusting the azimuth, elevation, and/or skew alignments of an antenna. The mount has a basic gearbox drive including a worm gear and worm wheel with interchangeable arcuate members that can be inserted in the basic drive design to customize it for azimuth, elevation, and/or skew adjustments. The arcuate member for azimuth adjustments permits the gearbox drive to rotate the attached antenna more than 360 degrees and provides two hard stop positions about 400 degrees from each other for reference points for the search routine and to prevent undue twisting of any attached, exterior wiring. Replacing the azimuth arcuate member with a modified or second arcuate member reduces the rotational movement (e.g., to 20 degrees) making the gearbox drive more suitable for elevation adjustments. Similarly, a third gearbox drive can be provided with a third arcuate member with more of a middle range of movement (e.g., 90-180 degrees) suitable for skew adjustments of the antenna. | 03-05-2015 |
Timothy John Conrad, Mount Pleasant, IA US
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20100117911 | UHF DIGITAL BOOSTER KIT FOR A TELEVISION ANTENNA AND METHOD - An aftermarket UHF parasitic antenna kit and method for a mobile television antenna includes: a base having an engagement surface and an extending boom; rivet holes in the engagement surface that correspond in size and location to a corresponding number of holes in the bottom of the mobile television antenna; push rivets that engage the rivet and bottom holes to hold the base to the bottom of the mobile television antenna; base foot holes in the engagement surface and boom; resilient base feet that engage the base foot holes; and at least one parasitic antenna element connected to the boom. | 05-13-2010 |
20100117925 | MOBILE TELEVISION ANTENNA WITH INTEGRATED UHF DIGITAL BOOSTER - A mobile television antenna having an antenna element outwardly extending from opposing ends of a housing. An UHF digital booster extends perpendicularly from one side of the housing between the opposing ends carrying the antenna element. At least one UHF parasitic antenna element is connected on a boom which is integrally connected to the mobile television antenna housing. The ultra high frequency parasitic antenna element is held in a plane near the plane in which the antenna element is held by the housing. | 05-13-2010 |
20110095956 | SEMI-PERMANENT PORTABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM - A semi-permanent portable satellite antenna system having a portable mount for deploying a portable satellite antenna. The portable satellite antenna assembles for deployment using releasable connectors. The portable mount can be mounted to a post, a tripod, or a non-penetrating mount. The non-penetrating mount uses a pivoting pair of support wings that pivots upwardly for transportation and downwardly when deployed on a surface. When deployed, ballast is placed on the support wings to stabilize the semi-permanent portable satellite antenna system. | 04-28-2011 |
20110215206 | PORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT MOUNT FOR A SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM - A mount for mobile electronic devices such as a satellite dish antenna system. The mount includes a tripod and an elongated post member supported on it by a universal joint or pivot mechanism. The post member extends along a longitudinal axis and the pivot mechanism allows the post member to be moved about two, substantially perpendicular pivotal axes relative to the tripod to align the longitudinal axis of the post member with the vertical. Once the axis of the post member is aligned vertically, the alignment system of the attachable satellite dish will then have a proper reference from which to aim or direct the dish (e.g., azimuth and elevation) for best reception and transmission. The mount includes an arrangement of cables extending between the tripod legs and adjustable straps extending between each tripod leg and the post member to provide a very strong and stable support for the satellite dish antenna system that is attachable to the upper end of the vertically aligned post member. The tripod is designed to be foldable into a compact configuration for easy transport and storage with each tripod leg folded onto itself and positioned under a central member of the tripod. The folding and unfolding of the tripod and the alignment of the post member to the vertical on it can all be done by one person without the need for any tools. | 09-08-2011 |
Timothy L. Conrad, Plymouth, IN US
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20090176183 | Lubricious metal orthodontic appliance - A metal orthodontic appliance with a polymer coating that becomes slippery when wetted, and a method of making the appliance which comprises cleaning and treating the metal surface of the appliance and coating the appliance with a hydrophilic polymer. | 07-09-2009 |
Timothy R. Conrad, Kokomo, IN US
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20110174525 | Method and Electronic Assembly to Attach a Component to a Substrate - A method and an electronic assembly for attaching a component to a substrate, or printed circuit board, is recited. The printed circuit board comprises a solder-nonwettable surface and a bond pad being formed of a solder-wettable surface. The printed circuit board defines a through hole extending through the printed circuit board and the bond pad. A plate lining a first portion of the through hole in the printed circuit board is formed of a solder-wettable material. Solder paste is applied to the bond pad and into the through hole. A component including a terminal overlies the bond pad in an arrangement. Reflowing the solder paste forms a solder fillet that bonds the terminal to the bond pad. The solder fillet extends within the through hole attaching the component to the printed circuit board. | 07-21-2011 |
Tracy Conrad, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20120036580 | SELECTIVE WEBSITE VULNERABILITY AND INFECTION TESTING - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for selective website vulnerability and infection testing and intelligently paced rigorous direct website testing. By providing robust website content integrity checking while only lightly loading the website hosting server, visitor bandwidth availability is maintained through selective testing and intelligently paced external website exercising. A modular pod-based computing architecture of interconnected severs configured with a sharded database facilitates selective website testing and intelligent direct website test pacing while providing scalability to support large numbers of website testing subscribers. | 02-09-2012 |
William P. Conrad, Evanston, IL US
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20120042617 | FLEXIBLE DRAPER BELT DRIVE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING MACHINE - An agricultural harvesting machine including a flexible cutterbar and associated draper belts for carrying cut agricultural material to a center location. The belts are guided by a drive rollers and idler rollers. The idler roller for each belt is pivotable about an axis generally at 90 degrees to the axis of the belt and the drive roller for each belt is translatable axially to minimize diagonal stresses caused by flexing of the elongated endless belt. | 02-23-2012 |
20130008142 | FLEXIBLE DRAPER BELT DRIVE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING MACINE - An agricultural harvesting machine including a flexible cutterbar and associated draper belts for carrying cut agricultural material to a center location. The belts are guided by a drive rollers and idler rollers. The idler roller for each belt is pivotable about an axis generally at 90 degrees to the axis of the belt and the drive roller for each belt is translatable axially to minimize diagonal stresses caused by flexing of the elongated endless belt. | 01-10-2013 |
William P. Conrad, Bettendorf, IA US
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20110005184 | Header With Extendible Cutter Bar - A header for an agricultural harvester has left side and right side endless belt conveyors and a central conveyor for carrying crop to a central aperture in the header and an extendible and retractable cutter bar assembly disposed immediately in front of the leading edges of the conveyors that can be extended and retracted in the direction of travel through an agricultural field. | 01-13-2011 |
William Payne Conrad, Bettendorf, IA US
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20110094201 | Center Draper Belt With Crop Conveying Features - A center draper belt for a center conveyor of a draper platform that is configured to carry a crop mat of severed plant stalks in a first direction, the crop mat having a maximum operating thickness, the belt comprises a generally planar web having first and second longitudinally side edges disposed on opposite sides of the web; and first and second ridges fixed to the longitudinal side edges and extending upward therefrom to stop plant stalks of a bottom layer of the crop mat from being propelled off the side edges. | 04-28-2011 |
Zachary Earl Conrad, Westminster, CO US
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20100293755 | Omni-directional handle - The present invention provides a handle for attachment to luggage, vacuum cleaners, or another object to be moved. The handle includes a ball with a smooth surface surrounded by a hollow socket. A hole in the socket provides a passage way for a rod or other attachment mechanism to extend from the ball to the object to be moved. The socket freely moves in all directions with respect to the ball and the attachment mechanism, limited only by contact between the attachment mechanism and the edge of the hole in the socket which surrounds that attachment mechanism. Multiple ribs protrude from the interior of the hollow socket toward the ball, decreasing potential friction between the socket and the ball, thus facilitating free movement of the socket. In this manner, the socket automatically moves into a position which is ergonomically desirable for the user grasping the socket to move the object. | 11-25-2010 |