Craven, US
Arnold Craven, Holyoke, MA US
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20100196122 | SCREW - A fastener for securing remnant-producing materials, a method of manufacturing the fastener, and a method of using the fastener are provided. The fastener is configured such that in use any remnants or slivers produced by rotation of the fastener are forcibly driven into the surface of the material. In one aspect, the fastener has two separate threaded portions, a first or lower threaded portion and a second or upper threaded portion. The threads on the lower threaded portion have a pitch that is different from the threads on the upper threaded portion. In one embodiment, the lower threaded portion threads have a larger pitch than the threads on the upper threaded portion. In use, after the lower threaded portion is completely inserted into the material, the upper threaded portion of the fastener enters the material. Because the upper threaded portion has threads that have a pitch that is different from the threads on the lower threaded portion, the threads on the upper threaded portion capture the remnants that have been extruded within or onto the surface of the material. As the fastener is completely inserted into the material, the remnants that have been extruded by the lower threaded portion of the fastener are substantially retained in the bore by the upper threaded portion of the fastener. | 08-05-2010 |
Arthur J. Craven, Grand Junction, CO US
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20100310325 | Truss Shoe with Wedge Retaining Sleeve - A truss shoe for a roof support system includes a bolt receiving section, an intermediate section, and a cable engaging section. The cable receiving section has a passageway having a first open end spaced from, and in facing relationship, to the bolt receiving section and an opposite second end, wherein the passageway has a cone-shaped portion having a decreasing diameter as the distance from the first end of the passageway increases to receive a wedge shaped cable retention assembly. The surface of the intermediate section includes a cut out portion that extends from the first opening of the passageway toward the bolt receiving section and terminating at a riser. A locking tube has one end in the passageway in facing relationship to the retention assembly and the other end in engagement with the riser to prevent the retention assembly from moving out of the first opening of the passageway. | 12-09-2010 |
20110299939 | Expandable Bolt With Shielded Tip - The present invention includes a rock bolt having a longitudinally expandable tube. The tube includes a longitudinally extending depression that defines a temporary enclosed longitudinal passageway. The rock bolt further includes a shielded distal end to prevent debris from entering the temporary enclosed longitudinal passageway. The distal end is shielded using a cover which may be a plug or a cap and may provide a rounded tip for the rock bolt. The plug may be spherical. The cap may be attached such that its proximal end abuts the distal end of the rock bolt, is inserted into the distal end of the rock bolt, or extends beyond the distal end and along the sidewall of the rock bolt. The present invention also includes a method of making such a rock bolt and a method of using such a rock bolt. | 12-08-2011 |
20150198042 | Expandable Bolt with Shielded Tip - The present invention includes a rock bolt having a longitudinally expandable tube. The tube includes a longitudinally extending depression that defines a temporary enclosed longitudinal passageway. The rock bolt further includes a shielded distal end to prevent debris from entering the temporary enclosed longitudinal passageway. The distal end is shielded using a cover which may be a plug or a cap and may provide a rounded tip for the rock bolt. The plug may be spherical. The cap may be attached such that its proximal end abuts the distal end of the rock bolt, is inserted into the distal end of the rock bolt, or extends beyond the distal end and along the sidewall of the rock bolt. The present invention also includes a method of making such a rock bolt and a method of using such a rock bolt. | 07-16-2015 |
Bruce Craven, Baxley, GA US
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20130321158 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MOVE, MAKE NOISE AND SCARE UNWANTED ANIMALS AND BIRDS OUT OF GARDENS AND FIELDS - A device turns on at desired times, moves an object or objects, and optionally makes sounds to scare animals away. The object can be, for example, a moving scare crow that is designed to keep unwanted wildlife out of yards, gardens, fields, orchards and the like. The device is simple, easy to use, and does not harm people, animals or their habitat. | 12-05-2013 |
Charles Craven, Malibu, CA US
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20080310173 | CANDLE COVER APPARATUS - A candle cover apparatus for lighting fixtures, comprising a candle cover adapted to be secured to medium base lighting fixture sockets, a decorative means, extender pieces of different heights attachable to the bottom end of the candle cover, and an altering means to alter the inner dimension of the cover in order to secure the cover to candelabra base lighting fixture sockets. The decorative means comprises a slip-on collar comprising a faux wax drip pattern and/or a figurine formed as part of the cover or detachably secured to the cover. | 12-18-2008 |
Christopher A. Craven, Bedford, MA US
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20100026285 | Material Condition Assessment with Eddy Current Sensors - Eddy current sensors and sensor arrays are used for process quality and material condition assessment of conducting materials. In an embodiment, changes in spatially registered high resolution images taken before and after cold work processing reflect the quality of the process, such as intensity and coverage. These images also permit the suppression or removal of local outlier variations. Anisotropy in a material property, such as magnetic permeability or electrical conductivity, can be intentionally introduced and used to assess material condition resulting from an operation, such as a cold work or heat treatment. The anisotropy is determined by sensors that provide directional property measurements. The sensor directionality arises from constructs that use a linear conducting drive segment to impose the magnetic field in a test material. Maintaining the orientation of this drive segment, and associated sense elements, relative to a material edge provides enhanced sensitivity for crack detection at edges. | 02-04-2010 |
20150160144 | INTERNAL MATERIAL CONDITION MONITORING FOR CONTROL - The condition of internal or hidden material layers or interfaces is monitored and used for control of a process that changes a condition of a material system. The material system has multiple component materials, such as layers or embedded constituents, or can be represented with multiple layers to model spatial distributions in the material properties. The material condition changes as a result of a process performed on the material, such as by cold working, or from functional operation. Sensors placed proximate to the test material surface or embedded between material layers are used to monitor a material property using magnetic, electric, or thermal interrogation fields. The sensor responses are converted into states of the material condition, such as temperature or residual stress, typically with a precomputed database of sensor responses. The sensor responses can also be used to determine properties of the test material, such as electrical conductivity or magnetic permeability, prior to conversion to the material state. The states are used to support control decisions that control the process or operation causing the material condition to change. | 06-11-2015 |
Cinda Lynette Craven, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20140118082 | FORWARD COUPLED DIRECTIONAL COUPLER - Described is a directional coupler for forward coupling energy from an input port to a coupling port. The directional coupler has a coupling factor and an operating frequency and an operating wavelength corresponding to the operating frequency. | 05-01-2014 |
Curtis L. Craven, Chesapeake, VA US
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20120205884 | TRACTION DEVICE AND APPARATUS WITH FOLDABLE FRAME - An apparatus for traversing loose, granular material includes a frame and a rotatable traction device connected to the frame. The outer surface of the rotatable traction device includes spaced apart curvilinear or angular traction ridges and spaced apart curved or angular valleys, each valley being between a pair of adjacent traction ridges, thereby forming curved or angular shovel-like elements. Each shovel-like element has a leading curved or angular surface and a confining curved or angular surface. Rotation of the rotatable traction device results in rotation of the shovel-like elements through the loose, granular material. Each shovel-like element enfolds a portion of the loose, granular material bordering the leading curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element, and the confining curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element confines at least part of the enfolded portion of the material, thereby confining and restricting displacement of the enfolded portion of the material. | 08-16-2012 |
Don Craven, Maple Valley, WA US
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20080246139 | Polar hybrid grid array package - A grid array package includes a rectangular pattern of electrical contacts around a perimeter of the package. The grid array package also includes a polar pattern of electrical contacts inside of, and concentric with, the rectangular pattern. The grid array package also includes additional electrical contacts arranged between the rectangular pattern and the polar pattern. | 10-09-2008 |
Douglas J. Craven, Austin, MN US
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20140116468 | SANITARY FOOT SPRAYER FOR DRY POWDER PLANTS - A sanitizer assembly for foot wear is provided that includes a base platform, a plurality of nozzles and an activation pump. The base platform includes a grate upon which footwear can be placed. The plurality of nozzles are positioned under the grate. The nozzles are configured and arranged to dispense a fine mist of alcohol-based sanitizer on the footwear. The activation pump is in fluid communication with the plurality of nozzles. The activation pump is further in fluid communication with a supply of alcohol-based sanitizer. In addition, the activation pump is configured and arranged to pump the alcohol-based sanitizer to the nozzles. | 05-01-2014 |
Gerald Kent Craven, Providence, UT US
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20120205884 | TRACTION DEVICE AND APPARATUS WITH FOLDABLE FRAME - An apparatus for traversing loose, granular material includes a frame and a rotatable traction device connected to the frame. The outer surface of the rotatable traction device includes spaced apart curvilinear or angular traction ridges and spaced apart curved or angular valleys, each valley being between a pair of adjacent traction ridges, thereby forming curved or angular shovel-like elements. Each shovel-like element has a leading curved or angular surface and a confining curved or angular surface. Rotation of the rotatable traction device results in rotation of the shovel-like elements through the loose, granular material. Each shovel-like element enfolds a portion of the loose, granular material bordering the leading curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element, and the confining curved or angular surface of the shovel-like element confines at least part of the enfolded portion of the material, thereby confining and restricting displacement of the enfolded portion of the material. | 08-16-2012 |
Hans Craven, New York, NY US
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20130232036 | Purchase Order Amendment and Negotiation in a Full Service Trade System - The present invention provides a comprehensive, integrated, computerized system for facilitating transactions in goods or services. The system is capable of facilitating transactions from early or initial stages, such as an electronically proposed purchase order, through to later or final stages, such as payment on an invoice or invoices relating to the transaction. The system is integrated to include the participation of various providers of services ancillary to transactions, such as guarantors, insurers, and shippers. | 09-05-2013 |
Ian Craven, San Carlos, CA US
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20090020346 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY CHARGING - An apparatus including a rechargeable battery pack installed in an electric vehicle, the rechargeable battery pack coupled to a power supply, the power supply operable to provide a charge voltage to perform charging operations on the battery pack, a heating element to heat a fluid to be circulated through the rechargeable battery pack, a comparator circuit to compare a battery voltage of the rechargeable battery pack to a line source voltage, the comparator circuit operable to compare the battery voltage to the line source voltage and to provide an output signal when the battery voltage is less than a line voltage offset value, and a control circuit coupled to receive the output signal of the comparator, and to couple the line source voltage to the power supply, an to bypass the heating element if the comparator is not providing the output signal. | 01-22-2009 |
20090021221 | VOLTAGE DIVIDING VEHICLE HEATER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus comprising battery pack installed in an electric vehicle, a power supply coupled to the rechargeable battery pack, the power supply operable to provide a charge voltage to perform charging operations on the rechargeable battery pack;, a heater to heat a fluid to be circulated through the rechargeable battery pack, the fluid thermally coupled to a plurality of battery cells within the rechargeable battery pack, a switching circuit, the switching circuit coupled to the heater and to the power supply, the switching circuit operable in a first mode to couple the source of electrical power to the heater without coupling the source of electrical power to the rechargeable battery pack, the switching circuit operable in a second mode to couple a source of electrical power external to the electric vehicle to the power supply to form a recharging circuit in order to perform charging operations on the rechargeable battery pack. | 01-22-2009 |
20110267004 | Method of Operating a Recharging System Utilizing a Voltage Dividing Heater - A method of charging a rechargeable battery pack installed in an electric vehicle is provided in which the charging system includes a switching circuit that is operable in at least a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode the switching circuit couples the power supply and an external power source to both a heater and the charging circuit, the heater providing a voltage divider circuit within the charging circuit. In the second mode the switching circuit couples the power supply and the external power source only to the charging circuit, bypassing the heater. | 11-03-2011 |
20130076048 | CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND SENSORS FOR A VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a door handle operated using a controller and sensors. In the door interior, an upper portion of a swing arm connects to a first post and a second post portion of the door handle. The lower portion of the swing arm, rotably attached to a shaft on the inner door, pivots between an extended and retracted position. When an extension force sensor contacts the upper portion of the arm, the extension force sensor on the inner door surface generates an extension force response signal. A retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm generates a retraction force response signal when the retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm contacts a flush adjuster rod. Both extension and retraction force response signals are used by the controller to operate the door handle. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079984 | CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND SENSORS FOR A VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - In a vehicle door assembly, controllers processes signals from an extension force sensor and a retraction force sensor to control a door handle. As a motor retracts the handle, a swing arm in the vehicle door presses against the retraction force sensor causing the handle controller to stop the motor. Pushing on the retracted handle presses the swing arm against the retraction force sensor a second time causing the controllers to operate the motor and extend the handle. As the handle extends, the swing arm presses against the extension force sensor and the handle controller stops the motor as the handle is fully extended. Subsequently, a hand pulling on the door handle presses the swing arm against the extension force sensor a second time causing the controllers to unlatch a latch holding the vehicle door shut, and thereby allow the vehicle door to open. | 03-28-2013 |
20150035296 | CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND SENSORS FOR A VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a door handle operated using a controller and sensors. In the door interior, an upper portion of a swing arm connects to a first post and a second post portion of the door handle. The lower portion of the swing arm, rotably attached to a shaft on the inner door, pivots between an extended and retracted position. When an extension force sensor contacts the upper portion of the arm, the extension force sensor on the inner door surface generates an extension force response signal. A retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm generates a retraction force response signal when the retraction force sensor on the lower portion of the arm contacts a flush adjuster rod. Both extension and retraction force response signals are used by the controller to operate the door handle. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039180 | CONTROLLER APPARATUS AND SENSORS FOR A VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - In a vehicle door assembly, controllers processes signals from an extension force sensor and a retraction force sensor to control a door handle. As a motor retracts the handle, a swing arm in the vehicle door presses against the retraction force sensor causing the handle controller to stop the motor. Pushing on the retracted handle presses the swing arm against the retraction force sensor a second time causing the controllers to operate the motor and extend the handle. As the handle extends, the swing arm presses against the extension force sensor and the handle controller stops the motor as the handle is fully extended. Subsequently, a hand pulling on the door handle presses the swing arm against the extension force sensor a second time causing the controllers to unlatch a latch holding the vehicle door shut, and thereby allow the vehicle door to open. | 02-05-2015 |
James Craven, Newbury, OH US
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20150083234 | Pressure Vessel System and Method - Diaphragm joint and convolutions, bottom screen diffuser, air stern, cap, and diaphragm restrictor systems for a pressure vessel are disclosed. A convoluted diaphragm divides the vessel into a pair of sealed chambers. The convoluted geometry of the diaphragm minimizes stress on the diaphragm at maximum displacement conditions. An H-ring, with or without being over-molded by the convoluted diaphragm, may be configured to receive end portions of the tank liners. A bottom diffuser, coupled to an inlet of the vessel, diffuses and mixes water flowing into and out of the vessel and drains water out of the vessel. Fiberglass windings surround and lock the tank liners in tension. The cap system includes a valve cap that engages an air stem. An outer cap covers a recess of the vessel and includes a hollow cavity that receives the valve cap. A diaphragm restrictor limits upward movement of the diaphragm within the vessel. | 03-26-2015 |
Jason Craven, San Diego, CA US
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20140372860 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING PAPER FORMS TO AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT - A system and method for creating and managing electronic forms is described. The system includes a processor configured to receive an image of a form and receive, via a network interface, form template information specifying at least a first input field. The form template information includes a first input field type selection and first field location information for the first input field. The first input field type is selected from a plurality of input field types and the first field location information is defined relative to the image. The processor stores the form template information within a memory. The electronic form is configured to be rendered by superimposing a representation of the first input field over the image of the form. | 12-18-2014 |
20140380141 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING PAPER FORMS TO AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT - A system and method for creating and managing electronic forms is described. The system includes a processor configured to receive an image of a form and receive, via a network interface, form template information specifying at least a first input field. The form template information includes a first input field type selection and first field location information for the first input field. The first input field type is selected from a plurality of input field types and the first field location information is defined relative to the image. The processor stores the form template information within a memory. The electronic form is configured to be rendered by superimposing a representation of the first input field over the image of the form. | 12-25-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Craven, Alpharetta, GA US
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20080254766 | Method and system for using an integrated subscriber identity module in a network interface unit - Subscriber-associated authentication, authorization and policy control information is stored on a SIM (preprogrammed or user programmed) to facilitate an NIU at a location granting or denying access to a plurality of services when the programmed SIM or virtual SIM resides in the NIU. A provider stores a message in the SIM based on a payment, which determines the level and period of services to be provided. The SIM can be removed and transported among a plurality of NIUs so that paid-for services follow the SIM. | 10-16-2008 |
Joel P. Craven, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150251712 | TWO-STAGE CARGO FLOOR - A storage receptacle integrated into the floor of a vehicle. The storage receptacle includes a housing. The housing includes a collar, a lower surface, and a plurality of side surfaces extending between the collar and the lower surface. The side surfaces each define an upper surface and an intermediate surface that extend continuously around an inner periphery of the housing and are oriented substantially parallel with the collar and the lower surface. A lid is configured to rest on the upper surface in a first storage position when the lid has a first orientation, and is configured to rest on the intermediate surface in a second storage position when the lid has a second orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated 90 degrees relative to the first orientation. | 09-10-2015 |
Joshua Robert Craven, Kettering, OH US
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20110053125 | Polygonal Device for Kinesthetic Learners - A polygonal device for teaching students who prefer kinesthetic learning methods is presented in which the polygonal device can represent two-dimensional polygons of varying shapes and sizes. One or more of the sides, or legs, of the polygonal device are extendable, and the angles of the polygonal device may be manipulated to a desired angle. The devices presented include, but are not limited to, triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, and kites. In each of these devices, the legs of the device are non-detachable, i.e. the device does not come apart during normal manipulation and operation. | 03-03-2011 |
20130183644 | POLYGONAL DEVICE FOR KINESTHETIC LEARNERS - A polygonal device for teaching students who prefer kinesthetic learning methods is presented in which the polygonal device can represent two-dimensional polygons of varying shapes and sizes. One or more of the sides, or legs, of the polygonal device are extendable, and the angles of the polygonal device may be manipulated to a desired angle. The devices presented include, but are not limited to, triangles, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, and kites. In each of these devices, the legs of the device are non-detachable, i.e. the device does not come apart during normal manipulation and operation. | 07-18-2013 |
Kelly Craven, Ardmore, OK US
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20100024076 | ENHANCEMENT OF BIOMASS AND PRODUCTIVITY IN GRASSES - The invention provides a synthetic combination of a | 01-28-2010 |
20120144533 | GRASS FUNGAL ENDOPHYTES AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides isolated fungal endophytes and synthetic combinations thereof with host grass plants. Methods for inoculating grass plant with the endophytes, for propagating the grass-endophyte combinations, and for producing feeds and biofuels from grass-endophyte combinations are also provided. | 06-07-2012 |
Matt H. Craven, Modesto, CA US
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20110204171 | Replaceable insert for a hammermill hammer - The replaceable insert for a hammermill hammer enables the insert to be removed and replaced by the removal and installation of a single bolt in the leading face or edge of the hammer, rather than requiring partial disassembly of the hammermill for the removal of a damaged hammer and hammer shank from its retaining rod. The insert is formed of hard and tough metal, e.g., tool steel, carbide alloy, etc., as a longitudinally and laterally symmetrical rectangular parallelepiped, the hammer shank having a cooperating relief formed therein. The symmetrical configuration allows the insert to be reversed through 180° in its installation, thereby exposing a fresh insert face after the first face has been worn or damaged. A pair of indexing pins extends from the insert, the pins fitting closely within cooperating receptacles in the hammer shank relief to secure the insert precisely within the relief. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael Craven, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20080319535 | Vascular Stent and Method of Making Vascular Stent - A stent and method of forming a stent include a wire bent into a waveform spirally wrapped into a hollow cylindrical shape. The waveform includes a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion. The middle portion of the waveform includes a first amplitude and a first period. The first end portion of the waveform includes a first plurality of amplitudes and a first plurality of periods, wherein the first plurality of amplitudes decrease from adjacent the middle portion to a first end of the wire and first plurality of frequencies increase from adjacent the middle portion to the first end of the wire. The waveform may also include a second end portion with a second plurality of amplitudes and a second plurality of periods, wherein the second plurality of amplitudes decrease from adjacent the middle portion to a second end of the wire and the second plurality of frequencies increase from adjacent the middle portion to the second end of the wire. | 12-25-2008 |
20100269950 | Apparatus and Method for Forming a Wave Form for a Stent From a Wire - An apparatus for forming a wave form for a stent from a wire includes a first forming member configured to move substantially parallel to a first axis and to move substantially parallel to a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis, and a second forming member configured to move substantially parallel to the first axis and to move substantially parallel to the second axis. The second forming member is positioned opposite from the first forming member relative to the second axis along which the wire is configured to travel. The apparatus includes a controller configured to control movement of the first forming member relative to the wire and to control movement of the second forming member relative to the wire so that the first forming member and the second forming member deform the wire in opposite directions to form a portion of the wave form. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael D. Craven, San Jose, CA US
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20090001519 | GROWTH OF PLANAR, NON-POLAR, GROUP-III NITRIDE FILMS - Growth methods for planar, non-polar, Group-III nitride films are described. The resulting films are suitable for subsequent device regrowth by a variety of growth techniques. | 01-01-2009 |
20110177638 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE WITH CURVATURE CONTROL LAYER - A semiconductor structure is grown on a top surface of a growth substrate. The semiconductor structure comprises a III-nitride light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region. A curvature control layer is disposed in direct contact with the growth substrate. The growth substrate has a thermal expansion coefficient less than a thermal expansion coefficient of GaN and the curvature control layer has a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the thermal expansion coefficient of GaN. | 07-21-2011 |
20110204329 | NON-POLAR (Al,B,In,Ga)N QUANTUM WELL AND HETEROSTRUCTURE MATERIALS AND DEVICES - A method for forming non-polar (Al,B,In,Ga)N quantum well and heterostructure materials and devices. Non-polar (11 | 08-25-2011 |
20110229639 | NON-POLAR GALLIUM NITRIDE THIN FILMS GROWN BY METALORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Non-polar (11 | 09-22-2011 |
20110278585 | GROWTH OF REDUCED DISLOCATION DENSITY NON-POLAR GALLIUM NITRIDE - Lateral epitaxial overgrowth (LEO) of non-polar gallium nitride (GaN) films results in significantly reduced defect density. | 11-17-2011 |
20120068184 | DISLOCATION REDUCTION IN NON-POLAR III-NITRIDE THIN FILMS - Lateral epitaxial overgrowth of non-polar III-nitride seed layers reduces threading dislocations in the non-polar III-nitride thin films. First, a thin patterned dielectric mask is applied to the seed layer. Second, a selective epitaxial regrowth is performed to achieve a lateral overgrowth based on the patterned mask. Upon regrowth, the non-polar III-nitride films initially grow vertically through openings in the dielectric mask before laterally overgrowing the mask in directions perpendicular to the vertical growth direction. Threading dislocations are reduced in the overgrown regions by (1) the mask blocking the propagation of dislocations vertically into the growing film and (2) the bending of dislocations through the transition from vertical to lateral growth. | 03-22-2012 |
20120074425 | GROWTH OF REDUCED DISLOCATION DENSITY NON-POLAR GALLIUM NITRIDE - Lateral epitaxial overgrowth (LEO) of non-polar gallium nitride (GaN) films results in significantly reduced defect density. | 03-29-2012 |
20120205623 | NON-POLAR (Al,B,In,Ga)N QUANTUM WELL AND HETEROSTRUCTURE MATERIALS AND DEVICES - A method for forming non-polar (Al,B,In,Ga)N quantum well and heterostructure materials and devices. Non-polar (11 | 08-16-2012 |
Michael D. Craven, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20090240319 | Intraluminal Flexible Stent Device - A stent made up of at least two connected bands, each band having a pattern of undulations formed from long, short and mid-sized segments connected together by turns. In particular, the pattern includes a repeating series having five segments: a long segment, a short segment, a mid-sized segment, a mid-sized segment, a short segment (LSMMS). When adjacent bands are connected together to form the stent body, the LSMMS segment configuration forms a series of consecutive tapered gaps between the consecutive unconnected close ended turns of adjacent bands which provide greater flexibility for the stent. The series of consecutive tapered gaps allow the stent to flex with little or no interference with adjacent bands when the stent is tracked around a small radius bend in a vessel. In addition, the length of the longest rigid element of the stent is decreased to further improve flexibility. A rigid element is formed by the lengths of the segments on both sides of a connection between adjacent bands. By decreasing the length of this rigid element, the length which must be tracked around the bends of a vessel is shortened and thus the stent is easier to advance. | 09-24-2009 |
Michael D. Craven, Goleta, CA US
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20160043278 | NON-POLAR (Al,B,In,Ga)N QUANTUM WELLS - A method of fabricating non-polar a-plane GaN/(Al,B,In,Ga)N multiple quantum wells (MQWs). The a-plane MQWs are grown on the appropriate GaN/sapphire template layers via metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) with well widths ranging from 20 Å to 70 Å. The room temperature photoluminescence (PL) emission energy from the a-plane MQWs followed a square well trend modeled using self-consistent Poisson-Schrodinger (SCPS) calculations. Optimal PL emission intensity is obtained at a quantum well width of 52 Å for the a-plane MQWs. | 02-11-2016 |
Michael W. Craven, Roseville, MN US
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20080221459 | RESPIRATORY-BASED CONTROL OF MEDICAL PROCEDURE - A medical system ( | 09-11-2008 |
Rodney K Craven, Ojai, CA US
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20140026986 | NON CHATTERING PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A pressure relief valve includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet and defining a first fluid path fluidly connecting the inlet and the outlet of the valve; a valve member axially moveable between a first position and a second position, the valve member configured to close the fluid path in the first position and thereby restrict flow between the inlet and the outlet, the valve member configured to open the fluid path in the second position and thereby allow flow between the inlet and the outlet; a biasing element configured to bias the valve member in the first position; and a friction element resiliently biased laterally against an axially extending surface of the valve member to provide frictional resistance to movement of the valve member and thereby cause hysteresis in axial movement of the valve member between the first position and the second position. | 01-30-2014 |
Rolf Joseph Craven, Lexington, KY US
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20100266540 | DRUG CLASS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - Compositions, methods, and combination therapies for the treatment of cancers, including lymphomas, leukemias, melanomas, lung cancer, and metastatic disease, are provided. Specifically, compositions comprising ligands to Pgrmc1 are disclosed for use in treating and inhibiting tumor growth and progression and inhibition of metastases. The compositions and methods using these ligands can be used alone or in combination with other reagents and cancer treatment modalities. | 10-21-2010 |
20140106375 | Secreted Tumor-Associated Cytochrome as a Blood-Based Biomarker for Cancer - Disclosed herein are methods for detecting Pgrmc1 in bodily fluids, e.g., blood, plasma and serum, wherein detection of Pgrmc1 is a biomarker for the presence of cancer, e.g., lung cancer or head or neck cancer. Pgrmc1 levels in bodily fluids may be used to predict patient prognosis, e.g., survival and response to therapy. | 04-17-2014 |
Ted L. Craven, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20160070844 | SELECTIVELY REDUCING GRAPH BASED ANALYSIS PESSIMISM - A method, system or computer usable program product for improving a circuit design having a set of endpoint circuits including identifying a subset of the set of endpoint circuits for further timing analysis based on graph based analysis (GBA) of the circuit design; performing path based analysis (PBA) of a set of endpoint circuit paths in the subset of endpoint circuits; and providing a timing margin between graph based analysis and path based analysis for each of the set of endpoint circuit paths for reducing pessimism in subsequent graph based analysis of the set of endpoint circuit paths. | 03-10-2016 |
Thomas Lee Craven, Bridgewater, NJ US
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20110027378 | PROCESS OF MAKING FLOWABLE HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - The present invention includes both sterilized and unsterilized hemostatic compositions that contain a continuous, biocompatible liquid phase having a solid phase of particles of a biocompatible polymer suitable for use in hemostasis and which is substantially insoluble in the liquid phase, and a discontinuous, biocompatible gaseous phase, each of which is substantially homogenously dispersed throughout the continuous liquid phase, methods for making such compositions, medical devices that contain sterilized hemostatic compositions disposed therein and methods of making such devices. | 02-03-2011 |
20120115384 | Resorbable Laparoscopically Deployable Hemostat - The present invention is directed to a resorbable hemostatic nonwoven felt suitable for use in laparoscopic procedures and to methods for manufacturing said felt. | 05-10-2012 |
20150351761 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SEALING STAPLED TISSUE - Adjunct material and methods of using adjunct material to reinforce a staple line are provided herein. In general, adjunct material can be used to maintain a seal in tissue and prevent stapled tissue from tearing. This adjunct material can be coupled to a jaw of a surgical stapler, and can be deployed into tissue along with the staples. In some embodiments, the adjunct material can be sized and shaped so that a portion of the material extends laterally outside of the staple line and distributes strain to tissue outside of the staple line. In certain aspects, sealant can be applied to the staple line and to the adjunct material in various ways to further seal the tissue and/or prevent leaks from forming in the tissue. | 12-10-2015 |
Timothy Craven, Randolph, NJ US
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20150044189 | HYBRID POLYMERS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - Novel hybrid polymers are disclosed that have a structure represented by the following | 02-12-2015 |
20150299254 | NOVEL POLYMERS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - Novel methods to prepare novel polymers are disclosed. Oxazolidinyl compounds according to formula IV: | 10-22-2015 |
Todd Richard Craven, Auburn, WA US
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20150032646 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENSURING REASONABLE HOUSING ACCOMMODATION - A system includes at least one processor and at least one storage device in communication with the at least one processor. The at least one storage device includes instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, enable the performance of a method including the steps of generating to a display device a graphical user interface comprising elements enabling at least one user to enter alphanumeric data and responses to questions presented within the user interface; presenting within the user interface an interview comprising a set of questions that are based on a set of requirements of at least one government regulation; generating, based on responses to the set of questions received from the at least one user, a decision on whether to grant a government-provided benefit to a potential recipient of said benefit; and updating a database with the responses provided by the user. | 01-29-2015 |
Tommie L. Craven, Belton, TX US
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20120145422 | ROCK CLAW FOR DEMOLITION HAMMER - A rock claw is provided for a demolition hammer. The rock claw may be a separate component attachable to the external surface of the hammer housing. The rock claw may include a first portion with a first distal end and a first proximal end and a second portion with a second distal end and a second proximal end. The first proximal end is joined to the second proximal end to form an elbow and the second distal end having a first leg spaced apart from a second leg. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145424 | DEMOLITION HAMMER WITH REVERSIBLE HOUSING AND INTERCHANGEABLE WEAR PLATE ARRANGEMENT - A demolition hammer is provided that includes a housing that is reversible and a plurality of interchangeable wear plates. The demolition hammer may include a housing a housing having a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall, and a power cell disposed within the housing, the power cell having a front face, wherein the housing is reversible such that the housing can be used with the power cell in a first orientation in which the front face faces the first wall and a second orientation in which the front face faces the second wall. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145426 | LOWER DAMPER FOR DEMOLITION HAMMER - A demolition hammer is provided that may include a housing having a distal end, a power cell disposed in the housing, an end plate attached to the distal end of the housing, and a damper disposed in the housing between the power cell and the end plate, wherein the damper is spaced apart from the power cell by a gap. The damper may also support and align a plurality of wear plates interposed between the housing and power cell. The damper may have generally rectangular first portion having a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface generally parallel to the upper surface and a generally circular second portion extending from the lower surface, wherein the first portion and the section portion define a central through bore. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152581 | HAMMER SIDE BUFFER - A demolition hammer may include a housing having a distal end and a proximal end, a power cell disposed in the housing along a longitudinal axis and a side buffer positioned to support the power cell in the housing, wherein the housing forms a first retaining structure that prevents axial movement of the side buffer toward the proximal end. The housing may also form a second retaining structure that prevents inward radial movement of the side buffer and a third retaining structure that prevents outward radial movement of the side buffer. | 06-21-2012 |
Tommie Lee Craven, Belton, TX US
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20140144659 | DEMOLITION HAMMER WITH REVERSIBLE HOUSING AND INTERCHANGEABLE WEAR PLATE ARRANGEMENT - A demolition hammer is provided that includes a housing that is reversible and a plurality of interchangeable wear plates. The demolition hammer may include a housing a housing having a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall, and a power cell disposed within the housing, the power cell having a front face, wherein the housing is reversible such that the housing can be used with the power cell in a first orientation in which the front face faces the first wall and a second orientation in which the front face faces the second wall. | 05-29-2014 |