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Alfred L. Crouch, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20090113263 | METHODS FOR ANALYZING SCAN CHAINS, AND FOR DETERMINING NUMBERS OR LOCATIONS OF HOLD TIME FAULTS IN SCAN CHAINS - In a method for determining a number of possible hold time faults in a scan chain of a DUT, an environmental variable of the scan chain is set to a value believed to cause a hold time fault in the scan chain, and then a pattern is shifted through the scan chain. The pattern has a background pattern of at least n contiguous bits of a first logic state, followed by at least one bit of a second logic state, where n is a length of the scan chain. The number of possible hold time faults in the scan chain can be determined as a difference between i) a clock cycle when the at least one bit is expected to cause a transition at an output of the scan chain, and ii) a clock cycle when the at least one bit actually causes a transition at the output of the scan chain. If a value of the environmental variable at which the scan chain operates correctly can be determined, the location of one or more hold time faults can also be determined. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090113265 | LOCATING HOLD TIME VIOLATIONS IN SCAN CHAINS BY GENERATING PATTERNS ON ATE - A method for determining that failures in semiconductor test are due to a defect potentially causing a hold time violation in a scan cell in a scan chain, counting the number of potential defects, and, if possible, localizing, and ameliorating hold time defects in a scan chain. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100031092 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SECURE SEMICONDUCTOR IP SERVER TO SUPPORT FAILURE ANALYSIS - A method for operating a secure semiconductor IP access server to support failure analysis. A client presents a test failure and failure type to an automated server which traverses an electronic product design, definition, and test database to report specifically those components and interconnect likely to cause the failure with geometrical information which may be displayed on the client. Other aspects of semiconductor IP are protected by the server by limiting the trace mechanism and renaming components. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110083195 | PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY EMBEDDED INSTRUMENTS - A network of storage units has a data path which is at least a portion of the network. The network also has a key storage unit and a gateway storage unit. If the key storage unit stores a key value, the key storage unit transmits a key signal to the gateway storage unit. If the gateway storage unit does not store a gateway value or the key signal is not transmitted to the gateway storage unit, the gateway storage unit does not insert a data path segment in the data path. If the gateway storage unit stores a gateway value and the key signal is transmitted to the gateway storage unit, the gateway storage unit inserts the data path segment. | 04-07-2011 |
Brian S. Crouch, Bothell, WA US
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| 20110283868 | TOUCH SCREEN GUITAR - A synthetic guitar includes a body, a neck extending from the body, and at least one touch sensor at the neck for indicating finger position of a user. The body has a receptacle for removably securing a tablet computer to the body. The tablet computer has a touch screen for indicating finger position of the user. A processor of the tablet computer is programmed to receive input signals from the touch sensor and the touch screen and to produce an output signal based at least partially on the input signals. The software can enable the synthetic guitar to be used as a music synthesizer or to be used as a video game controller. The synthetic guitar can also include a retainer for removably securing a portable media player to be used as an additional video display while playing the guitar. | 11-24-2011 |
Catherine H. Crouch, Swarthmore, PA US
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| 20080258604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIGHT ABSORPTION AND FIELD EMISSION USING MICROSTRUCTURED SILICON - Methods and systems for absorbing infrared light, and for emitting current are described. A sample, such as a sample containing mainly silicon, is microstructured by at least one laser pulse to produce cone-like structures on the exposed surface. Such microstructuring enhances the infrared absorbing, and current emission properties of the sample. | 10-23-2008 |
Dennis Buel Crouch US
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| 20120058055 | GASTRORENTENTIVE ORAL HIGH DOSE ZINC PREPARATIONS - A method of providing zinc to a subject in need of treatment includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a sustained-release zinc composition. | 03-08-2012 |
Douglas A. Crouch, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080318199 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE - The present disclosure provides a computer system and associated usage method solely for educational purposes. The computer system is a computer appliance focused solely for educational use operating only educationally approved programs and loading only educationally approved content. Advantageously, such appliance provides a secure and focused platform for learning that can be used at home by parents and students and in class by teachers, parents, and students. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100267000 | Computer systems and method for educational use - The present disclosure provides a computer system and associated usage method solely for educational purposes. The computer system is a computer appliance focused solely for educational use operating only educationally approved programs and loading only educationally approved content. Advantageously, such appliance provides a secure and focused platform for learning that can be used at home by parents and students and in class by teachers, parents, and students. | 10-21-2010 |
Earl Crouch, Greensboro, NC US
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| 20100181744 | COATED AIRBAG - A coated airbag is provided. In another aspect, a method of extrusion coating an air impermeable material onto a one-piece woven airbag fabric is employed. Another aspect preheats a fabric such that the fabric remains hot during a coating application thereon. Furthermore, a machine for making and coating an airbag fabric is also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
James Crouch, E. Greenbush, NY US
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| 20090065466 | CONTAINER TOP AND A METHOD OF PROTECTING A CONTAINER TOP SEPTUM - A container top having an integral cover, for example, an integral dust cover, is provided. The container top includes a cap having a cylindrical skirt with a top, a bottom, a first outside diameter at the top of the skirt, a second outside diameter at the bottom of the skirt, and an inside surface adapted to engage a container; and a ring mounted to the top of the cylindrical skirt, the ring having an opening; and a cover removably mounted to the cap and occluding the opening in the ring. The container top may include a septum positioned in the opening, for example, a septum that can be pierced with a syringe. The container cap may be used in a wide range of industries, for example, the medical, pharmaceutical, the general scientific community, or in any industry where liquid or gaseous samples are handled. | 03-12-2009 |
James T. Crouch, Danville, KY US
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| 20100088835 | WORM DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR AGITATOR - A floor cleaning apparatus is disclosed including a nozzle assembly having an agitator cavity and a handle assembly pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The apparatus further includes a rotary agitator carried on the nozzle assembly in the agitator cavity. A dirt collection vessel is carried on either the nozzle assembly or the handle assembly. A drive linkage interconnects a drive motor with the rotary agitator. The drive linkage includes a ring gear including a dog clutch receiver and a dog clutch carried on the rotary agitator. The dog clutch engages the dog clutch receiver to interconnect the drive motor and the rotary agitator during normal operating conditions. In the event of an agitator Jam, the dog clutch functions to interrupt drive to the rotary agitator and protect the drive motor, rotary agitator and drive linkage from damage that might otherwise result from the overload. | 04-15-2010 |
James Todd Crouch, Danville, KY US
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| 20110078872 | UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER WITH FRAMEWORK SUPPORT - A floor care appliance is provided including a nozzle assembly having a suction inlet and a mechanical housing including a control handle. A dirt collection vessel is held in the mechanical housing. A suction generator is held in one of the nozzle assembly and the mechanical housing. A universal framework receives and holds the mechanical housing and pivotally connects the mechanical housing to the nozzle assembly. In addition a model line of floor care appliances is provided. Further a method is provided for providing a product line of floor care appliance models while reducing production and tooling costs. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120030896 | HAND-HELD AND CONVERSION VACUUM CLEANER WITH ADAPTER - A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing carrying a suction generator, a dirt collection vessel and a suction inlet. A first connector is carried on the housing. The first connector secures the suction inlet in fluid communication with a first cleaning attachment. The vacuum cleaner also includes an adapter having a second connector that secures the suction inlet in fluid communication with a second cleaning attachment. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030897 | HAND-HELD AND CONVERSION VACUUM CLEANER - A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing. A suction generator, a dirt collection vessel, a suction inlet and a wand connector are all carried on the housing. A nose tool is connected to the wand connector. The wand connector is connected to the nose tool for hand held vacuum cleaning applications and alternatively it is connected to a wand assembly for stick vacuum cleaning applications. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030898 | HAND-HELD VACUUM CLEANER WITH RESILIENT RUBBER FLAP VALVE - A hand-held vacuum cleaner has a housing that carries a suction generator, a dirt collection vessel, a suction inlet and a first connector. The first connector is adapted for securing the suction inlet in fluid communication with a first cleaning attachment. The housing includes a suction conduit extending from the dirt collection vessel through the first connector. The dirt collection vessel includes an inlet in fluid communication with one end of the suction conduit. The inlet of the dirt collection vessel includes a resilient flap valve that is normally closed to seal in and maintain dirt and debris in the dirt collection vessel but swings open when the suction generator is energized to allow dirt and debris to be sucked into the dirt collection vessel. | 02-09-2012 |
Jeff Crouch, New Braunfels, TX US
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| 20100032244 | Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus for small vehicles - A portable, non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus allows users to lift and transport a small, powered vehicle with minimal physical exertion and without the need for secondary power source. The apparatus is comprised of a base and platform connected to a gear housing. The gear housing telescopically engages and moves vertically within a vehicle mount via a gear system. The drive wheels of the small, powered vehicle to be transported power the gear system attached to the gear housing to rotate the gear system and subsequently lift the to-be-transported vehicle using its own power source. A storage position is provided that can be used without disengaging a transmission. | 02-11-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Crouch, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20080265100 | LAMINAR FLOW SURFACES WITH SELECTED ROUGHNESS DISTRIBUTIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Laminar flow surfaces with selected roughness distributions, and associated methods are disclosed. A representative method for designing an airfoil includes selecting a parameter that includes a flow behavior distribution and/or a surface shape for an airflow surface. Based at least in part on the selected parameter, the method can include (a) selecting a target roughness value and determining a chordwise location forward of which surface roughness is at or below the target roughness value and/or (b) selecting a target chordwise location and determining a roughness value for a region forward of the chordwise location, with the surface roughness at or below the roughness value. In particular embodiments, a percentage of a local chord length of the airfoil over which the roughness is below a target value decreases in a spanwise direction. In another embodiment, the roughness at a particular spanwise location can increase over at least three values, continuously, in a step manner, or otherwise. | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Crouch US
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| 20110042523 | LAMINAR FLOW SURFACES WITH SELECTED ROUGHNESS DISTRIBUTIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Laminar flow surfaces with selected roughness distributions, and associated methods are disclosed. A representative method for designing an airfoil includes selecting a parameter that includes a flow behavior distribution and/or a surface shape for an airflow surface. Based at least in part on the selected parameter, the method can include (a) selecting a target roughness value and determining a chordwise location forward of which surface roughness is at or below the target roughness value and/or (b) selecting a target chordwise location and determining a roughness value for a region forward of the chordwise location, with the surface roughness at or below the roughness value. In particular embodiments, a percentage of a local chord length of the airfoil over which the roughness is below a target value decreases in a spanwise direction. In another embodiment, the roughness at a particular spanwise location can increase over at least three values, continuously, in a step manner, or otherwise. | 02-24-2011 |
Katrina Crouch, Southaven, MS US
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| 20100185284 | Plasticized Bone Grafts and Methods of Making and Using Same - The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an implant site without significant preparation in the operating room. | 07-22-2010 |
Kenneth C. Crouch, North Andover, MA US
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| 20100258592 | MAGNETIC DRIVE FOR DISPENSING APPARATUS - A dispenser for dispensing a volume of viscous material on a substrate includes a frame, a gantry system coupled to the frame, and a dispenser unit coupled to the gantry system. The dispenser unit includes a housing having a chamber, and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston has an elongate body and is configured to move between a pre-dispense position and a dispense position within the chamber. The dispenser unit further includes a motor to drive the movement of the piston within the chamber. The motor includes a rotating shaft, a wheel coupled to the rotating shaft, the wheel having at least one drive magnet, and a driven magnet disposed between wheel and the piston. The dispenser further includes a nozzle coupled to the housing. The nozzle has an orifice to dispense viscous material. Other embodiments of the dispenser and methods of dispensing are further disclosed. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110253741 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A VISCOUS MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE - A dispenser for dispensing a volume of viscous material on a substrate includes a frame, a gantry system coupled to the frame, and a dispenser unit coupled to the gantry system. The dispenser unit includes a housing having a chamber and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston is configured to move between a pre-dispense position and a dispense position within the chamber. The dispenser unit further includes a dispensing bore configured to receive the piston therein and a nozzle coupled to the housing. A controller is coupled to the piston to control the operation of the piston. The dispenser is constructed such that a volume of viscous material dispensed from the dispensing bore is substantially equal to the volume of the piston entering the dispensing bore when moving the piston to the dispense position. Other embodiments and methods of dispensing viscous material are further disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
Leslie Crouch, Tucker, GA US
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| 20100187041 | Child's Portable Collapsible Step Stool - The disclosed invention provides a compact; collapsible or folding, one tier, step stool for children that easily transforms into a smaller unit which is lightweight and portable. It has the advantages of being child friendly, lightweight, cleanable and becomes compact in the closed position for storage. In that state it could easily be transported by a child or carried in an adult's carrying bag, or a child could carry it in hand or in their bag/backpack. A child could also use it as a seat or table. | 07-29-2010 |
Marissa Beth Crouch, Portland, OR US
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| 20090036219 | Interactive, thematically-related entertainment system including universally-interchangeable, attachable, design-bearing ornaments - An interactive entertainment system including numerous thematically-related elements, and particularly including one or more pliant, design-bearing ornaments which are transferrable and/or attachable nearly anywhere. Each ornament includes and defines a character embodied in a design fixed thereupon, and such characters provide a thematic-basis and continuity throughout the numerous features and elements of the invented entertainment system. The ornaments are typically universally-interchangeable within the system embodiments, being operably attachable and detachable via reciprocal hook and loop fastener, for example, with any of a great variety of structures, each structure configured for coupling an ornament with one or more of a great variety of substrates. Other thematically-related elements include but are not limited to an interactive game, a combination greeting card/gift box/display unit, alternative means for affixing and/or transferring ornament-embodied designs to substrates, ornamental ‘trading’ cards, a collection/display means configured, for example, as an album, and others. | 02-05-2009 |
Milne Thomas Crouch, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20110249008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A COMPUTER MODEL TO DISPLAY A POSITION OF A PERSON - Generating a computer model to display a position of a person in a defined location is disclosed. A method includes the operation of selecting a substantially overhead image of a defined location having spatial coordinates. A perimeter of the defined location is marked using a graphical user interface. The marked perimeter is related to the spatial coordinates of the defined location. A computer model of the defined location is generated based on the marked perimeter. Multiple levels can be added to the computer model. Spatial coordinates of the person can be determined. The position of the person can be displayed relative to the computer model of the defined location based on the spatial coordinates of the person relative to the spatial coordinates of the defined location. | 10-13-2011 |
Myra Crouch, Virginia Beach, VA US
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| 20090117826 | Decorative cover for straps - A strap cover that is fastened to an underlying strap arranged across a shoulder of a wearer. The strap cover may include a decorative material, a decoration, or an overlying material that is aesthetically pleasing to a viewer. The strap cover is fastened to the underlying strap via a fastening device. The strap cover may cover a portion of a bra, a dress, a lingerie, a shirt, a tank top, a halter top and a pants that runs across a shoulder from a front of the shoulder to a back of the shoulder. | 05-07-2009 |
Myra J. Crouch, Virginia Beach, VA US
Neil P. Crouch, Cary, IL US
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| 20100299223 | System And Method For Communicating With An Electronic Exchange In An Electronic Trading Environment - System and methods for a connection proxy server are described. According to an example method described herein, a connection proxy server stores subscription, product tables as well as other downloads that are provided to a client terminal during initialization stage as well as later during a trading session. Upon detecting that a connection between the client terminal and a gateway is lost, the connection proxy maintains a communication session created for the client terminal at the gateway and receives data intended for the client terminal. If the connection is re-established between the client terminal and the gateway during a predetermined period of time, the connection proxy provides the stored data to the client terminal thus avoiding a surge in processing resources at the gateway due to the necessary downloads. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20120041836 | System And Method For Communicating With An Electronic Exchange In An Electronic Trading Environment - System and methods for a connection proxy server are described. According to an example method described herein, a connection proxy server stores subscription, product tables as well as other downloads that are provided to a client terminal during initialization stage as well as later during a trading session. Upon detecting that a connection between the client terminal and a gateway is lost, the connection proxy maintains a communication session created for the client terminal at the gateway and receives data intended for the client terminal. If the connection is re-established between the client terminal and the gateway during a predetermined period of time, the connection proxy provides the stored data to the client terminal thus avoiding a surge in processing resources at the gateway due to the necessary downloads. | 02-16-2012 |
Philip Crouch, Brookfield, WI US
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| 20120114533 | REFORMER TUBE APPARATUS HAVING VARIABLE WALL THICKNESS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention provides a reformer tube apparatus, including: an axially aligned tubular structure including a flange section, a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section; wherein the top section of the axially aligned tubular structure includes a first portion having a first wall thickness; wherein the top section of the axially aligned tubular structure includes a second portion having a second wall thickness; and wherein the top section of the axially aligned tubular structure includes a third portion having a transitioning wall thickness that joins the first portion to the second portion. The flange section includes a concentric flange disposed about a top portion thereof. The bottom section of the tubular structure includes a plurality of concentric wedge structures disposed about the interior thereof. The bottom section of the tubular structure also includes a recess disposed about the exterior thereof. The axially aligned tubular structure further includes a secondary flange section coupled to the flange section, wherein the secondary flange section includes a concentric flange disposed about a top portion thereof. Optionally, the reformer tube apparatus is disposed within a reformer used in a direct reduction process. | 05-10-2012 |
Steve Crouch, Mcfarland, WI US
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| 20090050219 | FLUID COMPRESSOR AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR THE SAME - An air compressor includes a tank configured to contain compressed air, an inlet configured to receive compressed air from the tank, an outlet, and a control device, positioned between the inlet and the outlet, configured to regulate an output pressure of compressed air discharged through the outlet. The control device includes a housing having a chamber, and a pressure regulator in fluid communication with the chamber. The pressure regulator is configured to regulate discharge of compressed air through the outlet. The control device also includes a mechanical valve which, when opened, is configured to fluidly communicate the chamber and the tank to adjust the pressure regulator, and an actuator coupled to the mechanical valve. The actuator is configured to at least selectively open the valve. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090232674 | ENGINE STARTER ASSEMBLY - A pressure washer, connected to a water source by a hose, includes a frame, an engine supported by the frame and having a crankshaft, a pump driven by the engine, a wheel supported for rotation relative to the frame, an input configured to receive water from the hose and discharge the water against the wheel to cause the wheel to rotate, and a spring having a first end that is coupled to the crankshaft and a second end that is rotatable about an axis relative to the first end in response to rotation of the wheel to wind the spring. The wound spring is released to rotate the crankshaft to start the engine. | 09-17-2009 |
Steven C. Crouch, Mcfarland, WI US
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| 20110089265 | HOSE COUPLING SYSTEM - A hose coupling system includes a housing, a valve plug, and a locking mechanism. The housing has an inlet and an outlet, and a flow path between the inlet and the outlet. The valve plug is positioned within the housing along the flow path, and is rotatable between a closed orientation and an opened orientation. The closed orientation blocks the flow path and the opened orientation unblocks the flow path. The locking mechanism is designed to releasably fasten an instrument to the housing, where the locking mechanism is adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism and the valve plug are coupled such that adjusting the locking mechanism to the unlocked position rotates the valve plug to the closed orientation. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110114123 | DISTANCE INDICATOR - A method and apparatus utilize a first beam emitter and a second beam emitter coupled to the first beam emitter. The first beam emitter and the second beam emitter move in unison between a plurality of positions to indicate a plurality of distances separating the first beam emitter and the second beam emitter from endpoints of beams emitted by the first beam emitter and the second beam emitter. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120055130 | LAWN MOWER AND SPREADER SYSTEM - A lawn mower and spreader system includes a deck, a hopper, and a spreading element. The deck supports an engine having a power takeoff and at least partially surrounds a blade coupled to the power takeoff. The hopper is configured to support granular fertilizer. Furthermore, the hopper has a discharge chute leading to an opening in the deck. The spreading element is coupled to the power takeoff of the engine and is positioned between the deck and the blade. The spreading element includes a hub and arms that extend laterally from hub. The arms are spaced apart from one another by open slots. | 03-08-2012 |
Steven P. Crouch, Highland, IL US
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| 20110030530 | Percussion instrument carrier system - A percussion instrument carrier system for carrying percussion instruments by members of a marching band. A preferred embodiment of the percussion instrument carrier system includes an interlock mechanism that provides for one of either mounting the percussion instrument onto the percussion instrument carrier or dismounting the percussion instrument from the percussion instrument carrier by only the manipulation of the percussion instrument in relation to the percussion instrument carrier as needed to respectively and operatively engage or disengage components of the interlock mounting system. | 02-10-2011 |