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E. Alan Culpepper, Adelphi, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110000009EXTERNAL POCKET FOR A PROTECTIVE SUIT - A protective suit is disclosed which comprises an external pocket that is adapted to receive and releasably retain at least one decontamination product, such as a wipe in a sealed envelope, and to avoid collecting any liquid such as a wash liquid that may be used to decontaminate the suit. The external pocket is configured such that the opening of the pocket is pointing directly down, or at an angle that is less than about horizontal, when the person wearing the suit stands on a generally horizontal surface.01-06-2011

Jason Lee Culpepper, Massillon, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100064616INSULATING SIDING SYSTEM - An insulating siding system contains two components: a sheathing panel and a siding panel. The sheathing panel contains slots or grooves, while the siding panel contains connectors that fit into the slots or grooves. The siding panels are fit or attached to the sheathing panel without the need for fasteners, such as nails or staples, to penetrate the siding panel, creating a uniform exterior.03-18-2010

Jerry W. Culpepper, Garland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100225472METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TRACKING SERVICES TO LOCATE AN ASSET - The present invention is directed to a method of asset location. Location data is received from a cellular transmitter associated with a selected asset, which location data includes data representative of a cellular receiver with which direct communication with the cellular transmitter is made. The location data is then communicated to a tracking service system, which tracking service system includes a database representative of geographic locations associated with a plurality of cellular receivers. The database is then queried with received location data so as to generate geographic tracking data associated with a location of the cellular receiver, the geographic tracking data including display data adapted to generate a map image including a representative of a location of the selected asset. The geographic tracking data is then communicated to an associated security agency so as to allow for viewing of an image generated in accordance with the display data and at least one of tracking and interception of the selected asset.09-09-2010
20110156901METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TRACKING SERVICES TO LOCATE AN ASSET - The present invention is directed to a method of asset location. Location data is received from a cellular transmitter associated with a selected asset, which location data includes data representative of a cellular receiver with which direct communication with the cellular transmitter is made. The location data is then communicated to a tracking service system, which tracking service system includes a database representative of geographic locations associated with a plurality of cellular receivers. The database is then queried with received location data so as to generate geographic tracking data associated with a location of the cellular receiver, the geographic tracking data including display data adapted to generate a map image including a representative of a location of the selected asset. The geographic tracking data is then communicated to an associated security agency so as to allow for viewing of an image generated in accordance with the display data and at least one of tracking and interception of the selected asset.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Jerry W. Culpepper, Garland, TX US

Leslie A. Culpepper, Orlando, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110167016MAP-ASSISTED RADIO RATINGS ANALYSIS - A radio station market analysis program displays a grid having radio station entries and associated attributes. A subset of the stations can be selected based on the attributes, and a map displays location markers corresponding to physical locations of stations in the subset. Attributes include multiple station ratings criteria such as Cume and AQHP. Entries may be sorted according to the attributes. A filter may be used to identify the subset based on a selected value for an attribute. Entries in the grid can be highlighted responsive to user selection of corresponding station location markers shown in the map. The user interface may further include a chart window which compares media stations according to a selected attribute, a trend window which shows attribute values for media stations over time, and a station information window for a selected media station.07-07-2011

Marshall Andrew Culpepper, Lewisville, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090144336Incremental packaging - A project directory structure of an application or service is mapped to a package directory structure. A package is built for the application or service by copying files from the project directory structure to the package directory structure in accordance with the mapping. An event trigger is detected, wherein the event trigger is one of a new file, a modified file, or a deleted file in the project directory structure. An updated package is built for the application or service by performing an appropriate one of copying the new file to the package directory structure, replacing an existing file in the package directory structure with the modified file, or deleting a file in the package directory structure that corresponds to the deleted file in the project directory structure.06-04-2009
20110119653INCREMENTAL PACKAGING - A project directory structure of an application or service is mapped to a package directory structure. A package is built for the application or service by copying files from the project directory structure to the package directory structure in accordance with the mapping. An event trigger is detected, wherein the event trigger is one of a new file, a modified file, or a deleted file in the project directory structure. An updated package is built for the application or service by performing an appropriate one of copying the new file to the package directory structure, replacing an existing file in the package directory structure with the modified file, or deleting a file in the package directory structure that corresponds to the deleted file in the project directory structure.05-19-2011

Martin Culpepper, Danvers, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110106113SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HERNIA MESH FIXATION - The invention includes a surgical fastener and associated deployment system and method that overcomes the drawbacks of prior art surgical mesh fixation devices. The surgical fastener and deployment system may be used to fixate a surgical mesh material to the abdominal wall for the purpose of hernia repair. In accordance with one embodiment, the fastener may include an anchor head comprising a bi-pyramid framework. The anchor head is preferably made from a highly deformable and biocompatible material that withstands high flexural strain within an oscillatory environment. The anchor head may be provided in an elongate, undeployed configuration, and then expanded during deployment into a second, generally planar configuration. The anchor head may be biased to expand into the generally planar configuration from the undeployed configuration in a variety of manners.05-05-2011

Martin L. Culpepper, Danvers, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090058222Contoured Thermomechanical Actuators and Pulsing for Enhanced Dynamic Performance - A thermomechanical actuation system and method includes an elongated thermomechanical actuator (TMA), which is contoured so that electrical resistance at a mid-portion of the TMA is less than at end portions thereof. A pulse generator is electrically coupled to the TMA, and is configured to supply excitation pulses to the TMA. The excitation pulses are transient, so that each pulse is terminated prior to reaching a steady state amplitude, while having sufficient energy to heat the TMA to its predetermined operational temperature range.03-05-2009
20110083614Compliant Holder Device for Animal Imaging and Surgery - A compliant holder device for constraining an animal includes a device body, a nose cone, and compliant flexure arms having contact surfaces for constraining the animal's head. In use, an animal is placed on the device body, and the nose of the animal is placed in the nose cone to constrain the skull at the nose. The compliant flexure arms are flexed to increase the distance between the contact surfaces of respective compliant flexure arms, and the ears of the animal are placed between the contact surfaces of the flexed compliant flexure arms, wherein the flex in the compliant flexure provides pressure to and constrains the skull at the ears.04-14-2011

Patent applications by Martin L. Culpepper, Danvers, MA US

Patrick M. Culpepper, Massillon, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100064611INSULATED SIDING SYSTEM - An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.03-18-2010
20100251648INSULATED FIBER CEMENT SIDING - Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face.10-07-2010
20110154759COMPOSITE SIDING USING A SHAPE MOLDED FOAM BACKING MEMBER - A panel for mounting on an exterior wall includes a shaped, molded backing member and a siding member attached to the backing member wherein the shape-molded backing member includes a rear face and an opposing front face. The shape-molded backing member is composed of closed cell expanded polystyrene foam, the front and rear faces having an outer surface composed of a tough smooth skin.06-30-2011
20110154760INSULATED SIDING SYSTEM - An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Patrick M. Culpepper, Massillon, OH US

Robert Culpepper, Columbus, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110237342GOLF PUTTER AID - A practice device used to improve a golfer's putting stroke, the device including: a bar member defining a support surface and constructed to be secured to a golf club shaft in order to maintain the support surface essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the golf club shaft; and a cord member secured to the bar member and including a cord secured to the bar member to extend across the golf club shaft. The cord member is secured to the bar member in a manner to allow the golfer's forearms to be held securely between the cord member and the bar member when the golfer grips the club shaft in a normal manner to execute a putting stroke.09-29-2011

Scott Culpepper, Lebanon, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261484Armature kit and construction - Described are novel armature kits, constructions and elements, providing increased flexibility in design and ease of use. In one aspect, inventive armatures include adaptations to isolate the tensioning of ball-and-socket joints occurring at either end of a motion segment. In other aspects, inventive armatures and kits include uniquely shaped plates, providing interchangeability among chest and hip areas of a human form. Novel threaded and tie-down armature elements are also described.10-23-2008

Stephen H. Culpepper, Sharpsburg, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100092177Timing Interface Module with Daughter Timing Reference Modules - A timing interface module with daughter timing reference modules. The timing modules are provided in a rack platform to eliminate routing problems and which is compliant with all relevant industry standards. The timing reference module includes a face plate having first and second substantially rectangular openings, the face plate further comprising mounting slots for receiving mounting hardware therein and first and second timing modules, the first and second timing modules disposed within the first and second substantially rectangular openings. The first and second timing modules provide timing terminations for timing reference signals for network elements of a synchronized optical network.04-15-2010

Stephen Howard Culpepper, Sharpsburg, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110069967Standardized Identification of Pluggable Optics - Described herein are devices, assemblies, and systems for standardized identification of pluggable device, such as pluggable optics or small form-factor pluggable (“SFP”) transceivers. Specifically, the exemplary embodiments provide visual identification of operating properties for various pluggable devices without removing the devices from service and without the aid of software identification techniques. An exemplary assembly comprises a housing including an inserted portion and an exposed portion, a printed circuit board attached within the housing, at least one electrical contact connected to the printed circuit board and attached to the inserted portion providing an electrical connection to a host device, at least one optical contact connected to the printed circuit board and attached to the exposed portion providing an optical connection to an optical device, and a visual indicator displayed on the exposed portion representing at least one characteristic of the device.03-24-2011