Curtis, US

Aaron Curtis, Eagan, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090207690	MULTI-SIZE MIXER - A gyroscopic paint mixer having a rotatable frame with a clamp lock providing automatic transfer from an unclamping to a clamping condition, providing silent operation through the use of one way clutches, the mixer also having a vertical stop apparatus coupled to an access door for stopping and holding the rotatable frame in an upright position, the mixer also having a bail retainer supported by a carriage assembly mounted for rotation on a clamp plate with a cam urging the bail retainer to the side of the frame when the bail retainer is released from the paint container with the paint container in an upright position in the rotatable frame.	08-20-2009

Patent applications by Aaron Curtis, Eagan, MN US

Alan B. Curtis, Pocatello, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069751	Intravenous Delivery Systems - An intravenous delivery system includes a device head and a needle carrier. The device head includes a body defining a first lumen extending from a first end to a second end and a second lumen in fluid communication with the first lumen and a port defined by the head body. A catheter disposed at the first end of the head body is in fluid communication with the first lumen. A self-sealing plug is disposed at the second end. The needle carrier is secured to the second end of the head body and includes a longitudinally extending housing and a hollow needle slidably disposed therein. A needle retractor coupled to the needle is operable to slide the needle longitudinally among deployed and retracted positions. The needle extends through the plug, first lumen, and catheter while in the deployed position, and is retracted into the needle carrier housing in the retracted position.	03-12-2009

Andrew L. Curtis, Hope, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080295279	TUBE COUPLER - A powered blower/vacuum unit includes a base portion having a housing and a power air-moving device within the base portion. A tube is provided that is formed by a first manufacturing operation, such as a blow molding process. The tube extends a relatively large distance away from the housing and air flows through the tube along a relatively large distance. A coupler is also included for coupling the tube to the housing. The coupler is separately formed by a second, different manufacturing operation, such as an injection molding process. The coupler includes a plurality of one-way snap-in features configured to engage a plurality of receiver features located on the tube to non-removably attach the coupler to the tube. The housing can also include at least one male component and the coupler can include at least one complementary female component for securing the coupler to the housing.	12-04-2008

Andy Curtis, Bunker Hill, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080208824	Methods and systems for providing a response to a query - Methods and systems for providing a response to a query. Multiple users' search engine activity in regard to a query is correlated. A response is provided based upon this correlated search engine activity information. For one embodiment of the invention, in the context of search engine result optimization, the user activity and/or user information of multiple users, during a search session, is correlated with queries to effect an evolving association between queries and the organization and presentation of documents. Systems in accordance with such embodiments employ the ability to store users' activity over the entire search session, thus making possible the correlation of a number of different types of user activity and user information. The use of correlated user input allows such systems to provide relevant search results without the limitations imposed by the key-word-based systems of the prior art.	08-28-2008
20080208825	Methods and systems for providing a response to a query - Methods and systems for providing a response to a query. Multiple users' search engine activity in regard to a query is correlated. A response is provided based upon this correlated search engine activity information. For one embodiment of the invention, in the context of search engine result optimization, the user activity and/or user information of multiple users, during a search session, is correlated with queries to effect an evolving association between queries and the organization and presentation of documents. Systems in accordance with such embodiments employ the ability to store users' activity over the entire search session, thus making possible the correlation of a number of different types of user activity and user information. The use of correlated user input allows such systems to provide relevant search results without the limitations imposed by the key-word-based systems of the prior art.	08-28-2008
20100030735	Methods and systems for providing a response to a query - Methods and systems for providing a response to a query. Multiple users' search engine activity in regard to a query is correlated. A response is provided based upon this correlated search engine activity information. For one embodiment of the invention, in the context of search engine result optimization, the user activity and/or user information of multiple users, during a search session, is correlated with queries to effect an evolving association between queries and the organization and presentation of documents. Systems in accordance with such embodiments employ the ability to store users' activity over the entire search session, thus making possible the correlation of a number of different types of user activity and user information. The use of correlated user input allows such systems to provide relevant search results without the limitations imposed by the key-word-based systems of the prior art.	02-04-2010
20100138400	Methods and systems for providing a response to a query - Methods and systems for providing a response to a query. Multiple users' search engine activity in regard to a query is correlated. A response is provided based upon this correlated search engine activity information. For one embodiment of the invention, in the context of search engine result optimization, the user activity and/or user information of multiple users, during a search session, is correlated with queries to effect an evolving association between queries and the organization and presentation of documents. Systems in accordance with such embodiments employ the ability to store users' activity over the entire search session, thus making possible the correlation of a number of different types of user activity and user information. The use of correlated user input allows such systems to provide relevant search results without the limitations imposed by the key-word-based systems of the prior art.	06-03-2010

Patent applications by Andy Curtis, Bunker Hill, WV US

Barry James Curtis, Sandown, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090130426	Composite Coated/Encapsulated Wood Products and Methods to Produce the Same - Composite coated wood products, and methods to produce such products, are described by embodiments of the invention. Composite layers may comprise polymer and fillers, such as organic fillers and inorganic fillers. The composite layers may also be foamed in some embodiments of the invention. Such composite coated wood products may be structural or non-structural pieces that may provide safe, economical, easy to manufacture construction products that may be utilized with wood composites, and other plastic composites. Such products may also promote uniformity of appearance in objects constructed with the composite coated wood products in a variety of applications.	05-21-2009

Brent Curtis, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080208998	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN A SERVER AND A CLIENT - A system and method for improved client and server communications, more particularly, an improved protocol that may be used for communication between a client and a server, such as in an email environment. Many features are provided for improved communications. An email server may provide the best message body available for an email message, may transfer an entire data object if requested property or properties are not well defined within the data object, may provide progress data for use in tracking download progress, and may send error information for a data object having an error. Email changes may be optimized at an email server component, even if the email changes occurred at another email server component. An email server may maintain a table of changes that occur to folders at an associated data store, and may notify a subscribed email client component of changes that occur in the table.	08-28-2008
20110161448	System and Method for Improved Synchronization Between a Server and a Client - A system and method for improved client and server communications, more particularly, an improved protocol that may be used for communication between a client and a server, such as in an email environment. Many features are provided for improved communications. An email server may provide the best message body available for an email message, may transfer an entire data object if requested property or properties are not well defined within the data object, may provide progress data for use in tracking download progress, and may send error information for a data object having an error. Email changes may be optimized at an email server component, even if the email changes occurred at another email server component. An email server may maintain a table of changes that occur to folders at an associated data store, and may notify a subscribed email client component of changes that occur in the table.	06-30-2011

Patent applications by Brent Curtis, Seattle, WA US

Brent Aaron Curtis, Anderson, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100218468	HANGING AIR FILTER - An air filter for filtering air in a refrigerator is provided, comprising a housing having a hollow body including at least a front wall, a pair of side walls, and a top and bottom wall, wherein at least one wall includes at least one aperture for the passage of air, at least one cantilever attaching means for removably securing the housing to the refrigerating apparatus, and a filter element for removable placement within the housing wherein air enters the at least one aperture, makes contact with the filter element, and leaves the air filter.	09-02-2010

Brent E. Curtis, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100331078	Method and Apparatus for Associating Data with Online Game Ratings - A procedure receives a game result from a game console. A rating is determined for the game result. If the rating for the game result meets a predetermined criteria, the recorded game associated with the game result is received from the game console. The recorded game is attached to the rating of the game result such that other players can access the recorded game through an online gaming service.	12-30-2010

Brian E. Curtis, Chubbuck, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069751	Intravenous Delivery Systems - An intravenous delivery system includes a device head and a needle carrier. The device head includes a body defining a first lumen extending from a first end to a second end and a second lumen in fluid communication with the first lumen and a port defined by the head body. A catheter disposed at the first end of the head body is in fluid communication with the first lumen. A self-sealing plug is disposed at the second end. The needle carrier is secured to the second end of the head body and includes a longitudinally extending housing and a hollow needle slidably disposed therein. A needle retractor coupled to the needle is operable to slide the needle longitudinally among deployed and retracted positions. The needle extends through the plug, first lumen, and catheter while in the deployed position, and is retracted into the needle carrier housing in the retracted position.	03-12-2009

Brian L. Curtis, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080280483	TOOL-LESS INSULATION DISPLACEMENT CONNECTOR (TIDC) LOCKING MARKER CAP - A locking marker cap has structural features to snap lock to various types of a tool-less insulation displacement connector (TIDC). When the cap is attached to the TIDC, additional structural features of the cap lock a latch of the TIDC in a closed position to protect the TIDC from being accidentally opened and coincidentally disconnecting the circuit served by the TIDC. In one embodiment, the cap must be removed before the TIDC can be unlatched and opened. At least a top surface of the cap can include indicia such as a color, letter(s) or symbol(s) to indicate a type of circuit served by the protected TIDC.	11-13-2008

Bruce Curtis, Whitehouse Station, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100231045	Photovoltaic Power Plant Output - A photovoltaic power system can include a photovoltaic array, an inverter, and a battery.	09-16-2010

Christa Curtis, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076787	METHOD FOR PREPARING A MEDICAL DATA REPORT - A method for preparing a medical report. Some example methods include receiving one or more medical data readings, where respective individual medical data readings include a numerical result of a medical test; processing the medical data readings into report data, where the report data includes the individual medical data readings and categorized ranges associated with the medical tests associated with individual medical data readings; and creating a medical data report including the report data, graphical representations of individual medical data readings and the respective categorized ranges, and textual descriptive information pertaining to the respective medical data readings.	03-25-2010

Christian Curtis, Palm Harbor, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090106297	METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CREATE A MEDIA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE DATABASE FROM A PLURALITY OF DISTRIBUTED SOURCES - Methods and apparatus to create a media measurement reference database from a plurality of distributed sources are described. An example method of developing a reference database associated with media content includes receiving first identifying data associated with media content from a meter on a first information presentation device, the media content being locally accessible at the first information presentation device; determining whether the reference database includes reference data associated with the first identifying data; when the reference database lacks the reference data associated with the first identifying data, sending a message to the meter requesting first reference data for the media content; and receiving the first reference data associated with the first identifying data.	04-23-2009

Clifford M. Curtis, Portsmouth, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110241930	System and Method of Using Image Grids in Detection of Discrete Objects - A sensor is used to identify detections of discrete objects in a search grid. An image grid of the detections is created. The image grid is analyzed to identify a pattern of detections. The pattern of detections is used to identify objects of interest.	10-06-2011

Cody S. Curtis, Meridian, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090314379	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING FENCING MATERIAL - A tool for fastening fencing material to a post with a staple. The tool includes a base plate; first and second handles; first and second crimping arms, and a cam operatively engaged with the first handle. A slide is operatively engaged with the cam. The first and second handles and the first and second crimping arms are pivotally interconnected and attached to the base plate so that when the first and second handles are pivoted towards one another from an open position, the cam advances the slide, which advances the staple so that the crimping arms may crimp the staple to the fence post. A method for attaching the staple to a fence post is also described and claimed. An inventive staple is also disclosed.	12-24-2009

Curt Brian Curtis, Nesbit, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098284	METHODS FOR MAKING SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL ARTICLES AND FAN CASINGS - Methods for making articles having a substantially cylindrical body including providing a substantially cylindrical tool, providing at least one ply of a material, the material being a weave fabric, a non-crimp fabric, or a combination thereof, wrapping the at least one ply of material about the tool to produce an article preform having a plurality of circumferential layers, applying a resin to the article preform, and curing the article preform to produce an article having a substantially cylindrical body.	04-16-2009
20090098337	SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL COMPOSITE ARTICLES AND FAN CASINGS - Articles having substantially cylindrical bodies including a plurality of circumferential layers, each layer having at least one ply of material, the material comprising a weave fabric, a non-crimp fabric, or a combination thereof.	04-16-2009

Daniel J. Curtis, Warroad, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256874	OUTSWINGING WINDOW ASSEMBLY HAVING AN OPERATIONAL MODE AND A WASH MODE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a closed position to a position in which the sash is generally perpendicular with the frame. In the wash mode, the sash is movable to a position where the exterior of the sash faces toward the interior frame.	10-23-2008
20110107672	MULTI-POINT LOCK SYSTEM WITH SINGLE POSITION ACTUATION AND RELATED METHODS - A sliding fenestration assembly including a panel assembly having at least a primary panel and a secondary panel, where the primary panel is slidable relative to the secondary panel. The assembly further includes an actuator assembly having an actuator. The actuator assembly is coupled with an element, and movement of the actuator causes movement of the element. One or more locking latches are disposed remotely from the actuator, and the two or more locking latches having a locked and unlocked position. The two or more locking latches are coupled with the element and mounted along the primary panel. The actuator assembly is adapted to unlock the two or more locking latches and slide the primary panel.	05-12-2011

Patent applications by Daniel J. Curtis, Warroad, MN US

David Curtis US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255725	Integrated Wi-Fi Service Enclosure - An in-wall enclosure for housing a wireless network device and broadband connectivity equipment together. The enclosure is attached to a wall stud in a location pre-determined to be the optimum place to maximize wireless coverage within the structure. An electrical outlet is wired to the enclosure to provide power. Cables for the broadband network connection are also pre-wired to the enclosure. After construction is complete, a wireless network device (Wi-Fi router, access point, or similar device) and a broadband connection device (DSL modem, cable modem, broadband wireless modem, or similar device) are installed in the enclosure. Once installed and configured, the wireless router then provides seamless wireless coverage throughout the dwelling or business office. The front panel is attached to cover the recessed enclosure to provide a smooth, professionally finished appearance on the interior wall.	10-15-2009

David A. Curtis, Torrington, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090108685	Electronically Commutated Motor Control Retention Apparatus - An electric motor assembly includes a motor housing having a main body portion with a central plane bisecting the main body portion into an upper portion and a lower portion. The motor housing further includes a first printed circuit board support structure having a plurality of slots and a second printed circuit board support structure having a top surface that is orientationally above at least a portion of the plurality of slots. The motor assembly further includes a printed circuit board having tabs which are configured and arranged to operably coordinate with the plurality of slots to thereby removably retain the printed circuit board at the motor housing and in contact with the top surface of the second printed circuit board support structure.	04-30-2009
20090134725	Device and Method for Mounting Electric Motor Stators - A motor stator mounting device includes a plastic motor housing having a cylindrical housing section for receiving the stator. Longitudinal ribs along an inside surface of the housing section are inclined to converge gradually in a distal direction, thus tending to center a stator inserted distally into the housing section. An annular stator retaining member includes a plurality of distally extending centering features. Outside surfaces of the centering features interact with an interior surface of the housing section to center the retaining member as it is inserted distally. Inside surfaces of the centering features interact with a proximal region of a previously inserted stator, such that distal insertion of the retaining member both axially positions and radially centers the stator relative to the cylindrical housing. The retaining member is secured to the housing with a series of sonic welds to positionally fix the stator inside the housing.	05-28-2009

Donald B. Curtis, Highland, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080285092	Image Quality Monitoring And Tagging At Scan Time - A method of processing a plurality of source documents into scanned images of the source documents includes evaluating the plurality of source documents to thereby assign one or more source document quality metrics indicative of source document image quality. The plurality of source documents are comprised by a project and the source documents of the project are from a common source document type. The source document types include, for example, book pages, paper documents, microfilm documents, machine-printed documents, handwritten documents, print media documents, public records, microfiche documents, and/or the like. The method also includes scanning each of the plurality of source documents to thereby create one or more electronic image files comprising the scanned images and coupling the source document quality metrics to the electronic image files such that the source document quality metrics are thereafter accessible for post-production activities.	11-20-2008
20090052792	Computer-Assisted Image Cropping For Book Scans - Methods and systems for cropping images of book pages are disclosed according to one embodiment of the invention. A method may include identifying reference images and receiving cropping rectangles for the reference images. These cropping rectangles associated with reference images may then be used to generate cropping rectangles for images of book pages between the reference images. The cropping rectangles may be generated based on a linear interpolation of the cropping rectangles associated with the reference images and the number of pages between images. The method may also display one or more images of book pages with the associated one or more cropping rectangles superimposed thereon. A user may then have the opportunity to make adjustments to the position and/or size of the cropping rectangles.	02-26-2009
20090052802	User Interface Method For Skew Correction - Methods and systems for correcting skew in digital images are disclosed according to embodiments of the invention. Embodiments may include receiving the endpoints of the skew-line, calculating the sine and cosine of the skew-angle from the endpoints and rotating the image using the sine and cosine of the skew-angle. Embodiments of the invention may also include various ways for a user to provide a skew-line and/or endpoints.	02-26-2009
20090060378	User Interface Methods And Systems For Image Brightness And Contrast - An image editing user interface includes a first control adapted to alter an image property of an image in response to a user input and a second control adapted to operate in cooperation with the first control to alter the image property in response to a user input. The image property is brightness and the first control alters brightness over a range of image values between two endpoints and the second control defines at least one of the endpoints.	03-05-2009
20100083156	Visualizing, Creating And Editing Blending Modes Methods And Systems - A method of creating a blending mode for blending base colors and blend colors to produce resultant colors for one or more pixels of a digital image includes displaying by a display device a relationship between a first independent variable representing the base colors and a dependent variable representing the resultant colors for a specific value of a second independent variable representing blend colors. The method also includes receiving user input altering the relationship, displaying the altered relationship, and storing the relationship as a blending mode.	04-01-2010

Patent applications by Donald B. Curtis, Highland, UT US

Donald Steve Curtis, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090307508	Optimizing the Efficiency of an Organization's Technology Infrastructure - This disclosure is directed to a method and system for optimizing a technology infrastructure of an organization. It includes a step or component for collecting source data from various aspects of technology infrastructure. It also includes a step or component for processing the source data to generate information regarding the technology infrastructure. It further includes creating goals regarding the optimization process of the technology infrastructure based on the information from the processed source data and generating a report wherein the goals are presented. The optimization of the technology infrastructure may include migrating non-core operating systems of hardware to consistent operating systems, leveraging the hardware and maximizing the CPU and storage utilization of the remaining core hardware in order to reduce the number of locations in the organization to thereby decrease the operating and fixed costs of organization the power consumption of the organization its associated environmental impact.	12-10-2009

Douglas Allan Curtis, Troutman, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100132186	METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A PUMP MOTOR WITH BEARING PRELOAD - A non-reciprocating motor adapted for driving a reciprocating load is assembled by selecting a housing, a first bearing, a second bearing, and a rotor assembly having a shaft, all having corresponding predetermined coefficients of thermal expansion. The first and second bearings are positioned in the housing. The rotor assembly is rotatably mounted in the housing with the shaft received in the first and second bearings, such that the rotor is in a first position in which it has a predetermined amount of axial and radial play relative to the housing. A biasing element is installed and forces the rotor assembly to a second position in which play is eliminated. Each race is then permanently secured such that the rotor assembly is retained in the second position over a temperature range of about minus 40 degrees to about 105 degrees Celsius.	06-03-2010

Patent applications by Douglas Allan Curtis, Troutman, NC US

Douglas Allan Curtis, Statesville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090321671	SOLENOID VALVE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A valve assembly includes a housing having a valve bore, a valve seat, and at least one port communicating with the bore. A moveable plunger resides in the valve bore and selectively seals against the valve seat. A bobbin integral with the housing has a solenoid bore adjacent to and coaxial with the valve bore. A moveable armature resides in the solenoid bore and has an operating rod connected to the plunger. A pole piece resides in the solenoid bore adjacent the armature. A solenoid coil is wound about the bobbin. A flux conductor partially surrounding the bobbin, pole piece, and armature. An assembly method includes flowing air through the port, inserting the plunger or another sealing element into the bore while monitoring the fluid flow; and stopping the plunger or sealing element when the flow is at a preselected condition.	12-31-2009

Gail P. Curtis, Eugene, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100229644	FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEVICES - A beverage and food measurement system for indicating when a measured quantity of a beverage or food has been obtained.	09-16-2010

Gary N. Curtis, Anacortes, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204352	Movable support armature for a curved reflector - A movable support armature for a curved reflector of electromagnetic radiation is defined substantially as a double layer grid space frame. The armature has plural parallel major chord framing members each having an elongate axis and disposed in a frame major surface. The major chord members include a pair of bottom major chord members essentially in a bottom one of the frame major surfaces. Upper major chord members include a central chord member which is located between two outer upper chord members. The outer chord members lie in respective ones of two planes which also include the central upper chord member; the planes intersect at the central chord member at an included angle which is concave away from the frame bottom plane. Node connector structures are disposed at spaced locations along each major chord member. Minor chord framing members are connected between corresponding node structures on the major chord members defining the respective planes to form arrays of major and minor chord members in each plane. Strut framing members are interconnected between node connector structures in different ones of the planes. Bracing framing members are connected between non-adjacent node connector structures in each array.	08-28-2008

Patent applications by Gary N. Curtis, Anacortes, WA US

Gary Noble Curtis, Anacortes, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090095283	MULTIPLEXED TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY - A multiplexed torque brake (MTB) system for preventing the accumulation of torsional forces at a center drive and thereby significantly reducing the design load requirements for trough frames of a corresponding solar concentrator assembly (SCA). In one embodiment, an MTB system for an SCA having a plurality of solar reflector frames spaced along a length of the SCA includes a plurality of brake mechanisms arranged at locations spaced apart from each other along the length of the SCA, each of the brake mechanisms coupled to a corresponding one of a plurality of supporting pylons and configured to constrain the solar reflector frames from rotating when subjected to torsional loads, the brake mechanisms adapted to transfer the torsional loads to the corresponding supporting pylons.	04-16-2009
20090101195	MINI-TRUSS THIN-SHEET PANEL ASSEMBLY - A mini-truss thin-sheet panel assembly. In one embodiment, a substantially rigid thin-sheet panel assembly having a non-rigid thin-sheet component includes the thin-sheet component which has selected plan area and shape, a backer having a plan shape and area substantially similar to the thin-sheet component, and plural riser elements of selected height and configuration each extending from the backer to distal ends connected to a reverse surface of the thin-sheet component, the riser elements being configured and disposed in an array which causes the assembly to have substantial rigidity in a selected direction in the thin-sheet component.	04-23-2009

Gavin Curtis, Yonkers, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031527	Layered Eraser - A layered eraser, comprising: a plurality of eraser layers, comprising at least an innermost eraser layer and an outermost eraser layer; the outermost eraser layer containing the innermost eraser layer; each eraser layer adjacent at least one other eraser layer; each of the eraser layers having an outermost surface. The layered eraser may be adapted to fit about a writing instrument. Each eraser layer adjacent another eraser layer may have different shaped outermost surfaces. Embodiments include different eraser layers in the shapes of simulated space ships, simulated dinosaur heads, and simulated planets. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of eraser layers comprise an innermost eraser layer, at least one intermediate eraser layer completely surrounding the innermost eraser layer, and an outermost eraser layer completely surrounding the at least one intermediate layer, one or more eraser layers being exposed after at least a portion of the layered eraser is worn away.	02-05-2009

Harlan Curtis, Champlin, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100020517	MEMS BUMP PATTERN DIE ALIGNMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC) device and method of attaching a Microelectromechanical (MEMS) device into an LCC package. An alignment plate is die bonded into the bottom of an LCC. The alignment plate includes fiducials fabricated into top and bottom metal layers, thus producing a tolerance that will be an order of magnitude better than the tolerance of fiducials included in the LCC. A bump pattern and MEMS die are attached based on the alignment plate and fiducials giving a much improved die to bump alignment.	01-28-2010

Harlan L. Curtis, Champlin, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090014499	AUTOMATED PREFORM ATTACH FOR VACUUM PACKAGING - Systems and methods for automatically attaching preforms to substrates. An example system includes a nest, a first component that places a substrate into the nest, a second component that places a preform on the substrate in the nest, a tacking device that tacks the preform to the substrate, a plurality of sensors that sense operational states of the components and the tacking device, and a controller that automatically controls operations of the components and the tacking device based on the sensed operational states.	01-15-2009
20100139373	MEMS SENSOR PACKAGE - Methods and apparatus for a MEMS sensor package are provided. In one embodiment, a MEMS sensor package comprises a MEMS sensor; a sensor body permeable to gas leakage at a first leak rate; a backfill gas that pressurizes the sensor body to a backfill pressure; wherein the backfill pressure provides a dampening of the MEMS sensor; and wherein the backfill pressure is set such than any increase in pressure within the sensor body due to gas leakage will not cause a deviation in a Q value of the MEMS sensor beyond a predefined range for at least a specified design service life for the MEMS sensor package.	06-10-2010
20110227173	MEMS SENSOR WITH INTEGRATED ASIC PACKAGING - A sensor assembly comprises an integrated circuit (IC) substrate having an upper surface and operating circuitry, and a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor die attached to the upper surface of the IC substrate in a stacked configuration. The MEMS sensor die in operative communication with the operating circuitry of the IC substrate. A seal ring surrounds an outer periphery of the upper surface of the IC substrate, and a seal cap is secured to the seal ring over the MEMS sensor die.	09-22-2011

Patent applications by Harlan L. Curtis, Champlin, MN US

Harold D. Curtis, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100230513	SPRAY NOZZLE - A spray nozzle having a tubular nozzle body with a fluid passage defined by an annular surface substantially square shaped in configuration causing a fluid exiting the nozzle body to exit as a substantially square shaped column of fluid and a turbine positioned below the nozzle body to distribute the square shaped column of fluid into a substantially square shaped spray pattern.	09-16-2010

Patent applications by Harold D. Curtis, Oklahoma City, OK US

James R. Curtis, Lansdale, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176431	METHOD OF FORMING A CORONA ELECTRODE SUBSTANTIALLY OF CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION SILICON CARBIDE AND A METHOD OF IONIZING GAS USING THE SAME - A method is provided for forming a corona-producing emitter electrode by depositing substantially pure silicon carbide by CVD and forming a corona-producing emitter electrode with the deposited silicon carbide. In addition, a method of forming a corona-producing gas ionizer is provided by providing a corona electrode formed from CVD silicon carbide, electrically coupling the corona electrode to a high voltage power supply, and providing an AC or DC voltage from the high voltage power supply to the corona electrode. Furthermore, a method of ionizing gas in an environment is provided by providing a corona-producing ionizer emitter electrode formed substantially of CVD silicon carbide, electrically coupling the electrode to a high voltage power supply, and providing an AC or DC voltage from the high voltage power supply to the electrode.	07-09-2009

James R. Curtis, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100326914	MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a microfluidic transfer device. The device mitigates risk of cross contamination between working fluids and is amenable to high-volume, low-cost manufacturing techniques. The device may be configured for mass transfer, heat transfer, or both. For instance, certain disclosed embodiments incorporate semi-permeable membranes to transfer target substances from one fluid to another. Moreover, the device may incorporate both heat and mass transfer components.	12-30-2010
20100326916	DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.	12-30-2010
20110132838	DIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH ULTRAFILTRATION CONTROL - Systems and methods are disclosed for performing hemodialysis that include fluid handling systems that provide accurate control over the type and level of hemodialysis being performed. The system includes a first pump for pumping dialysate into a dialyzer and a second pump for pumping dialysate out of the dialyzer. The system also includes a third pump that provides improved control of a level of ultrafiltration, hemodiafiltration, or both.	06-09-2011
20110189048	MODULAR DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialysis system includes a plurality of modular components. The modular components can be coupled to one another in various configurations, wherein each configuration is optimized for use in a particular environment, such as in a home environment or a travel environment or a dialysis center.	08-04-2011
20110192796	ULTRA-PASTEURIZATION FOR DIALYSIS MACHINES - Disclosed herein are water purification and supply systems for medical devices and methods of using. In an embodiment, the system includes A dialysis system includes a filtration system capable of filtering a water stream, a water purification system capable of purifying said water stream in a non-batch process, a mixing system capable of producing a stream of dialysate from mixing one or more dialysate components with the water stream in a non-batch process, and a dialyzer system. The dialyzer may be a microfluidic dialyzer capable of being fluidly coupled to the stream of dialysate and a blood stream.	08-11-2011

Patent applications by James R. Curtis, Portland, OR US

Jeffrey Curtis, Hampton, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110084845	First Energy Storage Device - A device including a first energy storage device configured to be charged by a machine when the device is coupled to the machine and a wireless transceiver configured to receive input commands from an input device and transmit the input commands to the machine, where the first energy storage device is configured to transfer electrical energy to the input device when the device is operatively coupled to the input device.	04-14-2011

Jennifer Alexandra Curtis, Great Falls, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090000228	Learning Environment - A learning environment having a plurality of tables and a plurality of technology display devices distributed about the environment for use by occupants of the learning environment, the environment including a central area, the learning environment comprising at least first, second and third technology display devices that include first, second and third substantially flat display surfaces, respectively, for displaying information to occupants in the environment, the first, second and third displays supported in spaced radial relationship about the environment with the flat display surfaces substantially facing the central area, and at least first, second and third elongated tables that have first, second and third elongation axis, respectively, the tables arranged in spaced radial orientations around the environment with the elongation axis substantially extending toward the central area and so that open spaces are formed between adjacent tables for standing occupants, wherein the second and third elongation axis form angles with the second and third display surfaces in the range between seventy-five and ninety degrees.	01-01-2009

Jennifer E. Curtis, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110053805	THERMOCHEMICAL NANOLITHOGRAPHY COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Improved nanolithography components, systems, and methods are described herein. The systems and methods generally employ a resistively heated atomic force microscope tip to thermally induce a chemical change in a surface. In addition, certain polymeric compositions are also disclosed.	03-03-2011

John E. Curtis, Cantonment, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099127	Nematicidal Compositions and Methods - A nematicidal composition includes (a) at least one carbamate and (b) at least one neonicotinoid and/or chloronicotinyle. In one exemplary embodiment, the carbamate can be an oxime carbamate, such as thiodicarb and the neonicotinoid can be a nitroguanidine. In one specific embodiment, the nitroguanidine includes imidacloprid and/or clothianidin. An exemplary method of the invention includes applying a composition of the invention to either soil or a plant (e.g., seeds or foliarly) to combat nematode damage and/or increase crop yield.	04-16-2009

Patent applications by John E. Curtis, Cantonment, FL US

John Pierre Curtis, Alpha, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053267	DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION CONTAINING SILICONE OIL BEADS - Dentifrice composition and method of using such dentifrice composition to ameliorate dry mouth, where the dentifrice composition includes an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein silicone oil beads, and wherein the dentifrice composition has a viscosity of at least about 20,000 centipoise.	02-26-2009

John W. Curtis, Lakemont, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080310134	Method and apparatus for routing and distributing signals - A method and apparatus are disclosed for distributing multiple signals having audio and/or video components for processing by an audio and/or video processor, including a chassis having a midplane connection and number of slots for receiving plural circuit boards, where at least one of the circuit boards receives a combination of multiple audio and/or video signals via a common slot of the midplane. The midplane is configured to electrically connect to one or more of the plural circuit boards and distribute portions of the multiple signals to plural circuit boards. The midplane has electrical signal interconnects within it for electrically connecting a first one of the plural circuit boards, when inserted into a first one of the slots, to multiple other circuit boards, inserted in other slots. A video signal received from an external device via the first circuit board is supplied to at least one of the circuit boards for video signal processing.	12-18-2008
20090058477	Method and system for reclocking a digital signal - A method and system are disclosed for reclocking a digital time-based signal. An exemplary method includes receiving a digital signal output at a first clock rate. Data transitions of the received digital signal are measured using a master clock having a second clock rate. The digital signal is filtered to determine approximate edge positions of the data transitions. A tolerance is enforced between the approximate edge positions to reconstruct the digital signal. The reconstructed signal is output. The exemplary system for reclocking a digital time-based signal includes an input section, a processor and a reconstruction section.	03-05-2009

Juli Curtis, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110066159	MEDICAL RETRIEVAL DEVICE - A medical retrieval device, and related method, for removing material, such as calculi, from a patient's body. In one embodiment, the device includes a handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly located at the distal end of the retrieval device. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs, each of which includes a lumen for receiving fluid. The legs are made of an expandable material that will allow the legs to inflate when the lumen receives a fluid. In another embodiment, the device includes a core element wound to form a helical coil. The helical coil has a lumen for receiving a fluid. The core element is made of an expandable material that allows it to inflate when the lumen within the helical coil receives a fluid.	03-17-2011

Patent applications by Juli Curtis, Bloomington, IN US

Juli L. Curtis, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090275926	Medical suction device - A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.	11-05-2009
20110066158	ATRAUMATIC MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device, and related method, for manipulating material, such as calculi, within a patient's body includes a handle, a sheath, a retrieval basket, and a retainer coupled to the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retrieval basket includes a plurality of legs, each of which includes an intermediate portion located at the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retainer secures at least the intermediate portion of one of the plurality of legs to the intermediate portion of another of the plurality of legs.	03-17-2011

Patent applications by Juli L. Curtis, Bloomington, IN US

Keith Edwin Curtis, Henderson, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090215530	VIRTUAL EPROM SIMULATOR APPARATUS - It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the invention as shown in the specific embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as broadly described. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.	08-27-2009

Kevin Curtis, Ringoes, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080229187	Methods and systems for categorizing and indexing human-readable data - Systems and methods for processing content packages such as human-readable documents identify and analyze content type. Structural and logical evaluation of a Content package is performed, followed by analysis and indexing of concepts within the package. Analysis and identification of concepts and sub-concepts may be an iterative process. Concepts are indexed in accordance with different rule sets representing Different consumer needs and perspectives. Customers can then use the indices to navigate large groups of content packages based on the concepts contained within those packages and also on keywords associated with concepts.	09-18-2008

Kevin Mark Curtis, Locust, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080231285	Trailer Lighting, Control and Signaling Circuits Tester - An electronic circuit tester is disclosed which is utilized for the testing and troubleshooting of the various lighting, control and signaling circuits required in the towing of a trailer, vehicle or other conveyance. The tester generally comprises an enclosure, which may be included as a part of a wiring harness connector, or separately attached to a wiring harness connector by means of electrical wiring. The testing circuit includes a plurality of input lines, logic means, and an alerting means. The testing circuits cause a distinct alert to be produced in response to each distinct test of the trailer device driving circuits of the vehicle.	09-25-2008

Larry Curtis, Dewitt, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110084124	MAILBOX DELIVERY INDICATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A mailbox delivery indicator assembly is provided comprising a flag connected to a rod member, the rod member connected to a spring, the spring connected to a mailbox connection member, and a retention assembly in communication with the rod member. A method of using a mailbox delivery indicator assembly is also provided.	04-14-2011

Larry E. Curtis, Murfreesboro, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080284614	Modular power monitoring system - A power monitoring system for monitoring characteristics of power transmitted through one or more power lines comprises a meter base and multiple option modules. The meter base includes a processor and associated circuitry for processing signals derived from sensors coupled to said power lines and producing output signals representing selected characteristics of the power transmitted through the power lines, and a housing containing the processor and the associated circuitry and having a first surface adapted to be mounted on a DIN rail, and a second surface containing multiple connectors for receiving multiple modules and electrically connecting the modules to the processor and the associated circuitry. Each of the multiple option modules includes a housing having a first surface containing a connector that is complementary with the multiple connectors in the second surface of the meter base so that any of the option modules can be plugged into any of the multiple connectors in the second surface of the meter base, and circuitry within the housing of the option module for interconnecting with the processor and the associated circuitry in the meter base. The first surface of the meter base housing may be adapted for optional mounting on the DIN rail or a flat panel, and contains a connector for mating with a complementary connector on the opposite side of the flat panel through a hole in the flat panel.	11-20-2008
20090066528	Automated configuration of a power monitoring system using hierarchical context - Methods of automatically configuring a power monitoring system based upon the locations of the monitoring devices in a hierarchy representing the spatial interrelationships of the monitoring devices. The power monitoring system includes a host computer communicatively coupled to a plurality of monitoring devices arranged in a hierarchy in an electrical system. Software on the host computer may execute any or all of an alarm aggregation algorithm for aggregating multiple alarms based on device location; a feature distribution algorithm for enabling/disabling selected device features; an evaluation algorithm for evaluating device applications; a device check algorithm for detecting flawed data; a custom configuration algorithm for customized configuration of thresholds on device-by-device basis; a host computer configuration algorithm for configuring the host computer; a redundancy algorithm for verifying an electrical event; an alarm configuration algorithm for configuring device thresholds; and a configuration error checking algorithm for detecting nomenclature issues.	03-12-2009

Patent applications by Larry E. Curtis, Murfreesboro, TN US

Leslie A. Curtis, Huntsville, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080286473	Ice Adhesion Mitigation - Hydrophobic coating compositions containing siloxanes and fluoropolymer resin hinder the accumulation of moisture and reduce the adhesion of ice formed on the coating. Applications of such coating compositions to surfaces thus reduce the propensity for ice formation on a treated surface, and ease the dislodging of any ice formed on the treated surface.	11-20-2008

Mark Steven Curtis, Gretna, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108346	BUILDING ENTRANCE TERMINAL BOX WITH MODULAR PANELS - A building entrance terminal box using modular panels. The connection chamber of the box receives modular panels which snap into place without the need for screws. Each module includes a prewired surge protection field and output wire termination device. The surge protection field is also prewired to a connector for mating with the input wire termination device in the splice chamber. When the module is snapped into place, a connection is made with a grounding bar automatically. Various size modules may be used within a box.	05-06-2010

Matthew J. Curtis, Clinton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093940	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVISIONING UNIVERSAL STATELESS DIGITAL AND COMPUTING SERVICES - A service provisioning system and method for providing remote access to digital services over a communications network, comprising a plurality of client devices connected to the communications network for requesting digital services from a plurality of service centers and presenting output from the digital services. The network operation center connected to the communications network authenticates client devices and users, manages sessions, and processes requests for digital services. A connector associated with each service center establishes a session with a client device specified by the network operation center and encapsulates the native protocols of the digital services within a remote interactive protocol. The remote interactive protocol includes information for generating a human-perceptible presentation on the client device, to provide a remote access to the digital services without modifying the hardware and software infrastructure of the service centers.	04-21-2011

Michael Curtis, Stratham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100119418	MULTI-WELL PLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacture and assembly of multiwell plates employing targeted radiation at an interface in order to achieve bonding is disclosed. The method accommodates glass and polymer attachment as well as polymer to polymer attachment. Resultant plates have unique flatness and optical properties.	05-13-2010

Michael Allen Curtis, Glen Rock, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080311053	Fluorinated phosphate ester surfactant and fluorinated alcohol compositions - Foaming compositions having high solvent content and compositions for foaming high solvent content formulations are disclosed having a fluorinated phosphate ester surfactant (“FPES”) of the formula (R	12-18-2008

Norman F. Curtis, Cottleville, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080247811	CONE ADAPTOR FOR BALL JOINT STUDS, TIE RODS, SWAY BAR LINKS AND THE LIKE - A ball joint assembly for a vehicular steering or suspension application includes a cap-like housing in which is captured the articulating ball portion of a stud. A shank extends from the ball portion, outwardly from the housing cap, to provide a connection and anchoring interface for the suspension member or other anchoring component. The connection interface with the anchoring suspension member is characterized by a specially designed surface which is convenient to machine, provides increased surface-to-surface contact area, and provides additional advantages such as improved stress distribution and NVH benefits. A washer-like cone adaptor mates with a specially formed adaptor interface region on the stud. On its outer surface, the adaptor has a broad tapering feature designed to seat in a complementary-shaped receiving flare in the anchoring suspension member. The mating contact region between the adaptor and the stud is formed with spherical or spheroidal curvatures, or by single or multiple step configurations.	10-09-2008

Paul Gregory Curtis, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080222322	Structure for an Apparatus Configured to Implement Commands in Input/Output (IO) Hub - A design structure comprising a schematic structure of an apparatus configured to implement commands in an input/output (IO) hub comprising a programmable command generator having an input coupled to an external interface and an output providing commands. The programmable command generator selectively couples commands in a path between a front end of the IO hub and an IO hub logic address and command routing output.	09-11-2008

Richard H. Curtis, Gorham, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250664	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUID DELIVERY EVALUATION USING SOLUTIONS WITH MULTIPLE LIGHT ABSORBANCE SPECTRAL FEATURES - A system and related method for improved liquid delivery evaluation using a solution containing one or more dyes such that the solution exhibits multiple distinct detectable light absorbance spectral features for calibrating or testing over extended volume or dilution ranges are described. The system includes: a photometric instrument capable of measuring optical absorbance at multiple wavelengths; one or more sample solutions to be dispensed using the liquid delivery system whose performance is being tested or calibrated; and vessels optionally pre-filled, or filled by the user, with diluent solution. The sample solutions contain one or more dyes, chosen so that multiple distinct detectable light absorbance spectral features, such as peaks and/or valleys and/or plateaus of the solution can be distinguished for volume or dilution ranges of interest. The concentrations of the dyes may be chosen so that a large volume delivery device is calibrated using a spectral feature in the solution with a low absorbance per unit pathlength, while a small volume delivery device is calibrated with the same sample solution but using a different spectral feature with a high absorbance per unit pathlength.	10-08-2009
20090251681	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUID DELIVERY EVALUATION USING SOLUTIONS WITH MULTIPLE LIGHT ABSORBANCE SPECTRAL FEATURES - A system and related method for improved liquid delivery evaluation using a solution containing one or more dyes such that the solution exhibits multiple distinct detectable light absorbance spectral features for calibrating or testing over extended volume or dilution ranges are described. The system includes: a photometric instrument capable of measuring optical absorbance at multiple wavelengths; one or more sample solutions to be dispensed using the liquid delivery system whose performance is being tested or calibrated; and vessels optionally pre-filled, or filled by the user, with diluent solution. The sample solutions contain one or more dyes, chosen so that multiple distinct detectable light absorbance spectral features, such as peaks and/or valleys and/or plateaus of the solution can be distinguished for volume or dilution ranges of interest. The concentrations of the dyes may be chosen so that a large volume delivery device is calibrated using a spectral feature in the solution with a low absorbance per unit pathlength, while a small volume delivery device is calibrated with the same sample solution but using a different spectral feature with a high absorbance per unit pathlength.	10-08-2009
20100290048	QUANTITATIVE DUAL-DYE PHOTOMETRIC METHOD FOR DETERMINING DILUTION IMPACT - The invention provides ways to determine the impact of diluting a solution wherein the diluting may be carried out for any of a variety of purposes. In one embodiment, the method enables accurate volume dispensation calculations independent of meniscus shape. In another embodiment, the method enables accurate determination of plate washing efficiency. In yet another embodiment, the method enables the accurate determination of dilution ratio over a plurality of dilution steps. The methods described may be carried out using one or more systems arranged to perform the steps. A kit of the invention includes instructions for carrying out the steps of the methods and, optionally, one or more solutions suitable for conducting photometric measurements.	11-18-2010
20110126645	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASPIRATING AND DISPENSING LIQUID - A liquid aspirating and dispensing apparatus and method of using the apparatus. Among other elements, the apparatus includes a liquid handling device having one or more channel members, each of which has a removable liquid holding tip attached, and a signal transmitting device. A signal transmitted from the signal transmitting device may be used in a variety of ways to yield information regarding the performance of the apparatus. This information may be provided via direct detection of the signal by an operator of the apparatus. Alternatively, the signal may be detected by a programmable signal detecting device, interpreted by the apparatus, and then displayed in a form that is understandable to the operator. Furthermore, the liquid holding tip may be modified to enable different forms of signal transmission.	06-02-2011

Patent applications by Richard H. Curtis, Gorham, ME US

Richard T. Curtis, Arlington, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106471	Method and System for Disaggregating Heating and Cooling Energy Use From Other Building Energy Use - Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and system for disaggregating climate control energy use from non-climate control energy use for a building. The method includes receiving a series of building energy use values and corresponding outdoor temperature values for a time period. Each of the energy use values and outdoor temperature values is associated with a time interval. The method further includes determining a series of temperature difference values for the time period based on a difference in temperature between a predetermined baseline temperature and each of the outdoor temperature values. A regression analysis is used to determine a climate control coefficient and a non-climate control coefficient from the energy use values and temperature difference values. The climate control coefficient and/or the non-climate control coefficient is used to determine climate control energy use and/or non-climate control energy use for the building.	05-05-2011

Robert Curtis, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065667	MONITOR AS A DOOR - A multiple monitor array includes a support structure; a plurality of monitors supported by the support structure wherein at least one monitor serves as a door for accessing objects disposed behind the at least one monitor; a hinge structure interposed between the support structure and the at least one monitor allowing the at least one monitor serving as a door to pivot about the hinge structure; a releasable fastener configured to secure the at least one monitor serving as a door to the support structure; and an alignment mechanism configured to return the at least one monitor serving as a door to an aligned orientation and position with respect to the monitor array when the at least monitor serving as a door is closed.	03-12-2009

Robert B. Curtis, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110192857	Magnetically Attached Accessories (For A Case) for a Portable Electronics Device - A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is removably attached to the surface of the mobile electronic device case. In some embodiments, the case comprises a back with a recessed portion configured to receive an accessory therein, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the accessory to the case. Methods of using the accessory system are also provided.	08-11-2011

Robert E. Curtis, Everett, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199402	Wearable lap blanket allowing movement in seated or standing positions - A wearable insulating blanket for the lower body and legs, that when worn permits the use of the feet and also unhindered transition between seated and standing positions. The assembly includes an outer weather- and wear-resistant shell layer, suitably formed of water-resistant nylon fabric, and an inner insulating layer, suitably formed of synthetic fleece. The main panel of the blanket extends substantially continuously across the front of the wearer's legs and lower abdomen, with the edges of the blanket converging at the rear. The blanket is secured to the wearer's waist by an adjustable quick-release waist strap, while an adjustable-length vertical vent at the front of the blanket permits free movement of the legs and feet without excessive exposure and heat loss. The edges of the adjustable vent are optionally attached to the two rear edges of the blanket by detachable leg straps that hold the lower edges of the blanket in place on the legs, e.g., against being blown up by wind. The combination of protection/warmth and freedom of leg movement provided by the blanket is advantageous for persons engaged in activities that require them to be seated in a cold or exposed environment yet still need be free to move their legs/feet and frequently change between seated and standing positions, such as bus and delivery drivers, fishermen, spectators at sporting events, and so on.	08-12-2010

Robert M. Curtis, Santa Fe, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100130965	Redundant Tissue Closure Methods and Apparatuses - A tissue closure device including a tissue eversion apparatus, and a first and a second, redundant closure element that are placed on the external surface of a tissue puncture wound to enhance the efficacy of closure. The first closure element and the second closure element closure are left resident on the external surface of or in proximity to the tissue puncture wound in order to provide redundancy of closure.	05-27-2010

Ryan M. Curtis, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090140100	REUSABLE ORBITAL VEHICLE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CARGO MODULES - A reusable module is affixed atop a reusable orbital vehicle (OV). Various configurations of the reusable module have identical external dimensions in the region of attachment to the OV to permit interchangeability. Different configurations can accommodate a variety of missions of different type and duration. A variety of cargo modules of different configurations allow cargo to be uplifted into orbit. In one embodiment, the cargo module is an unpressurized cargo module in which the cargo is exposed to the environment of space during the unloading process. The cargo module may also be a pressurized cargo module. In an alternative embodiment, the cargo module may include both a pressurized cargo module and unpressurized cargo module.	06-04-2009

Sean Curtis, Rockville Center, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110072073	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMATTING MEDIA CONTENT FOR DISTRIBUTION - Systems and methods are described for processing media programs for distribution on a network. Media programs are received from one or more sources and placed on a queue in an appropriate format. Programs are retrieved from the queue and processed by any number of servers to format the program and/or its metadata for distribution on the network.	03-24-2011

Sean Curtis, Rockville Centre, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157697	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING VARIABLE LENGTH CLIPS FROM A MEDIA STREAM - Systems and methods are described for providing variable-length media clips based upon a received media stream. An exemplary system for providing media clips to users includes a database comprising a list of rules associated with a plurality of programs, as well as a first server and a second server. The first server receives information about a particular program being viewed by a media player and obtains rules from the database for the identified program that are transmitted to the media player. The second server receives a media clip of the particular program being viewed from the media player, wherein the media clip is created at the media player in accordance with the rules corresponding to the program, and subsequently makes the media clip available to the users.	06-18-2009

Shane Curtis, Provo, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110241971	APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A DOUBLE GIMBAL STABILIZATION PLATFORM - An apparatus and system are disclosed for a double gimbal stabilization platform. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a base and a first pivot joint connected to the base. The apparatus also includes a bent gimbal structure connected to the first pivot joint. The first pivot joint may rotate the bent gimbal structure about a first axis of rotation. The apparatus includes a second pivot joint connected to the bent gimbal structure. The apparatus includes a platform connected to the second pivot joint. The second pivot joint may rotate the platform around a second axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation may be orthogonal to the first axis of rotation. Furthermore, a center of mass for a combination of the bent gimbal structure and the platform may be between the base and the first axis of rotation.	10-06-2011

Stephen M. Curtis US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116261	Chop Saw with Dust Collection System - A chop saw, grinding wheel, or like apparatus is disclosed herein also incorporated to an easily portable dust collection system. In a preferred embodiment, a worktable is provided with a center slot for receiving a circular saw blade. A negative pressure and resulting air flow is provided at the center slot to capture particulate matter as a byproduct of cutting the workpiece. Side slots are also disclosed to assist in particulate collection. A unique filter chamber having a cylindrical filter is additionally provided to remove dust from air and discharge the filtered air at a lateral side of the apparatus. A filter cleaning knob is additionally disclosed to assist in cleaning the filter. Of the beneficial aspects of the chop saw with dust collection system is its portability being one integral unit and the dust filter being easily cleaned and maintained.	05-13-2010

Steven A. Curtis, Dayton, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090083201	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING STABILITY OF A NEURAL SYSTEM - Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for determining stability of a neural system. The method includes tracking a function world line of an N element neural system within at least one behavioral space, determining whether the tracking function world line is approaching a psychological stability surface, and implementing a quantitative solution that corrects instability if the tracked function world line is approaching the psychological stability surface.	03-26-2009
20100179671	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING EMOTION IN LOGIC SYSTEMS - A system, method, and computer readable-media for creating a stable synthetic neural system. The method includes training an intellectual choice-driven synthetic neural system (SNS), training an emotional rule-driven SNS by generating emotions from rules, incorporating the rule-driven SNS into the choice-driven SNS through an evolvable interface, and balancing the emotional SNS and the intellectual SNS to achieve stability in a nontrivial autonomous environment with a Stability Algorithm for Neural Entities (SANE). Generating emotions from rules can include coding the rules into the rule-driven SNS in a self-consistent way. Training the emotional rule-driven SNS can occur during a training stage in parallel with training the choice-driven SNS. The training stage can include a self assessment loop which measures performance characteristics of the rule-driven SNS against core genetic code. The method uses a stability threshold to measure stability of the incorporated rule-driven SNS and choice-driven SNS using SANE.	07-15-2010
20110066284	METHODS OF DETERMINING COMPLETE SENSOR REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY - A method of determining complete sensor requirements for autonomous mobility of an autonomous system includes computing a time variation of each behavior of a set of behaviors of the autonomous system, determining mobility sensitivity to each behavior of the autonomous system, and computing a change in mobility based upon the mobility sensitivity to each behavior and the time variation of each behavior. The method further includes determining the complete sensor requirements of the autonomous system through analysis of the relative magnitude of the change in mobility, the mobility sensitivity to each behavior, and the time variation of each behavior, wherein the relative magnitude of the change in mobility, the mobility sensitivity to each behavior, and the time variation of each behavior are characteristic of the stability of the autonomous system.	03-17-2011

Patent applications by Steven A. Curtis, Dayton, MD US

Suzanne Elizabeth Curtis, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090310774	CUSTOMER SERVICE METHODS, APPARATUS AND REPORT/ALERT GENERATION BASED ON CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus that provide customer service representatives with information for supporting a customer service call are described. Also described are method and apparatus for collecting customer service call information and generating reports and/or alerts there from. Through the use of customer service call data from multiple divisions, problems and/or underperformance at a division can be identified and rectified in a timely manner. Information from one division can also be used to predict possible problems at other divisions allowing problems to be addressed, in some cases, prior to customer complaints at a division to be addressed in some cases before an increase in the number of customer service calls at the individual division triggers an alert.	12-17-2009

Terry Curtis, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110211174	Portable Shadow Screen Kit - A self-contained, washable, portable, shadow screen kit is provided, which includes a generally rectangular side-and-back exterior enclosure, a light source, and a stretched front shadow screen. In one aspect, the side-and-back exterior enclosure includes four corner upright posts supported by four bases, four top horizontal rods connecting the corner upright posts, and drapes to prevent light bleed. Preferably a mirror, mirror stand, and a lightweight ceiling comprising a darkening structure (such as rigid panels or blackout fabric) supported by a ceiling frame are also included. A shadow, cast on the back of the taut screen, is viewable from the front for entertainment or photography. An opaque object is positioned between the light from the light source and the screen. The shadow screen kit is particularly suited for shadow dancing, photography, or videography. The shadow screen kit is easily assembled and disassembled for transport between venues or for storage between uses.	09-01-2011

Tim Curtis, Cavejunction, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110198410	Sprinkler Head Guard - A cylindrical, protective housing and accompanying insertion tool for shielding an in-ground sprinkler head. The cylindrical housing is inserted into the ground surrounding an in-ground sprinkler head, protecting the sprinkler head and subterranean feed lines from damage resulting from yard work or other traffic. The cylindrical housing prevents inadvertently sprinkler head collisions with lawn mowers, wheelbarrows, golf carts, or similarly wheeled vehicles. The insertion tool is a male-fitting press tool that provides vertical loads on the cylindrical housing upper extent to force it into soil surrounding a sprinkler head.	08-18-2011

Timothy Curtis, East Windsor, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100204068	Methods for controlling depolymerization of polymer compositions - A method of controlling or arresting the rate of depolymerization of a polymer composition during a biocide treatment by controlling the pH of the composition, and use of such methods in oilfield applications.	08-12-2010

Timothy M. Curtis, Burlington, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042355	METHOD FOR MONITORING THERMAL CONTROL - A structure has a heat dissipating feature, an internal temperature measurement device, and a memory. The structure generates heat as power is supplied to the structure, and a threshold voltage of the internal temperature measurement device changes as the temperature of the temperature measurement device changes. The embodiments herein establish a linear relationship between temperature and threshold voltage by heating the structure to a first temperature and recording a first threshold voltage, and then heating the structure to a second temperature and recording a second threshold voltage. From this, the embodiments herein calculate a linear relationship between temperature and threshold voltage. Further, the embodiments herein can calculate the temperatures of the structure based only upon the linear relationship and threshold voltages measured from internal temperature measurement device.	02-18-2010

Todd Charles Curtis, Schenectady, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090004379	METHOD OF PREPARING WETTING-RESISTANT SURFACES AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention provides methods for manufacturing an article having a wetting-resistant surface. The method includes providing a mixture comprising a plurality of micron-sized first particles and a plurality of nano-sized second particles, and a binder; depositing the mixture onto a substrate to form a wetting-resistant surface via a thermal spray process. The mixture is deposited without substantial melting of the first and second particles. The wetting-resistant surface has wettability sufficient to generate, with a reference fluid, a static contact angle of greater than about 90 degrees.	01-01-2009
20090022259	FUEL ROD WITH WEAR-INHIBITING COATING - A fuel rod includes a cladding tube with a wear-inhibiting coating. In one embodiment, the coating is made of a metallic powder material that is applied to the exterior surface of the cladding tube using a thermal spray process. In an alternative embodiment, the coating is a composite made of a metallic powder material, and a ceramic powder material or a metal oxide hard phase powder material that is simultaneously applied with the metallic powder material to coat the cladding tube. The coating can be applied to selected areas of the fuel rods where debris tends to fret the fuel rod.	01-22-2009
20100091934	FUEL ROD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING THE RADIATION-ENHANCED CORROSION OF A ZIRCONIUM-BASED COMPONENT - There is provided a fuel rod assembly comprising a first component of a zirconium-based material. The first component is in contact with or is located adjacent to a second component of a material different from the zirconium-based material, e.g. a nickel-based or iron-based alloy. A coating is disposed on an outer surface of the first component, which is effective to reduce an electrochemical corrosion potential difference between the first component and the second component relative to an electrochemical corrosion potential difference between the first component and the second component without the coating.	04-15-2010
20110206532	ELECTROLESS METAL COATINGS - The present invention provides a method for preparing an electroless nickel coating composition that includes (a) coating a substrate with an electroless nickel coating to provide a coated substrate; and (b) subjecting the coated substrate to a heating protocol comprising heating to a temperature in a range from about 550° C. to about 700° C. for a period of from about 7 to about 30 hours. An article made from the method is also provided.	08-25-2011

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