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Dale Anderson, Corona, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100242980	Method and Device for Enclosing Hair - A method and device for enclosing a portion of hair such that it is not mussed or damaged, yet is aesthetically pleasing. A flexible and elastic elongated material having a cavity therein receives the hair, and the device is unfurled to a desired length.	09-30-2010

Dale Bathum, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080196269	Sandals with adjustable center post assemblies - Sandals with adjustable post assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a sandal can include a sole assembly and a first strap coupled to the sole assembly. The first strap is positioned to engage a forefoot area of a wearer's foot. The first strap includes an aperture proximate to an intermediate portion of the first strap. The sandal also includes an adjustable post assembly extending through the aperture. The post assembly includes a post portion coupled to the sole assembly and one or more flexible second straps projecting from the post portion and configured to be releasably coupled to the first strap. The first strap is movable along at least one of the post portion and the one or more flexible second straps to adjust the position of the first strap relative to the sole assembly for engagement with the wearer's foot. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims (37 C.F.R. 1.72(b)).	08-21-2008
20090025258	FOOTWEAR WITH CUSTOMIZED SIDE PANELS - Shoes with customized side panels including hand gesture elements are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shoe can include a sole assembly and an upper coupled to the sole assembly and including a first side panel and a second side panel generally opposite the first side panel. The shoe also includes a hand gesture element on at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The hand gesture element can include any type of hand gesture that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims (37 C.F.R. 1.72(b)).	01-29-2009

Dale Bearey, Miami, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090194969	TRAILER HITCH ALIGNMENT GUIDE - An apparatus for aligning a trailer hitch and receiver includes an elongated channel or tube defining an angle, such that when the trailer is tilted back for hitching, the upper tube is substantially vertically aligned. A rubber tipped rod extends from the lower tube and contacts the vehicle when the vehicle draws near the trailer. As the rod is pushed into the lower tube, a connecting rod drives an actuator or indicating rod upwards. A calibration tube is slid over the upper tube, and is aligned along the upper tube to expose a brightly colored painted region on the indicating rod at the point where the receiver and hitch are aligned one above the other. Alternatively, the calibration tube moves a series of switches up or down, whereby the actuator is pushed by the rod to contact the switches successively to indicate the approach to and arrival at a hitching position, by the illumination of electric lights, and or by activation of an audible signal. The calibration rod may alternatively slide on the lower tube, wherein the contact rod creates or activates electrical connections within the calibration tube. The apparatus may further be incorporated into the trailer frame, before or after manufacturing. One or more of the apparatus may be placed near the rear of the trailer to aid lateral alignment, or to gauge the distance of the trailer to an object behind the trailer, either before or after hitching.	08-06-2009

Dale Beucler, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110029813	CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING MEMORY REDUNDANCY DATA - An interface processes memory redundancy data on an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) with self-repairing random access memory (RAM) devices. The interface includes a state machine, a counter, and an array of registers. The state machine is coupled to a redundancy chain. The redundancy chain includes coupled redundant elements of respective memory elements on the ASIC. In a shift-in mode, the interface shifts data from each of the elements in the redundancy chain and compresses the data in the array of registers. The interface communicates with a test access port coupled to one or more eFuse devices to store and retrieve the compressed data. In a shift-out mode, the interface decompresses the data stored in the array of registers and shifts the decompressed data to each unit in the redundancy chain. The interface functions absent knowledge of the number, bit size and type of self-repairing RAM devices in the redundancy chain.	02-03-2011

Dale Biddington, Moncton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090315351	FIRE POKER - A fire poker is provided which is comprised of an elongate shaft, a handle at one end of the shaft and a longitudinal hook member near the second end of the shaft. The shaft has a bend located at a position between the handle and the hook member. Alternatively, the shaft may have a plurality of bends located at positions between the handle and the hook member. The plurality of bends divides the shaft into a plurality of sections, and the section of the shaft that contacts the hook member is preferably in the same plane as the section that contacts the handle. The at least one bend in the shaft of the fire poker provides for a device that is more comfortable to wield, is better from an ergonomic perspective and allows for considerably easier manipulation of the fuel of a fire.	12-24-2009

Dale Brintnall, Lake Wales, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313921	Caustic Recovery System for C.I.P. Cleaning System - A caustic recovery arrangement for a clean-in-place system permits recovery of the caustic solution used for cleaning sanitary liquid-food processing equipment. A recovery tank receives the caustic aqueous solution and entrained solids. The caustic recovery tank has an upper barrel portion and a lower conic portion. The caustic solution remains in the recovery tank for about eight hours to allow the solids to settle out into the conic portion. A solution drain conduit at a lower end of the barrel portion connects to a caustic recovery line with a pump that feeds the recovered solution back to a main caustic supply tank. A solids drain conduit leads from an outlet at the bottom end of the conic portion of the caustic recovery tank to a solids receptacle so that the solids can be recovered for use, e.g., as animal feed or as fertilizer.	12-16-2010

Dale Brubacher-Cressman, New Hamburg CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090283629	HOVERING AERIAL VEHICLE WITH REMOVABLE ROTOR ARM ASSEMBLIES - The invention provides a hovering aerial vehicle with removable rotor arms and protective shrouds. Removing the shrouds reduces the weight of the vehicle and increases flight time. Removing the rotor arms makes the vehicle easier to transport. Removable rotor arms also simplify field repair or replacement of damaged parts.	11-19-2009
20100156865	AUTOMATIC SCREEN AND KEYPAD BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ON A MOBILE HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method is set forth for automatically adjusting screen and keypad brightness on a mobile electronic device having a light sensor, display screen and keypad, for optimum legibility under varying lighting conditions, with minimal eye strain and distraction. The method includes obtaining light level samples from the light sensor, and independently adjusting backlight intensity of the display screen and keypad responsive to the light level samples. Preferably, correct screen and keypad adjustments are made responsive to pulling the handheld device out of its holster notwithstanding non-optimal ambient light detection while the device is being removed from the holster. According to another aspect, the described method allows for ambient light detection in a handheld device where the light sensor and a message notification indicator share a common light pipe.	06-24-2010

Dale Bruegeman, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090269142	PIPE EXTRACTING TOOL - The present application discloses a pipe extracting tool for use with first and second pipes mated together and having a gasket disposed therebetween. The pipe extracting tool includes an arcuate blade and a driving member portion extending radially outwardly from the arcuate blade. The arcuate blade is sized and shaped to surround an outer circumference of the first pipe and slide between the outer circumference of the first pipe and an inner circumference of the second pipe to disengage the gasket from one of the first and second pipes.	10-29-2009

Dale Buckey, Jamestown, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080196792	ROUTER GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR CUTTING RETURN BENDS IN RADIANT FLOORING UNDERLAYMENT PANELS - A guide system for cutting return bends directly into the underlayment panels of a radiant floor heating system is provided that eliminates the need for the installation of separate return panels. The guide system includes a guide panel having a guide rail on its bottom surface and a pivoting guide on its top surface. The pivoting guide is pivotally movable through a 180-degree arc relative to the guide panel and is configured to receive a router with a plunge or dovetail bit installed therein. In this manner, the router is pivotably movable through a controlled 180-degree semi-circular arc from a point that is aligned with a groove in which the guide rail is installed to a groove in an adjacent underlayment panel allowing the user to pivot the router to cut a return bend into the underlayment in the desired location.	08-21-2008

Dale Buermann, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090272914	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may, for instance, be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The captured and detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection (TIR) methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. In addition, the biological samples imaged may be present on the surfaces of the support structure in a random special pattern and need not be at known locations in order for the imaging to be performed.	11-05-2009
20100087325	BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a novel approach for controlling the temperature of biological samples on a support structure. The support structure may, for instance, be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with biological samples. A thermoelectric heat exchange device, such as a Peltier device, may be used to heat or cool the biological samples on the support structure. In addition, a fluid circulating heat exchange device, such as a water heating or cooling system, may be used to heat or cool the thermoelectric heat exchange device. In general, the support structure may be located on top of the thermoelectric heat exchange device which, in turn, may be located on top of the fluid circulating heat exchange device. The thermoelectric heat exchange device and fluid circulating heat exchange device may be integrated into a holder bench which may be part of a station within an imaging processing system. The holder bench may be configured to hold multiple support structures at a time. In addition, the support structures may be configured to be evaluated and imaged using both epifluorescent and total internal reflection (TIRF) excitation techniques.	04-08-2010
20100111768	SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SEQUENCE BY SYNTHESIS ANALYSIS - The present invention comprises systems and devices for sequencing of nucleic acid, such as short DNA sequences from clonally amplified single-molecule arrays.	05-06-2010
20100187115	ELECTROOSMOTIC PUMP WITH IMPROVED GAS MANAGEMENT - An electroosmotic (EO) pump is provided that includes a housing having a pump cavity, a porous core medium and electrodes. The porous core medium is positioned within the pump cavity to form an exterior reservoir that extends at least partially about an exterior surface of the porous core medium. The porous core medium has an open inner chamber provided therein. The inner chamber represents an interior reservoir. The electrodes are positioned in the inner chamber and are positioned proximate the exterior surface. The electrodes induce flow of a fluid through the porous core medium between the interior and exterior reservoirs, wherein a gas is generated when the electrodes induce flow of the fluid. The housing has a fluid inlet to convey the fluid to one of the interior reservoir and the exterior reservoir. The housing has a fluid outlet to discharge the fluid from another of the interior reservoir and the exterior reservoir. The housing has a gas removal device to remove the gas from the pump cavity.	07-29-2010
20110072914	Flow Cells And Manifolds Having An Electroosmotic Pump - A flows cell for use in a microfluidic detection system is provided. The flow cell includes a flows cell body having a channel that is configured to convey a solution through the flows cell body. The flow cell also includes a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface is configured to be removably held by the detection system and the top surface is transparent and permits light to pass therethrough. The flow cell body also includes fluidic inlet and outlet ports that are in fluid communication with the channel. A pump cavity is also provided in the flow cell body. The pump cavity fluidly communicates with, and is interposed between, an end of the channel and one of the fluidic inlet and outlet ports. An electroosmotic (EO) pump is held in the pump cavity. The EO pump induces flow of the solution through the EO pump and channel between the fluidic inlet and outlet ports.	03-31-2011
20110188053	FOCUSING METHODS AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLIES USING THE SAME - A method for controlling a focus of an optical system. The method includes providing a pair of incident light beams to a conjugate lens. The incident light beams are directed by the lens to converge toward a focal region. The method also includes reflecting the incident light beams with an object positioned proximate to the focal region. The reflected light beams return to and propagate through the lens. The method also includes determining relative separation measured between the reflected light beams and determining a degree-of-focus of the optical system with respect to the sample based upon the relative separation.	08-04-2011
20110220775	SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING OPTICAL SIGNALS FROM A SAMPLE - An optical system configured to detect optical signals during imaging sessions. The optical system includes an objective lens that has a collecting end that is positioned proximate to a sample and configured to receive optical signals therefrom. The optical system also includes a removable path compensator that is configured to be located at an imaging position between the collecting end of the objective lens and the sample. The path compensator adjusts an optical path of the light emissions when in the imaging position. Also, the optical system includes a transfer device that is configured to move the path compensator. The transfer device locates the path compensator at the imaging position for a first imaging session and removes the path compensator from the imaging position for a second imaging session.	09-15-2011
20110301044	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	12-08-2011
20120040364	COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention.	02-16-2012

Dale Clark, Oak Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107759	Swing-arm integrated exhaust silencer - A Swing-arm Integrated Exhaust Silencer is disclosed. The Silencer is designed to be incorporated within the conventional swingarm of a motorcycle. One version has a removable silencer cartridge that installs within the inner chamber of the motorcycle's swingarm. Another version allows the exhaust stream to be diverted from the conventional silencer and into the inner chamber of the swingarm. In either version, the swingarm has plurality of apertures formed in it to allow for exhaust gas exit. The invention includes an adapter device that splits the exhaust gas exiting the engine and redirects it into the swingarm-integrated silencer. The exhaust adapter device is somewhat flexible to allow for movement between the swingarm, the engine, and the conventional silencer's exhaust pipe.	04-30-2009

Dale Contratto, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037233	INTERACTIVE DEMAND MANAGEMENT - A system and method is disclosed which allows the aggregation of the demands of various buyers, providing an incentive for suppliers to bid to supply those demands in an auction. The system and method operates by scanning a database which contains a listing of goods or services sought by various people or entities. Thereafter, similar goods or services are grouped together and presented to various vendors. The vendors are given the opportunity to bid on the group of similar goods or services. Such a bid may vary from the originally purchased goods or services as long as the bid is within a predetermined range. The vendor which presents the optimum bid within a predetermined period of time is selected as the provider of the goods or services and proceeds to supply the goods or services at the bid upon amount.	02-05-2009
20110040584	INTERACTIVE DEMAND MANAGEMENT - A system and method is disclosed which allows the aggregation of the demands of various buyers, providing an incentive for suppliers to bid to supply those demands in an auction. The system and method operates by scanning a database which contains a listing of goods or services sought by various people or entities. Thereafter, similar goods or services are grouped together and presented to various vendors. The vendors are given the opportunity to bid on the group of similar goods or services. Such a bid may vary from the originally purchased goods or services as long as the bid is within a predetermined range. The vendor which presents the optimum bid within a predetermined period of time is selected as the provider of the goods or services and proceeds to supply the goods or services at the bid upon amount.	02-17-2011

Dale Coray, Sanur ID

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100206972	SLURRY RETURN SYSTEM FOR GRINDING MILLS - A sand wheel seal for a grinding mill, which in use is internally disposed within said mill. Preferably the sand wheel seal is integrally formed with a mill throat liner wheel and may be releasably secured to a feed end of said mill. The grinding mill may be any one of a Sag, Ag, Ball or Rod mill.	08-19-2010

Dale Coray, Malahat, British Colombia CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090126177	LINER BOLT AND REMOVAL APPARATUS THEREFOR - A liner bolt (	05-21-2009

Dale Dellacqua, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100069936	SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE FOR RELEASING SOFT TISSUE - A surgical instrument for use in releasing soft tissue within the human body. The surgical instrument has a handle with proximal and distal ends with a tube connected to the distal end. The surgical instrument also includes a blade member that slidingly engages the tube moving along the length of the tube to cut soft tissue. Further included in the surgical instrument is a guard member that is attached to the blade member. The guard member has a hood portion and a capture portion. The hood portion is connected to the blade member with the distally positioned capture portion acting to displace surrounding tissue while capturing certain soft tissue structures resulting in the blade member being in operative position to cut and release the soft tissue. A surgical instrument kit including a plurality of modular surgical instruments and method for releasing soft tissue using the surgical instrument are also disclosed.	03-18-2010
20110190591	SURGICAL RETRACTOR - The present invention is a surgical retractor that can be manipulated with only a digit of a single hand. The surgical retractor includes a shaft, which may be cylindrical, with a finger member attached to one side. The finger member may be an arc segment properly sized to keep a digit next to the shaft. Attached to one end of the shaft is a rake head. The rake head consists of three segments attached to one another, the first of which is attached to the shaft. The final segment has a concavity formed upon it to allow another instrument access beneath the surgical retractor. The method of using the surgical retractor is also disclosed.	08-04-2011

Dale Dembrow, Damascus, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100285490	DETECTION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to, in part, methods, reagents and apparatuses for the detection of agents. The present invention also relates, in part, to compositions including, but not limited to, flow cells, assay chambers, reagent reservoir delivery units and devices for holding an assay chamber. The present invention also provides various components and combinations of components for various detection apparatuses. The present invention also relates to a portable agent detection apparatus that can be used in the field or at a point of care and is not limited to specialized laboratories or limited to use by highly skilled users.	11-11-2010

Dale Desjardins, Jr., Venice, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120110938	PATIO EXTRUSION BEAM CAP - The present invention discloses a beam cap incorporated into a patio extrusion assembly and which includes an elongated body exhibiting, in cross section, a width extending middle portion terminating at opposite ends in engaging tabs. The body is affixed to an exposed profile associated with a component of the extrusion assembly. Additional features include the middle portion exhibiting an arcuate configuration, with the engaging tabs further including a first pair of inner tabs each exhibiting an outwardly angled detent deflected and reseated in a resistive snap-fit fashion with aligning end channels associated with the exposed profile. The engaging tabs further include a second pair of outer tabs within which the end channels seat. Other features include the beam cap exhibiting a specified shape and size and being constructed of an extruded aluminum or least one of vinyl or PVC.	05-10-2012

Dale Escue, Portland, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120056356	Blow Molding Process, Apparatus and Article - Provided is a process for producing a hollow article provided with an internal component. The process comprises providing a molding station having first and second mold portions together defining a mold cavity. A parison having a top and bottom end is then positioned within the molding station. Using a carrier, at least one component mounted on the carrier is inserted into the parison through the top end of the parison. The parison is then pressed against the component using displaceable mold cores provided in each of first and second mold portions, after which the carrier is removed from the molding station. The top and bottom ends of the parison are sealed, and the molding station is closed. Blow molding pressure is applied to the parison to urge the parison against the contours of the mold cavity, after which the molding station is opened and the formed hollow article is removed.	03-08-2012

Dale Euga, Raynham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110241351	Power generating system employing a radial air cooled aircraft engine - A system using a radial air cooled aircraft engine as the prime mover to drive a generator. The system's engine (prime mover) has been redesigned and modified to burn gaseous fuels such as propane, methane, natural gas, hydrogen, ethane, butane, digester gas, or landfill gas. The basic components of the system include a highly modified Pratt & Whitney radial aircraft engine, an optional torque converter, a flywheel, shaft couplers, cooling fans, and a generator with a main disconnect switch are enclosed in a standard shipping container.	10-06-2011

Dale Fahrion, Bonny Doon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100008178	Acoustic Beverage Mixer - A method and device for mixing beverages and dissolving solids comprising a casing with at least one opening for positioning a beverage container, a signal generator housed within said casing, for generating electrical signals, at least one transducer housed within said casing and coupled with said signal generator, for producing mechanical vibrations from a signal generated by said signal generator, wherein said mechanical vibrations vibrate a beverage container positioned on said casing causing acoustic vibrations within the beverage inside the beverage container, said acoustic vibrations causing beverages and solids within the beverage container to mix.	01-14-2010

Dale Ficquette, Oviedo, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090042604	CELLULAR HOME SECURITY SYSTEM - The invention provides an improved security system comprised of video cameras and microphones to remotely monitor a home using a cellular telephone. An activation button is mounted as a doorbell button and interconnected with the security system to trigger the audio and video transmissions. The security system will automatically call the homeowner and allow two-way conversation and video using a streaming transmission. In response to a wireless distress signal sent to the security system using the homeowner's cellular telephone establishes a wireless connection with the security system and a security service or local authorities allowing the third-party to monitor and assess the situation. The homeowner is contemporaneously receiving the audio and video signals from the home using his cellular telephone and is capable of communicating directly with the security service. The distress signal is a secret code consisting of an array of numbers.	02-12-2009

Dale Fiene, Algonquin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110193479	Evaporation Cooled Lamp - LED or other lamps that remove heat using evaporation of water or other coolant inside a lamp enclosure structure such as a glass bulb typically without the use of external heat sinks or fins. Optionally, the pressure inside the enclosure can be reduced to lower the boiling point of the coolant. One or more LEDs or other light source can be mounted on a support structure that conducts heat to an evaporation surface. A coolant, preferably water or alcohol (or a water/alcohol mixture), is included inside the structure and can be optionally wicked to the evaporation surface. Vaporized coolant condenses on the inside surface of the enclosure or bulb transferring heat to the ambient through the enclosure. The condensed liquid coolant can return to a pool in the bottom of the enclosure.	08-11-2011

Dale J. Freeman, Edwards, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080307659	CAN OPENER - A cylindrical can that contains both solids and a liquid has a vertical longitudinal axis, circular sides, a horizontal circular lid and bottom, and a rim around the periphery of the lid that extends beyond the sides. The can is opened and the liquid is separated from the solids in the can by a can opener that has a can holder, an arm, a head, a screw, and at least one cutter. The can holder has an opening that has a diameter greater than the diameter of the sides and lesser than the diameter of the rim, so that when the can is placed in the opening the can holder supports it by its rim. The arm extends over the opening and is attached to the can holder. The screw is centered on the longitudinal axis and threadedly engages the arm. The lower end of the screw is fixed to the head, which has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the lid. The cutters are attached to the head and are positioned near the periphery of the lid, for cutting the lid off the can. Rotating the screw rotates the cutters, cutting off the lid and pressing the head against the lid to force the liquid out from under the lid.	12-18-2008

Dale Glantz, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110152144	Environmentally-Friendly Kelp-Based Energy Saving Lubricants, Biofuels, and Other Industrial Products - A natural algae-based synthetic lubricant derived from harvesting kelp from the ocean, recovering sieve sap from the kelp, drying the sieve sap, and removing salts and oxides to leave a composition having a concentration of polyols (Mannitol about 70% and Mannose about 0.4%) and about 28% by weight of a high molecular weight polymer. The synthetic lubricant may be used as a drag reducing agent and additive for existing lubricants and also further reacted with fatty esters to form a hybrid lubricant that may serve as a total replacement for existing lubricants.	06-23-2011

Dale Glubrecht, Muskegon, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090195217	PROVIDING POWER BASED ON STATE OF CHARGE - A modular and scalable power source can be used to supplement an existing source of power. In one embodiment, a DC source can be used to maintain a power source of a host system in a specific state in order to cause a desired behavior.	08-06-2009

Dale Harris, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095081	EARLY DETECTION OF AN ACCESS TO DE-ALLOCATED MEMORY - Disclosed is a a method of detecting an access to de-allocated memory, comprising: creating a pool of fixed size memory blocks that are a non-zero integer multiple of a page size of a processor; receiving a request for an allocation of a block of memory; recording a set of allocation context information in a fixed size memory block; returning a pointer to an allocation of memory within said fixed size memory block; receiving a request to de-allocate said block of memory; recording a set of de-allocation context information in said fixed size memory block; and, setting an indicator in a page table entry associated with said fixed size memory block to a first value that indicates access to said fixed size memory block is not allowed.	04-15-2010

Dale Heighway, Bretteville L 'Orgueilleuse FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090293547	Method of Reinforcing a Roller Cladding Material and Clad Lehr Roller - Methods of reinforcing a fibrous roller cladding material, reinforced roller cladding materials and clad lehr rollers wherein the cladding comprises a reinforced fibrous material are disclosed. The roller cladding material, which comprises a fibre board, is reinforced by a method comprising firstly contacting the cladding material with a fluid medium comprising a reinforcing agent whereby fluid is absorbed by the cladding material, and secondly, drying the cladding until the surface of the cladding is dry to the touch, characterised in that the reinforcing agent comprises a compound of phosphorus or a compound of boron. Roller cladding materials reinforced according to the methods disclosed have an improved resistance to cullet damage. The reinforced roller cladding material may be used as the cladding of a clad lehr roller, of the type used for example to convey flat glass in sheet or ribbon form.	12-03-2009

Dale Herigstad, Hollywood, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100218211	VIDEO INTERACTION WITH A MOBILE DEVICE AND A VIDEO DEVICE - Interactive material is delivered at least partly wirelessly to a mobile device in the vicinity of a video device on which video content is being displayed, the interactive material being related to the video content.	08-26-2010

Dale Heuvelman, Fenton, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001741	Contractor Vehicle - A vehicle having a chassis, a cab mounted on the chassis, and a body. The body includes a bottom, a top and sides. The sides partially enclose an interior space and define an opening for accessing the interior space. The vehicle also includes a closure moveable between an open position and a closed position and a ladder compartment positioned in the interior space adapted for receiving a ladder having a length of at least about 12 feet. The ladder compartment has a lower surface positioned at a level no more than about 42 inches above ground level. The ladder compartment has an open end facing generally toward the opening. The storage compartment is configured so a ladder can slide longitudinally into and out of the ladder compartment through the open end of the ladder compartment.	01-01-2009

Dale Hueppelsheuser, Jones, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080289422	ULTRASONIC SENSOR SYSTEM FOR WEB-GUIDING APPARATUS - A sensor system for determining the position of at least two edges of at least one web material traveling along a predetermined path. In one embodiment, the sensor system has at least one transmitter block having a plurality of transmitters capable of selectively transmitting ultrasonic signals and at least one receiver block having a plurality of receivers capable of generating receiver output signals in response to the receivers receiving at least a portion of the ultrasonic signals transmitted by the at least one transmitter block. The receiver block is spaced a distance from the transmitter block so as to define a continuous sensor field of view therebetween whereby at least a portion of the at least one web material traveling along a predetermined travel path interferes with at least a portion of the ultrasonic signals transmitted by the at least one transmitter block. The receiver output signals generated by the at least one receiver block is indicative of the position of the web of material as the same is moved along the travel path between the transmitter block and the receiver block. In an alternative embodiment, the functions of the at least one transmitter block and the at least one receiver block are performed essentially equivalently by at least one transceiver block and at least one reflector.	11-27-2008

Dale Jones, Shell Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110252678	METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONSTANT LED NIGHT BRIGHTNESS BASED ON DAYTIME SOLAR CHARGING - A street sign method, system and apparatus includes at least one translucent sign face, a solar photovoltaic panel system for generating electrical energy from sunlight, a rechargeable battery system for storing the electrical energy during the day, at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) powered by the electrical energy stored in the rechargeable battery system, and a control circuit powered by the rechargeable battery system and configured to operate the at least one LED to illuminate the at least one sign face. The control circuit is configured to calculate an amount of electrical power that can be supplied from the rechargeable battery system to the at least one LED so that said the at least one LED operates at a relatively constant level of LED light output brightness during substantially the entire night time hours based on solar energy supplied to the rechargeable battery system during the previous daytime hours. The street name sign is mountable to a post or pole.	10-20-2011

Dale Kalamasz, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137017	GENERATION AND ISOLATION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC T CELLS - The present invention relates generally to methods for generating, expanding, and isolating antigen-specific T cells. Compositions of antigen-specific T cells activated and expanded by the methods herein are further provided.	05-28-2009
20090148404	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ELIMINATING UNDESIRED SUBPOPULATIONS OF T CELLS IN PATIENTS WITH IMMUNOLOGICAL DEFECTS RELATED TO AUTOIMMUNITY AND ORGAN OR HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION - The present invention relates generally to methods for stimulating T cells, and more particularly, to methods to eliminate undesired (e.g., autoreactive, alloreactive, pathogenic) subpopulations of T cells from a mixed population of T cells, thereby restoring the normal immune repertoire of said T cells. The present invention also relates to compositions of cells, including stimulated T cells having restored immune repertoire and uses thereof.	06-11-2009
20100069877	APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DISPENSE HPC-BASED VISCOUS LIQUIDS INTO POROUS SUBSTRATES, E.G., CONTINUOUS WEB-BASED PROCESS - Systems and methods are provided for dispensing compositions comprising sols, sol-forming compounds, or highly viscous compositions into porous substrates. In some embodiments, the porous substrates are elements of transdermal delivery devices. In some embodiments, the highly viscous compositions comprise alkylcellulose ethers, or derivatives thereof, in particular, hydroxypropyl cellulose. Such may be useful in continuous web-based manufacturing processes.	03-18-2010

Dale Keep, Walla Walla, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007653	SENSORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, INCLUDING SURFACE CONDITION SENSORS - An embodiment of the present invention provides a surface sensor system comprising a wet/dry sensor assembly, an electrically isolated passive sensor assembly, a thermally adjustable active sensor assembly, at least one temperature sensor, and a data processing device coupled together as a unit positionable adjacent to a surface, such as an outdoor surface. The unit is configured to determine the presence a surface material containing water or a water-based mixture on the surface and the solid or liquid phase of the surface material.	01-08-2009
20110112720	Road Conditions Reporting - Road conditions reporting is described. In embodiments, road conditions data is received and a condition of a roadway can be determined based on the road conditions data. The road conditions data can be received from a roadside station, vehicles, and/or from one or more sensors. The road conditions data and/or the condition of the roadway can then be communicated to a road conditions data system. In various embodiments, a road conditions data system can be implemented in a vehicle, or a road conditions data system can be implemented as a roadside station.	05-12-2011

Dale King, Van Buren, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100154344	Steel rope safety system with compacted ropes - A steel rope safety system includes at least one steel rope having at least one strand, and the at least one rope or at least one strand is compacted. Further, a method is provided for making a steel rope safety system comprising the step of providing at least two wires, the step of stranding the wires thereby forming a strand for a rope and the step of compacting the strand. There is likewise provided the use of compacted steel ropes as impact reducing material.	06-24-2010

Dale Knievel, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080294518	Method and apparatus for tracking parameters associated with a redemption certificate - A system that tracks parameters associated with a redemption certificate is presented. During operation, the system receives parameters associated with the redemption certificate. The system then determines whether the parameters indicate that a specified event has occurred. If so, the system performs a specified action for the specified event.	11-27-2008

Dale Kroskey, Fayetteville, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260757	ROLLFORMER FOR COMBINING AN ARCHITECTURAL SHEET WITH A SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD - A machine is provided for combining thin flexible solar film panels with a metal sheet to serve as a roof panel for a building. The machine has reels for holding rolls of metal and solar film. The solar film panel has an adhesive with a backing for protecting the adhesive. Means are provided for unrolling both the metal and solar film and for removing the backing from the solar film panel. A mechanical brake device is provided for parting the solar film panel from the adhesive film at the desired length which is sometimes shorter than the length of the metal sheets. A recoiler is provided for removing the backing from the solar film panel. Pressure rollers are provided for pressing the solar film panel to the metal so that the adhesive binds the film panels to the metal. The rollformer component cuts the metal into sheets and configures the metal into the desired structure for the roofing panel.	10-22-2009
20100242243	Probrammable Rollfromer for Combining an Architectural Sheet with a Solar Panel and Method - A programmable machine and method for adhering a flexible photovoltaic film panel onto metal supplied from a roll for forming a combination solar and roof panel is provided. The voltaic film panels and metal to which is adhered are supplied on rolls which are fed from reels. The rollformer can form male and female edges on the metal which are necessary for a metal roof. The angle at which the exit cutter can cut is calculated by the programmable computer. A measuring device for measuring the roofing and transferring the data to the programmable machine or the placement of the solar film panels and the cutting of the panels is also provided,	09-30-2010
20110174128	PROGRAMMABLE ROLL FORMER AND ANGLE CUTTER - A programmable machine for roll forming metal decoiled from a roll of metal and cutting the panels at a desired angle is provided. The roll former can form male and female edges on the metal which are necessary for a metal roof. The machine has a notcher to notch the metal where it is to be cut in order to avoid difficulty in cutting through a male or female edge. An exit cutter is provided after the metal has been roll formed. The angle at which the exit cutter can cut is also calculated in the programmable computer. A measuring device for measuring the roof and transferring the data to the programmable machine for cutting the panels completes a system for automatically and accurately cutting the panels for the roof.	07-21-2011

Dale Leanhardt, Plymouth, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133948	VEHICLE AND FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle and a fuel storage system for a vehicle are provided. A frame defining a perimeter structure and having first and second ends, and a generally open central interior portion, is configured to receive any one of a plurality of vehicle bodies in a body-on-frame vehicle architecture. A fuel cell arrangement is disposed adjacent one end of the frame, and a fuel storage tank is disposed in the central interior portion of the frame, along a length of the frame. The fuel storage tank provides a source of fuel for the fuel cell, and also acts as a fuel delivery conduit from one end of the frame to the other. The fuel storage system can include a non-rigid mounting structure for the fuel tank, thereby substantially isolating the fuel tank from movements of the vehicle frame.	05-28-2009

Dale Loia, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110298301	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD HAVING A WI-FI COMPATIBLE ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) POWER CIRCUIT MODULE - An apparatus, system, and method includes a housing having at least one inlet plug suitable for connection to an alternating current (AC) power outlet and at least one outlet receptacle suitable receiving an AC plug connected to a load device. An AC measurement module is contained within the housing and is coupled to the inlet plug and the outlet receptacle to measure AC voltage and AC current usage of the load device connected to the outlet receptacle. A communication module is operative to transmit AC power values calculated based on the measured AC voltage and AC current in accordance with the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard (Wi-Fi) to a wireless network access point.	12-08-2011

Dale Maenke, Chaska, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080225925	System and Method for Non-Intrusive Thermal Monitor - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a non-intrusive thermal (NIT) monitor for sensing temperatures useful for semiconductor manufacturing applications. In some embodiments, a NIT monitor comprises a thermopile, a fluid housing with a fluid window, and an elongated member positioned between the thermopile and the fluid window for transmitting or reflecting infrared signals corresponding to a temperature of a fluid in the fluid housing. The fluid housing may have a cross-sectional profile to enable the manipulation of the fluid flow under the fluid window, enhancing the speed and accuracy of the temperature sampling. The elongated member, which may be hollow and coated with gold, may an extended piece of the fluid housing or a part of an optics housing. In some embodiments, the NIT monitor is connected to a main conditioning circuit board via a cable for processing the temperature measurements at a remote location.	09-18-2008

Dale Martin, Hyde Park, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110898	HIGH RESISTIVITY SOI BASE WAFER USING THERMALLY ANNEALED SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) substrate using a thermal annealing process to provide a semiconductor base wafer having a thin high resistivity surface layer that is positioned at the interface with the buried insulating layer is provided. Specifically, the inventive method fabricates an a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) substrate having an SOI layer and a semiconductor base wafer that are separated, at least in part, by a buried insulating layer, wherein the semiconductor base wafer includes a high resistivity (HR) surface layer located on a lower resistivity semiconductor portion of the semiconductor base wafer, and the HR surface layer forms an interface with the buried insulating layer.	04-30-2009

Dale Mashtare, Bloomfield, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100195930	DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING IMAGE QUALITY BY ADDRESSING IMAGE NOISE FROM ELECTRICAL NOISE - Provided are devices, systems and methods that improve image quality by identifying and addressing image noise caused by electrical noise. Electrical noise emanating from a plurality of components of an image apparatus is identified, producing an electrical noise detection calculation based on the detected electrical noise, and inputting the electrical noise detection calculation into an image noise correction calculation apparatus, calculating an image noise correction calculation.	08-05-2010

Dale Mcherron, Staatsburg, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090026587	GRADIENT DEPOSITION OF LOW-K CVD MATERIALS - A dielectric layer for a semiconductor device having a low overall dielectric constant, good adhesion to the semiconductor substrate, and good resistance to cracking due to thermal cycling. The dielectric layer is made by a process involving continuous variation of dielectric material deposition conditions to provide a dielectric layer having a gradient of dielectric constant.	01-29-2009

Dale Meixelsperger, Gurnee, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049542	SYSTEMS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BLOOD PROCESSING PROCEDURES - Systems, articles of manufacture, and methods for managing blood processing operations and data for one or more blood component collection facilities are provided. An example system for networking the blood component collection facility includes a system computer including a memory and a communication interface. The system computer is linked to a plurality of input devices for tracking donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments with respect to one or more blood product collection procedures. The system computer is also linked to at least one administrative level computing device to monitor blood component collection activities throughout the blood component collection facility and to facilitate decision making with respect to allocation of at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments based on information regarding at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments.	02-25-2010

Dale Memering, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110170733	CABLE STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING TANGLING - This is directed to a cable structure for use with an electronic device. The cable structure can include one or more conductors around which a sheath is provided. To prevent the cable structure from tangling, the cable structure can include a core placed between the conductors and the sheath, where a stiffness of the core can be varied along different segments of the cable structure to facilitate or hinder bending of the cable structure in different areas. The size and distribution of the stiffer portions can be selected to prevent the cable from forming loops. The resistance of the core to bending can be varied using different approaches including, for example, by varying the materials used in the core, varying a cross-section of portions of the core, or combinations of these.	07-14-2011

Dale Mierke, Hanover, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110196007	MONOCYCLIC CYANOENONES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention features monocyclic cyanoenone compositions and methods for using the same in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases and neurodegenerative diseases.	08-11-2011

Dale Mukavetz, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090326781	TURBINE ENGINE TRAINING MANUAL MODE FUEL FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of controlling a gas turbine engine in a vehicle having an automatic system configured to control fuel flow includes determining whether a vehicle operator is requesting to manually control fuel. A pre-relinquishment value of an engine operating condition is determined while fuel flow is controlled by the automatic system. Fuel flow control is relinquished to the vehicle operator if the vehicle operator is requesting to manually control fuel flow and the pre-relinquishment value is within a predetermined range. A post-relinquishment value of the engine operating condition is determined while fuel flow is controlled by the vehicle operator. Fuel flow control is returned to the automatic system if the post-relinquishment value is not maintained within the predetermined range.	12-31-2009
20100064656	ENGINES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Engines and methods for operating the engines are provided. The engine includes a means for limiting overspeed in flow communication with a turbine section flowpath, wherein the means for limiting overspeed is adapted to block a first portion of an airflow received along a first direction vector from flowing into an exhaust section flowpath and to redirect a second portion of the airflow received along the first direction vector or a portion of the blocked first portion of the airflow to flow along another direction vector that is closer to parallel with a longitudinal axis than the first direction vector.	03-18-2010

Dale Nussel, Mahomet, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100070372	USING SPAM AND USER ACTIONS TO INFER ADVERTISEMENTS - Embodiments are directed towards selecting for display at a client device focused advertisements within a mail message client based on a user's categorization of mail messages, including spam messages. Messages may be classified by a message classifier and placed into different message folders. Actions of the message recipient on the received messages are then monitored and used to determine a spam advertisement factor. If the spam advertisement factor exceeds a threshold for a given message, then the given message may be further examined to determine a focus of the message. The focus may then be used to select an advertisement for display to the recipient.	03-18-2010
20100088332	INTERACTIVE SYSTEM FOR INTERNET INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND EXPLORATION - A system and method for bringing potentially interesting web content to a user's attention in a faster and more interesting way. Embodiments are directed towards selecting for display at a client device news or facts that are relevant to a user's categorization of topics of interest or historical topics of interest. Topics maybe classified by a topic classifier and placed into different categories. Actions of the user on the client device are used to drive the interest content.	04-08-2010
20100313139	BINARY INTEREST VECTOR FOR BETTER AUDIENCE TARGETING - A binary interest vector is herein described, which represents information in a string of bits about user interest in a set of topics. The binary interest vector may represent the interests of a particular user, or the interests of users associated with a particular client machine. Such a binary interest vector can store a large amount of information in a very small space by assigning bit subsets of the string of bits to represent interest in respective topics of the set of topics based on the positions of the bits in the subsets. Additionally, the bits of a particular binary interest vector may include a version indicator identifying the pattern of topics assigned to the bits of the particular vector. The user interest information in a particular binary interest vector may be utilized in selecting content to display to the user that is associated with the particular vector.	12-09-2010
20110178871	IMAGE CONTENT BASED ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM - A system for serving an advertisement in a networked environment receives data that defines a user selection of an image. The system also selects an advertisement associated with the user selection and communicates the selected advertisement to the user. The data that defines the user selection includes an x selection coordinate, a y selection coordinate, a width, and a height that defines a region of an image. The user selection defines also defines a scene of a video. The system also includes circuitry and logic configured to extract text and to detect objects from an image region defined by the user selection and to select an advertisement associated with any extracted text and/or detected object.	07-21-2011
20110179359	SELF-TARGETING LOCAL AD SYSTEM - A system for serving localized advertisements receives data that defines an advertisement from an advertiser and determines a geographic location of the advertiser. The system also receives a request to serve an advertisement from a browser operated by a user and determines a geographic location associated with the user. The system communicates the advertisement to the browser if the geographic location associated with the user matches the geographic location of the advertiser.	07-21-2011
20110196871	Targeting Online Ads by Grouping and Mapping User Properties - A method and a system are provided for targeting online ads by grouping and mapping user properties. In one example, the system receives user data associated with one or more users. The system identifies user properties for a user. The system eliminates unacceptable user properties associated with the user. The system identifies permutations of the user properties associated with the user. The system eliminates unacceptable permutations of the user properties associated with the user. Valid permutations remain. The system attaches a weight of importance to each valid permutation. A weight quantifies a level of importance of a valid permutation for the user with respect to buckets. A bucket is an ad category. The system grades each valid permutation relative to a bucket. The system calculates a final grade for each bucket. The system then assigns the user to zero or more buckets based on the final grade for each bucket.	08-11-2011
20120010928	SOCIAL AGGREGATION TARGETING AND COMMUNICATIONS - The present invention provides techniques for utilizing opportunities presented by events and social gatherings, such as online advertisement targeting and communications-related opportunities. Techniques are provided in which information is obtained that provides an indication that a set of users, including mobile electronic device users, are in a specified area, and indicating that at least some of the set of users are at a particular event or gathering. A virtual user grouping may be formed, and users of the set are targeted, such as with online advertisements, based at least in part on the particular event or gathering.	01-12-2012
20120059698	SOCIAL AGGREGATION AND SUBSTRUCTURES TARGETING AND COMMUNICATIONS - The present invention provides techniques for utilizing opportunities presented by events and social gatherings, such as online advertisement targeting and communications-related opportunities. A virtual user grouping may be formed based in part on a particular event or gathering with which the users are associated, and communications between users in the grouping may be facilitated. Furthermore, social substructures, which may be associated with the virtual grouping, may be identified. Social substructures, and associated generated templates, may be used in facilitating communications between users. Feedback from use of templates may be used in modifying and improving templates for future use.	03-08-2012
20120084136	EBOOK ADVERTISING, INCLUDING COST-SHARING TECHNIQUES - Techniques are provided that include allowing an ebook reader to select an advertising setting which specifies permissible forms of advertising to be presented to the ebook reader via one or more ebooks. Based at least in part on the selected setting, the ebook reader may be provided with a reduction relating to cost of the one or more ebooks. The reduction may be greater if the selected option indicates more valuable permissible advertising. Permissible advertising may be presented to the ebook reader via at least one of the one or more ebooks.	04-05-2012
20120084150	EBOOK ADVERTISING AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - Techniques are provided in which a first set of information is obtained regarding ebook content evidenced as being accessed by an ebook reader, such as a page or paragraph being read, for example. Based at least in part on the ebook content, a second set of information is obtained, including multiple ebook advertising targeting parameters. Based at least in part on the targeting parameters, at least one advertisement is targeted to the ebook reader, in which the at least one advertisement is to be presented to the reader at least in part via the ebook.	04-05-2012

Dale Oehlerking, St. Charles, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110054763	Intake Manifold Oxygen Control - A method for controlling intake manifold oxygen for an engine having a fresh air inlet and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) circuit includes the steps of: establishing an ideal excess oxygen ratio for combustion in the engine; calculating a total mass flow of oxygen to be delivered to an intake manifold of the engine to maintain the ideal excess oxygen ratio; determining a mass flow of EGR oxygen in the mass flow of EGR gas; and controlling a desired mass flow of fresh oxygen to be delivered to the intake manifold such that the sum of the desired mass flow of fresh oxygen and the mass flow of EGR oxygen is equal to the desired total mass flow of oxygen, by re-adjusting the EGR valve.	03-03-2011

Dale Onderak, Kent, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080233365	Decorative Laminate With Graffiti Resistance and Improved Combustion Reaction Properties - A decorative laminate (	09-25-2008

Dale Panascewicz, Strongsville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110100987	Container - A plastic container used to hold a dispersion-based paint colorant and capable of dispensing the colorant into paint dispensing machines, comprising an open top capable of holding and securing a cap, and having a wide mouth with a diameter of at least 50 mm. The plastic container has a cylindrical body extending below the open top, and a plurality of vertical ribs spaced around the body to strengthen the container.	05-05-2011

Dale Parvey, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100182201	DIRECTIONAL BEACON DEVICE - A beacon device includes a control circuitry, a window, and a plurality of sets of illumination sources. The window includes a prismatic structure forming a ring from a planar perspective. The prismatic structure defines an inside surface and an outside surface from the planar perspective. The plurality of sets of illumination sources are coupled to the control circuitry. Each set of illumination sources includes a first illumination source disposed proximal to the inside surface of the prismatic structure and includes a second illumination source disposed proximal to the outside surface of the prismatic structure. The control circuitry is to illuminate a first set of the plurality of sets of illumination sources to transmit a signal in a first direction.	07-22-2010

Dale Picolet, House Springs, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100059615	Fishing reel - A fishing reel including a spool shaft extending through a reel frame with a handle crank attached thereto with a non-rotating spool collar and spool positioned about the spool shaft, and a rod mount connected to the reel frame pivotable 90 degrees from a first position with respect to the reel frame to a second position. When the rod mount is in the first position, and the handle crank is rotated, the spool oscillates in and out with respect to the reel frame and the spool rotates about the spool collar in a manner such that fishing line positioned on the line guide is spooled onto the spool when being reeled in, and when the rod mount is in the second position, the spool is generally parallel to the rod mount to allow line to be cast out from the spool.	03-11-2010
20110102280	ANTENNA ASSEMBLIES WITH ANTENNA ELEMENTS AND REFLECTORS - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes at least one tapered loop antenna element having a generally annular shape with an opening. An antenna assembly may also include a rotatably convertible support including a base and an upper portion coupled to a tapered loop antenna element in some embodiments. The upper portion is rotatable relative to the base between a first configuration for supporting the tapered loop antenna element on a horizontal surface and a second configuration for supporting the tapered loop antenna element from a vertical surface.	05-05-2011

Dale Rathbun, Ii, Monroe, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080291625	DIRECT COOLING SYSTEM - A direct cooling system is used for cooling one or more heat sources, such as electronic components within an enclosure. A supply air duct is coupled to an existing HVAC register and directed to the enclosure. A vented duct within the enclosure is coupled to the supply air duct and carries cool air directly to the vicinity or vicinities of the one or more heat sources. Vented ducts may be flexible and may contain provisions for future coupling of additional vented ducts for cooling additional heat sources within the enclosure.	11-27-2008
20100050207	System and Method of Providing Access to Content of an Interrupted Digital Broadcast Signal - A system and method of providing access to content of an interrupted digital broadcast is disclosed. A digital broadcast connection is established between a digital broadcast provider and at least one receiver. The digital broadcast connection is monitored and upon detecting an interruption in the digital broadcast connection, content of the interrupted digital broadcast signal is stored. A message is sent to the at least one receiver to indicate that the content of the interrupted digital broadcast signal is available.	02-25-2010
20100148747	Traceable fiber optic jumpers - An optical fiber jumper cable includes a single tracing conductor for tracing the jumper cable through a fiber cross-connect facility such as a central office. An electrical locating tone is impressed on the conductor so that the conductor radiates an electromagnetic field along the length of the fiber jumper cable. A locating tone detector is used to trace the fiber jumper cable along its length by monitoring a presence-indicating signal emitted by the locating tone detector.	06-17-2010
20110142210	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN ENHANCED TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE - A method and apparatus for providing a text messaging service are disclosed. For example, the method receives a text message destined to a customer, and determines a preference of the customer for forwarding the text message, wherein the preference comprises a plurality of customer endpoint devices for receiving the text message. The method forwards the text message in accordance with a sender input, if the preference of the customer allows for processing of the text message in accordance with the sender input, and forwards the text message in accordance with the preference of the customer; if the preference of the customer does not allow sender input.	06-16-2011

Dale Rathunde, Geneva, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183023	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TIME-BASED EVENT CORRELATION - A method and apparatus for fault analysis and fault isolation in a system of networked processors by using a central event correlation function and logical fault signature to provide for fault isolation of failed processing elements is presented. This central event correlation method uses asynchronous events from multiple input sources of same and different technologies and time-based fault correlation and ageing to match unique fault signatures and determine levels of fault recovery escalation over time. This mechanism uses an event driven recovery table to recognize a unique fault signature, count and age faults, provide fault threshold based recovery and generate events as needed to drive recovery escalation.	07-16-2009
20110075662	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC FLOW AND LINK MANAGEMENT USING DOMAIN NOTIFICATIONS - A system allowing for path monitoring and notification in a system of switching elements and processing elements is provided. An exemplary technique uses a monitoring and notification module configured to generate and output monitoring messages across multiple paths defined by the plurality of switching elements and the plurality of processing elements, detect a fault in the system based on the monitoring messages, and generate and output multiple alert messages across the multiple paths to initiate recovery from the fault As such, a single element (or group of elements) does not become isolated from the rest of the elements in the system.	03-31-2011

Dale Sadlik, Irvine, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319465	KERATOME - A keratome for performing corneal resectioning that creates a corneal flap having a temporal hinge in which a blade is initially positioned nasally and is drawn across the cornea to create the flap with a temporal hinge.	12-25-2008

Dale Sapach, Roberts Creek CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110156895	SUBSCRIBING TO ALARMS AND EVENTS IN A HIERARCHY - An alarm provision system comprises a recognizer component that receives an alarm/event and recognizes the alarm/event. A provision component analyzes hierarchical relationships associated with an industrial environment and automatically provides a subscribing entity with the alarm/event and at least one other alarm/event that is related to the received alarm/event, the provision of the at least one other alarm/event is based at least in part upon the analysis of the hierarchical relationships.	06-30-2011

Dale Schmaltz, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110319882	Low Power Tissue Sealing Device and Method - A surgical system and associated method for sealing the passageway of a fluid-carrying vessel with a diameter up to 5 millimeters comprises an electrosurgical generator capable of delivering electrosurgical power, a surgical instrument electrically connected to the electrosurgical generator and adapted to transfer electrosurgical power from the electrosurgical generator to a pair of end effectors disposed at a distal end of the surgical instrument. The system also includes a power control circuit for controlling the delivery of radio frequency energy to the vessel through the end effectors, wherein the delivery of the radio frequency energy to the vessel comprises, raising the output current to a range below 1.75 Amperes RMS and the output voltage to a range below 135 Volts RMS. Radio frequency energy is applied to the vessel for a period of time while the power is held approximately constant. The flow of radio frequency energy is terminated when the impedance of the vessel being sealed reaches a predetermined level.	12-29-2011

Dale Shidla, Roseville, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090125752	Systems And Methods For Managing A Redundant Management Module - Systems and methods for managing a redundant management module are provided. In this regard, a representative system, among others, includes first and second management modules that are configured to manage a computing device; and a programmable logic device that is configured to: instruct the first management module to manage the computing device responsive to detecting that the first management module is ready to manage the computing device, and instruct the second management module to manage the computing device responsive to detecting that the first management module failed to manage the computing device.	05-14-2009

Dale Skalla, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100162443	PROMOTERS FOR REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION IN PLANT ROOTS - The present invention is directed to promoters isolated from maize and functional equivalents thereto. The promoters of the present invention have particular utility in driving root-specific expression of heterologous genes that impart increased agronomic, horticultural and/or pesticidal characteristics to a given transgenic plant. The present invention is also drawn to DNA molecules comprising the promoters of the invention and transformed plant tissues containing DNA molecules comprising a promoter of the invention operably linked to a heterologous gene or genes, and seeds thereof.	06-24-2010
20100205693	PROMOTERS FOR REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION IN PLANT ROOTS - The present invention is directed to promoters isolated from maize and functional equivalents thereto. The promoters of the present invention have particular utility in driving root-specific expression of heterologous genes that impart increased agronomic, horticultural and/or pesticidal characteristics to a given transgenic plant. The present invention is also drawn to DNA molecules comprising the promoters of the invention and transformed plant tissues containing DNA molecules comprising a promoter of the invention operably linked to a heterologous gene or genes, and seeds thereof.	08-12-2010
20100205695	PROMOTERS FOR REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION IN PLANT ROOTS - The present invention is directed to promoters isolated from maize and functional equivalents thereto. The promoters of the present invention have particular utility in driving root-specific expression of heterologous genes that impart increased agronomic, horticultural and/or pesticidal characteristics to a given transgenic plant. The present invention is also drawn to DNA molecules comprising the promoters of the invention and transformed plant tissues containing DNA molecules comprising a promoter of the invention operably linked to a heterologous gene or genes, and seeds thereof.	08-12-2010

Dale Smith, Springwater, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100029424	CHECK VALVE WITH SPRING RETAINED BALL - A portion of a bore of a hydraulic tensioner is used as a check valve seat for a check ball and an end of the plunger biasing spring received in the bore of the hydraulic tensioner has a tang with a length extending in from an outer diameter of the spring, to limit and retain the travel of a check ball from the check valve seat when the pressure of an external source is not greater than the pressure in a fluid chamber formed between the bore of the housing and the plunger.	02-04-2010

Dale Smith, Kent GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100304361	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING A THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT REGIME - A method for monitoring a therapeutic treatment regime in an individual having a disease, comprises: providing at a first location a solid substrate capable of immobilising a biomarker characteristic of the disease and a therapeutic compound in the biological sample, contacting the biological sample with the solid substrate to immobilise the biomarker and the therapeutic compound; transferring the solid substrate with the immobilised biomarker and therapeutic compound to a second location; performing an extraction step on the solid substrate to extract the biomarker and the therapeutic compound; performing a first detection assay to detect and/or quantify the biomarker, performing a second detection assay to quantify the therapeutic compound; and correlating the detection and/or quantity of the biomarker with the disease state of the individual, and comparing the quantity of the therapeutic compound with a target level for treatment of the disease, thereby to assess the efficacy of the treatment regime.	12-02-2010

Dale Smith, Groton, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325750	TENSIONER WITH TWO WAY DAMPER - A tensioner for a power transmission system includes two tensioning arms operatively engaged with the strand of the chain or the belt of the power transmission system. The upper end of each tensioning arm is connected to a two way damper which is pivotally mounted between the upper ends of the tensioning arms. When a pre-determined chain tension overload threshold is reached, the amount of torque required to overcome the coefficient of friction the damper allows the tensioner to adjust the tension in the chain with minimal oscillations and minimal phase change variation.	12-31-2009

Dale Stonedahl, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110225615	System and Method for Selecting, Capturing, and Distributing Customized Event Recordings - A system that enables an event or moments within an event to be captured and provided in a record that preserves at least some aspects of the participant's perspective of the event. In particular, the present invention involves centralized recording of the event in one or more modes including video, audio, and still image recordings and a system that enables a participant (i.e., one who perceives the event) to select portions of the event recording substantially contemporaneously with the event occurrence. A personalized record is made by duplicating the selected portions from the event record. In a particular example, the personalized record is recorded on a digital media such as a compact disc (CD) or digital video disk (DVD) or the like.	09-15-2011

Dale Thorstens, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080219652	SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATION AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CAPTURE OF A SUBJECT - A system and apparatus for illumination and photographic capture of a subject includes a base, a linear drive unit carried on the base, a light bar configured to produce a band of illumination and connected to the drive unit, and system controls operatively connected to the drive unit and light bar to achieve controlled linear movement of the light bar and progressive illumination of the subject with the band of light. A method for illumination and photographic capture of the subject includes establishing a band of light projecting across one direction of the subject, powering the band of light at a controlled speed through a second direction to progressively illuminate the subject; and making a photographic exposure of the subject with a camera while progressively illuminating the subject with said band of light.	09-11-2008

Dale Tilby, Leesburg, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120092160	Dual-Signaling Location System - A dual-signaling location system including a location device and a cellular phone case. The location device may include a sensor fob including an electronic mechanism, where said electronic mechanism activates a location button and a fob alarm; and a chain to attach said sensor fob to a key ring, where said key ring connects said sensor fob to a set of keys. The cellular phone case may include a housing to accept a mobile communication device; and a signal panel, where said signal panel houses a coordinating electronic mechanism, including a second signal button and a case alarm.	04-19-2012

Dale Trester, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110135975	BATTERY MODULE WITH SEALED VENT CHAMBER - A battery module having sealed vent chamber includes a plurality of electrochemical cells each having a vent at an end thereof. The module also includes a structure defining a chamber and comprising a plurality of sockets, each socket configured to receive one of the plurality of electrochemical cells such that the vents of the electrochemical cells are located in the chamber. The module further includes a seal provided between at least one of the electrochemical cells and its associated socket. At least a portion of the seal is deformable such that gases released from the electrochemical cells into the chamber compress the deformable portion of the seal against the electrochemical cells to seal the gases in the chamber.	06-09-2011

Dale Truett, Missoula, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052275	FOLDABLE GOLF BAG CART - A golf bag cart (	03-04-2010

Dale Truna, Grayling, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100059639	ARCHERY BOW STAND - An archery bow stand is provided with an upright guide extending from a base. An upright support cooperates with the upright guide for selective adjustment of an upright position, with a support member sized to receive an archery bow to pivot relative thereto. A horizontal guide extends from the base. A horizontal support having a rest portion, cooperates with the horizontal guide for selective adjustment of a horizontal position. A method for securing a bow to the bow stand is provided by adjusting a vertical position of the support member relative to the upright guide. A horizontal position of the rest portion is adjusted to contact the intermediate portion of the bow thereby limiting the bow from pivoting due to an offset center of gravity, without removing any components from the bow or attaching any fasteners to the bow.	03-11-2010

Dale Umetsu, Newton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241174	Production And Therapeutic Uses Of Th1-Like Regulatory T Cells - A unique CD4	10-02-2008

Dale Van Havermaet, Grey Eagle, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230312	Vehicle Supported, Portable Scaffold System - A vehicle-supported, portable scaffold system. The scaffold system includes a frame structure having a vertical tower and a base. The vertical tower operably supports a platform assembly vertically movable along a length of the vertical tower between a lowermost position and an uppermost position. An actuator is operably disposed to selectively move the platform assembly along the length of the vertical tower between the lower most position and the uppermost position. A vehicle mount is adapted to securely but removably attach the scaffold system to a vehicle, wherein during use, the vehicle remains attached to the scaffold system for stability.	09-25-2008

Dale Wesener, Chesaning, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110283939	NON-INTRUSIVE, LOW CHATTER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SYSTEM - A pressure relief system and a non-intrusive, low chatter pressure relief valve for use with such as system are disclosed. The pressure relief valve allows excess pressure in a pressurized fluid line to flow through a flow return line to a fluid reservoir when the fluid pressure exceeds the valve's pressure limit setting. The establishment of a uniform channel between the valve stem and the inner surface of a housing in which the valve stem is slidably located, as well as the use of a vent and sight tube to remove air from the top portion of the housing upon a spring being compressed during the opening of the valve, reduces the occurrence of pulsation and vibration when the valve is cycled between its open and closed positions. When the valve is in its closed position, the bottom end of the valve stem is in close proximity to the inner surface of the main fluid passageway in the pressurized fluid line, but does not intrusively interfere with the flow of fluid through the main fluid passageway.	11-24-2011