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Alex D. Daley, Kenmore, WA US
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| 20100169789 | Scaling Social Networks - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can scale a content feed in terms of the amount of content delivered in order to facilitate satisfactory experiences in connection with a social network. In particular, the architecture can utilize a content feed to disseminate content between members of a network community, generally relative to a particular social circle of a given user. The architecture can maintain a personal space for the user and display to the personal space content provided by a content feed. Content provided to the personal space (as well as that retrieved from the personal space) can be scaled based upon a variety of commitment characteristics associated with the social circle. In addition, the architecture can employ smart dispersal of content and can intelligently acquire additional content from the user or import suitable settings from disparate users. | 07-01-2010 |
Alex David Daley, Kenmore, WA US
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| 20100094939 | TRANSIENT NETWORKS - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate creation and management of an event-oriented transient network and can further manage decommission of the transient network. In particular, the architecture can construct temporary communities based upon a particular event, project, or activity; manage (e.g., filter, prioritize, or control) communications and content associated with the community; and disband the community by deconstructing the transient network according to an aging function that controls how the network decays. In addition, the architecture can leverage existing information (e.g. profile data) and content feeds associated with disparate social networking services or communities for the benefit of the temporary community. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100223212 | TASK-RELATED ELECTRONIC COACHING - Providing for task-related electronic feedback based on user interaction with a communication network is described herein. By way of example, user interactions the network or a network interface can be monitored to identify user activities performed in conjunction with a task. A rating for performance of the task can be obtained via comparison of user activities with benchmark performance activities. Based on the rating and user-benchmark comparison, inefficiencies can be identified, along with corrective actions for such activities. The corrective actions can then be output to coach the user on techniques for improving performance of the task. Accordingly, by employing corrective feedback based on monitored user activity, personal training can be automated, potentially reducing time and cost of such training. | 09-02-2010 |
Amy Daley, Norfolk, CT US
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| 20120036072 | Transport Logistics Systems and Methods - A logistics system manages the shipments of goods supplied from a plurality of different shippers by a plurality of carriers. It has a variety of modules integrated with each other to perform various functionalities. For example, it may have a purchasing module evaluating proposals by shippers for respective shipments of goods and awarding contracts for the shipments to the plurality of carriers. It may have an optimization module analyzing the proposals and informing the purchasing module if an opportunity exists for at least some of the shipments to be consolidated, in which case at least one contract awarded by the purchasing module is for a consolidated group of the shipments. It may have a contract administration module maintaining information relating to the status of proposals received and contracts awarded by the purchasing module. It may have a scheduling module scheduling shipments according to the awarded contracts. It may also have a shipment management module tracking the status of shipments awarded by the purchasing module and scheduled by said scheduling module. It may further have a financial module authorizing payments according to the status of shipments tracked by the shipment management module are passed between first and second asynchronous clock domains. | 02-09-2012 |
Carl F. Daley, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20090272845 | AIRSHIP HANDLING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Airship handling devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. An airship handling device in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, for example, can include a first support member mountable to a ground vehicle. The device can also include a second support member operably coupled to the first support member and configured to rotatably move relative to the first support member about a support member axis. The second support member is out of contact with the ground vehicle. The device can further include a line attachment portion carried by the second support member and positioned to releasably couple a flexible handling line from an airship to the second support member. The handling line is not coupled to a winch. | 11-05-2009 |
Charles W. Daley, New York, NY US
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| 20110216463 | LINE PROTECTION SYSTEMS - A line protection system described herein provides reliable electro-mechanical connections between system components, reduces mechanical stresses on a disconnector, assures more effective disconnection of a failed arrestor, and is lower in cost than existing systems. The line protection system includes a surge arrestor, a disconnector coupled to the surge arrestor, and a line lead coupled to the disconnector. The line lead generally is a high strength cable and/or the line protection system generally does not include a shunt bypass assembly. Upon exposure to a high voltage condition, the disconnector actuates and separates the line lead from the system. | 09-08-2011 |
Charles W. Daley, Olean, NY US
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| 20120002339 | Grading Devices For A High Voltage Apparatus - An electrical assembly having an elongated electrical component, such as a surge arrester, coupled to a grading device for distributing an electric field along the electrical component during operation. The grading device includes a grading body and a means for securing the grading body to the electrical component. The grading body, the securing means, or both include semi-conductive materials. The semi-conductive materials can be nonmetallic. The grading device has improved flashover resistance over conventional metal grading devices. | 01-05-2012 |
Danny Patrick Daley, Reno, NV US
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| 20120122539 | System and Method for Playing Bingo - Systems and methods for playing a game of chance include determining a winner based on the number of player indicia matching selected house indicia and continuing game play until at least one winner is determined. Embodiments include a fixed draw with prizes awarded to all players based on the number of player indicia matching house indicia, as well as a draw that continues until at least one player matches a predetermined number of house indicia. Embodiments include a player indicia selection device with available indicia arranged in rows having associated letters similar to a bingo flashboard. Player cards or tickets include at least some player indicia selectable by players, which may include players requesting an easy pick ticket with one or more randomly generated player indicia recorded at time of purchase. | 05-17-2012 |
David M. Daley, Manchester, CT US
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| 20090067985 | Roller Bearings, and Struts and Gas Turbine Engines Having such Bearings - Roller bearings, and struts and gas turbine engines using such bearings are provided. In this regard, a representative roller bearing for a gas turbine engine includes: a roller having a rolling surface and an end; a race having a flange and defining a raceway, the raceway terminating at the flange, the raceway being operative to receive the roller such that the rolling surface of the roller engages in rolling contact with the raceway; and a hard coating applied to the flange such that the end of the roller engages in sliding contact with the coating. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090116951 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAN SHAFT BEARING LUBRICATION - A lubrication system for a bearing assembly includes a fan shaft with a plurality of conduits, a first bearing rotatably supporting the fan shaft, and a second bearing rotatably supporting the fan shaft where the second bearing is axially spaced from the first bearing. The plurality of conduits includes at least a first conduit aligned with the first bearing and a second conduit aligned with the second bearing. A spray bar includes a plurality of supply orifices that direct lubricating fluid to the first and second bearings via at least the first and second conduits. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090208151 | BEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATION - A bearing system includes a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring spaced radially outwards from the first bearing ring, and a bearing cage between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring. The bearing cage includes a circumferential outer side, a circumferential inner side, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retainer portions between an axially forward end and an axially trailing end. Roller elements are located in the plurality of retainer portions of the bearing cage. At least one fluid nozzle is axially spaced from the bearing cage for dispensing a fluid to the roller elements. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090317029 | BEARING SYSTEM - A bearing system includes an inner ring that surrounds an axis of rotation, an outer ring spaced radially outwards from the inner ring, and a cage that is positioned between the inner and outer rings to support a plurality of bearing elements. The inner ring includes an axial slot that extends in a direction along the axis of rotation. The inner ring also includes at least one radial side slot formed in at least one of a fore and aft end surface of the inner ring. The radial side slot directs lubricating fluid from the axial slot toward the cage to lubricate the plurality of bearing elements. | 12-24-2009 |
Douglas M. Daley, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20090322446 | Methods of Fabricating a BEOL Wiring Structure Containing an On-Chip Inductor and an On-Chip Capacitor - Methods for fabricating a back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structure that includes an on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, as well as methods for tuning and fabricating a resonator that includes the on-chip inductor and on-chip capacitor. The fabrication methods generally include forming the on-chip capacitor and on-chip inductor in different metallization levels of the BEOL wiring structure and laterally positioned to be substantially vertical alignment. The on-chip capacitor may serve as a Faraday shield for the on-chip inductor. Optionally, a Faraday shield may be fabricated either between the on-chip capacitor and the on-chip inductor, or between the on-chip capacitor and the substrate. The BEOL wiring structure may include at least one floating electrode capable of being selectively coupled with the directly-connected electrodes of the on-chip capacitor for tuning, during circuit operation, a resonance frequency of an LC resonator that further includes the on-chip inductor. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090322447 | BEOL Wiring Structures That Include an On-Chip Inductor and an On-Chip Capacitor, and Design Structures for a Radiofrequency Integrated Circuit - Back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structures that include an on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, as well as design structures for a radiofrequency integrated circuit. The on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, which are fabricated as conductive features in different metallization levels, are vertically aligned with each other. The on-chip capacitor, which is located between the on-chip inductor and the substrate, may serve as a Faraday shield for the on-chip inductor. Optionally, the BEOL wiring structure may include an optional Faraday shield located vertically either between the on-chip capacitor and the on-chip inductor, or between the on-chip capacitor and the top surface of the substrate. The BEOL wiring structure may include at least one floating electrode capable of being selectively coupled with the electrodes of the on-chip capacitor to permit tuning, during circuit operation, of a resonance frequency of an LC resonator that further includes the on-chip inductor. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100237468 | ON-CHIP CAPACITORS WITH A VARIABLE CAPACITANCE FOR A RADIOFREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - On-chip capacitors with a variable capacitance, as well as design structures for a radio frequency integrated circuit, and method of fabricating and method of tuning on-chip capacitors. The on-chip capacitor includes first and second ports powered with opposite polarities, first and second electrodes, and first and second voltage-controlled units. Each of the first and second voltage-controlled units is switched between a first state in which the first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from the first and second ports and a second state. When the first voltage-controlled unit is switched to the second state, the first electrode is electrically connected with the first port. When the second voltage-controlled unit is switched to the second state the second electrode is electrically connected with the second port. The on-chip capacitor has a larger capacitance value when the first and second voltage-controlled units are in the second state. | 09-23-2010 |
Edward J. Daley, Maynard, MA US
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| 20110119829 | SURGICAL TABLE ACCESSORY PLATFORM | 05-26-2011 |
Edward James Daley, Maynard, MA US
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| 20110190676 | HIP DISTRACTION - A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor assemblies that are configured to apply a distraction load to a patient. Each of the assemblies includes a joint for coupling the corresponding assembly to a surgical table. The joint permits vertical and horizontal angular adjustment of the corresponding assembly. A method of distracting a hip includes coupling a patient's legs to a pair of distractor assemblies and simultaneously adjusting a vertical angle and a horizontal angle of at least one of the distractor assemblies. | 08-04-2011 |
Emily Daley, Coon Rapids, MN US
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| 20110172701 | INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ANNULUS REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for at least partially closing an aperture in an annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc of a patient comprises an implant delivery tool and an implant releasably coupled to the implant delivery tool. The implant delivery tool includes a substantially rigid outer tube having a sharpened distal tip, a body a body coupled to the proximal section of the outer tube, and a plunger assembly movable axially relative to the body and including a plunger member and a pusher tube coupled thereto and disposed within the outer tube. The implant includes first and second tissue anchors serially disposed within the distal section of the outer tube, and a flexible connecting element coupling the first and second tissue anchors including a knotless braided suture structure for adjusting the length of the flexible coupling element. | 07-14-2011 |
Emily C. Daley, Coon Rapids, MN US
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| 20110196389 | DIGITAL SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A method of fixing a suture to tissue of a patient includes placing an introducer onto a finger; attaching an anchor to the introducer; delivering the introducer into the patient's body with the finger; and driving the anchor with the finger into the tissue of the patient. | 08-11-2011 |
Emily C. Daley, Brooklyn Center, MN US
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| 20100063351 | SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL TREATMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE AND METHOD OF USE - A system configured to treat urinary incontinence includes an implant configured to support a urethra, a tensioning member connected to the implant, an elongated fixation member connected to the tensioning member, and an anchor connected to the elongated fixation member. The anchor includes a body extending between a penetration end and an introducer end, a cuff configured to slide relative to the body, and a plurality of expandable body segments coupled between the cuff and the penetration end. Movement of the cuff toward the penetration end radially expands the expandable body segments. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110196386 | DIGITAL SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A digital suture fixation system includes an anchor, an introducer that is attachable to a finger of a person such that at least a distal tip of the finger is available to palpate tissue and identify a landmark within a patient, and a delivery device attached to the introducer. The anchor is removably attached to the delivery device. The anchor is exposed on an exterior of the delivery device and the delivery device is positioned to allow the finger to push the anchor into the landmark. | 08-11-2011 |
George Daley, Weston, MA US
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| 20100069251 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS FROM PARTHENOGENETIC EMBRYOS - Means for producing embryonic stem (pES) cells which have a heterozygous genome that is matched to an individual donor are provided. In one embodiment, a means for the generation and isolation of parthenogenetic embryonic stem (pES) cells which have regions of heterozygosity that are fully matched to the oocyte donor at the MHC loci (e.g. (h-)p(MI)ES cells is provided. This is in contrast to the traditional methods of parthenogenesis that generate parthenogenetic embryonic stem (pES) cells having a substantially homozygous haploidentical set of chromosomes that are homozygous at the MHC loci. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120101067 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING HEMATOPOIETIC PROGENITOR CELL ENGRAFTMENT - Described herein are methods for improving engraftment of hematopoietic cells in an individual following hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (e.g., via bone marrow or cord blood transplantation). Methods for increasing hematopoietic progenitor cell proliferation in individuals with bone marrow aplasia are also described. The methods involve administering an agent that inhibits adipogenesis, adipocyte growth, adipocyte differentiation and/or adipocyte proliferation. | 04-26-2012 |
George Q. Daley, Weston, MA US
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| 20090004163 | METHOD OF ENHANCING PROLIFERATION AND/OR HEMATOPOIETIC DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS - The present invention provides a method for enhancing the proliferation and/or hematopoietic differentiation and/or maintenance of mammalian stem cells. The method is useful for generating expanded populations of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and thus mature blood cell lineages. This is desirable where a mammal has suffered a decrease in hematopoietic or mature blood cells as a consequence of disease, radiation or chemotherapy. The method of the present invention comprises increasing the intracellular level of a cdx in stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells, in culture, either by providing an exogenous cdx protein to the cell, or by introduction into the cell of a genetic construct encoding a cdx. The cdx is selected from the cdx family and includes cdx1, cdx2, or cdx4. The cdx may be a wild type protein appropriate for the species from which the cells are derived, or a mutant form of the protein. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090181369 | Methods for the Treatment of Disease - The present invention is directed to methods to determine the likelihood of therapeutic effectiveness of a farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI). The method comprises determining whether the gene encoding the farnesyl transferase beta subunit (FNTB) of said patient comprises at least one nucleic acid variance that causes an alteration in an amino acid residue. The change in the amino acid residue is associated with resistance to a FTI. The absence of at least one variance indicates that the FTI is likely to be effective. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100209396 | Method of Enhancing Proliferation and/or Hematopoietic Differentiation of Stem Cells - The present invention provides methods for inducing differentiation of a stem cell, such as an embryonic stem cell, into a hematopoietic stem cell, by expressing a cdx gene and/or a hox gene. The method is useful for generating expanded populations of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and thus mature blood cell lineages. This is desirable where a mammal has suffered a decrease in hematopoietic or mature blood cells as a consequence of disease, radiation or chemotherapy. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100221266 | METHODS TO REGULATE MIRNA PROCESSING BY TARGETING LIN-28 - The present invention relates generally to methods to regulate microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis, in particular the regulation of the processing of pri-miRNA to mature miRNA by Lin-28 and/or variants such as Lin28B. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising at least one agent which inhibits Lin-28 function or activity and/or expression to increase the processing of pri-mRNA to mature miRNA. More specifically, one aspect of the invention is directed to treating and/or preventing cancer in a subject by administering an agent that inhibits Lin-28 activity or expression to a subject, preferably a human subject. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100278792 | METHOD OF ENHANCING PROLIFERATION AND/OR HEMATOPOIETIC DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS - The present invention provides a method for enhancing the proliferation and/or hematopoietic differentiation and/or maintenance of mammalian stem cells. The method is useful for generating expanded populations of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and thus mature blood cell lineages. This is desirable where a mammal has suffered a decrease in hematopoietic or mature blood cells as a consequence of disease, radiation or chemotherapy. The method of the present invention comprises increasing the intracellular level of a cdx in stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells, in culture, either by providing an exogenous cdx protein to the cell, or by introduction into the cell of a genetic construct encoding a cdx. The cdx is selected from the cdx family and includes cdx1, cdx2, or cdx4. The cdx may be a wild type protein appropriate for the species from which the cells are derived, or a mutant form of the protein. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110151447 | METHOD TO PRODUCE INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM (IPS) CELLS FROM NON-EMBRYONIC HUMAN CELLS - The invention provides methods for generating induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from normal and mutant adult cells, as well as the iPS cells so generated from such methods. In some aspects, iPS cells are generated by ectopically expressing SOX2 and OCT4 nucleic acids in such adult cells. Other nucleic acids such as but not limited to MYC may also be ectopically expressed in such adult cells in the methods described herein. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110256526 | DETECTION OF HUMAN SOMATIC CELL REPROGRAMMING - The methods and kits described herein are based, in part, to the discovery phenotype representing a fully-reprogrammed iPS cell and several reprogramming intermediates. The methods and kits described herein permit identification of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells and further permits one of skill in the art to monitor the emergence of iPS cells during the reprogramming process. The methods/kits can also be performed using real time using live cell imaging. Also described herein are methods for screening candidate reprogramming agents by monitoring the emergence of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells in the presence and absence of such an agent. | 10-20-2011 |
Guy D. Daley, Racine, WI US
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| 20080305978 | Cleaning compositions containing a hydrophilic fragrance - Cleaning compositions for hard glossy surfaces having reduced streaking and blooming based on the inclusion of a compatible fragrance or fragrance mixture therein is described. Compatible fragrance(s) are hydrophilic fragrances having a Delta value of 22 or less. The fragrance is maintained in solution in the absence of a solubilizer fragrance carrier. | 12-11-2008 |
Howard Daley, Zeeland, MI US
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| 20090085453 | Shelf assembly for a refrigerator compartment - A vertically step-adjustable shelf includes a panel of tempered glass and two open frames. A pair of metal shelf brackets can be staked to the frames to provide vertical step-adjustment of the shelf. The vertically step-adjustable shelf can be further simplified by eliminating one of the open frame members and staking the metal shelf brackets to side frame portions of but a single outer/uppermost open frame member. In each of the shelves various components utilized in the assembly thereof, such as stake projections, heads and openings are hidden from view when the shelves are in their horizontal in-use position. Hence, each shelf presents a highly desirable aesthetic appearance, yet is strong and can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable price. | 04-02-2009 |
James J. Daley, Westfield, NJ US
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| 20110253868 | Method and apparatus for securing cables and the like - Apparatus for use with a mounting panel having a mounting aperture includes a cable tie mount having a cable tie receiving passage extending therethrough, the mount having a planar central rigid portion and first and second side portions self-biased to reside in the plane of the mount central portion and supported by the central portion for deflection relative thereto and a cable tie for disposition in the mount passage, the cable tie having a self-bias to a planar condition. | 10-20-2011 |
James J. Daley, Jackson, MI US
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| 20090301060 | METHOD OF ESTIMATING CATALYST TEMPERATURE OF A MULTI-DISPLACEMENT INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of estimating temperature of a catalyst associated with a cylinder bank of a multi-displacement internal combustion engine having multiple cylinder banks associated with multiple catalysts. A temperature estimate of the catalysts associated with the multiple cylinder banks is set substantially equal to a base model temperature. Deactivation of a cylinder bank of the multiple cylinder banks is determined, and a catalyst cooldown correction is identified for the catalyst associated with the deactivated cylinder bank from a catalyst cooldown model including time elapsed since deactivation of the cylinder bank. The catalyst cooldown correction is applied to the temperature estimate of the catalyst associated with the deactivated cylinder bank to update the temperature estimate of the catalyst. | 12-10-2009 |
Jay E. Daley, Coon Rapids, MN US
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| 20100010562 | ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR INTERCONNECT - An electrolytic capacitor is constructed as a stacked structure of alternating anode and cathode plates. A clip is fitted over a peripheral portion of each cathode plate, the clips being welded together to electrically connect the cathode plates in common. The dimensions of the clips are such that the clips take up approximately the same space away from the edges of the cathode plates as the thickness of the anode plate on each side of a cathode plate when the anode and cathode plates are stacked upon one another. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110149474 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONNECT SINTERED ALUMINUM ELECTRODES OF AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - This document provides an apparatus including a sintered electrode, a second electrode and a separator material arranged in a capacitive stack. A conductive interconnect couples the sintered electrode and the second electrode. Embodiments include a clip interconnect. In some embodiments, the interconnect includes a comb-shaped connector. In some embodiments, the interconnect includes a wire snaked between adjacent sintered substrates. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110149475 | SINTERED CAPACITOR ELECTRODE INCLUDING A FOLDED CONNECTION - This document discusses capacitive elements including a first, second and third electrode arranged in a stack. The third electrode is positioned between the first and second electrode. An interconnect includes a unitary substrate shared with the first and second electrodes. The interconnect is adapted to deform to accommodate the stacked nature of the first and second electrodes. The unitary substrate includes a sintered material disposed thereon. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152960 | SINTERED CAPACITOR ELECTRODE INCLUDING MULTIPLE THICKNESSES - An example includes a capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte, at least one anode disposed in the capacitor case, the at least one anode comprising a sintered portion disposed on a substrate, an anode conductor coupled to the substrate in electrical communication with the sintered portion, the anode conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to an anode terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case with the anode terminal in electrical communication with the sintered portion, a cathode disposed in the capacitor case, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode and a cathode terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the cathode, with the anode terminal and the cathode terminal electrically isolated from one another. | 06-23-2011 |
John F. Daley, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20110263307 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DRAW POKER GAME - A gaming system having a five card draw poker game is provided. An initial five card hand is dealt and a first draw card is revealed. The player may keep or discard the first draw card. After the player decides whether to keep or discard the first draw card, the player may replace cards in the initial hand. If the player selects to discard the first draw card, this card is not used as a replacement card to form a final hand. In certain implementations, the player first selects cards in the initial hand to replace. If the player elects to keep the first draw card, the gaming system displays a second draw card and the player may keep or discard the second draw card. This process continues until all discarded cards in the initial hand have been replaced or the player elects to discard one of the draw cards. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110263308 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DRAW POKER GAME - A gaming system having a five card draw poker game is provided. An initial five card hand is dealt and a first draw card is revealed. The player may keep or discard the first draw card. After the player decides whether to keep or discard the first draw card, the player may replace cards in the initial hand. If the player selects to discard the first draw card, this card is not used as a replacement card to form a final hand. In certain implementations, the player first selects cards in the initial hand to replace. If the player elects to keep the first draw card, the gaming system displays a second draw card and the player may keep or discard the second draw card. This process continues until all discarded cards in the initial hand have been replaced or the player elects to discard one of the draw cards. | 10-27-2011 |
John P. Daley, Buffalo, NY US
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| 20090028838 | HEMATOPOIETIC CELL CULTURE NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT - The present invention provides a serum-free supplement which supports the growth of hematopoietic cells in culture. Also provided are a medium comprising a basal medium supplemented with the serum-free supplement of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods for culturing and for differentiating hematopoietic cells. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100297090 | HEMATOPOIETIC CELL CULTURE NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT - The present invention provides a serum-free supplement which supports the growth of hematopoietic cells in culture. Also provided are a medium comprising a basal medium supplemented with the serum-free supplement of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods for culturing and for differentiating hematopoietic cells. | 11-25-2010 |
Jon Daley, Boise, ID US
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| 20080310208 | PROCESS FOR ERASING CHALCOGENIDE VARIABLE RESISTANCE MEMORY BITS - A method of erasing a chalcogenide variable resistance memory cell is provided. The chalcogenide variable resistance memory cell includes a p-doped substrate with an n-well and a chalcogenide variable resistance memory element. The method includes the step of applying to the variable resistance memory element a voltage that is less than a fixed voltage of the substrate. The applied voltage induces an erase current to flow from the p-doped substrate through the n-well and through the variable resistance memory element. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090078925 | Resistance variable memory device with sputtered metal-chalcogenide region and method of fabrication - A chalcogenide-based programmable conductor memory device and method of forming the device, wherein a chalcogenide glass region is provided with a plurality of alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers proximate thereto. The method of forming the device comprises sputtering the alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100171088 | RESISTANCE VARIABLE MEMORY DEVICE WITH SPUTTERED METAL-CHALCOGENIDE REGION AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A chalcogenide-based programmable conductor memory device and method of forming the device, wherein a chalcogenide glass region is provided with a plurality of alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers proximate thereto. The method of forming the device comprises sputtering the alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100171091 | Memory array for increased bit density and method of forming the same - A memory array having a plurality of resistance variable memory units and method for forming the same are provided. Each memory unit includes a first electrode, a resistance variable material over the first electrode, and a first second-electrode over the resistance variable material. The first second-electrode is associated with the first electrode to define a first memory element. Each memory unit further includes a second second-electrode over the resistance variable material. The second-second electrode is associated with the first electrode to define a second memory element. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100178741 | ACCESS TRANSISTOR FOR MEMORY DEVICE - An access transistor for a resistance variable memory element and methods of forming the same are provided. The access transistor has first and second source/drain regions and a channel region vertically stacked over the substrate. The access transistor is associated with at least one resistance variable memory element. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100181656 | Methods of eliminating pattern collapse on photoresist patterns - A stabilizing solution for treating photoresist patterns and methods of preventing profile abnormalities, toppling and resist footing are disclosed. The stabilizing solution comprises a non-volatile component, such as non-volatile particles or polymers, which is applied after the photoresist material has been developed. By treating the photoresist with the solution containing a non-volatile component after developing but before drying, the non-volatile component fills the space between adjacent resist patterns and remains on the substrate during drying. The non-volatile component provides structural and mechanical support for the resist to prevent deformation or collapse by liquid surface tension forces. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100321992 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY ELEMENTS USING ENERGY CONVERSION LAYERS, MEMORY ARRAYS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes a phase change material layer electrically coupled to first and second conductive material layers. A energy conversion layer is formed in association with the phase change material layer, and electrically coupled to a third conductive material layer. An electrically isolating material layer is formed between the phase change material layer and the energy conversion layer. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110201148 | PHASE CHANGE CURRENT DENSITY CONTROL STRUCTURE - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes first and second electrodes. A first layer of phase change material is between the first and second electrodes. A second layer including a metal-chalcogenide material is also between the first and second electrodes and is one of a phase change material and a conductive material. An insulating layer is between the first and second layers. There is at least one opening in the insulating layer providing contact between the first and second layers. | 08-18-2011 |
Jon P. Daley, Boise, ID US
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| 20110281434 | Methods of Forming Patterned Photoresist Layers Over Semiconductor Substrates - This invention comprises methods of forming patterned photoresist layers over semiconductor substrates. In one implementation, a semiconductor substrate is provided. An antireflective coating is formed over the semiconductor substrate. The antireflective coating has an outer surface. The outer surface is treated with a basic fluid. A positive photoresist is applied onto the outer surface which has been treated with the basic treating fluid. The positive photoresist is patterned and developed effective to form a patterned photoresist layer having increased footing at a base region of said layer than would otherwise occur in the absence of said treating the outer surface. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated. | 11-17-2011 |
Kevin T. Daley, St. Petersburg, FL US
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| 20100281752 | Collapsible loop-spring actuated fish cradle device - A design for improvements to the prior art of conventional A-frame fish capture devices which incorporates one or more flexible loop spring mechanism(s) and a multi-functional crossbeam splay limiting and hand grip apparatus, attached to an A-frame structure which enables collapsing the device into a nearly flat condition for storage and when deployed the loop-spring mechanism instantly splays out the crossbeams and pushes the mouth of the net into a deep trough enabling the angler single handed instant deployment and attitude control of the net to enable prompt landing which minimizes stress by rapidly cradling the fish during landing. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110113951 | Protection of personnel and articles from impact of ballistic devices - A design for improvements to the prior art of armor design that incorporates a uniquely designed layer within a multilayered armor fabricated assembly which redirects the supersonic destructive forces entering the assembly to exit the assembly in directions parallel to the surface being protected. | 05-19-2011 |
Marcus Daley, Leesburg, GA US
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| 20110138597 | Grill Grabber - A lift frame for engaging and transporting a slatted vehicle grill. Two U-bolts extend from a rectangular frame with a crane lift point and a securing fastener. The U-bolts slideably slot between a pair vehicle grill slats while a fastener bolt clamps the U-bolts and slats together. Two locking clamps attach the lower frame rail to a second set of slats, securing the entire assembly against the vehicle grill for removal and transport. The frame provides a tool that improves safety and reduces effort required to lift a large vehicle radiator grill when access to the internal engine compartment is necessary for maintenance and repairs. | 06-16-2011 |
Marcus Daley, Highland, UT US
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| 20080208609 | SMART INSPECTIONS - Systems and methods for customized vehicle inspections are provided. An inspection module is configured to receive data regarding vehicle repairs and repair recommendations from a variety of data sources. From the received data, the inspection module analyzes the repair recommendation and/or repair data indicated in the data received from the data sources in light of factors such as the vehicle repair history and/or driver's driving habits to generate customized inspection checklists for use by repair facilities. These inspection checklists may be further customized, depending on the recipient, for example, consumers, service managers, and technicians, etc), as needed. In this manner, the inspection reports provide improved information which results in better inspections, maintenance decisions, and reporting to consumers. | 08-28-2008 |
Michael Allen Daley, Appleton, WI US
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| 20080272332 | MICROENCAPSULATED HEAT DELIVERY VEHICLES - Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle. | 11-06-2008 |
Michael Allen Daley, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20100174260 | Menses Specific Absorbent Systems - A personal care absorbent article such as a disposable diaper, sanitary pad or tampon, wound dressing or bandage which includes a nonwoven web material made from a plurality of polymeric fibers having at least one treatment chemistry suitable for modifying at least one characteristic of a high viscoelasticity fluid upon contact with the high viscoelasticity fluid. In accordance with one particularly preferred embodiment, the treatment chemistry is suitable for immobilizing the high viscoelasticity fluid within the nonwoven web material. | 07-08-2010 |
Michael B. Daley, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20090199396 | APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL PIN INSTALLATION AND RETENTION CONFIRMATION - The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20120079714 | APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL PIN INSTALLATION AND RETENTION CONFIRMATION - The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus. | 04-05-2012 |
Michael C. Daley, Lakewood, CO US
Michael Collins Daley, Lakewood, CO US
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| 20120066871 | Band Clamp With Temporary Band Securing Features - A band clamp having a buckle for receiving a free end for binding various objects is provided wherein the band includes a mechanism for indicating an excess portion of the band needed for engagement with a tensioning tool. The mechanism may also facilitate temporary interconnection between the band and the buckle before tensioning. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael James Daley, Canonsburg, PA US
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| 20090290741 | Wind immune microphone - Disclosed is an acoustic device comprising an enclosed housing defining an inner volume and having a front and a back; an acoustic port penetrating the front of the enclosed housing; a first and second sense structure attached to the inside of the housing and defining a gap between the first and second sense structures; a front volume defined by the portion of the inner volume between the first sense structure and the front of the housing; a back volume defined by the portion of the inner volume between the second sense structure and the back of the housing; and at least one vent in the first sense structure operatively connecting the front volume and the gap, wherein the acoustic device has a cutoff frequency above approximately 100 Hz. | 11-26-2009 |
Patrick M. Daley, Mahopac, NY US
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| 20080201246 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH JOINT VENTURES AND/OR POTENTIAL JOINT VENTURES - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving information associated with a joint venture; determining an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the information; determining financial information for the joint venture based at least in part on the amount of the distribution; storing the financial information in a database; retrieving the financial information from the database using a processing system; and determining, in the processing system, an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the financial information. In one embodiment, apparatus includes a processing system to receive information associated with a joint venture, determine an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the information; determine financial information for the joint venture based at least in part on the amount of the distribution; store the financial information in a database, retrieve the financial information from the database, and determine an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the financial information. In one embodiment, a computer program product includes a storage medium having stored thereon instructions that if executed by a machine, result in the following: receiving information associated with a joint venture; determining an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the information; determining financial information for the joint venture based at least in part on the amount of the distribution; storing the financial information in a database; retrieving the financial information from the database using a processing system; and determining, in the processing system, an amount of a distribution based at least in part on the financial information. | 08-21-2008 |
Paul D. Daley, Portland, OR US
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| 20090145969 | Promotional card and method of distributing same - An embodiment of the present promotional card has a surface area. A first section of the surface area identifies a promotional target. A second section of the surface area includes identifying indicia for associating the promotional card with a preexisting stored value account. An embodiment of the present promotional card may be used in the promotion of an idea to a target. The target is provided with a promotional card intended to form a positive association with the idea and also to provide the target with a benefit. The benefit is obtainable through use of the promotional card. The target's positive association with the idea is reinforced when the target receives the promotional card and learns of the benefit and further reinforced when the benefit is obtained. | 06-11-2009 |
Paul J. Daley, Waterford, NY US
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| 20100213199 | SEWAGE TANKS AND GRINDER PUMP SYSTEMS - A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110049280 | CUTTING WHEELS FOR GRINDER PUMPS - A cutting wheel for a grinder pump includes in one embodiment a monolithic disc-shaped base portion having a bottom surface having a plurality of integrally formed spaced-apart, downwardly-depending cutting elements disposed adjacent the peripheral edge of the disc-shaped based portion. In another embodiment, a cutting wheel for a grinder pump includes a monolithic disc-shaped base portion having a bottom surface having a plurality of integrally formed spaced-apart, downwardly-depending cutting elements disposed adjacent the peripheral edge of the disc-shaped based portion, and a plurality of integrally formed downwardly-depending paddle elements spaced-apart from the cutting elements. | 03-03-2011 |
Peter Daley, Steamboat Spring, CO US
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| 20120090198 | WEIGHTED SHOE INSOLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A weighted insole assembly, comprising a top thermoformable material layer, a bottom thermoformable material layer, and a weighted unit encapsulated between the top and bottom thermoformable material layers, the weighted unit including a heavy filler material and having a specific gravity between about 2.0 and about 4.0 | 04-19-2012 |
Raija T. Daley, Hudson, OH US
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| 20080255490 | Therapeutic foot appliance and method of use - A therapeutic device and method for its use are presented. The appliance and method are adapted to realign and straighten the toes of the foot in order to treat the effects of hammertoe, bunions, Morton's neuroma, and the like. Effectively, a harness is placed about the heel of the foot, the harness consisting of a foot strap and heel strap. Sleeves are placed about the particular toes of interest, being as few as one and as many as all of the toes on a foot. Elastic straps are interconnected between the toe sleeves and the foot strap in order to impart a force to the associated toe to straighten and/or realign the toe consistent with correcting a particular malady. The elastic strap may be connected and disconnected by means of hook and loop fasteners at the end of the strap and maintained upon the toe sleeves and foot strap. The positioning of the strap with respect to the toe sleeve and the foot strap effects the direction of the force applied to the toe in accordance with the malady to be treated. | 10-16-2008 |
Raymond Charles Daley, Richardson, TX US
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| 20110058023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRUCTURED LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH FRAME SUBWINDOWS - A structured light imaging (SLI) system includes a projection system, image sensor system and processing module. The projection system is operable to project a single SLI pattern into an imaging area. The image sensor system is operable to capture images of a 3D object moving through the imaging area. The image sensor system outputs a subset of camera pixels corresponding to a subwindow of a camera frame to generate subwindow images. The processing module is operable to create a 3D surface map of the 3D object based on the subwindow images. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110216948 | System and method for three-dimensional biometric data feature detection and recognition - The system includes a 3D feature detection module and 3D recognition module | 09-08-2011 |
Richard Daley, Loveland, CO US
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| 20090157740 | System for Logging and Reporting Access to Content Using Unique Content Identifiers - One embodiment of a system for logging and reporting access to content includes a content addressable storage manager configured to control storing of data elements to the content storage and retrieving of data elements from the content storage, the content addressable storage manager including a content identifier generator configured to generate a content identifier for each data element stored in the content storage, and an access log module configured to record access data for each data element stored in the content storage and to associate the access data for each data element with a content identifier of that data element. The access log module is also configured to generate an access report that includes access data for one or more data elements stored in the content storage. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157987 | System and Method for Creating Self-Authenticating Documents Including Unique Content Identifiers - One embodiment of a method for creating a self-authenticating document includes receiving a request to retrieve a data element identified by a content identifier, identifying a storage location associated with the content identifier, retrieving a data element stored at the storage location, calculating a second content identifier of the retrieved data element, comparing the content identifier and the second content identifier, if the content identifier and the second content identifier match, creating an image of the retrieved data element, creating a representation of the stored content identifier, creating a representation of metadata associated with the retrieved data element, and creating a document that includes the image of the retrieved data element, the representation of the stored content identifier, and the representation of metadata. The representation of the stored content identifier may be an alphanumeric string or a graphical representation derived from the stored content identifier. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert J. Daley, Hinsdale, IL US
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| 20090018546 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PIN PLACEMENT DURING HIP SURGERY - New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100125303 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING BIOLOGICAL JOINTS USING BONE MINERAL SUBSTANCE IN A SUSPENDED STATE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for replacing biological joints, but applies also to the fixation of any solid implant for use in dental or orthopaedic applications. In general, an ideal amount of bone mineral substance is applied to the implant prior to going in to the operating room. Next, the setting (e.g., drying) process is suspended with a coating and/or a chemical. Once the implant(s) are needed in the operating room, the setting process is resumed. In this manner, the bone mineral substance does not need to be applied in the operating room, the surgeon does not need to “race the clock,” and each implant is placed with the ideal amount of bone mineral substance in the ideal consistency. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125335 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING BIOLOGICAL JOINTS USING BONE CEMENT IN A SUSPENDED STATE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for replacing biological joints, but applies also to the fixation of any solid implant for use in dental or orthopaedic applications. In general, an ideal amount of bone cement is applied to the implant prior to going in to the operating room. Next, the polymerization (e.g., drying) process is suspended with a coating and/or a chemical. Once the implant(s) are needed in the operating room, the polymerization process is resumed. In this manner, the bone cement does not need to be mixed in the operating room, the surgeon does not need to “race the clock,” each implant is placed with the ideal amount of cement in the ideal consistency, there are no powder clumps, and there is little to no excess cement to remove. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20110208201 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING PIN PLACEMENT DURING HIP SURGERY - New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive. | 08-25-2011 |
Scott Daley, Franklin, MA US
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| 20110232130 | Article of Footwear with Support Element - An article of footwear with an undulating sole provides a different and unique ride and/or feel to the article of footwear, while also providing a unique aesthetic appeal and adequate cushioning and support. The midsole has an undulating shape substantially similar to a sine wave with a series alternating peaks and troughs, and may include one or more support elements disposed on the midsole to provide desired stiffness or cushioning properties to the midsole. | 09-29-2011 |
Sean Daley, South Boston, MA US
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| 20110259905 | Beverage garnishing and consumption system - The subject invention is a beverage garnishing system that includes an improved straw with water-soluble garnishing agents to impart garnishing to beverages. The system allows for the easy addition of custom garnishings of choice to any kind of beverage in a germ free manner which allows for uniform regulation of the amount and kind of ingredients. | 10-27-2011 |
Thomas Daley, Broomall, PA US
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| 20110206572 | Adsorbent System for Removal of Gaseous Contaminants - This invention relates to an adsorbent system, adsorbent cartridge, and external canister for removing gaseous contaminants from air or another gas. | 08-25-2011 |
Thomas J. Daley, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20120123925 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A TRADING ORDER ACCORDING TO PRICE - A system for routing a trading order to a market center according to price comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores policy information, cost information, and rebate information associated with a plurality of market centers. The processor receives a trading order specifying a trading product, a plurality of market center prices for the trading order, and best price information for the trading product. The processor adjusts at least one market center price according to the policy information of the corresponding market center and the best price information. The processor also adjusts at least one market center price according to at least one of the cost information and the rebate information of the corresponding market center. The processor then compares the plurality of market center prices, and selects a particular market center based at least in part upon the comparison. | 05-17-2012 |
Thomas P. Daley, Golden Valley, MN US
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| 20080251606 | Air Spray Gun Improvements in Nozzle and Aircap - The feeder passages ( | 10-16-2008 |
Tina Daley, Chelmsford, MA US
Toby Daley, Fort Worth, TX US
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| 20110241232 | HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COOLING TOWER - A cooling tower with a hot water distribution system includes a distribution lateral disposed above a hot water basin. The distribution lateral discharges fluid into the hot water basin, which in turn, releases the fluid through a plurality of orifices. As the fluid is released, it falls on heat-exchanging fill material that assists in increasing the cooling rate of the fluid. The distribution lateral is configured structurally to discharge the fluid through a plurality of outlets at one or more angles (as compared to the horizontal) into the hot water basins. In one embodiment, the outlets are arranged into one or more rows that extend along a substantial length of the distribution lateral. Discharging the fluid in this manner enhances and promotes a more even fluid flow within the hot water basin, which results in a more even fluid flow over and onto the fill material, thereby increasing thermal efficiency. | 10-06-2011 |
Wayne Daley, Snellville, GA US
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| 20090259099 | IMAGE-BASED CONTROL SYSTEMS - Image-based control systems and methods automate the adjustment of medical devices. An image based-control system for an endoscope can include, in addition to the endoscope, a processing system and an actuator. The processing system can receive an image from an image capture device of the endoscope. Based on coordinates of a lumen in the image, the processing system can instruct the actuator to reorient the capture device to direct the capture device toward the lumen. The actuator can be coupled to a manual controller of the endoscope, such that the actuator can reorient the capture device via the manual controller. An image-based control method can include receiving an image from the capture device of the endoscope; identifying coordinates of a lumen in the image; mapping such coordinates to a physical position of the lumen relative to the capture device; and instructing an actuator to adjust an orientation of the endoscope. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100105306 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES AND POSITIONS THEREOF - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for the detection of anatomical structures and anatomical positions. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to the detection of musculoskeletal elements, such as bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the like, which could be useful for example in poultry processing for bone screening as well as for guidance of machines for processing. For example, a system for detecting a bone in a carcass comprises: a device for supporting a carcass comprising a base and a frame attached to the base, wherein the frame is configured to contact at least a portion of a cavity of a carcass; and an electromagnetic radiation source, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to irradiate at least a portion of a cavity of a carcass; | 04-29-2010 |
William L. Daley, Morris Plains, NJ US
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| 20080287412 | THERAPEUTIC COMBINATION OF AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL/BENAZEPRILAT - The present invention especially relates to the use of a combination comprising | 11-20-2008 |
William Lionel Daley, Morris Plains, NJ US
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| 20100196467 | THERAPEUTIC COMBINATION OF AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL/BENAZEPRILAT - The present invention especially relates to the use of a combination comprising | 08-05-2010 |