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Brian Daniels, Commack, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100322214WIRELESS NETWORK POLLING AND DATA WAREHOUSING - Methods and systems are provided to collect and update data on client devices connected to WiFi access points is provided. An inventory of WiFi cable modems and WiFi access points coupled to the WiFi cabled modems within a specific network is periodically collected. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of WiFi cable modems and WiFi access points coupled to the WiFi cabled modems are periodically updated. Traps are periodically received from the WiFi access points. The traps are parsed to collect an inventory of client devices wirelessly connected to the WiFi access points and a time at which a client device connected to the WiFi access point. The WiFi access points are periodically polled to collect data on client devices, the data including a period of time that a client device has been connected to a WiFi access point and a physical location of the client device.12-23-2010
20120030724SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING HACKED MODEMS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for detecting hacked modems in a cable network system. A cable Internet service provider can provide the disclosed heuristic to determine whether a particular cable modem has likely been hacked by obtaining a score corresponding to this likelihood. This score, as well as information regarding failure and success of various tests, can be used to generate a report identifying the likelihood that various modems have been hacked.02-02-2012

Jeffrey M. Daniels, Delmar, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100111665INTERNAL YAW DRIVE EXCHANGE FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A method for removing and replacing an article of wind turbine equipment, such as a yaw drive, internal to a nacelle of a wind turbine tower without use of an external windfarm site crane or external rigging on the wind tower. External rigging of wind turbine tower components may expose workers and the equipment inside the nacelle to outside weather and hazardous wind conditions. The yaw drive is internally rigged with an internal support crane within the nacelle to an internal winch capable of supporting the yaw drive during a lift to the base of the wind turbine tower.05-06-2010

Jeffrey Michael Daniels, Schenectady, NY US

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20100139069Method For Repairing A Generator Frame - Methods are provided for repairing a frame configured to support a wind turbine generator. The method includes providing a frame support including a stand, tension member, and jack. The frame support includes a stand coupled to a first portion of the frame. The tension member is coupled to the stand and a second portion of the frame. The jack is configured to move the stand. The jack is actuated to move the stand and increase a tension in the tension member to move the second portion with respect to the first portion. The frame is repaired while the frame support is coupled to the frame. The jack is actuated to move the stand and decrease the tension in the tension member to move the second portion with respect to the first portion. The tension member is decoupled from the second portion. The stand is decoupled form the first portion.06-10-2010
20110135468SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A STRUCTURAL HEALTH OF A WIND TURBINE - A method for monitoring a structural health of a wind turbine. The method includes transmitting, from a sensor to a controller, at least one monitoring signal indicative of a structural discontinuity, the sensor operatively coupled to a structural component of the wind turbine. A first notification signal is transmitted from the controller to a user computing device upon receiving the monitoring signal.06-09-2011
20110140442YAW BEARING CLEANING ASSEMBLY FOR WIND TURBINE - A yaw bearing cleaning assembly for use with a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a yaw bearing that is coupled between a nacelle and a tower for rotating the nacelle about a yaw axis. The yaw bearing cleaning assembly includes a support bracket that is coupled to the nacelle. At least one cleaning member is coupled to the support bracket. The at least one cleaning member extends from the support bracket and positioned adjacent an outer radial surface of the yaw bearing to facilitate removing debris from at least a portion of the yaw bearing when the nacelle is rotated about the yaw axis.06-16-2011
20120027585SYSTEM FOR ACTIVELY MONITORING WEAR ON WIND TURBINE BRAKE PADS AND RELATED METHODS - A system for monitoring wear on a brake pad of a wind turbine is disclosed. The system may include a brake assembly having a brake pad and a moveable component. The brake pad may be configured to engage a friction surface of the wind turbine. The movable component may be configured to move relative to the friction surface as the brake pad wears. Additionally, the system may include a sensor at least partially mounted within the brake assembly. The sensor may be configured to detect a position of the movable component relative to the sensor or a position of the friction surface relative to the sensor.02-02-2012

Patent applications by Jeffrey Michael Daniels, Schenectady, NY US

Jeffrey Michael Daniels, Delmar, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100143136SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A PITCH ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A WIND TURBINE - A method of assembling a pitch assembly for use in a wind turbine. The method includes coupling a pitch bearing to a hub of the wind turbine, wherein the pitch bearing includes a plurality of bearing teeth. A pitch drive system is coupled to the pitch bearing such that the pitch drive system contacts a first set of bearing teeth. A plurality of bearing segments is coupled to the pitch bearing to cause the pitch drive system to selectively contact a second set of bearing teeth.06-10-2010

Joseph Daniels, Roslyn Heights, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110139381SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND POSITIONING A ROLLER SHADE - A system for operating and positioning a roller shade may include a roller shade clutch and an idler which are mounted to brackets for attachment to a structure. Each bracket may include a mounting plate, an attachment member slidably mounted to the mounting plate, and a wall or ceiling engaging member mounted to the mounting plate. The roller shade clutch may include a housing having a guard defining a cavity, a chain outlet, and a chain guard spanning the chain outlet, a post extending axially from the housing, at least one torsion spring mounted on and frictionally engaging said post, a sprocket wheel being mounted for rotation over the post and seated within the cavity, a chain guard cover disposed over at least a portion of the chain guard, and a follower cap mounted over the post that is rotatable in conjunction with the sprocket wheel. The idler may include an inner drum, an outer drum rotatably and slidably disposed over the inner drum, and an end cap fixed over the forward end of the outer drum. The roller shade clutch or idler may be releasably coupled to attachment member of the bracket by a locking device.06-16-2011
20110139382SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND POSITIONING A ROLLER SHADE - A system for operating and positioning a roller shade may include a roller shade clutch and an idler which are mounted to a bracket for attachment to a structure. The bracket may include a mounting plate and a wall or ceiling engaging member mounted to the mounting plate. The roller shade clutch or idler may be releasably coupled to attachment member of the bracket by a locking device. The locking device may comprise an insert having a body portion, a first end that is configured to be secured within a recess formed in a rear facing surface of the clutch, and a second end that is configured to remain extending at least partially beyond the rear surface of the clutch and to be secured by engagement with a slot formed in the bracket.06-16-2011

Joseph J. Daniels, Roslyn Heights, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120036988WINDOW BLAST SHIELDING SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - A window blast shield for mounting to a window frame including a top retaining body, a bottom retaining body, a safety drapery having a strength to retard debris propelled by blast forces, the safety drapery operatively coupled with the top retaining body and the bottom retaining body, at least one safety cord disposed within a channel within at least one of the top retaining body and the bottom retaining body, wherein applying blast forces to the window blast shield the at least one of the top retaining body and the bottom retaining body fails and the at least one safety cord does not fail, and wherein the at least one safety cord supports the safety drapery allowing the safety drapery to billow and retard debris propelled by blast forces.02-16-2012

Marc J. Daniels, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080294723Business Process Automation - System and methods are disclosed for generating a document in a collaborative manner. A user may create data elements and activity elements, and associate the appropriate elements with events. Subsequently, when events occur, messages are sent to designated users to focus their attention on performing particular tasks, such as the task of updating data in a data store. A server computer may operate upon one or more of the elements in the data store to provide a message-based database system. Other users, including the lead user, may be assigned responsibilities associated with one or more of the elements in the data store. The various elements stored in the data store may be depicted in a tree format to assist in the visual layout of the numerous processes at work in the system. Using a template, a formatted user-friendly report may be generated that incorporates at least some of the data elements in the system.11-27-2008

Marcus Jacobus Daniels, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090037321SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING LOAN APPLICATIONS - A method for processing loan applications includes several steps, and may be practiced with a financial institution including an origination entity and a distribution entity. Loan applications are received from a plurality of applicants, at the origination entity. Each of the loan applications is submitted to an underwriting entity for evaluation, along with some information for each loan application. The underwriting entity approves or denies the loan applications. Each of the denied loan applications is reviewed at the distribution entity, to determine whether each denied loan application is acceptable for syndication or securitization. A message is communicated from the distribution entity to the origination entity, and includes an indication of whether one of the denied loan applications is acceptable for syndication or securitization. A system can include components for practicing the method.02-05-2009
20090037322SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING LOAN APPLICATIONS THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING - A method for processing loan applications includes several steps. A financial institution is provided, including an origination entity and a distribution entity. Loan applications are received from a plurality of applicants. A website is provided for hosting a forum for competitive bidding among the distribution entity and a plurality of third-party entities, for each loan application. Access is provided to at least some information for each loan application by the distribution entity and the plurality of third-party entities through the website. A winner of the competitive bidding is determined for each loan application receiving at least one bid through the competitive bidding. A loan is created with the applicant corresponding to each loan application receiving at least one bid through the competitive bidding. Each loan is distributed to the winner of the corresponding loan application. A system can include components for practicing the method.02-05-2009

Mark A. Daniels, Manlius, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080289806Heat Exchanger with Perforated Plate in Header - A heat exchanger includes an inlet header, an outlet header and a plurality of flat, multi-channel heat exchange tubes extending therebetween. A longitudinally extending member divides the interior of the header into a first chamber on one side thereof for receiving a fluid and a second chamber on the other side thereof. A plurality of multi-channel heat exchange tubes extend between the headers with the respective inlet end of each heat exchange tube passing into the second chamber of the inlet header. Fluid passes through a series of longitudinally spaced openings in the longitudinally extending member for distribution to the inlets to the channels of the multi-channel heat exchange tubes. The fluid may undergo expansion as it passes through the openings.11-27-2008
20090072679GLASS DOOR FOR REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER - A thermal insulating glass door includes a multi-panel glass panel assembly having a non-structural, protective trim abutting the peripheral edge of the glass panel assembly and extending along the perimeter of the glass panel assembly, and a pair of hinge brackets mounted to one side of said glass panel assembly in spaced relationship, and a handle on the glass panel assembly on the free-swinging side of the door. The non-structural, protective trim, the handle and the hinge brackets are adhesively bonded to the glass panel assembly using double sided adhesive tape.03-19-2009
20110179820Refrigerated Case - A refrigerated case includes a body having a left and a right side, a top, and a back. A refrigerated compartment is located within the body. A number of shelves are within the refrigerated compartment. A base compartment is below the refrigerated compartment. A dividing wall separates the base compartment from the refrigerated compartment. A refrigeration module is located within the base compartment. A support member intermediate to the left and right sides supports the shelves. A transverse beam supports the support member.07-28-2011

Patent applications by Mark A. Daniels, Manlius, NY US

Robert L. Daniels, Jamestown, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110021950CELL COLLECTOR - A medical device includes a sheath defining at least one lumen and a probe movably disposed within the lumen. The probe includes a removable handle at a proximal end thereof, a collector at a distal end thereof, and a stop disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The medical device also includes a preservative disposed within the lumen.01-27-2011

Steven D. Daniels, Churchville, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100246771MAGNETIC SHIELDING FOR PORTABLE DETECTOR - A digital radiographic detector has a detector panel that forms digital image data according to radiation exposure energy. An enclosure houses the detector panel, formed from an electrically conductive material and having a base with an inner base surface and an outer base surface and having, along its perimeter, one or more side walls that extend orthogonally from the inner base surface. A base magnetic shield extends as a layer of nanocrystalline material across at least one of the inner base surface and the outer base surface. A cover is formed from a non-conductive material and has a cover magnetic shield of a layer of a metallic alloy bonded to an inner surface. A side wall magnetic shield extends along one or more surfaces of the one or more side walls, wherein the side wall magnetic shield has at least one of the nanocrystalline material or the metallic alloy.09-30-2010