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David H. Altreuter, Wayland, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110110965	COMPOSITIONS THAT INDUCE T CELL HELP - The present invention relates, at least in part, to compositions, and related methods, comprising MHC II binding peptides. In one embodiment, the MHC II binding peptides comprise a peptide having at least 70% identity to a natural HLA-DP binding peptide, HLA-DQ binding peptide, or HLA-DR binding peptide.	05-12-2011

David H. Amirebteshami, Rossmoor, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217437	AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises a plurality of mobile robotic machines, a wireless communications system, and a motion control system. The plurality of mobile robotic machines may be capable of moving to a number of locations in an assembly area and performing operations to assemble a structure in the assembly area. The wireless communications system may be capable of providing communications with the plurality of mobile robotic machines within the assembly area. The motion control system may be capable of generating position information for the plurality of mobile robotic machines in the assembly area and communicating the position.	08-26-2010

David H. Amirehteshami, Los Alamitos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090112925	INTELLIGENT FASTENER INSTALLATION SYSTEM - One embodiment of a fastening apparatus may include at least one of a fastener and a collar having a code with information regarding the fastener and/or collar. The code may be communicated to one or more databases of a computer. The fastener and/or collar may be tightened, located, maintained, and/or inspected according to the code and/or database information.	04-30-2009

David H. Amirehteshami, Rossmoor, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110245971	SYNCHRONOUS ROBOTIC OPERATION ON A STRUCTURE HAVING A CONFINED SPACE - A fully automated method is performed on a structure having a confined space. The structure has a location that is identifiable from within the confined space and from outside the confined space. A first robotic system moves a first end effector inside the confined space such that the first end effector is positioned over the location. A first vector corresponding to the location is generated. A second robotic system moves a second end effector outside the confined space such that the second end effector is positioned over the location. A second vector corresponding to the location is generated. The first and second vectors are used to move the first and second end effectors to a new location such that the first and second end effectors are in working opposition. The first and second end effectors perform a synchronous operation at the new location.	10-06-2011

David H. Amirehteshami, Rossmore, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110010007	AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC PLATFORM - The different advantageous embodiments may provide an apparatus that may comprise a number of robotic platforms, a wireless communications system, and a computer system. The number of robotic platforms may be configured to move to a number of locations in an assembly area and interact with a number of robotic devices. The wireless communications system may be configured to provide communication with the number of robotic platforms and the number of robotic devices within the assembly area. The computer system may be configured to exchange information with the number of robotic platforms and the number of robotic devices using the wireless communications system.	01-13-2011

David H. Auty, Surrey GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110102550	3D IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for computing a three dimensional model of a surface of an object are disclosed. At least one directional energy source (	05-05-2011

David H. Bahi, Manchester, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100177778	DISTRIBUTED CONNECTION-ORIENTED SERVICES FOR SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path. A distributed call rerouting service is provided wherein if a link on an active path fails, each switch receives a topology change notification and unmaps any connection involving the failed link. A broadcast/unknown service provides restricted flooding of nonresolvable packets. Furthermore, connection-oriented switching is provided based on the source and destination MAC addresses as a connection identifier. Still further, resolution of networks outside the switch domain is enabled by access switches listening for network and server route advertisements and maintaining best routes to said networks and servers. The best route metrics may be combined with best path metrics to determine a path from a first access switch to an egress switch connected to the external network.	07-15-2010
20100182934	DISTRIBUTED CONNECTION-ORIENTED SERVICES FOR SWITCHED COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Method and apparatus providing connection-oriented services for packet switched data communications networks. Directory services include distributed discovery of MAC addresses and protocol alias addresses. Topology services include a link state topology exchange among switches, which provides each switch with a complete topology graph of the network. This enables an access switch receiving a data packet to determine a complete path from a source end system to a destination end system. Another service includes resolution of broadcast frames to unicast frames, in order to reduce the amount of broadcast traffic. Policy restrictions may be applied prior to connection setup. Path determination services enable multiple paths from a source to a destination. Connection management includes source routed mapping of connections on the desired path. A distributed call rerouting service is provided wherein if a link on an active path fails, each switch receives a topology change notification and unmaps any connection involving the failed link. A broadcast/unknown service provides restricted flooding of nonresolvable packets. Furthermore, connection-oriented switching is provided based on the source and destination MAC addresses as a connection identifier. Still further, resolution of networks outside the switch domain is enabled by access switches listening for network and server route advertisements and maintaining best routes to said networks and servers. The best route metrics may be combined with best path metrics to determine a path from a first access switch to an egress switch connected to the external network.	07-22-2010

David H. Barnhard, Liburn, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090248287	UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Methods of communicating the location of an unmanned aerial system (UAS). Implementations of the method may include receiving position data for a UAS with an air traffic control reporting system (ATC-RS) from a ground control station (GCS) in communication with the UAS, where the ATC-RS and the GCS are coupled together and located on the ground. The method may include transmitting the position data using one or more telecommunication modems included in the ATC-RS to an air traffic control center (ATC) and transmitting the position data using an automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) and traffic information services broadcast (TIS-B) receiver to one or more aircraft.	10-01-2009

David H. Barnhard, Lilburn, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100066604	UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM - An unmanned aerial system (UAS) position reporting system. Implementations may include an air traffic control reporting system (ATC-RS) coupled with a ground control station (GCS) of an unmanned aerial system where the ATC-RS includes an automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) and a traffic information services broadcast (TIS-B) transceiver and one or more telecommunications modems. The ATC-RS may be adapted to receive position data of the UAS in an airspace from the GCS and communicate the position of the UAS in the airspace to a civilian air traffic control center (ATC) or to a military command and control (C2) communication center through an ADS-B signal or through a TIS-B signal through the ADS-B and TIS-B transceiver. The ATC-RS may also be adapted to display the position of the UAS in the airspace on one or more display screens coupled with the ATC-RS.	03-18-2010

David H. Bessel, Poway, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080273114	STB channel reader - A display reader device that reads a channel displayed on a television set top box channel display consistent with certain embodiments has an array of light sensitive electronic elements receiving light signals from a television set top box's channel display and producing an output signal representative of the light pattern received by the array of light sensitive electronic elements. An image processor converts the output signal representative of the light pattern received by the array of light sensitive elements and converts the output signal to a signal representing the channel number displayed on the display. An output from the image processor carries the signal representing the channel number. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.	11-06-2008
20090128392	Secure link between controller and device - In certain embodiments consistent with the invention, a method of associating a controlled device with a remote controller device involves providing a controlled device with a near field communication (NFC) module; providing a remote controller device with a near field communication (NFC) module; bringing the remote controller device into close enough proximity to the controlled device to establish an NFC communication link; communicating secret data between the remote controller device and the controlled device to establish an association between the remote controller device and the controlled device so that commands from the remote controller device to the controlled device will be accepted. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.	05-21-2009

David H. Brouda, Chalfont, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078757	PROVISIONING A SET-TOP BOX - A method of provisioning a set-top box (STB) with a provisioning server is disclosed. In the method, a provisioning request is received from a STB, where the provisioning request includes a provisioning stream identifier, an authorization server identifier, and a STB address. The provisioning server requests a provisioning system generate a configuration for the STB, where the configuration includes a channel map and basic code. The provisioning server receives the configuration from the provisioning system. The provisioning server prepares provisioning information, including the configuration for the STB and sends the provisioning information to the STB using the identifier for the STB.	03-31-2011

David H. Brown, San Deigo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049491	Method and System for Optimizing Minigenes and Peptides Encoded Thereby - The invention relates to the field of biology. In particular, the invention relates to a method and system for designing optimized multi-epitope vaccines having selected combinations of amino acid insertions at the junctions of the multi-epitope constructs so as to minimize the number of junctional epitopes and provide vaccines with increased immunogenicity.	02-25-2010

David H. Ceccofiglio, Pompano Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090235602	Strengthened shutter system - An improved shutter system for covering an opening in a wall of a building provides a barrier assembly that reduces likelihood of slat dislodgement. The shutter system includes a mounting assembly having at least one pair of guide tracks, and a barrier assembly having a plurality of interlocking flexible slats and at least one slat retention plug. The slat retention plug is retainingly engaged to an end of one of the slats of the barrier assembly by at least one retention tab in a wall of one of the slats. The slat retention plug is adapted to be slidingly engaged within one of guide channels of inner surfaces of the guide tracks. The slat retention plug defines a shoulder engaging at least one stop member of at least one of inner surfaces of the guide tracks upon deflection of the slats.	09-24-2009

David H. Chou, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090175733	AIR COOLED TURBINE BLADES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - An air-cooled turbine blade and methods of manufacturing the blade are provided. The blade includes a suction side flow circuit formed within its interior and defined at least by an interior surface of a convex suction side wall, a pressure side flow circuit formed within the blade interior and defined at least by an interior surface of a concave pressure side wall, and a center flow circuit including a first section and a second section, the first section disposed between the suction side flow circuit and the pressure side flow circuit, and the second section in flow communication with the first section and a plurality of openings of a leading edge wall and defined at least partially by an interior surface of the leading edge wall.	07-09-2009

David H. Damerow, Palm Bay, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080285595	SPREAD BASEBAND INJECTED PILOT CARRIER - A system for communicating includes a transmitter that has an encoder and baseband modulator that encodes and modulates a sequence of data symbols as a payload data constellation to be communicated. A PN sequence generator and baseband modulator form a pilot signal as a training sequence with a periodically repeating spread spectrum sequence. A circuit superimposes the pilot signal over the sequence of data symbols to form a composite communication signal that is transmitted. A receiver receives the composite communication signal and extracts the pilot signal from the composite communication signal.	11-20-2008

David H. Donabedian, Pawtucket, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100145256	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TATTOO REMOVAL - Methods and formulations for removing a tattoo by using a cell disrupter in combination with a vasodilator, and optionally one or more of an osmotic modifying agent, a chelation agent, and an occlusive modifying agent. Embodiments optionally further include using one or more of an antibiotic, anesthetic, penetration enhancer, excipient, carrier and vehicle.	06-10-2010

David H. Dychala, Chester, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110014244	Inorganic Shaped Bodies And Methods For Their Production And Use - Shaped, preferably porous, inorganic bodies are provided which are prepared from a reactive blend. In accordance with one preferred embodiment, the solution is absorbed into a porous sacrificial substrate such as a cellulose sponge. The solution-saturated substrate is heated and an oxidation-reduction reaction occurs thereby forming an inorganic solid. A shaped, inorganic body is formed in situ. Optional, but preferred additional thermal treatment of the shaped, inorganic body removes the organic substrate, leaving an inorganic body that faithfully mimics the porosity, shape, and other physical characteristics of the organic substrate. Inorganic substrates may also be used to good effect. Large varieties of shaped bodies can be prepared in accordance with other embodiments of the invention and such shapes find wide use in surgery, laboratory and industrial processes and otherwise. The invention also provides chemically and morphologically uniform powders, including those having uniformly small sizes.	01-20-2011

David H. Evans, Crawley GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061715	RADIO APPARATUS - A radio apparatus (	03-05-2009

David H. Fater, Delray Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100152595	AUTOMATED NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING ARRHYTHMIC DEATHS - Provided are methods, systems, and computer readable media for reducing noise associated with electrophysiological data for more effectively predicting an arrhythmic death.	06-17-2010

David H. Gallivan, Jr., Gibert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100328726	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED CAPTURE OF DOCUMENT METADATA AND DOCUMENT IMAGING - The present invention comprises a hardware/software combination that is configured to provide for automated capture of metadata associated with paper-based documents. A “reservation” for the metadata and a digital image of the paper-based document is created whenever a digital image of a paper-based document is to be associated with a computer record. The relevant metadata is automatically captured from a computer screen and is then stored in a previously created database record associated with the reservation. Additionally, the metadata can also be associated with a later-captured digital image of the paper-based document by placing a label on the paper-based document. The label contains identifying information for the reservation and this information becomes embedded in the digital image of the paper-based document, which is subsequently created by scanning the paper-based document bearing the label. The subsequently created digital image can then be related to the appropriate metadata by extracting the reservation identification information from the label embedded in the digital image. The overall process provides for automated capturing of metadata and then relating the metadata to a subsequently created digital image of the paper-based document, thereby reducing errors and increasing efficiency by minimizing human interaction in the process.	12-30-2010

David H. Giamalva, Gleen Allen, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090169584	Treatment of sleep disturbances - The present invention provides a new composition for treating pain-associated sleep disturbances, especially shortened sleep duration, comprising ibuprofen and diphenhydramine. The composition is further prepared as a bilayer tablet or caplet, or alternatively as a soft gelatin capsule composition, to prevent interaction between the active ingredients.	07-02-2009

David H. Grulke, Battle Creek, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110004979	MEDICAL/SURGICAL PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A LIGHT ASSEMBLY ARRANGED SO THAT HEAT GENERATED BY THE ASSEMBLY IS EXHAUSTED AWAY FROM THE ASSEMBLY - A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. Integral with the helmet is a ventilation fan. The helmet also includes a light assembly for illuminating the surgical field. The helmet includes a front nozzle from which air from the ventilation fan is discharged. The light assembly is mounted to the helmet and is located below the front nozzle. Air discharged from the front nozzle blows heat generated by the light assembly away from the light assembly. In some versions of the invention, the light assembly includes a control arm connected to the light assembly for pivoting the light assembly.	01-13-2011

David H. Grunsky, Mississauga CA

David H. Hamm, Jr., Rehoboth, MA US

David H. Hoffmiester, Grayslake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110141116	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING FLOW RATE GRAPHS AND ALARMS ON A DIALYSIS SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for displaying flow rate graphs and alarms on a dialysis system. The disclosed methods and apparatus allow a user to simultaneously view a normal flow rate graph, one or more abnormal flow rate graphs, an actual flow rate graph, and an alarm type. Preferably, the three graphs are at the same scale and time-aligned so the user can quickly diagnose issues associated with drain and catheter problems.	06-16-2011
20110169834	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING FLOW RATE GRAPHS AND ALARMS ON A DIALYSIS SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for displaying flow rate graphs and alarms on a dialysis system. The disclosed methods and apparatus allow a user to simultaneously view a normal flow rate graph, one or more abnormal flow rate graphs, an actual flow rate graph, and an alarm type. Preferably, the three graphs are at the same scale and time-aligned so the user can quickly diagnose issues associated with drain and catheter problems.	07-14-2011

David H. Hoitsma, Brentwood, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037122	Prognosis adaptation method - There is provided a method for generating a probability distribution for a desired variable. A hyper parameter density function is provided, from which values are randomly selected. The selected hyper parameter value is used to compute an input variable value. A value is randomly selected from each input variable probability density function. These values are input into a physics model to compute an output value. This process is repeated to generate numerous output values, which are then used to construct an output value probability density function. After the output value probability density function is constructed, output value sensor data is obtained. The output density function is updated using the sensor data and a probabilistic evaluation of the hyper parameters. Improved predictions are iteratively made with the updated output distribution.	02-05-2009
20110010140	Probability Distribution Function Mapping Method - A method includes: receiving a plurality of values of an input variable representative of a physical characteristic of a component or system, using a physics model to produce an estimate of an output for each of the input values, mapping the output estimates to the input values to produce an output probability density or cumulative distribution function for the physical characteristic at a future time, and outputting the probability density or cumulative distribution function. An apparatus that implements the method is also provided.	01-13-2011

David H. Jones, Hawthorne, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090201369	Weight Monitoring System For Scrap And Recycled Materials - A scrap metal recycling monitoring system, wherein a container, identified and of a known tare weight is associated with a scale while scrap metal is placed therein. The scale continuously monitors the weight of the container, and can be polled, or automatically produces an auditable data stream revealing the change in weight of the container over time as it is associated with the scale. A camera records the container while it is on the scale and also produces auditable image data. As containers near capacity, a notice is automatically generated to coordinate dispatch activities of persons transporting containers.	08-13-2009
20090261981	WEIGHT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to weight monitoring systems for recovering, processing, monitoring, and managing various commodities or products stored in a container.	10-22-2009

David H. Juers, Cape Elizabeth, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047480	Powder Coatings and Methods of Forming Powder Coatings - Methods for applying and curing powder coatings, and for imparting a surface effect, e.g., texture or smoothness, to powder coated surfaces are provided. Preferred methods include pressing a textured release medium against the uncured powder coating and then curing the coating to form a thermally stable powder coating surface with the negative image of the texture on the release medium on its surface.	02-19-2009
20110024938	IMPARTING TEXTURE TO CURED POWDER COATINGS - Methods for imparting a texture to a cured powder coated surface are provided. These methods involve heating the cured powder coating to a temperature greater than its glass transition point (T	02-03-2011

David H. Kouche, Hayden Lake, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110003512	UNIVERSAL BATTERY CONNECTOR - A universal battery connector and system for R/C devices adaptable for use with different types of battery connection plugs. A battery and universal battery plug may be connected to either a Traxxas® or Molex® brand battery connection plug through the use of a specifically designed adaptor plug. The adaptor plug includes universal contacts for connection to a terminal on the universal battery plug. The adaptor plug also includes adaptor terminals configured for slide-fit reception of either a Traxxas® or Molex® brand battery connection plug.	01-06-2011

David H. Kronengold, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100170486	Crossbow Accessory for Lower Receiver of Rifle and Related Method - A crossbow accessory for coupling to a modular lower receiver of a rifle includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end, and coupled above the lower receiver at its second end. An upper housing secured to the second end of the frame includes a rope spool and winding gears for retracting the bowstring toward a drawn position. A rope extends from the rope spool to a bowstring release for retracting the bowstring. The bowstring release is retracted into the upper housing proximate the modular lower receiver for selectively releasing the bowstring when a user pulls the trigger of the lower receiver. A method for creating a crossbow using the modular lower receiver is also disclosed.	07-08-2010
20100170487	Release Assembly for Crossbow - A crossbow includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end thereof. The riser supports a pair of flexible limbs, and a bowstring extends between such limbs. A movable bowstring release is used both to retract the bowstring into a drawn position, and to release the bowstring under the operation of a trigger assembly. The bowstring release is initially positioned near the bowstring at rest, and a bowstring hook is engaged therewith. A bowstring retractor includes a retractor rope secured to the bowstring release for retracting the bowstring. An upper housing is secured to the second end of the elongated frame, and supports a rope spool used to wind the retractor rope. The bowstring release is retracted into the upper housing proximate a trigger assembly for selectively releasing the bowstring when a user pulls a trigger.	07-08-2010
20100170488	Compact Winding Mechanism for Crossbow - A crossbow includes an elongated frame coupled to a riser at a first end thereof and attached to an upper housing at its second end generally above the trigger region. The riser supports a pair of flexible limbs, and a bowstring extends between such limbs. A bowstring retractor is provided within the upper housing and includes a rope spool used to wind a retractor rope for retracting the bowstring. First and second spool gears surround the rope spool for rotation therewith. A spur gear mounted on a drive axle engages one of the spool gears, and a crank can be engaged with the drive axle. A pawl engages the other spool gear to prevent unintentional unwinding of the retractor rope from the rope spool. A pawl release member disengages the pawl from its associated spool gear. Drawing the bowstring beyond its full draw position also disengages the pawl.	07-08-2010
20100170489	Crossbow Stock Having Lower Floating Rail - A crossbow has a riser, flexible limbs, a bowstring extending between the tips of the limbs for propelling an arrow, and an elongated frame extending from the riser. A bowstring release proximate the rear end of the elongated frame includes a trigger for releasing the bowstring, and firing an arrow. A first grip is disposed proximate to the trigger for being grasped by the user's first hand. A “Picatinny” type support rail extends along and below the elongated frame, secured at its rearmost end to the elongated frame, but otherwise spaced herefrom. The support rail can receive fore-grips, a bi-pod, or can be rested against a support surface to help steady the crossbow during firing.	07-08-2010

David H. Kruchko, Lagrange, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080290651	MULTIPLE FOLD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A multiple fold product includes a relatively rigid substrate, such as paperboard, which has upper and lower surfaces. Slots are selectively cut into the substrate at the desired fold locations. The slots divide the substrate into an array of interconnected rectangular sections that are arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns and which are interconnected by tabs. A first transparent, flexible sheet of material is mounted on the upper surface of the substrate. The first sheet of material has selected intelligence reverse printed on its lower surface such that the printed material is interposed between the substrate and the first sheet of material when the first sheet of transparent material is mounted on the substrate. A second transparent, flexible sheet of material is mounted on the lower surface of the substrate. The second sheet of material has selected intelligence reverse printed on its upper surface such that the printed material is interposed between the substrate and the second sheet of material when the second sheet of material is mounted on the substrate. Layers of opaque material interposed between the sheets of material and the substrate.	11-27-2008

David H. Lammlein, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120022683	LATERAL POSITION DETECTION AND CONTROL FOR FRICTION STIR SYSTEMS - An apparatus and computer program are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value.	01-26-2012

David H. Landis, Jr., Barrington, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100136224	STABLE NANOTUBE COATINGS - The present invention relates to purified transparent carbon nanotube (CNT) conductive layers or coatings that comprise at least one additional material to form a composite. Adding a material to the CNT layer or coating improves conductivity, transparency, and/or the performance of a device comprising a transparent conductive CNT layers or coating This composite may be used in photovoltaic devices, OLEDs, LCD displays, or touch screens.	06-03-2010

David H. Louks, Saginaw, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221018	Crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (-)- halofenate and methods related thereto - The present invention provides crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate. The crystalline solid forms may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of conditions associated with blood lipid deposition in a mammal, particularly those diseases related to Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate.	09-11-2008

David H. Massy, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080229189	METHOD FOR SYNCHRONOUSLY BINDING AN EXTERNAL BEHAVIOR TO A WEB PAGE ELEMENT - A new form of DHTML behaviors, called ˜Element Behaviors,” wherein a behavior component is bound to an HTML element, and not just attached to the element as with attached behaviors. A special processing instruction is used to import the Element Behavior into a Web page. Upon parsing the Web page, the Element Behavior is initialized as soon as it has been downloaded and parsed. This immediate initialization makes the Element Behavior declaratively available to bind synchronously to the element(s) it is modifying. A viewLink is a feature of Element Behaviors that permits encapsulation of a behavior component file (e.g., an HTC file) so that the structure of the HTC file is transparent to a Web page (˜primary document”) to which the HTC file is linked, but the content of the HTC file may be displayed in the primary document. The viewLink provides a pointer to the content in the encapsulated HTC file, and renders that content in the primary document, without incorporating the elements of the encapsulated HTC file into the primary document structure.	09-18-2008
20100011284	DYNAMIC WEB PAGE BEHAVIOR - In some embodiments, code can be encapsulated in an external behavior component for affecting the behavior of an element inserted into an HTML document. A reference can be attached to the element in the document to associate the element with the external behavior component. A renderer can parse the element in the HTML document and access the external component to modify a behavior of a page image. For example, the properties or location of a displayed element associated with the external behavior component may be changed on an event, the external behavior component can control user data input, or the external behavior component can draw on the page image. Multiple documents can reuse external behavior components, and an element can be associated with multiple external behavior components. The associations between elements and external behavior components may be maintained in cascading style sheets, inline with the elements, and in various formats.	01-14-2010

David H. Mckeeman, Kennett Square, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090057961	PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE BASED STRETCH BLOW MOLDED CONTAINERS WITH IMPROVED INFRARED HEAT-UP RATES - A process for producing clear injection stretch blow molded containers comprising:	03-05-2009

David H. Meikrantz US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116749	EXTRACTANT COMPOSITIONS FOR CO EXTRACTING CESIUM AND STRONTIUM, A METHOD OF SEPARATING CESIUM AND STRONTIUM FROM AN AQUEOUS FEED, CALIXARENE COMPOUNDS, AND AN ALCOHOL MODIFIER - A mixed extractant solvent that includes at least one dialkyloxycalix[4]arenebenzocrown-6 compound, 4′,4′,(5′)-di-(t-butyldicyclohexano)-18-crown-6, at least one modifier, and, optionally, a diluent. The dialkyloxycalix[4]arenebenzocrown-6 compound is 1,3-alternate-25,27-di(octyloxy)calix[4] arenebenzocrown-6, 1,3-alternate-25,27-di(decyloxy)calix[4]arene-benzocrown-6, 1,3-alternate-25,27-di(dodecyloxy)calix[4]arenebenzocrown-6, 1,3-alternate-25,27-di(2-ethylhexyl-1-oxy)calix[4]arenebenzocrown-6, 1,3-alternate-25,27-di(3,7-dimethyloctyl-1-oxy)calix[4] arenebenzocrown-6, 1,3-alternate-25,27-di(4-butyloctyl-1-oxy)calix[4]arenebenzocrown-6, or combinations thereof. The modifier is a primary alcohol. A method of separating cesium and strontium from an aqueous feed is also disclosed, as are dialkyloxycalix[4]arenebenzocrown-6 compounds and an alcohol modifier.	05-13-2010

David H. Meikrantz, Idaho Falls, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256845	MICROWAVE-ENHANCED BIODIESEL METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and a device for the production of biodiesel are disclosed. A suitable bio-feedstock may be exposed to microwave energy during a mixing process, a separation process, and a wash process. A synergistic effect of the microwave energy and centrifugal separation may be used in a continuous process for producing biodiesel. The biodiesel may be produced from the feedstock in a continuous flow path. The microwave energy may enhance the reaction of the feedstock and catalyst to provide a mixture of an ester and glycerin, and the microwave energy may enhance the separation of the ester and the glycerin in a centrifuge. Finally, the microwave energy may enhance the wash process of the ester in a centrifuge to purify the ester to produce a usable biodiesel.	10-23-2008
20100160133	CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Centrifugal separator devices, systems and to related methods are described. More particularly, fluid transfer connections for a centrifugal separator system having support assemblies with a movable member coupled to a connection tube and coupled to a fixed member, such that the movable member is constrained to movement along a fixed path relative to the fixed member are described. Also, centrifugal separator systems including such fluid transfer connections are described. Additionally, methods of installing, removing and/or replacing centrifugal separators from centrifugal separator systems are described.	06-24-2010
20100160136	CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - Centrifugal separators and related methods and devices are described. More particularly, centrifugal separators comprising a first fluid supply fitting configured to deliver fluid into a longitudinal fluid passage of a rotor shaft and a second fluid supply fitting sized and configured to sealingly couple with the first fluid supply fitting are described. Also, centrifugal separator systems comprising a manifold having a drain fitting and a cleaning fluid supply fitting are described, wherein the manifold is coupled to a movable member of a support assembly. Additionally, methods of cleaning centrifugal separators are described.	06-24-2010
20100296616	METHODS OF PRODUCING CESIUM-131 - Methods of producing cesium-131. The method comprises dissolving at least one non-irradiated barium source in water or a nitric acid solution to produce a barium target solution. The barium target solution is irradiated with neutron radiation to produce cesium-131, which is removed from the barium target solution. The cesium-131 is complexed with a calixarene compound to separate the cesium-131 from the barium target solution. A liquid:liquid extraction device or extraction column is used to separate the cesium-131 from the barium target solution.	11-25-2010
20110265605	METHODS OF PRODUCING AND RECOVERING PLUTONIUM-238 - Methods of producing plutonium-238 are disclosed. One method includes dissolving neptunium-237 in a nitric acid solution to produce a neptunium target solution, subjecting the neptunium target solution to neutron radiation to produce plutonium-238, and removing the plutonium-238 from the neptunium target solution. A second method includes exposing a solution of neptunium-237 to neutron radiation to produce plutonium-238, complexing the plutonium-238 with an organophosphorus compound, and separating the plutonium-238/organophosphorus compound complex from the solution of neptunium-237. A third method includes dissolving neptunium-237 to form a neptunium-237 target solution, exposing the neptunium-237 to thermal neutrons to produce plutonium-238, utilizing an organophosphorus compound to complex the plutonium-238 and the organophosphorus compound, extracting the plutonium-238/organophosphorus compound complex from the irradiated neptunium target solution, and recovering the plutonium-238.	11-03-2011

David H. Menheere, Georgetown CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209251	FAN BLADE PLATFORM - A fan blade platform assembly comprises a plate insert shaped and dimensioned to span a gap formed between the opposed facing platforms of adjacent fan blades of a turbo fan engine. The plate insert can be retained in engagement under arresting shoulders provided on the adjacent fan blades by a spring force exerted by a spring insert held captive and in contact between the plate insert and an outer surface of the fan hub.	08-19-2010
20100209253	FAN BLADE ANTI-FRETTING INSERT - A fan blade anti-fretting insert is described whereby to reduce wear between the root portion of a fan blade and the root slot of the rotor fan hub of a turbo fan engine to which the fan blade are secured. The anti-fretting insert can be formed of a composite spring material having a memory and is dimensioned and shaped to be fitted between the fan blade platform and the outer surface portion of the rotor fan hub between adjacent fan blades, whereby to apply a pushing force against the platform and consequently to the fan blades secure thereto thereby applying a resulting pulling force on the root portion of the fan blades to prevent rocking of the root portion in their root slots formed in the rotor fan hub.	08-19-2010

David H. Miller, Redondo Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108836	SENSOR MOUNT ASSEMBLIES AND SENSOR ASSEMBLIES - Sensor mount assemblies and sensor assemblies are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, a sensor mount assembly includes a busbar, a main body, a backing surface, and a first finger. The busbar has a first end and a second end. The main body is overmolded onto the busbar. The backing surface extends radially outwardly relative to the main body. The first finger extends axially from the backing surface, and the first finger has a first end, a second end, and a tooth. The first end of the first finger is disposed on the backing surface, and the tooth is formed on the second end of the first finger.	05-06-2010
20110170259	POWER INVERTERS - Power inverters include a frame and a power module. The frame has a sidewall including an opening and defining a fluid passageway. The power module is coupled to the frame over the opening and includes a substrate, die, and an encasement. The substrate includes a first side, a second side, a center, an outer periphery, and an outer edge, and the first side of the substrate comprises a first outer layer including a metal material. The die are positioned in the substrate center and are coupled to the substrate first side. The encasement is molded over the outer periphery on the substrate first side, the substrate second side, and the substrate outer edge and around the die. The encasement, coupled to the substrate, forms a seal with the metal material. The second side of the substrate is positioned to directly contact a fluid flowing through the fluid passageway.	07-14-2011

David H. Moneyhun, Rock Springs, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090263755	Off-gas flare - An off-gas flare system for disposing of a waste gas stream containing BTEX and VOC contaminants, and for safely handling slugs of excess liquids entrained in the waste gas stream. The flare system includes a flare stack, an enclosed steam tank disposed within the flare stack for receiving the waste gas stream and vaporizing any liquids in the waste gas stream into vapors, and an enclosed liquid tank disposed below the steam tank and in fluid communication with the steam tank for receiving the heated waste gas and liquid vapors and for temporarily containing any excess non-vaporized liquids. The flare also includes a waste gas burner disposed in the flare stack adjacent the steam tank and in fluid communication with the liquid tank, and a continuous means for igniting the waste gas burner.	10-22-2009
20110027729	OFF-GAS FLARE - An off-gas flare system for disposing of a waste gas stream containing BTEX and VOC contaminants, and for safely handling slugs of excess liquids entrained in the waste gas stream. The flare system includes a flare stack, an enclosed steam tank disposed within the flare stack for receiving the waste gas stream and vaporizing any liquids in the waste gas stream into vapors, and an enclosed liquid tank disposed below the steam tank and in fluid communication with the steam tank for receiving the heated waste gas and liquid vapors and for temporarily containing any excess non-vaporized liquids. The flare also includes a waste gas burner disposed in the flare stack adjacent the steam tank and in fluid communication with the liquid tank, and a continuous means for igniting the waste gas burner.	02-03-2011
20110284363	NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATION UNIT WITH CONTINUOUSLY FIRED REBOILER - A natural gas dehydration system and method includes a contactor, a flash tank, and a still interconnected by a desiccant circulation system. A continuously fired reboiler is coupled to the still and the flash tank to burn the flash gas from the flash tank and heat the desiccant.	11-24-2011

David H. Neaderland, Norwalk, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080238659	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY INFORMATION - A monitoring system that allows for a handheld device to transmit information to a monitoring station indicative of an emergency situation within a facility. The handheld device is provided as a keyfob and transmits a wireless RF signal to transceivers variously positioned throughout the facility. Based on identifying which transceiver is in alert, personnel can determine the location of the emergency situation and track the movement of the keyfob as it is moved throughout the facility. Additionally, two-way communication can be established with via the system to provide a maximum amount of information to security personnel and first responders as well as allowing for specific instructions to be given to select personnel in the emergency area.	10-02-2008

David H. Parma, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090118481	High Affinity Nucleic Acid Ligands To Lectins - This invention discloses high-affinity oligonucleotide ligands to lectins, specifically nucleic acid ligands having the ability to bind to the lectins, wheat germ agglutinin, L-selectin, E-selectin and P-selectin. Also disclosed are the methods for obtaining such ligands. This invention discloses high-affinity oligonucleotide ligands to lectins, specifically nucleic acid ligands having the ability to bind to the lectins, wheat germ agglutinin, L-selectin, E-selectin and P-selectin. Also disclosed are the methods for obtaining such ligands.	05-07-2009

David H. Ramahi, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061077	Aerosol Jet (R) printing system for photovoltaic applications - Method and apparatus for depositing multiple lines on an object, specifically contact and busbar metallization lines on a solar cell. The contact lines are preferably less than 100 microns wide, and all contact lines are preferably deposited in a single pass of the deposition head. There can be multiple rows of nozzles on the deposition head. Multiple materials can be deposited, on top of one another, forming layered structures on the object. Each layer can be less than five microns thick. Alignment of such layers is preferably accomplished without having to deposit oversized alignment features. Multiple atomizers can be used to deposit the multiple materials. The busbar apparatus preferably has multiple nozzles, each of which is sufficiently wide to deposit a busbar in a single pass.	03-05-2009
20090090298	Apparatus for Anisotropic Focusing - A substantially planar assembly for depositing material. The assembly comprises plates which, when assembled, define at least one aerosol channel, a sheath gas plenum, and a nozzle. These components are preferably anisotropic, and preferably rectangular. The aerosol channel may be divided further to improve uniformity of aerosol flow.	04-09-2009

David H. Rytand, Anacortes, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090116909	CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING FLOTATION DEVICES OR OTHER STRUCTURES - Connectors having redundant fasteners for interconnecting adjacent structures are disclosed. Some connectors have first and second bearing bodies and a member disposed between the bearing bodies. A first fastener is held in tension and extends through the bearing bodies and the member. The tension in the first fastener urges the bearing bodies against each other in compression. A second fastener held in loose engagement relative to the bearing bodies and the member extends through the bearing bodies. On release of the tension in the first fastener, such as by failure of the first fastener, the second fastener is placed in tension.	05-07-2009
20090217854	HINGE FOR FLOATING DOCK ASSEMBLY - In particular embodiments, a connection assembly for interconnecting two adjacent floats includes first and second hinge mounting members that are secured to respective floats, such as floating concrete dock sections, and a flexible hinge that is releasably connected at each end to the hinge mounting members so as to interconnect the two floats. The hinge mounting members can be, for example, rigid housings that are disposed in respective recesses formed in the concrete dock sections. The flexible hinge includes at least one layer of a flexible material, such as elastomeric belting material, and desirably includes several layers of flexible material, which can be placed in tension across the two floats. In certain embodiments, the hinge mounting members can be easily accessed from the side of the floats adjacent the joint in order to disconnect and remove the hinge for repair or replacement, without having to physically separate the floats.	09-03-2009
20100196098	WAVE ATTENUATION SYSTEMS - Wave attenuation systems are disclosed. For example, a wave-attenuating panel can define a plane, a center-of buoyancy and a center-of-mass spaced from the center-of-buoyancy such that the panel is stably buoyant in a liquid with the plane oriented vertically. Wave attenuators are also disclosed. Such a wave attenuator can comprise a first row of support members extending vertically relative to a seabed and a second row of support members spaced from the first row. A vertically oriented, movable panel can be positioned between the first row and the second row, such that the panel is configured to rise and fall in a substantially vertical plane. Such wave attenuators can also comprise a second, fixed panel that remains submerged.	08-05-2010

David H. Shen, Campbell, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100329157	Even-Order Harmonics Calibration - Circuits and methods for a differential circuit involve having one of more pairs of differential transistors with back-gate terminals, where each of the back-gate terminals is biased by a tunable back-gate voltage to compensate for circuit mismatches in the differential circuit and reduce or eliminate even-order harmonics in the output signal. A compensation circuit can be configured to receive data relating to the differential output signal of the differential circuit, and to supply one or more back-gate voltages to the back-gate terminals of the differential transistors to adjust threshold voltages of the differential transistors and suppress even-order harmonics in the differential output signal of the differential circuit.	12-30-2010

David H. Shen, Saratoga, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080309424	Digital Tuning of Crystal Oscillators - Embodiments feature techniques and systems for digitally tuning a crystal oscillator circuit. In one aspect, embodiments feature a method for making a digitally tuned crystal oscillator circuit. The method involves receiving a multi-bit input signal into a digital modulator, modulating the multi-bit input signal with the digital modulator by oversampling or by noiseshaping and oversampling to produce a digitally-modulated output signal having a lower number of bits than the multi-bit input signal. The method also involves coupling a tuning capacitor with the crystal oscillator circuit, and coupling the digitally-modulated output signal from the digital modulator to the crystal oscillator circuit and the tuning capacitor. In some embodiments, the digital modulator can a delta-sigma modulator, a noiseshaping modulator, a delta modulator, a pulse width modulator, a differential modulator, or a continuous-slope delta modulator.	12-18-2008
20090039970	Crystal Oscillator Frequency Tuning Circuit - Embodiments feature techniques and systems for analog and digital tuning of crystal oscillators. In one aspect, some implementations feature a method for tuning a frequency of a crystal oscillator that can include adjusting the tuning frequency of the crystal oscillator from a nominal frequency via a switched-capacitor frequency tuning circuit, the switched-capacitor frequency tuning circuit can have switchable sections to adjust the tuning of the crystal oscillator. The method can include controlling an analog control input that is coupled to a varactor within each of the switchable sections, where each of the switchable sections can include a fixed capacitor in series with the varactor and a switch. The method can involve controlling a digital control input, where the digital control input can electrically connect or disconnect one or more of the switchable sections from the crystal. There can be independent control between the digital and analog tuning mechanisms.	02-12-2009

David H. Sitrick, Highland Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090021372	System and methodology for validating anti-piracy security compliance and reporting thereupon, for one to a plurality of movie theaters - A movie anti-piracy system with sensing and reporting is provided. An anti-piracy subsystem is utilized to preclude, interfere with and/or prevent copying of the movie. Anti-piracy compliance sensing selectively provides compliance violation signals respectively to a sensor response controller. The controller is responsive to the compliance violation signals to provide a violation status (and other data) signal output to a control center. The control center responds to the violation status and other data signals, from one or a plurality of theaters, and provides for reporting of information (such as security compliance, attendance, etc.) to one or multiple reporting sites (such as movie distribution studios, etc.). In a preferred embodiment, the control center determines whether there are violations of providing of anti-piracy protection within a theater (or theaters) and provides reporting on the anti-piracy compliance status and data. If a violation is indicated, then the control center sends a violation signal such as to the sensor response controller which can trigger an alarm and/or activate a violation inhibit output to shut down the movie projector and/or communicate to the control center for reporting purposes.	01-22-2009
20100218098	SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR IMAGE AND OVERLAID ANNOTATION DISPLAY, MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION - An electronic image visualization system, such as a music stand system and display, management and communications methodologies relating thereto are presented. The electronic music stand system is comprised of a performer subsystem comprising a processing subsystem, librarian logic, performance logic, and communications management logic. The communications management logic provides management of communication via the communications interface with external apparatus responsive to the performance logic and the librarian logic. The user input apparatus and the display apparatus can be integrated into a touch-screen input display. The user input apparatus can alternatively be at least one of a touch-tablet, a stylus-based writing tablet, a mouse, a keyboard, a joystick, a game controller, and a switch. In a preferred embodiment, the librarian logic, the performance logic and the communications management logic are defined by program data stored in the data storage apparatus, and the processor is responsive to the program data for managing data formatting, displaying music, and management of communications of data with the external apparatus. In one embodiment, two Performer subsystems are operable alternatively as one of a single appliance as a linked set a linked mode and as two independent appliances a stand-alone mode, wherein in the linked mode each of the two Performer subsystems operate cooperatively with each other as a linked set to provide a two page display on the video presentation, and wherein in the stand alone mode each of the two Performer subsystems operates independently and mutually exclusive of the other to provide two independent and mutually exclusive single page displays on the video presentation. The present invention also relates to a method for providing for video display of music responsive to the music data stored in a music database. The method is comprised of defining a page of music image data from the music database; defining ordered logical sections; storing the mapping in a memory for selective retrieval; and providing for the video display of the music responsive to the mapping and the storing.	08-26-2010
20110026609	IMAGE TRACKING AND SUBSTITUTION SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY - The present invention relates to a system and method for processing a video input signal providing for tracking a selected portion in a predefined audiovisual presentation and integrating selected user images into the selected portion of the predefined audiovisual presentation.	02-03-2011
20110105229	IMAGE INTEGRATION WITH REPLACEABLE CONTENT - A video game adapter interface apparatus has a user input device and an associated video display. The user selects a distinguishable visual image representation for association into a video game's audiovisual presentation, such as where that user is identified. For example, color, size graphics or shape can be used to distinguish users. In one embodiment a digitized image of each user's face is used as the distinguishable representation. Alternatively, the user can create an original image or select one of a predetermined set of visual images as the user's identification for use in the video game audiovisual presentation. In a preferred video game embodiment, the video game adapter interface system is coupled to a video game system and a storage card containing User Images. The video game adapter interface system then integrates a selected User Image from the Storage Card into the video game's audiovisual presentation, and can also integrate the User Image into the video game play. For non-User Image video game software and for non-video game and audiovisual presentations, an Intercept Adapter Interface Systems permits the integration of User Images into the audiovisual presentation in place of and/or in addition to predefined character images otherwise present in the audiovisual presentation.	05-05-2011

David H. Smith, Nevada City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080209825	COLOR CHANGING SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURES AND METHOD THEREFOR - A coating system and method for assisting in the heating or cooling of an underlying structure includes applying a first seamless, elastic solar reflective membrane over the structure, applying a second seamless, elastic thermochromic membrane over the first membrane, and applying a third seamless protective membrane over the second membrane. The second membrane has a color changing material with a clear state above a first transition temperature to permit transmission of solar radiation to the first membrane to reduce structure cooling requirements, and an opaque state below a second transition temperature to absorb radiant energy and reduce structure heating requirements. In addition, a method of detecting defects in a structure includes applying a layer of thermochromic material to the structure, observing a localized area of non-uniform color associated with the thermochromic layer, and ascertaining whether a defect is associated with the localized area.	09-04-2008
20100173089	Waterproof Coating System and Method of Application - A coating comprises a resin solution including a solution of neoprene latex and liquid asphalt emulsion and an accelerator solution including an aqueous solution of zinc sulfate powder and water. A spray system for applying the coating includes a spray gun having first and second nozzles, a first pump fluidly connected between the first nozzle and a resin solution reservoir for delivering the resin solution to the first nozzle at a first fluid pressure, and a second pump fluidly connected between the second nozzle and an accelerator solution reservoir for delivering the accelerator solution to the second nozzle at a second fluid pressure different from the first pressure. The accelerator solution may be aerated by a source of compressed air prior to discharge from the second nozzle.	07-08-2010

David H. Smith, Hickory, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209059	Micromodule Cables and Breakout Cables Therefor - Micromodule breakout cables are constructed to pass selected burn tests while maintaining a desired degree of accessibility and durability. The micromodule cables can be incorporated in data centers and are robust enough to serve as furcation legs while allowing hand accessibility. The cables can incorporate optical fibers with low delta attenuation and can have low skew.	08-19-2010
20110072774	Cable Stranding Apparatus Employing a Hollow-Shaft Guide Member Driver - A cable-stranding apparatus for performing SZ-stranding of strand elements about at least one core member is disclosed. A first stationary guide member individually guides the strand elements in a spaced apart configuration and centrally passes the at least one core member. At least one hollow-shaft motor is arranged downstream of the stationary guide member. A rotating guide member is disposed in the hollow shaft and rotates with the hollow shaft according to a rotation relationship. The rotation relationship controls the rotational speed and direction of the rotating guide member to SZ-strand the strand elements about the at least one core member to form an SZ-stranded assembly. Embodiments of cable-stranding apparatus having multiple hollow-shaft motors and respective multiple rotating guide members are also disclosed.	03-31-2011
20110072775	Cable Stranding Methods Employing a Hollow-Shaft Guide Member Driver - Cable-stranding methods for performing SZ-stranding of strand elements about at least one core member are disclosed. One method includes passing initially spaced apart strand elements through peripheral guide holes and passing at least one core member through a generally central location of at least one guide member. The method also includes actuating a controller that controls the rotation of the at least one guide member and rotating the at least one guide member to form the SZ-stranded assembly.	03-31-2011

David H. Solina, Oviedo, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268743	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREE MANAGEMENT ASSIST CIRCUIT IN A STORAGE SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for improved tree data structure management in a storage controller. A tree assist circuit coupled with a tree memory is provided for integration in a storage controller. I/O processors of the storage controller transmit requests to the tree assist circuit to create, modify, and access tree data structures stored in the tree memory. In one exemplary embodiment, the tree assist circuit is adapted to manage AVL trees. The tree data structures may be used by the I/O processors of the storage controller to manage region lock requests, cache-line lookup request, and other storage management functions of the controller. The I/O processors of the controller may comprise suitable programmed general-purpose processors and/or fast-path I/O request processor circuits.	10-21-2010

David H. Stockham, Spokane Valley, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090015761	Combination transparent touch panel liquid crystal display stack and methods of manufacturing same - A method of manufacturing an integrated transparent touch panel liquid crystal display device. A liquid crystal display component is made by forming a polarizing film an on underside and a quarter wave plate on an upper side, with the top polarizer removed. A transparent touch panel component is made by forming a pair of facing transparent electrodes on respective transparent substrates. A quarter wave plate is formed above the upper substrate, along with a second polarizer and antireflective layer in that order. The transparent touch panel is placed above the liquid crystal display component to form an integrated device. Improved daylight readability is achieved without increasing luminance or power consumption.	01-15-2009

David H. Teem, Auburn, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080312087	2-Propenal and Related Enal Compounds for Controlling Plant Pests and Weeds in Soil - A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-propenal or other related enal compounds to form an aqueous solution, and applying the aqueous solution to plants, plant seeds, weeds, or soil around the around the area in which the plants grow.	12-18-2008

David H. Trivett, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100298702	NEEDLE INSERTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of a needle insertion system and method are disclosed. One method embodiment includes transmitting a sound beam along an axis to contact a blood vessel; receiving the reflected sound beam from the blood vessel; processing the reflected sound beam to detect the location of the blood vessel; and, responsive to the detection, receiving a needle in a guideway that is oriented parallel to the axis.	11-25-2010

David H. True, Jr., Selma, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100158601	Swing Pin Assembly And Associated Method - A swing pin assembly including a pin body defining first and second lubricant channels, and further including a zerk mount attached to the pin body, wherein the zerk mount defines first and second zerk receptacles, a first lubricant chamber downstream from the first zerk receptacle and upstream from the first lubricant channel, and a second lubricant chamber downstream from the second zerk receptacle and upstream from the second lubricant channel.	06-24-2010

David H. Wescoat, Peculiar, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250427	Viscous Product Bottle - A blown bottle constructed from synthetic resinous material is configured to facilitate the complete evacuation of viscous food product from the bottle using a conventional butter knife.	10-08-2009

David H. Williams, Cohoes, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110020653	COMPOSITE CUSHIONING STRUCTURE - The disclosure is directed to a composite cushioning structure including a fluoropolymer layer having a major surface and a polymeric layer overlying the major surface of the fluoropolymer layer. The composite structure has wherein the composite structure can withstand a hot press at a temperature of at least about 330° C. to about 400° C. and a pressure of about 3 MPa to about 5 MPa for at least about 15 cycles.	01-27-2011