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David K. Aberizk, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100326145 | FLOATING J-HOOKS BETWEEN TWO BUSHINGS IN HOUSING WITH A SINGLE PISTON - A lock mechanism for locking at least one door of a container in a closed position includes first and second members slidably coupled to each other to move relative to each other, a latching mechanism configured to prevent the two members from moving relative to each other in at least one direction when the latching mechanism is in a locked state, and first and second lock members, each of the lock members including a first end and a second end. The first ends of the first and second lock members protrude through the body. The second end of the first lock member is coupled to the first member of the locking mechanism and the second end of the second lock member being coupled to the second member of the locking mechanism. The first ends of the first and second lock members are configured to engage portions of the container to lock the at least one container door in a closed position. The body is sized and disposed to support the first and second lock members to prevent rotation of the first and second lock members about points where the first and second lock members are attached to the first and second members of the latching mechanism. The lock mechanism further includes a lock circuit at least partially enclosed within the body. The lock circuit includes a lock controller coupled to the latching mechanism and configured to receive commands related to the operation of the lock mechanism, wherein the lock controller is configured to cause the latching mechanism to be in the locked state in response to the received commands. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326146 | SHIPPING CONTAINER ACTIVE LOCK RELEASE FAILSAFE - A lock mechanism to lock at least one door of a container in a closed position includes a housing enclosing at least a portion of the lock mechanism, and a lock circuit at least partially enclosed within the housing. The lock circuit includes a main power supply, a backup power supply, a plurality of subsystems, and a lock controller coupled to the main power supply and the backup power supply. The lock controller is configured to receive commands related to operation of the lock mechanism, determine a battery level remaining in the main power supply, determine if the remaining battery level is below a threshold level, and cause the lock circuit to enter a lower power mode upon determining that the remaining battery level is below the threshold level. When in the lower power mode, at least a portion of the subsystems of the lock circuit are not powered, the lock controller receives power from the main power supply, and the lock controller monitors an interface to detect a command to unlock the lock mechanism. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326147 | LOCK MECHANISM USING ONE-WAY VALVE TO LOCK PISTON - A lock mechanism for locking at least one door of a container in a closed position includes a housing, at least one lock member at least partially enclosed within the housing, the at least one lock member comprising a first lock member configured to engage a first portion of a container to lock at least one container door in a closed position, and a latching mechanism coupled to the at least one lock member. The latching mechanism includes a fluid chamber configured to hold a fluid, a piston slidably housed within the fluid chamber, and a valve coupled to the fluid chamber and configured to be in one of two states, the two states including an open state where fluid can flow through the valve in two directions to allow the piston to be moved in two directions, and a closed state where fluid is inhibited from flowing through the valve in at least one direction to prevent the piston from moving in at least one direction. The lock mechanism further includes a lock circuit at least partially enclosed within the housing, the lock circuit including memory, and a lock controller coupled to the memory and the latching mechanism and configured to receive commands related to the operation of the lock mechanism, wherein the lock controller is configured to cause the latching mechanism to be in one of the two states in response to the received commands. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100332359 | ACTIVE CONTAINER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system for monitoring chain of custody of contents of a container includes a lock mechanism configured to lock at least one door of the container in a closed position, a housing enclosing at least a portion of the lock mechanism, and a lock circuit at least partially enclosed within the housing. The lock circuit includes a memory, a lock controller, a wireless module configured to receive information from at least one sensor associated with the container, the information regarding at least one property of the contents of the container, wherein the wireless module is configured to store the information in memory, wherein at least one of the wireless module or the sensor is powered wirelessly, and a lock controller configured to receive commands related to operation of the lock mechanism, to monitor the stored information to identify a change of state of the at least one sensor, and to generate chain of custody data to be transmitted to a remote location via the wireless module. The chain of custody data includes at least two of sensor data, an authentication code associated with the sensor, and/or an authentication code associated with the lock mechanism. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110005282 | SENSING A SIGNAL TO SENSE SECUIRTY OF A CONTAINER - A system for sensing the security of a container includes a housing, at least two lock members coupled to the housing, the lock members configured to couple to first and second portions of the container to lock at least one container door in a closed position, a signal generator configured to generate a first signal and couple the first signal to the first portion of the container, the generated first signal having a known profile, and a lock controller configured to cause the signal generator to generate the first signal upon occurrence of a trigger event. The system further includes a signal detector configured to receive a second signal, the second signal resulting from the first signal, and a signal analyzer configured to analyze the second signal to determine a profile of the second signal, retrieve stored data representing a signal profile indicative of the lock mechanism being coupled to the first and second portions of the container, compare the profile of the second signal to the stored signal profile, and determine that a relationship between the lock mechanism and the container has changed based on the comparison. | 01-13-2011 |
David K. Asano, Easton, CT US
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| 20100153309 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIMENSIONAL RATING OF MAIL PIECES - Systems and methods for dimensionally rating mail pieces including cards, letters, flats, mailers, packages and parcels using a pointing device such as a digital pen are described. In one illustrative configuration the system includes a digital pen, a three dimensional digital pen pattern device, a computer and a printer for printing evidence of postage payment. A mail piece such as a small parcel is placed on the opened three dimensional digital pen pattern device. The user may select a digital pen pattern command box or may otherwise engage or be prompted to begin measurements. For a rectangular parcel, the user selects a bottom right and then a top left measurement point. The system then calculates the dimensions of the parcel, dimensionally rates it and then accounts for and prints a corresponding postage indicium. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110144808 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONFIGURING MAILING EQUIPMENT - A computer receives two input documents, including a carrier product description file and a document that describes attributes of a type of mailing equipment. The computer extracts information from the documents and generates a provisioning document based at least in part on the extracted information. The provisioning document is suitable for controlling a piece of mailing equipment which belongs to the particular type of mailing equipment, in such a manner that the piece of mailing equipment generates mail pieces in compliance with the carrier product description file. The provisioning document includes a script for controlling operation of the piece of mailing equipment and data to be read by the piece of mailing equipment. | 06-16-2011 |
David K. Bontempo, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100102507 | GAMING SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD INVOLVING A PLURALITY OF ROTORS INTERCHANGEABLY OPERABLE IN A DECOUPLED MODE AND A COUPLED MODE - A gaming table, method and device including a plurality of rotors interchangeably operable in a decoupled mode and a coupled mode. The system includes a rotor coupler and a coupler actuator. The system provides an award associated with an indication of a combination of symbols of the rotors. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110039613 | GAMING SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD INVOLVING A PLURALITY OF ROTORS INTERCHANGEABLY OPERABLE IN A DECOUPLED MODE AND A COUPLED MODE - A gaming table, method and device including a plurality of rotors interchangeably operable in a decoupled mode and a coupled mode. The system includes a rotor coupler and a coupler actuator. The system provides an award associated with an indication of a combination of symbols of the rotors. | 02-17-2011 |
David K. Breakfield, Austin, TX US
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| 20100231716 | Vehicle-Mountable Imaging Systems and Methods - Imaging systems, methods, and vehicles having imaging systems. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100295945 | Vehicle-Mountable Imaging Systems and Methods - Imaging systems, methods, and vehicles having imaging systems. | 11-25-2010 |
David K. Buzenius, Fort Myers, FL US
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| 20090062741 | Dual lumen syringe - A dual lumen syringe includes a body having a pair of elongate cavities or lumens formed therein. A directional valve is associated with each lumen. The valve is alternated between the first position wherein the lumen is communicably connected to a fluid inlet and a second position wherein the lumen is connected with a fluid outlet. There are a pair of elongate plungers, which are fixedly interconnected by a handle. Each plunger is received and longitudinally slidable in a reciprocating manner through a respective lumen. The valves are switched to a first position wherein the lumens are interconnected with the fluid inlets and the plunger is retracted to aspirate fluids through the respective inlets and into the lumens. The valves are then switched to a second position to communicably interconnect the lumens with the outlets. The plungers are then simultaneously driven inwardly through the respective lumens to drive the fluids simultaneously through the outlets to a dispensing tip permanently connected to the body and in communication with the outlets. | 03-05-2009 |
David K. Cassetti, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20100306263 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINISTIC PATTERN MATCHING - Apparatuses and methods to perform pattern matching are presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a memory to store a first pattern table comprising information indicative of whether a byte of input data matches a pattern and whether to ignore other matches of the pattern occur in remaining bytes of the input data. The apparatus further comprises one-byte match logic coupled to the memory, to determine, based on the information in the first pattern table, a one-byte match event with respect to the input data. The apparatus further comprises a control unit to filter the other matches of the pattern based on the information of the first pattern table. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110145205 | Packet Boundary Spanning Pattern Matching Based At Least In Part Upon History Information - An embodiment may include circuitry to determine, at least in part, based at least in part upon history information, whether one or more reference patterns are present in a data stream in a packet flow. The data stream may span at least one packet boundary in the packet flow. The history information may include a beginning portion of a packet in the data stream, an ending portion of the packet, and another portion of the data stream. The circuitry may overwrite the another portion of the history information with a respective portion of the data stream to be examined by the circuitry depending, at least in part, upon whether the circuitry determines, at least in part, whether the one or more reference patterns are present in the data stream. The respective portion may be relatively closer than the another portion is to a beginning of the data stream. | 06-16-2011 |
David K. Cheng, Costa Mesa, CA US
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| 20080196570 | VIOLIN SHOULDER REST - An adjustable and collapsible shoulder rest for a violin or like instrument that comprises an elongated single piece body with a first and second end being vertically extended at both ends by vertical guards which protect and prevent injury to the user when attempting to collapse the left and right gripping members. Vertical guards may be positioned at a fixed tilted angle to improve and train users to apply a proper playing posture. Left and right gripping members are comprised of a plurality of flexible separated gripping appendages that increase the surface area gripping of the instrument body and reduce or negate completely, any unwanted movement or slippage of the instrument body. Left and right gripping members are securely attached to left and right collapsible inserts by stems. Stems may be horizontally adjusted by placing the left and right collapsible inserts on different positioning holes located on the top ends of both collapsible inserts. Both left and right collapsible inserts have at least one pivot point which are adapted to allow pivotal movement of the respective collapsible insert from where a longitudinal axis of each of said first and second stems are at a generally perpendicular angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated single piece of body, to a position where said first and second stems are substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis of said elongated single piece of body. Both said collapsible inserts are pivotably coupled to both vertical guards by at least one pivot point. | 08-21-2008 |
David K. Cinader, Yorba Linda, CA US
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| 20080227051 | ORTHODONTIC KITS AND METHODS - An orthodontic kit includes brackets and at least one archwire for a single patient. The brackets and archwire are provided in a sealed container that is sterilized after the container is closed. Optionally, the kit includes all or at least some of the additional orthodontic articles desired for a bonding procedure, such as buccal tubes or buccal tube preweld assemblies, ligatures, bonding compositions, single use hand instruments and articles for moisture control. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090011388 | SELF-ETCHING DENTAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to dental compositions that can be used as adhesives for bonding a dental material to a dental structure surface and/or as a dental restorative material. The dental composition is preferably applied to a dental structure surface under conditions effective to etch the dental structure surface. | 01-08-2009 |
David K. Cinader, Walnut, CA US
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| 20080233528 | INDIRECT BONDING TRAYS FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - An indirect bonding tray places orthodontic appliances in precise, predetermined positions on the teeth of a patient. The indirect bonding tray includes a first matrix material that extends over a set of appliances and a second matrix material that extends over the first matrix material. The indirect bonding tray also includes at least one occlusal stop member that is connected to the second matrix material for firm, relatively hard contact with the occlusal tips of the patient's teeth when the tray is received in place over the patient's dental arch. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080233530 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BONDING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES USING PHOTOCURABLE ADHESIVE MATERIAL - A bonding tray for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a body adapted to fit over at least a portion of the dental arch. One or more orthodontic appliances are releasably connected to the body, and a photocurable adhesive material extends across the base or bonding pad of each appliance for bonding the appliance to a tooth. An outer surface of the body includes at least one receptacle for removably receiving a source of light in order to facilitate curing the photocurable adhesive material. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080233531 | METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR MAKING AN ORTHODONTIC BONDING TRAY USING RAPID PROTOTYPING - Indirect bonding trays for orthodontic treatment are made from a model of the patient's dental arch that is manufactured using digital data and rapid prototyping processes. The model includes one or more guides for orienting an orthodontic appliance in a desired position on a model tooth of the dental arch model. A holder is connected to the archwire slot of the appliance and is brought into contact with the guide in order to move the appliance to its intended position for subsequent manufacture of the indirect bonding tray. | 09-25-2008 |
David K. Cinader, Jr., St. Paul, MN US
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| 20100082148 | COMPUTER-AIDED IMPLANTING OF ORTHODONTIC ANCHORAGE DEVICES USING SURGICAL GUIDES - A system for implanting a temporary anchorage device in a jaw bone of a patient makes use of a digital representation of at least a portion of the patient's dental arch, including teeth and corresponding roots, in order to select a temporary anchorage device (TAD) implant site that does not interfere with a tooth root. A surgical guide relates the information from the digital representation to an actual location in the patient's jaw bone. The surgical guide is formed to fit over at least a portion of the occlusal, buccal, labial, and/or lingual surfaces of the dental arch proximate to the selected TAD implant site and includes a physical and/or visual marker that indicates the selected TAD implant site. | 04-01-2010 |
David K. Cinader, Jr., Yorba Linda, CA US
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| 20090035728 | SELF-ETCHING EMULSION DENTAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to dental compositions that can be used as adhesives for bonding a dental material to a dental structure surface and/or as a dental restorative material. The dental composition is preferably applied to a dental structure surface under conditions effective to etch the dental structure surface. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100015577 | ORTHODONTIC INDIRECT BONDING TRAY WITH MOISTURE CONTROL - An indirect bonding apparatus for orthodontic bonding procedures includes a tray having inner wall sections defining a channel for receiving the patient's dental arch. A number of orthodontic appliances are detachably connected to the tray along the channel, and each appliance includes a base for bonding the appliance to the tooth. The wall sections include at least one groove extending along the base of at least one appliance in order to provide a space between the wall sections and the patient's tooth structure when the tray is received on the patient's dental arch. The space hinders the flow of oral fluids such as saliva in directions toward the base in order to help ensure that the fluids do not adversely affect the strength of the resulting adhesive bond between the appliance and the tooth. | 01-21-2010 |
David K. Creber, Kingston CA
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| 20100200420 | CONTROL OF BY-PASS CURRENT IN MULTI-POLAR LIGHT METAL REDUCTION CELLS - The invention relates to a multi-polar reduction cell for production of a light metal by electrolysis. The cell has an anode, a cathode, and at least one current-conducting multi-polar electrode interposed between the anode and the cathode. The cell has a molten electrolyte containing a metal salt to be electrolyzed held within the cell and preferably has means to maintain an upper surface of the electrolyte at a predetermined level within the cell. The level is preferably maintained above the upper end of the multi-polar electrode(s), at least in use of the cell. The multi-polar electrode has an electrically insulating surface at its upper end that minimizes or eliminates by-pass current between the anode and cathode when the cell is operated. The invention also relates to the method of minimizing or eliminating the by-pass current. | 08-12-2010 |
David K. Evink, Hancock, MN US
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| 20080283357 | Portable low profile drive-over truck dump conveyor system - A portable truck dump comprises a conveyor system mounted on an elongate frame to transport material from a first end of the frame to a second, opposite end of the frame. A grate is positioned over the conveyor system and is supported by first and second sides of the frame. A ramp extends generally perpendicular to the frame on each side of the frame next to the grate to provide a drive-over access for a material transport vehicle to deposit its load over the grate and onto the conveyor system. A first end of each ramp immediately adjacent to the frame is pivotally connected to the frame to allow the frame to be articulated towards the grate. A second end of each ramp spaced from the frame is supported above but in close proximity to the ground. A support frame is associated with each ramp to provide a barrier along the ground adjacent to and at a level of the second end of each ramp. The barrier supports an earthen ramp which enables the material transport vehicles to drive onto and over the ramp to deposit material over the grate. The support frame maintains the integrity of the earthen ramp when the ramps are articulated towards the grate. The support frame may also provide a support surface adjacent to the ground for supporting the second end of each ramp. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100051413 | Portable low profile drive-over truck dump conveyor system - A portable truck dump comprises a conveyor system mounted on an elongate frame to transport material from a first end of the frame to a second, opposite end of the frame. A grate is positioned over the conveyor system and is supported by first and second sides of the frame. A ramp extends generally perpendicular to the frame on each side of the frame next to the grate to provide a drive-over access for a material transport vehicle to deposit its load over the grate and onto the conveyor system. A first end of each ramp immediately adjacent to the frame is pivotally connected to the frame to allow the frame to be articulated towards the grate. A second end of each ramp spaced from the frame is supported above but in close proximity to the ground. A support frame is associated with each ramp for supporting the second end of each ramp. A drive-on ramp contacts an end portion of the support frame. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110079488 | Portable low profile drive-over truck dump conveyor system - A portable truck dump comprises a conveyor system mounted on an elongate frame to transport material from a first end of the frame to a second, opposite end of the frame. A grate is positioned over the conveyor system and is supported by first and second sides of the frame. A ramp extends generally perpendicular to the frame on each side of the frame next to the grate to provide a drive-over access for a material transport vehicle to deposit its load over the grate and onto the conveyor system. A first end of each ramp immediately adjacent to the frame is pivotally connected to the frame to allow the frame to be articulated towards the grate. A second end of each ramp spaced from the frame is supported above but in close proximity to the ground. A support frame is associated with each ramp for supporting the second end of each ramp. A drive-on ramp contacts an end portion of the support frame. | 04-07-2011 |
David K. Flattery, Santa Barbara, CA US
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| 20110092076 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF VAPOR COATING IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus and method for vapor phase deposition of a reactive surface area (RSA) material onto a substrate of an electronic device. The vapor phase deposition is conducted at ambient pressures in air, and provides capture of residual vapor to minimize environmental release of RSA and other constituents used in the processing. | 04-21-2011 |
David K. Hatch, Herefordshire GB
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| 20110019367 | Method for Manufacturing a Plurality of Plug-In Cards from a Card Body - A method for manufacturing a plurality of plug-in cards ( | 01-27-2011 |
David K. Herdle, Franklin, PA US
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| 20110184597 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF DAMAGE TO A TRAILING CABLE - A device for reducing damage to an electric vehicle powered by a trailing cable, the device including an electric sensor for determining the mobile equipment's position relative to a hazard, and an electric controller responsive to the electrical means for operating a motor to change the operation of the electric vehicle to reduce the likelihood of adverse effects to the trailing cable if the electric vehicle's position is near the hazard. | 07-28-2011 |
David K. Hinde, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20100031697 | MODULAR CO2 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A cascade CO2 refrigeration system includes a medium temperature loop for circulating a medium refrigerant and a low temperature loop for circulating a CO2 refrigerant. The medium temperature loop includes a heat exchanger having a first side and a second side. The first side evaporates the medium temperature refrigerant. The low temperature loop includes a discharge header for circulating the CO2 refrigerant through the second side of the heat exchanger to condense the CO2 refrigerant, a liquid-vapor separator collects liquid CO2 refrigerant and directs vapor CO2 refrigerant to the second side of the heat exchanger. A liquid CO2 supply header receives liquid CO2 refrigerant from the liquid-vapor separator. Medium temperature loads receive liquid CO2 refrigerant from the liquid supply header for use as a liquid coolant at a medium temperature. An expansion device expands liquid CO2 refrigerant from the liquid supply header into a low temperature liquid-vapor mixture for use by the low temperature loads. | 02-11-2010 |
David K. Johnson, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20090157047 | MEDICAL DEVICE COATINGS AND METHODS OF FORMING SUCH COATINGS - Disclosed are coatings for medical devices. The medical device can have a surface. The coatings can have a first and a second layer. The first layer can be disposed on at least a portion of the surface of the medical device, and the first layer can comprise a first copolymer. The first copolymer can have a first polymeric unit that can adhere to the surface of the medical device and a second polymeric unit that can adhere to the second layer. The second layer can be disposed on at least a portion of the first layer, and the second layer can comprise a second copolymer. The second copolymer can comprise a third polymeric unit that can adhere to the first layer and a second polymeric unit that can provide the surface properties of the coating. Methods of applying coatings are also disclosed. | 06-18-2009 |
David K. 'Keith' Luce, Splendora, TX US
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| 20080202817 | Hardfacing Around Ball Loading Hole for Earth-Boring Bit - A rotary cone earth boring bit has at least one bit leg with a cone retaining ball passage that intersects an outer surface of the bit leg and is closed by a ball plug. An upwardly curved lower hardfacing bead is on the outer surface of the bit leg at least partially below the ball plug. A downwardly curved upper hardfacing bead is on the outer surface of the bit leg at least partially above the ball plug. The upper hardfacing bead has leading and trailing ends that join the lower hardfacing bead. The upper and lower hardfacing beads define a generally elliptical perimeter surround the ball plug. At least one transverse bead is above the upper hardfacing bead and leads generally upwardly and circumferentially from a leading edge of the bit leg to a trailing edge of the bit leg. | 08-28-2008 |
David K. Klaffenbach, Battle Ground, WA US
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| 20090027438 | DETERMINING ENCODER STRIP EXPANSION - A system is provided that includes an encoder strip having encoder markings, first and second optical encoders positioned at a fixed distance from one another on a substrate and, responsive to being moved along the encoder strip, configured to generate first and second signals, respectively, that each indicate detection of the encoder markings on the encoder strip and processing circuitry configured to determine a current phase difference between the first and the second signals using a first portion of the first signal that corresponds to a first plurality of encoder markings and a second portion of the second signal that corresponds to a second plurality of encoder markings. | 01-29-2009 |
David K. Kobliska, Elkader, IA US
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| 20090095389 | TIRE SYSTEM FOR AN OFF-HIGHWAY MACHINE - A tire system that includes a cylindrical metal rim with an outer surface and a plurality of solid tire segments, each of the tire segments having at least one track that is connected to a mounting plate, the mounting plates being circumferentially positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the rim. The tire system may be employed on an off-highway earthmoving machine such as a towed or other scraping device. | 04-16-2009 |
David K. Kolavic, Clayton, MO US
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| 20090137394 | ZEA MAYS NFB2 PROMOTER - The present invention provides non-coding regulatory element polynucleotide molecules isolated from the transcription factor Nuclear Factor B (NFB2) gene of | 05-28-2009 |
David K. Kovalik, Clayton, MO US
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| 20090070898 | Plant microRNAs and methods of use thereof - This invention discloses novel microRNAs and their precursors, and recombinant DNA constructs including such novel miRNAs, miRNA precursors, miRNA promoters, and miRNA recognition sites corresponding to the miRNAs. Included are novel miRNA and miRNA precursors that exhibit nutrient-responsive expression. Also disclosed are miRNA decoy sequences. Further provided are non-natural transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing in their genome a recombinant DNA construct of this invention and methods of controlling gene expression using recombinant DNA constructs of this invention. | 03-12-2009 |
David K. Lawrentz, Louisville, OH US
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| 20080218014 | Friction Drive Spindle Unit - A spindle unit (A) for effecting a manufacturing or repair procedure includes a spindle assembly ( | 09-11-2008 |
David K. Lee, East Brunswick, NJ US
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| 20110239388 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having a dispenser containing oral care material and a moisture impermeable barrier. An oral care implement comprising: a handle; a head connected to the handle, the head comprising at least one tooth cleaning element extending from a face of the head; a dispenser containing an oral care material positioned on the head, the dispenser being degradable when subjected to moisture; a removable barrier attached to the head so as to create a chamber between an inner surface of the removable barrier and a portion of the head, the removable barrier being constructed of a moisture impermeable material; and wherein the dispenser is disposed within the chamber. | 10-06-2011 |
David K. Lewis, Salinas, CA US
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| 20090151749 | Method and Apparatus for Washing Fruits and Vegetables - One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for washing a product with a fluid. The tank may receive a plurality of product, such as fruits and vegetables, into the fluid and be configured to receive a moving conveyor, having a first end, a second end, a first section, and a second section. The conveyor may have a plurality of protruding panels being structured and arranged on the conveyor to push the product through the fluid in the tank and to lift the product from the fluid in the tank to the second end of the conveyor. At least one first nozzle may be positioned substantially above the conveyor and configured to deliver the fluid onto the product as the product is pushed by the plurality of panels. The fluid delivered from the at least one first nozzle may rotate the product in the fluid in the tank. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110200730 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL PASTEURIZER - Circumferential pasteurizers and related methods are disclosed. A circumferential pasteurizer includes a vessel having an inner guide surface, a thermal medium inlet disposed on a first side of the vessel, a thermal medium outlet disposed on a second side of the vessel, a food product inlet disposed on the second side of the vessel, a food outlet disposed on the first side of the vessel, and a rotating paddle wheel suspended for rotation in the vessel. The paddle wheel includes a hub and a plurality of paddles distributed around the hub and extending outwardly therefrom to adjacent the vessel inner guide surface to form food receiving pockets extending the length of the hub. The paddle wheel conveys the food product from the food product inlet to the food product outlet along the vessel inner guide surface and counter to the flow of the thermal medium. | 08-18-2011 |
David K. Liberty, Callender CA
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| 20090078480 | Low Surface Impact Skid Steered All Terrain Vehicle - A low surface impact, skid steered, all terrain vehicle is disclosed which has a rectangular frame from the opposite sides of which sets of tandem mounted, independently movable control arms are suspended. An hydraulic motor driven wheel axle is mounted on the lower end of each control arm with at least one pneumatic wheel mounted upon each axle. Compressible springs are located between the frame and each control arm so as to bias the control arms and wheels supported therefrom downwardly to a position in which friction plates mounted upon the control arms contact and limit movement of each set of control arms toward one another. Separate hydraulic control circuits having separate drive pumps drive the hydraulic motors on each side of the vehicle. Each of these circuits is operable in either a series connected mode or a parallel connected mode. In the series connected mode, each circuit is operable to provide substantially equal fluid flow and pressure to all of the drive motors on one side of the vehicle so as to obtain equal wheel speed and minimize wheel slippage with the ground. With the circuits operating in the parallel connected mode, the drive motors on front and rear sets of wheels receive differing fluid flow and pressure with the result that when the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle are driven in opposite directions, skid steering of the vehicle is improved over that obtainable in the series connected mode. | 03-26-2009 |
David K. Lovald, Middlesex, VT US
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| 20090126294 | Modular Flooring System - A modular flooring system that includes a plurality of interlocking floor panels arrangeable into a variety of configurations. In one embodiment, each interlocking floor panel includes tongues and grooves that allow adjacent ones of the panels to connect with one another by the mating of tongues and grooves. A locking mechanism can be provided to one or more of the floor panels for locking the connected panels together. In other embodiments, the modular flooring system includes either integrally formed conduit chases or separately formed conduit chases, or a combination of both. | 05-21-2009 |
David K. Mesecher, Huntington Station, NY US
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| 20090257472 | INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN A SPREAD SPECTRUM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A code division multiple access communication system transmits a pilot and traffic signal over a shared spectrum. The pilot and traffic signal have an associated code and are received over the shared spectrum. The received signals are sampled and the samples are delayed to produce a window. A weighted value for each despread pilot code window sample is determined using an adaptive algorithm. Each window sample is despread with a traffic code. Each despread traffic code window sample is weighted according to a weight corresponding to its respective pilot code sample. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110026496 | CODE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS TRANSMISSION ANTENNA WEIGHTING - A code division multiple access communication system has a base station with a plurality of transmitting antennas. From each transmitting antenna of the base station, a pilot signal is transmitted having a different chip sequence than the other transmitting antenna. At a user equipment, the transmitted pilot signals are received from each transmitting antenna. A weight adjustment is derived in response to the received transmitted pilot signals. The user equipment transmits the weight adjustment to the base station. The transmitted weight adjustment is received from the user equipment. A data signal is processed to produce a plurality of versions of the data signal. At least a portion of each processed data signal has a different chip sequence than the other processed data signal version. At least one processed data signal version is weighted by a weight value adjusted in response to the received transmitted weight adjustment. From each transmitting antenna, a different one of the data signal versions is transmitted and the transmitted data signal versions are received at the user equipment. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110188546 | WIRELESS TRANSMIT/RECEIVE UNIT (WTRU) FOR CARRIER OFFSET RECOVERY - A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) for carrier offset recovery. An adaptive matched filter produces a filtered signal. A rake receiver provides relative path values of multipath components. A mixer generates channel impulse response estimates. A channel despreader despreads the filtered signal using the pseudo-noise signal generated to produce a despread channel signal of the selected channel. A pilot channel despreader despreads the filtered signal using a pseudo-noise signal generator to produce a despread pilot signal of the pilot channel. A hard decision processor determines a symbol value of the despread channel signal. A complex conjugate processor generates a complex conjugate of the symbol value as a correction signal. A phase-locked loop produces a phase correction signal to recover carrier offset. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110228710 | INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN A SPREAD SPECTRUM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A code division multiple access communication system transmits a pilot and traffic signal over a shared spectrum. The pilot and traffic signal have an associated code and are received over the shared spectrum. The received signals are sampled and the samples are delayed to produce a window. A weighted value for each despread pilot code window sample is determined using an adaptive algorithm. Each window sample is despread with a traffic code. Each despread traffic code window sample is weighted according to a weight corresponding to its respective pilot code sample. | 09-22-2011 |
David K. Mesecher, Melville, NY US
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| 20110151923 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE CELLULAR TELEPHONE RECEIVER - A receiver includes a plurality of antennas; a plurality of front end circuits producing digital signals in response to signals received on the antennas; a beamforming unit weighting and summing the digital signals to produce a first signal; a first stage including a first plurality of modems producing first bit streams in response to components of the first signal, a first plurality of signal reconstruction units producing first signal replicas in response to the first bit streams, and a first active cancellation unit weighting the first signal replicas and subtracting the weighted first signal replicas from the first signal to produce a second signal; and a second stage including a second plurality of modems producing second bit streams in response to components of the second signal, a second plurality of signal reconstruction units producing second signal replicas in response to the second bit streams, and a second active cancellation unit weighting the second signal replicas and subtracting the weighted second signal replicas from the first signal to produce a third signal. A method implemented by the receiver is also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
David K. Misemer, Maplewood, MN US
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| 20090207026 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG INCLUDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOOP ANTENNA - This disclosure describes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that includes a three-dimensional (3D) loop antenna. The 3D loop antenna includes a first conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the first conductive portion substantially lie in a first plane. The 3D loop antenna includes a second conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the second conductive portion substantially lie in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane. An RFID circuit electrically connected to the loop antenna excites a current through the first and second conductive portions in a current loop that lies in a third plane that is not substantially parallel to the first and second planes. In some instances the third plane may be substantially perpendicular to the first and second planes. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090207027 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG INCLUDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOOP ANTENNA - This disclosure describes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that includes a three-dimensional (3D) loop antenna. The 3D loop antenna includes a first conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the first conductive portion substantially lie in a first plane. The 3D loop antenna includes a second conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the second conductive portion substantially lie in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane. An RFID circuit electrically connected to the loop antenna excites a current through the first and second conductive portions in a current loop that lies in a third plane that is not substantially parallel to the first and second planes. In some instances the third plane may be substantially perpendicular to the first and second planes. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100086200 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-PERSPECTIVE SCENE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for using visual attention modeling techniques to evaluate a scene from multiple perspectives. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100086221 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING ROBUSTNESS - Systems and methods for evaluating the robustness of objects within a scene or a scene itself. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100086278 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING A SCENE - Systems and methods for optimizing properties of objects within a scene or achieve a visual goal. | 04-08-2010 |
David K. Modieska, Toronto CA
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| 20090046898 | DISPLAYING RANKED CATEGORIES OF DATA IN A VENN DIAGRAM - A solution that displays ranked categories of data in a Venn diagram is provided. In particular, entries of data are assigned to one of a plurality of categories based on one or more attributes of the entries. The categories are then ranked for each of one or more criteria. Each criterion can use a unique set of the attributes to rank the categories. A Venn diagram is generated that includes a circle for each criterion and displays the rankings of the various categories using one or more visual representations of each category. For example, the rankings can be displayed using tag clouds for each category that are placed in each circle. Two or more circles can overlap in which case categories that have one or more entries that meet all the corresponding criteria can be displayed in the overlapping portion of the circles. | 02-19-2009 |
David K. Modjeska, Toronto CA
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| 20080244404 | GRAPHICAL METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AUXILIARY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OBJECTS - A method implemented in a scalable auxiliary graph for simultaneously displaying both traditional hierarchical information and auxiliary information at the same time. The method provides for a scalable auxiliary graph that shows feature interdependencies between a selected feature or sub-feature and any related interdependent primary features and/or sub-features. Here, the scalable auxiliary graph includes a visual anchor connecting the plurality of primary features and sub-features. A visual link is used to connect a currently selected feature or sub-feature to the visual anchor. Visual connector lines are used to link the visual anchor to related interdependent primary features or sub-features. This allows the user to simultaneously visualize relationship between the selected feature and any related interdependent primary features and/or sub-features. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080250345 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY VIEWING AND NAVIGATING HIERARCHICAL DATA - A system, method, program product and service for navigating and displaying hierarchically structured data. A system is provided that includes: a graphical data display system for displaying a structured diagram having a plurality of nodes; a navigation system for allowing a user to launch a viewport at a selected node within the structured diagram to view subnodes of the selected node; and a context maintenance system that maintains a visual context between each of the plurality of nodes and subnodes within the structured diagram. | 10-09-2008 |
David K. Mulkey, Wilmington, NC US
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| 20100298459 | POLYOL COMPOSITIONS, RESIN BLEND COMPOSITIONS, SPRAY COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USING EACH, AND METHODS OF MAKING EACH - Embodiments of the disclosure include aromatic polyol compositions, resin blend compositions, and spray foam compositions. | 11-25-2010 |
David K. Murotake, Nashua, NH US
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| 20080278197 | PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICE WITH EMBEDDED SWITCH FABRIC - The invention in the simplest form is a programmable logic device consisting of gate arrays, external I/O endpoints, and an embedded switch fabric configurable for connecting gates to gates, endpoints to endpoints and gates to endpoints. The architecture may employ a fabric interface of non-blocking crossbar switches for making complex bus connections of multiple devices to facilitate high speed processing. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100244896 | PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICE WITH EMBEDDED SWITCH FABRIC - The invention in the simplest form is a programmable logic device comprising logic blocks configured substantially in a plane, external I/O endpoints, and embedded switched fabrics which provide non-contentious connection between the logic blocks and between logic blocks and I/O endpoints, the switch fabrics being offset from the plane of the logic blocks. The logic blocks are organized into logic groups, whereby a plurality of primary embedded switch fabrics are configurable for connecting logic blocks within logic groups, and at least one secondary switch fabric provides non-contentious connection between primary switch fabrics. The switch fabrics can employ non-blocking crossbar switches. A hierarchy of secondary switch fabrics can be included for providing non-contentions connection between both primary and other secondary switch fabrics. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110023106 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACHIEVING HIGH ASSURANCE COMPUTING USING LOW ASSURANCE OPERATING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES - A computing system contains and uses a partitioning microkernel (PMK) or equivalent means for imposing memory partitioning and isolation prior to exposing data to a target operating system or process, and conducts continuing memory management whereby data is validated by security checks before or between sequential processing steps. The PMK may be used in conjunction with an Object Request Broker. | 01-27-2011 |
David K. Nelson, Medicine Lake, MN US
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| 20080309384 | Initialization Circuitry Having Fuse Leakage Current Tolerance - A system for initializing circuitry is presented. The system employs a power-on reset circuit having a threshold voltage and a programmable switch circuit. The power-on reset circuit has a detector circuit for detecting a reference voltage, and a one-sided latch for generating an output voltage reflective of the reference voltage. The detector circuit has a threshold after which the one-sided latch is activated. The programmable switch circuit receives the output voltage of the power-on reset circuit and generates an enable signal arid its complement based on the status of an internal fuse. The switch point of the power-on reset circuit provides for a rapid increase in output voltage, offsetting parasitic leakage current in the programmable switch circuit that can result in improper enable signal output. | 12-18-2008 |
David K. Njaastad, Palatine, IL US
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| 20090056078 | Floating hinge assembly - A floating hinge assembly is characterized by a mounting base for attachment to a cabinet of a machine along a side of an opening to the cabinet, two door bases for attachment to a door of the machine along a side of the door, and a pivot arm and two idler arms rotatably connected to and between the mounting base and door bases. The pivot arm and idler arms control movement of the door bases as the door is opened, such that as the door is opened the side of the door along which the door bases are attached moves both away from and sideways relative to the cabinet | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084271 | Boiler assembly for hot beverage dispenser - A boiler assembly for a hot beverage dispensing machine is characterized by a baffle that separates a cold water refill chamber of the boiler from a water heating and dispensing chamber of the boiler in a manner that provides for non-turbulent flow of cold water from the water refill chamber into the water heating chamber without substantial mixing of the cold refill water with the already heated water and, thereby, without lowering the overall temperature of the already existing heated water. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090236364 | Apparatus for attaching a drip tray to a beverage dispenser - A drip tray is attached to a beverage dispenser below a splash panel of the dispenser by a releasable latching mechanism that permits the drip tray to be removed from and replaced on the dispenser while the splash panel remains in place on the dispenser. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100226201 | Disassemblable, removable ice dispenser agitator - A multiple piece agitator for an ice dispenser, which could also include a beverage dispenser, having an ice bin with a limited access opening, is disclosed. The multiple piece agitator can be easily field disassembled within the dispenser's ice bin, then the agitator disassembled pieces removed for cleaning or servicing of the ice bin in which the agitator moves and/or for cleaning or servicing the agitator. The invention lessens the need to remove any icemaker, usually fitted to the ice dispenser, before servicing of the ice bin and/or agitator. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110220689 | Ice dispense system and method - An ice dispense system for an ice dispenser is characterized by a chute having an ice receiving upper end in communication with an ice bin outlet passage and an ice dispensing lower end. Beginning with the chute filled with ice and its lower end closed, to dispense a selected quantity of ice, the chute lower end is opened for one of a plurality of different time periods, where each individual time period of the plurality is of a duration to dispense from the chute an associated predetermined quantity of ice. In response to dispensing ice from the chute, an agitator in the bin is operated for one of a plurality of different time periods, where each individual time period of the plurality is of a duration to move through the bin outlet passage and into the upper end of the chute an amount of ice substantially equal to that dispensed. The ice dispensing system is provided with an improved user interface and user programmable features. | 09-15-2011 |
David K. Norvelle, Mason, OH US
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| 20080243143 | Surgical instrument having a fastener delivery mechanism - A delivery device for delivering a plurality of individual surgical fasteners. The delivery device includes a drive mechanism having distal and proximal ends. The drive mechanism has a moving member and a fixed opposing member, wherein the moving member is moveable proximally and distally with respect to the delivery device. The moving member has a sharpened distal end for piercing tissue. The device includes at least one surgical fastener located between the first and the second members. Each of the at least one surgical fasteners has a proximal end and a distal end. The device also has an actuator having at least two sequential positions. A first position for moving the moving member distally and piercing tissue, and a second position for moving the moving member proximally, thereby deploying the distal end of the fastener. | 10-02-2008 |
David K. Pompian, Centennial, CO US
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| 20100132810 | Adjustable Tub/Shower Valve Mounting Fixture and Method - A mounting fixture for a shower valve adjustably positions the shower valve in depth and angular orientation with respect to a finished wall surface, even after the shower valve has been plumbed or roughed in. | 06-03-2010 |
David K. Rayna, Malverne, NY US
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| 20080288202 | Method and apparatus for automatically testing a railroad interlocking - A railroad signal system interlocking is automatically tested. A control point interface corresponding to a predetermined function of the interlocking has an isolated section and a control section. The isolated section is connected with the interlocking and has a normal, inactivated state during operation of the interlocking, and an activated state for testing the interlocking by detecting an electrical characteristic representing the status of the predetermined function executed by the interlocking. The control section drives the isolated section to its activated state and receiving an output from the isolated section in response to the detected electrical characteristic, and delivers a status report. | 11-20-2008 |
David K. Rensin, Waterford, VA US
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| 20080304668 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOST DATA DESTRUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA STORED ON A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING A SECURITY INTERVAL - A data security system and method protects stored data from unauthorized access. According to one aspect of the invention, a client computing device communicates periodically with a server. If communications is not established between the client and the server for a selected activation interval and a subsequent grace period, the data is determined to be lost, and programmed security rules are automatically executed. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090300718 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOST DATA DESTRUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA STORED ON A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH SERVERS THAT ARE INSIDE OF AND OUTSIDE OF A FIREWALL - A data security system and method protects stored data from unauthorized access. According to one aspect of the invention, a client computing device communicates periodically with a server. If communications is note established between the client and the server for a selected activation interval and a subsequent grace period, the data is determined to be lost, and programmed security rules are automatically executed. The server with which the client computer device communicates includes one server located inside the firewall of a particular organization, or a mirror server located outside the firewall, and thereby allow for the re-setting of the activation interval when the client is properly outside of the firewall through communication with the mirror server, as well as the to provide command an control over a lost or stolen client by pushing updated rules if communication is subsequently attempted with the mirror server. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100115579 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOST DATA DESTRUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA STORED ON PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A data security system and method protects stored data from unauthorized access. According to one aspect of the invention, a client computing device communicates periodically with a server. If communications is note established between the client and the server for a selected activation interval and a subsequent grace period, the data is determined to be lost, and programmed security rules are automatically executed. Rules relating to encryption, as well as other security procedures, can be defined and entered by an administrator with access to the server, and then disseminated to each of a plurality of clients that access the server. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110197258 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOST DATA DESTRUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA STORED ON PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A data security system and method protects stored data from unauthorized access. According to one aspect of the invention, a client computing device communicates periodically with a server. If communications is note established between the client and the server for a selected activation interval and a subsequent grace period, the data is determined to be lost, and programmed security rules are automatically executed. Rules relating to encryption, as well as other security procedures, can be defined and entered by an administrator with access to the server, and then disseminated to each of a plurality of clients that access the server. | 08-11-2011 |
David K. Roberts, Crawley GB
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| 20080253324 | Multiple Channel Communication - A communication device ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090019286 | Watermark Detection - A detector ( | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090046786 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A MIMO SYSTEM - A MIMO system comprising a transmitting station ( | 02-19-2009 |
David K. Schisla, Pleasant Prairie, WI US
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| 20100056766 | PURIFICATION OF BIOLOGICAL CONJUGATES BY SIZE EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY - A method for separating a biological conjugate from an aggregate. The molecular weight of the biological conjugate ranges from about 10 kDa to about 1000 kDa. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: | 03-04-2010 |
David K. Schluckebier, Benton, AR US
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| 20100101444 | WAD WITH IGNITION CHAMBER - A wad or basewad for ammunition includes an ignition chamber. The ignition chamber can be integrally formed with the wad or basewad or can be attached to the wad or basewad. The ignition chamber communicates with a primer of the ammunition to receive and contain the primer blast for at least an initial period of time. This facilitates faster initial ignition of the propellant of the ammunition, and consequently allows higher performance levels to be achieved. Other advantages regarding other applications of this invention include cleaner burning loads, greater economy, and lower perceived recoil. | 04-29-2010 |
David K. Schoenwald, Douglasville, GA US
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| 20100306887 | Molded microfluidic fluid cell for atomic force microscopy - A microfluidic cell includes a compressible block and a cantilever. The compressible block includes a first horizontal surface, an opposite second horizontal surface and a plurality of vertical surfaces therebetween. A gasket structure depends downwardly from the second horizontal surface. The gasket structure defines an open cavity therein. The compressible block defines a fluid inlet passage and a fluid outlet passage each in fluid communication with the cavity and opening to a selected one of the first horizontal surface and one of the plurality of vertical surfaces. The cantilever includes body portion and a beam extending laterally therefrom. The body portion is embedded in the compressible block and a portion of the beam extends into the cavity defined by the gasket structure. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110173969 | SHAPE MEMORY-BASED ACTUATORS AND RELEASE MECHANISMS THEREFROM - SM-based actuators ( | 07-21-2011 |
David K. Siniff, Bay City, MI US
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| 20090199667 | MODULAR POWER ACTUATOR - A power actuator assembly includes a torque transmission device, a motor mounted to the torque transmission device extending along a motor axis, and a screw coupled to the torque transmission device and extending along a screw axis. An adjustment mechanism interconnects the screw and the torque transmission device and permits selective rotational adjustment between the adjustment mechanism and the torque transmission device to rotate the motor relative to the torque transmission device. A connecting device releasably interconnects the adjustment mechanism to the torque transmission device to permit repeated re-positioning of the motor relative to the torque transmission device. | 08-13-2009 |
David K. Smith, Georgetown, TX US
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| 20090195379 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DEVICE - The disclosure is directed to a sensor device including processing circuitry, at least one sensor coupled to the processing circuitry, a serial data interface coupled to the processing circuitry and memory responsive to the processing circuitry. The memory includes a static unique identification number. The serial data interface provides access to retrieve the static unique identification number and sensed data measured with the at least one sensor from the memory. | 08-06-2009 |
David K. Sturley, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20080217584 | SUBSTRATE SUCH AS PAVING BRICK WITH NON-POWERED PHOTOLUMINESCENT PORTION - A non-powered photoluminescent paving brick includes a substrate defining one of a cavity and a channel that extends from one end to an opposite end of the substrate. A photoluminescent portion includes a light transmissive resin including a suspension of photoluminescent particles. The photoluminescent portion is arranged in the one of the cavity and the channel and wherein the light transmissive resin has an exposed outer surface that directly receives light. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090262514 | CAST PHOTOLUMINESCENT DEVICES AND PHOTOLUMINESCENT INSERTS FOR SUBSTRATES - A non-powered path marking system comprises a substrate defining a cavity. A photoluminescent insert comprises a first resinous layer that is cast with photoluminescent particles suspended therein. Adhesive attaches the photoluminescent insert inside of the cavity. A marking device comprises a photoluminescent insert comprising N cast resinous layers, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to one. A first one of the N cast resinous layers includes photoluminescent particles suspended therein. A fastener includes a first portion cast in the photoluminescent insert and a second portion extending outside of the photoluminescent insert. | 10-22-2009 |
David K. Tinnerman, New Knoxville, OH US
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| 20100228428 | INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES - Industrial vehicles communicate across a wireless environment and the wireless communication, data collection and/or processing capabilities of industrial vehicles are leveraged against robust software solutions to implement enterprise wide asset management functions, to integrate industrial vehicle data into existing enterprise workflows and/or to enable trusted third party integration into the enterprise for enhanced asset and/or workflow management. Still further, wireless communication, data collection and/or processing capabilities of industrial vehicles are leveraged with robust software solutions that aggregate and analyze data across multiple enterprises and/or promote the exchange of information between independent entities. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110040440 | INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES - Industrial vehicles communicate across a wireless environment and the wireless communication, data collection and/or processing capabilities of industrial vehicles are utilized to implement dashboard functions that thread status information from detail level views, up through intermediate views and to summary level views to facilitate efficient fleet maintenance, management and control. Further, industrial vehicle data may be communicated to a trusted third party server. As such, wirelessly collected industrial vehicle information is utilized within robust software solutions that aggregate and analyze data across multiple enterprises. | 02-17-2011 |
David K. Towner, Rehovot IL
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| 20080278566 | Apparatus and Method of Scanning Light Using an Array of Light Sources - Apparatus comprising a two-dimensional array of light sources ( | 11-13-2008 |
David K. Umberger, Boise, ID US
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| 20090077418 | Control of Sparing in Storage Systems - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for controlling of sparing in a storage system. In one embodiment, a method compares a first amount of time to complete sparing of data from a failed disk in a storage system with a second amount of time to complete a user request to the storage system in order to determine when to create a copy of the data from the failed disk. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110178972 | CREATING SNAPSHOTS OF DATA USING A SELECTED ONE OF DIFFERENT SNAPSHOT ALGORITHMS - In a storage system, snapshots of data are created according to a snapshot algorithm in response to writes. The snapshot algorithm is selected from among a plurality of different snapshot algorithms according to one or more criteria. | 07-21-2011 |
David K. Vavro, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20100306502 | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENT DEDICATED PROCESSORS - A digital signal processor uses a number of independent sub-processors that may be controlled by a master programmable controller. For example, a specialized input processor may process input signals while a specialized output processor may process output signals. Each of these processors may also accomplish math functions when input and output processing is not necessary. The various processors may communicate with one another through general purpose registers which receive data and provide data to any of the processors in the system. Math processors may be added as needed to accomplish desired mathematical functions. In addition, a RAM processor may be utilized to hold the results of intermediate calculations in one embodiment of the present invention. In this way, an adaptable and scaleable design may be implemented that accommodates a variety of different operations without requiring redesign of all the components. | 12-02-2010 |
David K. Whitmer, Center Valley, PA US
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| 20110141661 | LARGE FORMAT ULTRACAPACITORS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A capacitor includes a plurality of electrode substrates, with each of the plurality of electrode substrates having a coated portion and an uncoated portion. The coated portion is coated with a coating material that includes a high surface area activated carbon material, a water soluble binder selected from the group consisting of: poly vinyl alcohol, poly acrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, poly-N-isopropylearylamide, poly-N,N-dimethylacrylamide, polyethyleneimine, polyoxyethylene, polyvinylsulfonic acid, poly (2-methoxyethoxyethoxyethylene), butadiene-acrylonitrile, and combinations thereof, and a water soluble thickener. A separator is inserted between adjacent substrates of the plurality of electrode substrates. The capacitor further includes an electrolyte. A method of manufacturing the capacitor is also provided. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110189507 | EXTENDED ENERGY STORAGE UNIT - An integrated energy storage unit includes a container and a battery housed within the container. The battery includes a positive battery terminal, a negative battery terminal, and a battery electrolyte. A capacitor is housed within the container, separate from the battery. The capacitor includes a positive capacitor terminal, a negative capacitor terminal, and a capacitor electrolyte. A plurality of connectors electrically couple the battery and the capacitor in parallel. A positive lead is electrically coupled to the positive battery terminal and the positive capacitor terminal. The positive lead extends from the container. A negative lead is electrically coupled to the negative battery terminal and the negative capacitor terminal. The negative lead extends from the container. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110189533 | INTEGRATED ENERGY STORAGE UNIT - An integrated energy storage unit includes a container and a battery housed within the container. The battery includes a positive battery terminal, a negative battery terminal, and a battery electrolyte. A capacitor is housed within the container, separate from the battery. The capacitor includes a positive capacitor terminal, a negative capacitor terminal, and a capacitor electrolyte. A plurality of connectors electrically couple the battery and the capacitor in parallel. A positive lead is electrically coupled to the positive battery terminal and the positive capacitor terminal. The positive lead extends from the container. A negative lead is electrically coupled to the negative battery terminal and the negative capacitor terminal. The negative lead extends from the container. | 08-04-2011 |
David K. Wong, Del Mar, CA US
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| 20090287074 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100081910 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100298684 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 11-25-2010 |
David K. Wrolstad, Temecula, CA US
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| 20100152769 | LOCKING COMPONENT FOR AN EMBOLIC FILTER ASSEMBLY - A locking component for locking a medical device onto a guide wire. Such medical devices include, for example, an embolic filter assembly used to capture embolic material that may be created and released into a patient's vasculature during a stenting or angioplasty procedure. The embolic filter assembly tracks along the guide wire, and is delivered to a treatment site where it is locked in place and deployed. The locking component enables the filter assembly to lock onto any standard guide wire, and does not require a modified guide wire that has a specially-designed fitting or stop to accomplish the locking function. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110208286 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR TREATING BIFURCATIONS - An improved stent design and stent delivery catheter assembly for repairing a main vessel and a side branch vessel forming a bifurcation. The stent includes rings aligned along a common longitudinal axis and connected by links, where the stent has one or more portals for aligning with and partially expanding into the opening to the side branch vessel. The stent is implanted at a bifurcation so that the main stent section is in the main vessel, and the portal section covers at least a portion of the opening to the side branch vessel. A second stent can be implanted in the side branch vessel and abut the expanded central section to provide full coverage of the bifurcated area in the main vessel and the side branch vessel. Radiopaque markers on the stent and on the tip of the delivery catheter assist in aligning the portal section with the opening to the side branch vessel. | 08-25-2011 |
David K. Wrolstad, Yucaipa, CA US
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| 20100025894 | TUBE EXPANSION PROCESS FOR SEMICRYSTALLINE POLYMERS TO MAXIMIZE FRACTURE TOUGHNESS - Methods of fabricating a polymeric stent with improved fracture toughness including radial expansion of a polymer tube along its entire length at the same time and fabricating a stent from the expanded tube are disclosed herein. | 02-04-2010 |