David Miller
David Miller, Austin, TX US
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20110087222 | Tissue Resection Device - Instruments and methods are provided for performing submucosal medical procedures in a desired area of the digestive tract using endoscopy. The instruments include a mucosal resection device, a tissue grasper and a snare. Systems include a combination of one or more of such instruments. Embodiments of various methods for performing the procedures are also provided. | 04-14-2011 |
20120271327 | Endoscopic Tissue Grasping Systems and Methods - An endoscopic tissue grasper device includes a flexible tubular member, a flexible shaft extending through the tubular member, a proximal handle for moving the shaft and tubular member relative to each other, and a distal helical coil having a sharpened end for engaging tissue. The tissue grasper is advanced through a working channel of an endoscope, engaged relative to tissue, and retracted to pull tissue into a path of a movable needle coupled at a distal end of the endoscope so that the needle can be passed through the tissue. The needle is preferably provided with a suture so that as the needle is passed through the tissue a stitch is formed. | 10-25-2012 |
20130006287 | Endoscopic Helix Tissue Grasping Device - An endoscopic tissue grasper device includes a flexible tubular member, a flexible shaft extending through the tubular member, a proximal handle for moving the shaft and tubular member relative to each other, and a distal helical coil having a sharpened end for engaging tissue. The helical coil has a proximal close wound portion, a distal open wound portion, and an intermediate transition portion between the proximal and distal portions. The flexible shaft extends into the proximal and intermediate portions and is secured thereto, which prevents tissue engaged by the helical coil from becoming wedged in the transition portion and thereby facilitates release of the coil from engaged tissue. In addition, a bearing sheath is provided between the shaft and tubular member to prevent the shaft from binding during operation. | 01-03-2013 |
David Miller, Brentwood, TN US
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20110020844 | Quantitative Zap-70 Assay - An quantitative ZAP-70 assay is provided, with ZAP-70+ and ZAP-70− controls, normal human blood controls, an improved antibody with better signal to noise ratio, and using the median MEFL that is calibrated using a standard curve. | 01-27-2011 |
David Miller, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090018473 | Methods and Apparatus for Testing Disruption of a Vagal Nerve - Method and apparatus for disrupting a gastric vagal nerve in the gastroesophageal region and testing the function and disruption of the vagal nerve. In one example embodiment, a treatment device applies ultrasound at a high energy level, such as high intensity focused ultrasound, to a vagal nerve to disrupt it and then ultrasound at a lower energy level to another portion of the vagal nerve, preferably further from the stomach, so as to stimulate the vagal nerve. Alternative ways to test the function or disruption of the vagal nerve involve using PCP-GABA, a pancreatic polypeptide, pressure changes inside the stomach, the gastric mucusol pH, a dye agent in the stomach, and other tests. | 01-15-2009 |
20110015548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY - Method and apparatus for treating obesity by use of transesophageal delivery of energy to interrupt the function of vagal nerves. | 01-20-2011 |
20120123228 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING DISRUPTION OF A VAGAL NERVE - Method and apparatus for disrupting a gastric vagal nerve in the gastroesophageal region and testing the function and disruption of the vagal nerve. In one example embodiment, a treatment device applies ultrasound at a high energy level, such as high intensity focused ultrasound, to a vagal nerve to disrupt it and then ultrasound at a lower energy level to another portion of the vagal nerve, preferably further from the stomach, so as to stimulate the vagal nerve. Alternative ways to test the function or disruption of the vagal nerve involve using PCP-GABA, a pancreatic polypeptide, pressure changes inside the stomach, the gastric mucusol pH, a dye agent in the stomach, and other tests. | 05-17-2012 |
David Miller, Morgan, UT US
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20100231893 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPECTRALLY DETECTING HEMOGLOBIN - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting the presence of blood. Specific applications may include hunting, during which it may be necessary to track a wounded, bleeding animal. According to one embodiment, a device transmits light at one or more wavelengths to irradiate a region potentially containing blood. Hemoglobin in the blood absorbs or reflects more of the transmitted light than other matter in the region. A detector detects the light reflected from the region and determines if blood is present in the region using spectral analysis. | 09-16-2010 |
20130057385 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURELY MONITORING AN INDIVIDUAL - A biometric sensor may be coupled to a portable communications device, such as a cellular telephone. The biometric sensor may be configured to acquire one or more measurements of biological characteristics of an individual. One or more of the measurements may relate to internal, sub-epidermal characteristics of the individual, such as non-volitional processes occurring within the individual, sub-epidermal structures within the individual, or the like. A biometric marker may be derived from one or more of the measurements. The portable communications device may be activated responsive to deriving the biometric marker. The activation may include transmitting the measurements and/or biometric markers derived therefrom to a receiver using the portable communications device. | 03-07-2013 |
David Miller, Nottingham GB
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20100202888 | VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A vibration damper assembly is provided between two shrouds of adjacent turbine blades. A pair of confronting passages are provided, one in each of the shrouds and a vibration damper is located in both of the confronting passages. The vibration damper comprises a structure which when heated expands outwardly so as to engage with the walls of the passages. The vibration damper may be a sheet metal shape memory nickel base alloy wound into an open spiral and provided in circular cross-section passages. | 08-12-2010 |
20100232968 | VIBRATION DAMPER - Vibration damping is important with regard to such components as hollow turbine blades in gas turbine engines. Traditionally damping has occurred through damping elements secured at the root or tip of such blades. Such damping is not optimised and results in potential problems with wear in operational life. By providing a tube of deformable material which can be located within a hollow cavity it is possible to provide an element which through friction engagement can absorb vibration energy and therefore damp such vibration. The tube incorporates a number of cuts and/or grooves in an appropriate pattern in order to define a deformation profile once the tube is expanded in location. The tube is secured in position internally upon an expandable element which is typically an inflatable device. Once in position the tube is retained in its expanded deformable profile and the engagement between the tube and the hollow cavity wall surface results in energy absorption through vibration episodes. It is also possible to provide a tube formed from a shape memory alloy which will expand of its own right in location to engage the hollow cavity wall surfaces for energy absorption during vibration episodes. | 09-16-2010 |
20120298240 | HYDRAULIC DAMPING APPARATUS - A hydraulic damping apparatus comprising a conduit for a hydraulic fluid having a port in a wall of the conduit; a resonator having a chamber and a neck, the neck being arranged to provide fluid communication between the chamber and the port. The apparatus further comprises a first pressure sensor arranged to sense pressure in the conduit upstream of the port, a second pressure sensor arranged to sense pressure in the conduit downstream of the port, and a controller configured to determine the amplitude of a pressure fluctuation sensed by the first pressure sensor and the amplitude of a pressure fluctuation sensed by the second pressure sensor. The controller is further configured to vary a resonant frequency of the resonator in accordance with a difference between the amplitude of the pressure fluctuation sensed by the first pressure sensor and the amplitude of the pressure fluctuation sensed by the second pressure sensor. | 11-29-2012 |
20130309097 | VIBRATION DAMPER - Vibration damping is important with regard to such components as hollow turbine blades in gas turbine engines. Traditionally damping has occurred through damping elements secured at the root or tip of such blades. Such damping is not optimised and results in potential problems with wear in operational life. By providing a tube of deformable material which can be located within a hollow cavity it is possible to provide an element which through friction engagement can absorb vibration energy and therefore damp such vibration. The tube incorporates a number of cuts and/or grooves in an appropriate pattern in order to define a deformation profile once the tube is expanded in location. The tube is secured in position internally upon an expandable element which is typically an inflatable device. Once in position the tube is retained in its expanded deformable profile and the engagement between the tube and the hollow cavity wall surface results in energy absorption through vibration episodes. It is also possible to provide a tube formed from a shape memory alloy which will expand of its own right in location to engage the hollow cavity wall surfaces for energy absorption during vibration episodes. | 11-21-2013 |
David Miller, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090202321 | PUNCHING AND BINDING SYSTEM AND ELEMENTS THEREOF - An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation. | 08-13-2009 |
20100119333 | PUNCHING AND BINDING SYSTEM AND ELEMENTS THEREOF - A method of binding a stack of papers having a plurality of holes with a binding element having a plurality of fingers insertable in the holes. The method includes clamping the stack of papers with a paper clamp; moving at least one of the paper clamp and a binding element applicator relative to the other; and binding the stack of papers with a binding element held by the binding element applicator by operating the binding element applicator to insert the fingers of the binding element into holes of the stack of papers. | 05-13-2010 |
David Miller, Coppell, TX US
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20100072196 | CONTROLLED VENTING FOOD PACKAGE - A food package that controllably vents when heated in the microwave, and method of making the same, is provided. A microwave susceptor is provided to heat-weaken a sealant or wall during microwave heating and allow the seal to controllably fail. The susceptor can be attached to the food package as an adhesive tab, incorporated directly into the food packaging material, or incorporated into a flexible sleeve around the food package. Optionally, flap guards can be provided as part of the flexible sleeve to guard against the ejection of food particles from the package when the seal fails. | 03-25-2010 |
David Miller, Waltham, MA US
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20090258888 | Pyrimidine Derivatives - This invention relates to novel compounds and processes for their preparation, methods of treating diseases, particularly cancer, comprising administering said compounds, and methods of making pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of disorders, particularly cancer. | 10-15-2009 |
David Miller, Warrenton, MO US
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20090230657 | Hitching Mechanism - An apparatus and a method providing for improved hitching of a towed implement to a tractor. The apparatus and method are of most use in small connections such as to a lawn tractor and provide for a handgrip to improve ease of moving the implement by hand and a hitching mechanism which serves to allow for the same hand to raise the hitch pin, engage the hitch, and then lower the hitch pin. | 09-17-2009 |
David Miller, Widnes GB
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20090221422 | HAND-HELD LASER DEVICE WITH A LASER SOURCE AND AN INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY - The present application relates to a hand held device ( | 09-03-2009 |
David Miller, Frisco, TX US
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20090127273 | Circumferential Sleeve for Holding a Food Container Upright - One aspect of the present invention discloses a circumferential sleeve made from a single pre-cut blank with no additional material (other than adhesive) added to the blank. The circumferential sleeve has a strip that protrudes from the sleeve and one end of the strip is contiguous to a first portion sleeve such as the bottom edge and the other end of the strip is attached to a portion of the sleeve, such as the rear panel. The strip can be arcuate or L-shaped and permits a food container to stand upright. | 05-21-2009 |
David Miller, Cheshire GB
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20090128615 | Printing system - A substrate-marking system comprises a substrate-marking apparatus and a substrate which is susceptible, or includes an additive which is susceptible, to changing colour upon irradiation. The apparatus comprises a laser diode for emitting a beam of laser light and a galvanometer for aligning a desired point on the substrate with the laser beam such that the laser beam irradiates the desired point thus causing the additive, in use, to change colour at the point. | 05-21-2009 |
David Miller, Brookline, MA US
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20090021692 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DEPTH OF FOCUS OF THE HUMAN EYE - A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. | 01-22-2009 |
20090059168 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DEPTH FOCUS OF THE HUMAN EYE - A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. | 03-05-2009 |
20130131795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DEPTH OF FOCUS OF THE HUMAN EYE - A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. | 05-23-2013 |
David Miller, Buffalo, NY US
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20090014232 | Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope - A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm is disclosed. The cover contacts a patient during use and reduces transmittal of microorganisms. The cover is in the form of a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface. The sheet has an adhesive material on a portion of the surface thereof that secures the sheet to the surface of the diaphragm. The sheet further includes at least one wing extending from the sheet. The wing has an adhesive on at least one surface thereof for securing the wing to the sheet when the wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of the stethoscope. | 01-15-2009 |
David Miller, Wakefield, MA US
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20080264791 | ELECTROPHORETIC MEDIUM AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A two-phase electrophoretic medium comprises a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase. The discontinuous phase comprises a plurality of droplets, each of which comprises a suspending fluid and at least one particle disposed within the suspending fluid and capable of moving through the fluid upon application of an electric field to the electrophoretic medium. The continuous phase surrounds and encapsulates the discontinuous phase. To reduce the humidity sensitivity of the medium, a non-ionizable or crystalline polymer may be used as the continuous phase. | 10-30-2008 |
David Miller, London GB
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20080228243 | Cochlear Implant Sound Processor With Permanently Integrated Replenishable Power Source - A cochlear implant sound processor is powered by a rechargeable battery that is permanently integrated into the sound processor. The sound processor contains an inductive coil that may be tuned to an external charging coil for battery recharging. The electronic circuits and coil of the sound processor are housed in a material transparent to RF signals. The sound processor may be placed in a recharging base station in which the sound processor is positioned in a space surrounded by the inductive charging coil embedded in a material transparent to RF signals. The inductive charging coil sends power to the coil inside the processor and thereby recharges the battery. An alternative embodiment utilizes contacts in the sound processor case and aligned terminals in the recharging base station that allow direct charging of the battery. | 09-18-2008 |
David Miller, Phelan, CA US
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20110185463 | Soft Body Armor Including Reinforcing Strips - A body armor panel includes a subpack having at least one reinforcing strip sewn on ballistic material at a location to overlie a specific vulnerable area of the wearer's torso when the panel is worn by the wearer. | 08-04-2011 |
20110185464 | Body Armor with Overlapping Layers of Ballistic Material - A soft body armor panel includes a subpack that is formed by overlapping sections of ballistic material and sewing them at one or more seams to form discontinuous layers in the subpack. | 08-04-2011 |
David Miller, Sidney, ME US
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20110271585 | Method of Producing Biodiesel with Supercritical Alcohol and Apparatus for Same - A method is disclosed for obtaining an alkyl ester fuel, i.e., a biodiesel, and alcohol from a feedstock mixture of free fatty acids and/or glycerides mixed with a simple alcohol, such as methanol. The method uses an electrostatic probe to provide an electrical field within the reactor. This causes the glycerin molecules to precipitate out of the feedstock mixture. A drain is provided in the reactor, to drain the glycerin from the reactor. When the precipitated glycerin reaches a level to make contact with the electrostatic probe, an electrical circuit is closed, which causes the drain to open. When the level drops, the drain closes. Glycerin absorbs water and draining glycerin from the reactor naturally dehydrates the fuel. | 11-10-2011 |
David Miller, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120084147 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING SEARCH SUGGESTIONS - Disclosed is a method and system for generating search suggestions in response to receiving a search query originating from a user computing device. A server computer obtains a plurality of advanced match terms not exactly matching the search query but related to the search query, the advanced match terms previously bid on by advertisers in a bidding process. The server computer obtains advertisements associated with the advanced match terms, where each advertisement is associated with an advertiser who has won the bidding process for one of the advanced match terms. The server computer then transmits, in response to the receiving of the search query, the advanced match terms to the user computing device for display as search suggestions. | 04-05-2012 |
David Miller, Jackson, TN US
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20130019518 | SMALL HIVE BEETLE TRAP ATTACHMENT FOR BEE HIVES - A beetle trap attachment for bee hives may include a body, a bait chamber attached to the body, an oil reservoir disposed adjacent to the bait chamber attached to the body, at least one spring action arm attached to the body and disposed outwardly from the body configured for attaching to a bee hive, and at least one slot configured for allowing beetles to enter the at least one slot, disposed on the body adjacent to the bait chamber. The beetle trap attachment may attach to a bee hive and capture beetles. | 01-24-2013 |
David Miller, Vacaville, CA US
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20130048684 | Shirt Bead Tool - A beading device is disclosed that can be used to assist users when threading beads onto clothing and accessories. The beading device comprises a handle and an elongated wire. The elongated wire is secured to the middle of the handle via threading an end of the wire through a continuous opening in the middle of the handle and then securing the ends of the wire together to form a continuous loop. Beads are then threaded onto the loop of the elongated wire. A user then opens the loop and places a piece of fringe through the wire loop. The user then moves the beads, transferring the beads from the loop of the elongated wire to the fringe. The user then pulls the end of the fringe out from the wire loop and ties a knot in the end. | 02-28-2013 |
David Miller, Cambridge GB
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20140243353 | 5- OR 6-SUBSTITUTED 3-HYDROXY-2(1H)-PYRIDINONES AS D-AMINO ACID OXIDASE (DAAO) INHIBITORS IN THERAPY OF DISEASES SUCH AS SCHIZOPHRENIA, COGNITIVE DISORDER AND PAID - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R | 08-28-2014 |
20140248378 | PYRIMIDINONE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE - The present invention provides compounds of formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R | 09-04-2014 |
20150030704 | PYRIDAZINONE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS DAAO INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R | 01-29-2015 |
20150329495 | PYRIDAZINONES AS DAAO ENZYME INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, | 11-19-2015 |
David Miller, Zurich CH
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20130060821 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATABASE GENERATION AND RETRIEVAL - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for database generation of synchronized actions. In one aspect a method is provided for generating a database of data items indicative of synchronized actions. The method includes determining a set of devices for execution of a storyboard. The set of devices includes packaging of a consumer product. The storyboard relates to promotion of the consumer product. The method further includes generating the storyboard. The storyboard includes a set of actions for the devices. The storyboard includes a set of interrelated actions that form a message for communication to an audience. The method further includes generating data items. The data items correspond to the actions of the storyboard. At least a portion of the data items include time synchronization information for the set of actions. The method further includes storing the data items and the time synchronization information relating to the storyboard in the database. | 03-07-2013 |
David Miller, Annandale, VA US
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20130148895 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO MEASURE GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES USING AN IMAGE OF A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION - Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to measure geographical features using an image of a geographical location are disclosed. An example method includes dividing, with a processor, an image of a geographic area of interest into a plurality of geographical zones, the geographical zones being representative of different geographical areas having approximately equal physical areas, measuring, with the processor, a geographical feature represented in the image for corresponding ones of the plurality of geographical zones, storing descriptions for the geographical zones in a computer memory, and storing values representative of the geographical feature of the geographical zones. | 06-13-2013 |
20130226667 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ANALYZE MARKETS BASED ON AERIAL IMAGES - Methods and apparatus to analyze market channels based on aerial images are disclosed. An example method includes determining, using a processor, whether a first element in an aerial image of a geographic area represents a man-made object; determining, using the processor, whether a second element in the aerial image represents a natural object; and estimating a market channel for the geographic area based on a second market channel for a second geographic area when the first element represents a man-made object and the second element represents a natural object | 08-29-2013 |
20140270355 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ESTIMATE DEMOGRAPHY BASED ON AERIAL IMAGES - Methods and apparatus to estimate demography based on aerial images are disclosed. An example method includes analyzing a first aerial image of a first geographic area to detect a first plurality of objects, and estimating a demographic characteristic of the first geographic area based on the first plurality of objects. | 09-18-2014 |
20150016730 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO MEASURE GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES USING AN IMAGE OF A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION - Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to measure geographical features using an image of a geographical location are disclosed. An example method includes dividing an image of a geographic area of interest into geographical zones, the geographical zones being representative of different physical geographical areas; modifying boundaries of a first one of the geographical zones to more closely conform to an observable landmark or a geographical location observable by a person located in the first one of the geographical zones; storing descriptions for the geographical zones in a computer memory based on the modified boundaries of the first one of the geographical zones; and storing a value representative of a geographical feature represented in the image for the first one of the geographical zones. | 01-15-2015 |
20150269598 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ESTIMATE DEMOGRAPHY BASED ON AERIAL IMAGES - Methods and apparatus to estimate demography based on aerial images are disclosed. An example method includes analyzing a first aerial image of a first geographic area to detect a first plurality of objects, analyzing a second aerial image of a second geographic area to detect a second plurality of objects, associating first demographic information to the second plurality of objects, the first demographic information obtained by a sampling of the second geographic area, and comparing the second plurality of objects to the first plurality of objects to estimate a demographic characteristic of the first geographic area based on the comparison. | 09-24-2015 |
David Miller, San Antonio, TX US
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20130247401 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING PICTURE FRAMES - A frame assembly is provided for easily hanging a frame at a desired orientation. The base frame has a central mount that is fastened to a wall, to permit the base frame to be rotated to the desired orientation. Off-center mounts are thereafter fastened to the wall to maintain the desired orientation. The base frame is configured to fit within an outer frame, which holds an artistic or functional insert. Once the outer frame is mounted over the base frame, the base frame is obscured and the outer frame is flush with the wall surface. Further, multiple base frames can be hung in alignment by simply marking the desired center point for each base frame. The outer frame is removably secured to the base frame by a catch, to permit the easy exchange of the artistic insert or outer frame. | 09-26-2013 |
David Miller, Monticello, IN US
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20130331192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PROVIDE LOCATION-BASED COMPETITIVE GAMES, TOURNAMENTS, PRIZES AND HIGH SCORE REPORTS VIA MOBILE DEVICES - A system is provided for implementing a location specific gaming event having a server and databases for maintaining a plurality of user accounts and for maintaining location information. The server and databases maintain at least one affiliate account with at least one geographic location. The system is configured to receive at least one request from the at least one affiliate account to arrange for a location specific gaming event at the geographic location associated with the affiliate account. The system is further configured to receive at least one communication from mobile devices of at least two users when the mobile devices are located at the geographic location, the server of the system configured to administer the location specific gaming event to the users. | 12-12-2013 |
David Miller, Kitchener CA
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20130334023 | Linear Actuating Earthing Switch - A linear actuating earthing switch configuration that moves movable contacts using linear motion in a single axis. The earthing switch includes a frame with a rail on a slide wall. A sliding carriage slides on the rail in a linear direction, the sliding carriage including a plurality of movable contacts. A spring surrounding a linear shaft provides a linear expansion force between the frame and the sliding carriage when the earthing switch is in an open position. | 12-19-2013 |
20140246294 | LINEAR ACTUATING EARTHING SWITCH - A linear actuating earthing switch configuration that moves movable contacts using linear motion in a single axis. The earthing switch includes a frame with a rail on a slide wall. A sliding carriage slides on the rail in a linear direction, the sliding carriage including a plurality of movable contacts. A stored energy element provides a linear expansion force between the frame and the sliding carriage when the earthing switch is in an open position. | 09-04-2014 |
David Miller, Dallas, TX US
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20140035230 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR CARD GAME WITH DIAGRAMMATIC SOLUTIONS FOR PLAY OUTCOMES - The present invention is directed to an apparatus, method, and system for playing a sports card game that features graphical, diagrammatic solutions for play outcomes. The preferred embodiment is directed to a representation of an American football game and consists of a deck of cards, half of which are offense cards, and half of which are defense cards. Offensive cards feature a play line while each defensive card features multiple possible play paths and a corresponding number of possible play outcomes. The method for playing the game involves the players picking cards and then flipping over their cards and aligning their edges at which point the play line on the offense card will line up with one of the possible play paths and outcomes on the defense card. An electronic version of the present invention is also disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140191473 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR CARD GAME WITH DIAGRAMMATIC SOLUTIONS FOR PLAY OUTCOMES - The present invention is directed to an apparatus, method, and system for playing a sports card game that features graphical, diagrammatic solutions for play outcomes. The preferred embodiment is directed to a representation of an American football game and consists of a deck of cards, half of which are offense cards, and half of which are defense cards. Offensive cards feature a play line while each defensive card features multiple possible play paths and a corresponding number of possible play outcomes. The method for playing the game involves the players picking cards and then flipping over their cards and aligning their edges at which point the play line on the offense card will line up with one of the possible play paths and outcomes on the defense card. An electronic version of the present invention is also disclosed. | 07-10-2014 |
David Miller, Princeton, NJ US
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20140049777 | MULTI-HARMONIC INLINE REFERENCE CELL FOR OPTICAL TRACE GAS SENSING - A spectroscopic sensor and a spectroscopic method of determining a concentration of a sample are disclosed. The sensor is used in connection with a sample cell containing a sample. The sensor includes a coherent light source configured to transmit an interrogation light beam along an optical sample path directed towards the sample. The sensor also includes an in-line reference cell located in the sample path. The sensor also includes a detector having outputs responsive to absorption signals from the sample and the in-line reference cell. The sensor also includes a processor configured to isolate the reference absorption signals from the in-line reference cell and sample absorption signals from the sample cell and generate calibration information based on the reference absorption signals and determine a concentration of the sample based on the sample absorption signals. | 02-20-2014 |
David Miller, Baltimore, MD US
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20130327552 | POWER TOOL HAVING MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES - A handheld power tool is configured to receive an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch from the tool operator, where the clutch setting is selectable from a drill mode, an automated drive mode and one or more user-defined drive modes. Each of the user-defined drive modes specifies a different value of torque at which to interrupt transmission of torque to the output spindle. In an automated drive mode, the controller interrupt torque to the output spindle in an automated manner when a fastener being driven reaches a desired stopping position. In a selected one of the user-defined drive modes, the controller sets a value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the user-defined drive modes and interrupts torque to the output spindle when current measures exceeding the maximum current threshold. | 12-12-2013 |
20140262409 | CHUCK SLEEVE FOR POWER TOOL - A power tool is provided and includes a housing, a motor, a gear case, a bearing assembly, and a chuck assembly. The motor is disposed in the housing and defines an axis of rotation. The gear case is coupled to the motor and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the gear case is coupled to the housing. The bearing assembly extends from the distal end of the gear case along the axis of rotation and supports a driveshaft for rotation about the axis of rotation. The chuck assembly is rotatably coupled to the driveshaft and includes a chuck sleeve annularly surrounding the bearing assembly about the axis of rotation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284070 | OPERATING MODE INDICATOR FOR A POWER TOOL - A handheld power tool is configured to receive an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch from the tool operator, where the clutch setting is selectable from a drill mode and a drive mode. In a drill mode, torque applied to the output spindle is ignored; whereas, in the drive mode, the torque applied to the output spindle is monitored and interrupted in an automated manner by a controller when a fastener being driven reaches a desired stopping position. Display states of the interface components of the tool may be set in accordance with current tool conditions and/or various triggering conditions. One such interface component is the input used to set the operating mode (e.g., clutch setting) of the tool. | 09-25-2014 |
20150118945 | HANDLE ARRANGEMENT FOR SANDER - An improved handle arrangement is provided for a power tool, such as a sander. The sander may include: a housing; a primary handle extending in a rearward direction away from an upper rear portion of the housing; a secondary handle positioned at an upper front portion of the housing, where the secondary handle is formed as a knob protruding in a forward direction which is opposite the rearward direction; a platen coupled to a lower portion of the housing; and a motor assembly disposed within the housing. A groove may be formed into an exterior surface of the housing along an intermediate portion of the housing, such that the intermediate portion extends between the primary handle and the secondary handle and the groove extends from a top surface of the housing towards a lower portion portion of the housing along opposing side surfaces of the housing. | 04-30-2015 |
David Miller, Bradford, MA US
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20130289412 | Rotary Transformer and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods for Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound - Rotational intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging devices, systems, and methods are provided. The present disclosure is particularly directed to rotary transformers incorporating flex circuits that are suitable for use in rotational IVUS systems. In one embodiment, a rotary transformer for a rotational IVUS device includes: a rotational component and a stationary component. At least one of the rotational and stationary components includes a core formed of a magnetically conductive material and a flex circuit coupled to the core. In some instances, the flex circuit is coupled to the core such that a coil portion of the flex circuit is received within a recess of the core and an extension of the flex circuit extending from the coil portion extends through an opening of the core. | 10-31-2013 |
20150228406 | Rotary Transformer and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods for Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound - Rotational intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging devices, systems, and methods are provided. The present disclosure is particularly directed to rotary transformers incorporating flex circuits that are suitable for use in rotational IVUS systems. In one embodiment, a rotary transformer for a rotational IVUS device includes: a rotational component and a stationary component. At least one of the rotational and stationary components includes a core formed of a magnetically conductive material and a flex circuit coupled to the core. In some instances, the flex circuit is coupled to the core such that a coil portion of the flex circuit is received within a recess of the core and an extension of the flex circuit extending from the coil portion extends through an opening of the core. | 08-13-2015 |
David Miller, Madison, IN US
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20130193372 | Solids Passivation - The invention pertains to a method of passivating direct process solids and to passivated and quenched compositions resulting from said method. The method of passivating direct process solids according to the invention comprises combining direct process solids with a passivating composition comprising clay, base, and water. The passivated composition of the invention comprises direct process solids and a passivating composition comprising clay, base, and water. The quenched composition of the invention comprises the passivated composition, wherein the passivated composition has been held for a sufficient period of time for the reactive species from the direct process solids to be substantially quenched and/or oxidized. | 08-01-2013 |
David Miller, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20130053954 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS DEVICE - An accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) device adapted for implantation in the lens capsule of a subject's eye. The IOL device includes an anterior refractive optical element and a membrane coupled to the refractive optical element. The anterior refractive optical element and the membrane define an enclosed cavity configured to contain a fluid. At least a portion of the membrane is configured to contact a posterior area of the lens capsule adjoining the vitreous body of the subject's eye. The fluid contained in the enclosed cavity exerts a deforming or displacing force on the anterior refractive optical element in response to an anterior force exerted on the membrane by the vitreous body. The IOL device may further include a haptic system to position the anterior refractive optical element and also to engage the zonules and ciliary muscles to provide additional means for accommodation. | 02-28-2013 |
David Miller, Singapore SG
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20140151594 | CAPSULE - A capsule having a solid core, a primary shell of liquid encapsulating the solid core and a secondary shell of particles encapsulating the primary shell. The primary and secondary shells are generally repulsive to each other. Also provided is a process for the manufacture of capsules and a process for the manufacture of a magnetic body. | 06-05-2014 |
David Miller, Bellevue, WA US
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20140143247 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CURATE MEDIA COLLECTIONS - Disclosed is a service which obtains media directly from users and from online sources, which obtains events and anniversaries from online sources, which obtains location and date information associated with photographs, which dynamically provides users with a selection of automatically curated collections of photographs based on the then-current location of the user, based on and relevant to personal and publicly recognized anniversaries and holidays (with dates obtained directly from the users and from online sources), based on specific people or locations associated with dates, events, and anniversaries, and which presents intelligently organized location-based collections which can be quickly re-organized by a user. | 05-22-2014 |
20150317380 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CURATE MEDIA COLLECTIONS - Disclosed is a service which obtains media directly from users and from online sources, which obtains events and anniversaries from online sources, which obtains location and date information associated with photographs, which dynamically provides users with a selection of automatically curated collections of photographs based on the then-current location of the user, based on and relevant to personal and publicly recognized anniversaries and holidays (with dates obtained directly from the users and from online sources), based on specific people or locations associated with dates, events, and anniversaries, and which presents intelligently organized location-based collections which can be quickly re-organized by a user. | 11-05-2015 |
David Miller, Germantown, MD US
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20140244808 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES IN BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are provided for more efficient and robust virtual network provision and operating capabilities and functionality. Multiple network management domains (NMDs) are configured within a network management system (NMS), wherein each NMD is associated with a virtual communications network (VCN) provisioned within a host communications network (HCN). A plurality of outroute partitions and inroute partitions are respectively configured via outroute and inroute network elements of the HCN, wherein each outroute/inroute partition supports respective levels of outroute/inroute capacity. The outroute partitions and inroute partitions are respectively allocated VCNs to provide fixed levels of outroute/inroute capacity to the respective VCNs. Operator classifications are configured within the NMD for specifying respective sets of network operator capabilities and permissions allocated respective operators of the respective VCNs. Each operator classification comprises predetermined level of configuration control, operational/management control, monitoring capabilities, and troubleshooting/maintenance capabilities allocated to the network operators assigned to the respective classification. | 08-28-2014 |
David Miller, Stoughton, MA US
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20140280421 | FFT ACCELERATOR - An FFT operation is performed by dividing n time-domain input points into a plurality of groups of m points, performing a plurality of constant-geometry butterfly operations on each of the groups of m points, and finally performing at least one in-place butterfly operation on the group of n points. | 09-18-2014 |
David Miller, Seattle, WA US
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20150046934 | IDENTIFYING SOFTWARE APPLICATION EVENTS - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a server computing device, a notification which includes: information associated with the identity of the user associated with the user-initiated event or with the identity of the client computing device; a variable, pre-determined string of symbols for the user-initiated event associated with the notification; a variable number describing a value of an attribute associated with the user-initiated event; and a variable parameter describing an attribute of the user at or near the time of the event or an attribute of the variable number. The method includes correlating, by the server computing device, the user-initiated events with a user; and determining, by the computing device, a description of the user-initiated event associated with the notification based at least in part on the string of symbols. | 02-12-2015 |
David Miller, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20150184774 | Heated rotary valve for chromotography - A heated rotary valve for use in connection with a sample to be separated in a column for heating the sample to temperature within the valve. The heated rotary valve permits introduction of compounds, having a wide boiling range, into a gas chromatograph with improved precision of area and retention time. The valve includes a stator, an elongate body, a rotor seal, a drive shaft, and an internal element for generating heat. The rotor seal may be laterally captured by a ring to prevent movement or creep due to heat absorption during operation. | 07-02-2015 |
David Miller, Carmiel IL
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20150259246 | DUAL-COLOR COATING OF OPTICAL FIBERS WITH UV CURABLE INKS - A method of coating a silica-silica optical fiber, comprising, in a single pass on a fiber coating machine: applying a primary layer of UV curable acrylate carrying a first color, on said fiber; and applying a second layer of UV curable acrylate carrying a second color different from the first color, on top of the primary layer, the second layer being applied in patterns over the primary layer. The method is used to identify fibers in bundles or loose tubes where there are more fibers than there are basic colors. | 09-17-2015 |
David Miller, Waterville, OH US
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20160033037 | PARKING LOCK MECHANISM FOR A TRANSMISSION - A parking lock mechanism having a motor, an actuation shaft, an engagement cam, a release cam, a cam biasing member, a pawl member and a lock gear. The engagement cam has a first side, a second side and a perforation there through. An outer edge of the engagement cam has a contact portion and an engagement portion. The release cam has a first side, a second side and a perforation there through. An outer edge of the release cam has a release member and an engagement portion. The cam biasing member has a first end, a coil portion and a second end. The pawl member has a pivot perforation, an engagement end, a locking protuberance and a sensor protuberance. The pawl member is disposed adjacent the engagement cam and the release cam. The lock gear has a plurality of inner splines and outer teeth. | 02-04-2016 |