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David N. Awwiller, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204377	Method for Constructing Geologic Models of Subsurface Sedimentary Volumes - A method is disclosed for using a three-dimensional seismic image of a subsurface earth volume to construct a geologic model specifying the spatially-varying grain size distribution, porosity, and permeability throughout the volume. The method applies to earth volumes composed of water-lain clastic sedimentary deposits and involves, in one embodiment, (a) identifying the outline forms of geologic bodies in geologic data; (b) using the outline forms of the geologic bodies to determine the spatially-varying grain size distribution within the bodies, guided by assumptions about the nature and behavior of the paleoflow that deposited the bodies; (c) determining rock properties such as, porosity and permeability within the geologic bodies based on grain-size distribution, mineralogy and burial history information.	08-13-2009

David N. Beratan US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235167	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING MOLECULAR STRUCTURES - A method and system for the design of molecules having specific desired properties by continuously optimizing electron-nuclear attraction potentials within a space. Using a linear combination of atomic potentials, optimal and near-optimal structures may be designed without enumerating and separately evaluating each of the combinatorial number of possible structures, thus achieving improved design throughput.	09-25-2008

David N. Brauneis, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235569	AUTO-GENERATION AND AUTO-VERSIONING OF A MULTI-SOURCED DYNAMIC DOCUMENT - A computer-implementable method, system and computer media for auto-generating and auto-versioning a dynamic document are presented. In a preferred embodiment, the computer-implementable method includes populating a dynamic document with content from multiple sources. The dynamic document is then version named in accordance with a nomenclature rule that identifies a source and version of content from the multiple sources. In response to a content from one or more of the multiple sources changing at a source, the dynamic document is updated with updated content, and a version name of the dynamic document is updated to reflect the updated content.	09-25-2008
20090037878	Web Application Development Tool - Method, system and computer program product are provided to increase the efficiency of the development of Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications. A project may be divided into modules which may be developed by independent teams. The files within each module are classified as independent of resources in other modules or dependent. Independent files may be packaged into a single, integrated web application archive (WAR) file without further processing. Corresponding dependent files are compared and any conflicts are resolved. The resulting files may then be packaged into the WAR file.	02-05-2009

David N. Breslauer, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100013115	Apparatus and Method for Forming Fibers - A method and apparatus for forming materials such as fiber and elongated shapes, including: a tapered flow channel; supply channels for the addition and removal of agents into the tapered flow channel; and a fiber outlet at the distal end of the tapering flow channel.	01-21-2010

David N. Caborn, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110040380	METHOD FOR CREATING A DOUBLE BUNDLE LIGAMENT ORIENTATION IN A SINGLE BONE TUNNEL DURING KNEE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION - A method and construct for joint repair in which attachment of a double bundle graft ligament approximates anatomic orientation using interference fixation in a single bone tunnel. The double bundle graft features separable strands. A threaded screw is inserted between the separable strands and provides interference fixation of the graft against radially opposing walls defining the bone tunnel. Attachment of the graft using separated strands more closely approximate the configuration of the native ligament. The resulting reconstruction exhibits mechanical functionality that more accurately mimics that of the intact joint, with a minimum of associated tissue morbidity.	02-17-2011

David N. Callicoat, Alameda, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030137	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING BODY FLUID SAMPLES - An apparatus is provided for monitoring a predetermined parameter of a patient's body fluid while infusing an infusion fluid into the patient. The apparatus comprises an infusion line and a catheter configured for insertion into a blood vessel of the patient, and a reversible infusion pump connected between a source of an infusion fluid and the infusion line and catheter. The apparatus further comprises a body fluid sensor assembly mounted in fluid communication with the infusion line and which includes a first sensor and a sample cell. The first sensor provides a signal indicative of a predetermined parameter of any fluid present in the infusion line. The sample cell is substantially transmissive to light comprising a wavelength λ. The apparatus further comprises a controller that is configured to operate the infusion pump in a forward direction so as to pump the infusion fluid through the infusion line and catheter for infusion into the patient. The controller is configured to intermittently interrupt its operating of the infusion pump in the forward direction to operate the infusion pump in a rearward direction so as to draw a body fluid sample from the patient through the catheter and infusion line. The body fluid sample drawn from the patient is disposed such that a first portion of the body fluid sample is in sensing contact with the first sensor of the body fluid sensor assembly, and a second portion of the body fluid sample is disposed within the sample cell of the body fluid sensor assembly. The controller further is configured to monitor the signal provided by the first sensor of the body fluid sensor assembly and to detect a change in the signal indicative of the arrival of the body fluid sample at the first sensor. The controller, in response to detecting the arrival of the body fluid sample at the first sensor, is configured to cease its operating of the infusion pump in the rearward direction. The signal produced by the first sensor provides an indication of a predetermined parameter of the patient's body fluid when the body fluid sample is in sensing contact with the first sensor.	02-04-2010
20110313318	SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO REDUCE FLUID CONTAMINATION - Methods and systems for determining the concentration of one or more analytes from a sample such as blood or plasma are described. The systems described herein can be configured to withdraw a certain volume of sample from a source of bodily fluid, direct a first portion of the withdrawn sample to an analyte monitoring system and return a second portion of the sample to the patient. The analyte monitoring system can include an automated blood withdrawal system that is configured to withdraw blood from the patient's vasculature at low pressure and/or withdrawal rates so as to reduce or prevent contamination of the withdrawn fluid from the infusion fluids.	12-22-2011

David N. Callicoat US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110313317	Adjustable connector, improved fluid flow and reduced clotting risk - Methods and systems for determining the concentration of one or more analytes from a sample such as blood or plasma are described. The systems described herein can be configured to withdraw a sample from a source of fluid, direct a first portion of the withdrawn sample to an analyte monitoring system and return a second portion of the sample. The analyte monitoring system can be connected to the fluid source via a connector that is configured to improve fluid flow and reduce blood clotting risk. These goals can be accomplished, for example, by employing coatings in or on a connector, positioning a resilient substance at or near the junction, by reducing dead space volume, by using resiliency to improve fit, by extending a portion of one connector to better mate with a portion of another connector, etc.	12-22-2011

David N. Clark, Los Lunas, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100180889	OXYGEN GENERATION - The present invention provides for carbon dioxide removal and fixation using a cell incorporating a carbon dioxide selective film for active/passive transport while simultaneously producing oxygen and an air bladder for use in battlefield applications and the like where oxygen requirements are often extreme.	07-22-2010
20110200754	CORROSION RESISTANT PRIMER COATING - A corrosion resistant primer coating comprises one or more corrosion inhibiting additives; and one or more nonaqueous resins, and the method of making and using the primer coating. The corrosion inhibiting additive comprises metal ferrate(IV) compounds, metal ferrate(V) compounds, metal ferrate(VI) compounds, or a mixture thereof (collectively called the ferrate compound). The ferrate compound has a low solubility in water in the range of about 0.001 ppm to about 2000 ppm at a temperature in the range of about 0° C. to 71° C.	08-18-2011
20110268672	Ferrate(VI)-Containing Compositions and Methods of Using Ferrate(VI) - Compositions containing ferrate(VI) are disclosed. Also, methods are disclosed that utilize ferrate(VI).	11-03-2011

David N. Clissold, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090249344	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THREADED BACKGROUND FUNCTION SUPPORT - The present invention provides a computer implemented method and apparatus for a built-in function of a shell to execute in a thread of an interactive shell process. The data processing system receives a request to execute the built-in function. The data processing system determines that the request includes a thread creating indicator. The data processing system schedules a thread to execute the built-in function, in response to a determination that the request includes the thread creating indicator, wherein the thread is controlled by the interactive shell process and shares an environment of the interactive shell process. The data processing system declares a variable based on at least one instruction of the built-in function. Finally, the data processing system may access the variable.	10-01-2009

David N. Craige, Iii, Attleboro, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090326632	Triangular or Crescent Shaped Defibrillation Electrode - A defibrillation electrode for application to the front of the chest of a patient, the electrode comprising a metallic layer, a conductive liquid-containing layer in contact with the metallic layer and configured to contact the skin of the patient, an adhesive layer surrounding the conductive liquid-containing layer and having a layer of adhesive configured to adhere the electrode to the patient, a release layer configured to be removed from the electrode prior to application to the patient, the release layer being in contact with the adhesive and the conductive liquid-containing layer prior to removal, wherein the electrode has a lateral perimeter at or laterally outside of the adhesive layer, and wherein the lateral perimeter is generally triangular.	12-31-2009

David N. Demattia, Lindstrom, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090192763	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC PEST TRAP REPORT GENERATION AND ADDITIONAL TRAP PARAMETER DATA - A reporting system for collecting, communicating and analyzing information from a plurality of pest monitoring locations is disclosed. The monitored locations include activity sensing pest devices. These devices can include traps and/or passive and active monitoring devices not having a trapping or killing functionality. While traps may constitute the majority of activity sensing pest devices in a given pest control program, devices which only monitor pest activity may be preferred in some locations and applications. The system includes automatic reporting from the plurality of activity sensing pest devices and also includes physical inspection data. Preferably an automatic real-time communication system is used, with the preferred communication system being a radio-frequency (RF) or other over-the-air system. However, hardwired systems, use of a personal digital assistant (PDA) as an interim data carrier, and other technologies may also be employed. Manual input means for providing the additional physical inspection data on the activity sensing pest device parameters and a computer based report generation means (of the resulting combined data) provide for a robust and efficient pest monitoring and/or trapping tool.	07-30-2009

David N. Finegold, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090191166	SCREENING AND THERAPY FOR LYMPHATIC DISORDERS INVOLVING THE FLT4 RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASE (VEGFR-3) - The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects.	07-30-2009
20110065636	Screening and Therapy for Lymphatic Disorders Involving the FLT4 Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (VEGFR-3) - The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects.	03-17-2011
20120010276	SCREENING AND THERAPY FOR LYMPHATIC DISORDERS INVOLVING THE FLT4 RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASE (VEGFR-3) - The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects.	01-12-2012

David N. Fiorani, Jacobus, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120086156	BLOW MOLDING APPARATUS - The invention is directed a rotary molding machine having a wheel mounted for rotation on a pair of shafts positioned along the rotational axis of the wheel. A first shaft cooperates with a first turntable of the wheel and a second shaft cooperates with a second turntable. The first and second turntables extend transversely to the rotational axis. A plurality of modular mold clamp assemblies are positioned on the wheel, with each modular mold clamp assembly being moveable between an open and a closed position. Each modular mold clamp assembly has mounting areas which are mounted with respective mounting locations each turntable. The modular mold clamp assemblies provide the structure and rigidity between the turntables to help maintain the turntables in position relative to each other.	04-12-2012
20120088007	MODULAR CLAMP STATION - A modular mold clamp assembly for use in a molding machine. The assembly has a frame with a base member and oppositely-facing end members, with the oppositely-facing end members having mounting areas provided thereon. First and second platens are movably mounted on the base member between an open and a closed position. The platens are mounted on the frame and are movable relative to the frame without transmitting forces to the frame. The frame, containing the platens, can be mounted or unmounted to the molding machine by the use of mounting hardware cooperating with the mounting area of the frame.	04-12-2012

David N. Golf, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090105994	Electronic Floor Plan Server and Method - A new and useful concept in electronic presentation and operation with a floor plan is provided, that is designed to enhance the ability of a buyer/renter to view or otherwise understand many of the attributes of a building. In an interactive version of the present invention, a user (e.g. a building buyer/renter or prospective building buyer/renter) is enabled to access, and work with a floor plan that is electronically stored at a floor plan server, via interaction between the floor plan server and a client that can be placed in circuit communication with the floor plan server (e.g. over the internet via a web browser). The user is enabled to (a) electronically work with the selected floor plan to produce a modified floor plan, and (b) save an instance of the modified floor plan at the floor plan server so that the user (or someone to whom the user emails a link to the saved instance) can revisit the saved instance. In a photo version of the present invention, a user can select a floor plan that is configured such that a user is provided with a symbol of the orientation from which an image associated with a room of the selected floor plan can be accessed and viewed, and the user can maneuver the accessed image to any location over the entire screen of a client. Moreover, a user is enabled to format the floor plan to fit the entire screen of a client, and to enlarge or reduce a selected area of the floor plan, independently of the capability of the user to maneuver a selected image over the entire screen of the client.	04-23-2009

David N. Hackson, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263590	Method and apparatus for displaying entertainment system data upon selection of a video data display - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed.	10-23-2008
20080263597	Method and apparatus for displaying entertainment system data upon selection of a video data display - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed.	10-23-2008
20090254935	Method and apparatus for collecting and providing viewer feedback to a broadcast - The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus to collect and provide viewer feedback to broadcasts. According to one aspect of the present invention, a rating is generated for a broadcast by a server system. The rating is based at least in part on viewer feedback to the broadcast, and the rating indicates a likelihood of interest in the broadcast for potential subsequent viewers. According to another aspect of the present invention, the rating is provided from the server system to an entertainment system, and the broadcast can be selected for viewing at an entertainment system. In one embodiment, the viewer feedback is received at the entertainment system in response to a feedback questionnaire.	10-08-2009
20090313092	Method and Apparatus for Collecting and Providing Viewer Feedback to a Broadcast - The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus to collect and provide viewer feedback to broadcasts. According to one aspect of the present invention, a rating is generated for a broadcast by a server system. The rating is based at least in part on viewer feedback to the broadcast, and the rating indicates a likelihood of interest in the broadcast for potential subsequent viewers. Access to the rating is then provided so that predications can be made as to whether or not the broadcast will be of interest to potential subsequent viewers. According to another aspect of the present invention, the rating is provided from the server system to an entertainment system, and the broadcast can be selected for viewing at an entertainment system based on the rating generated by the server system. In one embodiment, the viewer feedback is received at the entertainment system in response to a feedback questionnaire.	12-17-2009
20100223645	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANNEL SURFING THROUGH MULTIPLE SOURCES BASED ON USER-DEFINABLE PREFERENCES - A method and apparatus for channel surfing through multiple sources based on user-definable preferences includes accessing a user-definable preferences list that identifies a plurality of channels from a plurality of different sources. One of the plurality of identified channels is selected for provision to a user.	09-02-2010
20110125782	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PERSONALIZED SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING - A method and apparatus for providing personalized supplemental programming is provided. In one embodiment, the invention can include searching text for a keyword, the text associated with primary programming to be provided to an element of an entertainment system, accessing a database upon finding the keyword, retrieving content associated with the keyword from the database, combining the retrieved content with the primary programming to generate combined programming, and providing the combined programming to the element of the entertainment system.	05-26-2011
20110182563	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SUBSIDIARY DATA SYNCHRONOUS TO PRIMARY CONTENT DATA - Primary content data is received from an external source and subsidiary data is obtained which corresponds to the primary content data, wherein the subsidiary data is independent of the primary content data. The subsidiary data is provided synchronous to the primary content data.	07-28-2011
20120102524	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DATA UPON SELECTION OF A VIDEO DATA DISPLAY - A graphical user interface (GUI) includes a first window that displays video data of a first entertainment selection. A first area of the first window displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the first entertainment selection. The GUI includes a second window that displays video data of a second entertainment selection. A second area of the second window, displays entertainment system data that corresponds to the second entertainment selection. Upon selection by a user of the respective window, entertainment system data regarding the entertainment selection corresponding to the respective window is displayed.	04-26-2012

David N. Harris, Sonora, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268647	System and method for securing a credit account - A system and method is disclosed for verifying a commercial transaction between a card-holder, a merchant, and a credit card company. The card-holder makes a purchase with the merchant using a full credit card number. The merchant submits a transaction approval request for approval with the credit card company. The credit card company executes conventional credit approval of the transaction approval request, as well as verifies the transaction approval request with the card-holder. An approval is sent to the merchant only after the transaction approval request is both conventionally approved by the credit card company and verified by the card-holder. The card-holder, or the credit card company, may initiate verification of the transaction approval request. The transaction approval request can also be automatically verified if one or many pre-verification criteria is/are satisfied by data contained in the transaction approval request. The pre-verification criteria can be initially determined and/or modified by the card-holder. As another security feature, the card-holder may selectively activate and deactivate their credit card/account as desired. The credit card itself includes indicia of security measures.	10-21-2010
20110022463	System and method for tracking purchases - A novel method for obtaining transaction information includes receiving a first transaction record including data indicative of one or more products purchased by a first purchaser from a first merchant, storing the data included in the first record, receiving a second transaction record including electronic data indicative of one or more products purchased by the purchaser from a second merchant, storing the data included in the second record, and providing the first purchaser access to the first transaction record and the said second transaction record. The method is performed on a handheld device which is carried by the first purchaser and includes: a processing unit operative to process data and code, a transaction record interface operative to receive the first and second transaction records, a memory for storing the first and second transaction records, and a purchaser interface operative to provide the first purchaser access to the first and second transaction records. In another more particular embodiment, the method further includes receiving a third transaction record including data indicative of one or more products purchased by a second purchaser from a third merchant, storing the data included in the third record, receiving a fourth transaction record including electronic data indicative of one or more products purchased by the second purchaser from a fourth merchant, storing the data included in the forth record, and providing the second purchaser access to the third and fourth transaction records. In a more particular embodiment, the method is performed by a service provider which captures and stores various purchase records associated with various respective purchasers. A point-of-sale system is also disclosed and includes: a processing unit operative to process data and code, a product interface operative to receive product data indicative of a first product, memory operative to store a first transaction record which includes the data indicative of the first product, and a transaction record interface operative to output electronic data indicative of the first transaction record.	01-27-2011
20120118983	Commercial Transactions Card With Security Markings - A card associated with an account for making commercial transactions includes security indicia indicating that the account is protected by at least one security measure for preventing unauthorized use of the account. For example, the security indicia can indicate that a commercial transaction using the account will be verified by an account-holder before the transaction will be approved. As another example, the security indicia can indicate that the account-holder will be notified of a commercial transaction. As still another example, the security indicia can indicate that the account can be selectively deactivated by the account-holder.	05-17-2012

David N. Johnson, Frenchtown, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090096405	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY PREDICTING THE REMAINING LIFE OF AN AC MOTOR SYSTEM - A method and system for remotely predicting the reliability and the remaining time before failure for an AC motor system is provided. The method and system may remotely determine the reliability and a remaining time before failure with a statistical confidence utilizing an AC motor condition forecaster. The method and system may include acquiring historical motor data, obtaining operational data, performing failure analysis, developing a causal network, and performing an integrated causal network and reliability analysis of the AC motor system. The method and system may provide at least one notification of an issue with the AC motor system or at least one component of the AC motor system.	04-16-2009

David N. Judelson, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100066559	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY VIEWING, COORDINATING, MANIPULATING AND INTERPRETING THREE-DIMENSIONAL AND TWO-DIMENSIONAL DIGITAL IMAGES OF STRUCTURES FOR PROVIDING TRUE SCALE MEASUREMENTS AND PERMITTING RAPID EMERGENCY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION - The present invention provides a true-scale, coordinate-matched, linked in real-time, dual three-dimensional/two-dimensional visual display/viewer. The display simultaneously shows a 3D digital image and an associated 2D digital image of a selected drawing. The display of the present invention allows a user to visualize an asset's location, surrounding environment and hazards and true scale structural details for interior or external structural scenes. Using the display and associated tools, the user can obtain real-time information of an environment, true-scale measurement, plan ingress/egress paths, shortest paths between points and the number of doorways in a structure and track objects within the displayed environment. The intelligence gained using the tools and 3D/2D display may be used and further manipulated by a single user or may be distributed to other users.	03-18-2010
20100172431	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THE CHANNEL CAPACITY OF A BANDWIDTH LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS PATH. - A unique digital compression technology for increasing the information carrying capacity of a bandwidth limited communications path highway by using a combined coding and modulation technique. The inventive technology allows multiple independent modulated data streams to simultaneously and instantaneously share the same bandwidth without cross-channel interference. A matched filter is used to substantially reduce the error rate and utilizes a unique training method based on performing a spectral response test. An algorithm calculates the effect of the unique characteristics of the communications highway on the transmitted signal and generates an ideal signal stored in the matched filter for comparison with received signals.	07-08-2010
20110176179	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY VIEWING, COORDINATING, MANIPULATING AND INTERPRETING THREE-DIMENSIONAL AND TWO-DIMENSIONAL DIGITAL IMAGES OF STRUCTURES FOR PROVIDING TRUE SCALE MEASUREMENTS AND PERMITTING RAPID EMERGENCY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION - The present invention provides a true-scale, coordinate-matched, linked in real-time, dual three-dimensional/two-dimensional visual display/viewer. The display simultaneously shows a 3D digital image and an associated 2D digital image of a selected drawing. The display of the present invention allows a user to visualize an asset's location, surrounding environment and hazards and true scale structural details for interior or external structural scenes. Using the display and associated tools, the user can obtain real-time information of an environment, true-scale measurement, plan ingress/egress paths, shortest paths between points and the number of doorways in a structure and track objects within the displayed environment. The intelligence gained using the tools and 3D/2D display may be used and further manipulated by a single user or may be distributed to other users.	07-21-2011
20110299620	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THE CHANNEL CAPACITY OF A BANDWIDTH LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS PATH - A unique digital compression technology for increasing the information carrying capacity of a bandwidth limited communications path highway by using a combined coding and modulation technique. The inventive technology allows multiple independent modulated data streams to simultaneously and instantaneously share the same bandwidth without cross-channel interference. A matched filter is used to substantially reduce the error rate and utilizes a unique training method based on performing a spectral response test. An algorithm calculates the effect of the unique characteristics of the communications highway on the transmitted signal and generates an ideal signal stored in the matched filter for comparison with received signals.	12-08-2011

David N. Kersteman, Mississauga CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100064514	Air cycle machine insert and method of repair - The air cycle machine insert and method of repair provides an economical repair of the turbine housing section of an air cycle machine, rather than scrapping the component and replacing with a new section. The toroid shaped insert or liner has a U-shaped cross section, configured to fit closely within the turbine air passage of the air cycle machine. A throat insert is also provided. The existing throat flange extending outwardly over the turbine air passage is removed for installation of the insert. High temperature silicone sealant is preferably placed between the wall of the turbine air passage and the liner, after machining the air passage wall to remove irregularities. The liner is then installed and mechanically secured with one or more rivets, the throat insert is installed to replace the previously removed throat flange, and the repaired turbine housing reassembled with the air cycle machine to complete the repair.	03-18-2010

David N. Keys, Jr., Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110281755	Karyotyping Assay - This disclosure relates to methods and kits for karyotyping in which chromosomes are interrogated by amplifying loci that are not within copy number variable regions thereof.	11-17-2011

David N. Makinson, Seneca, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090284251	MODULAR METER CONFIGURATION AND METHODOLOGY - A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.	11-19-2009
20090294260	METER WITH INTEGRATED HIGH CURRENT SWITCH - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for integrating directly within an electricity meter components corresponding to a high current switch. Line and load terminals forming a portion of the high current switch also correspond to line and load terminals configured for insertion into an electricity meter socket. Plural pairs of spring elements are connected at one end thereof to the meter load terminal while the opposite ends of the spring elements carry contacts configured to cooperate with matching contacts on a conductive support. The conductive support is coupled to the line terminal by a further conductive bar that is configured to support a flux-concentrating core for measurement of current flow through the high current switch. The present subject matter has to do with integrating a service disconnect switch directly into the base of a meter so as to provide a dual functionality component. The integrated switch is configured so as to cooperate with, for example, current sensing components to provide a fixture to secure the current sensing core which can then focus a flux field onto a Hall cell mounted on the metrology printed circuit board.	12-03-2009
20090295371	ACTUATOR/WEDGE IMPROVEMENTS TO EMBEDDED METER SWITCH - Disclosed is a wedge shaped actuator device configured to provide separation of spring supported electrical contacts in an electrical switch. The wedge is configured with dual contour sides to maximize transfer of energy from a drive solenoid to the contact carrying springs. Portions of the wedge are relieved to allow for uninhibited movement of the wedge over side surfaces of the contact carrying springs to avoid digging in of any rough materials from the side edges of the spring as may be occasioned due to stamping techniques used to form the springs.	12-03-2009

David N. Maniez, Jr., St. Louis, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090321673	Valve closure system and valve closure assembly - A valve closure assembly (	12-31-2009

David N. Mason, Iii, Newfields, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100101724	ACRYLIC ADHESIVES - The present invention relates to two-part, curable, (meth)acrylic adhesives containing naturally occurring fillers which inhibit free radical cure, such as wood flour, and oxygen scavenging components. Also provided are methods of preparing such adhesive compositions and methods of bonding substrates together with such adhesive compositions.	04-29-2010

David N. Nappier, Caseyville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090261231	POWER ASSIST LEVER ARM ATTACHMENT - A power assist lever arm attachment includes a drill, an L-shaped drilling head carried by the drill, an arm actuation cylinder carried by the drill, an arm piston extendable from the arm actuation cylinder, a lever arm pivotally carried by the arm piston and the drilling head and a bracket-engaging arm extending from the lever arm.	10-22-2009

David N. Pilkinton, Farmington Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100056034	Smoker's Enclosure - A coin operated smoker's enclosure in the form of an upright booth with polycarbonate walls, aluminum framing and a hinged door. An air recirculation system provides treated air within the enclosure as well as carbon monoxide and smoke detection. An air exhaust system filters the air for particulate matter before exhausting it from the enclosure. The coin acceptor is wired to turn on the various electrically powered devices only when the appropriate coin requirements are met. An upright compartment in one corner of the enclosure houses all of the active components and is accessible from the outside of the enclosure.	03-04-2010

David N. Plescia, Cincennati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110040313	IMPLANTABLE RESTRICTION DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE MEMBER - An implantable restriction device includes a belt and a balloon secured to the belt for engagement with tissue when the implantable restriction device is positioned about an organ. A protective member is associated with the balloon for positioning between the balloon and a tissue surface defining a band tissue interface.	02-17-2011

David N. Rackmales, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090169302	Hydrostatically operated variable height bulkhead - A self-adjusting barrier incorporates a series of float units restrained between a primary wall, such as a bulkhead, and a secondary wall, such as sheetpile. The secondary wall may be braced to the primary wall. The float units slidably interconnect along adjacent edges to self-adjust along a perimeter, such as a marina or waterfront lot, based on the height of water within the chamber (stilling basin) provided between the two walls. Mechanisms for deterring vandalism and providing increased environmental integrity are also provided for select embodiments. Methods of employing the barrier are also disclosed.	07-02-2009

David N. Schlacht, Riverdale, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256246	Method and apparatus for file sharing between a group of user devices with crucial portions sent via satellite and non-crucial portions sent using a peer-to-peer network - A communication system	10-16-2008
20080256615	Method and apparatus for file sharing between a group of user devices with separately sent crucial portions and non-crucial portions - A communication system	10-16-2008

David N. Schlacht, Beverly Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110214149	TELEPHONE ORDERING OF TELEVISION SHOWS - A method and system for controlling the digital consumption of media and information such as the recording of television programs, real world, or electronic merchandise from a plurality of a customer's Unique Identifiers (such as telephone numbers). The television programs are identified by specific identifiers, such as alpha-numeric indicia. Customers can register several Unique Identifier(s) with the service provider and can secure recording of specific programs from any of said registered Unique Identifier(s). Customers can also register Unique Identifier(s) such as the set top boxes at one or more locations and at the same time direct where the content will immediately or later be delivered, so that the recorded TV program can be accessed and viewed.	09-01-2011

David N. Schlacht, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110185168	Method and Apparatus for File Sharing Between a Group of User Devices with Separately Sent Crucial Portions and Non-Crucial Portions - A communication system and method for operating the same includes a group of user devices and a content delivery network in communication with the group of user devices. The content delivery network selects a plurality user devices from the group of user devices, divides the content into a crucial portion and a non-crucial portions, and encrypts the crucial portions differently for each of the user devices in the group using conditional access encryption. The content delivery network communicates the non-crucial portions to the plurality of user devices, communicates the encrypted crucial portion to the plurality of user devices separately from the non-crucial. The plurality of user devices assembles the crucial portion and the non-crucial portions to form the content.	07-28-2011

David N. Schmaling, Southbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090097973	ROTOR BLADE FOLDING SYSTEM - A rotor blade folding system includes a bearing housing which supports a bearing and rotor blade spindle which folds relative the rotor hub assembly about a fold axis. The rotor blade folding system essentially collapses the rotor hub to facilitate compatibility with a fairing system. By rotating the entire pitch bearing assembly, pitch lock systems are also minimized as the pitch lock system need only react a blade-feathering moment.	04-16-2009
20090220341	UPPER ROTOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A COUNTER-ROTATING ROTOR SYSTEM - An upper rotor control system is contained within an upper rotor shaft and upper hub assembly of a contra-rotating rigid rotor system. A collective servo assembly includes a hydraulic actuator that provides collective pitch to all blades through axial extension/retraction of the control rod relative the upper rotor shaft for collective pitch control of the rotor blades. The collective servo assembly includes a spherical bearing for attachment of the control rod to aircraft structure. An X-Y positioner assembly includes a bearing arrangement which allows the shaft to rotate, while the X-Y positioner assembly remains non-rotational therein. The X-Y positioner assembly includes a multitude of hydraulic actuators, orthogonally positioned, to tilt the control rod about the spherical bearing off the axis of rotation of the upper rotor shaft for cyclic pitch control of the rotor blades.	09-03-2009
20110146375	IMPACT TEST FIXTURE WITH SIMULATED CENTRIFUGAL FORCE - A test apparatus for a rotor blade of a rotor includes at least one guide rail located in proximity to the rotor blade and at least one bearing secured to the rotor blade radially outboard of the at least one guide rail. The at least one bearing is in operable communication with a radially outboard surface of the at least one guide rail to be translatable thereon. At least one force applicator is in operable communication with the at least one guide rail and is configured to exert a force radially outwardly on the at least one guide rail. The force is transferred to the rotor blade via the at least one bearing and simulates a centrifugal force on the rotor blade. Further disclosed is a method for securing a rotor blade of a rotor in a test fixture.	06-23-2011
20110243731	ELASTOMERIC BEARING SYSTEM MOTION LIMITER - The invention relates to a backing plate used for an elastomeric bearing system, the backing plate comprising a plate which defines an at least partial annulus about an axis, a motion limiter and a redundant pivot which extend from the plate so as to respond to a retainer plate disbond.	10-06-2011
20110243734	LEAD STOP FOR ROTOR SYSTEM WITH FLUID-ELASTOMERIC LEAD/LAG DAMPER - A rotor system includes a lead stop mounted to a spindle and a lead stop plate mounted to a rotor hub arm, the lead stop operable to contact the lead stop plate over a lead angle range.	10-06-2011

David N. Sitter, Jr., Torrance, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120120410	ALL-REFLECTIVE, RADIALLY SHEARING INTERFEROMETER - A radially shearing interferometer which includes a beam splitter configured to form two optical beams from entering light, the optical beam including a magnified beam and a demagnified beam; a plurality of mirrors arranged so as to generate the magnified beam and the demagnified beams and provide a common optical path with the magnified and demagnified beams traversing the plurality of mirrors in the opposite direction back to the beam splitter, the plurality of mirrors including a pair of parabolic mirrors, the first of the pair configured to first receive one of the magnified and demagnified beams, and reflect the first received beam to a flat mirror configured to reflect the first received beam to the other pair. In some implementations, an imaging device may be positioned at a pupil plane of the magnified beam and the demagnified beam so as to record the interference of both beams. A method for recording an interferogram is also disclosed.	05-17-2012

David N. Sitter, Jr., Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100002222	LIDAR WITH STREAK-TUBE IMAGING, INCLUDING HAZARD DETECTION IN MARINE APPLICATIONS; RELATED OPTICS - The system and method relate to detection of objects that are submerged, or partially submerged (e.g. floating), relative to a water surface. One aspect of the invention emits LIDAR fan-beam pulses and analyzes return-pulse portions to determine water-surface orientations and derive submerged-object images corrected for refractive distortion. Another defines simulated images of submerged objects as seen through waves in a water surface, prepares an algorithm for applying a three-dimensional image of the water surface in refractive correction of LIDAR imaging through waves—and also models application of the algorithm to the images, and finally specifies the LIDAR-system optics. Yet another emits nearly horizontal pulses to illuminate small exposed objects at tens of kilometers, detects reflected portions and images successive such portions with a streak-tube subsystem. Still others make special provisions for airborne objects.	01-07-2010

David N. Smith, Appleton, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100043246	ROTARY BIOMASS DRYER - A biomass drying system includes a rotary biomass dryer that includes a helically threaded auger shaft rotatably driven by a prime mover, such as an electric motor. No external source of heat is required to dry a wet biomass material that is supplied to an input of the biomass dryer. Instead, the helical threads on the shaft have a variable width, designed to gradually increase the compression applied as the biomass material is advanced through a generally cylindrical bore in the biomass dryer. A variable compression nozzle is disposed at a distal end of the bore and can be adjusted to achieve a desired level of a parameter such as the moisture content of the dried biomass material produced by the system. The variable compression nozzle, which can be automatically controlled, includes longitudinally extending segments that are forced radially inwardly to increase the compression force applied to the biomass material.	02-25-2010

David N. Sporkin, Collin County, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263478	System for viewing complex data - The present invention comprises a computer program and system that is designed to allow a user to view complex data easily. The program is targeted at displaying information that represents the movement of information from one place, computer, data store, or account, to another. Examples of things that can be viewed include E-mails, Phone Records, Accounting Records and others. This can be used for investigation purposes, since it allows the ties between employees to be uncovered quickly. Equally important for investigations is the ability to change the focus from the owner of the mailbox to that of the correspondents. This allows the tracking of activities of the outside contact in the organization. This would also be useful for viewing ones own mailbox, when you know that you're looking for a memo that came from someone in particular, this visual representation makes it much easier to traverse emails than conventional list formats.	10-23-2008

David N. Standring, Milton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110129813	2'-BRANCHED NUCLEOSIDES AND FLAVIVIRIDAE MUTATION - The present invention discloses a method for the treatment of Flaviviridae infection that includes the administration of a 2′-branched nucleoside, or a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug and/or salt thereof, to a human in need of therapy in combination or alternation with a drug that directly or indirectly induces a mutation in the viral genome at a location other than a mutation of a nucleotide that results in a change from serine to a different amino acid in the highly conserved consensus sequence, XRX	06-02-2011

David N. Steams, Canby, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080276529	Device for protecting container-grown seedling root systems and method for its manufacture - A container-grown seedling protective device includes a flexible expanse including an array of generally cylindrical pods or pockets, each pod in the array of pods configured for holding a container-grown seedling root ball therein. Each pod is configured for holding a single seedling therein separate from one or more adjacent seedling root balls held by adjacent pockets, and each of the plural pods is detachably connected to an adjacent one of the plural pockets by a frangible web extending therebetween. Each pod can be perforated in at least a bottom region thereof to provide permeability and each pod can be infused with fertilizer of the like. A method for manufacturing a protective device for container-grown seedlings includes laying down a contiguous length of a first laminar film; positioning a plurality of spaced rods of defined length atop the length of first film; laying down a contiguous length of a second laminar film atop the first film and the spaced rods; adhering the first and the second films to form a seam along a congruent edge thereof beyond the reach of the rods and along plural spaced apart seams between the rods, the plural spaced apart seams extending from the congruent edge like teeth of a comb, thereby to form a contiguous laminate; and removing the rods from between the seams to form individuated substantially sealed plural pockets defined by the seams, the pockets being configured to receive therein root balls of container-grown seedlings.	11-13-2008

David N. Vanvliet, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264384	INDOLE, BENZIMIDAZOLE, AND BENZOLACTAM BORONIC ACID COMPOUNDS, ANALOGS THEREOF AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Benzimidazole, indole and benzolactam boronic acid compounds, analogs thereof, and pharmaceutical formulations are described, along with methods of use thereof for inhibiting inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in a subject in need thereof.	10-22-2009

David N. Villalpando, Lompoc, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090301942	Method and apparatus for optimizing the separation of small particles using the asymmetric flow field flow fractionation method - A new type of asymmetric flow field flow fractionator, A4F, is described permitting improved sample fractionation means by providing a range of available channel lengths within the same A4F unit. With such an apparatus, samples may be optimally separated by performing such fractionations as a function of channel length. The ability to vary channel length within the same A4F unit has heretofore been unavailable.	12-10-2009

David N. Wells, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100193009	REFLECTOR AND SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION - A reflector for photovoltaic power generation is characterized by the use of a color coating on the surface of the reflector material which is stable to ultraviolet light. The reflector includes a substrate and a layer of high purity aluminum on the substrate. The aluminum layer is anodized and coated with a gold dye so that the reflector has a reflectivity which is high for long wave, near infrared, and red to green light, moderate for blue light, and low for ultraviolet light. When such a reflector is arranged adjacent to a photovoltaic panel, it reflects additional sunlight onto the panel to increase the electrical output of the panel without damaging the solar collector material of the panel.	08-05-2010
20100193010	REFLECTOR AND SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION - A reflector for photovoltaic power generation is characterized by the use of a color coating on the surface of the reflector material which is stable to ultraviolet light. The reflector includes a substrate and a layer of high purity aluminum on the substrate. The aluminum layer is anodized and coated with a gold dye so that the reflector has a reflectivity which is high for long wave, near infrared, and red to green light, moderate for blue light, and low for ultraviolet light. When such a reflector is arranged adjacent to a photovoltaic panel, it reflects additional sunlight onto the panel to increase the electrical output of the panel without damaging the solar collector material of the panel.	08-05-2010

David N. Zacks, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090081159	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND TREATING OPHTHALMIC DISORDERS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the detecting, treating, and conducting research on ophthalmic disorders associated with photoreceptor cell death and/or retinal insult. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing IL-6 expression and/or activity (e.g., exogenous IL-6), activating IL-6 receptors (e.g., IL-6R, sIL6-R), activating pathway related compounds (e.g., STAT, FLIP), and/or activating related pathways (e.g., JAK/STAT pathway, TGF-β pathway, Ahr pathway) in the diagnosis, treatment, and conducting research of ophthalmic disorders associated with photoreceptor cell death and/or retinal insult (e.g., retinal detachment).	03-26-2009

David N. Zichichi, Arlington, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183648	Thermally Initiated Venting System and Method of Using Same - An apparatus includes a heat-to-detonation transition manifold, a heat pipe connected to the transition manifold, a linear shaped charge, and a transfer line connecting the heat-to-detonation transition manifold and the linear shaped charge. An apparatus includes a thermally-activated pyrotechnic train and a linear shaped charge coupled with the pyrotechnic train. A method includes initiating a deflagrating material at a predetermined temperature or within a predetermined range of temperatures, initiating a detonating material with the deflagrating material, and initiating a linear shaped charge with the detonated material.	07-23-2009