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David T. Bienfang, Racine, WI US
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| 20100071958 | Blast Hole Drill Bit Carousel And A Blast Hole Drill Including A Blast Hole Drill Bit Carousel - A drill bit carousel for use on a blast hole drill includes a base structure that movably supports a plurality of drill receptacles. The drill bit carousel is movable between a storage position and at least one exchange position. In the exchange position, one of the drill receptacles is aligned with a centerline of a drill pipe string. In the storage position, the drill bit carousel is clear of the centerline of the drill pipe string. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100200258 | TOOL WRENCH ASSEMBLY - A tool wrench assembly for a blasthole drill includes a fork pivotally fixed relative to at least one actuator that moves the fork between an engaged and a disengaged position. | 08-12-2010 |
David T. Chang, Calabasas, CA US
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| 20080258829 | Integrated quartz oscillator on an active electronic susbtrate - An oscillator having a quartz resonator, and a base wafer containing active electronics, wherein the quartz resonator is bonded directly to the base wafer and subsequently hermetically capped. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090189294 | LARGE AREA INTEGRATION OF QUARTZ RESONATORS WITH ELECTRONICS - Methods for integrating quartz-based resonators with electronics on a large area wafer through direct pick-and-place and flip-chip bonding or wafer-to-wafer bonding using handle wafers are described. The resulting combination of quartz-based resonators and large area electronics wafer solves the problem of the quartz-electronics substrate diameter mismatch and enables the integration of arrays of quartz devices of different frequencies with the same electronics. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100033062 | LOW FREQUENCY QUARTZ BASED MEMS RESONATORS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A method for fabricating a low frequency quartz resonator includes metalizing a top-side of a quartz wafer with a metal etch stop, depositing a first metal layer over the metal etch stop, patterning the first metal layer to form a top electrode, bonding the quartz wafer to a silicon handle, thinning the quartz wafer to a desired thickness, depositing on a bottom-side of the quartz wafer a hard etch mask, etching the quartz wafer to form a quartz area for the resonator and to form a via through the quartz wafer, removing the hard etch mask without removing the metal etch stop, forming on the bottom side of the quartz wafer a bottom electrode for the low frequency quartz resonator, depositing metal for a substrate bond pad onto a host substrate wafer, bonding the quartz resonator to the substrate bond pad, and removing the silicon handle. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100276595 | MULTI-BAND SUB-WAVELENGTH IR DETECTOR HAVING FREQUENCY SELECTIVE SLOTS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a multiband infrared (IR) detector array includes a metallic surface having a plurality of periodic resonant structures configured to resonantly transmit electromagnetic energy in distinct frequency bands. A plurality of pixels on the array each include at least first and second resonant structures corresponding to first and second wavelengths. For each pixel, the first and second resonant structures have an associated detector and are arranged such that essentially all of the electromagnetic energy at the first wavelength passes through the first resonant structure onto the first detector, and essentially all of the electromagnetic energy at the second wavelength passes through the second resonant structure onto the second detector. In one embodiment, the resonant structures are apertures or slots, and the IR detectors may be mercad telluride configured to absorb radiation in the 8-12 μm band. Detection of more than two wavelengths may be achieved by proper scaling. A method of forming an IR detector array is also disclosed. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276598 | NANO-ANTENNA FOR WIDEBAND COHERENT CONFORMAL IR DETECTOR ARRAYS - A conformal coherent wideband antenna coupled IR detector array included a plurality of unit cells each having a dimension that includes an antenna for focusing radiation onto an absorber element sized less than the dimension. In one embodiment, the absorber element may be formed of a mercury cadmium telluride alloy. According to a further embodiment, the antenna array may be fabricated using sub-wavelength fabrication processes. | 11-04-2010 |
David T. Chen, Wrentham, MA US
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| 20080260224 | Using statistical process control (SPC) to demonstrate solution convergence in a technician guided segmentation system - A method and apparatus for generating a computer model from scan data from a patient, comprising: | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090248184 | Haptically enabled dental modeling system - The invention provides a digital dentistry system that utilizes a haptic interface and features a computer-based design application configured to allow the intuitive construction of irregular, amorphous three-dimensional structures typically seen in dental restorations, utilizing, where appropriate, the design skills of a user. In certain embodiments, the system provides a comprehensive digital solution for dental labs in the business of creating dental restorations such as partial frameworks, crowns, copings, bridge frameworks, implants and the like, with a sense of touch provided by a haptic interface device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100122336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWO-WAY TRANSMISSION OF MEDICAL DATA - The present invention provides for a secure, two-way transmission of medical data over the Internet and through the hospital's firewall using push and pull mechanisms. More particularly, the present invention utilizes standard SSH technology and the rsync and scp protocols to enable secure, cost-effective data transmission over the Internet. The hospital firewall is traversed through the use of an agent located behind the hospital's firewall. The agent utilizes a push mechanism to push the raw scan data through the firewall and over the Internet to the outside third party; and the agent uses a pull mechanism to reach through the firewall and over the Internet to retrieve the data processed by the outside third party. In other words, the present invention transfers data from the hospital to the third party by initiating a data push mechanism from behind the hospital firewall; and transfers the processed data from the outside third party back into the hospital by initiating a data pull mechanism from behind the hospital firewall. The aforementioned agent acts as a broker for the foregoing data transmission and also encodes how the data should be handled once it is received on the hospital side. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110251474 | Anatomical visualization and measurement system - In another preferred form of the present invention, there is provided a method for determining the risk of rupture of a blood vessel using an appropriate set of 2-D slice images obtained by scanning the blood vessel, the method comprising: | 10-13-2011 |
David T. Chuss, Bowie, MD US
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| 20080231529 | INTERFEROMETRIC POLARIZATION CONTROL - A signal conditioning module provides a polarimeter capability in a photometric system. The module may include multiple variable delay polarization modulators. Each modulator may include an input port, and a first arm formed to include a first reflector and first rooftop mirror arranged in opposed relationship. The first reflector may direct an input radiation signal to the first rooftop mirror. Each modulator also may include an output port and a second arm formed to include a second reflector and second rooftop mirror arranged in opposed relationship. The second reflector can guide a signal from the second rooftop mirror towards the output port to provide an output radiation signal. A beamsplitting grid may be placed between the first reflector and the first rooftop mirror, and also between the second reflector and the second rooftop mirror. A translation apparatus can provide adjustment relative to optical path length vis-à-vis the first arm, the second arm and the grid. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080238791 | INTERFEROMETRIC POLARIZATION CONTROL - A signal conditioning module provides a polarimeter capability in a photometric system. The module may include multiple variable delay polarization modulators. Each modulator may include an input port, and a first arm formed to include a first reflector and first rooftop mirror arranged in opposed relationship. The first reflector may direct an input radiation signal to the first rooftop mirror. Each modulator also may include an output port and a second arm formed to include a second reflector and second rooftop mirror arranged in opposed relationship. The second reflector can guide a signal from the second rooftop mirror towards the output port to provide an output radiation signal. A beamsplitting grid may be placed between the first reflector and the first rooftop mirror, and also between the second reflector and the second rooftop mirror. A translation apparatus can provide adjustment relative to optical path length vis-à-vis the first arm, the second arm and the grid. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110280518 | PHOTONIC CHOKE-JOINTS FOR DUAL POLARIZATION WAVEGUIDES - A waveguide structure for a dual polarization waveguide includes a first flange member, a second flange member, and a waveguide member disposed in each of the first flange member and second flange member. The first flange member and the second flange member are configured to be coupled together in a spaced-apart relationship separated by a gap. The first flange member has a substantially smooth surface, and the second flange member has an array of two-dimensional pillar structures formed therein. | 11-17-2011 |
David T. De Carteret, Howell, MI US
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| 20090112436 | TRACTION STEER DETECTION AND COMPENSATION - A system, method, and computer program product for detecting and compensating for a traction steer event is provided. A first wheel speed of a first driven wheel is compared with a second wheel speed of a second driven wheel to determine whether a wheel slip condition has occurred. If a wheel slip condition is determined to have occurred, a current operating state of a vehicle is compared to an expected operating state of the vehicle to determine if a traction steer event has occurred. If a traction steer event is determined to have occurred, brake pressure is selectively applied to the first or second driven wheel to compensate for the traction steer event. | 04-30-2009 |
David T. Deguiseppi, Chadds Ford, PA US
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| 20090268475 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR LAMP ENCLOSURES - A vent for a lamp enclosure comprises a passageway between the interior and exterior of the enclosure, a non-planar vent element covers the passageway. The vent has improved air flow and offers splash protection against liquids. | 10-29-2009 |
David T. Denhardt, Bridgewater, NJ US
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| 20090047289 | Osteopontin Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - Monoclonal antibodies immunospecific for osteopontin are disclosed. Also provided are therapeutic methods of use thereof for modulating osteopontin levels for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100129376 | Osteopontin Specific Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - Monoclonal antibodies immunospecific for osteopontin are disclosed. Also provided are therapeutic methods of use thereof for modulating osteopontin levels for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. | 05-27-2010 |
David T. De Spong, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20100332271 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RESOURCE AND ORGANIZATION ACHIEVEMENT - Methods and systems for resource and organization achievement are described. In one embodiment, outcome data associated with a resource may be received. The outcome data may include an outcome time period, an outcome title, an outcome priority, an outcome status, and an outcome access level. The outcome status may identify progress by the resource toward an outcome. The outcome access level may define resource access to an outcome item. The outcome data may be stored in a database. A display of an outcome item associated with the resource may be generated based on at least a portion of the outcome data. The outcome item may represent the outcome for the resource. Additional methods and systems are disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
David T. Dopson, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090006537 | Virtual Desktop Integration with Terminal Services - An integration system is disclosed that provides a virtual desktop integration with terminal services. A client computer is connected to one the virtual desktops operating in a server. The client computer examines information contained in a remote desktop protocol (RDP) compliant packet supplied by the server. The client computer connects to one of the many virtual desktops based on information. Use of the information enables integration of the virtual desktop with the existing terminal session deployment model. Client devices can establish a session using a single network name and can be appropriately directed to either a virtual desktop or terminal session. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090113058 | Terminal server draining - Techniques are described for managing and controlling connections of server sessions, including systems and methods for managing and controlling connections to a server computer. Connections are monitored to a server computer depending on a “drain state” of the server computer. If the server is in drain mode, requests to initiate a fresh session with the server computer are rejected, or deferred until the server computer comes out of the drain state. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090241176 | LOAD BALANCING IN SERVER COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Systems and methods to implement load balancing of connections to a server computer in a server collection are described. The server collection receives connection requests from remote clients over a network. A session broker evaluates one or more load parameters of the server computers in the server collection and, based on those load parameters, determines load associated with each server computer. The session broker redirects the connection requests to the server computer which has a lesser load. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090276667 | Session Broker Extensibility Application Program Interface - Described are techniques for providing an application program interface that leverages the terminal services session broker infrastructure to support third party plug-in applications. In a typical scenario, when a user requests for a connection to access third party plug-in applications, the application program interface may override the session broker logic and interacts with the session broker process to identify sessions or suitable servers to which the user can be connected. The user may access the third party plug-in applications through the identified sessions or suitable servers. | 11-05-2009 |
David T. Driggs, Golden, CO US
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| 20110309983 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL DIRECTION FINDING FOR ESTIMATING A GEOLOCATION OF AN EMITTER - One embodiment of the invention includes a computer readable medium configured to perform a method for determining a three-dimensional geolocation of a terrestrial emitter. The method includes receiving a signal from the emitter at an antenna array. The method also includes determining a three-dimensional line-of-position (LOP) to the emitter based on the signal. The three-dimensional LOP can include an azimuth angle and a depression angle. The method further includes calculating the three-dimensional geolocation of the emitter based on an intersection of the three-dimensional LOP with digital terrain elevation data (DTED) associated with the Earth's surface. | 12-22-2011 |
David T. Espersen, Cuyahoga Falls, OH US
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| 20100161345 | MEDICAL DATA TRACKING, ANALYSIS AND AGGREGATION SYSTEM - A medical item tracking method including storing inventory levels of items which are for use in medical procedures and receiving input for reserving the use of a facility for a medical procedure, which medical procedure is projected to use at least one of the inventoried items. The input identifies at least one individual projected to participate in the medical procedure. The method further includes retrieving data relating to the predicted usage of the inventoried item in the medical procedure, wherein the data is based upon the participation of the at least one individual. The method further includes adjusting the levels of inventory based upon the retrieved predicted usage data. | 06-24-2010 |
David T. Feindel, Ellington, CT US
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| 20110214433 | STRAIN TOLERANT BOUND STRUCTURE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine includes bound assemblies with an inner diameter ring, struts, and an outer diameter ring. The strut is connected to the inner diameter ring and extends radially outward therefrom to connect to the outer diameter ring. A strain relief feature is disposed adjacent to or at the connection between the strut and the inner diameter ring and/or the outer diameter ring. The strain relief feature lengthens the arc segment of fillet curvature. For a constant thermal punch load, the lengthened arc segment of fillet curvature results in a decreased maximum strain in the bound assembly. | 09-08-2011 |
David T. Ferrughelli, Flemington, NJ US
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| 20090057198 | Upgrade of visbroken residua products by ultrafiltration - This invention relates to a process of producing an upgraded product stream from the products of a resid visbreaking process to produce an improved feedstream for refinery and petrochemical hydrocarbon conversion units. This process utilizes an ultrafiltration process for upgrading select visbreaking process product streams to produce a conversion unit feedstream with improved properties for maximizing the conversion unit's throughput, total conversion, run-time, and overall product value. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090230022 | Hydroconversion process for petroleum resids using selective membrane separation followed by hydroconversion over carbon supported metal catalyst - A heavy residual petroleum feed boiling above 650° F. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090234166 | Hydroconversion process for petroleum resids by hydroconversion over carbon supported metal catalyst followed by selective membrane separation - A heavy residual petroleum feed boiling above 650° F.+ (345° C.+) is subjected to hydroconversion at elevated temperature in the presence of hydrogen at a hydrogen pressure not normally higher than 500 psig (3500 kPag) using a dispersed metal-on-carbon catalyst to produce a hydroconverted effluent which is fractionated to form a low boiling fraction and a relatively higher boiling fraction which is subjected to membrane separation to produce a permeate which is low in metals and Microcarbon Residue (MCR) as well as a retentate, containing most of the MCR and metals. The process has the advantage that the hydroconversion may be carried out in low pressure equipment with a low hydrogen consumption as saturation of aromatics is reduced. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100018895 | Process for flexible vacuum gas oil conversion - The present invention relates to a process for the selective conversion of hydrocarbon feed having a Conradson Carbon Residue content of 0 to 6 wt %, based on the hydrocarbon feed. The hydrocarbon feed is treated in a two-step process. The first is thermal conversion and the second is catalytic cracking of the products of the thermal conversion. The present invention results in a process for increasing the distillate production from a hydrocarbon feedstream for a fluid catalytic cracking unit. The resulting product slate from the present invention can be further varied by changing the conditions in the thermal and catalytic cracking steps as well as by changing the catalyst in the cracking step. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100018896 | Process for flexible vacuum gas oil conversion using divided wall fractionation - This invention relates to a process for the selective conversion of vacuum gas oil. The vacuum gas oil is treated in a two step process. The first is thermal conversion and the second is catalytic cracking of the products of thermal conversion. The product slate can be varied by changing the conditions in the thermal and catalytic cracking steps as well as by changing the catalyst in the cracking step. The combined products from thermal and catalytic cracking are separated in a divided wall fractionator. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100059441 | Ethanol stable epoxy amine based membrane for aromatics separation - The present invention is directed to a membrane for aromatics separation that is stable in an alcohol containing environment. The polymeric membrane is a epoxy amine based membrane. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110147271 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A HIGH STABILITY DESULFURIZED HEAVY OILS STREAM - Self-compatible heavy oil streams are produced from converted and/or desulfurized fractions. In a preferred embodiment, an incompatibility stream is added to the converted and/or desulfurized stream to reduce the solubility number of the stream. After using a water wash to remove incompatible material, a lighter fraction is removed from the stream to increase the solubility number. | 06-23-2011 |
David T. Fikstad, Stanford, CA US
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| 20100136105 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND DOSAGE FORMS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for improved solubilization of triglycerides and improved delivery of therapeutic agents. Compositions of the present invention include a carrier, where the carrier is formed from a combination of a triglyceride and at least two surfactants, at least one of which is hydrophilic. Upon dilution with an aqueous medium, the carrier forms a clear, aqueous dispersion of the triglyceride and surfactants. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137271 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND DOSAGE FORMS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS - Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms for administration of hydrophobic drugs are provided. The pharmaceutical compositions include a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic drug, preferably a steroid; a solubilizer, and a surfactant. The synergistic effect between the hydrophobic drug and the solubilizer results in a pharmaceutical formulation with improved dispersion of both the active agent and the solubilizer. As a result of the improved dispersion, the pharmaceutical composition has improved bioavailability upon administration. Methods of improving the bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs administered to a patient are also provided. | 06-03-2010 |
David T. Gallaspy, Church Hill, TN US
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| 20110107661 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING RENEWABLE GASOLINE, AND FUEL COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention provides a process for producing gasoline components from syngas. Syngas is converted to one or more of methanol, ethanol, mixed alcohols, and dimethyl ether, followed by various combinations of separations and reactions to produce gasoline components with oxygenates, such as alcohols. The syngas is preferably derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for the production of renewable gasoline. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110107662 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING RENEWABLE GASOLINE, AND FUEL COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention provides a process for producing gasoline components from syngas. Syngas is converted to one or more of methanol, ethanol, mixed alcohols, and dimethyl ether, followed by various combinations of separations and reactions to produce gasoline components with oxygenates, such as alcohols. The syngas is preferably derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for the production of renewable gasoline. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110107663 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING RENEWABLE GASOLINE, AND FUEL COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention provides a process for producing gasoline components from syngas. Syngas is converted to one or more of methanol, ethanol, mixed alcohols, and dimethyl ether, followed by various combinations of separations and reactions to produce gasoline components with oxygenates, such as alcohols. The syngas is preferably derived from biomass or another renewable carbon-containing feedstock, thereby providing a biorefining process for the production of renewable gasoline. | 05-12-2011 |
David T. Harper, Iii, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090300333 | HARDWARE SUPPORT FOR WORK QUEUE MANAGEMENT - The claimed matter provides systems and/or methods that effectuate utilization of fine-grained concurrency in parallel processing and efficient management of established memory structures. The system can include devices that establish memory structures associated with individual processors that can comprise a parallel processing phalanx. The system can thereafter utilize various enqueuing and/or dequeuing directives to add or remove work descriptors to or from the memory structures individually associated with each of the individual processors thereby providing improved work flow synchronization amongst the processors that comprise the parallel processing complex. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100131720 | MANAGEMENT OF OWNERSHIP CONTROL AND DATA MOVEMENT IN SHARED-MEMORY SYSTEMS - A method to exchange data in a shared memory system includes the use of a buffer in communication with a producer processor and a consumer processor. The cache data is temporarily stored in the buffer. The method includes for the consumer and the producer to indicate intent to acquire ownership of the buffer. In response to the indication of intent, the producer, consumer, buffer are prepared for the access. If the consumer intends to acquire the buffer, the producer places the cache data into the buffer. If the producer intends to acquire the buffer, the consumer removes the cache data from the buffer. The access to the buffer, however, is delayed until the producer, consumer, and the buffer are prepared. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110243074 | Data Center Using Wireless Communication - A data center includes a plurality of computing units that communicate with each other using wireless communication, such as high frequency RF wireless communication. The data center may organize the computing units into groups (e.g., racks). In one implementation, each group may form a three-dimensional structure, such as a column having a free-space region for accommodating intra-group communication among computing units. The data center can include a number of features to facilitate communication, including dual-use memory for handling computing and buffering tasks, failsafe routing mechanisms, provisions to address permanent interface and hidden terminal scenarios, etc. | 10-06-2011 |
David T. Houstoun, Eustis, FL US
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| 20100187325 | Decorative waterfall - The present invention relates to a decorative waterfall apparatus and more particularly to a decorative waterfall having a decorative image on a backboard which can be rapidly changed by removing the removable mounted backboard and changing a polymer film having a decorative image thereon extending thereover. | 07-29-2010 |
David T. Johnson, Round Lake Beach, IL US
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| 20100038273 | Sleeve, system and/or method for concealing a surface of a container - A sleeve, a system and/or a method conceal a surface of a container for providing privacy to prescription pharmaceutical containers and for providing additional space for displaying advertisements therefrom. The sleeve has at least one rib to slidably receive and frictionally attach the sleeve to the container. When attached to the container, the sleeve conceals a label of the container and/or contents of the container. The rib allows air flow between the sleeve and the container. The sleeve may be labeled with an advertisement and/or other indicia. The sleeve has a base and functions as a cup to assist a user with taking, mixing and/or measuring the contents of the container after removing the sleeve from the container. | 02-18-2010 |
David T. Johnson, Co. Galway IE
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| 20110098561 | DEFLECTABLE SUBSELECTING CATHETER - A medical device including, e.g., an implantable medical lead or drug pump catheter, a guide member, or a sheath is delivered to a target location within a patient via a catheter capable of subselecting vessels or other cavities, passages, or the like within the patient's body. The catheter employs an inflatable member that, when actuated, acts to deflect a medical device to direct the device into a vessel or other cavity, passage, or the like branching off of, e.g., a vessel in which the catheter is arranged. In some examples, the inflatable member acts to deflect the delivery catheter, which in turn necessarily deflects the implantable medical device arranged therein. In other examples, the inflatable member acts to deflect the medical device to turn the device into a vessel or other cavity, passage, or the like branching off of the vessel in which the catheter is arranged. | 04-28-2011 |
David T. Kapala, Shelby Township, MI US
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| 20110088673 | MIXER FOR USE IN AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF THE SAME - A mixing apparatus adapted for mixing the flow of intake air and exhaust gas in a mixing chamber of a combustion engine including a housing having a bore formed therethrough extending between a first open end and a second open end. The housing includes a plurality of apertures formed in a side wall thereof adjacent the first open end. A retention member is formed in the side wall adjacent the second open end and is adapted to secure the mixing apparatus within the mixing chamber. The mixing apparatus includes a flow deflector disposed in the bore of the housing. The flow deflector includes a plurality of curved deflector surfaces formed therein which correspond in number to and are aligned with the plurality of apertures. An end cap is secured to the housing at the first open end thereof for closing the bore at the first open end. | 04-21-2011 |
David T. Krumrei, Exeland, WI US
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| 20090199613 | Battering ram - A battering apparatus including a battering element, an air source, a sensing device, a triggering mechanism, and a battering element release mechanism. Engagement of the sensing device activates the triggering mechanism which in turn activated the battering element release mechanism. The battering element is then released, and driven by air from the air source, moved to its extended position, causing the battering head of the battering element to engage an item to be broken. | 08-13-2009 |
David T. Leisawitz, Ellicott City, MD US
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| 20100321699 | SYSTEMS, COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, AND TANGIBLE COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR WIDE-FIELD INTERFEROMETRY - Disclosed herein are systems, computer-implemented methods, and tangible computer-readable storage media for wide field imaging interferometry. The method includes for each point in a two dimensional detector array over a field of view of an image: gathering a first interferogram from a first detector and a second interferogram from a second detector, modulating a path-length for a signal from an image associated with the first interferogram in the first detector, overlaying first data from the modulated first detector and second data from the second detector, and tracking the modulating at every point in a two dimensional detector array comprising the first detector and the second detector over a field of view for the image. The method then generates a widefield data cube based on the overlaid first data and second data for each point. The method can generate an image from the widefield data cube. | 12-23-2010 |
David T. Martin, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20090164454 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING VENUES BASED ON SIMILARITY VALUES - A method, system and computer program product for searching for a venue based on a similarity value is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving one or more selected attributes. The method further includes receiving one or more attribute-specific optional factor values and one or more venue-specific optional factor values. The method further includes searching a database containing a plurality of venue records each having one or more attributes and identifying the venue records having one or more attribute matches, the attribute matches being the selected attributes. The method further includes generating an attribute-specific similarity value and a venue-specific similarity value, and a total similarity value. | 06-25-2009 |
David T. Meckenstock, Arlington, TX US
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| 20090198803 | System and Method for Programming Point of Sale Devices - A system for programming point of sale devices is provided. The system includes a terminal programming system that can program point of sale devices provided by different manufacturers and having different proprietary operating systems. A communications interface is connected to the terminal programming system that receives update requests from the plurality of point of sale devices, such as when the point of sale devices call in to the system or when the point of sale devices respond to a poll. | 08-06-2009 |
David T. Miller US
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| 20090245698 | Pizza Pop-Ins - A pre-made, flexible, plastic bag in the shape of a triangle for the storage of a food product more specifically designed for a slice of pizza pie or similarly shaped items that have been leftover. The bag comprises of one triangular, transparent, sheet plastic type material being placed on top of another identical piece of the same material. The sides will be attached together from the vertex to the base. The base will have a resealable opening similar to a zip-lock type strip where the user will have access to place the food item into the bag prior to closure. The bag then can be placed and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later consumption. After consumption, the bag should be disposed of properly. | 10-01-2009 |
David T. Misciagna, Hockessin, DE US
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| 20100112327 | Composite Intersection Reinforcement - An assembly and method for manufacturing a composite reinforcement for unitizing a structure are provided. According to one embodiment, the assembly includes a base having a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom to define a structure about which a composite fiber is wound to define a composite reinforcement preform. The assembly also includes a plurality of mandrels positioned adjacent to the base and at least a portion of the composite reinforcement preform, and a cap that is positioned over at least a portion of the plurality of mandrels. The cap is configured to engage each of the mandrels to support the mandrels and the composite reinforcement preform during a curing process to form the composite reinforcement. | 05-06-2010 |
David T. Muskovitz, Park City, UT US
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| 20080295228 | In-Mold Protective Helmet Having Integrated Ventilation System - The present invention provides a lightweight protective helmet having an improved ventilation system therein. The protective helmet comprises an outer shell and an inner liner that are joined together to form a shell/liner composite. The ventilation system interacts with one or more ventilation ports in the protective helmet to control the flow of ambient air in and out of the interior of the protective helmet. The ventilation system may be integrated or encased within the shell/liner composite, or it may be adapted to be used on the exterior of the helmet. In addition, the ventilation system may include one of several types of interchangeable insert members to allow active or passive control of ambient air into the interior of the helmet. | 12-04-2008 |
David T. Naugle, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20090309219 | INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER BALL METHOD - Methods for making solder balls, which can be used to bump semiconductor wafers are disclosed. Methods for bumping semiconductor wafers with the solder balls are also disclosed. The solder balls can be made using an injection molded soldering (IMS) process. | 12-17-2009 |
David T. Nguyen, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110041082 | SYSTEM FOR TARGETING SPECIFIC USERS TO DISCUSSION THREADS - The present invention is directed to provide a method and system for targeting individuals and providing a reference to a discussion in a discussion forum. A method is described herein that allows a user of an integrated discussion forum interface to initiate the generation of a direct, navigable reference to a thread or message in the discussion forum to one or more targeted individuals. By generating a direct, navigable reference to the thread or message, the system may advantageously facilitate the directed solicitation of targeted individuals whilst leveraging the accessibility, reusability, and available knowledge base of a traditional public forum. | 02-17-2011 |
David T. Nisius, Des Plaines, IL US
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| 20080226038 | Radiation System and Radiation Beam Quality Detector and Method - A detector array is disposed relative to a radiation source such that radiation from the radiation source over a predetermined time period is substantially similar across the detector array. The detector array includes radiation detectors operatively coupled to detector electronics. The radiation filter material is disposed at least partially between the radiation source and the detector array such that different portions of the detector array are exposed to radiation from the radiation source through either different radiation filter material thicknesses or different radiation filter material compositions during the predetermined time period. So configured, information regarding the radiation such as beam quality information for radiation pulses is collected and used to confirm the quality of the radiation source or to adjust data collected by the radiation system. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100310042 | Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Using Multiple Radiation-Detection Views to Differentiate One Material From Another - At least three radiation-detection views are used to facilitate identifying material as comprises an object being assessed along a beam path relative to that object. This comprises developing a first radiation-detection view ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110044493 | Apparatus to Facilitate Capturing Samples As Pertain to an Object to Be Imaged and Corresponding Method - One facilitates capturing samples as pertain to an object to be imaged by providing N pulsed sampling chains (where N is an integer greater than 1) where these sampling chains are in planes substantially parallel to one another and are substantially equidistant from adjacent others by a given distance. By one approach, the ratio of this given distance to a desired sample interval is approximately an integer that is relatively prime to N. So configured, a complete set of samples of the object can be captured by the sampling chains in a single pass notwithstanding that the object and the sampling chains are moving quickly with respect to one another. | 02-24-2011 |
David T. Okihisa, Irvine, CA US
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| 20090182282 | TROCAR STABILITY ASSEMBLY - A stability assembly for a trocar cannula includes a conical stability member, a base, and a cannula retention member. The base has a passage defining an inner surface, and a constriction in the passage. The cannula retention member is rotatable within the passage, and advancement of the cannula retention member over the constriction reduces the inner diameter of the passage to restrain a cannula in the passage. Various latch mechanisms including interface surfaces on the base and the cannula retention member can be used in the stability assembly to secure the stability assembly around a cannula. Various conical stability members can be used in the stability assembly. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100005929 | MULTIPLE-ANGLE SCISSOR BLADE - The invention is directed to a pair of laparoscopic scissors, comprising a pair of blades connected at a pivot, each of the blades having a length, a tip portion, a body portion, an outer surface, an inner surface and a cutting edge, the cutting edge forming an angle with the outer surface along the length of the blade such that tension during a cutting operation at the tip portion is about the same as tension at the body portion during the cutting operation. The angle formed may be greater at the tip portion which continuously decreases over the length of the blade. The tip portion may have a first body thickness and the body portion may have a second body thickness different from the first body thickness. During the cutting operation, the blades progressively move over each other to provide a point contact along the cutting edges. The blades may be thickened in a number of locations and combinations including: (1) one blade could be thicker than the other to force the opposing blade to flex; (2) both blades could be thicker at the body portions to give more strength when cutting staples; (3) each blade could be thickened on one side or the other to stiffen certain locations; and (4) the tips of each blade could be thicker than the body portions to provide increased tension at the tips. In another aspect of the invention, a process of manufacturing the pair of scissors of the invention is disclosed, comprising the steps of form grinding the blades into a desired shape from a pre-hardened block of material, and sharpening the cutting edges of the blades. The blades may also be formed through other processes including wire EDM, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, machining, cast or metal injection molding, and other independent profile manufacturing processes. The manufacturing process of the invention is beneficial in that each profile can be accurately controlled, and the parts will be exact every time. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110093005 | Single Port Instruments - Surgical tools that can be used in single port laparoscopic procedures can include a low-profile handle assembly to minimize tool interference adjacent the incision site. For example, a handle assembly for a surgical instrument can have a generally in-line configuration extending linearly along a central longitudinal axis of an elongate shaft of the instrument. A linkage mechanism including a trigger, an actuation link, and an actuation shaft can be positioned within the in-line handle. The linkage mechanism can be pivoted between an open position in which end effectors of the instrument are open and a toggle position in which the end effectors are locked closed. A locking mechanism such as a ratchet mechanism can also be used to lock the end effectors. A surgical dissector can include gripping jaws having a curved profile or an angled elongate shaft to minimize tool interference and maximize visibility within a procedure site. | 04-21-2011 |
David T. Okou, Norcross, GA US
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| 20100093986 | METHODS OF DIRECT GENOMIC SELECTION USING HIGH DENSITY OLIGONUCLEOTIDE MICROARRAYS - The present disclosure encompasses methods (hereinafter termed ‘Microarray-based Genomic Selection’ (MGS), capable of isolating user-defined unique genomic sequences from complex eukaryotic genomes. | 04-15-2010 |
David T. Rach, Plainfield, IL US
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| 20080231011 | ACTIVE AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - An active suspension system for a rigid beam tractor axle in which the axle is connected to the chassis by two orthogonally oriented pivot points and axle movement is controlled by double-acting suspension actuators managed by a control system to improve the ride and handling characterstics of the tractor. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080231012 | AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system for a rigid beam tractor axle in which the axle is connected to the chassis by two orthogonally oriented pivot points and axle movement is controlled by hydraulic cylinders to improve the ride and handling characteristics of the tractor. | 09-25-2008 |
David T. Recigno, Willow Grove, PA US
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| 20090023113 | Dental Appliance On-Line Ordering Including Display Of End Product Image And Mold Three-Dimensional Scanning For Digital Transmission - A method for on-line manufacturing of a dental appliance for the mouth of a patient, includes the steps providing a menu of questions to a user soliciting specifying information for specifying a manufacturing process to manufacture the dental appliance for the patient and producing a dental model of said mouth of said patient. The method also requires transmitting by said user said specifying information to a first manufacturing laboratory by way of the internet to create a user order for said dental appliance and transmitting said dental model by said user to said first manufacturing laboratory. The dental appliance is manufactured by said first manufacturing laboratory in accordance with said fitted specifying information and said transmitted model to provide a manufactured dental appliance. | 01-22-2009 |
David T. Rollay, Franklin, WI US
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| 20080204042 | NETWORKED POWER LINE PARAMETER ANALYSIS METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining power line parameter of a system. Specifically, there is provided a system for determining comprising a networked device including a voltage perturbation circuit coupled to a voltage source and configured to perturb the waveform of the voltage source, and a voltage measurement circuit coupled to the voltage source and configured to transmit voltage measurements of the waveform over a network and a remote monitoring unit, coupled to the network, and configured to receive the voltage measurements over the network and to calculate an incident energy using the voltage measurements. | 08-28-2008 |
David T. Schwanemann, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20090236165 | HOME CARE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM - A system for assisting a person of limited mobility in moving from room to room within a home and performing essential daily activities includes a personal mobility device which includes transfer drivers which engage a transfer system to transition from a first elevation to a second elevation. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100022926 | CHAIR - A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110163575 | CHAIR WITH MOVABLE ARMS AND TABLES SECTIONS - A reclining chair is provided. The reclining chair has back, seat, and leg sections. The reclining chair has movable arm rests. In some embodiments, storage units are provided as part of the reclining chair. | 07-07-2011 |
David T. Schwartzel, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20110024361 | AQUEOUS TREATMENT APPARATUS UTILIZING PRECURSOR MATERIALS AND ULTRASONICS TO GENERATE CUSTOMIZED OXIDATION-REDUCTION-REACTANT CHEMISTRY ENVIRONMENTS IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND/OR SIMILAR DEVICES - An electrochlorination and electrochemical system for the on-site generation and treatment of municipal water supplies and other reservoirs of water, by using a custom mixed oxidant and mixed reductant generating system for the enhanced destruction of water borne contaminants by creating custom oxidation-reduction-reactant chemistries with real time monitoring. A range of chemical precursors are provided that when acted upon in an electrochemical cell either create an enhanced oxidation, or reduction environment for the destruction or control of contaminants. Chemical agents that can be used to control standard water quality parameters such as total hardness, total alkalinity, pH, total dissolved solids, and the like are introduced via the chemical precursor injection subsystem infrequently or in real time based on sensor inputs and controller set points. | 02-03-2011 |
David T. Sharbaugh, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100169114 | System and Method for Clinical Intelligent Agents Implementing an Integrated Intelligent Monitoring and Notification System - A method includes: receiving patient specific data; comparing the patient specific data with reference data; producing alerts when the comparison determines that an event requiring action has occurred; and sending the alerts to care providers. An apparatus that implements the method and a computer readable medium including instructions for performing the method are also provided. | 07-01-2010 |
David T. Shima, Herts GB
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| 20090098139 | Combination therapy for the treatment of neovascular disorders - The invention features methods for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, a neovascular disorder by administering a combination of VEGF antagonists to the patient. The invention also features a pharmaceutical composition containing a first VEGF antagonist and a second VEGF antagonist for the treatment or prevention of a neovascular disorder. | 04-16-2009 |
David T. Shuping, Chantilly, VA US
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| 20100115428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB BROWSING - A system and method for web browsing contemporaneously displays multiple web pages, advertisements, or other applications, preferably within a single window, for a user to view. In a preferred embodiment, a current web page, a past web page, a future web page, and/or an advertisement or other application are contemporaneously displayed in a single window. In this embodiment, the present invention tracks a past web page and renders it in a first panel, renders the current web page in a second panel, and identifies a hyperlink in the current web page to retrieve and render the future web page in a third panel. In other embodiments, a host provides a list of web pages that are to be displayed in the panels. In other embodiments, a user selects a list of web pages that are to be displayed in the panels. In other embodiments, hyperlinks are filtered and/or prioritized to determine which web pages are to be displayed in the panels. In this manner, the user contemporaneously views the current web page, the past page, and the future web page, or alternately, multiple web pages in the single window. Preferably, the present invention is implemented as a web browsing room in a three-dimensional space where walls of the rooms correspond to various ones of the aforementioned panels and a floor of which may be used to display advertisements or provide other applications. The user can view the web pages in the browsing room using various three-dimensional navigation techniques. | 05-06-2010 |
David T. Tuckey, Victoria CA
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| 20090300165 | Message Monitor, Analyzer, Recorder and Viewer in a Publisher-Subscriber Environment - A method of performing a sequence-of-events analysis in a power monitoring system includes the acts of monitoring, receiving, analyzing, and storing. The act of monitoring includes monitoring messages published by multiple power monitors over a peer-to-peer communications network. The messages include electrical power monitoring parameters. The act of receiving includes receiving the published messages in a subscriber intelligent electronic device in the power monitoring system. The act of analyzing includes analyzing at least a portion of the received messages, performing statistical analysis and/or continuously scanning for an event of interest. The act of storing includes storing at least one record including at least one of statistical data or event of interest data. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100153036 | POWER METERING AND MERGING UNIT CAPABILITIES IN A SINGLE IED - An intelligent electronic device (IED) integrating a power metering unit (PMU) and a merging unit that combines signals from both analog transformers and digital transformers into a set of merged digital samples. Analog current/voltage signals from analog CTs/PTs are received at the IED's analog inputs and converted to digitized samples. Digital current/voltage samples from digital CTs/PTs are received via point-to-point connections at digital inputs of the IED. A tagging unit applies metadata tags to the digitized and digital samples. The metadata tags include the transformer providing the input signal, sampling rate, primary and/or secondary timestamps, scaling values, calibration values, and/or the location of the IED in the electrical system. The PMU performs metering and/or power quality calculations on the samples, and the calculation results are formatted and transmitted via a master-slave protocol to a requesting master. A grouping unit groups the merged samples into default or custom groupings, which are formatted and transmitted over a network via a publish-subscribe mechanism. | 06-17-2010 |
David T. Uddenberg, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20080244100 | METHODS AND STRUCTURES FOR TESTING SAS TRANSCEIVER TRAINING OPTIONS IN SAS-2 TRAINING WINDOWS - Method and structures provide for testing a SAS link in association with participating in training windows to determine success/failure in using a negotiated speed using one or more configured sets of transceiver training options. For each device linked to a master SAS device, each possible set of transceiver training options is configured and one or more SCSI requests are forwarded from the master device to the attached device. The SCSI requests may be non-destructive of data stored on the attached device. Results of the tests may be used to select a preferred set of transceiver training options for communication between the master device and that attached device. The transceiver training options to be varied and tested may include: amplitude, slew rate, de-emphasis, and spread spectrum clocking. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110022736 | METHODS AND APPARATUS DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLEXED PHYS IN A SERIAL ATTACHED SCSI DOMAIN - Methods and systems for automatically, dynamically reconfiguring multiplexing functions of a PHY of a SAS device in response to monitored performance of the PHY and/or in response to changes in configuration of devices in the SAS domain. A SAS device such as a SAS initiator or a SAS expander in a SAS domain may monitor performance of PHYs of the device to detect bandwidth utilization and may reconfigure multiplexing functions of a PHY to improve bandwidth utilization of the PHYs of the device. The device may also detect changes in the topology of the SAS domain such as addition of new devices or removal of device and adjust multiplexing functions of its PHYs accordingly to improve performance of communications in the SAS domain. | 01-27-2011 |
David T. Vodak, Bend, OR US
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| 20120003282 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF DEXTRAN POLYMER DERIVATIVES - Pharmaceutical compositions are provided comprising an active agent and a dextran polymer derivative. The compositions include from 0.01 to 99 wt % of an active agent and from 1 to 99.99 wt % of a dextran polymer derivative. The dextran polymer derivative is selected from dextran acetate, dextran propionate, dextran succinate, dextran acetate propionate, dextran acetate succinate, dextran propionate succinate, dextran acetate propionate succinate, and mixtures thereof. | 01-05-2012 |
David T. Wang, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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| 20110095783 | PROGRAMMING OF DIMM TERMINATION RESISTANCE VALUES - Systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer program products, for providing termination resistance in a memory module are provided. An apparatus is provided that includes a plurality of memory circuits; an interface circuit operable to communicate with the plurality of memory circuits and to communicate with a memory controller; and a transmission line electrically coupling the interface circuit to a memory controller, wherein the interface circuit is operable to terminate the transmission line with a single termination resistance that is selected based on a plurality of resistance-setting commands received from the memory controller. | 04-28-2011 |
David T. Wasyluk, Mogadore, OH US
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| 20100101564 | SHOP-ASSEMBLED SOLAR RECEIVER HEAT EXCHANGER - A shop-assembled solar receiver heat exchanger having an arrangement of heat transfer surfaces and a vertical steam/water separator structurally and fluidically interconnected thereto. A vertical support structure is provided to support the vertical separator and the heat transfer surfaces. The vertical support structure is bottom supported, while the vertical steam/water separator and heat exchanger heat transfer surfaces are top supported from the vertical support structure. The vertical support structure provides structural support and rigidity for the heat exchanger and a means by which the heat exchanger can be picked up and lifted for placement at a desired location. A fabrication/transport/lifting fixture is provided which facilitates fabrication, assembly, transportation and erection of the heat exchanger from the shop to the field. The fixture supports two trunnion shafts attached to the support structure of the receiver. Lifting lugs would be located on the top end of the support structure. Upon arrival at the job site in the field, a crane lifts the heat exchanger receiver to vertical, rotating about the trunnion shafts on the fixture, and then lifts the heat exchanger receiver for placement at a desired location. | 04-29-2010 |
David T. Wince, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20090124185 | SYSTEMS WITH HORNS THAT EXTEND INTO NETTING CHUTES AND HAVING COOPERATING DERUCKERS FOR PRODUCING ENCASED PRODUCTS AND RELATED DEVICES, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS - Apparatus for engaging a filler/product pump that include: (a) a horn having a length, an outer surface and an internal product channel extending therethrough; (b) a forming collar in communication with the horn, wherein, in operation, the forming collar is configured to cooperate with the horn to direct planar casing material to take on a generally tubular shape over an outer surface of the horn while product travels through the internal channel; (c) a netting chute sized and configured to receive a portion of the horn therein, the netting chute configured to hold a sleeve of elastic netting material thereon; and (d) an automated derucker operatively associated with the netting chute whereby the derucker is configured to automatically travel through a derucker stroke cycle comprising upstream and downstream locations to pull segments of netting material toward a downstream end portion of the netting chute while product is pumped out of the horn. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100064632 | COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR OPERATING CLIPPING PACKAGING APPARATUS AND RELATED SYSTEMS - Systems, devices and computer program products automatically package an object in a covering material such as casing and/or netting by: (a) automatically pushing at least one object through a product chute; (b) pulling a covering material upstream of the product chute off an exterior surface of the product chute to automatically enclose the object in the covering material as the object exits the product chute; and (c) applying a clip to the covering material to secure the object in the packing material. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100279591 | CASING ASSEMBLIES FOR SYSTEMS WITH NETTING CHUTES - Apparatus for engaging a filler/product pump that include: (a) a horn having a length, an outer surface and an internal product channel extending therethrough; (b) a forming collar in communication with the horn, wherein, in operation, the forming collar is configured to cooperate with the horn to direct planar casing material to take on a generally tubular shape over an outer surface of the horn while product travels through the internal channel; (c) a netting chute sized and configured to receive a portion of the horn therein, the netting chute configured to hold a sleeve of elastic netting material thereon; and (d) an automated derucker operatively associated with the netting chute whereby the derucker is configured to automatically travel through a derucker stroke cycle comprising upstream and downstream locations to pull segments of netting material toward a downstream end portion of the netting chute while product is pumped out of the horn. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110209331 | METHODS OF BUILDING MODULAR CLIPPING PACKAGING APPARATUS - Packaging apparatus modules include a frame with a base adapted to reside on a support floor, the frame having opposing right and left hand frame sides and at least one lateral beam that extends therebetween, the right and left hand frame sides comprising respective upwardly extending frame portions which are configured to reside on opposing sides of a longitudinal product travel path having an axially extending centerline; and a clipper mechanism configured to selectively attach to either one of the right and left hand frame sides in a manner that positions the clipper mechanism at a substantially common operative full-clip location in the product travel path when mounted to either the right or left hand frame sides to thereby allow build options with selectable mounting orientations. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110212676 | COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SYSTEMS WITH CASING ASSEMBLIES AND NETTING CHUTES - Computer program products for an apparatus with an automated derucker operatively associated with a netting chute whereby the derucker is configured to automatically travel through a derucker stroke cycle comprising upstream and downstream locations to pull segments of netting material toward a downstream end portion of the netting chute while product is pumped out of the horn. | 09-01-2011 |
David T. Wong, Beverly Hills, CA US
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| 20110207622 | SALIVARY BIOMARKERS FOR LUNG CANCER DETECTION - Presented herein are biomarkers related to lung cancer. The presently identified salivary biomarkers create the basis for a lung cancer detection bioassay with sensitivity and specificity. Means and methods for evaluating the data generated using multiple biomarkers in order to validate findings and further use of the multiplexed lung cancer assay in clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic uses is also included. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110212851 | SALIVARY TRANSCRIPTOMIC AND PROTEOMIC BIOMARKERS FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION - Presented herein are biomarkers related to breast cancer. The presently identified salivary biomarkers create the basis for a breast cancer detection bioassay with sensitivity and specificity. Means and methods for evaluating the data generated using multiple biomarkers in order to validate findings and further use of the multiplexed breast cancer assay in clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic uses is also included. | 09-01-2011 |
David T. Wurzer, Carroll, IA US
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| 20100051310 | Power post - A power post comprised of a vertically disposed post member having a lower end which is embedded in the ground and which has one or more of the following mounted in the front portion thereof: an electrical receptacle, a water-proof speaker, and/or an Ethernet receptacle. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110174875 | Charging station for electric vehicles - A charging station is provided for charging an electric vehicle. The charging station preferably has dual voltage power outlets so as to be compatible with the vehicle being charged. The customer may select various charging times and may leave the vehicle unattended knowing that an unauthorized user may not remove the customer's charge plug from the outlet and replace the customer's plug with the plug of an unauthorized vehicle. | 07-21-2011 |
David T. Young, Irvine, CA US
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| 20090221129 | SEMICONDUCTOR SEAL RING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An improved semiconductor seal ring and method therefore is described. The seal ring comprises a thick layer wherein at least a portion of the thick layer is removed from a singulation street prior to singulation, thereby avoiding damage to the thick layer during the singulation process. A thin moisture-proof barrier layer is preferably deposited over at least a portion of the thick layer to seal at least an edge of the thick layer. A thick nonmetallic layer preferably used for fabrication of active circuit elements may advantageously be employed as the thick layer (for example, an aluminum nitride (AlN) layer in, for example, a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filter device). A thin amorphous nonmetallic layer (e.g., a silicon nitride (SiN) layer) may preferably be deposited over the thick layer. Alternatively, other materials may be used. | 09-03-2009 |
David T. Yust, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20090273836 | OPTICAL FILM COMPRISING BIREFRINGENT NAPHTHALATE COPOLYESTER HAVING BRANCHED OR CYCLIC C4-C10 ALKYL UNITS - The present invention relates to multilayer optical films and birefringent copolyester films. The birefringent copolyester optical layer or birefringent copolyester film comprises a major amount of naphthalate units, ethylene units, and a minor amount of branched or cyclic C4 to C10 alkyl units. Also described are certain copolyester polymeric materials further comprising subunits of a phthalate ionomer such as dimethyl sulfosodium isophthtalate ionomer. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100171929 | DRY ERASABLE PROJECTION ARTICLE AND SYSTEM - A communication article and system comprising a writing member having a dry erasable front surface and a projection member is disclosed. The projection member includes an asymmetric optical diffuser that scatters light in a first direction with a first viewing angle A | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110051040 | THICK POLYESTER FILMS FOR OPTICAL ARTICLES AND OPTICAL ARTICLES - In one embodiment, the invention provides a polyethylene terephthalate film comprising a biaxially oriented and birefringent film polyethylene terephthalate film having at least one layer having a thickness of from 10 mils (0.25 mm) to 25 mils (0.64 mm), wherein the film is formed from a polyethylene terephthalate resin comprising the reaction product of dimethyl terephthalate, terephthalic acid, or a combination thereof ethylene glycol, a diol or triol monomer other than ethylene glycol and from 0.9 to 3 mol percent of a sulfonate monomer having an inorganic counterion based on 100 mol percent dimethyl terephthalate, terephthalic acid, or a combination thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110222263 | HIGH TRANSMISSION FLUX LEVELING MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM AND RELATED CONSTRUCTIONS - A reflective film includes microlayers arranged into optical repeat units, each optical repeat unit including a negatively birefringent microlayer. The microlayers are tailored to provide the film with on-axis polarizing properties, such that normally incident light polarized along a block axis is substantially reflected and normally incident light polarized along a pass axis is substantially transmitted. On-axis transmission for the block axis may be <20%, and on-axis transmission for the pass axis may be >70%. The microlayers also provide the film with angularly dependent polarizing properties: p-polarized light incident in a block plane of incidence is substantially reflected at near-normal angles but substantially transmitted at an oblique angle. The film transmits unpolarized light incident in this plane more strongly at the oblique angle than at normal. The films can be used in direct-lit backlights, luminaires, and similar lighting systems for flux leveling to promote spatial brightness uniformity. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110249334 | INTERNALLY PATTERNED MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS WITH MULTIPLE BIREFRINGENT LAYERS - A reflective film includes interior layers that selectively reflect light by constructive or destructive interference, the layers extending from a first to a second zone of the film. The interior layers include a first set of layers composed of a first material and a second set of layers composed of a different second material. The first and second sets of layers are both birefringent in the first zone, but at least some of the layers have reduced birefringence in the second zone. The reduced birefringence produces a second reflective characteristic in the second zone that differs from a first reflective characteristic in the first zone, this difference not being substantially attributable to any thickness difference between the first and second zones. The film may also incorporate absorbing agents to assist in the manufacture or processing of the film. Related methods and articles are also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110268939 | OPTICAL FILM COMPRISING BIREFRINGENT NAPHTHALATE COPOLYESTER HAVING BRANCHED OR CYCLIC C4-C10 ALKYL UNITS - The present invention relates to multilayer optical films and birefringent copolyester films. The birefringent copolyester optical layer or birefringent copolyester film comprises a major amount of naphthalate units, ethylene units, and a minor amount of branched or cyclic C4 to C10 alkyl units. Also described are certain copolyester polymeric materials further comprising subunits of a phthalate ionomer such as dimethyl sulfosodium isophthtalate ionomer. | 11-03-2011 |
David T. Zelonis, Pepperell, MA US
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| 20100174140 | INTEGRATED ENDOSCOPE AND ACCESSORY TREATMENT DEVICE - An integrated endoscope and accessory treatment device is provided. The device employs a medical treatment device at its distal end that is combined with the endoscope as a complete system. The treatment device is controlled by integrated elements at the proximal end of the endoscope. The treatment devices may include tissue apposition devices, tissue cutting devices, forceps and others. | 07-08-2010 |
David T. Zultowski, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20090313980 | METHOD TO DETECT FUEL VAPORIZER COKING - A method of supplying fuel vapor to an exhaust aftertreatment device of a motor vehicle is provided. The method includes evaporating fuel on a voltage-biased, resistive heating element, the element set in an enclosure configured to release fuel vapor to the exhaust-aftertreatment device, and indicating that the element is degraded if a current flowing through the element is less than a threshold current. In some embodiments, the threshold current is based on the ambient temperature and/or the amount of fuel in the enclosure. | 12-24-2009 |