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David V. Algas, Riverside, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100044149Acoustic Management Of Fluid Flow Within A Duct - Apparatus and methods described herein provide for the management of noise associated with a duct. A sound-dampening apparatus is provided consisting of a duct through which a fluid flows, such as an air duct. A flexuous cord is helically wound around the inner or outer surface of the duct at a pitch corresponding to a selected acoustical frequency range associated with the fluid flow through the duct.02-25-2010

David V. Arel, Richmond, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100008779INTEGRATED ACTUATOR FOR A PROPELLER SYSTEM - A propeller system includes a propeller hub which supports a multiple of propeller blades. A tailshaft extends from a propeller hub portion of the propeller hub along an axis of rotation with a propeller pitch change yoke mounted within the propeller hub for movement along an axis of rotation to change a pitch of the multiple of propeller blades, the propeller pitch change yoke in sliding engagement with the tailshaft.01-14-2010
20100014976PROPELLER BLADE PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM - A propeller blade pitch control system includes a propeller hub for mounting at least one propeller blade, and a propeller shaft which rotates about an axis to rotationally drive the propeller hub. A pitch change yoke located within the propeller hub is configured to change a pitch of the at least one propeller blade in response to hydraulic fluid flow to a pitch change actuator. A propeller gearbox includes a first, rear end and a second, forward end located between the first, rear end and the pitch change yoke, and is configured to apply torque to the propeller hub. A hydraulic transfer bearing located between the first, rear end and the second, forward end of the propeller gearbox is operable to selectively permit a flow of hydraulic fluid from at least one hydraulic flow controller to the pitch change actuator.01-21-2010
20100021295CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPELLER WITH ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION - A propeller system includes a rotor hub which supports a multiple of propeller blades. An electrical generator is mounted between a gearbox and the rotor hub to generate electrical power to drive a pitch change system within the rotor hub.01-28-2010
20100226776Sacrificial blade tip - A propeller blade device used in environments where a propeller system is subjected to blade erosion and wear and may also be subjected to an axial force from water. The propeller blade includes a blade tip mounted on its outer end using a mounting device such as nuts and bolts to form a junction there between. The tip may easily be replaced when worn or damaged without removing the blade. The tip is designed to fracture upon impact with an axial force before transmitting the force radially inward to the propeller blade.09-09-2010

David V. Arel, Granby, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080304962Driving device for raising or lowering an airfoil - A wind turbine assembly with a driving device for raising and lowering a wind turbine between a lower end and an upper end of a wind turbine tower comprises a guide member extending longitudinally along the outer surface of the tower, a sleeve member coupled to the wind turbine, and means for raising and lowering the sleeve member between the upper end and the lower end of the tower along the guide member. The sleeve member has an inner diameter that is larger than an outer diameter of the tower, and is slidably coupled to the tower. The sleeve member also includes a slot configured to engage with the guide member.12-11-2008
20090072082Propulsion system for an airship or hybrid aircraft - A propulsion system for an airship or hybrid aircraft includes a propeller and a pivot mechanism connected to the propeller. The pivot mechanism enables the propeller to pivot around a first pivot axis between a maneuver thruster position and an emergency ballonet fill position. Under normal conditions, when the propulsion system is disposed in the maneuver thruster position, the pivot mechanism also enables the propeller to pivot around a second pivot axis to control the attitude and thrust of the vehicle. However, in an emergency descent situation, the propeller may be rotated to the emergency ballonet fill position.03-19-2009

Patent applications by David V. Arel, Granby, CT US

David V. Bacehowski, Grayslake, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100133807STERILE CONNECTOR SYSTEMS - A system for forming a fluid connection includes a first connector (06-03-2010

David V. Berriochoa, Pasco, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090085321REAR WHEEL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A WHEELCHAIR - A rear wheel mounting assembly for a wheelchair having a frame with upper and lower longitudinal members vertically spaced from one another and disposed along the same side of the frame. The rear wheel mounting assembly includes an elongated upright member with a plurality of spaced apart recesses arranged longitudinally along an inward face. The elongated upright member includes a clamp disposed at each of its ends. One of the clamps is clamped to the upper longitudinal frame member and the other to the lower longitudinal frame member. The rear wheel mounting assembly includes a camber clamping assembly having an aperture for receiving and retaining an axle of a rear wheel and a removable clamp having a clamping surface engaged with a portion of the elongated upright member. The clamping surface comprises a projection received within one of the recesses of the elongated upright member.04-02-2009

David V. Bostjancic, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090172670DYNAMIC GENERATION OF PROCESSES IN COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - Workflows to be used in managing a computing environment are dynamically and programmatically created and/or activities are invoked, based on the current state of the environment. In creating a workflow, activities are conditionally included in the workflow based on the state of the environment. Different types of workflows may be created.07-02-2009

David V. Dellar, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090031826High-Throughput Sample Preparation and Analysis for Differential Scanning Calorimetry - A high throughput workstation includes: a sample deposition and annealing robot, a pan/sample weighing robot, and a thermal analyzer equipped with autosampler and data analysis system. After deposition, the solvent can be removed and multiple samples annealed simultaneously in a controlled manner. The sample pans are weighed before and after the samples are prepared using a robotic weigher. The high throughput workstation facilitates analysis of thermal properties of samples obtained via parallel plate reaction (PPR) in substantially less time than corresponding manual techniques.02-05-2009
20100086004Heating Chamber and Screening Methods - The invention provides, in one aspect, a parallel heat treatment device, including an inner heating chamber defined at least in part by a plurality of heating plate assemblies, each of the plurality of heating plate assemblies including a pair of separate and spaced heating plates. At least one heating element is disposed between each of the pair of heating plates. A test plate is disposed within the inner heating chamber, the test plate being sized and shaped to receive a plurality of sample pans and samples and a temperature controlled support plate is positioned underneath the test plate.04-08-2010

David V. Dobreski, Canandaigua, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090123728Polymer Blends Of Biodegradable Or Bio-Based And Synthetic Polymers And Foams Thereof - The present invention relates to compositions comprising blends of alkenyl aromatic polymers such as styrenic polymers (i.e. PS and HIPS) and bio-based or biodegradable polymers (i.e. PLA, PGA, PHA, PBS, PCL) compatibilized with styrene-based copolymers (i.e. styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) block copolymers, maleated SEBS, styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer, styrene-methyl methacrylate (SMMA) copolymer) or a mixture of two or more styrene-based copolymers such as SEBS and SMA. These novel compositions can be extruded and thermoformed to produce very low density food service and consumer foam articles such as plates, hinged lid containers, trays, bowls, and egg cartons with good mechanical properties.05-14-2009
20090286023Polymer films with treated fillers and improved properties and products and methods using same - A multi-layer polymer composite film comprising at least a first layer of polymer material and a second layer of polymer material, at least one of the first layer and the second layer further including, a treated filler having a median particle size of about O.1 nm-1O μm, the treated filler dispersed throughout the polymer material of the at least one of the first layer and the second layer.11-19-2009
20100272379MULTILAYER STRETCHY DRAWSTRING - The disclosed subject matter relates to a multilayer stretchy drawstring and methods of making the same. The drawstring of the disclosed subject matter is a stretched multilayer coextruded or laminated film that offers good balance between easy stretching at low strain and high strain hardening at high strain. The multilayer film includes a first layer of elastomeric polymer and second and third layers of thermoplastic polymer and is stretched beyond the deformation limit of the thermoplastic polymer and allowed to recover. This novel drawstring can be incorporated into a bag to enable the bag to be securely fitted to the upper portion of a trash container while not interfering with the intrinsic strength and operation of the drawstring.10-28-2010

Patent applications by David V. Dobreski, Canandaigua, NY US

David V. Dobreski, Fairport, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100101055Reclosable Fasteners Or Zippers For Use With Polymeric Bags - A slider is adapted for use with a reclosable fastener for bags containing material. The reclosable fastener includes a first track and a second track. The first track includes a first profile, while the second track includes a second profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. At least one of the first and second profiles has an interior portion. The slider comprises a body that includes a top, a first side, a second side and a separation member on an underside of the top. The separation member is adapted to open and close the fastener and includes a slider finger that extends generally downwardly from the top. The slider finger extends into an interior portion of the first profile so as to assist in removing material trapped in the interior portion of the first profile when closing the reclosable fastener.04-29-2010

Patent applications by David V. Dobreski, Fairport, NY US

David V. Duccini, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090063187Medical data transport over wireless life critical network employing dynamic communication link mapping - A portable source medical device determines communication links of a network presently available to effect communications with a target component when the source medical device is at each of a multiplicity of geographical locations. A profile is generated comprising information about each available communication link and attributes associated with each available communication link for each geographical location. When the source medical device is at a particular geographical location, a profile associated with the particular geographical location is accessed and a network connection is established between the source medical device and the target component using a communication link associated with the particular profile. Medical information is transferred between the source medical device and the target component via the communication link associated with the particular profile.03-05-2009

David V. Homsher, Tallmadge, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090248214METHOD OF TRACKING POWER OUTAGES - A method for analyzing historical outages at the customer level for the purposes of determining root-cause and possible corrective actions is described herein. The present invention enables a utility to identify problem areas and prevent future outages from occurring.10-01-2009

David V. Macdonnell, Ii, Huntington, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110289470Methods and Systems to Meet Technology Pattern Density Requirements of Semiconductor Fabrication Processes - Techniques, systems, and methods are provided for optimizing pattern density fill patterns for integrated circuits. The method includes adjusting an area of a scribe line and a density of dummy fill shapes in the adjusted scribe line, while maintaining an area of the die, to achieve a pattern density associated with technology ground rules for a particular design of the die.11-24-2011

David V. Manoogian, Lynnfield, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100225764SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OCCUPANCY DETECTION - A detection system includes a plurality of sensors including an entry sensor having a field of view oriented to detect object entry with respect to an entry portion of an occupancy volume, and an exit sensor having a field of view oriented to detect object exit with respect to an exit portion of the occupancy volume, the exit portion different than the entry portion. The detection system further includes at least one approach sensor having a field of view oriented to detect object approach relative to the entry portion of the occupancy volume, and at least one retreat sensor having a field of view oriented to detect object retreat relative to the exit portion of the occupancy volume.09-09-2010

Patent applications by David V. Manoogian, Lynnfield, MA US

David V. Mrak, North Street, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100023062BONE FIXATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A bone fixation apparatus comprising a shape memory effect material includes a bridge member having at least three sides and an open center portion. Each of the bridge member sides defines a curve having a respective first radius when the shape memory effect material is in a first state, and a respective second radius larger than a corresponding first radius when the shape memory effect material is in a second state. Elongate members are connected to, and extend outwardly from, the bridge member. Each of the elongate members are connected to the bridge member at an approximate intersection of a respective two of the sides, such that each elongate member is subject to a force from each of two intersecting sides, and moves toward the open center portion of the bridge member when the shape memory effect material changes from the second state to the first state.01-28-2010

Patent applications by David V. Mrak, North Street, MI US

David V. Serreze, Ellsworth, ME US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090137485Antigens Targeted by Pathogenic T Cells in Type 1 Diabetes and Uses Thereof - Provided are polypeptides that are capable of binding a human HLA-A2 MHC class I molecule. Kits comprising these polypeptides in a container are also provided. Further provided are methods for determining whether a mammal is at risk for or has type 1 diabetes. Additionally provided are methods of preventing a CD805-28-2009
20100009923Antigens Targeted by Pathogenic Al4 T Cells in Type 1 Diabetes and Uses Thereof - Provided are oligopeptide antigens to A14-like T cells, and mouse proteins comprising those antigens. The oligopeptide antigens comprise the amino acid sequence XX(I/D/F/L)ENY(I/L)(E/W/Y)(L/M) or VMLENYTHL. Additionally provided are methods for treating a mammal having or at risk for type 1 diabetes using these antigens, or compounds which reduce or eliminate expression of these antigens. Kits comprising these antigens, and methods for determining whether a mammal is at risk for or has type 1 diabetes are also provided.01-14-2010

David V. Snow, Jr., Nicholasville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080300899Supply item replacement optimization in imaging devices - In an imaging device, methods for managing replacement of supply items include providing users with one or more adjustable variables so they may balance individual image quality needs versus economic costs of purchasing new supply items. Representatively, users are provided with a first adjustable variable indicative of a countdown value of media remaining to be imaged before the imaging device ceases imaging and a second adjustable variable indicative of an amount of imaging material remaining that corresponds to a low warning threshold. Upon reaching the low warning threshold, users are messaged with the countdown value. Thereafter, the first variable is decremented per each media imaged and the decremented value is displayed to users to indicate a number of pages remaining before device shutdown (or before needing to replace the supply item).12-04-2008

David V. Tovrea, Lake Stevens, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120059666THIRD PARTY ORDERING FROM A DRUG SAMPLE FULFILLMENT SYSTEM - A process to facilitate the fulfillment of drug samples to prescribers in several different manners. A sales representative can request actual drug samples on-line or can order on-line coupons for drug samples to be shipped to a prescriber and from which the prescriber distributes to his patient.03-08-2012