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Andy Davis, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20080197249 | VIDEO MONITOR MOUNT - A video monitor mount includes a first piece adapted to be fastened to a wall and a second piece adapted to be fastened to a video monitor. The first piece includes a bubble level and a first mating component and the second piece includes a second mating component. The first piece or the second piece comprises an extension arm having a rotation joint that comprises a brass bushing. | 08-21-2008 |
Brynmor J. Davis, Champaign, IL US
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| 20090086216 | Partially Coherent Illumination For Inverse Scattering Full-Field Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Microscopy - Methods and apparatus for three-dimensional imaging of a sample. A source is provided of a beam of light characterized by partial spatial coherence. The beam is focused onto a sample and scattered light from the sample is superposed with a reference beam derived from the source onto a focal plane detector array to provide an interference signal. A forward scattering model is derived relating measurement data to structure of an object to allow solutions of an inverse scattering problem, based upon the interference signal so that a three-dimensional structure of the same may be inferred. The partial spatial coherence of the source, which may be fixed or variable, may advantageously provide for rejection of multiple scattering artifacts and thus improve image quality. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090296094 | Spectral Near-Field Optical Tomography - A method and computer program product for imaging an object are disclosed. The object is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave, characterized by a spectrum of illuminating wavevectors. Electromagnetic waves scattered by the object are detected, and are characterized by a spectrum of detected wavevectors. An aperture equal to or smaller than an instantaneous characterizing wavelength of the illuminating electromagnetic wave is disposed between the source and the detector. At least one of the illuminating and detected wavevectors is varied in magnitude to provide information regarding a scattering characteristic of the object. By applying a forward model of the aperture to derive a three-dimensional scattering model, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object may be obtained by inverting a detected data function in terms of the forward model. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100067005 | Robust Determination of the Anisotropic Polarizability of Nanoparticles Using Coherent Confocal Microscopy - A coherent confocal microscope for fully characterizing the elastic scattering properties of a nanoparticle as a function of wavelength. Using a high numerical aperture lens, two-dimensional scanning and a simple vector beam shaper, the rank-2 polarizability tensor is estimated from a single confocal image. A computationally efficient data processing method is described and numerical simulations show that this algorithm is robust to noise and uncertainty in the focal plane position. The measurement of the polarizability removes the need for a priori assumptions regarding the nanoparticle shape. | 03-18-2010 |
Charles E. Davis, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20100161111 | DOCUMENT PROFILE DETECTION - Systems and method of processing one or more documents are shown and described. The orientation of a magnetic character is sensed on the document. The orientation is processed and used to control a sort processing device. | 06-24-2010 |
David L. Davis, Canton, IL US
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| 20120216704 | POWER MODULE ENCLOSURE FOR LOCOMOTIVE - A power module enclosure for a machine is disclosed. The power module enclosure may have a first frame with a first side removably attached to a base platform of the machine at an engine location, a second side removable attached to the base platform opposite the first side, and a third side disposed between and fixedly connected to the first and second sides along a length direction of the first and second sides. The power module enclosure may also have a plurality of doors pivotally connected to at least one of the first and second sides to close off the at least one of the first and second sides, and an aftertreatment module connected to the third side to close off the third side. | 08-30-2012 |
David R. Davis, New Lenox, IL US
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| 20120318758 | Telescoping Wire Cable Tray System - The present invention is directed to a telescoping wire cable tray system. The wire cable tray system includes an outer wire cable tray and an inner wire cable tray positioned within the outer wire cable tray. The inner wire cable tray slides or telescopes with respect to the outer wire cable tray enabling the length of the wire cable trays to be adjusted during installation of the wire cable tray system. The wire cable tray system may include trapeze support bars, clamps, side walls or downspout fittings. | 12-20-2012 |
Douglas A. Davis, Champaign, IL US
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| 20100206088 | Self-Assessing Mechanochromic Materials - A mechanochromic material includes a polymer having a backbone containing a mechanophore. | 08-19-2010 |
Frank E. Davis, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110293797 | SYSTEM FOR TOPPING AND TAILING LETTUCE HEADS USING A CAMERA-GUIDED SERVO-CONTROLLED WATER KNIFE - A system for trimming a lettuce head using a digital imaging system and cutting mechanism. The lettuce head is conveyed between a lower feed conveyor and an upper feed conveyor that is disposed a fixed distance over and substantially aligned with a lower feed conveyor. The digital imaging system is configured to capture an image of the lettuce head and determine a cutting profile using the image. The cutting mechanism is disposed over the lower feed conveyor and includes: a servo motor mechanically coupled to a drive shaft; an armature with a pivot end mounted to the drive shaft and a sweep end disposed a radial distance from the pivot end; a cutting nozzle, mounted to the sweep end of the armature, configured to trim the lettuce head; and servo-control circuitry configured to articulate the cutting nozzle through a cutting arc based on the cutting profile. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120311989 | DECORING MECHANISM WITH MECHANIZED HARVESTER - A mechanical harvester for harvesting produce with a core planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, a positioning apparatus, a decoring device, and a transport assembly. The positioning apparatus is connected to the chassis and configured to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring. The decoring device is connected to the positioning apparatus and configured to sever the core of the produce while the produce is in the ground. The transport assembly is connected to the chassis and configured to lift the cut produce from the ground and transport the cut produce to a processing unit or a storage container. | 12-13-2012 |
Frank Edward Davis, Chicago, IL US
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| 20120102907 | Mechanical Produce Harvester - A mechanical harvester for harvesting a produce with a stem/core planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, and a cutting device and a transport assembly connected to the chassis. The cutting device is configured to cut the stem/core of the produce. The transport assembly is configured to transport the cut product using a movable first belt with a first set of produce grippers and a movable second belt with a second set of produce grippers. When the produce is held between the first set and second set of produce grippers, a portion of the first set of produce grippers opposes a portion of the second set of produce grippers. The opposing produce grippers are configured to compress and exert a force on the produce to hold the produce between the movable first and second belts. | 05-03-2012 |
Frank Edward Davis, Oak Brook, IL US
George Mathew Davis, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110089192 | REMOVABLE NOZZLE - A nozzle for dispensing sealant is provided. The nozzle includes, but is not limited to, a body section and a coupling member. The body section forms a primary channel through which sealant is dispensed. The primary channel forming an entrance through which sealant enters the body section and an exit through which sealant is dispensed from the nozzle. The coupling member is at the entrance of the primary channel and has a first fastener configured to mate with a second fastener of the sealant container. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110091590 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPENSING SEALANT WITHIN A GAP - A nozzle head for dispensing sealant within a gap is provided. The nozzle head includes, but is not limited to, a body section and a port connected with the body section. The body section forms a primary channel through which sealant is dispensed. The primary channel forms an entrance through which sealant enters the body section and an exit through which sealant is dispensed from the nozzle. The port is connected with the body section and surrounds the exit. The port forms a chamber having a tip portion opposed to a rear opening. The chamber forms an angled path from the tip portion to the rear opening to trap and guide excess sealant within the chamber to the rear opening. | 04-21-2011 |
George Matthew Davis, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100243833 | LASER ALIGNMENT DEVICE MAGNETIC SUPPORT STAND - A laser stand for supporting a laser leveling device during construction involving metal studs and leg tracks provides a planar shelf including a first end and a second end, at least one first leg depending from the first end, at least one second leg depending from the second end, and a magnet enclosure mounted to the second leg and including at least one magnet for supporting the leveling device while attached to the metal stud. The shelf is configured for pivotably accommodating the leveling device and the stand is configured for supporting the leveling device when placed over the leg track on a substrate or attached to the metal stud. | 09-30-2010 |
Giles Davis, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20090169040 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE FREQUENCY OUTPUT OF A PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE - Disclosed are passive acoustic structures, portable audio devices configured for use with the passive acoustic structures and methods for enhancing the frequency output of a speaker of a portable device configured for use with a disclosed passive acoustic structure. The disclosed portable audio device may include an opening proximal a speaker cavity of the device, a shutter or door to open and close the opening so that the device interoperates with a docking station of a passive acoustic structure including a labyrinth or a transmission line system that may increase the frequency range of the system. For an end user to experience the music and multimedia features of a portable audio device, and in particular a mobile communication device, the above-described passive acoustic structure may provide a bass enhancement for the typically small loudspeaker of a portable audio device with no additional loudspeaker and therefore no additional circuitry. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169041 | ACOUSTIC RECONFIGURATION DEVICES AND METHODS - Disclosed is a portable audio device and a quick-disconnect passive acoustic cover. The portable audio device includes a housing and a speaker supported by the housing that have a first system frequency response. The speaker of the portable audio device has a first side and a second side associated with a first audio port and a second audio port, associated with a first acoustic load and a second acoustic load respectively. The housing is configured to removably receive the cover which is configured to redefine at least one of the first acoustic load and the second acoustic load to replace the first system frequency response with a second system frequency response. The cover provides one or more additional surrounding structures, which replace the inherent frequency response with an improved frequency response. Different embodiments of the disclosed cover provide a plurality of sound quality enhancement options to a user. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100225600 | Display Structure with Direct Piezoelectric Actuation - A user friendly display structure ( | 09-09-2010 |
Greg Davis, Crystal Lake, IL US
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| 20100022471 | Oral Moisturizer for Alleviating Dry Mouth - An oral moisturizer is disclosed to provide relief from dry mouth. The moisturizer may be provided in different flavors that are palatable, with clinical benefits such as anti-nausea, appetite stimulant, etc., in addition to relief from the deteriorating dental effects of dry mouth. One disclosed oral moisturizer includes glycerin, xylitol, sodium hyaluronate, cetylpyridinium chloride, polysorbate surfactants and a palatable flavor. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20120186012 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR TURNING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT - A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120186587 | METHOD FOR TURNING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT - A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively. | 07-26-2012 |
Gregory Davis, Crystal Lake, IL US
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| 20120278983 | TOILET BOWL TRAPPING DEVICE - A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene. | 11-08-2012 |
Gregory T. Davis, Crystal Lake, IL US
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| 20090175759 | Needleless hub disinfection device and method - A device for automatically disinfecting a portion of a medical implement, such as a needless hub or injection port. The device includes a body shaped to engage the medical implement with the portion to be disinfected exposed. A disinfectant pad is mounted on the body to permit displacement of the pad relative to the body and is biased such that when the pad is displaced from a rest position, the pad is urged toward the portion to be disinfected to contact and disinfect it. | 07-09-2009 |
James B. Davis, Orland Park, IL US
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| 20090232594 | Cable and Connector Assembly Apparatus and Method of Use - A cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. A method for using the apparatus retains the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20110113626 | Cable and Connector Assembly Apparatus and Method of Use - A method for using a cable assembly apparatus for coupling a connector to a cable having a base supporting an interface pedestal dimensioned to receive the connector; an inductor coil coupled to an inductor coil actuator operable to move the inductor coil between a load position and an operation position proximate the interface pedestal; a grip clamp operable by a clamp actuator to move between an open position and a closed position above the interface pedestal; and a temperature sensor configured to read a temperature proximate the interface pedestal. The method includes using the apparatus for retaining the pre-assembled connector and cable in an aligned orientation for controlled heating by the induction heater to heat a solder preform to solder the connector to an outer conductor of the cable. | 05-19-2011 |
Jamillah G. Davis, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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| 20100329280 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN A FIRST PROTOCOL AND A SECOND PROTOCOL - The application discloses a method and apparatus for providing interoperability for a mobile subscriber unit (MSU), employing a first protocol e.g., SCEP, with a packet-data subsystem operating at a second protocol e.g., SNDCP. The method includes determining that the first protocol employed by the MSU is different from the second protocol operated by the packet data subsystem. The method then includes creating a context information for the MSU when the determined first protocol is different from the second protocol. Further, the method includes determining a header associated with the second protocol based on the created context information and then receiving at least one data packet associated with the first protocol from the MSU. The method then encapsulates the at least one data packet with the determined header associated with the second protocol. The method then transmits the at least one encapsulated data packet to the communication network through a context manager. | 12-30-2010 |
Jeffrey S. Davis, Dekalb, IL US
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| 20120285963 | Press-On Closure with Top Sealing Rib - A closure for glass and polycarbonate bottles. The closure is the press-on and pull off type, i.e., it is unthreaded. The closure has a down-outwardly extending rib on the underside of the lid that forms a seal on the upwardly and outwardly facing surface of the neck of the bottle. The closure has a removable tamper indicating ring connected to the lower portion of the skirt of the closure by a reduced-thickness tear strip. In one embodiment, slits are formed in the tear strip to further increase the sensitivity of the tear strip to tampering. Between the slits, links in the tear strip act to hold the ring in connection with the lower portion of the skirt. The circumferential length of the slits is significantly greater than the circumferential length of the links, and the slit to link length ratio is preferably at least about 20 to 1, but may be increased or decreased depending upon the desired level of tamper evidencing required, and depending upon the amount of interference between the bead on the ring and the corresponding bulge on the bottle to which the closure is applied. | 11-15-2012 |
John Perrin Davis, Bloomington, IL US
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| 20100288628 | Cyclooctatetraene-based cathode for electrochemical cells - A new invention in cathode composition, arrangement, and design for primary and secondary batteries that offers high power, high capacity, and high specific energy is proposed herein. The claimed technology described herein incorporates materials into the cathode that results in a cathode which may accept two electrons per active site. Other advantages of the technology included herein include: 1) lower cost, 2) environmental friendliness, 3) safety, 4) a wide operational temperature range, 5) backwards compatibility with present electrochemical cells, and 6) versatility. The technology is cross-cutting, and has high impact applications, such as for electric vehicles, which require both high power and high specific energy. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110232178 | Compounds and processes that generate cyclopropenes and substituted cyclopropenes on demand - Compounds and methods that release 1-methylcyclopropene, 1-trifluoromethylcyclopropene, and other substituted cyclopropenes are disclosed. The compounds and methods overcome present limitations for storage, transportation, and application of the cyclopropene containing compounds by using light, including sunlight, and/or heat as the primary release trigger. Additional products released include innocuous gases and value added aryl-group compounds. | 09-29-2011 |
Joseph B. Davis, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090171558 | Managing Differences Between Geographic Database Versions - A method and system for managing differences between geographic database versions is disclosed. A user registers his version of a geographic database with a map management application and thereafter enters a destination on a graphical user interface. The map management application checks to see if data representing the destination is located in the user's version of the geographic database and a more current version of the geographic database. If the data representing the destination is located in the more current version but not the user's version of the geographic database, the map management application provides the user with options, including upgrading to a more current version of the geographic database. | 07-02-2009 |
Kevin J. Davis, Orangeville, IL US
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| 20090190433 | Apparatus fro mixing salt with a liquid to generate a salt slurry - An apparatus is disclosed for mixing salt with a liquid to generate a salt slurry for spreading on a road surface for snow and ice control. The apparatus includes a chute having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet receiving therein the salt. The chute defines a passageway which is disposed between the inlet and the outlet. A first roller is disposed adjacent to the outlet of the chute, the first roller having an axis of rotation and a first and a second end. A second roller has a first and second extremity, the second roller being disposed adjacent to the outlet of the chute. The second roller has a rotational axis which is disposed parallel to the axis of rotation of the first roller. The rollers cooperate with each other so that the chute guides the salt between the rollers. An arrangement is provided for rotating the rollers relative to each other such that when the salt is guided between the rotating rollers, crushing of the salt is permitted. Also, a device is provided for selectively moving the axes of the rollers towards and away from each other such that when the rollers are rotated relative to each other, the crushing of the salt is controlled. A control device selectively controls a flow of the liquid into the chute so that the liquid mixes with the salt for generating the salt slurry. A rotatable spinner is disposed below the rollers for receiving and spreading the generated salt slurry on the road surface. | 07-30-2009 |
Kirk Wagner Davis, Park Ridge, IL US
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| 20130125181 | Dynamic Video Platform Technology - Some embodiments provide one or more portions of a video production system that can generate a dynamic data-driven video presentation using video configuration information based on information about a user, a user device, and/or a particular video presentation. In some cases a method includes receiving a request for a dynamic data-driven video presentation from a user device, determining video identification and user device information from the request, generating corresponding video configuration information and sending the video configuration information to the user device for generating the video presentation. In some cases a system is provided including processing circuitry configured to implement one or more of the foregoing processes. In additional cases, a method for generating a video presentation includes requesting a dynamic data-driven video presentation, receiving video configuration information, requesting and receiving video assets, and assembling the video assets to generate and display a video presentation. | 05-16-2013 |
Lamara A. Davis, West Dundee, IL US
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| 20100303700 | PROCESS FOR TREATING A GAS STREAM OR EFFLUENT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for treating a tail gas stream from a sulfur recovery zone. Generally, the process includes passing the tail gas stream through, in sequence, a hydrogenation zone, a quench zone, and an acid gas removal zone using a solvent. The solvent can include at least one of a dimethyl ether of polyethylene glycol, a N-methyl pyrrolidone, a N-formyl morpholine, a N-acetyl morpholine, a tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine, and a mixture comprising diisopropanolamine and tetrahydrothiophene-1,1-dioxide. | 12-02-2010 |
Lou A. Davis, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20100088258 | DYNAMIC INTELLIGENT OBJECTS - An contextual artificial intelligence system is disclosed. Intelligent business objects enable dynamic data object interaction and encapsulation of user context. Data is rationalized and data objects evolve by way of an artificial intelligence assisted process of self-discovery. Significant data is identified based upon factors such as cost, revenue and outcome and contextually significant result sets are automatically generated for users. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20120136840 | UNIVERSAL DATA DISCERNMENT - An contextual artificial intelligence system is disclosed. Intelligent business objects enable dynamic data object interaction and encapsulation of user context. Data is rationalized and data objects evolve by way of an artificial intelligence assisted process of self-discovery. Significant data is identified based upon factors such as cost, revenue and outcome and contextually significant result sets are automatically generated for users. | 05-31-2012 |
Mable C. Davis, Decatur, IL US
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| 20090240207 | ADHESIVE TAPE FOR AN INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER - The present invention discloses an adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising: (a) a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side except for portions at the ends, the strip of tape having a length of about 15 mm to about 300 mm and width of about 4 mm to about 30 mm; (b) two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip, wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape; and (c) a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape. The subject invention further reveals a sterile intravascular starter kit, said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter, a tourniquet, a gauze pad, an antiseptic skin preparation device, optionally a towel, and a clear occlusive dressing. | 09-24-2009 |
Mark M. Davis, Highland Park, IL US
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| 20100081851 | ADSORBENT FOR DRYING ETHANOL - This invention involves the use of a more effective adsorbent to dehydrate ethanol. The most common use for the ethanol is an additive to gasoline. The preferred adsorbent is a type 3A adsorbent that has been ion exchanged with potassium at a level of about 0.6. Surprisingly, this adsorbent has a significantly improved resistance to damage by water upset events. | 04-01-2010 |
Michael A. Davis, Barrington, IL US
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| 20090173883 | MULTI-BAND FOCAL PLANE ARRAY - A multi-band focal plane array architecture operative to detect multiple spectral image. The multi-band focal plane array architecture has an integrated readout circuit, a plurality of first detectors integrated in the readout circuit and a plurality of second detectors deposited on the readout circuit. Preferably, the first detectors are operative to detect visible signals and the second detectors are operative to detect infrared signals. The first and second detectors are arranged in a checkerboard pattern, in alternate rows or columns, or at least partially overlapped with each other to realize simultaneous detection in two different wavelength bands. The architecture may also have an additional integrated readout circuit flip-chip bonded to the integrated readout circuit. By forming a plurality of third detectors on the additional integrated readout circuit, a tri-band focal plane array may be realized. In one embodiment, a dual-band focal plane array architecture by forming two arrays of detectors on two individual integrated readout circuit and flip-chip bonding these two readout circuits. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael W. Davis, Elburn, IL US
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| 20110062705 | Pipe End Connecting Structure - A pipe end connecting structure has a floater received in the end of a pipe with a head of the floater against the end of the pipe. A locking device connectable to another structure includes a portion inserted into the floater and locked thereto. The locking device restricts withdrawal of the floater from the pipe, and the floater restricts withdrawal of the locking device from the floater. | 03-17-2011 |
Mike Davis, Elburn, IL US
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| 20090260198 | LATCH DEVICE - A latch device including a latch strike retention assembly adapted for press-fit insertion into a panel opening and retention within the panel opening upon melting of any plastic components. The latch strike retention assembly includes a generally “U” shaped spring member having spring legs operatively connected to bushings arranged in converging opposing relation to one another and adapted to engage and retain a strike member disposed in opposing relation to the strike retention assembly. The spring member is held within a bracket member of substantially “U” shaped cross section. The bracket member is disposed in transverse orientation to the spring member. | 10-22-2009 |
Neal Edwin Davis, Champaign, IL US
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| 20110001429 | Three-dimensional display system - A three-dimensional display system is provided which promises to project an image into a volume. The three-dimensional display system produces visible light in a volume at the intersection of two laser beams by forming a plasma at a volume element within the volume and exciting target molecules within the plasma into an excited energy state. The target molecules are characterized by sufficiently sizeable energy state transitions such that visible light is emitted upon transition of the target molecules from an excited energy state to a lower energy state. By rapidly repeating this process according to three-dimensional image data, one or more embodiments of the present invention is able to project a three-dimensional image into a volume without many of the drawbacks of earlier machines. | 01-06-2011 |
Paul C. Davis, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20100125483 | Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Using a Highest Level of a Hierarchical Task Model To Facilitate Correlating End User Input With a Corresponding Meaning - One receives input ( | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125543 | Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Using a Hierarchical Task Model With Respect to Corresponding End Users - One automatically accesses ( | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100281025 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOMMENDATION OF CONTENT ITEMS - A method of generating recommendations for content items comprises providing a domain ontology where concepts are characterized by a term vector with terms and associated weights. Associated term sets, each of which comprises a set of terms that characterize a content item, are further provided. A concept set is generated for each associated term set by determining the concepts of the domain ontology that match the terms of the associated term set. In addition, a user profile for a user is provided where the user profile comprises at least some of the concepts of the ontology coupled with preference weights. Recommendations for content items are generated based on the plurality of associated concept sets and the user profile. The invention may allow improved and/or facilitated generation of recommendations from text based characterizing data. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100318542 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING CONTENT - Natural-language words are associated with content. The natural-language words are identified from, for example, metadata and/or the actual content itself. Each word identified for the content is associated with the identified genre of the content (from, for example, its tagged metadata). A database is then maintained having a number of occurrences of each word from the multiple content items for each genre. Once the word/genre database is created, subgenres for a particular program/content can be created by once again using statistics from the words identified for that program to rank the most appropriate genres for the words and produce sets of the highest ranked genres. | 12-16-2010 |
Robert E. Davis, Palatine, IL US
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| 20120044052 | Method and apparatus to use remote and local control modes to acquire and visually present data - A system comprising multiple devices that are operable when servicing a device-under service is described. A data acquisition (DAQ) device and a vehicle scanner device of the system are operable to acquire data from the device-under-service and to transmit the acquired data to a display device of the system. The DAQ device can operate in a local-control mode in which selection of DAQ mode for the DAQ device is carried out at the DAQ device. The DAQ device can operate in a remote-control mode in which selection of a DAQ mode for the DAQ device is carried out at the display device. The multiple devices may communicate with each other via one or more wireless network via one or more air interface protocols. Each device of the system may operate as a stand-alone device or in combination with multiple devices of the system. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120047291 | System and method for integrating devices for servicing a device-under-service - A system comprising multiple devices that are operable when servicing a device-under service is described. A data acquisition (DAQ) device and a scanner device of the system are operable to acquire data from the device-under-service and to transmit the acquired data to a display device of the system. The DAQ device can operate in a local-control mode in which selection of DAQ mode for the DAQ device is carried out at the DAQ device. The DAQ device can operate in a remote-control mode in which selection of a DAQ mode for the DAQ device is carried out at the display device. The multiple devices may communicate with each other via one or more wireless network via one or more air interface protocols. Each device of the system may operate as a stand-alone device or in combination with multiple devices of the system. | 02-23-2012 |
Ronald V. Davis, Geneva, IL US
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| 20120171099 | PHOSPHORIC ACID PRODUCTION GYPSUM FILTRATION FLOCCULANT PRE-DILUTION (MAKE DOWN) WITH POST-FILTRATION PHOSPHORIC ACID - A method for minimizing the addition of water to a phosphoric acid production process is described. The method uses phosphoric acid to make down a flocculant that is added to the process in order to promote filtration or clarification of crude phosphoric acid. Preferably, the phosphoric acid is a crude, clarified phosphoric acid that is recycled from the phosphoric acid production process itself. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120247006 | CHEMICAL ADDITIVES TO INHIBIT THE AIR OXIDATION AND SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF COAL - The invention is directed towards methods and compositions for treating piles of low-rank coal to inhibit its spontaneous combustion. The method involves applying to the low-rank coal a composition containing VAE and crude glycerin. The composition prevents water from evaporating out of the low-rank coal. This prevents the formation within the low-rank coal of hollow openings which are a huge factor in causing its spontaneous combustion. The composition has better performance than its ingredients do alone. In fact it is so effective that certain cumbersome low-rank coal-handling methods, such as FIFO recordkeeping and inventorying, not using pinch points, or only using elbow-free equipment can be disregarded when the composition is used. | 10-04-2012 |
Tiffany Davis, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100092796 | Microforming method and apparatus - Method of forming depressions (e.g. dimples) in a sheet material to form a textured surface thereon involves pressing one or more tool tips into a metallic or non-metallic sheet material while the sheet material is supported by a support layer that is relatively softer (e.g. having a lower Young's modulus) than the sheet material so as to allow plastic deformation and reduce pile-up of raised displaced material of the sheet material at the edges of the depressions. | 04-15-2010 |
Timothy Davis, Washington, IL US
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| 20090138185 | System and method for detecting misassembly of an exhaust aftertreatment system of a machine - A method of detecting an assembly condition, such as, for example, a misassembly, of an exhaust aftertreatment system of a machine includes a step of executing an aftertreatment assembly diagnostic algorithm. The executing step includes detecting an electronic identification feature of an aftertreatment component of the exhaust aftertreatment system, and comparing the electronic identification feature to an expected value. | 05-28-2009 |
Todd Davis, Marengo, IL US
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| 20120132698 | ENVELOPE ASSEMBLY - An assembly including a front panel is separated from a back panel by a panel fold line. Side flaps are disposed at opposing edges of the front panel and are each separated from the front panel by a flap fold line. The side flaps include a front flap surface with an adhesive material and a back flap surface opposite the front flap surface. The assembly is foldable about the panel fold line to dispose the back panel adjacent the front panel and foldable about the flap fold line to dispose the back flap surface adjacent a front surface of the back panel when the back panel is folded. In a folded position, the assembly forms a pocket between the front and back panels, and is adherable by the adhesive material to a separate surface. | 05-31-2012 |
William Davis, Waukegan, IL US
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| 20130029029 | BACTIX SILVER-BASED ANTIMICROBIAL ADDITIVE IN BATH AIDS - Compositions for bath aids and other hard surfaces having silver-based antimicrobial efficacy are disclosed. A variety of hard surfaces are suitable for use of the invention. Methods for reducing or eliminating bacterial growth using a silver-based antimicrobial additives in a hard surface are also disclosed. Preferably, the silver-based antimicrobial additive according to the invention may be formed into any desired shape for its desired uses. | 01-31-2013 |
York W. Davis, Barrington, IL US
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| 20130086040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC ON-GOING DECISION SUPPORT AND TRENDING BASED ON A FLEXIBLE DATA MODEL - Certain examples provide systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for clinical data analysis. Certain examples provide a clinical data analysis system including a user interface, a task manager, and a process manager. The example user interface is to facilitate user input and provide output to the user regarding a data query and analysis. The example task manager is to create and manage one or more analyzers to identify at least one of a trend and a correlation in query results. The example process manager is to facilitate querying of one or more data sources according to the data query and a flexible data model, the process manager to allocate tasks to the one or more analyzers for the data query and analysis. The example process manager and task manager are to facilitate user queries and automated system queries performed automatically during periods of non-peak usage. | 04-04-2013 |