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Art Davis, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20100065555 | Venting mechanism for a microwave flexible package - An improved package comprising a self-venting mechanism that provides an indication of high temperature venting. The package includes a fin seal with an aperture positioned in the fin seal to act as a vent when the package and its contents are heated in a microwave oven. The pressure in the package is vented by allowing steam to escape through the aperture upon partial separation of the fin seal up to the aperture. | 03-18-2010 |
Arthur Davis, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20100068352 | Venting mechanism for a microwave flexible package - An improved package comprising a self-venting mechanism that provides an indication of high temperature venting. The package includes a fin seal with an aperture positioned in the fin seal to act as a vent when the package and its contents are heated in a microwave oven. The pressure in the package is vented by allowing steam to escape through the aperture upon partial separation of the fin seal up to the aperture. | 03-18-2010 |
Bart J. Davis, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20100100426 | AGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An automated process for processing application data related to agent on-boarding in a money transfer system includes proforma subprocessing to pre-qualify the application data, analysis subprocessing to analyze the application data, set-up subprocessing to set up agents on the money transfer system and training subprocessing to train the agents on services provided by the money transfer system. Each of the subprocesses accepts an administrator input in response to the application data. In response to the administrator input, each of the subprocesses has an outcome that is one of forwarding the data, denying the data, notifying an originator of the application data and requesting additional data. | 04-22-2010 |
Christopher Todd Davis, Alexandria, MN US
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| 20100243407 | Transfer Device Metering Apparatus and Methods - A product metering apparatus ( | 09-30-2010 |
Clara Davis, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20110307034 | Renal Denervation and Stimulation Employing Wireless Vascular Energy Transfer Arrangement - Devices, systems, and methods provide for intravascular or extravascular delivery of renal denervation therapy and/or renal control stimulation therapy. Wireless vascular thermal transfer apparatuses and methods provide for one or both of production of current densities sufficient to ablate renal nerves and terminate renal sympathetic nerve activity, and production of current densities sufficient to induce endothelium dependent vasodilation of the renal artery bed. A common apparatus may be used for both renal ablation and control of renal function locally after renal denervation. | 12-15-2011 |
Dale Scott Davis, Prior Lake, MN US
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| 20100082122 | PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING ON-LINE AND OFF-LINE TEST CALCULATION FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS TRANSMITTERS - Methods and systems for assessing transmitter electronics in an industrial process control system comprise generating a process condition reference equation signal, a process condition approximation equation signal, and an accuracy output signal. The process condition reference equation signal is generated using a process condition reference equation and process control inputs. The process condition approximation equation signal is generated using a process condition approximation equation that approximates the reference equation using the process control inputs, and approximation equation coefficients based on the approximation equation and the process control inputs. The approximation equation signal is compared to the reference equation signal at a control room workstation such that the industrial process control system can be adjusted. In one embodiment, the approximation equation coefficients are adjusted and transmitted to process transmitter electronics over a control network. In another embodiment, a parameter of the industrial process control system, such as a primary element or transmitter, is adjusted. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110022979 | FIELD DEVICE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM - A system to configure a field device of the type used to calculate a flow of a process fluid. The system includes a flow repository comprising a list of process fluids with which the field device can be used, fluid equation data which provides information related to fluid equations for calculating fluid parameters of the process fluid, a list of primary elements, and primary element equation data which provides information related to primary element equations and fluid equations for calculating flow of the process fluid. The flow application is adapted to retrieve data from the flow repository and to generate information which is used by field device to calculate the flow of the process fluid. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110301867 | Fluid flow measurement with phase-based diagnostics - A system comprises a differential pressure sensor, a process pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a microprocessor. The differential pressure sensor is positioned to sense differential pressure along a fluid flow, where fluid properties of the fluid flow have first and second phases separated along a transition curve. The process pressure sensor is positioned to sense a pressure of the fluid flow, and the temperature sensor is positioned to sense a temperature of the fluid flow. The microprocessor is coupled to the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor to determine a flow rate, and the microprocessor generates a diagnostic based on the process pressure and the temperature as compared to the transition curve. | 12-08-2011 |
Daniel Davis, Winona, MN US
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| 20090235589 | BREAKAWAY ELEMENTS FOR A HORIZONTAL SIDE-MOVING DOOR - A horizontal side-moving door with a side-winding curtain or horizontally translating panel includes a breakaway brace that helps hold a relatively rigid leading edge of the curtain or panel in a substantially vertical orientation. Should a forklift accidentally strike the leading edge of the curtain or panel, a replaceable shear pin incorporated in the brace breaks away to release the leading edge, thus protecting the edge from damage. Although the shear pin can break into two or more pieces, the brace includes means for holding the pieces in place and preventing them from falling and hitting anything underneath the pin. Although with some limitations, the door is still operational even while the pin is broken. | 09-24-2009 |
Daniel V. Davis, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20110176940 | HIGH PRESSURE INTENSIFIER SYSTEM - A hydraulic pressure intensifier system ( | 07-21-2011 |
Jeffrey P. Davis, East Bethel, MN US
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| 20090088192 | MESSAGE SERVER - An apparatus includes a housing, an interface, a processor and a memory. The interface is affixed to the housing and is configured for coupling to a cellular wireless network. The processor is affixed to the housing and is coupled to the interface. The memory is affixed to the housing and is coupled to the processor. The memory is configured to store a set of instructions for causing the processor to receive a first message using the interface and, in response thereto, for causing the processor to broadcast a second message using the cellular wireless network and using the interface, the second message having a transmission parameter determined by the first message and wherein the second message is compatible with a messaging service protocol. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110002369 | IP TO ANALOG CONVERTER - A device includes an analog front end, a converter processor, and a network port. The analog front end includes a first modem configured to couple to a first line of a modem bank and includes a second modem configured to couple to a second line of the modem bank. The modem bank is configured to couple to a host processor. The first modem is operable independent of the second modem. The converter processor is coupled to the analog front end. The network port is coupled to the converter processor and configured to communicate with a network. The converter processor is configured to execute instructions to exchange data between the network and the modem bank. | 01-06-2011 |
Jon P. Davis, Saint Michael, MN US
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| 20100241191 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING DEGLUTITION - Methods and systems for artificially stimulating user deglutition without substantial aspiration are provided. Methods and systems include artificially stimulating user deglutition according to various specialized programs, including passive user secretion maintenance programs, active feeding programs, proprioceptive feedback programs, and others. | 09-23-2010 |
Josie L. Davis, Bloomington, MN US
Kristan D. Davis, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110172968 | DISTRIBUTED PERFORMANCE COUNTERS - A plurality of first performance counter modules is coupled to a plurality of processing cores. The plurality of first performance counter modules is operable to collect performance data associated with the plurality of processing cores respectively. A plurality of second performance counter modules are coupled to a plurality of L2 cache units, and the plurality of second performance counter modules are operable to collect performance data associated with the plurality of L2 cache units respectively. A central performance counter module may be operable to coordinate counter data from the plurality of first performance counter modules and the plurality of second performance modules, the a central performance counter module, the plurality of first performance counter modules, and the plurality of second performance counter modules connected by a daisy chain connection. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110219208 | MULTI-PETASCALE HIGHLY EFFICIENT PARALLEL SUPERCOMPUTER - A Multi-Petascale Highly Efficient Parallel Supercomputer of 100 petaOPS-scale computing, at decreased cost, power and footprint, and that allows for a maximum packaging density of processing nodes from an interconnect point of view. The Supercomputer exploits technological advances in VLSI that enables a computing model where many processors can be integrated into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Each ASIC computing node comprises a system-on-chip ASIC utilizing four or more processors integrated into one die, with each having full access to all system resources and enabling adaptive partitioning of the processors to functions such as compute or messaging I/O on an application by application basis, and preferably, enable adaptive partitioning of functions in accordance with various algorithmic phases within an application, or if I/O or other processors are underutilized, then can participate in computation or communication nodes are interconnected by a five dimensional torus network with DMA that optimally maximize the throughput of packet communications between nodes and minimize latency. | 09-08-2011 |
Larry Davis, Londsdale, MN US
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| 20100199531 | VISUAL TAG - An improved animal tag for application to an animal's ear which comprises a male portion that includes a flat segment and a projection segment, a female portion that includes a generally square or generally oval shaped flat segment and a raised segment with an aperture; wherein the projection segment of the male portion is adapted to be inserted through the animal's ear and into the aperture when pressure is applied thereto. | 08-12-2010 |
Liza Davis, St. Michael, MN US
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| 20100023115 | DRUG-ELUTING STENT - A stent for delivering therapeutic agents to a body lumen includes a plurality of circumferential serpentine bands with each band comprising a plurality of struts. At least one strut has at least one first well region and at least one second well region. The at least one first well region has a first thickness, the at least one second well region has a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. Each well region defines a well having a depth. At least some of the wells contain a therapeutic agent. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100269838 | MAGNETIC PARTICLES FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENT TO A TARGET LOCATION - A system for delivering therapeutic agent to a target location in a body in accordance with one embodiment is provided comprising a plurality of magnetic particles, each magnetic particle carrying a therapeutic agent, and a magnetic device for attracting the magnetic particles to a target location. The magnetic particles may be delivered by a catheter into a blood vessel upstream from the target location so that they travel toward the target location. A method for delivering therapeutic agent to a target location in a body in accordance with another embodiment comprises providing a plurality of magnetic particles, each magnetic particle carrying a therapeutic agent, placing a magnetic device in a position to attract the magnetic particles to a target location, and allowing the magnetic particles to infuse the target location by the attraction of the magnetic particles to the magnetic device. The therapeutic agent may comprises a therapeutic agent for preventing or treating reperfusion injury, and the step of providing the plurality of magnetic particles may comprise delivering the plurality of magnetic particles through a blood vessel. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100292777 | Stent - An expandable stent has a plurality of expandable rings formed of a plurality of struts and at least one first connector interconnecting adjacent expandable rings. The plurality of struts include a first strut and the at least one first connector has a first arm. A first portion of the first arm is engaged to a first portion of the first strut so that the first portion of the first arm and the first portion of the first strut define a through hole. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100331760 | BIODEGRADABLE IMPLANT FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING REPERFUSION INJURY - A biodegradable implant for iontophoretic therapeutic agent delivery is provided. The implant comprises a biodegradable battery and at least one biodegradable iontophoresis electrode assembly. The biodegradable battery comprises first and second biodegradable electrodes and a biodegradable polymer electrolyte layer between the first and second biodegradable electrodes. The biodegradable iontophoresis electrode assembly comprises a biodegradable iontophoresis electrode and a charged therapeutic agent. When the biodegradable battery is electrically connected to generate an electric current through the biodegradable iontophoresis electrode assembly, the charged therapeutic agent is delivered by iontophoresis to a target location. The charged therapeutic agent may be a scavenger for reactive oxygen species. The electrical connection of the biodegradable battery may be controlled remotely. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100331775 | IMPLANTABLE SELF-POWERED BIODEGRADABLE MEDICAL DEVICE TO TREAT OR PREVENT REPERFUSION INJURY - In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable, self-powered medical device for preventing or reducing reperfusion injury, comprising a galvanic cell, the galvanic cell comprising: a first biodegradable electrode member; and a second biodegradable electrode member comprising a biodegradable conductive polymer and an electrode-releasable therapeutic agent, wherein the galvanic cell generates an electric force sufficient to cause the electrode-releasable therapeutic agent to be released from the biodegradable conductive polymer and elute to a target location. The device may further include a reservoir material containing a burst-release therapeutic agent. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110066227 | Stent with Dynamic Drug Reservoirs - A stent having one or more beneficial agents which enhance the healing effect of the stent. The agent is positioned within a reservoir. The reservoir dynamically releases the agent when the stent is expanded. The reservoir makes use of various changes in stent shape during expansion to assure proper release of the agent. Agent release can be modulated at various points along the stent and with various rates of release. The reservoirs can also be cooperatively combined with features that enhance stent flexibility, structural integrity, and which prevent recoil. | 03-17-2011 |
Liza J. Davis, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20110301574 | ADJUSTABLE STIFFNESS CATHETER - Medical devices such as catheters can include structure or provision that permit a physician or other health care professional to adjust the stiffness of at least a portion of the medical device. In some instances, the medical device may be adjusted prior to inserting the medical device into a patient. In some cases, the medical device may be adjusted while in use within the patient. | 12-08-2011 |
Liza J. Davis, St. Michael, MN US
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| 20080274266 | Selective Application Of Therapeutic Agent to a Medical Device - A method of coating an implantable medical device may include providing an implantable medical device, applying a polymer base to the medical device, and directing a first solution including therapeutic agent and solvent through the nozzle onto a target zone of the polymer base coating to penetrate the polymer base coating. The solution may be directed at the target zone until a predetermined concentration of the therapeutic agent can be integrated within the polymer base coating. | 11-06-2008 |
Michael L. Davis, Shorewood, MN US
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| 20080288046 | Method of Attaching Radiopaque Markers to Intraluminal Medical Devices, and Devices Formed Using the Same - A method of attaching radiopaque markers to an intraluminal medical device frame formed from a shape memory metal or alloy thereof, the process conducted during the shape recovery process of said shape memory metal or alloy thereof. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080306583 | HYBRID BALLON EXPANDABLE/SELF-EXPANDING STENT - A stent comprises a tubular member having openings therein and having a plurality of interconnected members and one or more frangible restraining members. The frangible restraining members break upon partial expansion of the stent. Thereafter, the stent self-expands. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20110276126 | Longitudinally Flexible Expandable Stent - In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of serpentine bands and a plurality of connector columns. Each serpentine band comprises a plurality of alternating straight band struts and turns. Adjacent serpentine bands are connected across a connector column by a plurality of connector struts. Each connector strut is connected at one end to a turn of one serpentine band and connected at the other end to a turn of another serpentine band. The turns of a serpentine band comprise connected turns that connect to a connector strut and unconnected turns that do not connect to a connector strut. At least one serpentine band comprises a repeating pattern of three band struts and then five band struts extending between connected turns as the serpentine band is traversed. At least one serpentine band comprises a repeating pattern of three band struts and then one band strut extending between connected turns as the serpentine band is traversed. | 11-10-2011 |
Michael W. Davis, Rockford, MN US
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| 20090299460 | Bifurcated Stent and Delivery System - A delivery system has a stent and a balloon The stent has a first section made of a plurality of interconnected framework members which define a plurality of potential side branches. The balloon is a dual lumen balloon that can inflate from the proximal end to the distal end with a plurality of protrusions and/or herniations. | 12-03-2009 |
Michael Wayne Davis, Rockford, MN US
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| 20090306757 | Side Branch Wiring Assist Sheath and Methods - A vessel bifurcation wire assist device and related methods of advancing guidewires into main and branch vessels of a vessel bifurcation. The wire assist device includes a first guidewire housing member defining a first guidewire lumen sized to advance over a first guidewire, and a second guidewire housing member defining a second guidewire lumen sized to advance over a second guidewire. The second guidewire housing member has a first directional arrangement and a second directional arrangement. The first directional arrangement provides a parallel arrangement of the second guidewire relative to the first guidewire housing member, and the second directional arrangement provides an angled arrangement of the second guidewire relative to the first guidewire housing member. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100023106 | OCCLUSION CROSSING DEVICE AND METHOD - A stent delivery catheter for positioning a stent across a lesion of a blood vessel is disclosed. The catheter includes an inflation balloon coupled to a distal region of the elongate shaft of the catheter and a stent loaded on the inflation balloon. The catheter may also include an occlusion balloon having a proximal waist secured to the elongate shaft and a distal waist secured to the elongate shaft. The occlusion balloon includes a first folded-over portion extending distal of the distal waist to a distalmost extent of the occlusion balloon and a second folded-over portion extending proximal of the proximal waist to a proximalmost extent of the occlusion balloon. The catheter further includes a fluid discharge port located distal of the occlusion balloon for discharging a lubricious fluid exterior of the elongate shaft toward the stent to facilitate advancing the stent across an occlusion. | 01-28-2010 |
Peter A. Davis, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20090281946 | ACH Payment Processing - Efficiently processing ACH payments by processing batches of ACH payments in parallel. A processing system of an ACH operator receives an ACH file including multiple batches of ACH items. Each batch includes at least one ACH item. A control module of the processing system organizes data in the ACH file into multiple partitions according to a selected strategy. Each partition includes at least one of the batches. A processing module of the processing system separately processes each partition in parallel, validating the batches and ACH items and creating at least one output batch for each partition. If the control module determines that the ACH file is acceptable, based on this parallel processing, then the processing module settles the ACH items in the output batches and creates at least one new ACH file for transmitting the settled ACH items to one or more corresponding receiving depository financial institutions. | 11-12-2009 |
Ronald D. Davis, Cottage Grove, MN US
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| 20090059614 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM USING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SOURCES - An illumination system includes a plurality of radiation generating sources, such as LED dies. A corresponding plurality of optical waveguides is also provided, with each waveguide having a first and a second end, with each first end being in optical communication with the corresponding LED die. An array of corresponding passive optical elements is interposed between the plurality of LED dies and the corresponding first ends of the plurality of optical waveguides. The illumination system provides for substantially high light coupling efficiency and an incoherent light output that can appear to the human observer as arising from a single point of light. In addition, the light can be output remotely at one or more locations and in one or more directions. | 03-05-2009 |
Ryan R. Davis, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20110196425 | Connector and Method - Embodiments of the invention include a device and method for securing linear elements relative to one another. In some embodiments, medical implant linear elements are secured in a connector by forcing one or both of the linear elements against at least another member such as a tapered member or wedge. The secured linear elements may include rods, posts, screws, hooks, bars, bolts, or other members. | 08-11-2011 |
Scott J. Davis, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20090248107 | Robust High Power and Low Power Cardiac Leads Having Integrated Sensors - A lead of an implantable medical device system that includes a sensor coupled to a lead body and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and a distal lead adaptor having a first arm extending distally from the distal end of the sensor to a first arm end, a second arm extending distally from the distal end of the sensor to a second arm end, and a third arm extending between the first arm end and the second arm end, wherein the first arm, the second arm, and the third arm form an open portion. The sensor includes a first portion extending from a top to a bottom, and from a proximal end to a distal end, a second portion engaged against the first portion and extending from a top to a bottom, the top of the second portion extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a first flange extending proximally relative to the proximal end of the top of the second portion to a first flange end, and a second flange extending distally relative to the distal end of the top of the second portion to a second flange end, wherein the first flange end is aligned with the proximal end of the first portion and the second flange end is aligned with the distal end of the first portion. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090248108 | Robust High Power and Low Power Cardiac Leads Having Integrated Sensors - A lead of an implantable medical device system having an elongated lead body, a sensor coupled to the lead body and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and a distal lead adaptor having a first arm extending distally from the distal end of the sensor to a first arm end, a second arm extending distally from the distal end of the sensor to a second arm end, and a third arm extending between the first arm end and the second arm end, wherein the first arm, the second arm, and the third arm form an open portion. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090248117 | ROBUST HIGH POWER AND LOW POWER CARDIAC LEADS HAVING INTEGRATED SENSORS - A lead of an implantable medical device system having an elongated lead body and a sensor coupled to the lead body and extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The sensor includes a first portion extending from a top to a bottom, and from a proximal end to a distal end and a second portion engaged against the first portion and extending from a top to a bottom, the top of the second portion extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A first flange extends proximally relative to the proximal end of the top of the second portion to a first flange end, and a second flange extends distally relative to the distal end of the top of the second portion to a second flange end, wherein the first flange end is aligned with the proximal end of the first portion and the second flange end is aligned with the distal end of the first portion. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090248126 | Integrated Conductive Sensor Package Having Conductor Bypass, Distal Electrode, Distal Adapter and Custom Molded Overlay - This disclosure relates to implantable medical devices (IMDs); in particular, to medical electrical leads having an integrated sensor disposed in a hermetic package and said sensor package accommodates a torque coil and an elongated cable conductor extending therethrough. The integrated sensor can include a pressure sensor, an accelerometer, and the like. The coil and the cable can couple to pacing and sensing electrode coupled to the lead distal to the sensor package. The sensor package is compact, substantially circular in cross section and robust, in that the overall design promote mechanical stability. | 10-01-2009 |
Stanley Davis, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20090308486 | GENTLE HANDLING HOPPER AND SCRUNCHED BAG FOR FILLING AND FORMING A TRANSPORTABLE CONTAINER - A method of forming a transportable container of bulk goods begins by placing the distributing end of a hopper over the open top of a bunched bag. Bulk goods are dispensed from the distributing end of the hopper through the open top of the bag to establish a level of bulk goods in the bag. The hopper moves vertically relative to the closed base of the bag during the dispensing of bulk goods from the distributing end of the hopper to maintain vertical spacing between the distributing end of the hopper and the level of bulk goods in the bag. A hopper fill level is maintained in the hopper during the dispensing of bulk goods from the hopper. An outer wrap is spirally wrapped around the bag while filling the bag to form the transportable container. The outer wrap is maintained near the level of bulk goods in the bag. | 12-17-2009 |
Stanley L. Davis, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20100025192 | LIFTING ARM SYSTEM FOR CONVEYOR - The lifting system includes a lifting portion and a hinging portion for lifting a conveyor The lifting portion is fixed to a structure and extends from the structure to mate with the conveyor at a lifting point. The lifting portion moves the conveyor vertically upward and downward at the lifting point with no horizontal movement at the lifting point. The hinging portion is pivotally connected to the conveyor at a conveyor pivot and extends from the conveyor to engage the structure. The hinging portion is further pivotally connected to the structure to allow for controlled movement in an arced path at the conveyor pivot of the conveyor. The controlled movement of the conveyor along the arced path at the conveyor pivot varies the angular position of the conveyor and maintains the position of the conveyor over the transportable container as the lifting portion moves the conveyor vertically at the lifting point. | 02-04-2010 |
Steven Davis, Madelia, MN US
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| 20080319733 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DYNAMICALLY MANIPULATE AND DISAMBIGUATE CONFUSABLE SPEECH INPUT USING A TABLE - Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for disambiguating confusable speech using a table. The method embodiment provides assigning an identifier to each of at least one portion of received speech, querying a table to determine whether at least one entry is associated with the identifier, and if multiple entries are associated in the table with the identifier, then disambiguating between the multiple entries by generating a prompt to the user. Additional features include associating table entries that are not acoustically similar as confusable, presenting the items in the prompt in a sorted order, and dynamically modifying entries in the table. | 12-25-2008 |
Steven Lawrence Davis, Madelia, MN US
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| 20100094632 | System and Method of Developing A TTS Voice - Disclosed herein are various aspects of a toolkit used for generating a TTS voice for use in a spoken dialog system. The embodiments in each case may be in the form of the system, a computer-readable medium or a method for generating the TTS voice. An embodiment of the invention relates to a method of tracking progress in developing a text-to-speech (TTS) voice. The method comprises insuring that a corpus of recorded speech contains reading errors and matches an associated written text, creating a tuple for each utterance in the corpus and tracking progress for each utterance utilizing the tuple. Various parameters may be tracked using the tuple but the tuple provides a means for enabling multiple workers to efficiently process a database of utterance in preparation of a TTS voice. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100100385 | System and Method for Testing a TTS Voice - Disclosed are various elements of a toolkit used for generating a TTS voice for use in a spoken dialog system. The invention in each case may be in the form of the system, a computer-readable medium or a method for generating the TTS voice. An embodiment of the invention relates to a method for preparing a text-to-speech (TTS) voice for testing and verification. The method comprises processing a TTS voice to be ready for testing, synthesizing words utilizing the TTS voice, presenting to a person a smallest possible subset that contains at least N instances of a group of units in the TTS voice, receiving information from the person associated with corrections needed to the TTS voice and making corrections to the TTS voice according to the received information. | 04-22-2010 |
Timothy J. Davis, Coon Rapids, MN US
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| 20090156912 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE - An implantable optical sensor and associated manufacturing method include a sensor housing having an inner surface and an outer surface and a window formed in the housing extending between the housing inner surface and the housing outer surface. An opto-electronic device enclosed within the housing and having a photonic surface is operatively positioned proximate the window for emitting light through the window or detecting light through the window. An optical coupling member is positioned between the opto-electronic device and the window for reducing light reflection at a surface within the implantable optical sensor. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090156918 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL SENSOR AND METHOD FOR USE - An implantable medical device includes a hermetically sealed housing and a first light emitting diode (LED) enclosed within the housing configured to detect light corresponding to a selected light wavelength. A conductive element extends from the LED for carrying a current signal corresponding to the light detected by the LED, the intensity of the detected light being correlated to a change in a physiological condition in a body fluid volume or a tissue volume proximate the LED. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090270953 | Optical Device - A reflectance-type optical sensor includes one or more photodiodes formed in a semiconductor substrate. A well having sidewalls and a bottom is formed in the top surface of the substrate, and a reflective layer is formed on the sidewalls and bottom. A light-emitting diode (LED) is mounted in the well, so that light emitted laterally and rearwardly from the LED strikes the sidewalls or bottom and is redirected in a direction generally perpendicular to the top surface of the substrate. The optical sensor can be fabricated using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication techniques. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100185262 | CO-LOCATION OF EMITTERS AND DETECTORS AND METHOD OF OPERATION - An implantable medical device having an optical sensor selects the function of modular opto-electronic assemblies included in the optical sensor. Each assembly is provided with at least one light emitting device and at least one light detecting device. A device controller coupled to the optical sensor controls the function of each the assemblies. The controller executes a sensor performance test and selects at least one of the plurality of assemblies to operate as a light emitting assembly in response to a result of the performance test. The controller selects at least one other of the plurality of optical sensor assemblies to operate as a light detecting assembly in response to a result of the performance test | 07-22-2010 |
William Davis, Utica, MN US
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| 20090084390 | Ambulatory therapeutic footwear - A therapeutic fabric boot that warms the calf and foot, permits ambulation and provides for moisture absorption and selective exposure and ventilation of the covered extremity. An internal foam cradle restricts foot movement and reduces pressure at the heel and calf when lying in a supine position. A re-sizable, flat, hinged foam extension piece extends from the cradle and folds to protect the heel, sole and toes. Several fleece and moisture absorbent fabric cover panels selectively fasten about the foot and calf. Numerous hook and loop fasteners are fitted to external surfaces and attach to straps and/or outer cover pieces upon wrapping the straps and panel pieces about the supported lower calf and foot. | 04-02-2009 |
William Davis, Uticia, MN US
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| 20100292591 | Venous measurement system - A system and plethysmographic test procedure for evaluating venous blood volume/flow at a subject's legs. Occluding and sensing cuffs mounted to a subject's thighs and calves/ankles are inflated and deflated relative to controlled movement of a supporting chair. The chair provides hinged backrest, seat and footrest pieces and is controlled to manipulate the subject during several test phases as blood volume/flow is monitored. The chair is manipulated between a 1) baseline calibration position with the subject's back upright, seat horizontal to floor and feet lowered, 2) an outflow position with the subject's back tipped back flat and legs elevated above the heart, 3) a dependent filling position, rapid return of subject to back upright, seat horizontal to floor and feet lowered, and 4) an exercise position wherein the ankles are flexed with the back upright, seat horizontal to the floor and feet lowered. “Outflow”, “dependent filling”, “exercise” and “ejection fraction” flow values are determined relative to measured tracings exhibiting venous volume/flow changes in the legs. | 11-18-2010 |