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Adam M. Davis, Berryville, VA US
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| 20100195509 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING NETWORK ELEMENTS USING A TRAFFIC GENERATOR WITH INTEGRATED SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL (SNMP) CAPABILITIES - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may receive, from a management system, configuration data associated with a management protocol. In addition, the system and method may generate test data traffic at least based on the configuration data. Further, the system and method may transmit, to one or more network elements, the test data traffic. Even further, the system and method may receive, from the management system, a query associated with the management protocol that requests data traffic information associated with at least one of the generated test data traffic, transmitted test data traffic, and received test data traffic. The system and method may transmit, to the management system, the requested data traffic information in response to the query. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110138470 | AUTOMATED TESTING FOR SECURITY VULNERABILITIES OF DEVICES - A method includes selecting an attack signature from an attack signature database; generating a fingerprint that includes parameters indicative of the attack signature; generating configuration data for one or more test devices based on the fingerprint, wherein the configuration data is capable of configuring the one or more test devices to provide a security response to the attack signature; providing the configuration data to the one or more test devices; transmitting the attack signature to the one or more test devices; examining a security response to the attack signature from the one or more test devices; and outputting a result of the examining. | 06-09-2011 |
Anthony Davis, Mechanicsville, VA US
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| 20110088141 | Cap and visor apparatus - A baseball-type cap and visor apparatus having a visor portion simulating that of an actual “off-road” motorcycle or other bike racing helmet. | 04-21-2011 |
Bennett Davis, Waterford, VA US
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| 20110166935 | ANALYSIS AND MONETIZATION OF LOOKUP TERMS - The present invention provides systems for analyzing URL lookup requests that are malformed or otherwise fail to provide an adequate response, and providing content-relevant results for those requests. The systems and methods rely on analysis of URL requests and on logical assumptions based on common errors in submission of URL requests. A weighting system is applied to portions of failed lookup terms to provide improved relevancy for results based on those failed lookup terms. | 07-07-2011 |
Carla J. Davis, Hampton, VA US
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| 20090090166 | SHOCK SIMULATION GENERATOR - This is directed to systems, methods, computer programs and other means for shock testing a piece of equipment, i.e., the target. The target can be mounted to a shock generation machine, which is then slammed into a sturdy foundation. The impact can result in multi-axis loads, depending on how the machine is configured, while also simulating the modal frequency response of an object, such as a naval ship's deck. | 04-09-2009 |
Chris Winslow Davis, Virginia Beach, VA US
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| 20100071101 | Japanese maple plant named 'King's Blood' - A new and distinct cultivar of Japanese Maple plant named ‘King's Blood’, characterized by its brilliant scarlet foliage and leaf stems (color “Chrysanthemum Crimson 824/0” as shown in The Royal Horticultural Society Color chart, 2007 edition). King's Blood substantially retains its unique color for three seasons and does not experience warm weather foliage tip burn off is typical in other Japanese Maples. | 03-18-2010 |
Clayton P. Davis, Springfield, VA US
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| 20110248706 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NAVIGATION USING MAGNETIC DIPOLES - A method of navigation includes receiving a magnetic field signal from a magnetic field transducer, the magnetic field signal proportional to sensed magnetic fields associated with magnetic field sources, in a processor, processing the magnetic field signal to determine magnetic field axes of rotation corresponding to rotations of the sensed magnetic fields, and using the magnetic field axes of rotation to render a position of the magnetic field transducer. | 10-13-2011 |
Dwight E. Davis, Arlington, VA US
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| 20110267221 | Sparse Array RF Imaging for Surveillance Applications - Techniques are provided for sparse array RF imaging for surveillance applications. The present invention enables object image identification using a sparsely populated array of distributed radio nodes deployed and operated as a radar detection, tracking and identification application. Three-dimensional object images are formed, from which estimates of extent and shape can be extracted for objects that are detected in the vicinity of the deployed radar array. In addition, techniques are provided for the identification and/or classification of vehicles, humans and fauna through feature extraction from the formed three-dimensional images. | 11-03-2011 |
Eric H. Davis, Potomac Falls, VA US
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| 20080281583 | CONTEXT-DEPENDENT PREDICTION AND LEARNING WITH A UNIVERSAL RE-ENTRANT PREDICTIVE TEXT INPUT SOFTWARE COMPONENT - A system and method for supporting predictive text entry in software applications by sharing a common, predictive, software text-entry widget within a consumer device across multiple software applications and input contexts. The method comprises: a software application invoking an instance of a text-entry widget in a particular input context, the application optionally providing the widget a description of allowed symbols and a dictionary of expected symbol strings associated with the current context, the widget modifying a virtual keyboard display and predictive algorithm data according to the allowed symbols and dictionary, the user entering text via the widget, the widget returning the entered text to the application, and the application optionally including information derived from entered text in the associated dictionary to enhance the predictive capability of the widget on future invocations. | 11-13-2008 |
G. Marc Davis, Chesapeake, VA US
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| 20110271934 | Injector To Fuel Rail Coupling Structure For High Pressure Direct Injection Engines - Coupling structure ( | 11-10-2011 |
Gregory A. Davis, Mechanicsville, VA US
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| 20090269583 | High tenacity polyolefin ropes having improved strength - A rope comprising a plurality of high tenacity polyolefin yarns aligned in a substantially uniaxial direction along the length of the rope. The rope yarns are substantially untwisted and are substantially parallel to each other. The yarns are formed from a plurality of fibers aligned in a substantially uniaxial direction along the length of the yarns, with the fibers being substantially untwisted and being substantially parallel to each other. The fibers comprise high tenacity polyolefin fibers. Adjacent yarns are connected together by contact of their respective resin surface coatings. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100239374 | Protective marine barrier system - A system to protect structures in a marine environment from the effects of an impact force. The system includes a plurality of floatable devices (panels) and a plurality of fibrous networks. The fibrous networks include high tenacity fibers which extend at least in a generally horizontal direction and are in communication with the plurality of floatable panels. The plurality of fibrous networks are disposed in a generally parallel arrangement with respect to each other and are vertically spaced apart by a distance not exceeding about 12 inches (30.5 cm). The system is designed to be spaced from the structure to be protected. | 09-23-2010 |
Jason Lee Davis, Roanoke, VA US
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| 20090046590 | Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Testing - A method and apparatus for testing a VoIP telephone line are provided, the method including determining which of a plurality of VoIP call control protocols and/or CODECs is compatible with the telephone line, and conducting a series of tests on the telephone line in accordance therewith. The method and apparatus also includes steps and the means to connect to a network and capturing a stream of data therefrom to determine configuration settings of a VoIP telephone connected thereto to facilitate the previous testing. | 02-19-2009 |
Jeffery M. Davis, Manassas, VA US
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| 20100015879 | VORTEX RING PRODUCING GUN - A gun for producing a ring of fluid is described. The gun comprises a body defining a bore therethrough; a moveable member positioned at least partially within the bore; and a nozzle assembly coupled with the body and positioned at a bore opening. The nozzle assembly defines one or more fluid entrapment regions adjacent an opening of the nozzle assembly. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100184523 | UNDERWATER TARGET GAME - A target for use in an underwater target game and a method of the underwater target game are described. The target comprises a body for capturing a volume of gas; and one or more target surfaces positioned to release gas from an impacting vortex ring for capture by the body. A method comprises transitioning a target positioned within a body of water to a hit indication state in response to impact on the target by a vortex ring. | 07-22-2010 |
John J. Davis, Troutville, VA US
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| 20100083957 | ATRAUMATIC INTRODUCER FOR NASAL ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES AND ITS METHOD OF USE - The present invention provides an intubation device including a nasal endotracheal tube having a proximal, relative to a person inserting the nasal endotracheal tube, end and a distal end; and an introducer including an elongated member having a proximal open end and a distal blunt end, the introducer proximal open end including a hollow mouth having sidewalls for receiving and holding the distal end of the endotracheal tube. The dilator/introducer is simply a tube, solid or hollow having a hollow proximal end that will hold a distal end of a nasal endotracheal tube in place. It will act as a dilator, and once the distal end of the endotracheal tube is past the nasopharynx and is visualized in the oropharynx, the “dilator” is removed and typically discarded. A method of use of the intubation device is also disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
John M. Davis, Midlothian, VA US
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| 20100286528 | Ultrasound detectable interventional medical device - An interventional medical device for use with a motion-sensitive ultrasonic imaging system comprising a flexible elongated member for insertion into soft tissue, a two-axis, flexing mechanism coupled to the flexible elongated member and a mechanism for controlled electrical excitation of the flexible elongated member. Each of the axial flexing mechanisms, when acted upon by electrical excitation, forcibly bends the elongated member along a section of it length causing its tip to move in the plane of the applied bending force. As a direct result of direct energy coupling by bending rather than vibration, the relative phases of the two axes can be controlled to accomplish specific movement of the tip of the flexible elongated member. | 11-11-2010 |
John Wesley Davis, Forest, VA US
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| 20120091327 | SELF-CALIBRATING, HIGHLY ACCURATE, LONG-LIVED, DUAL RHODIUM VANADIUM EMITTER NUCLEAR IN-CORE DETECTOR - The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for calibrating a first self-powered neutron detector for long term use in a nuclear reactor core with a second self-powered neutron detector, where the emitter material of the second self-powered neutron detector has a neutron absorption cross-section that is greater than the neutron absorption cross-section of the first emitter material for the first self-powered neutron detector. | 04-19-2012 |
Luke M. Davis, Ashland, VA US
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| 20090149589 | METHOD FOR GENERATING SURFACE-SILVERED POLYMER STRUCTURES - A process is described for forming a conductive silver surface on a solid polymer article. An acid-containing polymer and silver ions are dissolved in an appropriate solvent, and a solid polymer article is formed by known methods. The solid polymer is treated with a chemical reducing agent to yield a conductive silver surface, useful in a wide range of applications. Patterned silver conductive surfaces can also be produced. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael C. Davis, Midlothian, VA US
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| 20090295028 | Process and apparatus for making multi-layered, multi-component filaments - The present invention is directed to a process for forming a plurality of multi-layered filaments from multiple thermoplastic synthetic polymers and an apparatus containing a melt spinning beam which comprises multiple polymer inlet passages each communicating with separate multiple coat hanger distribution manifolds, separate filters connected downstream of each coat hanger distribution manifold, a combining manifold connected downstream of the filters and containing channels to retard polymer flow across planar molten polymer flow streams and a spinneret comprising a plurality of spinneret exit orifices connected downstream of the combining manifold for spinning of the multi-layered filaments. | 12-03-2009 |
Peter Davis, Sterling, VA US
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| 20120009902 | METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTACT INFORMATION BETWEEN APPLICATIONS - A method and system for distributing contacting information between applications is provided. The system preferably uses an ENUM-type protocol and a middleware tool kit to associate telephone numbers to other identifying information, such as e-mail addresses or URLs for web sites. The system enables the associated contacting information to be shared across multiple applications that may be implemented on a computer or a mobile telephony device. Information is shared only after verification that a requester is authorized to receive the requested contacting information. | 01-12-2012 |
Peter Charlier Davis, Sterling, VA US
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| 20110201312 | METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTACT INFORMATION BETWEEN APPLICATIONS - An electrochemical immunosensor system with reduced interference, comprising: a first immunosensor that generates an electrochemical signal based on the formation of a sandwich between an immobilized antibody, a target analyte and a labeled antibody, wherein a portion of the signal arises from non-specific binding of the labeled antibody in the region of the first immunosensor, and | 08-18-2011 |
Scott Davis, Reston, VA US
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| 20100096016 | Method and apparatus for control of fluid temperature and flow - Materials, components, and methods consistent with the present invention are directed to the fabrication and use of micro-scale channels with a fluid, where the temperature and flow of the fluid is controlled through the geometry of the micro-scale channel and the configuration of at least a portion of the wall of the micro-scale channel and the constituent particles that make up the fluid. Moreover, the wall of the micro-scale channel and the constituent particles are configured such that collisions between the constituent particles and the wall are substantially specular. | 04-22-2010 |
Thomas Davis, Oak Hill, VA US
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| 20120076776 | METHOD FOR TREATING INFLAMATION BY LYMPHOCYTE DEPLETION OR SEQUESTERING - A method for preventing inflammation, comprising administering to a subject a lymphocyte sequestrating or depletion agent before the onset of inflammation. A method for treating inflammation caused by an injury or an infection, comprising depleting immune lymphocyte of a subject by administering to said subject a lymphocyte sequestrating or depletion agent during or after said event. A method for preventing or treating abdominal adhesion comprising administering to a subject a lymphocyte sequestering or a lymphocyte depletion agent. | 03-29-2012 |
Thomas A. Davis, Oak Hill, VA US
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| 20110289035 | Clinical Decision Model - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for determining a patient-specific probability of disease. The method collects clinical parameters from a plurality of patients to create a training database. A fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model is created using data from the training database; and, the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network is validated. Clinical parameters are collected from an individual patient; and, such clinical parameters are input into the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model via a graphical user interface. The patient-specific probability of the healing rate of an acute traumatic wound is output from the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model and sent to the graphical user interface for use by a clinician in pre-operative planning. The fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model is updated using the clinical parameters from the individual patient and the patient-specific probability of the healing rate of an acute traumatic wound. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110289036 | Clinical Decision Model - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for determining a patient-specific probability of transplant glomerulopathy. The method collects clinical parameters from a plurality of patients to create a training database. A fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model is created using data from the training database; and, the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network is validated. Clinical parameters are collected from an individual patient; and, such clinical parameters are input into the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model via a graphical user interface. The patient-specific probability of transplant glomerulopathy is output from the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model and sent to the graphical user interface for use by a clinician in pre-operative planning. The fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model is updated using the clinical parameters from the individual patient and the patient-specific probability of transplant glomerulopathy. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110295782 | Clinical Decision Model - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for determining a patient-specific probability of disease. The method collects clinical parameters from a plurality of patients to create a training database. A fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model is created using data from the training database; and, the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network is validated. Clinical parameters are collected from an individual patient; and, such clinical parameters are input into the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model via a graphical user interface. The patient-specific probability of disease is output from the fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model and sent to the graphical user interface for use by a clinician in pre-operative planning. The fully unsupervised Bayesian Belief Network model is updated using the clinical parameters from the individual patient and the patient-specific probability of disease. | 12-01-2011 |
William Davis, Lynchburg, VA US
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| 20120006332 | HEEL SUPPORT DEVICE FOR CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT - The crossing of one's legs while sitting often results in sensations of tingling and discomfort and difficulty in returning to an erect position and walking. The underlying causes of these sensations are often associated with serious health conditions due to the potential of loosing balance and falling as well as formation of blood clots in the legs that can lead to premature death. The present invention alleviates the symptomatic affects of sitting with crossed legs by supporting the heels of the user in a position that separates the legs from mutual contact or contact with the surfaces of the invention. | 01-12-2012 |
Willis Noland Davis, Elkton, VA US
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| 20100001861 | Mail Delivery Alert System - A mail delivery alert system includes a mailbox housing that encloses an interior space that defines an open front. A door is pivotally coupled to the housing and is movable between open and closed configurations relative to the open front. A first sensor is positioned in the housing so as to detect an opening of the door and a second sensor is positioned so as to detect the presence of an article, such as mail, in the open space of the housing. The system includes a transmitter and a processor. The processor includes programming for actuating the transmitter to transmit an alert signal through the air upon the first sensor detecting an opening of the door and the second sensor detecting the presence of an article in the open space of the housing. The system includes a receiver remote from the housing for receiving the alert signal. | 01-07-2010 |