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Aaron R. Dean, Wauwatosa, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090280230	COMESTIBLE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HIGH POTENCY SAVORY FLAVORANTS, AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THEM - The present invention relates to the use of certain high potency savory (“umami”) taste modifiers, as savory flavoring agents and/or enhancers of monosodium glutamate, for the preparation of foods, beverages, and other comestible compositions, and to processes for preparing food flavorant compositions for use in the preparation of comestible food and drink.	11-12-2009

Alvar A. Dean, Groton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100316104	WIDEBAND CABLE SYSTEM - A wideband cable modem system increases available bandwidth of a single channel by encoding a data stream into wideband packets. The wideband packets are associated with a logical wideband channel that extends over multiple physical downstream cable channels.	12-16-2010
20110051753	WIDEBAND CABLE SYSTEM - A wideband cable modem system increases available bandwidth of a single channel by encoding a data stream into wideband packets. The wideband packets are associated with a logical wideband channel that extends over multiple physical downstream cable channels.	03-03-2011

Anthony Dean, Newberg, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110225845	Shoe With A Flat Formed Shoe Upper - Shoes specifically designed to facilitate production via efficient shoe manufacturing methods and systems are described. In embodiments, the shoe upper is designed by way of a flat forming process, whereby the upper pattern is kept in a two-dimensional shape for most of the upper assembly and then stitched or otherwise affixed into a three-dimensional form in the final stage of upper assembly.	09-22-2011
20110232135	Systems And Methods For Utilizing Phylon Biscuits To Produce A Regionalized-Firmness Midsole - A method for producing a regionalized-firmness midsole utilizing a heat press, and a description of the resultant product, are provided. Initially, the method involves providing a plurality of pre-formed phylon biscuits. Typically, the plurality of biscuits includes at least a first biscuit that has a first density and a second biscuit that has a second density. The method may further include the steps of arranging the biscuits into a receiving area of the heat press, and integrating the plurality of biscuits to form the midsole by activating the heat press. Integrating the biscuits includes raising the biscuits above a threshold temperature, and causing the biscuits to expand such that each of the plurality of biscuits couples with another of the biscuits to form a midsole with two or more degrees of firmness located at distributed regions thereon.	09-29-2011
20110247239	Shoe Having A Midsole With Heel Support - Shoes having midsoles with heel support, specifically designed to facilitate production via efficient shoe manufacturing methods and systems are described. In embodiments, the shoe upper is designed by way of a flat forming process. Additionally, in embodiments upper forms may be coupled with dual hardness midsole structures that provide heel support and eliminate the need for a heel counter in the shoe upper.	10-13-2011

Anthony C. Dean, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090217549	FOOT-SUPPORT STRUCTURES WITH ADDITIONAL SHEAR SUPPORT AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING SUCH SUPPORT STRUCTURES - Support elements for footwear or other products include: (a) a base member having first and second major surfaces; and (b) an extending arm having a free end for engaging a portion of a footwear structure. The extending arm may engage and further support a heel-supporting portion or other structural portion of an article of footwear or other foot-receiving device. Such foot-receiving devices may include: (a) a foot-covering member (such as a footwear upper); (b) a foot-supporting member (such as a footwear sole structure) engaged with the foot-covering member; and (c) a lateral-reinforcing member that includes an extending arm engaged with at least one of the foot-covering member or the foot-supporting member.	09-03-2009

Anthony C. Dean, Newberg, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090126224	DIFFERENTIAL-STIFFNESS IMPACT-ATTENUATION MEMBERS AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING THEM - A differential-stiffness impact-attenuation member includes at least one spring element. The spring element has dimensions in height, length and width directions. The height dimension extends from a top surface to a bottom surface. The length dimension extends from a front end to a back end. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for mounting. The impact-attenuation member has a first stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the front end of the spring element and a second stiffness characteristic in the height direction at the back end of the spring element. The spring element may define a cavity. A tension element may engage the spring element and be located at least partially within the cavity. The impact-attenuation member may engage at least one of a foot-covering member, a foot-supporting member and a surface-contacting member associated with a foot-receiving device.	05-21-2009

Anthony Carl Dean, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090072436	Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Components Used for the Manufacture of Articles - Methods and apparatuses for manufacturing components used in the manufacture of wearable articles are presented. Some of the methods of manufacturing a mold and the apparatuses themselves include, among other features, forming a plate having a mold insert. The mold insert is removably connected to the plate and is formed using a rapid prototyping technique. In addition, methods for manufacturing wearable articles are presented. The methods generally including forming a mold, including a mold insert formed using a rapid prototyping technique. In addition, the methods include performing the steps of a molding operation on the mold. The molding operation may include any of several known molding operations.	03-19-2009
20090217548	IMPACT-ATTENUATING ELEMENTS REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN FOOTWEAR OR OTHER PRODUCTS - Impact-attenuating elements include a plurality of impact-attenuating members and a means for releasably securing the impact-attenuating element to at least one of the upper member or the sole member of a piece of footwear or other foot-receiving device. The impact-attenuating elements may be included in the footwear or other foot-receiving devices in a selectively removable manner so that a user, retailer, or another can customize and freely select an appropriate element, e.g., depending on user preferences, characteristics of the user, characteristics of the intended use, and the like.	09-03-2009
20090241319	Footwear With A Bladder Type Stabilizer - Footwear including removable and replaceable outsole members may include: (a) an upper member; (b) a midsole member, having an exterior surface not designed for performance use in direct contact with the ground, fixedly engaged with the upper member; and (c) an outsole member designed for performance use in contact with the ground removably attached over at least a major portion of the midsole member. The outsole member may attach to the midsole member and/or upper member in a variety of different ways. In use, the wearer may select a specific set of outsole members to use at a given time depending, for example, on the type of play surface, temperature, and/or other conditions. Worn outsole members may be replaced without the expense involved in also replacing the remainder of the footwear.	10-01-2009

Brenda J. Dean, Cumberland, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090269319	ARPE-19 as a Platform Cell Line for Encapsulated Cell-Based Delivery - ARPE-19 cells were evaluated as a platform cell line for encapsulated and unencapsulated cell-based delivery technology. ARPE-19 cells were found to be hardy (the cell line is viable under stringent conditions, such as in central nervous system or intra-ocular environment); can be genetically modified to secrete the protein of choice; have a long life span; are of human origin; have good in vivo device viability; deliver efficacious quantity of growth factor; trigger no or low level host immune reaction, and are non-tumorigenic.	10-29-2009
20090269389	ARPE-19 as a Platform Cell Line for Encapsulated Cell-Based Delivery - ARPE-19 cells were evaluated as a platform cell line for encapsulated and unencapsulated cell-based delivery technology. ARPE-19 cells were found to be hardy (the cell line is viable under stringent conditions, such as in central nervous system or intra-ocular environment); can be genetically modified to secrete the protein of choice; have a long life span; are of human origin; have good in vivo device viability; deliver efficacious quantity of growth factor; trigger no or low level host immune reaction, and are non-tumorigenic.	10-29-2009

Brian Dean, Baldwin, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093349	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LOCATION BASED OFFERS - The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method and computer program products for providing an offer in a specific location. The method is embodied in a computer program product for execution on an instruction processing system and includes a tangible storage medium readable by the instruction processing system and storing instructions for execution by the instruction processing system for performing the method. The method further includes determining at least one offer to be sent to a user device, sending the at least one offer to user device and receiving information regarding the completion of the at least one offer. The method further includes verifying the user completed a task associated with the at least one offer and providing a benefit to an owner of the user device.	04-21-2011

Bruce Dean, Marietta, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080217907	Magnetic Card with Improved Adhesive Construction - An adhesive-backed magnetizable or magnetic article or card, the improvement wherein the article or card comprises a magnetizable or magnetic base member; a printable sheet material non-magnetic surface affixed to the magnetizable or magnetic base member; an adhesive layer containing a plurality of non-adhesive voids or openings to facilitate ease of peel and non-marring of the printable sheet material; and a backing or liner layer non-permanently bonded to the adhesive layer.	09-11-2008

Carolyn Flora Anne Dean, Kihei, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120064178	Cell-8 Solution - Cell-8 Solution is an intravenous solution introduced into the veins of the patient. Cell-8 Solution provides the cells of the body with highly absorbed minerals as well as new RNA information which changes the relationship of the body to the cancer in question. Treatment with Cell-8 Solution will prevent the body from accepting the existence of cancer cells so that cancer cell replication will no longer occur. Although intravenous Cell-8 Solution is superior, other applications include nebulized, transdermal and oral.	03-15-2012

Charles Dean, Royal Oak, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110226224	SPLIT-CYCLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A split-cycle internal combustion engine is disclosed. The engine includes a cylinder block, and a plurality of cooperating power pistons and cylinders mounted in the cylinder block. The power pistons are configured to be energized by forces of combustion. The engine also includes a compressor piston and cylinder configured to compress a volume of air and transfer the compressed air to the power pistons, and an expander piston and cylinder configured to receive exhaust gases from the power pistons. The engine additionally includes a first crankshaft operatively connected to and rotatably driven by the power pistons, a second crankshaft operatively connected to the compressor piston and configured to rotatably drive the compressor piston, and a third crankshaft operatively connected to the expander piston and configured to be rotatably driven by the expander piston. The first, second, and third crankshafts are operatively connected to each other for coordinated rotation.	09-22-2011

Charles Edwin Dean, Shrewsbury, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080296853	Stair assist robot mechanism and method - A mobile robot with a chassis including one or more drive mechanisms and at least a first arm pivotably connected to the chassis and configured to pitch up and down. A ski structure is attached on an underside of the first arm for raising the chassis as the arm is pitched down so the drive mechanisms can traverse a riser in the path of the chassis.	12-04-2008
20090095096	Hazardous materials sensing robot - A hazardous materials sensing robot includes a robot platform and a universal mounting tray on the robot platform for removably mounting thereon a plurality of sensors each having an output. An electronic interface unit is configured to receive the outputs of the sensors. An operator control unit remotely operates the robot platform. There is a communication link between the robot platform and the operator control unit for transmitting the sensor outputs to the operator control unit.	04-16-2009
20100025964	TRAILER AND HITCH MECHANISM FOR A ROBOT - A trailer and hitch system for a mobile robot. The trailer includes a front Ackerman steering linkage, a releasable locking mechanism for releasably positioning the Ackerman steering linkage in a turned position to arrest the trailer, a tow bar extending upwardly from the Ackerman steering linkage and terminating in a lunette ring, and spaced skid members extending downwardly and rearwardly. The mobile robot includes a hitch assembly for the lunette ring. The hitch assembly has a frame including a slot for the lunette ring and a guide portion for guiding the lunette ring into the slot, a latch pivotable with respect to the frame and biased to close the slot, and a decoupling mechanism configured to move the latch to release the lunette ring from the slot. A robot arm is maneuverable to engage the decoupling mechanism.	02-04-2010

Charles Richard Dean, Nahant, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090156645	Method for Increasing the Susceptibility of Peptide Deformylase Inhibitors by Using Efflux Pump Inhibitors - The present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the susceptibility of PDF inhibitors against Gram-negative organisms by using efflux pump inhibitors.	06-18-2009

Christopher Dean, Elmhurst, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048457	BRUSH AND USE THEREOF - A brush, comprising a brush head (	03-03-2011

Christopher N. Dean, Meridian, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080307674	SHOE WITH SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING OR LIMITING ANKLE SPRAINS - A built-in or added-on extension is situated upon a side of a shoe so as to minimize or prevent injury caused by inversion of a foot/ankle during athletic or other activities. The extension protrudes laterally out from the side of the shoe and has a substantial horizontal component, with an outer surface portion(s) adapted in shape, size, and/or placement so that said portion(s) will impact the floor/ground upon inversion of the foot/ankle but that none of the extension impacts, rubs, slides, or otherwise contacts the ground/floor during normal activities of the wearer. Said impact/contact only occurs when there is significant ankle/foot inversion, that is, enough to potentially cause a mild lateral ankle sprain. The preferred extension cushions and/or stops inversion at an angle of inversion and/or at a time during the inversion wherein the wearer may recover and straighten his foot/ankle before serious injury to the ankle.	12-18-2008

Cody D. Dean, Grand Rapids, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110259960	POINT OF SALE INDUCTIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for the identification, powering and control of products and product packaging. The systems can include a point of sale display having a contactless power supply. The contactless power supply can provide a source of wireless power for products and product packaging. The products and product packaging can include light emitting diodes, e-ink displays and printed speaker circuits that activate as the operating frequency of the contactless power supply varies. Other embodiments include product level sensors, inductive reader networks, printed temperature sensors, product alignment systems, passive identification circuits and methods for controlling operation of the same.	10-27-2011

David Dean, Commerce Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100154181	Shape Memory Fastener - The present disclosure relates to a variety a releasable fasteners and fastening systems. Some fasteners include a shape memory polymer configured to change geometry of the fastener between a release geometry and an attachment geometry without application of a mechanical force.	06-24-2010

David A Dean, Commerce Twp, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100165610	Long-Range Illuminator Using Multiple Radiation Dispersion Angles - An illumination system, designed primarily for use in assist in a landing an airplane, includes a collimator that accepts radiation from a set of laser diodes, that may be at different wavelengths. The collimator directs the radiation to a diffusion screen that includes a Fourier dispersion film that results in multiple dispersion angles of the radiation, which is ideally suiting for airplane landing or other uses, such as surveillance, improved optical collection and transmission surface used in the illuminator, includes a plastic mold injection surface including staggered multiple transmission sites each with a recessed portion in which incident light is not lost during reflection towards the propagation surface.	07-01-2010

David J. Dean, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110299428	Dynamic Multiple Access Protocol for Use in an Audience Response System - A dynamic multiple access protocol for use in an audience response system. The audience response system includes a wireless aggregation point (e.g., a base station) and multiple handsets communicatively coupled to the wireless aggregation point. In order for the handsets to communicate effectively with the wireless aggregation point, the wireless aggregation point sends out, to the handsets, a beacon frame that specifies time slots during which the handsets may transmit data to the wireless aggregation point. However, the beacon frame does not assign any particular time slot to any particular handset. Instead, the handsets are free to select the time slots, specified by the beacon frame, during which to transmit data to the wireless aggregation point.	12-08-2011

David Lee Dean, Hickory, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080205824	Angle-specific multi-fiber ferrules and associated methods of manufacture - The present invention provides a method of manufacture that minimizes the lateral offset of a plurality of optical fiber holes associated with a multi-fiber ferrule, including: determining an initial offset distance of each of the plurality of optical fiber holes from each of a plurality of corresponding target locations on an initial endface; removing a predetermined amount of material from the multi-fiber ferrule to form a subsequent endface; determining a subsequent offset distance of each of the plurality of optical fiber holes from each of the plurality of corresponding target locations on the subsequent endface; and, using the initial offset distance and the subsequent offset distance, determining an angle of each of the plurality of optical fiber holes relative to the initial endface. The method of manufacture also includes, using the angle, determining an optimal amount of material that is removed from the multi-fiber ferrule in order to minimize the offset distance of the plurality of optical fiber holes from the plurality of corresponding target locations. The method of manufacture further includes, using the optimal amount of material, removing this amount of material from another similarly-situated multi-fiber ferrule.	08-28-2008
20080232744	Multifiber ferrule with precision bumpers and methods for making the same - A multifiber (MF) ferrule produced using a ferrule molding insert that is jig ground in order to improve the tolerance on the bumper height of a molded ferrule and the surface finish on the region of interest (ROI), thus improving manufacturing yields.	09-25-2008
20080240657	Right-angle optical fiber connector assembly - A right-angle optical-fiber connector assembly for providing an optical connection to an external device such as a circuit board. The connector assembly includes a rigid ferrule having at least one right-angle bend and that defines an interior region and first and second ferrule ends, and a maximum optical fiber bending radius R	10-02-2008
20080267568	Method and apparatus for performing a compression splice - A method for compression splicing optical fibers comprising providing first and second optical fibers, providing a deformable splice tube, heating the deformable splice tube with a heat source, inserting the optical fibers into the heated splice tube until they contact, and applying compression to the heated splice tube to deform the splice tube and maintain their ends in contact. An apparatus for compression splicing optical fibers comprising a deformable splice tube, a compression device and a heat source coupled to the deformable splice tube through the compression device.	10-30-2008

Deborah L. Dean, Cumming, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110125534	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING PARTICIPANT INTERACTION - A system and method for optimizing contacts with participants in a disease management and wellness program. The system includes a computer-readable memory means for storing at least one participant profile, input means for receiving data regarding the effectiveness of a contact attempt with the plan participant, and processing means for modifying the participant profile based on the data regarding the effectiveness of a contact attempt with the plan participant, wherein the data regarding the effectiveness of the contact attempt comprises statistical aggregates. The method includes the steps of making an initial contact attempt with the plan participant via a first communications means; determining an effectiveness of the first communications means; and making a subsequent contact attempt with the plan participant via a second communications means, the second communications means selected based on the determination of effectiveness of the first communications means, wherein the effectiveness of the contact attempt is determined from statistical aggregates.	05-26-2011

Derrick Dean, Montgomery, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110250308	ELECTROSPINNING APPARATUS, METHODS OF USE, AND UNCOMPRESSED FIBROUS MESH - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide electrospinning devices, methods of use, uncompressed fibrous mesh, and the like, are disclosed.	10-13-2011

Dianna Dean, Powell, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032478	Rotatable Article Display Device and Method for Use - A rotatable article display device for displaying an article such as a piece of jewelry or the like includes a platen defining a display surface. The platen is configured to rotate about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the display surface and a second axis parallel to the displays surface. First and second drive mechanisms, together with suitable connectors, are provided to mechanically rotate the platen about the perpendicular and parallel axes. In a method for use, at least one article of jewelry is positioned on the display surface and viewed while the platen is rotated about at least one of the perpendicular and parallel axes.	02-05-2009

Douglas Dean, Prospect, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110243898	SOMATIC CELL-DERIVED PLURIPOTENT CELLS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - Provided are methods for producing a reprogrammed fibroblast. The methods can include growing a plurality of fibroblasts in monolayer culture to confluency; and disrupting the monolayer culture to place at least a fraction of the plurality of fibroblasts into suspension culture under conditions sufficient to form one or more embryoid body-like spheres, wherein the one or more embryoid body-like spheres comprise one or more reprogrammed fibroblasts that express one or more markers not expressed by a fibroblast growing in the monolayer culture prior to the disrupting step. Also provided are reprogrammed fibroblasts produced by the disclosed methods, formulations that include reprogrammed fibroblasts, and methods for treating an injury to a tissue in a subject by administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of reprogrammed fibroblast cells in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.	10-06-2011

Douglas E. Dean, Greer, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090044513	Method Of Mitigating Undesired Gas Turbine Transient Response Using Event Based Actions - A method of managing transient events regularly seen during gas turbine operation that may cause undesirable operation and hardware damage. During certain transient operations, a lag may be seen between reference exhaust temperature and actual turbine exhaust temperature. This lag can result in an under-fired condition within the combustion system of variable magnitude and duration. Either fuel split schedules or a control algorithm can be positioned during these transients to prevent combustion dynamics or loss of flame. Combustion dynamics are known to cause damage that may require hardware replacement. Once the transient has completed, normal control operation is resumed.	02-19-2009
20090063003	Method And System For Detection Of Gas Turbine Combustion Blowouts Utilizing Fuel Normalized Power Response - A method and controller for identifying lean blowout conditions in a Dry Low NO	03-05-2009
20090151353	CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN EGR PURGE SYSTEM - The exhaust within an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system should be purged to allow for access to the components of the EGR system. A method and system for controlling an EGR purge system is provided. The method and system may control the operation of drawing the exhaust out of the EGR system. The method may also control the operation of diving the exhaust out of the EGR system.	06-18-2009

Douglas Edward Dean, Greer, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287948	UNLOADED SPEED CONTROL FOR AVAILABILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO HEAVY FUEL FIRED GAS TURBINES - Control of gas turbine speed and acceleration during unloaded rotation may limit stresses on components and facilitate timely operational performance. Operation of a torque converter driving a gas turbine shaft from a starter motor provides control over acceleration and speed of the gas turbine shaft. Hydraulic coupling between the input and output of the torque converter is adjusted by draining and refilling the working fluid in a body of the torque converter to control acceleration and speed of the rotor shaft during a first speed range. Vane positioning within the torque converter may be alternated between discrete speed settings to control acceleration and speed of the rotor shaft during a second speed range. A turbine control system with an acceleration schedule may provide control signals for these functions.	11-18-2010
20100332103	NOX Compliant Peak for Gas Turbine - A gas turbine comprises a plurality of target exhaust temperature determination modules, the plurality of target exhaust temperature modules comprising a nitrogen oxide (NOx) compliance module configured to determine an exhaust temperature at which an exhaust of the gas turbine complies with a maximum permitted level of NOx; at least one bias module, the at least one bias module configured to apply a bias to an output of at least one of the plurality of target exhaust temperature determination modules; and a controller configured to operate the gas turbine to produce the exhaust temperature determined by the NOx compliance module.	12-30-2010

Douglas R. Dean, Snellville, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243591	ADJUSTABLE SHELVING SYSTEM - A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.	09-30-2010

Douglas Warren Dean, Eagan, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080258818	AMPLIFIER WITH PROGAMMABLE INPUT IMPEDANCE - One embodiment of the invention includes an amplifier system. The amplifier system comprises an amplifier stage configured to receive an input signal at an amplifier input and to provide an amplified output signal. The amplifier system also comprises a programmable input impedance stage comprising a plurality of transconductance stages. At least one of the plurality of transconductance stages can be selectively activated based on a selection signal, the at least one of the activated transconductance stages providing current through the amplifier input that adjusts an impedance associated with the amplifier input based on the amplified output signal.	10-23-2008
20100315918	LASER DIODE DRIVER WITH WAVE-SHAPE CONTROL - An optical disk drive system associated with a laser diode is described. The optical disk drive system comprises a current generator for receiving input signals; a current switch coupled to receive timing signals; a current driver coupled to receive output signals from the current switch and the current generator, the current driver further comprising a driver with wave shape control selected from the group consisting of a laser diode read driver and a laser diode write driver, wherein the driver with shape control is operative for transmitting at least one output signal that is a scaled version of at least one of the output signals received from the current generator, wherein the current driver is operative for transmitting at least one output signal driving the laser diode.	12-16-2010
20100315929	LASER DIODE READ DRIVER - A laser diode read driver is described. A first transistor operative for producing a first voltage in response to receiving a first current signal. A first resistor is coupled between the first transistor and a low voltage supply. A first transconductor having a first input is coupled to receive the first voltage, wherein the transconductor produces a second current signal in response to differences between signals received on the first input and a second input. A second transistor is coupled to the second input, and operative for producing a third current signal in response to receiving the second current signal. A third transistor is coupled to the second transistor and the second input, the third transistor operative for producing an output current signal in response to receiving the third current signal, wherein the first transistor is scaled to the first transistor by the inverse of a gain factor. A second resistor is coupled between the third transistor and a low voltage supply, wherein the first resistor is scaled to the second resistor by the gain factor.	12-16-2010

Dylan Dean, Providence, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090018033	Cell Aggregation and Encapsulation Device and Method - The invention is a cell aggregation device comprising a hydrogel substrate having at least one, preferably a plurality, of cell-repellant compartments recessed into the uppermost surface. Each compartment is composed of an upper cell suspension seeding chamber having an open uppermost portion and a bottom portion, and one, or more than one, lower cell aggregation recess connected to the bottom portion of the upper cell suspension seeding chamber by a port. The diameter of the port may be fully contiguous with the walls of the chambers and walls of the recesses, or the diameter of the port may be more narrow than the walls of the chamber but fully contiguous with the walls of the recesses or more narrow than both the walls of the chamber and the walls of the recesses. The upper cell suspension seeding chambers are formed and positioned to funnel the cells into the lower cell aggregation recesses through gravitational force. The aggregation recesses are formed and positioned to promote cellular aggregation by coalescing cells into a finite region of minimum gravitational energy, increasing intercellular contact and minimizing or preventing cell adherence to the substrate. A device for encapsulating aggregates of live cells is provided. The device comprises (i) a biocompatible, bio-sustainable substrate having a cell-encapsulating face composed of one or more biocompatible, bio-sustainable, spaced-apart, cell-encapsulating compartments extending therefrom and (ii) a coating layer composed of a biocompatible, bio-sustainable polymer that completely surrounds the substrate and the cell-encapsulating compartments. A method for making the device is also provided.	01-15-2009

Dylan Dean, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110212481	ASSAYS AND METHODS FOR FUSING CELL AGGREGATES TO FORM PROTO-TISSUES - Provided are assays and methods for creating proto-tissues from aggregates of cells. The invention concerns assays and methods useful in tissue engineering and reconstruction techniques, specifically in the formation of macrotissues from microtissues using microtissue pre-culture time as a controlling parameter.	09-01-2011

Eric C. Dean, Ashburn, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090055404	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE PROFILE MANAGEMENT - An online profile management system and method is disclosed that provides users with management and control over the presentation and distribution of their online profiles. The system can enable a user to create a professional profile for purposes such as job seeking, career management and/or professional networking, for example. The online profile can cut out time and expense for both an applicant and employer by combining an applicant's resume, interview audio and video, and a digital career portfolio into a compelling package hosted on a single, easy-to-use Web page. The Internet-based profile can also enable professionals to build and manage an online career portfolio that comes alive with informational keyword pop-ups, video, pictures, and social networking. The system can enable secure sharing of the online profile and interaction with others for purposes of networking, discussing best practices, career progression and business development, for example.	02-26-2009

Ethan Dean, Pinckney, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090185367	Water resistant flashlight with integral hidden storage - A water resistant flashlight with integral hidden storage is provided in combination is intended for secretiveness in any situation where someone has something they wish to be concealed. The handle end cap and light housing are interconnected by mechanical means with a light source disposed in the light housing. The on off switch and power source are also disposed in the handle, end cap and battery housing. The hidden storage is located in the handle.	07-23-2009

Frederick Dean, Wilmette, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080240055	Wireless network beacon timing - An apparatus and method of a wireless network timing transmission of multiple BSSID beacons is disclosed. The method includes identifying multiple personalities of the wireless network, wherein a separate MAC address corresponding with each of the personalities. A beacon type is assigned for each of the personalities. During each transmission interval, a plurality of the beacon types are consecutively transmitted, wherein the different beacon types are consecutively spaced during transmission by a predetermined inter-frame spacing, wherein the predetermined inter-frame spacing is substantially less than an air-time duration of each transmission interval.	10-02-2008
20080240056	Air-time control of wireless networks - A method and apparatus for controlling transmission air-time available to a wireless node within a wireless network is disclosed. The method includes occupied by transmission packets. The method includes the wireless node monitoring air-time available to the wireless node for wireless transmission. The wireless node controls wireless transmission of neighboring wireless devices if the air-time available is detected to be lower than a threshold.	10-02-2008
20080267141	Identification of long links within a wireless network - An apparatus and method of identifying long links within a wireless network is disclosed. The method includes identifying long links within a wireless network. The method includes a first node estimating a link quality of a wireless link between the first node and a second node of the wireless network. The first node uni-casts packets to the second node. The first node monitors a packet acknowledgment success rate. The first node identifies the wireless link to be a long link if the link quality is above a link threshold, and the packet acknowledgment success rate is below an acknowledgment threshold.	10-30-2008
20110243110	Wireless Network Beacon Timing - An apparatus and method of a wireless network timing transmission of multiple BSSID beacons is disclosed. One method includes a method of a wireless access node within a wireless mesh network timing transmission of multiple BSSID beacons. The method includes the access node identifying multiple personalities of the wireless mesh network, wherein a separate MAC address corresponding with each of the personalities. The access node assigns a beacon type for each of the personalities. During each transmission frame, the access node consecutively transmits a plurality of the beacon types, wherein the different beacon types are consecutively spaced during transmission by a predetermined period. The predetermined period is substantially less than a time duration of each transmission frame.	10-06-2011

Gamma O. Dean, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100327059	Method and system for smart card virtualization - Methods and systems are provided to allow personal computer users to virtualize a local smart card so that they can remotely connect to a server and interact with the server as if the local smart card was physically connected to the server. They connect a remote smart card target hardware device to the target system through a physical connection, such as a USB connection, and the device interacts with the local user's computer and smart card reader over a network. The target system is unaware that the smart card reader is not connected directly to the system through a physical connection, and the target system does not need special software to implement the remote smart card reader. The smart card target device connected to the target computer may be physically connected and disconnected.	12-30-2010

Gamma O. Dean, Fort Lauderdale, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110032982	Method and System for Remote Viewing of Static and Video Images - Methods and systems are provided that allow a user to remotely access another computer and view its desktop without regard to whether that desktop has a relatively static image typical of a computer desktop, or whether it is playing a video, such as from a DVD. Relatively static screens may be displayed along with full motion video in such systems. These systems may also provide for both short mouse lag time when full motion video is displayed. In one implementation, hardware and firmware captures and encodes the video from the remote computer, and software on the client computer decodes the encoded video and displays it to the user.	02-10-2011

Gaye B. Dean, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090771	STORED-VALUE CARD WITH MULTIPLE MEMBER HOUSING - A stored-value card includes a housing, an auxiliary member and an account identifier. The housing includes a base and a cover coupled to the base. The cover and the base each include a primary panel and a side wall extending therefrom. An edge is defined by the side wall of the cover and is positioned to abut an edge defined by the side wall of the base to define a chamber between the base and the cover. The auxiliary member is formed separately from the housing, is at least partially positioned within the chamber, is accessible from a position external to the housing, and is configured to move relative to the housing upon user interaction with the stored-value card. The account identifier is coupled to the housing and signifies a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. Other cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.	04-09-2009
20100288836	STORED-VALUE CARD WITH MULTIPLE MEMBER HOUSING - A financial transaction card includes a first member, a second member, a side wall, at least one substantially rigid connection member, and an account identifier. The first member defines a first panel, and the second member defines a second panel. Each of the first panel and the second panel are substantially planar. The side wall extends between the first panel and the second panel such that the first panel is spaced from the second panel to define a void between the first panel and the second panel. The at least one substantially rigid connection member extends through the first member and interfaces with the second member to at least partially couple the first member to the second member. The account identifier associates the financial transaction card with an account or record having a value associated therewith. Other cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.	11-18-2010

Gregory Dean, Shelburne, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152835	STRAP FOR SNOWBOARD BOOTS OR BINDINGS - A binding or boot strap is provided that allows a rider to easily, rapidly and/or effectively tighten and/or loosen the strap about his or her boot. The strap includes a boot-engaging strap portion that engages with an engagement strap coupleable to the boot, as may be the case with boots used for step-in bindings, or to the binding, as may be the case with strap-type bindings. An arrangement for facilitating tightening/loosening of the two strap pieces so that a rider can slip his or her foot into or out from the boot or fasten the boot to or loosen it from a snowboard binding is also provided. In one embodiment, this arrangement includes a tightening element, such as for example a cord, lace or strap, suitably coupled to one or both strap portions such that a rider can pull on the tightening element to move the strap pieces relative to each other and tighten the strap. The tightening arrangement may be configured with a mechanical advantage whereby the force applied to the tightening element results in a greater force applied to the strap. To take up any excess amount of tightening element after the strap has been tightened, a retraction device, such as a self-winding spool, may be utilized. To separate the strap from the boot or binding, a hook and catch arrangement may be employed.	06-18-2009

Gregory Aaron Dean, Shelburne, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090194972	FOOTBED FOR GLIDING BOARD BINDING - A method and apparatus for providing a gliding board binding, such as a snowboard binding. The binding may include an adjustment indicator that allows for determination of a longitudinal position of the base relative to a gliding board, heel-to-toe position of the base relative to a gliding board and/or an angular position of the base relative to a gliding board when the base is secured to the gliding board. The adjustment indicator may be included with a footbed that is removable from a binding base, e.g., that includes a foot engagement member to secure a rider's foot to the binding and board. A removable footbed may include a toe portion that is adjustable in position relative to a heel portion of the footbed. A gliding board may include a channel for mounting a binding that is arranged in the board core so that no portion of the board core is located on top or bottom sides of the channel, and instead so the top and bottom reinforcement layers are located above and below the channel.	08-06-2009
20100219613	FOOTBED FOR GLIDING BOARD BINDING - A method and apparatus for providing a gliding board binding, such as a snowboard binding. The binding may include an adjustment indicator that allows for determination of a longitudinal position of the base relative to a gliding board, heel-to-toe position of the base relative to a gliding board and/or an angular position of the base relative to a gliding board when the base is secured to the gliding board. The adjustment indicator may be included with a footbed that is removable from a binding base, e.g., that includes a foot engagement member to secure a rider's foot to the binding and board. A removable footbed may include a toe portion that is adjustable in position relative to a heel portion of the footbed. A gliding board may include a channel for mounting a binding that is arranged in the board core so that no portion of the board core is located on top or bottom sides of the channel, and instead so the top and bottom reinforcement layers are located above and below the channel.	09-02-2010

H. David Dean, Shaker Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120063655	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING AN IMPLANT - A computer implemented method for determining the 3-dimensional shape of an implant to be implanted into a subject includes obtaining a computer readable image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of tissue in the subject, superimposing on the image a shape to span the defective portion, and determining the 3-dimensional shape of the implant based on the shape that spans the defective portion.	03-15-2012

Irvin L. Dean, Palm Harbor, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090320115	Secure Network Portal - According to one embodiment, a secure network portal includes a number of application servers coupled to one or more clients through a portal server. The application servers serve a number of secure services that may be consumed by clients. The portal server creates a login session with a graphical user interface in which the login session is associated with a particular authorization level. The portal server then displays a service access point for each of the plurality of secure services and restricts access to each of the secure services according to the authorization level of the login session.	12-24-2009

James J. Dean, Minnesota City, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100097732	Method and apparatus for limiting torque in an electric drive motor	04-22-2010
20110169432	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A method is provided for controlling a position of an electric dc brush motor (	07-14-2011

Jason Dean, Swanzey, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120044292	Vacuum Control For Print Head of A Printing System - According to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a controller to maintain negative pressure in a print head of a printing system includes: control loop feedback logic to receive a set point and an output of a vacuum sensor associated with the print head; a regulator coupled with an output of the feedback logic; and a driver coupled with the regulator and configured to output a drive signal to a pump, which is associated with the print head, responsive to an output of the regulator. According to another aspect of the disclosed subject matter, a vacuum control assembly for a printing system includes: a body having one or more associated accumulators; a pump coupled with the body; and one or more flexible tubes coupled with the one or more accumulators associated with the body and configured to restrict air flow within the vacuum control assembly.	02-23-2012

Jeffery A. Dean, Clermont, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113705	Method of making a Wiring Board having an Engineered Metallization Layer and Resultant Apparatus - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a printed wiring board (PWB) of the type depicted in FIG.	05-07-2009

Jeff R. Dean, Hartford, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110031801	Expanded Size Sludge Vacuum Tanker - An extendable mobile fluid carrying apparatus including a first frame configured to couple to a tractor. A fluid container is coupled to the first frame and configured to rotate about a pivot device of the first frame. The container defines a closable orifice configured to decant a fluid from the container. A high-CFM blower is coupled to the container and configured to draw a vacuum. A lift mechanism is coupled to the first frame and the fluid container and configured to lift the fluid container to an angle greater than 45° relative to the first frame. A second frame is slidingly coupled to the first frame, with the second frame configured to extend away from the first frame a predetermined distance. The second frame includes a wheel set. The tractor may include a power takeoff mechanism coupled to a prime mover and to the blower.	02-10-2011

Jeffrey J. Dean, Madison, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110086963	Processes to Control Fouling and Improve Compositions - Improved reaction processes comprise reacting a mixture to form a product comprising a metal alkyl, metal oxide, or mixture thereof and then passing said product to a post-reactor heat exchanger. The improvement comprises one or more of the following: (1) reacting said metal alkyl compound with an acid to produce a soluble metal ester; or (2) adding an ionic surfactant; or (3) adding a mixture comprising an antioxidant to the product under conditions sufficient to avoid formation of significant amounts of insoluble metal or metal compounds derived from said metal alkyl compound; or (4) purging said post-reactor heat exchanger with an inert gas under conditions to remove metal oxide from the post-reactor heat exchanger.	04-14-2011

Jerome Dean, Allendale, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110053489	Exhaust system - An exhaust system includes an exhaust fan having a frame within which fan blades and a motor are secured. The frame includes an upper sidewall, a bottom sidewall, a first lateral sidewall and a second lateral sidewall, defining an inlet opening and an outlet opening on opposite sides of the frame. A flexible exhaust boot is secured to the frame of the exhaust fan adjacent the outlet opening. The exhaust boot is a flexible piece of material having a substantially tubular configuration with a first end having an opening and a second end having an opening. A support assembly secures the exhaust fan and exhaust boot in position adjacent an opening. The support assembly includes a vertical bracket having a first end and a second end, and an outwardly extending support block is mounted at the first end of the vertical bracket. The support assembly also includes a horizontal bracket extending substantially perpendicular to the vertical bracket. The horizontal bracket is shaped and dimensioned to pass through a connection opening in the second end of the vertical bracket, and the horizontal bracket includes first end and a second end. The first end of the horizontal bracket extends outwardly from the same side of the vertical bracket as the support block. A strap is selectively connected to the exhaust fan.	03-03-2011

John Harvey Dean, Birmingham, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131844	Tension Strap for Migration Prevention and Patellar Stabilization for Use With Knee Braces - A tension strap to be used with any brand of ACL or OA functional knee bracing. The position, elasticity and versatility of the strap allow it to be used for patella support and to prevent vertical migration of the brace. The strap is placed over the anterior side of the face of the knee joint with the support buttress lying adjacent to the anterior edge of the patella and the support straps extended posteriorly to the upper arms and lower arms of the brace. The support straps are then pulled around the outside of the upper arms and lower arms of the brace and adhered back to themselves using hook and loop fastener material. Additional support tension can be applied to the patella through the buttress support by increasing tension through the support straps. The prevention of vertical migration of the knee brace is also achieved through the use of non-slip lining on the face of the tension strap that is in contact with the skin covering the knee joint and patella.	05-21-2009

John J. Dean, Eugene, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100147609	ELECTRICALLY POWERED BUMPER CARS COMPRISING MULTIPLE DRIVE WHEELS AND INTEGRAL HUB MOTORS - “Bumper car” amusement rides are disclosed. An exemplary bumper car comprises a frame, a seat, multiple drive wheels, a motor controller, and at least one rider control. The seat is configured to hold and position at least one rider of the bumper car. The car is electrically powered from an internal and/or external power source. Each drive wheel comprises a respective hub motor that, when supplied with the electrical power from the source, rotates the respective drive wheel relative to the frame and propels the bumper car. The controller is connected to the source and to the hub motors. The controller is configured: (a) to limit a maximal current supplied by the source to the hub motors during a surge-current situation to a preset maximum, and (b) to ramp down the maximal current over a preset time interval during the surge-current situation. The at least one rider control is interconnected with the source and the hub motors and is configured to be manipulated by a rider for maneuvering the bumper car.	06-17-2010

Karl Dean, Marlborough, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100063278	N-Formyl Hydroxylamines compounds - Novel N-formyl hydroxylamine compounds and their derivatives are discloses. These N-formyl hydroxylamine compounds inhibit peptidyl deformylase (PDF), an enzyme present in prokaryotes. The compounds are useful as antimicrobials and antibiotics. The compounds of the invention display selective inhibition of peptidyl deformylase versus other metalloproteinases such as MMPs. Methods of preparation and use of the compounds are also disclosed.	03-11-2010

Mathew L. Dean, Green Bay, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236995	BURSTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of operating an inserter with infeed and outfeed each driven by a separate servo motor. A controller independently energizes the servo motors to drive the infeed and outfeed to position a continuous feed of objects with a first object in the outfeed and a web between the first and second objects within a bursting space. The outfeed exerts tension on the continuous feed when the web is within the bursting gap. The web is burst and the first object is ejected from the outfeed into an item on a production line. An inserter with separate servo motors driving the infeed and the outfeed to position objects of a continuous feed, to burst webs between the objects by generating tension in the webs and to eject the burst objects from the inserter.	10-02-2008

Michael Dean, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090085797	Configurable radar sensor - Multiple signal characteristics representing an entire field of view of an FMCW (FM-CW) sensor are evaluated to determine whether the field of view has changed. Signal characteristics representing the field can be compared to representative signal characteristics obtained from previous scans. At least one signal characteristic representing at least a portion of the scene can be evaluated by comparing the signal characteristic to a dynamic threshold. The dynamic threshold can be redefined after each scan from the statistics of the signal characteristic. The dead zone of a sensor can be reduced by filtering out noise that would otherwise overshadow a signal representing the near-field region of a scene. The noise can be filtered by subtracting a polynomial curve from a time-domain signal representing the scene after fitting the polynomial curve to a representative signal generated based on previous scene scans.	04-02-2009

Michael C. Dean, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100219204	Insulated System for Dispensing a One-Component Polyurethane Foam - The present disclosure relates to an insulated system for dispensing a one-component polyurethane foam, and more specifically, to a portable and insulated device for storing a plurality of small canisters of one-component polyurethane foam operating in tandem with a handheld dispenser gun. What is contemplated is the use of a handheld insulated box, such as a industrial cooler, or a cardboard box, such as a storage and delivery box with slit openings for operation with flexible fixation straps, used in association with a belt holster with clip-on docketing stations for operation of a plurality of OCF canisters in an insulated environment. To protect from possible blockage of internal sections of a manifold by cooled OCF, different configurations of manifold, such as a C shape or a star shape, are contemplated.	09-02-2010

Michael P. Dean, Easley, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090093264	Instant messaging terminal adapted for wireless communication access points - A handheld instant messaging terminal manages multiple conversation sessions across multiple instant messaging services. The handheld terminal includes a handheld terminal housing, a data entry device integrated in the terminal housing, the data entry device generates textual characters and graphical symbols in response to actuation of the data entry device, a display mounted in the terminal housing to display textual characters and graphical symbols including the textual characters and graphical symbols generated by the data entry device, an Internet protocol communications module located within the handheld terminal housing to generate instant messaging (IM) data messages in an Internet protocol that include the textual characters and graphical symbols generated by the data entry device, a wireless transceiver mounted within the handheld terminal housing and coupled to the Internet protocol communications module to generate wireless data messages corresponding to the IM data messages that radiate from an antenna coupled to the wireless transceiver, and a control module located within the housing and coupled to the Internet protocol communications module, the control module including at least one processor that executes an application program to implement instant messaging and session protocols for IM data messages communicated during at least one conversation session through the Internet protocol communications module and the wireless transceiver.	04-09-2009

Nancy Dean, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090294115	Thermal Interconnect System and Production Thereof - A thermal transfer material is described herein that includes: a heat spreader component, wherein the heat spreader component comprises a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one heat spreader material, and at least one solder material, wherein the solder material is directly deposited onto the bottom surface of the heat spreader component. Methods of forming layered thermal interface materials and thermal transfer materials include: a) providing a heat spreader component, wherein the heat spreader component comprises a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one heat spreader material; b) providing at least one solder material, wherein the solder material is directly deposited onto the bottom surface of the heat spreader component; and c) depositing the at least one solder material onto the bottom surface of the heat spreader component.	12-03-2009

Nancy F. Dean, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090027857	Heat spreader constructions, intergrated circuitry, methods of forming heat spreader constructions, and methods of forming integrated circuitry - The invention includes a heat spreader having a base which has a perimeter surface surrounding a heat-receiving region. A frame portion interfaces the perimeter surface and has an opening traversing a thickness of the frame. The invention includes a method of forming a heat spreader construction by forming a base portion having a perimeter region surrounding a heat-receiving surface. An independent frame portion is joined to the base portion. The invention includes integrated circuitry having a heat spreader construction in thermal communication with a heat-generating device. The heat spreader has a base having a heat-receiving surface and a perimeter surface which interfaces a frame portion. The invention includes methodology for forming integrated circuitry which includes providing an integrated circuitry board having a heat generating device mounted thereon, and providing a multi-part heat spreader in thermal communication with the heat-generating device.	01-29-2009

Patrick Emmett Dean, Lake Elmo, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183396	Automatically steerable trencher - A trencher has two wheels equidistant on either side of the arbor, and a third steerable wheel at the front of the trencher in line with the arbor. Speed of the arbor, forward motion of the trencher and the direction of motion are determined by motors controlled by an onboard control system. The onboard control system is controlled by a remote control, which may be a simple manual wireless controller or a programmable computer. With a programmable computer, the trencher can be pre-programmed to dig along a pre-selected path, e.g., a logo, flower or other design.	07-23-2009

Ricky Dean, Sparta, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110173818	CLIPPER/TRIMMER BLADE SET - A hair clipper/trimmer includes a blade set having a stationary clipper comb and a movable cutter blade. To decrease the heat transfer from the clipper comb, the clipper comb can be cooled by a convection cooling. The clipper comb can be provided with a plurality of vented sections extending through the inner and outer surfaces of the clipper comb. In this manner, when in use, air flows through the clipper comb, cooling the clipper comb. To aid in the air flow, the inner surface of the moveable cutter blade can include fins extending therefrom. In use, the fins direct the airflow through the vented section in the clipper comb.	07-21-2011

Robert C. Dean, Norwich, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100099319	Systems and Methods for Synthesis of Extended Length Nanostructures - A system for synthesizing nanostructures using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is provided. The system includes a housing, a porous substrate within the housing, and on a downstream surface of the substrate, a plurality of catalyst particles from which nanostructures can be synthesized upon interaction with a reaction gas moving through the porous substrate. Electrodes may be provided to generate an electric field to support the nanostructures during growth. A method for synthesizing extended length nanostructures is also provided. The nanostructures are useful as heat conductors, heat sinks, windings for electric motors, solenoid, transformers, for making fabric, protective armor, as well as other applications	04-22-2010

Ronald L. Dean, Grandville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090235711	HEADREST FRAME AND METHOD - A device and method for forming notches in tubes or other parts includes a roller that travels along a non-linear path. The roller may include a component of motion away from the part to reduce bulging or other deformations in an outer surface of the part that could otherwise result from a straight roller path.	09-24-2009

Samuel O. Dean, Spencer, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110101586	AUTOMOBILE ROTISSERIE - An automobile rotisserie may include a pair of support columns, a neck clamp clamped to each support column, a rotation assembly attached to each neck clamp, a swing arm clamp attached to each rotation assembly, a swing arm received in and clamped by each swing arm clamp, a balancing assembly effective for controlling the movement and positioning of said swing arm within said swing arm clamp, and a mounting arm extending from each swing arm. Each neck clamp and/or swing arm clamp may include an L-shaped outer clamp plate and a W-shaped inner clamp plate. Each rotation assembly may include an outer sleeve attached to a neck clamp, an inner insert sleeve attached to a swing arm clamp, a plurality of ball bearings between the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve to facilitate rotational movement of said inner sleeve within said outer sleeve, and a retainer bearing to retain said inner sleeve within said outer sleeve. The balancing assembly may include a threaded balancer block attached to a swing arm clamp, an unthreaded balancer block attached to a swing arm, a threaded rod extending through the threaded balancer block and through the unthreaded balancer block, a gripping head at one end of the threaded rod, a thrust bearing assembly sandwiching said unthreaded balancer block, and a locking collar fixed to said threaded rod adjacent said thrust bearing assembly and said unthreaded balancer block.	05-05-2011

Secrest Dean, Concord, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292644	MANUAL IRRIGATION PUMP FOR INTRAPROCEDURAL IRRIGATION - A disposable manual irrigation pump system comprises a manual foot pump operatively coupled to a fluid reservoir and an associated intraprocedural device. The pump system is configured to provide a substantially continuous fluid supply at a desired flow rate from the fluid reservoir to the associated intraprocedural device along a first direction without backflow of fluid along a direction opposite the first direction.	11-18-2010

Simon Dean, West Bloomfield, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080309032	ROLL CONTROL DEVICES - An example roll control device uses differential pressure values, for example, that are conveyed by a motor driven pump to a first actuator associated with a first stabilizer. The differential pressure values are also conveyed from the motor driven pump to a second stabilizer through a proportional valve in one example. In another example, multiple actuators are utilized with each actuator being associated with a separate motor driven pump in communication with a common controller.	12-18-2008

Tad Dean, Wilson, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100248380	METHOD AND ASSAYS FOR QUANTITATION OF ACETAMIDE IN A COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are the methods and assays for quantitative determination of acetamide in a composition of a sample.	09-30-2010

Thomas M. Dean, Hiram, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080298626	AUDIO EARBUD CARRIER - A flexible and compressible carrier includes a lobe having a receiver for releasably engaging an earbud-type audio earphone, and a retaining loop for securely positioning the lobe with the earphone adjacent the user's ear without insertion into the ear. User comfort, safety, and audio performance are enhanced, and the risk of hearing damage may be reduced.	12-04-2008

Thomas Terence Dean, Farmington Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120060201	Web based extranet architecture providing applications to non-related subscribers - An extranet includes a network which couples a plurality of non-related participants and a server coupled to the network. The server stores a plurality of applications including workgroup applicants, transaction applications, security applications and transport circuits and equipment. The server is programmed to load particular ones of the plurality of applications onto the network for use by the plurality of participants in response to a request by one of the participants for a particular application.	03-08-2012

Timothy Matthew Dean, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110246912	SYSTEM FOR USE IN EDITORIAL REVIEW OF STORED INFORMATION - A system for use in editorial review of stored information includes a web interface adapted to provide a graphical user interface to a user. A first application component is adapted to run in the web interface. The first application component includes a first user interface component adapted to present information to a user and receive editorial content related to the information from the user. A first database communication component is adapted to communicate with a database containing the stored information and editorialize the stored information in the database in response to the editorial content received from the user. A first communication component is adapted to communicate within the web interface in response to the editorial content received from the user. A second application component is adapted to run in the web interface. The second application component includes a second user interface component adapted to present information to the user and receive editorial content related to the information from the user. A second communication component is adapted to communicate with first communication component. A second database communication component communicates with the database containing the stored information based upon data received from the first application component in response to the editorial content received from the user.	10-06-2011

Todd J. Dean, Comanche, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090252616	Variable Rate Pumping System - A pumping system comprising a motor, wherein the motor has an operating speed, a pump coupled to the motor, wherein the pump has a volumetric displacement, a fluid end coupled to the pump, wherein the fluid end is operable to draw fluid from an input and provide fluid to an output, and a control system operable to regulate the motor and the pump in order to provide fluid to the output at a selected pressure and flow rate within a continuous range of pressures and flow rates between the peak horsepower output and peak torque output of the motor.	10-08-2009

Tom Dean, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110010189	Healthcare Accounts Receiveable Data Valuator - A healthcare accounts receivable valuation data consolidator (valuator or valuation engine) receives and/or fetches data and uses the data to predict and share the valuation of claims submitted by a healthcare provider (e.g., hospital, doctor, dentist, lab, durable medical equipment provider, etc.) on behalf of a claimant (e.g., patient), wherein the claimant has a payer (e.g., insurance company, government program, etc.). The valuator established or generates and shares the predicted valuation between entities.	01-13-2011
20110258004	Reconciliation , Automation and Tagging of Healthcare Information - A transaction platform that automatically reconciles and tags administrative healthcare information including transactions (claims, remittances, payments) related to a patient encounter, and makes the transactional information accessible to the provider via a portal. The reconciliation and tagging associates components of the transaction in a unique and identifiable way, and presents the associated information about the encounter in a manner that the provider can view the revenue cycle from the first transaction related to any given encounter to the final transaction related to the encounter and every payment made associated with the encounter. Payers also can view these transactions and the associated payments.	10-20-2011

T. Phillip Dean, Germantown, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120036078	System and Method for Coordinating the Collection, Analysis and Storage of Payroll Information Provided to Government Agencies by Government Contractors - A method for systematically coordinating the collection, analysis and storage of payroll information provided to government agencies by government contractors pursuant to applicable regulations is disclosed. The method includes collecting payroll information from contractors, performing an automated compliance check on the payroll information collected from contractors, storing verified payroll information in at least one database, and performing an automated fraud check on payroll information. The method also includes notifying auditors of instances of possible fraud, notifying auditors of instances of non-compliance, sorting payroll information in the at least one database according to geographic and skill categories, and providing reports to agencies.	02-09-2012

Travis Dean, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110307080	DISTAL LOCK FOR A PROSTHETIC HARD SOCKET - A lock connects the distal end of a liner to the distal end of the hard socket of a prosthetic leg, and limits or prevents air flow into the hard socket through the distal lock mechanism, even when vacuum is established inside the socket. The distal lock normally is latched, but can be conveniently unlatched by swinging a cammed latch handle. The liner pin may be inserted and locked into the distal lock, without the distal lock being unlatched and without losing the internal air seal preventing air flow through passages of the lock. A slidable, biased lock blade, and interaction between slanted surfaces of the blade and the liner pin, allow the pin to slide down, but not up, past the blade. The latch handle does protrude radially outward a significant distance, when the lock is unlatched, but, as soon as the lock is latched, the handle resides against and/or near the outer surface of the lock housing.	12-15-2011

Vickie A. Dean, Kennesaw, GA US

Vita A. Dean, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263779	Release compositions and their application to textiles - The present invention is directed to a treatment composition for polyester and polyester blends including a hydrophilic copolymer and a hydrophilic, reactive polyurethane and the process for treating the textile material. When the treatment composition is applied to a textile which is 100% cellulosic textile material, the treatment composition includes at least one fluorochemical copolymer and at least one hydrophilic reactive polyurethane. In both cases, the treated textile material exhibits both increased oil and grease absorbance and good rinsing properties.	10-30-2008