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Charles Derby, Decatur, GA US
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| 20110165261 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compositions, kits, and articles of manufacture. Further disclosed herein are methods for treating surfaces, including tissue, inter alia, wounds, with the disclosed compositions. | 07-07-2011 |
Harry L. Derby, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080196371 | Electrically Driven, Reel-Mower Accessories - Real-mower accessories according to the present teachings are electrically driven. The electrically powered accessories use electric motors that can be operated independently of the transport wheels of the mower. Electrically powered accessories can use the on-board power source of the mower to which it is attached along with the control assembly thereon. The electrically powered accessories enable rotational rates and direction of rotation of the components of the electrically powered accessories to be easily adjusted and changed independently of other components of the mower. The electrically powered accessories can provide a more efficiently powered accessory. The electrically powered accessories can allow a user to independently verify the speed and direction of the electrically powered accessory relative to the other electrically powered accessories or other electrically driven components of the mower. | 08-21-2008 |
Howard Vincent Derby, Boulder, CO US
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| 20100316141 | Method and Apparatus for Extending Receiver-Biased Digital Links - A new design is shown for a digital link that does not require additional power for transmitter biasing when copper media a in receiver-biased digital link is replaced with an alternative link medium. This power savings can be crucial is certain applications, such as HDMI or DVI bus extension where the available power resources are highly constrained. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110043133 | LED-Based Lighting Power Supplies With Power Factor Correction And Dimming Control - A power supply for powering one or more loads includes a boost circuit with power factor correction (PFC) that provides an operating voltage from an electrical power source, and a dimmer detection circuit that determines a dimming level applied to the electrical power source, and generates a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal based upon the dimming level. The power supply also includes one or more current control circuits, each current control circuit being associated with each of the one or more loads, and coupled in series with the operating voltage, its associated load, and a ground of the power supply, so as to control a current through its associated load in response to the PWM signal. | 02-24-2011 |
James Derby, Northbrook, IL US
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| 20090304943 | Method for Forming Ceramic Containing Composite Structure - A method for forming a ceramic containing composite structure is proposed comprising the steps of (a) feeding a ceramic component that sublimes and a metallic or semi-conductor material that does not sublime into a thermal spray apparatus, (b) spraying the ceramic component and the metallic or semi-conductor material onto a substrate, whereby the ceramic component and the metallic or semi-conductor material deposit on the surface of the substrate, and (c) keeping the metallic or semi-conductor material on the substrate surface plastic during spraying at least in the region where the metallic or semi-conductor material actually strikes the surface. | 12-10-2009 |
Jason P. Derby, Racine, WI US
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| 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 H. Derby, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20120260062 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC ADDRESSABILITY OF DATA ELEMENTS IN A REGISTER FILE WITH SUBWORD PARALLELISM - A method and system for providing dynamic addressability of data elements in a vector register file with subword parallelism. The method includes the steps of: determining a plurality of data elements required for an instruction; storing an address for each of the data elements into a pointer register where the addresses are stored as a number of offsets from the vector register file's origin; reading the addresses from the pointer register; extracting the data elements located at the addresses from the vector register file; and placing the data elements in a subword slot of the vector register file so that the data elements are located on a single vector within the vector register file; where at least one of the steps is carried out using a computer device so that data elements in a vector register file with subword parallelism are dynamically addressable. | 10-11-2012 |
Jeffrey Haskell Derby, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20100042786 | SNOOP-BASED PREFETCHING - A processing system is disclosed. The processing system includes a memory and a first core configured to process applications. The first core includes a first cache. The processing system includes a mechanism configured to capture a sequence of addresses of the application that miss the first cache in the first core and to place the sequence of addresses in a storage array; and a second core configured to process at least one software algorithm. The at least one software algorithm utilizes the sequence of addresses from the storage array to generate a sequence of prefetch addresses. The second core issues prefetch requests for the sequence of the prefetch addresses to the memory to obtain prefetched data and the prefetched data is provided to the first core if requested. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20120246406 | EFFECTIVE PREFETCHING WITH MULTIPLE PROCESSORS AND THREADS - A processing system includes a memory and a first core configured to process applications. The first core includes a first cache. The processing system includes a mechanism configured to capture a sequence of addresses of the application that miss the first cache in the first core and to place the sequence of addresses in a storage array; and a second core configured to process at least one software algorithm. The at least one software algorithm utilizes the sequence of addresses from the storage array to generate a sequence of prefetch addresses. The second core issues prefetch requests for the sequence of the prefetch addresses to the memory to obtain prefetched data and the prefetched data is provided to the first core if requested. | 09-27-2012 |
Jeffrey Haskell Derby, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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| 20130046955 | Local Computation Logic Embedded in a Register File to Accelerate Programs - A system and methods for improving performance of an central processing unit. The central processing unit system includes: a pipeline configured to receive an instruction; and a register file partitioned into a one or more subarrays where (i) the register file includes one or more computation elements and (ii) the one or more computation elements are directly connected to one or more subarrays. | 02-21-2013 |
Kevin Derby, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20090001975 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON-SYMMETRIC MAGNETIC FIELD BALANCING IN AN INSPECTION SCANNER - An inspection system positions a balancing shim to asymmetrically balance a magnetic field generated by an inductive sensor, which forms part of the inspection system. Additionally, relays and capacitors used to tune the inductive sensor to a desired resonance frequency are geometrically arranged to minimize electrical interference generated by operation of the relays and capacitors. A shielding device, which may be formed on a printed circuit board, protects a magnetic field generated by the inductive sensor from external electromagnetic interference. A slot positioned in the inductive sensor may be used to tune a resonant mode of the inductive sensor to accurately and particularly detect metallic shanks and/or other metallic objects in shoes, socks, and/or clothing. | 01-01-2009 |
Michael Derby, Houston, TX US
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| 20110186307 | Downhole Tool Having Setting Valve for Packing Element - A downhole tool has a mandrel with packing elements. Collars between the packing elements define ports communicating with gaps between the packing elements and the mandrels. Opposing piston housings on the mandrel can move in opposing directions to compress the packing elements against the collars. Each piston housing defines a space with the mandrel and has a second port communicating with the gap. Pistons disposed in the spaces are temporarily affixed thereto. Hydraulic pressure communicated through the mandrel's bore acts against the pistons. While affixed to the piston housings, the pistons move the piston housings toward the packing elements to compress then. When the packing elements set, continued pressure breaks shear pins affixing the pistons to the piston housings so the pistons move and eventually seal fluid communication between the second ports in the pistons and the gaps. | 08-04-2011 |
Michael Arthur Derby, Avon, IN US
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| 20080207716 | Formulations and Dosing Regiment for Ppar-Alpha Modulators - The present invention provides dosing regimens for PPAR-alpha agonist and compositions thereof. A further embodiment of the present invention is a solid oral formulation of Propanoic Acid, 2-[4-[3-[2,5-dihy-dro-1-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]propyl]phenoxyl-2-methyl- comprising 75 μg or less of Propanoic Acid, 2-[4-[3-[2,5-dihydro-1-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]propyl]phenoxy]-2-methyl- per dosage unit. | 08-28-2008 |
Michael R. Derby, Madison, AL US
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| 20130067215 | System for Enabling a Virtual Private Network ("VPN") Over an Unsecured Network - A system for enabling a virtual private network over an unsecured network includes a local network coupled to an internet server configured with a firewall. Coupled to both is an appliance that includes a cryptographic module. A remote modem, for example, a cellular modem, is coupled to a counterpart appliance that includes a compatible cryptographic module. The two modules are keyed to be exclusively, mutually responsive to each other and enable the transmission of encrypted data between the local network and the remote modem. The appliance coupled to the remote modem may further be coupled to either of a remote computer device or a remote network. | 03-14-2013 |
Paul Derby, Lubbock, TX US
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| 20110202351 | Audio system and method for coordinating tasks - A system includes a hands free mobile communication device. Software stored on a machine readable storage device is executed to cause the hands free mobile communication device to communicate audibly with a field operator performing field operations. The operator receives instructions regarding operations to be performed. Oral communications are received from the operator and are processed automatically to provide further instructions in response to the received oral communications. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120194336 | USER INTERFACES FOR ENABLING INFORMATION INFUSION TO IMPROVE SITUATION AWARENESS - A security system is configured to display a representation of an area on a display unit, receive input from a plurality of different types of sensors that are positioned within the area, display a plurality of icons on the display unit, wherein the plurality of icons represents the locations of the plurality sensors in the area, and display in a panel on the display unit output from the plurality of sensors. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120296488 | INTUITIVE SCHEDULING FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT DEVICES - An energy management device providing a series of user interface enhancements that enable the creation and modification of energy management schedules. The energy management device may provide these user interface enhancements in connection with a touch screen interface, as the user interface receives and processes a variety of touch screen gestures from users intended to create and manipulate the energy management schedules. Specific embodiments described herein include calendar views with customizable periods of interest, calendar views with overlays of scheduling and pricing information, and clocks providing runtime indications of specific energy consuming systems. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120306736 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS VIA A FOOTPRINT - A system includes a video sensing device, a computer processor coupled to the video sensing device, and a display unit coupled to the computer processor. The system is configured to display on the display unit a footprint of the video sensing device in an environment, receive input from a user that directly alters the footprint of the video sensing device, calculate a change in one or more of a pan, a tilt, and a zoom of the video sensing device as a function of the direct alteration of the footprint, alter one or more of the pan, the tilt, and the zoom of the video sensing device as a function of the calculations, and display a field of view of the video sensing device on the display unit as a function of the altered pan, tilt, and zoom of the video sensing device. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120307052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THUMBNAIL-BASED CAMERA CONTROL - A system includes a video sensing device, a computer processor coupled to the video sensing device, and a display unit coupled to the computer processor. The system is configured to display a field of view of the video sensing device as a thumbnail on a main display of an area, receive input from a user, wherein the input received from the user is received via one or more of a pan icon, a zoom icon, and a tilt icon, automatically calculate a change in one or more of a pan, a tilt, and a zoom of the video sensing device as a function of the input, alter one or more of the pan, the tilt, and the zoom of the video sensing device as a function of the calculations, and display a new field of view of the video sensing device in the thumbnail as a function of the alteration of the pan, tilt, and zoom of the video sensing device. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120307053 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS VIA THREE DIMENSIONAL METAPHOR AND CURSOR - A system includes a video sensing device, a computer processor coupled to the video sensing device, and a display unit coupled to the computer processor. The system displays on the display unit a field of view of the video sensing device, and displays a three dimensional widget within the field of view. The widget includes one or more features for altering one or more of a location or size of the widget, thereby altering an area in the field of view covered by the widget. The system then alters one or more of a pan, a tilt, and a zoom of the video sensing device as a function of the alteration of the location or size of the widget, thereby altering the field of view of the video sensing device. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120307082 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ACCOUNT FOR IMAGE LAG DURING CAMERA MOVEMENT - A system includes a video sensing device, a computer processor coupled to the video sensing device, and a display unit coupled to the computer processor. The system is configured to display on the display unit a live feed of a field of view of the video sensing device, and receive input to modify the field of view of the video sensing device by altering one or more of a pan, a tilt, and a zoom of the video sensing device. After receiving the input to modify the field of view of the video sensing device, the system replaces the live feed on the display unit with alternative video data. The display of the alternative video data occurs during a time period when the pan, tilt, and zoom of the video sensing device is being modified. The system redisplays on the display unit the live feed of the video sensing device after completion of the modification of the pan, tilt and zoom of the video sensing device. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130050511 | MOBILE ENERGY AUDIT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method includes obtaining an address of a structure, obtaining picture of objects in the structure with a networked mobile device, deriving identification information from the pictures, using the identification information to obtain energy usage information from databases, and generating an energy audit based on the objects and energy usage information. | 02-28-2013 |
Quinn Derby, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080209880 | Steering Operated By Linear Electric Device - A riding mower assembly may include a mower frame, first and second wheels, and a steering assembly. The steering assembly may include a steering frame member fixed to the mower frame, a first steering arm rotatably coupled to a first end of the steering frame member and having the first wheel coupled thereto, a second steering arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the steering frame member and having the second wheel coupled thereto, an actuation mechanism, and a cross-member. The actuation mechanism may include a first end coupled to the steering frame member and a second end coupled to the first steering arm. The actuation mechanism may include a motor having an actuation arm extending therefrom that rotates the first steering arm. The cross-member may have a first end coupled to the first steering arm and a second end coupled to the second steering arm. | 09-04-2008 |
Randy Derby, Estelline, SD US
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| 20120321431 | STACKABLE CARTRIDGE HOLDING TRAY SYSTEM - A stackable tray device and system is constructed for retaining substantially cylindrical objects, such as cylindrical cartridges of ammunition, and generally comprises upper and lower sections that have perimeter dimensions of unequal value, which provide for a means of stacking or nesting two such configured trays in adjacent arrangement to each other in a stable manner, the upper section of the stackable tray being configured with a plurality of cells, each sized to receive a substantially cylindrical member, and the cell being structured to retain the cylindrical member in a substantially stable upright, or vertical, position within the cell. | 12-20-2012 |
Robert E. Derby, Racine, WI US
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| 20080250645 | Hair Clipper with Light Source - A hair clipper includes a housing that defines a cavity and has an opening communicating with the cavity. The hair clipper further includes a blade assembly coupled to a cutting end of the housing and a holder positioned within the cavity and proximate the opening. The hair clipper further includes a plurality of light sources, wherein each light source is received by the holder. The light sources are positioned to direct light through the opening and towards the cutting end of the housing. | 10-16-2008 |
Ronald C. Derby, Ashford, CT US
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| 20080216822 | SOLAR ENGERY SYSTEM - A solar energy system includes a plurality of concentrating dishes and a plurality of heated air collectors. Each collector receives directed rays of sunlight from one of the concentrating dishes. A heated air distribution assembly collects air heated in the collectors. A thermal storage assembly is operably connected to the heated air distribution assembly and has a plurality of thermal storage elements. A steam generator is operably connected to the heated air distribution assembly and the thermal storage assembly. A steam turbine is operably connected to the steam generator. | 09-11-2008 |
Stephen Derby, Troy, NY US
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| 20100024957 | FIXTURES AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE FABRICATION OF DEVICES HAVING THIN FILM MATERIALS - Fixtures and methods of using fixtures to facilitate the fabrication of devices having thin films, for example, gasketed components of fuel-cell membrane electrode assemblies, are disclosed. In one aspect, the fixture comprises a plate having an aperture and means for mounting a thin film to the plate wherein the thin film at least partially obstructs the aperture and wherein the thin film provides a surface for mounting at least one component of a device. Another aspect is a fixture for facilitating the fabrication of a fuel-cell membrane electrode assembly which includes a plate having an aperture and means for mounting a gasket to the plate wherein the gasket at least partially obstructs the aperture and wherein the gasket provides a surface for mounting at least one electrode for a fuel-cell membrane electrode assembly. | 02-04-2010 |
Todd Derby, Claremont, MN US
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| 20120102704 | WHEEL HUB REMOVER AND METHOD - A hub remover is provided. The hub remover includes a cross bar; a set of jaws having a receiving hole dimensioned to allow the cross bar to fit through the receiving hole to connect the jaws together via the cross bar; a forcing screw configured to extend through the cross-bar and between the jaws; a forcing screw nut configured to threadably engage an end of the forcing screw; and a resilient friction device located in the hole and configured to generate friction between the cross bar and the jaw when the cross bar moves through the hole in the cross bar. A method of operating a hub remover is provided. The method includes extending the forcing screw through a hole in the hub; placing a forcing screw nut on an end of the forcing screw that has extended through the hub; placing a foot portion of a jaw behind a portion of the hub; and turning the forcing screw to urge the forcing screw nut against a rear portion of the hub and thereby push the hub off of a spindle assembly. | 05-03-2012 |
Troy M. Derby, Stoddard, NH US
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| 20090206514 | Needle protection device with gauge specific color coding and method for manufacturing thereof - To enable a user to readily determine the gauge of the needle of a needle assembly that has a base and a needle protective housing pivotably attached thereto, the needle assembly is injection molded from a color coded molding material which color was preassigned to correspond to the gauge of the needle. As a result, both the base and the protective housing of the needle assembly are the same specific color, and reflect or provide an indication of the given gauge of the needle. The needle sheath that covers the needle prior to use may be made of a plastics material that may be clear, or have the same or a different color than that of the needle assembly. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120172810 | Safety Needle Assembly - A safety needle assembly has a collar or ring that is rotatably mounted to a needle hub. The needle assembly may be connected to a syringe by the user grasping the needle hub in first and second embodiments, or turning of the needle sheath in other embodiments. The collar of the needle assembly may be rotated by turning the needle sheath. The needle hub may also interact with the collar by rotating the needle sheath. Mechanisms are provided at both the collar and the housing so that once the contaminated needle is covered, the needle assembly may be removed from the syringe for disposal by rotating the needle housing. | 07-05-2012 |