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Craig B. Devries, Bountiful, UT US
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| 20090129363 | Automatic Volume Restoration in a Distributed Communication System - A distributed home communications system automatically restores settings, such as volume levels, on each communication node when initiating a connection associated with various communication types in paging, public address, two-way radio, intercoms, music distribution systems, and the like. | 05-21-2009 |
Derek Alton Devries US
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| 20110029386 | ALLOCATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA STORE CREDIT FOR PRESENTATION OF AN ADVERTISEMENT WITH A MEDIA PLAYER - Disclosed are a method, system and apparatus of an allocation of digital media store credit for presentation of an advertisement with a media player. In one aspect, an advertisement is provided to a media player. A media player is instructed to present the advertisement. A credit to an account associated with the media player is allocated if the media player presented the advertisement to a human user. The media player may present the advertisement according to a verification protocol. The verification protocol may be provided by the media server. The verification protocol may include a challenge-response test that ensures a response to the challenge-response test is generated by a human. | 02-03-2011 |
Derek R. Devries, Farr West, UT US
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| 20090114110 | DUAL FAULT SAFE AND ARM DEVICE, ADAPTIVE STRUCTURES THEREWITH AND SAFETY AND RELIABILITY FEATURES THEREFOR - A safe and arm device includes a booster base assembly having a booster base housing and a rotatable barrier. The booster base housing includes a shaft port extending substantially inline with a longitudinal axis, at least three initiator ports disposed about the axis, and a matching number of explosive transfer paths in respective communication with the at least three initiator ports. The barrier includes a matching number of fire-train transfer ports and a drive shaft. The drive shaft of the barrier is coupled within the shaft port of the booster base housing allowing the barrier to be selectively rotationally positioned about the axis into at least one of a safe position and an arm and fire position, allowing the fire-train transfer ports to be substantially aligned with the explosive transfer paths when the barrier is positioned in the arm and fire position. A booster basket assembly is also provided. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110005421 | DUAL FAULT SAFE AND ARM DEVICE, ADAPTIVE STRUCTURES THEREWITH AND SAFETY AND RELIABILITY FEATURES THEREFOR - A safe and arm device includes a booster base assembly having a booster base housing and a barrier. The booster base housing includes a shaft port extending substantially in line with a longitudinal axis, at least three initiator ports disposed about the axis, and a matching number of explosive transfer paths in respective communication with the at least three initiator ports. The barrier includes a matching number of fire-train transfer ports and a drive shaft. The drive shaft of the barrier is coupled within the shaft port of the booster base housing allowing the barrier to be selectively rotationally positioned about the axis into at least one of a safe position and an arm and fire position, allowing the fire-train transfer ports to be substantially aligned with the explosive transfer paths when the barrier is positioned in the arm and fire position. A booster basket assembly is also provided. | 01-13-2011 |
Douglas E. Devries, Johnston, IA US
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| 20100012417 | IGNITION INTERLOCK BREATHALYZER - The invention relates to an improvement in a breath alcohol test devices includes within the handheld unit containing a fuel cell, a miniaturized self calibrating test device thereby avoiding the need for 30, 60 and 90 day calibration testing. It also relates to various tamper or circumvention improvements that may be used alone or in combination with the self calibration improvement, including cameras to record a driver providing a breath sample and to verify the location of the driver within a vehicle. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110084820 | IGNITION INTERLOCK BREATHALYZER - The invention relates to an improvement in a breath alcohol test devices includes within the handheld unit containing a fuel cell, a miniaturized self calibrating test device thereby avoiding the need for 30, 60 and 90 day calibration testing. It also relates to various tamper or circumvention improvements that may be used alone or in combination with the self calibration improvement, including cameras to record a driver providing a breath sample and to verify the location of the driver within a vehicle. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110309932 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS, USUALLY FROM A FIXED POINT LOCATION, SUCH AS A HOME - The invention relates to devices, systems and methods for thwarting attempts to circumvent breath alcohol level testing and monitoring programs. In-home monitoring systems as well as ignition interlock systems are described. Accelerometers and/or compasses are used to detect movement of the device. GPS and image data are collected at the time samples are collected to verify their authenticity. A system is provided for use by a third party service provider to provide reports and notification to monitoring authorities. | 12-22-2011 |
Douglas F. Devries, Kenmore, WA US
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| 20110088697 | MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM UTILIZING BIAS VALVE - A portable mechanical ventilator having a Roots blower is configured to provide a desired gas flow and pressure to a patient circuit. The mechanical ventilator includes a flow meter operative to measure gas flow produced by the Roots blower and an exhalation control module configured to operate an exhalation valve connected to the patient circuit. A bias valve connected between the Roots blower and the patient circuit is specifically configured to generate a bias pressure relative to the patient circuit pressure at the exhalation control module. The bias valve is further configured to attenuate pulsating gas flow produced by the Roots blower such that gas flowing to the mass flow meter exhibits a substantially constant pressure characteristic. The bias pressure facilitates closing of the exhalation valve at the start of inspiration, regulates positive end expiratory pressure during exhalation, and purges sense lines via a pressure transducer module. | 04-21-2011 |
Elise Devries, Libertyville, IL US
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| 20120004644 | PLEURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM LOCKING DILATOR - In one embodiment, a locking connector for a pleural access valve comprises an elongated access tip operable for engaging a lumen in a pleural access valve, the elongated access tip defining an internal lumen and the elongated access tip having a radial ridge. The locking connector also comprises a handle section connected with the elongated access tip and substantially concentric to the elongated access tip, the handle section having a first end and a second end, the first end defining an opening in fluid communication with the internal lumen of the elongated access tip, the handle section further comprising at least one support arm extending between the first end and the second end of the handle section. The locking connector also comprises a latch arm connected with the second end of the handle section, the latch arm being substantially concentric and spaced from the elongated access tip, the latch arm defining a notch for engaging a detent on a pleural access valve, wherein the at least one support arm defines an opening and the radial ridge is viewable through the opening. | 01-05-2012 |
Gary Devries, Penfield, NY US
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| 20090251702 | Stitching of near-nulled subaperture measurements - A metrology system for measuring aspheric test objects by subaperture stitching. A wavefront-measuring gauge having a limited capture range of wavefront shapes collects partially overlapping subaperture measurements over the test object. A variable optical aberrator reshapes the measurement wavefront with between a limited number of the measurements to maintain the measurement wavefront within the capture range of the wavefront-measuring gauge. Various error compensators are incorporated into a stitching operation to manage residual errors associated with the use of the variable optical aberrator. | 10-08-2009 |
Gerald L. Devries, Austin, TX US
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| 20080206298 | Enhanced biological autologous tissue adhesive composition and methods of preparation and use - The invention includes a composition useful for preparing a tissue sealant for use on a patient, comprising: autologous fibrinogen, an activating agent and at least one supplement. The invention includes a method of treating a disc having at least one defect, comprising: introducing a composition into the disc, wherein the composition comprises autologous fibrinogen and an activating agent, and wherein the composition forms fibrin. | 08-28-2008 |
Glen M. Devries, New York, NY US
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| 20110161101 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS DATA ANALYSIS OF AN ONGOING CLINICAL TRIAL - System and method of continuously analyzing trial data of an ongoing clinical trial is provided. A statistical analysis is performed on a trial database containing subject trial data without suspending the ongoing clinical trial. If the result of the statistical analysis does not exceed a predetermined threshold value, then the statistical analysis is repeated while the clinical trial is ongoing. In a blinded clinical trial, a grouped database is generated from the trial database and a blinding database prior to performing the statistical analysis. The grouped database groups the subject trial data according to the study groups. The ability to continuously monitor and analyze the trial data for statistical significance in tandem with data collection while the trial is ongoing provides many benefits to the researchers because the trial database no longer becomes the bottleneck in obtaining useful results and statistical analysis can be conducted on a near real-time basis without having to wait until completion of the trial. | 06-30-2011 |
Jake Devries, Palatine, IL US
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| 20120055600 | WHEEL COVER - A skateboard wheel cover includes a circumferential lip, an inner surface connected to an inner portion of the circumferential lip, and an outer surface connected to an outer portion of the circumferential lip. The outer surface is a material with a durometer different than a durometer of the wheel. The cover further includes at least a first attachment device configured to selectively attach to a skateboard wheel. | 03-08-2012 |
James David Devries, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20100147343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ANTENNA HUB TARP - Systems and methods of protecting service personnel and electronics in an antenna hub from inclement weather are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of an antenna hub shelter has an attachment member secured to a hub, wherein the attachment member is located above an access door of the hub and a top portion defined by a first edge and a second opposing edge. The first edge is attachable to the attachment member. The second edge is secured to a handrail of an access platform of the antenna. | 06-17-2010 |
John T. Devries, Virginia City, NV US
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| 20080256804 | Apparatus and Methodology for De-sheathing Covered Drinking Straws - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a de-sheathing apparatus and a methodology of its use in de-sheathing a covered drinking straw. The de-sheathing apparatus could comprise of a body having a de-sheathing device, the de-sheathing device forming a de-sheathing orifice into which a covered drinking straw may be inserted, wherein the de-sheathing device applies sufficient force to the covered drinking straw to prevent passage of at least a portion of the covering back through the de-sheathing orifice when the drinking straw with the remainder of covering is removed from proximity with the de-sheathing apparatus. | 10-23-2008 |
Jonathan W. Devries, Coon Rapids, MN US
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| 20100209581 | FOOD INTERMEDIATE HAVING SEQUESTERED PHYTOSTERYL ESTERS IN A POLYSACCHARIDE MATRIX - The present invention is related to a novel food intermediate containing a phytosteryl esters complex and the method used to create the food intermediate. The food product provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic activity through increased cholesterol-uptake inhibition while simultaneously delivering a food product that is not adversely affected by its inclusion, either in taste or texture or in any undesirable side effects. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100285183 | Oil Resistant Packaging - Oil resistant package material and packages prepared therefrom have cyclodextrin incorporated in or adjacent to a film layer of the package to reduce the permeation of oil through the package material, and particularly out of the package. The film layer comprises a polymer that coordinates or bonds with a cyclodextrin compound in an amount sufficient to reduce the permeation of oil through the film layer as compared to a like film layer that does not contain cyclodextrin. | 11-11-2010 |
Jon T. Devries, Jersey City, NJ US
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| 20080204028 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE COIL SYSTEM - A magnetic resonance coil system | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090021255 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CRYOGENICALLY COOLING A COIL ON A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - A magnetic resonance imaging system ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090102484 | BANDWIDTH EXPANSION IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE - A magnetic resonance imaging system includes a primary magnet and a secondary magnet operable to produce magnetic fields within a sample being imaged. The MRI system further includes at least one RF coil that is operable to receive electromagnetic frequencies from the sample. The RF coil is formed from tubing that serves as a cooling conduit through which flows a cooling fluid provided by a cooling source. The cooling fluid cools the RF coils to improve imaging of the sample. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100280361 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CRYOGENICALLY COOLING A COIL ON A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - A magnetic resonance imaging system includes a primary magnet and a secondary magnet operable to produce magnetic fields within a sample being imaged. The MRI system further includes at least one RF coil that is operable to receive electromagnetic frequencies from the sample. The RF coil is formed from tubing that serves as a cooling conduit through which flows a cooling fluid provided by a cooling source. The cooling fluid cools the RF coils to improve imaging of the sample. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100321020 | BANDWIDTH EXPANSION IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE - An apparatus for use in a magnetic resonance examination includes a radio frequency receive coil ( | 12-23-2010 |
Keith Michael Devries, Chester, CT US
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| 20100035891 | Pharmaceutically Active Compounds - Compounds of the formula (I): | 02-11-2010 |
Kevin Devries, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20080237402 | Aircraft trim safety system and backup controls - Methods and apparatuses that control trim of an aircraft even in the presence of conflicting trim inputs, for example by disabling the trim input switches on the aircraft when conflicting switch inputs are received. When conflicting switch inputs are received and certain time conditions are met, the controller can disable the switch inputs and provide a backup and independent means to control the trim circuitry. The pilot can be allowed to re-enable the disabled inputs. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090212975 | In-Circuit Testing For Integrity Of Solid-State Switches - A switching and fault detection circuit comprises two controllable switches capable of coupling a power source to a load. A controller can control the switches and test them for faults, and a voltage sensor can read the output voltage going to the load. Dual-redundant switches and fault detection circuitry can provide correct operation if one should fail. Control and feedback logic can determine if each of the solid-state switches is operating correctly during the power-on and power-off cycles and can also check for a fail-open condition during normal operations. If it is determined that a solid switch has failed open or closed, a fault can be generated. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090302174 | Variable Speed Flap Retraction and Notification - The present invention provides systems and methods for controlling the speed of flap retraction on aircraft, and alerts to the pilot of potentially unsafe flap position. The invention accepts direction from a pilot and senses operation of the aircraft to determine appropriate flap position and flap retraction speed. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090306836 | Aircraft Emergency Handling - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses that reduce pilot workload and increase the performance and efficiency of the pilot's control of the aircraft. The present invention comprises methods and apparatuses for determining the presence and type of an emergency condition, for example by detecting corresponding sensor outputs or by accepting input from a pilot or a combination thereof; and then responding to that emergency by initiating a pre-determined set of actions specific to the determined emergency. Embodiments of the invention can include the ability to monitor engine conditions as well as control electrical functions such as the fuel boost pump, alternator field, battery contactor and other important electrical devices. Some examples described below assume a single-engine piston aircraft for ease of illustration. The invention can also be applied to multi engine and turbine powered aircraft as well. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090306837 | Aircraft Exhaust Gas Temperature Monitor - A computer-implemented function monitors and displays exhaust gas temperatures (EGT) in a plurality of cylinders in an engine. The invention provides an easy way to read exhaust gas temperature on a specific cylinder, and to provide a means for leaning the engine while in a climb. Efficient leaning in a climb reduces fuel consumption and reduces the chance of harmful conditions that can lead to engine failure. | 12-10-2009 |
Loren Devries, Rochester, NY US
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| 20090110966 | Method for Improving FCS Reliability After End Cell Heater Failure - A method for improving fuel cell system reliability in the event of end cell heater failure in a fuel cell stack. The method includes detecting that an end cell heater has failed. If an end cell heater failure is detected, then the method performs one or more of setting a cooling fluid pump to a predetermined speed that drives a cooling fluid through cooling fluid flow channels in the fuel cell stack, limiting the output power of the fuel cell stack or the net power of the fuel cell system, limiting the maximum temperature of the cooling fluid flowing out of the stack, turning off stack anti-flooding algorithms that may be used to remove water from reactant gas flow channels in the stack, and turning off cathode stoichiometry adjustments for relative humidity control in response to water accumulating in cathode flow channels in the fuel cell stack. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100190079 | METHOD AND ALGORITHM TO DETECT FROZEN ANODE PRESSURE SENSOR - A method for performing a plausibility check of a fuel cell stack anode side pressure sensor to determine whether the pressure sensor is providing an accurate measurement. Prior to system start-up when a cathode side compressor is not providing cathode air to a fuel cell stack, and the cathode side of the stack is at ambient pressure, a pressure measurement from a differential pressure sensor between the anode side and the cathode side of the fuel cell stack is provided. The differential pressure sensor reading is added to a pressure measurement from an ambient pressure sensor, where the sum should be about the same as the pressure measurement from the anode side pressure sensor if the anode side pressure sensor is operating properly. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110076582 | METHOD TO IMPROVE FUEL CELL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE USING CELL VOLTAGE PREDICTION OF FUEL CELL STACK - A system and method for determining the maximum allowed stack current limit rate for a fuel cell stack that considers cell voltage. The method includes estimating a fuel cell stack voltage based on a fuel cell resistance value, stack variables and a current request signal. The fuel cell resistance value can be modeled based on stack temperature and stack relative humidity. The stack variables can include exchange current density and mass transfer coefficient. The method then uses the estimated fuel cell voltage and a look-up table based on estimated voltage to determine a current rate limit value for changing the current of the stack. The method then adds the current rate limit value and the current request signal to obtain the current set-point. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110244349 | METHOD TO DETECT NO COOLANT FLOW IN A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method for determining whether a fuel cell stack cooling fluid is flowing at cold fuel cell system start-up. The method monitors the temperature of the cooling fluid outside of the fuel cell stack, and determines whether the temperature of the cooling fluid is increasing properly as the temperature of the stack increases. | 10-06-2011 |
Mark A. Devries, Albany, OR US
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| 20080218566 | Metallized print head container and method - Various embodiments of a metallized print head container and method are disclosed. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20100220127 | Ink Delivery System - An ink delivery system includes a plurality of ink supplies, an air pressure source to generate ink pressure for each ink supply, an ink valve associated with each ink supply, where each ink valve is configured to prevent a reverse flow of ink from a pen to the associated ink supply, and each ink valve has a switch configured to provide an open signal when the ink valve is open, and a controller configured to determine one of a normal ink condition, an out of ink condition or a system pressure problem based on receiving the open signals and to regulate the pressure source according to the determination. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20120012195 | AEROSOL SUPPLY DEVICE AND PRESSURE REGULATOR APPARATUS USED THEREWITH - A pressure regulator apparatus usable with an aerosol supply device containing a fluid includes an inflatable diaphragm unit including an upper surface member, a lower surface member, and a diaphragm chamber formed between the upper surface member and the lower surface member, an output port member having an output cavity and an output port, at least a portion of the output port member is disposed within and in fluid communication with the diaphragm chamber, a valve actuator including an actuator cavity and one or more actuator openings in fluid communication with the output port, at least a portion of the valve actuator is moveably disposed within the output cavity, an input port member having an input port configured to allow the fluid to enter the actuator cavity, at least a portion of the input port member is disposed proximate to the actuator cavity, and an axial flow path extending between the input port and the output port, and configured to allow the fluid to selectively pass in a substantially axial direction therethrough, wherein the valve actuator moves to close and open the input port based on an inflation status of the inflatable diaphragm unit to regulate a pressure of the fluid to be transported from the inflatable diaphragm unit substantially constant. | 01-19-2012 |
Mark A. Devries, Alany, OR US
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| 20120019605 | FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS - A fluid dispensing apparatus including a fluid ejector unit having a plurality of nozzles and extending in a lengthwise direction to form a dispensing area to correspond with a width of a substrate, the fluid ejector unit configured to eject fluid through the nozzles to the dispensing area, a plurality of modular regulator members configured to regulate fluid to a predetermined pressure range and to provide the regulated fluid to a corresponding set of nozzles of the fluid ejector unit, the modular regulator members are arranged in the lengthwise direction such that each of the modular regulator members are adjacent to at least one other modular regulator member, and a fluidic channel unit having at least one fluid inlet and a plurality of fluid channels configured to provide fluid to the respective modular regulator members. | 01-26-2012 |
Mark A. Devries, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20080266370 | Compact Ink Delivery In An Ink Pen - In one embodiment an ink pen for an inkjet printer includes: an ink filter chamber; a pressure regulator chamber downstream from the ink filter chamber along a path of ink flow through the pen; a pressure regulator in the pressure regulator chamber; a filter in the ink filter chamber; an inlet to the ink filter chamber upstream from the filter along the ink flow path; and an outlet from the ink filter chamber to the pressure regulator chamber downstream from the filter along the ink flow path such that ink flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the filter. In another embodiment a method implemented in an ink delivery system for an inkjet ink pen includes: chambering ink in the pen; filtering the chambered ink; and then regulating the pressure of filtered ink. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090091606 | Flow Control In An Ink Pen - In one embodiment a pressure regulator for an ink pen includes: a diaphragm between a lower pressure region and a higher pressure region, the diaphragm movable toward the lower pressure region in response to an increase in a pressure difference across the diaphragm; a valve operative between an open position in which ink may flow into the lower pressure region and a closed position in which ink may not flow into the lower pressure region; a first lever rotatable on a first fulcrum in response to movement of the diaphragm toward the lower pressure region; and a second lever connected to the valve, the second lever rotatable on a second fulcrum in response to rotation of the first lever to move the valve from the closed position to an open position. | 04-09-2009 |
Nathan Devries, Webster, NY US
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| 20090161140 | USER INTERFACE FOR INTERACTIVE GRAPHICAL JOB RECOVERY - In response to a printing system fault or controller restart, a printing system print controller may present an interactive graphical job recovery user interface. The user interface may present one or more images that the print controller believes have printed successfully and/or a next page image scheduled to be sent by the print controller to the printing system print engine for printing. The user interface may allow a printing system operator to scroll forward and/or backward through the set of page images arranged in their respective print order until the user interface displays the correct page image that the print operator can confirm has printed correctly, based on an inspection of the print job. The print controller may resume the print job by sending to the print engine the page image from the stored image repository that follows the image confirmed by the printing system operator to have successfully printed. | 06-25-2009 |
Peter David Devries, Spokane, WA US
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| 20090169939 | MODULAR UNIT FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY - A modular unit fuel cell is disclosed, which comprises a membrane electrode assembly (MEA), an anode current collector/porous transport layer (PTL), a bipolar separator plate (BSP), a corrugated or finned spring cooling and transport structure, a cathode current collector/PTL and an anode frame. In this embodiment, air is passed through the finned spring cooling and transport structure and the air acts as both the cathode reactant and as a coolant. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090199475 | Reformer and Method of Startup - A linear reformer for liberating hydrogen from a hydrogen containing feedstock, operable on both gaseous and liquid fuels, has a linear burner distributor with at least two fuel distribution apertures for distribution of fuel, a supply of air, where the fuel and air mix in a linear mixing cavity to form a catalytically combustible mixture, a catalytic burner element, an electric heater in heat transferring relation to at least one of the burner distributor and the catalytic burner element, a catalyst bed, a boiler for boiling and heating the feedstock, and an exhaust heat exchanger effective for pre-heating the supply of air to the burner. The burner distributor, catalyst bed, feedstock boiler, and exhaust heat exchanger are all linear elements with a common parallel axis, such that heat exchange gases from the burner travel transversely to the common parallel axis, and where the burner distributor receives heat from the electric heater such that incoming fuel may be at least partially vaporized, and the electric heater heats the catalytic burner element to sufficient temperature such that the vaporized fuel and air mixture initiates catalytic combustion. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100263538 | Hydrogen Purifier Module and Method for Forming the Same - A hydrogen purifier utilizing a hydrogen-permeable membrane to purify hydrogen from mixed gases containing hydrogen is disclosed, with improved sealing means where the seals are formed by first melting a metal with a low temperature melting point, and then allowing the metal to form a subsequent alloy which has a melting temperature above the operational temperature of the purifier. The improved seal allows for the fabrication of hydrogen purifiers at lower temperatures than conventional methods such as brazing. Various metallurgical combinations and methods for achieving the seal are disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100282085 | Hydrogen Purifier Module with Membrane Support - A hydrogen purifier utilizing a hydrogen-permeable membrane to purify hydrogen from mixed gases containing hydrogen is disclosed. Improved mechanical support for the permeable membrane is described, enabling forward or reverse differential pressurization of the membrane, which further stabilizes the membrane from wrinkling upon hydrogen uptake. | 11-11-2010 |
Peter J. Devries, Des Plaines, IL US
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| 20090252746 | ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR BINDING ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to antibodies and antibody fragments thereof that bind to and activate an erythropoietin receptor. The present invention also relates to methods of modulating the endogenous activity of an erythropoietin receptor in a mammal using said antibodies as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies. | 10-08-2009 |
Richard Devries, Spokane, WA US
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| 20110210862 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING AND DISPLAYING CONSUMPTION DATA FROM A METER READING SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus for collecting and displaying real-time utility consumption data and an estimate of utility costs from various utility metering modules upon request by the consumer within the comfort of their own home or business. According to one aspect of the invention, a utility display module is in communication with a utility end point device that monitors and displays consumption of a utility (water, gas, and/or electricity). The source of the data received by the module may be generated by utility meter transmitters that are attached to the various utility delivery end points or meters. In a related embodiment, a repeater may be used with a battery powered energy display module to make the module transportable. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert Devries, Northborough, MA US
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| 20090177114 | Echogenic needle aspiration device - An echogenic needle aspiration device. In one embodiment, the device includes an echogenic needle, the needle including a tubular sidewall having a non-circular transverse cross-section over at least a portion of its length. The non-circular cross-sectional shape of the needle may be provided, for example, by radially spacing one or more straight, longitudinally-extending fins, ribs or other projections about the periphery of the needle and/or by providing the needle with a polygonal cross-sectional shape. | 07-09-2009 |
Robert Devries, Northboro, MA US
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| 20110071432 | Fine Needle Aspiration Device with Distal Anchor - A device for capturing a tissue sample from within a body comprises a needle slidably comprising a needle lumen extending therethrough to a needle opening in the distal end and a stylet slidably received in the needle lumen for movement between an extended position in which a tissue penetrating distal tip of the stylet extends out of the needle opening to penetrate target tissue and a retracted position in which the distal tip of the stylet is received within the needle opening to substantially seal the needle lumen. The stylet further comprises an anchoring feature located proximally of the tissue penetrating distal tip. The anchoring feature comprises a first gripping member including a first proximal facing abutting surface adjacent to a first tissue receiving gap. Movement of the stylet distally out of the needle lumen brings the first gripping member into engagement with surrounding tissue to anchor the stylet at a desired position within the body. | 03-24-2011 |
Robert B. Devries, Northborough, MA US
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| 20090216265 | Tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods - Surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting member connecting the first and second members. In some embodiments, the first and second members are configured to expand from a delivered state to a deployed state in which the fastener secures the tissue layers together. Other tissue fastener embodiments include means for applying a substantially constant force on the tissue layers and/or means for adjusting a length of the connecting member between the first and second members. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100152612 | ENDOSCOPES HAVING MULTIPLE LUMENS FOR TISSUE ACQUISITION AND REMOVAL AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the invention include an endoscope including multiple lumens for tissue acquisition and removal and related methods of use. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154791 | Endoscopic Bite Guard and Related Methods of Use - A medical device may include a bite guard assembly configured to restrict sliding movement of an elongated member relative to the bite guard assembly. The bite guard assembly may include a main portion including a mouthpiece. The main portion may include a surface defining a passageway for receipt of the elongated member therethrough. The bite guard assembly may also include a securing portion configured to restrict movement of the elongated member through the passageway and that is configured to be disposed between the surface and the elongated member. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100318119 | BIOPSY FORCEPS ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of the invention include devices for obtaining tissue including a proximal actuator and a distal assembly having first and second end effectors. The first and second end effectors include the features of at least one element within the inner surface either of the first and second end effectors for aiding in the capture and retention of a targeted tissue sample. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110124963 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FASTENING TISSUE LAYERS - Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device may include, for example, an elongated tubular member having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the multiple tissue layers, a grasper configured for positioning proximate the distal end of the tubular member and for grasping at least one of the multiple tissue layers, a device coupled to the distal end of the tubular member for folding the multiple tissue layers together, a tissue fastener configured to be inserted into the tissue layers to hold the tissue layers together, and a fastener head for inserting the tissue fastener into the tissue layers. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110224575 | Needle with Helical Grooves Converting Axial Movement to Rotational Movement - A device for penetrating tissues within a living body, comprises a shaft extending from a proximal end which, in an operative position, remains outside the body to a distal end which, in the operative position, is within a living body, the shaft comprising a channel extending therethrough from the proximal end to an opening at the distal end. The device also comprises a needle extending within the channel and comprising a tissue penetrating tip. A portion of an outer surface of the needle includes a first structure wrapping therearound and configured to mate with a second structure formed on a corresponding portion of an inner wall of the shaft. The first and second structures mate with one another so that, as the needle is urged axially through the channel, the mating causes the needle to rotate about an axis of the channel. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120004505 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TISSUE INVAGINATION - Surgical devices and methods used for invaginating tissue during, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device includes an elongated tube having a proximal end configured to extend outside of the body and a distal end configured to extend proximate the tissue to be invaginated, and a distal member coupled to the distal end of the tube. The distal member is configured to hold or grasp the tissue to be invaginated. The devices may include a protective distal sleeve. | 01-05-2012 |
Roelof Devries, Somerset, PA US
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| 20090152934 | HEATED TRUCK BODY - A truck has a cab, a body, an engine, and an exhaust system. The body carries loads during use and each of its panels has an interior fluidly connected to one another. The exhaust system receives exhaust from the engine which flows thru exhaust pipes into a muffler and then into a diverter box. When desired, the diverter box diverts at least a portion of the exhaust air into an air outlet that directs air to the interiors of the panels to heat the body during use. Any remaining portion of the exhaust air, is exhausted directly to ambient air. A circuit controls the flow of exhaust gases to the truck body utilizing a diverter, an actuator for controlling the diverter, and a temperature sensor for controlling the actuator wherein a flow of exhaust gases to the truck body is shut off when said temperature sensor senses an exhaust gas temperature above a predetermined level. Alternatively, a signal indicating the start of a regeneration cycle of a diesel particulate filter can be used to control the actuator. | 06-18-2009 |
Ronald R. Devries, Palos Heights, IL US
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| 20120081028 | Integrated Light Fixture and Night Light - A light fixture assembly having a plurality of sockets to receive a plurality of electrically powered sources of illumination, and a plurality of receptacles to receive a plurality of LED lights, the assembly including a housing. The plurality of receptacles are mounted on the fixture housing and a logic board is mounted in the housing, the logic board being electrically connected to a switch, and the switch is electrically connected to a source of electrical power. Separate electrical connections extend between the logic board and the sockets, and between the logic board and a voltage reduction device. The voltage reduction device is electrically connected to the receptacle to provide a lower voltage to the LED receptacles compared to the voltage of the electric power supplied to the light bulb. The switch is operable between off and on positions; and the logic board activates and deactivates the electrical energy provided to the sockets and to the LED receptacles upon operation of the switch. | 04-05-2012 |
Sonne Devries, Barrington Hills, IL US
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| 20120078661 | Health Care Facility Management and Information System - A method, system, computer program product and apparatus related to managing and disseminating information in a health care facility is disclosed. The system may comprise a plurality of input devices, a processor connected to the input devices and a plurality of electronic output devices connected to the processor. The output devices may include a master patient information display, an electronic patient room information display, a master precaution display, a patient hourly rounding display and an individual room precaution display. The method may comprise receiving from at least one input device data associated with a plurality of patients, and displaying for each patient the information, based on the data received, that is associated with each patient, and then updating on each output device the information when it changes. | 03-29-2012 |
Stanley Devries, North Potomac, MD US
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| 20090240446 | Flow Assurance Monitoring - In one oil production operation, a fluid conduit transports a fluid from a wellhead to a floating production platform. To prevent an occurrence of formations that obstruct the flow of fluid in the fluid conduit, a forecast is made as to whether a flow assurance curve will intersect an operating curve of the fluid conduit. In the event that the operating curve and the flow assurance curve will intersect, the appropriate personnel may be alerted so that they may attempt to prevent the hydrate forming conditions from occurring in the pipe. Which personnel are alerted may be based on a level of criticality. The level of criticality may be based on an estimated time period remaining until the flow assurance curve and the operating curve will intersect. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20110205079 | FLOW ASSURANCE MONITORING - In one oil production operation, a fluid conduit transports a fluid from a wellhead to a floating production platform. To prevent an occurrence of formations that obstruct the flow of fluid in the fluid conduit, a forecast is made as to whether a flow assurance curve will intersect an operating curve of the fluid conduit. In the event that the operating curve and the flow assurance curve will intersect, the appropriate personnel may be alerted so that they may attempt to prevent the hydrate forming conditions from occurring in the pipe. Which personnel are alerted may be based on a level of criticality. The level of criticality may be based on an estimated time period remaining until the flow assurance curve and the operating curve will intersect. | 08-25-2011 |
Tina Devries, Long Valley, NJ US
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| 20110171299 | DOXYCYCLINE METAL COMPLEX IN A SOLID DOSAGE FORM - The present invention is a solid dosage form of a doxycycline metal complex. The present invention also includes a process for making a doxycycline metal complex in a solid dosage form. The process comprises the steps of (i) providing an aqueous solution of doxycycline or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof; (ii) admixing a metal salt with the aqueous solution; (iii) admixing a base to increase the pH of the aqueous solution, thereby forming a suspension of doxycycline metal; and (iv) drying the suspension, thereby forming a dry granulation of doxycycline metal complex. | 07-14-2011 |
Wayne J. Devries, Benld, IL US
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| 20110221381 | ELECTRIC MOTOR AND SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING ARC BARRIER - A switch for an electric motor has a switch arm comprising a lever and an arc barrier formed integrally with the lever. The switch has first and second electrical contacts. The switch arm and second electrical contact are moveable relative to the first contact between an open position and a closed position. The arc barrier is positioned adjacent the first contact in the closed position. The arc barrier limits the risk of electrical arcing associated with the electrical contacts. The switch is suitable for use in an electric induction motor. For example, the switch can be adapted to de-energize auxiliary start windings when an electric induction motor is up to speed and/or to provide a signal indicating the motor is operating. | 09-15-2011 |