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Arthur A. Dillon, Piketon, OH US
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| 20080202041 | ROLL BAFFLE - The invention is a simple inexpensive improved method of providing air flow from the outside soffit are into the attic. The method provides 100% containment of blown insulation from blow over into the soffit area. The physical material is extremely less than other methods thus providing a much less material handling transportation to the work site. Application is simpler and requires less labor during installation. | 08-28-2008 |
Brad E. Dillon, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110128087 | Tuning A Programmable Power Line Filter - Tuning a programmable power line filter, the power line filter including a live line, a neutral line, and a ground line connected to input terminals of the filter on an input side of the filter, the live line and the neutral line connected through inductors in the filter to output terminals on an output side of the filter, X-capacitors selectably connected through tuning switches between the live line and the neutral line, Y-capacitors selectably connected through tuning switches between the live line and ground and/or between the neutral line and ground, and a tuning control circuit connected to the tuning switches and selectably connected through one or more programming switches to the load, including measuring by the tuning control circuit the input impedance of the load and programming by the tuning control circuit the tuning switches in dependence upon the input impedance of the load. | 06-02-2011 |
Brian Dillon, Carrollton, TX US
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| 20080258754 | SECURITY ELEMENT FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR SECURING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An integrated circuit including a substrate; a circuit pattern formed over the substrate; and one or more fences formed around edges of the circuit pattern, each of the one or more fences having a determined electrical resistance which is used to detect the addition of malicious circuitry. Each fence has a determined electrical resistance which is used to monitor the validity of the fence. | 10-23-2008 |
Brian Dillon, North Olmsted, OH US
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| 20120107584 | Solar Reflective Coatings Systems - Disclosed are infrared reflective coating systems. The coating compositions include an infrared transparent pigment and an infrared reflective pigment. | 05-03-2012 |
Chris Dillon, Durham, NC US
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| 20110282344 | VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES - Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue with at least one diagnostic element coupled to an energy transfer element of the device. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue. | 11-17-2011 |
Christopher Dillon, Springfield Township, MI US
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| 20100240256 | INTERCONNECTING MODULAR HEADERS AND HEADER ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - Interconnecting modular connectors or headers have flexible tongue and groove structures for forming a variety of header assembly configurations. The interconnecting modular headers can have locking structures in addition to the tongue and groove mating structures for permanently interlocking the modular headers together. The sidewalls of each modular connector can be parallel to each other and disposed at supplementary angles with respect to the rear wall of the housing. The top wall of each modular connector can have a portion wall extending inwardly from each sidewall at an angle of greater than ninety degrees and each portion wall can have an upwardly extending wall that joins the portion walls to a ceiling. The portion walls can join with the upwardly extending walls to form a T-shape corner. The upwardly extending walls can join with the ceiling equally at an angle of greater than ninety degrees. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100254660 | INTERLOCKING MODULAR HEADERS AND HEADER ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - Interlocking modular connectors or headers Have flexible tongue and groove structures for forming a variety of header assembly configurations. The interlocking modular headers can have locking structures in addition to the tongue and groove mating structures for permanently interlocking the modular headers together. The locking structures can include opposing ramps having locking surfaces that engage each other and prevent sliding disengagement of the modular headers in one direction and the grooves can include stop members to prevent sliding disengagement in the opposite direction. The tongues and grooves can have a dovetail shaped cross-section to allow some freedom of lateral movement between the interlocking modular headers in order for ramps to slide over each other and cause locking surfaces to engage and also to provide some independent flexibility to facilitate placement onto a mounting component and to withstand elevated temperatures. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110207357 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING FINGER-ACTUATED RETAINER - The present disclosure is directed to TPA connectors. The TPA connectors of the present disclosure can have a connector body that can include a plurality of cavities for receiving terminals. The TPA connectors can also include a retainer for locking the terminals in their seated position and for locking to the connector body to prevent unwanted removal thereof. The connector body can include posts with stop surfaces which can prevent the retainer from moving from a pre-lock position to a fully locked position by engaging contact surfaces on the locking arms of the retainer. The locking arms can be cantilevered and have outwardly directed projections to engage the posts for locking the retainer to the connector body. The locking arms can be deflected inwardly with a squeezing or pinching motion to disengage the contact surfaces from the stop surfaces of the posts and permitting the retainer to move to the fully locked position by pushing retainer towards the connector body. Once the projects pass the post, locking arms can be release to allow the projections to engage the posts to lock the retainer to the connector body. | 08-25-2011 |
Corey Keith Dillon, Katy, TX US
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| 20100000107 | Folding carpenter's level - A folding carpenter's level is disclosed which has two level segments, each of which has a smooth flat top and bottom surface, that are hingeably attached at a distal tip by means of a recessed, flat hinging means. The two level segments can be rotated laterally in the plane of the level so as to be oriented with respect to each other at angles of from 0 to 180 degrees, thus effectively doubling the length of the level. At least one of the level segments has one or more tubular spirit vials attached to the segment for measuring the levelness of the top surface with respect to horizontal. The level segments usually have additional tubular spirit vials oriented vertically to allow the tool to be used to measure plumb. Such tubular spirit vials are generally located in apertures so that the spirit bubble in the vials can be seen from the front or the back of the folding level. The folding level can beneficially include other recessed features, such as a fastening means to hold the segments together in a folded configuration, and a locking means to hold the segments secure when the segments are rotated 180 degrees with respect to each other so that the tops of the segments form a smooth flat surface with a straight edge. | 01-07-2010 |
Dave M. Dillon, Dearborn Hights, MI US
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| 20090118993 | Adapting Indicated Engine Torque During Regeneration of a Diesel Particulate Filter - In a motor vehicle powertrain that includes a diesel engine, a particulate filter and a torque converter, a method for correcting an indicated engine output torque includes estimating a magnitude of torque being transmitted from the engine to the torque converter while regenerating the particulate filter, determining a reference magnitude of current engine torque being produced while regenerating the particulate filter, determining a torque error from a difference between the estimated magnitude and the reference magnitude, recording the torque error, determining a current torque error from the recorded torque error using a current engine speed and a current reference engine torque as indices to the recorded engine toque error, producing a corrected engine torque from the sum of the current torque error and the current reference engine torque, and using the corrected engine torque to control operation of the transmission. | 05-07-2009 |
David M. Dillon, Canton, MI US
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| 20110172889 | Controlling Wheel Hop in a Vehicle Driveline - A method for controlling wheel-hop in a vehicle driveline includes detecting that a wheel-hop condition occurs upon determining an amplitude and frequency of speed oscillations of a component that transmits power to wheels of the driveline, engaging a transmission friction clutch that transmits torque in the driveline between an engine and the wheels, and modulating requested engine torque. | 07-14-2011 |
Davin C. Dillon US
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| 20080219988 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER - Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more prostate-specific polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly prostate cancer. | 09-11-2008 |
Davin C. Dillon, Redmond, WA US
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| 20080199405 | Compounds and methods for immunotherapy and diagnosis of tuberculosis - Compounds and methods for inducing protective immunity against tuberculosis are disclosed. The compounds provided include polypeptides that contain at least one immunogenic portion of one or more | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090017077 | Compounds and methods for immunotherapy and diagnosis of tuberculosis - Compounds and methods for inducing protective immunity against tuberculosis are disclosed. The compounds provided include polypeptides that contain at least one immunogenic portion of one or more | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090281168 | Fusion proteins of mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens and their uses - The present invention relates to fusion proteins containing at least two | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090306195 | Fusion Proteins of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - The present invention relates to fusion proteins containing at least two | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090312244 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS - Compounds and methods for inducing protective immunity against | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110305721 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS - Compounds and methods for inducing protective immunity against tuberculosis are disclosed. The compounds provided include polypeptides that contain at least one immunogenic portion of one or more | 12-15-2011 |
Donovan Dillon, Plano, TX US
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| 20110126121 | MARKETING SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE FULFILLMENT CHANNELS AND A METHOD FOR DIRECTING A PERSONALIZED INVITATION TO MEMBERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A marketing system ( | 05-26-2011 |
Douglas Dillon, Gaithersburg, MD US
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| 20100121957 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCING PROXY HANDOVER - An approach is provided for graceful shutdown and startup of spoofing when a handover procedure is performed. A handover of a performance enhancing proxy (PEP) session associated with a transport connection is detected. A shutdown procedure is initiated to stop spoofing of the transport connection in response to the detected handover. The shutdown procedure avoids teardown of the transport connection during the handover from a first link to a second link of a communication system. | 05-13-2010 |
Douglas M. Dillon, Gaithersburg, MD US
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| 20110035463 | Network Layer Tunnel, Apparatus Having Transport Layer/Network Layer Stack and Network Layer Tunnel, and Method Using Network Layer Tunnel - A system in which a personal computer sends messages into a TCP/IP network using a conventional dial-up link and downloads data from the TCP/IP network using a high-speed one-way satellite link. A preferred embodiment uses a conventional SLIP provider to connect to the TCP/IP network and uses a commercial software TCP/IP package that has a standard driver interface. A spoofing protocol compensates for the long propagation delays inherent to satellite communication. | 02-10-2011 |
Eoghan Dillon, Houston, TX US
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| 20120024153 | ALIPHATIC AMINE BASED NANOCARBONS FOR THE ABSORPTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - A composition of matter, and method to make same, for a nano-based material including a nanocarbon support to which is attached an aliphatic amine. In particular, the composition of matter is an aliphatic amine-nanocarbon material that includes a nanocarbon (NC) support, such as C | 02-02-2012 |
Garry Dillon, Kenosha, WI US
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| 20100031785 | Positive pivot centers for adjustable tools - There is disclosed herein an improved adjustable tool, such as a pair of pliers, having a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion, the first and second jaw portions being pivotably connected to one another by a pivot pin attached in any manner to one of the jaw portions and fitted within a channel defined within the other of the jaw portions. Preferably, the channel is formed by a plurality of pivot centers, including two non-adjacent terminal centers and at least one intermediate center, each center being connected to at least one other center by a slot to form a single pathway such that travel of the pivot pin between non-adjacent pivot centers requires travel through at least one intermediate pivot center, and the pivot pin has a positive tactile indication when properly seated in each pivot center. | 02-11-2010 |
Garry L. Dillon, Kenosha, WI US
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| 20090067949 | Dual hardness connector - A connector includes a body having a first portion and a second portion integrally formed with the first portion. The first portion has a first hardness and the second portion has a second different hardness. In an embodiment, the first portion has a first hardness of at least 40 Rockwell C and the second portion has a second hardness that is less than the first hardness. In another embodiment, the second portion has a hardness of 30 Rockwell C or less and the first portion has a greater hardness than the hardness of the second portion. The connector is made using a method including the steps of forming a body having first and second portions, and induction hardening the first portion to a hardness of at least 40 Rockwell C or the second portion to a hardness of 30 Rockwell C or less. | 03-12-2009 |
Gary Dillon, Grosse Point Farms, MI US
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| 20090034263 | FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE - A fluorescent light fixture is disclosed which is modular in construction and capable of accommodating different types and numbers of light tubes. The light fixture includes a first and a second socket bridge which include a plurality of socket mounting holes in a first and a second row to accommodate different lengths of light tubes as well as varying numbers and locational positions of the light tubes in the fixture. | 02-05-2009 |
Gregory Paul Dillon, Horseheads, NY US
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| 20090057963 | Method for firing ceramic honeycomb bodies in a kiln - A method for fabricating ceramic honeycomb structural bodies that includes conveying at least one green honeycomb structural body of a first type and at least one green honeycomb structural body of a second type through a kiln in a manner which reduces cracking or fissures in the fired objects. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100127418 | Methods For Continuous Firing Of Shaped Bodies And Roller Hearth Furnaces Therefor - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for continuous firing of shaped bodies in one cycle, in particular a continuous method for heat treatment and/or control oxidation of shaped bodies by passing them through a roller hearth furnace on furnace trays. | 05-27-2010 |
Hall Dillon, Bay Village, OH US
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| 20090113832 | Color, sheen and/or finish selector for coatings and other characteristics of surfaces - A grout selector composed of a flat substrate, a coating on the substrate for simulating the color and/or finish of one of a plurality of grouts and fold lines for enabling the substrate to be folded and placed between adjacent bricks, tiles or other coverings to simulate the presence of grout. | 05-07-2009 |
James Dillon, Jamestown, OH US
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| 20110050430 | Preconditioned Air (PCA) Temperature Monitor - The performance of a PCA unit associated with an airport gate is monitored by a temperature sensor in the stream of output air leaving the PCA unit, to produce a signal indicative of the temperature of the output air that may be compared to an acceptable range of values, or to the temperature of air input to the PCA unit (as measured by a second temperature sensor). An alert is generated to a human operator if the temperature measured does not compare favorably with the desired range. | 03-03-2011 |
James Cleveland Jc Dillon, Kirkwood, MO US
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| 20080252786 | Systems and methods for creating displays - Systems and a methods for providing interactive interpretation of a data stream having a temporal element. Specifically, the ability to interpret an input stream to provide a different video output whereby the input is modified by a second temporal stream so as to provide for an interpreted output which is time dependent. | 10-16-2008 |
James P. Dillon, New York, NY US
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| 20090005349 | THERAPEUTIC USES OF GLUTATHIONE MIMICS - A prodrug having antioxidant activity, including a phosphorylated compound having a thiol group. A method of treating oxidative stress by administering a prodrug of a phosphorylated compound including a thiol group, removing a phosphate group of the prodrug, and treating oxidative stress. A method of increasing bioavailability of a thiol compound by creating a prodrug by phosphorylating a thiol compound, administering the prodrug, preventing first pass metabolism of the prodrug, removing a phosphate group from the prodrug, and providing active drug to a site in need of therapy from oxidative stress. A method of preventing radiation damage to healthy tissue by administering a prodrug comprising a phosphorylated compound including a thiol group, removing a phosphate group of the prodrug to provide active drug, and preventing radiation damage to healthy tissue. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110244504 | BIOMARKERS OF INFLAMMATION IN BRUCH'S MEMBRANE OF THE HUMAN RETINA - A method of diagnosing a patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by detecting biomarkers in the patient's Bruch's membrane, and diagnosing the patient with AMD. A method of detecting the presence of AMD in a patient, by detecting biomarkers in the patient's Bruch's membrane. A method of detecting inflammation in a patient, by detecting biomarkers in the patient's Bruch's membrane. A method of determining the progression of AMD in a patient. A method of determining efficacy of a treatment for AMD in a patient. A method of determining the presence of AMD in an animal model. A kit for detecting the presence of disease in a patient, including an assay for biomarkers 3-nitrotyrosine and nitro-A2E. An assay of the biomarkers. | 10-06-2011 |
James T. Dillon, Algonquin, IL US
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| 20080289485 | Rounds counter remotely located from gun - A rounds counter for a weapon mount is disclosed. The rounds counter is mounted on the mount in a remote location from the weapon itself, such as to a pedestal supporting a gimbal rotating the weapon mount in azimuth, inside an elevation drive housing, or to other structure. The mounting location is selected to be one where shock loads are relatively high, as compared to other locations on the mount. The rounds counter includes a sensor which senses shock due to the firing of the weapon, such as an accelerometer or strain gauge. The sensor could also be an acoustic transducer. Analog and digital circuitry for processing the sensor signal and to count the firing of the gun is also disclosed. The rounds counter is particularly useful as a common, single rounds counter unit for a weapon mount is adapted to receive and fire a variety of weapons, such as remotely operated weapon mounts mounted to military vehicles and patrol watercraft adapted to receive and fire four different types of guns. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100011943 | Rounds counter remotely located from gun - A rounds counter for a weapon mount is disclosed. The rounds counter is mounted on the mount in a remote location from the weapon itself, such as to a pedestal supporting a gimbal rotating the weapon mount in azimuth, inside an elevation drive housing, or to other structure. The mounting location is selected to be one where shock loads are relatively high, as compared to other locations on the mount. The rounds counter includes a sensor which senses shock due to the firing of the weapon, such as an accelerometer or strain gauge. The sensor could also be an acoustic transducer. Analog and digital circuitry for processing the sensor signal and to count the firing of the gun is also disclosed. The rounds counter is particularly useful as a common, single rounds counter unit for a weapon mount is adapted to receive and fire a variety of weapons, such as remotely operated weapon mounts mounted to military vehicles and patrol watercraft adapted to receive and fire four different types of guns. | 01-21-2010 |
Jason Dillon, Alstead, NH US
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| 20100012537 | Tray assembly - An allergy testing tray assembly has an outer tray and an inner tray fitted in the outer tray. Each one piece tray is molded to have three longitudinal areas separated by two rows of spaced posts. A plurality of allergy testing needles are removably held between the adjacent posts. These syringes each have needle protective housing and a sheath that covers the needle prior to use color coded to reflect the gauge of the needle of the syringe. The plunger end of each of the syringes is capped so that each syringe is isolated from the environment. The trays are sealed by a cover sheet that may also have markings in the same color as the color of the housing and the sheath, so that a clinician can readily tell the gauge of the needle of the syringes stored in the trays, without having to remove the cover sheet. Once the tray assembly is sterilized, the sterility of the syringe are doubly protected by the sealing of the needle end and the plunger end of the syringe as well as the sealing of the trays from the environment by the cover sheet. | 01-21-2010 |
Jim Dillon, Collinsville, OK US
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| 20100153852 | Method and System for Providing Interactive Flow Chart Elements - Exemplary embodiments include methods and systems for diagnosing and/or analyzing one or more service problems including an acquire module configured to acquire one or more interactive flow chart methods to diagnose one or more service problems, wherein each of the one or more interactive flow chart methods comprises one or more method steps. Also, the system may include an analytical module configured to provide a first method step of the one or more interactive flow chart methods to a user and provide a second method step of the one or more interactive flow chart methods based at least in part on a user feedback to the first method step; and a presentation module configured to display a diagnostic report of the one or more service problems. | 06-17-2010 |
Jimmy D. Dillon, Collinsville, OK US
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| 20090158415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PROVIDING AN INTERFACE FOR MANAGING NETWORK SWITCHES - An approach is provided for presenting, via a graphical user interface, a plurality of selectable areas corresponding to a plurality of categories of switches and a plurality of options. One of the options includes a search function for finding a desired one of the switches. A communication session is automatically established with one of the switches as specified by a user through one of the selectable areas or the search function. Information from the one switch is received over the communication session, wherein the information is used for analyzing the one switch. | 06-18-2009 |
John W. Dillon, Franklin Grove, IL US
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| 20110188970 | LOCKING NUT - A nut fastener is provided for locking the nut to prevent inadvertent loosening of the nut. The nut fastener is particularly useful for tightening a wheel onto an axle. The nut fastener includes a nut, a collar and a retaining ring. The nut is unlocked by pushing on an engagement surface of the collar. When the collar is released, the collar locks against the nut. | 08-04-2011 |
Jonathan Dillon, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20110234417 | FAILSAFE OSCILLATOR MONITOR AND ALARM - A failsafe oscillator monitor and alarm circuit receives clock pulses from an external oscillator that if a failure thereto occurs, the failsafe oscillator monitor and alarm circuit will notify a digital processor of the external oscillator failure. The failsafe oscillator monitor and alarm circuit is a very low current usage circuit that charges a storage capacitor with clock pulses from the external oscillator when functioning normally and discharges the storage capacitor with a constant current sink if the external oscillator stops functioning. When the voltage charge on the storage capacitor becomes less than a reference voltage an alarm signal is sent to the digital processor for exception or error handling of the failed external oscillator. | 09-29-2011 |
Kevin M. Dillon, Waterford, MI US
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| 20090127795 | NON-CONTACT LABYRINTH SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A non-contact labyrinth seal assembly, bearing assembly therewith, and method of construction thereof, has an outer rigid carrier and an inner sleeve. The carrier has an outer cylindrical flange and a radially inwardly extending leg and the sleeve has a cylindrical wall and a radially outwardly extending flange. A body is attached to at least one of the leg and the flange, wherein the body provides, at least in part, a purely non-contact labyrinth passage extending between the carrier and the sleeve. | 05-21-2009 |
Mark S. Dillon, Columbus, MS US
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| 20080202509 | Helmets and methods of making and using the same - Helmets are disclosed. Methods of making and using helmets are also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090020357 | Articles suitable for use as a medical device cover and methods of making and using the same - Article suitable for use as a medical device cover are disclosed. Methods of making and using the articles are also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
Mary Stephens Dillon, Dallas, TX US
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| 20100101190 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FILLING DOWN-FILLED ARTICLES - The apparatus and method of the subject invention facilitates the filling of an air-permeable casement or shell with feather down material. The apparatus of the subject invention includes two chambers which are selectively connected to one another by means of a passageway. The subject invention further includes a mechanism for selectively inducing a partial vacuum in either chamber to facilitate the filling of article casements with feather down. By inducing a partial vacuum in the first chamber and connecting a supply hose to its access port, feather down may be conveyed from a supply container into the first chamber. By selectively opening the passageway and inducing a partial vacuum in the second chamber, the feather down is conveyed from the first chamber to the second chamber in a clean, efficient and controlled manner where it is contained within an air permeable casement formed over the passageway. | 04-29-2010 |
Michael Dillon, Aldie, VA US
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| 20100131973 | System and Method for Managing Entitlements to Data Over a Network - A system and method for determining entitlement to content residing on a server. A subscriber computing device operated by a subscriber generates a request for access to a requested content residing on a content access provider server. The subscriber has an account with a multi-channel video program distributor (MVPD) and the account comprises subscription information indicative of the services provided by the MVPD to the subscriber. The content request is received by the content access provider and forwarded to an entitlements server. The entitlement determines whether the subscriber is entitled to receive the requested content based on the subscription information and sends an access granted message to the content access provider server when the subscriber is entitled to receive the requested content. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110219110 | System and Method for Managing the Delivery of Targeted Content - A system and method for managing the delivery of targeted content. When a user desires to opt-out of receiving targeted content, the user registers with a do-not-target (DNT) registry and is issued a DNT cookie. The DNT cookie is a domain cookie that is stored on a user network access device. A provider of targeted content may look for the DNT cookie stored on the user's network access device. When the DNT cookie is not found, then the provider may deliver targeted content to the user. When the DNT cookie is found, then the provider may not deliver targeted content to the user. A Web site may offer the user an “override” cookie that allows that Web site to provide targeted content, or selected targeted content, even when the user has a DNT cookie. Alternatively, a DNT header can be added to a Web page request that indicates that the user does not want to receive targeted content. The DNT header may be overridden by an override cookie. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120008786 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT DELIVERY AND MESSAGE EXCHANGE ACROSS MULTIPLE CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a service provider portal (e.g., website), and requests content. The service provider determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and service provider may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and is able to perform a single sign on to request and receive content. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120011567 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT DELIVERY AND MESSAGE EXCHANGE ACROSS MULTIPLE CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference. | 01-12-2012 |
Michael Dillon, Manassas, VA US
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| 20090198804 | System and Method for Affecting the Behavior of a Network Device in a Cable Network - A subscriber access control system (SACS) configures a network device connected to cable network to affect the behavior of that device. The SACS comprises a rules engine and a datastore that stores the current state of subscribers known to the SACS and historical request information. When the SACS receives a request to quarantine a device, it assigns attributes to a subscriber record accessed by a DHCP server to affect the configuration and behavior of that device. The actual behavior of the quarantined device is determined by the presence of the attribute and the value of the attribute. | 08-06-2009 |
Michael J. Dillon, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20100116124 | MACHINE GUN TOP COVER AND SAFING BLADE ASSEMBLY - A top cover and safing blade assembly replaces the prior art top cover and safing sector in 7.62 miniguns. The top cover and aft camming portion of a longitudinal helical track are combined in a single unit, thus permitting the forward camming portion of the helical track, incorporated in the safing blade, to be removed separately. Safing the gun by opening the safing blade and rearming it by closing the safing blade can be accomplished in far less time than is required in prior art safing systems. Live cartridges can be quickly cleared from the minigun by electrically rotating the barrels after the safing blade has been locked in its open position. | 05-13-2010 |
Patrick F. Dillon, East Lansing, MI US
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| 20090156581 | Aminergic pharmaceutical compositions and methods - Pharmaceutical compositions and method using aminergic compounds and complement compounds. Compositions are provided comprising: (a) a subefficacious amount of a non-adrenergic aminergic compound or of an adrenergic antagonist; and (b) a safe and effective amount of a complement compound. Methods are also provided comprising the administration of: (a) a low dose of a non-adrenergic aminergic compound or of any adrenergic antagonist; and (b) a safe and effective amount of a complement compound. Non-adrenergic aminergic compounds can comprise a histaminergic, dopaminergic, muscarinergic, serotoninergic, octopaminergic, or trace aminergic compound. Complement compounds include ascorbates, opioids, polycarboxylic acid chelators, resveratrols, cysteines, substituted derivatives and analogs thereof, and mixtures thereof. Preferred complements include ascorbates, particularly ascorbic acid. Methods include the treatment of: neurological and neural disorders; mood and behavior disorders; cardiac, vascular, and cardiovascular disorders; hypertension, headache; respiratory disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; obesity; asthma, allergy; smooth muscle contraction disorders; nasal or nasopharyngeal conditions; genitourinary disorders; ocular disorders, glaucoma; hormone- or neurotransmitter-release or -secretion disorders. | 06-18-2009 |
Pattie Suozzi Dillon, Carlstadt, NJ US
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| 20100107233 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AUTHENTICATION - A computer based method of authentication including the steps of displaying a field operatively arranged for entry of data representative of a mathematical function of digits in a person's Social Security Number and displaying instructions to the person indicating a specific mathematical function to be performed by the person to arrive at the representative data, performing the specific mathematical function of digits in the person's Social Security Number, and comparing a result of the performing the specific mathematical function of digits in the person's Social Security Number with the received data representative of the mathematical function of digits in the person's Social Security Number to authenticate the person's identity. | 04-29-2010 |
Ralph L. Dillon, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20090261008 | Circumferentially bound structural transit package - Containerized goods are packaged for transit using a partial or fully circumferential wrapper about which a tensioned-strap is secured, to form an integrated structural package that facilities rapid loading of a machine magazine or picking platform such as a shelf with pre-oriented articles as well as shipping the units palletized in several tiers for distribution and display. The wrapper may be of sheet wood-fibre origin or other materials, the open wrapper ends permitting clear display of the goods labels. D-cuts into the wrapper provide displaceable tabs, for locating and/or separating the adjoining containers, and further integrating the wrapper with its contents, when strapped to form transit packages, able to withstand the rigors of palletized transit. | 10-22-2009 |
Rensl Dillon US
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| 20090068259 | Controlled Surface Gelling of Mucoadhesive Polymers on Oral Mucosa - The present invention relates to an oral composition and method for alleviating the symptoms associated with xerostomia using encapsulated cation-releasing compounds formulated either intimately together or in separate compartments in a composition containing cation-sensitive mucoadhesive polymers. | 03-12-2009 |
Rensl Dillon, Ewing, NJ US
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| 20080201884 | Toothbrush Having Soft Tissue Cleaning Elements - An oral care implement includes a head and a plurality of cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth and soft tissue of the oral cavity. One tooth cleaning element has a plurality of bristles adapted to clean teeth. Another cleaning element is connected to the head and has structure defining a channel. The channel is configured to direct fluid in contact with the head toward an edge of the head when the implement is moved. The head also defines a reservoir that is configured to receive a dentifrice therein. | 08-28-2008 |
Richard L. Dillon, Lenexa, KS US
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| 20100008734 | Extended Length Strand Take Up Device - An extended length strand take up device is presented that may be used to repair damaged guy wires in the field. The invention comprises two connecting bodies connected by a single tension rod that extends continuously between the two connecting bodies. Each connecting body slides over opposite ends of the tension rod and is held in place by a stop member, such as threaded nuts screwed onto the respective ends of the tension rod. The connecting bodies may further include an inwardly-facing pull tab or tabs that can be used for pre-tensioning the guy wire. An alternative embodiment of the invention comprises a single tension rod that is fixedly anchored to the ground and several connecting bodies that are fixedly mounted along the end of the guy wire at standard increments. The tension rod runs parallel to and overlaps the end of the guy wire. The connecting bodies slide along the length of the tension rod until the required tension and length is reached. A stop member, such as a threaded nut, is screwed onto the end of the tension rod holding the connecting bodies in place. | 01-14-2010 |
Robert F. Dillon, Bedford, NH US
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| 20100225927 | OPTICAL FIBER-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING SYSTEM - Described are an imaging device and method for determining three-dimensional position information of a surface of an object. The device includes a pair of optical fibers, a phase shifter, a detector array and a processor. The phase shifter is coupled to one of the optical fibers and is used to change a phase of optical radiation emitted from the optical fiber relative to a phase of optical radiation emitted from the other optical fiber. The detector array receives optical radiation scattered by the surface of the object. The processor communicates with the detector array and the phase shifter. Signals generated by the detector array are received by the processor and three-dimensional position information for the surface is calculated in response to the received optical radiation scattered by the surface of the object and the change in the relative phase of optical radiation emitted by the optical fibers. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100227291 | INTRA-ORAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING SYSTEM - Described are a method and device for determining three-dimensional position information of a surface of a translucent object having a wavelength-dependent transmittance and reflectance characteristics. The method includes illuminating the surface of the translucent object with optical radiation at a predetermined wavelength emitted from a pair of optical sources. Radiation scattered from the surface and below the surface is detected, and a phase of the optical radiation from one of the optical sources relative to a phase of the optical radiation from the other optical source is changed before again detecting the scattered radiation. The predetermined wavelength is selected so that the optical radiation scattered from below the surface and detected provides a substantially constant background intensity with respect to the optical radiation scattered from the surface and detected. Three-dimensional position information of the surface is calculated in response to the detected radiation. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110298896 | SPECKLE NOISE REDUCTION FOR A COHERENT ILLUMINATION IMAGING SYSTEM - Described are methods and apparatus for reducing speckle noise in images, such as images of objects illuminated by coherent light sources and images of objects illuminated by interferometric fringe patterns. According to one method, an object is illuminated with a structured illumination pattern of coherent radiation projected along a projection axis. An angular orientation of the projection axis is modulated over an angular range during an image acquisition interval. Advantageously, shape features of the structured illumination pattern projected onto the surface of the object remain unchanged during image acquisition and the acquired images exhibit reduced speckle noise. The structured illumination pattern can be a fringe pattern such as an interferometric fringe pattern generated by a 3D metrology system used to determine surface information for the illuminated object. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110299094 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGH-SPEED PHASE SHIFTING FOR INTERFEROMETRIC MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS - Described are a method and apparatus for high-speed phase shifting of an optical beam. A transparent plate having regions of different optical thickness is illuminated by an optical beam along a path of incidence that extends through the regions. The transparent plate can be moved or the optical beam can be steered to generate the path of incidence. The optical beam exiting the transparent plate has an instantaneous phase value according to the region in which the optical beam is incident. Advantageously, the phase values are repeatable and stable regardless of the location of incidence of the optical beam within the respective regions, and phase changes at high modulation rates are possible. The method and apparatus can be used to modulate a phase difference of a pair of coherent optical beams such as in an interferometric fringe projection system. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110316978 | INTENSITY AND COLOR DISPLAY FOR A THREE-DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY SYSTEM - Described are a method and apparatus for generating a display of a three-dimensional (“3D”) metrology surface. The method includes determining a 3D point cloud representation of a surface of an object in a point cloud coordinate space. An image of the object is acquired in a camera coordinate space and then transformed from the camera coordinate space to the point cloud coordinate space. The transformed image is mapped onto the 3D point cloud representation to generate a realistic display of the surface of the object. In one embodiment, a metrology camera used to acquire images for determination of the 3D point cloud is also used to acquire the image of the object so that the transformation between coordinate spaces is not performed. The display includes a grayscale or color shading for the pixels or surface elements in the representation. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120062557 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING INTRA-ORAL MEASUREMENT DATA - Provided are a system and method for generating and displaying intra-oral measurement data. A measurement field of view of an intra-oral scanning device is directed at a first region of an object scene to acquire image data related to the first region. The intra-oral scanning device is moved from the first region along a path proximal to one or more surfaces of the object scene to a second region of the object scene. The intra-oral scanning device acquires image data corresponding to the object scene along the path. A set of 3D data is presented in a display. 3D data are generated from the image data acquired for the first region of the object scene to the second region of the object scene. Presented in a window of the display is a current video image of acquired image data of the object scene in the measurement field of view. The current video image overlays a respective portion of a graphical representation of accumulated data of the set of 3D data. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120062701 | METHOD OF DATA ACQUISITION FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING - Described are embodiments of methods of obtaining three-dimensional (3D) surface data of an object scene such as an intra-oral cavity. For example, measured surfaces may include the enamel surface of teeth, the dentin substructure of teeth, gum tissue and various dental structures. The methods can also be applied in medical applications and other applications in which 3D measurement data are acquired with maneuverable 3D measurement devices. In certain embodiments, the measurement device is positioned and translated to enable 3D data to be acquired for a backbone 3D data set. Subsequent controlled motion of the measurement device enables additional 3D data to be acquired and accurately joined to the backbone 3D data set. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120062716 | OBJECT CLASSIFICATION FOR MEASURED THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT SCENES - Described are methods that enable rapid automated object classification of measured three-dimensional object scenes. Each method can be performed during a three-dimensional measurement procedure while data are being acquired or after completion of the measurement procedure using the acquired data. In various embodiments, an object scene is illuminated with an optical beam and an image is acquired. In some embodiments, the object scene is illuminated with a structured light pattern and a sequence of images of the object scene illuminated by the pattern at different spatial phases is acquired. Coordinates are determined for points in the one or more images and a translucence value is determined for each of the points. An object class is determined for each point based on the translucence value for the point. Optionally, additional information, such as grayscale or color image data for each point, is used to supplement the object class determination. | 03-15-2012 |
Robert Michael Dillon, Basking Ridge, NJ US
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| 20090061763 | Digital radio broadcast receiver, broadcasting methods and methods for tagging content of interest - A method for specifying content of interest using a digital radio broadcast receiver is described. A digital radio broadcast signal includes first audio content and first program data, wherein the first program data includes information identifying a first item, and includes second audio content and second program data, wherein the second program data includes information identifying a second item. A user command entered at a user interface during reception of audio content is registered, indicating a user's interest in either the first or second audio content. It is determined whether there is an ambiguity in the content of interest. If there is an ambiguity, a first data structure is stored for the first audio content, and a second data structure is stored for the second audio content. The first data structure includes the information identifying the first item, and the second data structure includes the information identifying the second item. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20110039492 | Digital radio broadcast receiver, broadcasting methods and methods for tagging content of interest - A digital radio broadcast system includes a processing system that receives first audio content, first program data identifying a first item for the first audio content, second audio content, and second program data identifying a second item for the second audio content such that a start of the first program data is received at the processing system within 0.5 seconds of a start of the first audio content. A digital radio broadcast signal including the audio content and the program data is processed for digital radio broadcast transmission via a transmitter. The processing system stops delivery of the first program data to the transmitter upon receipt of the second program data, the first program data thereby being truncated, and begins delivery of the second program data to the transmitter. A digital radio broadcast receiver can tag content of interest based on a user command registered at the receiver. | 02-17-2011 |
Robert T. Dillon, Niskayuna, NY US
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| 20110104470 | METHOD OF FORMING A CURABLE ADHESIVE TAPE AND AN INSULATING LAYER ON A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a curable adhesive tape comprising a partially cured reaction intermediary comprises applying a silicone composition onto a flexible substrate. The method further comprises heating the silicone composition to a first desired temperature for a first period of time to form the partially cured reaction intermediary of the curable adhesive tape. A method of forming an insulating layer on a conductive substrate utilizes the same steps as the method of forming the curable adhesive tape and further comprises the steps of disposing the flexible substrate on the conductive substrate and further heating the partially cured reaction intermediary to a second desired temperature for a second period of time to form the insulating layer on the conductive substrate. | 05-05-2011 |
Roderick H. Dillon, Columbus, OH US
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| 20080215497 | System and Method for Valuing Stocks - A method for valuing stocks includes determining ( | 09-04-2008 |
Ryan Gabriel Dillon, Portland, OR US
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| 20110217162 | TURBO CHARGER HOUSING - A turbocharger compressor housing apparatus comprises a compressor housing and diffuser. These components are configured to provide an interference fit when assembled. An annular projection extends outwardly from one of such components toward the other of the components and engages the other of the components to form an annular joint. One of the compressor housing and diffuser comprises a recess positioned to collect debris generated during the interference fit to prevent the debris from reaching the annular joint. A second recess can be provided at the opposite side of the projection to accommodate deformation of the projection during assembly of the diffuser and compressor housing. The recesses can be annular and can, along with the projection, be included in the diffuser. | 09-08-2011 |
Shen J. Dillon, Champaign, IL US
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| 20100323244 | BATTERY ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - This disclosure relates to compositions and methods of manufacture of electrodes for batteries, including rechargeable lithium batteries, wherein at least one electrode comprises an electroactive material and a malleable metal. The electrode may be substantially free of other conductive additives and organic binders. Manufacture of the electrode may be performed without solvent or sintering. | 12-23-2010 |
Stephen D. Dillon, Duanesburg, NY US
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| 20110076413 | SINGLE LAYER BOND COAT AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A protective coating system for metal components includes a superalloy metal substrate, such as a component of a gas turbine. A single layer bond coat is applied to the superalloy metal substrate in a thermal spray process from a homogeneous powder composition having a particle size distribution wherein about 90% of the particles by volume are within a range of about 10 pan to about 100 μm. The percentage of particles within any 10 μm band within the range does not exceed about 20% by volume, and the percentage of particles within any two adjacent 10 μm bands within the range does not deviate by more than about 8% by volume. | 03-31-2011 |
Stephen M. Dillon, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20090086154 | Uniform diffuse omni-directional reflecting lens - A transparent multi-layer lens construction to be worn as a sunglass lens, or a fashion lens, that reflects light in a diffuse manner. The multi-layer lens construction is, in part, a combination of surface form and surface texture combined with a reflective medium and an anti-reflective coating. The present invention offers vast improvements over previously disclosed lens constructions in that it provides for both improved reflectivity and improved optical quality. | 04-02-2009 |
Steve Dillon, Deerfield Beach, FL US
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| 20110078318 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOAD BALANCING USING FORECASTING AND OVERBOOKING TECHNIQUES - Methods and systems for establishing user sessions between a client and a server or server farm can be carried out by a load balancing agent executing on a computer in communication with the client, server or server farm. The load balancing agent can intercept a connection request generated by an application executing on a client and responsively select a server on which to establish a user session. Selecting the server can be based on overbooking a particular server and choosing a server with a predetermined amount of forecasted load. Forecasted load can be determined by summing the current load on a server with a current load calculated by multiplying: the average load on the user sessions hosted by the server; by the number of cached user sessions stored on the server; and by the probability that a cached user session reconnects. | 03-31-2011 |
Thomas E. Dillon, Newark, DE US
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| 20100271683 | CONTROLLING THE PHASE OF OPTICAL CARRIERS - A system and method for locking the relative phase of multiple coherent optical signals, which compensates for optical phase changes induced by vibration or thermal changes in the environment. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110073772 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE PHASE OF OPTICAL CARRIERS IN MILLIMETER WAVE IMAGING SYSTEMS USING OPTICAL UPCONVERSION - A system and method for locking the relative phase of multiple coherent optical signals, which compensates for optical phase changes induced by vibration or thermal changes in the environment. | 03-31-2011 |
Tony Dillon, Wilmette, IL US
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| 20100106513 | Quality Assurrance In A Delivery Report - A method includes capturing an image of a flower arrangement at a location of a filling florist and sending a report from the filling florist to a sending florist, the report including the image of the arrangement and an order number. A computer is controlled to capture an image of a flower arrangement at a location of a filling florist, and to send a report from the filling florist to a sending florist. The report includes the image of the arrangement and an order number. A computer readable medium has program modules to control a computer. The computer is controlled to capture an image of a flower arrangement at a location of a filling florist, and to send a report from the filling florist to a sending florist. The report including the image of the arrangement and an order number. | 04-29-2010 |