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Benjamin J. Dobson, Arlington, MA US
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| 20090184207 | Synchronously self deploying boom - A deployable boom with adjacent panels hinged together typically in an end to end configuration. A first longeron is attached to at least two panels and a second longeron is also attached to at least two panels. Each longeron includes a self locking hinge between adjacent panels. | 07-23-2009 |
Daniel Dobson, Atherton, CA US
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| 20090288064 | Method and apparatus for non-disruptive embedding of specialized elements - Techniques for non-disruptive embedding of specialized elements are disclosed. In one aspect of the techniques, ontology is defined to specify an application domain. A program interface (API) is also provided for creating raw features by a developer. Thus a module is provided for at least one form of statistical analysis within the ontology. The module is configured automatically in a computing device with the API in response to a system consistent with the ontology, wherein the system has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of that form of statistical analysis, and the module has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of particular functions provided by the system. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100113153 | Self-Contained Inertial Navigation System for Interactive Control Using Movable Controllers - A movable game controller for controlling aspects of a computer controlled game display with apparatus for determining the linear and angular motion of that movable controller. The apparatus includes a plurality of self-contained inertial sensors for sensing the tri-axial linear and tri-axial angular motion of the moving controller. Each sensor is mounted at a fixed linear position and orientation with respect to the others. The linear and angular motion of the controller is computed from the correlated motion sensor readings of each of the plurality of self-contained inertial sensors. | 05-06-2010 |
Donald James Dobson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090146843 | Residential garage parking position indicator - A residential garage can be either attached or detached from a residence and normally includes a paneled, roll-up door that can be opened and closed either manually or via mechanical means utilizing a motor and drive system. A pendant (soft target) suspended from a cord is movable in a vertical direction from a raised position (garage door closed) to a lowered position (garage door open) via direct linkage and travel reduction of the cord to the top of the garage door, suspended from the garage ceiling with guides. When the garage door is raised and the pendant is lowered, a driver in a vehicle can park in the garage utilizing the pendant to properly and precisely align the vehicle inside the garage by stopping the vehicle at the point when the vehicle windshield first contacts the pendant. | 06-11-2009 |
Eric L. Dobson, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20090134999 | Integrated tracking, sensing, and security system for intermodal shipping containers - A security system for freight containers comprises: a locking device to reliably attach to the container and prevent unauthorized opening of the container doors; a sensing device to sense conditions affecting the container; and, a communication system configured to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely from the container. The locking and sensing devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator, whereby the administrator may interrogate the locking/sensing device at selected times. The locking device may contain a GPS receiver whereby its geographic location at various times may be monitored either continuously, periodically, or after a trip is completed. The system may include a visual display on the exterior of the container capable of displaying selected messages. The messages may be preprogrammed or may be changed as the container moves from one geographic location to another. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090135015 | Locking apparatus for shipping containers - A security system for freight containers comprises: a locking device configured to reliably attach to the container and prevent unauthorized opening of the container doors; an electromechanical locking mechanism; and a GPS receiver so that unlocking may be authorized when the container is at a selected location. The system may further include a device to sense conditions affecting the container; and, a communication system to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely. The locking and sensing devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator. The system may include a visual display on the exterior of the container capable of displaying selected messages. The messages may be preprogrammed or may be changed as the container moves from one geographic location to another. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100289447 | System and method for power management of energy storage devices - A power management system for batteries includes: a controller that controls a charger, switch matrix, and outputs, using algorithms to optimize system states based on a fuel gauge and learned conditions; a charger, which converts various inputs into charge voltage; a fuel gauge, which calculates remaining charge and battery health so the controller can effectively manage the battery and extend run-time; and a switch matrix providing management at individual cell level so that cell performance/health can be monitored. Cells can be combined dynamically in series and/or in parallel, and “bad” cells can be removed from service. A related method is also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110018707 | Shipping container having integral geoclock system - A shipping apparatus for small, high value or accountable items comprises: a substantially rigid housing comprising two opposed sections connected to one another, forming a container capable of being opened and closed, typically in a clamshell arrangement; and an integral locking device to secure the container in the closed position. The locking device includes: a microprocessor; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; a power supply; and an electromechanical latching mechanism to actuate the locking device and to unlock the locking device upon signal from the microprocessor when the shipping container has reached a selected geographic location. The locking device may further contain additional sensing and communication functions. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110116416 | System and method for geographically optimized wireless mesh networks - A geographically optimized wireless mesh network comprises: a radio communications device to intelligently route information through a tracking, sensing, or communications network; a sensing device to sense conditions affecting the device or associated items; and, a communication system configured to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely from the container. The geographically optimized wireless mesh devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator, whereby the administrator may interrogate the devices at selected times. The locking device contains redundant location determination technologies whereby its geographic location is used to optimize the node and network performance. | 05-19-2011 |
Gareth S Dobson, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20100019143 | Ion Focusing and Detection in a Miniature Linear Ion Trap for Mass Spectrometry - A miniature linear ion trap (MLIT) with a length of less than 30 mm is provided for ion focusing in the axial plane. The MLIT has multipoles for applying an AC voltage to ions and tubular entrance and exit lenses for applying a DC voltage to the ions. In another aspect, MLIT includes electrodes within the tubular entrance and exit lenses for detection of image current. A method is also provided for applying voltage to the entrance and exit lenses for ion focusing. | 01-28-2010 |
Gareth S. Dobson, Burlingame, CA US
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| 20110266429 | SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY DETECTION WITH ION SEPARATION PRE-FILTER - Detecting and identifying ions using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and an ion separation pre-filter, such as an ion spectrometer, are provided. The combination of an ion separator as a pre-filter for SERS provides a highly sensitive detector with very low false alarm rates. Target ions from an ionized sample are identified and separated by the ion separator. The target ions are steered and deposited onto a SERS substrate for Raman spectroscopic analysis with an optical probe. The Raman spectrum is compared with reference spectra and the composition of the sample is identified. The ion current from the target ions can also be measured, preferably concurrently with the Raman spectrum measurement. Types of ion separators include a differential ion mobility spectrometer, an ion mobility spectrometer, or a mass spectrometer. | 11-03-2011 |
Ian Dobson, Warrenville, IL US
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| 20110076732 | Process, Plant, and Butanol From Lignocellulosic Feedstock - This invention relates to a process, a plant, and butanol made of or derived from lignocellulosic feedstock. The process includes the step of depolymerizing lignocellulosic material to form pentose and a remainder. The process also includes the step of converting the pentose to butanol material and using the remainder for generation of power or further downstream conversion. | 03-31-2011 |
Kelly Dobson, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100268056 | Washable wearable biosensor - A washable, wearable biosensor that can gather sensor data, communicate the sensed data by wireless protocols, and permits the analysis of sensed data in real-time as a person goes about their normal lifestyle activities. The biosensor can be worn in multiple positions, can be put on or removed quickly without having to apply or remove gels and adhesives, and provides a snug, comfortable fit to gather data with minimal motion artifacts. The textile, wearable device can support integrated photoplethysmography, skin conductance, motion, and temperature sensors in a small wearable package. The supported sensors may be coupled to utilization devices by channel-sharing wireless protocols to enable the transmission of data from multiple users and multiple sensors (e.g. both sides of body, wrists or hands and feet, or multiple people). An on-board processor, or the receiving utilization device, can map patterns of the physiological and motion data to signals or alerts such as a likely seizure, drug craving, or other states that the wearer may exhibit or experience. The sensor data may be sent by wireless transmission and received by a mobile phone or other personal digital device, a computer, a favorite toy, or another wearable device. The sensors may include multiple photoplethysmographs and/or one or more EDAs which perform a time-domain measurement of skin conductance | 10-21-2010 |
Kelly Elizabeth Dobson, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100112537 | Objects that interact with a user at a visceral level - Objects that interact with a user at a visceral level when the object comes within the user's personal environment. The objects detect a user's visceral behavior, for example breathing pattern or perspiration. In response to the visceral behavior the object simulates a behavior of a living entity such as breathing, or produces an output to which the user responds viscerally, such as an electric field. The form of the output or simulated behavior is determined by the visceral behavior. The output or simulated behavior may be modified to guide the user's visceral behavior, for example by first synchronizing simulated breathing to the user's breathing and then slowing down while the user's breathing is entrained to the simulated breathing. One such object has a skin that is warm to the touch, and simulates breathing with a breathing sound. Another such object produces electric fields like electric fields of the heart. A further such object simulates a purring sound in response to the user's breathing: the form of the purring also depends on sounds in the environment. | 05-06-2010 |
Ken Dobson, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080223898 | Nose assembly for a fastener driving tool - In a fastener-driving tool equipped with a fastener magazine, and a power source including a reciprocating driver blade for driving fasteners obtained from the magazine into a workpiece, and a reciprocating valve sleeve actuated by a cage, a nosepiece is provided, including a nosepiece body configured for attachment at one end to the fastener tool and defining a fastener channel constructed and arranged for receiving the driver blade and the fasteners sequentially fed by the magazine, the fastener channel having a fastener outlet. A tubular pin guide is disposed for reciprocal movement in the fastener channel for receiving fasteners traveling toward the outlet. A unitary actuator has a first end engaging the pin guide for common reciprocation relative to the nosepiece body and a second end engaging the cage. | 09-18-2008 |
Kurt Dobson, Midvale, UT US
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| 20100098216 | Noise Reduction In Xray Emitter/Detector Systems - Systems and methods for reducing signal noise in an x-ray emitter/detector system are disclosed. A common clock is connected to at least two subsystems of the x-ray emitter/detector system to enable a plurality of noise sources associated with the at least two subsystems within the x-ray emitter/detector system to be correlated with the common clock. At least one adaptive filter having a plurality of taps is configured to receive a desired signal and a correlated noise estimate signal and output an error signal. An update algorithm is used to update a value of the plurality of taps to minimize the error signal output to thereby substantially remove at least one of the plurality of noise sources at each of the at last one variable filters in the x-ray emitter/detector system to provide a more accurate display of the output of the x-ray emitter/detector system. | 04-22-2010 |
Melissa K. Dobson, Owego, NY US
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| 20110225988 | Multi-Lumen Axial Cryogenic Connector - An embodiment of the invention is a cryo-connector, a connector that allows for the delivery and return of a cryogen in an axial configuration. In one embodiment, the connector is a tri-axial configuration allowing for the delivery and return of pressurized cryogen as well as the application of an independent vacuum in the third lumen. Various configurations, however, may accommodate any number of luminary spaces such that cryogen (or other fluids) and/or vacuum spaces may be created in a fashion complementary to the components that the connector will affix to and interconnect with. The connectors can be utilized with any low temperature, cryogenic device and at varying pressures. | 09-22-2011 |
Paul J. Dobson, Charlton, MA US
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| 20110085348 | LED light source for fiber optic cable - A high efficiency fiber optic illuminator comprises a light emitting device with wide angular light distribution, such as an LED, and an outwardly tapered fiber optic waveguide rod with a large calculated numerical aperture, preferably equal to or greater than 0.7 and a ratio of the output diameter to the input diameter of between 1.4:1 and 2.2:1. The smaller, input end of the tapered rod is supported close to the light emitting surface so as to collect the maximum amount of energy. The input end is capable of accepting light at very high angles of incidence, and reducing those angles of incidence so that when the light exits the larger, output end the light may be accepted by standard fiber optic devices with typical numerical aperture values ranging between 0.4 and 0.7. | 04-14-2011 |
Paul J. Dobson, Hanover, MA US
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| 20090209987 | SNARE WITH CAPTURE-AREA ENHANCEMENT - A surgical snare for ensnaring an object in a patient includes a flexible section that selectively switches between an insertion shape and an ensnaring shape; and a capture-area enhancer deployed when the flexible section assumes the ensnaring shape. An actuator coupled to the flexible section causes the flexible section to transition between the insertion shape and the ensnaring shape. | 08-20-2009 |
Richard L. Dobson, Liberty, SC US
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| 20100025889 | MOLDS AND METHODS FOR ROTATIONAL MOLDING - Molds and methods for rotational molding are disclosed. The molds for rotationally molding may include an interior surface, an exterior surface, an opening, and a post. The interior surface may define a molding cavity. The interior surface may include a first portion and a second portion disposed opposite the first portion. The opening may extend from the first portion of the interior surface to the exterior surface. The post may extend from the second portion of the interior surface, through the molding cavity, through the opening, and to a distal region. | 02-04-2010 |
Ronald E. Dobson, Cypress, CA US
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| 20120024522 | Electric Submersible Pump Band Basket Catcher - A basket catcher for catching debris such as broken metal bands from an oil borehole casing as production tubing is withdrawn. The basket catcher has a collar that includes a series of spring-tensioned blades directed upwardly catch debris as the basket is withdrawn through the casing, preventing the debris from occluding the borehole. | 02-02-2012 |
Roy Lee Martin Dobson, Hamilton, OH US
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| 20110098251 | BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS - Novel bisphosphonate cyclic acetal compounds are disclosed, as well as methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and administration of the compounds in methods of treating bone metabolism disorders, such as abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism. | 04-28-2011 |
Tam Barrington Dobson US
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| 20100204564 | AccuPort Locator - To avoid exposing medical personnel to frequent radiation during patient treatment, a radiopaque indicator is used to locate catheters or similar subcutaneous ports and devices. An attached extension rod allows the medical personnel to remain farther outside a fluoroscope's radiated area, but still manipulate the indicator. Because it is radiopaque, personnel can see its position relative to a patient's extra corporal port on a fluoroscope, fix the position precisely, make the puncture and adjustment and then address the patient's medical needs after completing the barium swallow or other medical treatment. | 08-12-2010 |
Terry M. Dobson, Burbank, CA US
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| 20080221998 | PARTICIPANT INTERACTION WITH ENTERTAINMENT IN REAL AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - A system of interaction between an electronic theme park experience and live theme park interaction and activity earns rewards. The interaction permits for rewards earned in the electronic theme park experience to be redeemed in the live theme park experience and vice versa. The electronic theme park and live activity are interactive in real or delayed time through an Internet connection. Activities on one or both of the live and electronic formats are designed to drive increased player visiting of the live and/or electronic versions. The Virtual Magic Kingdom in some embodiments includes a virtual version of one or more of theme parks such as the “Magic Kingdom” portion of Disney, Inc.'s theme parks. | 09-11-2008 |
Walter A. Dobson US
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| 20100204564 | AccuPort Locator - To avoid exposing medical personnel to frequent radiation during patient treatment, a radiopaque indicator is used to locate catheters or similar subcutaneous ports and devices. An attached extension rod allows the medical personnel to remain farther outside a fluoroscope's radiated area, but still manipulate the indicator. Because it is radiopaque, personnel can see its position relative to a patient's extra corporal port on a fluoroscope, fix the position precisely, make the puncture and adjustment and then address the patient's medical needs after completing the barium swallow or other medical treatment. | 08-12-2010 |
William Kurt Dobson, Midvale, UT US
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| 20100214118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A PERSON - A system and method for tracking a person using a deduced reckoning device is disclosed. The method includes the operation of selecting an initial location of the person. The person's movement along a path is then monitored using directional sensors, including a digital magnetic compass, at least one accelerometer, at least one magnetometer, at least one gyroscope, and an altimeter. The person's changing location is recorded based on a change in outputs of the directional sensors that occur during the person's movement. The person's changing location is transmitted to a command and control center. The person's changing location is then displayed on a graphical user interface at the command and control center. | 08-26-2010 |
W. Kurt Dobson, Midvale, UT US
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| 20110313691 | DIRECT SEQUENCE SPREAD SPECTRUM PREDICTIVE CABLE AND COMPONENT FAILURE TECHNOLOGY - There are disclosed systems and methods of determining a fault location on a wire. In an embodiment, a system includes a PN code having a chip-time. Software code is provided for delaying the PN code a series of delays to form delayed PN samples, a sum of the series of delays being less than one chip-time. Software code is provided for summing the delayed PN samples with the PN code to form a summed sequence. Software code is provided for transmitting the summed PN sequence to the wire. Software code is provided for receiving a signal from the wire related to the summed PN sequence. Software code is provided for mixing the signal received from the wire with a delayed copy of the summed PN sequence so as to form a mixed signal. Software code is provided for integrating the mixed signal to map faults. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |