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Andrew J. Dodd, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100288456 | FIBRILLATED BLEND OF LYOCELL LOW DP PULP - A fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulosic pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1000 as measured by ASTM Test 1975-96, a method of making the blend and materials which incorporate the blend. | 11-18-2010 |
Brian Dodd, Longmont, CO US
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| 20090132616 | ARCHIVAL BACKUP INTEGRATION - The inventive systems/techniques described herein provide solutions to managing information that may be integrated with many existing back-up applications. The techniques use existing resources, and provide transparent access to additional data processing functionalities. In one arrangement, a data de-duplication technique is provided. The technique includes monitoring a computer system to identify an intended transfer of a data set to an electronic storage medium. Once an intended transfer is identified, the data set is processed (e.g., prior to transfer). Such processing includes identifying a portion of the data set that corresponds to previously stored data and replace that portion of the data set with a link to the previously stored data. Such replacement of data portions within the first data set with links to previously stored data defines a modified data set. The modified data set may be transferred to the electronic storage medium associated with, for example, a back-up application/system. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110087640 | Data Compression and Storage Techniques - Provided are systems and methods for use in data archiving. In one arrangement, compression techniques are provided wherein an earlier version of a data set (e.g., file folder, etc) is utilized as a dictionary of a compression engine to compress a subsequent version of the data set. This compression identifies changes between data sets and allows for storing these differences without duplicating many common portions of the data sets. For a given version of a data set, new information is stored along with metadata used to reconstruct the version from each individual segment saved at different points in time. In this regard, the earlier data set and one or more references to stored segments of a subsequent data set may be utilized to reconstruct the subsequent data set. | 04-14-2011 |
Chadwick Everett Dodd, Lawrence, KS US
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| 20090074827 | COATED PET FOOD COMPOSITION - A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090074840 | Coated Pet Food Composition - A composition comprising a physically discrete pet food oral intake composition coated with a physically stable film, the film comprising a component which is a) capable of carrying a beneficial agent to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect or b) capable of releasing the benefit agent into the mouth or alimentary canal with the benefit agent traveling to a site in the pet wherein the benefit agent is effective in producing a beneficial effect. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090269416 | Compositions and Methods For Preventing or Treating Chronic Renal Failure in Felines With Hyperthyroidism - The invention relates to compositions for preventing chronic renal failure (CRF) in felines with hyperthyroidism wherein the compositions comprise (1) from about 28 to about 35% protein, the protein comprising at least about 75% vegetable protein, and (2) from about 0.1 to less than about 1 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1 mg/kg selenium. The invention also relates to compositions for treating CRF in hyperthyroid felines wherein the compositions comprise (1) from about 28 to about 35% protein, the protein comprising at least about 75% vegetable protein, and (2) from about 0.1 to less than about 0.3 mg/kg iodine and/or from about 0.1 to about 1 mg/kg selenium. The invention further relates to methods for preparing and using such compositions, articles of manufacture comprising such compositions, and means for communicating information about such compositions, methods, and articles of manufacture. | 10-29-2009 |
Cully Dodd, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20100140892 | SPRING BEAM SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A spring beam suspension system includes a hanger; a flexible spring beam extending between the hanger and an axle; and a generally U-shaped pivot bracket secured to the spring beam, the pivot bracket including opposing legs which are pivotably attached to the hanger. Another spring beam suspension system includes a lift actuator which lifts the axle by applying a biasing force to a portion of the spring beam which extends forward from the hanger. Yet another suspension system has a bushing secured in the hanger, whereby the beam pivots relative to the bushing. | 06-10-2010 |
Cully B. Dodd, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20100132444 | TRACTOR/TRAILER SUSPENSION WITH HUB TEMPERATURE INDICATING DEVICE - A vehicle suspension includes a hub and a hub temperature indicating device visible from an exterior of the hub and exposed to a temperature within an interior of the hub, and including a material which changes color in response to a predetermined change in the hub interior temperature. A hub temperature indicating device includes one of a hub cap plug and a hub cap window, including a material which changes color in response to a predetermined change in temperature in the hub interior. Another hub temperature indicating device includes a material which is operative to change color in response to a temperature change in a hub interior, the material comprising an irreversible temperature change indicating material; another material adjacent the first material, and which is operative to transfer heat between the hub interior and the first material; and the device being configured to attach to a hub cap. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110057406 | STEERABLE AND LIFTABLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A liftable independent suspension system which may also be steerable. In a described embodiment, a liftable suspension system for use on a vehicle includes wheel spindles positioned to extend outwardly at each respective lateral side of the vehicle. The spindles are displaceable independent of each other. An actuator is operable to raise at least one of the spindles, so that a tire rotatably connected to the spindle is liftable out of engagement with a road surface when the actuator raises the spindle. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110089660 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED BRAKE MOUNTING AND SUSPENSION ARM - A method of constructing a vehicle suspension system includes forming a suspension arm having a pivot connection at an end thereof, and a brake mounting integrally formed with the suspension arm; and then securing the suspension arm to an axle. A suspension system includes an axle and a suspension arm having a pivot connection which pivotably connects the axle to a vehicle frame, whereby the axle is vertically displaceable relative to the frame. At least one brake shoe is pivotably mounted to the suspension arm. Another suspension system includes a suspension arm having a pivot connection at an end thereof, and a brake spider integrally formed with the suspension arm. The brake spider includes at least one opening which receives a brake shoe pivot therein. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110095503 | DROP SPINDLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system includes a member which extends laterally relative to a frame of a vehicle. At least one spindle carrier may pivot about the member. Multiple spindle carriers may be pivotably mounted at respective opposite ends of the member. A spindle carrier may rotate about an axis which is collinear with and/or parallel to an axis of the member. | 04-28-2011 |
Dharmpal S. Dodd, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20090298833 | PIPERIDINYL DERIVATIVES AS MODULATORS OF CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR ACTIVITY - The present application describes substituted piperidinyl modulators of MIP-1α or CCR-1 or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In addition, methods of treating and preventing inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and transplant rejection using said modulators are disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100323994 | SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOPYRIDAZINES USEFUL AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides compounds of formula I | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110245226 | PIPERIDINYL DERIVATIVES AS MODULATORS OF CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR ACTIVITY - The present application describes substituted piperidinyl modulators of MIP-1α or CCR-1 or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In addition, methods of treating and preventing inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and transplant rejection using said modulators are disclosed. | 10-06-2011 |
Douglas Dodd, Hernando, MS US
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| 20090100662 | Automated three nail gun tool dolly - A new and improved automated gun tool dolly which comprises a plurality of nail guns, such as, for example, three nail guns, which are mounted upon a horizontally movable carriage assembly in a vertically and horizontally staggered mode so as to be disposed within a diagonal array. Movement of the carriage assembly along horizontally oriented guide rails is automatically controlled, such as, for example, by means of a programmable logic controller (PLC), such that the three nail guns are sequentially and continuously disposed at predetermined firing positions at which the nail guns are sequentially fired so as to insert nails within predetermined regions of 2×4 or 2×6 plate, header, or footer members of a wall panel or wall structure. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090100663 | Two gun tool dolly for firing and inserting three or more nails into plate, header, or footer frame members being attached to wall stud members - A two gun tool dolly which is capable of firing and inserting two, three or four nails into plate, header, or footer frame members at predetermined locations thereof so as to fixedly secure top and bottom plate, header, or footer members to stud frame members of a wall structure or wall panel. | 04-23-2009 |
Dylan Dodd, Champaign, IL US
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| 20110294166 | THERMOSTABLE ENZYMES FOR THE HYDROLYSIS OF MANNAN-CONTAINING POLYSACCHARIDES - The present disclosure relates to hydrolysis of mannan-containing poly- or oligo-saccharides by use of a polypeptide having endo-β-mannanase activity. In particular the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a bacterial endo-β-mannanase, polynucleotides encoding the endo-β-mannanase, and methods of use thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
Eric B. Dodd, Evansville, IN US
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| 20090275075 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENSURING THE SECURITY OF FOOD COMMODITIES - Aspects include claims, systems, and methods for testing food commodities, including without limitation bulk food commodity stores to identify the presence of contaminants. Such contaminants tested for may include biological, chemical, or radio nuclear material. Another aspect is marking and/or tracking food commodity stores that have been certified as either being contaminated or safe. Still another aspect is an automated or automatic system for measuring the level of contamination in a given food commodity store, and for marking and tracking food commodity stores tested for contamination. | 11-05-2009 |
Harry David Dodd, Morton, IL US
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| 20090019697 | Method for low lot gear manufacturing - A method of fabricating a gear is disclosed. The method may include loading a donut blank onto a pallet through a bore in the donut bank. The method may further include loading the pallet and donut blank onto a plurality of different machines and performing a plurality of different machining processes on the donut blank to fabricate a gear. | 01-22-2009 |
James Dodd US
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| 20100180485 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - POWER DISTRIBUTION - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192443 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - COMMUNICATION - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192444 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - RAIL CONTACTS - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100275489 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM-BATTERY PACK - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 11-04-2010 |
James Dodd, Linden, VA US
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| 20100192447 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100218410 | ACCESSORY MOUNT FOR RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source. | 09-02-2010 |
James H. Dodd, Tustin, MI US
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| 20090100889 | VARIABLE ADJUSTABLE CUTOFF DEVICE FOR ROLL FORMERS - A cutoff unit for cutting a variably swept continuous beam extending from a roll forming mill includes a pickup subassembly for tracking a shape of the continuous beam, and a cutoff subassembly that engages and supports sides of the continuous beam while a blade slices transversely through the continuous beam. A controller connected to the roll forming mill and to the cutoff unit controls the cutoff unit to allow pass through of the continuous beam, and is configured to actuate the pickup and then actuate the blade to cut the continuous beam into longitudinally symmetrical beam segments, each having a center section (swept or not) and with mirror-image equally-swept end sections. | 04-23-2009 |
James H. Dodd, Grand Haven, MI US
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| 20100147728 | ENERGY ABSORBING APPARATUS FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER - An energy-absorbing bulkhead apparatus includes high-strength roll formed tubular bars, and a bar-supporting sheet to distribute stress from product shifting in large shipping containers during transport. Parts are re-useable and can be quickly installed into the shipping container at selected locations such as near the container's doors. The bars can be swept and/or have deformed/configured ends shaped to engage channel features in side walls of the large shipping container. The bars may define spaced tubes and a tie rod for added strength. For example, the bars can be steel having 120 KSI to 220 KSI tensile strength, and have a cross-section 2-3 inches in depth and 4-6 inches in height, a length of 94 long, and a longitudinal sweep of 6 inches curvature. A flexitank can be positioned in the shipping container and supported by a combination of the bulkhead. | 06-17-2010 |
James Michael Dodd, Saint James, NY US
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| 20100067176 | FLUSH MOUNT-CORNER MOUNT GANG BOX - The present invention includes a housing for hanging or mounting a wire and a device in a corner between two walls of a building. The housing includes an angular back plate. The angular back plate is bifurcated at an acute angle and the backplate further includes an angular raised portion which is similarly bifurcated at an acute angle and positioned in mating relation with the angular back plate. The raised portion is recessed from top, bottom and side edges of the angular back plate. The raised portion has planar front portions in angular relation to each other and enclosing the raised portion. The back plate is mounted to a corner defined by the wall frames using back plate holes. The angular raised portion mates with a building material affixed to the building wall frame. One of the planar front portions of the angular raised portion defines a hole for passing the wire therethrough. | 03-18-2010 |
James S. Dodd, Linden, VA US
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| 20100279544 | RUGGED LOW LIGHT REFLECTIVITY ELECTRICAL CONTACT - The Low Reflectivity Contact has a low coefficient of light reflection, is rugged with respect to harsh ambient environmental conditions, provides a low resistance electrical connection, and is adapted for use in quick-connect applications. Light reflectivity of the contact is minimized by the use of a conductive mesh that is used to implement the electrical contact. The weave density and wire diameter of the conductive mesh maximizes the attenuation of reflected light in the visible spectrum, yet maintains high electrical conductivity and a lack of sensitivity to contamination via the choice of materials used to implement the Low Reflectivity Contact. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110061284 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110283585 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to provide a point of electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon. | 11-24-2011 |
John H. Dodd, Flemington, NJ US
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| 20110178080 | Melanocortin Receptor-Specific Spiro-Piperidine Compounds - Melanocortin receptor-specific compounds of formula I below: | 07-21-2011 |
John H. Dodd, Cranbury, NJ US
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| 20100311648 | MELANOCORTIN RECEPTOR-SPECIFIC PEPTIDES - The invention relates to melanocortin receptor-specific cyclic peptides of Formula (I) | 12-09-2010 |
Jon A. Dodd, Littleton, CO US
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| 20100105138 | PREMOUNTED FLUID CONVEYANCE ASSEMBLY FOR CELL EXPANSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A premounted fluid conveyance assembly for use with a cell expansion machine comprises a tubing-organizer and a fluid conveyance system. The fluid conveyance system is at least partially attached to the tubing-organizer, and the fluid conveyance system comprises an oxygenator or gas transfer module, a length of tubing and a bioreactor all fluidly interconnected. The premounted fluid conveyance assembly is adapted to be detachably-attached to the cell expansion machine. Accordingly, after a premounted fluid conveyance assembly is used, it is removed from the cell expansion machine by disengaging it from the cell expansion machine. Thereafter, another premounted fluid conveyance assembly can be attached in place of the previously used premounted fluid conveyance assembly. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100210016 | ROTATION SYSTEM FOR CELL GROWTH CHAMBER OF A CELL EXPANSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR - A system and method for rotating a cell growth chamber of a cell expansion system includes a rotatable member for engaging a chamber coupling attached to the cell growth chamber. The rotatable member includes an independently operable mechanism for engaging a rotatable fitting associated with the chamber coupling. In at least one embodiment, the chamber coupling is selectively rotatable by turning the rotatable member, thereby rotating the cell growth chamber around a first axis. The cell growth chamber is also selectively rotatable around a second axis by turning the rotatable fitting associated with the chamber coupling. Other novel aspects include a way of attaching the cell growth chamber to the shaft assembly, and a new tube routing clip. | 08-19-2010 |
Joseph K. Dodd, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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| 20090188947 | HINGED PUMP MECHANISMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A dispenser may include a hinged pump mechanism which allows a pump head to rotate about the hinge mechanism during actuation of a pump. | 07-30-2009 |
Julia Dodd, Marana, AZ US
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| 20100104222 | Convertible Carrying Apparatus - A convertible carrying apparatus for items such as toys comprises a flat sheet of flexible material with an optional smaller and centered rigid section. The sheet may be one or several layers and may have any shaped perimeter including octagonal, square, or circular. One or more gatherers are disposed about the perimeter of the sheet and a permanent or removeable grip is attached to one of the gatherers. The gatherers may be two or more handles, two or more ties, or a continuous drawstring that is threaded through a channel around the perimeter of the sheet and exposed at two or more locations around the perimeter of the sheet. The grip may include a fastener for securing it around the gatherers. When an item or many items are placed on the sheet, the gatherers can be collected or secured together with the grip. When the sheet is lifted by the grip, the sheet becomes a carrying apparatus for the items originally placed on the sheet. When desired, the carrying bag can set down, the grip can be unfastened, and the sheet can again lay flat. | 04-29-2010 |
Justin Dodd, Perryton, TX US
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| 20090202311 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING LOST CIRCULATION MATERIAL INTO DRILLING PITS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an apparatus for delivering lost circulation material, particularly cottonseed hulls, into oil and gas drilling pits. According to one exemplary embodiment, a lost circulation material delivery apparatus for delivering lost circulation material from a bulk source of the material into a drilling well mud pit for controlling lost circulation within an oil or gas drilling well bore can include a bulk source of lost circulation material positioned in the vicinity of but removed from the drilling well mud pit. The apparatus can also include a sorting mechanism in receiving communication with the bulk source where the sorting mechanism includes a lost circulation material metering portion. A lost circulation material conveying portion can be in material receiving communication with the material metering portion at a first end portion and in material expelling communication with the drilling well mud pit at a second end portion. The apparatus can also include a lost circulation material driving source spaced apart from the sorting mechanism and coupled to the conveying portion. In operation, the lost circulation material driving source feeds lost circulation material from the material metering portion, through the conveying portion and into the drilling well mud pit. | 08-13-2009 |
Karetha Dodd, Chelsea, MA US
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| 20100192273 | Watertight Cap - A swim cap includes a shell forming a concave region terminating at a circumferential rim, and a resilient margin secured to the shell along the circumferential rim. The margin and circumferential rim form a visible boundary, while the shell and resilient margin each are formed from substantially waterproof material. The swim cap also can include at least one fastener configured to tighten the margin. | 08-05-2010 |
Kenneth A. Dodd, Dowagiac, MI US
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| 20080296103 | Caliper brake - A hydraulic caliper brake includes a housing formed by two halves. A pair of bores are provided in each housing half, and a piston is positioned in each bore. An end cap closes off each bore and is sealed by an O-ring positioned around the periphery of each end cap. A ring retains each end cap within each bore. Each housing half has a pair of holes aligned with the holes of the other half. A pair of recessed areas are located on opposing ends of the housing, one of the recessed areas being positioned adjacent to one housing half and the other being positioned adjacent to the other housing half. A pair of stator plates each have a first ear with an outer shape having a flattened area positioned within one of said recessed areas in said housing, and a second ear with a continuously curved outer shape. Each ear has a hole therethrough aligned with the holes of the housing halves, and a pin is positioned in the aligned holes. An easily bleedable fluid network supplies fluid to the pistons. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090211855 | Ball ramp brake - A ball ramp brake including a housing, a disc assembly within the housing, and an annular rotatable actuator to actuate the brake by compressing the disc assembly. The rotatable actuator includes a plurality of depressions oriented circumferentially therein which become progressively shallower in a first circumferential direction. A plurality of depressions are circumferentially oriented in a surface of the housing and become progressively shallower in a second circumferential direction. The depressions in the actuator and the depressions in the housing each have a first angle of depression that is steeper than a second angle of depression. A boot seal may be provided between the fluid chamber of an actuating cylinder and the inner area within the housing to prevent fluid leakage. In addition, a cooling chamber may be provided in the housing to improve the brakes efficiency. | 08-27-2009 |
Kenneth Travis Dodd, Pensacola, FL US
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| 20110081628 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Oral care treatments are provided, including multi-component oral care compositions and methods for delivering such compositions to the oral cavity. Oral care devices and systems for implementing such oral care treatments are also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
Kristin N. Dodd, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20110104339 | DOUBLE-CRUSTED PIZZA PRODUCTS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Compositions and methods for double-crusted pizza product and method for making are disclosed having a peripheral gap extending around, or substantially around, the product perimeter between upper and lower crusts forming a gap. One embodiment provides a double-crusted layer pizza product having a lower crust layer forming a base; an upper crust layer positioned above the lower crust layer; a sauce layer applied directly adjacent to the upper crust layer on a lower surface thereof and positioned between the lower and upper crust layers; at least one ingredient; and the sauce layer having a water concentration of at least 40 percent weight. A second sauce layer or oil layer can be optionally applied adjacent to an upper surface of the lower crust layer. Cut-outs of the second crust layer can occur prior to or after hot-pressing a billet. Optional methods can include spraying the second sauce layer. | 05-05-2011 |
Lee Dodd, North Bend, WA US
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| 20090048882 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING - A system for performing strategic planning. At least one processor and memory are configured to, based on user input, provide a plurality of roadmaps, and link a data point of a first roadmap to a data point of a second roadmap to integrate at least portions of the first and second roadmaps. “Intelligent” roadmapping can be provided wherein the system scans relationships in data from different sources and loads related categories and data points onto a combined roadmap. | 02-19-2009 |
Mark C. Dodd, Pendleton, IN US
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| 20100064624 | FOLDABLE TRUSS - A foldable truss having a pair of side frames hinged together by a foldable arm allowing the truss to be collapsed to a smaller width while maintaining the truss length as a constant. | 03-18-2010 |
Mark D. Dodd, Allen, TX US
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| 20090276933 | PROTECTIVE ARTICLES HAVING A PLURALITY OF CORE MEMBERS - A protective guard for reducing injury to a shin of a person includes a conformable substrate and a plurality of core members disposed adjacent to a surface of the conformable substrate. The plurality of core members are arranged such that a first of the core members is rotationally movable about at least one axis relative to a second of the core members. A flexible fabric membrane comprised of natural or synthetic fibers is positioned adjacent to at least one of the conformable substrate and the plurality of core members. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110113559 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE IMPACT-PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF A CONFORMABLE SUBSTRATE - A method of improving an impact-protective property of a conformable substrate is provided. The method includes positioning a central core adjacent the conformable substrate. The central core includes a plurality of rigid plates. A first of the plates is joined by at least one hinge to a second of the plates. | 05-19-2011 |
Mark P. Dodd, Sylvania, OH US
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| 20090134115 | Neck ring and method of making for a glass container forming machine - A neck ring for a glass container forming machine includes two neck ring sections each consisting essentially of a neck ring body and an insert on the body. The inserts have opposed surfaces for forming closure attachment features on a container neck finish molded in the neck ring. Each neck ring body is of die-formed powder metal construction and is set around the associated insert. The inserts preferably form the entire glass-contacting portion of the neck ring. The neck ring bodies preferably are of sintered bronze or steel construction, and the inserts preferably are of nickel, bronze or steel construction. The body and insert preferably are sintered together for a metallurgical bond. | 05-28-2009 |
Michael D. Dodd, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20080273455 | Retry Strategies for Use in a Streaming Environment - Strategies are described for performing retry analysis in an environment which involves the transmission of media information from a source module to a target module. In the context of the source module, the retry analysis determines whether the source module should satisfy the retry requests issued by the target module. In the context of the target module, the retry analysis determines whether the target module should generate the retry requests in the first place. Novel request reporting formats are also described. The target module performs analysis to determine what reporting format it should use to convey the retry requests to the source module. | 11-06-2008 |
Michael Shannon Dodd, Duncan, OK US
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| 20110232376 | Remote fueling system and process - A remote fueling system is provided. The system comprises a wellbore servicing equipment unit comprising an internal combustion engine, a fuel tank coupled to the internal combustion engine, a fuel distribution channel, a fuel level sensor component, a fuel level indicator, and a fuel level indicator control box. The wellbore servicing equipment is mounted on a trailer upon which the wellbore servicing equipment is transported to the wellbore. The fuel level sensor component senses a fuel level inside the fuel tank. The fuel level indicator indicates a fuel level status of the fuel tank to remote fueling personnel at a standoff distance. The fuel level indicator control box is coupled to the fuel level sensor component and to the fuel level indicator and commands the indication presented by the fuel level indicator based on the fuel level inside the fuel tank sensed by the fuel level sensor component. | 09-29-2011 |
Orville D. Dodd, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20100212720 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a solar energy system includes a plurality of module rows and a plurality of reflector rows. Each module row includes a plurality of PV modules. Each PV module includes a plurality of PV cells arranged in a plurality of cell rows, the PV cells in each cell row being electrically connected in parallel to each other, and the plurality of cell rows being electrically connected in series to each other. Each reflector row includes a plurality of reflectors. The reflector rows are interposed between the module rows such that each reflector row is mechanically interconnected between two adjacent module rows and is arranged to reflect light having some incident angles on to one of the two adjacent module rows. | 08-26-2010 |
Robert Dodd, Parma, MI US
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| 20100281801 | Foamed Building Panel, Clip and System for Installation - A building panel has a unitary foamed core, and a unitary cover layer of resinous polymeric material covering the core and covering a bottom edge or drip edge and an upper edge of the panel. A system for installation of adjacent panels includes the adjacent panels having vertical clip-receiving grooves slidably receiving narrow edges of a clip. The clip holds adjacent panels in coplanar abutting relationship to minimize movement while installed on a wall of a building. | 11-11-2010 |
Robert E. Dodd, Parma, MI US
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| 20100127425 | Process of and Apparatus for Making a Shingle, and Shingle Made Thereby - A process and apparatus for making a shingle, together with the shingle made thereby, is provided, in which one or more thermoplastic materials are extruded or co-extruded to form an extrudate, with the extrudate being cut into a preliminary shingle shape, which is allowed to dissipate heat, and then is delivered to a compression mold, wherein the preliminary shingle shape is compression molded to substantially its final dimensions and is then discharged from the mold and allowed to cool. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100159053 | Apparatus for Making a Shingle, and Shingle Made Thereby - An apparatus for making a shingle, together with the shingle made thereby, is provided, in which one or more thermoplastic materials are extruded or co-extruded to form an extrudate, with the extrudate being cut into a preliminary shingle shape, which is allowed to dissipate heat, and then is delivered to a compression mold, wherein the preliminary shingle shape is compression molded to substantially its final dimensions and is then discharged from the mold and allowed to cool. | 06-24-2010 |
Stephanie Kay Dodd, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20120028969 | BICYCLIC ACETYL-COA CARBOXYLASE INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I); | 02-02-2012 |
Stephanie Kay Dodd, Ayer, MA US
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| 20110178085 | Salts of N-[6-cis-2,6-Dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)pyridine-3-yl]-2-methyl-4'-(t- rifluoromethoxy)[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide - Salts of N-[6-(cis-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)pyridine-3-yl]-2-methyl-4′-(trifluoromethoxy)[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide are prepared and characterized. | 07-21-2011 |
Stephen Dodd, Rockville, MO US
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| 20110014129 | MAGNETIC MICROSTRUCTURES FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - The present invention relates to a magnetic resonance structure with a cavity or a reserved space that provides contrast and the additional ability to frequency-shift the spectral signature of the NMR-susceptible nuclei such as water protons by a discrete and controllable characteristic frequency shift that is unique to each MRS design. The invention also relates to nearly uniform solid magnetic resonance T | 01-20-2011 |
Stephen Dodd, Bethseda, MD US
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| 20110144478 | MAGNETIC MICROSTRUCTURES FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A magnetic resonance contrast agent has a medium, and a contrast structure dispersed in the medium. The contrast structure comprises a magnetic material arranged to create a local region of a local magnetic field such that nuclear magnetic moments of a material when arranged within said local region precess at a characteristic Larmor frequency about a total magnetic field in the local region while in use, the characteristic Larmor frequency being identifiable with the contrast structure, and the total magnetic field in the local region being a substantially spatially uniform magnetic field. | 06-16-2011 |
Steven Louis Dodd, Reston, VA US
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| 20090240976 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system that may include one or more memory sections, one or more switches, and a management system. The memory sections include memory devices and a section controller capable of detecting faults with the memory section and transmitting messages to the management system regarding detected faults. The storage system may include a management system capable of receiving fault messages from the section controllers and removing from service the faulty memory sections. Additionally, the management system may determine routing algorithms for the one or more switches. | 09-24-2009 |
Steven Witt Dodd, Zionsville, IN US
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| 20090186813 | CHRONIC TREATMENT REGIMEN USING GLUCAGON-LIKE INSULINOTROPIC PEPTIDES - The present invention encompasses a method of treating a disease by maintaining chronic steady state serum levels of a GLP-1 compound within a specified range. | 07-23-2009 |
Thomas Lance Dodd, Monument, CO US
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| 20090169010 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DATA FIELD ENCRYPTION AND STORAGE - An approach is provided for securely storing and managing sensitive data. A system and method are provided that include a central device that receives an actual data value from a requester, encrypts the actual data value, obtains a replacement value for the encrypted actual data value, obtains a secondary replacement value based on the encrypted actual data value, and transmits the replacement value to the requester for storage by the requester. The system and method also includes a storage device for storing the secondary replacement value in association with the encrypted actual data value at a secure location. The requester can later use the replacement value to retrieve the actual data value from the central device. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169016 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR KEYING AND SECURELY STORING DATA - An approach is provided for securely storing sensitive data. A system is provided that includes a central device configured to receive a key from a requester, to obtain a new key associated with the key, and to transmit the new key to the requestor, and a storage device for storing the new key in association with the key. Also, a secure system is provided that includes a parsing unit that parses an actual data value into a first data field and a second data field, a key generation unit that generates a key, a first process that transmits the key to a central manager and receives a new key associated with the key from the central manager, and at least one storage device configured to store the first data field in association with the key, and to store the second data field in association with the new key. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100031023 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CENTRALIZED DATA FIELD ENCRYPTION, AND DISTRIBUTED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL - An approach is provided for securely storing sensitive data values. A primary facility is provided that directly or indirectly receives requests from a requestor to store an actual data value. The primary facility obtains a replacement value associated with the actual value and encrypts the actual value, and the replacement value is transmitted to the requestor. The replacement and encrypted values are stored in a master copy database at the primary facility, and copies thereof are stored in distributed secondary databases. When the requestor needs an actual data value, the requestor transmits the replacement value either to the primary facility for retrieval of data from the master database, or to the secondary facility for retrieval from the respective secondary database. The chosen facility retrieves the encrypted value from its respective database using the replacement value, decrypts the encrypted value, and transmits the actual value back to the requestor. | 02-04-2010 |
Timothy David Dodd, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20090241109 | Context Agent Injection Using Virtual Machine Introspection - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for executing a process within a virtual machine. A module is injected into an operating system for the virtual machine to form an injected module. The injected module is executed to load an agent process within an application space within the virtual machine. Execution of the agent process is initiated by the injected module. | 09-24-2009 |
Travis Dodd, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20100101625 | Terrestrial Solar Tracking Photovoltaic Array - The terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array includes a longitudinal support that may be constructed of discrete sections. The overall length of the array may be adjusted depending upon the necessary size of the array. A drive may be configured to rotate the longitudinal support in first and second directions about a first axis. Solar cell modules are positioned along the longitudinal support and may each include a rectangular case with a plurality of lenses that are positioned over corresponding receivers. Linkages may be connected to the solar cell modules and are axially movable along the longitudinal support to rotate the solar cell modules within second planes that each orthogonal to the first plane to further track the sun during the course of the day. The array may be configured to facilitate rotation about the first axis. The array may be constructed with a center of gravity of the array to extending through the longitudinal support. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100102200 | Terrestrial Solar Tracking Photovoltaic Array - A terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array that may include an elongated frame configured to mount solar cell modules in a longitudinally-extending and spaced-apart arrangement. The frame is able to rotate each of the solar cell modules along a first axis to simultaneously track the elevation of the sun during the course of a day. The frame is also able to rotate each solar cell array module along second axes that are substantially perpendicular to the first axis to track the azimuthal position of the sun during the course of the day. | 04-29-2010 |