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Charles I. Dodds, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090029629 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods for polishing an edge of a substrate are provided. The invention includes rotating a substrate against a polishing film so as to remove material from the edge of the substrate; and detecting an amount of force exerted in pressing the polishing film against the substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090036039 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods of and systems for polishing an edge of a substrate are provided. The invention includes a substrate rotation driver adapted to rotate the edge of a substrate against a polishing film; and a first sensor coupled to the rotation driver adapted to detect one of an energy and torque exerted by the substrate rotation driver as it rotates the substrate against the polishing film. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090036042 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods, systems and apparatus are provided for polishing an edge of a substrate. The invention includes an apparatus adapted to apply a preset pressure to a polishing film in contact with an edge of a substrate. The apparatus includes an actuator adapted to apply a preset pressure to the polishing film; and a controller coupled to the actuator and adapted to receive a signal indicative of a condition of the edge of the substrate, and to adjust a pressure applied by the actuator to the polishing film so as to maintain the preset pressure based on the received signal. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-05-2009 |
David R. Dodds, Winchester, VA US
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| 20080206503 | Solid concentrate composition for polymeric chain extension - A solid concentrate composition for use in promoting chain extension within a polymer, and corresponding method, includes a chain extender and a non-reactive carrier resin or a co-reactive carrier resin. The concentrate composition prevents the premature reaction of the chain extender within a molding apparatus, increasing the dispersion of the chain extender throughout the polymer, and thereby preventing gelation and promoting homogeneous chain extension. | 08-28-2008 |
Donald J. Dodds, Portland, OR US
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| 20100269929 | SYSTEMS OF AND METHODS FOR FLUID INTAKES AND OUTLETS THAT MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - A hydropower system for a body of water that may comprise a fluid intake positioned below a bed of the water body and immersed in a filter below the bed, wherein fluid flows from the water body through the filter into the fluid intake. The hydropower system may further comprise a tunnel with a first end in fluid communication with the fluid intake and a second end in fluid communication with a hydropower generator, and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the hydropower generator. | 10-28-2010 |
Evan T. Dodds, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100281173 | DELEGATED ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT - A remote administration system is described herein that provides varying permissions to invoke administrative commands to multiple users. An application host provisions users of different organizations and defines one or more commands that the users can invoke remotely. The system associates the commands with users and/or groups to specify the users and/or groups that are authorized to execute the commands. When the remote administration system receives a remote request to perform a command, the system determines a user associated with the command and whether the user is authorized to execute the command. The system also creates an execution context for each connected user that defines the roles and access privileges associated with the user and that isolates the user from other users. Thus, the remote administration system provides remote administration of hosted applications in a way that is easy for administrators of the hosted service to manage. | 11-04-2010 |
Gerald C. Dodds, Chardon, OH US
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| 20080293557 | THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANT CERAMIC COMPOSITES - The disclosed invention relates to ceramic matrix composites with ceramic fiber reinforcements. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090056902 | Method of forming a cast metal article - An unfired ceramic base core having a first coefficient of thermal expansion is provided. A core element having a second coefficient of thermal expansion is positioned in an opening formed in the unfired ceramic base core. The opening in the unfired ceramic base core is filled with a filler material having a third coefficient of thermal expansion. The third coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion and less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion. The ceramic base core is fired without cracking the base core and without cracking the filler material. The ceramic base core contains silica and zircon and has a silica content of 70% or less and a zircon content of 30% or more. The core element may be formed of a ceramic material or a refractory metal. | 03-05-2009 |
James Dodds, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20090188221 | AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM - An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing. | 07-30-2009 |
John David Dodds, Harrisburg, PA US
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| 20110104953 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING OFFSET MOUNTING TERMINALS - In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical connector includes a housing that supports a plurality of electrical contacts. Each electrical contact defines a mating end and an opposing mounting end, and a plurality of mounting terminals disposed at the mounting end. The mounting terminals of each contact are arranged in at least one column extending along a longitudinal direction, such that each column is spaced along a lateral direction, and the mounting terminals of adjacent contacts are longitudinally offset. | 05-05-2011 |
John Joseph Dodds, Trafford, PA US
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| 20090167016 | HIGH PRESSURE PIPE LINER COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A liner assembly including a first ring member, a second ring member, a corrosion barrier ring, a first liner and a second liner. The first ring member has a body member with a first end and a second end. The first end has a first flange and a second flange extending therefrom. The first flange and the second flange define a space therebetween. The second ring member has an extended body member having a first end and a second end. The second end has a first flange and a second flange extending therefrom. The first flange and the second flange define a space therebetween. The corrosion barrier ring is disposed between and cooperates with the first end of the first ring member and the second end of the second ring member. The first liner is configured to be secured in the space formed between the first flange and the second flange of the first ring member. The second liner is configured to be secured in the space formed between the first flange and the second flange of the second ring member. | 07-02-2009 |
Kevin Dodds, Houston, TX US
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| 20100223988 | Apparatus And Method For A Wireless Sensor To Monitor Barrier System Integrity - This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity, such as used or employed during sequestration of greenhouse gases. This invention includes an apparatus for integrity monitoring of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases. The apparatus includes one or more sensors for placement outside of a casing to monitor a borehole, and a tool for movement within the casing to power and interrogate the one or more sensors. This invention also includes a method for monitoring integrity of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases or other types of well. The method includes the step of disposing one or more sensors outside a casing and the step of powering the one or more sensors with a tool inside the casing. The method also includes the step of interrogating the one or more sensors with the tool to monitor an engineered borehole and/or a natural caprock seal. | 09-09-2010 |
Michael G. Dodds, Normandy Park, WA US
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| 20110165121 | USE OF PEGYLATED TYPE III INTERFERONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C - Methods for treating human patients infected with the hepatitis C virus using pegylated Type III Interferons (IL-28A, IL-28B and IL-29) alone or in combination with other antiviral agents. | 07-07-2011 |
Michael W. Dodds, La Grange Park, IL US
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| 20110129426 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ENHANCED ANTIBACTERIAL COMBINATIONS OF ANTIOXIDANTS AND EXTRACTS OF MAGNOLIA - An oral composition contains an enhanced antibacterial effective amount of an antioxidant and an extract of Magnolia. | 06-02-2011 |
Michael William James Dodds, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100040564 | BREATH FRESHENING AND ORAL CLEANSING PRODUCT WITH MAGNOLIA BARK EXTRACT IN COMBINATION WITH SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS - An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film. | 02-18-2010 |
Steve Dodds, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20110171892 | Sanding Block - A sanding block for sanding high and extended surfaces configured for use in combination with an attached pole. The sanding block is round in shape and is rotationally mounted on a pole mount that interfaces between the sanding block and the pole, which attaches to a rotatable hub of the pole mount. This allows the sanding block to rotate during use and the pole to be rotated to different angles in relation to the flat working surface of the sanding block. Adjacent surface marring is prevented by the rotation of the sanding block upon contact of a side edge with such an adjacent surface. Optionally the pole mount can be locked to prevent rotation if desired and a barrel can provide an interface between the pole and the pole mount. This barrel can be straight, angled, or adjustable for angle, in the different preferred embodiments. | 07-14-2011 |
Zachary B. Dodds, Claremont, CA US
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| 20090175537 | PHOTO-DOCUMENT SEGMENTATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present application provides an improved segmentation method and system for processing digital images that include an imaged document and surrounding image. A plurality of edge detection techniques are used to determine the edges of the imaged document and then segment the imaged document from the surrounding image. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090237531 | PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for processing a captured image and, more particularly, for processing a captured image comprising a document. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprising a camera to capture documents is described. In another embodiment, a method for processing a captured image that includes a document comprises the steps of distinguishing an imaged document from its background, adjusting the captured image to reduce distortions created from use of a camera and properly orienting the document is described. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090238485 | PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for processing a captured image and, more particularly, for processing a captured image comprising a document. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprising a camera to capture documents is described. In another embodiment, a method for processing a captured image that includes a document comprises the steps of distinguishing an imaged document from its background, adjusting the captured image to reduce distortions created from use of a camera and properly orienting the document is described. | 09-24-2009 |