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Don Allen, Loomis, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100264279	Cable organizer, storage and porting utility - The cable caddie is an apparatus for organizing, storing and porting cables and is made from a durable flexible fiber strap piece between 3 and 6 feet long forming the base layer, a terminal or handle coupled to at least one end of the strap, and at least one Velcro strip piece with one end of the strip piece coupled on to the flexible strap base layer and the distal end having the mating Velcro fiber forming a loop when mated when the distal end is folded upon the coupled end. Wrapped or wound cable are held in the Velcro strip loop formed when the strip is folded over the wrapped cable loops and onto the mating Velcro side securing the cable loop to the base layer. Several such Velcro strips for easy looping about and securing the cables to the base strap carrier, can provide organization and allow easy porting of many cables, as the base strap can be rolled up and carried by the handles attached.	10-21-2010

Don Andisik, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062282	Substituted Amino-Pyrimidones and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula Ia or formula Ib below: (Ia, Ib), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of Aβ related pathologies such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.	03-05-2009
20090221579	Substituted Amino-Compounds and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula Ia or formula Ib: Ia Ib and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of Aβ related pathologies such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.	09-03-2009

Don Assie, St. Brieux CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110306286	GRAIN BIN AERATION DUCT - An aeration duct apparatus for a grain bin has an air chamber with louvered side walls, which comprise a plurality of wall slats that extend the length of the chamber and slope from inner side edges thereof downward and outward to outer side edges thereof, and are spaced apart to form air gaps between adjacent slats. The slats prevent grain from flowing through the air gaps into the air chamber. In one embodiment the outer side edge of each slat is closer to a center of the air chamber than the outer side edge of an adjacent slat below, and farther from the center than the outer side edge of an adjacent slat above, such that the right and left louvered side walls each slope inward toward the center of the air chamber from lower edges thereof to upper edges thereof. The duct is well suited to hopper bottom bins.	12-15-2011

Don Assie, Vonda CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090188224	OPERATING A ROTARY MOWER USING GEARBOX TEMPERATURE - With a rotary mower having a driveline including a plurality of gearboxes, a method of operating the rotary mower includes providing a sensor operative to measure a temperature of each gearbox in the driveline; monitoring the temperature in each gear box; and operating the mower to maintain the temperature of each gearbox at a level below a maximum acceptable temperature.	07-30-2009

Don Atencio, Farmington, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100089462	AUTOMATED FLOWBACK AND INFORMATION SYSTEM - An automated flowback system allows control and operation of the system from a remote location away from the dangers of high-pressure gases or abrasives traveling at high velocities that cause damage or failure to equipment piping valves. The system provides techniques and mechanical components installed in flowlines in any position without having to cut and thread, weld or fabricate pipe to fit. This system includes an expansion coupling with axial adjusting lengths adequate to compensate for variations between two points. The expansion coupling is secured and installed into position eliminating field cut and threading, welding or fabrication. The system also includes a blast barrel with an installed choke nipple, choke bean or choke insert with a chosen orifice size for multiple chambered ports. The blast barrel retracts between two fixed points without having to dismantle any connections or be removed from the fluid flow.	04-15-2010

Don Atencio, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100206560	AUTOMATED CLOSED LOOP FLOWBACK AND SEPARATION SYSTEM - An automated closed loop flowback and separation system that allows automated control and remote operation of a flowback operation from a safe distance without any fluid or gas release to the atmosphere. Four-phase separation tanks allow the transport gas, well bore cuttings, produced oil, and produced water to be automatically separated and transported through process piping for reuse or sale, eliminating the need for auxiliary equipment. Flow measurement instruments, pressure transmitters, and level transmitters work in conjunction with an automated blast choke to send data to a programmable logic controller for use in calculating the erosion status of the choke restriction and adjusting the choke to compensate. The programmable logic controller works with a touch-screen or similar human-machine interface to allow remote monitoring and control or automated control of the system. The automated blast choke can vary the choke restriction opening based on the pressure differential and flow rate conditions.	08-19-2010

Don Berrian, Topsfield, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100207601	Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Leakage of a Faraday Cup - A current branch circuit is electrically coupled with a Faraday cup and an operation amplifier separately. The Faraday cup, the current branch circuit and the operation amplifier are formed as a portion of an ion implanter. When the Faraday cup is electrically coupled with a ground through a conductive structure formed by an ion beam received by the Faraday cup, a current flows from the output of the operation amplifier to the current branch circuit to balance another current flow from the current branch circuit through the Faraday cup to the ground. By dynamically monitoring the voltage of the output of the operation amplifier, current flows through the Faraday cup to the ground and through the resistance of the conductive structure can be dynamically monitored. Accordingly, the difference between the ion current measured by the Faraday cup and the real ion current implanted to the wafer can be dynamically acquired to avoid overdosage of the wafer with the ion beam.	08-19-2010
20110037000	Method And Apparatus for Uniformly Implanting A Wafer With An Ion Beam - Initially, an ion beam is formed as an elongated shape incident on a wafer, where the shape has a length along a first axis longer than a diameter of the wafer, and a width along a second axis shorter than the diameter of the wafer. Then, a center of the wafer is moved along a scan path intersecting the ion beam at a movement velocity, and the wafer is rotated around at a rotation velocity simultaneously. During the simultaneous movement and rotation, the wafer is totally overlapped with the ion beam along the first axis when the wafer intersects with the ion beam, and the rotation velocity is at most a few times of the movement velocity. Both the movement velocity and the rotation velocity can be a constant or have a velocity profile relative to a position of the ion beam across the wafer.	02-17-2011
20110049383	ION IMPLANTER AND ION IMPLANT METHOD THEREOF - An ion implanter and an ion implant method for achieving a two-dimensional implantation on a wafer are disclosed. The ion implanter includes an ion source, a mass analyzer, a wafer driving mechanism, an aperture mechanism, and an aperture driving mechanism. The ion source and the mass analyzer are capable of providing an ion beam. The wafer driving mechanism is configured to drive a wafer along only a first direction. The aperture mechanism has an aperture for filtering the ion beam before the wafer is implanted. The aperture driving mechanism is configured to drive the aperture along a second direction intersecting the first direction. By moving the wafer and the aperture along different directions separately, the projection of the ion beam can achieve a two-dimensional implantation on the wafer. Here, at least one of the directions is optionally parallel to the longer dimension of the two-dimensional cross-section of the ion beam.	03-03-2011
20110233431	IMPLANT METHOD AND IMPLANTER BY USING A VARIABLE APERTURE - A variable aperture within an aperture device is used to shape the ion beam before the substrate is implanted by shaped ion beam, especially to finally shape the ion beam in a position right in front of the substrate. Hence, different portions of a substrate, or different substrates, can be implanted respectively by different shaped ion beams without going through using multiple fixed apertures or retuning the ion beam each time. In other words, different implantations may be achieved respectively by customized ion beams without high cost (use multiple fixed aperture devices) and complex operation (retuning the ion beam each time). Moreover, the beam tune process for acquiring a specific ion beam to be implanted may be accelerated, to be faster than using multiple fixed aperture(s) and/or retuning the ion beam each time, because the adjustment of the variable aperture may be achieved simply by mechanical operation.	09-29-2011

Don Bodge, Allen, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110095767	ETHERNET TEST-SET CABLE - An Ethernet cable for use with an Ethernet test-set which allows a single connection to an Ethernet port of a network element while maintaining individual connections to two separate ports on the test-set, thereby allowing a successful test of a signal path in an Ethernet network to be conducted when the far-end of the signal path is a single Ethernet cable port having its transmit and receive pins interconnected. The far-end port interconnections cause a test signal which has traveled to the far-end port to be returned to the test-set and, in view of the cable configuration, to be received in a test-set port other than the port from which the signal test signal originated. Test-sets do not permit test signals to be returned to ports from which they originate. In an embodiment, two signal paths can be simultaneously tested with the same test-kit. Interconnections between the two test-set ports by way of the cable maintain a “no-signal” alarm disabled, which otherwise would be energized because there is no signal being received in the port from which the test signal originated.	04-28-2011

Don Boutsomsi, St. Petersburg, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100188506	SYNTHETIC WINDOW FOR LIMITED VISIBILITY VEHICLES - Provided are methods, systems and devices for providing a synthetic window system for vehicles with limited visibility for passengers. Various embodiments include demountably affixing video display devices within one or more interior bulkheads such that all marginal edge portions of a viewing screen of the video display device are flushly surrounded by the first interior bulkhead. A video capture device provides a video signal to the video display device, the video capture device capturing a view from a vantage point located outside of the vehicle and in proximity to the video display device for viewing on the viewing screen of the video display device via the video signal.	07-29-2010

Don Brown, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090301315	Microwave Food Stabilizing Device - The present device is an apparatus for stabilizing food items, such as marshmallows, desserts, crackers, or the like, on a horizontal surface while cooking. The apparatus includes a base for supporting the food item. The device further includes an enclosure for selectively attaching with the base for covering the food item, and which has a top aperture therethrough. The invention further includes a stabilizing arm that is slidably connected through the top aperture of the enclosure. The stabilizing arm may be moved between a raised position and a lowered position to stabilize the food item on the base when cooking, such as in a microwave oven.	12-10-2009

Don Buchla, Berkeley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090308232	SENSOR BOW FOR STRINGED INSTRUMENTS - A sensor bow system is described which generates various types of data representing various movements of and forces exerted upon a sensor bow intended for use with any of a variety of stringed instruments. The sensor bow data may be used to control a wide variety of audio, visual, and other effects.	12-17-2009

Don Cannetti, West Babylon, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024241	Drying apparatus - The present invention relates to a body drying apparatus that is wall mountable and easily removable. In addition, all of the elements that make the device functional are housed within a single unit with an electrical cord extending from the device for providing power. The internal elements are attached to an insert that is easily received by and removed from the housing for cleaning or replacing. The outlets of the device located on the housing have multiple novel configurations and designs to increase the effective drying capability of the device.	02-04-2010

Don Chennavasin, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100131902	NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE FOR SEARCH ENGINES - Search assistance is provided to users that submit search queries to search engines. In one implementation, a partial search query input by a user to a search engine is received. The partial search query is predicted to be a navigational query. A web address is selected based on the predicted navigational query. A search assistance list that includes the selected web address is generated. The search assistance list is displayed to the user in response to the received partial search query. In another implementation, a plurality of suggested search queries is determined for the received partial search query. A suggested search query of the plurality of suggested search queries having a highest relevance to the user is determined. A search assistance list is generated and displayed to the user. The suggested search query having the highest relevance to the user is prominently displayed in the search assistance list.	05-27-2010
20110202520	NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE FOR SEARCH ENGINES - Search assistance is provided to users that submit search queries to search engines. In one implementation, a partial search query input by a user to a search engine is received. The partial search query is predicted to be a navigational query. A web address is selected based on the predicted navigational query. A search assistance list that includes the selected web address is generated. The search assistance list is displayed to the user in response to the received partial search query. In another implementation, a plurality of suggested search queries is determined for the received partial search query. A suggested search query of the plurality of suggested search queries having a highest relevance to the user is determined. A search assistance list is generated and displayed to the user. The suggested search query having the highest relevance to the user is prominently displayed in the search assistance list.	08-18-2011

Don Cherepacha, Oakville CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100281231	HIERARCHICAL MEMORY ARBITRATION TECHNIQUE FOR DISPARATE SOURCES - A hierarchical memory request stream arbitration technique merges coherent memory request streams from multiple memory request sources and arbitrates the merged coherent memory request stream with requests from a non-coherent memory request stream. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a method of generating a merged memory request stream from a plurality of memory request streams includes merging coherent memory requests into a first serial memory request stream. The method includes selecting, by a memory controller circuit, a memory request for placement in the merged memory request stream from at least the first serial memory request stream and a merged non-coherent request stream. The merged non-coherent memory request stream is at least partially based on an indicator of a previous memory request selected for placement in the merged memory request stream.	11-04-2010

Don Consolini, Southwick, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041529	VARIABLE RESISTANCE HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE WITH LINEAR SMART FLUID DAMPER AND DYNOMETER CAPABILITIES - A variable resistance hand rehabilitation device and corresponding system. Improvements over the prior art include: a new damping system or damper design, to reduce friction and increase maximum force output; a dynometer feature that enables converting the dynamic device to a static grip force measuring device; a closed-loop controller; and a new graphic user interface for the medical practitioner and new virtual reality game software that allow accurate and smooth operation of the device and increased patient motivation.	02-18-2010

Don Coonrod, Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110302911	Methods And Systems For Subsea Electric Piezopumps - In at least some embodiments, an apparatus includes a hydraulic directional control manifold and a plurality of electric piezopumps. The apparatus also includes an electric piezopump controller that operates the plurality of electric piezopumps in varying combinations to provide generation and directional control of hydraulic power to linear hydraulic actuators using localized closed-loop hydraulic fluid.	12-15-2011

Don Coover, Galesburg, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209726	BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method for making a biodegradable material. The method includes contacting one or more water-soluble polymers and one or more filler materials sufficient to form a mixture, utilizing an amount of water in contact with the mixture and injection molding the mixture, sufficient to form a biodegradable material.	08-19-2010

Don Corson, Yverdon-Les-Bains CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110040421	INSTALLATION FOR THE PRODUCTION AND STORAGE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY - Installation for the production and storage of renewable energy (	02-17-2011

Don Darbonne, Liberty, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110179696	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING GLYCEROL - Systems and methods for processing glycerol into one or more products are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the method can include decreasing a pH of a mixture comprising glycerol and fatty acids to produce an emulsion comprising a glycerol-rich portion and a fatty acids-rich portion. At least a portion of the glycerol-rich portion can be reacted with an acid comprising phosphorus at conditions sufficient to produce a reacted product comprising glycerophosphoric acid, glycerol, and a portion of the acid.	07-28-2011

Don Deasey, Easton, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090276768	Software Parameter Management - A method and apparatus is disclosed for allowing the updating and overriding of software parameters used by one or more software programs. The parameters are preferably in cache. When the system needs any such parameter, it first checks cache, then a preferably remotely located database, and then, preferably a flat file on the same computer as the cache. The checking is done in the foregoing order, and the parameter is used upon locating a current version of it. If the current version is obtained from anywhere other than the cache, it is put into cache.	11-05-2009

Don Derussy, Mason, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110226155	Poly(oxyalkylene)ated Colorants and Their Use as Fluorescent Security Taggants - Certain poly(oxyalkylene) colorants are disclosed along with method of preparation thereof. A method of using these colorants as fluorescent security taggants is also disclosed.	09-22-2011

Don Eddleman, Brentwood, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110071868	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TAILORING THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS TO PATIENTS - A computer implemented method may be used for tailoring communications to a plurality of patients. The clinical priority of each communication, the likelihood of a patient responding to the communication if received at a particular time, and the available resources for performing the communications may be analyzed in order to prioritize and schedule the plurality of patient communications.	03-24-2011

Don Firstenberg, Erkrath DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076238	Mono-or Poly-Quarternary Polysiloxanes - Monoquaternary or polyquaternary polysiloxanes are useful as surface finishing components, for example, in cosmetic formulas for skin and hair care, in polishes for the treatment of hard surfaces, in formulas for the drying of automobiles and other hard surfaces after machine washing, for the treatment of textiles and textile fibers, as separate softeners for textiles following the washing whereof with nonionic or anionic/non-ionic detergent formulas, or as softeners in formulas for textile washing based on non-ionic or anionic/non-ionic surfactants, whereby amino groups are used in the form of amines or amine salts as a function of pH value.	03-19-2009

Don Futaba, Ibaraki JP

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318049	Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube and Aligned Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Bulk Structure, and Their Production Process, Production Apparatus and Application Use - This invention provides an aligned single-layer carbon nanotube bulk structure, which comprises an assembly of a plurality of aligned single-layer carbon nanotube and has a height of not less than 10 μm, and an aligned single-layer carbon nanotube bulk structure which comprises an assembly of a plurality of aligned single-layer carbon nanotubes and has been patterned in a predetermined form. This structure is produced by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of carbon nanotubes in the presence of a metal catalyst in a reaction atmosphere with an oxidizing agent, preferably water, added thereto. An aligned single-layer carbon nanotube bulk structure, which has realized high purify and significantly large scaled length or height, its production process and apparatus, and its applied products are provided.	12-25-2008

Don Gelowitz, Regina CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100229723	METHOD AND ABSORBENT COMPOSITION FOR RECOVERING A GASEOUS COMPONENT FROM A GAS STREAM - A method and apparatus for recovering a gaseous component from an incoming gas stream is described. The incoming gas stream is contacted with a lean aqueous absorbing medium to absorb at least a portion of the gaseous component from the incoming gas stream to form a lean treated gas stream and a rich aqueous absorbing medium. At least a portion of the gaseous component is desorbed from the rich aqueous absorbing medium at a temperature to form an overhead gas stream and a regenerated aqueous absorbing medium. At least a portion of the overhead gas stream is treated to recover a condensate stream. At least a portion of the condensate stream is used to form a heated stream. At least a portion of the heated stream is recycled back to the desorbing step. Novel absorbing medium compositions to recover carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen sulfide are also described.	09-16-2010

Don Gettner, Tampa, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090043444	System and method for interfacing between an on-board diagnostic output and a distance measuring instrument input - A method and system for interfacing and communicating between an in-vehicle device such as an on board diagnostic (OBD) system in a vehicle and an existing distance measurement instrument (DMI) are provided. In one embodiment, the interface may send a plurality of vehicle speed requests to the OBD system to obtain a plurality of vehicle speed measurements, uses the plurality of vehicle speed measurements and time stamps associated therewith to compute a distance travelled during a time interval, converts the distance travelled to a series of pulses, and sends the series of pulses to the DMI.	02-12-2009

Don Guffey, Highlands Ranch, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100012689	Garment De-wrinkling Device and Methods of Use - A device for de-wrinkling garments comprising a torso section made from a semi-rigid and resilient polymeric sheet material adapted to fit within a body of a garment and tension the associated fabric to remove and prevent wrinkles. The torso section is further adapted to be partially rolled or folded for easy insertion into a garment by way of the garment's bottom or waist opening.	01-21-2010

Don Guyomar, Reedy Creek AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024465	Air Flow Control Method and System - An integrated airflow control facility for force cooling of produce in a cool room (	02-04-2010

Don Hachmeister, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106564	Electronic medical records interoperability - In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an electronic medical record system is provided. A clinical web server connects to at least two information technology systems and providing real time exchange of data between existing databases. The clinical web server translates and maps existing databases into a common data structure format. A message to be transmitted is generated. Routing type and formatting routing are determined based on recipient delivery requirements. The message is parsed into segments and fields. The appropriate party to whom the message is directed is determined. Identifiers in the message are translated from a sender's value to a recipient's value. The message is translated from a sender's format to a recipient's format.	05-05-2011

Don Hambly, Mississauga CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080197205	TANK-TANKLESS WATER HEATER - A tank-tankless water heater includes primary and secondary heat exchangers, and a combustor for the production of flue gases. In operation, water is first heated as the water and flue gases flow through primary heat exchanger. The water flows into the tank where it is stored and again heated as the flue gases flow through the secondary heat exchanger. A pump moves the water from the secondary heat exchanger, through the primary heat exchanger, and back to the secondary heat exchanger for storage as needed to maintain the stored water at a desired temperature. Water is drawn from the secondary heat exchanger during initial demand to provide a ready source of hot water, and the hot water supply is maintained by the primary heat exchanger during sustained hot water draws. The primary heat exchanger may include a temperature or temperature differential control system.	08-21-2008

Don Harvan, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090318369	BIOMARKERS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND METHODS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides various biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The present invention also provides various methods of using the biomarkers, including methods for diagnosis of AD, methods of determining predisposition to AD, methods of monitoring progression/regression of AD, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating AD, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarkers of AD, methods of treating AD, as well as other methods based on biomarkers of AD.	12-24-2009
20100197626	Biomarkers for Depression and Methods Using the Same - The present invention provides various biomarkers of depression. The present invention also provides various methods of using the biomarkers, including methods for diagnosis of depression, methods of determining predisposition to depression, methods of monitoring progression/regression of depression, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating depression, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarkers of depression, methods of treating depression, as well as other methods based on biomarkers of depression.	08-05-2010

Don Hesskamp, North Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005157	Electronic funds transfer system and method of use in gaming environment - A system and method for electronically transferring funds in a gaming environment is disclosed. The system includes a memory device operable to store a game value and memory device interface operable to retrieve data from, and transfer data to, said memory device. The memory device interface may be integrated into an electronic gaming machine or proximate a live table game. Monetary value may be added to the memory device by casino personnel or a kiosk. A player may then use the memory device to download credits to a gaming machine or in exchange for game chips at a live table game. Machine credits may also be added to the memory device for later use at a another machine. Credits may also be stored on a casino system for access based on identification of the player facilitated by the memory device.	01-01-2009
20090005159	FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE IN GAMING ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for electronically transferring funds in a gaming environment is disclosed. The system includes a memory device operable to store a game value and memory device interface operable to retrieve data from, and transfer data to, said memory device. The memory device interface may be integrated into an electronic gaming machine or proximate a live table game or in a retail outlet. Monetary value may be added to the memory device by casino personnel or a kiosk. A player may then use the memory device to download credits to a gaming machine or in exchange for game chips at a live table game or to purchase goods and/or services at a retail outlet. The memory device maintains multiple accounts including a gaming account and retail account. The separate accounts have associated keys or secrets that permit the gaming machines and retail outlets to automatically select the correct account to transfer funds from and to.	01-01-2009

Don Hesskamp, N. Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120011565	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO SECURED INFORMATION - The embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic transfer and storage system implemented in a medical records environment or application using a card with memory capabilities and biometric (includes finger, palm, iris, facial photo, scent, voice recognition and other biometric attributes) data to authenticate the account holder (patient, nurse, Doctor, Pharmacist, EMS or EMT). With such a card, reader and system, a patient is able to be enrolled with a physician using biometric input for authentication.	01-12-2012

Don Hnatowich, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110158913	Antisense and pretargeting optical imaging - The present invention relates, in part, to detectably labeled oligomer duplexes and their use in optical imaging, including, in vivo optical imaging. The invention includes methods of optical imaging including in vivo pretargeting methods and in vivo antisense optical imaging methods.	06-30-2011

Don Johnson, Roseville, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100016846	Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment - The present invention describes a method of treating restless leg syndrome by eliminating venous reflux in an underlying vein. The malfunctioning vein can be removed or ablated by inserting a catheter into the vein that transmits sufficient energy to coagulate or ablate the lining of the vein causing it to permanently close, eliminating the source of venous reflux and the symptom of restless leg syndrome.	01-21-2010
20100030203	Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment - The present invention describes a method of treating restless leg syndrome by eliminating venous reflux in an underlying vein. The malfunctioning vein can be removed or ablated by inserting a catheter into the vein that transmits sufficient energy to coagulate or ablate the lining of the vein causing it to permanently close, eliminating the source of venous reflux and the symptom of restless leg syndrome.	02-04-2010
20100042085	Endovenous Closure of Varicose Veins with Mid Infrared Laser - This invention is an improved method and device for treating varicose veins	02-18-2010

Don Kleinsek, Fitchburg, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081323	Methods and compositions for organ and tissue functionality - Materials and methods for treating tissue defects in human or animal tissues using implantable cells are described. Further, culture techniques and factors for enhancing these procedures, and cell survival and adaptation are described. Many of the tissue defects may be treated with autologous cells, while applications involving non-autologous cells or stem cells are also described.	04-07-2011
20110110898	Bioactive removal of hypertrophic scars - An embodiment of the invention includes methods for the long-term augmentation and/or repair of skin defects (scars, skin laxness, skin thinning, and skin augmentation), cellulite, breast tissue, wounds and burns, urological and gastroesophageal sphincter structures, hernias, periodontal disease and disorders, tendon and ligament tears and baldness, by the injection or direct surgical placement/implantation of autologous cultured cells and/or cultured cell-produced extracellular matrix that is derived from connective tissue, dermis, fascia, lamina propria, stroma, adipose tissue, muscle, tendon, ligament or the hair follicle. The corrective application is done on tissue proximal or within the area of the defect. The method involves retrieving viable cells from the subject, a neonate or human fetus. Alternatively, the corrective application involves the cells placed in a matrix, preferably comprised of autologous extracellular matrix constituents as a three-dimensional structure or as a suspension, prior to placement into a position with respect to the subject's defect. In a further embodiment, the preferable autologous extracellular matrix constituents are collected from culture and placed in a position with respect to the subject's defect.	05-12-2011

Don Krabill, Elkhart, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110179738	DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD FOR SEALING ROOF PENETRATIONS - A strip for use in sealing one or more roof penetrations comprising a strip including a plurality of panels positioned in a side-by-side manner, a plurality of flanges positioned in a side-by-side manner, a plurality of first hinges interconnecting the panels, and a plurality of second hinges interconnecting the panels with the flanges. The flanges being bendable relative to the panels. At least a portion of the strip configured to be disposed about the roof penetration to form a container for receiving sealant with the panels of said at least a portion of the strip extending generally perpendicular to the roof and the flanges of said at least a portion of the strip being bent relative to the panels to extend generally parallel to the roof. The remaining portion of the strip may be used to seal one or more other roof penetrations in a similar manner. A kit for sealing one or more roof penetrations including the strip, a container of adhesive and a container of sealant. A method for sealing one or more roof penetrations using the strip.	07-28-2011

Don Lafont, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100208830	Video Decoder - The present invention is directed to a system and method which allows highly compressed data files to be expanded in a standalone decoder having an output at least 80 times larger than the compressed input. In one embodiment, a universally available interface is used to transport encoded media from a host PC to a decoder external to the PC for expansion and presentation as a HD display image. In one embodiment, a USB port of the user's PC (or other storage device) is used to transport data at a rate of between 0.3 Mbit/sec and 5 Mbits/sec for expansion into a robust HD signal of up to about 3Gbits/sec or higher. In other embodiments, provision is made for reducing the decompressed expanded data file to below 480 Mbits/sec so as to accommodate retransport of the decompressed file back to the PC or storage device for temporary storage or display.	08-19-2010

Don Li, Shenzhen CN

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100118708	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR CONFIGURING OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE PROPERTIES - A method for configuring operation, administration and maintenance (OAM) properties, a system for configuring OAM properties, and a node device are provided. The method includes: delivering a message carrying OAM property configuration indicating information; and flowing through a plurality of nodes to be configured in the process of delivering the message, and configuring, by each of the nodes to be configured, an OAM property of the present node according to the OAM property configuration indicating information in the message flowing through the present node.	05-13-2010

Don Liang, Jhongli TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090074624	LIQUID TRANSFER DEVICE - A liquid transfer device is provided for biochemical assay, including a pipette forming an interior space extending in an axial direction and having first and second ends. The first end forms an opening and the second end forms an enclosed variable volume, whereby variation of the volume causes a change of pressure to selectively induce a suction force and a releasing force in the pipette. An analysis container includes a plurality of receptacles retained by a slab. A film covers the slab to seal the container. A movement control device includes a manipulator that releasably holds the pipette and a tray that forms a cavity for receiving and retaining the container. The pipette and the tray are movable with respect to each other in order to fill/draw test agent into/out of the receptacles.	03-19-2009

Don Lin, Taipei City TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110228082	Measuring system for a 3D Object - A measuring system for a 3D object is disclosed. The system comprises a base, a horizontal scanning device disposed on the base, a first light emitting device, a second light emitting device, an image capture device, and a control device. The first light emitting device, the second light emitting device, and the image capture device are connected to the horizontal scanning device. The control device controls the horizontal scanning device to cause planar motion relative to the base. With the control of the control device, the first light emitting device and the second light emitting device alternate in projecting a light source onto a 3D object. The image capture device comprises a double-sided telecentric lens to capture a plurality of images of the 3D object when the light source is projected onto the 3D object.	09-22-2011

Don Luhring, Paonia, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120069011	3D DESIGN AND MODELING SYSTEM AND METHODS - A computer-aided design (CAD) system provides for designing, modeling and simulating objects in 3D. Both 2D and 3D objects can be provided in a 3D space and associated to one another by one or more constraints. Modification to the objects is calculated to satisfy the constraints as well as the geometric and functional properties of the objects. The objects can then be updated according to the calculated modification, thereby satisfying various requirements of the design.	03-22-2012

Don Mackrill, Richmond Hill CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090293990	Modular Bag Filling Apparatus - A bulk bag filling apparatus comprises a first support member having an upper end and a lower end and being oriented in a generally vertical direction; a second support member connected to said generally vertical member and extending at an angle to said generally vertical direction; a filling head for engagement with an opening of the bulk bag, wherein the filling head is connected to and supported by the second support member; a bulk bag support structure for engagement with support elements of the bulk bag, wherein the bulk bag support structure is connected to and supported by the second support member; and a hang-weighing mechanism for weighing the contents of the bulk bag, wherein the bulk bag support structure is connected to said second support member through said hang-weighing mechanism. The hang-weighing apparatus includes one or two load-bearing points at which the bulk bag support structure applies a load to the hang-weighing apparatus. A load cell is preferably provided at each of said load-bearing points, wherein each of said load cells converts said load into an electrical signal representative of the weight of the bulk bag and its contents.	12-03-2009

Don Mahuran, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110195985	COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISEASES - A method of treating a lysosomal storage disease comprises administering a pyrimethamine derivative to a subject in need thereof.	08-11-2011

Don Mclees, Everett, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100329830	Conveyor vacated shopping bin - A shopping bin which attaches to the top of a cart. The bin is detachable from the cart and can be slid onto the conveyor belt of a conventional check stand. The bin mechanism allows the conveyor belt to vacate the contents of the bin.	12-30-2010

Don Miletich, Franklin, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129071	Linear Light Fixture - In a first embodiment the invention is for use with a light-fixture assembly for elongate light tubes of the type that includes (a) an elongate support frame and (b) a cross-structure at each of the opposite ends thereof and has at least one lamp holder thereon. The improvement of the embodiment wherein the cross-structures each include at least one folding arm movable between a stowed position substantially parallel with the support frame and a deployed position substantially perpendicular to the support frame.	05-21-2009
20090251898	LED Light Fixture - An LED floodlight fixture includes (1) a housing that has (a) at least one end-portion and (b) a single-piece extrusion including (i) a base having an LED-adjacent surface and an opposite surface and (ii) a heat-dissipating section having heat-dissipating surfaces extending from the opposite surface, and (2) an LED arrangement mounted to the LED-adjacent surface in non-water/air-tight condition with respect to the housing. The housing preferably forms at least one venting gap to provide cool-air ingress to and along the heat-dissipating surfaces by upward flow of heated air therefrom. Additionally and/or alternatively, the base of the single-piece extrusion has one or more venting apertures to provide cool-air ingress for such purpose. One aspect of the invention involves the heat-dissipating section of the extrusion including a closed extruded wireway therealong enclosing wires extending to/from electrical component(s).	10-08-2009

Don Moak, Chattanooga, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110004169	Preparation and Use of Sleeve and Micro-Encapsulated Topical Analgesic Patch For Treating Pain - Novel micro-encapsulated topical analgesics are provided to treat pain and may be applied via sleeves having dosed therapeutic sections, especially to joints and extremities. Sleeves may be prepared and packaged inside-out and inverted when positioned by the wearer.	01-06-2011

Don Moore, Rogers, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100059545	LIQUID DISPENSER SYSTEM - A system comprises a bottle comprising a neck and a body, wherein the neck comprises a port configured for communication between an inside and an outside atmosphere. A bladder is configured to hold liquid and to fit within the body of the bottle. A seal cap couples the bladder to the bottle. A head assembly couples to the seal cap and forms a seal between the bladder and the head assembly. The head assembly comprises a nozzle.	03-11-2010

Don Nelson, Sam Ramon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090168050	Optical Sensor System And Method - The disclosed optical component may include an optical device and an overmold. The optical device may be configured to transmit or receive one or more wavelengths of light. The overmold may be disposed about the entirety of the optical device and may include a material transparent to the one or more wavelengths of light. A method of manufacturing a sensor may include overmolding an optical device with an overmold material that is transparent to a wavelength of light emitted or received by the optical device. The method may also include disposing the overmolded optical device proximate a sensor frame. The method may also include overmolding the sensor frame and the overmolded optical sensing device with a second overmold material. Further, the second overmold material may not block a portion of the overmolded optical device such that light can be emitted or received by the optical device without interference from the second overmold material.	07-02-2009

Don Ngueyn, San Marcos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090158216	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SETTING UP A COMPUTER SYSTEM AT STARTUP - A graphical user interface (GUI) for setting up a computer system at startup. The GUI may include a first plurality of on-screen selectable icons, wherein each of the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons is associated with at least one respective setup procedure that when invoked causes a processor to execute an associated setup functionality. The GUI further includes a first visual indicator operable to identify one of the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons responsive to a user selection thereof. A second visual indicator may be used to identify a completion of a setup procedure associated with the user selection of the one of the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons. The GUI also includes a plurality of on-screen navigational icons for navigating through the first plurality of on-screen selectable icons, for canceling a selection and for exiting a startup user experience.	06-18-2009

Don Nguyen, San Marcos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110107137	System and method for providing automated support to electronic devices - A system and method for providing automated support services includes at least one electronic device that experiences an error condition. An error notification regarding the error condition is then provided to a support server. The support server assigns an error identifier to the error condition, and provides the error identifier to the electronic device. The support server also creates a solution map that associates the error identifier with a solution identifier corresponding to an effective solution for the detected error condition. A solution database is implemented to store the solution to the error condition. A solution manager of the electronic device may then utilize the error identifier to automatically identify, download, and install the solution from the solution database to thereby remedy the error condition.	05-05-2011

Don Nguyen, Tracy, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090271412	Peer-to-Peer Redundant File Server System and Methods - Peer-to-peer redundant file server system and methods include clients that determine a target storage provider to contact for a particular storage transaction based on a pathname provided by the filesystem and a predetermined scheme such as a hash function applied to a portion of the pathname. Servers use the same scheme to determine where to store relevant file information so that the clients can locate the file information. The target storage provider may store the file itself and/or may store metadata that identifies one or more other storage providers where the file is stored. A file may be replicated in multiple storage providers, and the metadata may include a list of storage providers from which the clients can select (e.g., randomly) in order to access the file.	10-29-2009

Don Nixdorf, Burnaby CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110210274	METHOD FOR ALLEVIATION OF MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS - A method of alleviating menopausal symptoms in a woman is disclosed wherein a significant portion of the woman's body is shielded from high frequency electromagnetic radiation for a period of time sufficient to reduce the symptoms while permitting low frequency electromagnetic radiation to reach her body. The method may be accomplished by using a radiation shielding textile as a bed sheet on which the woman sleeps at night or during the day by fashioning a garment from the radiation-shielding textile or using a sheet or cover, or fashioning a wrap. The radiation-shielding textile found to be suitable is a cloth woven of yarn consisting of a textile fibre, such as nylon, and from two to thirty-five percent by weight of electrically conductive filament, preferably stainless steel.	09-01-2011

Don Perlick, Farmington Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107747	Detection and Control of Power Induced Hop During Traction Control in a Vehicle - A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle with wheels during a traction control event is provided. The method comprises adjusting wheel torque in response to an amplitude of a band-pass filtered driven wheel speed and a direction of acceleration of driven wheels.	04-30-2009
20090107748	Stuck Vehicle with Time and Pedal Related Traction Control - A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle is provided for traction control. The method comprises controlling wheel slip to a first amount, the first amount independent of a driver requested output; and controlling the wheel slip to a second amount when a vehicle speed is less than a threshold for a first duration, the second amount based on the driver requested output.	04-30-2009
20090112437	Traction Control for Performance and Demonstration Spin - A method is provided for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle comprising wheels, and an accelerator pedal actuated by a driver. A method comprises controlling wheel slip to a first amount during a first road condition, the first amount independent of a driver requested output; and controlling the wheel slip to a second amount during a second road condition, the second amount based on the driver requested output, the second road condition having higher friction than the first road condition.	04-30-2009

Don Pham, Torrance, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100121526	Speed warning method and apparatus for navigation system - A method and apparatus allows the driver to set a threshold speed for generating a warning by slightly modifying the speed limit, such that a warning mechanism can be activated when the vehicle speed exceeds the threshold speed. The method and apparatus achieves a convenient interface for the driver to set the threshold speeds at once according to different speed limits by setting a number such as a percentage in a speed adjustment unit. The number indicates the difference in percentage between the speed limit and the threshold speed. The threshold speed can be either higher or lower than the speed limit based on the driving style and preference of the driver.	05-13-2010

Don Preuninger, Allentown, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100223594	Method and apparatus for implementing a composable control architecture - A method and apparatus for generating a composed control. The method comprises selecting one or more functional modules, coupling the one or more selected functional modules to a core control, and generating scripted code that, when executed, implements the functionality of the core control and selected functional modules.	09-02-2010

Don Schoendorfer, Santa Ana, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080197076	TWO STAGE HEMOFILTRATION THAT GENERATES REPLACEMENT FLUID - The present invention relates to a system for two-stage blood dialysis of a patient. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first filtration device for receiving the blood from the patient and for producing a first filtrate and processed blood. The system further comprises a second filtration device for receiving the first filtrate and producing replacement fluid and waste product. At least one of the first and second filtration devices preferably comprises a Taylor vortex-enhanced blood filtration device.	08-21-2008
20110180495	VORTEX-ENHANCED FILTRATION DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for filtration comprising at least one rotor configured to create Taylor vortices on at least one side of a filtration membrane, thereby providing substantially enhanced mass transfer across the membrane.	07-28-2011

Don Schuerholz, Mill Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090241041	POSITION CODE BASED CONTENT DEVELOPMENT METHOD AND TOOL - Computerized content development methods and tools are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a title by assigning one or more functions to respective portions of one or more position-coded pages through a graphical user interface which does not require a code level programming, and automatically converting the title to a format operable by computing device which interacts with a printed medium of the position-coded pages to perform the functions.	09-24-2009

Don Seferovich, Nevada City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100082339	Wind Noise Reduction - By monitoring the wind noise in a location in which a cellular telephone is operating and by applying noise reduction and/or cancellation protocols at the appropriate time via analog and/or digital signal processing, it is possible to significantly reduce wind noise entering into a communication system.	04-01-2010
20110004470	Method for Wind Noise Reduction - A noisy signal is picked up by a microphone, digitized by an Analog to Digital Converter and fed to a processor for analysis and wind noise reduction. Most of noise reduction methods are based on the assumption that the interfering noise is stationary or slowly varying compared with speech. This assumption allows “learning” the characteristics of the noise between speech pauses and, based on a noise estimate, to build different filters that reduce the noise. In the case of wind noise this basic assumption is not valid. Wind noise is highly non-stationary, its power and spectral characteristics vary greatly. Because wind noise is not stationary, regular noise reduction methods cannot be used to reduce wind noise. For reducing wind noise effects in a device, the presence of wind should be detected reliably and then a novel approach presented here must be applied to eliminate the wind noise.	01-06-2011
20110007906	Wind Noise Classifier - A special purpose machine measures and modulates communication signals that are parsed into frames. Frames of signals modulated and measured to have certain qualities are deemed to be the result of wind noise. Frames of wind noise are cancelled from further use within a communication system.	01-13-2011
20110029308	Speech & Music Discriminator for Multi-Media Application - The present invention relates to means and methods of classifying speech and music signals in voice communication systems, devices, telephones, and methods, and more specifically, to systems, devices, and methods that automate control when either speech or music is detected over communication links. The present invention provides a novel system and method for monitoring the audio signal, analyze selected audio signal components, compare the results of analysis with a pre-determined threshold value, and classify the audio signal either as speech or music.	02-03-2011

Don Shefler, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120059293	PERSONAL BACK AND BODY STIMULATOR - A back and body stimulator provides a variety of stimulation to body surfaces. The stimulator may comprise a frame that supports one or more stimulating elements. The frame may be held between two handles by one or more resilient or stretchable members. The stimulating elements may engage and be applied to a body surface via the handles. The user may stretch the resilient members to apply a force to the body surface. Stimulation may be provided by moving the stimulating elements across the body surface. The stimulating members may be mounted so as to rotate about distinct axis, to rotate irregularly, or both so that distinct sensations may be generated. The stimulator may include one or more vibration generators or vibrating elements.	03-08-2012

Don Shilonie, Shelton, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133454	ELECTRONIC DEADBOLT LOCK - A deadbolt lock assembly comprising a retractable and extendable deadbolt, a housing, an outside member movably mounted on the housing, the member being normally disconnected from the deadbolt, and an operator input device on the housing, the device connecting the member to the deadbolt in response to presentation of an appropriate credential, such that a force applied to the member by the operator is mechanically transmitted to the deadbolt to move the deadbolt.	05-28-2009

Don Smith, Malibu, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100253025	Utility Hand-Truck - A hand truck has a front load platform, a rear load platform, and a pair of lower wheel assemblies and a pair of upper wheel assemblies. The load platforms and the wheel assemblies fold and nest into the frame of the hand truck, resulting in a stored position in which the thickness is approximately the same as the side rails of the hand truck. Raising and lowering of the front load platform causes the lower wheel assemblies to move back and forth from the operational position to the storage position. Likewise, raising and lower of the rear load platform causes the upper wheel assemblies to move back and forth from the operational position to the storage position.	10-07-2010

Don Stacherski, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100026018	Lock knob for lock rod in motor vehicle - A lock knob for covering an end of a lock rod protruding through a door of a motor vehicle is disclosed herein. The lock knob includes a first knob portion. The lock knob also includes a second knob portion. The lock knob also includes a multi-stage locking structure operable to engage the first knob portion and the second knob portion together in a first configuration. When the first and second knob portions are in the first configuration, the end of the lock rod can be slidably received between the first knob portion and the second knob portion. The multi-stage locking structure is also operable to engage the first knob portion and the second knob portion together in a second configuration. When the first and second knob portions are in the second configuration, the lock rod is fixed relative to the first knob portion and to the second knob portion.	02-04-2010

Don Taicher, Santa Monica, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100115797	Shoe outsole with cut-out heel region - The present invention relates to an outsole for a shoe which lessens the impact on a wearer's heel region to aid in preventing and treating heel spurs. The rear portion of the outsole comprises a heel region having a cut-out in a center part of the heel region such that the center part of the heel region never contacts a surface when worn. This aspect is central to the function of the present invention since the positioning of the cut-out eliminates impact on a wearer's heels. Rather, pressure from impact is distributed from the center of the heel to the outer edges of the heel region which symmetrically flank the cut-out. Finally, the present invention relates to a shoe comprising an upper attached with an outsole or formed as one piece with an outsole as previously described.	05-13-2010

Don Tegart, Mississauga CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100149708	INTEGRATED ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An electrical distribution control system for a vehicle such as an aircraft may be provided fire-suppression protection without requiring that all control elements are located in a fire-containment enclosure. A primary electric load center (ECL) may be located in a fire-containment equipment bay. Secondary power control centers (SPC's) may be located away from the equipment bay and close to set of loads which are controlled by the SPC's. Each SPC may be provided with a fire detecting sensor that may signal the ECL to interrupt input power to the SPC in the event of a fire in the SPC. The SPC may be constructed from self-extinguishing material. In an absence of input power to the SPC, a fire may self extinguish, thus preventing flame propagation or production of excessive external heat.	06-17-2010
20100302729	HIGH POWER SOLID STATE POWER CONTROLLER PACKAGING - A high power solid state power controller packaging system and power panel are disclosed. The high power solid state power controller packaging system includes a plurality of discrete power devices assembled juxtaposed to one another in a row, a fin style heatsink, an input bus bar and an output bus bar, and a circuit card assembly connected to the plurality of discrete power devices for managing power signals among the plurality of discrete power devices. The power panel includes a chassis, a mounting bracket with connector sockets formed in the mounting bracket, and a plurality of high power solid state power control modules modularly mounted in the connector sockets.	12-02-2010

Don Tran, El Monte, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100208384	Multi-head array hard drive - A multiple head array hard drive comprises a multiple fixed head array. The multiple fixed head array has multiple rows of read write heads. The read write heads of a row are fixed relative to each other on the multiple fixed head array. The heads of the multiple fixed head array are arranged in a staggered pattern. The staggered pattern can be a zigzag pattern or a diagonal pattern. The disk has data encoded on the disk. The multiple fixed head array is positioned to read data over a surface of the disk. The disc rotates relative to the multiple fixed head array.	08-19-2010

Don Tran, Novato, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270838	Catheter Flushing Mandrel - A mandrel includes a mandrel body with a proximal major diameter barrel section, a diameter reducing/tapered portion and a distal minor diameter barrel section. The tapered portion connects the proximal major diameter barrel section and distal minor diameter barrel section. The proximal major diameter barrel section has a major diameter, the distal minor diameter barrel section has a minor diameter, the minor diameter less than the major diameter. The minor diameter is less than a diameter of an inner lumen of a coaxial catheter, and the major diameter exceeds the inner diameter of the outer lumen guidewire exit port of the coaxial catheter, and the tapered portion is sized to form a fluid seal the inner diameter of the outer lumen guidewire exit port. The distal minor diameter barrel section of the mandrel occupies and substantially seals and prevent flow through it to the catheter distal end guidewire entry port.	10-29-2009
20100125324	Catheter Inner Member - A catheter inner member includes an inner member body, including a first side and a second side, the second side opposing the first side. The inner member body includes an inner surface defining an inner member inner lumen and an outer surface defining a surrounding environment. The inner member further includes at least a first flush port and a second flush port in the inner member body. The first flush port and second flush port provide fluid communication between the inner lumen and a surrounding environment. The first flush port disposed on the first side and the second flush port disposed on the second side, wherein the first flush port is axially displaced from the second flush port.	05-20-2010
20100252470	Packaging Systems for Percutaneously Deliverable Bioprosthetic Valves - A packaging system is disclosed for shipping a prosthetic tissue valve in a storage solution and preparing and loading of the bioprosthetic valve onto a catheter-based delivery system. The packaging system includes a fluid tight container filled with the storage solution attached to a delivery catheter, wherein the container surrounds the prosthetic tissue valve that is in a pre-loaded position on the delivery catheter during shipment and storage. The prosthetic tissue valve may include an attachment mechanism that attaches to the delivery catheter to properly position the tissue valve for loading within the delivery catheter. In another embodiment where the prosthetic tissue valve is not attached to the delivery catheter during shipment, the attachment mechanism may interact with the prosthetic tissue valve shipping container to prevent the bioprosthetic valve from moving during shipment.	10-07-2010
20100324537	Catheter Flushing Mandrel - A mandrel includes a mandrel body with a proximal major diameter barrel section, a diameter reducing/tapered portion and a distal minor diameter barrel section. The tapered portion connects the proximal major diameter barrel section and distal minor diameter barrel section. The proximal major diameter barrel section has a major diameter, the distal minor diameter barrel section has a minor diameter, the minor diameter less than the major diameter. The minor diameter is less than a diameter of an inner lumen of a coaxial catheter, and the major diameter exceeds the inner diameter of the outer lumen guidewire exit port of the coaxial catheter, and the tapered portion is sized to form a fluid seal the inner diameter of the outer lumen guidewire exit port. The distal minor diameter barrel section of the mandrel occupies and substantially seals and prevent flow through it to the catheter distal end guidewire entry port.	12-23-2010
20110251662	Slidable Fixation Device for Securing a Medical Implant - A fixation device for retaining a leadless medical implant to tissue includes an array of elongate tines having self-expanding distal portions. The fixation tines may be advanced between an implant body and an outer jacket to deploy the tines from a delivery configuration in which the tines are constrained by the outer jacket to an expanded configuration in which the distal end portions of the tines are released from the outer jacket. The implant and fixation device are contained within a sheath for delivery to the treatment site and a pusher within the sheath advances the fixation device relative to the implant body and deploys the tines. A distal end of the implant having an electrode may form a distal tip of the delivery system, and a potential implantation site may be tested prior to deployment of the fixation device to allow for easy repositioning of the implant.	10-13-2011
20110251680	Transcatheter Heart Valve Delivery System With Reduced Area Moment of Inertia - A device for percutaneously repairing a heart valve of a patient including a self-expanding, stented prosthetic heart valve and a delivery system. The delivery system includes delivery sheath slidably receiving an inner shaft forming a coupling structure. A capsule of the delivery sheath includes a distal segment and a proximal segment. An outer diameter of the distal segment is greater than that of the proximal segment. An area moment of inertia of the distal segment can be greater than an area moment of inertia of the proximal segment. Regardless, an axial length of the distal segment is less than the axial length of the prosthesis. In a loaded state, the prosthesis engages the coupling structure and is compressively retained within the capsule. The capsule is unlikely to kink when traversing the patient's vasculature, such as when tracking around the aortic arch, promoting recapturing of the prosthesis.	10-13-2011
20110264199	Transcatheter Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System with Flush Report - A delivery system for use with a prosthetic heart valve having a stent frame to which a valve structure is attached includes a shaft assembly including a distal portion and an intermediate portion, and an inner lumen extending through the shaft assembly. The delivery system includes a sheath assembly defining an outer lumen sized to slidably receive the shaft assembly. At least one flush port is formed in the intermediate portion. The at least one flush port is in fluid communication with the inner lumen and the outer lumen. The delivery system is configured to transition from a loaded state in which the sheath assembly encompasses the prosthetic heart valve to a deployed state in which the sheath assembly is withdrawn from the prosthetic heart valve.	10-27-2011
20110264200	Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery System with Spacing - A device for percutaneously deploying a stented prosthetic heart valve includes a distal portion, a spacing collar, and an outer collar. The distal portion provides a coupling structure configured to selectively engage the stented prosthetic heart valve. The spacing collar is located proximal to the distal portion. The spacing collar is transitionable from a loaded state to an activated state. The spacing collar in the loaded state has a radial dimension less than the spacing collar in the activated state. The outer collar is configured to be movable relative to the distal portion and the spacing collar. The outer collar is slidably disposed over the spacing collar to provide the loaded state and is slidably retracted from the spacing collar when in the activated state.	10-27-2011

Don Umphries, New Iberia, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110061864	WIRELESS PIPE RECOVERY AND PERFORATING SYSTEM - A system for positioning a wireless pipe recovery tool in a wellbore, the system having a series of locator pipe subs inserted along the length of a pipe string in a wellbore, wherein each locator pipe sub has a seat disposed around its internal periphery so as to form an aperture of s smaller diameter than the diameter of the pipe sub. The pipe subs have apertures of varied diameter and are consecutively arranged along the pipe string so that the aperture diameters decrease with increasing depth. A locator housing selected from a plurality of locator housings of varied outer diameter is attached to the wireless pipe recovery tool, the outer diameter of the locator housing selected to be slightly larger than the aperture in which the tool is intended to seat.	03-17-2011
20110308797	Wireless downhole tool positioning system - A system for positioning a downhole tool along a pipe string, the system having a series of seating subs inserted along the length of the pipe string wherein each seating sub has a seating aperture disposed around its internal periphery so as to form a bore plug seat of smaller diameter than the diameter of the pipe. The seating apertures are given distinctive diameters that are consecutively arranged along the pipe string length so that the aperture diameters decrease with increasing depth. A drop assembly having an aperture plugging diameter selected to pressure seal a selected aperture includes a bore pressure activated by-pass valve and firing head.	12-22-2011

Don Vanderbrook, Algona, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080308056	Hydrogen and Ammonia Fueled Internal Combustion Engine - Disclosed is a method of operating an internal combustion engine simultaneously with ammonia and another fuel. The other fuel may be hydrogen, ethanol, propane, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the other fuel is hydrogen and the engine has zero carbon emissions. A control system is programmable to adjust the proportion of ammonia and the other, catalyst fuel as selected by the operator.	12-18-2008

Don Van Kerkhoven, Kanata CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090277963	OPTICAL IMAGE READER - An optical image reader is provided. The image reader includes, for example, a targeting system for an imager, which includes a light device having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), each for emitting light, and a device for shaping a single targeting light based on the outputs of the plurality of LEDs. The image reader includes, for example, an image system for capturing image of an indicia on an object, which includes a targeting light source for providing a targeting light to the indicia on the object; and an optical system for focusing reflection from the object, having a liquid focus lens element having a variable focus, and a controller for controlling the focus of the focus lens. The image reader includes, for example, a system for capturing an image of an indicia on an object, which includes an image sensor for sensing reflection from the object, and an ambient light sensor for sensing the reflection from the object prior to the sensing by the image sensor to calculate a first estimate for exposure of the image sensor.	11-12-2009

Don Van Trojen, Mukilteo, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090126068	REUSABLE CUFF BARRIER - Adjustable padding systems for garments, incorporating a pocket and a pad. The pocket is coupled to the garment and has a wide, proximal portion and a narrow, distal portion. The pad has corresponding wide and narrow portions. The narrow portion of the pad is longer than the length of the narrow portion of the pocket, but is adjustable in length. Accordingly, the location of the wide portion of the pad along the length of the garment can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the narrow portion of the pad.	05-21-2009
20090144883	ADJUSTABLE PADDING SYSTEM - Adjustable padding systems for garments, incorporating a pocket and a pad. The pocket is coupled to the garment and has a wide, proximal portion and a narrow, distal portion. The pad has corresponding wide and narrow portions. The narrow portion of the pad is longer than the length of the narrow portion of the pocket, but is adjustable in length. Accordingly, the location of the wide portion of the pad along the length of the garment can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the narrow portion of the pad.	06-11-2009

Don Villalta, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110105933	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING HEART SOUNDS - An apparatus for outputting heart sounds includes an implantable system and an external system. The implantable system includes a sensor for generating sensed signals representing detected heart sounds, an interface circuit and a control circuit for receiving the sensed signals, generating data representing the heart sounds therefrom, and transmitting the data to the external system via the interface circuit. The external system includes an interface circuit for communicating with the implantable system, and a control circuit for receiving the data representing the heart sounds and for generating control signals that cause an output device to generate outputs representing the sounds. The implantable system may also include a sensor(s) for detecting cardiac electrical signals. In this case, outputs representing the cardiac electrical signals are also output.	05-05-2011

Don Wilson, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314296	MANUFACTURED CONSTRUCTION BOARD WITH IMPROVED CHEMISTRY - A manufactured construction board is formed from a composition that may include magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, a binding agent (e.g., perlite), wood shavings, recycled board scraps, and water. The construction board further includes fiberglass and polyester paper sheets on opposite sides of the construction board. A method of fabricating the construction board is also disclosed to include mixing magnesium chloride with water to form a solution, mixing the solution with magnesium oxide, perlite and a binding agent to form a paste, and pouring the paste onto a mold to form a construction board. The paste is poured onto a mold which is then passed through a series of rollers to spread out the paste evenly across the mold and to form the paste into the desired thickness. The resulting construction board is fire and water resistant and much more durable than conventional sheetrock.	12-25-2008

Don Wojchowski, Cape Elizabeth, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100124753	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ERYTHROPOIETIN-RESPONSIVE GENES - The present invention relates to the generation of a population of Epo-responsive marrow derived cells that express Epo-responsive genes and gene products. The present invention also relates to the detection of Epo-responsive genes and gene products as well as to the detection of the administration of Epo, Epo-derivatives and Epo-mimetics in subjects.	05-20-2010

Don Woodrich, Delavan, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090243157	Antibiotic Laminating Film - An antibiotic film is preferably comprised of a base adhesive layer of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), a second layer of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and a final layer of an antibiotic, preferably a zeolite contained in a water-based acrylic coating. The film is applied to a laminate using the inventive method. The laminate may be applied to printed items such as menus, placemats, posters, decontamination materials, and medical documentation.	10-01-2009

Don Yansen, Lexington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110285836	Multimodal Ocular Biometric System - A multimodal biometric identification system captures and processes images of both the iris and the retina for biometric identification. Another multimodal ocular system captures and processes images of the iris and/or the from both eyes of a subject. Biometrics based on data provided by these systems are more accurate and robust than using biometrics that include data from only the iris or only the retina from a single eye. An exemplary embodiment emits photons to the iris and the retina of both eyes, an iris image sensor that captures an image of the iris when the iris reflects the emitted light, a retina image sensor that captures an image of the retina when the retina reflects the emitted light, and a controller that controls the iris and the retina illumination sources, where the captured image of the iris and the captured image of the retina contain biometric data.	11-24-2011

Don Zulim, Conyers, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090195161	EQUIPMENT AND METHODS FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING THAT PROVIDES BROWNOUT DETECTION AND PROTECTION - The present invention relates to systems, equipment and methods that provide emergency lighting and allow the detection of brownout conditions. One aspect of the present invention is an emergency lighting system with an input voltage interface for receiving an input voltage, a brownout detection component for detecting a brownout condition on the input voltage and generating a brownout signal, a switch mode power converter for altering the input voltage; and an emergency lighting control and battery charging component for controlling the charging of a battery pack and receiving the brownout signal. Another aspect of the invention is a method of providing emergency lighting performed by receiving an input voltage; automatically establishing a brownout threshold relative to the input voltage; and detecting a brownout condition.	08-06-2009
20090322250	NETWORKED ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING WITH CUSTOMIZABLE COLOR ACCENTS - The present invention provides systems and apparatuses for dynamically controlling the operational modes of a single luminaire or a group of networked luminaires configured to deliver an illumination pattern having a decorative colored glow surrounding a central region of substantially uniform brightness. A control module for the luminaire is configured to drive three dimmable fluorescent ballasts, as well as a LED module. A variety of operational modes including different schemes for color mixing and color cycle control can be selected by a user and implemented by a microcontroller. A group of luminaires is connected in a standard communication protocol-based master-slave configuration, where the slave units respond to commands received from the master unit, and the last slave unit automatically engages terminating and biasing resistors for proper operation of the network.	12-31-2009