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David N. Doss, Gulfport, FL US

Dustin B. Doss, Lansdowne, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090305031NANODIAMOND MANUFACTURE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THEREOF - Disclosed are novel coatings and other components of articles of manufacture featuring the inclusion of nanodiamonds therein. Also disclosed are methods of achieving such inclusion and methods of utilizing the resultant, improved articles.12-10-2009

Eddie H. Doss, Nashville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120097125REINFORCED PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY - A reinforced piston assembly provides a piston having a corrugated insert supporting an outer piston layer. The corrugated insert can include lateral, concentric or radial corrugations and can include regular or irregular corrugation spacing. The corrugated insert in some embodiments forms a circular disk and can include a plurality of insert holes defined in the disk. A laminated connecting rod having at least two rod layers is pivotally attached to the piston in some embodiments. The laminated connecting rod provides a first end having a diverging section with first and second rod prongs each forming a wrist pin socket. A wrist pin can extend through each socket, and a sleeve is disposed about the wrist pin between the wrist pin sockets. Additionally, one or more flanges can extend from the opposite end of the connecting rod, and a base cap including one or more flange recesses is positioned on the connecting rod for securing the connecting rod to a crankshaft.04-26-2012

Garrett Doss, Wyoming, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100058997THERMAL SWITCH FOR ENERGY SUSTAINING WATER HEATER - A water heater is provided that includes a tank for storing water and a combustion chamber in thermal communication with the tank for heating the water. The combustion chamber contains a pilot burner and at least one main burner. The water heater also includes a flue containing a flue damper to control the passage of exhaust gases from said combustion chamber. The water heater further includes an electrical control circuit connected to said flue damper. The electrical control circuit includes a thermal switch positioned proximal to the main burner The thermal switch is configured to prevent the flue damper from closing while the main burner is firing.03-11-2010

Patent applications by Garrett Doss, Wyoming, MI US

Gary Richard Doss, Tampa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090327783MODIFIED PULSE WIDTH MODULATOR AND HYBRID POWER SUPPLY - A power supply system allowing remote adjustments of the power output of the power supply unit without having to physically access the power supply unit itself is disclosed. A power supply system in accordance with the present invention utilizes a central processing unit (CPU) to provide a command that adjusts to the power output via a modified pulse width modulator (MPWM). Moreover, the central processing unit (CPU) may also be used to provide fine tune adjustments to the error signal of the power supply system, wherein the central processing unit (CPU) produces a command for the modified pulse width modulator to control the power output.12-31-2009

Jeff Doss, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090179131Laptop cooling stand with fan - A laptop computer support adapted to comfortably and conveniently rest on a user's lap, which also forms one piece of a laptop support system including a base configured to support the laptop support. The laptop support may simply rest in an inclined position on a user's lap, or alternatively rest on the associated base in a inclined position without having to physically lock the laptop support to the base portion.07-16-2009
20120017023COMPUTING MODULE WITH SERIAL DATA CONNECTIVITY - A computing module includes an interface to asynchronously, serially exchange parallel system bus data with one or more other modules of a computer system that includes the computing module. The computing module can asynchronously, serially transfer first parallel bus data to another module of the computer system, and can asynchronously, serially receive second parallel bus data from another module of the computer system.01-19-2012

Patent applications by Jeff Doss, Phoenix, AZ US

Jeff Doss, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100100650Computing Module with Serial Data Connectivity - A computing module includes an interface to asynchronously, serially exchange parallel system bus data with one or more other modules of a computer system that includes the computing module. The computing module can asynchronously, serially transfer first parallel bus data to another module of the computer system, and can asynchronously, serially receive second parallel bus data from another module of the computer system.04-22-2010
20110120670Combination portable computer cooling support and carrying case - The present invention achieves technical advantages as a combination portable computer carry case and cooling support with an deployable/expandable and retractable receptacle, such as a pocket. The device is configured to receive a portable computer for carrying in a first orientation, and also configured to support the portable computer at an angle upon a work surface in an ergonomic position in a second orientation. The pocket can hold portable computers of varying sizes, and is aesthetically appealing as it won't sag when used. The pocket conveniently collapses to provide a coplanar support surface when used as a support stand.05-26-2011
20120060724MOBILE COMPUTER LAPDESK - A mobile computer lapdesk is provided, which includes a desk portion and soft-goods member coupled to a bottom side of the desk portion. The desk portion includes a desk surface and an adjustable member operatively coupled to the desk surface, wherein a mobile computer is coupled to the adjustable member in one of a portrait or a landscape orientation. The adjustable member may also include audio recesses, wherein the audio recesses provide passive sound amplification in response to coupling a mobile computer to the rotatable member with the audio recesses adjacent speakers of the mobile computer.03-15-2012

Patent applications by Jeff Doss, Scottsdale, AZ US

Jeffrey S. Doss US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110079296 MULTIFUNCTIONAL RESTRICTIVE VALVE - A multifunctional restrictive valve for controlling the flow of water therethrough. The valve has a main body with a flow channel through the main body. The main body receives water upstream thereof through an inlet port and passes it out through an outlet port at the downstream end of the body. A flow control assembly is located in the flow channel and includes a temperature sensor/actuator acting on a piston to move, when the temperature sensor heats up the piston, to block water flow control ports. The flow control assembly also includes an override feature wherein the piston is located within a slide and the flow control ports are located in the slide. By moving the slide away from the piston when the piston is blocking the flow control ports, the temperature sensor and piston may be overridden and flow may resume through the main body.04-07-2011

J. Smith Doss, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080228547Intelligent Free-Time Search - Techniques are disclosed for performing free-time searches that exploit information of the type used with electronic calendars. By leveraging advanced calendaring system information and using location, other context information such as corporate policy, legal constraints, and technology constraints, and user-specific preferences to provide a complete picture of a person's availability, the functionality (and therefore the value) of scheduling systems in increased, resulting in an ability to schedule meetings with more accuracy and less rework. Various allowable participation types for meeting invitees may be specified, and each invitee's availability is determined accordingly. Location-sensitive travel times (including optional user-specific travel time adjustments) are used in preferred embodiments when in-person participation is required.09-18-2008
20080288435Context Conflict Resolution and Automatic Context Source Maintenance - Techniques are disclosed for detecting and resolving conflicts in context information from various sources. That information may be used to automatically update one or more context sources and/or to validate or invalidate (until further notice or for a period of time) input from one or more context sources. Or, the updates can be made in response to the user's instructions. Rules are used in preferred embodiments to dictate the conflict resolution approach for individual users. Updating the context source is particularly useful when the source is an electronic calendar. Updates that may be made to the calendar include adding, deleting, or changing scheduled events and/or working hours. Invalidating data from a context source is particularly useful for lost, forgotten, misplaced, or loaned devices. Marking data from a context source as valid is preferably done when harmony among several context sources is detected. Context suppliers may be notified of errors or discrepancies in their context data.11-20-2008
20100050185Context Conflict Resolution and Automatic Context Source Maintenance - Techniques are disclosed for detecting and resolving conflicts in context information from various sources. That information may be used to automatically update one or more context sources and/or to validate or invalidate (until further notice or for a period of time) input from one or more context sources. Or, the updates can be made in response to the user's instructions. Rules are used in preferred embodiments to dictate the conflict resolution approach for individual users. Updating the context source is particularly useful when the source is an electronic calendar. Updates that may be made to the calendar include adding, deleting, or changing scheduled events and/or working hours. Invalidating data from a context source is particularly useful for lost, forgotten, misplaced, or loaned devices. Marking data from a context source as valid is preferably done when harmony among several context sources is detected. Context suppliers may be notified of errors or discrepancies in their context data.02-25-2010

Patent applications by J. Smith Doss, Raleigh, NC US

Lee E. Doss, Grand Ronde, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090313989Rotary stirling cycle machine - A rotary Stirling cycle engine including motor and pump rotors located eccentrically in motor and pump chambers arranged endwise adjacent each other, with both rotors on a single drive shaft. The pump and motor chambers may be shaped as circular cylinders. Working fluid inlet and outlet ports are located in motor and pump chamber ends. A bypass conduit may include a valve allowing working fluid to bypass the motor chamber.12-24-2009

Raymond Doss, Clark, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155202DNA-BINDING POLYMERS - Methods and compositions are provided for forming complexes between dsDNA and novel DNA-binding polymers comprising N-terminal thiophene-containing moieties which exhibit selectivity for T-A base pairs. By appropriate choice of target sequences and DNA-binding polymers, complexes comprising polymer-DNA are obtained with high association constants. The formation of complexes can be used for identification of specific dsDNA sequences, for inhibiting gene transcription, and as a therapeutic for inhibiting proliferation of undesired cells or modulation of expression of specific genes.06-18-2009

Robert C. Doss, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080305512ASSAY FOR CARDIAC TROPONIN AUTOANTIBODIES - The invention provides among other things methods and kits based on assaying for cardiac troponin autoantibodies, either in conjunction with an assay for cardiac troponin and/or as an independent indicator of cardiac pathology, such as myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, and/or ischemic heart disease. Assay methods of the invention can be employed among other things to identify cardiac pathology, or risk thereof, in subjects who have an autoimmune disease or who are related to an individual with an autoimmune disease. In particular embodiments, the invention also provides a method of determining whether a subject having, or at risk for, a cardiac pathology is a candidate for immunosuppressive therapy or immunoabsorption therapy. The invention also provides kits and kit components that are useful for performing the methods of the invention.12-11-2008
20090017560CARDIOVASCULAR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE PANEL AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Provided herein among other things are diagnostic tests, methods of use, and kits for the assessment and management of cardiovascular autoimmune disease and risk of cardiovascular autoimmune disease. Assay methods of the invention can be employed among other things to identify cardiovascular autoimmune disease, or risk thereof, in subjects who have cardiovascular disease, an autoimmune disease, or who are related to an individual with an autoimmune disease. The method can be employed for testing of a subject that exhibits symptoms of cardiovascular disease, as well as of a subject that is apparently healthy and does not yet exhibit symptoms of cardiovascular disease, but may with time. In one embodiment, the invention also provides a method of determining whether a subject having, or at risk for, a cardiovascular disease is a candidate for immunosuppressive therapy or immunoabsorption therapy. The invention also provides kits and kit components that are useful for performing the methods of the invention.01-15-2009
20090162876MYELOPEROXIDASE ASSAYS - The present invention relates to methods and kits for determining autoantibodies to myeloperoxidase or a myeloperoxidase fragment and myeloperoxidase or a myeloperoxidase fragment in a test sample.06-25-2009
20100311079ASSAY FOR CARDIAC TROPONIN AUTOANTIBODIES - The invention provides among other things methods and kits based on assaying for cardiac troponin autoantibodies, either in conjunction with an assay for cardiac troponin and/or as an independent indicator of cardiac pathology, such as myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, and/or ischemic heart disease. Assay methods of the invention can be employed among other things to identify cardiac pathology, or risk thereof, in subjects who have an autoimmune disease or who are related to an individual with an autoimmune disease. In particular embodiments, the invention also provides a method of determining whether a subject having, or at risk for, a cardiac pathology is a candidate for immunosuppressive therapy or immunoabsorption therapy. The invention also provides kits and kit components that are useful for performing the methods of the invention.12-09-2010
20110053179Biomarkers For Prediction Of Major Adverse Cardiac Events And Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to combinations of biomarkers and levels thereof that may be used, for example, in the determination of risk associated with the occurrence of a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) in a patient.03-03-2011
20110229921METHODS OF ASSAYING URINARY NEUTROPHIL GELATINASE-ASSOCIATED LIPOCALIN (uNGAL) IN THE PROGNOSIS OF CADAVERIC KIDNEY TRANSPLANT FUNCTION IN A PATIENT, INCLUDING A PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH DELAYED GRAFT FUNCTION (DGF), A METHOD OF ASSAYING uNGAL IN THE ASSESSMENT OF RISK OF DGF IN A PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY GRAFT FUNCTION (EGF), AND RELATED KITS - A method of prognosticating cadaveric kidney transplant function in a patient; a method of prognosticating cadaveric kidney transplant function in a patient diagnosed with DGF; a method of assessing risk of DGF in a patient, who has been diagnosed with EGF; and a kit comprising at least one component for assaying urine from a patient for NGAL and instructions for assaying the urine for NGAL and assessing cadaveric kidney transplant function or risk of DGF in the patient.09-22-2011

Patent applications by Robert C. Doss, Libertyville, IL US

Robert D. Doss, Defiance, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100138971CATCHING GEAR WITH APPARATUS FOR INCREASING HAND SIGNAL VISIBILITY - Catching gear to be worn by a catcher receiving a ball from a pitcher is disclosed. The gear comprises a leg guard adapted to be worn on one leg of the catcher, and a light-emitting device on the leg guard. The light-emitting device is positioned for generating light to be directed toward the catcher's fingers to increase the visibility of hand signals given by the catcher.06-10-2010

Stephen S. Doss, San Carlos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100273554ELECTRONIC GAME AND METHOD - An electronic game and method are set forth wherein the objective of the electronic game, playable by one or more persons, is to select moving or stationary game elements and move them to or otherwise cause them to make contact with a matched or otherwise associated goal and thus score points, and do so among a game space containing other moving and/or stationary game elements which themselves may be selected and moved by the player, and which if contacted by a user-controlled game element may result in either beneficial or detrimental consequences to the configuration of the playing field, the elements themselves, scoring, and progression of the game.10-28-2010

Steve Doss, San Carlos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090089676Tabbed Multimedia Navigation - Various embodiments are directed to improved systems and techniques for allowing a user to navigate to media content on a mobile computing device and/or perform available operations associated with the media content. In one embodiment, for example, a mobile computing device may comprise a display to present a tabbed multimedia graphical user interface comprising a navigation bar including a plurality of navigation tabs for navigating to media content and performing available operations associated with the media content. The plurality of navigation tabs may comprise an audio navigation tab associated with audio content, a pictures and videos navigation tab associated with image and video content, a still camera navigation tab for taking digital photographs, a video camera navigation tab for taking video movies, and an online and bookmarks navigation tab associated with online media content. The tabbed multimedia graphical user interface may present a corresponding view associated with an active navigation tab. Tapping a different navigation tab on the display or inputting a directional command to the mobile computing device may immediately navigate to the different navigation tab and display the corresponding view for enabling a user to navigate to media content and perform available operations associated with the different navigation tab.04-02-2009

William F. Doss, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110016235SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING PCIE SR-IOV FUNCTIONS TO APPEAR AS LEGACY FUNCTIONS - A system for transforming a single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) function to appear as a legacy function, and a corresponding method includes a switch platform coupled between a legacy host and a SR-IOV-enabled device. The switch platform includes a processor programmed to discern configuration cycles by type and to process the configuration cycles, and one or more local registers that store data related to the configuration cycles.01-20-2011