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Douglas A. Arrell, Oviedo, FL US
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| 20100044417 | DECONSTRUCTABLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An assembly ( | 02-25-2010 |
Douglas A. Bakan, San Diego, CA US
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| 20120021384 | CHARACTERIZATION OF AN ANTIBIOTIC IMREGNATED DELIVERY SYSTEMS AS AN INTRACANAL MEDICAMENT IN ENDODONTIC THERAPY - Endodontic fibers comprising a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments, wherein the biocompatible polymer vehicle comprises one or more biocompatible and/or biodegradable polymers are described. Such fibers can be used, for example, in a method for the local delivery and sustained release of medicaments to periodontal or intracanal treatment sites. Endodontic fibers described include periodontal fibers and intracanal fibers. | 01-26-2012 |
Douglas A. Becci, Carol Stream, IL US
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| 20100314291 | Apparatus and Process for Isomerizing a Hydrogen Stream - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include: a first drier and a second drier adapted to receive a fluid including at least one reactant; and a reaction zone communicating with the first drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant and with the second drier to receive the regenerant. Generally, the first drier operates at a first condition to dry the fluid including at least one reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration with a regenerant. The regenerant is displaced from the drier using a down-flow regenerant displacement assembly. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110064622 | Apparatus and Process for Isomerizing a Hydrocarbon Stream - An apparatus and process for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon which includes a first drier and a second drier; and a reaction zone communicating with at least the first drier. The first drier operates at a first condition to dry the reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration. The used regenerant remaining in the second drier after regeneration can (1) pass through a vent-to-flare assembly in a batch-wise manner; (2) pass through a downflow-depressure-to-low-pressure-device assembly in a batch-wise manner; (3) pass through a cross-over piping purge assembly to minimize upsets in the reaction and fractionation zones when the second drier is placed back in operation; or any combination of (1) (2) and/or (3) to minimize upsets in the reaction and fractionation zones when the second drier is placed back in operation. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110065567 | Apparatus and Process for Isomerizing a Hydrocarbon Stream - An apparatus and process for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon which includes a first drier and a second drier; and a reaction zone communicating with at least the first drier. The first drier operates at a first condition to dry the reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration. The used regenerant remaining in the second drier after regeneration can (1) pass through a vent-to-flare assembly in a batch-wise manner; (2) pass through a downflow-depressure-to-low-pressure-device assembly in a batch-wise manner; (3) pass through a cross-over piping purge assembly to minimize upsets in the reaction and fractionation zones when the second drier is placed back in operation; or any combination of (1) (2) and/or (3) to minimize upsets in the reaction and fractionation zones when the second drier is placed back in operation. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110313222 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR ISOMERIZING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include: a first drier and a second drier adapted to receive a fluid including at least one reactant; and a reaction zone communicating with the first drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant and with the second drier to receive the regenerant. Generally, the first drier operates at a first condition to dry the fluid including at least one reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration with a regenerant. The regenerant is displaced from the drier using a down-flow regenerant displacement assembly. | 12-22-2011 |
Douglas A. Bulleit, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20080270725 | Methods, Systems, And Storage Mediums For Managing Content Storage And Selection - Exemplary embodiments relate to methods, systems, and storage mediums for managing content storage and selection activities. The method includes aggregating content from content providers and presenting the content to a content device. The method also includes monitoring consumption of storage space with respect to storage capacity in the content device, relocating content contained in the storage space of the content device when a predetermined condition is met, and providing access to relocated content. The relocation is operable for freeing up the storage space of the content device. | 10-30-2008 |
Douglas A. Busekrus, Lafayette, IN US
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| 20110269029 | DIRECT ALCOHOL ANION FUEL CELL WITH BIOCATHODE - A biofuel cell device for generating electrical current, comprising a fuel manifold, an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, a housing, and a controller is described. The anode assembly comprises at least one catalyst positioned for contact with fuel fluid in said fuel reservoir. The cathode assembly comprises at least one biocathode positioned for flow of an oxidant to the biocathode enzyme. The housing houses the manifold, anode assembly and cathode assembly. The controller controls the output of electrical current from the biofuel cell device. | 11-03-2011 |
Douglas A. Catharine, Scotia, NY US
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| 20090082999 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING AN OPERATING MODE OF A GENERATOR - A method and system for determining the operating mode of a generator is provided. The method and system may include a generator operating mode evaluation system. The method and system may receive a plurality of generator operating data for use by the method and system to determine a generator operating mode. The method and system may provide a notification on the generator operating mode. The method and system may also store a plurality of generator operating mode data. | 03-26-2009 |
Douglas A. Ceckowski, Gurnee, IL US
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| 20090318059 | IMPROVED GRINDER/POLISHER - An improved grinder/polisher includes a base having a bowl, a rotating drive plate and a drive plate drive that is adapted to support a platen. The grinder/polisher includes a head configured to support a specimen holder. The head has a first drive for rotational drive of the specimen holder and a second drive for moving the specimen holder toward and away from the drive plate. The head includes a load cell operably connected to the first drive and a counter operably connected to the second drive. The counter is configured to determine movement and the extent of movement of the head toward and away from the drive plate. The grinder/polisher includes a control panel mounted within a housing and including a microprocessor controlled control system having a touch panel or screen. | 12-24-2009 |
Douglas A. Cheline, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110269461 | System and Method for Dynamically Providing Communication Profiles for Mobile Devices - The mobile device stores a plurality of communication profiles comprising one or more local communication profiles and a global communication profile. The mobile device determines local access requirements for connecting to a local cellular network operator and determines whether the plurality of communication profiles comprises a local communication profile that satisfies the local access requirements. When the plurality of communication profiles does not comprise a local communication profile that satisfies the local access requirements: the mobile device connects to a global cellular network operator using the global communication profile; receives, from the global cellular network operator, a new local communication profile that satisfies the local access requirements and connects to the local cellular network operator using the new local communication profile. Subsequently, the mobile device communicates with another device via the local cellular network operator as if the mobile device was a local mobile device. | 11-03-2011 |
Douglas A. Clark, Wallingford, CT US
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| 20100169240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUNDS RECOVERY FROM AN INTEGRATED POSTAL SECURITY DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing funds recovery for mailing machines including integrated circuits such as those used in postal security devices are described, and in certain configurations, systems and methods for recovering data such as postal funds records from a partially disabled single integrated circuit in a postal security device are described. | 07-01-2010 |
Douglas A. Comet, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090306631 | MANIFOLD FOR ADMINISTERING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE SITE - The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to a system, method, and apparatus for applying a reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site. The apparatus includes a manifold that is adapted to be inserted for placement at the subcutaneous tissue site. The manifold may include at least one purging lumen operable to deliver a fluid to a distal portion of the manifold. The manifold may also include at least one slit at the distal portion of the manifold. The manifold may include at least one reduced-pressure lumen operable to deliver reduced pressure to the subcutaneous tissue site via the at least one slit. In one example, the manifold also includes an interlumen channel fluidly interconnecting the at least one purging lumen, the at least one reduced-pressure lumen, and the at least one slit at the distal portion of the manifold. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100160877 | MEMBRANES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE SITE - The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site. In one illustrative embodiment, the apparatus includes a membrane having a substantially uniform membrane wall thickness and a first, tissue-facing surface. The membrane may be shaped to form a plurality of protrusions on the tissue-facing surface. The plurality of protrusions at least partially defines at least one channel operable to transfer the reduced pressure along the tissue-facing surface. | 06-24-2010 |
Douglas A. Cooksy, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110091848 | Task Minder System - In one or more embodiments, a task minder comprises a personal electronic device configured to prompt its user for input at timed intervals. The task minder, which may be a wearable device, allows its user to input a “positive” response indicating that the user is on task, or a “negative” response indicating that the user is off task. Response data collected by the task minder over a number of response intervals indicates the user's success in focusing on assigned tasks, and the repeated prompting for response inputs positively modifies the user's behavior by making him or her more conscious of time and providing positive behavior reinforcement through tracking on-task and off-task performance. The system may further include computer software to collect and analyze task performance data from task minders, and may include a master unit to monitor/control task minders, which may be an appropriately configured PC or a standalone unit. | 04-21-2011 |
Douglas A. Devens, Jr., St. Paul, MN US
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| 20090125000 | Multilayer Medical Devices - A medical device includes at least four layers including a first material and a second material having a different stiffness than a stiffness of the first material, wherein at least one of the layers varies in thickness axially along the device. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090267259 | Medical Devices - Medical devices and methods of making the devices are described. In some embodiments, the devices include multiple layers, and one or more layers can include a nanocomposite material. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100010440 | Medical Devices Comprising Nanocomposites - The present invention provides medical devices comprising nanocomposite materials. By utilizing nanocomposites in the production thereof, the inventive medical devices can be produced with various advantageous properties. Methods of producing the inventive medical devices are also provided. Inasmuch as the inventive devices are expected to provide certain advantages in their use, there is also provided a method of medical care including methods of treatment or diagnosis, wherein the inventive devices are brought into therapeutic contact with a body to be treated or diagnosed thereby. | 01-14-2010 |
Douglas A. Dewell, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20120019891 | Window Having A Selective Light Modulation System - An electrochromic vehicular window system having a multiplicity of individually electrically switchable electrochromic elements, a vehicle operator face (eye) sensor to determine the position of the face of the operator in the vehicle, a sensor of the source external light entering the vehicle and impinging on the operators eyes and a system processor utilizing data from the sensors to determine and control which portions of the electrochromergic window to activate (or deactivate) so as to automatically reduce or eliminate glare on the eyes of the operator while still allowing essentially normal light transmission through other sections of the window. The system can also include a control switch for manual operation and or limiting the degree of light attenuation. | 01-26-2012 |
Douglas A. Dingel, Brighton, MI US
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| 20110221239 | STAND AND STOW SEAT FOR HYBRID VEHICLES - A seat assembly for supporting an occupant above a floor includes a support mechanism operatively coupled between a seat back and a seat cushion. A rear end of the seat cushion is released from the support mechanism to pivot the seat cushion from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position in response to pivotal movement of the seat back from an upright seating position to a forwardly folded position. The support mechanism is released from the floor and a stand-up link pivotally coupled between the floor and the support mechanism moves the seat cushion from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position and simultaneously urges the seat back to pivot relative to the seat cushion, thereby maintaining the seat back in a generally vertical orientation defining a stand-up position. | 09-15-2011 |
Douglas A. Doers, Franklin, WI US
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| 20100077972 | CRANKCASE PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine that includes a crankcase having a crankcase pressure defined within the crankcase relative to an ambient pressure. The crankcase pressure varies in response to operation of the internal combustion engine. A crankcase pressure regulator is in fluid communication with the crankcase, and the crankcase pressure regulator includes a first passageway defining a first flow path, a second passageway defining a second flow path in a parallel arrangement to the first passageway. When the crankcase pressure is less than a first predetermined pressure, the first valve moves to the open position to allow a fluid flow into the crankcase through the first passageway. When the crankcase pressure is greater than a second predetermined pressure, the second valve moves from the closed position to the open position to allow a fluid flow from the crankcase through the second passageway. | 04-01-2010 |
Douglas A. Filak, Hockessin, DE US
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| 20120066045 | System and Method for Dynamically Identifying, Prioritizing and Offering Reward Categories - A method for identifying and offering rewards is provided. A user's transaction history or category history, such as, for example, spending history, transaction history, merchant history, purchases history, services history, product history, channel history, frequency of spending history, SKU history, redemption history, reward earnings history, earning levels, reward categories, or currency type, currency history, customer responses to questions, and/or other data or information that enables identification of relevant rewards is determined. Next, at least one reward category based on the user's transaction history or reward category history is dynamically prioritized, and at least one top reward category based on the dynamic prioritizing of the at least one reward category is determined. Finally, the user is dynamically rewarded discounts, rebates, coupons, or other reward incentives based on the least one top reward category. | 03-15-2012 |
Douglas A. Filak, Kennett Square, PA US
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| 20100179888 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING OR MODIFYING AN ACCOUNT WITH USER SELECTABLE TERMS - The present invention relates to methods for allowing an account holder to easily customize the terms of an account such as a loan account, an asset account, a mortgage account, an insurance account, or a brokerage account. Exemplary embodiments of the invention allow the user to specify various preferred terms such as cost (e.g., APR and annual fee), rewards programs, card design, affiliates, credit line, and payment due date, among others. The financial service provider issuing the account, e.g., the issuing bank, may make the various available terms for the account easily accessible to the user, for example through an internet website or an automated phone system, enabling the user to easily specify his or her preferences. The customization methods may be applied to the process of opening a new account or customizing an existing account. The customization methods may dynamically update the available terms as the user begins to select his or her desired terms. | 07-15-2010 |
Douglas A. Gaier, Piqua, OH US
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| 20120069699 | HORIZONTAL DOUGH MIXER ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-REDUCTION GEAR ARRANGEMENT FOR BOWL TILT - A mixing bowl-tilt system for a horizontal mixer includes a multi-stage gear reduction unit having an input and an output, wherein the input is connected to be rotated by a motor and the output is operatively connected to rotate a mixing bowl. Rotation of the input results in rotation of the mixing bowl. The multi-stage gear reduction unit is non-back driving and self locking and includes a first stage reduction and a second stage reduction. | 03-22-2012 |
Douglas A. Hettrick, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20100204716 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR OCCLUSION OF AN ATRIAL APPENDAGE - Some embodiments of the invention provide a system for occluding a left atrial appendage of a patient. Some embodiments of the system can include a ring occluder that can be positioned around the left atrial appendage and a ring applicator to position the ring occluder with respect to the left atrial appendage. One embodiment discloses a method of accessing endocardial surfaces of the heart through the atrial appendage. Additional embodiments of the invention provide a clip occluder that can be positioned around the left atrial appendage. A clip applicator can position the clip occluder with respect to the left atrial appendage. | 08-12-2010 |
Douglas A. Hettrick, Blaine, MN US
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| 20100168810 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS DURING OVERDRIVE PACING - A method and apparatus are provided for detecting cardiac arrhythmias during overdrive pacing. A maximum paced rate and a reduced paced rate for a heart are determined, the maximum paced rate being higher than the reduced paced rate. The heart is paced at the maximum paced rate. After the heart is paced at the maximum paced rate for a predetermined amount of time, the heart is paced at the reduced paced rate. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110319723 | System for Characterizing Chronic Physiological Data - An implantable medical device (IMD) senses physiological episodes and stores data associated with the physiological episodes in the IMD. The data is then processed based on a pattern of recurrence of the physiological episodes. | 12-29-2011 |
Douglas A. Keszler, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20100289005 | AMORPHOUS MULTI-COMPONENT METALLIC THIN FILMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An electronic structure comprising: (a) a first metal layer; (b) a second metal layer; (c) and at least one insulator layer located between the first metal layer and the second metal layer, wherein at least one of the metal layers comprises an amorphous multi-component metallic film. In certain embodiments, the construct is a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) diode. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110045406 | SOLUTION PROCESSED THIN FILMS AND LAMINATES, DEVICES COMPRISING SUCH THIN FILMS AND LAMINATES, AND METHOD FOR THEIR USE AND MANUFACTURE - Devices having a thin film or laminate structure comprising hafnium and/or zirconium oxy hydroxy compounds, and methods for making such devices, are disclosed. The hafnium and zirconium compounds can be doped, typically with other metals, such as lanthanum. Examples of electronic devices or components that can be made include, without limitation, insulators, transistors and capacitors. A method for patterning a device using the materials as positive or negative resists or as functional device components also is described. For example, a master plate for imprint lithography can be made. An embodiment of a method for making a device having a corrosion barrier also is described. Embodiments of an optical device comprising an optical substrate and coating also are described. Embodiments of a physical ruler also are disclosed, such as for accurately measuring dimensions using an electron microscope. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110206599 | METAL CHALCOGENIDE AQUEOUS PRECURSORS AND PROCESSES TO FORM METAL CHALCOGENIDE FILMS - Metal chalocogenide precursor solutions are described that comprise an aqueous solvent, dissolved metal formate salts and a chalcogenide source composition. The chalcogenide source compositions can be organic compounds lacking a carbon-carbon bond. The precursors are designed to form a desired metal chalcogenide upon thermal processing into films with very low levels of contamination. Potentially contaminating elements in the precursors form gaseous or vapor by-products that escape from the vicinity of the product metal chalcogenide films. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110293888 | PATTERNED INORGANIC LAYERS, RADIATION BASED PATTERNING COMPOSITIONS AND CORRESPONDING METHODS - Stabilized precursor solutions can be used to form radiation inorganic coating materials. The precursor solutions generally comprise metal suboxide cations, peroxide-based ligands and polyatomic anions. Design of the precursor solutions can be performed to achieve a high level of stability of the precursor solutions. The resulting coating materials can be designed for patterning with a selected radiation, such as ultraviolet light, x-ray radiation or electron beam radiation. The radiation patterned coating material can have a high contrast with respect to material properties, such that development of a latent image can be successful to form lines with very low line-width roughness and adjacent structures with a very small pitch. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120063475 | NONLINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTALS AND THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - Described are nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, including aluminum-borate NLO crystals, that have low concentrations of contaminants that adversely affect the NLO crystal's optical properties, such as compounds that contain transition-metal elements and/or lanthanides, other than yttrium, lanthanum, and lutetium. Some NLO crystals with low concentrations of these contaminants are capable of second harmonic generation at very short wavelengths. Also described are embodiments of a method for making these NLO crystals. Some embodiments involve growing a single NLO crystal, such as an aluminum-borate NLO crystal, from a mixture containing a solvent that is substantially free of harmful contaminants. The described NLO crystals can be used, for example, in laser devices. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120070613 | PATTERENED INORGANIC LAYERS, RADIATION BASED PATTERNING COMPOSITIONS AND CORRESPONDING METHODS - Stabilized precursor solutions can be used to form radiation inorganic coating materials. The precursor solutions generally comprise metal suboxide cations, peroxide-based ligands and polyatomic anions. Design of the precursor solutions can be performed to achieve a high level of stability of the precursor solutions. The resulting coating materials can be designed for patterning with a selected radiation, such as ultraviolet light, x-ray radiation or electron beam radiation. The radiation patterned coating material can have a high contrast with respect to material properties, such that development of a latent image can be successful to form lines with very low line-width roughness and adjacent structures with a very small pitch. | 03-22-2012 |
Douglas A. Kieper, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100016865 | Gamma guided stereotactic localization system - A stereotactic gamma-guided localization system for imaging a suspected cancer and guiding a physician in the removal of tissue samples for biopsy. The gamma-guided localization system includes a three step procedure including localization, correlation, and verification. The localization system includes a gamma camera with a set of slant-hole collimators for producing stereo images of a region of interest. A positioning system including a fiducial marker is placed adjacent to the object to be imaged and held rigidly in place to provide correlation of the location of the region of interest relative to the fiducial marker. A gamma emitting marker is then positioned at the calculated location of the region of interest and imaged to verify that that the calculated position corresponds to the actual location. The positioning system can then be used to accurately position and support any other hardware that needs to be positioned at the region of interest. | 01-21-2010 |
Douglas A. Kunnel, Irvine, CA US
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| 20090201369 | Weight Monitoring System For Scrap And Recycled Materials - A scrap metal recycling monitoring system, wherein a container, identified and of a known tare weight is associated with a scale while scrap metal is placed therein. The scale continuously monitors the weight of the container, and can be polled, or automatically produces an auditable data stream revealing the change in weight of the container over time as it is associated with the scale. A camera records the container while it is on the scale and also produces auditable image data. As containers near capacity, a notice is automatically generated to coordinate dispatch activities of persons transporting containers. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090261981 | WEIGHT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to weight monitoring systems for recovering, processing, monitoring, and managing various commodities or products stored in a container. | 10-22-2009 |
Douglas A. Lillico, Edmonton CA
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| 20120085529 | ENHANCED PERMEABILITY SUBTERRANEAN FLUID RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS - A system for recovering a fluid from a subterranean formation, including a production wellbore having a substantially horizontal production length extending through the formation, and a trench extending through the formation. A method of constructing a trench section in a subterranean formation, including providing within the formation an access wellbore having a substantially horizontal access wellbore length, introducing a trench cutting tool into the access wellbore, and advancing and retracting the trench cutting tool through the access wellbore in order to cut slots in the formation in a trench direction away from the access wellbore, repeatedly until a number of slots required to complete the trench section has been cut. | 04-12-2012 |
Douglas A. Lostoski, Richfield, OH US
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| 20090008880 | INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INPUT OUTPUT MODULE WITH ELASTOMERIC SEALING - An industrial automation input output module is protected against ingress of water, oil, debris, dirt and other contaminants without use of a potting compound. An elastomeric main seal provides a fluid-tight connection between inter-fitted inner and outer housing members that define a housing of the module. The one-piece main seal includes an integral light pipe portion with at least one light pipe that communicates light from an LED or other light source to a visual indicator opening in the housing, and the light pipe portion is also sealed to the housing to prevent ingress of contaminants through the visual indicator opening. Connectors pass through a wall of the housing and connector seals are used to prevent ingress of contaminants between the connectors and the housing. The connectors are also secured against rotation relative to the housing. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090152821 | INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INPUT OUTPUT MODULE WITH ELASTOMERIC SEALING - An industrial automation input output module is protected against ingress of water, oil, debris, dirt and other contaminants without use of a potting compound. An elastomeric main seal provides a fluid-tight connection between inter-fitted inner and outer housing members that define a housing of the module. The one-piece main seal includes an integral light pipe portion with at least one light pipe that communicates light from an LED or other light source to a visual indicator opening in the housing, and the light pipe portion is also sealed to the housing to prevent ingress of contaminants through the visual indicator opening. Connectors pass through a wall of the housing and connector seals are used to prevent ingress of contaminants between the connectors and the housing. The connectors are also secured against rotation relative to the housing. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20120044657 | FLOATING CIRCUIT BOARD ALIGNMENT - Systems and methods are provided that facilitate accurate alignment of internal and external electronic components during assembly of an electronic device such that proper engagement of mating electrical connectors on the respective components is assured. To this end, a floating circuit board carrier mounts to an adaptor plate comprising a surface of the device housing and positions a circuit board such that it “floats” within the device housing. A modular component having posts molded or attached thereto is mounted to the adaptor plate such that the posts pass through clearance holes in the adaptor plate as well as through notches in the circuit board, thereby effecting proper relative alignment of the circuit board and the modular component as electrical connectors on the respective components are engaged. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120045947 | INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE BUS CONTACT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Present embodiments include an automation control system that includes an input/output device module with a device bus therein. The input/output module also includes a first bus contact on a first side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a first end of the device bus, and a second bus contact on a second side of the input/output device module and communicatively coupled with a second end of the device bus. The second side generally faces an opposite direction from the first side and the input/output device module is configured to be coupled with additional input/output device modules positioned on the first and second sides of the input/output device module via the first and second bus contacts. Further, the first and second bus contacts are positioned on non-lateral surfaces of the input/output device module, the first and second contacts include spring-loaded connectors, the first and second contacts include two-prong or three-prong forks, or the input/output device module is a terminal block. | 02-23-2012 |
Douglas A. Mammoser, Austin, TX US
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| 20100184384 | Integrated Circuit For Signal Analysis - An integrated circuit comprises a main bus, one or more integrated processors, an external bus interface, memory, internal bus controller, a signal analyzer, timers, reset/clock generator, radio controller, optional data converters, and optional radio. The signal analyzer performs both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of the input signal and supplies data to the one or more integrated processors for signal classification. | 07-22-2010 |
Douglas A. Marchuk, Durham, NC US
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| 20110288149 | Method of protecting against heart failure - The present invention relates, in general, to heart failure, and, in particular to a method of reducing the risk of heart failure, particularly in patents with established cardiomyopathy. | 11-24-2011 |
Douglas A. Mcpheron, Seven Fields, PA US
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| 20110305906 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING AN ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION ONTO A SUBSTRATE USING A PLURALITY OF LIQUID STREAMS - The present invention is directed to a method for coating a substrate wherein the substrate is electrically conductive, the method comprising simultaneously applying a plurality of electrically conductive liquid materials to different portions of the substrate wherein at least one of the electrically conductive liquid materials comprises an ionic compound; and applying an electrical current to at least one of the liquid materials thereby depositing the ionic compound onto the substrate. | 12-15-2011 |
Douglas A. Narlow, Coral Springs, FL US
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| 20100001872 | ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH METAL DETECTION CAPABILITY AND METHOD THEREFOR - A method for detecting metal using an electronic article surveillance (“EAS”) system. The EAS system includes a transmitter and a receiver. An EAS interrogation signal is transmitted to establish the interrogation zone. The EAS interrogation signal is used to detect EAS markers and metal objects within the interrogation zone. The EAS signal is received and a metal object present in the interrogation zone is detected during a metal detection cycle. The metal object is detected based upon perturbations in the received EAS interrogation signal. The metal detection cycle is periodically interspersed with at least one EAS detection cycle. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100039284 | MOBILE WIRELESS NETWORK FOR ASSET TRACKING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING - A method, system and mobile sensor node monitor a supply chain monitoring. A communication network is established which includes a plurality of mobile sensor nodes. Status information for each mobile sensor node is periodically transmitted. Each mobile sensor node receives status information for at least one other mobile sensor node in the communication network. A log file which includes the received status information is compiled and stored in the mobile sensor node that received the corresponding status information. | 02-18-2010 |
Douglas A. Neidich, Harrisburg, PA US
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| 20100087072 | Interposer Assembly with Flat Contacts - Interposer assembly includes an insulating plate with slots extending through the thickness of the plate and a flat metal contacts confined in the slots. | 04-08-2010 |
Douglas A. Olvey, Longwood, FL US
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| 20110245059 | Foldably constructed force-resisting structures having interior vertical support ribs - A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition. The top member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded downwardly from the base panel. The bottom member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded upwardly from the base panel. The top and bottom members are assembled in nested relation to define an interior of the force-resisting structure between the base panels, which are at least substantially parallel to one another. The force-resisting structure includes a vertical support rib structure in the interior defining an X-shaped or cross-shaped configuration. The support rib structure is foldably constructed from the top member base panel and/or the bottom member base panel and provides vertical support for a load disposed on the base panel of the top member. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110297055 | Foldably constructed force-resisting structures having interior vertical support ribs - A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition. The top member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded downwardly from the base panel. The bottom member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded upwardly from the base panel. The top and bottom members are assembled in nested relation to define an interior of the force-resisting structure between the base panels, which are at least substantially parallel to one another. The force-resisting structure includes a vertical support rib structure in the interior defining an X-shaped or cross-shaped configuration. The support rib structure is foldably constructed from the top member base panel and/or the bottom member base panel and provides vertical support for a load disposed on the base panel of the top member. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110303130 | Foldably constructed force-resisting structures having interior support ribs - A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition. The top member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded downwardly from the base panel. The bottom member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded upwardly from the base panel. The top and bottom members are assembled in nested relation to define an interior of the force-resisting structure between the base panels, which are at least substantially parallel to one another. The force-resisting structure includes a vertical support rib structure in the interior defining an X-shaped or cross-shaped configuration. The support rib structure is foldably constructed from the top member base panel and/or the bottom member base panel and provides vertical support for a load disposed on the base panel of the top member. | 12-15-2011 |
Douglas A. Particka, Snover, MI US
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| 20110099801 | QUICK RELEASE FEED GUIDE AND TOOL SUPPORT FOR TERMINAL APPLICATOR - An electrical terminal applicator system includes a die connected to a press. A one-piece member includes a stock guide portion homogeneously connected to a tool receiving portion. The one-piece member is releasably secured to the die using only a single fastener. A male member extends from either one of the one-piece member or the die, and a female slot is created in the other one of the one-piece member or the die slidably receiving the male member to permit the one-piece member to be horizontally positioned on the die prior to securing the one-piece member using the single fastener. | 05-05-2011 |
Douglas A. Pelmear, Napoleon, OH US
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| 20100288214 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - An internal combustion engine and a method for maximizing fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block assembly having an electromagnet coupled thereto and an engine component movable relative to the engine block assembly. The engine component includes a permanent magnet coupled thereto. A control system is provided to selectively provide an electrical current to the electromagnet to produce a desired magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field of the electromagnet cooperates with a magnetic field of the permanent magnet to affect a motion of the engine component in respect of the engine block assembly. | 11-18-2010 |
Douglas A. Quast, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20080317991 | Multiple wall dimensionally recoverable tubing for forming reinforced medical devices - A multi-layered dimensionally recoverable tubing system and method for making the same, in which the system has a first layer, a second layer, and a reinforcing structure. The first layer includes at least one crosslinkable polymer. The second layer is disposed adjacent to the first layer and includes a polymer. A reinforcing structure is disposed adjacent to the first layer. One or both of the first layer and second layer are dimensionally recoverable. The first layer is substantially crosslinked, and the second layer is substantially uncrosslinked. To form a reinforced medical device, the system is heated and dimensionally recovered, where the reinforcing structure becomes incorporated in the second layer. | 12-25-2008 |
Douglas A. Ratzenberger, Sylvania, OH US
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| 20100301296 | ENCLOSURE GATE ASSEMBLY - An enclosure gate assembly includes an extended surface flexible sheet material having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a columnar member having spaced apart ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the spaced apart ends, fastening means for attaching the trailing edge of the sheet material to the columnar member along the longitudinal axis thereof, a housing for enclosing and mounting the columnar member for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the columnar member, the housing including an elongate opening to allow serial travel of the sheet material therethrough, a spring mounted to the columnar member to normally maintain the sheet material rolled on the columnar member within the housing, and mounting means for positioning the longitudinal axis of the housing normal to a supporting surface. | 12-02-2010 |
Douglas A. Rebinsky, Peoria, IL US
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| 20080237304 | Engine component having friction welded inserts - A method of repairing an integral engine component is disclosed. The method of repairing the integral engine component may include removing a damaged portion of a first member to create a void. The method of repairing the integral engine component may also include friction welding in place a second member to at least partially fill the void. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090007629 | Nondestructive testing of torsional vibration dampers - A system for determining acceptability of torsional dampers for service in a machine system includes a fixture, an ultrasonic scanner and an indicating device configured to indicate at least one of acceptability and unacceptability of a torsional damper based upon receipt of a signal from the scanner. A nondestructive testing method for a torsional vibration damper includes scanning a torsional vibration damper with ultrasonic energy, and determining a test value for the damper indicative of a viscosity of fluid sealed within a housing of the damper based on receiving transmitted ultrasonic energy. Receipt of ultrasonic energy may be used to determine the flow rate of fluid within the damper by indicating a time for fluid to flow to fill a void within the damper. The system and method may be implemented in a remanufacturing or salvaging process for torsional vibration dampers. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090120189 | System and method for detecting internal flaws in a particulate filter - A method of detecting an internal flaw in a particulate filter includes a step of coupling ultrasonic transducer with the particulate filter. The method also includes a step of moving at least one of the ultrasonic transducer and the particulate filter relative to the other. Consistent coupling of the ultrasonic transducer with the particulate filter is maintained during the moving step. Ultrasonic energy is transmitted from the ultrasonic transducer through a majority of a volume of the particulate filter. The method also includes a step of determining if the particulate filter includes an internal flaw using the ultrasonic energy. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090260441 | On-machine method for determining transmission shaft assembly quality - An on-machine inspection method for detecting whether a shaft of a transmission system has failed uses a test probe from flaw detection apparatus to discover echo signals with known peaks corresponding to defined weakened portions in the shaft. The test probe is then moved to prescribed angular distances about an end face of the shaft to obtain the echo signals. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090317299 | Light based fuel sulfur sensor and system - An ultraviolet sensor arrangement detects the amount of sulfur in a fuel of an internal combustion engine by emitting an ultraviolet light field in the presence of the fuel. A detector is disposed to detect a responsive amount of fluorescent light and provide a sensing signal indicative of the amount of sulfur in the fuel. A filter (or filters) receives the sensing signal and provides a filtered sensing signal to a sensing circuit. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110012625 | ZINC OXIDE SULFUR SENSOR - Sulfur sensors are formed by coating a conductive substrate with ZnO microstructures that are reactive with sulfur in liquids, such as fuel, using MOCVD. The ZnO is changed to ZnS over time and causes the voltage across the sensors to change under a constant current by at least about 25%. The time required for such saturation to occur can then be correlated to a sulfur concentration in the liquid. | 01-20-2011 |
Douglas A. Rekenthaler, Sioux City, IA US
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| 20100274501 | SYSTEMS FOR TERRESTRIAL TARGET DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION USING A DISPERSED FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER - A precision molecular and motion sensor utilizing a Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer to remotely sense targets. Remote sensing is conducted at various ranges, against various ambient backgrounds, to detect, classify, identify, characterize, and discriminate targets. A Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer is expanded by modification and augmentation of existing optical, mechanical, and software components to enable basic terrestrial use while providing specific optimization for various applications which are designed with emphasis on the sensitivity of the Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer. | 10-28-2010 |
Douglas A. Serieno, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20100159814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING STATOR SLOTS - A system and method for cleaning receiver slots with hook-fits for stator blade ring segments. A first cleaning tool with an abrasive coating and sideward projection in the shape of the hook is slid through the slot using the hook-fit as a guide. A second cleaning tool with an abrasive coating and a formed/machined hook-fit used as a guide while cleaning the receiver slots as it is pushed through the receiver slots. The tools remove trash, oil rust/oxidation, and other foreign materials from receiving slot. Both tools may attach to a metal rod with two knuckles as part of the handle that connects to and uses the hook-fit as a guide enabling the operator to reach deep into the radius of the compressor case receiver slots and hook-fits located adjacent to and beneath the rotor and rotor blades so that the hook-fit and receiver slot can be thoroughly cleaned. | 06-24-2010 |
Douglas A. Stetzer, Superior, WI US
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| 20100178397 | FOOD THICKENING AGENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING FOOD THICKENING AGENT - The invention provides a food and water thickener and a method for preparing the food and water thickener. The food thickener comprises pretreated mineral water, xanthan, food preservative, a first antimicrobial and chelating agent, and a sequestering agent, wherein the food thickener has a density of between 750 and 1250 grams per liter. The method for producing the thickener incorporates pretreatment of mineral water and xanthan, and specific heating steps. Also provided is method for producing thickened alcoholic beverages. The invention further provides a method for invoking a swallow response in dysphagic patients, the method comprising increasing the mass of food to between 750 mg per liter and 1500 mg per liter; and orally administering the food to dysphagic patients. | 07-15-2010 |
Douglas A. Treco, Arlington, MA US
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| 20090017533 | OPTIMIZED MESSENGER RNA - The present invention is directed to a synthetic nucleic acid sequence which encodes a protein wherein at least one non-common codon or less-common codon is replaced by a common codon. The synthetic nucleic acid sequence can include a continuous stretch of at least 90 codons all of which are common codons. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090042283 | OPTIMIZED MESSENGER RNA - The present invention is directed to a synthetic nucleic acid sequence which encodes a protein wherein at least one non-common codon or less-common codon is replaced by a common codon. The synthetic nucleic acid sequence can include a continuous stretch of at least 90 codons all of which are common codons. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090148906 | OPTIMIZED MESSENGER RNA - The present invention is directed to a synthetic nucleic acid sequence which encodes a protein wherein at least one non-common codon or less-common codon is replaced by a common codon. The synthetic nucleic acid sequence can include a continuous stretch of at least 90 codons all of which are common codons. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100062526 | OPTIMIZED MESSENGER RNA - The present invention is directed to a synthetic nucleic acid sequence which encodes a protein wherein at least one non-common codon or less-common codon is replaced by a common codon. The synthetic nucleic acid sequence can include a continuous stretch of at least 90 codons all of which are common codons. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110002908 | TREATMENT OF A-GALACTOSIDASE A DEFICIENCY - The invention provides methods of treating α-galactosidase A deficiency. Dosage forms, methods of administration, and methods of analyzing human α-galactosidase A are also included. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110077284 | DRY POWDER COMPOSITIONS FOR RNA INFLUENZA THERAPEUTICS - A dry powder formulation for delivery to a mammal by inhalation, the formulation comprising particles comprising a lipid, a carrier, and one or more double-stranded siRNA molecules or dicer-active precursors targeted to influenza virus A method for treating or preventing influenza in a mammal comprising administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a dry powder formulation. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110280856 | TREATMENT OF ALPHA-GALACTOSIDASE A DEFICIENCY - The invention provides highly purified α-Gal A, and various methods for purifying it; α-Gal A preparations with altered charge and methods for making those preparations; α-Gal A preparations that have an extended circulating half-life in a mammalian host, and methods for making same; and methods and dosages for administering an α-Gal A preparation to a subject. | 11-17-2011 |
Douglas A. Tudman, Sherrill, NY US
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| 20120090206 | HitchPix - The invention displays manually inserted themed artwork in a plastic unit which is inserted into a standard 2″ hitch box at rear of vehicle. The full color themed artwork is visible when brake light is off and enhanced when brake light is on. The unit body contains the LED light, reflective background, red colored plastic light diffuser, and electrical pigtail connector which plugs into the vehicle's 12 volt DC receptacle. Unit has a unique clear acrylic swing-down door that holds the acetate artwork in a built-in channel immediately behind the door. Unique acetate artwork is manually interchangeable. A square foam washer takes up tolerance between the metal hitch box and the plastic unit body. An O-ring mounted around the inside of the clear acrylic door provides a weather-tight seal protecting internal parts and artwork acetates. | 04-19-2012 |
Douglas A. Weirauch, Jr., Murrysville, PA US
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| 20110024304 | COMPOSITION FOR MAKING WETTABLE CATHODE IN ALUMINUM SMELTING - Compositions for making wettable cathodes to be used in aluminum electrolysis cells are disclosed. The compositions generally include titanium diboride (TiB | 02-03-2011 |
Douglas A. Wittenmyer, Maumee, OH US
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| 20090259346 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An energy management system includes a control and uplink module adapted to selectively monitor and control at least one energy consuming device, the control and uplink module in communication with an electronic storage device and adapted to transmit data to the electronic storage device, a sensor in communication with the control and uplink module, wherein the sensor is adapted to execute a pre-configured measurement and transmit a signal to the control and uplink module representative of the measurement, and an interface adapted for the entry of at least one operational parameter to the control and uplink module, at least one of the signal from the sensor and the operational parameter employed by the control and uplink module to facilitate an operation of the energy consuming device, the interface employing the data transmitted to the storage device to provide an analysis of an operation of the energy consuming device. | 10-15-2009 |