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Bretton Douglas, Normal, IL US
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20080232256 | MESH BACKHAUL NETWORK PLANNING - In an example embodiment, a number of contending nodes and colliding nodes for a plurality of links of a network is determined. The capacity of each of the plurality of links is determined. A sum of the traffic demand of each of the plurality of links divided the throughput of each of the plurality of links is used to form a cost function for the network. One, or more, of a group consisting of a plurality of frequency assignments, a plurality of transmit powers, and a plurality of clear channel assessment (CCA) values is searched to obtain a global minimum for the cost function. The frequency assignments, transmit powers, and/or CCA values providing the global minimum for the cost function are selected. | 09-25-2008 |
Bretton Douglas, Bloomington, IL US
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20090067403 | Selecting Wider Bandwidth Channels in a Wireless Network - Techniques are provided for selecting channels for a wider bandwidth operation mode of a wireless network, such as wireless network that operates in accordance with the IEEE 802.11n amendment. Alignments of so-called primary and secondary channels are selected to mitigate interference. Interfering sources, such as other transceivers or external interferers, or the energy from their transmissions, are identified and channels are selected. The selected channels are analyzed to determine whether primary-secondary channel assignments for the selected channels are feasible. | 03-12-2009 |
20120163331 | Selecting Wider Bandwidth Channels in a Wireless Network - Techniques are provided for selecting channels for a wider bandwidth operation mode of a wireless network, such as wireless network that operates in accordance with the IEEE 802.11n amendment. Alignments of so-called primary and secondary channels are selected to mitigate interference. Interfering sources, such as other transceivers or external interferers, or the energy from their transmissions, are identified and channels are selected. The selected channels are analyzed to determine whether primary-secondary channel assignments for the selected channels are feasible. | 06-28-2012 |
Bretton Lee Douglas, Bloomington, IL US
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20090109855 | CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT FOR A MULTI-CHANNEL DUAL-RADIO MESH BACKHAUL - In an example embodiment, a method for determining backhaul channel assignments for multi-channel dual radio mesh nodes. The method comprises acquiring collision domain data for each access point of an associated mesh network. A cost function is calculated for each access point of the associated mesh network, the cost function assigning a weighted value for each access point in a collision domain based on a number of access points in the collision domain. Backhaul channel assignments for selected for each access point that minimizes the cost function. | 04-30-2009 |
20110051619 | CHANNEL-ASSIGNMENT FOR A MULTI-CHANNEL DUAL-RADIO MESH BACKHAUL - In an example embodiment, a method for determining backhaul channel assignments for multi-channel dual radio mesh nodes. The method comprises acquiring collision domain data for each access point of an associated mesh network. A cost function is calculated for each access point of the associated mesh network, the cost function assigning a weighted value for each access point in a collision domain based on a number of access points in the collision domain. Backhaul channel assignments for selected for each access point that minimizes the cost function. | 03-03-2011 |
Brian Douglas, Neenah, WI US
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20100247822 | VARIABLE DEPTH LASER SCORED EASY-OPEN POUCH FOR MICROWAVE STEAM VENTING - A multilayer film includes at least an abuse layer that is laser scored, and a sealant layer that has discrete weakened portions, due to the laser scoring. The multilayer film may have a tensile strength of between about 0.40 and 2.5 pounds per 10 millimeters at the location of the one or more weakened portions. In certain aspects, the tensile strength of the multilayer film is between about 7 and 14 pounds per inch at the location of the laser scoring on the abuse layer. Also, a package is provided that is formed from one or more multilayer films having a scored abuse layer and a sealant layer with weakened portions that allow steam and/or pressure to be vented from the package during heating. Optionally, the abuse layer includes a shallow scoring portion to provide an easy-open feature. For instance, the package may be used to cook frozen foods contained in the package, such as in a microwave oven. | 09-30-2010 |
Brian David Douglas, Appleton, WI US
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20100230403 | MICROWAVE COOKING CONTAINERS WITH SHIELDING - A microwave oven cooking container is provided for evenly cooking foodstuff without risk of sparking during cooking. The container includes at least one compartment, and has at least two separate shields disposed on the container. A first shield is made of a material substantially opaque to microwave energy and is disposed on an outer or an inner surface of the compartment, with a shape generally corresponding to the outer shape of the compartment and optionally having an aperture on the base. The container further includes a lidding configured to seal the container closed, the lidding having a second shield disposed on the lidding, such as at a predetermined distance from the container sidewalls. Further, a multi-compartment container is configured to provide shielding for a food having a low specific heat capacity with one or more compartments arranged around and at least partially surrounding a shielded central compartment for the food. | 09-16-2010 |
Brian K. Douglas, Enfield, CT US
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20100263491 | Method of Making a Composite Utility Blade - A composite utility knife blade and method of making such a blade involves butt joining a tool steel wire to a front edge of an alloy steel backing strip. The wire is electron beam welded to the backing strip to form a composite strip defining a first metal portion formed by the alloy steel backing strip, a second metal portion formed by the tool steel wire, and a weld region joining the first and second metal portions. The composite strip is then annealed, and the annealed strip is straightened to eliminate any camber therein. The annealed composite strip is then hardened such that the first metal portion defines a surface hardness within the range of approximately 38 Rc to approximately 52 Rc, and the second metal portion defines a surface hardness within the range of approximately 60 Rc to approximately 57 Rc. | 10-21-2010 |
Cameron M. Douglas, Piscataway, NJ US
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20100075302 | Assays for Resistance to Echinocandin-Class Drugs - Nucleic acid amplification assays for mutations to two short sections of the fungal gene FKS1. Mutations in these target sequences have been shown to correlate with resistance to echinocandin-class drugs. Assays may include detection by sequencing or by labeled hybridization probes. Also, primers, probes and reagent kits for performing such assays. | 03-25-2010 |
Carl Brent Douglas, Boothwyn, PA US
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20110059252 | TWO COMPONENT COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to two component coating compositions that cure under ambient conditions and more particularly to those having low VOC (volatile organic content) that are suitable for use in automotive refinish and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) applications. The coating composition includes crosslinkable and crosslinking components, wherein the crosslinkable component includes a low polydispersity, low molecular weight copolymer having on an average 2 to 25 functional groups, such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, acetoacetoxy, primary and secondary amine, and epoxy. The copolymer is polymerized from a monomer mixture that includes one or more non-functional acrylate monomers and one or more functional methacrylate monomers provided with the functional groups. The crosslinking component includes polyisocyanate, polyamine, ketimine, melamine, epoxy, polyacid or a combination thereof. The invention is also directed to coating produced from the coating composition. | 03-10-2011 |
Carolann Douglas, Morgantown, PA US
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20090288249 | BATHTUB SEAT - A bathtub seat structure is disclosed, having an continuous, compliant and highly frictional bottom surface, and a zero buoyancy to maximize resistance to lateral slippage when in contact with the bottom of a bathtub also having, a long and narrow rest for a users seat that also has steep open ended ends, steep sides and highly frictional surfaces. The seat is also self supporting and of hollow construction that allows air to freely escape when submerged to stop the seat from floating and also allows water to freely escape when the water level is reduced for cleanliness reasons. | 11-26-2009 |
Christopher Dacoglu Douglas, Seattle, WA US
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20120209714 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TARGETED ADVERTISING - An advertising provider may be obligated to ensure that its advertising directs users to the correct business entity (e.g., dealer or franchise). The advertising provider may maintain a datastructure comprising a plurality of “areas of responsibility” (AOR), each of which may be assigned to a respective dealer. When generating advertising content to be provided to a user, the advertising provider may access location-identifying information about the user. The location-identifying information may comprise a zip code, street address, or the like, which is sufficiently specific to allow the advertising provider to identify an AOR in the AOR datastructure. Accordingly, generalized location information, such as city, state, and/or country may not be sufficient. The location-identifying information may be used to identify the dealer that is assigned to the user. The advertising provider may access dealer-specific information, which may be used to generate dealer-targeted advertising for the user. | 08-16-2012 |
Christy Louise Douglas, Decatur, GA US
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20090070340 | METHOD FOR DISSEMINATING INFORMATION CONCERNING MEMORIAL SERVICES - The instant invention provides a method for disseminating information concerning memorial or other commemorative services over a system of computers accessible via the Internet. | 03-12-2009 |
Dale Douglas, Sidney, NE US
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20080282440 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAMOUFLAGE GARMENT - The present invention relates to a three-dimensional camouflage garment including a base fabric and fabric pieces attached thereto. The fabric pieces may be attached to the base fabric via substantially horizontal attachment lines. The fabric pieces may include a tab portion for attachment to the base fabric and a depending portion depending from the tab portion. As attached, the fabric pieces may include a non-flat orientation to facilitate the three-dimensional effect. Associated methods of producing a three-dimensional camouflage garment are also provided. | 11-20-2008 |
Dale Scott Douglas, Atlanta, GA US
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20080315949 | VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER INSENSITIVE TO PROCESS VOLTAGE AND TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS - An improved VGA design offering a purely ratiometric mechanism for controlling gain by current-steering. A control loop delivers a reference voltage to a control amplifier that steers current and match the common mode output voltage (CMOV) with said predefined reference voltage. The VGA is designed so that, although the absolute gain varies over process, voltage, and temperature (PVT), the gain steps retain their values. Moreover, a method for controlling the gain in a VGA in a way that is insensitive to PVT is also disclosed. First, a voltage representing the required gain of the VGA in injected to the outputs of the VGA. Then, the CMOV of the VGA is sampled. Finally, the CMOV is subtracted by a predefined reference voltage and is fed back as bias to bases of the transistors of the VGA, thus controlling it gain, until the CMOV and the reference voltage become equal. | 12-25-2008 |
Damon Douglas, Somerville, NJ US
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20110137784 | Medical Options Financial Product - One embodiment of a financial product comprising an expiring contract that guarantees the right to receive a cash settlement | 06-09-2011 |
David E. Douglas, Oak Park, MI US
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20110069477 | Multiple Positioned Light Source to Achieve Uniform or Graded Illumination - An integrated and modular lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes a plurality of modules, each module including at least two echelons of light emitting diodes and a power supply on a common substrate. The modular lighting system is used to provide uniform illumination of an enclosed display stand. | 03-24-2011 |
20110069478 | Multiple Positioned Light Source to Achieve Uniform or Graded Illumination - An integrated and modular lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes a plurality of modules, each module including at least two echelons of light emitting diodes and a power supply on a common substrate. The modular lighting system is used to provide uniform illumination of an enclosed display stand. | 03-24-2011 |
20110164407 | LINEAR CONFIGURATION LIGHTING MODULE AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A display case having end jamb lighting module and a center mullion lighting module is disclosed. The lighting modules include a shell and at least one substrate whereon lighting elements are mounted. The shell defines engagement slots used to affix the substrate to the shell. The shell defines an aperture allowing light from the lighting elements to be projected out. The lighting module may include a second substrate upon which electrical components are mounted, the electrical components for conditioning input power for the lighting elements. A reflective portion of the shell or a separate reflector mounted on the shell operates on the light to form a desired spatial distribution of light. An optical cover covers the aperture. The center mullion lighting module can include a third substrate for mounting of lighting elements. Alternatively, the center mullion lighting module can be formed by combining two end jamb lighting modules. | 07-07-2011 |
David H. Douglas, Darien, CT US
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20090138365 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCT TO OFFER FOR SALE DURING A TRANSACTION - According to some embodiments, a supplemental product or service may be offered to a user during a transaction, either in addition to products and/or services the user is purchasing, or as a replacement to one or more of the products and/or services that the user is purchasing. The functionality may be implemented, for example, in a retail embodiment where a user is purchasing products and/or services at a cash register or other point-of-sale terminal. One or more embodiments may be implemented online where a user is purchasing products and/or services using a computer, terminal, telephone or other client or user device and accessing a World Wide Web site, online catalog, interactive voice response unit or system, etc. | 05-28-2009 |
20120123864 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCT TO OFFER FOR SALE DURING A TRANSACTION - According to some embodiments, a supplemental product or service may be offered to a user during a transaction, either in addition to products and/or services the user is purchasing, or as a replacement to one or more of the products and/or services that the user is purchasing. The functionality may be implemented, for example, in a retail embodiment where a user is purchasing products and/or services at a cash register or other point-of-sale terminal. One or more embodiments may be implemented online where a user is purchasing products and/or services using a computer, terminal, telephone or other client or user device and accessing a World Wide Web site, online catalog, interactive voice response unit or system, etc. | 05-17-2012 |
20130339182 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCT TO OFFER FOR SALE DURING A TRANSACTION - According to some embodiments, a supplemental product or service may be offered to a user during a transaction, either in addition to products and/or services the user is purchasing, or as a replacement to one or more of the products and/or services that the user is purchasing. The functionality may be implemented, for example, in a retail embodiment where a user is purchasing products and/or services at a cash register or other point-of-sale terminal. One or more embodiments may be implemented online where a user is purchasing products and/or services using a computer, terminal, telephone or other client or user device and accessing a World Wide Web site, online catalog, interactive voice response unit or system, etc. | 12-19-2013 |
20140089085 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCT TO OFFER FOR SALE DURING A TRANSACTION - According to some embodiments, a supplemental product or service may be offered to a user during a transaction, either in addition to products and/or services the user is purchasing, or as a replacement to one or more of the products and/or services that the user is purchasing. The functionality may be implemented, for example, in a retail embodiment where a user is purchasing products and/or services at a cash register or other point-of-sale terminal. One or more embodiments may be implemented online where a user is purchasing products and/or services using a computer, terminal, telephone or other client or user device and accessing a World Wide Web site, online catalog, interactive voice response unit or system, etc. | 03-27-2014 |
Donald Douglas, Golden, CO US
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20080235223 | Online compliance document management system - A method for a performing a real time audit of compliance statistics is provided which includes storing a plurality of compliance items into a database, inputting a job application for an employee having a job designation and a work location, using the job designation, work location, and compliance items to determine a collection of required compliance items, collecting the required compliance items into a record and storing the record into a file, inputting a compliant item into the file, using the required compliance items and the compliant items to determine a compliance statistic for the employee, work location, compliance items, and compliant items, and outputting the compliance statistic. | 09-25-2008 |
Donovan Douglas, Muscatine, IA US
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20090003808 | Ecowave 1.2 - The ECOWAVE 1.2 is an infrared heater that can produce heat in a more efficient manner than other infrared heaters on the market today. We have utilized specific short wave infrared bulbs and specifically manufactured and oriented heat dissipation material, and housing, to capture the maximum amount of infrared waves emitted from the heat source thus providing an optimum ambient temperature rise for a minimal amount of electricity consumed. We have also designed a heater core, in two separate configurations, that can be used in a multitude of capacities depending on the size of the heating case desired, heat required and space available. | 01-01-2009 |
D. Scott Douglas, Belleair, FL US
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20110118085 | Concentric and Eccentric Exercising and Training Apparatus and Method - An exercising machine for exercising of a user's torso, arm, leg or other body part, including an exercising attachment for exercising of the user's torso, arm, leg or other body part, a computer-controlled resistance actuator operatively connected to the exercising attachment to impart a resistance for concentric exercising of the user's torso, arm, leg or other body part through a forward range of motion, a computer-controlled force actuator operatively connected to the exercising attachment to impart a force for eccentric exercising of the user's torso, arm, leg or other body part through a reverse range of motion, a computer for controlling the actuators and a method for exercising, including imparting a resistance for concentric exercising of a user's torso, arm, leg or other body part through a forward range of motion and imparting a force for eccentric exercising of the user's torso, arm, leg or other body part through a reverse range of motion. | 05-19-2011 |
Dwight Douglas, White Plains, NY US
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20110083074 | Graphical User Interface for Content Management - A Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows a user to control multiple media streams at the same time. A user can display and configure multiple regions of the GUI to display information about, and control broadcast properties of, multiple media streams being broadcast at the same time. Multiple display regions of the same type can be displayed at the same time. The GUI is also highly customizable, allowing a user to configure multiple different display regions, each displaying information and controls useful for performing functions related to the type of display region. The information displayed in each region can be selected from a single media stream, or from different media streams. | 04-07-2011 |
Elliot P. Douglas, Gainesville, FL US
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20100181901 | INKJET PRINTING OF MICROLENSES FOR PHOTONIC APPLICATIONS - The preparation of microlenses on a substrate and light emitting devices employing microlenses on the surface from which light is emitted is described. The miscrolenses are formed on a surface that has been coated to have functionality that promotes a sufficiently large contact angle of the microlense on the surface and contains functionality for bonding the microlense to the coating. The microlenses are formed on the coating by deposition of a microlense precursor resin as a microdrop by inkjet printing and copolymerizing the resin with the bonding functionality in the coating. The coating can be formed from a mixture of silane coupling agents that contain functionality in some of the coupling agents that is copolymeriable with the resin such that the microlens can be formed and bonded to the surface by photopolymerization. | 07-22-2010 |
Elliot Paul Douglas, Gainesville, FL US
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20100201256 | Top-Emission Organic Light-Emitting Devices with Microlens Arrays - Embodiments of the invention can provide organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) with enhanced outcoupling efficiency. Specific embodiments can enhance the outcoupling efficiency by more than four times. Embodiments of the invention incorporate microlens | 08-12-2010 |
Frank Beard Douglas, Tipp City, OH US
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20090312974 | INCLINOMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING CORRECTION FOR MOVEMENT INDUCED ACCELERATION ERRORS - The present invention includes a system and a method by which the inclination of a machine element, such as a platform, may be sensed, and errors that might otherwise result from tangential and radial acceleration eliminated. The platform defines orthogonal X and Y axes, and a Z axis orthogonal to both the X and Y axes. The platform is rotatable about an axis extending parallel to the Z axis. The system includes an inclinometer, mounted on the platform at a location spaced from the axis of rotation by a distance r, for providing inclinometer outputs indicating acceleration in the X and Y directions, designated as I | 12-17-2009 |
20120000681 | GRADE CONTROL FOR AN EARTHMOVING SYSTEM AT HIGHER MACHINE SPEEDS - An earthmoving system including a bulldozer has a pair of GPS receivers mounted on the cutting blade of the bulldozer. The cutting blade is supported by a blade support extending from the frame. The blade support includes a pair of hydraulic cylinders for raising and lowering the blade in relation to the frame and a blade tilt cylinder for controlling the lateral tilt of the cutting blade. Sensors, including gyroscopic sensors and an accelerometer, sense rotation of the frame about three orthogonal axes and vertical movement of the bulldozer frame that would affect the position of the blade. A control is responsive to the pair of GPS receivers and to the gyroscopic sensors, for controlling the operation of the hydraulic cylinders and thereby the position of the cutting blade. The control monitors the position of the cutting blade with repeated calculations based on the outputs of the GPS receivers and with low-latency feed-forward correction of these repeated calculations, based on the outputs of the gyroscopic sensors and the accelerometer. | 01-05-2012 |
Gary Douglas, Billerica, MA US
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20100312186 | SOFT TISSUE DISSECTOR - A system for the dissection of soft tissue is provided, the system comprising: a dissection tip, the tip having a rigid, non-absorptive, end shell; the rigid end shell having a textured exterior surface configured to purchase soft tissue and having at least one porosity; and the dissection tip being configured to be coupled to a suction source. | 12-09-2010 |
20120289894 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED SUCTION/IRRIGATION FOR SURGERY - A system for the movement of fluids into and out of a surgical field is provided with a control module manipulated by a user; a valve controlled by the user via the control module, the valve controlling flow of a fluid; and a tube set having a proximal branch and a distal branch, wherein the proximal branch is opened and closed by the valve and at least a portion of the distal branch being flexible and a distal tip of the distal branch configured for manipulation within a surgical field. The valve is disposed at a distance to the surgical field and allows free access to tube by the user. Separate proximal branches for suction, irrigation, and insufflation are provided. One or more distal branches may be provided. | 11-15-2012 |
Geord Douglas, Bexley, OH US
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20090159774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING OBJECTS ON A WALL - A system for securing objects to a structure and an associated method of securing objects on a wall. The system and method for securing objects on a wall use a body that has a pattern or design situated on at least a front face of the body, the pattern or design is adapted to frame at least one object secured on the wall and a means for releasably securing the body on the wall. | 06-25-2009 |
Gretchen Carol Douglas, Islip, NY US
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20120242228 | WIRELESS TRAILER REVERSE LIGHTS - A wireless reverse light system for trailers is provided. A transmitter is configured to replace a light or light assembly of at least one reverse light already contained in the tractor configured to pull the trailer. When the tractor is put into reverse gear, the transmitter in place of the reverse light or light assembly sends a wireless trigger signal to a receiver light that is releasably attached to a rear and/or side of the trailer. When the wireless signal is received by the receiver, it triggers the connection of a battery supply to lights contained therein, thereby providing a reverse light or lights at the rear/sides of the trailer. | 09-27-2012 |
20140145837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING REVERSE LIGHTS TO A TRAILER - A wireless reverse light system for trailers is provided. A transmitter is configured to replace a light bulb or an entire light assembly of at least one reverse light already contained in the vehicle configured to pull the trailer. When the vehicle or tractor is put into reverse gear, the transmitter in place of the reverse light bulb or reverse light assembly sends a wireless trigger or activation signal to a receiver light that is has been attached to a rear and/or side of the trailer. When the wireless signal is received by the receiver, it triggers the connection of a battery supply to light and/or audible indicators contained therein, thereby providing a reverse light or lights at the rear/sides of the trailer where none exist. | 05-29-2014 |
Ivor Samuel Douglas, Englewood, CO US
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20100245092 | Back Body Orientation|Head of Bed Elevation (HOBE) Device and Alarm - A device for continuously monitoring an elevation, α, from horizontal of a backrest against which a backbody of an individual may lean, to provide an automatic notification in the event the elevation, α, falls below a prescribed value. The device to include: (a) a liquid column having an opening to atmosphere at an upper-end, the liquid column contained by a length of tubing encased by an elongated flexible housing extending along at least a substantial portion of the tubing length, and a gas permeable membrane over the opening; (b) a pressure transducer located along the liquid column to take measurements at a position other than the upper-end, the pressure transducer in communication with a computerized unit having at least one alarm for communicating the automatic notification; (c) an entry port into the length of tubing having an open state permitting manual entry of the liquid into the tubing, and a closed-shut state; and (d) a first securing mechanism for attachment of at least the upper-end to the backrest, and a second securing mechanism for attaching the position other than the upper-end to, for example, a seat interconnected with the backrest. The first securing mechanism may, alternatively, be used to directly attach the upper-end to the backbody toward the shoulder region thereof. Further, the liquid column may also comprise a second-end extension at which a pressure transducer is located; the pressure transducer may be integrated with the computerized unit and in communication with one or more alarms. | 09-30-2010 |
Jack F. Douglas, Poolesville, MD US
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20090155728 | Fabrication Method of Topographically Modulated Microstructures Using Pattern Homogenization with UV Light - A method for microfabrication of a microfluidic device having sub-millimeter three dimensional relief structures is disclosed. In this method, homogeneous surfaces, which do not exhibit apparent pixel geometry, emerge from the interaction of the overlapping of diffracted light under opaque pixels and the nonlinear polymerization properties of the photoresist material. The method requires a single photolithographic step and allows for the fabrication of microstructures over large areas (centimeters) with topographic modulation of features smaller than 100 micrometers. The method generates topography that is useful in a broad range of microfluidic applications. | 06-18-2009 |
James Lee Douglas, Pueblo, CO US
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20110107639 | Easy Loading Magazine - Described herein are embodiments for an easy loading firearm cartridge clip. The firearm cartridge clip comprises a housing that forms a chamber. The firearm cartridge clip has first and second slots laterally disposed on first and seconds sides of the housing respectively. The length of each slot is substantially equivalent to a length of the housing. First and second tracks are laterally disposed on inner-sides of the first and second sides of the housing respectively. Each of the tracks have a slot that corresponds to either the first slot or the second slot. Each track has a length substantially equivalent to the length of the housing. A platform is disposed on a central axis of the housing and is slideably coupled to the first track and the second track. A grip mechanism is coupled to an underside of the platform and configured to enable an individual to laterally slide the platform along the first track and the second track. A locking mechanism is coupled to the grip mechanism and is configured to be inserted into at least one locking mechanism receiver that is disposed on a distal end of the housing which holds the platform in place prior to loading the magazine. | 05-12-2011 |
James T. Douglas, Kitty Hawk, NC US
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20090134299 | Flowable food dispenser - A bracket is mounted to the wall and is strong enough to support the weight of a fully loaded bag-in-box container. The bracket allows access to the dispensing opening of the bag and conveniently stores the large container and allows dispensing in an easy convenient manner. | 05-28-2009 |
Jason Douglas, Charles City, IA US
Jason Douglas US
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20110314396 | INTEGRATION OF PERSONALIZED PORTALS WITH WEB CONTENT SYNDICATION - Personal portal pages for individual users are integrated with web content syndication. For example, when a search query is received from the user, a list of hits is generated. For each hit, it is determined whether there is an associated syndication feed, such as an RSS feed. The list of hits is displayed for the user, and a syndication option is included for each hit that has an associated syndication feed. The user can select the syndication option and thereby subscribe their personal portal page to that syndication feed. In some embodiments, the user may also be able to select syndication feeds for subscription via an alternative interface. | 12-22-2011 |
Jason Scott Douglas, Charles City, IA US
Jean T. Douglas, Buford, GA US
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20090288256 | Headrest for protecting a hairstyle - A headrest for protecting a hairstyle of a user including a base portion and a head-supporting portion extending substantially horizontally from an upper surface of the base portion. The head-supporting portion includes a support surface and at least three finger members that extend substantially vertically from a peripheral edge of the support surface. The first and second finger members are located opposite one another and extend upward past the cheeks of the user. The third finger member extends upward from the distal end of the support surface past the back of the head of the user. | 11-26-2009 |
John Douglas, Williamsburg, VA US
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20100108838 | Mounting Apparatus for Mounting Objects to Support Structures of a Tent - An apparatus for mounting objects to structural members of a tent is provided. The mounting apparatus comprises a pair of jaws, a jaw adjustment arrangement and an object mounting union. The pair of jaws are operably pivotally connected to one another. Each jaw includes an engaging portion for engaging the structural member of a tent frame. The engaging portions are in opposed relation to one another and define a mouth therebetween. The jaw adjustment arrangement operably adjustably limits a maximum width of the mouth. The object mounting union is used to secure an object to the pair of jaws. | 05-06-2010 |
John T. Douglas, Lake Mary, FL US
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20080262650 | ULTRA LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile, real-time system for delivering an aerosol spray to a treatment area while maintaining the fluid within a closed environment for providing maximum personal protection to the operators handling the fluid during the transfer and application of the fluid. The invention includes a spraying device for producing a precise degree of liquid droplet generation on a repeatable basis by combining a specified rate of regulated flow of liquid material with a regulated flow of high-pressure air. The delivery system includes a closed loop system for calibrating a liquid pump, which regulates the flow of liquid within the system. A controller is coupled to the components of the delivery system for control thereof. The operator of the delivery system communicates with the controller through a user interface, which provides the operator with manual and automatic controls of the delivery system, such as the closed environment calibration of the pump and transfer of fluid from an external source to the delivery system. | 10-23-2008 |
20090025794 | ULTRA LOW VOLUME FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM USING A CENTRIFUGAL RADIAL COMPRESSOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A fluid delivery system and method is disclosed for the application of fluids to a region using a centrifugal radial compressor. | 01-29-2009 |
John William Douglas, Lexington, KY US
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20090106464 | Interface Device for Printing From a Host to an Imaging Apparatus Having a Pictbridge Port - An interface device is configured for printing from a host having a communications port to an imaging apparatus having a PictBridge port for receiving print data from a camera. The host includes an operating system having a spool subsystem. The interface device includes an input port configured to communicatively connect to the communications port; an output port configured to communicatively connect to the PictBridge port; and a controller interconnecting the input port and the output port. The controller is configured to execute program instructions to print from the host via the communications port to the imaging apparatus via the PictBridge port in real time using an output of the spool subsystem. | 04-23-2009 |
Jonathan Douglas, Portland, OR US
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20110121065 | Radio-frequency reconfigurations of microelctronic systems in commercial packages - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if a system is compatible with an up-binning or down-binning to a hardware resource of the system through RFID tag communication, receiving instructions from a remote server to upgrade the hardware resource if the system is compatible, and programming the hardware resource based on the instructions. In one such embodiment, the hardware resource may be programmed by use of programmable fuses to enable circuitry of the hardware resource. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-26-2011 |
Jonathan P. Douglas, Portland, OR US
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20100058323 | In-System Reconfiguring Of Hardware Resources - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining if a system is compatible with an upgrade to a hardware resource of the system, receiving instructions from a remote server to upgrade the hardware resource if the system is compatible, and programming the hardware resource based on the instructions. In one such embodiment, the hardware resource may be programmed via programmable fuses to enable circuitry of the hardware resource. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-04-2010 |
20140167991 | LOW POWER ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER - Described is an analog to digital converter (ADC) which comprises: a sigma-delta modulator to receive an analog signal, the sigma-delta modulator operable to perform chopping to cancel common-mode noise; and one or more counters coupled to the sigma-delta modulator to generate a digital code representative of the analog signal. | 06-19-2014 |
20140266119 | NON-LINEAR CONTROL FOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR - Described is an apparatus having a non-linear control to manage power supply droop at an output of a voltage regulator. The apparatus comprises: a first inductor for coupling to a load; a capacitor, coupled to the first inductor, and for coupling to the load; a first high-side switch couple to the first inductor; a first low-side switch coupled to the first inductor; a bridge controller to control when to turn on and off the first high-side and first low-side switches; and a non-linear control (NLC) unit to monitor output voltage on the load, and to cause the bridge controller to turn on the first high-side switch and turn off the first low-side switch when a voltage droop is detected on the load. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269848 | SPREAD-SPECTRUM APPARATUS FOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR - Described is an apparatus for providing spread-spectrum to a clock signal. The apparatus comprises: an oscillator to generate an output clock signal, the oscillator to receive an adjustable reference signal to adjust frequency of the output clock signal; a first circuit to provide a first signal indicative of a center frequency of the output clock signal; a second circuit to generate a switching waveform to provide spread-spectrum for the output clock signal; and a third circuit, coupled to the first and second circuits, to provide the adjustable reference signal according to the first signal and the switching waveform. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph S. Douglas, Jamaica, NY US
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20100239791 | PROTECTIVE AND DECORATIVE ORNAMENT FOR A VEHICLE - A protective and decorative ornament that remains substantially in place on a vehicle's outer surface under substantially all vehicle operating conditions. The ornament includes a top decorative layer, upper and lower foam layers beneath the top layer, fastening members that extend outward from at least two edges thereof, a weighted element between the upper and lower foam layers and proximate an edge that does not include a fastening member, a substantially rigid element beneath the lower foam layer, and a substantially smooth bottom layer coupled to contact the vehicle's surface. | 09-23-2010 |
Kevin P. Douglas, Bay City, MI US
Kevin R. Douglas, Lockport, IL US
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20090032112 | Methods of Packaging Valve Chips and Related Valve Assemblies - A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed. | 02-05-2009 |
20100236644 | Methods of Operating Microvalve Assemblies and Related Structures and Related Devices - A valve assembly may include a main housing and first and second electro-statically actuated valves. The main housing may define at least three chambers, with a first chamber configured to be coupled to a high pressure supply port, a second chamber configured to be coupled to an output port, and a third chamber configured to be coupled to a low pressure exhaust port. The first electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the first and second chambers, and the first electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber responsive to a first electrical signal. The second electro-statically actuated valve may be provided between the second and third chambers, and the second electro-statically actuated valve may allow or substantially block fluid communication between the second chamber and the third chamber responsive to a second electrical signal. Related methods are also discussed. | 09-23-2010 |
20110132484 | Valve Assemblies Including Electrically Actuated Valves - A valve chip may include a substrate having first and second faces and openings between the first and second faces, and a plurality of flexible valve flaps on one of the faces of the substrate with each flexible valve flap being associated with at least one of the openings. The valve chip may be packaged by forming a frame having an opening therein, and securing the valve chip in the opening of the frame. More particularly, the valve chip may be secured in the opening so that central portions of the first and second faces of the substrate are exposed through the opening in the frame and so that a fluid seal is provided between the frame and edges of the substrate. Related valves, valve assemblies, and methods are also discussed. | 06-09-2011 |
Kevin T. Douglas, Vienna, VA US
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20100281543 | Systems and Methods for Sensitive Data Remediation - Systems and methods for sensitive data remediation include calculating a Probability of Loss of data on a given computer based on measures of control, integrity, and potential avenues of exploitation of the given computer, determining an Impact of Loss of the data on the given computer based on a type, volume, and nature of the data, and correlating the Probability of Loss with the Impact of Loss to generate a risk score for the given computer that can be compared to other computers in the network. The computers with higher risk scores can then be subjected to data remediation activity. | 11-04-2010 |
Malia Douglas, Seattle, WA US
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20120162266 | TECHNIQUES FOR DYNAMIC LAYOUT OF PRESENTATION TILES ON A GRID - Techniques for an electronic montage system are described. An apparatus may comprise a logic device arranged to execute a montage application comprising a presentation component. The presentation component may be operative to detect when a display size or resolution has changed from one used for an original layout of a montage. The presentation component may reposition, or reflow, the tiles in the montage in the changed display in a way that preserves the spatial characteristics of the tiles to each other. An authoring component may reflow tiles automatically when a tile is deleted from a montage to minimize blank space between tiles. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166954 | TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONIC AGGREGATION OF INFORMATION - Techniques for an electronic montage system are described. An apparatus may comprise a logic device arranged to execute a montage application comprising an authoring component operative to provide a presentation surface having multiple presentation tiles, receive control directives to associate content files with presentation tiles, generate tile objects for the content files based on content file types for the content files, and store the presentation surface and tile objects as a montage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-28-2012 |
20120254713 | TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONIC AGGREGATION OF INFORMATION - Techniques for an electronic montage system are described. An apparatus may comprise a logic device arranged to execute a montage application comprising an authoring component operative to provide a presentation surface having multiple presentation tiles, receive control directives to associate content files with presentation tiles, generate tile objects for the content files based on content file types for the content files, and store the presentation surface and tile objects as a montage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-04-2012 |
20130055061 | UNDERLYING GRID STRUCTURE AND ANIMATION OF TABLES - Embodiments are provided that include the use of an underlying grid structure as part of managing table operations and/or animation visualizations, but are not so limited. A method of an embodiment uses an underlying grid structure as part of an animation control reference or guide to provide table visualizations for display, including using one or more table borders and aspects of a reference grid column or row as part of controlling table features. A system of one embodiment includes a table manager to manage table actions and a grid manager to manage an underlying grid structure based in part on associated table actions and/or animations. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
20130124952 | TECHNIQUES FOR THE AUTOMATIC ANIMATION OF DOCUMENT CONTENT - Techniques for the automatic animation of document content are described. An apparatus may comprise a difference component operative to receive an old layout of a document and a new layout of the document, the new layout corresponding to an application of one or more changes to the old layout of the document, the difference component operative to determine a set of differences between the old layout and the new layout, and an animation layer generation component operative to generate a set of animation layers from the set of differences. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130318048 | TECHNIQUES TO MODIFY FILE DESCRIPTORS FOR CONTENT FILES - Techniques to modify file descriptors for content files are described. An apparatus may comprise a processor circuit and a file descriptor application operative on the processor circuit to manage file descriptors for content files, the file descriptor application arranged to generate a file descriptor for a content file in accordance with a universal file descriptor model, the universal file descriptor model to comprise a file descriptor surface with multiple file descriptor tiles to present corresponding content parts from the content file, with at least one of the file descriptor tiles defining a content part class representing homogeneous content parts from heterogeneous content file types. The file descriptor application may also comprise a file descriptor editor component arranged to allow modifications to the file descriptor. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130318133 | TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE UNIVERSAL FILE DESCRIPTOR MODELS FOR CONTENT FILES - Techniques to manage universal file descriptor models for content files are described. An apparatus may comprise a processor circuit and a file descriptor application operative on the processor circuit to manage file descriptors for content files, the file descriptor application arranged to generate a file descriptor for a content file in accordance with a universal file descriptor model, the universal file descriptor model to comprise a file descriptor surface with multiple file descriptor tiles to present corresponding content parts from the content file, with at least one of the file descriptor tiles defining a content part class representing homogeneous content parts from heterogeneous content file types. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-28-2013 |
Mary Mcphail Douglas, Bexley, OH US
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20090159774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING OBJECTS ON A WALL - A system for securing objects to a structure and an associated method of securing objects on a wall. The system and method for securing objects on a wall use a body that has a pattern or design situated on at least a front face of the body, the pattern or design is adapted to frame at least one object secured on the wall and a means for releasably securing the body on the wall. | 06-25-2009 |
Matthew Douglas, Richland, WA US
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20100219344 | Electrochemically Modulated Separations for In-line and At-line Monitoring of Actinides in High-Volume Process Streams - Methods for monitoring target actinides in a fuel reprocessing or waste remediation facility. The methods can be characterized by providing a fuel reprocessing or waste remediation stream having at least one target actinide and at least one other radionuclide. At least a portion of the stream is flowed through an electrochemically modulated separations (EMS) device comprising a carbon-based electrode. A potential is applied to the carbon-based electrode to adjust the redox states of the target actinide, at least one of the radionuclides, or both. The target actinide is separated from the other radionuclides through reaction with, or at, the carbon-based electrode. Finally, direct, in-line chemical nondestructive analysis, at-line chemical separations and sampling analysis, or both, of the target actinide is performed. | 09-02-2010 |
Matthew Douglas, Natick, MA US
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20100002889 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING SOUND SYSTEMS - The invention is directed to a display and method for conducting sound system design. The display is configured to simultaneously show a sound system model comprising both audio components and sound environment components, a plurality of parameters and a graphic representation of a calculated sound system performance attribute. In response to receiving input from the user and without any additional user intervention, the display re-displays a newly-calculated sound system performance attribute such as, for example, a graphic representation in the sound system model of a sound path associated with a user-selected reflected sound identifier. A processor also simulates, based on the sound system configuration, the sound performance that a user would expect to hear positioned in an identified listening position of the sound system model. | 01-07-2010 |
Michael John Douglas, Islip, NY US
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20120242228 | WIRELESS TRAILER REVERSE LIGHTS - A wireless reverse light system for trailers is provided. A transmitter is configured to replace a light or light assembly of at least one reverse light already contained in the tractor configured to pull the trailer. When the tractor is put into reverse gear, the transmitter in place of the reverse light or light assembly sends a wireless trigger signal to a receiver light that is releasably attached to a rear and/or side of the trailer. When the wireless signal is received by the receiver, it triggers the connection of a battery supply to lights contained therein, thereby providing a reverse light or lights at the rear/sides of the trailer. | 09-27-2012 |
20140145837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING REVERSE LIGHTS TO A TRAILER - A wireless reverse light system for trailers is provided. A transmitter is configured to replace a light bulb or an entire light assembly of at least one reverse light already contained in the vehicle configured to pull the trailer. When the vehicle or tractor is put into reverse gear, the transmitter in place of the reverse light bulb or reverse light assembly sends a wireless trigger or activation signal to a receiver light that is has been attached to a rear and/or side of the trailer. When the wireless signal is received by the receiver, it triggers the connection of a battery supply to light and/or audible indicators contained therein, thereby providing a reverse light or lights at the rear/sides of the trailer where none exist. | 05-29-2014 |
Michael R. Douglas, Cherry Hill, NJ US
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20120028861 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE DEPOSIT FORMATION RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE OF TURBINE OILS CONTAINING AMINE ANTIOXIDANTS - The deposit formation resistance performance of turbine oils containing amine antioxidants and antiwear additives is enhanced beyond the level of that of turbine oils containing tricresyl phosphate antiwear additive by employing as the antiwear additive a 4,4′-(Isopropylidenediphenyl)bis(diphenyl phosphate). | 02-02-2012 |
Mike Douglas, Waxhaw, NC US
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20110011668 | SEISMIC WAVE GENERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A seismic wave generating device and methods for generating seismic waves having a relatively strong longitudinal energy and a relatively weak transverse energy are disclosed. A device may have a hollow casing and a striking member passing through the hollow casing, the striking member or the hollow casing bearing a spacing member. A method may drive the hollow casing into the earth, then remove earth from within the hollow casing. The method may place a striking member through the hollow casing and may drive the striking member further into the earth to create seismic waves with a relatively strong longitudinal energy and a relatively weak transverse energy. | 01-20-2011 |
Morey Douglas, Waconia, MN US
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20090166972 | Scramble 500 - A board game comprised of arranging numerical tiles on a playing surface for the entertainment of a plurality of players. The game consists of a playing surface consisting of 260 square rectangles and a plurality of tile game pieces marked with a numerical and/or alphabetic inscription. The tiles are arranged on the playing surface in a line of tiles, not fewer than three and not more than eight. The tiles are arranged in a line of numerically matching numbers or numerically sequential numbers. The tiles inscribed with an alphabetical inscription are used as “wild” tiles. Each subsequent play must cross or add to an existing line of tiles already on the playing surface. Play is scored by adding the number of tiles played, then multiplied by “multipliers” inscribed on the tile. The play ends when the predetermined score is achieved, all tiles have been played or no player is able to make a play. | 07-02-2009 |
Myles Douglas, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100241211 | VASCULAR GRAFT AND DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A vascular graft includes a main portion and a branch portion that is coupled to the main portion by an articulating joint. The vascular graft may be inserted into the thoracic aorta with the branch portion positioned within a branch vessel and the main portion positioned within the thoracic aorta. The graft may be deployed within a deployment apparatus comprising an outer member and an inner member and a pusher. The main graft portion may be housed within the inner member while the branch graft portion is housed within the space between the inner and outer members. The inner member may have a longitudinal groove for allowing the articulating joint to pass by when the branch graft portion is deployed. | 09-23-2010 |
Myles S. Douglas, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110224782 | SELF EXPANDING BIFURCATED ENDOVASCULAR PROSTHESIS - Disclosed is a bifurcated tubular endoluminal vascular prosthesis, useful in treating, for example, an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis comprises a self expandable wire support structure surrounded at least in part by a flexible tubular membrane. A delivery catheter and methods are also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
Patrick L. Douglas, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100140133 | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM WITH LABEL - A bottle includes a container and a label. The container includes a front portion, a back portion, an opening and a spine portion. The back portion is spaced from the front portion and generally faces away and in an opposite direction from the front portion. The opening is positioned between the front portion and the back portion of the container to at least partially define a first end of the container. The spine portion extends between the front portion and the back portion of the container to define a second end of the container opposite the first end. The label extends over and is in contact with each of the front portion, the back portion and the spine portion of the container. Other bottle and container embodiments are also disclosed herein and provide additional advantages. | 06-10-2010 |
20110266250 | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM WITH LABEL - A bottle includes a container and a label. The container includes a front portion, a back portion, an opening and a spine portion. The back portion is spaced from the front portion and generally faces away and in an opposite direction from the front portion. The opening is positioned between the front portion and the back portion of the container to at least partially define a first end of the container. The spine portion extends between the front portion and the back portion of the container to define a second end of the container opposite the first end. The label extends over and is in contact with each of the front portion, the back portion and the spine portion of the container. | 11-03-2011 |
20140246349 | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pharmacy bottle system includes a bottle and a ring. The bottle is formed as a single piece of molded plastic material and includes a body and a neck. The body defines an interior cavity. The interior cavity extends from a first end to a second end of the interior cavity. The body includes a spine portion covering the first end of the interior cavity. The spine portion defines a spine width measured from a front to a back of spine portion. The neck extends from the second end of the interior cavity and has an opening therethrough providing access to the interior cavity. The ring is secured about the neck of the bottle. The ring defines a ring width measured between a front and a back of the ring. The ring width is larger than the spine width. The neck extends above a top surface of the ring. | 09-04-2014 |
Peter Douglas, Hillsdale, NJ US
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20090112304 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING A VASCULAR ANASTOMOSIS - A method for performing a coronary artery bypass graft procedure on a patient to connect a bypass vessel to a target vessel includes the steps of creating an opening in the patient that communicates with the thoracic cavity of the patient; providing a bypass vessel having a lumen and at least one free end; passing the free end of the bypass vessel from the thoracic cavity through the opening to a position outside the body of the patient; attaching a connector to the free end of bypass vessel while the free end of the bypass vessel is outside the body of the patient; passing the free end of the bypass vessel from the position outside the body of the patient through the opening and into the thoracic cavity; and connecting the free end of the bypass vessel to a target vessel with the connector. | 04-30-2009 |
20110028909 | Medical Device Assembly - Medical device assemblies having a connection mechanism for securely connecting a hub to fluid storage containers in a luer slip relationship are described. An exemplary medical device includes a hub forming a cavity, a second indicating element disposed within the cavity that engages the hub. Additional features of the medical device include a second indicating element contoured to form a line contact with the hub. In a specific configuration, the hub includes a first indicating element attached to the hub and extending proximally into the cavity having a protrusion. In a more specific configuration, the medical device includes a fluid storage container that has an indication system for visually indicating optimal fluid-tight engagement of the hub and the fluid storage container. | 02-03-2011 |
20110224610 | Medical Device Including an Air Evacuation System - Medical device assemblies capable of aspirating liquid into a syringe barrel or other medical devices while evacuating any air from the syringe are described. An exemplary medical device includes a syringe barrel, plunger rod and stopper assembly having an air permeable and liquid impermeable porous portion and structure for forming a vacuum within either the stopper or the plunger rod. Described is a medical device including a syringe barrel, plunger rod and stopper assembly having an air permeable and liquid impermeable porous portion and structure for forming a vacuum within chamber between the stopper and plunger rod wherein the plunger rod includes a sealing edge and is moveable relative to the stopper. Exemplary medical devices may include a vent for allowing air that permeates through the porous portion to escape to atmosphere. Methods for aspirating a syringe barrel with a liquid are also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
20150065957 | Medical Device Assembly - Medical device assemblies having a connection mechanism for securely connecting a hub to fluid storage containers in a luer slip relationship are described. An exemplary medical device includes a hub forming a cavity, a second indicating element disposed within the cavity that engages the hub. Additional features of the medical device include a second indicating element contoured to form a line contact with the hub. In a specific configuration, the hub includes a first indicating element attached to the hub and extending proximally into the cavity having a protrusion. In a more specific configuration, the medical device includes a fluid storage container that has an indication system for visually indicating optimal fluid-tight engagement of the hub and the fluid storage container. | 03-05-2015 |
Peter R. Douglas, New York, NY US
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20080249923 | Exchange offer for securities - An exchange offer for securities where the exchange ratio is determined at or shortly after the end of the initial tender period. The exchange ratio can be determined based on a formula using trading data (and/or other variables) for the involved or other securities over a look-back period that covers the end or final portion of the tender period. | 10-09-2008 |
Ralph Paul Douglas, Woodcliff Lake, NJ US
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20100253919 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LASER PROJECTION AND HOLOGRAPHIC DIFFRACTION GRATING FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention is a method and system for projecting an image from a vehicle onto a surface, such as a road or sidewalk. A laser diode assembly is installed in the vehicle and comprises: a light beam source; a power source; a power regulating chip; an image creation means; and, power activating means. A lens is secured to an output end of the laser diode assembly, and comprises a light diffraction image which can be a message, logo, or graphic design Activation is initiated by switching on the assembly from a position within the interior of the vehicle, or by an activity such as the opening of a door. The activation is ramped up to a full-on state over a pre-set period of time. | 10-07-2010 |
Richard D. Douglas, Washington, IL US
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20120150383 | Systems and Methods for Detection of Piston Pump Failures on Mobile Machines - A method and system for monitoring and predicting failure in pumps on operating vehicles is disclosed. The method may comprise measuring a plurality of a pressure drops across an orifice in a case drain line of a vehicle operating in drive gear, determining an actual case drain flow rate for each measured pressure drop, selecting a plurality of the actual case drain flow rates, estimating for each selected actual case drain flow rate an estimated flow rate for the case drain line and displaying the difference between the actual case drain flow rate and the estimated flow rate for each selected actual case drain flow rate. | 06-14-2012 |
Richard David Douglas, Washington, IL US
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20090107219 | Systems and methods for early detection of machine component failure - A system for early detection of component failure in a hydraulic system comprises a particle detection device disposed in a fluid flow channel of a machine, the particle detection device configured to monitor a current particle count associated with fluid flowing through the fluid flow channel. The system further includes a condition monitoring system in wireless data communication with the particle detection device. The condition monitoring system is configured to receive data indicative of the current particle count and analyze historic particle count data collected by the particle detection device. The condition monitoring system is also configured to estimate a trend in the historic particle count data based on the analysis. A failure event associated with one or more components associated with the fluid flow channel is predicted if the data indicative of the current particle count deviates from the trend by a threshold amount. | 04-30-2009 |
Robert B. Douglas, Gasport, NY US
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20080307747 | MODULAR STRUCTURE FOR BUILDING PANELS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention is a polymeric panel system and method for production and use thereof, enabling the rapid construction of a building foundation wall or other structure and in particular a below-grade foundation. The polymeric foundation system includes polymeric wall panels and other components suitable for withstanding lateral and end compression loads. The walls include two parallel faces separated by a series of webs or ribs, where the webs and faces of the wall panels may be formed of a similar polymer material such as polyvinylchloride (PVC). The wall panels and/or other components may be extruded so as to enable the rapid production of sections of wall panels, where the panels may be cut to length and then affixed to adjacent panels to form a foundation wall. The method of affixing adjacent panels may include welding, gluing or other techniques and may be performed on the job site or in a pre-fabrication facility. Furthermore, the wall panels may be co-extruded with an insulating material inserted in the voids between the parallel faces so as to provide improved thermal performance of the foundation as well. | 12-18-2008 |
Robert Bruce Douglas, Lagrange, KY US
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20110014070 | INTEGRATED FLUID HANDLING APPARATUS - An integrated fluid handling apparatus | 01-20-2011 |
Robert Danhieux Douglas, Broomfield, CO US
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20080268331 | BATTERY-BACKED COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNALLY REPLACEABLE BATTERY MODULE - A battery-backed cache system with a pluggable battery module. The system includes a RAID controller and a cache. A back up power board is provided upon which a second power connector is provided and the two power connectors are connected. A socket assembly is mounted on the board and is connected to the second power connector. The socket assembly is a standard socket for use with PC Cards and includes a bulkhead adapter for mounting to a case wall with a slot of the socket assembly accessible through the case wall. A battery module is included having a body with dimensions corresponding to the slot. A battery is positioned within the body and a connection interface is provided in the battery module for mating with the socket assembly. The body and connection interface of the battery module comply with PCMCIA specifications for card bodies and interfaces. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert Matthew Douglas, Oyster Bay Cove, NY US
Roger Thomas Douglas, Waterford, MI US
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20080262683 | SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING AN AUTOMOBILE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MONITORING UNIT WITH A LATCHDOWN MECHANISM - The present disclosure provides systems for microprocessors to control a transmission power relay output with a latchdown mechanism in the event that either microprocessor decides it is appropriate to de-energize the relay. Advantageously, the present disclosure allows, for example, the transmission control to be performed by an existing dual microprocessor configuration instead of a custom-designed application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The microprocessor-based software is more easily updated or changed to add functionality. Further, the present disclosure minimizes unique development with respect to electronic transmission control with a less complex design. | 10-23-2008 |
Ryan Douglas, Stillwater, MN US
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20100102252 | Hand held sterilization devices - Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide secure storage in a niche in a protective housing and one-button action to automatically deploy and activate the device for quick and powerful destruction of germs on a surface using one hand. Users can hold the UV-light device and move it across a target surface to sterilize or disinfect the surface. The device may be compact, easily deployed, provided with a durable cover for secure storage, and equipped with safety shut-off features to prevent unwanted uses. | 04-29-2010 |
20100104471 | Mobile disinfectant device and methods - Ultraviolet light is an effective sterilization agent. Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide indications to a user of how much sterilizing light is required for a given sterilization goal and how much light has been applied to a surface towards that goal. Users can move the devices across a target surface as needed to sterilize or disinfect the surface, with the device tracking the dosage applied to the surface. One embodiment of a mobile device that comprises an ultraviolet C (UVC) light source, a distance detector, an indicator, and a microprocessor that receives data from the distance detector for calculating an intensity of the light from the source on a target surface and for calculating a dosage of the light on the surface to provide a signal to the indicator when a predetermined dosage is achieved. | 04-29-2010 |
20100121419 | CONTROL OF LIGHT SOURCES FOR LIGHT THERAPIES - Light therapy systems that track their own usage and provide for control of light output. LEDs can degrade over time in a way that may not be apparent to a user but impacts therapy. A light therapy system activates a light source and applies therapeutic light to a tissue of a patient during a session. Usage data is stored over a plurality of the sessions and is tested against a predetermined value to determine when further degradation of the light source is unacceptable. | 05-13-2010 |
20120093688 | MOBILE DISINFECTANT DEVICE AND METHODS - Methods, devices, and materials that include, in certain embodiments, a mobile device, movable across a surface by a user, that provides ultraviolet light for a process of sanitizing or sterilizing the surface that comprises an ultraviolet light source for illuminating the surface with the ultraviolet light to thereby sanitize or sterilize the surface. The device may include a movement sensor operatively coupled to a microprocessor that receives movement data from the movement sensor, and an indicator that is operatively coupled to the microprocessor, with the microprocessor comprising programming to perform a comparison of the calculated dosage to a predetermined dosage, wherein the microprocessor, based on the comparison, controls the indicator to provide instructions to the user. | 04-19-2012 |
Scott H. Douglas, Seattle, WA US
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20090080801 | ALTERING THE APPEARANCE OF A DIGITAL IMAGE USING A SHAPE - Technologies are described herein for altering the appearance of a digital image using a shape. A mask edit mode of operation is provided in which an application program displays a mask shape superimposed on a digital image. The application program also provides user interface controls for altering the size, position, and rotation of the digital image independently of the mask shape, and user interface controls for altering the size, position, and rotation of the mask shape independently of the digital image. When a cropping request is received, the portion of the digital image within the mask shape is mapped onto the mask shape, thereby creating a mask-cropped shape, and a normal editing mode is entered. In the normal editing mode a set of user interface controls is provided for modifying the size, position, and rotation of the mask-cropped shape. | 03-26-2009 |
Scott Harrison Douglas, Seattle, WA US
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20090172559 | CREATING AND EDITING DYNAMIC GRAPHICS VIA A WEB INTERFACE - Technologies are described herein for creating and editing dynamic graphics via a World Wide Web (“Web”) interface. A Web service is provided for generating dynamic graphics in response to requests received from client computers. In response to requests from client computers, the Web service generates requested dynamic graphics and returns the generated dynamic graphics to the client computers in response to the requests. Parameters may be provided to the Web service indicating a list of text items, a layout type, a visual style, a color, and other aspects of a dynamic graphic. A user interface is also provided for creating and editing a dynamic graphic within a Web browser application. | 07-02-2009 |
20100158379 | IMAGE BACKGROUND REMOVAL - A request is received to enter a background removal mode. A marquee is displayed for specifying a portion of an image to be provided to a foreground extraction engine (“FEA”). The portion of the image defined by the marquee is provided to the FEA. The FEA identifies the foreground and returns it to the application program. The image is displayed with the foreground distinguished from the background. If the marquee is re-sized or re-positioned, the portion of the image defined by the marquee is provided to the FEA. A line segment may be drawn over the background to define a portion of the image for inclusion in the foreground. A line segment may also be drawn over the foreground to define a portion of the image for inclusion in the background. Upon exit of the background removal mode, only the foreground of the image is displayed. | 06-24-2010 |
Shawn M. Douglas, Boston, MA US
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20110089944 | NUCLEIC ACID NANOTUBE LIQUID CRYSTALS AND USE FOR NMR STRUCTURE DETERMINATION OF MEMBRANE PROTEINS - Compositions and methods for preparing nucleic acid nanotubes using DNA origami techniques are described, which provide for nanotubes of predictable and uniform length. The nucleic acid nanotubes thus formed are suitable as liquid crystal preparations enabling liquid-crystal NMR spectroscopy of proteins solubilized in detergent. | 04-21-2011 |
20110260105 | NUCLEIC ACID NANOTUBE LIQUID CRYSTALS AND USE FOR NMR STRUCTURE DETERMINATION OF MEMBRANE PROTEINS - Compositions and methods for preparing nucleic acid nanotubes using DNA origami techniques are described, which provide for nanotubes of predictable and uniform length. The nucleic acid nanotubes thus formed are suitable as liquid crystal preparations enabling liquid-crystal NMR spectroscopy of proteins solubilized in detergent. | 10-27-2011 |
Shona Douglas, Madison, NJ US
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20090099837 | LANGUAGE-UNDERSTANDING TRAINING DATABASE ACTION PAIR AUGMENTATION USING BIDIRECTIONAL TRANSLATION - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and system for augmenting a training database of an automated language-understanding system. In one embodiment, a training example in a first language is received from the training database. The first language-training example is translated to a second language output. The second language output is translated to a first variant of the first language-training example. An action pair including the first variant of the first language-training example and an action command associated with the first language-training example is stored in an augmented training database. | 04-16-2009 |
20120072222 | Automatic Detection, Summarization And Reporting Of Business Intelligence Highlights From Automated Dialog Systems - A method and system for reporting data from a spoken dialog service is disclosed. The method comprises extracting data regarding user dialogs using a dialog logging module in the spoken dialog service, analyzing the data to identify trends and reporting the trends. The data may be presented in a visual form for easier consumption. The method may also relate to identifying data within the control or outside the control of a service provider that is used to adjust the spoken dialog service to maximize customer retention. | 03-22-2012 |
20130212468 | Alert Driven Interactive Interface to a Website Mining System - Disclosed is a web server that includes a headlines module for automatically generating headlines based on data retrieved from a network (e.g., World Wide Web). The web server also includes an interactive agent for generating responses to inquiries relating to the headlines based on the data. | 08-15-2013 |
Staci E. Douglas, Clayton, NC US
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20110099772 | Key and Electronic Device Locator/Holder - A device for retrieval of keys or small electronic devices while stored in clothing pockets, handbags, purses, backpacks, fanny packs, briefcase or other similar carrying cases or packs. The length and flexibility allows the device to drape outside the pocket or bag for easy and quick retrieval of keys or electronic devices. The device is comprised of a clasp at one end to attach keys or electronic devices, a length of flexible material and at the other end a ring for attaching ornaments, flashlights, personal protection devices, door openers or other similar devices. | 05-05-2011 |
Stephen B. Douglas, Boxborough, MA US
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20100056348 | Portable Mountable Upper-Body Exercise Device - An exercise apparatus includes a handle bar and a resistance assembly, coupled to the handle bar. The resistance assembly includes a housing having first and second opposed parts, and permitting movement of the handle bar about a rotational axis upon applying force to the handle bar. A resistance mechanism resists movement of the handle bar about the rotational axis. A screw, mounted lengthwise along the rotational axis, and engaging a threaded receptacle, adjustably compresses the spacing between the housing parts and modifies resistance to movement of the handle bar. One of the screw and the receptacle is coupled to an adjustment knob setting a user-defined resistance. A clamp, coupled to the housing, removably attaches the exterior of the first housing part to a member. A user grasps the handle bar and moves it by applying force corresponding to the resistance setting. The clamp can be utilized without operating the knob. | 03-04-2010 |
Stephen J. Douglas, Cary, NC US
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20090043206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Under one aspect, an ultrasound system for producing a representation of an object includes: a concave transducer array configured to transmit ultrasonic pulses into the object and to receive ultrasonic pulses from the object, the ultrasonic pulses from the object containing structural information about the object, each transducer in the array generating an output signal representative of a portion of the structural information about the object; a multi-focal lens structure for focusing the transmitted ultrasonic pulses; a multiplexing structure in operable communication with the concave transducer array and including logic for coupling the output signals from at least one pair of transducers in the concave transducer array; and a beamformer in operable communication with the multiplexing structure and including logic for constructing a representation of structural information about the object based on the coupled output signals from the multiplexing structure. | 02-12-2009 |
20130158404 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Under one aspect, an ultrasound system for producing a representation of an object includes: a concave transducer array configured to transmit ultrasonic pulses into the object and to receive ultrasonic pulses from the object, the ultrasonic pulses from the object containing structural information about the object, each transducer in the array generating an output signal representative of a portion of the structural information about the object; a multi-focal lens structure for focusing the transmitted ultrasonic pulses; a multiplexing structure in operable communication with the concave transducer array and including logic for coupling the output signals from at least one pair of transducers in the concave transducer array; and a beamformer in operable communication with the multiplexing structure and including logic for constructing a representation of structural information about the object based on the coupled output signals from the multiplexing structure. | 06-20-2013 |
Trevor Douglas, Bozeman, MT US
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20080302669 | Composite Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Method of Their Use - The present invention is directed to a composite material for photocatalytic H | 12-11-2008 |
20090041671 | PROTEIN CAGES FOR THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing delivery agents comprising protein cages, medical imaging agents and therapeutic agents. | 02-12-2009 |
20100021391 | NOVEL NANOPARTICLES FOR BIOFILM TARGETING - The present invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing nanoparticles comprising protein cages for delivery of imaging and antimicrobial agents to biofilm forming bacterial colonies. | 01-28-2010 |
20100310474 | PROTEIN CAGES FOR THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing delivery agents comprising protein cages, medical imaging agents and therapeutic agents. | 12-09-2010 |
20110027315 | PROTEIN CAGES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure provides compositions comprising a protein cage and methods for using the protein cage compositions to induce an immune protection response, or to prevent or ameliorate a viral or a bacterial infection. | 02-03-2011 |
Wilbert D. Douglas, Pittsford, NY US
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20080304697 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING REPROGRAPHIC AND IMAGING SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SET FINISHING DEVICES - Reprographic or imaging systems and methods issue a command to place multiple finishing devices into an alternating delivery mode such that consecutive sets are sent to different finishing devices, rather than to the same finishing device. | 12-11-2008 |
William J. Douglas, Wayne, PA US
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20090276260 | Assessing Risk - Systems, methods, and apparatus, including software tangibly stored on a computer readable medium, involve a future deadline for completion of a project milestone. An estimate of an amount of time slippage associated with the future deadline is received. A probability of missing the future deadline is calculated based on the estimated amount of time slippage and an amount of time remaining until the future deadline. | 11-05-2009 |