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Alan Douglass, Chula Vista, CA US
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| 20100059185 | Apparatus and Method for Making a Tubular Composite Barrel - A 360° tool for making a one-piece composite tubular structure, such as a skin of an acoustic liner, is adjustable between a molding position and a non-molding position. The tool includes a base, a fixed segment mounted to the base, first and second doors hingedly connected on either side of the fixed sector, and third door hingedly connected to the second door. The third door has a circumferential extent that is less than one-fourth that of either the first or second door. Sealing members are provided between the doors. Collectively, the fixed sector, and the first, second and third doors have a predetermined shaped surface that corresponds to a portion of the contour of the tubular structure to be formed. After composite material is applied on the outer surfaces of the fixed sector and the doors, a vacuum bag is formed to surround the composite material and also the joint areas on the inner surface of the tool. The entire tool may be placed in an autoclave for curing. The tool may also be used for the layup and bonding of an acoustic core sandwiched between pre-cured skins. | 03-11-2010 |
Andrew Douglass, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20110243873 | Rheology modifier polymer - A polymer includes (a) one or more first monomeric units, each independently comprising at least one bicycloheptyl-polyether, bicycloheptenyl-polyether or branched (C | 10-06-2011 |
David Douglass, Port Jefferson Station, NY US
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| 20080210362 | One Step Fiber End-Face Polishing Process - Disclosed is a one step fiber optic connector polishing method. The method is a sequence of processes that may include severing a fiber ( | 09-04-2008 |
James W. Douglass, Indialantic, FL US
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| 20080258061 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED IMAGE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS - An electronic microscope system including a processor, a movable stage movable in two orthogonal directions under control of the processor, the movable stage including at least one part that determines a current position of the movable stage, a microscope part, which magnifies a sample on the movable stage, an electronic camera part, which obtains an image of a magnified sample at a specified position controlled by the movable stage, and at least one vibration isolation mount, coupled to the stage and isolating vibration between the movable stage and the microscope part. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090060303 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED IMAGE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS - A method including acquiring images of medical slides at a plurality of different focus positions, determining a position which produces a maximum value of pixel values relative to a pixel value mean, wherein said determining comprises using a pixel value mean as a coarse estimate of coarse focus position, and subsequently refining said coarse focus position to find a fine focus position, and wherein said refining comprises fitting to a polynomial, and using a specified portion of the polynomial as a fine estimate of focus position, and producing a focus control signal that is related to said maximum value to control a focus position. | 03-05-2009 |
Jason E. Douglass, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090144723 | Dynamic Updateable Web Toolbar - A toolbar that persists in a browser window across multiple Web pages during a browsing session is displayed. This toolbar includes multiple toolbar buttons. An updated toolbar is automatically received from a remote toolbar source that is independent of the multiple Web pages, and this updated toolbar includes a change to the toolbar buttons. The toolbar in the browser is replaced, during the browsing session, with this updated toolbar. The toolbar can also include one or more buttons based at least in part on customization information regarding a user of the browser. | 06-04-2009 |
Karl J. Douglass, Dublin, PA US
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| 20100150728 | CYLINDRICAL WIND TURBINE - A vertical wind turbine includes a blade which has opposite force producing sides that lie on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis along its direction of travel. The aerodynamic surfaces are driven by the wind through four phases of rotation. Driving torque is produced during three of the four phases. The blade includes a v-shaped nosepiece with rearward facing surfaces on each side that cup the wind during three of the four phases. The split tail of the blade captures the wind during a down wind phase of rotation. | 06-17-2010 |
Mark A. Douglass, North Canton, OH US
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| 20090057398 | Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records - An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in account. The machine includes a fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is in operatively supported connection with the housing and operatively supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The machine includes at least one serviceable component supported within the housing or by the fascia. The fascia is moved away from the housing while operatively supported by the housing through the two horizontally-disposed members and a servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing at least one component of the machine. The housing may alternatively or additionally include a rear panel similarly mounted with two horizontally-disposed members for servicing of machine components. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100059587 | Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records - An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that reads card data from a card of a machine user. The card data is linked in a data store to both a customer's financial account and a cell phone assigned to that customer. In response to the user's transaction request, contact data for the assigned cell phone is determined from the data store using the read card data. A transaction security code is then sent to that cell phone. The transaction is allowed to proceed only if the user inputs the sent security code to the machine within a predetermined amount of time. Transaction allowance may also be based on a real time determination that the assigned cell phone is physically located proximate the machine. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100241564 | Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records - A banking system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to card data read from data bearing records by a card reader. The system includes at least one automated banking machine comprising a cash dispenser. The system is operative during a cash dispense transaction request to receive through an automated banking machine, user input of data corresponding to a mobile phone number. The system is operative to generate a security code for the requested cash dispense transaction. The system uses the phone number to send the generated security code to the mobile phone. The cash dispense transaction is allowed to proceed only if the system receives machine user input of the sent security code within a predetermined amount of time. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110238574 | Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records and user input of a phone received security code - A banking system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to card data read from data bearing records by a card reader. The system includes at least one automated banking machine comprising a cash dispenser. The system is operative during a cash dispense transaction request to receive through an automated banking machine, user input of data corresponding to a mobile phone number. The system is operative to generate a security code for the requested cash dispense transaction. The system uses the phone number to send the generated security code to the mobile phone. The cash dispense transaction is allowed to proceed only if the system receives machine user input of the sent security code within a predetermined amount of time. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael R. Douglass, Plano, TX US
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| 20100165314 | MEMS DEVICE WITH CONTROLLED GAS SPACE CHEMISTRY - A process for protecting a MEMS device used in a UV illuminated application from damage due to a photochemical activation between the UV flux and package gas constituents, formed from the out-gassing of various lubricants and passivants put in the device package to prevent sticking of the MEMS device's moving parts. This process coats the exposed surfaces of the MEMS device and package's optical window surfaces with a metal-halide film to eliminate this photochemical activation and therefore significantly extend the reliability and lifetime of the MEMS device. | 07-01-2010 |
Michael Richard Douglass, Plano, TX US
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| 20090231674 | System and Method for Hinge Memory Mitigation - System and method for reducing failures due to hinge memory in a microdisplay display system. A preferred embodiment includes setting the state of each micromirror in a digital micromirror device based on an image being displayed, recording a usage history for the micromirrors, and providing a sequence of states to each micromirror when the display system is in an inactive mode. The sequence of states provided to a micromirror is based on the micromirror's usage history. The operation of the micromirrors while a display system containing the digital micromirror device is not in active use can help to reverse or eliminate hinge memory, thereby extending the lifetime of the digital micromirror device. | 09-17-2009 |
Robert Burns Douglass, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20100014391 | Scalable Integrated High-Density Optical Data/Media Storage Delivery System - An apparatus and system for recording, playing, handling, and storing a plurality of media disks in a plurality of configurations and a device for moving any disk into and out of a media disk storage mechanism and into or out of a selected media player/recorder on demand, and a controller for directing operation of the device for moving the disks and controlling selection of operation of the media disk storage mechanism. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110197026 | SCALABLE INTEGRATED HIGH DENSITY OPTICAL DATA/MEDIA STORAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An apparatus and system for recording, playing, handling, and storing a plurality of media disks in a plurality of configurations and a device for moving any disk into and out of a media disk storage mechanism and into or out of a selected media player/recorder on demand, and a controller for directing operation of the device for moving the disks and controlling selection of operation of the media disk storage mechanism. | 08-11-2011 |
Robert E. Douglass, Beavercreek, OR US
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| 20090049746 | Method for training ornamental trees - A plant is trained to provide a trunk having an ornamental shape by causing a pair of shoots to develop on opposed sides of the trunk. As the shoots grow they are attached to a form having the desired ornamental shape. When the shoots meet at the upper end of the form, they are attached to one another to form a continuation of the trunk. Top growth is then allowed to grow on the trunk above the form. | 02-26-2009 |
Robert S. Douglass, Wildwood, MO US
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| 20100328019 | FUSE WITH FUSE STATE INDICATOR - A fuse includes a fuse state indicator on the exterior surface of the fuse body. The fuse state indicator includes an electrically conductive element electrically connected to and extending between the terminal elements. A temperature sensitive element proximate and in thermal contact with the electrically conductive element includes material capable of changing color when heated to a predetermined transition temperature to form a mark on the temperature sensitive element. The fuse state indicator forms a first mark on the temperature sensitive element when heat from the electrically conductive element transfers to the temperature sensitive element in response to a first overcurrent condition, and forms a second mark, distinct from the first mark, on the temperature sensitive element when heat from the electrically conductive element transfers to the temperature sensitive element in response to a second overcurrent condition distinct from the first overcurrent condition. | 12-30-2010 |
Robert Stephen Douglass, Wildwood, MO US
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| 20090128280 | FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES - A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and switchable contacts for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism is provided to disconnect the switchable contacts when predetermined circuit conditions occur. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100019878 | Touch Safe Fuse Module with Ampacity Rejection - A fuse and fuse module that facilitate ampacity rejection based on electrical contact location is disclosed. A configuration of electrical contacts in the fuse and a corresponding configuration of fuse slots in the fuse holder permit fuses within an acceptable range of ampacities to be installed in the fuse holder while at the same time preventing fuses within an unacceptable range of ampacities from being installed in the fuse holder. | 01-28-2010 |
Samuel Douglass, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20110184872 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRIORITIZING CALL INITIATION IN A REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION - A real estate service offers a management application for real estate agents to, for example, coordinate and manage real estate activities related to their clients. In one example, such a real estate application includes an embedded dialer application that includes several functionalities to develop a prioritized call initiation queue. In embodiments, the dialer retrieves and prioritizes all contacts associated with the agent using the dialer application. The dialer may utilize one or more of several mechanisms to prioritize the list of contacts to present the final call initiation queue to the user. The prioritization process takes several factors into account, such as, for example, the current availability of the client, a present geographic location of the client, an “emerging star” client, etc. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110184874 | LEAD ALLOCATION IN REAL ESTATE APPLICATIONS USING INCOMING CLIENT'S GEOGRAPHIC POSITION - Disclosed herein is a lead allocation methodology that relates to a scenario where a client is best served by being assigned to an agent located in close geographic proximity to the client's current geographic position. In order to best cater such interests, the real estate service may perform the lead allocation by identifying current the geographic position of the client, and then comparing that position against current geographic positions of agents in geographic proximity to the client. In some instances, the real estate service identifies a certain number of most proximate agents and relays the client's request to such agents. When one of the agents responds to the request, that agent is assigned to the client. In some instances, the service then informs the client about the assignment, and also, in some instances, indicates an expected arrival time of the agent at the client's present location. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110184875 | LEAD ALLOCATION IN REAL ESTATE APPLICATIONS USING DYNAMIC AGENT ALLOCATION WEIGHTAGES - An embodiment of lead allocation methodologies relates to dynamically assessing an allocation weightage of the real estate agents at the time an incoming client makes an agent request, and allocating an agent to the client based on a ranking of the allocation weightage. Each agent in a real estate service community comes with certain unique qualifications. Such qualifications could include expertise in specific factors. While some qualifications may stay constant, other qualifications, such as expertise, current client load, etc. vary with time and need to be periodically assessed. Additionally, the qualification of a given agent may also vary with respect to client characteristics. Accordingly, when a client makes a request for an agent, efficient lead allocation may be accomplished by dynamically assessing the status or qualifications of the agents at the time the request is made, and allocating the most qualified agent according to the dynamic assessment. | 07-28-2011 |
Stephen L. Douglass, Newbury, OH US
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| 20110067394 | THERMO-MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - A thermo-magnetic actuator includes operative components, preferably in a sealed container, from which a rotatable or translatable shaft extends. The shaft is driven by supplying electrical power to a heater in a closed chamber containing a working fluid that expands upon being heated. The expansion of the fluid drives a piston that, in turn, slides a rack coupled to the shaft. A ferromagnetic target is connected to the rack and attracted by a magnetic field produced by an electromagnet that receives electrical power from the same source as the heater. The attraction of the target causes an end of the target to latch magnetically and mechanically and to open an electrical switch, disconnecting current flow to the heater, without disturbing current flow to the electromagnet. The target is released and the rack and target return to their original positions upon termination of current flow to the electromagnet. | 03-24-2011 |
Valerie Douglass, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20090118727 | ABLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Devices and methods for ablating a selected tissue volume, such as for ablating tumor, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the ablation devices include a low-conductivity, tissue-piercing tip, an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the length of an exposed portion of the electrode, for producing ablation volumes of desired geometry. In other embodiment, the methods allow the adjustment of the length of the exposed electrode portion be carried out by moving an insulative sleeve along the electrode. | 05-07-2009 |
Valerie L. Douglass, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20100191235 | THERAPEUTIC ENERGY DELIVERY DEVICE WITH ROTATIONAL MECHANISM - A device for delivering therapeutic energy to tissue is provided. The device includes a housing and a rotating device coupled to the housing. The device includes a plurality of electrodes, each electrode including: (i) a proximal section longitudinally extending from within the housing to an exterior of the housing and having a longitudinal axis; (ii) an intermediate section extending from the proximal section; and (iii) a distal section extending longitudinally from the intermediate section. The rotating device is coupled to the proximal sections of the plurality of electrodes and adapted to rotate the distal section of the electrodes so that distance between at least two electrodes changes, so that the electrodes can be placed in a compact configuration or an expanded configuration to provide for a treatment region larger than the size of the opening for insertion. | 07-29-2010 |
Valerie L. Douglass, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20090125019 | Articulatable Device for Delivering Therapeutic Energy to Tissue - A device for delivering therapeutic energy to tissue is provided. The device includes a proximal segment and a distal segment having one or more electrodes for delivering the therapeutic energy to the tissue. An articulating segment connects the proximal segment and the distal segment such that the distal segment is articulatable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the proximal segment. In one aspect of the invention, the articulating segment includes a living hinge. In another aspect of the invention, at least one electrically conductive articulating cable runs along the articulating segment, wherein the articulating cable is used both to articulate the distal segment and to deliver the therapeutic energy to the one or more electrodes. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090125020 | Device and Method for Providing Power to Lighting Elements for Use as a Visual Indicator in a Medical Probe - A lighting device for use as a visual indicator in a medical probe is provided. The lighting device includes one or more light emitting elements that are used as a visual status indicator for the medical probe, and a driver circuit that receiving current from a power source and drives the light emitting elements. The driver circuit includes a current sensor to sense a current flowing through the light emitting elements, and a shut off switch. The shut off switch shuts off the power source current from the light emitting elements based on the sensed current from the current sensor. | 05-14-2009 |