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Andrew P. Dove, Austin, TX US
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| 20080312757 | ENHANCED TOOL FOR MANAGING A PROCESS CONTROL NETWORK - A process control configuration and management system provides a plurality of function blocks representing a plurality of devices in relation to a spatial layout of a facility in which the process control system is implemented. The configuration and management system also provides process control information and process simulation information related to each of the plurality of devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility. The configuration and management system may be implemented on a handheld device and it may include a geographic positioning system providing geographic positioning data related to the handheld device and various devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility. | 12-18-2008 |
Andrew Dove, Austin, TX US
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| 20090288025 | Graphical Programming System With Event-Handling Nodes - A system and method for enabling a graphical program to receive and respond to programmatic events, such as user interface events. The graphical program may include a graphical user interface having various user interface elements and a block diagram having a plurality of nodes indicating functionality of the graphical program. The graphical program may be configured to receive and respond to one or more user interface events. For each event, a portion of graphical source code (such as a plurality of interconnected nodes) may be included in the block diagram, wherein the portion of graphical source code is operable to receive and respond to the respective user interface event. The portion of graphical source code may be executable to perform a desired process or action in response to the respective event. In one embodiment, a sub-program node may be associated with each event. In another embodiment, an event structure node may be included in the block diagram, wherein the event structure node includes one or more sub-diagrams, each sub-diagram including graphical source code for responding to one or more events. | 11-19-2009 |
Barry Dove, Coppell, TX US
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| 20100164000 | STRAINED TRANSISTOR AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor substrate is provided having at least two transistor regions formed therein. Overlying the channel regions is a gate dielectric and transistor gate electrodes overly the gate dielectric and are positioned overlying the channel regions. Source and drain regions are formed on either side of the channel regions to create a transistor structure. In order to provide isolation between transistors in the semiconductor substrate, a trench is formed in the substrate. A strain-inducting layer is then deposited over the transistor structures and into the trench in the semiconductor substrate. A high-stress nitride layer is one type of material which is suitable for forming the strain-inducing layer. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110140170 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A STRAINED SILICON TRANSISTOR - A graded SiGe sacrificial layer is epitaxially grown overlying a silicon substrate. A single crystal silicon layer is then grown by an epitaxial process overlying the graded SiGe layer. A SiGe layer is next grown by an epitaxial process as a single crystal layer overlying the silicon layer. A subsequent silicon layer, which becomes the active silicon layer for the transistors, is epitaxially grown overlying the second silicon germanium layer. Together the epitaxially grown Si, SiGe and Si layers form a laminate semiconductor structure. A MOS transistor is then formed on the active area of the single crystal silicon. The graded SiGe sacrificial layer is removed by an etch process to electrically isolate the laminate semiconductor structure from the substrate. | 06-16-2011 |
Bob Dove, Heathrow, FL US
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| 20080229995 | BOOM SYSTEM FOR ENCIRCLING VESSEL - A system and method are disclosed for use during in-water scrubbing of a vessel hull, which system and method are designed to substantially reduce or eliminate environmental contamination of the water surrounding a vessel during in-water cleaning. The system includes a curtain formed of a substantially impermeable fabric material, the curtain being sized and configured whereby, upon installation into a body of water about a vessel, the curtain is capable of encircling the vessel in its entirety to define a confined region; a fluid pump having an inlet in fluid communication with the confined region defined by the curtain; and one or more ports that deliver water into the confined region during operation of the fluid pump. | 09-25-2008 |
Bryan Dove, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110219028 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF VIRTUAL DATABASE SCHEMAS - A data consumer is provided with a system that enables automatic generation of a virtual database schema in order to support a customized pattern of data consumption across one or more source databases. In one embodiment, a metadata manager component is configured to facilitate creation of a first data tag and a second data tag. A schema definition manager component is configured to facilitate creation of a data entity that groups the first data tag with the second data tag. A virtual schema generation service component generates the virtual database schema by analyzing the data entity and, based on the grouping of the first data tag with the second data tag, automatically generating and storing a database query statement that, when executed, causes a retrieval of data consistent with data location indicators included in the first and second data tags. | 09-08-2011 |
Bryan Jason Dove, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110320433 | Automated Joining of Disparate Data for Database Queries - Described is associating metadata with different sources of data (e.g., database tables) that allows a single view of data from the sources to be created. An administrator creates baseviews corresponding to database tables and associates metadata with the baseviews, including primary key metadata for the baseviews and meta-tags for one or more of the columns of each baseview. A user selects fields (corresponding to table columns) from a starting baseview, along with fields from any other baseview that has metadata that matches the starting baseview's metadata. A join mechanism automatically creates the view if a metadata match is detected. | 12-29-2011 |
Christopher B. Dove, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120036566 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION AND CONTINUATION OF FEDERATION RELATIONSHIPS - Embodiments are directed to establishing the integrity of a portion of data on at least one level of a plurality of network stack levels and automatically continuing an established federation relationship between at least two federation computer systems. In an embodiment, a first federation computer system receives a digital signature corresponding to a computer system signed by a digital signature which includes the computer system's identity and other federation relationship information configured to establish a trusted federation relationship between a first federation computer system and a second federation computer system. The first federation computer system attempts to validate the received digital signature at a first level of a network stack and determines that the validation at the first network stack layer was unsuccessful. The first federation computer system then validates the received digital signature at a second, different level of the network stack. | 02-09-2012 |
Curtis Dove, Pueblo, CO US
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| 20100197144 | METHODS FOR DAMAGE ETCH AND TEXTURING OF SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL SUBSTRATES - Methods for performing damage etch and texturing of single crystal silicon substrates, particularly for use as solar cells or photovoltaic cells. Damage etch with a TMAH solution followed by texturing using solution of KOH or NaOH mixed with IPA is particularly advantageous. The substitution of some of the IPA with ethylene glycol further improves results. Also disclosed is a process that combines both damage etch and texturing etch into a single step. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110180132 | TEXTURING AND DAMAGE ETCH OF SILICON SINGLE CRYSTAL (100) SUBSTRATES - Methods for texturing of single crystal silicon substrates, particularly for use as solar cells or photovoltaic cells. Texturizing of the wafer surface is carried out with a TMAH based solution. The texturizing solution may further include isopropyl alcohol and ethylene glycol at different dilutions in DI water to further improves results. | 07-28-2011 |
Elmer R. Dove, Appling, GA US
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| 20110056474 | Archery bow stabilizer - The bow stabilizer assists a bowman in positioning and holding the bow in a draw by causing the plane of the bow to remain in the vertical plane by providing a force counteracting the draw pull of the bowman's opposite hand. The device is secured at one end to the bowman's shoulder and secured at the other end to the bowman's hand. | 03-10-2011 |
J. Allen Dove, Boulder, CO US
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| 20080281679 | COMPETITIVE FULFILLMENT OF DISCRETE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN IMPRESSION OF BROADBAND VIDEO COMMERCIALS VIA SELF-REGULATING AND SELF-ADAPTIVE DYNAMIC SPOT MARKETS - Systems, methods and business models for facilitating the syndication of broadband video commercials are provided. According to one embodiment, eligible broadband video commercials from an electronic marketplace are syndicated in real time via competitive fulfillment against an opportunity for an impression and its derived targeting vectors by self-regulating and self-adaptive dynamic spot markets. | 11-13-2008 |
John L. Dove, East Greenbush, NY US
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| 20080233927 | LOCATION BASED SERVICE PROVIDER - The disclosed method and system provide extensible or stand-alone location enable services at granularity down to a stand alone service. The various interfaces are preferably specified via DTD or schemas for communication based on XML. This collection of services enable management of mobile device locations information, and real-time services. Mobile device location is integrated with other location sensitive data, such as maps or demographics of a particular region or even the location of businesses and consumers to enable a richer service offering for customers of wireless carriers and service providers. Examples of such services include obtaining routes to a destination; providing a geocode corresponding to an address; providing an address corresponding to a geocode; providing maps as image files encompassing specified geocodes, locations, or addresses and the like. Additional services may be added to the disclosed system and method seamlessly due to the use of extensible interfaces. | 09-25-2008 |
Jonathan Dove, Woodstock, IL US
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| 20100039391 | JOGBOX FOR A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE - Coordinate measuring machines typically include a jogbox that allows an operator to control movements of a probe with a joystick and dedicated buttons. By facilitating advanced interaction between the jogbox and the dimensional metrology application, the jogbox may be used to control most or all of the functional aspects of the dimensional metrology application, including, in some instances, control of the coordinate measuring machine. The jogbox may include an adaptability of communications protocol such that it may interact with any one of a number of types or brands of coordinate measuring machines. A dynamic and flexible display and/or user input system may be employed to facilitate the use of a single jogbox with different systems. Further, the inherent flexibility of various jogbox embodiments disclosed herein may allow different categories of users to select and/or customize a jogbox interface. | 02-18-2010 |
Kevin Dove, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20090196798 | Barrier with Low Extractables and Resealing Properties - A barrier with excellent sealability, resealability, and low extractables, used as a septum. | 08-06-2009 |
Kevin Edward Dove, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20100009180 | PTFE Membranes and Gaskets Made Therefrom - Improved expanded PTFE materials and improved gasket materials made therefrom, the gaskets being capable of forming a seal with greater bolt load retention than is possible with existing PTFE gaskets. The expanded PTFE membranes of the invention can be tailored to exhibit a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction of at least 25,000 psi, a matrix tensile strength ratio in two orthogonal directions of between 0.025 and 4, an orientation index of 50° or less, and a density of 2.0 g/cc or less. The improved gaskets exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high bolt load retention, low creep, high tensile strength, low stress to seal and high crystallinity index. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110175298 | PTFE Membranes and Gaskets Made Therefrom - Improved expanded PTFE materials and improved gasket materials made therefrom, the gaskets being capable of forming a seal with greater bolt load retention than is possible with existing PTFE gaskets. The expanded PTFE membranes of the invention can be tailored to exhibit a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction of at least 25,000 psi, a matrix tensile strength ratio in two orthogonal directions of between .025 and 4, an orientation index of 50° or less, and a density of 2.0 g/cc or less. The improved gaskets exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high bolt load retention, low creep, high tensile strength, low stress to seal and high crystallinity index. | 07-21-2011 |
Laura K. Dove, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20110282225 | TECHNIQUES FOR REVIEWING AND ANALYZING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM DATA - A computing device includes a memory device, a communication module, an interface, a processor, a display controller, and an input device. The communication module wirelessly receives a stream of first electrogram waveforms (EGMs) from an implantable medical device (IMD). The interface receives a stream of second EGMs. The processor stores the first and second EGMs and retrieves the stored first and second EGMs. The display controller displays the first and second EGMs together when the first and second EGMs are received. The input device is configured to receive a selection command from a user. The processor retrieves a portion of at least one of the first and second stored EGMs in response to the selection command. The display controller displays the retrieved portion of the at least one of the first and second stored EGMs while the processor concurrently stores the streams of the first and second EGMs. | 11-17-2011 |
Lewis R. Dove, Monument, CO US
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| 20110109226 | MICROPLASMA DEVICE WITH CAVITY FOR VACUUM ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION OF GASES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An illumination device provides light to a flowing gaseous sample. The device includes a structure including a cavity configured to have a microplasma disposed therein. The cavity substantially encircles a cross-section of a channel that is configured to pass the flowing gaseous sample therethrough. The cavity is defined in part by an interior wall of the structure separating the cavity from the channel. The interior wall includes at least one orifice passing therethrough configured to provide to the flowing gaseous sample light generated by the microplasma. At least one electrode is configured to supply energy to the microplasma within the cavity. | 05-12-2011 |
Michael W. Dove, Gurnee, IL US
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| 20100324511 | OSTOMY FACEPLATE HAVING MOLDABLE ADHESIVE WAFER WITH DIMINISHING SURFACE UNDULATIONS - An ostomy faceplate and its method of application are disclosed in which the faceplate comprises an annular adhesive wafer of soft, moisture-absorbent, memory-free, essentially non-elastic and finger-moldable adhesive skin barrier material, the wafer's distal surface having an outer zone terminating at the outer periphery of the wafer and an inner zone extending inwardly from the inner limits of the outer zone to a stoma-receiving opening at the inner periphery of the wafer. The faceplate also includes a flexible backing layer covering the outer zone and a removable cover member having a smooth surface releasably covering the proximal bodyside surface of the wafer. The distal surface of the inner zone has undulations defined by a plurality of concentric ridges and valleys with the ridges progressively diminishing in thickness, when measured by the distance between the distal and proximal surfaces at each ridge, as the series progresses inwardly from the maximum thickness of the wafer towards the stoma-receiving opening. The method of application includes both a preliminary molding step and a secondary molding step. | 12-23-2010 |
Norval R. Dove, Houston, TX US
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| 20090283322 | Drilling String Back off Sub Apparatus and Method for Making and Using Same - A back-off sub apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a connection connecting a rotational section and a non-rotational section. The rotational section is designed to be rotated via a ball dropped into the well under sufficient pressure to cause the rotational section to rotate relative to the non-rotational section supplying a controlled and sufficient torque to the connection to break the connection. The connection then is unthreaded by normal surface action. The disconnected or upper section of the apparatus and the drill string section associated with it can be withdrawn from the well leaving the lower portion and the drill string section associated with it in the well. | 11-19-2009 |
Norval Roland Dove, Houston, TX US
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| 20100288562 | NOZZLE WITH CHANNELS THAT IMPART AN ANGULAR MOMENTUM TO THE EXITING FLUID AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Novel nozzles are disclosed that include flutes and/or baffles having cross-sections that undergo a rotation from a nozzle inlet to a nozzle outlet to produce fluid flows having a velocity profile including both linear and angular velocity components. | 11-18-2010 |
S. Brent Dove, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20110096911 | Quality Assurance Phantom for Digital Dental Imaging and Related Method - A quality assurance phantom for intraoral digital dental imaging and related method. The quality assurance phantom measures three different physical properties of an imaging system: dynamic range, contrast detectability, and spatial resolution. The phantom comprises a dynamic range portion having a plurality of steps, each step of the plurality of steps having a different thickness from the other steps; a contrast detail portion having a uniform thickness and a plurality of wells formed therein; a spatial resolution portion having a plurality of line sets, each line set of the plurality of line sets having different line spacing from the other line sets; an attenuating body having uniform thickness positioned between the source and the contrast detail portion and the spatial resolution portion; and a lead mass adjacent to the dynamic range portion. | 04-28-2011 |
Susie Dove, Asheville, NC US
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| 20110315620 | COLANDERMATE SYSTEM - A byproducts handling apparatus is provided having a solid bowl, a trap holder, and a colander. The colander has a plurality of apertures and the solid bowl, the trap holder, and the colander are configured to be assembled together with one another in an assembled condition of the byproducts handling apparatus with the trap holder having a diameter configured in correspondence with both an interior volume of the solid bowl and an outer peripheral dimension of the colander such that the trap holder is disposable between the solid bowl and the colander. The colander is operable to retain an edible product therein such that byproducts released from the edible product exit the colander via the apertures and the trap holder is operable to capture and retain byproducts that have exited the colander and is removable from the byproducts handling apparatus to permit disposal of retained byproducts. | 12-29-2011 |
Webster Dove, Nashua, NH US
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| 20100265119 | GEOLOCATION USING HIGH ORDER STATISTICS - A specific emitter identification (SEI) method and apparatus is capable of identifying and tracking objects within a geographical area of interest wherein the system and method has not been preprogrammed to look for particular signals. The system and method receives all of the emitted electromagnetic signals emitted from area of interest. The system and method next performs high order statistical analysis on the received signals and determines which signals emanate from possible targets of interest and which likely emanate from background clutter/noise by comparing the relative degrees of Gaussianness of the signals (for example using entropy measurements). The least Gaussian signals are deemed to likely be signals from potential targets of interest while those which are more Gaussian are deemed to be likely from background clutter or noise. | 10-21-2010 |