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Bernard William Downs, Lederach, PA US
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| 20120022610 | Devices for Delivering Neuro Electro Adaptive Therapy NEAT - A new class of therapeutic neuro-electro-adaptive devices for delivering cranial electrotherapy (NEAT) to patients for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, including those involving Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS), are described, as are various methods for using such devices, for example, to treat RDS behaviors. | 01-26-2012 |
B. William Downs, Lederach, PA US
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| 20110189161 | NUTRIGENOMICS METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a proprietary compositions and systems to modulate genetic and metabolomic contributing factors affecting disease diagnosis, stratification, and prognosis, as well as the metabolism, efficacy and/or toxicity associated with specific vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, homeopathic ingredients, and other ingredients for the purposes of customizing a subject's nutritional supplement formulation to optimize specific health outcomes. Specific to this invention the utilization of certain known polymorphic genes associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) are analyzed to target certain genetic anomalies that lead to a high risk and predisposition to SUD. The genotypic patterns are then utilized to provide certain nutritional customized solutions especially related to the attenuation of aberrant abuse of physician prescribed narcotic pain medication across all pain conditions. A priority GENOPROFILE is measured and directs the customization of a subsequent nutraceutical to act as a therapeutic modality. Specifically the treatment includes slow attenuation of the pain medication by incorporating orals (shakes, liquid beverages, pills, tablets, troche, ointments etc.), Intramuscular, Intravenous, intra-rectal and any form necessary to deliver a sufficient amount of an anti-craving and anti-stress nutraceutical. Moreover, the invention includes examples of novel analgesic ointments coupling Synaptamine and such analgesic and other anesthetic compounds including but not limited to Gabapentin, Ketamine, Baclofen, Ketoprofen, Amitriptyline, Lidocaine, Cyclobenzapine, Diclofenac, Menthol, Camphor and Capsaicin. The GENOPROFILE will be used to determine pain sensitivity Intolerance. | 08-04-2011 |
B. William Downs, Laderach, PA US
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| 20120071409 | Colloidal Liposomal Compositions and Methods - A formulation delivery system is disclosed. When configured as a pro-liposome oral tablet, the tablet comprises a blend of at least one Iiposome forming ingredient, at least one active ingredient and at least one co-disintegrant. After ingestion at least a portion of the tablet disintegrates in a portion of an alimentary system to provide one or more in situ Iiposome encapsulated active ingredients. A method of producing the pro-liposome oral tablet and a method of therapeutically dosing with the pro-liposome oral tablet are further disclosed. The formulation delivery system may be configured as any one of a pro-liposome oral tablet, sublingual tablet, caplet, capsule and aerosol. | 03-22-2012 |
Christopher B. Downs, Elizabeth, CO US
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| 20090085327 | TRAILER SECURITY DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A trailer security system for use with a trailer having a trailer coupling member, such as a trailer coupling channel. The trailer security system may include a security device joined to the trailer coupling member, a locking device to selectively lock the security device to trailer, and security elements attached to trailer. The security device may be a security box formed from walls that define a space for receiving flanges of the trailer coupler channel. The security box may include slots for receiving the trailer coupling member flanges and may be slid onto the trailer coupling member. The security device may include a post extending from the security box for anchoring the trailer to the ground. Access to lock may be restricted by the security elements and/or the configuration of the security box and post. The security system may include other features to increase the difficulty to tamper with or disable the system. | 04-02-2009 |
Craig A. Downs, Amherst, VA US
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| 20110179504 | Method For Coral Tissue Cultivation And Propagation - This invention relates to a novel method of culturing coral tissues and polyps in vitro. Coral tissues obtained by the method of the invention may be maintained as heterotypic spheroid tissue balls for a period of at least three months or they may be induced to undergo development into new polyps, a process termed re-morphogenesis. This method can produce genetic clones of model species from single individuals that can be propagated either as undifferentiated tissue calli or as developed polyps. The products of the invention are of value to a number of educational, scientific, and commercial endeavors. Specifically, this method can be used to propagate genetic clones (strains) of a model organism for scientific research, to serve as ‘pro-environmental conservation’ sources of coral stock for educational specimens as well as a rapidly generated inventory for commercial aquarium industry. The method of the invention can produce sustainable test lines of corals that could be used to generate risk assessments for the impact of chemicals/activities on coral reefs, as well as being used as part of a regulatory protocol for testing waste effluent and other discharges. | 07-21-2011 |
Curtis Downs, Denver, NC US
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| 20090044739 | Rollers For Use With Watercraft Ports and Lifts - A roller for a floating watercraft port or lift is generally circular in radial cross-section and defines a diameter which decreasing from an axial center of the rollers to opposite ends of the rollers; such that the rollers are variable diameter rollers. In a variation, the rollers include circumferential grooves through which watercraft chines can glide. The rollers are received in roller sockets in the watercraft port or lift. The rollers rotate about an axle in the socket, and the sockets includes axle receiving channels which receive the roller axles. The roller axles and roller socket axle channels are sized and shaped such that the roller axles can be snap fitted into the axle channel to allow for removal of the roller from the socket. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090044740 | Modular Floating Watercraft Port Assembly - A floating watercraft port system is provided which allows for a designer to develop a port assembly of a desired configuration. The system comprises an entry member, an extension member and a bulkhead. The entry member comprises a cradle having an entrance section; and the extension member has a cradle which extends the full length of the extension member and is open at opposite ends of the extension member. Bulkheads are positioned on the entry and/or extension members at desired positions to delineate the forward ends of watercraft receiving cradles. | 02-19-2009 |
Deborah Downs, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20090214554 | TRUNCATED MEMAPSIN 2 COMPOSITIONS AND TREATMENTS - The present invention provides novel methods of reducing memapsin 2 β-secretase activity in a subject, decreasing levels of β-amyloid peptide in the brain of a subject, treating Alzheimer's disease and/or reducing the size and/or number of β-amyloid plaques in the brain of a subject. The methods may include the step of administering an effective amount of truncated memapsin 2 protein, anti-truncated memapsin 2 antibody, and/or nucleic acid encoding a truncated memapsin 2 protein or anti-truncated memapsin 2 antibody. The present invention also provides related pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof. | 08-27-2009 |
Dennis Daniel Downs, Andover, MN US
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| 20110062701 | Hinge Coupling Assembly - A hinge coupling assembly includes a first coupling incorporated within a first hinge section coupled to a door, including a first end and an opposite second end connecting a first coupling passage formed within the first coupling, and a second coupling incorporated within a second hinge section separate from the first hinge section and coupled to a door frame, the second coupling including a first end and an opposite second end connecting a second coupling passage formed within the second coupling. Connection and disconnection of the first coupling to the second coupling to create a single sealed continuous passage formed by the first coupling passage and second coupling passage is simultaneous upon installation and removal of the door to the door frame. The sealed continuous passage is maintained upon radial and axial displacement of the first coupling with respect to the second coupling upon opening and closing of the door. | 03-17-2011 |
Edward F. Downs, River Vale, NJ US
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| 20090132414 | System And Method For Integrated Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment - A system and method is provided for an electronic invoice presentment and payment management service. The system and method automatically link electronic purchase orders, invoices, receipt-of-goods documents, and other transaction-related information to a payment card transaction, such as a purchasing card transaction. The system may be used in conjunction with existing infrastructure and the systems currently employed by a buyer organization and a supplier organization. The system provides for the delivery of Level III data (invoice detail) with every payment card transaction and automatically inputs this Level III detailed transaction data into the buyer's accounts payable system and enterprise resource planning system. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090276321 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION AND SETTLEMENT - The present invention provides a system and method to enable a third party service provider of EIPP services to initiate authorization and settlement of payment card payments with invoice line item data (Level III data), on behalf of either Buyer/Payers or Supplier/Payees to credit card acquirers and/or transaction processors. Payment initiation is based on submission of either a pre-approved invoice or order confirmation validated against a purchase order, or an invoice approved by the Buyer/Payer organization and scheduled for payment. | 11-05-2009 |
Gregory Scott Downs, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20090184469 | POLYGON IDENTIFICATION BOARD GAME - A board game includes a board having an upper surface with a peripheral region and a central region. The peripheral region has positions for placement of player pieces thereupon, each peripheral region having located thereon an image of one of a plurality of polygonal shapes. The central region has central sub-regions, each of which has a plurality of polygonal cut-outs for receiving a corresponding one of a plurality of polygonal objects of a particular color that are shaped in a same manner as the polygonal cut-out. When a player answers a question related to polygon shapes correctly, that player places a respective polygon-shaped piece into a corresponding polygon-shaped cut-out region in his/her assigned central region. Players move player pieces a number of positions on the peripheral region of the board corresponding to dice roll numbers. When a player answers a question incorrectly, for the player's next turn, the player piece is moved in the opposite direction on the peripheral region of the board. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100173270 | MATHEMATICS GAME - A mathematics game for playing by a plurality of players, includes a plurality of different types of dice. The dice include a first set of dice having a first predetermined number of faces with predetermined numeric values provided thereon; a second set of dice having the first predetermined number of faces with either “+” or “−” symbols provided on each of the faces (representing positive or negative); and a third set of dice having the first predetermined number of faces with different mathematical function symbols provided on the respective faces. The game also includes a score card provided for each of the plurality of players. The score card includes a first region for entering number values corresponding to a throw of the first type of dice; a second region for entering “+”/“−” values corresponding to a throw of the second type of dice; a third region for entering mathematical functions corresponding to a throw of the third type of dice; a fourth region for entering a mathematical equation based on information in the first, second and third regions; and a fifth region for entering a cumulative score of the respective player. | 07-08-2010 |
Hartley H. Downs, Jasper, TX US
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| 20100314118 | Liquid Crystals for Drilling, Completion and Production Fluids - Fluids containing liquid crystal-forming surfactants or polymeric surfactants, or polymers, or complex polymers or copolymers, or graphite nanotubes or Janus particles in a polar and/or non polar liquid, and optionally, co-surfactants, are useful in drilling, completion and production operations to give increased viscosity (solids suspension ability) and/or decreased fluid loss, as compared to otherwise identical fluids absent the liquid crystals. These liquid crystal compositions contain organized micelles. The liquid crystal-containing fluids are useful in completion fluids, fracturing fluids, formation damage remediation, waste management, lost circulation, drilling optimization, reducing trapped annular pressure during the hydrocarbon production process, well strengthening, friction and drag reducers, fluids introduced through an injection well, for geothermal wells, and the controlled release of additives into a wellbore, at a subterranean formation or at the oil production facilities. | 12-16-2010 |
James C. Downs, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080288391 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY INPUTTING, MONITORING AND TRADING SPREADS - A method and system for providing dynamic display of electronic trading information for trading spreads. The method and system allow spreads to be automatically inputted, executed and monitored on one or more trading exchanges. The method and system also allows inputting and monitoring of the spreads from one or more graphical windows on a graphical user interface. The method and system provide automatic generation of one or more legs of an automatic spread and automatic readjustment of desired market limit prices using one or more pre-determined spread trading factors and market depth information to maintain the desired price differential for the automatic spread. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100076907 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY INPUTTING, MONITORING AND TRADING RISK- CONTROLLED SPREADS - A method and system for providing dynamic display of electronic trading information for trading risk-controlled spreads. The method and system allow spreads to be automatically inputted, executed, monitored and managed via plural different risk controls on one or more trading exchanges. The method and system provide automatic readjustment of desired market limit prices using one or more pre-determined spread trading risk factors and market depth information to maintain a desired price differential and a desired risk level for the automatic risk-controlled spread. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100114752 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATIC COLLECTIVE WINDOWS FOR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING - A method and system for providing automatic collective windows for a multi-windowed graphical user interface (GUI) for electronic trading. The collective windows are automatically created with pre-determined individual graphical windows, with selectable desired screen positions on a graphical user interface, with different desired alignments of the individual graphical windows within the collective window and with a two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) display mode. | 05-06-2010 |
James M. Downs, Lexington, KY US
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| 20120137207 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING A PDF FILE - A method can comprise parsing a PDF file to collect a plurality of primitive objects. The method can also comprise iteratively joining a subset of the plurality of primitive objects to form editable design objects for a corresponding design file. | 05-31-2012 |
James Michael Downs, Wilmington, NC US
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| 20090060111 | CHANNEL SEATING TOOL FOR NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SEATING CHANNEL ON THE ASSEMBLY - A tool to slide a channel on a nuclear reactor fuel bundle assembly, the tool includes: a plate having a slot to receive a handle of the fuel bundle and a lower surface that engages an upper edge of the channel; at least one post extends up from the plate, and an arm is attached to a pivot on the post and includes a first end to receive a downward force and a second end adapted to engage the handle of the fuel bundle to apply an upward force to the handle and push down on the channel. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090129529 | Shipping Container for Shipping Channeled Fuel Bundles - A shipping container is constructed for shipping channeled fuel bundle assemblies. The shipping container includes an outer container, an inner container sized to fit within the outer container, and shock absorbing material disposed at least between the outer and inner containers. The inner container is shaped to house at least one pre-channeled fuel bundle assembly including a channel, a channel fastener, and an array of fuel rods supported by grid spacers between an upper tie plate and a lower tie plate. The inner container includes a lower tie plate restraint device shaped to receive the lower tie plate and a lower portion of the channel, and an upper tie plate restraint device shaped to receive the upper tie plate and an upper portion of the channel and channel fastener assembly. The lower and upper tie plate restraint devices are lockable within the inner shipping container. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110103537 | CHANNEL SEATING TOOL FOR NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SEATING CHANNEL ON THE ASSEMBLY - A tool to slide a channel on a nuclear reactor fuel bundle assembly, the tool includes: a plate having a slot to receive a handle of the fuel bundle and a lower surface that engages an upper edge of the channel; at least one post extends up from the plate, and an arm is attached to a pivot on the post and includes a first end to receive a downward force and a second end adapted to engage the handle of the fuel bundle to apply an upward force to the handle and push down on the channel. | 05-05-2011 |
James P. Downs, Jupiter, FL US
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| 20090258102 | METHOD FOR FORMING TURBINE BLADE WITH ANGLED INTERNAL RIBS - A die for forming a lost wax ceramic core allows the formation of non-parallel separating spaces between adjacent portions of the core. The core will eventually form cooling channels in an airfoil. The die for forming the core includes a plurality of moving parts having rib extensions. At least some rib extensions are non-parallel to form the non-parallel spaces. The die includes two main die halves that come together to form several of the spaces. Inserts move with those die components and come together to form other spaces. At least one of the inserts contacts surfaces on one of the die halves, such that the non-parallel spaces are formed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090269210 | METHOD FOR FORMING TURBINE BLADE WITH ANGLED INTERNAL RIBS - A die for forming a lost wax ceramic core allows the formation of non-parallel separating spaces between adjacent portions of the core. The core will eventually form cooling channels in an airfoil. The die for forming the core includes a plurality of moving parts having rib extensions. At least some rib extensions are non-parallel to form the non-parallel spaces. The die includes two main die halves that come together to form several of the spaces. Inserts move with those die components and come together to form other spaces. At least one of the inserts contacts surfaces on one of the die halves, such that the non-parallel spaces are formed. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120082563 | Cooed IBR for a micro-turbine - A micro gas turbine engine in which the turbine rotor blades are formed as an integral bladed rotor with cooling air passages formed within the blades and the rotor disk by an EDM process. an adjacent stator vane includes an air riding seal with an air cushion supplied through the vanes to provide cooling, and where the air cushion is then passed into the turbine blades and rotor disk to provide cooling for the turbine blades. With cooling of the turbine blades, higher turbine inlet temperatures for micro gas turbine engines can be produced. | 04-05-2012 |
James R. Downs, Rockton, IL US
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| 20100108932 | BEARING ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW WITHIN A CONDUIT - A valve system includes a conduit having a flow of fluid therethrough, and a butterfly valve assembly. The butterfly valve assembly includes a shaft extending obliquely within the conduit, a butterfly disk, and a first bearing assembly positioned on an external surface of the conduit. The butterfly disk includes a passage sized to receive the shaft therethrough, wherein the butterfly disk is operable to restrict the fluid flow through the conduit when the butterfly valve assembly is in the closed position. The first bearing assembly is configured to receive a first end of the shaft therethough, wherein the first bearing assembly includes a plurality of tapered roller bearings circumferentially-spaced within a bearing race and configured to maintain the butterfly disk at a substantially constant axial position when the butterfly valve assembly is in the closed position. | 05-06-2010 |
Jeremiah S. Downs, Orlando, FL US
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| 20090199785 | DEVICE FOR DETERRING AND TRAINING PETS - A device for deterring behavior of pets which is a laminate of a reflective plastic layer having a thickness of about 0.5 to 10.0 mils and capable of making a sound when the sheet is flexed, a fibrous layer, and a decorative fabric layer, where the layers are joined together to form the device. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110162588 | PROCESS FOR DETERRING AND TRAINING PETS - A device for deterring behavior of pets which is a laminate of a reflective plastic layer having a thickness of about 0.5 to 10.0 mils and capable of making a sound when the sheet is flexed, a fibrous layer, and a decorative fabric layer, where the layers are joined together to form the device. | 07-07-2011 |
Jeremy Downs, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090076949 | CENTRALIZED TRANSACTION RECORD STORAGE - Various methods and systems are provided to permit the storage of online transaction records associated with user-merchant transactions facilitated by a payment service provider. In one example, such transaction records may be aggregated by the payment service provider to permit a user to search the records. In another example, such transaction records may be associated with user-selectable links to permit users to reorder previously purchased items referenced by the transaction records. In yet another example, such transaction records may be associated with warranty information to permit users to conveniently view warranty details associated with previously purchased items. In a further example, a client device may be implemented to determine whether a webpage includes transaction information associated with a user-merchant transaction. The transaction information may be captured and passed by the client device over a network in order to facilitate storage of the transaction information in a transaction record. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110246516 | CENTRALIZED TRANSACTION RECORD STORAGE - Various methods and systems are provided to permit the storage of online transaction records associated with user-merchant transactions facilitated by a payment service provider. In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, a method of processing transaction information comprises receiving a webpage at a client device, wherein the webpage has an associated webpage address. The method also includes comparing the webpage address with a transaction webpage database. If the webpage address matches an address of the transaction webpage database, the method includes: capturing at least a portion of the webpage corresponding to transaction information associated with a user-merchant transaction, and passing the transaction information over a network in order to facilitate storage of the transaction information in a transaction record. | 10-06-2011 |
John P. Downs, Colgate, WI US
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| 20080285389 | Electronic Message Calendar - An electronic calendar provides a large area switch array with multiple dedicated date entry buttons and multiple date entry modes to substantially reduce operator access time. Lightweight low profile circuitry allows the calendar to be easily attached by a consumer to the front of a refrigerator or the like and audio messaging eliminates time-consuming handwritten entries. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20110059282 | Adhesive Segment Indexing Method and Apparatus and Roll of Adhesive Segments for Use Therewith - An automated system and method for applying thermoplastic adhesives to work pieces from a roll of adhesive segments applied to an adhesive segment-laden carrier release tape. The present invention may be implemented in a system that automatically advances the adhesive segment-laden carrier release tape to position an adhesive segment thereon in the apparatus for application thereof to a work piece. Accurate indexing and advancement of the adhesive segment-laden carrier release tape preferably is provided by optical indexing of the carrier release tape, e.g., by the optical detection of a transverse line or other index marking printed or otherwise provided on the adhesive segment carrier release along with the adhesive segments deposited thereon. | 03-10-2011 |
Joshua L. Downs, Federal Way, WA US
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| 20110180666 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AERIAL REFUELING SYMBOLOGY - In accordance with one or more embodiments, systems and methods for in-flight fuel delivery include an aerial refueling device adapted to provide fuel to a receiver aircraft, an optical component adapted to capture images of the aerial refueling device and the receiver aircraft, an operator input component adapted to interface with an operator and capture control signals as input from the operator, and a display component adapted to display images. A controller is adapted to receive the captured images and the captured control signals, process the control signals by generating graphic display symbology, process the images by generating a combined image having the generated graphic display symbology superimposed on the images, and display the combined image on the display component for viewing by the operator. The controller is adapted to superimpose the graphic display symbology on a portion of the images obscured by the aerial refueling device. | 07-28-2011 |
Justin Downs, Henderson, NV US
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| 20090080035 | High speed deterministic, non-contact, 3-axis free trajectory measurement device and free trajectory imaging device - A data providing device associated with a trajectory sensing system has at least: | 03-26-2009 |
Karen Marie Downs, Norfolk, VA US
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| 20090150221 | LEAD GENERATION WEB-SITE - Disclosed is a lead generation web-site primarily serving the niche market of real estate investors. | 06-11-2009 |
Kevin B. Downs, Coventry, CT US
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| 20100005878 | FLUID LEVEL DETECTOR - A fluid detector includes a piezoelectric element that outputs a first ultrasonic signal in response to an input electrical signal and a lens with an upper portion and a lower portion. A housing is integral with an outer surface of the wall of a container and defines a cylindrical central bore for receiving the lens. The piezoelectric element is coupled to the upper portion of the lens so that the lens focuses the first ultrasonic signal toward the wall so that it enters the wall. An ultrasonic detector is disposed adjacent the outer surface of the wall, for receiving a second ultrasonic signal from the wall that results from the first ultrasonic signal and that is affected by the presence or absence of fluid. The ultrasonic detector generates an output electrical signal corresponding to the second ultrasonic signal. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100294034 | FLUID LEVEL DETECTOR - A transducer for use in a fluid detector for determining a presence of a fluid within a container, the transducer comprising a piezoelectric element that outputs an ultrasonic signal in response to an input electrical signal, characterized in that said transducer further comprises, a lens with an upper portion, a lower portion, and a focal point, the upper portion including a curved surface with convex side. The piezoelectric element is coupled to the upper portion of the lens so that, when the lens is disposed adjacent an outer surface of a wall of the container such that the lens is intermediate the piezoelectric element and the wall, the lens focuses the ultrasonic signal toward the focal point of the lens and on the inner surface of the wall. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110219871 | FLUID LEVEL DETECTOR - A fluid detector for determining a presence of a fluid within a container, the detector including a sensor assembly with a lens and a sensor element that outputs a first ultrasonic signal in response to an input electrical signal. A generally cylindrical wall extends outwardly from an outer surface of the container and defines a housing with a cylindrical central bore having a base surface. The sensor assembly is coupled to the lens so that the lens focuses the first ultrasonic signal toward the wall. The sensor assembly is positioned such that it receives a second ultrasonic signal from the wall that results from the first ultrasonic signal. The sensor assembly then generates an output electrical signal corresponding to the second ultrasonic signal. | 09-15-2011 |
Kevin W. Downs, Melbourne Beach, FL US
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| 20110204194 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECEPTACLE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME - A beverage container receptacle adapted for installation relative to fixed first and second structures. The receptacle includes a container-holding first part having a container rest and a periphery that defines a void in which is received a portion of the fixed first structure that extends along a first axis. The periphery at least partially surrounds the first axis, and the receptacle is supported by the first structure when it is installed relative thereto. The receptacle also includes a receptacle-retaining second part slidably positioned relative to the first part. The second part is adapted for movement relative to the first structure received in the void and toward engagement with the second structure. The receptacle is adapted for being supported against angular movement in at least one direction about the first axis through the engagement of the second part with the second structure. Also, a method for installing a beverage container receptacle including the steps of: receiving a portion of a fixed first structure having a first axis in a void defined in a first part of the receptacle and at least partially surrounding the first axis with a periphery of the void; supporting the receptacle through the first structure; slidably moving a second part of the receptacle relative to the first part toward engagement with a fixed second structure; and supporting the receptacle against rotation in at least one direction about the first axis through engagement between the second part and the second structure. | 08-25-2011 |
Kimberly Marie Downs, Oshkosh, WI US
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| 20110092943 | Printed Absorbent Article Components For A Uniform Appearance - A method is presented for manufacturing a disposable absorbent article having multiple components including selecting a first material appropriate for use as an outer cover; producing a chassis including the outer cover, the outer cover including an outer cover central region having an outer cover central region appearance; selecting a second material appropriate for use as an elastic panel, wherein the second material is different from the first material; and producing a first elastic panel having a first elastic panel central region. The method also includes printing the first elastic panel central region with a first elastic panel printed graphic; and attaching the first elastic panel to the chassis, wherein the selecting and printing are performed such that the first elastic panel central region gives the appearance of being substantially similar to the outer cover central region appearance. | 04-21-2011 |
Larry Downs, Indianola, MS US
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| 20110095551 | DEVICE FOR PICKUP AND TRANSFER OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS - Still another aspect of the invention provides a device for use with a machine adapted to pick up an object, the machine including a vacuum source, where the device includes a shaft having an upper end that includes an opening extending therethrough, and a head having a lower end that includes an opening extending therethrough. The lower end of the head is substantially flat and pliable and is adapted to engage an object being picked up by the device. The opening in the shaft is in fluid communication with the opening in the head to that when the vacuum source is engaged a vacuum is created within the openings. | 04-28-2011 |
Laura Michele Downs, Orinda, CA US
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| 20100145666 | IDENTIFICATION OF 3D SURFACE POINTS USING CONTEXT-BASED HYPOTHESIS TESTING - A computer model of a physical structure (or object) can be generated using context-based hypothesis testing. For a set of point data, a user selects a context specifying a geometric category corresponding to the structure shape. The user specifies at least one seed point from the set that lies on a surface of the structure of interest. Using the context and point data, the system loads points in a region near the seed point(s), and determines the dimensions and orientation of an initial surface component in the context that corresponds to those points. If the selected component is supported by the points, that component can be added to a computer model of the surface. The system can repeatedly find points near a possible extension of the surface model, using the context and current surface component(s) to generate hypotheses for extending the surface model to these points. Well-supported components can be added to the surface model until the surface of the structure of interest has been modeled as far as is well-supported by the point data | 06-10-2010 |
Mary Downs, Franklin, TN US
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| 20100308032 | INSULATED HEATING CONTAINER WITH THERMOCHROMATIC INDICATOR - A container for heating textiles including at least one thermochromatic sensor element incorporated into one of the sidewalls to indicate when the product being warmed inside the container has reached a certain temperature. The container is insulated and constructed of flexible materials so as to be collapsible. One or more heating elements inside the container provide heat for warming the textiles. The container may take many shapes (e.g., rectangular, oval, round) to acconunodate different textiles and other articles within the container, and the container may include a hook to hang the device on a bar. | 12-09-2010 |
Michael D. Downs, Wilton, CT US
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| 20110017837 | Method And Apparatus For Promoting The Selection And Use Of A Transaction Card - One embodiment of the present invention provides for detecting a physical change at a transaction card, and, in response to detecting the physical change outputting content to attract the attention of a user. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20120136711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CUSTOMIZED REWARD OFFERS - In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided for managing reward offers. A first performance target that is associated with a financial account is determined. Transaction data that is associated with the financial account is received, and a second performance target for the financial account is determined based on the transaction data. | 05-31-2012 |
Michael D. Downs, Stamford, CT US
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| 20090011836 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING HOTEL TRANSACTIONS FROM A GAMING DEVICE - A customer may be permitted to use a gaming device such as a slot machine to manage various transactions related to a hotel, such as checking in and/or checking out of the customer's room at the hotel. A customer may receive a benefit in exchange for using a gaming device for a transaction. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090024484 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CUSTOMIZED REWARD OFFERS - In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided for managing reward offers. A first performance target that is associated with a financial account is determined. Transaction data that is associated with the financial account is received, and a second performance target for the financial account is determined based on the transaction data. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110287822 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OFFERING A GUARANTEED WIN - A method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is provided, the method comprising the steps of generating a first outcome of a game of chance, determining a target outcome, receiving a first wager, generating a second outcome based on the first outcome, and repeating the step of generating the second outcome until the second outcome matches the target outcome, before receiving any second wager. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287827 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OFFERING A GUARANTEED WIN - A method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is provided, the method comprising the steps of generating a first outcome of a game of chance, determining a target outcome, receiving a first wager, generating a second outcome based on the first outcome, and repeating the step of generating the second outcome until the second outcome matches the target outcome, before receiving any second wager. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287830 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OFFERING A GUARANTEED WIN - A method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is provided, the method comprising the steps of generating a first outcome of a game of chance, determining a target outcome, receiving a first wager, generating a second outcome based on the first outcome, and repeating the step of generating the second outcome until the second outcome matches the target outcome, before receiving any second wager. | 11-24-2011 |
Michael S. Downs, Stamford, CT US
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| 20090312093 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTHENTICATING DATA RELATING TO USAGE OF A GAMING DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for managing and authenticating usage of features of gaming devices is presented. The methods include tracking and/or accumulating usage data relating to gaming device features, determining an authentication code based on the usage data, outputting the authentication code to an operator for transmission to an interested party, and verifying the authentication code. The present invention allows regulatory agencies and manufacturers of gaming devices to reliably verify the usage of individual features of gaming devices without having to rely upon a casino to report the usage data. | 12-17-2009 |
Nelson Patrick Downs, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20090184469 | POLYGON IDENTIFICATION BOARD GAME - A board game includes a board having an upper surface with a peripheral region and a central region. The peripheral region has positions for placement of player pieces thereupon, each peripheral region having located thereon an image of one of a plurality of polygonal shapes. The central region has central sub-regions, each of which has a plurality of polygonal cut-outs for receiving a corresponding one of a plurality of polygonal objects of a particular color that are shaped in a same manner as the polygonal cut-out. When a player answers a question related to polygon shapes correctly, that player places a respective polygon-shaped piece into a corresponding polygon-shaped cut-out region in his/her assigned central region. Players move player pieces a number of positions on the peripheral region of the board corresponding to dice roll numbers. When a player answers a question incorrectly, for the player's next turn, the player piece is moved in the opposite direction on the peripheral region of the board. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100173270 | MATHEMATICS GAME - A mathematics game for playing by a plurality of players, includes a plurality of different types of dice. The dice include a first set of dice having a first predetermined number of faces with predetermined numeric values provided thereon; a second set of dice having the first predetermined number of faces with either “+” or “−” symbols provided on each of the faces (representing positive or negative); and a third set of dice having the first predetermined number of faces with different mathematical function symbols provided on the respective faces. The game also includes a score card provided for each of the plurality of players. The score card includes a first region for entering number values corresponding to a throw of the first type of dice; a second region for entering “+”/“−” values corresponding to a throw of the second type of dice; a third region for entering mathematical functions corresponding to a throw of the third type of dice; a fourth region for entering a mathematical equation based on information in the first, second and third regions; and a fifth region for entering a cumulative score of the respective player. | 07-08-2010 |
Oliver Bruce Downs, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090216563 | ELECTRONIC PROFILE DEVELOPMENT, STORAGE, USE AND SYSTEMS FOR TAKING ACTION BASED THEREON - Examples of the present invention include profiling systems that store, manage and respond to electronic profiles. The profiling systems utilize attributes of the electronic profiles to take predictive or deterministic action, including identifying content to be provided and notification of selected content. Embodiments of the invention allow the profiling system to be used as a trusted intermediary where the profile owning entity controls access to their electronic profiles across their network of devices and services. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090216639 | ADVERTISING SELECTION AND DISPLAY BASED ON ELECTRONIC PROFILE INFORMATION - Examples of the present invention include advertising selection and display systems that utilize electronic profiles and information received about one or more network accessible content items an entity accessed, such as a web page. The information and electronic profile is used to determine links, advertisements, or both, that may be displayed in a web browser or other viewer along with the accessed network content. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090216750 | ELECTRONIC PROFILE DEVELOPMENT, STORAGE, USE, AND SYSTEMS THEREFOR - Examples of the present invention include profiling systems that store, manage, and utilize profile information to take predictive or deterministic action. Embodiments of the invention allow the profiling system to be used as a trusted intermediary where the profile owning entity controls access to their profile information across their network of devices and services. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110276563 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR SECURITY IN PROFILE UTILIZING SYSTEMS - Security and distributed storage is described for systems using electronic profile information. Embodiments may be utilized for ID, data, and access analysis. Dynamic distributed redundant encryption may be used that may be based on user, device, location, context information, physical, or environmental characteristics. | 11-10-2011 |
Patrick A. Downs, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20080285389 | Electronic Message Calendar - An electronic calendar provides a large area switch array with multiple dedicated date entry buttons and multiple date entry modes to substantially reduce operator access time. Lightweight low profile circuitry allows the calendar to be easily attached by a consumer to the front of a refrigerator or the like and audio messaging eliminates time-consuming handwritten entries. | 11-20-2008 |
Richard C. Downs, Elizabethtown, PA US
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| 20090154369 | Digital-channel-monitor unit - A digital-channel-monitoring unit (DCMU) suitable for use in a coaxial-broadband network. The DCMU monitors quality, and integrity of digital and analog Radio Frequency (RF) channels from one or more remote locations in the network. These remote locations include one or more strategic locations between the headend, and a subscriber's premises, such as a business or home. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert Charles Downs, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20080253927 | HIGH THROUGHPUT PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - The present invention provides a system and method for high throughput processing using sample holders. The system has a plurality of work perimeters, with a rotational robot preferably associated with each work perimeter. At least one transfer station area is provided between adjacent work perimeters to facilitate robotic transfer of sample holders from one work perimeter to another area. Each work perimeter typically includes a plurality of defined station locations, with each station location positioned to be accessible by the robot associated with that area. In addition, each station location is typically configured to receive a device, such as an automated instrument or a holding nest. Device components are arranged at selected station locations according to specific application requirements to provide a flexible, robust, reliable, and accurate high throughput processing system. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090042281 | COMPOUND PROFILING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - High throughput compound profiling systems, and related devices and sub-systems that can be used to perform various compound profiling processes are provided. These systems typically include work perimeters that are organized for optimum efficiency and processing accuracy. Further, these systems are readily adaptable for performing a wide array of assays, as many different system components are easily incorporated or interchangeable in a particular system. System components that are provided by the invention include cell culture dissociators, which can be used, e.g., to effect cell wetting, dissociation, and/or agitation applications. In some embodiments, these cell culture dissociators are included as components of automated cell culture passaging stations. Dispensing devices that permit on-the-fly fluid temperature regulation are also provided. In addition, various compound profiling methods, cell dissociation methods, uniform cell concentration dispensing methods, among other processes, are also provided. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100199805 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - This invention provides continuously variable transmissions and associated powertrains and automotive transmission systems. Included among the transmission systems provided are efficient transmissions for employing regenerative braking. | 08-12-2010 |
Roland J. Downs, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20100152654 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The inflatable medical devices can be medical balloons. The balloons can be configured to have a through-lumen or no through-lumen and a wide variety of geometries. The device can have a high-strength, non-compliant, fiber-reinforced, multi-layered wall. The inflatable medical device can be used for angioplasty, kyphoplasty, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, or other procedures described herein. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100198016 | BIOLOGICAL NAVIGATION DEVICE - Biological navigation devices and methods are disclosed. The devices can be used as or to support colonoscopies or endoscopes. The devices can have one or more releasable, and/or everting, and/or pressurized tubes. The devices can be removably attached to elongated elements, such as colonoscopes or other endoscopes. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100241152 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The inflatable medical devices can be medical balloons. The balloons can be configured to have a through-lumen or no through-lumen and a wide variety of geometries. The device can have a high-strength, non-compliant, fiber-reinforced, multi-layered wall. The inflatable medical device can be used for angioplasty, kyphoplasty, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, or other procedures described herein. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241153 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The inflatable medical devices can be medical balloons. The balloons can be configured to have a through-lumen or no through-lumen and a wide variety of geometries. The device can have a high-strength, non-compliant, fiber-reinforced, multi-layered wall. The inflatable medical device can be used for angioplasty, kyphoplasty, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, or other procedures described herein. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241178 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The inflatable medical devices can be medical balloons. The balloons can be configured to have a through-lumen or no through-lumen and a wide variety of geometries. The device can have a high-strength, non-compliant, fiber-reinforced, multi-layered wall. The inflatable medical device can be used for angioplasty, kyphoplasty, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, or other procedures described herein. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110087070 | SHEATHS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A device is disclosed for therapeutic and/or diagnostic use in or on a patient's body. The device can have a sheath and a tool. The sheath can be made, at least in part, from a laminate. The laminate can have reinforcement fibers in longitudinal, latitudinal, helical, and/or other configurations around the sheath. The tool can be at least partially within the sheath. The tool can be attached to the sheath at one or more lengths along the tool. The sheath can be removed from the tool and replaced. | 04-14-2011 |
Roland Joseph Downs, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20120100334 | WATERPROOF BREATHABLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR FABRICATION OF FLEXIBLE MEMBRANES AND OTHER ARTICLES - A waterproof breathable material has a higher strength-to-weight ratio and higher tear resistance-to-weight ratio than traditional materials, and may be applied in a wide field of potential uses. A non-woven composite material comprises at least one waterproof breathable (W/B) membrane, a first unidirectional non-woven composite layer having multiple fibers enclosed by adhesive in parallel to each other, a second unidirectional non-woven composite layer having multiple fibers enclosed in adhesive in parallel to each other. The first unidirectional non-woven composite layer is positioned such that the fibers are oriented 90° relative to the fibers of the second unidirectional non-woven composite layer, and a space is formed between the first and second multiple fibers. No adhesive is present in the space. | 04-26-2012 |
Rowland Joseph Downs, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20120073063 | System and Method For the Transfer of color and Other Physical Properties to Laminate Composite Materials and Other Articles - A method of transferring a dye to a composite material comprising applying the dye to a transfer media to create a colored transfer media, placing the colored transfer media into contact with the composite material, and applying, using an autoclave, at least one of heat, external pressure, vacuum pressure to infuse the dye to the composite material to create a colored composite material. | 03-29-2012 |
Steven Eugene Downs, Irving, TX US
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| 20120019418 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONTINUOUS RING AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing that may include an electrically conductive continuous ring defining a perimeter of the portable housing. The electrically conductive continuous ring may be configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing and may include an electrically conductive layer defining a ground plane. The mobile wireless communications device may further include wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and coupled to the antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include an electrically conductive shorting member coupled between the electrically conductive continuous ring and the ground plane. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021701 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH SHUNT COMPONENT AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing including at least one electrically conductive housing portion configured to function as an antenna. The mobile wireless communications device may also include a printed circuit board (PCB) carried by the portable housing, and wireless transceiver circuitry carried by the PCB and including at least one circuit element carried by the PCB. The mobile wireless communications device may also include at least one current shunt component coupled between the at least one electrically conductive housing portion and the at least one circuit element. | 01-26-2012 |
Thomas John Downs, Hinsdale, IL US
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| 20110317964 | Cooling method for CXP active optical transceivers - CXP is a telecommunications connector standard based on cage assemblies originally designed for copper cables. Optical transceivers dissipate more heat than copper cables, however, so cage assemblies designed for copper cables cannot remove heat adequately for proper transceiver operation. One embodiment of the inventive cage assemblies removes heat from an optical transceiver with a heat spreader, which protrudes through an aperture in a cage, and a compressible gap pad in thermal contact with the heat spreader. Inserting the optical transceiver into the cage places the transceiver in thermal contact with a heat spreader and pushes the heat spreader out of the cage, which, in turn, causes the gap pad to come into thermal contact with a heat pipe and/or a heat sink. The embodiment provide a low mechanical profile to support high-density circuit board configurations for high-density optical connectivity systems, such as used in Dense Wavelength Division optical networking. | 12-29-2011 |
Traci H. Downs, Honolulu, HI US
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| 20100081889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - Systems, devices and methods for monitoring and evaluating cognitive effectiveness are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a system of r monitoring cognitive effectiveness can include a central network communicatively couple with a local computing device, which can in turn be communicatively coupled with a portable monitoring device. The portable monitoring device can be located in proximity with a subject and configured to collect data from the subject usable in determining a cognitive effectiveness level. Adaptive methods for determining cognitive performance are also provided. | 04-01-2010 |
Wilford Downs, Dana Point, CA US
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| 20120132560 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR DRIED BIOLOGICAL FLUID SPOTTING MEMBRANE AND RELATED METHODS - A holding device for a dried biological fluid spotting membrane includes a plastic top face, a plastic bottom face, and a pocket disposed between the top face and the bottom face. The plastic top face includes a window formed therein. The pocket is configured for receiving a dried biological fluid spotting membrane that is accessible through the window by a user during dried biological fluid spot testing. A method for assembling a holding device includes positioning the membrane within a pocket of a plastic membrane housing, and securing the membrane within the pocket. The holding device may be utilized for forming dried biological fluid spots and extracting samples therefrom for analysis. | 05-31-2012 |
Wilford C. Downs, Dana Point, CA US
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| 20120045792 | DRIED BLOOD SPOTTING PAPER DEVICE AND METHOD - A dried blood-spotting device includes a carrier card having a window therethrough along with a punchable glass fiber paper disposed in the window for a uniform absorption of a blood droplet sample into a homogeneous circular sport. The glass fiber paper is configured for enabling improved analysis for small molecules by a liquid chemotography/mass spectroscopy of punched specimens of the sample absorbed glass fiber paper. | 02-23-2012 |
William Downs, Washington Township, OH US
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| 20100212497 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOFTENING WATER FOR USE IN A SCRUBBER - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus designed to improve the water supplied to non-calcium-based, aqueous wet SO | 08-26-2010 |
William Downs, Alliance, OH US
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| 20090035200 | LOW-TEMPERATURE, MOVING BED CATALYTIC REACTOR FOR CONTROL OF NOx EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION - An apparatus for low-temperature NO | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090252665 | ENHANCEMENT OF CONVENTIONAL SCR AND SNCR PROCESSES WITH AMMONIA DESTRUCTION CATALYST - An apparatus and method for achieving increased NO | 10-08-2009 |