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Allen Draper, Peabody, MA US
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| 20090259546 | Method of Incentive Distribution For Cross Client Referral - The present invention relates generally to methods of generating business by providing incentives for clients to obtain goods and/or services from goods and service providers, wherein said providers refer clients to other providers and as said providers have incentives provided within the method to make said referrals. The method involves one central manager serving as a communications conduit among goods and service providers pooling their services into one joint goods and services cross-client referral cooperative group. The method provides an incentive system among group members for referring clients to other group members. | 10-15-2009 |
Arlen Draper, Payson, AZ US
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| 20090260115 | BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'DRISBLUETHREE' - This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant primarily characterized by medium-large berries with strong sweetness, weak acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090260116 | BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'DRISBLUEONE' - This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’ primarily characterized by large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and slightly oblate spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090282589 | BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'DRISBLUETWO' - This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’ primarily characterized by medium-large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
Bruce A. Draper, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20100322534 | OPTIMIZED CORRELATION FILTERS FOR SIGNAL PROCESSING - A system and method for generating and using a correlation filter. The method includes providing a plurality of training images, each training image being paired with an associated target correlation plane. Each training image and target correlation plane pair is processed. A final filter is generated, wherein the final filter is useable to generate a filtered output correlation plane of each training image. The final filter is selected to collectively minimize errors between the filtered output correlation plane of each training image and its associated target correlation plane. The final filter can be used in a wide variety of still image and video based object location and tracking applications. | 12-23-2010 |
Christopher Draper, Allendale, NJ US
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| 20100008627 | DUAL TWIST SINGLE HELIX OPTICAL FIBER GRATING - A single helix chiral fiber grating of a predetermined grating strength is provided that is operable to control light transmission in a predetermined wavelength range. The novel fiber grating comprises a first optical fiber with a first interface portion at a first end, a second interface portion at a second end, and a middle portion therebetween. The first optical fiber is configured with at least one fiber core, surrounded by a corresponding at least one cladding, with a first longitudinal section disposed within the first interface portion, a second longitudinal section disposed within the second interface portion, and also includes a longitudinal helical section, disposed therebetween within the middle portion, that comprises a longitudinal helix structure of a single predetermined handedness, having a predetermined pitch profile, and having a predetermined helix diameter profile selected and configured to produce the predetermined grating strength. The helical section of the novel fiber grating is preferably produced by placing the first optical fiber, proximal to and parallel with a second fiber (or equivalent elongated member), and longitudinally twisting them together to form a double helix structure. Advantageously, the diameter of the second fiber (or a diameter profile thereof) may be selected to achieve the predetermined helix diameter profile in the helical section of the first fiber. The second fiber may be left proximal to the first fiber after fabrication or removed. | 01-14-2010 |
Christopher W. Draper, Allendale, NJ US
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| 20090136176 | OPTICAL FIBER MODE COUPLING DEVICE, HAVING AN OPTIMIZED FIBER INTERFACE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - An optical fiber mode coupling device, capable of being readily connected to a conventional optical fiber with a high degree of ruggedness, is provided. The inventive mode coupling device only allows transmission of at least one supported fiber mode therethrough, and is preferably configured to maximize the coupling, of at least one desired fiber mode, to the at least one supported fiber mode. Advantageously, the inventive mode coupling device is capable of performing the functions of a mode filter for the signal entering its first end, or serving as a mode conditioner for the signal entering its opposite second end. Thus, in one practical application thereof, the novel mode coupling device functions as a mode filter by maximizing the coupling between at least one desired fiber mode of a multi-mode input signal entering the device's first end, and at least one supported mode of the device, to produce an output signal at the device's second end that comprises at least one predetermined fiber mode, corresponding to at least one desired fiber mode. In another practical application thereof, the novel mode coupling device functions as a mode conditioner by maximizing the coupling between an input signal, comprising at least one predetermined fiber mode, that enters the device's second end, and, and at least one supported mode of the device, to produce an output signal at the device's first end that comprises at least one desired fiber mode, corresponding to a conditioned at least one predetermined fiber mode. | 05-28-2009 |
Colleen Draper, Stoneham, MA US
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| 20100098809 | GENETIC MARKER WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - A system and method for facilitating personal weight management based on genetic markers. Genetic samples can be analyzed and genotype patterns can be identified and provided to a user. Wellness information, including macronutrient requirements and exercise requirements, based on genotype patterns can be generated. Genotype patterns and wellness information can be stored, transmitted and displayed via computer networks and the internet. Existing third party diets, meal plans, and/or fitness programs can be recommended based on the genotype patterns. Individuals can use nutritional tracking software and/or exercise metric programs coupled with their genetic information to make adjustments to their diet and/or exercise to lose weight. Individuals can purchase nutrition products based on their genotype information. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100105038 | GENETIC MARKERS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This application relates to methods and tests that allow for the establishment of personalized weight-loss programs for a subject based upon the subject's metabolic genotype in key metabolic genes. Kits and methods are disclosed for determining a subject's metabolic genotype, which may be used to select an appropriate therapeutic/dietary regimen or lifestyle recommendation based upon the likelihood of a subject's responsiveness to certain diets and activity levels. Such a personalized weight-loss program will have obvious benefits (e.g., yield better results in terms of weight loss and weight maintenance) over traditional weight-loss programs that do not take into account genetic information. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100136561 | Genetic Markers for Weight Management and Methods of Use Thereof - This application relates to methods and tests that allow for the establishment of personalized weight-loss programs for a subject based upon the subject's metabolic genotype in key metabolic genes. Kits and methods are disclosed for determining a subject's metabolic genotype, which may be used to select an appropriate therapeutic/dietary regimen or lifestyle recommendation based upon the likelihood of a subject's responsiveness to certain diets and activity levels. Such a personalized weight-loss program will have obvious benefits (e.g., yield better results in terms of weight loss and weight maintenance) over traditional weight-loss programs that do not take into account genetic information. | 06-03-2010 |
Craig M. Draper, Worthington, OH US
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| 20080271930 | WEIGHING APPARATUS HAVING ROTATING WEIGH PLATFORM AND VERTICAL FORCE MINIMIZING SYSTEM - A weighing apparatus having a weighing system, a drive system, and a vertical force minimizing system. The weighing system may include a load receiving surface and a plurality of load cells. The drive system produces rotation of the load receiving surface about its vertical axis. The vertical force minimizing system minimizes the amount of vertical force that is applied to the load cells through the drive system, while simultaneously transmitting forces in the transverse direction to provide for rotational movement of the load receiving surface. | 11-06-2008 |
Daniel Draper, Portland, OR US
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| 20090110409 | High sensitivity two-stage amplifier - The invention relates to amplifiers and in particular, to a transimpedance amplifier for high rate applications. Disclosed is a two stage transimpedance amplifier having a first stage comprising an amplifier and a load and a second stage comprising an amplifier and a resistor. Negative feedback is provided through a feedback resistor. Only two voltage conversions occur which reduces phase distortion, as compared to three stage transimpedance amplifiers which perform 3 voltage conversions. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090175302 | Method and apparatus for reducing optical signal speckle - An optical signal generator is configured with an associated control system and driver configured to reduce speckle. Speckle reduction occurs by pulsing the drive signal between a first current level and a second current level. These pulses force the optical signal generator to introduce oscillations into the optical signal. The coherence of the emitted light is reduced during the period of oscillations in the optical signal, which reduces speckle. In one embodiment, the pulsing of the drive signal brings the drive signal down to a level near or below threshold, which in turn intermittently turns off the optical signal output. Returning the optical signal to a desired optical output intensity introduces the speckle reducing oscillation. The pulse frequency, and duty cycle is controlled by a duty cycle control signal to modulate overall optical power and adjust amount of despeckle. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090256973 | Reducing power dissipation in portable LCOS/LCD/DLP portable projection systems - A projection system with one or more light sources reduced power consumption and optional scanning capability is disclosed. A controller processes image data to generate light source control signals and pixel screen control signals which are coordinated to generate an image. Reductions in power consumption occur by matching the light output from the light source to the brightest pixel(s) in the pixel screen for a particular frame. By setting the light output level to an intensity or duration matched to only the maximum level corresponding to a image frame, power consumption is reduced as compared to an embodiment which sets the light source output to its maximum level or maximum duration. The pixel screen, which may be an LCD screen, sets pixel areas corresponding to the brightest pixels as transparent and other, less bring pixels on the pixel screen are set to appropriate levels of reduced transparency. | 10-15-2009 |
David L. Draper, Charlevoix, MI US
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| 20100107961 | CONVERTIBLE TOP FOR YACHT - A retractable convertible top for a pleasure craft, including a canvas type fabric and stowable linkage mechanism, is described. This convertible top may be fully deployed and retracted automatically to provide a quick and efficient means of providing shelter for the open cabin of a pleasure craft while still allowing easy entrance and egress from the cabin when the top is fully deployed. The convertible top may be fully stowable within a small volume storage bin with watertight covers. The stowage bin may be integrated into the craft. The craft's existing hydraulic and control systems may be utilized to automatically deploy and retract the convertible top. | 05-06-2010 |
Debra Riley Draper, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120061951 | LOTTERY GAMES AND GAMING PLATFORM - Systems, methods, and lottery tickets provide lottery games with gameplay that allows a variety of play options and results a rich prize structure. Gameplay can be centered on a lottery game player or a related entity, which can comprise other lottery game players. Gameplay centered on the lottery game player can be customized to a specific segment associated therewith. Play options can include iterative gameplay and gameplay reliant on information supplied by the game player. Features of the rich prize structure include monetary prizes that can include cash awards and non-cash awards. Monetary prizes can be awarded in response to active game play or passive gameplay. Other monetary prizes can be redeemed during a period of time and can include award terms that benefit the lottery game player or the related entity (relative(s) of the lottery game player, non-profit organization(s), prize supplier(s), etc.). | 03-15-2012 |
Don R. Draper, Chanhassen, MN US
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| 20100170240 | HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR PRESSURE RELIEF MECHANISM - An exemplary hydraulic reservoir includes a reservoir tank having an interior cavity for retaining a fluid and an aperture fluidly connecting the interior cavity to an exterior region of the reservoir. A cover selectively engages the reservoir tank, and is movable between an open position, wherein the fluid path through the aperture in the reservoir tank is at least partially open, and a closed position, wherein the fluid path through the aperture is substantially closed. The hydraulic reservoir further includes a pressure relief mechanism having at least one pressure responsive fastener for releasably connecting the cover to the reservoir tank. The at least one pressure responsive fastener includes a fastener fixed for concurrent movement with one of the cover and the reservoir tank, and a biasing member operably connecting the fastener to whichever of the cover and reservoir tank is not fixed for concurrent movement with the fastener. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170573 | PRESSURE RELIEF MECHANISM HAVING A RUPTURE DISK - An exemplary pressure relief mechanism includes a reservoir having an interior cavity for retaining a fluid and a gas. The reservoir includes an aperture that fluidly connects the interior cavity to an exterior region of the reservoir. A rupture disk is arranged across the aperture in the reservoir and substantially blocks the fluid path through the aperture. The rupture disk is configured to open the fluid path through the aperture when a pressure within the interior cavity generally exceeds a predetermined level. | 07-08-2010 |
James M. Draper, East Hartland, CT US
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| 20120000729 | OVER-ACCELERATION AND OVER-SPEED DETECTION AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - An elevator system | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000731 | ELEVATOR OVER-ACCELERATION AND OVER-SPEED PROTECTION SYSTEM - An elevator system | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000732 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY TRIGGER - An electromagnetic safety trigger | 01-05-2012 |
Jeffrey Draper, Mcveytown, PA US
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| 20090255352 | DETACHABLE, QUICK DISCONNECT SYSTEM FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING COMPONENTS - A connector system for attaching a probe to a probe shaft mating assembly comprising: a probe shaft mating assembly comprising a connector body, a plunger chamber located within the connector body, a spring located within the plunger chamber, a locking ball channel extending through the connector body from the plunger chamber to the outer surface of the connector body, a locking ball located within the locking ball channel, and a plunger located within the plunger chamber adjacent to the spring, wherein the locking ball is in contact with the outer surface of the plunger; a probe comprising a probe body, a probe shaft chamber located within the probe shaft facing end of the probe body, and a locking ball receiver located in the probe body adjacent to the probe shaft chamber; wherein the diameter of the probe shaft chamber is larger than that of the probe shaft mating assembly such that when the plunger and the spring are moved from a first position to a second position, the locking ball moves inwardly towards the plunger chamber and below the outer surface of the connector body allowing the probe facing end of the probe shaft mating assembly to enter the probe shaft chamber, and when the plunger and spring are moved from the second position to the first position, the locking ball moves towards the surface of the connector body, extending beyond the outer surface of the connector body such that the locking ball engages the locking ball receiver and fixes the probe to the probe shaft mating assembly. | 10-15-2009 |
Jeffrey Bishop Draper, Mcveytown, PA US
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| 20120006133 | LOW ROW STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROBE - An inspection assembly for insertion inspection of an elongate tubular member. The inspection assembly includes a probe head with a sensor. The assembly also includes a flexible shaft connected to the probe head and transmitting a motive force to the probe head to move the probe head within the elongate tubular member. The probe head includes at least one characteristic to minimize resistance against movement of the probe head along a torturous path within the tubular member. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006134 | LOW ROW STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROBE - An inspection assembly for inspecting a hollow member, with a probe head, which includes at least one sensor, and a flexible shaft connected to the probe head to transmit motive force. The shaft encloses at least one wire operatively connected to the probe head for sensory operation of the sensor. The shaft has a first part adjacent to the probe head and a second part distal there from. The first part is relatively more flexible that the second part. The shaft has an improved ability to follow a torturous path of the hollow member and for aiding in kink prevention of the shaft. In one aspect, the first part is made of polymer material and has a reduced-diameter and corrugations. Optionally, at least one non-metallic retrieval cable is enclosed within the shaft and connected to the probe head for transmitting a pulling force to the probe head. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120007594 | LOW ROW STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROBE - An inspection assembly for insertion inspection of an elongate hollow member. The inspection assembly includes a probe head including at least one sensor for sensing a characteristic of the elongate hollow member as the probe head is moved internally within the elongate hollow member. The assembly includes a flexible shaft connected to the probe head and transmitting a motive force to the probe head to move the probe head within the elongate hollow member. The flexible shaft encloses at least one wire operatively connected between the probe head and at least one component external to the elongate hollow member for sensory operation of the at least one sensor. The flexible shaft is at least partially corrugated. | 01-12-2012 |
Lonnie Draper, Tallahassee, FL US
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| 20090277811 | Inventory control and prescription dispensing system - A prescription dispensing system including a dispensing vault for storing for storing and dispensing prescriptions, with the vault further including RFID, bar code, and other means for verifying the content and internal location of pre-filled prescriptions; a customer interface that uses customer biometrics to ID a customer to ensure that prescriptions are only dispensed to the correct person; a patient registration system in communication with the central computer system for collecting insurance, doctor, biometric, and other information to facilitate transactions; transport container that integrates into the dispensing vault and provides secure transportation from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to the dispensing vault. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090281656 | Inventory control and prescription dispensing system - A prescription dispensing system including a dispensing vault for storing for storing and dispensing prescriptions, with the vault further including RFID, bar code, and other means for verifying the content and internal location of pre-filled prescriptions; a customer interface that uses customer biometrics to ID a customer to ensure that prescriptions are only dispensed to the correct person; a patient registration system in communication with the central computer system for collecting insurance, doctor, biometric, and other information to facilitate transactions; transport container that integrates into the dispensing vault and provides secure transportation from a pharmaceutical manufacturer to the dispensing vault. | 11-12-2009 |
Matt Draper, North Salt Lake, UT US
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| 20090204072 | ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110311337 | ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology. | 12-22-2011 |
Michael Draper, Windham, NH US
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| 20090131481 | Transcription Factor Modulating Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof - Substituted benzimidazole compounds useful as anti-infectives that decrease resistance, virulence, or growth of microbes are provided. Methods of using substituted benzimidazole compounds, in, e.g., reducing virulence and infectivity, inhibiting biofilms and treating bacterial infections are also provided. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110207706 | Methods for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Tetracycline Compounds - Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110245501 | Substituted Tetracycline Compounds as Synergistic Antifungal Agents - The present invention relates to substituted tetracycline compounds and related methods for increasing the antifungal activity of an antifungal agent. The methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound in combination with an antifungal agent such that the subject is treated for the fungal associated disorder. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael Draper, Plaistow, NH US
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| 20080312193 | Substituted Tetracycline Compounds for Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Disorders - Methods and compositions for the treatment of skin disorders (e.g., acne, rosacea) are described. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090118269 | Methods for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Tetracycline Compounds - Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described. | 05-07-2009 |
Michael P. Draper, Plaistow, NH US
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| 20110059962 | TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR MODULATING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Substituted benzoimidazole compounds useful as anti-infectives that decrease resistance, virulence, or growth of microbes are provided. Methods of using substituted benzimidazole compounds, in, e.g., reducing virulence and infectivity, inhibiting biofilms and treating bacterial infections, are also provided. | 03-10-2011 |
Mike Draper, West Valley City, UT US
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| 20120037323 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERTICALLY ALIGNING A MOVABLE PARTITION - Movable partition systems include a vertical alignment structure including at least one roller element coupled to a portion of a movable partition and a ramp configured to abut against the at least one roller element to vertically align the portion of the movable partition to engage with a strike plate. Methods of vertically aligning the movable partition include coupling at least one vertical alignment structure to the movable partition including coupling at least one structural frame member to the movable partition and coupling the at least one roller element to the at least one structural frame member and installing at least one ramp to an overhead structure configured to abut the at least one roller element and vertically align a leading end of the movable partition. | 02-16-2012 |
Owen Draper, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20110090331 | ARTICULATING IMAGER FOR VIDEO BORESCOPE - A borescope includes a flexible cable having a signal carrier disposed throughout a length of the flexible cable. An imager head illuminates an object proximate to the imager head. An articulating member is disposed between the flexible cable and the imager head. The articulating member includes a spring having a coiled wire defining a central cavity, and an axially incompressible member positioned in a spring central cavity extending from a connector attached to an end of the flexible cable to the imager head. The incompressible member permits angular deflection of the imager head with respect to the flexible cable while precluding axial compression of the coiled wire and individual coil-to-coil contact. | 04-21-2011 |
Owen W. Draper, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20100033563 | Light Pipe For Imaging Head of Video Inspection Device - A light dispersal unit or light pipe for a video imaging device includes a transparent body. The body includes a tubular ring having an outer diameter and a through bore defining an inner diameter. Four equidistantly spaced raised portions are homogenously joined to the tubular ring. The ring has a semi-circular shape corresponding to the outer and inner diameters of the tubular ring. The raised portions each include a slot created between opposed first and second extending portions, the slot having an end wall and opposed first and second slot walls. A rounded end face defines a free end of each of the first and second extending portions facing away from the tubular ring. The rounded end face includes at least two curved portions each having a different radius of curvature. The light pipe can be a tapered light pipe having a flange portion for mounting the tapered light pipe. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110090493 | IMAGER HEAD ADJUSTABLE MIRROR MOUNT FOR BORESCOPE - A remote inspection device imager assembly includes an imager body having a male threaded portion. An accessory assembly includes: a tubular body portion having first internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion such that tubular body portion rotation axially translates the tubular body portion with respect to the imager body; and a mirror obliquely angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of both the imager assembly. A threaded coupler positioned between the imager body and tubular body portion has second internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion. The threaded coupler is selectively axially translated by rotation to a first contact position with the imager body or a second contact position with the tubular body portion. The second contact position binds the first and second internal female threads with the male threaded portion to prevent tubular body portion axial rotation and fix a mirror orientation. | 04-21-2011 |
Robert Draper, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090081517 | Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Generator Including a Glass Sealant - A solid oxide fuel cell generator is provided for electrochemically reacting a fuel gas with a flowing oxidant gas at an elevated temperature to produce power. The generator includes a generator section receiving a fuel gas and a plurality of elongated fuel cells extending through the generator section and having opposing open fuel cell ends for directing an oxidant gas between opposing plena in the generator. A sealant defines a seal on the fuel cells adjacent at least one of the fuel cell ends. The sealant is a modified lanthanum borate aluminosilicate glass composition having a minimal amount of boron oxide and silica, and in which the sealant maintains substantially constant physical characteristics throughout multiple thermal cycles. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100009228 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL WITH TRANSITIONED CROSS-SECTION FOR IMPROVED ANODE GAS MANAGEMENT AT THE OPEN END - A solid oxide fuel cell ( | 01-14-2010 |
Shane D. Draper, Elko, NV US
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| 20110034846 | PROTECTIVE BRACES FOR JOINTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A brace for use in supporting a joint of a body of a subject is configured to provide the joint with a normal range of motion or a substantially normal range of motion while preventing abnormal and/or pathologic motion that might damage the joint or a connective band (e.g., a ligament, tendon, fascia, etc.) associated with the joint. The brace may include one or more engagement elements that engage a body part or body parts adjacent to the joint and one or more straps that are attached to the engagement element(s) at a location or locations that approximate the location(s) of one or more connective bands associated with the joint. The present invention also includes articles of clothing into which a brace is incorporated, as well as methods for supporting a joint. | 02-10-2011 |
Stark Draper, Madison, WI US
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| 20110041033 | Method and System for Decoding Graph-Based Codes Using Message-Passing with Difference-Map Dynamics - A code to be decoded by message-passing is represented by a factor graph. The factor graph includes variable nodes indexed by i and constraint nodes indexed by a connected by edges for transferring messages m | 02-17-2011 |
Stark C. Draper, Madison, WI US
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| 20080235515 | Pre-processing Biometric Parameters before Encoding and Decoding - Biometric parameters acquired from human faces, voices, fingerprints, and irises are used for user authentication and access control. Because the biometric parameters are continuous and vary from one reading to the next, syndrome codes are applied to determine biometric syndrome vectors. The biometric syndrome vectors can be stored securely, while tolerating an inherent variability of biometric data. The stored biometric syndrome vector is decoded during user authentication using biometric parameters acquired at that time. The syndrome codes can also be used to encrypt and decrypt data. The biometric parameters can be pre-processed to form a binary representation, in which the binary representation has a set of predetermined statistical properties enforced imposed by a set of binary logical conditions. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100058139 | Method for constructing large-girth quasi-cyclic low-density parity-check codes - A method constructs a code, wherein the code is a large-girth quasi-cyclic low-density parity-check code. A base matrix is selected for the code. A cost matrix corresponding to the base matrix is determined. A single element in the base is changed repeatedly maximize a reduction in cost. A parity check matrix is constructing for the code from the base matrix when the cost is zero, and an information block is encoded as a code word using the parity check matrix in an encoder. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100192040 | Multi-Stage Decoder for Error-Correcting Codes - A multi-stage decoder decodes a block of symbols, received via a noisy channel, to a codeword. The decoder includes multiple sub-decoders connected sequentially, and wherein a next sub-decoder has a slower processing time and better word error rate than a previous sub-decoder, and wherein the next sub-decoder is only executed if the previous decoder fails to decode the block sequence of symbols, and a last sub-decoder is executed until a termination condition is reached. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110041029 | Method and System for Decoding Graph-Based Codes Using Message-Passing with Difference-Map Dynamics - A code to be decoded by message-passing is represented by a factor graph. The factor graph includes variable nodes indexed by i and constraint nodes indexed by a connected by edges for transferring messages m | 02-17-2011 |
Stark C. Draper, Newton, MA US
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| 20080279281 | Method and System for Compound Conditional Source Coding - Embodiments of the invention describe a compound conditional source coding method and system for communicating source data over a network. Length-n random uncompressed source data are drawn according to a distribution p | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080316069 | Maximum Likelihood Decoding via Mixed-Integer Adaptive Linear Programming - A method and system decodes a sequence of symbols received via a channel to a codeword of an error-correcting code. Log-likelihood ratios are determined from a sequence of symbols received via a channel. A set of constraints is initialized according to the log-likelihood ratios. An adaptive linear programming decoder is applied to the set of constraints and the log-likelihood ratios according to an error-correcting code to produce an estimate of the codeword and an updated set of constraints. If the estimate of the codeword is a non-integer pseudo codeword, further update the set of updated constraints with a set of integer constraints if the estimate of the codeword is the non-integer pseudo codeword, and proceeding with the applying step, and otherwise producing the estimate of the codeword as the final codeword. | 12-25-2008 |
Steven Steele Draper, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20100293755 | Omni-directional handle - The present invention provides a handle for attachment to luggage, vacuum cleaners, or another object to be moved. The handle includes a ball with a smooth surface surrounded by a hollow socket. A hole in the socket provides a passage way for a rod or other attachment mechanism to extend from the ball to the object to be moved. The socket freely moves in all directions with respect to the ball and the attachment mechanism, limited only by contact between the attachment mechanism and the edge of the hole in the socket which surrounds that attachment mechanism. Multiple ribs protrude from the interior of the hollow socket toward the ball, decreasing potential friction between the socket and the ball, thus facilitating free movement of the socket. In this manner, the socket automatically moves into a position which is ergonomically desirable for the user grasping the socket to move the object. | 11-25-2010 |
Stewart Draper, Matthews, NC US
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| 20090276257 | System and Method for Determining and Managing Risk Associated with a Business Relationship Between an Organization and a Third Party Supplier - Aspects of this invention are directed to a method for determining and managing risk associated with a business relationship between an organization and a third party supplier. A further aspect of this invention relates to a system that allows the organization to manage risk and compliance processes. Further aspects of this invention relate to identifying a potential third party for conducting a business relationship, obtaining information about the third party relating to the risk associated with the business relationship with the third party, and generating at least one score related to the risk associated with the business relationship with the third party. | 11-05-2009 |
Trenton Draper, Powder Springs, GA US
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