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Drew Angeloff, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110069841VOLUME ADJUSTMENT BASED ON LISTENER POSITION - Volume adjustment based on listener position is disclosed. A position of one or more speakers is identified, and a position of a listener is tracked. For each of the one or more speakers, a changing distance between that speaker and the listener is assessed. A volume of that speaker is automatically adjusted in real-time based on a current distance between that speaker and the listener.03-24-2011

Drew Bertagna, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080268778Media Access Controller for Use in a Multi-Sector Access Point Array - A wireless access point with a centralized media access controller MAC (10-30-2008
20100039308System and method for detecting radar signals in wireless communications access points - A system and method for providing radar signal detection in a communications system. In an example method, a raw energy detect signal is received and analyzed to determine if the raw energy detect signal contains a valid radar pulse. A bit is stored in a bit sequence storage device such that the bit has a first value if a valid radar pulse was detected or a second value indicating that a valid pulse was not detected. A set of bits in the bit sequence storage device are accessed to determine if a plurality of waveform-indicating locations in the bit sequence storage device includes valid pulses. In another aspect of the invention, a system detects a radar signal in a communications device. The system includes a pulse detector to detect pulses in a raw energy signal having a pulse width within a predetermined minimum and maximum pulse width. The system includes a frequency detector having a bit sequence storage device to store the bits output by the pulse detector. The frequency detector detects whether the detected pulses conform to a waveform type by determining if the bits are stored in the bit sequence storage device in waveform-indicating locations.02-18-2010

Drew Blaxland, Singapore SG

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120013129CENTRAL AXIS WATER TURBINE - A central axis water turbine is described which comprises a turbine body having a central axis; a rotor mounted on the turbine body for rotation about the central axis, the rotor comprising a central hub supporting a plurality of blades, each blade extending from a blade root mounted on the hub to a blade tip; a generator driven by the rotor; and a housing surrounding the rotor and adapted to direct water flow towards the rotor, the housing converging from a front opening forward of the rotor to a narrower throat adjacent the turbine body; wherein the blades are splayed rearward from the blade root to the blade tip by a tilt angle of 1° to 20° from a plane perpendicular to the central axis.01-19-2012
20120133140UNDERWATER POWER GENERATOR - A power generation apparatus for generating power from water flows is described. The power generation apparatus includes: a generator; a first blade set operatively mounted to the generator for rotation in a selected direction in response to flowing water from a selected direction; a second blade set operatively mounted to the generator for rotation and operatively connected to the first blade set, the second blade set being disposed coaxially with, and downstream of or in a wake zone of, the first blade set; wherein the generator is adapted to be driven by at least one of the blade sets, the generator being disposed generally coaxially between the first and second blade sets.05-31-2012

Drew Canitz, Bothell, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090327448PEER-TO-PEER SYNCHRONOUS CONTENT SELECTION - Various technologies for sharing digital images within an instant messaging (IM) session between two users. In one implementation, a first user uploads a set of images to the second user. The set of images may be displayed as thumbnails on the displays of both users. By clicking on one of the thumbnails, either user may make the associated image appear as a larger image on both users' displays. In the event that both users click on different images simultaneously, or near-simultaneously, a protocol may be employed that selects which image is displayed.12-31-2009

Drew Doblar, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090252212METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EQUALIZING A HIGH SPEED SERIAL DATA LINK - A method and apparatus for equalizing a reflection in a reflective high speed serial link. The method involves obtaining an amplitude and delay time of a compensating pulse that is transmitted in response to a pulse transmitted on the serial link. The apparatus comprises a programmable delay element and a driver stage configured to transmit a delayed and amplitude adjusted version of a pulse transmitted on the serial link. A method for equalizing a plurality of reflections in a reflective high speed serial link. The method involves obtaining an amplitude and delay time of a first compensating pulse and an amplitude and delay time of a second compensating pulse. The method further involves transmitting the first compensating and second compensating pulses in response to a pulse transmitted on the serial link.10-08-2009

Drew Farrie, Ojai, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110209368ANGLED EMITTER CHANNEL LETTER LIGHTING - The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting system, comprising a plurality of electrically connected lighting units, comprising conductors to provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the lighting units comprise a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within the housing and having a plurality of tabs and a plurality light emitting elements on the tabs. The tabs are angled in relation of the remainder of the PCB or housing. The electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causes them to emit light substantially away from said housing. The lighting system further comprises a sealant within the housing filling cavities around the light emitting elements and the cavity around said PCB and a mounting mechanism for mounting the unit to a structure.09-01-2011

Drew Fouchea, Cedar Springs, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100207404Release Handle Assembly Having Inertial Blocking Member with Blocking Member Retainer - An inertial blocking member subassembly is activated by an inertial force vector. A release handle assembly has a framework, a door handle grip, and a bell crank actuator. The subassembly has a blocking member and a biasing element. The blocking member is associated with the framework, and movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation. The biasing element is associated with the blocking member for biasing the blocking member to a first position. The blocking member center of gravity is offset from the axis of rotation. When the force vector acts on the center of gravity, the blocking member can rotate into a second position. When the center of gravity, axis of rotation, and force vector are aligned, the blocking member remains in the second position until the force vector has attenuated. The biasing element can rotate the blocking member to the first position.08-19-2010

Drew Goya, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100217883Intelligent software agents for multiple platforms - A software agent system for multiple platforms. The novel system includes a first mechanism for storing a database of software agents, a second mechanism for transferring a software agent from a first client application on a first type of platform to the database, and a third mechanism for transferring the software agent from the database to a second client application on a second type of platform that is different from the first type of platform. The first client application uses a first communications protocol to communicate with the database, while the second client application uses a second communications protocol. In an illustrative embodiment, the software agents are virtual pets and the database is adapted to store a current state of each virtual pet, allowing a virtual pet to be transferred from a first client application to the database, and then from the database to a second client application.08-26-2010

Drew Hall, Stanford, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110027901METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE - Sensor assay methods for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include providing a sensor, e.g., a proximity sensor, in contact with an assay composition that includes a sample and a proximity label. Next, a capture probe configured to bind to the proximity label and the analyte is introduced into the assay composition to produce a labeled analyte. Following capture probe introduction, a signal is obtained from the sensor to detect the presence of the labeled analyte in the sample. Also provided are sensor devices, including hand-held devices, and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods.02-03-2011

Drew Hembling, Dhahran SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110290480Surface detection of failed open-hole packers using tubing with external tracer coatings - Distinctive and analytically distinguishable water-soluble and oil-soluble tracer compositions are applied as coatings to the exterior surface of one or more lengths of production tubing installed in a horizontal well bore between open-hole packers adjacent one or more inflow control devices, (ICD), whereby water and/or oil contacting one or more of the respective tracer coatings and passing a faulty open-hole packer seal will solubilize the tracer coating(s) and be detectable by appropriate tests on the produced water and/or hydrocarbon fluids at the earth's surface.12-01-2011

Drew Johnson, Erie, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120131946COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - A cooling system for an engine includes a coolant tank, a heat exchanger, and a drain valve. The coolant tank holds a fluid coolant and is coupled with a tank conduit through which the coolant flows from or to the coolant tank. The heat exchanger is fluidly coupled with a supply conduit. The drain valve is fluidly coupled with the coolant tank by the tank conduit and with the supply conduit. The drain valve is fluidly coupled with a drain conduit that directs the coolant out of the cooling system and alternates between a closed position and an open position. The drain valve prevents the coolant from flowing out of the cooling system through the drain conduit when in the closed position and permits the coolant to flow from the heat exchanger and out of the cooling system through the drain conduit when in the open position.05-31-2012

Drew Knopfel, Fairport, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110073637Reflow Air Management System and Method - A reflow module of a reflow oven including a reflow fixture housed within a compartment of the reflow oven, removable side ports attached to the reflow fixture for controlling air flow through the reflow module and a chamber housing encasing the reflow fixture within the compartment of the reflow oven. A reflow oven incorporating the reflow module may include a reflow fixture having a plurality of air tubes and at least one orifice fixture plate removably attached to the reflow fixture, wherein the at least one orifice fixture plate includes a plurality of orifices for directing airflow into the plurality of air tubes.03-31-2011
20110168081Apparatus and Method for Continuous Casting of Monocrystalline Silicon Ribbon - An apparatus for forming monocrystalline silicon ribbon. The apparatus includes a crucible wherein a silicon melt is formed. The melt is allowed to flow substantially vertically out of the crucible and to contact a silicon seed crystal before solidification. Pursuant to solidification into a ribbon, further cooling of the ribbon occurs under controlled conditions and the ribbon is ultimately cut. Also, a method for forming monocrystalline silicon ribbon using the aforementioned apparatus.07-14-2011

Drew Knopfel, Williamsport, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080308546Indexing method and apparatus for an electroheating technology oven - An oven includes: an inlet elevator having multiple receiving bays for receiving a piece to be heated in the oven where the receiving bays are stacked vertically and the elevator is configured to move up or down to align a receiving bay; a mandrel having multiple shelves to correspond a shelf to a bay of the inlet elevator, each shelf configured to support a piece received from the inlet elevator, the mandrel configured to rotate each piece on a shelf between a loading position, a baking position, and an unloading position; an outlet elevator having multiple receiving bays for unloading a piece heated in the oven, the unloading bays are stacked vertically and the elevator is configured to move up or down to align an unloading bay with a material handling system moving the heated pieces; and a microwave generator configured to heat at least one of the pieces when the pieces are in the baking position. A method of heating a material is also provided.12-18-2008

Drew Maniscalco, Odessa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110115163GAME MACHINE - A game machine comprises a housing, a user access panel having a controller, a money acceptor, a rotating field having a surface for receiving a plurality of objects situated thereon, a retriever that is movable along a track that is supported by the housing for enabling movement of the retriever relative to the rotating field, an object receiving area, and an outlet for access to the object received within the object receiving area.05-19-2011

Drew Maywar, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090067300All-Optical Flip-Flop and Control Methods Thereof - Embodiments of the invention pertain to remote optical control of holding beam-type, optical flip-flop devices, as well as to the devices themselves. All-optical SET and RE-SET control signals operate on a cw holding beam in a remote manner to vary the power of the holding beam between threshold switching values to enable flip-flop operation. Cross-gain modulation and cross-polarization modulation processes can be used to change the power of the holding beam.03-12-2009

Drew Murphy, Lakewood, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090209760ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES AS PHOSPHORESCENT EMITTERS IN ORGANIC LEDS - Organic light emitting devices are described wherein the emissive layer comprises a host material containing an emissive molecule, which molecule is adapted to luminesce when a voltage is applied across the heterostructure, and the emissive molecule is selected from the group of phosphorescent organometallic complexes, including cyclometallated platinum, iridium and osmium complexes. The organic light emitting devices optionally contain an exciton blocking layer. Furthermore, improved electroluminescent efficiency in organic light emitting devices is obtained with an emitter layer comprising organometallic complexes of transition metals of formula L08-20-2009
20110112296ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES AS PHOSPHORESCENT EMITTERS IN ORGANIC LEDS - Organic light emitting devices are described wherein the emissive layer comprises a host material containing an emissive molecule, which molecule is adapted to luminesce when a voltage is applied across the heterostructure, and the emissive molecule is selected from the group of phosphorescent organometallic complexes, including cyclometallated platinum, iridium and osmium complexes. The organic light emitting devices optionally contain an exciton blocking layer. Furthermore, improved electroluminescent efficiency in organic light emitting devices is obtained with an emitter layer comprising organometallic complexes of transition metals of formula L05-12-2011
20110285280ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES AS PHOSPHORESCENT EMITTERS IN ORGANIC LEDS - Organic light emitting devices are described wherein the emissive layer comprises a host material containing an emissive molecule, which molecule is adapted to luminesce when a voltage is applied across the heterostructure, and the emissive molecule is selected from the group of phosphorescent organometallic complexes, including cyclometallated platinum, iridium and osmium complexes. The organic light emitting devices optionally contain an exciton blocking layer. Furthermore, improved electroluminescent efficiency in organic light emitting devices is obtained with an emitter layer comprising organometallic complexes of transition metals of formula L11-24-2011

Patent applications by Drew Murphy, Lakewood, CA US

Drew Pecore, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110059218SWEETENER, METHODS OF PREPARING SWEETENER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - This disclosure pertains to a sweetener containing a high intensity sweetener and a taste modifying composition. In another aspect of the invention is a sweetener containing a high intensity sweetener, a taste modifying composition and a bulking material. Also disclosed are methods of making a sweetener of the present invention and methods of using the sweetener.03-10-2011

Drew Pickering, Jr., Shelton, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110264130CAPSULOTOMY DEVICES AND METHODS - An Anterior Capsule Remover (“ACR”) device allows an ophthalmologist to safely and efficiently remove an anterior portion of the lens capsule at the beginning of cataract surgery. The device allows the surgeon to safely, efficiently and consistently create a circular central opening of a predetermined diameter in the top of the lens capsule. An exemplary anterior capsule remover apparatus includes a handle and a distal shaft that holds a blade or cutter. One or more o-rings attached to a thumbwheel and to the blade allow the surgeon to easily create a circular, central opening in the anterior capsule of predetermined diameter.10-27-2011

Drew Rayman, Pleasantville, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080235189SYSTEM FOR SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION BASED ON PERSONAL INTERACTIONS AND PRESENCES AND METHODS THEREOF - A method and system of searching for information on a network includes receiving a search query from a user by a search system, processing the search query by a profile engine of the search system, providing a listing of search results, including personas who know about the search query, based on profiles and posts of the personas, where the personas are users of the search system, and facilitating further interaction with the listing of personas and tags for related content.09-25-2008

Drew Rosskelly, Botany AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090308878Carafe with Off Centre Opening - A vacuum insulated carafe has a stainless steel body, with a stainless steel outer sidewall closed off, in part, by a cap. The cap has an eccentric opening and a reservoir affixed to the rim. The eccentric opening of the cap forms an off centre mouth that leads into the interior of the reservoir.12-17-2009

Drew Sukovich, Martinez, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100081632High-content and high throughput assays for identification of lipid-regulating pathways, and novel therapeutic agents for lipid disorders - A method of assaying protein-protein interactions associated with proteins involved in lipid pathways using a protein fragment complementation assays, said method comprising the steps of: (a) identifying protein molecules that interact with said protein associated with lipid pathways; (b) selecting a protein reporter molecule; (c) effecting fragmentation of said protein reporter molecule such that said fragmentation results in reversible loss of reporter function; (d) fusing or attaching fragments of said protein reporter molecule separately to said interacting protein molecules as defined in step (a); (e) transfecting cells with nucleic acid constructs coding for the products of step (d); (f) reassociating said reporter fragments through interactions of the protein molecules that are fused or attached to said fragments; and (g) measuring directly or Indirectly the activity of said reporter molecule resulting from the reassociation of said reporter fragments.04-01-2010

Drew Tortoriello, Jersey City, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100240581SELECTIVE PROTEASOME INHIBITORS FOR TREATING DIABETES - Methods of modulating chronic low-grade inflammation are provided. More particularly, methods of treating diabetes, such as for example, type-2 diabetes mellitus, in a mammal by administering an effective amount of a selective proteasome inhibitor are provided. Also provided are unit dosage forms of such inhibitors.09-23-2010

Drew Wackerlin, Metamora, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090088956ROBUST ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC MISFIRE DETECTION - A misfire detection system and method for onboard diagnosis of engine performance detects an engine speed as a function of a rotational angle of the crankshaft, and determines crankshaft acceleration as a function of this angle based on the detected engine speed. In this manner, the power stroke acceleration of each cylinder is determined and ranked. After excluding the greatest acceleration, the accelerations of a group of consecutively ordered cylinders including the second greatest acceleration are averaged to produce an assessment level against which the remaining lower-ranked cylinders are evaluated to detect misfires.04-02-2009