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Adam Duncan, Bloomington, IN US
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20140330533 | Digital Test System - A highly flexible, compact, lightweight, and portable testing system for use with radiation testing activities. The testing system is coupled to a device under test (DUT), which can be positioned in such a way that the top of the die package is exposed to the direct ion beam during radiation testing. A variety of sensors, onboard memory systems, programmable interfaces, onboard control systems, data output devices, and different types of interfaces are also provided which provide an ability to perform testing procedures while having a maximum ability to orient the DUT and perform a wide variety of testing currently unavailable. | 11-06-2014 |
20140331098 | SENSOR ENHANCEMENT THROUGH ALGORITHMIC ACQUISITION USING SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A SCAN GENERATOR - A system and method for image enhancement associated with scan generators is provided. For example, a source stimulates a device under test (DUT) at electrical interconnects. An internal clock of the DUT is synchronized with the scan rate of the source to reduce the noise of the output signal and enhance a resultant image. A phase adjustment is effected to further reduce the noise in the signal. The synchronization and the phase adjustment seek to ensure that the data is collected at uniform times relative to the reference signal and thereby reduce the noise introduced into the system, by such offsets. Post-scan processing increases the signal-to-noise ratio through averaging techniques. Using a pixel overlay algorithm the averaged data is transformed into a 2-D array and the image of the DUT reconstructed. | 11-06-2014 |
Andrew Jay Duncan, Wilmington, DE US
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20130338260 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITION WITH EPOXY-CARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOUND HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including: a) a semicrystalline polyamide resin; b) a polyepoxy compound including at least two or more epoxy groups; the polyepoxy compound having a number average molecular weight of less than 8000; one or more carboxylic acid compounds selected from the group consisting of polyacids, acid alcohols and combinations of these, the carboxylic acid compounds have a number average molecular weight of less than 2000; and optionally, d) reinforcing agent; e) polymeric toughener; and f) further additives. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338261 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITION WITH AMINO ACID HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including: a) a polyamide resin; b) 0.50 to about 5.0 weight percent of one or more amino acid selected from the group consisting of primary amino acids and secondary amino adds; said amino add having no hydroxyl groups and no more than one carboxylic add; optionally, c) one or more polyepoxy compound including at least two or more epoxy groups; d) reinforcing agent; e) polymeric toughener; and f) further additives; wherein the weight percents of components a), b), c) d) e) and f) are based on the total weight of the thermoplastic melt-mixed composition. Also disclosed are processes for making the compositions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140288220 | HEAT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are heat resistant polyamide compositions including a) one or more polyamide resins, b) one or more reinforcing agents, c) a zinc compound; d) a copper heat stabilizer; and optionally, e) a polyhydric alcohol. | 09-25-2014 |
Anna Kathryn Duncan, Mt. Eden NZ
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20110107799 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 05-12-2011 |
Anna Kathryn Duncan, Auckland NZ
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20110000558 | WASHING MACHINES - A pump for pumping water from a bowl of a washing machine is provided. The pump includes a housing coupled to the bowl and a cover with an aperture. The housing and the cover define an interior in fluid communication with the bowl interior via the aperture. A filter filters water entering the interior via the aperture. The filter has a profiled wall defining a volute around the aperture, and a hood disposed above the wall. The profile of the hood perimeter substantially corresponding to the profiled wall to define a profiled space between the perimeter and the profiled wall. The profiled space allows water to enter the volute but substantially prevents elongated objects entering the volute. | 01-06-2011 |
20120017647 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 01-26-2012 |
20120227189 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 09-13-2012 |
Barbara R. Duncan, Whittier, NC US
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20130218552 | DECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF WORDS OF A POLYSYNTHETIC LANGUAGE FOR TRANSLATION PURPOSES - For facilitating subsequent translation of words in a target polysynthetic language (e.g. Cherokee) to or from a user language (e.g. English), a method of generating a language parsing reference database, assisted by a computer having a processor, including the steps of organizing the parsing reference database to include polysynthetic word parts WHO is doing an action, WHAT action is being done, HOW an action is happening and WHEN an action is happening. In one embodiment an internet website hosted on a computer server is established, the website being accessible to users via the internet. The computer server runs or executes server side software referencing the parsing reference database, and is operable to translate a word in the target polysynthetic language to the user language, or to construct a word in the target polysynthetic language from a sentence in a user language. | 08-22-2013 |
Bradley C. Duncan, Harrison Twp., MI US
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20150061343 | FIXED THIGH EXTENDER TRIM CLOSEOUT - A vehicle seat includes a seat back, a seat bottom, and a thigh extender assembly. The thigh extender assembly includes an extension bracket assembly attached to the seat bottom, a thigh support attached to an end of the extension bracket such that the thigh support is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a trim cover assembly disposed over the extension bracket assembly. The extension bracket assembly includes a seat bracket and an extension bracket with the extension bracket being moveable relative to the seat bracket such that when the thigh support moves between the retracted position and the extended position the extension bracket is concealed. The trim cover assembly is held fixed with respect to the seat bracket with the thigh support moving relative to the trim cover assembly. | 03-05-2015 |
Brian E. Duncan, St. Paul, MN US
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20150069142 | SPRAY GUN BARREL WITH INSEPARABLE NOZZLE - A barrel for use with a liquid spray gun platform to provide a liquid spray gun comprises a main body and an inseparable nozzle. The main body comprises at least one center air delivery passage and at least one liquid-handling passage. The inseparable nozzle defines a liquid-emitting orifice that is in fluid communication with the at least on liquid-handling passage of the main body, and defines a center air orifice that is in fluid communication with the at least on center air delivery passage of the main body. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian Lee Duncan, Highland, IL US
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20120012603 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCOMPLISHING PRODUCT DETECTION - The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system. | 01-19-2012 |
Bruce Duncan, Walkersville, MD US
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20120030555 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC NORMALIZATION OF TERMINAL SOURCE EXCEL FILES - A system and method are disclosed for providing dynamic normalization of terminal source Excel files. Embodiments of the system and method automatically, continually and non-destructively transform terminal source Excel files from formats that are simple to use by end users into a format that is optimized for automated analysis. Embodiments of the system and method enable businesses to efficiently and effectively analyze corporate data stored and/or managed in Microsoft Excel. | 02-02-2012 |
Christopher Gentry Duncan, Durham, NC US
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20140147919 | HOMOZYGOUS AND HETEROZYGOUS IDH1 GENE-DEFECTIVE CELL LINES DERIVED FROM HUMAN COLORECTAL CELLS - IDH1 gene-defective cell lines (e.g., IDH1R132H heterozygous) have been made from a robust cell line, HCT116. The IDH1 gene-defective cell lines can be used to determine the effect of IDH1R132H on cell biology, tumorigenesis, and cellular metabolic profiles. These cell lines can be used to test potential therapeutic targets and to screen potential therapeutic agents. Kits and xenografts are also contemplated. | 05-29-2014 |
Coley B. Duncan, Webster, NY US
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20120277520 | TRANSCUTANEOUS MAGNETIC ENERGY TRANSFER DEVICE - Transcutaneous magnetic energy transfer to drive a VAD or other implanted medical device can be supplied through two spinning (or otherwise moving) permanent magnets, or a moving permanent magnet and a moving ferric material, or a moving permanent magnet and a coil or an array of coils, One part is implanted under the patient's skin, so that the skin does not have to be broken for a connection to take place. | 11-01-2012 |
Collin S. Duncan, West Jordan, UT US
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20110208371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDITIONING AND CONTROLLING POWER USAGE - Poorly matched electrical power systems (e.g., those with a poor power factor and crosstalk interference) that create a high transient demand for power result in unnecessarily high power bills. High transient demand for power may be decreased, and power bills thereby reduced, by placing an energy storage element near the entity's power input, thereby reducing crosstalk. The energy storage element may comprise a plurality of de-tuned capacitors. A reactive element may be placed in series with the energy storage element to repress high-frequency harmonics and to reduce electrical noise. The energy storage element and/or the reactive element may be configurable. A control module may reconfigure the system responsive to measurements obtained at the entity and/or user commands received over a network or at the module itself. | 08-25-2011 |
David Duncan, St. Charles, MO US
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20120040339 | Imaging Glyphosate in Plant Tissue - Methods and compositions are provided for spatial imaging and quantifying glyphosate in plant tissue. Glyphosate oxidoreductase is coupled to a cycling flavin mononucleotide-oxidoreductase-luciferase system. The resulting bioluminescence is proportional to the amount of glyphosate, allowing glyphosate to be observed within plant tissue and quantified. | 02-16-2012 |
David Duncan, Boyne City, MI US
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20130244510 | ELECTRIC TERMINAL - An electric terminal | 09-19-2013 |
David M. Duncan, New River, AZ US
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20140315157 | STATIONARY HYDRAULICALLY ASSISTED DEVICE TO TEACH MOTORCYCLE RIDING SKILLS WHILE UNDER A CONTROLLED SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT - Some embodiments provide a hydraulically assisted stationary motorcycle training device for teaching motorcycle riding skills in a controlled and supervised environment. In some embodiments, the stationary motorcycle training device includes a set of equipment for responding to operations of a motorcycle positioned on the stationary motorcycle training device. In some embodiments, the stationary motorcycle training device is hydraulically assisted for simulating a motorcycle riding experience to a person seated on the motorcycle. includes a set of operational motorcycle equipment for learning motorcycle riding skills | 10-23-2014 |
David M. Duncan, Ashburn, VA US
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20120017347 | Auxiliary Gear Attachment System and Method - Outerwear in the form of a wearable personal device can be customized to accept auxiliary gear using a quick attach/detach system that provides for minimal alteration to the aesthetics of the auxiliary gear and the wearable personal device. The system of the present invention can be offered in varied sizes and shapes to accommodate not only dimensional requests, but capacity of auxiliary equipment. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention can be employed with a webbing system previously attached to the wearable personal device. The present invention can include a replaceable female buckle designed to mate with to corresponding male buckles placed on any of a variety of auxiliary equipment items, thereby facilitating quick and simple attachment and detachment of the auxiliary equipment. | 01-26-2012 |
20120174280 | Channel Release System and Garment Incorporating Same - A channel release system provides a platform member and sub-components that stack in a staggered/separated order and align in a channel when used together. A pin member slides through the channel and locks them together. When the pin is pulled through the channels, any secured components or equipment are released and can fall away. The channel release system of the present invention enables users to quickly release clothing, materials and other items to improve mobility, facilitate care and provide other benefits. | 07-12-2012 |
20140259250 | Protective Under-Clothing Apparatus, System and Method - A customizable, scalable, armor-enhanced under-clothing system is provided that conforms more substantially to the user's body, providing better ballistic protection over every critical body area in different stages as selected by the user. In one embodiment, the present invention employs compression fabric as a base material in the top (e.g., shirt) and bottom (e.g., shorts) system elements, and further can include a static fabric material harness in the top system element. Anti-ballistic panels of suitable material and thickness can be inserted into the static fabric material harness element designed to carry the panels while preventing any undesirable bouncing effect. | 09-18-2014 |
David Paul Duncan, Boulder, CO US
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20130174214 | Management Tracking Agent for Removable Media - A management agent stored on removable storage media is operable, when the storage media is coupled with a host device, to, via the host device, track data events and report the data events to a remote management console. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174252 | Secure User Authentication for Bluetooth Enabled Computer Storage Devices - A storage device may be operably coupleable with a host computing device, and the storage device and/or host computing device may be Bluetooth enabled. The storage device may include authentication information. Access to the storage device may be permitted via Bluetooth communication between the Bluetooth enabled device and at least one of the storage device and a host computing device, wherein the Bluetooth enabled device may be within a maximum Bluetooth range of the storage device. The Bluetooth communication may be performed without Bluetooth pairing. | 07-04-2013 |
David Paul Duncan, Louisville, CO US
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20130091575 | ANTIVIRUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES - A removable media device, which may be a USB attached device or other type of removable media device, includes a software program located on the device which upon startup or access, the software program scans one or more of electronic files stored on the removable media device and electronic files being transferred to or from the electronic media device and to or from a host computing system for the detection of viruses therein. The software program is further configured to block the transfer of detected virus-containing electronic files and to disallow the copy or writing of files to or from the removable media device to or from a host computing system that can not be scanned. The software program is further configured to block the encryption of files being written to a removable media device if such device contains hardware or software encryption if such files can not be scanned. | 04-11-2013 |
20140130168 | ANTIVIRUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES - A removable media device, which may be a USB attached device or other type of removable media device, includes a software program located on the device which upon startup or access, the software program scans one or more of electronic files stored on the removable media device and electronic files being transferred to or from the electronic media device and to or from a host computing system for the detection of viruses therein. The software program is further configured to block the transfer of detected virus-containing electronic files and to disallow the copy or writing of files to or from the removable media device to or from a host computing system that can not be scanned. The software program is further configured to block the encryption of files being written to a removable media device if such device contains hardware or software encryption if such files can not be scanned. | 05-08-2014 |
David R. Duncan, Saint Charles, MO US
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20140059717 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING TRANSGENIC PLANTS - A method of producing a stably transformed corn plant in a single container is demonstrated. This method allows for the automation of the transformation process and reduces labor, material, and ergonomic costs associated with traditional plant tissue culture systems. | 02-27-2014 |
Dustin Duncan, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20120203698 | Method and System for Fraud Detection and Notification - Methods and systems for an automated dialer enhancements. The methods may analyze transactions. The analysis of the transactions may comprise of triggers which are met when a delta threshold is exceeded, when an immediate threshold is exceeded, or when a rule is met. A notification strategy is implemented after a trigger is fired and accounts may be blocked or held. Reappearing transactions are flagged and escalated. | 08-09-2012 |
Elizabeth Duncan, Prairie Village, KS US
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20110312897 | CATHEPSIN L PROTEOLYTICALLY PROCESSES HISTONE H3 DURING MOUSE EMBRYONIC STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION - Methods and agents useful for modulating histone proteolysis, stem cell differentiation, and gene transcription and for treating cancer are disclosed. Antibodies or antigen binding fragments that selectively bind to histone-3 cleavage products and are useful for diagnosing cancer and monitoring a subject's response to cancer treatment are also disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
Gerald D. Duncan, Auckland NZ
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20130214637 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A method of making generally symmetrical lamination stacks for electrical machines comprises producing generally symmetrical pole tips from alternating asymmetrical pieces that each have an additional layer in the asymmetrical portion. With the alternating asymmetrical pieces combined, the resulting pole tip is generally symmetrical with a larger possible pole tip width compared with currently-used interleaved stamping techniques. | 08-22-2013 |
Gerald David Duncan, Mt. Eden NZ
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20110107799 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 05-12-2011 |
Gerald David Duncan, Auckland NZ
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20110012463 | APPLIANCE, ROTOR AND MAGNET ELEMENT - A magnet element ( | 01-20-2011 |
20120017647 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 01-26-2012 |
20120227189 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 09-13-2012 |
20130328453 | APPLIANCE, ROTOR AND MAGNET ELEMENT - A magnet element ( | 12-12-2013 |
20140175912 | MOTOR - A BLDC motor for driving a cross flow fan in an air-conditioning application has an external rotor and an internal stator. The stator is a salient pole stator with insulated pole teeth and conductor coils. The inner diameter of the stator supports a single bearing. An electronic PCBA for control of the BLDC motor is optionally attached to the stator, all of which is encapsulated in a thermoset resin. The rotor comprises permanent magnet component(s) and a rotor frame. The rotor frame includes a stub axle that engages with the bearing element and features to provide torsional or rotational compliance between the rotor magnets and the fan. A level of compliance is provided between the bearing element and the stator to allow for angular misalignment between the rotational axis of the fan and the stator. | 06-26-2014 |
Gilbert Christopher Duncan, Las Cruces, NM US
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20110238689 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A SELECTED TARGET IN A GEOGRAPHIC MODEL AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system is for identifying a selected target in a geographic model. The system includes a database configured to store electronically a geographic model, different target model types with respective model-type metadata associated therewith, and different unique targets with unique target metadata associated therewith. A processor cooperates with the database and determines a proposed type-match between a selected target, with selected target metadata associated therewith, and one of the plurality of different target model types stored in the database based upon the selected target metadata and the model-type metadata. The processor also generates updated selected target metadata based upon confirmation of the proposed type-match, and determines a proposed unique target-match between the selected target and one of the different unique targets based upon confirmation of the proposed type-match and based upon the updated selected target metadata and the unique target metadata. | 09-29-2011 |
20120320057 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING DATA SERVER STORING 3D GEOSPATIAL MODEL AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO DISPLAY 2D IMAGES BASED UPON THE 3D GEOSPATIAL MODEL - A communications system includes an image data server configured to store a three dimensional (3D) geospatial model, and generate a series of two dimensional (2D) images corresponding to different vantage points for a given area of the 3D geospatial model. A mobile electronic device is configured to cooperate with the image data server and includes a display, and a processor coupled to the display. The processor is configured to present an initial image from the series of 2D images on the display corresponding to an initial vantage point, permit selection of a next vantage point, and display a next image of the series of 2D images on the display corresponding to the next vantage point. | 12-20-2012 |
Gregory Stephen Duncan, Allentown, PA US
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20130292315 | Device for Settlement of Particles from a Liquid - An object of this invention is to provide an improved means of water treatment effectiveness. The invention strips floating and sinking particulates from flowing water with netting and inclined settling cells, which are arranged in an overlapping fashion to save treatment space. The effluent invert is virtually level with the influent invert to minimize pressure loss. The device pre-treats water for further treatment by filtering methods and among other application is ideally suited for applications where low depth profile treatment is beneficial or required. | 11-07-2013 |
Iain Duncan US
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20110290501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTAINING UNCONTROLLED FLOW OF RESERVOIR FLUIDS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods for quick access and control of a blown-out well or well that is flowing uncontrollably into the environment. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a re-entry of the casing of the blown-out well below the mud line and the inoperable blowout preventer. The present invention also provides a method to re-enter a production, or injection well, either subsea below the mud line or above the mud line for surface facility applications. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a miniature wellbore is created from the outer casing through the various smaller casing strings into the final wellbore to protect the structural integrity of the well. Once the casing is safely penetrated, coil tubing and or kill weight fluid can be introduced to stop the uncontrolled flow of reservoir fluid. The well can then be sealed with cement and abandoned as normal practice dictates. | 12-01-2011 |
Jacob B. Duncan, West Jordan, UT US
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20110208371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDITIONING AND CONTROLLING POWER USAGE - Poorly matched electrical power systems (e.g., those with a poor power factor and crosstalk interference) that create a high transient demand for power result in unnecessarily high power bills. High transient demand for power may be decreased, and power bills thereby reduced, by placing an energy storage element near the entity's power input, thereby reducing crosstalk. The energy storage element may comprise a plurality of de-tuned capacitors. A reactive element may be placed in series with the energy storage element to repress high-frequency harmonics and to reduce electrical noise. The energy storage element and/or the reactive element may be configurable. A control module may reconfigure the system responsive to measurements obtained at the entity and/or user commands received over a network or at the module itself. | 08-25-2011 |
James Duncan, Uniontown, PA US
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20120274478 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING ENERGY FROM A METER READING DEVICE - Electronic circuits in a register associated with a commodity usage meter capture energy from a meter reading device when the device is coupled to the register (e.g., either electrically or inductively coupled) for the purpose of reading metered quantity data from the register. Electrical charge obtained from the reading device may be stored in a high-capacity storage capacitor. When the capacitor is sufficiently charged, it provides power to at least part of the register circuits, such as a controller, for at least the duration of the communication session with the reading device. In some embodiments, the capacitor may additionally supply sufficient power to operate the register until a subsequent reading device coupling. | 11-01-2012 |
James Duncan, Hernando, MS US
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20120197401 | INTERBODY SPINAL IMPLANTS WITH MODULAR ADD-ON DEVICES - An implant assembly for a spinal column includes at least an interbody element and an add-on element that is removably attachable to the add-on element to form an implant assembly. At least a portion of the add-on element is positionable in a space between vertebrae along with the interbody element to support the vertebrae. | 08-02-2012 |
20120226319 | INTERBODY DEVICE AND PLATE FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION AND INSTRUMENTS FOR POSITIONING SAME - Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned. | 09-06-2012 |
20130231749 | INTERBODY DEVICE AND PLATE FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION AND INSTRUMENTS FOR POSITIONING SAME - Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned. | 09-05-2013 |
20140156009 | INTERBODY DEVICE AND PLATE FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION AND INSTRUMENTS FOR POSITIONING SAME - Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned. | 06-05-2014 |
James E. Duncan, Beaverton, OR US
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20120175263 | CONFIGURATION AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF AN ELECTRODEPOSITION SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED PROCESS STABILITY AND PERFORMANCE - Methods, systems, and apparatus for plating a metal onto a work piece with a plating solution having a low oxygen concentration are described. In one aspect, a method includes reducing an oxygen concentration of a plating solution. The plating solution includes about | 07-12-2012 |
20130284604 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROPLATING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER WHEN CONTROLLING CATIONS IN ELECTROLYTE - Apparatus and methods for electroplating metal onto substrates are disclosed. The electroplating apparatus comprise an electroplating cell and at least one oxidization device. The electroplating cell comprises a cathode chamber and an anode chamber separated by a porous barrier that allows metal cations to pass through but prevents organic particles from crossing. The oxidation device (ODD) is configured to oxidize cations of the metal to be electroplated onto the substrate, which cations are present in the anolyte during electroplating. In some embodiments, the ODD is implemented as a carbon anode that removes Cu(I) from the anolyte electrochemically. In other embodiments, the ODD is implemented as an oxygenation device (OGD) or an impressed current cathodic protection anode (ICCP anode), both of which increase oxygen concentration in anolyte solutions. Methods for efficient electroplating are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20140256128 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE PLASMA TREATMENT FOR REDUCING METAL OXIDES ON A METAL SEED LAYER - Method and apparatus for reducing metal oxide surfaces to modified metal surfaces are disclosed. By exposing a metal oxide surface to a remote plasma, the metal oxide surface on a substrate can be reduced to pure metal and the metal reflowed. A remote plasma apparatus can treat the metal oxide surface as well as cool, load/unload, and move the substrate within a single standalone apparatus. The remote plasma apparatus includes a processing chamber and a controller configured to provide a substrate having a metal seed layer in a processing chamber, form a remote plasma of a reducing gas species where the remote plasma includes radicals, ions, and/or ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the reducing gas species, and expose a metal seed layer of the substrate to the remote plasma to reduce oxide of the metal seed layer to metal and to reflow the metal. | 09-11-2014 |
20150072538 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE PLASMA TREATMENT FOR REDUCING METAL OXIDES ON A METAL SEED LAYER - Method and apparatus for reducing metal oxide surfaces to modified metal surfaces are disclosed. By exposing a metal oxide surface to a remote plasma, the metal oxide surface on a substrate is reduced. A remote plasma apparatus can treat the metal oxide surface as well as cool, load/unload, and move the substrate within a single standalone apparatus. The remote plasma apparatus includes a processing chamber and a controller configured to provide a substrate having a metal seed layer in a processing chamber, move the substrate towards a substrate support in the processing chamber, form a remote plasma of a reducing gas species, expose a metal seed layer of the substrate to the remote plasma, and expose the substrate to a cooling gas. In some embodiments, the remote plasma apparatus is part of an electroplating apparatus. | 03-12-2015 |
James S. Duncan, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20140243239 | MULTIPLEXED KINASE INHIBITOR BEADS AND USES THEREOF - This invention is directed to a multi-analyte column comprising two or more layers with a first solid support having specific binding affinity for kinases and a second solid support having non-specific binding affinity for kinases. Methods are also provided, including methods of detecting low abundance kinases, predicting resistance to chemotherapy, determining cancer prognosis, and improving the effectiveness of a treatment regimen. | 08-28-2014 |
Jason Duncan, Dayton, IN US
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20130280819 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF ION GENERATION WITH CYCLING OF A DISCONTINUOUS ATMOSPHERIC INTERFACE - The invention generally relates to methods and devices for synchronization of ion generation with cycling of a discontinuous atmospheric interface. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system for analyzing a sample that includes a mass spectrometry probe that generates sample ions, a discontinuous atmospheric interface, and a mass analyzer, in which the system is configured such that ion formation is synchronized with cycling of the discontinuous atmospheric interface. | 10-24-2013 |
20140051180 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF ION GENERATION WITH CYCLING OF A DISCONTINUOUS ATMOSPHERIC INTERFACE - The invention generally relates to methods and devices for synchronization of ion generation with cycling of a discontinuous atmospheric interface. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system for analyzing a sample that includes a mass spectrometry probe that generates sample ions, a discontinuous atmospheric interface, and a mass analyzer, in which the system is configured such that ion formation is synchronized with cycling of the discontinuous atmospheric interface. | 02-20-2014 |
Jeffrey Duncan, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20130035665 | Polymer-Based Occlusion Devices, Systems and Methods - A method of occluding includes imbibing a porous elongate element comprised of ePTFE with a calcium-containing solution. The method also includes delivering, via a delivery catheter, the calcium-imbibed porous elongate element to a target occlusion site. The method further includes administering, after the calcium-imbibed porous elongate element has been completely delivered to the target occlusion site and resides entirely within a volume defined by the target occlusion site, an alginate-containing solution to the target occlusion site. | 02-07-2013 |
Jeffrey David Duncan, Broomfield, CO US
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20130159564 | DIRECT DATA TRANSFER FOR DEVICE DRIVERS - A method for performing direct memory access includes obtaining, by a application executing on a host, a kernel address space identifier of a first driver kernel memory. The application sends the kernel address space identifier to a second device driver. The second device driver obtains, using the kernel address space identifier, a cookie structure binding the first driver kernel memory to a second device driver address space for the first driver kernel memory. The application sends a request for a direct memory access operation. The request includes a location identifier of a location storing a data object in the first driver kernel memory. Based on the cookie structure, the second device driver performs, using the location identifier, the direct memory access operation to transfer the data object from the first driver kernel memory to a second driver kernel memory. | 06-20-2013 |
Jeffrey Paul Duncan, Brighton, MI US
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20140092614 | STROBE MOUNT FOR VEHICLE MIRROR - A light housing is adapted for attachment to a mirror unit and includes a light source. The light housing has a closed end, which includes at least three rearward sides, where the at least three rearward sides are adapted for engagement with the mirror unit. An opening formed in the closed end is adapted for attachment of the light source through the closed end. | 04-03-2014 |
Jessica L. Duncan, Colcord, OK US
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20140276439 | IV LINE CLASP - The present invention is an alternate IV line clasp for holding IV equipment securely to a patient's body without the use of tape. The clasp has a contoured recessed channel provided in an underside of a head of the clasp such that the channel receives and holds the IV equipment therein. The clasp has an adjustable, slightly elastic strap that extends over the head of the clasp by inserting through slits provided on either side of the head and then extending around the patient's body in the area of the body where the IV is installed. The two ends of the strap are provided, respectively, with hook and loop fasteners that allow the strap to be removably secured to itself and around the patient's body to hold the head and attached IV in place. | 09-18-2014 |
Jim Duncan, Longmont, CO US
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20130330245 | MOBILE WATER ANALYSIS - An embodiment provides a cuvette apparatus including: a lid and a body, the body including a fluid channel disposed therein; and the lid including at least one opening aligned with a portion of the fluid channel, thereby providing access to the fluid channel in the body. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 12-12-2013 |
Joanna Kimberley Duncan, Christchurch NZ
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20110021434 | Macrocyclic Cysteine Protease Inhibitors and Compositions Thereof - The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds, which are useful as cysteine protease inhibitors. Also provided are novel intermediates and methods of preparing the compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The compounds and compositions are useful in methods of treating or preventing one or more diseases associated with cysteine protease activity, particularly those associated with calpain activity. | 01-27-2011 |
20140194362 | Macrocyclic Cysteine Protease Inhibitors and Compositions Thereof - The present invention provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds, which are useful as cysteine protease inhibitors. Also provided are novel intermediates and methods of preparing the compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The compounds and compositions are useful in methods of treating or preventing one or more diseases associated with cysteine protease activity, particularly those associated with calpain activity. | 07-10-2014 |
Kateri Duncan, West Des Moines, IA US
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20130019334 | CORN EVENT MZDT09Y - A novel transgenic corn event designated MZDT09Y is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MZDT09Y and to methods of detecting the presence of event MZDT09Y based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MZDT09Y event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of event MZDT09Y and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MZDT09Y genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MZDT09Y genotype are also objects of the invention. | 01-17-2013 |
20130019342 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING TREHALOSE-6-PHOSPHATE PHOSPHATASE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and regards various polynucleotides, polypeptides and methods that may be employed to enhance yield in transgenic plants. Specifically the transgenic plants may exhibit any one of the traits consisting of increased yield, increased tolerance to abiotic stress, increased cell growth and increased nutrient use efficiency. | 01-17-2013 |
20140189903 | METHODS OF PREDICTING YIELD IN PLANTS AND APPLICATIONS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to the fields of agriculture, plant breeding or genetic engineering for plants with increased yield, crop forecasting and crop management. In particular, the methods herein describe novel methods of predicting a plant's yield through the measurement of specific metabolites either individually or in combination with one another in a specific plant reproductive tissue. The plant predictive methods described herein may be used to predict yield of plant populations as well as allow for more efficient crop management practices (e.g. amount and timing of chemical applications or amount of irrigation water applied to a field). | 07-03-2014 |
Kelvin Winston Duncan, Christchurch NZ
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20090123429 | ARTHROSPIRA-BASED COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention concerns a composition comprising physiologically stressed | 05-14-2009 |
Michael Duncan, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130086748 | COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT COLLAPSIBLE STRETCHER WITH REINFORCED BED - A carbon fiber frame assembly having a first collapsible frame pole and a second collapsible frame pole interconnected by a bed member. The bed member is reinforced with nylon strips for receiving and supporting a person between the frame poles. The first frame pole and the second frame pole consisting of a plurality of interlocking pole segments moveable between a collapsed configuration wherein the pole segments for each of the frame poles are generally disengaged from each other, and an erected configuration wherein the pole segments are aligned and connected end to end to form each of the frame poles. An elastic retention cord is disposed within a hollow interior of the first and second frame poles to bundle the frame segments together when in the disassembled configuration and to resist separation in the erected configuration. The distal end of each frame pole includes an extendable locking handle assembly. | 04-11-2013 |
Michael Duncan, Greer, SC US
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20130296921 | JUNCTIONAL TOURNIQUET - The present invention is a tourniquet comprising: a strap; a pelvic pad included in the strap having a pocket defined in the pelvic pad for receiving a semi-rigid stiffening member; base plates slidably attached to the strap allowing the base plates to be positioned along the strap; a threaded shaft received in each of the base plates; a pressure pad removable attached to a distal end of each of the shafts; a handle attached to a proximal end of each of the shafts having openings defined in each end of the handle; and, a rotational arresting strap attached to each base plate having a securing tab that can be received in one of the handle openings thereby preventing the shaft from rotating when the securing tab is received in sand handle opening. | 11-07-2013 |
Michael Duncan, Bronxville, NY US
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20140372946 | Systems for Obtaining, Analyzing, and Adjusting User Provided Economic Priority Parameters to Anticipate and Adjust Future Results - A method for analyzing inputs from a user to modify a financial plan with a computer system is disclosed. The method may also include displaying a plurality of images to the user, where each of the plurality of images is associated with a different query, and receiving an instruction to randomly select a subset of the plurality of images. The method may additionally include selecting, randomly, a subset of the plurality of images for presentation to the user and displaying the subset of the plurality of images in a different manner from a remainder of the plurality of images. The method may moreover include repeating, for every image of the subset: receiving a selection of one of the images; displaying to the user a query; and receiving an answer. The method may also include determining from the answers, a classification of the user's attitude toward financial resources and storing the classification. | 12-18-2014 |
Michael L. Duncan, Portland, OR US
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20140059782 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL - Provided herein is a multipurpose tool configured to provide multiple tools and functions for a user according to a specific activity or sport. Embodiments may provide a tool including a frame configured to define a plurality of tools disposed about a perimeter, where the frame defines at least one recess disposed about the perimeter, where at least one recess is configured to hold an earbud headphone. The frame of the tool may define a cavity at least partially surrounded by the perimeter, where the cavity may be configured to removably engage a separable and independently operable device. The cavity may be configured to removably receive a multipurpose tool. The tool may further include a gate biased into engagement with the frame, where the cavity is fully encircled by the frame and the gate, and access to the cavity through the frame is provided by opening the gate. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael S. Duncan, Bronxville, NY US
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20130157243 | Systems and Methods for Obtaining Prioritized User Input - According to the invention, a system for receiving input from a user or users, the input indicating the relative priorities of different concerns is disclosed. The system may include at least two interfaces. The first interface may display a plurality of categories of concerns and receive a selection of one of the categories and then display a plurality of concerns associated with the selected category. Selection and prioritization of these concerns may be received for each category. A second interface may display the top priority concern of each category and allow selection from these top priority concerns an overall top priority concern. The second interface may allow the user to then select a second overall top priority concern from the remaining top priority concern of each category. The process may repeat to produce an overall priority of any number of concerns across all categories. | 06-20-2013 |
Michael Z. Duncan, Elgin, IL US
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20140294147 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-VIEW IMAGING AND TOMOGRAPHY - Radiation scanning systems providing multiple views of an object in different planes and a reconstruction algorithm for reconstructing quasi-three-dimensional images from a limited number of views. A system may include bend magnets to direct accelerated charged particles to multiple targets in different viewing locations. Another system collimates radiation generated by a plurality of radiation sources into multiple beams for scanning an object at multiple angles. The object may be a cargo container, for example. The reconstruction algorithm uses an optimization algorithm and imaging and feasibility models to reconstruct quasi-three-dimensional images from the limited number of views. | 10-02-2014 |
Neel Duncan, Castle Rock, CO US
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20140332458 | REGENERATIVE FLUID FILTRATION MICRO-CELL - Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, products, and the like, for a filtration system that incorporates a plurality of back-washable filter cells into a cell manifold for filtering contaminants from a fluid. Each of the filter cells of the filter system are a small fluid filtration unit that includes a contained granular filtration media that can independently perform regenerative filtration functions of filtration and backwash. In one particular embodiment, the cell manifold is a cylindrical-shaped manifold into which the plurality of filter cells are housed. During operation, the filter system passes fluid through one or more of the filter cells of the cell manifold during a filter cycle, and distributes fluid for backwashing the cells in a backwash cycle. The filter cells of the filtration system utilize a counter-point compaction of the granular media that radially displaces outwardly the granular media. | 11-13-2014 |
Niall Duncan, Grange IE
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20100022215 | BASEBAND FILTERS FOR USE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - An embodiment of a baseband filter in a transmitter subsystem of a wireless device comprises an operational amplifier (op-amp), a pole circuit, a feedback capacitor, and an active device. The op-amp is adapted to produce an amplified signal that includes noise gain produced by the op-amp. The pole circuit is electrically coupled with an output terminal of the op-amp, and is adapted to receive the amplified signal and to attenuate the noise gain to produce a filtered, amplified signal. The feedback capacitor is electrically coupled between the first pole circuit and an input terminal of the op-amp, and is adapted to compensate for a phase shift produced by the pole circuit. The active device is electrically coupled with the pole circuit, and is adapted to amplify the filtered, amplified signal and to produce a baseband filtered output signal. | 01-28-2010 |
Nick Duncan, Leverkusen DE
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20100144523 | SYNERGISTICALLY ACTIVE HERBICIDAL AGENTS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH CULTIVATED PLANTS AND CONTAIN HERBICIDES FROM THE GROUP OF BENZOYLPYRAZOLES - Herbicidal compositions comprising | 06-10-2010 |
Peter Duncan, Epalinges CH
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20090041736 | SYNBIOTIC MIXTURE - This invention relates to a preparation comprising a probiotic bacterial strain and a prebiotic mixture comprising 5-70 wt % of at least one N-acetylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising Ga1NAcα1,3Ga1β1,4G1c and Ga1β1,6Ga1NAcα1,3Ga1β1,4G1c, 20-95 wt % of at least one neutral oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising Ga1β1,6Ga1, Ga1β1,6Ga1β1,4G1c Ga1β1,6Ga1β1,6G1c, Ga1β1,3Ga1β1,3G1c, Ga1β1,3Ga1β1,4G1c, Ga1β 1,6Ga1β 1,6Ga1β 1,4G1c, Ga1β 1,6Ga1β 1,3Ga1β 1,4GIc Ga1β 1,3Ga1β 1,6Ga1β 1,4GIc and Ga1β1,3Ga1β1,3Ga1β1,4G1c and 2-50 wt % of at least one sialylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising NeuAcα2,3Ga1β1,4G1c and NeuAcα2,6Ga1β1,4G1c. The invention extends to food products comprising said preparation and to the use of the preparation in the prevention and treatment of infections. | 02-12-2009 |
Raymond Gene Duncan, Dawsonville, GA US
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20140162540 | POULTRY WING SEGMENTING BLADE AND METHOD OF USE - A poultry wing segmenting blade to segment a poultry wing into segments at the poultry wing joint, the blade includes a bifurcated blade having a first edge and a second edge, and further comprises a guide, the guide configured to align the poultry wing joint with the bifurcated blade configured to separate the joint and cut the poultry wing and, thus, functions to produce consistent high speed joint cuts without producing shattered or fragmented bone segments, exposed open bone areas, and/or bone marrow contamination. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162541 | POULTRY WING SEGMENTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A method of poultry wing segmenting including providing a poultry wing segmenter system having a plurality of spaced shackles which hold the poultry wing suspended by their shoulder joints vertically positioned and presented to a horizontally rotatable wheel which has a plurality of circumferentially spaced lateral notched slots therearound, the rotatable wheel has a pair of annular slots into which cutting blades are positioned, a plurality of wing engaging members and guide members to bias and open the wing joints against cutting blades drawn through the annular to produce separate poultry wing segments of drumette, flat, and tip. | 06-12-2014 |
Reesie Duncan, Kennesaw, GA US
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20130230681 | PATTERN CARPET TILES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A carpet tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected side edge of the carpet tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a floor covering, the rotational position of the carpet tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent carpet tiles. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230682 | PATTERN CARPET TILES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A carpet tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected side edge of the carpet tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a floor covering, the rotational position of the carpet tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent carpet tiles. | 09-05-2013 |
Reesie Duncan, Cartersville, GA US
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20140259457 | PROCESS FOR DYEING FABRIC - In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for dyeing greige goods to produce a random dye pattern, compositions and articles produced therefrom. In a further aspect, the invention relates to methods of methods for dyeing greige goods to produce a random dye pattern using a dyeing machine. In still a further aspect, the invention relates to methods of producing unique dye patterns for greige goods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 09-18-2014 |
Rena Duncan, Sherwood, AR US
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20130298320 | Toilet Clean Pouch - The invention is a directed to a long-handled rod that hangs on the top of the toilet water tank and extends down into the tank. The rod is retained in place within the toilet tank by a hook kept under tension by a latch. A resealable pouch is provided on the end of the rod which holds a toilet cleanser composition in tablet or liquid form securely in the tank. The resealable pouch is preferably composed of a water-permeable mesh material. | 11-14-2013 |
Renee Kelly Duncan, Corning, NY US
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20110204284 | CARBON ELECTRODE BATCH MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The disclosure relates to carbon electrode batch materials and methods of using and products of the same. In particular, the disclosure relates to batch materials for forming carbon electrodes comprising at least one activated carbon, at least one binder, and a carrier substantially comprising water. The disclosure further relates to methods comprising extruding said batch materials. | 08-25-2011 |
20130082213 | HYDROCHLORIC ACID WASHING OF CARBON AND GRAPHITE FOR MAKING CONDUCTIVE INK FOR ULTRACAPACITORS - Water-based conductive ink compositions may include acid-washed graphite particles, carbon black particles, at least one polymeric dispersant, at least one acrylic binder, at least one polyvinylpyrrolidone binder, at least one defoamer, and an aqueous carrier. At least 90 wt. % of the acid-washed graphite particles and the carbon black particles, based on the combined weight of the acid-washed graphite particles and the carbon black particles, may have particle sizes less than 10 μm. The water-based conductive ink composition may have a total elemental contaminant level of less than 100 ppm, based on the total weight of the water-based conductive ink composition. Methods for preparing the water-based conductive ink compositions may include preparing a letdown phase from a first premix containing carbon black and a second premix containing acid-washed graphite. The methods may include washing graphite particles in an strong acid such as hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, or mixtures thereof. | 04-04-2013 |
Richard Jeremy Duncan, Fairfax, VA US
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20120047571 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PRESELECTED QUERY TYPE WITHIN A DNS QUERY - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code representing instructions to cause a processor to perform a process includes code to determine whether an IPv4 packet is associated with a Domain Name System (DNS) query based on an IPv4 header of the IPv4 packet. If the IPv4 packet is a DNS query packet, the non-transitory processor-readable medium includes code to determine whether the IPv4 packet has a preselected query type based on a payload of the IPv4 packet. If the IPv4 packet is a DNS query packet and has the preselected query type, the non-transitory processor-readable medium includes code to send a signal to block transmission of the IPv4 packet. In some embodiments, the preselected query type has a DNS record type value of 28. | 02-23-2012 |
20120047572 | DECAPSULATION OF DATA PACKET TUNNELS TO PROCESS ENCAPSULATED IPV4 OR IPV6 PACKETS - In one embodiment, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to cause a processor to determine whether an IPv4 payload of an IPv4 packet includes a tunneled IPv6 packet. When the IPv4 payload includes the tunneled IPv6 packet, the code can determine a location of a payload of the tunneled IPv6 packet based at least in part on a header of the tunneled IPv6 packet, and send a signal to block transmission of the IPv4 packet when the payload of the tunneled IPv6 packet is not a valid IPv6 payload. | 02-23-2012 |
20120047573 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING INVALID IPV6 PACKETS - In one embodiment, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to cause a processor to determine (1) whether an IPv6 packet includes an extension header of an illegal type and (2) a quantity of extension headers present in the IPv6 packet that are of a preselected type. When the IPv6 packet includes the extension header of the illegal type, the code can send a first signal to block transmission of the IPv6 packet. When the quantity of extension headers that are of the preselected type is greater than a preselected quantity, the code can send a second signal to block transmission of the IPv6 packet. | 02-23-2012 |
Robert Duncan, Portland, OR US
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20150031346 | SHARING WIRELESS CONNECTION PROFILES BETWEEN MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a system, apparatus and method for sharing wireless connection profiles between multiple OSs are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a first wireless connection may be established between a wireless communication device and an access point of a wireless network or one or more other devices of a peer-to-peer networking group while the wireless communication device is running in an OS. A wireless connection profile for the first wireless connection may be stored in a shared profiles storage associated with the device, and then may be retrieved from the shared profiles storage responsive to the device being booted in a different OS. A second wireless connection may be automatically established between the device booted in the different OS and the access point or the one or more other devices using the wireless connection profile retrieved from the shared profiles storage. | 01-29-2015 |
Roger Glen Duncan, Christiansburg, VA US
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20120175513 | Sensor Array Configuration for Swept-Wavelength Interferometric-Based Sensing Systems - A method, system and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest relating to a wellbore is disclosed. A fiber optic cable having a plurality of sensors is disposed in the wellbore, wherein the plurality of sensors have reflectivity values configured to provide improved signal-to-noise ratio compared to signal-to-noise ratio of a plurality of sensors having substantially same reflectivity values. Light is propagated into the fiber optic cable from a light source and signals are received at a detector from the plurality of sensors in response to interaction of the propagated light with the plurality of sensors. A processor may be used to obtain the parameter of interest from the received signals. The fiber optic cable may be coupled to a member in the wellbore, wherein the parameter of interest is related to the member. | 07-12-2012 |
20120181420 | Programmable Filters for Improving Data Fidelity in Swept-Wavelength Interferometry-Based Systems - A method, system and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest from a plurality of sensors in a fiber optic cable deployed in a wellbore are disclosed. Light having variable frequency within a range of frequencies is propagated along the fiber optic cable. Signals are received that are responsive to interaction of the propagated light with the plurality of sensors. The received signals are filtered using a programmable filter. The parameter of interest is obtained from the filtered signals. In one aspect, the fiber optic cable is coupled to a member deployed in the wellbore and the parameter of interest is related to the member. | 07-19-2012 |
20120200422 | Use of Digital Transport Delay to Improve Measurement Fidelity in Swept-Wavelength Systems - A method and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest from an optical device placed along a fiber optic cable in a wellbore is disclosed. Light is propagated a light through the fiber optic cable from a light source. A first detector receives a first signal responsive to interaction of the propagated light and the optical device, wherein the first signal has a delay. A second detector receives a second signal and a digital delay device delays the received second signal. A sampling device obtains a selected signal from the first signal using the delayed second signal, and a processor determines the parameter of interest using the selected signal. | 08-09-2012 |
20130016979 | Optical Network Configuration with Intrinsic Delay for Swept-Wavelength Interferometry SystemsAANM Duncan; Roger GlenAACI ChristiansburgAAST VAAACO USAAGP Duncan; Roger Glen Christiansburg VA USAANM Childers; Brooks A.AACI ChristiansburgAAST VAAACO USAAGP Childers; Brooks A. Christiansburg VA US - A method, apparatus and optical network for obtaining a signal from a sensor in a fiber optic cable at a downhole location is disclosed. A reference signal is propagated through the fiber optic cable. A beam of light is received from the fiber optic cable, wherein the beam of light includes the propagated reference signal and the signal from the sensor generated from an interaction of the sensor and the reference signal. The propagated reference signal is obtained from the received beam of light. The signal from the sensors is obtained by sampling the received beam of light using the obtained propagated reference signal. | 01-17-2013 |
20130093598 | ENHANCING FUNCTIONALITY OF REFLECTOMETRY BASED SYSTEMS USING PARALLEL MIXING OPERATIONS - A method for estimating a parameter includes: generating an optical signal, the optical signal modulated via a modulation signal; transmitting the modulated optical signal from a light source into an optical fiber, the optical fiber including a plurality of sensing locations disposed along the optical fiber and configured to reflect light; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from the plurality of sensing locations; and combining, in parallel, each of a plurality of reference signals with the reflected signal to estimate a value of the parameter. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093599 | INCOHERENT REFLECTOMETRY UTILIZING CHAOTIC EXCITATION OF LIGHT SOURCES - A method for estimating a parameter includes: transmitting a control signal to a coherent optical source, the control signal configured to chaotically vary an output of the optical source and generate a chaotically excited optical signal; transmitting the optical signal from the optical source into an optical fiber, the optical fiber including at least one sensing location; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from the at least one sensing location; and estimating a value of the parameter using the reflected signal. | 04-18-2013 |
20130094011 | DISTANCE MEASUREMENT USING INCOHERENT OPTICAL REFLECTOMETRY - A method for estimating a distance includes: generating an optical signal having a wavelength that is within a wavelength range, the optical signal modulated via a modulation signal having a modulation frequency; transmitting the modulated optical signal from a light source into the optical fiber, the optical fiber in contact with a moveable strain inducing element located at the position along the optical fiber, the optical fiber including a plurality of sensing locations configured to reflect light within the wavelength range when under strain from the strain inducing element and transmit light within the wavelength range when not under strain from the strain inducing element; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from at least one of the sensing locations; demodulating the reflected signal with a reference signal to generate reflected signal data; and determining the distance to the position along the optical fiber based on the reflected signal data. | 04-18-2013 |
20140150548 | DISTRIBUTED DOWNHOLE ACOUSTING SENSING - A method and system to perform distributed downhole acoustic sensing in a borehole are described. The system includes an optical fiber comprising at least one reflector, and a tunable laser configured to perform a transmission of a range of wavelengths through the optical fiber. The system also includes a receiver configured to receive an interferometer signal resulting from the transmission, and a processor configured to determine a component of the interferometer signal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158877 | HYDROGEN RESISTANT DOWNHOLE OPTICAL FIBER SENSING - An apparatus for estimating at least one parameter in a downhole environment includes: an optical fiber configured to be disposed in a borehole, the optical fiber including a core having a first index of refraction and a cladding surrounding the core and having a second index of refraction that is lower than the first index of refraction, at least a portion of the core being made from a hydrogen resistant material; at least one fiber Bragg grating (FBG) formed within the hydrogen resistant material; a light source configured to send an optical signal into the optical fiber; and a detector configured to receive a return signal generated by the at least one FBG and generate data representative of the at least one parameter. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160483 | POLARIZATION SCRAMBLING IN INTERFEROMETER SYSTEMS - A system and method to obtain and process interferometer output scans is described. The interferometer-based sensor system includes a tunable laser to transmit a transmit signal and a polarization scrambler to produce a polarization state change on the transmit signal. The system also includes an interferometer to provide an output scan based on the transmit signal with the polarization state change and a processor to process the output scan. | 06-12-2014 |
20140198823 | TEMPERATURE SENSING ARRANGEMENT, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF SENSING TEMPERATURE - A temperature sensing arrangement includes a member having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and an optical fiber having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The optical fiber is strain transmissively mounted to the member. And the second coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion such that strain measurable in the optical fiber is correlatable to temperature changes in the member. | 07-17-2014 |
20140230536 | DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC MONITORING VIA TIME-SHEARED INCOHERENT FREQUENCY DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY - A system and method to obtain an acoustic signal from a borehole penetrating the earth are described. The system includes a modulated single frequency incoherent light source to output a modulated light signal. The system also includes two or more optical fibers to split the modulated light signal for transmission to an optical sensor in the borehole, at least one of the two or more optical fibers including a delay, two or more photodetectors to receive respective resultant signals resulting from the two or more optical fibers transmitting the modulated light signal to the optical sensor, and a processor to obtain the acoustic signal based on the resultant signals. | 08-21-2014 |
20140327915 | WELL MONITORING USING COHERENT DETECTION OF RAYLEIGH SCATTER - Disclosed herein is a system for measuring characteristics in a well bore. The system includes a fiber-optic wire extending along a length of the well bore a monitoring system. The monitoring system includes a swept-wavelength interferometer (SWI) configured to transmit light into the fiber-optic wire by sweeping the light across a range of wavelengths, and the monitoring system is configured to detect a characteristic in the well bore based on detecting a Rayleigh backscatter of the light transmitted into the fiber-optic wire. | 11-06-2014 |
20150048243 | OPTICAL FIBER SENSING WITH ENHANCED BACKSCATTERING - An apparatus for estimating at least one parameter in a downhole environment includes: an optical fiber configured to be disposed in a borehole, the optical fiber having a property that causes intrinsic backscattering of signals transmitted therein. The property varies along a length of the optical fiber to generate a variable intensity of the backscattering, the intensity of backscattering varying along the optical fiber as a function of distance from an end of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a light source configured to send an optical signal into the optical fiber; and a detector configured to receive a return signal including backscattered signals. | 02-19-2015 |
20150085610 | FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS VIA FMCW INTERROGATION - A system and method to obtain acoustic information from a borehole penetrating the earth are described. The system includes a light source to provide a continuous output beam and a modulator to modulate the continuous output beam with a modulation signal to provide a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) to be sent out on an optical fiber disposed along the borehole, the optical fiber including a plurality of reflectors at known locations along the optical fiber. The system also includes a processor to process a light reflection signal from the optical fiber to determine the acoustic information. | 03-26-2015 |
Sarah Duncan, Singapore SG
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20140155375 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel NADPH oxidase II inhibitors and their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by the NADPH oxidase enzymes. | 06-05-2014 |
Scott Duncan, Canonsburg, PA US
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20130152632 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING VITREOUS SLAG - A process for manufacturing a vitreous slag including | 06-20-2013 |
Scott C. Duncan, West Jordan, UT US
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20110208371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDITIONING AND CONTROLLING POWER USAGE - Poorly matched electrical power systems (e.g., those with a poor power factor and crosstalk interference) that create a high transient demand for power result in unnecessarily high power bills. High transient demand for power may be decreased, and power bills thereby reduced, by placing an energy storage element near the entity's power input, thereby reducing crosstalk. The energy storage element may comprise a plurality of de-tuned capacitors. A reactive element may be placed in series with the energy storage element to repress high-frequency harmonics and to reduce electrical noise. The energy storage element and/or the reactive element may be configurable. A control module may reconfigure the system responsive to measurements obtained at the entity and/or user commands received over a network or at the module itself. | 08-25-2011 |
Terence M. Duncan, Canton, MI US
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20140245899 | COOKING AND MIXING APPLIANCE KIT - A cooking appliance kit includes a housing having a plurality of walls defining a heating cavity. A cooking vessel is configured to be inserted into the heating cavity. The cooking vessel includes a first rounded end, a second rounded end, and an intermediate necked portion that defines first and second wells that at least partially intersect. First and second distinct heater plates are disposed in the first and second wells, respectively. First and second drive arms are removable coupled to the housing in an operable communication with the drive system. The first drive arm includes a flipping wand and the second drive arm includes a stirring wand. | 09-04-2014 |
20140245900 | MIXING TOOL SET FOR A COOKING AND MIXING APPLIANCE KIT - A stirring system for a cooking appliance kit includes a housing having a drive system and a cooking vessel including a bottom wall, a first rounded end, a second rounded end, and an intermediate necked portion that define first and second wells that at least partially intersect. First and second drive arms are removably coupled with the housing in an operable communication with the drive system. A flipping wand is configured for removable engagement with the first drive arm and a stirring wand is configured for removable engagement with the second drive arm. The stirring wand includes a substantially vertical portion configured to slide along a second rounded end of the cooking vessel and a substantially horizontal portion configured to slideably rotate over the bottom wall of the cooking vessel. | 09-04-2014 |
20140245901 | COOKING VESSEL FOR A COOKING AND MIXING APPLIANCE KIT - A cooking appliance kit includes a housing having a plurality of walls defining a heating cavity and a cooking vessel that is configured to be inserted into the heating cavity. The cooking vessel includes a first rounded end, a second rounded end, and an intermediate necked portion that define first and second wells that at least partially intersect. First and second distinct heater plates are disposed in the first and second wells, respectively. An arcuate dividing wall is disposed in the heating cavity and is removably engaged with the intermediate necked portion between the first and second distinct heater plates. The arcuate dividing wall defines a circular cooking zone and a crescent cooking zone. A drive arm is removably coupled to the housing and extends over the circular cooking zone. The drive arm includes one of a flipping wand and a stirring wand. | 09-04-2014 |
20140245902 | MIXING MECHANISM FOR A COOKING AND MIXING APPLIANCE KIT - A cooking appliance kit includes a housing having a drive system and plurality of walls that define a heating cavity. A cooking vessel is configured to be inserted into the heating cavity. The cooking vessel includes a first rounded end, a second rounded end, and an intermediate necked portion that define first and second wells that at least partially intersect. First and second drive arms are removably engaged to a top portion of the housing and in operable communication with the drive system. A flipping wand is configured for removable engagement with the first drive arm and a stirring wand is configured for removable engagement with the second drive arm. A lid is pivotally coupled to the housing and operable between an open position and a closed position. | 09-04-2014 |
Theodore D. Duncan, Elkview, WV US
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20130291720 | Systems and Methods for Recovering Hydrocarbons From a Polyolefin Purge Gas Product - Provided are systems and methods for separating a purge gas recovered from a polyethylene product. The method includes recovering a polyethylene product containing one or more volatile hydrocarbons from a polymerization reactor and contacting the polyethylene product with a purge gas to remove at least a portion of the volatile hydrocarbons to produce a polymer product having a reduced concentration of volatile hydrocarbons and a purge gas product enriched in volatile hydrocarbons. The purge gas product is compressed to a pressure of 2,500 kPaa to 10,000 kPaa, and is then cooled and separated into at least a first product, a second product, and a third product. A portion of one or more of the first, second, or third products is then recycled as a purge gas, to the polymerization reactor, or to the purge gas product enriched in volatile hydrocarbons prior to compression, respectively. | 11-07-2013 |
Thu-Ha Duncan, Cleveland, TN US
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20130226275 | Electro-Stimulation System - An electro-stimulation system is provided with a compact power and control assembly and a plurality of shaped gel electrode patches with instructions to facilitate user administration of therapy. | 08-29-2013 |
William Duncan, St. Louis, MO US
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20120238451 | HERBICIDE AND ADJUVANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides methods and herbicide compositions for weed control. The invention provides for enhancement of herbicide activity by the addition of an adjuvant. The herbicide activity is especially useful as a preplant and postplant treatment. | 09-20-2012 |
William D. Duncan, Elizabethtown, PA US
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20130272833 | SOLAR CELL STRING LAYUP SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for layup of a solar cell string on a substrate includes a robotic arm having a pickbar attached to a free end thereof. The pickbar has an elongated body with a plurality of vacuum grippers spaced along the body each for gripping an individual solar cell of the solar cell string. A vacuum source applies a vacuum through the vacuum grippers to grip the solar cells and a controller connected to the robotic arm positioned the solar cell string gripped by the pickbar on a substrate. A pair of sensor assemblies mounted on the pickbar generates signals representing positions of portions of the solar cell string and features of the substrate. The controller responds to the signals for positioning the gripped solar cell string relative to the substrate. | 10-17-2013 |
William D. Duncan, Elisabethtown, PA US
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20140065747 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL STRINGS - A method and an apparatus for producing solar cell strings by connecting at least two solar cells by a least one conductor ribbon of a first length, wherein the solar cells are respectively spaced from one another at a string cell spacing(s), until a desired number of solar cells for producing a first solar cell string is connected together, connecting a further solar cell with a last solar cell of the first solar string by at least another conductor ribbon which is longer than the at least one conductor ribbon, wherein the second solar cell is spaced from the last solar cell at a greater spacing than the string cell spacing(s) and wherein the second solar cell forms the first solar cell for a second solar string, and separating the at least another conductor ribbon for decoupling the first solar cell string. | 03-06-2014 |
Willis S. Duncan, Haymarket, VA US
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20140246390 | PEGBOARD STOCKING AND RESETTING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatuses for making a stocking strip for pegboard stocking. The stocking strip includes an elongated strip containing information for locating a plurality of different products on a peg board display, a first identification number for identifying the strip, a first text area for identifying a source planogram or print job, a second text area for listing stocking location in a sales establishment which contains the pegboard display, a third text area for listing a height for the product, a demarcation for indicating a span of the position of the product on the pegboard, a product image, a product identifier, a color marker and a peg indicator for locating the peg on the pegboard display. | 09-04-2014 |