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Antoine Dunn, Kensington, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090303899	DISCOVERY OF MULTIPLE-PARENT DEPENDENCIES IN NETWORK PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS - Multiple parent-dependencies are identified for messages that are received on a network that includes nodes that are configured to avoid the conventional strictly-sequential communications techniques and protocols, in order to accelerate network performance. If a network is known, or assumed, to include intermediate/proxy nodes that are configured to provide acceleration, access control, and other services, the system that analyzes traffic on the network is configured to assume that these nodes may/will provide such features, and thereby introduce multiple dependencies among the messages communicated across the network. For each message transmitted from a forwarding node, messages received at the forwarding node are assessed to distinguish messages from the destination node and messages from an other node, and a dependency is defined for each.	12-10-2009
20100128623	END-TO-END ANALYSIS OF TRANSACTIONS IN NETWORKS WITH TRAFFIC-ALTERING DEVICES - In a network that includes intermediary nodes, such as WAN accelerators, that transform messages between nodes, an end-to-end path of the messages is determined. The determined end-to-end path is used in subsequent analyses of message traces, to identify timing and other factors related to the performance of the network relative to the propagation of these messages, including the propagation of the transformed messages. A variety of techniques are presented for determining the path of the messages, depending upon the characteristics of the collected trace data. Upon determining the message path, the traces are synchronized in time and correlations between the connections along the path are determined, including causal relationships. In a preferred embodiment, a user identifies an application process between or among particular nodes of a network, and the system provides a variety of formats for viewing statistics related to the performance of the application on the network.	05-27-2010

Antoine Dunn, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110055390	NETWORK CAPACITY PLANNING - Data representing application deployment attributes, network topology, and network performance attributes based on a reduced set of element attributes is utilized to simulate application deployment. The data may be received from a user directly, a program that models a network topology or application behavior, and a wizard that implies the data based on an interview process. The simulation may be based on application deployment attributes including application traffic pattern, application message sizes, network topology, and network performance attributes. The element attributes may be determined from a lookup table of element operating characteristics that may contain element maximum and minimum boundary operating values utilized to interpolate other operating conditions. Application response time may be derived using an iterative analysis based on multiple instances of one or more applications wherein a predetermined number of iterations is used or until a substantially steady state of network performance is achieved.	03-03-2011

Benjamin Adric Dunn, Hartford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030526	AXIAL BOLTED FLANGE DESIGN METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A method of designing an axial bolted flange joint includes the use of a common, controlled spreadsheet that includes part and assembly drawings, dimensions, equations, materials properties, and design limits and design criteria that generates alerts to the user during the design process. Drawings are updated by the spreadsheet as parameters are changed and are available as final drawings at any stage of the method. After the user achieves an acceptable preliminary design in the spreadsheet, the data from the spreadsheet and/or updated drawings are imported into a solids modeling program. A finite elements program imports data from the solids modeling program to perform a stress analysis. The data in the spreadsheet may be modified, if necessary, based upon the stress analysis results.	02-04-2010

Ben M. Dunn, Gainesville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090197827	Combination Therapy for Treatment of FIV Infection - The present invention pertains to methods for therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of cats against FIV infection. Methods of the present invention utilize a combination of antiretroviral compounds to treat or prevent FIV infection in a feline animal. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering an effective amount of AZT and another nucleoside analog, such as, for example, 3TC to the animal. In another embodiment, cats are given an effective dose(s) of AZT, 3TC, and a retroviral protease inhibitor.	08-06-2009

Brian C. Dunn, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041932	PROCESS FOR CONVERTING AN OXYGENATED FEED TO HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE - A process of modifying a zeolite catalyst to produce a modified zeolite catalyst wherein the modified zeolite catalyst has blocked pore sites. An oxygenated feed is flowed over the modified zeolite catalyst, wherein the oxygenated feed comprises hydrocarbons, methanol and dimethyl ether or a mixture thereof. The hydrocarbons, methanol and dimethyl ether in the oxygenated feed react with the modified zeolite catalyst to produce cyclic hydrocarbons, wherein the cyclic hydrocarbons produced has less than 10% durene and a median carbon number is C8.	02-18-2010
20100304964	METAL SULFIDE CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Methods and apparatus relate to catalysts and preparation of the catalysts, which are defined by sulfides of a transition metal, such as one of molybdenum, tungsten, and vanadium. Precursors for the catalysts include a metal ion source compound, such as molybdenum trioxide, and a sulfide ion source compound, such as thioacetamide. Once the precursors are dissolved if solid and combined in a mixture, homogenous precipitation from the mixture forms the catalysts. Exemplary uses of the catalysts include packing for a methanation reactor that converts carbon monoxide and hydrogen into methane.	12-02-2010

Brody Dunn, Bartlesville, OK US

Bryce Dunn, Royal Oak, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110055817	PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TOOL HAVING UNIFIED ANALYSIS REPORT - An improved method is provided for identifying a cause of a performance problem experienced by an application in a computing environment. To help a user find and isolate the problem quicker, the method proposes a unified performance analysis report that presents the most likely indicators of the source of the performance problem. The report presents performance metrics for the software services used by the application and charts the metric values over time since it is often the change in a metric that indicates a problem. Each metric chart should also include an indicator for the state of service for the application. This will help the user correlate metrics from multiple sources to the time period in which the application experienced a problem.	03-03-2011

Chadwick M. Dunn, Janesville, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100227387	Structure and method for handling magnetic particles in biological assays - Magnetic handling structure (	09-09-2010

Chadwick M. Dunn, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090252652	Apparatus And Method For Handling Fluids For Analysis - A reaction vessel with a bottom drain opening supporting a selected unpressured head of fluid by the surface tension of the fluid. A device processing zone includes a support for spaced rows of reaction vessels, passages communicating with their drain openings of supported vessels, and a pressure source for selectively draining fluid through the drain openings. Generally horizontal bar magnets are supported for selected vertical movement between the vessel rows. A dispensing head has X discharge openings selectively positionable over X selected reaction vessels. A metering pump mechanism selectively meters X a selected quantity of fluid a bulk supply (where X is at least four), and selectively pumps the metered selected quantities through the drain openings to the selected reaction vessels. Methods of drawing fluid from the vessels using the pressure source, and moving the magnets to form a pellet of analyte are also included.	10-08-2009
20090314802	Apparatus And Method For Handling Fluids For Analysis - A reaction vessel with a bottom drain opening supporting a selected unpressured head of fluid by the surface tension of the fluid. A device processing zone includes a support for spaced rows of reaction vessels, passages communicating with their drain openings of supported vessels, and a pressure source for selectively draining fluid through the drain openings. Generally horizontal bar magnets are supported for selected vertical movement between the vessel rows. A dispensing head has X discharge openings selectively positionable over X selected reaction vessels. A metering pump mechanism selectively meters X a selected quantity of fluid a bulk supply (where X is at least four), and selectively pumps the metered selected quantities through the drain openings to the selected reaction vessels. Methods of drawing fluid from the vessels using the pressure source, and moving the magnets to form a pellet of analyte are also included.	12-24-2009

Charles Tyson Dunn, Cordova, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090043169	Childbirth instrument and method - A childbirth instrument and method of use. The instrument may have guide and/or guard portions with concave posterior sides, and may have one or more grips. The guide may have first, second, and third elongated reference slots for performing episiotomy cuts therethrough, with the reference slots locating the angle and position of the episiotomy cuts, and the guard provides protection for the unborn infant. Another embodiment has one or more apertures through which a hypodermic needle may deliver a local anesthetic prior to making episiotomy cuts. The instrument may have one or more grips, which may be removable, and may have a movable stop and/or guide aperture. The angle of the episiotomy cut may be adjusted with one embodiment. The guide and guard portions may separate. Finger-receiving portions may be provided on the guard.	02-12-2009

Christopher L. Dunn, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080281168	Vital Signs Monitor - A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.	11-13-2008

Daniel Dunn, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107747	Detection and Control of Power Induced Hop During Traction Control in a Vehicle - A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle with wheels during a traction control event is provided. The method comprises adjusting wheel torque in response to an amplitude of a band-pass filtered driven wheel speed and a direction of acceleration of driven wheels.	04-30-2009
20090107748	Stuck Vehicle with Time and Pedal Related Traction Control - A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle is provided for traction control. The method comprises controlling wheel slip to a first amount, the first amount independent of a driver requested output; and controlling the wheel slip to a second amount when a vehicle speed is less than a threshold for a first duration, the second amount based on the driver requested output.	04-30-2009
20090112437	Traction Control for Performance and Demonstration Spin - A method is provided for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle comprising wheels, and an accelerator pedal actuated by a driver. A method comprises controlling wheel slip to a first amount during a first road condition, the first amount independent of a driver requested output; and controlling the wheel slip to a second amount during a second road condition, the second amount based on the driver requested output, the second road condition having higher friction than the first road condition.	04-30-2009
20090192689	OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR BASED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - An anti-lock braking system (ABS) calculates driven wheel speed without any sensors on the driven axle assembly. A powertrain control module (PCM) receives signals from an output shaft speed (OSS) sensor and adds the speed and axle ratio information to a control network bus. Access to the CAN bus is provided to enable calculation of the rear wheel speed based on such information so that ABS may implement anti-lock braking functionality by taking into account such information.	07-30-2009

Dave Dunn, Carrollton, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110095030	CONTAINER ASSEMBLY HAVING A HEAT-SEALED METAL END, A METAL END THEREFOR, AND A METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A container assembly includes a container body having a side wall encircling an axis, and a metal end for attachment to an upper edge of the side wall via heat-sealing. The outer peripheral region is shaped prior to application to the container body such that an annular channel is defined between an inner chuck wall and an outer chuck wall of the metal end. The metal end is pushed straight onto the side wall such that the upper edge of the side wall is received into the channel. The surfaces of the side wall and the opposing surfaces of the chuck walls have heat-sealable material thereon. The metal end is heated to melt and fuse the heat-sealable layers, thereby sealing the metal end onto the side wall. The metal end is shaped such that the free edge of the outer chuck wall is not exposed.	04-28-2011

David J. Dunn, Aurora, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090029059	Two-part epoxy composition - A two-part epoxy composition is provided that comprises a first part having a mixture of an epoxy resin and an anhydride, and a second part having a curing agent. Also provided is a method for making a substantially bis-∝-glycol free epoxy resin for two-part epoxy compositions, and a method for applying a two-part epoxy composition to a system of water piping.	01-29-2009

David Scott Dunn, Smithfield, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110047814	DRYING DRAWER AND METHOD OF DRYING - A dryer drawer system is provided comprising a generally multisided drying chamber having opposed side walls, a rear wall, and at least one access door, wherein the door is sealable to the chamber. The dryer drawer further comprises a heater for heating air circulating in the chamber and at least one fan for circulating air in the chamber. The multisided drying chamber includes an air inlet and an air outlet, a sensor for sensing the temperature of the air in the chamber, a first damper for selectively opening and closing the air inlet, a second damper for selectively opening and closing the air outlet, and a controller for controlling operation of the fan, the heater and the dampers. The controller is operative in a first operational mode to open the air inlet and the air outlet to provide air flow through the chamber and in a second operational mode to close the air inlet and the air outlet to provide a recirculating air flow within the chamber. The controller can selectively switch between the first and second modes as a function of the sensed temperature in the chamber.	03-03-2011
20110185513	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING UNBALANCED LOADS IN A WASHING MACHINE - An apparatus and techniques for detecting unbalanced load in a washing machine are provided. A clothes basket containing a load of clothing and rotatable about an axis is accelerated. As the clothes basket passes a first predetermined rotational speed, one of power and torque applied to the clothes basket is limited. It is determined whether the clothes basket accelerates from the first predetermined to a second predetermined rotational speed within a predetermined time. Failure to reach the second predetermined rotational speed within the predetermined time signifies an out-of-balance condition as to the load of clothing. No resonance of the machine lies between the first and second predetermined rotational speeds. In another aspect, a similar technique can be employed, with or without limiting power or torque, wherein a resonance does lie between the first and second predetermined rotational speeds.	08-04-2011

Derren N. Dunn, Sandy Hook, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090191468	Contact Level Mask Layouts By Introducing Anisotropic Sub-Resolution Assist Features - This disclosure includes a SRAF layout that minimizes the number of SRAFs required to reliably print contact shapes. A method is provided that reduces the number of necessary SRAF features on a mask, placing at least two elongated SRAF shapes on the mask such that the elongated SRAF shapes extend past at least one edge of a mask shape in at least one direction.	07-30-2009
20100042967	MEEF REDUCTION BY ELONGATION OF SQUARE SHAPES - A method that purposely relaxes OPC algorithm constraints to allow post OPC mask shapes to elongate along one direction (particularly lowering the 1-dimensional MEEF in this direction with the result of an effectively overall lowered MEEF) to produce a pattern on wafer that is circular to within an acceptable tolerance.	02-18-2010

Dixie Dunn, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110018059	Shield Contacts in a Shielded Gate MOSFET - A semiconductor structure comprises an active region comprising trenches extending into a semiconductor region. Each trench includes a shield electrode and a gate electrode. The semiconductor structure also comprises a shield contact region adjacent to the active region. The shield contact region comprises at least one contact trench extending into the semiconductor region. The shield electrode from at least one of the trenches in the active region extends along a length of the contact trench. The semiconductor structure also comprises an interconnect layer extending over the active region and the shield contact region. In the active region the interconnect layer is isolated from the gate electrode in each trench by a dielectric layer and contacts mesa surfaces of the semiconductor region adjacent to the trenches. In the shield contact region the interconnect layer contacts the shield electrode and the mesa surfaces of the semiconductor region adjacent to the contact trench.	01-27-2011

Douglas A. Dunn, Maplewood, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110121557	MULTILAYER ARTICLES CAPABLE OF FORMING COLOR IMAGES - Multi-layer articles capable of forming color images are provided. The articles include a multi-layer construction with at least two layers in which at least one of the layers includes a thermally activatable composition. The thermally activatable composition includes a non-linear light to heat converter composition and a color forming compound. Upon activation with a light source an image forms.	05-26-2011

Douglas S. Dunn, Maplewood, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090284840	PROCESS FOR MAKING MICROLENS ARRAYS AND MASTERFORMS - A process for making a microlens array or a microlens array masterform comprises	11-19-2009
20100182666	SHEETING WITH COMPOSITE IMAGE THAT FLOATS - Techniques are described for forming microlens sheeting having composite images that appear to float with respect to the plane of the sheeting. As one example, a method comprises forming one or more images within a sheeting having a surface of microlenses, wherein at least one of the images is a partially complete image, and wherein each of the images is associated with a different one of the microlenses, wherein the microlenses have refractive surfaces that transmit light to positions within the sheeting to produce a plurality of composite images from the images formed within the sheeting so that each of the composite images appears to float with respect to the plane of the sheeting, and wherein forming the one or more images comprises forming the one or more images such that each of the composite images is associated with a different viewing angle range.	07-22-2010
20110063392	GENERATION OF COLOR IMAGES - Methods for generating a color image are provided which include a multi-layer construction in which at least one of the layers is a thermally activatable layer that includes a thermally activatable composition. The thermally activatable composition includes a non-linear light to heat converter composition and a color forming compound. Upon activation with a light source an image forms.	03-17-2011
20110249332	MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS HAVING SIDE-BY-SIDE MIRROR/POLARIZER ZONES - A reflective film includes interior layers that selectively reflect light by constructive or destructive interference, the layers extending from a first to a second zone of the film. In the first zone, the layers operate substantially as a reflective polarizer; in the second zone they operate substantially as a mirror. The layers may thus provide a first reflective characteristic in the first zone wherein normally incident light of one polarization state is substantially reflected and normally incident light of an orthogonal polarization state is substantially transmitted, and a second reflective characteristic in the second zone wherein normally incident light of any polarization state is substantially reflected. The film may have a first thickness in the first zone that is substantially the same as a second thickness in the second zone. Alternatively, the second thickness may be substantially less than the first thickness. Related methods, articles, and systems are also disclosed.	10-13-2011
20110249334	INTERNALLY PATTERNED MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS WITH MULTIPLE BIREFRINGENT LAYERS - A reflective film includes interior layers that selectively reflect light by constructive or destructive interference, the layers extending from a first to a second zone of the film. The interior layers include a first set of layers composed of a first material and a second set of layers composed of a different second material. The first and second sets of layers are both birefringent in the first zone, but at least some of the layers have reduced birefringence in the second zone. The reduced birefringence produces a second reflective characteristic in the second zone that differs from a first reflective characteristic in the first zone, this difference not being substantially attributable to any thickness difference between the first and second zones. The film may also incorporate absorbing agents to assist in the manufacture or processing of the film. Related methods and articles are also disclosed.	10-13-2011
20110255163	INTERNALLY PATTERNED MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS USING SPATIALLY SELECTIVE BIREFRINGENCE REDUCTION - A reflective film includes interior layers arranged to selectively reflect light by constructive or destructive interference, the layers extending from a first zone to a second zone of the film. The film has a first thickness and the interior layers provide a first reflective characteristic in the first zone; the film has a second thickness and the interior layers provide a second reflective characteristic in the second zone. The difference between the first and second reflective characteristics is not substantially attributable to any difference between the first and second thicknesses, which difference may be zero. Rather, the difference in the reflective characteristics is substantially attributable to reduced birefringence of at least some of the interior layers in one zone relative to the other zone. The film may also incorporate absorbing agents to assist in the manufacture or processing of the film. Related methods and articles are also disclosed.	10-20-2011
20110255167	MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS SUITABLE FOR BI-LEVEL INTERNAL PATTERNING - A reflective film includes a first optical stack that provides a first reflective characteristic and a second optical stack that provides a second reflective characteristic. The optical stacks also have first and second absorptive characteristics that are suitable to absorptively heat the respective stacks upon exposure to light including a write wavelength while maintaining the structural integrity of the stacks. The absorptive heating can change the first and second reflective characteristics to third and fourth reflective characteristics, respectively. A blocking layer that at least partially blocks light of the write wavelength may also be provided between the optical stacks to permit absorptive heating of any selected one of the optical stacks. The reflective characteristics of the optical stacks can thus be independently modified in any desired patterns by appropriate delivery of light beams that include the write wavelength.	10-20-2011
20110269865	THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES USING NONLINEAR THERMAL POLYMERIZATION - A method for building three-dimensional articles using a thermal polymerization process in provided. The articles are built by using a composition that includes a thermally polymerizable composition, a thermal initiator, and a nonlinear light-to-heat conversion material such as a reverse saturable dye. The article is built by the sequential exposure of adjacent voxels with a laser beam. Microlens arrays can be used to expose more than one voxel at a time.	11-03-2011

Eugene Dunn, Coon Rapids, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110154790	AEROSOL SEPARATOR - An arrangement separating a hydrophobic liquid phase from gaseous stream, for crankcase ventilation arrangements as described. The arrangement includes a media stage comprising media formed from a vacuum forming process and including at least 50%, by weight, bi-component fiber therein. Useable media formulations and arrangements are described. Also described are techniques for assembly and use.	06-30-2011

Frederick B. Dunn, Gulfport, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090029316	Magnetically implantable prosthetic device and method to shorten healing time, enhance bone fusion, and retard bacterial growth - Disclosed is a prosthetic implant comprising an implantable magnetic base structure that supports or couples with a prosthetic suprastructure for implantation in a mammal to fulfill a prosthetic need. The implantable base more quickly fuses with surrounding tissue or bone with the aid of a magnetic field. The suprastructure abuts and is supported by the implantable base, and each comprises a biocompatible magnetic material to establish a magnetic field in the region of the tissue surrounding the implantable base. An anchoring arrangement may be employed to fasten the suprastructure to the base. Together, the magnetic base, suprastructure, and/or anchoring arrangement are positioned relative to each other to concentrate a magnetic field in the region of the implant in order to facilitate fusion of the base structure with surrounding bone or tissue. Advantageously, the magnetic field shortens the healing time and retards bacterial growth whereby to quickly fuse the base structure with the surrounding bone or tissue.	01-29-2009

Gregory Dunn, Arlington Heights, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216296	THIN SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR EMBEDDABLE IN A SUBSTRATE - An improved method for forming a capacitor. The method includes the steps of: providing a metal foil; forming a dielectric on the metal foil; applying a non-conductive polymer dam on the dielectric to isolate discrete regions of the dielectric; forming a cathode in at least one discrete region of the discrete regions on the dielectric; and cutting the metal foil at the non-conductive polymer dam to isolate at least one capacitor comprising one cathode, one discrete region of the dielectric and a portion of the metal foil with the discrete region of the dielectric.	09-11-2008

Gregory Joseph Dunn, Arlington Heights, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090168027	PROJECTOR SYSTEM EMPLOYING DEPTH PERCEPTION TO DETECT SPEAKER POSITION AND GESTURES - A projection system that prevents projection light on a presenter and provides a gesture based interface for visual enhancements is disclosed. The system may include a projector camera system comprising a computer communicating an image to a projector, the projector projecting the image on a screen, a stereo camera unit mounted approximately in the plane of the screen or at the projector and directed toward the presenter and communicating with the computer, and software that interprets the stereo camera data to distinguish and manipulate foreground and background features. The foreground feature may be the presenter relative to the screen or to the audience and room, or the presenter's hand relative to the presenter. The invention employs imaging stereo camera algorithms and techniques developed for foreground/background segmentation, image manipulation, and gesture recognition.	07-02-2009
20090172606	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWO-HANDED COMPUTER USER INTERFACE WITH GESTURE RECOGNITION - A method and apparatus for manipulating displayed content using first and second types of human-machine interface in combination are disclosed. Machine operations are divided into two sets and the first type of user interface controls a first set and a second set of operations, while the second type of user interface controls only the second set. In a preferred method embodiment, one hand controls the first set via a mouse interface and the other hand controls the second set via a stereo camera based hand gesture recognition interface. In a preferred apparatus embodiment, the apparatus has a manipulable input device capable of interacting with displayed content and visualization of the displayed content. Additionally, the apparatus has a gesture based input device capable of interacting only with the visualization of the displayed content.	07-02-2009

Harold E. Dunn, Ballwin, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090217637	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SWINGING LINE - Apparatus for swinging a flexible line about an imaginary axis. The apparatus includes an elongate body extending along a centerline between a head end at which the imaginary axis is located and a tail end opposite the head end. The apparatus includes a motor mounted remote from the head end of the body having an output and a head rotatably mounted on the head end of the body. The head is operatively connected to the motor output for rotation about the imaginary axis in response to operation of the motor. The head has a curved passage extending from an inlet directed generally along the imaginary axis into which the flexible line is feedable to an outlet directed generally lateral to the imaginary axis through which the line is extendable. The passage is sized for passing the line from the inlet to the outlet.	09-03-2009

Jackie W. Dunn, West Monroe, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243721	Carton With Multi-Ply Handle - A method of forming a carton from a blank. The method comprises obtaining a blank. The blank comprising a first top panel comprising a first handle portion, a handle feature located adjacent to the first handle portion, and a reinforcing handle portion located adjacent to the first handle portion, a first side panel, a bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the second top panel, and a second top panel comprising a second handle portion. The method comprises folding the reinforcing handle portion of the first top panel about the first fold line, adhering the reinforcing handle portion to the first handle portion, folding the blank so that the second top panel overlaps the first top panel, and adhering the second top panel to the first top panel.	09-30-2010

James Dunn, Falmouth, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085381	COORDINATE SYSTEM RECOVERY TOOL AND METHOD - A method of recovering coordinate system information for a geographic data file for which coordinate system information is unavailable. The method includes obtaining a raster image corresponding to the geographic data file, and correlating the raster image to the earth's surface. A list of probable coordinate systems for the raster image is generated, and a statistical analysis is performed for each likely coordinate system candidate. The suggested coordinate systems are then ranked using statistical analysis.	04-08-2010

James L. Dunn, Decatur, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220125	Method of Preparing More Digestible Animal Feed - Disclosed herein are methods of treating an edible fiber source to make an animal feed with increased digestible energy. An exemplary method includes hydrolyzing the edible fiber source with an inorganic fiber hydrolyzing agent in a twin screw mixer that shears the edible fiber to a size of between 0.5 to 25 mm. The hydrolysis in the mixer occurs at pressure of about 14 psig or higher with a temperature about 100° C. to 110° C. The inorganic hydrolysis liberates a first portion of soluble carbohydrates from the edible fiber source. The inorganically hydrolyzed material is also treated (before or after) with a fiber degrading enzyme to solubilize a second portion of carbohydrates. The dually hydrolyzed material is dried to form an animal feed or feed ingredient having a soluble and insoluble carbohydrate fraction with the amount of soluble carbohydrate being at least 45% wt/wt of the total carbohydrates obtained from the edible fiber source.	09-11-2008

James S. Dunn, Jericho, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007051	SELECTABLE DEVICE OPTIONS FOR CHARACTERIZING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A system, method and program product that allows multiple devices to be placed between pads such that a Back End Of Line (BEOL) mask change can be used to select different device options. A system is disclosed for implementing a testsite for characterizing devices in an integrated circuit technology, and includes: a system for designing a plurality of device options for a set of chip pads; a system for designing a pseudo wiring layout for each of the plurality of device options; a system for selecting one of the device options; a system for mapping the pseudo wiring layout for a selected device option to a predetermined design level; and a system for outputting a configured mask design at the predetermined design level having a wiring layout mapped for the selected device option.	01-01-2009
20110032659	COMPLIMENTARY METAL-INSULATOR-METAL (MIM) CAPACITORS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A high density capacitor and low density capacitor simultaneously formed on a single wafer and a method of manufacture is provided. The method includes depositing a bottom plate on a dielectric material; depositing a low-k dielectric on the bottom plate; depositing a high-k dielectric on the low-k dielectric and the bottom plate; depositing a top plate on the high-k dielectric; and etching a portion of the bottom plate and the high-k dielectric to form a first metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor having a dielectric stack with a first thickness and a second MIM capacitor having a dielectric stack with a second thickness different than the first thickness.	02-10-2011
20110032660	COMPLIMENTARY METAL-INSULATOR-METAL (MIM) CAPACITORS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A low capacitance density, high voltage MIM capacitor and the high density MIM capacitor and a method of manufacture are provided. The method includes depositing a plurality of plates and a plurality of dielectric layers interleaved with one another. The method further includes etching a portion of an uppermost plate of the plurality of plates while protecting other portions of the uppermost plate. The protected other portions of the uppermost plate forms a top plate of a first metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor and the etching exposes a top plate of a second MIM capacitor.	02-10-2011
20110037096	Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors and Methods of Manufacture - Semiconductor structures and methods of manufacture semiconductors are provided which relate to heterojunction bipolar transistors. The method includes forming two devices connected by metal wires on a same wiring level. The metal wire of a first of the two devices is formed by selectively forming a metal cap layer on copper wiring structures.	02-17-2011

Jerauld Dunn, Iola, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078930	Multi-Purpose Bucket Arrangement - A multi-purpose attachment for work vehicles comprises a unique bucket shape and tine arrangement permitting the attachment to be used when performing a variety of jobs at a job site. The attachment may also include a thumb that can be extended over the open front of the bucket, retracted and even folded when not in use.	04-07-2011

John P. Dunn, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110024428	MULTI-NUT RETENTION MECHANISM - A utility box having a housing, and a ring that forms a hole that receives an attachment from a cover. A fastener retention piece has a first recess in a first surface, a second recess within the first recess, and a third recess in a second surface. The first and second recesses retain fasteners when the first surface is adjacent a lower surface of the ring. The third retaining recess retains a fastener when the second surface is adjacent the lower surface of the ring. The fasteners secure the attachment depending from the cover, and the recesses prohibit complete rotation of the fasteners.	02-03-2011

Joseph B. Dunn, Kansasville, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024099	Methods of Using Fluid Collection System - According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on the first side of the fluid collection bag.	01-22-2009
20090062755	FLUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING SAME - According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag has a length greater than the height. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on a second side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag may be reversible such that a first surface or a second opposing surface of the fluid collection bag may face a support element.	03-05-2009

Joseph Wesslund Dunn, Arlington Heights, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090168027	PROJECTOR SYSTEM EMPLOYING DEPTH PERCEPTION TO DETECT SPEAKER POSITION AND GESTURES - A projection system that prevents projection light on a presenter and provides a gesture based interface for visual enhancements is disclosed. The system may include a projector camera system comprising a computer communicating an image to a projector, the projector projecting the image on a screen, a stereo camera unit mounted approximately in the plane of the screen or at the projector and directed toward the presenter and communicating with the computer, and software that interprets the stereo camera data to distinguish and manipulate foreground and background features. The foreground feature may be the presenter relative to the screen or to the audience and room, or the presenter's hand relative to the presenter. The invention employs imaging stereo camera algorithms and techniques developed for foreground/background segmentation, image manipulation, and gesture recognition.	07-02-2009
20090172606	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWO-HANDED COMPUTER USER INTERFACE WITH GESTURE RECOGNITION - A method and apparatus for manipulating displayed content using first and second types of human-machine interface in combination are disclosed. Machine operations are divided into two sets and the first type of user interface controls a first set and a second set of operations, while the second type of user interface controls only the second set. In a preferred method embodiment, one hand controls the first set via a mouse interface and the other hand controls the second set via a stereo camera based hand gesture recognition interface. In a preferred apparatus embodiment, the apparatus has a manipulable input device capable of interacting with displayed content and visualization of the displayed content. Additionally, the apparatus has a gesture based input device capable of interacting only with the visualization of the displayed content.	07-02-2009

J. Scott Dunn, Rocky Hill, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110145169	System and Method for Providing a Financial Instrument Utilizing a Liability Ratio - One embodiment of the invention is a method for providing a financial instrument including determining a current account balance for a financial account, calculating a liability ratio for the financial account, and determining whether to transfer at least a portion of the account balance from a variable sub-account to a low-risk sub-account based on the liability ratio.	06-16-2011

Kipton William Dunn, Leawood, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292057	RESISTANCE APPARATUS - A resistance apparatus includes a track adapted to be secured in a vertical position on a support. A vertical slide is mounted and slideable and has on the track a spring loaded plunger near a first end thereof. A hook is mounted on the slide and has a pair of spaced apart legs, with upper and lower end portions, with the lower end portions of the legs connected by an upwardly extending U-shape portion. The upper end portion of the second leg has a downwardly extending curved portion which is laterally spaced from the upper end portion of the first leg to form therewith an entrance opening into the interior of the hook. A resistance band has an intermediate portion which is received in the interior of the hook through the entrance opening to permit a person to grasp the ends of the resistance band and to perform various resistance exercises.	11-18-2010

Lawrence A. Dunn, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110125317	METHODS FOR POINT-OF-USE MEDICATION CONTROL - Methods for controlling the dispensing of medication are provided. The method can include holding at least one medication within a dispenser and alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken. Once the patient is present for receiving a does of medication, the identification of the patient can be confirmed. Upon confirmation of the identification, a dose of medication for the patient can then be dispensed and removal of medication from dispenser can be confirmed. The method can also include providing a location determination device with the dispenser to permit locating the dispenser.	05-26-2011
20110125318	SYSTEMS FOR POINT-OF-USE MEDICATION CONTROL - Systems for controlling the dispensing of medication are provided. The system can include a dispenser device capable of holding and delivering at least one medication. A controller can be operatively connected to the dispenser. The controller can automatically operate the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time. An electronic communication device for connecting the system to a remote facility can be provided. An identification verification device for restricting access to the system can be in communication with the controller of the system. A location determination device for determining the location of the system can also be provided.	05-26-2011
20110166700	DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POINT-OF-USE MEDICATION CONTROL - Devices, systems and methods for controlling dispensing of medication are provided. A dispenser device used, for example, in the systems and methods can include a housing for storing units of medication. A dispensing well can reside within the housing with the dispensing well having an opening therein to permit removal of units of medication therefrom. The dispenser device can include a first slide having an opening therein that is configured to funnel a unit of medication toward the opening in the dispensing well. The dispenser device can also include a second slide disposed between the opening in the dispensing well and the first slide. The second slide can have an opening therein that is alignable with the opening in the dispensing well and the opening in the first slide. The opening in the first slide can be configured to funnel a unit of medication to the opening of the second slide while the second slide can be configured to funnel the unit of medication to the opening in the dispensing well upon movement of the second slide into a position that is aligned with the opening in the dispensing well.	07-07-2011

Marcus L. Dunn, Stroud, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110133378	HELICOPTER LANDING GEAR DAMPER - A damper for a landing gear of a helicopter having a barrel, a piston defining a first hydraulic cavity between the piston and a bottom end of the barrel and a second hydraulic cavity between the piston and a top of the barrel, a stack of disc springs disposed within the first hydraulic cavity in a compressed state between the bottom end of the barrel and the piston. Each of the disc springs having a substantially concave side and an opposing substantially convex side, the disc springs stacked in an alternating pattern such that any two adjacent washers have their like sides positioned adjacent to each other. A spring disposed within the second hydraulic cavity such that the spring is compressed between the compression member and the top of the barrel when the piston is in an extended position. A hydraulic fluid is disposed inside at least a portion of the first hydraulic cavity and at least a portion of the second hydraulic cavity. At least one valve is disposed in the piston so as to establish fluid communication between the first hydraulic cavity and the second hydraulic cavity so as to allow bilateral fluid communication between the first hydraulic cavity and the second hydraulic cavity.	06-09-2011

Matthew Scott Dunn, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100329898	COMPRESSOR INLET GUIDE VANE CONTROL - A compressor airflow control assembly is operable to control airflow through a centrifugal compressor. The control assembly includes an air valve mounted in the airflow path to control airflow through the compressor. The control assembly also includes a controller operable to sense an airflow condition and control shifting of the air valve.	12-30-2010

Matthew W. Dunn, Lewisville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206551	INFUSION FABRIC FOR MOLDING LARGE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - An infusion fabric includes a mat selected from a group consisting of continuous filament mat, direct chopped mat, direct continuous mat and combinations thereof and a woven roving or bonded reinforcement layer. The mat and woven roving reinforcement layer are stitched together. The continuous filament mat includes E-glass and/or ECR-glass fibers, a binder and a size.	08-28-2008

Michael Dunn, Raymond, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230034	HIGH FLOW DUAL THROTTLE BODY FOR SMALL DISPLACEMENT ENGINES - A throttle body for an internal combustion engine of an automobile includes a housing defining a plurality of spaced apart, separated intake passages, a plurality of throttle valves, a plurality of throttle shafts and a drive mechanism. The plurality of throttle valves is rotatably disposed in the plurality of intake passages. Each throttle shaft is adapted to support one of the plurality of throttle valves. A drive mechanism is operably connected to the plurality of throttle shafts to rotate the plurality of throttle valves. The drive mechanism includes a single motor and a gear arrangement. The gear arrangement is configured to drive at least two throttle shafts of the plurality of throttle shafts at varying speeds. The gear arrangement selectively and sequentially opens at least two throttle valves of the plurality of throttle valves at varying rates.	09-25-2008

Michael Dunn, Morrisville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100290221	MULTIPLE COMPONENT SOLID STATE WHITE LIGHT - A white light emitting lamp is disclosed comprising a solid state ultra violet (UV) emitter that emits light in the UV wavelength spectrum. A conversion material is arranged to absorb at least some of the light emitting from the UV emitter and re-emit light at one or more different wavelengths of light. One or more complimentary solid state emitters are included that emit at different wavelengths of light than the UV emitter and the conversion material. The lamp emits a white light combination of light emitted from the complimentary emitters and from the conversion material, with the white light having high efficacy and good color rendering. Other embodiments of white light emitting lamp according to the present invention comprises a solid state laser instead of a UV emitter. A high flux white emitting lamp embodiment according to the invention comprises a large area light emitting diode (LED) that emits light at a first wavelength spectrum and includes a conversion material. A plurality of complimentary solid state emitters surround the large area LED, with each emitter emitting light in a spectrum different from the large area LED and conversion material such that the lamp emits a balanced white light. Scattering particles can be included in each of the embodiments to scatter the light from the emitters, conversion material and complimentary emitters to provide a more uniform emission.	11-18-2010

Michael G. Dunn, Manalapan, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093073	TISSUE ENGINEERED FIBROCARTILAGE REPLACEMENT - Fibrocartilage implants characterized by circumferential fiber networks embedded in arcuate or torroidal scaffolds with orthogonal fiber networks embedded therein to prevent separation of the circumferential fiber networks. The fiber networks convert axial compressive forces on the scaffolds to tensile loads on the circumferential fibers. Artificial knee meniscus and vertebral disc implants are disclosed, as well as articular disc implants for joints such as the temporomandibular joint and wrist. Methods for implanting the fibrocartilage devices are also disclosed.	04-21-2011

Paul M. Dunn, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090027207	Method and system for securing movement of an object - A method for securing movement of an object through a secure area includes providing a first electronic tag for the object, the first tag having a first memory and a second electronic tag, having a second memory, for an individual. The first memory stores an attribute of object and information of an individual permitted to move the object. The second memory stores an identifying attribute of an individual and a type of biometric information of the individual. Identifying attributes of the individual stored in the second memory are compared with information of permitted individuals stored in the first memory. Biometric information is obtained from the individual and compared with biometric information stored in the second memory to validate the identity of the individual.	01-29-2009

Paul M. Dunn, West Kingston, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090094988	MULTI-CYCLE UNDERSEA POWER SYSTEM - A method of operating an internal combustion engine, such as a diesel engine, includes an air cycle and an exhaust cycle. During the air cycle, atmospheric air and fuel are combusted within the engine. During the exhaust cycle, no atmospheric air is introduced into the engine. Instead, exhaust gas is recirculated into to the engine. The exhaust gas provides a working fluid for a compression ignition cycle and the fuel is capable of air-independent combustion.	04-16-2009
20090098782	Two Phase Water Jet Propulsion for High-Speed Vehicles - A water jet propulsion apparatus having an engine producing an exhaust gas, a pump driven by the engine, a nozzle in fluid communication with the pump, and an exhaust passageway communicating between the engine and the nozzle is disclosed. The exhaust passageway is connected the nozzle at a point in the nozzle where the water flow velocity is being increased, and prior to the water being expanded. By mixing the exhaust with the water while the water flow velocity is being increased, the result is a decrease the density of the mixture and an increase the total mass flow rate, thus resulting in increased thrust.	04-16-2009

Philip Dunn US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110118645	Wound Dressing Applicator - A wound dressing applicator (	05-19-2011

Phillip Richard Dunn, Dublin, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090080999	TOOLLESS MECHANICAL FASTENER - A method of mounting a removable component to a mounting structure, comprising aligning an opening in the removable component with an opening in a mounting structure; aligning a toolless mechanical fastener with at least one of the openings; inserting a portion of the toolless mechanical fastener device through the opening in the removable component and the opening the mounting structure, contacting a head of the toolless mechanical fastener with an outer surface of the removable component; rotating the toolless mechanical fastener in a predetermined direction to a coupling position at some angle relative to its insertion position, contacting portions of the base of the toolless mechanical fastener with an inner surface of the mounting structure, and deforming at least a portion of the base to couple the removable component to the removable component between the head and the base of the mechanical fastener.	03-26-2009
20100110621	RACK WITH VERTICAL MOUNTING PROVIDING ROOM FOR RACK PDU - An electronic component equipment rack utilizes vertically extending adjustable rails to support electronic components therein. The vertically extending rails are configured to allow a power distribution unit to be attached thereto. The dimensions of the vertically extending rails allow the power distribution unit to be disposed between the attached vertically extending rail and an associated adjacent opposed side of the rack. The vertically extending rails can be Z-shaped with front and rear flanges and a side panel extending therebetween. The power distribution unit can be attached to the rear flange and be adjacent the rear flange and the side panel. The power distribution unit can be flush with the front flange. The rack and the opening between opposing vertically extending rails can conform to the EIA3 10-D standard.	05-06-2010

Randolph A. Dunn, Wilton, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090145994	EXTRUDED CYLINDER WITH A SOLID WOOD EXTERIOR - A method and is disclosed for the production of winding cores having a solid wood exterior. The method comprises adhering a plurality of staves about the exterior of the extruded wood core, such that those staves form a shell.	06-11-2009
20110173912	EXTRUDED CYLINDER WITH A SOLID WOOD EXTERIOR SHELL - An architectural unit having an extruded core of wood fiber and a thermoset resin, the extruded core having a central hole coaxial with a major axis of the core and an exterior; a plurality of shaped staves forming a shell, each stave of the plurality of staves disposed about the exterior of the core and parallel to the major axis.	07-21-2011
20110177265	STRUCTURAL CYLINDER WITH CONFORMABLE EXTERIOR - A method is provided for the production of structural cylinder with a wound material shell, the method comprising: providing a extruded wood core cylinder; wrapping a flexible material about an exterior surface of the cylinder; applying an adhesive between the interior of the material and the exterior profile of the core; allowing the adhesive to cure providing a structural cylinder with a wrapped material exterior.	07-21-2011

R. Brooke Dunn, Henderson, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207295	Interactive simulated stud poker apparatus and method - A multi-player automated casino table card game platform enables play of casino table poker-type games according to rules effected through a processor. Rules may include games similar to Let It Ride® stud poker such as playing a wagering game comprising a player placing a wager comprising at least two distinct parts and providing to the player at least a portion of the player's game elements so that partial information or a game outcome is provided; giving the player at least one opportunity, before the player's final game outcome is determined, to withdraw from engagement in the game at least one part of said at least two parts, but less than all of said at least two parts, and continuing play of the game with additional portions of the player's game elements being displayed to the player.	08-28-2008
20090124348	Electronic dice control in gaming - An electronic video gaming system enables play of a dice wagering game. The system has a processor, a video screen, player credit controls or wager input system, and touch functions for player input on the video screen. After at least one player has placed a wager in a wagering game, at least one player at the video game is designated as a shooter, and while a virtual image of dice appears on a screen, the virtual image of the dice is sensitive to contact and hand movement of a player in contact with the screen of the shooter. The image of a dice roll is initiated in the wagering game by the hand movement of the designated shooter.	05-14-2009

Richard Dunn, Brooklyn Park, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090096134	Process and Apparatus for Forming Medical Device Balloons - Medical device balloons are formed from a tubular parison by a process or apparatus which establishes a controlled location (initiation zone) on the parison where radial expansion is initiated. Initiation within the initiation zone is achieved by heating the parison in that location to a higher temperature than the remainder of the parison for at least a portion of the blowing time. A variety of apparatus configurations are provided, some of which allow for the size and location of the initiation zone to be readily reconfigured. Balloons can also be modified, post-blowing, using heating apparatus and methods described.	04-16-2009
20090299284	Balloon Catheter Tip Design - The present invention is directed to distal tip designs for catheter, wherein distal tip material is positioned about an inner shaft. The distal tip material may also be used as a tie layer for thermally bonding two incompatible materials together, such as a waist portion of a balloon to the inner shaft.	12-03-2009
20100114018	BALLOON BIFURCATED LUMEN TREATMENT - Balloon systems for treating bifurcated lumens include desirable burst and folding characteristics. In some cases, the balloon systems can be formed by varying the wall thickness of a balloon parison.	05-06-2010
20100114019	DEFLATABLE BIFURCATED DEVICE - A medical device for insertion and expansion within a bifurcated lumen is described. An expansion region of the device has regions thereon which, in some cases, enable the device to fold into a predetermined configuration upon deflation. The regions may be defined by differing modulus of the device material.	05-06-2010

Richard Oliver Dunn, Fort Payne, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090277028	Electrical template package - This is a set of plastic templates for drawing the location of an electrical box on a drywall panel. Each set will include 6 templates with each template having the same basic shape as the type of electrical box for which it will be used. After measuring the correct height with a tape measure center the cut out hole of the template over the marking and trace. Cut along the traced line and remove the cut out portion of drywall. Insert the box or enclosure.	11-12-2009

Rick Dunn, King City, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100176919	ONE-TIME ACCESS FOR ELECTRONIC LOCKING DEVICES - Systems and methods for providing one-time access to electronic locking devices for non-keyholders. The one-time access rights are delivered from a server to the electronic locking device in real-time, or in near-real time, over short and long-range wireless communication links in a manner that is secure and traceable. A handheld device is coupled with the electronic locking device via the short-range communication link, and is coupled with the server via a long-range wireless communication link.	07-15-2010

Robert F. Dunn, Towaco, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207660	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4 INHIBITORS - Selective PDE4 inhibition is achieved by aryl and heteroaryl pyrazole compounds. The compounds exhibit improved PDE4 inhibition as compared to compounds such as rolipram and show selectivity with regard to inhibition of other classes of PDEs.	08-28-2008
20090048255	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4 INHIBITORS, INCLUDING N-SUBSTITUTED ANILINE AND DIPHENYLAMINE ANALOGS - PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs. The compounds of the present invention are of Formula I:	02-19-2009
20100029689	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4 INHIBITORS - PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs. The compounds of the present invention are of Formula I:	02-04-2010

Robert Francis Dunn, Towaco, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090306156	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4 INHIBITORS - Selective PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., 4-(substituted-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone compounds. The compounds of the present invention are of formula I:	12-10-2009

Rodney Gene Dunn, Radford, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100264568	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING CERAMIC PRECURSOR MATERIAL FOR THIN-WALLED CERAMIC HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES - A method for forming a ceramic precursor material for use in extruding ceramic honeycomb green bodies is provided. First, a plurality of dry particulate ceramic precursor ingredients are mixed to achieve an initial particulate precursor mixture. This mixture includes a percentage of particles and agglomerates with the agglomerates exhibiting a size greater than the threshold size. Following mixing, the agglomerates in the initial particulate mixture are pulverized to reduce a maximum size of at least some of the agglomerates below the threshold size to form pulverized agglomerates. Finally, a portion of the ceramic precursor ingredients are separated from the initial mixture with that portion comprising at least some of the pulverized agglomerates and at least some of the particles. The method is particularly adapted for use in the fabrication of ceramic honeycomb green bodies having thin webs between 2 and 5 mils in thickness.	10-21-2010

Rodney S. Dunn, Benson, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110013520	DYNAMIC PROBE ARCHITECTURE - Systems, methods and other embodiments associated with dynamic probe generation are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes generation logic to dynamically generate a probe configured to identify a status associated with an event occurring in a network device, a path between network devices, and/or a location in an encapsulation stack. Additionally, the apparatus comprises reception logic to receive the status.	01-20-2011
20110055637	ADAPTIVELY COLLECTING NETWORK EVENT FORENSIC DATA - In an embodiment, a data processing system comprises a repository configured to store a plurality of event message definitions for error messages, syslog messages, or other notification messages that may be emitted by one or more managed network elements; event annotation logic coupled to the data repository and configured to receive and store one or more annotations to each of the event message definitions, wherein each of the annotations specifies event context information to be collected in the managed network elements when an associated event message occurs; event forensics definitions generator logic coupled to the event annotation logic and configured to generate an event forensics definitions file capable of interpretation by one or more managed network elements and comprising event type identifiers and context information identifiers for context information to be collected, and configured to cause distributing the event forensics definitions file to the one or more managed network elements.	03-03-2011

Roger Dunn, Stratham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070664	METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR REDACTION OF MATERIAL FROM DOCUMENTS - A method of redacting content from a document in electronic form includes the steps of selecting a geometric area on the document for redaction, representing the selected geometric area as one or more annotation objects, identifying information in the document representing content and location and nature of content, representing the identified information as one or more content objects, identifying content having the same geometric location as the annotation objects and creating a file with the identified content removed to produce a redacted document.	03-12-2009

Russell Brooke Dunn, Henderson, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090124323	Roulette game using cards as an indication of game outcome - A method and system for providing an electronic wagering game that simulates the game play of roulette. The system comprises a dealer control terminal for managing the wagering game, a display in communication with the dealer control device for presenting a virtual and animated display of a traditional roulette wagering layout, a plurality of player terminals configured for wagering on the wagering game, and a game outcome determining device. The outcome determining device is preferably a card handling and/or shuffling device which is used in conjunction with cards having indicia corresponding to the numbers and colors present on a standard casino roulette wheel. The preferred method includes the steps of receiving wagers according to conventional roulette rules, randomly shuffling cards using the shuffling device, dealing one randomly shuffled card from the card handling device, inputting the indicia on the one dealt card into the game to resolve all wagers, and actuating an animated presentation designed to display events leading to a virtual roulette conclusion substantially similar to the indicia on the one dealt card.	05-14-2009

Russell F. Dunn, Cantonment, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100032311	Catholyte heat recovery evaporator and method of use - A method for concentrating an aqueous caustic alkali produced by a membrane cell process by using a single or multiple effect evaporator system in which the vapor flows in a counter direction to the aqueous caustic alkali flow and the heat recovered from the catholyte circulation line is used as part of the concentration process. In one embodiment, a catholyte heat recovery heat exchanger and evaporation chamber are located after the last effect of a multiple effect evaporator system. In another embodiment, the catholyte heat recovery heat exchanger and evaporation chamber are located prior to the single or multiple effect evaporator system. In yet another embodiment, the catholyte heat recovery process is used in conjunction with additional heat exchanger processes to further concentrate the final product as desired.	02-11-2010

Scott Dunn, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048224	HYDRAULIC PUMP OR HYDRAULIC MOTOR HAVING A ROTATION SPEED SENSOR - The invention relates to a hydraulic pump or hydraulic motor having an orbiting cardan shaft. The hydraulic pump or motor includes a housing having an end cover and a port plate. The cardan shaft is mounted in the housing and extends through the port plate. A rotation speed sensor is fixed to the port plate and includes a sensor probe obtaining its signal from the orbiting cardan shaft. A piston may be in contact with the cardan shaft and moving forward and back due to the orbital motion of the cardan shaft. The sensor probe then obtains its signal from the movement of the piston.	03-03-2011

Sean Dunn, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200180	Using location information to set radio transmitter characteristics for regulatory compliance - A method of dynamically adjusting a wireless transceiver may include acquiring a geographical location of the wireless transceiver and determining transmission characteristics that are compliant with wireless regulations covering the geographical location. The wireless transceiver may be adjusted to conform to the transmission characteristics, and data may be transmitted with the adjusted wireless transceiver.	08-21-2008

Sheila Bergeron Dunn, Mason, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090003810	Devices, Systems, and Methods Regarding Images - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a dome. The dome can have a truncated four-sided pyramid shape. The system can comprise a crown adapted to be operatively coupled to an apex portion of the dome. The system can comprise a plurality of light sources adapted to illuminate an object.	01-01-2009
20100232157	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A UNIFORM BACKLIGHT - An illumination system includes an illumination source such as an array of LED's over which is provided a diffuser. The illumination source provides light which, because of light refraction, radiates generally uniformly from edge to edge of the diffuser. The diffuser may be a planar flat piece of may include a hollow, cup like structure formed by a frame with a cover. The illumination system may be scaled up to provide multiple such illumination devices side by side to provide a greater area or strength of illumination. Multiple systems may utilize multiple diffusers or a single diffuser covering multiple illumination sources. The illumination source may be mounted to a backplate or heatsink which is larger than the illumination source to facilitate the addition of further electronic circuitry and or mounting capabilities.	09-16-2010

Sidney Dunn, Lake Charles, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110266217	METHOD FOR CLEANING FILTER SEPARATION SYSTEMS - High shear separations of suspensions and colloid suspensions may be preformed using a fouling reduction agent to optimize the separations. The fouling reduction agents are solids. Exemplary of such solids are powdered cellulose, clays, diatomaceous earth and the like. Process streams which may treated include refinery process waste water, chemical process waste water, food processing waste water, power generation waste water, chemical product streams, and chemical intermediate streams.	11-03-2011

Theoda Dunn, Lexington, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110133431	One-stop trailer hitch - A trailer receiver hitch (shank and ball) style is provided that enables safer hook-ups to a trailer. The hitch includes a shank and ball assembly that is combined with a v-shaped guard that protects the rear of the vehicle; tailgate, bumper, license plate, etc. from collision damage from the trailer tongue as the user backs the vehicle towards the trailer for hook-up.	06-09-2011

Thomas Dunn, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110110926	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING PROSTATE CANCER AND FOR DETECTING ANDROGEN RECEPTOR VARIANTS - The invention features diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions featuring androgen receptor variant proteins and nucleic acid molecules whose expression is increased in androgen related diseases or disorders.	05-12-2011

Timothy Dunn, Beaverton, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085670	PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MONITORING SYSTEM - Embodiments of apparatuses, systems, articles, and methods related to a photovoltaic module monitoring system are disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.	04-08-2010

Tracy Dunn, Murray, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100210881	Supported Noble Metal Catalyst - A supported noble metal catalyst comprising palladium salts enveloped by colloids applied to the support is produced by hydrolysing a palladium salt solution by means of a base and applying the colloidal suspension to a support. The catalyst can be used in hydrogenations.	08-19-2010

Wesley Owens Dunn, Mount Juliet, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090071464	HANDLE RACK - A handle rack includes a frame having first and second side edges and front and rear crossbars. A plurality of bar extend between portions of the frame. A handle cross-member is disposed rearwardly of the front crossbar and has a first end secured to the first side edge of the frame and a second end secured to the second side edge of the frame. At least one strengthening bar is provided which has a first portion coupled to the front crossbar and a second portion coupled to the handle cross-member.	03-19-2009
20110210089	HALF RACK - A half rack includes a main section having a primary platform area, a secondary platform area, a side support edge, and a cutout portion. The half rack further includes a removable section adapted to be removably secured to the main section, wherein a frame of the main section includes a rear crossbar, and an elongated stiffener is provided across a portion of the primary platform area and a portion of the secondary platform area and coupled to the rear crossbar to provide strength to the main section. The main section of the half rack can include flattened areas on first and second side edges of the main section.	09-01-2011

William Dunn US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090252354	SPEAKER CONFIGURATION - A system and method for speaker configuration in an audio and video housing, wherein the audio and video housing may be supported by stands located on top of a gas pump. The audio and video housing may have an audio and video source, at least one video display, and circuitry to drive the pair of speakers. The speakers may have a covering to provide protection from moisture and foreign particles. The speakers may be positioned to output sound downward directed towards the top of a gas pump. The sound may then be redirected to a first and second listening area.	10-08-2009

William A. Dunn, Gainesville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087474	MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED DEGRADATION OF MUTANT PROTEINS ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN DISEASE - The invention features compositions and methods that are useful for treating or preventing a protein conformation disease in a subject by enhancing the degradation of misfolded proteins in vivo.	04-08-2010

William Christopher Dunn, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100192113	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING VIOLATIONS AND ERROR CLASSIFICATIONS DURING PHYSICAL VERIFICATION - Some embodiments provide a system for managing violations during physical verification. The system may identify a design-rule-check (DRC) violation by applying a set of DRC rules to a layout. The system can then receive an error classification from the user which specifies how the DRC violation is to be handled. Next, the system can store the DRC violation, the user-selected error classification, and a user identifier associated with the user in a database. If the user is not authorized to approve the error classification, the database can indicate that the error classification has not been approved. Later, a user who is authorized to approve the error classification can approve the error classification. The system can determine if a cell is known, and if so, the system can use the violations and error classifications stored in the database to speed up the verification process.	07-29-2010

Willliam H. Dunn, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080242171	Production of nanofibers by melt spinning - A process and apparatus for forming nanofibers from a spinning melt utilizing a high speed rotating distribution disc. The fibers can be collected into a uniform web for selective barrier end uses. Fibers with an average fiber diameter of less that 1,000 nm can be produced.	10-02-2008