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Adam Durfee, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20100161661 | PERFORMING AN ORDERED SEARCH OF DIFFERENT DATABASES - Providing a speculative search result for a search query prior to completion of the search query. In response to receiving a search query from a client node, a speculative search result is provided to the client node for the search query prior to receiving an indication from the client node that said search query is completely formed. The speculative search result may be displayed on the same web page on the client node as the search query, while the search query is being entered by the user. As the user further enters the search query, a new speculative search result may be provided to the user. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110238656 | SPECULATIVE SEARCH RESULT ON A NOT-YET-SUBMITTED SEARCH QUERY - Providing a speculative search result for a search query prior to completion of the search query. In response to receiving a search query from a client node, a speculative search result is provided to the client node for the search query prior to receiving an indication from the client node that said search query is completely formed. The speculative search result may be displayed on the same web page on the client node as the search query, while the search query is being entered by the user. As the user further enters the search query, a new speculative search result may be provided to the user. | 09-29-2011 |
Anthony Durfee, Jackson, TN US
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| 20100162746 | Air-flap device for a refrigerator and/or freezer for equipping a kitchen - An air-flap device for a refrigerator and/or freezer for equipping a kitchen comprises an air flap ( | 07-01-2010 |
Anthony Lewis Durfee, Jackson, TN US
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| 20110138953 | COMBINATION TRANSMISSION SELECTOR AND SPEED SENSOR - A combination module for an appliance includes a transmission selector mechanism adapted to selectively operate transmission shift structure of the appliance, and a speed sensor mechanism adapted to sense the operative speed of a motive element of the appliance. In one example, the combination module further includes a single electrical connector adapted to electrically couple the transmission selector mechanism and the speed sensor mechanism to control circuitry of the appliance. | 06-16-2011 |
Charles Durfee, Golden, CO US
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| 20110297651 | Spatially chirped pulses for femtosecond laser ablation through transparent materials - Temporal focusing of spatially chirped femtosecond laser pulses overcomes previous limitations for ablating high aspect ratio features with low numerical aperture (NA) beams. Simultaneous spatial and temporal focusing reduces nonlinear interactions, such as self-focusing, prior to the focal plane so that deep (˜1 mm) features with parallel sidewalls are ablated at high material removal rates. | 12-08-2011 |
Charles G. Durfee, Boulder, CO US
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| 20090052827 | Silicon-Compatible Surface Plasmon Optical Elements - This invention provides fundamental science and novel device architectures for surface plasmon (SP)-based, complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)-compatible, optical elements such as modulators, couplers, and switches. The primary focus of the work is on waveguides based on an ultra-long-range surface plasmon (ULRSP) waveguide mode recently discovered by our team. This mode exists at the metal-dielectric interfaces in a silicon-oxide-metal-silicon layer structure. While initial work focuses on noble metals to support the ULRSP, our analysis shows Si processing-compatible metals such as Cu and Al can also be used. Our modeling has also shown that variation in the thickness of the oxide layer can be used to give unprecedented propagation lengths in such structures. Electrically-induced free carrier modulation of the dielectric constant in the Si adjacent to the oxide can modulate the waveguide properties allowing novel Si-compatible electro-optic devices to be created. These waveguides function as the “wiring” in new classes of optical chips. This invention also provides integration of ULRSP waveguides and switches with other optical elements to create entirely new classes of hybrid optoelectronic technologies for defense applications. These range from chip-based chemical agent detection to extremely high performance processors and even all-optical computations. | 02-26-2009 |
David A. Durfee, N. Scituate, RI US
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| 20080225513 | LIGHTED OR SOUND TIP FOR MOBILITY DEVICES AND METHOD OF USING - A tip for a mobility device which is capable of providing light and/or sound to aid in the safety of the user of the mobility device. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100315831 | LIGHTED OR SOUND TIP FOR MOBILITY DEVICES AND METHOD OF USING - A tip for a mobility device which is capable of providing light and/or sound to aid in the safety of the user of the mobility device. | 12-16-2010 |
David W. Durfee, Rochester, NY US
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| 20110181935 | MAGNETIC VOICE-COIL SHUTTER DRIVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - This magnetic voice-coil shutter drive actuation system for an optical shutter having an aperture with at least one shutter blade includes an actuator operating to open/close the shutter blade when moved in opposing directions, and a moveable element that operates said actuator and can be a moveable voice coil or a moveable permanent magnet. The voice coil is activatable to generate an electromagnetic flux in opposing polar orientations to react against the magnetic flux produced by the permanent magnet. The moveable element can be located in a position peripheral of the aperture and not surrounding the aperture, or in a position peripheral of the aperture and surrounding the aperture. The magnetic flux produced by the permanent magnet and the electromagnetic flux produced by the voice coil define magnetic axes that are parallel to each other and to a central axis for the aperture. | 07-28-2011 |
Glenn E. Durfee, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080229110 | FAST AUTHENTICATION OVER SLOW CHANNELS - A method of providing secure communications over a network includes receiving, at a receiving computer, a public key of a sending computer, and a hash of a sending random number over a first communication channel, transmitting, from the receiving computer, a public key of the receiving computer and a receiving random number provided by the receiving computer over the first communication channel, and receiving, at the receiving computer, the sending random number provided by the sending computer over the first communication channel. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110134847 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVISIONING SECURE WIRELESS SENSORS - We present technology that allows layman computer users to simply create, provision, and maintain secured infrastructure—an instant PKI. This technology can be used in a wide variety of applications including wired and wireless networks, secure sensor networks (such as medical networks), emergency alert networks, as well as simply and automatically provisioning network devices whether secure or not. | 06-09-2011 |
Glenn Edward Durfee, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100014432 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING UNDESIRABLE FEATURES AMONG COMPUTING NODES - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for identifying undesirable features in a network of computers. During operation, the system detects an anomaly associated with a node in the network. Next, the system identifies one or more features which are associated with the anomaly. The system then updates the identified features. Next, the system communicates the information corresponding to updated features to at least one other node in the network. The system then receives information indicating a correlation between the updated features and the anomaly from at least one other node in the network. Next, the system correlates the updated features with the anomaly based on the received information. The system subsequently produces a result which indicates a correlation between the updated features and the anomaly. | 01-21-2010 |
Jason Durfee, Troy, MI US
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| 20080296445 | RETENTION DEVICE - A retention device for coupling a wire harness to an HVAC module comprises a retention clip coupled to the wire harness, the retention clip having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a first channel disposed within the inner surface. A stud may be coupled to the HVAC module. The stud may comprise a first projection, a second projection opposing the first projection, the first and second projections disposed distal to the second component, and a recess disposed between the first projection and the second projection. One or both of the first projection and the second projection may be configured to engage the channel when the stud is received within the retention clip. | 12-04-2008 |
Kenneth J. Durfee, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20080243945 | Log Data Store and Assembler for Large Objects in Database System - A mechanism works in conjunction with a DB2® Log and an analysis tool, such as BMC's Log Master™, to handle logged data for Large Objects (LOBs) stored in tables of a DB2 database system. A plurality of controls track data logged for the LOBs. The mechanism reads log records from a DB2 Log and uses the controls to determine which of the tracked LOBs is associated with the log records and obtains data from those associated log records. The mechanism builds keys to index the data and stores the keys and the data in a Virtual Storage Access Method store having Key Sequenced Data Sets maintained separate from the log record store for the DB2 Log. When requested by the analysis tool, the data in the store can be reassembled using the keys and map records in the first store that map the logged data for the tracked LOBs. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100205157 | Log Data Store and Assembler for Large Objects in Database System - A mechanism works in conjunction with a DB2® Log and an analysis tool, such as BMC's Log Master™, to handle logged data for Large Objects (LOBs) stored in tables of a DB2 database system. A plurality of controls track data logged for the LOBs. The mechanism reads log records from a DB2 Log and uses the controls to determine which of the tracked LOBs is associated with the log records and obtains data from those associated log records. The mechanism builds keys to index the data and stores the keys and the data in a Virtual Storage Access Method store having Key Sequenced Data Sets maintained separate from the log record store for the DB2 Log. When requested by the analysis tool, the data in the store can be reassembled using the keys and map records in the first store that map the logged data for the tracked LOBs. | 08-12-2010 |
Laverne R. Durfee, Harmony, NC US
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| 20080279647 | SPADE BIT - The drill bit comprises a cutting blade formed at one end of a shank. The cutting blade has a pair of cutting shoulders that extend inwardly from the outer sides of the blade toward the bit axis. A tip having converging sides that create a point extends from the shoulders. The cutting edge of each shoulder is beveled with respect to the plane of the face of the blade. A flute is provided on the leading portion of each blade face adjacent the cutting edges. Each flute is a smooth curve that creates a substantially uninterrupted recess on each face of the blade that facilitates chip removal, increases the drill rate and lowers the power required to drill a hole. A non-stick coating may be applied to the blade to further facilitate chip removal. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090208300 | SELF FEED BIT - The self feeding drill bit comprises a shank that has one end adapted to be connected to a chuck of a rotary tool such as a drill or power driver. The opposite end of the shank supports a cutting member where the cutting member is a cup shaped member having a series of teeth formed on the edge thereof. A screw tip is provided for feeding the cutting member into and through the wood. A removable cutting blade is provided for boring the interior of the hole. A kit including a self feed bit and a plurality of replacement bits is also provided. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090208302 | MULTI-BLADE SELF FEED BIT - The self feeding drill bit comprises a shank that has one end adapted to be connected to a chuck of a rotary tool. The opposite end of the shank supports a cutting head having a series of teeth formed on the edge thereof for cutting the periphery of the hole. A screw tip may be provided for feeding the bit into and through the wood. A plurality of cutting blades is provided for boring the interior of the hole. The cutting blades define a plurality of cutting edges that are disposed at different angles to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100003094 | DRILL BIT - A cutting head is formed at one end of the shank and comprises a cylindrical member having an annular wall defining a circular cutting edge. A cutting blade having a sharp cutting edge extends from adjacent a centering point to adjacent the cutting edge. The cutting head is formed of a first material and the cutting blade is formed of a second material. The cutting blade is brazed to the cutting head. A method of making a drill bit comprises investment casting a shank and a cutting head of a first material. A pocket is formed that extends to the cutting edge. A coupon of a second material is brazed in the pocket. A sharp edge is ground in the coupon. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100104387 | SPADE BIT - The drill bit comprises a cutting blade formed at one end of a shank. The cutting blade has a pair of cutting shoulders that extend inwardly from the outer sides of the blade toward the bit axis. A tip having converging sides that create a point extends from the shoulders. The cutting edge of each shoulder is beveled with respect to the plane of the face of the blade. A flute is provided on the leading portion of each blade face adjacent the cutting edges. Each flute is a smooth curve that creates a substantially uninterrupted recess on each face of the blade that facilitates chip removal, increases the drill rate and lowers the power required to drill a hole. A non-stick coating may be applied to the blade to further facilitate chip removal. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110150588 | SPADE BIT - The drill bit comprises a cutting blade formed at one end of a shank. The cutting blade has a pair of cutting shoulders that extend inwardly from the outer sides of the blade toward the bit axis. A tip having converging sides that create a point extends from the shoulders. The cutting edge of each shoulder is beveled with respect to the plane of the face of the blade. A flute is provided on the leading portion of each blade face adjacent the cutting edges. Each flute is a smooth curve that creates a substantially uninterrupted recess on each face of the blade that facilitates chip removal, increases the drill rate and lowers the power required to drill a hole. A non-stick coating may be applied to the blade to further facilitate chip removal. | 06-23-2011 |
La Verne R. Durfee, Harmony, NC US
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| 20100307640 | CUTTING EDGE AND CUTTING TOOL - A wood boring drill bit or cutting pliers is disclosed comprising a cutting head made of a first material. A pocket is formed in the cutting head and a filler material is welded in the pocket. A cutting edge is formed on the filler material. The method of making the tool comprises forming a cutting head of a first material having a pocket. A filler material is welded into the pocket. A cutting edge is formed on the filler material such as by grinding or machining. | 12-09-2010 |
Lawrence F. Durfee, Washington, NJ US
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| 20080205534 | Method and system of channel analysis and carrier selection in OFDM and multi-carrier systems - The invention presents a novel method to channel estimation in OFDM systems. The embodiment of this invention is a block of new logic and modifications performed to other components of the system, added to any existing OFDM receiver, which utilizes information available from other blocks as found in the receiver. This logic would improve the units' error rate because of the improved channel quality estimations it makes available. This improvement is made possible because both channel noise data and channel signal data are used in the estimation process. This data goes through a learning process over time and multiple data blocks for further improvements in the quality of the estimate. This improvement is possible without any direct communications with other remote units, but it could be used in a multi-node environment to improve the performance of the system as the whole. | 08-28-2008 |
Loren Dean Durfee, Midland, MI US
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| 20080300358 | Continuous Process For Production Of Silicone Pressure Sensitive Adhesives - A composition for preparing a pressure sensitive adhesive contains (A) a hydroxyl-functional polydiorganosiloxane polymer, (B) a hydroxyl-functional polyorganosiloxane resin, and (C) a solvent. A continuous method for producing the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is performed by mixing the composition while heating the composition at a temperature above the vaporization point of the solvent and removing essentially all volatile species in an apparatus with a residence time sufficient for bodying ingredients (A) and (B). A devolatilizing twin-screw extruder is useful in the method. | 12-04-2008 |
Stephen W. Durfee, Navarre, FL US
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| 20090292889 | Automated backup and reversion system - An automated backup and reversion system comprising at least two storage systems with one source storage system being physically connected to at least one host system during normal processing at any given time. During the backup process, involved storage devices are physically disconnected from the host system. The at least one destination storage system receiving the information backup may thereafter be connected to the host system to allow for subsequent host processing. The initial source storage system may then remain disconnected from the host system and assume the role of a destination storage system. Each storage system is located at the same logical location while being processed so that the host system is unaware that any storage system change has occurred. A plurality of storage systems may be configured with only one being processed at any given time, and the remainder may comprise successive backups after any negative event. | 11-26-2009 |
Steve Durfee, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20100080829 | LYOPHILIZED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention relates to a new lyophilized pharmaceutical composition capable of adhering to oral mucosal tissue for an extended period of time for delivering active pharmaceutical ingredient through the oral mucosal tissue using transmucosal absorption. | 04-01-2010 |
Steve L. Durfee, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20120076757 | COMPOSITION FOR TRANSMUCOSAL DELIVERY OF POLYPEPTIDES - The invention described herein provides an oral solid transmucosal dosage form that enhances transmucosal permeation of biologically active polypeptides across oral mucosal tissue and provides relatively rapid efficacious therapeutic onset thereof. Dosage forms prepared according to the invention can enhance transmucosal absorption of polypeptides in therapeutic serum concentrations to the recipient. The invention provides a solid dosage form for oral transmucosal absorption of a biologically active polypeptide, wherein the dosage form comprises a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a therapeutically active polypeptide; a bile salt; and an effervescent excipient component, which can comprise an effervescent couple and optionally a pH adjusting substance. The invention includes a method of administering a biologically active polypeptide, as well as a method of enhancing transmucosal absorption of a biologically active polypeptide. | 03-29-2012 |
Steve L. Durfee, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20100111902 | COMPOSITION FOR TRANSMUCOSAL DELIVERY OF POLYPEPTIDES - The invention described herein provides an oral solid transmucosal dosage form that enhances transmucosal permeation of biologically active polypeptides across oral mucosal tissue and provides relatively rapid efficacious therapeutic onset thereof. Dosage forms prepared according to the invention can enhance transmucosal absorption of polypeptides in therapeutic serum concentrations to the recipient. The invention provides a solid dosage form for oral transmucosal absorption of a biologically active polypeptide, wherein the dosage form comprises a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a therapeutically active polypeptide; a bile salt; and an effervescent excipient component, which can comprise an effervescent couple and optionally a pH adjusting substance. The invention includes a method of administering a biologically active polypeptide, as well as a method of enhancing transmucosal absorption of a biologically active polypeptide. | 05-06-2010 |
William K. Durfee, Edina, MN US
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| 20090117525 | Sensory Coordination System for Sports, Therapy and Exercise - A sensory coordination system for sports, occupational therapy, physical therapy and general exercise. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100274276 | ANEURYSM TREATMENT SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD - An occlusion system, method, and apparatus which treats an aneurysm in a primary vessel such as an intracranial vessel. Aneurysm types treatable by means of this invention include bulge (sometimes referred to as a true aneurysm), dissecting aneurysms in which the layers of vessel wall are partially delaminated, and what are referred to a “false” aneurysm defined by a relatively small opening in the parent vessel wall fluridically coupled to a bulb-shaped sac, also defined by the vessel wall. The system includes an occlusion device configured for deployment in the parent vessel that restricts fluid flow to the aneurysm. A patch on the device covers the neck of the aneurysm. The system includes a marker in a defined relationship with the patch, which allows for axial and rotational positioning of the device. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110064858 | Apparatus for and product method of making a frozen confectionery - Apparatus for producing a serving of frozen confectionery product is characterized by a supply of liquid gas, a support for removably carrying a disposable container that holds a volume of unfrozen confectionery mix, and a holder for releasably holding a disposable agitator, such that the agitator extends into confectionery mix in the container. A valve controllably dispenses liquid gas into the confectionery mix in the container while relative motion is imparted to the container and agitator to agitate and admix the confectionery mix and liquid gas while the liquid gas mix evaporates to cool and freeze the confectionery mix, through a transfer of heat from the confectionery mix to the liquid gas and through the latent heat of evaporation of the liquid gas, to produce the frozen confectionery product. | 03-17-2011 |