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Alan W. Dye, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20110155599 | Holding Apparatus for Medical Implements | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110313894 | System and Method for Surgical Pack Manufacture, Monitoring, and Tracking - A wrapped surgical pack ( | 12-22-2011 |
Anna Dye, Portland, OR US
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| 20120063994 | RTEF-1 VARIANTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are variant RTEF-1 polypeptides having an RTEF-1 amino acid sequence with one or more internal deletions, wherein the polypeptides reduce VEGF promoter activity. Some of the RTEF-1 polypeptides include an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the contiguous amino acids of 1) amino acids 24 to 47 of SEQ ID NO:15 and 2) each of SEQ ID NOs:16 and 17, but does not comprise the contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NOs:8, 9, 11, or 12. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the variant RTEF-1 polypeptides of the present invention. Pharmaceutical compositions that include the polypeptides and nucleic acids of the present invention are also disclosed. Methods of inducing cell contact inhibition, regulating organ size, and reducing intracellular YAP activity are also set forth, as well as methods of treating hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer using the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention. | 03-15-2012 |
Christine M. Dye, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20090216653 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING AND CONVEYING RELEVANT AND PERSONALIZED GIFTS USING ONLINE PERSONAL GIFT PROFILE - A method and system selects and conveys relevant and personalized gifts using an online personal gift profile having personal preference data. The method includes providing, by a conveying user, the identity of a receiving user. The method includes selecting, by the conveying user, a gift-class. The method includes identifying the personal gift profile of the receiving user from the identity of the receiving user and retrieving the personal preference data of the receiving user from the personal gift profile. The method includes sending the selected gift item to the receiving user's physical address. | 08-27-2009 |
Christopher Dye, South Windsor, CT US
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| 20080317587 | VARIABLE-SHAPE VARIABLE-STAGGER INLET GUIDE VANE FLAP - A variable shape inlet guide vane (IGV) system includes a variable-shape IGV flap with a flexible portion that enables the desired spanwise distribution of Cx, alpha, and beta at a fan rotor inlet. An actuation system that rotates a root section of the variable-shape IGV flap to flex the flexible portion such that the twisted shape of the flap can reverse rather symmetrically during actuation from max open to max closed. | 12-25-2008 |
Christopher M. Dye, S. Windsor, CT US
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| 20090188334 | Accessory Gearboxes and Related Gas Turbine Engine Systems - Accessory gearboxes and related gas turbine engine systems are provided. In this regard, a representative accessory gearbox for a gas turbine engine is operative to be driven by rotational energy extracted from the gas turbine engine and imparted to the gearbox by multiple tower shafts. | 07-30-2009 |
Christopher M. Dye, San Diego, CA US
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| 20120087780 | INTEGRATED ACTUATOR MODULE FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An actuator module for a gas turbine engine includes a multiple of actuators mounted within a common actuator housing. | 04-12-2012 |
Christopher M. Dye, Glastonbury, CT US
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| 20110127368 | SINGLE PLANE MOUNT SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A mounting system for a gas turbine engine assembly includes a plurality of mounting links attached the gas turbine engine along a single plane transverse to the engine centerline for separating the loads from the core engine. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110206522 | ROTATING AIRFOIL FABRICATION UTILIZING CMC - Disclosed is an airfoil comprising a plurality of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) fabric sheets which are layered to form a single, layered fabric sheet. The layered fabric sheet is formed so as to define a pressure and suction side of the airfoil. The airfoil includes primary fibers which extend radially outwardly from a rotor disk, for example. In this way, the airfoil is suitable for use in a gas turbine engine due to the temperature resistance of CMC and the strength provided by the primary fibers. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110239660 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE ACCESSORIES AND GEARBOX THEREFOR - Gas turbine engine accessories are mounted on an accessory gearbox therefor which is in turn mounted on a case of the engine such that the accessories extend from the gearbox in directions generally parallel to circumferential tangents to the engine case for compactness, ease in installation and removal of the accessories, reduction of the weight in lines extending from the accessories and minimization of the risk of damage to such accessories and gearbox from the fan blades which may separate from a fan hub upon encountering birds, ice, or other foreign objects. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110289936 | ACCESSORY GEARBOX WITH INTERNAL LAYSHAFT - An engine accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes a first accessory component mountable to an accessory gearbox along a first accessory axis transverse to a layshaft axis of rotation. | 12-01-2011 |
Chritopher M. Dye, South Windsor, CT US
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| 20100242496 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH STACKED ACCESSORY COMPONENTS - An engine accessory system for a gas turbine engine includes a first accessory component defined along an accessory axis and a second accessory component mounted to the first accessory component along the accessory axis. | 09-30-2010 |
David A. Dye, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090088924 | Vehicle tracking, communication and fleet management system - A vehicle fleet management information system identifies location and direction of movement of each vehicle in a fleet in real-time, and automatically reports such information, as well as status of predetermined events in which the vehicle is engaged, directly to the fleet manager. Each fleet vehicle has an assigned time slot to transmit its reporting information over a communications network without interfering with transmissions from other vehicles in their own respective time slots. A timing control phase lock loop (PLL) provides precise time synchronization for timing corrections from a global positioning system (GPS) based time reference. A dual band full-duplex interface of the network has TDMA on one-half and broadcast on the other half. Microprocessor time processing units in components of the network perform precise clock synchronization. Space diversity performed on received vehicle transmitted messages avoids data corruption. Different vehicles have different periodic transmission intervals, by dynamically allocating the slots for various update rates. Auxiliary reporting slots enable prompt reporting of important data by the respective vehicle transmitters independent of the slower periodic transmission intervals. | 04-02-2009 |
David Forrest Dye, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100081009 | Spray Application of Liquid Precursors for CMAS Resistant Coatings - Methods and systems of applying a liquid precursor for a calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate (CMAS) resistant coating to a turbine engine component are provided. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a turbine engine includes spraying a liquid compound, wherein the liquid component is stored with a carrier gas, applying the compound to a component of a turbine engine, such that the compound is disposed on a thermal barrier coating of the component, and forming an oxide layer on the thermal barrier coating of the component. In another embodiment, a system includes a turbine engine component and a sprayer containing a compound and a carrier gas, wherein the sprayer is configured to apply the compound to a thermal barrier coating of the component such that the compound forms an oxide on the thermal barrier coating. | 04-01-2010 |
Donald W. Dye, Warsaw, IN US
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| 20080255574 | INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTION OF PROSTHETIC COMPONENTS - An instrument configured to receive and retain a prosthetic component to facilitate the implantation of the same. In one exemplary embodiment, the instrument includes an actuator and holder secured to the actuator. The holder may include an elongate body and a head portion having a plurality of resiliently deformable arms sized and shaped to receive the prosthetic component therebetween. Additionally, the holder may be placed within a guide in the actuator along which the holder may be translated. By moving the actuator, the holder may be correspondingly translated and the resiliently deformable arms compressed to restrict translation and rotation of the prosthetic component relative to the holder. | 10-16-2008 |
Gary R. Dye, Oxford, CT US
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| 20090038270 | Device for mixing and dispensing fluids - One aspect of the invention pertains to a device for mixing and dispensing fluids, which generally includes a housing; a mixing chamber having a first inlet for introducing a first fluid into the mixing chamber, a second inlet for introducing a second fluid into the mixing chamber, and an outlet through which fluid may exit the mixing chamber; and a valving rod received within the mixing chamber and movable between an open position, in which the first and second inlets are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, a cleaning position, in which the valving rod substantially seals closed the first inlet but does not seal closed the second inlet, and a closed position, in which the valving rod substantially seals closed the first and second inlets. | 02-12-2009 |
G. Frank Dye, Winston Salem, NC US
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| 20090089944 | Fluid Distribution System for a Swimming Pool Cleaning Apparatus - A fluid distribution system for controlling the operation of a swimming pool cleaning device includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a plurality of outlet openings and a valve chamber between the inlet and outlet openings. The housing has at least one compound cylinder having two portions with different bore diameters for slideably accommodating therein a mating stepped piston. Each portion of the compound cylinder fluidly communicates with pressurized water in the valve chamber via associated fluid pathways. The larger cylinder is vented by a relief valve actuated by a fluid driven cam that periodically opens and closes the relief valve. When the relief valve is closed, the pressure within the large cylinder pushes the piston to a first position which effects the opened/closed status of a port, e.g., allowing one of the outlets to communicate with the pressurized water in the valve chamber. When the relief valve is opened, the pressure within the larger cylinder is reduced, allowing the pressure in the smaller cylinder to push the piston to a second position which effects the opened/closed status of the port and/or opens another port to allow the pressurized fluid to be discharged through another outlet. | 04-09-2009 |
Greg Dye, Springville, UT US
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| 20090260550 | TABLE FRAMEWORK - A framework for a tabletop includes inner and outer frames with each frame formed from a plurality of segments joined together sequentially at joints. Each joint includes a tab on one segment disposed in a corresponding notch or indentation on an adjacent segment. Additionally, each joint includes a tab on one frame disposed in a corresponding notch of the other frame such that the inner and outer frames can be coupled together at the joints. | 10-22-2009 |
James E. Dye, Wooster, OH US
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| 20090321001 | ONE-PASS DIRECT DOUBLE LAMINATION APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A method and apparatus for forming a laminate of calendered films in one pass including feeding means for feeding a base fabric; heating means for preheating the fabric to raise the temperature of the fabric and remove residual moisture; a first calendering means for forming a calendered film and applying said film to the base fabric; roller means for joining the first calendered film to said base fabric; a second calendering means located subsequent to and spaced apart from the first calendering means for forming a second calendered film and applying the second film to the uncoated side of the base fabric; roller means for joining the second calendered film to said base fabric to form the double laminated film; means for cooling the double laminated film; and means for collecting the laminated film. | 12-31-2009 |
James L. Dye, East Lansing, MI US
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| 20090266771 | TITANIUM OXIDE AND ALUMINA ALKALI METAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide compositions comprising porous metal oxide selected from porous titanium oxide and porous alumina and an alkali metal or an alkali metal alloy. The compositions of the inventions are described as Stage 0 and I materials. These materials differ in their preparation and chemical reactivity. Each successive stage may be prepared directly using the methods described below or from an earlier stage material. Stage 0 materials may, for example, be prepared using liquid alloys of Na and K which are rapidly absorbed by porous metal oxide under isothermal conditions, preferably at or just above room temperature, to form loose black powders that retain much of the reducing ability of the parent metals. When the low melting Group 1 metals are absorbed into the porous metal oxide at about 150° C., an exothermic reaction produces Stage I material, loose black powders that are stable in dry air. Further heating forms higher stage materials of unknown composition. It is believed that Stage I higher materials represent reductions of the porous metal oxide after absorption of the Group 1 metal. Preferred Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide compositions of the invention are those containing sodium, potassium, or sodium-potassium alloys with sodium and sodium-potassium alloys being most preferred. Each stage of the Group 1 metal/porous metal oxide composition of the invention may be used as a reducing agent reacting with a number of reducible organic materials in the same manner known for alkali metals and their alloys. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090306391 | METHOD FOR DEPROTECTING ARYL OR ALKYL SULFONAMIDES OF PRIMARY OR SECONDARY AMINES - The invention relates to a method for removing an alkyl sulfonyl or aryl sulfonyl protecting group from a primary or secondary amine by contacting an alkyl sulfonamide or an aryl sulfonamide with a Stage 0 or Stage I alkali metal-silica gel material in the presence of a solid proton source under conditions sufficient to form the corresponding amine. The invention also relates to a method for removing an alkyl sulfonyl or aryl sulfonyl protecting group from a primary or secondary amine by a) reacting an alkyl sulfonamide or an aryl sulfonamide with a Stage 0 or Stage I alkali metal-silica gel material, and b) subsequently reacting the reaction product from step a) with an electrophile or a proton source. Preferred Stage 0 or Stage I alkali metal-silica gel materials include Na, K | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100166648 | SILICA GEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND ALKALI METAL ALLOYS - The invention relates to Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions comprising silica gel and an alkali metal or alloy, wherein Group 1 metals or alloys are absorbed into the silica gel pores. The invention relates to producing hydrogen gas comprising contacting a Group 1 metal/silica gel composition with water, and further relates to an alkali metal reduction of an organic compound, the improvement comprising contacting the organic compound with a Group 1 metal/silica gel composition. In these embodiments, the Group 1 metal/silica gel composition reacts with dry O | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100316917 | SILICIDE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method of making alkali metal silicide compositions, and the compositions resulting from the method, comprising mixing an alkali metal with silicon and heating the resulting mixture to a temperature below about 475° C. The resulting compositions do not react with dry O | 12-16-2010 |
James L. Dye US
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| 20090041614 | Silica gel compositions containing alkali metals and alkali metal alloys - The invention relates to Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions comprising silica gel and an alkali metal or an alkali metal alloy. The compositions of the inventions are described as Stage 0, I, II, and III materials. These materials differ in their preparation and chemical reactivity. Each successive stage may be prepared directly using the methods described below or from an earlier stage material. Stage 0 materials may, for example, be prepared using liquid alloys of Na and K which are rapidly absorbed by silica gel (porous SiO | 02-12-2009 |
John Dye, Washington, PA US
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| 20110140510 | CRAWLER TRACK HAVING REPLACEABLE CAULKS - A crawler track device includes a plurality of crawler track pads, each coupled to form a continuous crawler track, wherein each of the plurality of crawler track pads includes at least one mounting hole configured to removably receive at least one of a plurality of caulk devices that each protrude from an upper surface of the crawler track pad. | 06-16-2011 |
Justin Dye, Mansfield, MA US
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| 20110152928 | REATTACHMENT OF TISSUE TO BASE TISSUE - An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots. | 06-23-2011 |
Kenneth Dye, Galion, OH US
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| 20110138546 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOSIERY WITH ALOE FINISH - A method for producing pantyhose and other nylon or spandex hosiery with a long-lasting aloe finish. A first step of the method is to place the pantyhose in a dye tub with a quantity of dye mix and ammonia sulfate. The contents of the dye tub are then heated until the pores in the nylon fibers of the pantyhose open and accept the dye molecules. A color fix is then added to the dye tub along with an acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the dye molecules and the nylon fibers. A softening mix containing a cationic nylon softener and a diluted silicone softener is then applied to the pantyhose. Lastly, an aloe finish containing a silicone micro-emulsion is added to the dye tub followed by another quantity of acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the aloe finish and the nylon fibers of the pantyhose. | 06-16-2011 |
Kipp K. Dye, Natick, MA US
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| 20090131234 | Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device - A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device comprising a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density, the predetermined diameter, and predetermined shape are configured to enhance mobilization of one or more small soft tissue structures of the human body. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110105286 | Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device - A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device including a cylindrically shaped core, and an overlay about the core including a plurality of shaped projections configured to enhance mobilization of soft tissue and optimize body core strength and balance training. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120035029 | Therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device - A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device which includes a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter, the body including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density and the predetermined diameter in combination with the predetermined shape of the projections optimize mobilization of soft tissue structures of the human body. | 02-09-2012 |
Melissa H. Dye, Columbus, IN US
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| 20090222189 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A REGENERATION AVAILABILITY PROFILE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for determining a regeneration availability profile for an exhaust gas aftertreatment system. The method, in one embodiment, tracks historical attempts and success to determine the availability of regeneration for the system. In a further embodiment, the method divides the system operation into segments according to desired conditions which affect regeneration, for example the workload of an engine, and tracks separate success ratios for each operating condition. This allows prediction of success of a given regeneration based upon the current operating condition, as well as diagnostics of regeneration problems where an operating condition experiences trouble regenerating when historically it should not. | 09-03-2009 |
Nathan Alan Dye, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110161103 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL SUPPORT - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems and methods for providing electronic medical support that utilize an electronic examination template. According to various embodiments, the electronic examination template may include an examination step relating to a medical complaint, a clinical clue associated with the examination step to inform a user on how to proceed with the examination step, and an information field to allow a user to input information related to the examination step. | 06-30-2011 |
Robert G. Dye, Montebello, NY US
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| 20110226649 | PALLET SKIRT - A pallet skirt for covering a stack of pallets on which product is supported and displayed. The skirt has a shipping configuration wherein the perimeter and height of the skirt are approximately the same as the perimeter and height of the product, and a display configuration in which the perimeter and height of the skirt are expanded to cover the stack of pallets. Pleated folds in two corners of the skirt enable its perimeter to be contracted for the shipping configuration and expanded for the display configuration. A horizontal score in the side walls enables the side walls to be folded to reduce the height of the skirt for the shipping configuration and to be unfolded for the display configuration. A horizontal flange on the top edge of the skirt covers the marginal edge of a pallet on which the product is supported during display. | 09-22-2011 |
Scott A. Dye, Morrison, CO US
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| 20090075791 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses multiple weight plates that are selected by selector assemblies. A series of actuators that are not directly connected to the selector assemblies actuate the selector assemblies to engage and disengage the weight plates. The actuators are in communication with a controller, which is connected to a user interface console. The user interface console accepts input from a user and instructs the controller to adjust the amount of weight engaged by the selector assemblies based on input from the user and various sensors. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100252698 | INTEGRATED MULTILAYER INSULATION - A multilayer insulation with an array of posts is provided. In particular, the posts are comprised of multiple post or support elements that are interconnected to radiation shields or sheets comprising the layers of the integrated multi-layer insulation (IMLI) structure. The support elements maintain spacing between adjacent sheets, thus maintaining a volume between the sheets. The support elements can each feature a plurality of support arms. The support elements can each additionally include a support beam that defines a minimum spacing between sheets when the IMLI structure is under a compressive load. Neighboring support elements can be interconnected to one another by beams. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20120004075 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses vertically oriented weight plates that rare in a side-by-side arrangement and are selected by selectors in a selector assembly. A set of actuators are controlled by a computer processor and force the selectors into positions that engage and disengage with a corresponding set of weights. The computer is connected to a user interface that accepts input from a user and instructs the computer to adjust the amount of weight using the actuators and the corresponding selectors. The computer is also in communication with sensors that indicate whether the weights have been lifted successfully and automatically select a lower weight when the weights are not lifted successfully. | 01-05-2012 |
Shannon M. Dye, Thornton, CO US
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| 20100175170 | VISUAL PRIVACY GARMENT - A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises a panty having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100175171 | VISUAL PRIVACY GARMENT - A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises clothing having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material. | 07-15-2010 |
Theresa A. Dye, Sheffield, IA US
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| 20100089332 | Bird bath - A bird bath has an outer bowl with a reservoir for holding water and an inner bowl floating on the water in the reservoir and supplied with water from the reservoir for bird drinking and bathing. | 04-15-2010 |
Thomas K. Dye, Novi, MI US
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| 20110288704 | METHOD FOR HEATING A HIGH VOLTAGE VEHICLE BATTERY - An exemplary system and method for use in cold environments in order to heat a high voltage vehicle battery, such as the type commonly found in hybrid vehicles. Some high voltage vehicle batteries—like those based on lithium-ion chemistries—perform better when their battery temperature is in a certain temperature range. In an exemplary embodiment, a battery heating system includes a switch, a battery heater and a high voltage vehicle battery, and initially uses electrical power from an external power source to heat the battery and then uses electrical power from an internal power source to heat the battery. The switch determines which power source is used to heat the battery, and may be dictated by whether the battery heating system is plugged into the external power source and/or a vehicle propulsion system is active, to cite several possibilities. | 11-24-2011 |
Timothy A. Dye, New Milfort, CT US
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| 20090027795 | SECURE MODULE RECORDER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of a secure module recorder system and method for securing recording and storing of information is provided. The system may include at least one secure module and a docking station having at least one receptacle for holding one of the secure modules. The secure module may include a tamper-resistant case, an input port for receiving an analog signal, a recording circuit for converting the analog signal into digitally formatted data, a memory device for storing the digitally formatted data, a playback circuit for reading the digitally formatted data from the memory device and converting the digitally formatted data into an analog playback signal, and an output port for transmitting the analog playback signal. The docking station may further include a first interface for receiving the analog signal from an external device and a second interface disposed within the receptacle for interfacing with the input port of the secure module. | 01-29-2009 |
Todd Dye, Stow, OH US
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| 20090251286 | OBJECT TRACKING DEVICES AND METHODS - This document discusses, among other things, devices and methods for tracking objects using RFID and line-of-sight techniques. In one example, an object identifier includes a tag holder. A radio frequency identification tag is on the tag holder. A reflector is on the tag holder. | 10-08-2009 |
William P. Dye, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100045053 | EXIT DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The invention provides a method of operating an exit device. The exit device includes a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking a door, the locking mechanism having a latch bolt movable between an extended state and a retracted state, and a link connected to the latch bolt and movable between locked and unlocked positions, movement of the link between the locked and unlocked positions causing movement of the latch bolt between the extended state and the retracted state to lock and unlock the door, and a motor operably connected to the link. The method comprises operating the motor to move the link in a first direction toward the unlocked position, the motor being operated until the link reaches a hard stop position; thereafter determining a soft stop position based on the hard stop position; and thereafter selectively using the motor to move the link in the first direction toward the unlocked position, the motor being operated only until the link reaches the soft stop position. | 02-25-2010 |