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Brad T. Easley, Kingwood, TX US
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20120211232 | SUBSEA CONDUCTOR ANCHOR - A method of completing a subsea wellbore includes providing one or more conductor anchoring assemblies on an outer surface of a conductor; forming the subsea wellbore; positioning the conductor in the subsea wellbore; and energizing the one or more conductor anchoring assemblies into contact with the subsea wellbore, thereby stabilizing the conductor in the subsea wellbore. In yet another embodiment, the method further includes extending the subsea wellbore; positioning a casing inside the conductor, wherein the casing includes a casing anchoring assembly; and energizing the casing anchoring assembly into contact with the conductor. | 08-23-2012 |
Christopher J. Easley, Madison, TN US
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20090170092 | INTEGRATED MICROFLUIDIC ANALYSIS SYSTEMS - The present invention provides an integrated microfluidic analysis system. The system contains at least a first (pre-reaction treatment) domain for treating a sample prior to subjecting the sample to a chemical reaction. The following domains are optionally added to the first domain: a second (reaction) domain for reacting the chemical of interest in the sample; and a third (post-reaction separation) domain for separating products and reactants coming out of the reaction domain. The integrated microfluidic analysis system of the present invention is most applicable to PCR analysis. | 07-02-2009 |
20090217993 | PASSIVE COMPONENTS FOR MICRO-FLUIDIC FLOW PROFILE SHAPING AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to microfluidic systems and methods for controlling the flow of fluid using passive components engineered into the microchannels. These passive flow components include fluidic diodes, fluidic capacitors, and fluidic inductors. Various fluidic circuits are provided to control fluid flow including fluid rectifiers, fluid band pass filters, and fluid timers. | 09-03-2009 |
20120222747 | PASSIVE COMPONENTS FOR MICRO-FLUIDIC FLOW PROFILE SHAPING AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to microfluidic systems and methods for controlling the flow of fluid using passive components engineered into the microchannels. These passive flow components include fluidic diodes, fluidic capacitors, and fluidic inductors. Various fluidic circuits are provided to control fluid flow including fluid rectifiers, fluid band pass filters, and fluid timers. | 09-06-2012 |
Christopher J. Easley, Auburn, AL US
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20140102915 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROXIMITY ASSAY - The present disclosure includes an electrochemical proximity assay (ECPA) which leverages two aptamer or antibody-oligonucleotide probes and proximity-dependent DNA hybridization to move a redox active molecule near an electrically conductive base. The ECPA of the present disclosure produces rapid, quantitative results, enabling point-of-care use in the detection of biomarkers of disease. | 04-17-2014 |
Dan Easley, Apollo, PA US
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20080216834 | Method and Apparatus for Delivering a Dose of a Gaseous Drug to a Patient - A method and device that can vary the dose of a gaseous drug provided to a patient based on a comparison of the normal resting breath rate for each individual patient and the current breath rate of the patient so that the patient does not become desaturated. | 09-11-2008 |
20120152240 | Method and Apparatus for Delivering a Dose of a Gaseous Drug to a Patient - A method and device that can vary the dose of a gaseous drug provided to a patient based on a comparison of the normal resting breath rate for each individual patient and the current breath rate of the patient so that the patient does not become desaturated. | 06-21-2012 |
Daniel R. Easley, Defiance, MO US
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20080319868 | CLIENT CUSTOMIZED CARD FOR USE WITH SELECTED MERCHANTS - A client selects several merchants with whom the card may be redeemed, the amount redeemable, and a design for printing on the card which is personalized for the card recipient. | 12-25-2008 |
20110178924 | CLIENT CUSTOMIZED VIRTUAL OR PHYSICAL CARD FOR USE WITH SELECTED MERCHANTS - A client selects several merchants with whom the card may be redeemed, the amount redeemable, and a design for the card, which is personalized for the card recipient. | 07-21-2011 |
20130290181 | CLIENT CUSTOMIZED VIRTUAL OR PHYSICAL CARD FOR USE WITH SELECTED MERCHANTS - A client selects several merchants with whom the card may be redeemed, the amount redeemable, and a design for the card, which is personalized for the card recipient. | 10-31-2013 |
20150186873 | Client Customized Virtual or Physical Card for Use with Selected Merchants - A client selects several merchants with whom the card may be redeemed, the amount redeemable, and a design for the card, which is personalized for the card recipient. | 07-02-2015 |
20150227919 | Client Customized Virtual or Physical Card for Use with Selected Merchants - A client selects several merchants with whom the card may be redeemed, the amount redeemable, and a design for the card, which is personalized for the card recipient. | 08-13-2015 |
David Easley, Lansing, NY US
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20120143739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALCULATING AN INFORMED TRADING METRIC AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Systems and computerized methods for calculating and using an informed trading metric are disclosed. The process of calculating the informed trading metric, executed by a processor, includes analyzing sets of trades of the security. The processor determines a magnitude of a difference between a volume of buy transactions and the volume of sell transactions in the plurality of trades. The processor then derives the informed trading metric based on the ratio of the determined difference magnitude to the total volume of analyzed trades. The derived informed trading metric may be employed by various systems to, among other things, hedge against market volatility, control securities exchange behavior, evaluate trader performance, and control the timing of trade execution by a broker dealer. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143740 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRADING INFORMED TRADING METRIC-BASED DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS - A system and related method for hedging risks associated with a market level of informed trading are disclosed. The system includes a network interface for receiving a data feed that includes informed trading metric data. The system also has a server for electronically publishing the informed trading metric data. A second network interface receives requests to purchase informed trading metric-based derivative contracts at a first price and offers to sell informed trading metric-based derivative contracts at a second price. A matching server matches the received requests with the received offers. A settlement processor settles the derivative contracts based on informed trading metric data received by the network interface. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143741 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE BEHAVIOR BASED ON AN INFORMED TRADING METRIC - A computerized exchange system and a method of operating a computerized exchange system are disclosed. The exchange system variably favors execution of buy trades or sell trades based on the value of an informed trading metric, thereby attempting to forestall predatory increases in order toxicity. The system includes a first network interface for receiving a plurality of securities trades, including a plurality of buy transactions and a plurality of sale transactions. A matching processor matches the securities trades to market makers. The matching processor is configured to obtain a value of the informed trading metric and to determine a buy transaction bias or a sell transaction bias based on the value of the informed trading metric. The matching processor then matches trades to market makers favoring buy transactions or sell transactions based on the determined bias. A settlement processor then settles the matched trades. | 06-07-2012 |
David A. Easley, Tacoma, WA US
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20090152857 | DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM - A cleaning device for use with a wheeled apparatus, the device utilizing the rotational motion of at least one of the wheels to clean a portion of an implement, such as a golf club. The device is removably attachable to at least one of the wheels of a golf cart and rotates therewith when the golf cart is in motion. The device may include bristles that rotate with the wheel of the golf cart to remove at least some amount of debris from the golf club when the golf club is held in contact with the rotating bristles. The device, or subcomponents thereof, may be removed from the wheel for storage, security, maintenance, replacement, cleaning, or other purposes. | 06-18-2009 |
Glenn R. Easley, Fairfax, VA US
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20140077989 | COMPRESSIVE RADAR IMAGING TECHNOLOGY - A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium is provided that can utilize an undersampling method and can produce a radar image of a target. The radar image of the target can be based on a collection of waveform measurements, where the collection can be based on a significantly reduced number of transmitted and received electromagnetic pulse waveforms. | 03-20-2014 |
Greg Easley, New York, NY US
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20110021273 | INTERACTIVE MUSIC AND GAME DEVICE AND METHOD - A body DJ device and method are provided. | 01-27-2011 |
James Easley, O'Fallon, MO US
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20150335473 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL FLUID HANDLING CASSETTE - An ophthalmic system ( | 11-26-2015 |
James B. Easley, Orono, MN US
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20090205167 | Snap Assembly Friction Hinge - A friction hinge includes a socket made up of a compressible elastomer insert sleeve inside a relatively rigid cup substrate. The insert sleeve defines an opening with a lip around the opening, and a relatively rigid ball or other center portion can be snap assembled through the lip and opening to center itself in the socket. A mount portion extends through the opening off the ball/center portion, and hand pressure on the mount portion can adjust the angular position of the joint. The size of the ball/center portion relative to the size of the cup substrate causes dimensional compression of the insert sleeve, such as about 15% of its thickness. The compression of the insert sleeve creates a controlled friction force on the ball/center portion, so the snap assembly friction hinge works consistently over a long time and over wide temperature ranges. | 08-20-2009 |
20140098476 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE COVER - A protective cover assembly having a tray having a concave surface and a perimeter, the concave surface defining a volume sufficient to accommodate a portable electronic device; and an elastomeric collar having an internal rim that reversibly engages and wraps around the perimeter of the tray. | 04-10-2014 |
James C. Easley, Cottleville, MO US
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20080200914 | Non-Stick Bipolar Forceps - Disposable, bipolar electrosurgical forceps are designed to prevent the sticking of body tissue to the tips of the forceps and include a pair of electrode arms having lengths with opposite proximal and distal ends, with thin layers of biocompatible metal on the forceps arm distal ends and bipolar electrical conductors permanently secured to the forceps arm proximal ends. | 08-21-2008 |
20120302943 | Systems and Methods For Deoxygenating Opthamalic Fluid - Systems and methods for deoxygenating ophthalmic fluid are disclosed. The systems include an infusion system having a valve having an inlet in fluid communication with a source of gas, a first outlet in fluid communication with a container of ophthalmic fluid, and a second outlet in fluid communication with an infusion line of the system. The valve directs gas into the fluid disposed in the container to deoxygenate the fluid, and the deoxygenated fluid is then injected into the eye. | 11-29-2012 |
20120310146 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VITRECTOMY - A system for conducting a vitrectomy includes: a gas source; a vitrector including a cutting mechanism that opens and closes according to a pressure at the vitrector; and a pulse-generating system receiving gas from the gas source and generating pulses at the vitrector. The pulses cause the pressure at the vitrector to vary according to a cycle, and the varying pressure at the vitrector causes the cutting mechanism of the vitrector to open and close. At a first time in the cycle, the pulse-generating system, raises the pressure at the vitrector to a maximum pressure. At a second time in the cycle, the pulse-generating system reduces the pressure at the vitrector to a minimum pressure that is greater than ambient, the pressure at the vitrector being maintained at least at the minimum pressure. The difference between the maximum pressure and minimum pressure is minimized to reduce gas consumption. | 12-06-2012 |
20130053846 | NON-STICK BIPOLAR FORCEPS - Disposable, bipolar electrosurgical forceps are designed to prevent the sticking of body tissue to the tips of the forceps and include a pair of electrode arms having lengths with opposite proximal and distal ends, with thin layers of biocompatible metal on the forceps arm distal ends and bipolar electrical conductors permanently secured to the forceps arm proximal ends. | 02-28-2013 |
20130303974 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VITRECTOMY - A system for conducting a vitrectomy includes: a gas source; a vitrector including a cutting mechanism that opens and closes according to a pressure at the vitrector; and a pulse-generating system receiving gas from the gas source and generating pulses at the vitrector. The pulses cause the pressure at the vitrector to vary according to a cycle, and the varying pressure at the vitrector causes the cutting mechanism of the vitrector to open and close. At a first time in the cycle, the pulse-generating system, raises the pressure at the vitrector to a maximum pressure. At a second time in the cycle, the pulse-generating system reduces the pressure at the vitrector to a minimum pressure that is greater than ambient, the pressure at the vitrector being maintained at least at the minimum pressure. The difference between the maximum pressure and minimum pressure is minimized to reduce gas consumption. | 11-14-2013 |
20140128771 | VITRECTOMY AND BIOPSY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A biopsy system includes a cutting probe including a suction port, a suction line connected to the suction port, and a biopsy chamber fluidly connected to the cutting probe by the suction line. The biopsy chamber is positioned proximate the cutting probe such that the biopsy chamber is configured to receive and store a biological sample free from irrigation fluid. | 05-08-2014 |
Jeffery Alan Easley, Austin, TX US
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20130022785 | OLIGOSACCHARIDE/SILICON-CONTAINING BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR LITHOGRAPHY APPLICATIONS - The present invention discloses diblock copolymer systems that self-assemble to produce very small structures. These co-polymers consist of one block that contains silicon and another block comprised of an oligosaccharide that are coupled by azide-alkyne cycloaddition. | 01-24-2013 |
Larry Scott Easley, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20090042550 | ENHANCED CALL RETURN IN A WIRELESS TELEPHONE NETWORK - A method for enabling enhanced call return in a wireless network comprising receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, wherein the incoming telephone call identifies a mobile subscriber (MS) as a callee thereof; capturing caller-specific information for the caller, wherein the caller-specific information includes at least one of the name of the caller and the telephone number of the caller; and storing the caller-specific information into an intelligent peripheral (IP) within the wireless network. The method further comprises allowing the MS to access the caller-specific information stored in the IP. The present invention thus allows the mobile subscriber (MS) to subscribe to an enhanced call return (ECR) feature as part of the mobile telephone service plan. The ECR feature allows the mobile subscriber to access caller-specific information for a predetermined number of past callers and also to return calls from those past callers. The caller-specific information may include caller's name, caller's telephone number and the date/time the call was received from the caller. | 02-12-2009 |
20090285371 | Enhanced Call Return in a Communications Network - Methods for enabling enhanced call return in a communications network is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, wherein the incoming telephone call identifies a subscriber as a callee thereof; capturing caller-specific information for the caller, wherein the caller-specific information includes at least one of the name of the caller and the telephone number of the caller; and storing the caller-specific information into an intelligent peripheral (IP) within the network. Some embodiments of the methods include allowing the subscriber to access the caller-specific information stored in the IP. In some embodiments, the subscriber subscribes to an enhanced call return (ECR) feature as part of a service plan. The ECR feature allows the subscriber to access caller-specific information for a predetermined number of past callers and also to return calls from those past callers. The caller-specific information may include caller's name, caller's telephone number and the date/time the call was received from the caller. | 11-19-2009 |
20130189966 | Enhanced Call Return in a Communications Network - Methods for enabling enhanced call return in a communications network is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, wherein the incoming telephone call identifies a subscriber as a callee thereof; capturing caller-specific information for the caller, wherein the caller-specific information includes at least one of the name of the caller and the telephone number of the caller; and storing the caller-specific information into an intelligent peripheral (IP) within the network. Some embodiments of the methods include allowing the subscriber to access the caller-specific information stored in the IP. In some embodiments, the subscriber subscribes to an enhanced call return (ECR) feature as part of a service plan. The ECR feature allows the subscriber to access caller-specific information for a predetermined number of past callers and also to return calls from those past callers. | 07-25-2013 |
20140254782 | Enhanced Call Return in a Communications Network - Methods for enabling enhanced call return in a communications network is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, wherein the incoming telephone call identifies a subscriber as a callee thereof; capturing caller-specific information for the caller, wherein the caller-specific information includes at least one of the name of the caller and the telephone number of the caller; and storing the caller-specific information into an intelligent peripheral (IP) within the network. Some embodiments of the methods include allowing the subscriber to access the caller-specific information stored in the IP. In some embodiments, the subscriber subscribes to an enhanced call return (ECR) feature as part of a service plan. The ECR feature allows the subscriber to access caller-specific information for a predetermined number of past callers and also to return calls from those past callers. | 09-11-2014 |
Linda G. Easley, Mclean, VA US
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20100117802 | System and method for providing communications for container security - A system for providing communications for container security is provided. The system includes a sensing system for monitoring the contents of the container; a signal receiving element for receiving sensor data from the sensing system; a control element for analyzing received sensor data; a first transceiver element for receiving signals containing sensor data from within the container and for transmitting those signals outside of the container; and a satellite transceiver element for receiving signals from the first transceiver element and for forwarding the received signals via satellite uplink to a remote location. | 05-13-2010 |
20110037591 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A CLOSED CONTAINER - A system for providing communications for container security is provided. The system includes a sensing system for monitoring the contents of the container; a signal receiving element for receiving sensor data from the sensing system; a control element for analyzing received sensor data; a first transceiver element for receiving signals containing sensor data from within the container and for transmitting those signals outside of the container. | 02-17-2011 |
Matthew Easley, Woodstock, GA US
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20100073558 | DIRECT DIGITAL ENCODING AND RADIO FREQUENCY MODULATION FOR BROADCAST TELEVISION APPLICATIONS - A digital audio encoder, digital video conditioner, and a digital modulator are described for producing a television broadcast signal at a desired channel frequency range. Left and right audio channel signals are digitized and encoded according to a stereo standard and then combined to form a stereo audio signal. A second audio programming channel signal may be included. A video input can be digitized and conditioned to form a digital video channel. The stereo audio signal can be placed directly at a desired channel frequency by frequency modulation without the need for using an intermediate frequency. The digital video channel can be placed at a desired frequency by amplitude modulation. The digital and audio channels can be digitally combined to create a television transmission signal at a desired frequency and according to a desired standard. | 03-25-2010 |
20100103314 | UP-SAMPLING TELEVISION AUDIO SIGNALS FOR ENCODING - A television audio signal encoder includes an up-sampler that inserts additional samples into a sum signal, a difference signal, and/or a secondary audio program signal to increase the sample rate of the corresponding signal or signals. The sum signal represents the sum of a left channel digital audio signal and a right channel digital audio signal and the difference signal represents the difference between the left and right audio signals. | 04-29-2010 |
20110050996 | DIRECT DIGITAL ENCODING AND RADIO FREQUENCY MODULATION FOR BROADCAST TELEVISION APPLICATIONS - A digital audio encoder, digital video conditioner, and a digital modulator are described for producing a television broadcast signal at a desired channel frequency range. Left and right audio channel signals are digitized and encoded according to a stereo standard and then combined to form a stereo audio signal. A second audio programming channel signal may be included. A video input can be digitized and conditioned to form a digital video channel. The stereo audio signal can be placed directly at a desired channel frequency by frequency modulation without the need for using an intermediate frequency. The digital video channel can be placed at a desired frequency by amplitude modulation. The digital and audio channels can be digitally combined to create a television transmission signal at a desired frequency and according to a desired standard. | 03-03-2011 |
20130010193 | Direct Digital Encoding and Radio Frequency Modulation for Broadcast Television Applications - A digital audio encoder, digital video conditioner, and a digital modulator are described for producing a television broadcast signal at a desired channel frequency range. Left and right audio channel signals are digitized and encoded according to a stereo standard and then combined to form a stereo audio signal. A second audio programming channel signal may be included. A video input can be digitized and conditioned to form a digital video channel. The stereo audio signal can be placed directly at a desired channel frequency by frequency modulation without the need for using an intermediate frequency. The digital video channel can be placed at a desired frequency by amplitude modulation. The digital and audio channels can be digitally combined to create a television transmission signal at a desired frequency and according to a desired standard. | 01-10-2013 |
Matthew F. Easley, Woodstock, GA US
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20080317114 | Reciprocal Index Lookup for BTSC Compatible Coefficients - An algorithm calculates spectral compression/expansion filter coefficients using a value proportional to a reciprocal of a feedback/feedforward signal and stores the coefficients to a lookup table. The lookup table is indexed by a pre selected set of coefficient bits to generate a filter coefficient function. A first portion of the lookup table stores a plurality of discrete values at index points of a line segment corresponding to a filter coefficient function approximation, so as to generate an initial discrete value corresponding to the filter coefficient function at a value of the high order bits and a second portion stores a plurality of slope values, which indicates a slope of the filter coefficient function. A linear circuit interpolates/decimates an approximation of the compression/expansion filter coefficient function based on the slope value, the initial discrete value and a preselected set of low order bits of the reciprocal value. | 12-25-2008 |
20120008724 | NICAM DECODER WITH OUTPUT RESAMPLER - A NICAM audio signal re-sampler may include a non-linear interpolator configured to interpolate in a non-linear manner between sequential digital samples that are based on a stream of demodulated NICAM audio samples. A phase differential calculator may be included that compares phase information at different resolutions. | 01-12-2012 |
20130282385 | NICAM Decoder with Output Resampler - A NICAM audio signal re-sampler may include a non-linear interpolator configured to interpolate in a non-linear manner between sequential digital samples that are based on a stream of demodulated NICAM audio samples. A phase differential calculator may be included that compares phase information at different resolutions. | 10-24-2013 |
Matthew S. Easley, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20150348206 | Mortality Progression Methods and Systems - Methods and systems for preparing improved mortality tables for use with life insurance and other financial products are described herein. The improved mortality tables described herein account for progression over time of insureds from one underwriting class to another, e.g., based on deteriorating health over time. An insured who is in a “preferred” class at the time of initial underwriting might not still qualify for “preferred” status in 5 years, or even the next year. By creating a system of linear equations that predict the composition of a group n years after underwriting, insurance (and other financial products) providers can calculate more definite costs for pricing financial products based on the estimated or expected transition from one underwriting class to another. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael Easley, Katy, TX US
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20120109588 | MANUFACTURE OF HEAT TRACE CABLE, DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT, AND METHOD THEREOF - The manufacture and installation of heat trace systems, particularly cables, are controlled from comprehensive controls in the design and management of the heat trace systems. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael H. Easley, Katy, TX US
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20090119073 | Heat trace system design - Heat trace system design is disclosed. In some embodiments, pipe system data including data associated with pipe system components is received, and in response to receiving a selection of a pipe system component, data associated with a set of one or more pipe system components including the selected pipe system component is automatically extracted from the received pipe system data. One or more heat trace system components for the set of pipe system components are determined based at least in part on the extracted data. | 05-07-2009 |
Ronald B. Easley, League City, TX US
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20130190632 | AUTOREGULATION MONITORING - A method may include controlling a ventilator to introduce mean airway pressure (MAP) variations in a patient to induce slow waves of substantially fixed amplitude and period to the patient. The method may also include analyzing arterial blood pressure in the patient with respect to the MAP variations and determining, based on the analyzing, whether an autoregulatory mechanism associated with the patient's brain is operating properly. | 07-25-2013 |
Ronald L. Easley, Bonney Lake, WA US
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20140375272 | MOBILE VARIABLE POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile energy storage apparatus comprised of: a. at least one variable energy control device which converts DC to DC, AC to DC and DC to AC and b. at least one energy storage device (such as a battery) and c. a means to adjust said at least one variable energy control device to various electrical output powers and d. a means to connect said mobile energy storage apparatus to an EV (electric vehicle) or other device electrically and mechanically to enable transferring energy even when in motion and e. optionally a means for attaching various covers to said mobile energy storage apparatus to suit various applications. The mobile energy storage apparatus allows the transfer of energy to or from: an EV, a building or any other electrical facility or device and can be configured with built-in or attached to various power sources. | 12-25-2014 |
Samuel J. Easley, Saint Peters, MO US
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20150127139 | Real-Time Numerical Control Tool Path Adaptation Using Force Feedback - A method for machining a workpiece using a cutting tool attached to a spindle. The method comprises: (a) defining an initial tool path of the cutting tool relative to a workpiece using part definition data; (b) causing the cutting tool to cut along the defined initial tool path relative to the workpiece; (c) receiving sensor data representing machining process conditions during said cutting along the defined initial tool path; (d) processing the sensor data to determine a value of a machining process force parameter; and (e) causing the cutting tool to cut along a modified tool path relative to the workpiece such that the radial cutting depth changes and values of the machining process force parameter does not exceed a machining process force constraint. Operations (b) through (e) are performed by a computer system. | 05-07-2015 |
Samuel Joseph Easley, St. Peters, MO US
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20160039140 | Automated System and Method for Smoothing Wrinkled Material - A method and apparatus for smoothing a material having wrinkles. The material is positioned on a vacuum table having a group of segments. A smoothing device is moved across a surface of the material to form a substantially smooth section of the material. A vacuum is progressively applied to a portion of the group of segments in the vacuum table corresponding to the substantially smooth section of the material to pull the substantially smooth section of the material against the vacuum table. | 02-11-2016 |
Samuel Joseph Easley, Saint Peters, MO US
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20100195117 | DEVICE FOR THERMAL ISOLATION OF A LASER TRACKER - In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a first plate, a second plate, and an isolation plate. The first plate may be capable of receiving a mounting member for a tool requiring an operating temperature that remains substantially constant for operation of the tool. The second plate may be capable of being secured to an object. The isolation plate may be located between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the isolation plate may be secured to each other. The insulating plate may be capable of thermally isolating the tool from the object. | 08-05-2010 |
Steven C. Easley, Danville, CA US
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20100281787 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A PENETRATION IN A SHEATHING ASSEMBLY - Apparatus and methods for installing a penetration in a sheathing assembly and building structures. An opening can be formed at least partially through a sheathing assembly that includes a body; a barrier layer; and an adhesive disposed between at least a portion of the body and the barrier layer. At least a portion of the barrier layer adjacent the opening can be peeled back to expose at least a portion of the body. A penetration can be disposed at least partially within the opening. The penetration can include a contact member that at least partially contacts the exposed body, the barrier layer, or both. The penetration can be secured to at least a portion of the sheathing assembly, and the peeled back portion of the barrier layer can be repositioned such that the barrier layer covers at least a portion of the contact member. | 11-11-2010 |
Thomas Easley, Columbus, OH US
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20150027065 | DIAMOND COMPOSITE AND A METHOD OF MAKING A DIAMOND COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a diamond composite comprising diamond particles embedded in a binder matrix comprising SiC and a M | 01-29-2015 |
Thomas Easley, Bexley, OH US
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20120171935 | CMP PAD Conditioning Tool - The present disclosure provides a CMP pad conditioning tool with at least one integral abrasive protrusion. The present disclosure further provides a method for preparing this CMP pad conditioning tool, along with a method for using said tool to condition a CMP pad. | 07-05-2012 |
20140354033 | MINING PICKS AND METHOD OF BRAZING MINING PICKS TO CEMENTED CARBIDE BODY - A tool and a method of making the tool is disclosed. The tool comprises a sleeve and a compact. The sleeve may have a proximal end, a distal end, a central axis, and a bore extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the bore having an inner wall. The compact may have a base end and an impact surface spaced opposite to the base end. The compact may be substantially disposed within the bore of the sleeve. The proximal end may be disposed proximate the base end of the compact. | 12-04-2014 |
Thomas C. Easley, Bexley, OH US
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20130022836 | BRAZED COATED DIAMOND-CONTAINING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to brazed coated diamond-containing materials and methods of producing brazed coated diamond-containing materials. The method for brazing the coated diamond-containing material may include bringing a braze metal into contact with the refractory metal layer and a substrate; heating at least the braze metal above the melting temperature of the braze metal; and bringing the braze metal into contact with the substrate to form a braze metal layer to join the diamond-containing material, braze metal layer, and substrate together. An advantage of the method may include that the brazing step may be performed in air, under ambient pressure, and without the need for a protective layer. | 01-24-2013 |
20130167447 | Near-Net Cutting Tool Insert - A method of making a near-net superhard material body includes preparing granules from a mixture of superhard powder, binders, and fluids, compacting the granules to form a soft green complex-shaped body, heating the soft green body in a furnace to form a hard green body free from residual binders, embedding one or more of the hard green bodies in a containment powder or a containment means and forming a pressure cell, sintering the cell at high pressure and high temperature, and removing the containment powder from the cell or removing the inserts from the containment means to reveal one or more near-net bodies. | 07-04-2013 |
Thomas Charles Easley, Bexley, OH US
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20110283629 | High Strength Diamond-SiC Compacts and Method of Making Same - The present disclosure provides a silicon carbide (SiC) bonded diamond compact having less than about 2 weight % unreacted Si and less than about 1 weight % graphite, as well as processes for making the same. | 11-24-2011 |
William L. Easley, Dunlap, IL US
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20110253096 | PISTON HAVING COMBUSTION BOWL SHAPED TO BALANCE COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY AND EMISSION PROPERTIES - A piston for a compression ignition internal combustion engine includes a piston body having a combustion face defining a combustion bowl, and the combustion face including a compound bowl surface and a compound rim surface. The combustion face is profiled to balance a combustion efficiency property of the piston with emissions properties of the piston, and includes a profile of rotation defining a convex curve segment bisected by the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of concave curve segments outboard of the convex curve segment. The profile of rotation further includes a compound rim profile defining a plurality of convex curve segments corresponding to an inner rim surface. The convex curve segment of the compound bowl profile defines a relatively small radius of curvature, and the plurality of convex curve segments corresponding to the inner rim surface define a relatively large radius of curvature. The combustion face includes an abrupt transition from the compound bowl surface to the compound rim surface. | 10-20-2011 |
20150128899 | Piston Having Combustion Bowl Shaped to Balance Combustion Efficiency and Emission Properties - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body having an outer cylindrical surface defining a longitudinal piston axis, a combustion face defining a compound combustion bowl, and a compound rim extending radially outward from the compound combustion bowl to the outer cylindrical surface. The compound combustion bowl includes a convex inner bowl surface defining a conical projection and a concave outer bowl surface. The compound rim includes a flat outer rim surface adjoining the outer cylindrical surface, and a convex inner rim surface adjoining the compound combustion bowl. The convex inner bowl surface transitions smoothly to the concave outer bowl surface, and the convex inner rim surface transitions abruptly to the concave outer bowl surface at an edge of the compound combustion bowl. | 05-14-2015 |