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Brian T. Eck, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20090313090 | RESOLVING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IMBALANCES - A storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances is provided. The storage medium includes machine-readable computer program code and instructions for causing a computer to implement a method. The method includes identifying an excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists, the method includes: refocusing the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products. Where constrained supply capability exists, the method includes determining alternative end products that are functionally equivalent to those in the constrained supply capability, and executing sales activities for enticing sales of functionally equivalent alternative end products. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100010875 | RESOLVING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IMBALANCES - A system for resolving demand and supply imbalances includes a supply liability reduction process (SLRP) executable upon identifying an excess component inventory liability. The SLRP includes: a procurement and development assessment sub-process that represents a greatest magnitude of liability; a liability council assessment sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the procurement and development assessment sub-process; a sales activities sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the liability council assessment sub-process; and a liability write-off sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the sales activities sub-process. The SLRP performs one or more sub-processes in an order of the magnitude of liability. The sub-process reduces the excess component inventory liability by: determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing for enticing sales of alternative end products. | 01-14-2010 |
Brian T. Eck, Poughquag, NY US
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| 20100223091 | METHOD FOR MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES - Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules. | 09-02-2010 |
Christopher R. Eck, Dunedin, FL US
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| 20110217748 | Algal Cell Lysis And Lipid Extraction Using Electromagnetic Radiation-Excitable Metallic Nanoparticles - According to one embodiment, the disclosure provides a system for algal cell lysis. The system may include at least one algal cell, a plurality of metal nanoparticles, and an electromagnetic radiation generator. The generator may be able to generate radio frequency or microwave radiation that excites the plurality of metal nanoparticles, resulting in lysis of the algal cell. The disclosure also provides a system for recovery of a lipid from an algal cell similar to the above system but also including a separator. The disclosure further provides a method of recovering a lipid from an algal cell by supplying a plurality of metal nanoparticles to at least one algal cell, exciting the plurality of metal nanoparticles with radio frequency or microwave electromagnetic radiation, lysing the algal cell to release the lipid, and separating the lipid from the lysed algal cell. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120036093 | Waveform Mapping Technique and Process for Tracking and Estimating Evolution of Semantic Networks - In certain embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes accessing first and second data associated with a semantic network, the first data indicating a first plurality of nodes within the semantic network and a first plurality of relationships between the first plurality of nodes at a first time, and the second data indicating a second plurality of nodes within the semantic network and a second plurality of relationships between the second plurality of nodes at a second time. The method further includes generating a first waveform from the first data and a second waveform from the second data. The waveforms indicate an activity level of each of the nodes within the semantic network. The method further includes analyzing the semantic network using the generated first and second waveforms. | 02-09-2012 |
David Eck, Stonington, CT US
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| 20110079532 | Container Separation Device - A container separation system and method is provided, wherein the container separation system includes a first container having a first container bottom and a first container side wall which defines a first container cavity. A second container is also included, wherein the second container has a second container bottom and a second container side wall which defines a second container cavity having a second cavity width which increases with the height of the second container sidewall. Additionally, a separation device is also included, wherein the separation device includes a device base having a device base width that is smaller in size than the second cavity width, wherein the separation device and the first container are located within the second container cavity such that the separation device is located between the first container bottom and the second container bottom. | 04-07-2011 |
Dennis W. Eck, Edmond, OK US
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| 20100284754 | FITTING REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus and method for removing a fitting from a pipe having a central axis. The apparatus includes a guide member which defines a guide passage and a means for supporting the guide member within at least a portion of the pipe with the longitudinal axis of the guide passage in a coaxial relationship with the central axis of the pipe. The apparatus also includes a rotary hole saw having a cylindrical wall provided with a plurality of cutting teeth on an open end thereof and a central axis of rotation. The cylindrical wall defines a cylindrical chamber. A guide rod is connected to the rotary hole saw such that the guide rod extends through the cylindrical chamber of the hole saw and beyond the open end thereof in coaxial alignment with the central axis of rotation. The guide rod is slidingly receivable in the guide passage of the guide member. | 11-11-2010 |
Donald R. Eck, Hesperia, MI US
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| 20110208100 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A method and apparatus for treating carpal tunnel syndrome with the use of an orthotic. The orthotic is applied to the patient's hand. The use of the orthotic by the patient is monitored automatically and data is produced as to the amount and time of usage. This data is then compared with a protocol to determine if the patient usage is in compliance with the protocol. | 08-25-2011 |
Edward M. Eck, Lima, NY US
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| 20090003887 | SELF-CLEANING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC TONING ROLLER SYSTEM - An apparatus and related method for a self-cleaning toner roller device adjacent a toner roller. The cleaning device having one or more shields to capture the toner debris from the toner roller, a toner debris receptacle to collect the toner debris, and a controller to move the applicator from an operational mode to a self-cleaning mode. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110194867 | SELECTIVE COOLING OF A FUSER HEATER ROLLER - A controlled fuser assembly for a reproduction apparatus. The fuser assembly includes a fuser member for fusing a marking particle image to a receiver member and a cooling system for controlling the temperature of the fuser system. Optional external heater rollers have a heat transfer surface adapted to be selectively engaged with the fuser member, and a device for heating said heat transfer surfaces. A mechanism is provided for controlling the heat transfer with the fuser member to selectively change the amount of heat transferred from the fuser. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110194868 | SELECTIVE COOLING OF A FUSER - A controlled fuser assembly for a reproduction apparatus. The fuser assembly includes a fuser member for fusing a marking particle image to a receiver member and a cooling system for controlling the temperature of the fuser system. Optional external heater rollers have a heat transfer surface adapted to be selectively engaged with the fuser member, and a device for heating said heat transfer surfaces. A mechanism is provided for controlling the heat transfer with the fuser member to selectively change the amount of heat transferred from the fuser. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110299864 | REMOVING TONER FROM LONGITUDINAL MEMBER IN PRINTER - Apparatus for removing toner after a selected time interval from a longitudinal member in a dry electrophotographic printer for printing a visible image on a receiver. An end block is disposed at one end of a rotatable development member, and a longitudinal member is disposed adjacent to the development member or photoreceptor and is connected to the end block. A backup bar is disposed adjacent to the photoreceptor and can selectively make physical contact with at least one point on the end block. When a measured time interval of printer operation reaches the selected time interval, a controller causes the backup bar to apply a selected force to the end block to cause toner on the longitudinal member to be removed from the member. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110299865 | PROCESS CONTROL WITH LONGITUDINAL MEMBER TONER REMOVAL - A dry electrophotographic printer is operated to remove toner from a longitudinal member. A process-control time interval, and a cleaning time interval that is a positive multiple thereof, are selected. Prints are produced until the process-control time interval elapses, as measured by a timing device. A process-control patch is produced in a process-control frame. This is repeated until the cleaning interval has elapsed. In the process-control frame, after the cleaning interval elapses, the photoreceptor and development member are spaced apart, then, after a selected time delay, brought into operational relationship, so that a stop at one end of the photoreceptor contacts an end block at one end of the development member, and toner is removed from the longitudinal member, which is connected to the end block. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110299876 | REMOVING TONER DURING PRINTER PROCESS-CONTROL FRAME - Toner is removed from a skive mount in a dry electrophotographic printer. An end block is disposed at one end of the rotatable development member, and a skive mount disposed adjacent to the development member connects a skive to the end block. A timing device measures time intervals of printer operation. A process-control time interval and a cleaning time interval that is a non-negative multiple of the process-control time interval are selected. Prints are made until the process-control time interval elapses. A process-control patch is produced in a process-control frame. Once the cleaning interval has elapsed, in the process-control frame, a backup bar is lifted lift away from the photoreceptor, then, after a selected time delay, brought into physical contact with at least one point on the end block, so that toner is removed from the skive mount. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110299877 | REMOVING TONER FROM SKIVE MOUNT IN PRINTER - Toner is removed, after a selected time interval, from a skive mount in a dry electrophotographic printer. An end block is disposed at one end of the rotatable development member, and a skive mount disposed adjacent to the development member connects a skive to the end block. A timing device measures a time interval of printer operation. At the selected time interval, a controller causes a backup bar to lift away from the photoreceptor, then, after a selected time delay, causes the backup bar to make physical contact with at least one point on the end block, so that the backup bar applies a selected force to the end block to cause toner on the skive mount to be removed. | 12-08-2011 |
Jan Van Eck, Rye, NY US
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| 20090024537 | Exchange-traded fund and process for trading same - The invention provides an exchange-traded fund for the trading of relatively illiquid securities and a process for forming and trading the same. The exchange-traded fund includes securities that are component securities of an Underlying Index and securities that are not component securities, thereby affording Authorized Participants the flexibility to designate securities within each category for inclusion in a portfolio deposit for the creation of a Creation Unit. This approach is necessitated by the relatively illiquid securities such as municipal bonds that lack sufficient liquidity for easy assembly in the amounts necessary for the in-kind creation or redemption of Creation Units for typical exchange-traded funds. This approach facilitates the ability of Authorized Participants to assemble a portfolio deposit and thereby allow for the effective functioning of an arbitrage process, while simultaneously enhancing the ability of the exchange-traded fund to track the applicable Underlying Index. | 01-22-2009 |
Jerome V. Eck, Sterling Heights, MI US
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| 20110208100 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A method and apparatus for treating carpal tunnel syndrome with the use of an orthotic. The orthotic is applied to the patient's hand. The use of the orthotic by the patient is monitored automatically and data is produced as to the amount and time of usage. This data is then compared with a protocol to determine if the patient usage is in compliance with the protocol. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael J. Eck, Boston, MA US
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| 20120094999 | EGFR INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF TREATING DISORDERS - The present invention relates to novel pyrimidine, pyrrolo-pyrimidine, pyrrolo-pyridine, pyridine, purine and triazine compounds which are able to modulate epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), including Her-kinases, and the use of such compounds in the treatment of various diseases, disorders or conditions. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael J. Eck, Walnut Creek, CA US
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| 20090130653 | Interference Control Panel for Evaluation of Analytical Assays for Samples Derived from Blood - The invention relates to quality control of analytical assays, particularly NAT assays of blood samples containing nucleic acids. A control panel containing quantified amounts of substances known to interfere with an analytical assay is used and compared with a reference sample in the analytical assay. A comparison of the assay results interference panel validates the assay and can serve as a periodic quality control check for the analytical assay as well as related methods and protocols. The use of the control panel of the invention can also determine whether interfering substances are present and establish under what conditions the analytical assay reliable. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20120070821 | Interference Control Panel for Evaluation of Analytical Assays For Samples Derived from Blood - The invention relates to quality control of analytical assays, particularly NAT assays of blood samples containing nucleic acids. A control panel containing quantified amounts of substances known to interfere with an analytical assay is used and compared with a reference sample in the analytical assay. A comparison of the assay results interference panel validates the assay and can serve as a periodic quality control check for the analytical assay as well as related methods and protocols. The use of the control panel of the invention can also determine whether interfering substances are present and establish under what conditions the analytical assay reliable. | 03-22-2012 |
Richard E. Eck, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20110048828 | Side-by-side ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles. | 03-03-2011 |
Steven Charles Eck, West Chester, PA US
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| 20090142318 | METHOD TO EXPAND nTREG CELLS USING p70 S6 KINASE ANTAGONIST - Disclosed in this specification is a method to promote the growth of CD4+CD25Foxp3+ nTreg cells in a culture while treating the culture with a p70 S6 kinase inhibitor. The resulting cells are useful in the treatment of immune-related diseases. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090142319 | METHOD TO EXPAND nTREG CELLS USING PI-3K ANTAGONIST - Disclosed in this specification is a method to promote the growth of CD4+CD25Foxp3+ nTreg cells in a culture while treating with a PI-3K antagonist. The resulting cells are useful in the treatment of immune-related diseases. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090142320 | METHOD TO MINIMIZE IL-17 PRODUCTION DURING nTREG CELL EXPANSION - Disclosed in this specification is a method to promote the growth of CD4+CD25Foxp3+ nTreg cells in a culture while minimizing the production of IL-17. The resulting cells are useful in the treatment of immune-related diseases. | 06-04-2009 |
Terrance L. Eck, Plano, TX US
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| 20100275494 | Gun Sight Mounting Device - In one embodiment according to the teachings of the present disclosure, an apparatus generally includes a gun mount portion and a sight mount portion that are coupled together by a resilient member. The gun mount portion provides attachment to a gun and the sight mount portion provides attachment to a gun sight. The resilient member is configured to allow, when attached to the gun, a linear displacement of the sight mount portion relative to the gun mount portion along a longitudinal axis of the gun. | 11-04-2010 |
Terrence P. Eck, Kildeer, IL US
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| 20090197692 | GOLF SWING CONNECTOR TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A golf swing connector training device for maintaining a user's upper arms and/or legs at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing. The golf swing connector training device having first and second arm/leg-receiving cuff assemblies and assembly-adjusting means, each cuff assembly comprising a band assembly, the band assemblies each having an are length and a longitudinal cuff axis. The assembly-adjusting means extending intermediate. The band assemblies enable the user to selectively and rigidly fix the distance intermediate the band assemblies. The assembly adjusting means includes two transverse members configured such that a first member receives a second member. The first member includes an extending push button, the second member includes at least two apertures such that the apertures receive the push button and allow the push button to move from one end of the aperture to an opposite end of the aperture, the band assemblies receiving a user's upper arms, the assembly-adjusting means fixing the distance intermediate the user's upper arms, the golf swing connector training device thus for maintaining the user's upper aims at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing. | 08-06-2009 |
Timothy J. Eck, Orlando, FL US
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| 20100144239 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ARTICULATED CHARACTER HEAD ACTUATION AND CONTROL - A method for operating a driven output device provided in an articulated head, mobile prop, or other object worn by a performer. The method includes providing a wearable control system, the control system including a driver for the output device, a control module, a wireless receiver, and memory. The method includes storing a set of show control commands for the output device in the memory, and receiving a show control signal with the wireless receiver from a wayside controller. The method includes operating the control module to process the show control signal, to retrieve the show control commands, and to signal the driver to drive the output device based on the commands. The commands are selected based on a character identifier stored in memory associated with the output device such as in a character head junction box, and this memory stores tuning or configuration data for the output device. | 06-10-2010 |