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Adam Eckhardt, Flat Rock, MI US
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| 20100229207 | VEHICULAR DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER USER INTERFACE - The present invention relates to the use of a recorder that is part of a vehicle entertainment system (VES) for recording audio programming and accessing recorded audio programming, where external controls for the recorder may be located on the steering wheel of the vehicle, allowing a driver to safely configure the VES for recording audio programming and accessing the recorded audio programming. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100229208 | VEHICULAR DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER ENERGY USAGE MONITOR - The present invention relates to the use of a power control module with a recorder for recording audio programming and accessing audio programming that is part of a vehicle entertainment system (VES) where the power control module assures the energy used by the recorder when the vehicle is off does not drain the power supply beyond a predetermined level. | 09-09-2010 |
Andrew D. Eckhardt, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20120011398 | FAILURE RECOVERY USING CONSENSUS REPLICATION IN A DISTRIBUTED FLASH MEMORY SYSTEM - Data replication in a distributed node system including one or more nodes. A consensus protocol for failure recovery is implemented. Data items and information relating to consensus protocol roles of participant nodes are stored in at least some of the plurality of nodes. Logical logs stored in at least some of the plurality of nodes are created. The logical logs contain additional consensus protocol information including container metadata and replicated data. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120017037 | CLUSTER OF PROCESSING NODES WITH DISTRIBUTED GLOBAL FLASH MEMORY USING COMMODITY SERVER TECHNOLOGY - Approaches for a distributed storage system that comprises a plurality of nodes. Each node, of the plurality of nodes, executes one or more application processes which are capable of accessing persistent shared memory. The persistent shared memory is implemented by solid state devices physically maintained on each of the plurality of nodes. Each the one or more application processes, maintained on a particular node, of the plurality of nodes, communicates with a shared data fabric (SDF) to access the persistent shared memory. The persistent shared memory comprises a scoreboard implemented in shared DRAM memory that is mapped to a persistent storage. The scoreboard provides a crash tolerant mechanism for enabling application processes to communicate with the shared data fabric (SDF). | 01-19-2012 |
Andrew David Eckhardt, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090240664 | Scalable Database Management Software on a Cluster of Nodes Using a Shared-Distributed Flash Memory - A distributed database system has multiple compute nodes each running an instance of a database management system (DBMS) program that accesses database records in a local buffer cache. Records are persistently stored in distributed flash memory on multiple storage nodes. A Sharing Data Fabric (SDF) is a middleware layer between the DBMS programs and the storage nodes and has API functions called by the DBMS programs when a requested record is not present in the local buffer cache. The SDF fetches the requested record from flash memory and loads a copy into the local buffer cache. The SDF has threads on a home storage node that locate database records using a node map. A global cache directory locks and pins records to local buffer caches for updating by a node's DBMS program. DBMS operations are grouped into transactions that are committed or aborted together as a unit. | 09-24-2009 |
Bill Eckhardt, Marshfield, MA US
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| 20110000163 | PLAYGROUND DECK ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An assembly and method for mounting a platform or deck to a number of support posts is disclosed. Each corner of the deck includes an open ended slot and an aperture above the slot. Each of the support posts includes a pair of holes arranged in corresponding fashion with the slot and aperture of the deck. Fasteners are partially inserted into one of at least two holes of the support posts such that the deck can simply be lowered onto the fasteners such that the fasteners are engaged by the slots of the deck and the deck may rest securely thereon. Finally, the installer can insert fasteners through the aperture and first hole and finish tightening the other fasteners to completely secure the deck to the support posts. | 01-06-2011 |
Gary Eckhardt, Flanders, NJ US
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| 20110225732 | Multipurpose Personal Blanket - A multipurpose personal blanket includes a blanket member having a front side opposite a back side and opposed side edges connecting the front and back sides, the blanket member having upper and lower ends extending between the side edges. The blanket includes a padded area proximate the blanket member upper end. The blanket member defines a hole proximate the padded area configured to receive the head of the person therethrough. The blanket member includes an elongate configuration such that a torso, legs, and feet are covered when the person's head is in the hole. The blanket includes a foot pocket attached to the back side of the blanket member that defines an interior space with an open top for access thereto. The hole is offset from the padded area so that a user's head is supported thereby when a wearer is in a recumbent position. | 09-22-2011 |
James Eckhardt, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20110187423 | MULTI-OUTPUT PLL OUTPUT SHIFT - Controlling a PLL includes providing a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and coupling an output of the VCO to a shifter circuit. The shifter circuit has a shifter circuit output, the shifter circuit also including an activation input for receiving an activation signal, the shifter circuit causing at least one pulse of the output signal to be suppressed at the shifter output upon receipt of the activation signal. Controlling also includes coupling the shifter circuit output to a first frequency divider. | 08-04-2011 |
James P. Eckhardt, Pleasant Valley, NY US
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| 20100293512 | CHIP DESIGN AND FABRICATION METHOD OPTIMIZED FOR PROFIT - Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for designing a chip to optimize yielding parts in different bins as a function of multiple diverse metrics and further to maximize the profit potential of the resulting chip bins. The method separately calculates joint probability distributions (JPD), each JPD being a function of a different metric (e.g., performance, power consumption, etc.). Based on the JPDs, corresponding yield curves are generated. A profit function then reduces the values of all of these metrics (e.g., performance values, power consumption values, etc.) to a common profit denominator (e.g., to monetary values indicating profit that may be associated with a given metric value). The profit function and, more particularly, the monetary values can be used to combine the various yield curves into a combined profit-based yield curve from which a profit model can be generated. Based on this profit model, changes to the chip design can be made in order to optimize yield as a function of all of the diverse metrics (e.g., performance, power consumption, etc.) and further to maximize the profit potential of the resulting chips. | 11-18-2010 |
Joachim Eckhardt US
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| 20090102102 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOLLOW BODIES OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL BY EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING - The invention concerns a process for the production of hollow bodies of thermoplastic material by extrusion blow molding. In the process according to the invention continuous extrusion of at least two preforms in web form of plasticized material is effected by means of a plurality of extrusion devices. The preforms are jointly shaped to form a hollow body in the still plastic condition, that is to say in the first heat, within a multi-part tool forming a mold cavity. In that case a wall thickness profile is imparted to at least one preform during the extrusion operation independently of the respective other preform by continuous nozzle gap adjustment during the extrusion operation. | 04-23-2009 |
Jost Eckhardt, Pawlet, VT US
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| 20110225544 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY OF VISUAL CONTENT ON MULTIPLE DISPLAY DEVICES - Mechanisms to allow a user to flexibly display visual content on multiple display devices connected to a computer. Each of the multiple displays may be configured to display a portion of visual content from a computer desktop or from an external content source. Each portion of visual content to be outputted may first be enhanced, such as via magnification, before being displayed on one of the multiple display devices. The user may be provided with a first control that enables the user to adjust a portion of visual content displayed on a first display device independently of a portion of visual content displayed on a second display device. A second control may also be provided that enables the user to adjust the portion of visual content displayed on the second display device independently of the portion of visual content displayed on the first display device. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110283227 | DISPLAYING A USER INTERFACE IN A DEDICATED DISPLAY AREA - Some embodiments are directed to techniques for displaying a user interface of an application program on a display device. The display device may be partitioned into two portions, such that the user interface and a computer desktop are displayed in separate portions of the display. As a result, the user interface does not overlap or obscure any portion of the displayed desktop. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110283243 | DEDICATED ON-SCREEN CLOSED CAPTION DISPLAY - Methods and apparatus for displaying closed-captioning content on a display device. In response to determining that closed-captioning is desired, a display area of the display device is partitioned into non-overlapping portions. A first portion of the display area is configured to display the closed-captioning content and a second portion of the display area is configured to display a computer desktop. The closed-captioning content may be transformed by replacing at least some text in the closed-captioning content with at least one symbol based, at least in part, on a context of the at least some text in the closed-captioning content. | 11-17-2011 |
Jost M. Eckhardt, Pawlet, VT US
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| 20090128582 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNIFYING COMPUTER SCREEN DISPLAY - A screen magnification tool to scale the content of a computer display screen by distinguishing text and non-text elements of the content and applying different scaling methods to the text and non-text elements. Information about the text elements is stored in a database. Other embodiments are also described. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110164061 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNIFYING COMPUTER SCREEN DISPLAY - A screen magnification tool to scale the content of a computer display screen by distinguishing text and non-text elements of the content and applying different scaling methods to the text and non-text elements. Information about the text elements is stored in a database. Other embodiments are also described. | 07-07-2011 |
Justin Eckhardt, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20080202502 | Methods and Apparatus for a Patio Heater - A patio heater that supports an object placed on the patio heater by a user and that provides heat to the user. The patio heater includes a tabletop, a deflector, and a dispersal unit. The tabletop supports the objects placed on the patio heater by the user. The deflector is positioned between the tabletop and a source of heat to regulate a temperature of the tabletop. The dispersal unit is positioned below the deflector, encircles the source of heat, and cooperates with the deflector to regulate the temperature of the tabletop. The tabletop includes an uppermost surface of the patio heater. The deflector deflects a heat from the source of heat away from the tabletop and the dispersal unit disperses the heat away from the deflector and from the source of heat, thereby regulating a temperature of the tabletop and providing the heat to the user. The deflector and the dispersal unit maintain the tabletop at a temperature that does not burn the user. | 08-28-2008 |
Richard Eckhardt, Arlington, MA US
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| 20080233551 | WIRELESS LEARNING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless learning system that includes a master control unit and a plurality of trigger units. Each trigger unit is able to wirelessly communicate with the master control unit and the other trigger units. Each trigger unit further includes at least one trigger switch and can provide an indication when that trigger unit is the first one of the trigger units to have its trigger switch actuated. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090309307 | Toy dart assembly and method - Embodiments of the invention include a method for engaging a dart with a net. A dart is thrown toward a net. When the dart hits the net, the nose of the dart passes through an opening in the net for subsequently, lodging strands of the net in a recess situated behind the nose of the dart. Embodiments further include a recreational toy assembly having in combination a net and a dart. One or more strands of the net lodge in a recess behind the nose of the dart for coupling the dart to the net. The dart remains engaged to the net until the dart is removed from engagement with the net. For disengaging the dart from the net, the strand(s) is/are removed from the recess such that the nose of the dart may be passed out of opening in the net. The strands of the net provide the boundary or perimeter of the opening. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100051777 | Collapsible Top Hanger Easel - A folding and collapsing easel that includes one or more retainer devices or attachments that can be coupled to the top of the display material. The easel includes a top portion and a bottom portion, each portion having three legs that are coupled together to form a stand. The top portion of the easel includes two elongated members that are pivotally coupled to two of the legs and further coupled to each other at adjacent ends, such that the elongated members may form a “V” shape when extended. The easel further includes one or more chart holding pins with retainer springs to secure display materials to the easel. | 03-04-2010 |
Robert Eckhardt, South River, NJ US
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| 20120077425 | Accessible Hood Sash - The present invention provides an apparatus and various embodiments thereof which allow the user of a laboratory fume hood to operate equipment and conduct experiments, while keeping the hood sash in a closed position. | 03-29-2012 |
Shawn R. Eckhardt, Sun Prairie, WI US
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| 20110000439 | Livestock Footbath System - A footbath system for livestock includes a water and/or chemical containment tank, a footbath pan with a drainage exit door, non-turbulent flow, and a multiple branch system. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110308467 | System and Method for Controlling the Speed of a Rotary Milking Platform Using a Rotary Encoder - In certain embodiments, a system includes a rotary encoder, a controller, and a rotary milking platform drive mechanism. The rotary encoder is operable to generate an input signal corresponding to the rotational speed of a rotary encoder wheel contacting at least a portion of a rotary milking platform. The controller is operable to receive the input signal generated by the rotary encoder and determine an actual rotational speed of the rotary milking platform based on the input signal. The controller is further operable to generate an output signal corresponding to a difference in rotational speed between the actual rotational speed of the rotary milking platform and a desired rotational speed for the rotary milking platform. The rotary milking platform drive mechanism is operable to receive the output signal and adjust the actual rotational speed of the rotary milking platform based on the output signal. | 12-22-2011 |
Stephen K. Eckhardt, White Bear Lake, MN US
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| 20110032727 | BACKLIGHT REFLECTORS HAVING A PRISMATIC STRUCTURE - A back reflector for a lightguide in a turning film backlight includes a prism film layer in direct contact with a reflective layer. The lightguide includes a light guiding region having a refractive index that is substantially spatially uniform. The reflective layer may be specular or diffuse and may include a multilayer polymeric film. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120039084 | LIGHT ASSEMBLY - Light assembly ( | 02-16-2012 |
Steve Eckhardt, Madison, NJ US
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| 20110185896 | GAS PURIFICATION PROCESSES - A method for removing contaminants from a natural gas stream such as a biogas/landfill gas stream. The natural gas stream is fed to a first adsorption unit for removal of certain contaminants and then to a second adsorption unit for the removal of additional contaminants. Alternatively, a membrane stage may be employed between the adsorption units. The method utilizes the external purge to enhance pressure swing adsorption working capacity so that the vacuum level required for regeneration is not as high. | 08-04-2011 |
Steven Eckhardt, Danville, CA US
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| 20120058045 | GAS FROM LANDFILL FOR USE IN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - Methane collected from a landfill is used as a feedstock for the production of hydrogen in a steam methane reformer. This invention provides a green energy feed stock for the hydrogen production that benefits the environment. | 03-08-2012 |
Sue Gail Eckhardt, Evergreen, CO US
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| 20100240665 | BIOLOGICAL MARKERS PREDICTIVE OF ANTI-CANCER RESPONSE TO INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 RECEPTOR KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides diagnostic methods for predicting the effectiveness of treatment of a cancer patient with an IGF-1R kinase inhibitor. Methods are provided for predicting the sensitivity of tumor cell growth to inhibition by an IGF-1R kinase inhibitor, comprising assessing whether the tumor cell expresses certain sensitivity or resistance biomarkers, or genomic classifiers. Improved methods for treating cancer patients with IGF-1R kinase inhibitors that incorporate this methodology are also provided. | 09-23-2010 |
Todd Eckhardt, Westerville, OH US
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| 20090120196 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE SENSING - An apparatus and method of pressure sensing. The system can include a sensing apparatus connectable with a supply conduit and a mounting plate. The apparatus can include a coupling device for receiving the supply conduit, a housing having first and second openings in fluid communication with each other where the first opening receives at least a portion of the coupling device, and a sensing device having an insertion portion and a sensing area. The insertion portion can be received in the second opening of the housing. A first connection between the housing and the mounting plate can be remote from the sensing area, and a second connection between the housing and the sensing device can be remote from the sensing area. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090282925 | ASIC COMPENSATED PRESSURE SENSOR WITH SOLDERED SENSE DIE ATTACH - An ASIC compensated pressure sensor includes a sense die, an ASIC chip, and supporting elements. The sense die includes a metallized surface for attaching the sense die to a mounting surface. The resulting solder joint provides a hermetic seal that is resistant to a wide range of media associated with different environmental conditions. The mounting surface can contain the ASIC and electronics for compensation or can be attached to another mounting surface, which contains the ASIC and electronics. Either configuration can include collars of different styles for ease of assembly and in turn can be attached to a mating connector. The mounting surface can possess a closely matched coefficient of thermal expansion to the sense die in order to enhance electrical stability of the output signal over a wide temperature and pressure ranges. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100100052 | DIFFERENTIAL FORCE SENSOR - A differential force sensor method and apparatus for automatically monitoring manual injections through an intravenous line. The differential force sensor includes two piezoresistive sense die that are packaged in close proximity utilizing a number of packaging processes. The two piezoresistive sense die can be utilized to measure forces exerted on a diaphragm on either side of an orifice. The piezoresistive sense die can be packaged in close proximity to make intimate contact with the diaphragms on either side of the orifice. The differential force sensor further includes two plungers that make intimate contact with the diaphragm and transfer the force into the piezo-resistive sense dies. Additionally, one or more ASICs and microcontrollers can be utilized to provide thermal calibration and differential calculation. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20110000313 | DIFFERENTIAL FORCE SENSOR - A differential force sensor method and apparatus for automatically monitoring manual injections through an intravenous line. The differential force sensor includes two piezoresistive sense die that are packaged in close proximity utilizing a number of packaging processes. The two piezoresistive sense die can be utilized to measure forces exerted on a diaphragm on either side of an orifice. The piezoresistive sense die can be packaged in close proximity to make intimate contact with the diaphragms on either side of the orifice. The differential force sensor further includes two plungers that make intimate contact with the diaphragm and transfer the force into the piezo-resistive sense dies. Additionally, one or more ASICs and microcontrollers can be utilized to provide thermal calibration and differential calculation. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110000318 | FORCE SENSOR APPARATUS - A force sensor apparatus and method of forming the same. The apparatus includes a force sense element that can be attached to a substrate. An actuator disposed in a hole formed within the cap is operably coupled to the force sense element for transferring force to the sense element in response to receiving a force from an external source. The force sense element is configured to sense the external force and generate an output signal representing the force. Preferably, one or more bond pads, associated with the force sense element and the substrate, can be electrically connected via wire bonding. A cover associated with an integrated flexible membrane can be mounted on the substrate in order to protect internal components associated with the force sensor apparatus from an external environment. | 01-06-2011 |
William Eckhardt, Centennial, CO US
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| 20110215123 | Nitrous Oxide Bottle Carrier - A single-unit mount is provided for attaching a nitrous oxide bottle to a vehicle. The mount includes a bivalve clamp assembly mounted on legs to hold the bottle at an angle of declination approximating 23.5°. | 09-08-2011 |