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Bradley L. Edgar, Oakland, CA US
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| 20090000479 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A FLUID TO A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A conduit may be used to deliver a pressurized fluid to a cell of a diesel particulate filter to clean the cell. The pressurized fluid may remove particulate matter from the cell. The conduit may be moved within the cell to dislodge particulate matter within the cell. The conduit may be manually or automatically inserted into the cell. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110259193 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING A FLUID TO A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A conduit may be used to deliver a pressurized fluid to a cell of a diesel particulate filter to clean the cell. The pressurized fluid may remove particulate matter from the cell. The conduit may be moved within the cell to dislodge particulate matter within the cell. The conduit may be manually or automatically inserted into the cell. | 10-27-2011 |
Dale M. Edgar, Wayland, MA US
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| 20090163514 | BENZISOXAZOLE PIPERAZINE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention includes benzisoxazole piperazine compositions and methods of using them for modulating sleep. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090186872 | LOXAPINE ANALOGS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates to novel compounds and methods of using them for modulating sleep. | 07-23-2009 |
Dan Edgar, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20100150386 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACES FOR A HEARING AID - A hearing aid comprising a microphone, processing electronics connected to the microphone, a housing enclosing the processing electronics, a wireless USB controller connected to the processing electronics Other examples include method and apparatus of hearing aids with a wired USB port. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110038498 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING HAPTICS FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for using haptics for fitting hearing aids. The application of haptics technology to hearing aid fitting system software is provided. A graphical user interface with a touch screen for hearing aid fitting provides tactile response to a user adjusting hearing aid parameters using the touch screen. The interface provides feedback to assist the user in rapid and accurate hearing aid fitting. Other variations include using a touch pad for the tactile response. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110044482 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TAGGING PATIENT SESSIONS FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for storing tags during a fitting session. The tags may be used to store information useful for an audiologist, a manufacturer of hearing aids, and a manufacturer of fitting software. The software adapted to provide searching based on tags. The software able to provide pre-programmed tags for use by the user. In various applications the software programmable to automatically generate tags upon occurrence of one or more conditions. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110044483 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPECIALIZED GESTURE SENSING FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to method and apparatus for sensing gestures for fitting hearing aids. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110085687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING TEXT MESSAGES TO DISTRIBUTE RING TONES TO ADJUST HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to methods and apparatus for using text messages to distribute ring tones to adjust and fit hearing assistance devices. In an embodiment, a text message is programmed including information regarding a hearing assistance device adjustment for a wearer. The text message identifies a ring tone playback sequence associated with the adjustment, and is sent to a cellular telephone via a text messaging network. When the ring tone playback sequence is played on the cellular telephone, the hearing assistance device senses the sequence and makes the programmed adjustment. | 04-14-2011 |
Daniel Mark Edgar, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20100271373 | FITTING SYSTEM WITH INTELLIGENT VISUAL TOOLS - A fitting system with intelligent visual tools may included calculating a response curve of a hearing assistance device, wherein the response curve indicating sound level pressure level compared to frequency. Additionally it may include, displaying, on a display device, the response curve and displaying concurrently with the response curve, a visual cue, wherein the visual cue represents data including at least one of: gain of the response curve, a comparison between a target response curve and the response curve, and a comparison between binaural response curve. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110154261 | USER INTERFACE WITH RIBBON USAGE FOR HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEMS - The present subject matter relates generally to an improved user interface for input and output of information used in fitting systems for hearing aids. In an embodiment the system includes displaying, on a display device, a graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface includes a ribbon showing one or more functional category associated with fitting the hearing aid to the wearer, the graphical user interface adapted to display response data of the hearing aid according to data inputted into the one or more functional categories, wherein the data inputted comprises settings data for the one or more functional categories. The system further includes updating the data displayed on the display device in response to receiving changed data inputted into the one or more functional categories of the ribbon. | 06-23-2011 |
David Edgar, Los Alamitos, CA US
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| 20110011716 | Devices and methods related to battery modules - The present invention relates to devices that may be used in conjunction with one or more battery modules and related methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to a devices and related methods allowing one to manually disconnect high voltage and high current devices from a system. In one aspect, the present invention provides a mid pack break. The mid pack break is able to manually disconnect high voltage and high current devices from a system. The mid pack break includes a handle, a pin, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. Force exerted on the handle causes the pin to insert into the first and second sleeves, thereby completing an electrical connection between the first and second sleeves. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110020687 | Battery module with related devices and methods - The present invention relates to a battery module, related devices and methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to a battery module with an improved mechanism of electrically connecting modules to form one or more battery packs and devices and methods that relate to the improved mechanism. In one aspect, the present invention provides a battery module. The module comprises: a top cover that connects to a bottom housing to form a casing; a positive terminal connected to a proximal end of the casing, wherein the end of the positive material is shaped such that it can insert into a sleeve; a negative electrode connected to a distal end of the casing, wherein the negative electrode is housed within the sleeve such that an electrical contact is made when a positive terminal is inserted into the sleeve; and, at least one electrochemical cell connected to the inside surface of the bottom housing. | 01-27-2011 |
Derek R. Edgar, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20090005868 | Osteogenic prosthesis, associated instrument, and associated method - A prosthetic implant for securing to bone to form an articulating joint is provided. The implant is prepared by a process which includes the steps of preparing a porous surface on a component to form a prosthetic implant, placing the prosthetic implant including the porous surface in a fixture closely conforming to the porous surface of the implant and having an inlet and an opposed outlet, and directing a biological compound including stem cells into the inlet, through the porous surface of the implant and out of the outlet to form a prosthetic implant having a porous surface coated with a portion of the biological compound. | 01-01-2009 |
Ernest L. Edgar, Larkspur, CO US
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| 20080282087 | System debug and trace system and method, and applications thereof - An embedded system or system on chip (SoC) includes a secure JTAG system and method to provide secure on-chip control, capture, and export of on chip information in an embedded environment to a probe. In one embodiment, the system comprises encryption logic associated with a JTAG subsystem and decryption logic in the probe for encrypted JTAG read traffic. Inverted encryption/decryption logic provides bi-directional encryption and decryption of JTAG traffic. Encrypted information includes both authentication of valid probe/target interface and encryption of debug data. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090037886 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING A FREE-RUNNING TRACE STREAM - A system includes a processor to generate a free-running trace stream and a probe with a real-time decoder to dynamically detect a trigger included in the free-running trace stream. | 02-05-2009 |
Ernest Lewis Edgar US
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| 20090119555 | Hyperjtag System Including Debug Probe, On-Chip Instrumentation, and Protocol - A system for simultaneously interfacing multiple test instruments with multiple processor cores includes an on-chip instrumentation, a probe, and a connection mechanism for providing a transmission path between the probe and the on-chip instrumentation. The on-chip instrumentation includes an on-chip instrumentation concentrator and an on-chip instrumentation de-concentrator. The probe includes a probe concentrator and a probe de-concentrator. The probe concentrator concentrates signals from the test instruments into a first serial signal stream for transmission over the connector mechanism. The on-chip instrumentation de-concentrator de-concentrates the first serial signal stream into signals to be directed to at least one of the processor cores. The on-chip instrumentation concentrator concentrates signals from the processor cores into a second serial signal stream for transmission over the connector mechanism. The probe de-concentrator de-concentrates the second serial signal stream into signals to be directed to at least one of the testing instruments. Using this system, the testing instruments are able to simultaneously access and control respective processor cores. In one preferred embodiment the plurality of signals are directed to the processor cores using a plurality of loops, each loop having a chain of nodes, each of the processor cores connected to a respective node. | 05-07-2009 |
Glen A. Edgar, Lancaster, OH US
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| 20100180509 | In-line access door - An in-line access door comprising an inner door for covering and sealing a duct opening, the inner door comprising a hole for receiving a fastener, the fastener engageable with a stud, the stud fixedly attached to the duct, an outer door, a releasable snap fastener for attaching the outer door in a fixed position relative to the duct, an insulating member disposed between the inner door and the outer door, and a gasket disposed between the inner door and the duct for sealing the joint between the inner door and the duct. | 07-22-2010 |
James Edgar, Manhattan, KS US
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| 20110220915 | Off-Axis Silicon Carbide Substrates - A method of epitaxial growth of a material on a crystalline substrate includes selecting a substrate having a crystal plane that includes a plurality of terraces with step risers that join adjacent terraces. Each terrace of the plurality or terraces presents a lattice constant that substantially matches a lattice constant of the material, and each step riser presents a step height and offset that is consistent with portions of the material nucleating on adjacent terraces being in substantial crystalline match at the step riser. The method also includes preparing a substrate by exposing the crystal plane; and epitaxially growing the material on the substrate such that the portions of the material nucleating on adjacent terraces merge into a single crystal lattice without defects at the step risers. | 09-15-2011 |
James R. Edgar, Shorewood, WI US
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| 20090126665 | Engine Rocker Arm - A rocker arm includes a first end including a substantially horizontal wall having a receptacle formed therein. A second end of the rocker arm is spaced from the first end and includes a substantially horizontal wall for engaging a valve stem. A pair of spaced substantially parallel vertical sidewalls extend between the first end and the second end. In one embodiment, the sidewalls define a width between the first end and the second end that is less than each of the widths of the first and second ends. In another embodiment, a transverse wall extending between the sidewalls is formed in the second end. In yet another embodiment, rocker arm alignment walls are formed in the second end independently of the sidewalls. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100001224 | Valve Spring Retainer - The valve spring retainer includes a base having an outer periphery and a central aperture. The central aperture defines a center axis. At least two tabs extending radially from the base outer periphery relative to the center axis. Each of the tabs have a distal end including an axially extending lip for retaining a spring relative to the retainer. | 01-07-2010 |
Jeffrey Edgar, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20100084482 | THERMOSTAT - A thermostat includes an improved user interface, including automatic scheduling, remote control, system failure warning messages, and Energy Star compliance messages. Diagnostics can be provided without additional communication links to the thermostat. A sub-base accepts multiple thermostats and uses color coded terminals to ease installation. Glow-in-the dark features reduce power needs. In one embodiment, thermostats are coupled to AC power sources and communicate using wireless communications to control an HVAC system. A dampered system can be effected through a thermostat that communicates directly with zoned dampers. | 04-08-2010 |
John Scott Edgar, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20090217742 | DROPLET COMPARTMENTALIZATION FOR CHEMICAL SEPARATION AND ON-LINE SAMPLING - Methods and devices are provided for overcoming detrimental diffusive effects in a sample liquid stream by forming segmented liquid bodies (e.g., droplets) from a sample liquid stream in an immiscible liquid stream. The liquid bodies are formed at the intersection of a channel providing the sample liquid stream and a channel providing the immiscible liquid stream. The formed liquid bodies compartmentalize the portion of the sample liquid stream from which the liquid bodies are formed, thus minimizing the detrimental effects of diffusion that occur in a continuous liquid stream. | 09-03-2009 |
Julie Edgar, Concord Township, OH US
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| 20100062400 | Method of Operating a Drive Simulator - The disclosed invention relates to a method of operating a drive simulator to simulate the driving of a vehicle when the transmission or axle is improperly lubricated. The drive simulator may be used to simulate chatter, shudder or shift feel. | 03-11-2010 |
Kyle A. Edgar, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20100112566 | VIPR1S as Modifiers of the E2F/RB Pathway and Methods of Use - Human VIPR1 genes are identified as modulators of the E2F/RB pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective E2F/RB function. Methods for identifying modulators of E2F/RB, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of VIPR1 are provided. | 05-06-2010 |
Linda Edgar, Yorktown, IN US
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| 20110298229 | JAR LIFTER - A pair of spring-biased pivoting levers is provided with a pair of flexible elastic grips. Each grip is contoured to conform to the surface of a jar and to elastically deform around a jar as a user squeezes the levers together. Each grip can be formed with an arcuate groove for receiving an annular rib commonly formed on canning jars. | 12-08-2011 |
Marc Thomas Edgar, Glenmont, NY US
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| 20090177589 | CROSS CORRELATION TOOL FOR AUTOMATED PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS - The cross correlation tool is used to quickly understand and describe the composition of an asset portfolio and the response of a user selected variable versus other variables in the portfolio. The tool is also used to quickly identify unexpectedly high or low correlation between two attribute variables and the response variable. Identification of unexpected correlations improves understanding of the portfolio data and the decisions regarding a potential purchase of the portfolio. Attribute variables are of two types, continuous and categorical. The cross correlations are computed between all variables of interest and their bin or level and presented in a two dimensional matrix for easy identification of trends. | 07-09-2009 |
Rotem Edgar, Potomac, MD US
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| 20090155768 | Reporter plasmid phage packaging system for detection of bacteria - The invention is related to a transducing particle that comprises a bacteriophage coat and a DNA core that comprises plasmid DNA comprising: a) a host-specific bacteriophage packaging site wherein the packaging site is substantially in isolation from sequences naturally occurring adjacent thereto in the bacteriophage genome, b) a reporter gene, c) a bacteria-specific promoter operably linked to said reporter gene, d) a bacteria-specific origin of replication, and optionally e) an antibiotic resistance gene. The invention includes phage transducing particles, methods of making transducing particles, and methods of using the transducing particles in bacterial detection. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110086338 | Bacteriophage/Quantum-Dot (Phage-QD) Nanocomplex to Detect Biological Targets in Clinical and Environmental Isolates - The invention is related to a non-biotinylated bacteriophage that comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a biotinylation domain, a complex that comprises a biotinylated bacteriophage and a biotin-specific ligand conjugated bioconjugate, and a method of detecting a bacterial cell in a sample comprising contacting the sample with a non-biotinylated bacteriophage that comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a biotinylation domain, wherein the bacteriophage is specific to the bacterial cell. | 04-14-2011 |
Russell A. Edgar, Orono, ME US
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| 20100304081 | COMPOSITE REINFORCED ORIENTED STRAND BOARD - The present invention resides in one aspect in a building material that comprises wood and a composite polymeric material that is combined with the wood in a heterogenous admixture. The composite polymeric material incorporates fibers in a polymeric matrix. The fibers can be chopped, continuous, or combinations thereof. In addition, the fibers can be unidirectionally oriented and/or randomly oriented. Suitable fibers for use in the composite polymeric material are glass, polymers, carbon, combinations thereof, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited in this regard as other fibers known to those skilled in the pertinent art to which the invention pertains can be used without departing from the broader aspects of the present invention. Suitable polymeric material for the polymeric matrix include thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, or a combination of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers. | 12-02-2010 |
Sam Edgar, Aurora, CO US
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| 20100329780 | BUSHING AND COUPLING SYSTEM - A bushing includes a base portion having a central axis, a substantially circular aperture extending through the base portion along the central axis, and a plurality of tapered fingers integral with and protruding from the base portion. Each of the tapered fingers are configured to deflect from a first position in which a bolt or similar fastener may pass through the bushing to a second position in which the bushing constricts or clamps down around the bolt. A coupling system and method for rigidly securing two or more components together using one or more bushings is also provided. | 12-30-2010 |
Thomas W. Edgar, Richland, WA US
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| 20100265039 | Systems and Methods for Securing Control Systems - A system and a method for securing control systems for critical infrastructure, complex networks and/or industrial processing facilities. Aspects of the invention can include a proximity-based user identification device that generates a computer-readable identification of operators who are in proximity to a control device in the control system and an imaging device that captures a visual likeness of operators in proximity to the control device. A network sensor can read operation data from the control system. An overlay network can interconnect the proximity-based identification device, the imaging device, and the network sensor, and can interface to the control system without modifying the control system. Processing hardware can execute processor-implemented instructions to generate a correlation between at least a portion of the operation data and the control system, the computer-readable identification, and the visual likeness. The processor can then associate the correlation with the portion of the operation data. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20120069846 | Serial Communication Tapping and Transmission to Routable Networks - Apparatuses and methods for tapping serial communications and transforming the serial data into a format appropriate for routable networks are significant for purposes of security and troubleshooting, especially in critical infrastructure networks. Communication taps should be completely passive such that any failure would not interrupt the serial communications. Furthermore, automatic determination of unspecified serial protocol frames allow general implementation across various networks, or across devices within a single network, without the need to customize for each implementation. | 03-22-2012 |
Tim Edgar, Pine Mountain, GA US
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| 20080270171 | Method and system for managing caselog fraud and chargeback - Managing caselog fraud and chargeback. The systems and methods include the ability to manage a fraud case in a fraud queue; automatically locate the data associated with the fraud case; display workflows on a customized graphical user interface; automatically navigate through workflows that are based on predetermined rules specific to an account-provider, business, or regulation; store activity and data related to each fraud case; and automatically update the fraud queue. The systems and methods include a fraud analyst workstation, a workflow engine, a host computer system, and a workflow database. The fraud analyst workstation communicates with the workflow engine, which stores and the workflows. The workflow engine communicates with the host computer system to access data associated with the fraud case. The workflow engine communicates with a workflow database, which stores activity and data related to each fraud case for purposes of tracking, billing, and research. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080270279 | Method and system for automated skip tracing - Automating a skip trace process for identifying contact information for account holders of financial accounts that cannot otherwise be reached. The systems and methods may include the ability to submit skip trace inquiries through a variety of platforms, including electronic mail, formatted file, or directly from a financial account processing system. The systems and methods interact with third party data sources, data aggregators, or data processors to identify potential contact information for the individual. The systems and methods incorporate automated contact campaigns to verify any possible contact information retrieved. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080270303 | Method and system for detecting fraud in financial transactions - Detecting fraud in financial transactions. The systems and methods manage a fraud detection alert in a fraud queue; automatically locate the associated financial account data; display workflows on a graphical user interface; automatically navigate through workflows; ensure compliance with predetermined rules specific to a account-provider, business, or regulation; store all activity and data related to each fraud detection alert; and automatically update the fraud queue. The systems and methods include a fraud analyst workstation, a workflow engine, a host computer system, and a workflow database. The fraud analyst workstation communicates with the workflow engine, which stores and applies the predetermined rules. The workflow engine communicates with the host computer system to access the financial account data. The workflow engine communicates with a workflow database, which stores all activity and data related to each fraud detection alert for purposes of tracking, billing, and research. | 10-30-2008 |
Timothy Edgar, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20120124477 | Alerting users to personalized information - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method for alerting users to personalized information. An exemplary method comprises storing information relating to a subscription to an alert type from a content provider. An alert of the alert type may be received from the content provider and added to a queue. Alerts may be prioritized relative to other alerts within the queue and then rendered from the queue in order of priority to a user. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120124487 | ISSUING BEHAVIORAL AND CONTEXTUAL NOTIFICATIONS - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method for issuing behavioral and contextual notifications in browser toolbars. An exemplary method comprises discovering usage behaviors and usage context. A trigger event may be defined based on the usage behaviors or the usage context. The trigger may be stored in an application. Information is rendered related to the usage behavior or usage context when the trigger event occurs. | 05-17-2012 |
William W. Edgar, Brooksville, FL US
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| 20080299532 | METHOD, SYSTEM, SIGNAL AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ASSURING FEEDBACK IS RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS OF AN ONLINE COURSE - An application for a system that assures feedback is provided from a student to a professor of an on-line course. The system includes a computer with at least a processor, memory and storage and software running on the computer for accepting inputs indicating the student feedback. Once the student feedback is entered by the student, the software running on the computer determines if the student feedback is valid, and if it is valid, the student feedback is provided to the professor and a final grade is provided to the student. If it is not valid, no final grade is provided. | 12-04-2008 |