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Edward A. Barsa, Glen Mills, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240086	Preparation of glycerol tert-butyl ethers - A process for making glycerol di-tert-butyl ethers is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, glycerol and isobutylene react in the presence of a β-zeolite having a silicon to aluminum ratio greater than 150. In another aspect, the etherification is performed in the presence of a β-zeolite and added tert-butyl alcohol. Each process selectively provides glycerol di-tert-butyl ethers while reducing the generation of isobutylene dimers and trimers. Utilizing both aspects of the inventive process simultaneously affords a diether product mixture containing less than 5 wt. % of isobutylene oligomers.	09-24-2009

Edward A. Bernheim, Corpus Christi, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100062152	MERCHANDISERS HAVING ANTI-FOG COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. The portion of the substrate may substantially not fog when the portion has an initial surface temperature and is then exposed to a moist air ambient with a dewpoint temperature equal to or greater than the surface temperature for a period of time. The surface temperature may be less than about 0° C. and the period of time may be greater than about 6 seconds.	03-11-2010
20100068398	MERCHANDISERS HAVING ANTI-FOG COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. The portion of the substrate may substantially not fog when the portion has an initial surface temperature and is then exposed to a moist air ambient with a dewpoint temperature equal to or greater than the surface temperature for a period of time. The surface temperature may be less than about 0° C. and the period of time may be greater than about 6 seconds.	03-18-2010
20100119705	MERCHANDISERS HAVING ANTI-FOG COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. Many of the coatings exhibit color stable properties.	05-13-2010

Edward A. Blakeslee, Ephrata, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090217638	ONE PIECE TALL FEED DRUM - An improved crop conveying drum for a drive disc cutter mounted directly to the drive shaft mechanism providing rotational power to the cutterbar. The crop conveying drum includes a pair of mating segments, each forming a half of the drum. Each segment is formed from a single piece of plate material and stamped into the desired curvilinear configuration. A central mounting portion of each segment is contoured to match the drive shaft mechanism and allow connection thereto. Holes in the central mounting portion allow insertion fasteners to connect the drum segments directly to the drive shaft mechanism so that the crop conveying drum rotates in unison with the drive shaft. By forming the drum segments from a single plate of material, material characteristics can be more easily selected or more quickly modified compared to the fabricated weldments known in the art.	09-03-2009
20090249757	CUTTERBAR PTO COVER AND FILLER - A cutterbar drive mechanism cover for use in a specialty crop harvesting header to optimally direct severed crop material from the cutterbar to a crop conveying apparatus which then laterally converges the crop material from outboard ends of the cutting header toward an interior discharge zone for formation of a windrow or for further processing. Crop flow smoothing by the drive cover also reduces disturbances to the crop material during movement within the header which reduces seed loss in seed-bearing specialty crops.	10-08-2009
20090249763	CURTAIN TO DIRECT CROP IN A HEADER - A curtain for directing severed crop movement in a cutting header in an agricultural harvester. The curtain optimizes crop movement between a cutterbar to a crop conveying auger for lateral movement of the crop material from outboard ends of the cutting header toward an interior discharge zone for formation of a windrow. The curtain also reduces the tendency for clogging that occurs when crop approaches conveying augers on both sides of an axial centerline by directing all crop material toward the trailing side of the rotating auger and by preventing airflow generated by the auger from disrupting crop approaching the auger. Crop smoothing by the curtain also reduces disturbances to the crop material during movement within the header which reduces seed loss in seed-bearing specialty crops.	10-08-2009
20090250317	AUGER WITH TAPERED FLIGHTING - A crop conveying apparatus for laterally urging crop from outboard ends of a cutting header on an agricultural harvester toward an interior discharge zone for formation of a windrow or for feed to a subsequent crop processing apparatus. Helical flighting extending radially from a transversely disposed, rotatable central core defines a first profile for the auger apparatus adjacent each outboard end of the header and extending inwardly to a position near, but not co-extensive with the width of a crop discharge zone in the header. Auger flighting in the central portion of the header co-extensive with the width of the discharge zone opening features a variable profile that tapers from the first profile to a minimum profile centrally located between the side edges of the discharge zone opening to provide optimal movement of severed crop material into the discharge opening, resist entanglement and clogging of the crop material, and minimize the loss of seed from the crop stem.	10-08-2009
20090272090	FLEXIBLE TALL CROP PUSHER - A flexible tall crop knockdown barrier for use with rotary cutting headers in harvesting specialty crops such as grass seed. The knockdown barrier comprises a support frame mounted to the front of the header that extends forwardly and upwardly ahead of the header. A flexible barrier supported by the frame extends downwardly during idle conditions and downwardly and rearwardly as the header is propelled through the crop. The flexible curtain may be rolled around a lower spool and stowed on the support frame when not in use to improve visibility. The knockdown barrier serves to gently lean the crop forward before cutting so as to minimize seed shatter due whipping of the seed head.	11-05-2009
20110302897	SWATHGATE WITH ADJUSTABLE CROP GUIDES AND METHOD OF CROP DISTRIBUTION - A crop guide apparatus having a plurality of angularly positionable guide fins projecting generally perpendicularly from a mower-conditioner swathgate into the crop discharge stream as it exits the conditioner apparatus whereby the angular position of the fins influences the lateral direction of a portion of the crop discharge stream and allows the resultant crop stream to laterally convergently or laterally divergently directed. The adjustable guide fins are connected to and extend from the working surface of the swathgate generally perpendicular to the plane of the swathgate. Angular position of the each guide fin may be fixed using a pinned or bolted connections to one of a plurality of holes in the swathgate, or an actuator mechanism may be incorporated to pivot the guide fins on the pivot axes, preferably in a coordinated manner. The crop guide apparatus enables crop cutting, conditioning, and tedding to be performed in a single pass by a single machine.	12-15-2011

Edward A. Bogucz, Fayetteville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080281472	Open Web Services-Based Indoor Climate Control System - The present invention relates generally to a building automation system, and, more particularly, to an Internet-centric, open, extensible software and hardware framework supporting all aspects of control and monitoring of a smart building ecosphere. The present invention further relates to an “intelligent,” real-time control system capable of both autonomous process control and interaction with system users and system administrators, which is configured to accommodate functional extensions and a broad array of sensors and control devices. The system allows individuals to communicate, monitor and adjust their personal environmental preferences (temperature, light, humidity, white noise, etc.) much like they would in an automobile, via the Internet. The system is equipped with an occupancy sensor that recognizes the presence and identity of the individual. A built-in expert system can make decisions based on data from multiple sources so that the system can alter its activity to conserve energy while maintaining users' comfort.	11-13-2008

Edward A. Botchwey, Iii, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100120115	Compositions and Methods for Making and Using Laminin Nanofibers - The present invention encompasses methodologies and parameters for the formation of nanofibrous (to microfibrous) laminin via electrospinning. The present application discloses conditions and appropriate parameters to synthesize laminin fibers from a diameter of about 10 nM to a diameter of over 1,000 nM via electrospinning.	05-13-2010
20110236974	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING LAMININ NANOFIBERS - The present invention provides methodologies and parameters for fabrication of the hybrid biomaterial by blending pure laminin or complex extracts of tissues containing laminin with biopolymers such as polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic/polyglycolic acid copolymer (PLGA) or Polydioxanone (PDO) in fluoroalcohols (HFP, TFA), fabrication of substrates and scaffolds and devices from the hybrid biomaterial in forms such as films, nanofibers by electrospinning or microspheres, and the biological or biomedical use of the material or devices derived from it.	09-29-2011

Edward A. Brekelbaum, Columbia, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001601	MEMORY ARRAY ON MORE THAN ONE DIE - For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a first die including a first plurality of memory cells for a memory array and a second die including a second plurality of memory cells for the memory array. The second die may include a shared line for the memory array to conduct digital signals for memory cells of both the first and second plurality of memory cells. Other embodiments are also disclosed.	01-01-2009
20100149849	MEMORY ARRAY ON MORE THAN ONE DIE - For one disclosed embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a first die including a first plurality of memory cells for a memory array and a second die including a second plurality of memory cells for the memory array. The second die may include a shared line for the memory array to conduct digital signals for memory cells of both the first and second plurality of memory cells. Other embodiments are also disclosed.	06-17-2010

Edward A. Bubnis, Jr., Catonsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120117376	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANONYMOUS IP DATAGRAM EXCHANGE USING DYNAMIC NEWTORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION - Methods, apparatus, system and computer program are provided for concealing the identity of a network device transmitting a datagram having a network layer header. A unique local identifier and broadcast address are determined in accordance with a next-hop address. A partially encrypted network layer header is determined by encrypting a plurality of identifying portions of the network layer header, where one portion of the network layer header is the unique local identifier. The datagram is encapsulated with another network layer header whose address is set to the broadcast address. The encapsulated datagram can be received and detunneled, and an address of a recipient can be extracted from the network layer header. The datagram is then admitted into a network domain.	05-10-2012

Edward A. Chiverton, Wales GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325832	Lubricating oil additive and lubricating oil composition containing same - A molybdated succinimide complex is disclosed which is prepared by a process comprising (a) reacting an alkyl or alkenyl succinimide of a polyamine of formula I	12-31-2009
20110312861	Lubricating oil additive and lubricating oil composition containing same - A molybdated succinimide complex is disclosed which is prepared by a process comprising (a) reacting a succinimide of a polyamine of formula I:	12-22-2011
20110312862	Lubricating oil additive and lubricating oil composition containing same - A molybdated succinimide complex is disclosed which is prepared by a process comprising (a) reacting an alkyl or alkenyl succinimide of a polyamine of formula I	12-22-2011

Edward A. Chiverton, Tenby GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325833	Lubricating oil additive and lubricating oil composition containing same - A molybdated succinimide complex is disclosed which is prepared by a process comprising (a) reacting a succinimide of a polyamine of formula I:	12-31-2009

Edward A. Dehoog, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100271475	COMPACT SNAPSHOT POLARIMETRY CAMERA - An imaging polarimeter optics unit comprising: a first polarization-sensitive beam-splitter optic, a retarder, a second polarization-sensitive beam-splitter optic, and an analyzer, through which input light passes in sequence, wherein the retarder and polarization-sensitive beam-splitters cause the input light to have optical components that provide different information about the state of polarization of the input beam is provided.	10-28-2010

Edward A. Dratz, Bozeman, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036133	NOVEL ZWITTERIONIC DYES FOR LABELING IN PROTEOMIC AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ANALYSES - The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the labeling and identification of proteins. The invention provides for highly soluble zwitterionic dye molecules where the dyes and associated side groups are non-titratable and maintain their net zwitterionic character over a broad pH range, for example, between pH 3 and 12. These dye molecules find utility in a variety of applications, including use in the field of proteomics.	02-11-2010
20100203645	NOVEL ZWITTERIONIC DYES FOR LABELING IN PROTEOMIC AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ANAYLSES - The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the labeling and identification of proteins. The invention provides for highly soluble zwitterionic dye molecules where the dyes and associated side groups are non-titratable and maintain their net zwitterionic character over a broad pH range, for example, between pH 3 and 12. These dye molecules find utility in a variety of applications, including use in the field of proteomics.	08-12-2010

Edward A. Ehrlacher, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100057346	Intelligent Travel Routing System and Method - A method of assigning routes to a plurality of users includes determining a cost for each of a plurality of roadway segments. The cost of a roadway segment is commensurate with the roadway segment's inclusion in one or more existing routes from a start location to a destination location. The method further includes generating a plurality of new routes. Each generated route includes one or more roadway segments. The generated routes are assigned to each of the plurality of users.	03-04-2010
20100211304	Personalized User Routing and Recommendations - Methods and systems of personalizing navigation for a user on a computer system are generally disclosed. Example methods and systems can be arranged for evaluating user observation data received from a navigation device remote from the computer system over a network includes receiving, at the computer system, the user observation data and a route request associated with the user. A user identity associated with the route request can be determined based at least in part on the received user observation data. One or more preferences can be evaluated to select a specific preference associated with the user identity. A route can be compiled, on a processing module, based at least in part on the specific preference. The compiled route can be provided over the network to the navigation device.	08-19-2010
20100291350	Diffraction Grating Assisted Self-Cleaning Material - A self-cleaning material is generally described that may include a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A self cleaning layer may be disposed on the first surface of the substrate. A diffraction grating may be formed in an exposed surface of the self cleaning layer, where absorption of light by the self cleaning layer incident on the exposed surface may be enhanced by the diffraction grating in accordance with a blaze condition corresponding to the diffraction grating.	11-18-2010
20100291375	Nanotube Assisted Self-Cleaning Material - A self-cleaning material is generally described that may include a substrate having a first surface. A self-cleaning layer of aligned nanotube structures may be formed on the first surface of the substrate, where absorption of light by the nanotube structures may cause a change in state of the self-cleaning material based on an angle of incidence of the light and an orientation vector corresponding to the layer of aligned nanotube structures.	11-18-2010

Edward A. Gilchrest, Jr., Oxford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110083280	Pneumatic Lift With Unidirectional Valve - A pneumatic lift including inflatable mattresses stacked one atop another and arranged in air flow communication with one another, but with each being independently deflatable.	04-14-2011

Edward A. Green US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090164428	SELF-LEARNING DATA LENSES - A semantic conversion system (	06-25-2009

Edward A. Heiner, Jr., Nashua, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090319552	SOFTWARE MERGING UTILITY - A method and system merging a file across multiple versions of the file is provided. A file check-in request is identified. A merge candidate associated with the file is automatically identified. A view associated with the identified merge candidate is automatically identified. The file is merged with the merge candidate in the view, resulting in a merge result.	12-24-2009

Edward A. Hirschowitz, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090197285	Lung Cancer Diagnostic Assay - A diagnostic assay for determining presence of lung cancer in a patient depends, in part, on ascertaining the presence of an antibody associated with lung cancer. The assay predicted lung cancer prior to evidence of radiographically detectable cancer tissue.	08-06-2009
20100093108	Lung cancer diagnotic assay - A diagnostic assay for determining presence of lung cancer in a patient depends, in part, on ascertaining the presence of an antibody associated with lung cancer using random polypeptides. The assay predicted lung cancer prior to evidence of radiographically detectable cancer tissue.	04-15-2010

Edward A. Holman, Ii, Tracy, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100147482	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSERT-MOLDING - The present invention includes systems and methods for insert-molding. In some embodiments, a hook can be formed in a metal part by passing die-steel of a die-cast mold through the metal part during a die-casting process. This may, however, result in a hole in the metal part that is beneath the hook area. When plastic material is insert-molded over the metal part, the plastic material may flow through the hole and into the metal part. Accordingly, in some embodiments the plastic material can be prevented from flowing through the hole during the insert-molding. As one example, a tape material can be coupled over the hole. As another example, a wedge can be press-fit into the hole. As yet another example, a plug can be inserted into the hole.	06-17-2010

Edward A. Hosni, Galloway, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110097140	FRICTION CONTROLLED BALL JOINT - A ball joint assembly may include a housing having a cavity, a friction seat received within the cavity, and a ball stud having a ball that frictionally contacts the friction seat. In one embodiment, a friction control mechanism moves the friction seat within the cavity to adjust the friction between the ball and the friction seat. In another embodiment, both the cavity and an outer surface of the friction seat may be substantially frustoconically shaped.	04-28-2011

Edward A. Kottmeyer, Saint Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090075529	SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY - A spring contact assembly having a first plunger with a tail portion having a flat contact surface and a second plunger having a tail portion with a flat contact surface wherein the flat contact surfaces are overlapping and are surrounded by an external compression spring such that the sliding engagement of the flat surfaces increases during compression of the spring.	03-19-2009
20110039457	SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY - A spring contact assembly having a first plunger with a tail portion having a flat contact surface and a second plunger having a tail portion with a flat contact surface wherein the flat contact surfaces are overlapping and are surrounded by an external compression spring such that the sliding engagement of the flat surfaces increases during compression of the spring.	02-17-2011

Edward A. Krystowski, Granby, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120096831	GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE - A nacelle assembly for a bypass gas turbine engine includes a variable area fan nozzle having a first fan nacelle section and a second fan nacelle section. The variable area fan nozzle is in communication with a fan bypass flow path, the first fan nacelle section defines an intermittent trailing edge which defines a multiple of ports and the second fan nacelle section defines a multiple of doors, each of the multiple of doors match each of the multiple of ports such that a fan nacelle trailing edge is continuous when the second fan nacelle section is selectively translated to a closed position relative to the first fan nacelle section.	04-26-2012

Edward A. Kufner, Fairfield, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011031	TILE ALIGNMENT AND LEVELING DEVICE - A device for aligning and leveling tiles as they are laid in floors, walls, countertops, or the like. The device has a locking assembly and a bottom plate. The components are combined with a shaft that extends from the bottom plate through the locking assembly so that the locking assembly is movable along the length of the shaft. In use, the device is placed between adjacent tiles so that the locking assembly and bottom plate hold adjacent tiles at a desired height as the setting bed dries.	01-20-2011
20110265424	Tile Alignment and Leveling Device - A device for aligning and leveling tiles as they are laid in floors, walls, countertops, or the like. The device has a locking assembly and a bottom plate. The components are combined with a shaft that extends from the bottom plate through the locking assembly so that the locking assembly is movable along the length of the shaft. In use, the device is placed between adjacent tiles so that the locking assembly and bottom plate hold adjacent tiles at a desired height as the setting bed dries.	11-03-2011
20120085066	Tile Alignment and Leveling Device - A device for aligning and leveling tiles as they are laid in floors, walls, countertops, or the like. The device has a locking assembly and a bottom plate. The components are combined with a shaft that extends from the bottom plate through the locking assembly so that the locking assembly is movable along the length of the shaft. In use, the device is placed between adjacent tiles so that the locking assembly and bottom plate hold adjacent tiles at a desired height as the setting bed dries.	04-12-2012

Edward A. Kusmider, Cottage Grove, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100119665	HOME-STYLE MEAT PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing irregular slices of meat from meat products. Further, a method of mass-producing a home-style meat product with an irregular appearance includes combining whole muscle meat with a mixture having no phosphates and a limited amount of salt. Further, the whole muscle meat mixture is loosely stuffed into casings such that void space is permitted between the individual whole muscles. Once the whole muscle meat has been cooked and cooled, the meat may be sliced on a variety of slicing equipment to create a home-style meat product with an irregular appearance.	05-13-2010
20110293817	HOME-STYLE MEAT PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for producing irregular pieces of meat from meat products. Further, a method of mass-producing a home-style meat product with an irregular appearance includes combining whole muscle meat with a mixture having a low-phosphate solution and/or a low-salt solution and cooking the combination to produce whole muscle meat logs. Once the whole muscle meat has been cooked, the meat may be pulled, shredded, or sliced on a variety of pulling, shredding, and slicing equipment to create a home-style meat product with an irregular appearance.	12-01-2011

Edward A. Lheureau, Brownsburg, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100168952	GAS TURBINE ENGINE FAILURE DETECTION - A gas turbine engine control system is disclosed having a fault detection system capable of detecting a high N	07-01-2010

Edward A. Martello, Glenwood, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080212853	Computer Aided Diagnosis Using Dual Energy Subtraction Images - Computer-aided diagnosis techniques may be combined with dual-energy radiography techniques to provide enhanced computer-aided diagnosis of, for example, lung nodules.	09-04-2008
20110164802	COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSIS USING DERIVED IMAGES - Computer-aided diagnosis techniques may be combined with techniques to obtain derived images from radiographic images to provide enhanced computer-aided diagnosis of, for example, lung nodules.	07-07-2011

Edward A. Mayda, Roseville, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090285682	Wind Turbine With Deployable Air Deflectors - An apparatus and system for compensating for various load situations in a turbine includes the use of one or more deployable devices configured to extend an air deflector outwardly from a surface of a rotor blade. The air deflector may subsequently be retracted into the rotor blade once the load falls below a certain threshold. Mechanisms for extending and retracting the air deflector may include pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electromechanical devices. Air deflectors are generally configured to modify the air flow around the rotor blade to increase or decrease power generation, or reduce loads so that the risk of potential damage to components of the wind turbine is minimized. Deflectors may be positioned at various chordwise stations including leading-edge, mid-chord, and trailing-edge locations on the upper and lower surfaces at spanwise positions. Accordingly, a plurality of devices can be actuated to aerodynamically control rotor performance and loads based on wind conditions.	11-19-2009
20100266405	Pressure Based Load Measurement - A system and method for a pressure based load measurement system are provided. The system includes two pressure orifices arranged on a top surface and a bottom surface of an airfoil. The pressure differential between these two points is determined and an estimate of the aerodynamic load generated by the airfoil is determined from a linear correlation between pressure differential and load. The location of the orifices may be optimized using analytical or experimental techniques and a least squares empirical curve fit may be used to fit the data collected.	10-21-2010

Edward A. Mchenry, Jr., Holbrook, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120024087	GRIP-MOUNTED SPECIMEN HOLDER - The disclosure relates to a specimen holder for a grip used in materials, or similar testing. The user can position a specimen or testing sample within the open jaw, and then remove his or her hands to a safe location before activating the grip to grip the specimen.	02-02-2012
20120111123	GRIP MOUNTED SAFETY SHIELD - The disclosure relates a safety shield for the jaws of a grip used for tensile or similar materials testing. The safety shield typically attached to the jaws and shields the jaws on two, three or four sides in order to reduce the hazard of a user placing his or her fingers between the jaws while positioning the testing sample or specimen therebetween. A user is typically able to adjust the position of the safety shield to achieve greater safety. The safety shield may be configured from planar material, such as sheet metal or plastic, or from wire material.	05-10-2012

Edward A. Miller, Laguna Woods, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080313790	Inside Belt - An inner belt fits along the juncture of a person's stomach and thighs. The inner belt has first and second arches with a garment supported by the arch and the arch sized to offset the garment's waistline from the inner belt. Each arch has a front end a rear end fastened to the inner belt. The front end of each arch is located so it fastens to the inner belt adjacent the user's crotch during use. The rear end of each arch is located so it fastens to the inner belt at or before the hips of the user during use. A first loop extends from each arch, over the waistline and a normal, outer belt threads through the first loops and also through the normal belt loops on the garment. The outer belt supports the garment and the first loop and arches support the outer belt in a position offset from the inner belt. One or more second loops can optionally be fastened to the back of the inner belt to extend over the waistline and support the outer belt along the user's back. Localized stiffeners can be added to the first and second loops, inner belt and arches in order to keep the top of the loops above the waistline and reduce distortion of the waistline where the loops connect to the outer belt.	12-25-2008
20110131708	INSIDE BELT - An inner belt fits along the juncture of a person's stomach and thighs. The inner belt has first and second arches with a garment supported by the arch and the arch sized to offset the garment's waistline from the inner belt. Each arch has a front end a rear end fastened to the inner belt. The front end of each arch is located so it fastens to the inner belt adjacent the user's crotch during use. The rear end of each arch is located so it fastens to the inner belt at or before the hips of the user during use. A first loop extends from each arch, over the waistline and a normal, outer belt threads through the first loops and also through the normal belt loops on the garment. The outer belt supports the garment and the first loop and arches support the outer belt in a position offset from the inner belt. One or more second loops can optionally be fastened to the back of the inner belt to extend over the waistline and support the outer belt along the user's back. Localized stiffeners can be added to the first and second loops, inner belt and arches in order to keep the top of the loops above the waistline and reduce distortion of the waistline where the loops connect to the outer belt.	06-09-2011

Edward A. Neuwelt, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110046482	METHODS FOR REDUCING TOXICITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL PROCEDURES EMPLOYING RADIOGRAPHIC CONTRAST AGENTS - Improved methods of administration of thiol-based agents, such as NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and STS (sodium thiosulfate), are provided that protect against renal and other organ injury caused by diagnostic or therapeutic intra-arterial procedures which employ radiographic contrast agents.	02-24-2011

Edward A. Pezak, Solon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110309615	FITTING WITH ADAPTED ENGAGING SURFACES - A fitting assembly is provided with a first fitting component having a stepped wall surface; and a second fitting component radially spaced from the first fitting component when the fitting assembly is in a finger tight condition prior to pull-up. When the second fitting component is displaced into contact with the stepped wall surface during fitting pull-up, the stepped wall surface assists in separating the first fitting component from the second fitting component upon fitting disassembly.	12-22-2011

Edward A. Pham, Midway City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090181048	CANCER DRUG DELIVERY USING MODIFIED TRANSFERRIN - The present invention provides transferrin (Tf) conjugates of anti-cancer agents with increased cellular association and increased cellular internalization. The present invention also provides methods of treating cancer comprising administration of a Tf conjugate with increased cellular association to a subject with cancer. The present invention additionally provides methods of making, as well as screening for, Tf conjugates with increased cellular association or cellular internalization. The present invention also provides Tf conjugates with increased cellular association and internalization for delivering nucleic acids to cancer cells.	07-16-2009
20110288023	CANCER DRUG DELIVERY USING MODIFIED TRANSFERRIN - The invention provides modified Transferrin (Tf) molecules and conjugates of the Tf molecules with a therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods of treating cancer wherein the therapeutic agents are chemotherapeutic agents. The modified Tf molecules improve the delivery of the conjugated agent to a target tissue. In some embodiments, the modified Tf molecule has a mutation which decreases the release of bound iron from a Tf complex. The complex can also contain, for instance, a carbonate, oxalate, or other anion to stabilize the Tf iron complex.	11-24-2011

Edward A. Prochownik, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110244472	Cancer stem cell immortalization - The present invention relates to the preparation and use of immortalized cancer stem cells. The immortalized cancer stem cells of the invention may be used in assays to identify anti-cancer compounds as well as molecules critical to carcinogenesis. Further, cancer stem cells may be harvested from a patient and used, according to the invention, to select agents more likely to be effective in treating the cancer of that particular patient.	10-06-2011

Edward A. Purtill, Bridgeville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277312	Reconfigurable Packaging Material and Packages - Packaging materials are disclosed which are reconfigurable into two different shipping configurations: one for bulk shipment of electronic products, and one for individual shipment of the same electronic products.	11-13-2008

Edward A. Ramberger, Jackson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110288722	VEHICLE CALIBRATION USING DATA COLLECTED DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - Systems and methods for optimizing the performance of a vehicle under normal operating conditions. A vehicle system adjusts one or more vehicle operating parameters in a closed-loop in response to data received from sensors. A portable vehicle communication interface module is selectively attached to the vehicle without inhibiting normal operation of the vehicle. When connected to the vehicle, the vehicle communication interface module records the adjustments made by the vehicle system in closed-loop operation. These recorded values are then used to update calibration information that the vehicle system uses as default values.	11-24-2011

Edward A. Richley, Gaithersburg, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090243934	Wireless time reference system and method - Instead of normalizing time reference of independent spatially-located clocks using a reference tag transmission from known location, the present invention uses an interarrival time interval between a pulse pair of UWB pulses as a timing metric. Thus, a method of synchronizing spatially-located clocks or normalizing time indications thereof comprises transmitting a UWB pulse pair, determining at first and second monitoring stations a respective count value indicative of a locally measured time interval between received pulse pairs, determining a ratio between clock counts of first and second monitoring stations, and utilizing the ratio to determine clock skew, e.g., a timing correction to be applied to respective local clocks of the monitoring stations. A corresponding system comprises a reference tag transmitter that transmits a pulse pair of UWB pulses to define a time reference interval, a first independent receiver that receives, the pulse pair to generate a first count value indicative an interarrival interval between the pulse pair, a second independent receiver that receives the pulse pair to similarly generate a second count value, and a processor hub responsive to the count values to determine a ratio corresponding to the ratio of respective clock frequencies of the first and second receiver clocks. Once the correction is applied, time-of-arrival information from object tag transmissions may be used to determine object location with sub-foot position accuracies.	10-01-2009
20120014278	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SYSTEM NODE POSITIONS - Various methods for determining a configuration of a communications system are provided, including methods for determining system node positions. One example method includes generating a node attribute information segment, and adding the node attribute information segment to an attribute information message at a position within the attribute information message indicative of a position of a node within a series string of communications connections. Some of the methods may be implemented within the context of an asset locating system that analyzes the timing of wireless signals to determine a location of the source of the signal. Related systems and apparatuses are also provided.	01-19-2012
20120014484	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION - Various methods for performing amplifier gain compensation to correct for variations in temperature are provided. One example method includes modifying a gain adjustment value based on a current temperature reading, receiving a signal,	01-19-2012
20120086607	WIRELESS TIME REFERENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various methods and apparatuses that utilize a wireless time reference system are provided herein. One example method involves calibrating independent, spatially-located clocks of a geoposition system in order to geolocate an object having an associated object tag. The example method may include transmitting an RF pulse pair, receiving the pulse pair at multiple locations, utilizing respective frequencies of first and second spatially-located clocks to produce count values to effect measurement of an interarrival interval at each of multiple locations, determining a ratio of count values relative to said first and second spatially-located clocks, and utilizing said ratio to calibrate time indications of said clocks. Other related methods and apparatus are also provided.	04-12-2012

Edward A. Rodzewich, Flourtown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245444	Rinsable metal pretreatment methods and compositions - Chromate-free and metal phosphate free treatments and compositions for applying a conversion or passivation coating for metals, more particularly, steel, zinc coated steel, and aluminum surfaces. The methods of the invention comprise contacting the requisite metal surface with a treatment composition comprising a member or members comprising one or more Group IV B elements, fluoride, and phosphonic acid or phosphonate. Optionally, a silane may be added as a treatment component.	10-09-2008

Edward A. Schlairet, Guyton, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100258087	EMISSION REDUCTION RETROFIT METHOD AND KIT FOR EMD TWO-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES - A method for retrofitting an existing EMD 567/645 two-cycle diesel engine to reduce exhaust emissions includes the steps of removing mechanical fuel injectors and associated components and installing of electronic unit fuel injectors and associated components. Also disclosed is a kit for retrofitting an existing EMD 567/645 two-cycle diesel engine to reduce exhaust emissions.	10-14-2010

Edward A. Schlairet, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100258088	SPEED AND POSITION SENSING DEVICE FOR EMD TWO-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES - A device is disclosed for sensing the speed of an EMD 567/645/710 two-cycle diesel engine having a crankcase, electronic fuel injectors and an electronic control system for controlling the electronic fuel injectors. The device includes a spline shaft sized for insertion into the crankcase of the engine so that the spline shaft rotates with the engine, a gear operably secured to the spline shaft to rotate with the spline shaft and sized to rotate with the engine in a 1:1 ratio, and at least one electronic sensor located adjacent the gear to sense rotation of the gear. The at least one electronic sensor is connectable to the electronic control system to provide electronic signals to the electronic control system for determining when to inject fuel with the electronic fuel injectors. Also disclosed is a method for retrofitting the engine and a kit for retrofitting the engine.	10-14-2010
20110197441	SPEED AND POSITION SENSING DEVICE FOR EMD TWO-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES - A device is disclosed for sensing the speed of an EMD 567/645/710 two-cycle diesel engine having a crankcase, electronic fuel injectors and an electronic control system for controlling the electronic fuel injectors. The device includes a spline shaft sized for insertion into the crankcase of the engine so that the spline shaft rotates with the engine, a gear operably secured to the spline shaft to rotate with the spline shaft and sized to rotate with the engine in a 1:1 ratio, and at least one electronic sensor located adjacent the gear to sense rotation of the gear. The at least one electronic sensor is connectable to the electronic control system to provide electronic signals to the electronic control system for determining when to inject fuel with the electronic fuel injectors. Also disclosed is a method for retrofitting the engine and a kit for retrofitting the engine.	08-18-2011

Edward A. Schroeppel, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024075	Method and Device for Treating Abnormal Tissue Growth With Electrical Therapy - This invention relates generally to the electrical treatment of malignant tumors and neoplasms by applying a voltage to affected tissue. Devices and various adaptations therein are described for use in electrical therapy. Additionally, various chemotherapeutic agent and radiation therapies are described which may be advantageously used in conjunction with electrical therapy to ameliorate cancer.	01-22-2009

Edward A. Schroeppel, Lake Jackson, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144706	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING FIBRILLATION AND CREATING DEFIBRILLATION WAVEFORMS - Methods and apparatus for treating fibrillation utilize biphasic waveforms. A cardiac stimulator includes a defibrillation circuit that uses a pulse width modulated capacitive discharge to generate various biphasic waveforms, one or more of which may be delivered to the heart to treat the fibrillation.	06-16-2011

Edward A. Stroberg, Willoughby, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090289452	PULL-UP BY TORQUE FITTING - A fitting is provided that may optionally be pulled-up to its final assembled condition by torque rather than by turns. At least one fitting component includes a structure that facilitates pull-up by torque. The structure may take a wide variety of different forms. In one embodiment, at least one of the external surface of the first threaded fitting component (	11-26-2009

Edward A. Thomayko, Arkadelphia, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070114	OIL RETURN VALVE FOR A SCROLL COMPRESSOR - A valve for selectively allowing the return of oil from a discharge plenum to a suction plenum includes a passage which is selectively opened or blocked by a valve spool. The valve spool sees a pressure from a discharge pressure location upstream of a discharge check valve on one face, and a discharge pressure from a discharge plenum on an opposed face. While the compressor is running, the two pressures should be relatively equal. The face which sees the pressure from the chamber upstream of the check valve is larger than the face which sees the pressure from the discharge plenum. Thus, when the compressor is running, the valve spool is biased to a first position at which it allows oil return from the discharge plenum to the suction plenum. However, upon shutdown of the compressor, the pressure in the chamber upstream of the discharge valve drops. The valve spool will be driven to a second position at which it blocks communication for oil return.	03-24-2011

Edward A. Tomayko, Arkadelphia, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090155110	SCROLL COMPRESSOR WITH DEVICE TO LIMIT ORBIT RADIUS - A scroll compressor has a device which may be actuated to limit the orbit radius of the orbiting scroll. The device is moveable between an unactuated position at which it is spaced from a hub for the scroll compressor, and an actuated position at which it limits the orbit radius of the hub. The device may be actuated when reduced capacity is desired.	06-18-2009
20110091341	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING CLEARANCES IN SCROLL COMPRESSOR - A scroll compressor is provided having appropriate clearance for movement of the orbiting scroll member. Clearance is provided without requiring contact between the crankcase, which supports the orbiting scroll, and the non-orbiting scroll member. Clearance is established during the assembly process using installation tooling that establishes locations of components using a reference point. Clearance is also established using spacers.	04-21-2011
20110135523	SEALED COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR STANDARD SPACER PROVIDING BEARING MOUNT - A spacer is positioned between an outer periphery of a motor stator, and the inner periphery of a center shell for a sealed compressor. The spacer allows a relatively small diameter motor to be used in a relatively large diameter center shell. The spacer includes a bearing mount in a lower plate, and a plurality of axially extending fingers positioned between the stator and the center shell. The spacer also includes a stop for proper positioning of the stator within the center shell.	06-09-2011

Edward A. Uebelher, Oshkosh, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090120401	Flywheel Assembly - A system for a flywheel assembly for use in conjunction with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The flywheel assembly includes a flywheel in rotational association with a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The flywheel assembly further includes a cooling fan mounted over the flywheel, and capable of rotation therewith. The cooling fan and the flywheel are secured in a constant axial position relative to the crankshaft by virtue of a drive-cup and a retaining nut. Further, the flywheel includes a plurality of integrally formed, intersecting support ribs, for providing excellent dynamic stiffening (e.g., damping) capabilities to the flywheel assembly for substantially reducing and/or eliminating radiated noise.	05-14-2009
20100095937	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VENTING FUEL VAPORS IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An evaporative venting system for use in an internal combustion engine and a method for venting fuel vapors are disclosed. The evaporative venting system includes a containment chamber at least in indirect communication with a fuel tank and a passageway defined within the containment chamber and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The inlet opening is at least indirectly in communication with the fuel tank and the outlet opening is at least indirectly in communication with an evaporative chamber such that the passageway provides a vent path between the fuel tank and the evaporative chamber such that the vent path allows for both the venting of fuel vapors from the fuel tank and the intake of air into the fuel tank during all angles of positioning of the fuel tank.	04-22-2010

Edward A. Vandyne, Loveland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272683	IGNITER - An igniter for an internal combustion engine, the igniter comprising: a center electrode; an insulator disposed about the center electrode; a ground shield disposed about the insulator, the insulator having a tip portion extending past an end portion of the ground shield and a tip portion of the center electrode extending through and away from the tip portion of the insulator; and a spark gap disposed between the tip portion of the center electrode and the end portion of the ground shield.	11-06-2008

Edward A. Varel, W. Henrietta, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050567	Grout placement apparatus - The grout placement apparatus has a V-shaped hopper with a flexible-bladed auger mounted therein that can be rotated in both forward and reverse directions by an auger motor. The auger has flexible blades to drive the grout material along the bottom of the hopper to a discharge sleeve that extends from the hopper. Coupled to the discharge sleeve is a discharge assembly having a flow control valve that is automatically opened and closed by the forward and reverse rotation of the auger, respectively. The discharge assembly is hingedly movable with respect to the hopper, allowing the discharge assembly to “swing away” from its operating position against the discharge sleeve to a position that uncovers the discharge sleeve for easy cleaning. A flexible discharge conduit or hose coupled to the discharge assembly conveys the grout material to the desired placement location. The rotation of the auger can be remotely controlled by a wireless remote controller, and the auger motor can be powered by the hydraulics of separate lifting equipment or by a dedicated combustion engine mounted on the placement apparatus.	03-04-2010

Edward A. Vickio, Watkins Glen, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050759	Dynamometer - A dynamometer comprises a frame, an inertial flywheel, and a starter motor. The inertial flywheel is supported by the frame and the starter motor is movably mounted to the frame so as to be selectively engageable with the inertial flywheel. Means is provided for coupling an engine to be tested to the apparatus. The flywheel is brought up to speed by means of the starter motor and then coupled to the engine, which has been separately brought up to speed, via a clutch. The flywheel is supported by the frame in pressurized oil sleeve bearings.	03-04-2010

Edward A. Voytek, Middlebury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110186763	Pressure by-pass valve - A by-pass valve fitting assembly in which the valve element is retained in a cage having a front end support rigidly trapped between a cylindrical body and an inlet fitting, with the other end cantilevered in a flow cavity of the body, such that the biasing spring is seated in the cantilevered support to urge the valve element through the front support against a sealing face on the inlet fitting.	08-04-2011

Edward A. Waldon, Paragould, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110222966	Hydraulic riding trowels with automatic load sensing - High performance, multiple rotor, hydraulically driven riding trowels for finishing concrete have unloader valve circuitry for controlling hydraulic pressure. Each trowel has a rigid frame with two or more downwardly-projecting, bladed rotor assemblies that finish concrete. The rotor assemblies are tilted manually or hydraulically to effectuate steering and control. Blade pitch is controlled manually or hydraulically. The unloader valve system monitors drive pump pressure with a shuttle valve to derive an unloader pilot signal. A sequence valve responds to the unloader pilot signal to control a pressure valve that bypasses the normal foot control valve in an overpressure situation. The pressure control head signal normally applied to the hydraulic drive motor control heads is modified with a feedback signal to automatically control the associated pump swash plates. A gearbox may be disposed between the drive motors and rotors. Piston type and gear and vane type motors may power the rotors.	09-15-2011

Edward A. Widlake, Grimsby CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204519	Method and system for generating account reconciliation data - A method and system for providing information regarding a customer account are provided. The customer account includes a plurality of entries, each entry being indicative of a request for payment where the request for payment is being issued by a biller entity to a customer entity. A payment record including remittance detail data is received over a network account reconciliation data at least in part on the basis of the remittance detail data and the entries in the customer account. A signal suitable for causing information derived from the account reconciliation data to be displayed on a display screen is then transmitted.	08-13-2009

Edward A. Wilkolaski, Lancaster, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100193220	Strain Relief Device For An Electrical Conductor - A strain relief device for connecting a cable to a housing of an electronic device comprises an elongated elastic sleeve including first and second opposite ends and an axially extending sleeve passage, and a rigid insert including a first portion surrounded by the sleeve, a second portion protruding from the second end of the sleeve, and an axially extending insert passage aligned with the sleeve passage. The second portion of the insert is shaped to be non-rotatably received by a wall opening of the housing through which the cable passes, and may be D-shaped to mate with a D-shaped wall opening of the housing to prevent relative rotation. The second portion may carry a removable retainer, such as a C-shaped clip, for engaging a wall of the housing to prevent withdrawal of the insert. The invention facilitates serviceability and eliminates overmolding of a strain relief device onto the cable.	08-05-2010
20100195295	Electronic Device Used In A Health Care Setting - An electronic device for use in a health care setting has a rigid enclosure assembly formed by a rigid shell and a rigid printed circuit board carrying circuitry for operating the device. A switch dome layer and an overlay are independently attached to the device but not to each other, whereby the overlay may be removed without disturbing the dome layer and a better tactile response is achieved.	08-05-2010
20110233037	Normally Closed Dome Switch - A normally closed dome switch comprises a printed circuit board including a switch trace having first and second contact areas electrically insulated from one another, and a conductive switch dome having a central portion spaced from the printed circuit board and a plurality of contacting portions extending from the central portion such that each of the first and second contact areas is contacted by at least one of the contacting portions when the switch dome is unpressed such that the unpressed switch dome forms a closed switch between the first and second contact areas. The switch dome is resiliently pressable to urge the central portion toward the printed circuit board and pivot the contacting portions about a corresponding fulcrum to remove the plurality of contacting portions of the switch dome from contact with at least one of the first and second contact areas to open the switch.	09-29-2011

Edward A. Zadorozny, Redondo Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100178457	CERAMIC COMPOSITE THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises a thermal protection element, a number of washers, a ceramic layer, a number of blind fasteners, and a number of tabs. The thermal protection element has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of sides. The ceramic layer covers at least the plurality of sides of the thermal protection element. The number of tabs is connected to the number of sides by the number of blind fasteners secured to the ceramic layers. The tabs may be part of a frame secured to a groove around the plurality of sides.	07-15-2010
20110088856	Blanket Assembly - A blanket assembly includes a shear fabric and an attachment frame wrapped in the shear fabric. A thermal protection blanket is carried by the shear fabric.	04-21-2011

Edward A. Zdunek, Crystal Lake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113631	Apparatus and Method of Holding Razors - A razor holder for use with a plurality of razor elements includes a hand wearable article configured to fit over a hand of a user. The hand wearable article includes a body portion having a palmar side and a dorsal side, the body portion further defining a cuff opening, four finger stalls extending from the body portion, each finger stall including a finger tip portion and a finger strap configured to gather excess finger stall material, and a thumb stall extending from the body portion and including a thumb tip portion and a thumb strap configured to gather excess thumb stall material. A primary razor retainer is coupled to each of the finger tip portions of the four finger stalls and the thumb tip portion of the thumb stall, each primary razor retainer being configured to secure a razor element. An auxiliary razor retainer is coupled to each of the finger tip portions of the four finger stalls and the thumb tip portion of the thumb stall, each auxiliary razor retainer being configured to secure a razor element. A palm shield is coupled to the palmar side of the body portion and formed of a cut resistant material, the palm shield including razor receptacles sized to releasably receive the plurality of razor elements.	05-19-2011

Edward A. Zumbiel, Union, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110233091	CARTON AND HANDLE IN MULTI-PLY CARTON MATERIAL - A carton blank is assembled into a carton for beverage containers, the blank having a number of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel and a pair of side panels each joined by a fold line to an adjacent one of the panels. A number of end flaps are each joined by an end flap fold line to one of the panels and the end flaps are adapted to be folded upon selected other end flaps to form composite end panels of the carton. A carrying handle is formed in a selected one of the panels and adapted to be grasped by a user to carry the erected carton filled with the beverage containers. The blank includes a primary reinforcing panel joined to one of the panels such that the primary reinforcing panel may be folded into face to face juxtaposition with the selected one of the panels. A secondary reinforcing panel is joined to one of the panels via a secondary reinforcing panel fold line about which the secondary reinforcing panel may be folded into face to face juxtaposition with at least one of the primary reinforcing panel and the selected one of the panels. When the primary and secondary reinforcing panels are folded into position, at least portions of the selected one of the panels surrounding the handle have a triple layer of thickness.	09-29-2011