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Edwards, Jr., US
Billy B. Edwards, Jr., Brookfield, WI US
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| 20110185775 | PADLOCKS WITH ANTI-RAPPING SECURITY FEATURES - A combination padlock includes a lock housing, a shackle, and a plurality of dials. A blocking member disposed within the lock housing is pivotable about a pivot point on the blocking member between a shackle securing position and a shackle releasing position. Each of the plurality of dials includes an unlocking feature disposed on an outer periphery of the dial. When each of the plurality of dials is rotated to an unlocking orientation, each of the unlocking features aligns with a corresponding dial engaging portion of the blocking member, allowing the blocking member to pivot from the shackle securing position to the shackle releasing position. Engagement of the blocking member with the inner front surface of the lock housing is limited to a location longitudinally aligned with the pivot point to limit lateral movement of the blocking member without limiting pivoting movement of the blocking member. | 08-04-2011 |
John Edwards, Jr., Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
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| 20120237534 | HYR1 AS A TARGET FOR ACTIVE AND PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION AGAINST CANDIDA - The invention features HYR1 as a vaccine target and as a prophylactic strategy for combating disseminated candidiasis. | 09-20-2012 |
John E Edwards, Jr., Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
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| 20120171175 | METHODS FOR TREATING REFRACTORY INFECTIONS IN NEUTROPENIC INDIVIDUALS - The invention is based, in part, on the discovery of a novel cell-based immunotherapy that can recapitulate neutrophil functions in neutropenic individuals afflicted with a microbial infection. The therapeutic methods of the invention are broadly applicable to treat any infection in a neutropenic individual, including infections caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. The methods of the invention represent a practical, rapid cell-based immunotherapy for refractory infections comprising compositions of activated, irradiated HL-60 cells. | 07-05-2012 |
John E. Edwards, Jr., Palos Verdes, CA US
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| 20120014995 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO VACCINATE AGAINST DISSEMINATED CANDIDIASIS AND OTHER INFECTIOUS AGENTS - The invention provides a vaccine including an isolated Als protein family member having cell adhesion activity, or an immunogenic fragment thereof, with an adjuvant in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium. The invention also provides a method of treating or preventing hematogenously disseminated or mucocutaneous candidiasis. The method includes administering an immunogenic amount of a vaccine an isolated Als protein family member having cell adhesion activity, or an immunogenic fragment thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium. A method of treating or preventing disseminated candidiasis also is provided that includes administering an effective amount of an isolated Als protein family member having cell adhesion activity, or an functional fragment thereof, to inhibit the binding or invasion of | 01-19-2012 |
John W. Edwards, Jr., Clinton, MA US
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| 20090037765 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING LOCK STEP OPERATION - A system is provided for rapidly synchronizing two or more processing elements in a fault-tolerant computing system. Embodiments of this system allow for the rapid synchronization of two processing elements through partial copies of the contents of memory associate with each processing element. | 02-05-2009 |
John Willis Edwards, Jr., Moultrie, GA US
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| 20120247066 | ICE BAGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
Richard D. Edwards, Jr., Westerly, RI US
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| 20120229025 | VAPOR-TIGHT LIGHTING FIXTURE - This invention provides a vapor-tight luminaire that maintains a moisture-proof, sealed lower housing for the light-producing lamps (fluorescent lights, LED arrays, etc.) while isolating the electronic components in a separate, upper housing that is spaced apart from, and largely thermally isolated from, the lamps. The lamp housing comprises a unitary non-penetrated tubular lens with one or more removable end caps, sealed by gaskets. The lamp assembly is slidably mounted within the lower housing so that it is readily removable and replaceable with another assembly of the same or different type. The electronics in the upper housing is readily accessible and replaceable by removing a top cover that encloses a three sided channel member. The upper housing is metal and desirably enhances heat exchange with the environment. The two housings are held together by a pair of opposing end cap structures that include a housing end and a removable end cap. The housing end includes an upper plate that is fastened against an adjacent end of the upper housing's channel member. This compresses gaskets that stand between the respective ends of the lens and a lower ring on each housing end. The electronics of the upper housing is interconnected via a wiring harness connector to an end connector in on the lamp assembly. The wiring harness passes between the two housings free of penetration of the lens. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert Clair Edwards, Jr., Susquehanna, PA US
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| 20090013013 | SYSTEM AND ARTCILE OF MANIFACTURE PERFORMING SCHEDULED BACKUPS OF A BACKUP NODE ASSOCIATED WITH PLURALITY OF AGENT NODES - Provided are a system and article of manufacture for performing scheduled backups of a backup node associated with a plurality of agent nodes. Backup data sets on at least one machine in a network are associated with a backup node and a plurality of agent nodes in the network are associated with the backup node. The agent nodes are associated with machines in the network capable of backing up the backup data sets associated with the backup node. A schedule indicating a scheduled backup to backup scheduled data sets associated with the backup node is processed. At least one of the agent nodes is contacted to request the at least one agent node to perform the scheduled backup and backup the scheduled data sets, wherein the at least one contacted agent node performs the scheduled backup to backup the scheduled backup sets. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090187975 | SYSTEMS FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER'S CREDENTIALS AGAINST MULTIPLE SETS OF CREDENTIALS - Provided are systems for authenticating the identity of a user for use in a distributed computer network including multiple sets of access credentials. A user request, including the user's input credentials, is received, and then compared simultaneously to multiple sets of access credentials in order to verify the user's input credentials. When the user's input credentials are verified, the appropriate level of access authority is then determined, and proper access is granted to the user. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100223233 | MANAGEMENT OF REDUNDANT OBJECT IN STORAGE SYSTEMS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture wherein one client node is selected from a plurality of client nodes. A determination is made that an object corresponding to a client node has to be stored. A determination is made as to whether the object has already been stored in the server node by the one selected client node. The object is stored at the server node, in response to determining that the object has not already been stored in the server node by the one selected client node. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110113015 | MANAGEMENT OF REDUNDANT OBJECTS IN STORAGE SYSTEMS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture wherein one client node is selected from a plurality of client nodes. A determination is made that an object corresponding to a client node has to be stored. A determination is made as to whether the object has already been stored in the server node by the one selected client node. The object is stored at the server node, in response to determining that the object has not already been stored in the server node by the one selected client node. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110196845 | ELIMINATION OF REDUNDANT OBJECTS IN STORAGE SYSTEMS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein a data structure corresponding to a set of client nodes selected from a plurality of client nodes is generated. Objects from the selected set of client nodes are stored in the data structure. A determination is made that an object corresponding to a client node of the selected set of client nodes has to be stored. An additional determination is made as to whether the object has already been stored in the data structure by any client node of the selected set of client nodes. The object is stored in the data structure, in response to determining that the object has not already been stored in the data structure by any client node of the selected set of client nodes. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120041927 | PERFORMING SCHEDULED BACKUPS OF A BACKUP NODE ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF AGENT NODES - Provided are a system and article of manufacture for performing scheduled backups of a backup node associated with a plurality of agent nodes. Backup data sets on at least one machine in a network are associated with a backup node and a plurality of agent nodes in the network are associated with the backup node. The agent nodes are associated with machines in the network capable of backing up the backup data sets associated with the backup node. A schedule indicating a scheduled backup to backup scheduled data sets associated with the backup node is processed. At least one of the agent nodes is contacted to request the at least one agent node to perform the scheduled backup and backup the scheduled data sets, wherein the at least one contacted agent node performs the scheduled backup to backup the scheduled backup sets. | 02-16-2012 |
Robert F. Edwards, Jr., Conway, SC US
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| 20100132857 | Coin Separator Tray for Purse or Handbag - A purse or handbag is provided with a coin separator tray to facilitate access to coins that have been dropped into the purse. The coin separator tray has an elongated pan dimensioned to match the length and width of the base of the purse or handbag, and is open at one end wall. A coin-separating cover fits onto the side walls of the pan. The cover has generally horizontal shelves that overlap to define a generally horizontal elongated coin slot. Any loose coins in the purse or handbag migrate to the base and pass through the coin slot into said pan. The coins can be dispensed by opening a flap at the base of the purse. | 06-03-2010 |
Robert J. Edwards, Jr., Parkland, FL US
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| 20090092670 | LONG ACTING DUAL RELEASE PRODUCT CONTAINING CARBINOXAMINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE - Provided are oral dosage forms that contain carbinoxamine in an immediate release format, and pseudoephedrine in a prolonged release format. The biphasic oral dosage forms may also contain other active ingredients in combination with carbinoxamine, including other decongestants, antitussives, analgesics and expectorants. | 04-09-2009 |
Roderick Y. Edwards, Jr., Escondido, CA US
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| 20080303382 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING STRAIN MEASUREMENTS OF INSULATED PIPES - This disclosure provides methods and apparatuses to monitor strain in a steel pipe with reduced or eliminated disruption of the insulative and anti-corrosive layers or coatings that cover the pipe. The methods and apparatuses can include an attachment scheme that is less intrusive and less sensitive to dilation of the insulation layer on the pipe than previous strain monitoring solutions. Additionally, methods and apparatuses can reduce corrosion by virtue of the reduction in the number and volume of metallic components. | 12-11-2008 |
Stanley H. Edwards, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110156847 | OVERLOAD RELAY TRIP MECHANISM - An overload relay trip mechanism includes a housing, a reset button, a leaf spring, a test button, a coil spring, and an actuator. The reset button can be actuated from a normal position to a reset position to cause the leaf spring to transition from a first position to a second position, which causes a reset actuator-engaging element to move the actuator from a tripped position to a closed position. The test button can be actuated from a normal position to a test-stop position to cause a first test actuator-engaging element to move a moveable contact from an electrically connected position to an electrically disconnected position. The test button can further be moved from the test-stop position to the test-trip position to cause a second test actuator-engaging element to move the actuator from the closed position to the tripped position. | 06-30-2011 |
William Elmo Edwards, Jr., West Melbourne, FL US
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| 20090060429 | Filled Core Optical Fiber Spliced to Optical Fiber and Method of Making the Same - A filled-core optical fiber ( | 03-05-2009 |
William F. Edwards, Jr., Livermore, CA US
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| 20090111304 | Receptacle connector - A connector comprising an insulating body defining a slot that is adapted to receive a pluggable module. A plurality of conductive pins extend into the slot and at least one extension, coupled to the insulating body, protects the plurality of pins from being shorted by an incorrectly inserted pluggable module. | 04-30-2009 |
William L. Edwards, Jr., Dubois, PA US
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| 20100190024 | SINTERED COPPER-BASED MATERIAL HAVING INCREASED GRAIN SIZE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are sintered copper-based materials and methods for forming the same having a larger grain size than materials formed through conventional methods. A metal powder having copper is compressed, pre-heated, and then sintered. Then, the density of the once sintered copper-based material is sized to increase density and subjected to a second sintering act. The sintered copper-based materials have a grain size of at least 50 μm. | 07-29-2010 |