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Aaron Engel, Wethersfield, CT US
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| 20080274651 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION APPARATUS - An electrical connection apparatus includes at least one stackable block operably coupleable to another stackable block, at least one pin receiving portion defined by an inner wall within the stackable block, and at least one electrical connection contact having a C-shaped contact portion with elastic properties disposed within the pin receiving portion and a lead portion disposed at a location exterior to the stackable block. The electrical connection apparatus may further include an adjustment component and an adjustment component receiving portion defined by in inner wall within the stackable block. In addition, sliders may be arranged on the stackable block and may engage with tabs formed on the at least one electrical connection contact. The sliders may be moved to a raised or lowered position in order to move the at least one electrical connection contact between a contact and an insertion position. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100261362 | ELECTRICAL BARRIER AND MOISTURE SEAL FOR AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE - Multiple seals, internal to a connector block, provide for connecting an implantable medical device and an implanted cable or lead. The forces to engage sealing or releasing the seal are derived from a mechanism so they can be relaxed to permit ease of insertion or withdrawal of a lead, or can be increased to tightly seal against fluid migration, and to provide an electrical insulation between adjacent conductors of the lead and connector block. During implant of the medical device, the lead is inserted and a shaft is rotated with a tool to engage the seals. Later, the seals can be released by rotating the control shaft in the opposite direction to allow extraction of the lead from the connector block. The seals therefore are able to provide improved sealing without increasing the insertion or the extraction forces for the lead. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110039445 | VISUAL INDICATOR OF PROPER INTERCONNECTION FOR AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE - During implant of an implantable medical device, implanted cables or leads are inserted to a connector block. An insertion indicator provides the user with a visual indication the cables or leads have been correctly inserted into the connector block, which enables the implanted medical device to properly deliver treatment or receive signals via the implanted cables or leads. The insertion indicator may be provided by a mechanical indicator optically viewable once the lead has been correctly inserted, and/or may be provided by an electrically activated light indicator illuminated by a power source associated with the connector block or with a connector tool used to connect the lead or cable to the connector block upon correct insertion of the lead or cable. The insertion indicator may be permanently or removably disposed on the connector block, a connector tool, and/or a can associated with the connector block. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110151698 | Electrical Connection Apparatus - An electrical connection apparatus includes an electrical connection contact and an adjustment component within an interior of the electrical connection apparatus. The electrical connection contact is operatively coupled to the adjustment component so that the electrical connection contact adjusts between an insertion position and a contact position in response to rotating the adjustment component. A slider may be movably arranged within the interior of the electrical connection apparatus to cause the electrical connection contact to move in response to rotation of the adjustment component. The electrical connection apparatus may include stackable blocks coupled to each other so that the adjustment component, electrical contact and slider, when provided, are arranged within an interior of the coupled stackable blocks. | 06-23-2011 |
Aaron Edward Engel, Wethersfield, CT US
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| 20120056599 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CAPACITOR CHARGE STATUS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A capacitor charge control assembly for use with a circuit protection device that includes at least one activation capacitor, including at least one input device configured to receive first and second user inputs, and a linkage assembly coupled to the at least one input device such that the at least one input device is movable between a first position and an opposite second position. The control assembly also includes at least one switch coupled to the at least one input device and configured to generate one of a first signal and a second signal, wherein the first signal is based on the first user input and the second signal is based on the second user input, and wherein the first signal causes the at least one activation capacitor to discharge stored energy and the second signal causes the at least one activation capacitor to store energy. | 03-08-2012 |
Amber R. Engel, Gaithersburg, MD US
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| 20120076821 | ANTIGENIC CHIMERIC TICK-BORNE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS/DENGUE VIRUS TYPE 4 RECOMBINANT VIRUSES - Disclosed herein are chimeric TBEV/DEN4 flaviviruses including a first nucleic acid molecule including a 5′ non-coding region (NCR) from a DEN4 virus, a nucleic acid encoding a C protein and non-structural proteins from a DEN4 virus, and a 3′ NCR from a DEN4 virus, wherein nonstructural protein NS4B includes a phenylalanine at amino acid position 112, nonstructural protein NS5 includes an alanine at amino acid position 654 and an alanine at amino acid position 655, and the 3′ NCR includes a deletion of nucleotides 10478-10507. The chimeric construct also includes a second nucleic acid molecule, which is operably linked to the first nucleic acid molecule, encoding a prM protein and an E protein from a TBEV, wherein the E protein includes an amino acid substitution that differs from the wild type TBEV at amino acid position 315 and a tryptophan at amino acid position 240. Also disclosed are methods of eliciting an immune response using the disclosed TBEV/DEN4 chimeric flaviviruses and immunogenic compositions including the disclosed chimeric flaviviruses and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 03-29-2012 |
Brad Engel, Waterford, WI US
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| 20110240271 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger including a first header, a second header, and a third header. The third header includes a first plate including a generally planar face and a second plate including a generally planar face parallel to the planar face of the first plate and joined to the planar face of the first plate. The second plate includes an arcuate recess that extends from the planar face of the second plate to at least partially define a flow conduit between a first tube and a second tube. The arcuate recess has a radius of curvature measured from an axis generally parallel to the planar faces of the first and the second plates, and the axis is located within a first plane generally parallel to and midway between first and second opposing flat broad sides of the first tube and the second tube. | 10-06-2011 |
Bradley N. Engel, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20090243607 | Magnetic Sensor Design for Suppression of Barkhausen Noise - A semiconductor process and apparatus provide a high-performance magnetic field sensor from two differential sensor configurations ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090279212 | Two-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor with Multiple Pinning Directions - A fabrication process and apparatus provide a high-performance magnetic field sensor ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110121826 | Two-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor with Multiple Pinning Directions - A fabrication process and apparatus provide a high-performance magnetic field sensor ( | 05-26-2011 |
Brent Engel, Hope, IN US
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| 20080202103 | Software, methods and systems including soot loading metrics - One embodiment is a method including a unique soot loading metric. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090288398 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PARTICULATE ACCUMULATION ON AN ENGINE FILTER DURING ENGINE IDLING - According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus disclosed herein includes a regeneration event timing module, an engine speed module, an exhaust gas temperature module, and a thermal management module. The regeneration event timing module is configured to determine a regeneration event timing strategy for implementation during extended idling of the engine. The regeneration event timing strategy includes a first time period and a second time period following the first time period. The engine speed module is configured to determine a desired engine speed for the second time period and operate the engine at the desired engine speed during the second time period. The desired engine speed is greater than an idling engine speed associated with the first time period. The exhaust gas temperature module is configured to determine a desired particulate matter filter inlet exhaust gas temperature. The desired particulate matter filter inlet exhaust gas temperature corresponds to a particulate matter filter temperature for achieving a noxidation regeneration of particulate matter on the particulate matter filter. The thermal management module is configured to modulate at least one engine system component to achieve the desired particulate matter filter inlet exhaust gas temperature during the second time period. | 11-26-2009 |
Craig Engel, Shamong, NJ US
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| 20120005527 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DATA COLLECTION AND VALIDATION - Methods and apparatus for collection, validation, analysis, and automated error correction of data regarding user interaction with content. In one embodiment, statistical methods are used to arrive at expected values for the collected data. The data is compared to the expected value and must meet one or more acceptance criteria (e.g., be within a prescribed range) to be considered valid. The prescribed range is determined by the network operator, or a computer program adapted to generate this value. The invention enables a network operator to assess a large volume of data without requiring significant amounts of manual monitoring and/or error correction. The ability to collect, validate and analyze data across multiple platforms is also provided. Still further, an automated system capable of learning evaluation and error correction patterns is disclosed. | 01-05-2012 |
Dean Engel, Littleton, CO US
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| 20090089070 | System and Method for Validating and Processing Customer Entered Addresses - A system includes an address validation and resolution module operable to determine a location corresponding to a civic address; a location key generator operable to generate a location key adapted to index a set of location-based services identifiers; and an available services determination module operable to use the location key to index the set of location-based services identifiers to determine location-based services available at the civic address. An embodiment of a computer-implemented method includes receiving address data identifying a civic address associated with a, determining a location corresponding to the identified civic address based on the address data; and determining whether one or more services are available at the identified civic address based on the determined location. | 04-02-2009 |
Edward Joseph Engel, Des Peres, MO US
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| 20080310767 | Expandable Emesis Containment System and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to an improved disposable emesis containment system comprising an expandable bag constituted of a non-porous, flexible polymeric material, such bag having a metal or plastic frame e.g., in the shape of a spring that permits expansion of the bag into a desired shape e.g. spherical, the bag having a large opening or aperture at the top upon expansion which opening is sealable by use of an associated draw- or pull-string and which expandable bag is stored in an easily opened, preferably resealable storage container in unexpanded form prior to usage. This system provides an improved means of storing and disposal of emesis and other noxious biological materials. | 12-18-2008 |
Gary H. Engel, Lake Orion, MI US
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| 20090007638 | Pump Assembly and Method for Leak Detection of Fluid System - A method of detecting a leak in a fluid system, which includes a switch that changes state according to pressure in the fluid system. The method includes changing pressure in the fluid system with a pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a predetermined leak that is in fluid communication with the fluid system and that causes the switch to change state after a predetermined time period. The method also includes detecting a leak in the fluid system if the switch changes state within an amount of time less than the predetermined time period. | 01-08-2009 |
George Engel, Edison, NJ US
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| 20080245314 | FLUID DELIVERY ASSEMBLY - Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. In the present invention, a fluid, such as a pesticide or parasiticide, glue, solvent, lubricant, medicament and the like is loaded into a fluid reservoir and the reservoir sealed. The reservoir can be attached to a cap-applicator structure which is in an inactive configuration. In the inactive configuration, a piercing tip remains poised over the reservoir in an inactive configuration without forming an opening in the reservoir. The cap-applicator can have a sharp intsernal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. This will allow the user to dispense the liquid out of the reservoir through the applicator. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080245380 | FLUID APPLICATOR - An applicator tip is provided for operating in conjunction with a pierceable fluid reservoir. Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. The cap-applicator can have an internal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. Projections can be provided, in the form of fins on a tube or a multi-prong structure with straight or curved projections. The tips of one or more projections can include dispensing ports or the ports can be recessed from the distal tip, such as in a notch, so as not to be obstructed if the distal tip of the cap is pressed against an animal to dispense the fluid. | 10-09-2008 |
Glenn Engel, Snohomish, WA US
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| 20100115437 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY DISPLAYING DATA - An electronic device for collecting and displaying measurement data includes a data interface, a processor and a transport interface. The data interface obtains measurement data. The processor is configured to generate portable graphical user interface (GUI) information indicating a visual format corresponding to at least one of the measurement data or the electronic device, and to associate the portable GUI information with the measurement data. The transport interface is configured to deliver the measurement data and the associated portable GUI information to a remote display, enabling the remote display to display the measurement data in accordance with the visual format indicated by the portable GUI information. | 05-06-2010 |
Glenn R. Engel, Snohomish, WA US
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| 20090109055 | Method and system for acquiring features of measurement systems - A method including establishing a communication link between one or more measurement equipment installations and a provider of optional features, utilizing circuitry within the measurement equipment installation to allow the measurement equipment installation to exchange information with the provider of optional features and determining optional feature use criteria, the optional feature use criteria including at least an interval during which one or more optional features are enabled on the one or more measurement equipment installations. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112505 | Method and system for providing test and measurement guidance - A method for providing a user with test and measurement guidance includes collecting an inventory of available test instruments, providing data for a device under test, providing a test specification, and generating a set of tests to be performed on the device under test utilizing the inventory, data, and test specification. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090313347 | System and Method to Integrate Measurement Information within an Electronic Laboratory Notebook Environment - Capability to record relevant aggregated data via a test and measurement instrument interface through a software agent. The agent resides within the test and measurement instrument and gathers the information when activated. The information can be measurement data; measurement setup parameters; test system topology; user notes, brief descriptions, audio recordings or pen input; pictures; or attached documents. The agent can communicate directly to an electronic laboratory notebook server or can store the information on a portable computer readable media (CRM). A user can upload the information from the portable CRM to the server. The user can access the information via a PC workstation. | 12-17-2009 |
Jeffrey R. Engel, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20090108985 | IN-MOLDED RESISTIVE AND SHIELDING ELEMENTS - An article of manufacture having an in-molded resistive and/or shielding element and method of making the same are shown and described. In one disclosed method, a resistive and/or shielding element is printed on a film. The film is formed to a desired shape and put in an injection mold. A molten plastic material is introduced into the injection mold to form a rigid structure that retains the film. | 04-30-2009 |
John Engel, Rhinelander, WI US
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| 20080318010 | Release liner having print receptive surface and methods for manufacturing and using - A release liner having a print receptive surface is provided. The release liner includes a release liner substrate having a first surface and a second surface, and silicone coating provided on at least one of the release liner substrate first surface or second surface to provide a release surface. The silicone coating is provided in an amount sufficient to provide the release surface with release properties, and the silicone coating comprises sufficient print additive for enhancing the print receptiveness of the release surface while providing desired release properties. A method for manufacturing a release liner having a print receptive surface, and a method for using a release liner are provided. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090133827 | Release liner having friction coating, laminate, and methods for manufacturing and using - A release liner is provided according to the present invention. The release liner includes a clay coated paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a silicone coating provided on one of the first surface or the second surface of the clay coated paper substrate, and a friction coating provided on the other of the first surface of the second surface of the clay coated paper substrate. The clay coated paper substrate includes a paper base sheet having a first side, a second side, and a basis weight of about 50 lb/3,000 ft | 05-28-2009 |
John B. Engel, Tigard, OR US
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| 20110067988 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING COMPONENT - An apparatus including an electrical switching device to control current to a load and a second case arranged to substantially encapsulate the electrical switching device. The electrical switching device includes a first case; a plurality of contacts disposed in the first case; and an opening in the first case disposed to expose the contacts. The second case is arranged to duct a blast from the opening of the first case of the electrical switching device. | 03-24-2011 |
John F. Engel, Evanston, IL US
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| 20100004963 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION THAT NEEDS TRANSFORMATION - A method and system for identifying a business organization that needs transformation is provided. In one implementation the method and system may include providing information, such as financial, marketing, and internal information, related to a business organization; determining from the information whether the business organization has had a performance trigger; adding the business organization to a list of transformation candidates if the determination identifies the business organization as having had a performance trigger; and displaying on a display device whether the business organization is a candidate for transformation. | 01-07-2010 |
Joseph C. Engel, Monroeville, PA US
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| 20080204949 | ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND METHOD OF PARALLEL AND SERIES ARC FAULT DETECTION - An arc fault circuit interrupter includes separable contacts, a neutral conductor, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, at least one current sensor structured to sense current flowing through the separable contacts and output a sensed current value; and a processor. The processor includes a first routine structured to provide parallel arc fault detection, a second routine structured to provide series arc fault detection, and a third routine structured to enable the first routine and disable the second routine for a predetermined time when the sensed current value is greater than a predetermined value and to enable the second routine and disable the first routine for the predetermined time when the sensed current value is less than the predetermined value. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090086387 | CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER - A circuit breaker includes separable contacts; a load conductor; a neutral conductor; and an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts. An arc fault trip circuit cooperates with the operating mechanism and trips open the separable contacts responsive to detection of an arc fault condition associated with current flowing through the separable contacts. A ground fault trip circuit cooperates with the operating mechanism and is structured to trip open the separable contacts responsive to detection of a ground fault condition associated with current flowing through the separable contacts, the load conductor and the neutral conductor. The arc fault trip circuit includes an integration capacitor, and the ground fault trip circuit includes an output to the integration capacitor. | 04-02-2009 |
Justin Engel, Reno, NV US
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| 20090037228 | System and Method for Analyzing Complex Insurance Policy Proposals - A system and method for providing businesses with comparative insurance proposal information. The present invention is embodied in an online software system that provides a home page for both agents and businesses and a business only page that provides additional information such as tips on saving money and purchasing insurance. A business first provides underwriting data to those wanting to provide quotes. The insurance agent or representative of the insurance company uploads the proposal(s) to the insurance valuator system via manual or electronic methods the proposed limits and coverage. An automated communication is then generated and sent to the business when the agent logs in and when it is complete. After the proposal information is uploaded, custom reports (based on sets of industry specific rules, guidelines or other criteria) can be generated and viewed or printed by the business. | 02-05-2009 |
Kathryn Engel, Ijamsville, MD US
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| 20090192964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING SYSTEM FEATURES - Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods establish quantitative and accurate relationships between system features and system objectives. In one embodiment, the systems and methods are particularly suitable to establish the predictive relationships between system fidelity and training objectives. These systems and methods can combine fidelity values defined by end-users, existing theory and research, or objective performance data from experiments. The predictive relationships defined through these methods can feed a model-based decision support tool that helps predict the impact of fidelity on training effectiveness. | 07-30-2009 |
Kelly Anne Engel, Des Peres, MO US
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| 20080310767 | Expandable Emesis Containment System and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to an improved disposable emesis containment system comprising an expandable bag constituted of a non-porous, flexible polymeric material, such bag having a metal or plastic frame e.g., in the shape of a spring that permits expansion of the bag into a desired shape e.g. spherical, the bag having a large opening or aperture at the top upon expansion which opening is sealable by use of an associated draw- or pull-string and which expandable bag is stored in an easily opened, preferably resealable storage container in unexpanded form prior to usage. This system provides an improved means of storing and disposal of emesis and other noxious biological materials. | 12-18-2008 |
Kevin Engel, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110079901 | Methods of Forming Back Side Layers For Thinned Wafers and Related Structures - A method of processing a wafer including a plurality of integrated circuit devices on a front side of the wafer, may include thinning the wafer from a back side opposite the front side. After thinning the wafer, a back side layer may be provided on the back side of the thinned wafer opposite the front side, and the back side layer may be configured to counter stress on the front side of the wafer including the plurality of integrated circuit devices thereon. After providing the back side layer, the plurality of integrated circuit devices may be separated. Related structures are also discussed. | 04-07-2011 |
Marie T. Engel, Ellington, CT US
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| 20100138339 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN ONLINE-LIKE ACCOUNT PROCESSING AND MANAGEMENT - The present invention is embodied in an online-like transaction processing method and system for processing account information contained in batch process files, the method including: reading at least one batch file containing a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records being related to an associated one of a plurality of accounts; identifying which of the plurality of records relate to same ones of the plurality of accounts; identifying one of the accounts; and, processing all of the records identified as relating to the one of the accounts together and independent of processing any of the records relating to any other of the plurality of accounts. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20120004934 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND COMPUTERIZED METHOD FOR PROCESSING ACCOUNT DATA - The present invention is embodied in an online-like transaction processing method and system for processing account information contained in batch process files, the method including: reading at least one batch file containing a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records being related to an associated one of a plurality of accounts; identifying which of the plurality of records relate to same ones of the plurality of accounts; identifying one of the accounts; and, processing all of the records identified as relating to the one of the accounts together and independent of processing any of the records relating to any other of the plurality of accounts. | 01-05-2012 |
Mark Engel, Tampa, FL US
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| 20110098018 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MANAGE AND CONTROL WIRELESS SERVICE USAGE - A method and system for monitoring wireless service utilization is described. The teachings comprise: providing a logical database comprising service usage records providing triggers for a wireless service consumed by a wireless device; providing a contact address associated with the wireless device; after an interval, determining if the utilization consumed to-date for a current billing period by the wireless device activates one of the triggers, wherein the interval is at least an order of magnitude less than a billing period; generating a message corresponding to the activated trigger, with the message including values determined during the determining step; and sending the message to the contact address. | 04-28-2011 |
Mogens Engel, Tunkhannock, PA US
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| 20090039037 | Portable Drinking Water Purification Device - A portable water disinfecting and purification apparatus comprising a first chamber into which water to be purified may be drawn by suction or negative pressure, a second chamber into which the water from the first chamber can be forced by a pumping action or positive pressure, whereby the water is passed across a micro-filter positioned within a section of the second chamber through which water can be forced by said pumping action to an outlet for purified water. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100032381 | Double Chamber Water Purification Device - A portable device for filtering and purifying water comprised of an outer chamber and an inner chamber that is slidable within a section of the outer chamber, and a small pore size pre-filter, whereby water is drawn through the pre-filter into the first container section of the outer chamber where it is isolated and treated with a disinfectant agent, then is drawn out of the first container section and into the second container section, and then into the inner chamber, where it is passed across another filtering material such as an activated carbon bed, removing any remaining contaminants before the potable water exits through a mouthpiece. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100102002 | Portable Drinking Water Purification Device - A portable water disinfecting and purification apparatus comprising a first chamber into which water to be purified may be drawn by suction or negative pressure, a second chamber into which the water from the first chamber can be forced by a pumping action or positive pressure, whereby the water is initially passed across a pre-filter secured over the inlet to the first chamber and having a very small pore size and an inner cavity in which a disinfecting agent is place to filters most contaminants before the water is drawn into said filtering device, and once in the first holding chamber the water is isolated and may be further treated with a disinfectant agent, and then is passed though at least additional filtering substance including an activated carbon or nano-filter. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110284479 | Double Chamber Water Purification Device - A portable device for filtering and purifying water comprised of an outer chamber and an inner chamber that is slidable within a section of the outer chamber, and a small pore size pre-filter, whereby water is drawn through the pre-filter into the first container section of the outer chamber where it is isolated and treated with a disinfectant agent, then is drawn out of the first container section and into the second container section, and then into the inner chamber, where it is passed across another filtering material such as an activated carbon bed, removing any remaining contaminants before the potable water exits through a mouthpiece. | 11-24-2011 |
Paul T. Engel, Rochester, MI US
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| 20090023824 | THERMALLY EXPANSIBLE MATERIAL SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF TACKIFIER - A thermally expansible material includes at least one activated thermoplastic polymer, an amine-functionalized curing agent, and a blowing agent. The at least one activated thermoplastic polymer includes an anhydride functionalized thermoplastic polymer. The expansible material is substantially free of a tackifier, and the material is adhereable to a substrate during expansion. A baffling material following expansion is also provided. | 01-22-2009 |
Rebecca L. Engel, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20100268159 | RETROGRADE CORONARY SINUS PERFUSION CANNULA AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A retrograde coronary sinus perfusion catheter including a tubular catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner lumen, and an inflatable balloon spaced proximally from the distal end of the catheter body, wherein the balloon is echogenically enhanced. | 10-21-2010 |
Stanley A. Engel, Cumming, GA US
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| 20090296990 | EVALUATING DRIVER WALK DISTANCES AND BUILDING TYPES USING OVERHEAD IMAGERY - A method of determining a distance to be walked by a delivery vehicle driver including providing a satellite image that has an image of a building to which an item is to be delivered and an image of a street adjacent to the building. The method further includes defining a path, within the image, that corresponds to a path that the delivery vehicle driver will walk when delivering the item to the building. The method also includes the step of determining a length of the path. | 12-03-2009 |
Steven J. Engel, Kennett Square, PA US
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| 20080291966 | Thermal conductivity detector (TCD) having compensated constant temperature element - A thermal conductivity detector (TCD) includes a detector cell body having a plurality of fluid cavities, at least one detector element associated with each of the plurality of fluid cavities, and a control circuit associated with each of the at least one detector elements, wherein the control circuit varies the power to the at least one detector element to maintain the at least one detector element at a constant temperature. Power compensation and temperature compensation are also provided to minimize temperature variation of the body of the TCD cell. | 11-27-2008 |
Thomas G. Engel, Columbia, MO US
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| 20080202438 | Motion-activated pet watering apparatus with digital fluid-flow valve - A motion activated pet drinking apparatus which attaches to both indoor (i.e., sink) and outdoor water faucets and is activated by the motion of the pet to deliver a measured supply of fresh tap water for the pet's consumption. Upon activation, a fresh stream of tap water is directed in a suitable manner for the pet to drink. An electronic timer in the control circuitry shuts off the flow of water after a specified time, typically one minute. The apparatus does not store water and, therefore, does not collect algae, slime, or water deposits and requires only a minimal amount of cleaning. The absence of water storage minimizes cross-contamination when multiple pets use the apparatus. The apparatus is highly energy efficient due to the unique digital control valve used and can easily be powered from standard off-the-shelf commercial batteries. Household power (120 VAC) can also be used to power the apparatus if a nearby source is available. The apparatus has an in-line two-stage water filter and electric heating elements. The two-stage in-line filter is an optional component to filter particulate matter, chemicals, and bad tastes often found in public water supplies. The electric heating elements prevent freezing when the apparatus is used outdoors in low temperatures. Since the electric heating elements consume a relatively large amount of energy, the outdoor model of the apparatus requires 120 VAC household power source. | 08-28-2008 |
Tricia Lynn Engel, Ballwin, MO US
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| 20080310767 | Expandable Emesis Containment System and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to an improved disposable emesis containment system comprising an expandable bag constituted of a non-porous, flexible polymeric material, such bag having a metal or plastic frame e.g., in the shape of a spring that permits expansion of the bag into a desired shape e.g. spherical, the bag having a large opening or aperture at the top upon expansion which opening is sealable by use of an associated draw- or pull-string and which expandable bag is stored in an easily opened, preferably resealable storage container in unexpanded form prior to usage. This system provides an improved means of storing and disposal of emesis and other noxious biological materials. | 12-18-2008 |
Victoria A. Engel, Columbia, MO US
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| 20080202438 | Motion-activated pet watering apparatus with digital fluid-flow valve - A motion activated pet drinking apparatus which attaches to both indoor (i.e., sink) and outdoor water faucets and is activated by the motion of the pet to deliver a measured supply of fresh tap water for the pet's consumption. Upon activation, a fresh stream of tap water is directed in a suitable manner for the pet to drink. An electronic timer in the control circuitry shuts off the flow of water after a specified time, typically one minute. The apparatus does not store water and, therefore, does not collect algae, slime, or water deposits and requires only a minimal amount of cleaning. The absence of water storage minimizes cross-contamination when multiple pets use the apparatus. The apparatus is highly energy efficient due to the unique digital control valve used and can easily be powered from standard off-the-shelf commercial batteries. Household power (120 VAC) can also be used to power the apparatus if a nearby source is available. The apparatus has an in-line two-stage water filter and electric heating elements. The two-stage in-line filter is an optional component to filter particulate matter, chemicals, and bad tastes often found in public water supplies. The electric heating elements prevent freezing when the apparatus is used outdoors in low temperatures. Since the electric heating elements consume a relatively large amount of energy, the outdoor model of the apparatus requires 120 VAC household power source. | 08-28-2008 |
Wendy J. Engel, Norwalk, CT US
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| 20110035331 | REDUCING ACCOUNTING VOLATILITY - A method, machine, article for reducing accounting volatility. A method can include: storing in memory terms of an agreement governing a contract, the terms including a specification of at least one measure of a variation in a rate of return corresponding to a return on an investment portfolio and a contract rate of return on an investment associated with the investment portfolio determined by using an amount of the at least one measure of the variation, wherein the amount of the measure of the variation changes over time; determining, by a digital computer accessing the memory and receiving market data including data corresponding to the at least one measure of the variation, the amount of the variation; determining, by the computer receiving market data including data on the rate of return on the investment portfolio and by using the amount of the variation, at least one of a contract rate of return on the investment associated with the investment portfolio and a contract value for the investment associated with the investment portfolio; and outputting, by the computer, at least one of the determined contract rate of return and the determined contract value. At least one measure of the variation includes at least one of: a variance, a covariance, a coefficient of variation, a standard deviation, a semi-variance, a semi-standard deviation, a third central moment, a fourth central moment, a duration, and a volatility index. | 02-10-2011 |
William E. Engel, Delray Beach, FL US
William Keith Engel, Allison Park, PA US
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| 20110184901 | Integrated Security Event Management System - An integrated security event management system (ISEMS) is disclosed and is based on service-oriented architecture (SOA) and includes one or more computers connected to one or more service-providing devices. At least one of the computers comprises one or more modules that are adapted to perform the following tasks: tasks to dynamically discover the service-providing devices and their services within a transit security domain in about real-time; tasks to acquire asynchronous state information notifications in about real-time from the discovered services; tasks to determine one or more Boolean outcomes from the asynchronous state information in about real-time via a configurable rules engine; and tasks to evaluate the one or more Boolean outcomes in about real-time via a configurable policy engine to determine state changes of one or more security policies. | 07-28-2011 |
William Thomas Engel, Oakdale, PA US
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| 20080207352 | Choice putter - There is disclosed a golf putter for improving a golfer's putting game. Said putter has a conventional shaft connecting to an improved head. Said head has a relatively flat hitting surface for striking a golf ball, a top surface, a bottom surface, a rounded bottom surface extension, a rear edge or wall, and side edges or walls any of which may be curved to make up or define the body of said golf putter. Within the body of said golf putter is an oval aperture which extends through said top and bottom surfaces. Four threaded set screws are inserted through four bore holes which are laterally bored through each opposite said side wall of said rounded bottom surface extensions and extending into said oval aperture. Said top surface oval opening being smaller than a conventional golf ball and said bottom surface oval opening being larger than said golf ball thus permits said golf balls to be wedged upward toward said smaller top surface oval opening by engaging said set screws which contact said golf balls below their equilateral center line. Said oval aperture can also accept an insert made to exactly fit into said oval aperture. Said insert is made to fit up through said larger bottom surface oval opening, but not fit through said smaller top surface oval opening. Said insert can then be secured within the body of the putter by engaging said set screws to make contact and force upward said insert. The top surface of said insert can be covered by one of many exchangeable visual alignment cards which are compressed between the top of said insert and said smaller top surface oval opening thus making it possible for said alignment cards to be visible through said top surface oval opening. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110101589 | Cut mat - There is disclosed a portable cutting mat for improving safety when using a power circular saw for cutting wood sheeting. Said mat has a top surface, bottom surface, top edge, bottom edge, left edge, and right edge. Said mat contains holes through said top and bottom surfaces in a predetermined grid pattern. Disposed and secured within said mat holes are replaceable support pegs of a predetermined height. Said mat when rolled out on a flat surface is marginally larger than a standard four foot by eight foot wood sheet. Said wood sheet is to be laid on top of replaceable support pegs so that said top, bottom, left, and right edges along with row markings are visible around the perimeter of said wood sheet. Said row markings are contrasting colors of alternate rows of said replaceable support pegs and/or alternate row markings directly printed on said mat to differentiate between rows of said replaceable support pegs. Cutting channels are the open areas between the rows of said replaceable support pegs, and said top surface of mat. Tie strings and/or straps are attached to said top or bottom edge to secure around the circumference of rolled up mat for transportation or storage. | 05-05-2011 |
Yagil Engel, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20090210287 | ADVERTISEMENT SPACE ALLOCATION - A user utility function is implemented in allocating advertisement space to one or more potential advertisers. The user utility function allows advertisement space to be allocated based upon, among other things, the expected utility or usefulness that a proposed advertisement will have to a user. The user utility function, for example, compares proposed advertisements to historical user actions to generate respective user utility values for advertisements (e.g., based upon user responses to advertisements for particular types of product, responses to advertisements from particular types of sellers, etc.). The user utility values can then be applied to bids submitted by advertisers for advertisement space for particular advertisements to obtain modified bids. The modified bids thus reflect, among other things, the expected utility of an advertisement to a user, and thus allow an advertisement host to allocate advertisement space accordingly. | 08-20-2009 |