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Eric A. Anderson, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100185781 | System and Method for Measuring Clock Skew on a Network - A system and method for measuring clock skew in a network is disclosed. The method comprises sending an echo message at a periodic rate from a plurality of servers in the network to an anchor server. A reply message can be sent from the anchor server to each server that includes a remote timestamp based on the anchor server clock. The remote timestamp can be recorded at each of the servers. A send timestamp that designates a time the echo message was sent and a receive timestamp that designates a time the reply message was received at the server can then be recorded. An estimated clock time of each server may also be calculated relative to the anchor server using the send and receive timestamps. A clock skew value can be determined by subtracting the estimated clock time of each server from the remote timestamp time. Interpolation can then performed between the clock skew values over a selected portion of the period of time to enable clock skew values to be estimated over the selected portion of time. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100192018 | Methods of Measuring Consistability of a Distributed Storage System - A method for measuring consistability of a distributed storage system is disclosed. The method includes determining at least one consistency level that the distributed storage system can provide. A plurality of failure classes can be determined for the distributed storage system. A probability of the distributed storage system to be in each of the plurality of failure classes can be measured. Each failure class can be mapped to the at least one consistency level. The probability of each failure class for each consistency level can be summed to determine an expected portion of time that the distributed storage system provides each consistency level. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100235581 | Cooperative Caching Technique - A method of caching data in a global cache distributed amongst a plurality of computing devices, comprising providing a global cache for caching data accessible to interconnected client devices, where each client contributes a portion of its main memory to the global cache. Each client also maintains an ordering of data that it has in its cache portion. When a remote reference for a cached datum is made, both the supplying client and the requesting client adjust their orderings to reflect the fact that the number of copies of the requested datum now likely exist in the global cache. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110173162 | SCRUBBING PROCEDURE FOR A DATA STORAGE SYSTEM - A method is provided for scrubbing information stored in a data storage system where the information is stored as a plurality of encoded fragments across multiple storage devices. The method includes maintaining on a first storage device a list of metadata entries corresponding to values that are stored in the data storage system at an At Maximum Redundancy (AMR) state, verifying that encoded fragments associated with each of the metadata entries are stored on a second storage, verifying that a corresponding metadata entry is stored on the first storage device for each encoded fragment that is stored on the second storage device, and scheduling for recovery any missing encoded fragments and/or any missing metadata entry. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120014015 | HARD DISK DRIVE HAVING REGIONS CORRESPONDING TO DIFFERENT SPEEDS AT WHICH STORAGE SURFACE ROTATES - A hard disk drive includes a storage surface, a motor, a read/write had, and a number of regions into which the storage surface is divisible. Data is writable to and data is readable from the storage surface. The motor is to rotate the storage surface at a variable speed. The read/write head is to write data to and read data from the storage surface while the storage surface is rotated by the motor. Each region corresponds to a different speed at which the storage surface is rotated for the read/write head to write data to and read data from the region. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120023289 | HARD DISK DRIVES HAVING DIFFERENT ROTATIONAL SPEEDS - A system includes a number of hard disk drives and a controller. Each hard disk drive is selected from a number of different hard disk drive types. Each hard disk drive type has a different speed at which the hard disk drives of the hard disk drive type rotate to read and write data. At least one of the hard disk drives is of a different hard disk drive type than at least one other of the hard disk drives. The controller, responsive to a request to write particular data to the hard disk drives, is to select a given hard disk drive of the hard disk drives based on a type of the particular data, and is to write the particular data to the given hard disk drive. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120030511 | EFFICIENT FAILURE RECOVERY IN A DISTRIBUTED DATA STORAGE SYSTEM - A method is provided for efficiently recovering information in a distributed storage system where a list of values that should be stored on a storage device is maintained. A first convergence round is scheduled to be performed on the list of values to bring each value to an At Maximum Redundancy (AMR) state. A second convergence round is scheduled to be performed on the list by selecting a wait time interval from a predefined range of wait time intervals between starts of convergence rounds. | 02-02-2012 |
Eric A. Artner, Lisle, IL US
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| 20100141468 | Automatic erosion control, water recovery and fire suppression system - The present invention relates to the state of the art automatic erosion control, fire suppression and water recovery storage system. Precipitation sensors automatically activate synchronized motor controls, activating the upper reel and lower tension reel constructing a repellent barrier, diverting and collecting water run-off thereby controlling and prohibiting over-saturation of the soil base, a direct cause of mudslides. Run-off is collected and stored in environmentally safe cisterns. Stored water supplies the incorporated fire suppression system for preventing and controlling fires caused by natural or man-made acts. The fire suppression system is controlled by automatic temperature sensors signals to activate the suppression system. When a threat of fire is over a signal is sent to terminate operations. This system is extremely effective in protecting and enabling the eco-systems by controlling over-saturation allowing a stronger root base. When weather conditions remain dry, the system automatically retracts the barrier for storage. | 06-10-2010 |
Eric A. Baczuk, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20090235611 | ONE-PIECE INJECTION MOLDED DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY - A sill assembly includes an integral sill assembly having a sill base and an inclined threshold. The sill base is overmolded in an injection molding process onto the inclined threshold. A rail assembly is adjustably secured to the sill base. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100307079 | ONE-PIECE INJECTION MOLDED DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY - A sill assembly includes an integral sill assembly having a sill base and an inclined threshold. The sill base is overmolded in an injection molding process onto the inclined threshold. A rail assembly is adjustably secured to the sill base. | 12-09-2010 |
Eric A. Baczuk, Puyallup, WA US
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| 20100327612 | SLIDING DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH - The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110192089 | WINDOW TILT LATCH SYSTEM - A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration. | 08-11-2011 |
Eric A. Bansbach, Fayettesville, NY US
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| 20090082934 | Power Transfer Assembly With Torque Sensors And Torque Control System - A transfer case for a motor vehicle having an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a clutch, a transfer mechanism, a sensor portion and a magnetoelastic torque sensor. The clutch has a clutch pack and a thrust mechanism that is configured to exert an engagement force on the clutch pack. The clutch pack has a first portion, which is rotatably driven by either or both of the input shaft and the first output shaft, and a second portion that is supported for rotation relative to the first portion. The transfer mechanism couples the second portion of the clutch pack to the second output shaft. The sensor portion is coupled to the first or second output shaft and is at least partially formed of a magnetoelastic material. The magnetoelastic torque sensor is disposed about and radially in-line with the sensor portion. | 03-26-2009 |
Eric A. Belec, Southbury, CT US
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| 20090152020 | SELF-ADJUSTING SUPPORT SKIS FOR WEIGHING DEVICE - According to some embodiments a system and an apparatus comprise a registration wall, a weighing device located adjacent to the registration wall, a belt drive mechanism, a plurality of inboard skis, and a plurality of outboard skis. The belt drive mechanism extends across the weighing device for advancing a mail piece relative to the weighing device and the belt drive mechanism is located at a first distance from the registration wall. The plurality of inboard skis are located substantially at the first distance from the registration wall and are located beneath the belt drive mechanism for urging the mail piece upwardly toward the drive belt mechanism. The plurality of outboard skis is coplanar with the plurality of inboard skis for supporting an end of the mail piece. The plurality of outboard skis is located at a second distance from the registration wall. The second distance is greater than the first distance. The plurality of outboard skis adjust to the thickness of a mail piece that is transported between a plurality of inboard skis and the top registration drive belt mechanism. | 06-18-2009 |
Eric A. Bercot, Moorpark, CA US
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| 20110082107 | INHIBITORS OF 11-BETA-HYDROXY STEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 - The present invention relates to compounds with the formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV): | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120010256 | INHIBITORS OF 11-BETA-HYDROXY STEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 - The present invention relates to compounds with the formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV): | 01-12-2012 |
Eric A. Carré, Grayslake, IL US
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| 20100015308 | FROZEN FOOD PACKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A frozen food package and method of producing and using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. Typically, the food assembly includes a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as a broth or stock, and may include infused oil or a dairy product. The uncooked food is typically embedded in the frozen liquid to facilitate handling and shipping and to align the frozen food with a display window of the bag. Chemical preservatives are not necessary and sauces may be omitted although sauces are not burned in the cooking process. The method typically includes sealing the frozen uncooked food in the liquid-impermeable bag and cooking the food in the sealed bag. The resulting dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals. | 01-21-2010 |
Eric A. Carré, Grayslake, IL US
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| 20080199579 | FROZEN FOOD PACKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A frozen food package and method of using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100015308 | FROZEN FOOD PACKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A frozen food package and method of producing and using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. Typically, the food assembly includes a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as a broth or stock, and may include infused oil or a dairy product. The uncooked food is typically embedded in the frozen liquid to facilitate handling and shipping and to align the frozen food with a display window of the bag. Chemical preservatives are not necessary and sauces may be omitted although sauces are not burned in the cooking process. The method typically includes sealing the frozen uncooked food in the liquid-impermeable bag and cooking the food in the sealed bag. The resulting dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals. | 01-21-2010 |
Eric A. Dauler, Charlestown, MA US
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| 20090050790 | MULTI-ELEMENT OPTICAL DETECTORS WITH SUB-WAVELENGTH GAPS - A multi-element optical detector includes a plurality of optical detector elements capable of producing an output signal having information about the state of an incident electromagnetic radiation as a function of time. An active region includes a photosensitive region of one of the optical detector elements separated in part or in whole from the photosensitive region of at least one other optical detector element by a distance less than the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation that the optical detector elements are being used to detect. | 02-26-2009 |
Eric A. Daymo, Dublin, OH US
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| 20090071257 | PRESSURE VESSEL TESTING - A method for determining the maximum allowable working pressure of a microchannel device, particularly a diffusion-bonded, shim-based microchannel device operating at a temperature greater to or equal to a base material threshold temperature where significant creep may predominate, and when employing non-traditional materials of construction, when non-traditional fabrication or joining methods are used, or when spurious artifacts arise. | 03-19-2009 |
Eric A. De Beus, Redondo Beach, CA US
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| 20110292410 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADDING A COLOR BAR AS A RENDERING JOB TICKET ATTRIBUTE - A system and method for automatically adding a color bar as a rendering job ticket attribute and dynamically generating the color bar based on the rendering job attribute. The color bar can be added in association with the rendering job ticket along with a set of sub-attributes that include parameters associated with the color bar. The dynamic color bar can be automatically configured to include spot colors associated with the rendering job and the parameters can be specified in a device-independent way. Upon receiving the rendering job with the dynamic color bar attribute, the rendering device can render each page of the job in association with the color bar. The dynamic color bar generation instructions can be detected in the job ticket generated by a print driver thereby enhancing the use of the color bar in a color rendering application. | 12-01-2011 |
Eric A. Dieckman, Williamsburg, VA US
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| 20100119075 | SPATIALLY ENVELOPING REVERBERATION IN SOUND FIXING, PROCESSING, AND ROOM-ACOUSTIC SIMULATIONS USING CODED SEQUENCES - Methods and systems for simulating at least one room impulse response between two or more sound sources and two or more receivers positioned in an enclosure are provided. At least one early impulse response is generated that includes early reflections from the two or more sound sources to at least one of the receivers. At least one late impulse response is generated including a reverberation portion. The late impulse response is generated to spatially shape the reverberation portion corresponding to a spatial parameter of the enclosure. The at least one early impulse response is combined with the at least one late impulse response to form the at least one simulated room impulse response. | 05-13-2010 |
Eric A. Frische, Sun Lakes, AZ US
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| 20080299990 | SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR (LTA) PLATFORMS - Innovative new methods in connection with lighter-than-air (LTA) free floating platforms, of facilitating legal transmitter operation, platform flight termination when appropriate, environmentally acceptable landing, and recovery of these devices are provided. The new systems and methods relate to rise rate control, geo-location from a LTA platform including landed payload and ground-based vehicle locations, and steerable recovery systems. | 12-04-2008 |
Eric A. Fritzges, Marietta, GA US
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| 20110307692 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE FAILOVER CAPABILITY OF CACHED SECURE SESSIONS - A method, apparatus and computer program product for providing failover capability of cached secure sessions is presented. A cached secure session involving a first device and a second device is identified. The cached secure session is encrypted and replicated to a failover device. The encrypted session is then decrypted on the failover to device. An occurrence of a hot failover involving the second device is detected, and processing resumes between the first device and the failover device | 12-15-2011 |
Eric A. Garonzik, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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| 20100285200 | High-Protein Beverages and Methods of Manufacture - High-protein beverages are manufactured by infusion of hydrated whey protein into an acidic beverage prior to packaging. The protein content of such beverages makes them more compatible with the dietary restrictions of persons with diabetes mellitus, for example. | 11-11-2010 |
Eric A. Grulke, Lexington, KY US
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| 20090202714 | Methods of Making and using Metal Oxide Nanoparticles - Described herein are electrostatically stabilized nanoparticles. Methods of manufacturing non-agglomerated crystalline nanoparticles in water and polar solvents and encapsulation of nanoparticles to assemble room temperature curable transparent nanoparticles/polymer composites arc also described. | 08-13-2009 |
Eric A. Haupfear, St. Charles, MO US
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| 20090011515 | Control of N-(Phosphonomethyl)Iminodiacetic Acid Conversion in Manufacture of Glyphosate - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20110097810 | CONTROL OF N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID CONVERSION IN MANUFACTURE OF GLYPHOSATE - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content. | 04-28-2011 |
Eric A. Heselmeyer, College Station, TX US
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| 20090324431 | APPARATUS FOR PUMPING A FLUID - An electrochemically actuated pump and an electrochemical actuator for use with a pump. The pump includes one of various stroke volume multiplier configuration with the pressure of a pumping fluid assisting actuation of a driving fluid bellows. The electrochemical actuator has at least one electrode fluidically coupled to the driving fluid chamber of the first pump housing and at least one electrode fluidically coupled to the driving fluid chamber of the second pump housing. Accordingly, the electrochemical actuator selectively pressurized hydrogen gas within a driving fluid chamber. The actuator may include a membrane electrode assembly including an ion exchange membrane with first and second catalyzed electrodes in contact with opposing sides of the membrane, first and second current collectors in contact with the respective first and second catalyzed electrodes, a first hydrogen gas chamber in fluid communication with the first electrode, and a second hydrogen gas chamber in fluid communication with the second electrode. A controller may reverse the polarity of a voltage source electrically coupled to the current collectors, wherein a first polarity simultaneously decreases the hydrogen gas pressure in the first hydrogen gas chamber and increases the hydrogen gas pressure in the second hydrogen gas chamber, wherein a second polarity simultaneously increases the hydrogen gas pressure in the first hydrogen gas chamber and decreases the hydrogen gas pressure in the second hydrogen gas chamber. | 12-31-2009 |
Eric A. Holwitt, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090053725 | Using DNA aptamers and quantum dots for the detection of proteins or other targets - The solutions provided here use DNA aptamers and quantum dots for the detection of bacteria, viruses, proteins or other targets. An example of a method described here comprises: providing a complex of DNA complementary strands, one strand being an aptamer, having one strand covalently linked to a quantum dot, and having the other strand linked to a quencher; and contacting said complex of DNA complementary strands with a microorganism or components thereof, under conditions that permit binding of said aptamer with said microorganism or components thereof. In some examples described here, the methods and systems are extremely simple to use and appear to have several advantages over the traditional ELISA. Since no blocking steps are required and the number of washing steps is reduced, the time required to conduct the test is greatly reduced. In some examples described here, a quantum dot aptamer complex comprises one strand of a duplex DNA molecule linked to the quantum dot by an amide bond. It does not matter if the aptamer or the complimentary strand is attached. However, the strand that is not attached contains a non-radiative quencher. Upon addition of the aptamers' target, the amount of light emitted by the quantum dots increases. In some examples described here, the methods and systems can also be used in reverse, with the aptamers' target immobilized on a microtiter plate. This permits an assay like a competitive immuno-assay. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20120134877 | METHODS FOR NEUTRALIZING ANTHRAX OR ANTHRAX SPORES - The present invention concerns methods, compositions and apparatus for neutralizing bioagents, wherein bioagents comprise biowarfare agents, biohazardous agents, biological agents and/or infectious agents. The methods comprise exposing the bioagent to an organic semiconductor and exposing the bioagent and organic semiconductor to a source of energy. Although any source of energy is contemplated, in some embodiments the energy comprises visible light, ultraviolet, infrared, radiofrequency, microwave, laser radiation, pulsed corona discharge or electron beam radiation. Exemplary organic semiconductors include DAT and DALM. In certain embodiments, the organic semiconductor may be attached to one or more binding moieties, such as an antibody, antibody fragment, or nucleic acid ligand. Preferably, the binding moiety has a binding affinity for one or more bioagents to be neutralized. Other embodiments concern an apparatus comprising an organic semiconductor and an energy source. In preferred embodiments, the methods, compositions and apparatus are used for neutralizing anthrax spores. | 05-31-2012 |
Eric A. Holwitt, Brooks City-Base, TX US
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| 20090004644 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROCESSES OF RAPID SELECTION AND PRODUCTION OF NUCLEIC ACID APTAMERS - Embodiments herein relate to compositions and methods for making and using aptamers, for example, DNA aptamers (DCEs) and/or RNA aptamers. In some embodiments, methods relate to making and amplifying target DCEs. In certain embodiments, methods for making capture elements or aptamers concern using a reporter moiety and signal reducing moiety prior to amplifying a target-specific capture element. In some embodiments, methods disclosed herein may be used to rapidly generate large quantities of aptamers such as DCEs directed to a particular target agent. Some embodiments relate to systems for performing automated generation of aptamers. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110027851 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES FOR BIOSYNTHETIC PLASMID INTEGRATED CAPTURE ELEMENTS - Embodiments herein report compositions, systems and methods for making and using plasmid vectors and nanotube complexes. In certain embodiments, compositions, systems and methods herein include making plasmid vectors having aptamer inserts. In some embodiments, methods disclosed herein may be used to rapidly generate large quantities of plasmid vectors having aptamer inserts directed to a particular target agent. Other aspects concern plasmid constructs associated with organic semiconductors. Yet other aspects concern complexes of nanotubes associated with dsDNA aptamers and tracking molecules. | 02-03-2011 |
Eric A. Janikowski, Jefferson, WI US
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| 20100108598 | Filter with Variable Pleat Depth - A filter is provided by pleated filter media having a plurality of pleats defined by wall segments extending axially along an axial direction along an axis and extending transversely along a transverse direction between first and second sets of pleat tips at first and second sets of axially extending bend lines. The pleated filter media spans laterally along a lateral span along a lateral direction, with the wall segments being spaced from each other by lateral gaps. The pleats have a pleat depth along the transverse direction along the wall segments between the first and second sets of pleat tips. The pleat depth varies as the pleated filter media spans laterally along the lateral direction. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110094382 | REDUCED PRESSURE DROP COALESCER - A coalescer includes fibrous media capturing droplets of the dispersed phase, coalescingly growing the droplets into larger drops which further coalesce and grow to form pools that drain, and adapted to reduce pressure drop thereacross by increasing dispersed phase drainage therefrom. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120055127 | Filter and Filter Media Having Reduced Restriction - A pleated filter media comprises a plurality of pleats comprised of pleat segments extending in an axial direction between first and second axial ends and extending in a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the axial direction between first and second sets of pleat tips at least partially defined by first and second sets of bend lines. Axial flow channels are defined between the pleat segments in the lateral direction and the plurality of pleats has a width in the transverse direction that varies along the axial direction. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120118814 | Pleated Filter Element with Tapering Bend Lines - A pleated filter element extends axially between an upstream inlet and a downstream outlet along a plurality of axially extending bend lines forming axial flow channels. The bend lines taper in a transverse direction and define a plurality of axially elongated tetrahedron channels facing oppositely to each other. | 05-17-2012 |
Eric A. Kitas, Aesch Bl CH
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| 20090143439 | NEW PYRIDINES AS FBPASE INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF DIABETES - Compounds of formula (I) | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090143448 | NEW AMINOTHIAZOLES AS FBPASE INHIBITORS FOR DIABETES - Compounds of formula (I) | 06-04-2009 |
Eric A. Larnard, Scituate, MA US
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| 20090319343 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING GUIDANCE DATA - Described herein is a system and method for providing entity investment guidance via a communication network. The system includes a server, at least one entity-issued disclosure received by the server via the communication network and a storage accessible by the server. The storage includes at least one forecast data extracted from the at least one entity disclosure, said forecast data indicative of a projection of an entity performance parameter, and a context file for each of the forecast data, the context file including at least a portion of the entity disclosure associated with the forecast data. Also included in the system is a user interface in communication with the server, wherein the server generates an investment guidance display of the forecast data and the context file and transmits the display to the user interface via the communication network. | 12-24-2009 |
Eric A. Lorge, Mosinee, WI US
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| 20110163049 | Water Treatment Apparatus and System - The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110174746 | Water Treatment Methods - The present invention relates generally to a system and method for treating wastewater in a filter media apparatus having a draft tube system. The filter media may be walnut shell media. | 07-21-2011 |
Eric A. Menninga, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080282149 | Automated Paragraph Layout - Methods and apparatus for calculating paragraph layout. A method begins with a first node in a paragraph and calculates an optimal line break scheme for paragraph layout that ended in the node. For every subsequent node in the paragraph, the method calculates an optimal line break scheme for paragraph layout that ends respectively in every subsequent node. Each optimal line break scheme is calculated by minimizing the total of a penalty value of a current line and all preceding penalties of all preceding lines. The preceding penalties of all preceding lines are defined by a previously calculated optimal line break scheme. | 11-13-2008 |
Eric A. Metheny, Coldwater, MI US
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| 20100228455 | TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH VALVE CONTROL - An exemplary system includes at least one valve configured to control fluid flow in a dual-clutch transmission system. A solenoid is operably connected to the at least one valve and configured to move the valve to a plurality of positions. A primary processing unit is in communication with the solenoid and configured to determine an intended position of the valve. A controller is configured to receive the intended position of the valve from the primary processing unit and generate a primary control signal associated with the intended position of the valve. The solenoid is configured to move the valve to the intended position based on the primary control signal. A secondary processing unit is configured to receive information from the primary processing unit and prevent the primary control signal from controlling the solenoid if the primary processing unit is unable to control the solenoid. | 09-09-2010 |
Eric A. Moughler, Germantown Hills, IL US
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| 20120136523 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AUTONOMOUS DUMP QUEUING - A control system for use at a dump location having a plurality of dump sites is disclosed. The control system may have a control module associated with a mobile machine and a worksite controller. The worksite controller may be configured to receive a signal from the control module indicative of the mobile machine crossing a boundary at a dump location, and assign a travel route for the mobile machine based on the signal. The travel route may include a travel segment on a common entrance row, a first single-use path from the common entrance row to a particular one of the plurality of dump sites, a second single-use path from the particular one of the plurality of dump sites to a common exit row, and a travel segment on the common exit row. The worksite controller may be further configured to communicate the travel route to the control module as the mobile machine moves toward the dump location. | 05-31-2012 |
Eric A. Nelson, Volga, SD US
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| 20100136047 | RECOMBINANT NORTH AMERICAN TYPE 1 PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME VIRUS AND METHODS OF USE - Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a major problem in the pork industry worldwide. The inclusion of markers in vaccines will allow for diagnostic differentiation of vaccinated animals from those naturally infected with wild-type virus. Using a cDNA infectious clone of North American Type 1 PRRSV, a recombinant green fluorescent protein (GFP) tagged PRRSV has been made, containing deletion of an immunogenic epitope, ES4, in the nsp2 region. GFP and ES4 epitope-based ELISAs compliment the marker identification. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20120040335 | Identification of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus - An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is based on the non-structural protein 7 (nsp7) of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and provides for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of serum antibodies directed against Type 1 (European) and Type 2 (North American) PRRSV. The invention provides a serological assay for the detection and/or differentiation of serum antibodies directed against Type 1 and/or Type 2 PRRSV utilizing PRRSV nsp7 as an antigen, and provides a diagnostic method for the detection of PRRSV infection, epidemiological surveys, and outbreak investigations. The invention may be used either alone or as a follow-up assay to determine the true status of unexpected positive results that may occur using other assays, such as the IDEXX HERDCHEK PRRS ELISA. | 02-16-2012 |
Eric A. Nofzinger, Allison Park, PA US
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| 20090054958 | Method and apparatus of noninvasive, regional brain thermal stimuli for the treatment of neurological disorders - A method and device for treating neurological disorders involving the application of noninvasive, regional brain thermal stimulation to a region of a patient's head associated with a subject neurological disorder. The brain thermal stimulation method and device alters the brain function in the region of the brain underlying the region of the patient's head to which the brain cooling is applied. The method can also include the steps of adjusting the temperature and timing of the thermal stimulation process to optimize the impact on the subject disorder. The brain thermal stimulation device is comprised of a localized means for cooling or warming a desired region of a patient's brain. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110125238 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING INSOMNIA BY INDUCING FRONTAL CEREBRAL HYPOTHERMIA - Method, systems and devices for treating insomnia by non-invasive hypothermic treatment are described. In general, these devices, systems and method enable cooling of the frontal cortex prior to and/or during sleep to enhance sleep, which may be particularly beneficial to treat insomnia. | 05-26-2011 |
Eric A. Polcuch, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20080203223 | AIRCRAFT STABILIZER ACTUATOR - An actuator ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110048147 | AIRCRAFT STABILIZER ACTUATOR - An actuator for actuating movement of a control surface relative to a structure can include a high-efficiency assembly and a low-efficiency assembly. The high-efficiency assembly can be connectable between a control surface and a structure for providing a first load transfer assembly and the assembly can have minimum backlash. The low-efficiency assembly is connectable between the control surface and the structure for providing a second load transfer assembly. The low-efficiency or irreversible assembly can be disposed in parallel relationship to the high-efficiency assembly and can have a higher backlash than the low-efficiency assembly. The low-efficiency assembly can be unloaded in normal operation. The actuator also can include a coupler for that can have a closed state in which both load transfer assemblies are synchronously driven by the drive mechanism, and an open state in which the drive mechanism is decoupled from the low-efficiency assembly and the low-efficiency assembly can inhibit movement of the control surface. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120018578 | NEAR SYNCHRONOUS CONTROLLED INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A distributed electromechanical actuation system including multiple electromechanical actuators intended to operate together in a synchronous (or near synchronous) manner. Each individual actuator is powered by one or more induction motors or other appropriate motor such as a stepper motor. The induction motors are designed to have a very high pullout torque with very low slippage to the pull out point. The group of actuators is controlled from a single controller (e.g., an induction motor controller) that utilizes a Volts per Hertz type of open loop control where the bus voltage and frequency are controlled to assure that the motors always operate on the low slip side of the pull out point performance curve. | 01-26-2012 |
Eric A. Preisz, Orlando, FL US
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| 20100062405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING ARC WELDING TRAINING IN A REAL-TIME SIMULATED VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT USING REAL-TIME WELD PUDDLE FEEDBACK - A real-time virtual reality welding system including a programmable processor-based subsystem, a spatial tracker operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem, at least one mock welding tool capable of being spatially tracked by the spatial tracker, and at least one display device operatively connected to the programmable processor-based subsystem. The system is capable of simulating, in virtual reality space, a weld puddle having real-time molten metal fluidity and heat dissipation characteristics. The system is further capable of displaying the simulated weld puddle on the display device in real-time. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100062406 | VIRTUAL REALITY PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR - A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of pipe and open root weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A mock welding tool is provided for performing virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system. | 03-11-2010 |
Eric A. Reiners, Washington, IL US
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| 20090139207 | Thermo-electric auxiliary power unit - An auxiliary power unit disclosed. The auxiliary power unit includes an exhaust passage configured to direct a flow of exhaust from a primary mover, a catalyst substrate disposed within the exhaust passage, and a heater configured to heat the catalyst substrate. The auxiliary power unit also includes a cooling jacket associated with the exhaust passage. The auxiliary power unit further includes a thermo-electric device disposed between the cooling jacket and the exhaust passage. The thermo-electric device is configured to generate electrical power from a temperature gradient created by the heater and the cooling jacket when the primary mover is non-operational. | 06-04-2009 |
Eric A. Rosendall, Grand Ledge, MI US
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| 20080237317 | PREPAID CARD SECURITY PACKAGE - A tamperproof package for gift cards utilizes a laminate of at least two panels for encasing a card in a durable package which is tamper evident when opened. The surface of one of the panels includes information desirable for merchandising and activating the gift card. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080244939 | HANGING BASKET COLLAR - A hanging basket display collar includes at least one pop-put panel when the conical collar is formed. In one embodiment, the pop-out panel is formed by two facing semicircular die cuts which define a generally circular pop-out panel coupled by integral hinges at the top and bottom edges, such that, when the collar is formed, the disk-shaped pop-out panel remains flat and extends in a plane spaced outwardly from the conical surface of the collar. A plurality of such pop-out panels can he provided and include printed plant identification and care information thereon. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20110000808 | CARRIER HANDLE FOR PLANT TRAY/POT - A carrier handle for insertion into a plant tray or pot includes highly flexible locking tabs at opposite ends. Each of the opposed ends includes a generally triangular tab which deflects for ease of insertion into an aperture in a tray or pot. The handle includes a center section with inwardly projecting concave indentations for defining a handhold centered for balancing the item being carried. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110031148 | SECURITY PACKAGING - A security packaging provides multi-layer laminate structure for providing evidence of package tampering. The packaging may include a first panel having an opening therein in planar contact with an insert member and a film layer. The film layer may include a pattern layer that may be adhered to the film layer via an adhesion layer. A second adhesion layer may be placed onto the pattern layer to adhere the pattern layer to the insert member. | 02-10-2011 |
Eric A. Schmidtke, Middle Park AU
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| 20110044532 | Functional-Based Knowledge Analysis In A 2D and 3D Visual Environment - A method of creating a visual display based on a plurality of data sources is provided. An exemplary embodiment of the method comprises extracting a set of extracted data from the plurality of data sources and processing at least a portion of the extracted data with a set of knowledge agents according to specific criteria to create at least one data assemblage. The exemplary method also comprises providing an integrated two-dimensional/three-dimensional (2D/3D) visual display in which at least one 2D element of the at least one data assemblage is integrated into a 3D visual representation using a mapping identifier and a criteria identifier. | 02-24-2011 |
Eric A. Sinusas, Euless, TX US
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| 20110015034 | MULTI-RATIO ROTORCRAFT DRIVE SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CHANGING GEAR RATIOS THEREOF - A multi-ratio rotorcraft drive system and a method of changing gear ratios thereof are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the multi-ratio rotorcraft drive system comprises a rotor system comprising one or more rotors and one or more engines. Each engine of the one or more engines is coupled to the rotor system through a multi-ratio transmission. The multi-ratio transmission comprises an output shaft coupled to the rotor system, an input shaft coupled to a respective engine of the one or more engines, a high speed clutch integrated into a high speed gear train, and a low speed clutch integrated into a low speed gear train. The high speed clutch and the low speed clutch are freewheeling clutches without a friction plate and are capable of disconnecting the output shaft and the input shaft in an overrunning condition when the output shaft spins faster than the input shaft. The multi-ratio transmission shifts between the high speed gear train and the low speed gear train by engaging or disengaging the high speed clutch and modulating speed of the coupled engine. | 01-20-2011 |
Eric A. Smasal, Jackson, WI US
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| 20090315485 | LIGHTING FIXTURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lighting fixture system for fluorescent lamps includes one or more fluorescent lamps and one or more ballasts configured to provide controlled power to the one or more fluorescent lamps. The lighting fixture further includes a controller wired to the fluorescent lighting fixture. The controller includes one or more relays configured to turn power provided to the one or more ballasts on and off such that the one or more fluorescent lamps turn on and off with the switching of the one or more relays. The controller further includes a logic circuit configured to control the switching of the one or more relays, wherein the logic circuit is configured to log usage information for the fluorescent lighting fixture in memory. The controller yet further includes communications electronics configured to output the logged usage information. | 12-24-2009 |
Eric A. Vandenhende, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090010018 | Fiberoptic Cable Assembly - A fiberoptic cable assembly includes a cable provided as a continuous length of a bundle of optic fibers enclosed within a flexible sheathing and a rigid or semi-rigid protective pistol-grip handle formed about at least a portion of one of the ends of the bundle of optic fibers. The handle includes a grip section, an elongate extension extending from the grip section, and an end fitting connected to an end tip on the extension. The extension extends from the grip section at an angle in a manner forming an elbow therebetween and providing a pistol grip configuration. Preferably, the elongate extension is of a length multiple times greater than its diameter or width. | 01-08-2009 |
Eric A. Vasiliauskas, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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| 20100105044 | ILEAL POUCH-ANAL ANASTOMOSIS (IPAA) FACTORS IN THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - A common long term problem after Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) is the inflammation of the pouch, called pouchitis. Additionally, about 5-10% of patients undergoing IPAA with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis at the time of surgery are subsequently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of diagnosing and predicting susceptibility to pouchitis after IPAA by detecting the presence or absence of pANCA and/or Cbir1 Flagellin expression. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100240077 | METHODS OF ASSESSING CROHN'S DISEASE PATIENT PHENOTYPE BY I2 SEROLOGIC RESPONSE - The invention provides a method of diagnosing or predicting susceptibility to a clinical subtype of Crohn's disease in a subject having Crohn's disease by determining the presence or absence of IgA anti-I2 antibodies in the subject, where the presence of the IgA anti-I2 antibodies indicates that the subject has a clinical subtype of Crohn's disease. In one embodiment, a method of the invention is practiced by further determining the presence or absence in the subject of a NOD2 variant, anti- | 09-23-2010 |
Eric A. Watterworth, Orion, MI US
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| 20080258552 | Fuel Filler Door Interlock Assembly - An interlock assembly is provided for a vehicle having a body with a selectively openable slidable door and a selectively openable fuel filler door mounted thereto. The fuel filler door is operatively connected with the interlock assembly. The interlock assembly has a first interlock state, operable to restrict the opening of the slidable door when the fuel filler door is in an open position, and a second interlock state, operable to restrict the opening of the fuel filler door when the slidable door is in an open position. Preferably, the interlock assembly is mounted with respect to a rear jamb formed by the body. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090230724 | Vehicle Sliding Door Travel Extension System - A door bracket is mounted to a vehicle sliding door. A primary track is mounted along a side and extends to a remote end. A roller bracket having rollers received by the primary track is movable between a first position proximate the opening and a second position at the remote end. A link is pivotally joined to the roller bracket by a first pivot and pivotally joined to the door bracket by a second pivot. The link is rotatable around the first pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation. The link comprises an extension arm extending from the link toward the primary track. A shift mechanism contacts the extension arm when the roller bracket is at an intermediate trip point so that the link shifts from its first orientation to its second orientation when the sliding door is being opened. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20120105990 | INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY - An inside rearview mirror bracket for a windscreen includes a pad portion configured to attach to an interior of the windscreen. A bridge portion is formed as a single piece with the pad portion, and a tunnel is defined by the bridge portion and the pad portion. The mirror bracket includes a mirror receptacle formed as a single piece with the bridge portion opposite the tunnel. The mirror receptacle is configured to receive a rearview mirror. A sensor member may be configured to substantially fill the tunnel, such that the sensor member is disposed intermediate the bridge portion and the windscreen. | 05-03-2012 |
Eric A. Williams, Ojai, CA US
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| 20080302833 | REFILLABLE MATERIAL TRANSFER SYSTEM - such as fluids and liquids, includes a material containment vessel with an upper region incorporating a motive force and a bottom region with a material ingress and egress opening. A diconical or other shaped force transfer device is located in the material containment area. The force transfer device is an energy transducer when the material containment is filled with highly viscous materials, such as adhesives, sealants, mastics or lubricating greases. The force transfer device serves as an integral part of a level indicator for both viscous fluids and lower viscosity liquids. The viscous material itself forms a seal between the interface region of the force transfer device and the inside wall of the fluid vessel. Vertical stabilizing elements may extend outward from the force transfer device. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090261128 | PORTABLE CONSTANT-PRESSURE REFILLABLE MATERIAL TRANSFER SYSTEM - A refillable material transfer system is disclosed having a portable constant-pressure compressed gas system for storing, transferring and dispensing viscous material, such as fluids and liquids, includes a material containment vessel with an upper region incorporating a motive force and a bottom region with a material ingress and egress opening. The portable constant-pressure compressed gas subsystem can be used with a fluid vessel, hand-held systems, a backpack system or other configurations. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20110225106 | PERSONAL CONTAINER REFILL MARKETING SYSTEM - The present invention is a marketing and distribution method for introducing and maintaining refillable containers for personal care products such as cosmetics, creams, lotions, and sprays. The refillable container is refilled at local refill stations at stores, kiosks, vending machines, and the like, to eliminate the need for new packaging with each purchase. The method is designed to reduce waste and costs associated with product packaging by using refillable containers to dispense personal care products. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110290370 | REFILLABLE MATERIAL TRANSFER SYSTEM - A material transfer system for storing, transferring and dispensing viscous material, such as fluids and liquids, includes a material containment vessel with an upper region incorporating a motive force and a bottom region with a material ingress and egress opening. A diconical or other shaped force transfer device is located in the material containment area. The force transfer device is an energy transducer when the material containment is filled with highly viscous materials, such as adhesives, sealants, mastics or lubricating greases. The force transfer device serves as an integral part of a level indicator for both viscous fluids and lower viscosity liquids. The viscous material itself forms a seal between the interface region of the force transfer device and the inside wall of the fluid vessel. Vertical stabilizing elements may extend outward from the force transfer device. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110315718 | AEROSOL REFILL CARTRIDGE - An apparatus for dispensing material through a refillable cartridge, comprising a container having a receptacle for receiving a refill cartridge, the container having a lid cooperating with the container to enclose the refill cartridge, the container further comprising an exit port and a channel for communicating material from the refill cartridge to the exit port, and a valve for controlling the flow of material out of the refill cartridge; and a reusable, refill cartridge sized to be received in the receptacle, the refill cartridge including compressed gas and material separated by a bi-conical thruster, the refill cartridge further comprising a first end having a material inlet and outlet manifold, and a second end having a compressed gas inlet. | 12-29-2011 |
Eric A. Zadai, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110153084 | Method and Apparatus for Blending Process Materials - A method and apparatus for blending and supplying process materials. The method and apparatus are particularly applicable to the blending of ultra-high purity chemicals, the blending of abrasive slurries with other chemicals for the polishing of semiconductor wafers, and high-accuracy blending of chemicals. The apparatus may include a dispensing subsystem that supplies process materials to a mixing subsystem where they are blended with a static mixer. The method may include supplying process materials with a dispensing subsystem and blending the process materials in a static mixer. | 06-23-2011 |