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Eric J. Argenter, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20100331087 | Control apparatus for use with a computer or video game system - A control device for controlling a display of a computer system for use with a video game includes a coordinate control unit for providing information related to a vertical and horizontal tilt of the control device, a mouse control unit for inputting conventional mouse input information, a game control unit for inputting game control information and a controller for processing the information provided by the coordinate control unit, mouse control unit and game control unit. The vertical and horizontal point of view of the user in the video game and/or the vertical and horizontal position of a cursor on the display is determined based on the information related to the vertical and horizontal tilt of the control device. The control device is preferably shaped like a firearm to enhance the realism of the video game, but may be shaped like a conventional game pad. | 12-30-2010 |
Eric J. Barkie, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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| 20110107327 | ASSISTING SERVER MIGRATION - The present invention describes a method and system for preparing a migration and consolidation of at least one source application to be migrated to or consolidated in at least one heterogeneous server device. A computing system selects at least one prospective target platform component based on an evaluation of at least one source platform component, a requirement of the at least one source application, and a compatibility and an affinity of the at least one prospective target platform component. The computing system collects first metadata of the at least one source platform component and the at least one prospective target platform component. The computing system collects second metadata associated with the migration and consolidation. The computing system groups the first metadata and the second metadata into a RFM (Request For Migration). The computing system prepares and configures a final target platform in accordance with the RFM. | 05-05-2011 |
Eric J. Bergstralh, Mazeppa, MN US
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| 20090298082 | BIOMARKER PANELS FOR PREDICTING PROSTATE CANCER OUTCOMES - This document provides methods and materials related to assessing male mammals (e.g., humans) with prostate cancer. For example, methods and materials for predicting (1) which patients, at the time of PSA reoccurrence, will later develop systemic disease, (2) which patients, at the time of retropubic radial prostatectomy, will later develop systemic disease, and (3) which patients, at the time of systemic disease, will later die from prostate cancer are provided. | 12-03-2009 |
Eric J. Beuville, Goleta, CA US
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| 20110001165 | EPITAXIALLY-GROWN POSITION SENSITIVE DETECTOR - A unit cell for use in an imaging system may include an absorber layer of semiconductor material formed on a semiconductor substrate, at least one contact including semiconductor material formed on the semiconductor substrate and electrically coupled to the absorber layer, and a cap layer of semiconductor material formed on the semiconductor substrate and electrically coupled to and formed between the absorber layer and the at least one contact. The absorber layer may be configured to absorb incident photons such that the absorbed photons excite electrons in the absorber layer to generate a photocurrent. The at least one contact may be configured to conduct the photocurrent to one or more electrical components external to the unit cell. The cap layer may be configured to conduct the photocurrent between the absorber layer and the at least one contact. | 01-06-2011 |
Eric J. Borcherding, Westminster, CO US
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| 20090251291 | SWITCHED CAPACITANCE METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF, AND SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH A WIRELESS TRANSPONDER DEVICE USING A SINGLE ANTENNA - A transponder detector is provided with capabilities for detecting the presence and type of a transponder in its read range while operating at low power and also using a common antenna for detecting and executing data transactions with transponders. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100259390 | TRANSPONDER DETECTOR FOR AN RFID SYSTEM GENERATING A PROGRESSION OF DETECTION SIGNALS - A transponder detector is provided with capabilities for detecting the presence and type of a transponder in its read range while operating at low power. The transponder detector includes an antenna assembly and a detection signal generator circuit coupled to the antenna assembly. The detection signal generator circuit is capable of generating a progression of detection signals on the antenna assembly across a range of frequencies. The transponder detector further includes a response signal receiver circuit coupled to the antenna assembly to receive a progression of response signals from the antenna assembly resulting from the progression of detection signals. A controller is coupled to the response signal receiver circuit which determines the presence and type of the transponder based on an evaluation of a transponder detection parameter in the progression of response signals. | 10-14-2010 |
Eric J. Borud, Roseau, MN US
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| 20110132679 | SNOWMOBILE - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110139528 | SNOWMOBILE - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector. | 06-16-2011 |
Eric J. Brown, Old Orchard Beach, ME US
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| 20100181193 | In-Line Metallizer Assemblies and Part-Coating Conveyor Systems Incorporating the Same - In-line metallizer assemblies can include an external rotating actuator exchange that can be operable to exchange one or more parts between a conveyor system and a vacuum chamber, and an internal rotating actuator exchange within the vacuum chamber that can be operable to receive the one or more parts from the external rotating actuator exchange, transition the one or more parts to a sputter coater integrated with the vacuum chamber for metallizing, and return metallized one or more parts to the external rotating actuator exchange such that the external rotating actuator exchange can return the metallized one or more parts to the conveyor system. | 07-22-2010 |
Eric J. Cerasale, Southington, CT US
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| 20110237140 | Combination grounding rod bridge assembly - By providing a single housing, component or element incorporating a plurality of passageways or receiving zones formed therein, at least one of which is substantially enlarged an easily assembled bonding bar or grounding bridge is achieved. Each passageway or receiving zone is cooperatively associated with a locking screw or set screw which is configured to enable grounding conductors to be inserted through the passageway/receiving zone and securely mounted therein. In addition, the enlarged passageway or receiving zone is constructed for enabling the upper terminating end of a grounding rod to be inserted therein in cooperative association with the grounding conductor extending from an associated meter box, junction box, electrical outlet box or the like. In this way, all of the requirements for a highly effective intersystem bonding termination are realized and all of the newly enacted code provisions are satisfied. | 09-29-2011 |
Eric J. Cherchio, Bayonne, NJ US
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| 20100313437 | Screw guide for pre-drilled holes in hinges - The present invention is for a plastic screw guide formed in the pre-drilled holes of any hinge for centering screws without any pre-punching. The plastic screw guide may be sold separately or manufactured directly into the pre-drilled holes of any hinges, lock sets, or any securing device that can be fitted into any wooden or composite material. The plastic or Teflon material of the disposable screw guide is driven in with a screw gun, drill, or like securing device. The melted plastic lubricates the screw during drilling and the unused plastic material dissolves from the heat. | 12-16-2010 |
Eric J. Dehaemer, Shrewsbury, MA US
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| 20100005234 | Enabling functional dependency in a multi-function device - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for reading configuration information from a multi-function device (MFD), building a dependency tree of a functional dependency of functions performed by the MFD based on the configuration information, which indicates that the MFD is capable of performing at least one function dependent upon another function, and loading software associated with the functions in order based at least in part on the indicated functional dependency. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-07-2010 |
Eric J. D'Herde, Grand Blanc, MI US
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| 20100110826 | Fractal static mixer - A multiple-stage static mixer utilizing fractally progressive stages wherein the flow of materials is divided and rotated through an angle about the flow axis at each stage. Each stage is mathematically derived in a power progression from the previous stage to have an increased number of mixing modules, for example, 1, 4, 16, 64, or 1, 3, 9, 27, in accordance with the series L/n | 05-06-2010 |
Eric J. Dickes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20110259951 | Method for Tracing Individual Dies - A method for tracing individual dies within stacked chip scale packages includes the steps of recording unique die identifiers from layers of marked dies and associating the unique identifiers with a die bonding substrate and the resulting die or stacked chip scale packages. The unique die identifiers are also associated with wafer numbers, x-y positions on a wafer, wafer lot numbers or any combination thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
Eric J. Diethorn, Long Valley, NJ US
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| 20090116397 | Network Condition Capture and Reproduction - A network condition capture and reproduction technique captures measurement data characterizing network conditions at a given time between first and second endpoint devices of a network, and utilizes the captured measurement data in a network impairment device to reproduce the network conditions at a later time and possibly in a different place. | 05-07-2009 |
Eric J. Doskocil, Oswego, IL US
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| 20110282123 | Alkene Oligomerization Process - Disclosed is a process for producing a hydrocarbon fraction rich in components boiling in the range typical for diesel fuel comprising contacting a feedstock comprising one or more C | 11-17-2011 |
Eric J. Eckelberg, Macomb, MI US
Eric J. Farraro, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20090259620 | Method and system for real-time data searches - Methods and system for real-time data searches are described. In one embodiment, time period news data may be received from a media source. A topical attribute associated with the time period news data may be obtained. A search request for data from a target data source may be received. The search request may include request criterion. The search request may be processed using the request criterion and the topical attribute to obtain result data. The result data may be provided from the target data source. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090304267 | IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS DEPICTED IN IMAGES - In an example embodiment, a method of identifying an item depicted in an image is provided. In this method, the image depicting the item is accessed; in addition, other images and their item identifiers are also accessed. A match of the image with one of the other images is identified. With a match, the image is then associated with an item identifier of the matched image. | 12-10-2009 |
Eric J. Farraro, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100235259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD ALLOWING SOCIAL FASHION SELECTION IN AN ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE - In various exemplary embodiments, a system and an associated method to retrieve information related to marketplace items within an electronic environment are disclosed. A network architecture comprises a listing module to store the information related to the marketplace items. The related information includes one or more user-created items such as an image of a model with one or more tagged items worn by the model. Each of the one or more tagged items has associated descriptive metadata. A communications module is arranged to receive a query including search terms related to social fashion items from an end-user. A query engine is coupled to the communications module to match the search terms contained within the query to the associated descriptive metadata of the tagged items in the listing module. A processing module then displays to the end-user the model and the one or more tagged items. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110148924 | AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR DISPLAYING AN ITEM IMAGE IN ACONTEXTUAL ENVIRONMENT - Method, apparatus, and system for providing an item image to a client for display in a contextual environment are described. In some embodiments, the user may select an item for display in the contextual environment, and the user may position a camera coupled to a processing system to capture the contextual environment. A marker may be generated and associated with an item selected by a user. In an embodiment, the generated marker may be placed in a location within the contextual environment, and the user's processing system may send a visual data stream of the camera-captured environment to a server. In an embodiment, the user's processing device may receive a modified data stream including an image of the item, and the user's processing device may display the item image in the same location as the marker. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110173543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN SELECTING COMPATIBLE COMPONENTS OF A PRODUCT - Systems and methods to assist buyers in selecting compatible components of a product are described. The system identifies a product associated with a plurality of component classes. Next, the system identifies a list of items by searching for items based on the component classes. The system then receives a selection of a first item. After a selection of the first item has been received, the system generates a list of compatible items by removing items from the identified list of items that are incompatible with the first item. Finally, the system presents the buyer with a user interface communicating the list of compatible items. | 07-14-2011 |
Eric J. Fogt, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20100196439 | Angiogenesis Mechanism and Method, and Implantable Device - Various methods and devices are provided for providing therapy to a living body. In one embodiment, an implanted permeable container has living cells provided therein, and various nutrients and/or agents are provided into the container to promote cell life. | 08-05-2010 |
Eric J. Godsy, Millstadt, IL US
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| 20100080887 | Soybean Transgenic Event MON87705 and Methods for Detection Thereof - The present invention provides a transgenic soybean event MON87705, and cells, seeds, and plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. The invention also provides compositions comprising nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for said soybean event in a sample, methods for detecting the presence of said soybean event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said soybean event in a sample, growing the seeds of such soybean event into soybean plants, and breeding to produce soybean plants comprising DNA diagnostic for the soybean event. | 04-01-2010 |
Eric J. Godtland, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090142031 | Automatic selection, recording and meaningful labeling of clipped tracks from media without an advance schedule - Automatic selection, recording and meaningful labeling of tracks from media streams is provided. Content information which relates to tracks currently being played and/or to previously played tracks is used to guide selection of tracks to be recorded and to provide meaningful labels for recorded tracks. This content information does not provide an advance schedule of tracks to be played in the future. A segment is temporarily recorded from a selected media stream. The content information relating to tracks in the segment is compared with previous user input (i.e., track preferences) to select tracks within the segment to be recorded. For each selected track, clipping is performed to identify track start and end times. Clipped tracks are recorded onto a suitable long-term recording medium, and labeled with a meaningful label derived from the content information. Content information can be derived by automatic analysis of the media stream. | 06-04-2009 |
Eric J. Gottung, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110250514 | CORROSION RESISTANT MEMBRANE CONDENSER FOR RECOVERY OF FUEL CELL ELECTROLYTE - A system and method for recovering and separating water vapor and electrolyte vapor from an exhaust stream ( | 10-13-2011 |
Eric J. Gottung, Westmont, IL US
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| 20090277325 | ELECTROSTATIC PARTICULATE SEPARATION FOR EMISSION TREATMENT SYSTEMS - An emission treatment system includes a separation device having a vessel that includes an inlet for receiving an emission stream having entrained solid particles. A first outlet from the vessel discharges captured solid particles from the emission stream and a second outlet from the vessel discharges a clean stream having fewer entrained solid particles than the emission stream received into the separation device. A particle collector is fluidly connected with the separation device and includes a collection portion for capturing solid particles from the emission stream. | 11-12-2009 |
Eric J. Gottung, Simsbury, CT US
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| 20090101009 | Core separator integration for mercury removal from flue gases of coal-fired boilers - A method of separating a coal particle-laden gas mixture into a flue gas recirculation stream and a concentrated sorbent stream includes initiating combustion of a mixture of air and coal in a combustion chamber, extracting a mixture of flue gas and partially-combusted coal particles from the combustion chamber, inducing flow of the mixture of flue gas and partially-combusted coal particles toward a core separator apparatus, and separating the mixture of flue gas and partially-combusted coal particles into the flue gas recirculation stream and the concentrated sorbent stream using a centrifugal action of the core separator apparatus. The recirculation stream and the concentrated sorbent stream flow out of the core separator apparatus on a substantially continuous basis. | 04-23-2009 |
Eric J. Grandich, Houston, TX US
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| 20090321702 | Metal Baluster With Ornamental Ends - A metal baluster is provided which has first and second metal segments, where each of these metal segments comprises a first end and a second end. The first ends of the first metal segments include extension portions from mating engagement with one another and the second end of each metal segment is adapted for attachment to the underside of an elongated handrail or to a tread or floor. The second end of each of the metal segments further comprises an ornamental portion which is proximate the elongated handrail or the tread or the floor. Connection apparatuses provided for securing the engagement of the extension portions of the first metal segment and the second metal segment. In another embodiment, a metal baluster of the present invention may comprise three metal segments where the first two metal segments are adapted for attachment to the underside of an elongated rail or to tread or floor and has an ornamental portion proximate the first end. These first and second metal segments are joined together by a third metal segment which has two ends which are adapted from mating engagement with the second ends of the first and second segments. A balustrade is also provided which comprises a plurality of balusters as described above. | 12-31-2009 |
Eric J. Guilbeau, Ruston, LA US
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| 20090036317 | THERMOELECTRIC METHOD OF SEQUENCING NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention relates to a novel thermoelectric method for determining the sequence of nucleotides on a nucleic acid molecule through use of a thermopile and/or sequencing reagents flowing under the conditions of laminar flow. The methods disclosed herein involve the measurement of the heat generated by a deoxynucleotide incorporation event that can be accomplished without the need to control the temperature of any of a thermopile's junctions. | 02-05-2009 |
Eric J. Hamblen, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20100058996 | Tether for use with autistic children - A tether for use with autistic children includes belts, one each for wear by an adult and a child for maintaining them side by side during a training session. Tether attached rings are confined by fabric closure members on the belts to maintain proximity of child and adult but can yield upon increased tensioning of the tether. The tether has spaced loops for adjusting tether length. A lock is provided to secure a tether end. | 03-11-2010 |
Eric J. Heverly, Novi, MI US
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| 20100121658 | DENTAL CHARTING SYSTEM - A computer-implemented dental charting system includes a computer storing tooth data for at least one patient and a display operable to display the tooth data. The computer is responsive to voice commands, and the display has a periodontal mode and a restorative mode. The display includes an exam overview window illustrating a plurality of tooth images, each tooth image corresponding to a patient tooth location, and an exam focus window. The exam focus window illustrates a magnified view of at least one of the plurality of tooth images, and illustrates data corresponding to the selected tooth location. The exam focus window may be displayed beside the exam overview window, as a floating window on top of the exam overview window, or on a physically separate display from the exam overview window. | 05-13-2010 |
Eric J. Hoersten, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090089187 | Article Vending Machine And Method for Auditing Inventory While Article Vending Machine Remains Operational - An article vending machine capable of performing an inventory audit and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article vending machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article vending machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110004536 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUDITING INVENTORY WHILE ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE REMAINS OPERATIONAL - An article vending machine capable of performing an inventory audit and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article vending machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article vending machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. | 01-06-2011 |
Eric J. Holdorf, Warren, MI US
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| 20110127097 | WHEEL SLIP DETERMINATION FOR VEHICLES - A method for assessing slippage of wheels in a vehicle includes the steps of measuring, via a sensor, an initial value of vehicle speed, determining, via a processor, at least one of a minimum vehicle speed and a maximum vehicle speed, and determining, via the processor, wheel slip using the initial value and the at least one of the minimum vehicle speed and the maximum vehicle speed. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110130937 | BRAKING TORQUE ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON WHEEL SLIP - A method for adjusting braking in a vehicle having wheels and a regenerative braking system is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing regenerative braking torque for the vehicle via the regenerative braking system at a first level if a wheel slip of the vehicle is not present, and providing regenerative braking torque for the vehicle via the regenerative braking system at one of a plurality of modulated levels if the wheel slip is present. Each of the plurality of modulated levels is dependent on a magnitude, a location, or both, of the wheel slip. Each of the modulated levels is less than the first level. | 06-02-2011 |
Eric J. Jaarda, Milan, MI US
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| 20080277908 | MOLDED STEERING WHEEL - An example steering wheel assembly includes an airbag module receiving surface generally defining a first plane. A lower portion includes a lower rim portion and the airbag module receiving surface. An upper portion includes an upper rim portion for covering the lower rim portion. The upper portion and the lower portion define a second plane spaced from said first plane. | 11-13-2008 |
Eric J. Jandrain, Green Bay, WI US
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| 20090236464 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING AND DISPENSING SHEET PRODUCT - A spindle sleeve for a sheet product dispenser is disclosed having a body with a first end, a second end, an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and a central longitudinal axis. The body includes a first portion disposed proximate the first end, a second portion disposed proximate the second end, and a third portion disposed between the first and second portions. The third portion has a U-shaped cutout defining a cantilevered flexible finger oriented to align with the central longitudinal axis, and the first and second portions have unbroken surfaces of the body around the perimeter of the body at the first and second ends, respectively. The finger has a dorsal-type fin extending perpendicular to the outer surface of the finger. | 09-24-2009 |
Eric J. Jumper, Granger, IN US
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| 20090242702 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL PROPAGATION IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM - An aircraft turret and fairing assembly for facilitating transmission of a directed energy beam from a directed energy device includes a turret section for directing an energy beam. The assembly also includes a fairing section aft of and adjacent to the turret section. Each of the turret section and the aft fairing section are coupled to an aircraft. The assembly also includes at least one sensor for detecting air speed of the aircraft and air pressure. The turret section and the aft fairing section are configured and positioned relative to one another to direct airflow for generating an aeroacoustic resonance within a desired frequency range in an area aft of the turret section. | 10-01-2009 |
Eric J. Katzfey, Encinitas, CA US
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| 20110028166 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FEMTO CELL SELF-TIMING AND SELF-LOCATING - Devices and methods are provided for providing self-timing and self-locating in an access point (AP) base station. In one embodiment, the method involves receiving Satellite Positioning System (SPS) signals from a first data source (e.g., plurality of satellites), wherein the SPS signals may include SPS time data, SPS frequency data, and SPS position data. The method may further involve obtaining from a second data source (e.g., cell site, terrestrial navigation station, server, user input interface, etc.) at least one of second time data, second frequency data and second position data, and determining relative reliability of the first and second data sources. | 02-03-2011 |
Eric J. Kelmelis, Lincoln University, PA US
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| 20090103832 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING REAL-TIME SPECKLE PROCESSING USING HARDWARE PLATFORMS - Embodiments of the invention enable real-time speckle processing of video feeds that further enables the Speckle algorithm to be applied in numerous real-time applications. Exemplary embodiments of the invention include hardware, software and machine readable mediums for an accelerator for the Speckle atmospheric compensation algorithm. | 04-23-2009 |
Eric J. Kille, Mundelein, IL US
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| 20080273331 | Led Lighting Fixtures - A lighting fixture ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090116252 | THERMAL SURFACE MOUNTING OF MULTIPLE LEDS ONTO A HEATSINK - A LED package employs a heatsink ( | 05-07-2009 |
Eric J. Kownacki, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110164400 | LIGHTED FITTINGS FOR BATHING INSTALLATIONS - A fitting for through hole mounting to a panel of a bathing installation includes in one exemplary embodiment a flange structure fabricated of a transparent or translucent material, the flange structure including a hollow body portion adapted to extend through a mount hole in the panel and having an outer peripheral portion, and a transverse flange portion having an outer size larger than the hole opening, so that a peripheral flange portion overlaps the panel surrounding the hole when the flange structure is installed in the mount hole. A light source attachment portion is attached to the body portion of the flange structure and configured so that with the flange structure mounted to the panel, light emitted from one or more light sources mounted in the light source attachment portion is transmitted through the body portion and into the transverse flange structure to illuminate at least a portion of the transverse flange portion. | 07-07-2011 |
Eric J. Kustarz, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090031079 | LOGGING LATENCY REDUCTION - A disk is divided into K angular regions. A log write request is replicated K times and K number of identical log writes are issued to the disk to be written to each of the angular regions of the log. Upon completion of the first write, the application requesting the log write is informed of its completion resulting in a reduction of rotational latency by a factor of K. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090292887 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING MEMORY CONTENTS DURING A POWER OUTAGE - A method and apparatus for preserving contents of a volatile memory when a main (e.g., AC) power source is disconnected. The apparatus comprises flash memory, a controller for writing to the flash memory and a temporary power source. The temporary power source may be a relatively low power battery or supercapacitor. The apparatus is removably attached to a computing device (e.g., via a USB port). When main power of the device is disconnected, the temporary power source provides power for the apparatus, the volatile memory containing data to be safeguarded, and sufficient processing resources to transfer the data. For example, an auxiliary processor may be powered (instead of a relatively high-power processor) or just one core of a multi-core processor. Data are written to the apparatus and can be recovered when main power is reconnected. Or, the apparatus may be detached and attached to a different device for data recovery. | 11-26-2009 |
Eric J. Kuyper, Los Alamitos, CA US
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| 20100268640 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RENEGOTIATING DEBT - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for renegotiating debt payment terms and similar matters. A database | 10-21-2010 |
Eric J. Langenmayr, Bryn Mawr, PA US
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| 20110124922 | Metal Alloy Catalyst Composition - This invention relates to the composition of metal alloy-doped heterogeneous catalysts and their method of use. In particular the present invention relates to the composition and use of cost-effective metal alloy-doped ion exchange resin catalysts which provide for comparable yield and selectivity compared to the catalysts previously used. | 05-26-2011 |
Eric J. Lumberg, Poplar, WI US
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| 20110023677 | ROTATING LOG CLAMP - A rotating saw clamp for clamping a product roll to be sawn. The rotating log saw clamp includes a first portion disposed for rotation about an axis and a second portion disposed for rotation with the first portion and movable relative to the first portion between an open position and a clamping position. The second portion is rotatable from the clamping position to the open position in rotation of the first and second rotating portions in a common direction. | 02-03-2011 |
Eric J. Markovics, Inglewood, CA US
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| 20110133961 | Automobile Locating System - An automobile tracking system for use in locating an automobile whose location is generally but not specifically known includes a housing removably mountable in an automobile. A transmitter is positioned in an interior of a housing and electrically connected to a power source. A transmitter processor is positioned in the housing in data communication with the transmitter. Programming is utilized with the transmitter processor to associate an identifier with signals transmitted by the processor. The system includes a casing having a display and receiver coupled thereto. A receiver and display are positioned in the casing and connected to a power supply and a receiver processor. Programming is utilized by the receiver processor to indicate on the display (1) a location of the transmitter based on data received by the receiver from the transmitter, and (2) a respective identifier associated with the transmitter. | 06-09-2011 |
Eric J. Mcniff, Gloucester, MA US
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| 20090250417 | Tie rack - A tie rack is provided comprising a frame moveably mounted on a support bracket. The frame includes an arm which can be fixed by an arm fixing element mounted on the bracket. When the arm is fixed, the ties on the frame can be viewed by the user, | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090261123 | PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH SOUND EMITTING DEVICE - A sound emitting fluid dispenser includes an actuation mechanism with a lever arm. The dispenser includes a pliable cap arranged to enable a user to apply localized force that causes movement of the lever arm in a direction that establishes an electrical connection. When the electrical connection is established, a sound emitting circuit is created and sound is generated. At the same time, the fluid is dispensed from the container. | 10-22-2009 |
Eric J. Messener, Lake Forest, IL US
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| 20090209501 | METHOD OF TREATING AND PREVENTING SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM - The a method of treating elevated blood levels of iPTH by increasing or maintaining blood concentrations of both 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in a patient by administering, as necessary, both Vitamin D repletion and Vitamin D hormone replacement therapies, is disclosed. The blood concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are increased to and maintained at or above 30 ng/mL, and blood concentrations of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D are increased to or maintained within a patient's normal historical physiological range for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D without causing substantially increased risk of hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia or over suppression of plasma iPTH in the patient. The blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are maintained at or above 30 ng/mL between doses of Vitamin D repletion therapies, and the blood levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D are maintained in the patient's normal historical physiological range between doses of Vitamin D hormone replacement therapies. In one aspect, the disclosure includes methods wherein the blood concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D during treatment comprises predominantly 25-hydroxyvitamin D | 08-20-2009 |
Eric J. Mozdy, Taipei TW
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| 20080207466 | System for high throughput GPCR functional assay - A functional assay detection system for membrane bound proteins. The system comprises a biological array including a porous substrate having a plurality of membranes adhered thereto and a first side and a second side, a fluorescent labeling reagent configured to couple to the membrane bound proteins, a pulsed light assembly configured to excite the fluorescent labeling reagent, and a time-delayed imaging device configured to capture emitted fluorescence of the fluorescent labeling reagent. The pulsed light assembly is configured to excite the fluorescent labeling reagent from at least one of the first side and the second side of the porous substrate, and the fluorescent labeling reagent comprises a fluorophore that has an emission lifetime that is in the range of microseconds. | 08-28-2008 |
Eric J. Netemeyer, Bartlesville, OK US
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| 20100317904 | OLIGOMERIZATION OF ALPHA OLEFINS USING METALLOCENE-SSA CATALYST SYSTEMS AND USE OF THE RESULTANT POLYALPHAOLEFINS TO PREPARE LUBRICANT BLENDS - This disclosure provides for alpha olefin oligomers and polyalphaolefins (or PAOs) and methods of making the alpha olefin oligomers and PAOs. This disclosure encompasses metallocene-based alpha olefin oligomerization catalyst systems, including those that include at least one metallocene and an activator comprising a solid oxide chemically-treated with an electron withdrawing anion. The alpha olefin oligomers and PAOs prepared with these catalyst systems can have a high viscosity index combined with a low pour point, making them particularly useful in lubricant compositions and as viscosity modifiers. | 12-16-2010 |
Eric J. Niesor, Nyon CH
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| 20100160441 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS - The invention is concerned with compounds of formula I: | 06-24-2010 |
Eric J. Norgard, Louisville, CO US
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| 20100076275 | System and Method for Remote Healthcare Monitoring - A system and method for remote health monitoring is described. One embodiment includes a portable health monitoring device comprising a data transfer interface configured to receive a protocol, wherein the protocol comprises branching logic, a display configured to present a user with at least one question from the branching logic, a user interface configured to receive information from the user, a diagnostic device interface configured to communicate with a diagnostic device, a memory configured to store data related to the user, and a processor configured to analyze at least a portion of the data related to the user, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit at least a portion of the data related to the user to a monitoring location via the data transfer interface. | 03-25-2010 |
Eric J. Ojard, San Fransico, CA US
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| 20090010367 | MULTI-BAND SINGLE-CARRIER MODULATION - Multi-band single-carrier modulation. A novel approach is presented by which interference compensation may be performed for signals received by a piconet operable device. The piconet operable device may be implemented within a region that includes two or more SOPs (Simultaneously Operating Piconets). Estimation of the level and location of interference is performed and the input to a decoder (within the piconet operable device) is selectively weighted to ensure that the effect of any existent interference within the signal received by the piconet operable device is minimized. Different interference levels are dealt with differently. For one example, portions of the received signal having undergone a large amount of interference may be simply treated as erasures with respect to the input the decoder. For another example, portions of the received signal having undergone some smaller degree of interference, but some interference nonetheless, may be de-weighted before being provided to the decoder. | 01-08-2009 |
Eric J. Ojard, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090016318 | SYNCHRONIZED UWB PICONETS FOR SOP (SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERATING PICONET) PERFORMANCE - Synchronized UWB piconets for SOP (Simultaneously Operating Piconet) performance. A common backbone (either wired or wireless) is employed that provides a common CLK (clock signal) to all of the various PNCs (piconet coordinators) of various piconets that may operate within a sufficiently close region such that interference could undesirably occur. By providing a very reliable CLK signal from a common backbone to all of the PNCs of the various piconets operating within a substantially close proximity to one another, very precise synchronization may be ensured for all of the communications performed therein. The various piconets may then even operate using TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)—whose performance would be substantially compromised without effective synchronization. In addition, combined TFC (time frequency code) and TDMA may also be employed to support the communications therein thereby providing even another degree of orthogonality that provided by TDMA alone. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100008213 | HOME PHONE LINE NETWORKING ENHANCEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT ENVIRONMENTS - A Home Phoneline system operating within a Multiple Dwelling Unit includes a Home Phoneline Access Multiplexer (HPAN) that services a plurality of Home Phoneline networks, each including at least one Home Phoneline station. The HPAN synchronizes upstream and downstream transmissions to eliminate Near-Far cross-talk. According to a second operation of the present invention, the HPAN manages the transmission power of the HomePNA stations of the HomePNA networks to reduce Near-Near and Far-Far cross-talk. To optimize throughput across the whole building, station power levels are adjusted based on their location in terms of amounts of attenuation. A third method of operation according to the present invention includes adjusting the receiver sensitivity of the Home Phoneline stations according to detected or characterized levels of cross-talk within the MDU. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100290451 | Synchronized UWB piconets for SOP (Simultaneously Operating Piconet) performance - Synchronized UWB piconets for SOP (Simultaneously Operating Piconet) performance. A common backbone (either wired or wireless) is employed that provides a common CLK (clock signal) to all of the various PNCs (piconet coordinators) of various piconets that may operate within a sufficiently close region such that interference could undesirably occur. By providing a very reliable CLK signal from a common backbone to all of the PNCs of the various piconets operating within a substantially close proximity to one another, very precise synchronization may be ensured for all of the communications performed therein. The various piconets may then even operate using TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)—whose performance would be substantially compromised without effective synchronization. In addition, combined TFC (time frequency code) and TDMA may also be employed to support the communications therein thereby providing even another degree of orthogonality that provided by TDMA alone. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110002219 | GROUP IDENTIFICATION AND DEFINITION WITHIN MULTIPLE USER, MULTIPLE ACCESS, AND/OR MIMO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - Group identification and definition within multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. A group identification definition field may be transmitted to a number of receiving devices for use in interpreting current or subsequently received packets that include a group identification field (group ID). The group ID can serve a number of functions such as indicating those receiving devices for which the packet is intended, the identification of fields within the packet corresponding to the various devices, certain parameters (e.g., code type, code rate, modulation type, etc.) associated with such fields within the packet, etc. The group identification definition field may be updated or modified to allow for modification of the manner in which subsequent packets, including respective group IDs, are processed. One of a variety of events may direct the group identification definition field may be updated or modified. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110064040 | Group identification and definition employing look up table (LUT) within multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications - Group identification and definition employing look up table (LUT) within multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. A LUT provides a very concise representation of the relationship between group IDs and various subsets of wireless communication devices. Each respective group ID can correspond to more than one subset of wireless communication devices, and each when included within corresponding subsets, a given wireless communication device occupies a common, respective location (e.g., first location, second location, etc.) within each of those corresponding subsets. When a received multi-user packet (e.g., OFDMA, MU-MIMO, or combination thereof) is received by and ascertained to be intended for a wireless communication device, then it may be further determined which space time streams of the multi-user packet correspond to that wireless communication device, as determined based on to the location of the wireless communication device within the corresponding subset associated with that particular group ID. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110064173 | Multi-band single-carrier modulation - Multi-band single-carrier modulation. A novel approach is presented by which interference compensation may be performed for signals received by a piconet operable device. The piconet operable device may be implemented within a region that includes two or more SOPs (Simultaneously Operating Piconets). Estimation of the level and location of interference is performed and the input to a decoder (within the piconet operable device) is selectively weighted to ensure that the effect of any existent interference within the signal received by the piconet operable device is minimized. Different interference levels are dealt with differently. For one example, portions of the received signal having undergone a large amount of interference may be simply treated as erasures with respect to the input the decoder. For another example, portions of the received signal having undergone some smaller degree of interference, but some interference nonetheless, may be de-weighted before being provided to the decoder. | 03-17-2011 |
Eric J. Overtoom, Grayslake, IL US
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| 20080233977 | Method, Device and System for Accessing Mobile Device User Information - A method, device and system for accessing mobile device user information. A Personal Content Server (PCS) is used to store mobile device user information for one or more mobile device end users. The mobile device user information can be accessed and downloaded, via a communication network, to one or more mobile devices in an appropriate manner, e.g., wirelessly or via a wired connection between the mobile device and the communication network. The mobile device user information allows one or more end users to operate at least one mobile device according to their respective user preferences. The method can include authenticating an end user before allowing user information to be downloaded to the end user's mobile device, and updating user information between the mobile device and the PCS. Mobile device user information can include user identity information, personal preferences, subscription information and application profile information. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100246579 | DISCOVERING MULTICAST ROUTING CAPABILITY OF AN ACCESS NETWORK - Whether an access network supports multicast-based IPTV services from an IPTV service provider is determined. A tone signal encoded with information for the IPTV service provider is used by a terminal to determine whether an access network supports multicast-based IPTV services. The tone signal is also used to determine whether collisions with other IPTV service providers on the access network is probable. Alternatively, a registration request including information for the access network is sent from the terminal to the IPTV service provider. The IPTV service provider uses information in the registration request to determine whether the access network supports multicast-based IPTV services. | 09-30-2010 |
Eric J. Piard, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100251279 | DELIVERING CONTENT RELATED TO A COMMERCIAL MEDIA PROGRAM - A server retrieves user group data and information that indicates when a selected segment of a commercial media program is to be aired on a first medium. The server also receives content that is related to the selected segment of the commercial media program, and delivers it via a second medium. The server delivers the related content via the second medium based on the user group data, and at about the same time the selected segment is being aired on the first medium. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
Eric J. Simso, Excelsior, MN US
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| 20080288049 | Stent for In-Stent Restenosis - A second stent having a wall thickness of 0.002 inches or less or a second stent having a tubular surface with openings therethrough where the ratio of the area of the surface to the area of the openings is at least 3:7 may be implanted in a first stent which has been previously implanted in a bodily vessel. | 11-20-2008 |
Eric J. Smith, Clarkston, MI US
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| 20090139365 | Cable Assembly Conduit Condensation Drain - A cable assembly having a condensation drain provided for the conduit thereof, wherein moisture is enabled to escape the conduit through a drainage opening of the condensation drain, yet the operative interaction between the cable and the conduit of the cable assembly is unaffected by the presence of the condensation drain. The condensation drain may be provided with a drip initiator which assists removal of the moisture from the conduit. | 06-04-2009 |
Eric J. Sorscher, Birmingham, AL US
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| 20100151572 | ANTI-TUMORAL COMPOSITIONS METHODS - Described are methods and compositions for inhibiting undesired cells by expression of one or more exogenous enzymes in the cells and administration of a prodrug which is a substrate for at least one of the enzymes to produce a cytotoxic compound. Inventive methods and compositions are active to inhibit cells expressing the exogenous enzymes as well as bystander cells. Tumor cells are a particular target for inhibition using methods and compositions detailed according to the present invention. Provided are methods and compositions for improved anti-tumoral effects by overexpression of adenine phosphoribosyltransferase (APRT) to produce cytotoxins which inhibit the cells overexpressing the APRT as well as bystander cells. Overexpression of APRT in conjunction with expression of | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110212073 | PURINE NUCLEOSIDE PHOSPHORYLASE AS ENZYMATIC ACTIVATOR OF NUCLEOSIDE PRODRUGS - A process for inhibiting a mammalian cancerous cell or virally infected cell includes providing a | 09-01-2011 |
Eric J. Sprunk, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20090202075 | CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM EMPLOYING CONSTRAINED ENCRYPTION KEYS - A method and apparatus is provided for decrypting an encrypted transport stream, comprising. The method includes receiving the encrypted transport stream over a content delivery network. The encrypted transport stream is encrypted using a first control word that serves as an encryption/decryption key. A variable control word is received over the content delivery network. The variable control word is mathematically constrained to create a second control word. The encrypted transport stream is decrypted using the second control word if the second control word is the same as the first control word. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090274295 | Configurable Encryption/Decryption for Multiple Services Support - A system to transmit a set of programs from a transmitter to a receiver is used to accommodate different levels of security used for each program. When a high level of security is necessary for transmitting or receiving a program the transmitter and/or receiver is operable to accommodate that level of security. Thus, both transmitters and receivers are operable to be reconfigured to encrypt or decrypt, respectively, at different levels. Accordingly, differing amounts of programs can be transmitted or received based on the resource requirements needed at any level of security. Consequently, a high level of encryption/decryption requires more resources and allows the processing of fewer services, while a lower level of encryption/decryption allows more services to be transmitted/received. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090323954 | INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEPHONY SECURITY ARCHITECTURE - A secure Internet Protocol (IP) telephony system, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. Communications over an IP telephony system can be secured by securing communications to and from a Cable Telephony Adapter (CTA). The system can include one or more CTAs, network servers, servers configured as signaling controllers, key distribution centers (KDC), and can include gateways that couple the IP telephony system to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Each CTA can be configured as secure hardware and can be configured with multiple encryption keys that are used to communicate signaling or bearer channel communications. The KDC can be configured to periodically distribute symmetric encryption keys to secure communications between devices that have been provisioned to operate in the system and signaling controllers. The secure devices, such as the CTA, can communicate with other secure devices by establishing signaling and bearer channels that are encrypted with session specific symmetric keys derived from a symmetric key distributed by a signaling controller. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110161661 | ENHANCED AUTHORIZATION PROCESS USING DIGITAL SIGNATURES - A method is provided for enhancing security of a communication session between first and second endpoints which employs a key management protocol. The method includes sending a first message to a first end point over a communications network requesting a secure communication session therewith. The message includes an identity of a second end point requesting the authenticated communication session. A digital certificate is received from the first endpoint over the communications network. The digital certificate is issued by a certifying source verifying information contained in the digital certificate. The digital certificate includes a plurality of fields, one or more of which are transformed in accordance with a transformation algorithm. A reverse transform is applied to the one or more transformed fields to obtain the one or more fields. The digital certificate is validated and a second message is sent to the first endpoint indicating that validation is complete. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110258685 | ONLINE SECURE DEVICE PROVISIONING FRAMEWORK - A method for updating network-enabled devices with new identity data includes generating a plurality of new identity data records and loading the new identity data records onto an update server. A request is received at the update server for new identity data from at least one network-enabled device having a previously assigned identity linked to an identifier. The previously assigned identifier is linked to a new identifier that is linked to one of the new identity data records. One or more new identity data records are securely delivered to the network-enabled device. | 10-20-2011 |
Eric J. Stanifer, Mishawaka, IN US
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| 20100096834 | REMOVABLE SAFETY CHAIN TIE DOWN APPARATUS - A tie down apparatus that may be utilized for securing an item, such as a safety chain, wherein the tie down apparatus may be used with a hitch mounting system. In one embodiment, the tie down apparatus may include a receiving member, a tie down member, and a clocking member. The receiving member may include an opening located there through. The tie down member may include at least one aperture, wherein the tie down member may be capable of being located and rotated within the receiving member. The tie down member may be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise. The locking member may include at least one leg capable of being housed within the aperture. The locking member may engage the receiving member once the tie down member is rotated, thereby trapping the item within the tie down apparatus. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100109285 | UNDERBED HITCH MOUNTING SYSTEM - An underbed hitch mounting system is described. The mounting system may be utilized for towing vehicles wherein the mounting system may selectively accommodate either a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch. The mounting system may include at least one rail capable of being connected to a vehicle frame, wherein the rail includes at least one socket. The socket may be engaged with a receiving member, wherein the receiving member may be engaged with a leg of a fifth wheel hitch. A mid rail may be connected to the rails and may include a hitch ball socket that is capable of engagement with a hitch. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric J. Stewart, Silver Spring, MD US
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| 20080308838 | Power switching transistors - In an embodiment, a integrated semiconductor device includes a first Vertical Junction Field Effect Transistor (VJFET) having a source, and a gate disposed on each side of the first VJFET source, and a second VJFET transistor having a source, and a gate disposed on each side of the second VJFET source. At least one gate of the first VJFET is separated from at least one gate of the second VJFET by a channel. The integrated semiconductor device also includes a Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) diode positioned between the first and second VJFETs. The JBS diode comprises a metal contact that forms a rectifying contact to the channel and a non-rectifying contact to at least one gate of the first and second VJFETs, and the metal contact is an anode of the JBS diode. A first electrical connection ties the gates of the first VJFET, the gates of the second VJFET, and the anode of the JBS diode to a common gate electrode and a second electrical connection ties the source of the first VJFET and the source of the second VJFET to a common source electrode. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090283824 | COOL IMPACT-IONIZATION TRANSISTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a low-power semiconductor switching device, having a substrate supporting thereon a semiconductor body; a source electrode coupled to the semiconductor body at a source interface region; a drain electrode coupled to the semiconductor body at a drain interface region; a gate oxide film formed over a region of the semiconductor body, the gate oxide film interfacing between a gate electrode and the semiconductor body; wherein at least one of the source interface region or the drain interface region defines a sharp junction into the semiconductor body. | 11-19-2009 |
Eric J. Stollnitz, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20100302280 | RENDERING ALIGNED PERSPECTIVE IMAGES - Techniques and systems are disclosed for navigating human scale image data using aligned perspective images. A consecutive sequence of digital images is stacked together by aligning consecutive images laterally with an image offset between edges of consecutive images corresponding to a distance between respective view windows of the consecutive images. A view window of an image in the sequence is rendered, where the view window of the image corresponds to a desired location. Offset portions of the view window of a desired number of images in the sequence are rendered, for example, alongside the full view of the image at the desired location. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110113334 | EXPERIENCE STREAMS FOR RICH INTERACTIVE NARRATIVES - “Experience Streams” (ESs) are used by a “rich interactive narrative” (RIN) data model as basic building blocks that are combined in a variety of ways to enable or construct a large number of RIN scenarios for presenting interactive narratives to the user. In general various ES types contain all the information required to define and populate a particular RIN, as well as the information (in the form of a series of navigable states) that charts an animated and interactive course through each RIN. In other words, combinations of various ES provide a scripted path through a RIN environment, as well as various UI controls and/or toolbars that enable user interaction with the interactive narrative provided by each RIN. Example ESs include, but are not limited, content browser experience streams, zoomable media experience streams, relationship graph experience streams, player-controls/toolbar experience streams, etc. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110119587 | DATA MODEL AND PLAYER PLATFORM FOR RICH INTERACTIVE NARRATIVES - A data model and player platform for playing rich interactive narratives (RINs) is presented. Together, they enable a very broad class of rich interactive applications in a device independent way that is also platform technology proof and can be extended to new kinds of interactive visualization technologies. The RIN data model includes a narrative having a prescribed sequence of scenes, where each scene is made up of one or more RIN segments. Each of the RIN segments includes one or more experience streams (or references thereto), and at least one screenplay. Each experience stream includes data that enables a user employing a RIN player to traverse a particular environment created by an arbitrary media type. In addition, each screenplay includes data to orchestrate when each experience stream starts and stops during the playing of the RIN and to specify how experience streams share display screen space or audio playback configuration. | 05-19-2011 |
Eric J. Streciwilk, Danville, KY US
Eric J. Strecrwilk, Perryville, KY US
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| 20090049641 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH WAND ACTIVATED CONVERSION VALVE - A floor care apparatus includes a housing having a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. A suction inlet is provided on the nozzle assembly. A dirt collection vessel, a suction generator and a wand receiver are carried on the housing. A first air flow pathway connects the suction inlet to the dirt collection vessel and the suction generator. An air flow control valve includes a valve body received in the first air flow pathway and an actuator having at least a portion thereof extending into the wand receiver. A cleaning wand assembly is displaceable between a first storage position wherein a first end of the cleaning wand assembly is held in the wand receiver engaging the actuator and opening the valve and a second position wherein the cleaning wand assembly is withdrawn from the wand receiver for cleaning with the cleaning wand assembly thereby disengaging the actuator and closing the valve. A second air flow pathway connects the cleaning wand assembly to the first air flow pathway between the valve body and the dirt collection vessel. | 02-26-2009 |
Eric J. Switalski, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090055018 | HIGH CAPACITY DRAWER WITH MECHANICAL INDICATOR FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE - One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110071667 | INTEGRATED SUITE OF MEDICAL TOOLS - The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order, dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issue and administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality of entry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. New workflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices (automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) are also disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims. | 03-24-2011 |
Eric J. Talasco, North Granby, CT US
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| 20080304973 | PROPELLER BLADE RETENTION SYSTEM WITH TAPERED ROLLER BEARING CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLIES - A propeller blade mounted with a preload adjacent a propeller blade root retention which increases the moment capacity of the retention for a given pitch diameter, yet permits pitching of the propeller blade about a blade axis in response to a propeller pitch change actuation system. The propeller blade retention assembly includes a tapered roller bearing set having a multiple of tapered roller bearing cartridge assemblies. Each tapered roller bearing cartridge assembly includes a retention cartridge and at least one tapered roller bearing element to facilitate installation and retention during assembly. | 12-11-2008 |
Eric J. Toulouse, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20110183636 | RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER HAVING AN AMPLIFIER WITH POWER SUPPLY MODULATION - A circuit including a carrier amplifier having an input, an output, a first transistor coupled to a first power supply voltage terminal for receiving a modulated power supply voltage, and a second transistor coupled to a second power supply voltage terminal for receiving a fixed power supply voltage is provided. The circuit further includes a peaking amplifier having an input coupled to the input of the carrier amplifier and an output coupled to the output of the carrier amplifier. | 07-28-2011 |
Eric J. Uhrhane, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100121893 | FILESYSTEM ACCESS FOR WEB APPLICATIONS AND NATIVE CODE MODULES - One embodiment provides a system that facilitates the execution of a web application. During operation, the system allocates a storage space on one or more storage devices for use by the web application. Next, the system creates, for the web application, a private filesystem comprising a private root directory within the storage space. Finally, the system enables access to the private filesystem for the web application through the private root directory in a manner that does not allow access to a host filesystem associated with the one or more storage devices from the web application. | 05-13-2010 |
Eric J. Vanwyk, Manchester, NH US
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| 20090277516 | Product Dispensing System - A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flow from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice. | 11-12-2009 |
Eric J. Versluys, Louisville, CO US
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| 20100101346 | ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR ARM - In one embodiment, a robotic manipulator arm includes a robotic joint, a rotational position sensor, and a control system. The rotational position sensor is coupled to the main housing of the robotic joint. The control system is connected to the rotational position sensor. During normal rotational motion toward a commanded motor position of joint output, the control system determines that normal joint un-slipped motion is occurring with respect to the joint output in response to the motor input commands. Responsive to joint slip during commanded motor motion, the control system compares position data from the rotational position sensor to commanded motor position to generate an error value and, based on the error value, compensates for the joint slip. | 04-29-2010 |
Eric J. Voltin, Medina, MN US
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| 20090321474 | DISPENSER HAVING AUDIO FUNCTIONALITY - Systems and methods concerned with design advancements with respect to the dispenser technical art. Some of these design advancements have led to increased water shedding effectiveness, minimization of dispensing head size, and higher quality resonance from the dispenser. | 12-31-2009 |
Eric J. Walstra, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20110125374 | IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CONTROL - An improved image acquisition and processing system includes an image sensor and one or more processors that are configured to receive at least a portion of at least one image from the image sensor. The dynamic aim of the image sensor is configured as a function of at least one feature extracted from at least a portion of an image. The processors are further configured to generate at least one vehicle equipment control signal as a function of the extracted feature. | 05-26-2011 |
Eric J. Watsky, Niantic, CT US
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| 20080318926 | Methods of Treating Mood Disorders Using Pyridyloxymethyl and Benzisoxazole Azabicyclic Derivatives - An aminomethylpyridyloxymethyl/benzisoxazole substituted azabicyclic compound, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same, and a method of treating a mood disorder selected from the group consisting of Somatization Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, and Antisocial Personality Disorder. | 12-25-2008 |
Eric J. Wilkowske, North Oaks, MN US
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| 20090105640 | Fixed Dimensional and Bi-Directional Steerable Catheter Control Handle - An apparatus for imparting a tensile force to deflect a distal portion of a catheter while maintaining its exterior dimensions may include a handle grip including a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and a longitudinal axis. A flexible elongate member may include proximal and distal end portions, with the proximal end portion being coupled to the handle grip. An adjustment knob may include a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and is rotatably coupled to the handle grip around the longitudinal axis. An elongate deflection member may be operably coupled to the adjustment knob and to the distal end portion of the elongate member. Rotation of the adjustment knob may impart a tensile force to the deflection member thereby causing the distal end portion of the elongate member to deflect from a prior configuration while maintaining the generally predetermined exterior dimensions of the handle grip and the adjustment knob. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100168560 | Devices and Methods for Catheter Localization - A medical device can be localized by providing at least three non-colinear localization elements (e.g., electrodes) thereon. Once placed in a non-ionizing localization field, three adjacent localization elements, at least one of which will typically be a spot electrode, may be selected, and the non-ionizing localization field may be used to measure their locations. A cylinder is defined to fit the measured locations of the selected localization elements. The cylinder is rotationally oriented using the measured location of a spot electrode. Location and rotational attitude information may be used to construct a three-dimensional representation of the medical device within the localization field. The electrodes may be provided on the medical device or on a sheath into which the medical device is inserted. The invention also provides systems and methods for identifying and calibrating deflection planes where the medical device and/or sheath are deflectable. | 07-01-2010 |