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Erik J. Bluemner, Verona, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110088485Light Enhanced Flow Tube - An improved fluid flow gauging device includes a light enhanced acrylic block flow tube to optimize visualization of pressure readings. An LED or other light source is fitted to the top of the flow tube and illuminates a float or bobbin from above to provide more accurate readings, especially in low light conditions such as modern operating rooms. In addition, the light enhanced flow tube provides a mechanical backup in the case of failure of newer electronic systems and visually matches the graphical flow display, simultaneously providing a double-check of the electronic system.04-21-2011

Erik J. Bluemner, Stevens Point, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090165203FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base extending in a forward direction, and a mast mounted relative to the base. The mast includes a hinge configured to allow the mast to be pivoted relative to the base between an upright operative position and a folded position, wherein when the mast is in the folded position the mast is substantially parallel to the base and extends in the forward direction. A latch mechanism is configured to hold the mast in the folded position when the latch mechanism is locked, and to allow the mast to be returned to the upright operative position when the latch mechanism is released. The latch mechanism is configured to automatically lock when the mast is moved to the folded position.07-02-2009
20090165204MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base, a mast assembly mounted on the base at the lower end, a boom pivotally mounted at one end on the mast assembly. An actuator is mounted on the boom and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position to pivot the boom relative to the mast assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. A support member includes a sling attachment pivotally mounted on the outer end of the boom. A locking mechanism is configured to fix the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is engaged and further configured to allow pivotal movement of the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is released.07-02-2009
20100162483MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A stand assist device includes a base with legs that extend in a forward direction. The stand assist device also includes a mast assembly mounted on the base, the mast assembly including a mast. A boom is pivotally attached to the mast and an actuator is attached to the boom. The actuator is adapted to be driven in order to cause the boom to rotate relative to the mast. A knee pad is also attached relative to the mast assembly. The mast may be moved between a seated position wherein the mast extends upwardly from the base, and a folded position wherein the mast extends substantially in the forward direction. The base, mast assembly, and knee pad are configured so that the knee pad does not interfere with the base when the mast is moved into the folded position.07-01-2010

Erik J. Cegnar, Moscow, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090261787HYBRID BATTERY - A hybrid battery includes a converter, a controller, a power source, and an ultracapacitor configured to be discharged. The converter is operable to receive a control signal and to regulate a current level that is allowed to be drawn from the power source to charge the ultracapacitor in accordance with the control signal. The controller is operable to generate and provide the control signal to the converter. The controller is operable to generate the control signal based at least in part on a measure of the voltage level of the ultracapacitor and a measure current being drawn to charge the ultracapacitor.10-22-2009
20090315484WIDE VOLTAGE, HIGH EFFICIENCY LED DRIVER CIRCUIT - An electrical circuit and method for driving light emitting diodes with a constant current via a high efficiency DC-DC converter controlled by a digital controller through pulse width modulation (PWM).12-24-2009
20100019829TURN ON-OFF POWER CIRCUIT FOR DIGITAL SYSTEMS - A turn-on circuit that is used to provide power to a system or other circuit when activated. The circuit is activated through depression of a momentary button or other similar device. The circuit is deactivated by a separate digital signal from said system or said other circuit and when deactivated no longer provides power to the system.01-28-2010
20100075513ORIENTATIONLESS SPRING PROBE RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY - An electrical connector assembly for establishing an electrical connection (for signal or current transfer) between two circuits or wiring assemblies.03-25-2010
20110057615UNIVERSAL POWER INTERFACE BUS - A circuit and communication method for charging and/or discharging electrical energy storage devices (e.g., one or more cells of ultracapacitors, one or more cells of batteries, one or more cells of ultracapacitors and batteries).03-10-2011
20110149560SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING PORTABLE HAND-HELD DEVICES - A system and method for interfacing a charger with a portable hand-held electronic device via one or more magnetic portions.06-23-2011

Patent applications by Erik J. Cegnar, Moscow, ID US

Erik J. Garci, Durham, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110057941SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSERTING CONTENT INTO AN IMAGE SEQUENCE - Systems and methods for augmenting an image sequence with content are disclosed. A system may include a character generator, a graphics frame buffer and a graphics insertion system. The character generator may generate pixel block content. The graphics frame buffer may be in communication with the character generator and store the pixel block content. The graphics insertion system may be in communication with the first graphics frame buffer. The graphics insertion system may be used to retrieve the pixel block content from the first graphics frame buffer and modify an image sequence with an insert graphic based on the pixel block content.03-10-2011

Patent applications by Erik J. Garci, Durham, NC US

Erik J. Gouhl, Fayetteville, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100201466Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Device - A ground fault circuit interrupter device is described.08-12-2010

Erik J. Guldberg, Darien, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100243931LINEAR MOTOR VALVE - A valve having a valve body having spaced inlet and outlet ports separated by an intermediate valve seat in open communication with the inlet and outlet ports includes a piston and a valve member being adapted to sealingly mate with the valve seat. A biasing member is positioned to bias the valve member toward the valve seat. A linear motor assembly attached to the valve body, the linear motor having a plurality of stator discs, a plurality of stator coils, a plurality of teeth defining a cylindrical opening, and a slider positioned within the cylindrical opening. The slider has a plurality of teeth defining a generally cylindrical outer periphery of the slider and is movable in response to magnetic flux generated by electrical current passing through one or more of the stator coils.09-30-2010

Erik J. Kiilunen, Calumet, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100212257WALL FIXTURE - A wall fixture positionable between interior and exterior walls of a structure and including a first member having a flange extending from a web, the flange including mounting locations spaced along a length of the flange for supporting fasteners securable at a plurality of locations spaced along the interior wall and a second member having a flange extending from a web. The second member can be adjustably securable to the first member such that a distance between exterior sides of the flanges is variable. The flange of the second member can include mounting locations spaced along the flange for supporting fasteners securable at a plurality of locations spaced along the exterior wall. The web of one of the first and second members can define apertures sized to receive at least one of plumbing, conduit and wires.08-26-2010

Erik J. Omberg, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110178996SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A DE-DUPLICATED DATA SET - The present invention is directed to a system and method for creating a non-redundant data set from a plurality of data sources. Generally, the system and method operate by creating unique hash keys corresponding to unique data files; compiling the hash keys along with seeking information for the corresponding data files; de-duplicating the hash keys; and retrieving/storing the data files corresponding to the de-duplicated hash keys. Thus, in accordance with the system and method of the present invention, a non-redundant data set can be created from a plurality of data sources. The system of the present invention can operate independently or in conjunction with any de-duplicating methods and systems. For example, a de-duplicating method and system can be used to read and obtain data from a variety of media, regardless of the application used to generate the backup media. The component parts of a file may be read from a medium, including content and metadata pertaining to a file. These pieces of content and metadata may then be stored and associated. To avoid duplication of data, pieces of content and metadata may be compared to previously stored content and metadata. Furthermore, using these same methods and systems the content and metadata of a file may be associated with a location where the file resided. A database which stores these components and allows linking between the various stored components may be particularly useful in implementing embodiments of these methods and systems.07-21-2011

Erik J. Rueden, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090197826P-Toluene Sulfonic Acid Salt of 5-Amino-3-(2'-O-Acetyl-3'-Deoxy-Beta-D-Ribofuranosyl)-3H-Thiazole[4,5-d]p- yrimidine-2-one and Methods for Preparation - The present disclosure relates to p-toluene sulfonic acid salt of 5-amino-3-(2′-O-acetyl-3′-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-3H-thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-one and to its use in treating conditions such as viral infections, tumors, and cancer.08-06-2009
201002616673- -D-RIBOFURANOSYLTHIAZOLO[4-5-d]PYRIMIDINE NUCLEOSIDES AND USES THEREOF - The invention is directed to 3-β-D-ribofuranosylthiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine nucleosides and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that have immunomodulatory activity. The invention is also directed to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of such compounds and compositions, and to methods of treating diseases and disorders described herein, by administering effective amounts of such compounds.10-14-2010

Erik J. Rueden, Santee, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
200802550633-B-D-RIBOFURANOSYLTHIAZOLO[4,5-d]PYRIMIDINE NUCLEOSIDES AND USES THEREOF - The invention is directed to 3-β-D-ribofuranosylthiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine nucleosides and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that have immunomodulatory activity. The invention is also directed to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of such compounds and compositions, and to methods of treating diseases and disorders described herein, by administering effective amounts of such compounds.10-16-2008

Patent applications by Erik J. Rueden, Santee, CA US

Erik J. Rueden, Belmont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110172447METHOD FOR PREPARING FURANOSE COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure relates to p-toluene sulfonic acid salt of 5-amino-3-(2′-O-acetyl-3′-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-3H-thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-one and to its use in treating conditions such as viral infections, tumors, and cancer.07-14-2011

Erik J. Van Der Burg, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100234885PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE SYSTEM - A patent foramen ovale closure device, method of delivering and a delivery system are provided. The device may include a closure device releasably connectable to an actuator. The device may include a proximal segment, an intermediate segment and a distal segment. When delivered, the proximal segment and intermediate segment form a first clip-shaped portion sized and configured to be positioned over a septum secundum of the patent foramen ovale, and the intermediate segment and distal segment form a second clip-shaped portion sized and configured to be positioned over a septum primum of the patent foramen ovale.09-16-2010

Patent applications by Erik J. Van Der Burg, Los Gatos, CA US

Erik J. Van Der Burg, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110218566METHOD FOR LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION - Disclosed is an occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device includes an occlusion member and may also include a stabilizing member. The stabilizing member inhibits compression of the left atrial appendage, facilitating tissue in-growth onto the occlusion member. Methods are also disclosed.09-08-2011