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Alicia Joy Farrell, Enfield, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110137139	POST-OPERATIVE BACTERIA TEST STRIP SPOOL AND METHOD - A method for testing body fluids is disclosed. The method includes providing a media-dispensing apparatus, placing at least the distal opening of the elongated tubular member adjacent body fluid (e.g., near a patient's abdomen) or adjacent a medical device such that a portion of the media strip contacts body fluid or the medical device, and advancing the media strip such that the portion of the media strip that contacted the body fluid or the medical device advances at least through the second lumen. Additionally, the step of cutting the media strip with a cutting instrument is also disclosed.	06-09-2011

Anthony James Farrell, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281924	LABEL IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FLUIDS - A online label identification and management system for fluids is provided that reduces the incidence of improper fluids and lubricants being used on machinery and equipment at the enterprise.	11-12-2009

Becky Farrell, Mccalla, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100033950	SWITCHPLATE WITH NIGHTLIGHT - A switchplate incorporating a nightlight. A nightlight control operator such as a pushbutton is located on the switchplate. The nightlight may be powered from battery cells carried on the switchplate or alternatively by connection to the electrical circuit controlled by the associated switch. In either case, the nightlight may be illuminated by the nightlight control operator at the discretion of the user. The switchplate may have indicia such as text, logos, symbols, and depictions of objects.	02-11-2010

Brian Farrell, West Des Moines, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110054340	INDICATIVE CHEST SEAL - A wound dressing can include an adhesive dressing with a diaphragm vent that allows the passage of gas out of a patient's body but restricts the flow of gas into the body. A sensor device is positioned so as to be able to sample gas passing through the vent and measure one or more gas characteristics, such as temperature, humidity, and/or pressure. If the data from the sensor device exceeds certain parameters suggestive of a pneumothorax, a processing device can activate an alert system, such as an indicator light, audible alarm, and/or wireless signal, to alert the care provider.	03-03-2011

Brian Farrell, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204217	ROBUST RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS - A tire pressure monitoring system includes a receiver for processing signals and alerting an operator of the vehicle should conditions within any of the tires fall outside a desired range. The transmitters within the tires emit shorter transmission signals during operation by eliminating transmission of the identification code. The receiver stores the identifier for each transmitter for comparison to subsequent transmissions. Subsequent transmissions do not include the identifier. The receiver combines the saved identifier with the value provided in the check portion of the incoming transmission. If the combination of the saved identifier with the value provided in the check portion meets a defined criteria, than the signal is recognized as originating from one of the transmitters.	08-28-2008
20080205553	RECONSTRUCTION OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SIGNALS - A tire pressure monitoring system includes a process of reconstructing a complete data frame from portions of partially received data frames. The tire pressure monitoring system includes a receiver that includes a buffer to store portions of the transmissions for reconstruction of data in response to portions of the transmission not being received. A reconstructed data frame is generated using the saved partially received data frame and the currently received partial data frame.	08-28-2008
20110025460	VEHICLE AND FOB COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENT - An example base station assembly includes a transmitter configured to communicate a challenge signal and at least one timing signal to a plurality of fobs. The base station initiates a vehicle operation in response to at least one return signal. The return signal is communicated to the base station from at least one of the fobs in response to the timing signal.	02-03-2011

Brian J. Farrell, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080266068	Remote Signal Communication System Having Improved Reception Performance - A method for improving the reception performance of a remote signal communication system includes communicating a signal from a proximate communication device to an electronic control module, communicating a first portion of the signal to a first input capture of the electronic control module, and communicating a second portion of the signal to a second input capture of the electronic control module.	10-30-2008
20090033478	UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR - A tire pressure monitoring device includes a memory that includes a plurality of selectable communication protocols to govern communication and operation.	02-05-2009

Brian K. Farrell, White Bear Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090312698	BI-DIRECTIONAL STEERABLE SHEATH - A deflectable sheath with increased range of curvature for human use is provided. The improvement focuses on the use of different durometer polymers that compose the lumen in the portion of deflection. The use of differing durometer polymers allow the deflectable sheath to be bent in a multitude of asymmetric curvature radii therefore providing the physician with a sheath that can traverse different regions of the body than with previous sheaths.	12-17-2009

Brian M. Farrell, West Hartford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100094666	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AND TRANSMITTING PAYROLL-RELATED DATA FOR INSURANCE TRANSACTIONS - A computer system accesses payroll-related insurance premium data at an individual employee level and provides the data at the individual employee level, including cost of insurance at the individual employee level, on a client device. A computer system compares stored data with payroll data and identifies employees lacking occupation classification information for payroll-based premium determination. The computer system provides a fillable form on a user device for the user to provide occupation classification data, and receives the occupation classification data. The computer system provides fillable forms on a user device for a user to provide payroll data for receipt by the system, runs business rules on the received payroll data, determines premiums for payroll-based insurance coverage.	04-15-2010

Christopher L. Farrell, Winnsboro, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246789	Gene Mutation Profiling of CSMD1 - A method for assessing risk of node-positive colorectal cancer in an individual is described. The method includes detecting mutations in CSMD1 genes in a tumor sample from the individual, the mutations being associated with increased risk of node-positive colorectal cancer.	10-01-2009

Christopher P. Farrell, Orange, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080257384	Bucket Arrangement and Method of Using the Same - An improved apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for cleaning tools, utensils, and other objects. The apparatus comprises a container, a first wiping element that is submerged in a liquid in the container capable of removing undesirable material from at least a portion of the object and a second wiping element mountable to the container that is capable of removing excess moisture from the object. The object undergoes at least a two-step wiping comprising a first wiping against the first wiping element while submerged in the liquid and a second wiping against the second wiping element after being at least partially removed from the liquid. The apparatus of the invention reduces the potential for serious injuries from cuts or abrasions from contact with the objects and is more sanitary than systems currently used in the prior art. The apparatus of the invention may also be easily disassembled for cleaning.	10-23-2008

Colin Farrell, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080218999	Variable-wavelength illumination system for interferometry - An illumination system for an interferometer combines a white-light source and a green source with a reflective green dichroic filter. When the green source alone is energized for PSI measurements, the output of the illumination system is green only. When a white-light output is desired for VSI measurements, both sources are energized and the intensity of the green light is judiciously calibrated to match the spectral band filtered out by the dichroic mirror. Therefore, the system can switch between green and white light simply by changing the selection of energized sources, without any mechanical switching and attendant delays and vibrations. Multiple narrowband sources may be combined with white light in a similar manner.	09-11-2008

Colm Farrell, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110083079	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED TYPE-AHEAD FUNCTIONALITY IN A TYPE-AHEAD FIELD BASED ON ACTIVITY OF A USER WITHIN A USER INTERFACE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for improved type-ahead functionality in a type-ahead field based on activity of a user within a user interface. The method includes identifying a user activity context including one or more activities of a user within a user interface. Each activity includes an associated recipient identifier. The method includes determining a set of potential recipients based on the user activity context. Each potential recipient corresponds to one or more associated recipient identifiers from the user activity context. The method includes registering the set of potential recipients with one or more type-ahead modules of the user interface. The one or more type-ahead modules suggest one or more recipients from the set of potential recipients to autocomplete a type-ahead field managed by the one or more type-ahead modules.	04-07-2011

Craig Matthew Farrell, Little Rock, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110211096	VIDEO SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A VIDEO SYSTEM - A multiple camera video system and methods for operating such a system. The system may include a plurality of cameras located around a stadium, athletic playing field or other location. The cameras are remotely controlled in a master-slave configuration. A camera operator at a master pan head selects one of the plurality of cameras as the current master camera and utilizes the master pan head to adjust the telemetry and zoom of the master camera to follow the target object. The telemetry and zoom parameters of the master camera are then used to calculate corresponding telemetry, zoom and/or other parameters for each of the plurality of slave cameras. Video captured by each of the cameras is stored for the production of replay video feeds or for archiving. The replays may be capable of “spinning” through the video feeds of adjacent cameras in order for the viewer to get the sensation of revolving around the target object. The multiple camera video system also includes methods for calibrating the system.	09-01-2011

Daniel J. Farrell, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090313968	Hypersonic Inlet Systems and Methods - Hypersonic inlet systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an inlet for an airbreathing propulsion system includes an inboard surface at least partially shaped to conform to a plurality of streamline-traces of a design flowfield approaching an aperture, an outboard surface spaced apart from the inboard surface, an upper surface extending between the inboard and outboard surfaces, and a lower surface extending between the inboard and outboard surfaces, wherein leading edges of the inboard, outboard, upper, and lower surfaces cooperatively define the aperture.	12-24-2009

David Farrell, Louisville, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100171886	PRESENTATION OF READING SERVICE CHANNELS TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED - Systems and methods are disclosed to automatically provide an audio sub-channel for a reading service to a visually impaired user. An audio service system includes a control module and a transmit module. The control module is operable to identify an audio sub-channel for a reading service available for reception within a broadcast area of a television content provider. The control module is further operable to identify a set of commands for a television tuner instructing the television tuner to tune to the audio sub-channel. The transmit module is operable to transmit the set of commands to the television tuner so the visually impaired user can listen to the audio sub-channel for the reading service.	07-08-2010

David D. Farrell, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100346	Test and Measurement Instrument and Method of Switching Waveform Display Styles - A test and measurement instrument and method of switching waveform display styles includes acquiring an electrical signal, storing peak detect data samples from the electrical signal to one or more memory devices, storing filtered data samples or unfiltered data from the electrical signal, automatically switching to a first waveform display style having the peak detect data samples configured in a first mode when a user selects the unfiltered data, and automatically switching to a second waveform display style having the peak detect data samples configured in a second mode when the user selects the filtered data samples.	04-22-2010

David E. Farrell, Cleveland Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090322322	SCANNING SUSCEPTOMETER - According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a magnet assembly to produce a static magnetic field and a set of high-T	12-31-2009

David H. Farrell, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090298779	Peptides which Modulate Blood Coagulation and Methods of Use Thereof - Peptide fragments that modulate thrombosis and methods of use thereof are provided. Also provided are synthetic bioactive anti-coagulation peptides, compositions comprising such peptides and methods for the administration to patients in need thereof.	12-03-2009

David Jon Farrell, Louisville, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100330	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACQUIRING AND PROCESSING SEISMIC DATA - Methods and systems are provided for acquiring seismic data. An ambient electromagnetic signal having a known time dependence is transmitted for propagation within a survey area. The ambient electromagnetic signal is received at distinct geographic locations with independently operating data acquisition units positioned at the distinct locations. Data representing acoustic signals received from the Earth at the distinct geographic locations are collected with the data acquisition units. The collected acoustic signals for the distinct geographic locations are synchronized by correlating the known time dependence of the propagated electromagnetic signal with time dependencies of the collected acoustic signals.	04-22-2010

Declan Farrell, Issaquah, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090291630	GEOGRAPHIC TARGETING OF ALERTS - A system and method is described for broadcasting, e.g. commercial mobile alert messages (CMAM) or other messages including various text-based messages to a target area without substantially broadcasting to an area outside the target area. Further details and features are described herein.	11-26-2009
20100069099	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING MESSAGING COMMUNICATION WITH A SERVICE PROVIDER, SUCH AS A PSAP (PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT) - Described in detail herein is a system and method for allowing a device, such as a cell phone, to establish a messaging dialogue with a service provider, such as SMS messaging with a 911 call center. Furthermore, the service provider can receive location data of the mobile device. Further details and features are described herein.	03-18-2010
20100273445	MONITORING APPLICATION AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SESSIONS WITH DISABLED DEVICES BASED ON TRANSMITTED MESSAGES - A monitoring application and method in a disabled telecommunication device for monitoring communication sessions initiated by the device and detecting an emergency communication session that is initiated by the device. If an emergency communication session is detected, the monitoring application generates and transmits a message to a rating engine over a non-voice channel. The non-voice channel may be an unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) channel, a short message service (SMS) channel, or other like messaging channel. When the message is received via the non-voice channel, various callback techniques may be implemented to allow the disabled device to receive communications after the emergency communication session, even though such communications would normally be prevented as a result of a service lock.	10-28-2010

Donald Farrell, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080315392	RF POWER TRANSISTOR PACKAGES WITH INTERNAL HARMONIC FREQUENCY REDUCTION AND METHODS OF FORMING RF POWER TRANSISTOR PACKAGES WITH INTERNAL HARMONIC FREQUENCY REDUCTION - A packaged RE power device includes a transistor having a control terminal and an output terminal and configured to operate at a fundamental operating frequency, an RF signal input lead coupled to the control terminal, and an RF signal output lead coupled to the output terminal. A harmonic reducer is coupled to the control terminal and/or the output terminal of the transistor and is configured to provide a short circuit or low impedance path from the control terminal and/or the output terminal to ground for signals at an Nth harmonic frequency of the fundamental operating frequency, where N>1. The device further includes a package that houses the transistor and the harmonic reducer, with the input lead and the output lead extending from the package. Multi-chip packages are also disclosed.	12-25-2008
20080315393	RF TRANSISTOR PACKAGES WITH INTERNAL STABILITY NETWORK AND METHODS OF FORMING RF TRANSISTOR PACKAGES WITH INTERNAL STABILITY NETWORKS - A packaged RF transistor device includes an RF transistor die including a plurality of RF transistor cells. Each of the plurality of RF transistor cells includes a control terminal and an output terminal. The RF transistor device further includes an RF input lead, and an input matching network coupled between the RF input lead and the RF transistor die. The input matching network includes a plurality of capacitors having respective input terminals. The input terminals of the capacitors are coupled to the control terminals of respective ones of the RF transistor cells.	12-25-2008

Dorothy Farrell, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110089241	Orthogonal Charge-Based Spectral Coding with Quantum Dot Conjugates - Populations of quantum dots are combined with quantities of a modulator of photoluminescence to produce a plurality of optical barcodes having at least two distinguishable colors arising from varying quantities of a modulator of photoluminescence bound to the populations of quantum dots.	04-21-2011
20110137079	METAL OXIDE-CHELATING LIGANDS - A compound having the formula below. The values n and m are independently selected positive integers.	06-09-2011

Frank Farrell, Wilton, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090215466	MOBILE PHONE BASED SYSTEM FOR DISABLING A CELL PHONE WHILE TRAVELING - The invention describes a method implemented on a mobile phone that will disable a cellular phone to prevent an incoming and outgoing or re-route an incoming cellular phone call/text/video/messages and the like if the cellular phone is known to be moving at a predetermined speed corresponding to an unsafe operation of a vehicle. The system and method will determine if the cellular phone is travelling at the predetermined speed and if so will alert the user, then perform any one or all of, a set of predetermined actions such as shutdown the phone, re-route all call to voice messages, store all text messages, shutdown the display, prevent outbound calling/texting, and the like. The invention prevents an individual from using their cellular phone while operating a moving vehicle at or above a predetermined speed.	08-27-2009

Gary S. Farrell, Wyoming, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245695	MAIL FLAT ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATED PROCESSING AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING PROMOTIONAL ITEMS USING SAME - A flexible, uniform mail package for use with automated mailing procedures and a method of distributing advertising and promotional items. A mail package includes a plastic tray with at least one well for containing and securing an article, such as a pen or a key tag, within the mail package. The mail package meets current and proposed USPS uniformity and flexibility standards for automated handling of the mail packages, and is capable of being processed, without issue, using automatic equipment thereby reducing postage costs compared to non-flat machinable mail pieces.	10-09-2008
20080302698	MAIL FLAT ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATED PROCESSING AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING PROMOTIONAL ITEMS USING SAME - A flexible, uniform mail package for use with automated mailing procedures and a method of distributing advertising and promotional items. A mail package includes a plastic tray with at least one well for containing and securing an article, such as a pen or a key tag, within the mail package. The mail package meets current and proposed USPS uniformity and flexibility standards for automated handling of the mail packages, and is capable of being processed, without issue, using automatic equipment thereby reducing postage costs compared to non-flat machinable mail pieces.	12-11-2008

Glenn H. Farrell, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100013659	COMPACT VISUAL INDICATIONS OF SCHEDULE SATURATION - A software tool, device, and method are disclosed for displaying schedule saturation. Schedule saturation indicators on an electronic display provide compact and easily comprehended visual overviews of the schedule saturations of days, weeks, months, etc, without attempting to display hour-by-hour schedule information. For example, a half-red, half-green rectangle can indicate that a day's schedule is half full. Optimal time periods can then be expanded for appointment scheduling. Visual indications of schedule saturation can vary in degree of filling, size, orientation, configuration, location, marking density, shading, color hue, and color intensity. A plurality of time interval and schedule saturation indicators can be displayed simultaneously, individual saturation indicators can be subdivided to indicate relative amounts of saturation due to different categories of events, and available portions of time periods can be specified such that saturation indicators indicate saturation of the available portions.	01-21-2010
20100017246	SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE FOR SPECIFICATION OF PROJECT TASK DEPENDENCIES AND DEADLINES - A software user interface applicable to project tracking software and a method of use thereof is disclosed that enables entry of dependencies and relative deadlines for sub-tasks of projects. Dependency indicators specify dependencies of sub-tasks on the project start time or on completion times of other sub-tasks, and duration indicators specify the timing of deadlines relative to those time events. A plurality of deadlines can apply to the same sub-task so as to indicate thresholds of overdue urgency, and visual indications such as colors can be assigned to sub-tasks within the plurality to enable indications of overdue urgency in visual presentations of project status. Sub-task visual elements can be included that list and name the sub-tasks, and relate the sub-tasks to dependency indicators. Permissions can be entered that control the abilities of users to view and/or enter parameters. The method can operate over a network or the internet.	01-21-2010
20100017699	MULTI-CHOICE CONTROLS FOR SELECTING DATA GROUPS TO BE DISPLAYED - A software tool and method of use are disclosed that enable convenient and rapid selection of columns, rows, or other data groups for presentation on a display by an electronic device. One or more information display regions is provided, and controls such as drop-down lists or buttons are used to select a data group for each location from lists of allowed choices. In this way, a user is not required to select each data group from among all possible choices. In preferred embodiments, data group lists can include a null choice that causes no information to be displayed. In further embodiments, sorting controls enable sorting of associated information display regions, and in some of these embodiments sorting one information display region sorts all the other information display regions correspondingly. In some embodiments, the electronic device communicates with the electronic display over a network or over the internet.	01-21-2010
20100017738	PROJECT TRACKING SOFTWARE WITH COMPACT VISUAL ELEMENTS THAT INDICATE TASK COMPLETION AND OVERDUE STATUS - A user interface and method of use thereof are disclosed that provide a compact and efficient overview of the status of a plurality of projects by using variable qualities of sub-task elements instead of a time-proportional timeline to indicate whether a sub-task is complete, not due, or overdue. Preferred embodiments present a grid of cells with projects in rows and sub-tasks in columns or vice-versa, and use variable qualities of cells to indicate completeness, time remaining, and/or degrees of lateness. A discrete set or a continuous range of variable qualities can indicate degrees of earliness or lateness, and can be chosen or defined by a user. Embodiments allow a user to input a deadline and/or completion status for a sub-task. In some method embodiments, the software operates on a server and the user interface is presented by a client communicating with the server over a network or the internet.	01-21-2010
20100017742	FORM INPUT SKIP-FIELD SOFTWARE TOOL - A software tool and method are disclosed for enabling efficient input of data into a form by enabling a user to cause certain fields to be skipped except when needed. The input form includes a plurality of input fields, at least one of which has a corresponding check box or other skip field control. The skip field control enables a user to specify whether or not the corresponding input field will be skipped when the input focus is sequentially advanced, for example by using the tab or enter key. In preferred embodiments, a mouse or other pointing device can be used to select a skipped field when it is needed for input. Some embodiments allow only authorized users to change skip field settings. Skip field controls can apply to groups of input fields, and a hide-skip-field control can be included to hide and reveal the skip field controls.	01-21-2010

Grant Farrell, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090181298	INTEGRAL ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - According to various embodiments, an electrochemical device is provided that comprises an anode terminal pin electrically coupled with an anode, a cathode terminal pin electrically coupled with a cathode, and a terminal surface configured to receive the anode terminal pin and the cathode terminal pin. The electrochemical device may further comprise a shared surface that is configured to interface with the terminal surface to produce an electrode housing, and the shared surface may be configured to be shared between the integral electrochemical device and an apparatus that is configured to receive power from the integral electrochemical device	07-16-2009

Gregory W. Farrell, Hendersonville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047856	Area bonded nonwoven fabric from single polymer system - A nonwoven fabric is provided having a plurality of semi-crystalline filaments that are thermally bonded to each other and are formed of the same polymer and exhibit substantially the same melting temperature. The fabric is produced by melt spinning an amorphous crystallizable polymer to form two components having different levels of crystallinity. During spinning, a first component of the polymer is exposed to conditions that result in stress-induced crystallization such that the first polymer component is in a semi-crystalline state and serves as the matrix or strength component of the fabric. The second polymer component is not subjected to stress induced crystallization and thus remains in a substantially amorphous state which bonds well at relatively low temperatures. In a bonding step, the fabric is heated to soften and fuse the binder component. Under these conditions, the binder component undergoes thermal crystallization so that in the final product, both polymer components are semi-crystalline.	02-19-2009

Hugh Farrell, Burlington, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090142006	MULTICOMPARTMENT BAG HAVING RESEALABLE OPPOSED OPENINGS - The invention provides a multicompartment bag comprising a front sheet and a back sheet that are affixed to each other along adjacent peripheral edges, and that includes a line of separation in one of the sheets that defines first and second compartments disposed on opposite sides of the line of separation. Each compartment includes an interior space and an opening that is defined by a portion of the front sheet along the line of separation that is not affixed to the back sheet. Each compartment includes a resealable closure that is disposed adjacent to the openings of each compartment. The multicompartment bag is capable of being reversibly folded into a closed position in which the back sheet is folded to form an exterior surface that extends over and substantially covers the openings of the first and second compartments to thereby help prevent items in the compartments from accidentally spilling out of the compartments.	06-04-2009

James Farrell, Carol Stream, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110270737	ORDER RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS - Systems and methods are provided for processing derivative product orders at an exchange. Traders provide derivative product order risk data to the exchange. The order risk data may include maximum delta, gamma and/or vega utilization values for derivative product contracts based on the same underlying product. Before executing a trade, a match system analyzes the trader's current utilization state and the utilization that would result after the trade. The match system may then execute all or a portion of the trade.	11-03-2011

James T. Farrell, Bonita Springs, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144251	HAND-HELD BUFFING APPARATUS - A hand-held buffing apparatus (	06-10-2010

Jason Farrell, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090150764	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE UPDATE OF DISPLAY PAGES - A system and method may include a device, e.g., a cellular telephone, and a server providing for remotely updating display pages of the device. The server may: provide for display of a webpage including a first section having a visual replication of a display page of the device and a second section including a plurality of graphical objects, the webpage including interactive functionality for modification of the visual replication in response to a drag-and-drop operation of one of the plurality of graphical objects to a position in the visual replication; and, responsive to receipt of an instruction to permanently set the modification, transmit a synchronization message to the device indicating an association of the one of the plurality of graphical objects with the position. In accordance with the synchronization message, the device may update a data store used by the device for generating the display page.	06-11-2009

J. Fredric Farrell, Vicksburg, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199576	System and Method for Skirting a Manufactured Home - A system and method are provided for attachment of skirting, preferably vinyl skirting, with a manufactured home. The first legs of each of a plurality of clips, preferably L-shaped clips, may be attached with the bottom surface of the outer rim joist of the home. The plurality of L-shaped clips may be positioned along the length of the outer rim joist. The second legs of each of the plurality of L-shaped clips may be positioned downward. The top back skirting rail may be attached to the outer rim joist with the second legs of each of the plurality of L-shaped clips.	08-12-2010

John Farrell, Gahanna, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110271878	TAILGATE-MOUNTED WORK SURFACE - A portable work surface for use with a vehicle having an extendable rear gate, wherein the rear gate includes first and second latches for securing the rear gate to the body of the vehicle when in a closed position, and wherein the portable work surface includes an elongated platform; a first mounting apparatus attached to one end of the elongated platform, wherein the first mounting apparatus further includes a bracket and pin assembly; a second mounting apparatus attached to the opposite end of the elongated platform, wherein the second mounting apparatus further includes a bracket and pin assembly; and wherein each pin is adapted to cooperate with one of the latches on the rear gate for securely attaching the work surface to the gate when the gate is in the open position.	11-10-2011

John F. Farrell, Morehead City, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099492	SPLINT ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING OF THE HAND - A hand splint includes: a forearm component; a strut mounted on the forearm component; and a hand component mounted on the strut such that a spacing extends between the hand component and the forearm component, whereby the strut spans a wrist when the hand splint is worn. The hand component is configured to receive the volar surface of digits	04-16-2009
20120078150	SPLINT ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING OF THE HAND - A hand splint includes a forearm component, a strut mounted on the forearm component, and a hand component mounted on the strut such that a spacing is defined between the hand component and the forearm component. The hand component is configured to receive the volar surface of at least one of the digits of a user's hand and may include a resilient section for generating a continuous restoring force in response to bending.	03-29-2012

John F. Farrell, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149790	ORTHOTIC DEVICE SPANNING ELBOW - An orthotic for mounting on a user's arm comprises an upper cuff that is removeably attachable to the user's arm at a point above the elbow joint. A lower cuff is removeably attachable to the user's arm at a point below the elbow joint, and is rotationally fixed to the forearm. At least one flexible elongated member having a first end that is releasably coupled to the upper cuff and an opposite second end that is releasably coupled to the lower cuff. The upper cuff and the lower cuff are configured to move in more than one plane with respect to one another.	06-11-2009
20090326428	DYNAMIC HAND SPLINT - A dynamic splint for the positioning and functional exercise of a neurologically impaired upper extremity, including the wrist, hand and fingers, made up of a forearm support and hand support linked by a first connector. Fingertip caps are connected to finger tension leads that extend rearwardly to connect to a finger tensioner attached to the forearm support. The hand support includes adjustable tension lead guides for directing the finger tension leads to the fingertip caps. The dynamic splint also includes a thumb splint assembly made up of a thumb-tip cap connected to a thumb tension lead that extends rearwardly to a thumb tensioner attached to the forearm support. The thumb splint assembly further includes a thumb tension lead guide for directing the thumb tension lead to the thumb-tip cap.	12-31-2009

John F. Farrell, Vicksburg, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199576	System and Method for Skirting a Manufactured Home - A system and method are provided for attachment of skirting, preferably vinyl skirting, with a manufactured home. The first legs of each of a plurality of clips, preferably L-shaped clips, may be attached with the bottom surface of the outer rim joist of the home. The plurality of L-shaped clips may be positioned along the length of the outer rim joist. The second legs of each of the plurality of L-shaped clips may be positioned downward. The top back skirting rail may be attached to the outer rim joist with the second legs of each of the plurality of L-shaped clips.	08-12-2010

John Fletcher Farrell, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144552	DYNAMIC HAND SPLINTS - A dynamic hand splint includes as elements thereof: a forearm support section and a hand support section that are configured to be releasably attached to a forearm; and one or more finger tensioners that are releasably attached to the hand support section and that are configured to be releasably attached to a respective finger such that, when the finger is flexed from an extended position toward a flexed position, the finger is urged by the finger tensioner toward an extended position. A method includes: attaching a forearm support section and a hand support section to a forearm; attaching finger tensioners to the hand support section; and attaching each of the finger tensioners to a respective finger such that, when the finger is flexed from an extended position toward a flexed position, the finger is urged by the finger tensioner toward an extended position.	06-16-2011

John T. Farrell, High Ridge, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100151397	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FIRED HEATER OPERATIONS - Method of controlling the operation of a combustion device to provide safe and reliable operation while reducing NOx emission that includes providing a flow of fuel and diluent at a determined volume ratio to a flame in the combustion device; providing a flame stability sensor to generate a measurement of a characteristic of the flame, providing a flow measurement for each of the fuel and diluent, and controlling the determined volume ratio of fuel:diluent using the measurement from the flame stability sensor and/or flow measurements. A combustion system incorporating this method also is included.	06-17-2010

Joseph Farrell, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080198749	Technique for handling service requests in an information handling system - A technique for handling a service request in an information handling system includes receiving, at a data link layer device, a packet transmitted from a client, the data link layer device including multiple ports. The packet is examined to determine whether the packet includes a first-type request. The packet is then routed to a server via a trusted port, included within the multiple ports, when the packet includes the first-type request.	08-21-2008

Kevin Farrell, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110129330	PASSIVE FLOW CONTROL THROUGH TURBINE ENGINE - An apparatus for controlling a fluid flow is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes first and second spaced walls defining opposite sides of a first fluid passageway extending along a first axis. At least one of the first and second walls is cantilevered along the first axis and includes a distal end moveable relative to the first axis. The distal end of the at least one wall is moveable in response to changes in the flow temperature to passively vary a size of the first fluid passageway.	06-02-2011

Laura-Lee Farrell, Maplewood, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110150998	Methods For Producing ECM-Based Biomaterials - A method for forming an extracellular matrix material (ECM) material includes providing at least an ECM composition containing ECM particles varying in their capacity for migration through a fluid medium, including at least one population of expanded ECM particles. The ECM composition is combined in a fluid medium to form a flowable ECM composition. The flowable ECM composition is subjected to a centrifugal force in a mold for a period of time sufficient to distribute the ECM particles according to differences in their physical characteristics. The ECM composition is dried to form a dried ECM material having a density gradient extending from a less dense region to a more dense region. The dried ECM material may formed as a porous, substantially acellular ECM material expandable in an aqueous fluid environment by at least 100% in volume.	06-23-2011

Lisa Farrell, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110146240	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID DEPOSITS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS - According to one embodiment, described herein is an apparatus for mitigating on-board diagnostic (OBD) faults generated by an OBD system of an internal combustion engine (ICE) system having a selective catalytic reduction system with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) decomposition tube. The apparatus includes a fault mitigation module that is configured to monitor at least one OBD signal of the OBD system and issue a request for regenerating the DEF decomposition tube when a value of the at least one OBD signal reaches a predetermined regeneration threshold corresponding with the at least one OBD signal. The regeneration threshold is reachable prior to an OBD fault threshold corresponding with the at least one OBD signal. The apparatus also includes a regeneration module that is configured to regenerate the DEF decomposition tube according to the issued request.	06-23-2011

Lisa A. Farrell, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198429	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY INCREASING EXHAUST FLOW TEMPERATURE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for efficiently increasing exhaust flow temperature for an internal combustion engine. The method includes excepting a user input to disable an exhaust valve opening mechanism. The method further includes monitoring exhaust gas mass flows and temperatures, interpreting required exhaust temperatures for aftertreatment devices, and surveying a plurality of operating conditions for a combustion engine. The method includes determining a crankshaft angle for dynamically engaging an exhaust valve open mode based on the exhaust temperature, the required exhaust temperature, and the engine operating conditions. Dynamically engaging the exhaust valve open mode includes selecting a specific crankshaft angle for each combustion cycle of the engine.	08-06-2009
20090272105	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS ON AN SCR CATALYST - Various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for reducing NO	11-05-2009
20100024390	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS ON AN SCR CATALYST - According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for reducing NO	02-04-2010
20100024397	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS FROM AN ENGINE SYSTEM - Various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for controlling NO	02-04-2010
20100275583	ENGINE SYSTEM PROPERTIES CONTROLLER - Various embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for manipulating the properties of engine exhaust at least partially through the engine's control system to increase the efficiency and performance of the exhaust aftertreatment system. According to one representative embodiment, an engine system properties controller includes an exhaust aftertreatment system module, a powertrain module, and a combustion module. The exhaust aftertreatment system module is configured to generate an exhaust conditions vector request. The powertrain module is configured to receive the exhaust conditions vector request from the exhaust aftertreatment system module and generate at least one engine operating condition target based on the exhaust conditions vector request. The combustion module is configured to receive the at least one engine operating condition target and generate at least one engine controls command based on the at least one engine operating condition target.	11-04-2010
20110232614	SYSTEM FOR MEASURING EGR FLOW AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ACOUSTIC RESONANCE IN EGR SYSTEM - An intake body, systems, and method for reducing acoustic resonance in pressure tap passages include determining and/or setting the length of the drilling tap passages to a value such that the natural frequency of each pressure tap passage is outside of or does not substantially overlap with operational frequency content of an air stream in the intake body. The intake body, systems and method reduce the possibility of exciting the natural acoustic frequencies of the pressure tap passages, and can lead to improved signal-to-noise ratio when detecting EGR flow using a delta-P measurement system.	09-29-2011

Mark A. Farrell, Arlington, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120114449	FASTENER - A one piece fastener made from high strength steel for securing a work piece to a metal substrate and including an elongated substantially flat body defining a void extending substantially along the length of the body, a crown at one end of the body formed by substantially symmetrical halves extending outwardly from the flat body and formed integrally therewith. A gripping and clamping member is disposed within the void in the elongated body and is affixed at each end thereof to the body and defines at least first and second teeth extending outwardly therefrom, the gripping and clamping member being rotated. A piercing tip formed at the opposite end of the elongated body for generating an opening through the work piece and the metal substrate, the piercing tip formed from a plurality of incrementally wider steps progressing from the tip toward the width of the body.	05-10-2012

Michael E. Farrell, Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110015912	Transport Property Data Calculated From Derivative Seismic Rock Property Data For Transport Modeling - At least one transport property for a subsurface region is calculated from derivative seismic data by generating a model relating at least one derivative seismic rock property of a subsurface region to at least one transport property for the subsurface region. At least one transport property is calculated by applying the generated transport property model. Transport phenomena may be simulated with a transport model using at least one transport property generated by applying the model. A model describing evolution of the at least one transport property may be generated within the subsurface region over time, e.g., to facilitate basin modeling of the subsurface region.	01-20-2011
20110083844	Seismic Fluid Prediction Via Expanded AVO Anomalies - A seismic fluid prediction data, e.g., a dataset, is generated for a subsurface region by preconditioning seismic data for amplitude-versus-offset (AVO) analysis. Seismic AVO attribute data is generated for the subsurface region, including creating intercept (A) and gradient (B) seismic data using two or more angle stacks of seismic data. Lithology prediction data is generated with the intercept (A) and gradient (B) seismic data, and an AVO crossplot for fluids is generated to identify an initial AVO anomaly. Seismic fluid prediction data is generated based on the generated AVO crossplot and lithology prediction data.	04-14-2011

Michael F. Farrell US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100197233	Method and System for Automatic Control in an Interference Cancellation Device - Signals propagating on an aggressor communication channel can cause detrimental interference in a victim communication channel. A signal processing circuit can generate an interference cancellation signal that, when applied to the victim communication channel, cancels the detrimental interference. The signal processing circuit can dynamically adjust or update two or more aspects of the interference cancellation signal, such as an amplitude or gain parameter and a phase or delay parameter. Via the dynamic adjustments, the signal processing circuit can adapt to changing conditions, thereby maintaining an acceptable level of interference cancellation in a fluctuating operating environment. A control circuit that implements the parametric adjustments can have at least two modes of operation, one for adjusting the amplitude parameter and one for adjusting the phase parameter. The modes can be selectable or can be intermittently available, for example.	08-05-2010

Michael Patrick Farrell, Sugar Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279304	METHODS FOR PRODUCING NUCLEIC ACID HYBRIDIZATION PROBES THAT AMPLIFY HYBRIDIZATION SIGNAL BY PROMOTING NETWORK FORMATION - This invention describes methods for the generation of nucleic acid probes that improve the sensitivity of hybridization assays. The sensitivity increase results from structural modifications of nucleic acids that promote network formation during hybridization with the result that a single target molecule becomes attached to a complex of many probe molecules. The structural modification involves fragmentation of the probe nucleic acid followed by joining the fragments together such that their order and orientation and number is altered from the original probe molecule. The result is the generation of permuted probe libraries. Various fragmentation and joining methods are described. Labeling can be done by standard methods before during or after formation of permuted probe libraries. Individual members of permuted probe libraries can be isolated and amplified and perpetuated. Fixed mixtures of such isolated library members can be used as permuted probe libraries of limited variability to control network complexity. Libraries can be prepared with additional sequences not present in the target and the fraction of the library made up by such sequences can be controlled. Such extra-target additions can be used as targets for detection by secondary probes. Since their number can be far greater than equimolar with the probe sequences represented in the target they can be detected with higher sensitivity in the networks. Probes for different targets can incorporate different non-target sequences in hyper-molar quantities permitting sensitive detection of multiple hybridization targets in the same sample. Probes made according to this invention can be used in many kinds of hybridization assay including Southern. blots, Northern blots, Dot blots, Nucleic acid Array hybridization, ‘in situ’ hybridization with fluorescent or other labels (FISH) and various kinds of sandwich hybridization assays.	11-04-2010

Michael Sean Farrell, Terrace Park, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100089935	CONTAINER HAVING A LID THAT IS OPENABLE UPON APPLICATION OF A DOWNWARD FORCE - A container having a base and a single-hinged lid. The base has one or more walls that define an interior volume and an opening that permits access to the interior volume. The single-hinged lid is movably attached to the base and the lid at least partially covers the opening in a closed state and permits a user access to the opening in an open state. The lid is transitionable from the closed state to an open state upon the user applying a net downward force to the lid that covers the opening.	04-15-2010
20110309097	CONTAINER HAVING A LID THAT IS OPENABLE UPON APPLICATION OF A DOWNWARD FORCE - A container having a base and a single-hinged lid. The base has one or more walls that define an interior volume and an opening that permits access to the interior volume. The single-hinged lid is movably attached to the base and the lid at least partially covers the opening in a closed state and permits a user access to the opening in an open state. The lid is transitionable from the closed state to an open state upon the user applying a net downward force to the lid that covers the opening.	12-22-2011

Patrick A. Farrell US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110245965	Method and Apparatus for Procurement and Resale of New and Used Media - A new business method for acquiring and reselling new and used media or other similar items by creating a collection of network-accessible databases and computer scripts stored on a secure server and by connecting this server to machines that are distributed across a market geographically and function as vending and “reverse vending” points, and by further allowing access to other business entities such as owners and operators of the machines, and other business entities who are customarily involved in the wholesale or resale of the items purchased or sold throughout the machines, or other methods of procurement, and to laypersons who have presented items for sale to these reverse vending machines or other methods of procurement. When all of said entities and machines become connected and fully operational within this business system, new and used media or other suitable items can be randomly purchased from diverse segments of an existing marketplace, made available to wholesalers and resellers and other individual buyers, so as to facilitate and expedite the process of uniting buyers and sellers of items that may be procured and resold through this business system, and to achieve these results in a manner that is asynchronous and convenient for each party or entity participating in this business system.	10-06-2011

Paul Farrell, Dardenne Prairie, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100206180	GRILL FOR COOKING HUMAN FOOD WITH LOWER AND UPPER PLATENS AND COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY - A food cooking grill assembly has a housing that supports a lower platen which has a cooking surface, and an upper platen having a cooking surface. A handle assembly connects to the upper platen. Handle assembly connects to a guidance assembly and to a hinged and pivotal counterbalance assembly to control the orientation and position of the upper platen relative to the lower platen. The counterbalance assembly interacts between the upper platen and the housing to counter the weight of the upper platen and to react to force exerted through the handle assembly.	08-19-2010

Richard J. Farrell, New Milford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238931	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ON-DEMAND DISPENSING OF SPOONABLE OR DRINKABLE FOOD PRODUCTS HAVING VISUAL APPEARANCE OF MULTI-COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.	09-24-2009
20100288798	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ON-DEMAND DISPENSING OF SPOONABLE OR DRINKABLE FOOD PRODUCTS HAVING VISUAL APPEARANCE OF MULTI-COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.	11-18-2010

Richard M. Farrell, Grant, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005844	PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRODE ARRAY AND SYSTEM - Lead devices and methods for neurostimulation are described. Some of the neurostimulation leads provided have multiple, distal region electrode contacts arranged in an array capable of providing steerable spinal cord stimulation. In one use, a collapsed introducer sheath is disposed over a dilator and advanced to a spinal cord target site through a 14-gauge needle into the epidural space. The dilator is removed and the introducer is expanded to its full width. A neurological lead according to the present invention advanced through the introducer to near the target site and the introducer removed. The lead is wider than it is high and has a row of lower electrodes flanked by right and left side electrodes in groups of three. The lower electrodes serve as cathodes and the right and left electrodes are return anodes.	01-01-2009
20100217347	NEUROSTIMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY DISORDERS - Uses of a neurostimulator to treat various conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergies is described. A neurostimulator may be used to modulate neural impulses into and out of the target organs, in this case the bronchi and other airway structures. Stimulation can be used to cause airway dilation and also to inhibit airway constriction.	08-26-2010

Robert Farrell, Lyme, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110097597	IMMERSION TIN SILVER PLATING IN ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURE - A method is provided for depositing a whisker resistant tin-based coating layer on a surface of a copper substrate. The method is useful for preparing an article comprising a copper substrate having a surface; and a tin-based coating layer on the surface of the substrate, wherein the tin-based coating layer has a thickness between 0.5 micrometers and 1.5 micrometers and has a resistance to formation of copper-tin intermetallics, wherein said resistance to formation of copper-tin intermetallics is characterized in that, upon exposure of the article to at least seven heating and cooling cycles in which each cycle comprises subjecting the article to a temperature of at least 217° C. followed by cooling to a temperature between about 20° C. and about 28° C., there remains a region of the tin coating layer that is free of copper that is at least 0.25 micrometers thick.	04-28-2011

Ryan M. Farrell, College Park, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100158470	IDENTIFICATION OF SEGMENTS WITHIN AUDIO, VIDEO, AND MULTIMEDIA ITEMS - The invention pertains to methods, systems, and apparatus for identifying segments within a media item, the media segment including at least one of audio content and video content, comprising segmenting the media item into a plurality of segments as a function of subject matter, storing data identifying each segment and its subject matter, and organizing each segment within an ontology based on its subject matter.	06-24-2010
20100161580	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORGANIZING SEGMENTS OF MEDIA ASSETS AND DETERMINING RELEVANCE OF SEGMENTS TO A QUERY - The invention pertains to methods, systems, and apparatus for identifying media items relevant to a selected subject matter, the method comprising determining the subject matter of a first media item, the first media item comprising at least one of audio content and video content, determining the classification within an ontology of the subject matter of the first media item, analyzing the ontology to identify other subject matter related to the subject matter of the first media item, and performing a search for other media items relevant to the subject matter of the first media item as a function of at least the other related subject matter according to the ontology.	06-24-2010
20110211812	Program Segmentation of Linear Transmission - Content streams may be segmented to provide automatic extraction and storage of content items without intervening commercials or other unrelated content. These content items may then be stored in a database and made accessible to subscribers through, for example, an on-demand service. Automatic segmentation may include the identification of program boundaries, segmentation of a content stream based on the boundaries and the subsequent classification of the segments into content types. For example, audio and video duplication detection may be used to identify commercials since commercials tend to repeat frequently over a relatively short amount of time. A system may further identify an end of program indicator in a video stream to determine when a program ends. Accordingly, if a program ends after a scheduled end time, a recording device (e.g., the program is being recorded) may automatically extend the recording time to capture the entire program.	09-01-2011

Scott Farrell, Brentwood, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025454	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING LEAKS IN SEALED COMPARTMENTS - The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for reliably detecting leaks in sealed compartments, such as compartments within vehicles. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus having a sealed compartment, such as a vehicle (e.g., automobile, airplane, etc.), is moved past an array of ultrasonic sensors. An ultrasonic transmitter is placed in the sealed compartment and emits ultrasonic energy as the apparatus is moved past the ultrasonic sensors. The transmitter has a plurality of adjustable transducers allowing the transmit profile of the transmitter to be tailored as may be desired, such as based on the type of compartment being tested. A leak can be automatically and non-destructively detected by analyzing data from the ultrasonic sensors.	01-29-2009

Scott Jeffrey Farrell, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110184560	POWER SENSOR - Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method for sensing the current supplied to a motorized hoist for raising a maintenance platform and providing an estimate of the operating status of the motor, for example, as stopped, starting, stalled or operating as expected. In various embodiments, measures of voltage and current may be used to determine the operating condition of the hoist and to estimate the magnitude of the applied load. Unintended modes of operation can then be determined so that the conditions can be indicated to the operator and protective measures taken.	07-28-2011

Stan Edward Farrell US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110215500	Reusable mold making material - The present invention comprises of a thermoreversible flexible mold making material with higher strength and improved thermal cycling that can be melted, poured and reused to make many unique molds. The composition comprises a thermoreversible resin including a gelling hydrocolloid system and humectant, and at least one nanofiller.	09-08-2011

Stan Edward Farrell, Manchester, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090320172	Ballistic resistant face mask - A neck extension includes at least one layer of ballistic material that is shaped to have a nose portion and a throat portion located below the nose portion, which generally correspond to a nose area and mouth area of a face mask. A left neck portion and a right neck portion each extend from the nose portion and throat portion and are configured to wrap around a user's neck when worn. An inner surface of the neck extension attaches to the face mask. The throat portion may be shaped to extend below the mask to provide protection to the user's throat.	12-31-2009

Stanley Edward Farrell, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100104998	Dental Splint - A removable splint for treating certain orofacial disorders has a chewing surface and can be worn while the patient is eating. The splint fits over some or all of the maxillary or mandibular teeth. The chewing surface is preferably shaped like the occlusal surfaces of the natural teeth of the patient. The device may be made to look like natural teeth and gums. Preferably, the natural look is achieved by coloring the material of the splint during or after casting and placing denture teeth in the part of the splint that shows when the patient smiles.	04-29-2010

Steve Farrell, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090141065	Method and apparatus for controlling diaphragm displacement in synthetic jet actuators - A method for calibrating a synthetic jet ejector is provided which comprises (a) taking a first measurement DCR	06-04-2009

Steven Handling Farrell, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114650	Compartment container - A packaging system comprising a container, a first overcap, and a second overcap is provided. The first overcap is configured to be operatively engaged around the container. The second overcap is configured to be operatively engaged to the first overcap and defines an enclosure region. The enclosure region is configured to enclose a package, such as a sample package of roast and ground coffee. A method of delivering a sample food product is also provided and includes providing a packaging system; providing a first overcap and a second overcap, wherein the first overcap is operatively engaged to the container, wherein the second overcap is operatively engaged to the first overcap and defines an enclosure region; and providing a package of the sample food product within the enclosure region.	05-07-2009

Terry Farrell, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090089263	Parsing Unstructured Resources - Systems and methods of processing an unstructured resource which contains one or more data portions are described. The method comprises reading the unstructured resource into memory and accessing a data structure associated with the unstructured resource. This data structure contains a number of elements, each element including position information for a data portion in the unstructured resource. Using this position information, data portions are located from the unstructured resource and processed and the locating and processing steps are repeated for each element in the data structure.	04-02-2009

Thomas Raymond Farrell, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005951	Systems and Methods for Using a Combustion Dynamics Tuning Algorithm with a Multi-Can Combustor - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for using a combustion dynamics tuning algorithm with a multi-can combustor. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling a gas turbine engine with an engine model can be implemented for an engine comprising multiple cans. The method can include obtaining operating frequency information associated with multiple cans of the engine. In addition, the method can include determining variation between operating frequency information of at least two cans. Furthermore, the method can include determining a median value based at least in part on the variation. Moreover, the method can include inputting the median value to an engine model, wherein based at least in part on the median value, the engine model determines an engine control action. In addition, the method can include outputting a control command to implement the engine control action.	01-01-2009
20100178160	DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING SECONDARY AIR FLOW IN A GAS TURBINE - A device for reducing secondary airflow in a gas turbine is disclosed. The device includes an inter-stage sealing member located between a plurality of first turbine buckets attached to a first rotor disk, and a plurality of second turbine buckets attached to a second rotor disk. The first rotor disk and the second rotor disk are rotatable about a central axis. The inter-stage sealing member is configured to be attached in a fixed position relative to the first rotor disk and the second rotor disk, and to contact the plurality of first buckets and the plurality of second buckets in a sealing engagement.	07-15-2010
20110229343	APPARATUS FOR COOLING AN AIRFOIL - An apparatus for cooling an airfoil is provided. The airfoil includes an upper airfoil section, a lower airfoil section, at least one cooling passage, and a transition section. The at least one cooling passage is defined at least partially within the lower airfoil section. The at least one cooling passage is configured to flow a cooling medium therethrough, cooling at least a portion of the airfoil. The transition section is disposed between the upper airfoil section and the lower airfoil section and has an outer surface. The outer surface defines at least one cooling hole. The at least one cooling hole is fluidly connected to the at least one cooling passage. At least a portion of the cooling medium is exhausted through the at least one cooling hole.	09-22-2011
20110255958	SEAL MEMBER FOR HOT GAS PATH COMPONENT - A seal member for a hot gas path component in a gas turbine system is provided. The seal member includes a first seal pin, a second seal pin spaced from the first seal pin, and at least one cross-member. The at least one cross-member has a first end and a second end, and may be joined at the first end to the first seal pin and at the second end to the second seal pin. The at least one cross-member is configured to force the first and second seal pins apart when the seal member is subjected to a centrifugal force.	10-20-2011
20120003079	APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SEALING A TURBINE ROTOR - An apparatus for restricting fluid flow in a turbo-machine is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a first inter-stage sealing member configured to be located between a first rotating airfoil stage and a second rotating airfoil stage attached to a rotor shaft, the first inter-stage sealing member including a segmented structure that includes a plurality of segments forming a circumferential surface, the first inter-stage sealing member including: a first base portion including a securing mechanism configured to at least substantially radially and tangentially secure the inter-stage sealing member to an inter-stage support structure; a first axial retention mechanism; and a first axially extending sealing portion configured to be outwardly radially loaded against at least one of the first rotating airfoil stage and the second rotating airfoil stage.	01-05-2012
20120087799	AXIAL RETENTION DEVICE FOR TURBINE SYSTEM - An axial retention device for a turbine is disclosed. The axial retention device includes a latch associated with a mating surface of one of a turbine component and a support structure. The latch has an outward bias and includes an axial load surface. The axial retention device further includes a pocket defined in a mating surface of the other of the turbine component and the support structure. The pocket is configured to accept the latch therein and includes a mating axial load surface. Engagement of the latch and the pocket allows the axial load surface and the mating axial load surface to interact, preventing axial movement of the turbine component with respect to the support structure in at least one direction.	04-12-2012

Thomas W. Farrell, Rollingwood, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204646	TURBINE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENERGY RECLAMATION AND GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER FROM FORCED-AIR SYSTEMS - A forced-air electric generator apparatus includes a housing positioned to receive forced-air flow from a forced-air device. A bladed rotor carried by the housing is in fluid communication with the forced air flow. A clutch engages the bladed rotor to drive a generator to produce a generated voltage when the bladed rotor is rotating above a threshold rotational velocity.	08-25-2011

Tod Farrell, Coppell, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090197593	Flexible Telematics System and Method for Providing Telematics to a Vehicle - A method for providing telematics to a vehicle includes the steps of communicatively connecting a user-removable telematics component to an integrated communication device of the vehicle, the integrated communication device having a memory holding a list uniquely identifying at least one mobile communication device selected from a currently paired mobile communication device, a previously paired mobile communication device, and a pre-defined mobile communication device, transmitting a request for information out from the telematics component utilizing a communications path between the data pump and the integrated communication device, receiving the request for information at an off-site telematics information provider, and channeling a response to the request for information from the off-site telematics information provider automatically through the mobile communication device.	08-06-2009
20110143668	Flexible Telematics System and Method for Providing Telematics to a Vehicle - A retrofitting telematics device for a vehicle that has an integrated communication device with a short range wireless personal area network transceiver (e.g., a Bluetooth transceiver) and a memory holding a list uniquely identifying at least one mobile communication device that is a currently paired mobile communication device, a previously paired mobile communication device, and/or a pre-defined mobile communication device. The retrofitting telematics device includes a user-removable telematics component with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a short range wireless personal area network transceiver (e.g., a Bluetooth transceiver) that is operable to communicatively connect to the transceiver of the vehicle, and a data pump communicatively coupled with the GPS device and the transceiver of the user-removable telematics device and programmed to transmit a request for information to the off-site telematics provider utilizing a communications path and request the off-site telematics provider to automatically send the information to the at least one mobile communication device.	06-16-2011
20110143669	Flexible Telematics System and Method for Providing Telematics to a Vehicle - A method for providing telematics to a vehicle includes the steps of providing a user-removable telematics component with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a data pump, and a short range wireless personal area network transceiver (e.g., Bluetooth transceiver), communicatively connecting the telematics component to an integrated communication device of the vehicle, the integrated communication device having a vehicle short range wireless personal area network transceiver operable to connect and communicate with at least one of at least one mobile communication device selected from a currently paired mobile communication device, a previously paired mobile communication device, and a pre-defined mobile communication device and a least one vehicle communications bus, receiving at the data pump a request from the at least one mobile communication device to perform a vehicle function, and performing the vehicle function with the telematics component.	06-16-2011
20110143670	Flexible Telematics System and Method for Providing Telematics to a Vehicle - A method for providing telematics to a vehicle includes providing a user-removable telematics component with a GPS device, a data pump, a short range wireless personal area network (e.g., Bluetooth) transceiver, and a user interface. The telematics component connects to an integrated communication device of the vehicle having a transceiver and a memory storing a list including a number of a currently paired mobile communication device. In response to a request for assistance, the user interface receives the request and the data pump receives at least the number. An assistance request is transmitted out from the telematics component utilizing a data pump communications path, the request including the number. An off-site telematics provider receives the request for assistance and a communication link between the off-site telematics provider and the at least one currently paired mobile communication device is opened.	06-16-2011
20110143750	Flexible Telematics System and Method for Providing Telematics to a Vehicle - A method for providing telematics to a vehicle includes the steps of providing a user-removable telematics component that has a Global Positioning System device, a data pump, and a short range wireless personal area network transceiver (e.g., Bluetooth transceiver), communicatively connecting the telematics component to an integrated communication device of the vehicle, the integrated communication device having a memory holding a list uniquely identifying at least one mobile communication device selected from a currently paired mobile communication device, a previously paired mobile communication device, and a pre-defined mobile communication device, transmitting a request for information out from the telematics component utilizing a communications path of the data pump, receiving the request for information at an off-site telematics provider, and channeling a response to the request for information from the off-site telematics provider automatically through the at least one mobile communication device.	06-16-2011
20110143751	Flexible Telematics System and Method for Providing Telematics to a Vehicle - A method for providing telematics to a vehicle includes the step of providing a user-removable telematics component with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a data pump, and a short range wireless personal area network transceiver. The telematics component is communicatively connected to an integrated communication device of the vehicle. The integrated communication device has a short range wireless personal area network transceiver and a memory storing a list that includes at least a phone number of at least one currently paired mobile communication device. At least a portion of the list is periodically received at the data pump, the portion of the list including the phone number of the at least one currently paired mobile communication device. The portion of the list is periodically transmitted out from the telematics component to an off-site telematics provider utilizing a communications path of the data pump.	06-16-2011
20120062392	System and Method for Protecting Assets from Harm and for Reducing Insurance Risk - A method for warning at least one contact person associated with a vehicle that the vehicle is within a geographical warning zone includes initiating and establishing a wireless communication link between a vehicle telematics system of the vehicle and a control system remote from the vehicle. The control system includes a weather identification system, a map database, and a data processing system operable to communicate with the weather identification system and the map database though a communication link. A dangerous weather condition is detected and a geographic area within which the dangerous weather condition is identified. The geographic area is communicated to the data processing system. The geographic area interfaces with the map database to define a geographic warning zone. The vehicle is located within the geographic warning zone and a warning message is communicated to the person associated with the vehicle regarding the vehicle being in the warning zone.	03-15-2012
20120066007	System and Method for Tracking and Sharing Driving Metrics with a Plurality of Insurance Carriers - A method for determining an insurance premium cost to insure a vehicle. A wireless communication link exists between a vehicle telematics system of the vehicle and a control center remote from the vehicle. The control center has a data center including a database server and a protocol gateway exchanging data with the server, and a web portal connected to the data center. Driver metrics data associated with the vehicle and/or the driver are communicated by a vehicle telematics system to the data center and are analyzed to create a driver profile. The driver profile is shared with at least one insurance carrier who can assign a rating to the profile and, thereby, determines an insurance premium cost to insure the vehicle, which is sent to an owner or a driver of the vehicle.	03-15-2012

Todd D. Farrell, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090052268	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE DATA FROM A MEMORY DEVICE HAVING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A circuit and method for providing temperature data indicative of a temperature measured by a temperature sensor. The circuit is coupled to the temperature sensor and configured to identify for a coarse temperature range one of a plurality of fine temperature ranges corresponding to the temperature measured by the temperature sensor and generate temperature data that is provided on an asynchronous output data path.	02-26-2009
20090147609	TECHNIQUES FOR CONFIGURING MEMORY SYSTEMS USING ACCURATE OPERATING PARAMETERS - Techniques are disclosed for reading operating parameters from programmable elements on memory devices to configure a memory system. More specifically, programmable elements, such as antifuses, located on a memory device are programmed during fabrication with measured operating parameters corresponding to the memory device. Operating parameters may include, for example, operating current values, or voltage and timing parameters. The memory device may be incorporated into a memory module that is incorporated into a system. Once the memory module is incorporated into a system, the programmable elements may be accessed such that the memory system can be configured to optimally operate in accordance with the operating parameters measured for each memory device in the system.	06-11-2009
20100122061	TECHNIQUES FOR IMPLEMENTING ACCURATE DEVICE PARAMETERS STORED IN A DATABASE - Systems, memory modules and methods of configuring systems including memory modules are provided. The memory modules include device parameters specifically corresponding to memory devices of the memory module. The device parameters may be retrieved from a database, and the system may be configured in accordance with the device parameters retrieved from the database.	05-13-2010
20100142251	MEMORY DEVICES HAVING PROGRAMMABLE ELEMENTS WITH ACCURATE OPERATING PARAMETERS STORED THEREON - Techniques are disclosed for reading operating parameters from programmable elements on memory devices to configure a memory system. More specifically, programmable elements, such as antifuses, located on a memory device are programmed during fabrication with measured operating parameters corresponding to the memory device. Operating parameters may include, for example, operating current values, operating voltages, or timing parameters. The memory device may be incorporated into a memory module that is incorporated into a system. Once the memory module is incorporated into a system, the programmable elements may be accessed such that the memory system can be configured to optimally operate in accordance with the operating parameters measured for each memory device in the system.	06-10-2010
20100142287	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE DATA FROM A MEMORY DEVICE HAVING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A circuit and method for providing temperature data indicative of a temperature measured by a temperature sensor. The circuit is coupled to the temperature sensor and configured to identify for a coarse temperature range one of a plurality of fine temperature ranges corresponding to the temperature measured by the temperature sensor and generate temperature data that is provided on an asynchronous output data path.	06-10-2010
20100250874	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BUFFERED WRITE COMMANDS IN A MEMORY - Memories, buffered write command circuits, and methods for executing memory commands in a memory. In some embodiments, read commands that are received after write commands are executed internally prior to executing the earlier received write commands. Write commands are buffered so that the commands can be executed upon completion of the later received read command. One example of a buffered write command circuit includes a write command buffer to buffer write commands and propagate buffered write commands therethrough in response to a clock signal and further includes write command buffer logic. The write command buffer logic generates an active clock signal to propagate the buffered write commands through the write command buffer for execution, suspends the active clock signal in response to receiving a read command after the write command is received, and restarts the active clock upon completion of the later received read command.	09-30-2010
20100332718	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONFIGURABLE LATENCY AND/OR DENSITY IN MEMORY DEVICES - Memory devices, memory controllers, methods, and systems are provided, such as methods for masking the row cycle latency time of a memory array. In one embodiment, a memory device that is configurable to operate in full or reduced density modes is provided. In a reduced density mode, certain banks within the memory array function as duplicate memory banks associated with an addressable memory bank. Write operations performed in the reduced density mode may write a data segment to an addressed memory bank as well as its associated duplicate banks. When repeated read requests are issued for the data segment, the read requests may be interleaved between the addressed bank and its duplicate banks, thereby masking the row cycle time of each physical bank. That is, the interval between each read out of the data segment from the memory array will appear to be less than the row cycle time.	12-30-2010
20110219182	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SELF-REFRESH IN A MULTI-RANK MEMORY - Multi-rank memories and methods for self-refreshing multi-rank memories are disclosed. One such multi-rank memory includes a plurality of ranks of memory and self-refresh logic coupled to the plurality of ranks of memory. The self-refresh logic is configured to refresh a first rank of memory in a self-refresh state in response to refreshing a second rank of memory not in a self-refresh state in response to receiving a non-self-refresh refresh command for the second rank of memory.	09-08-2011
20120036314	MEMORY DEVICES HAVING PROGRAMMABLE ELEMENTS WITH ACCURATE OPERATINGPARAMETERS STORED THEREON - A system with a memory device having programmable elements used to configure a memory system. More specifically, programmable elements, such as antifuses, located on a memory device are programmed during fabrication with measured operating parameters corresponding to the memory device. Operating parameters may include, for example, operating current values, operating voltages, or timing parameters. The memory device is incorporated into a system. Once the memory device is incorporated into a system, the programmable elements may be accessed by a processor such that the memory system can be configured to optimally operate in accordance with the operating parameters measured for the memory device in the system.	02-09-2012

Tom Farrell, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100001865	FLAME DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEM USING A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - Apparatus and methods for protecting process equipment from a fire and/or an explosion are provided. In particular, the apparatus and methods utilize Seebeck sensors or thermoelectric generators to detect the propagation of a flame front or deflagration wave within the process equipment. Upon detection of the deflagration wave, the system controller activates mitigation apparatus which may be in the form of a chemical suppressant or isolation valves in order to protect the process equipment from damage.	01-07-2010

William Farrell, Middletown, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100012870	Remote gas line shut-off valve - A device for actuating a pneumatically operated gas-line shut-off valve is disclosed. The device comprises a shape memory alloy wire that is actuated by the application of electrical current. When the shape memory alloy wire is actuated, it opens a spring loaded air exhaust valve that releases the pneumatic pressure holding the gas-line shut-off valve in the open position. The shape memory alloy wire can be activated with an electronic remote control device or through direct wiring thereto.	01-21-2010
20100012871	Remote Gas Line Shut Off Valve - A device for actuating a pneumatically operated gas-line shut-off valve is disclosed. The device comprises a shape memory alloy wire that is actuated by the application of electrical current. When the shape memory alloy wire is actuated, it opens a spring loaded air exhaust valve that releases the pneumatic pressure holding the gas-line shut-off valve in the open position. The shape memory alloy wire can be activated with an electronic remote control device or through direct wiring thereto.	01-21-2010

William Farrell, West Palm Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045954	Wide Exit/Entrance Electronic Article Surveillance Antenna System - An electronic article surveillance antenna system with wide interrogation zones has a number of core transceiver antennas with each connectable to a transmitter. The core transceiver antennas are adapted to be installed adjacent a ceiling of the wide interrogation zone and generate an interrogation signal into the wide interrogation zone. The core transceiver antennas each are connectable to a receiver to receive and detect a response signal from an electronic surveillance marker disposed in the wide interrogation zone. The system also has transceiver antenna coils with each connectable to the transmitter and adapted to be installed adjacent a floor of the wide interrogation zone. The transceiver antenna coils generate the interrogation signal into the wide interrogation zone and each is also connectable to the receiver to receive and detect the response signal from the electronic surveillance marker disposed in the wide interrogation zone.	02-19-2009