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Bruce Seymour Ferris, Richmond, VA US
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| 20080197044 | BLISTER PACKAGES WITH FRAMES FOR DRY POWDER DRUG CONTAINMENT - Dry powder blister packages include sealed blisters with a piezoelectric active layer that flexes to vibrate the dry powder in a blister to facilitate active dispersion. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090072059 | Pill Crusher With Pill Holder Verification And Safety Features - A pill crusher device and method including a base and a lid movable between open and closed positions with respect to the base. The base includes a pill cup holder for holding a cup with one or more pills therein. The cup may include a flange that is keyed to the cup holder to prevent the cup from rotating with the cup holder. A head protrudes from the inside surface of the lid and is shaped to nest within the cup either directly against the pills, or against a second cup placed in the first cup with the pills located between the two cups. | 03-19-2009 |
Christopher B. Ferris, Northbridge, MA US
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| 20090150682 | Third Party Secured Storage for Web Services and Web Applications - A system and method for providing third party secure hosting of an application. The system and method includes providing a host system with a main memory and a third party secured memory, the third party secured memory storing third party information; encrypting the third party information stored on the third party secured memory upon access by a user, the encrypting being via a security key, the security key being held at a customer location; and, enabling access to the third party information only to users having the security key. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090150969 | Filtering Policies to Enable Selection of Policy Subsets - A policy filter enables selection of a subset policy alternative that meets certain criteria from amongst a set of policy alternatives without having to specify the entire contents of the alternative to be selected. More specifically, the policy filter simplifies the process of selecting an appropriate alternative from amongst a set of available policy alternatives when the selection criteria comprises only a subset of the behaviors implied by an alternative by reducing the set of available alternatives to those that satisfy a certain criteria. | 06-11-2009 |
Craig Ferris, Holden, MA US
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| 20100056899 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIMODAL IMAGING - The apparatus and imaging method of the present invention incorporates and permits the use of a single technology to combine MR, SPECT and PET in awake animal imaging studies. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110217240 | IMAGING NEUROLEPTIC COMPOUNDS - A method for identifying typical and atypical antipsychotics based on their ability to reduce neuronal/glial activity in specific brain regions upon dopaminergic neurotransmission is disclosed. | 09-08-2011 |
Daron Ferris, Evans, GA US
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| 20100316990 | Biomarkers for HPV-Induced Cancer - Biomarkers that correlate with progression to neoplasia in human papillomavirus (HPV) induced cancer, for example cervical cancer have been identified. These biomarkers can be used to diagnosis or assist in the diagnosis of HPV-induced cancer. They can also be used to increase the positive predictive value of current screening modalities. In addition, they can provide insights into the biology of HPV-induced cancer and thus provide leads for the development of nonsurgical therapies. Exemplary biomarkers include cornulin, PA28 β, DJ-1, actin, transthyretin, HSPB1, CV intracellular channel 1, cytokeratin 8, transferrin, Hsρβ6 (HSP20), aflatoxin reductase, α2 type I collagen, creatine kinase B, cytokeratin 13 GST π, PA28 α, Manganese SOD, lamin A/C, serpin B1 (elastase inhibitor), serpin B3 (SCAA1), cytokeratin 10, cytokeratin 6A, and trp-tRNA synthetase. Preferred biomarkers for HPV-induced cancer include cornulin, DJ-1, PA28 α, and PA28 β, trp-tRNA synthetase, HSPβ6, creatine kinase B, aflatoxin reductase, GST π, transthyretin, transferrin, α2-type 1 collagen, and combinations thereof. | 12-16-2010 |
Darren S. Ferris, La Habra Heights, CA US
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| 20090304435 | REMOVABLE RIVETS AND RELATED METHODS - A rivet assembly includes a tube with first and second ends and a spiral thread formed on an inner surface extending from the first end to a first axial extent, and a bolt formed to engage the tube thread to a second axial extent less than the length of the tube. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110195217 | NOTE SHEET AND PADS THEREOF AND RELATED METHOD - A note sheet is provided that includes a body portion and a tab portion integral with the body portion and extending from an end thereof. At a location where the tab portion and the body portion meet one another, at least one arced shoulder is formed therebetween. The note sheet is formed from a multilayer construction including a base layer extending substantially the entirety of the body and the tab portions. The base layer having a first surface and a second surface. The note sheet includes a first layer of adhesive on the second surface of the base layer that is located on the body portion of the note sheet, but not the tab portion. | 08-11-2011 |
Don M. Ferris, Woodland, WA US
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| 20090233030 | DYNAMIC STAIN GLASS WINDOW - A dynamic stain glass window utilizing a plurality of moving traditional lead came stain glass windows at least one of said lead came stain glass windows being moveably mounted in cooperative combination with a motorized drive system to provide the rotational movement of the windows and thereby create a changing lighted image to a viewer. | 09-17-2009 |
Frank Robert Ferris, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20080215153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SPINAL SURGERY - An embodiment of an intervertebral prosthetic device for implantation in a spine includes a rigid fixation member and a compressible member. The fixation member is configured to be placed in a cavity of a first vertebral body and against bone of the first vertebral body. The compressible member is configured to be placed in a cavity in an intervertebral disc and to be secured to the first fixation member. Another embodiment includes two compressible members and one fixation member. In this embodiment, the first and second compressible members are sized to substantially replace the nucleus pulposus of first and a second intervertebral discs, respectively, on either side of a vertebral body. The fixation member is sized to fit within a cavity in the vertebral body between the first and second compressible members. | 09-04-2008 |
Glenn C. Ferris, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20120093149 | IN-BAND COMMUNICATION OF NETWORK STATISTICS OVER A FICON NETWORK - In one embodiment a method is provided for requesting and receiving network statistics in-band of a data replication exchange. The method includes receiving, at a switch, a request packet, initiated from a data replication system, for in-band delivery of network statistics, modifying the request packet to include a command that can be processed by a data storage device that is periodically accessed in connection with the data replication system, sending the request packet including the command to the data storage device, receiving from the peripheral device, in response to the request packet including the command, a response packet that includes data responsive to the command, deleting from a data field of the response packet the data responsive to the command and adding to the data field network statistics data available to the switch, and sending the response packet including the network statistics data to one of another switch or a host device from which the request packet was sent. | 04-19-2012 |
Gregory Ferris, Austin, TX US
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| 20090204548 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXECUTING TRADES IN A USER PREFERRED SECURITY - A system for executing trades in a user preferred security is disclosed. The system comprises a server system ( | 08-13-2009 |
James M. Ferris, Cary, NC US
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| 20080307413 | REAL-TIME INSTALLATION AND/OR CONFIGURATION ASSISTANT - A system and method of assisting a user include displaying a status of at least one of an installation and configuration within a first of a plurality of windows. A point of progress of at least one of the installation and configuration is monitored. Knowledgebase information is retrieved related to the point of progress. The knowledgebase information is displayed within a second of the plurality of windows to assist the user with the at least one of the installation and configuration. An instant messaging chat session can be displayed within a third of the plurality of windows to assist a user with the at least one of the installation and configuration. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080320468 | Standardized Software Application Configuration - A system and method of providing a user with a post installation configuration file include providing a user with a list of software applications that are available for installation. At least one software application selection from the list of applications is received by the system. At least one post installation configuration script associated with the use selected software application is retrieved, the at least one post installation configuration script using a common user interface for a plurality of software application from the list of software applications. The at least one post installation configuration script associated with the use selected software application and the at least one user selected software application are packaged into a user package. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090064131 | POST-INSTALL CONFIGURATION FOR APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the present teachings provide for standardized post installation configuration of a software application. For Linux-based applications, a portal service provides a Red Hat Packet Manager (“RPM”) package that includes selected software to be installed on a user's computing device, and a post install configuration file (“PIC”). A post-install configurator accesses the PIC file and performs post-installation configuration based on the contents of the PIC file. The PIC file thus provides a standardized mechanism in which software vendors can specify post-installation configuration of their applications, without having to develop their own tools or applications. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090144700 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING SOFTWARE OFFERINGS HAVING SOFTWARE APPLICATION CODE AND POST-INSTALL CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - Embodiments relate generally to a method of generating a post-installation configuration for a software application offering. The method includes receiving a request for a post-installation configuration for a software application and determining a software distribution in which the software application will operate. The method also includes determining a set of inter-dependencies between the software application and the software distribution and retrieving a set of templates for post-installation configuration of the software application. The method further includes generating a post-installation configuration file that customizes the software application for operation with the software distribution and packaging the software application into an offering that comprises the post-installation configuration file and the software application. | 06-04-2009 |
James Michael Ferris, Carey, NC US
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| 20100131859 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A COLLABORATION SPACE HAVING APPLICATION HOSTING CAPABILITIES - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for managing a collaboration space having application hosting capabilities. A collaboration space, such as a wiki site, can host a set of collaboration tools and resources, including, for example, content tools, communication tools, and other resources for the users of the space. The collaboration space can also incorporate a set of executable application resources, such as application programming tools to permit users to program, invoke, and execute applications directly from the wiki site or other collaboration space. The set of executable application resources can in turn be embedded or incorporated in a Web framework, for instance to permit the set of hosted applications to be served/run to remote clients as Web applications. Applications generated outside the collaboration space can in embodiments be migrated into the collaboration space and hosted and/or executed from within the collaboration space, even if not originally generated there. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100132016 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURING APPLIANCES FOR USE IN A CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - An originator of an appliance can independently secure the appliance for instantiation in the cloud, separate from the security level of the cloud. The originator can secure the appliance utilizing a secure rights application. The secure rights application can be configured to “wrap” an appliance in a security container. The security container can limit access to the applications and operating systems contained in the appliance, but allow the appliance to operate normally once instantiated in the cloud. The secure rights application can be configured to cryptographically secure the appliance in order limit the ability of unauthorized parties from accessing the components of the appliance while maintaining the functionality of the appliance. | 05-27-2010 |
Jason C. Ferris, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20090127793 | Upset resistant mechanical seal - A mechanical seal face has a significant increase in the ability of the seal to tolerate poor lubrication conditions such as dry running. The mechanical seal employs a thin, non-corrugated flat sheet of flexible thermally conductive graphite material placed between one of the mechanical seal faces and a metal surface such as a metal surface defined by a shaft sleeve or gland serving as a seal ring holder. The graphite sheet is located axially between a back face of the more thermally conductive mechanical seal ring and the metal face holder part. The conductive seal face material preferably is a ceramic or cermet material such as silicon carbide, tungsten carbide, silicon nitride, aluminum oxide, or a metallic material such as stainless steel. Fluid pressure and spring forces are used to create a compressive load between the seal face, graphite sheet, and metal part to maximize continuous contact between the opposed faces of these parts and the opposite sides of the graphite sheet, and heat buildup at contacting seal faces flows away therefrom to the metal part through the thermally conductive sheet. | 05-21-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Ferris, Langhorne, PA US
Joel D. Ferris, Davenport, IA US
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| 20090042625 | COMBINE WITH AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR THAT CAN BE MOVED BETWEEN A SWATH DEPOSITING POSITION AND A CHOPPER POSITION - A combine is provided, with a harvested crop processing arrangement with an outlet for straw that is associated with an ejection drum and an endless conveyor arranged between the ejection drum and a straw chopper. In its rear region, the endless conveyor can be pivoted about a horizontal axis extending transverse to the direction of operation between a chopper position and a swath depositing position. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090042626 | HARVESTED CROP REMAINS OUTPUT APPARATUS FOR A COMBINE THAT CAN BE SWITCHED BETWEEN BROAD DISTRIBUTION AND EJECTION ELBOW OPERATING MODE - A harvested crop remains output apparatus for a combine can alternate between a broad distribution operating mode and an ejection elbow operating mode. The harvested crop remains output apparatus includes a housing having a first opening and a second opening; a flap associated with the first opening of the housing; a flap associated with the second opening of the housing; an output conveyor for tangentially conveying harvested crop remains arranged in the housing; a broad distribution arrangement arranged downstream of the first opening; an ejection elbow arranged downstream of the second opening; and a plurality of selection devices for selectively conveying harvested crop remains to the broad distribution arrangement or the ejection elbow. The plurality of selection devices include a first flap associated with the first opening and a second flap associated with the second opening. During the broad distribution operating mode the first flap is opened and the second flap is closed, and during the ejection elbow operating mode the second flap is opened and the first flap is closed. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100184494 | Harvester With An Additional Drum Conveyor For Straw Removal And A Single Flap For Changing Between Swath Deposit And Chopping Operation - The invention pertains to a combine ( | 07-22-2010 |
Joel David Ferris, Davenport, IA US
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| 20110053668 | Harvested Crop Residue Chopping and Distribution Arrangement For A Combine With An Impeller Blower - A harvested crop residue chopper—and distribution arrangement for a combine ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110053669 | Harvested Crop Residue Chopper and Distribution Arrangement For A Combine With An Impeller Blower Whose Shape Conforms To The Contour Of The Straw Chopper - The invention concerns a harvested crop residue chopper and distribution arrangement for a combine ( | 03-03-2011 |
John R. Ferris, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100280687 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE POWERTRAIN AND VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of controlling a vehicle powertrain and a corresponding vehicle control system are provided that enable operation in an electric-only operating mode for an extended range by adjusting the threshold minimum state of charge of the battery, i.e., the state of charge of the battery at which the engine will be started to allow the battery charge to be replenished, in accordance with vehicle location. The engine will also be started when the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a long-term parking location. | 11-04-2010 |
Ken Ferris, Blue Grass, IA US
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| 20100237309 | Baluster Connection System - The various embodiments disclosed and pictured illustrate a baluster connection system for securing a baluster to a rail. The rail includes a channel formed therein, wherein the channel is defined by two opposing channel walls, a channel floor, and the interior surface of the rail top. Two opposing insert tabs may be affixed to each channel wall a predetermined distance from the rail top so that an insert may be placed between the insert tabs and the rail top. The insert includes apertures and baluster catches through which the second end of each baluster connector may pass in a first position of the insert. In a second position of the insert the baluster connector second end is secured within the channel. | 09-23-2010 |
Luke Ferris, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090162827 | Integrated assessment system for standards-based assessments - A computer integrated assessment system for standards-based assessments wherein the assessments conform to recorded standards, the system includes algorithms for directing the generation of a plan of a series of customized assessments aligned to respective selected standards of the recorded standards wherein each of the customized assessments are set for different times within a period of time; and algorithms for enabling a user to generate a test in one of the customized assessments wherein one of the selected standards of the one customized assessment is displayed to the user during generation of questions for the test. During generation of tests, repeating of questions or questions on selected subject matter can be prevented. Individuals or groups can be selected to the customized assessments. Accuracy in grading of answer sheets by scanning is improved by an algorithm determining the lightest and darkest answer mark to determine the intended answer. Additionally student handheld devices can be used to answer questions in test with automatic grading or scoring. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110200979 | Online instructional dialogs - A system of online communications among students and the teacher (“Dialogs”) within an educational management system, includes dialogs comprised of integration of online interactions between students and teachers, to be included in K-12 curriculum. Interactions may include lesson plans, assignments, benchmark and formative assessments. The system provides a permanent record of instruction indicating what has been taught and learned, and providing actionable information that can inform future instruction. The system has the ability to record the extent to which intervention has been implemented. Manual and automated scheduling of online interactions provide for real-time and asynchronous communications, and the ability to suspend interactions prior to completion. | 08-18-2011 |
Mark Ferris, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090044439 | TACTICAL FOREGRIP ASSEMBLY - A tactical foregrip assembly for use with a firearm, the assembly having an independently rotatable grip mount assembly and an independently rotatable light mount assembly. The invention comprises a stationary mount assembly attachable to the receiver of a firearm, a grip mount assembly radially rotatable about and electrically coupled to the stationary mount assembly, and a light mount assembly radially rotatable about and electrically coupled to the stationary mount and engagable with said grip assembly. The present invention allows the operator to provide light to illuminate an area while simultaneously positioning himself in a manner so as to maximally use available cover. | 02-19-2009 |
Matthew Ferris, Plano, TX US
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| 20110032158 | PANEL ANTENNA HAVING SEALED RADIO ENCLOSURE - A panel antenna having an enclosure, an internal cover, one or more micro radios and RF modules, and a radome is provided. The enclosure may include a rectangular rear panel, side walls with an interior surface to mount micro radios and an external surface to receive heat sinks, and a hinged front cover providing an internal cover. The internal cover may also have a plurality of RF radiating modules fastened thereto. The internal cover may also provide environmental sealing and electromagnetic shielding. The plurality of micro radios are located inside the cavity of the enclosure, and each micro radio is coupled to an RF radiating module. The micro radios may be mounted inside the enclosure on the side walls. The radome encloses the RF radiating modules. The radome may be mounted to the internal seal. Additionally, the panel antenna may further include a heat sink mounted on an exterior side of the rear panel. The heat sink on the rear panel may dissipate heat from additional active electronics, such as a communications hub or calibration radio. The micro radios and active electronics may be mounted such that the heat sinks dissipate heat generated by the micro radios. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110260944 | ANTENNA HEAT FINS - A cellular communication antenna has a base with a length that exceeds its width and an inside surface with internal mounts for a plurality of electrical components that generate heat when in operation. A top encapsulates the electrical components and incorporates a radome. A plurality of fins are mounted on the outside surface of the base. They may be non-parallel with the length of the base. They may all be substantially the same length. They are further constructed and arranged to be in thermal communication with the electrical components such that heat generated by the electrical components is dissipated by the fins. Each fin may be in thermally conductive communication with more than one electrical component. | 10-27-2011 |
Matthew Ferris, Louisville, CO US
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| 20120070818 | Flow Measurement and Control for Improved Quantification of Particles in Flow Cytometry - The present invention relates to methods that enable improved accuracy for quantitative particle counting in a flowing liquid stream. The methods of the present invention utilize the real-time measurement of flow rates and flow rate control through feedback mechanisms to improve quantification, and this improved quantification translates to more accurate particle counting. In certain embodiments, particles being counted are biological particles in a liquid sample, such as viruses. | 03-22-2012 |
Matthew D. Ferris, Plano, TX US
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| 20110090118 | Master Antenna Controller - A Master Antenna Controller is provided comprising a RET Master which may replace several devices, provide full RET control based on the AISG 1.1 and 2.0 standards, provide extensive, screen-guided, intuitive RET diagnostics functionality, and provide an alignment tool free from the problems of magnetic deviation and cumbersome differential GPS antennae. The RET diagnostics functionality may include measurements of voltage, current, and AISG protocol commands. The RET Master may also include multiple different pre-defined tests (e.g. test one actuator, test one RET cable, test AISG signal from TMA) and also some standard electrical tests, e.g. measuring voltage, current etc. Users will be guided on the screen about how to test and what steps to do and the software will guide the user through several steps for an easy and quick trouble-shooting process. | 04-21-2011 |
Matthew Marsh Ferris, Louisville, CO US
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| 20110067276 | Tap Handle That Displays a Keg Cap - A handle for a beverage dispensing tap that incorporates a feature that permits a protective cap from the Barnes neck of a malt beverage keg to be attached for the purpose of identifying the beverage being dispensed. | 03-24-2011 |
Michael Ferris, Oakland, CA US
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| 20090177711 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING AND SYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION BETWEEN A CLIENT AND A SERVER - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for integrating applets running on a client with the application logic for applications running on a server. The mechanism of the present invention provides two significant advantages over the prior art: the synchronization of state, and the recognition of user actions in the browser including the invocation of the appropriate application logic in the server. Instead of using the FORM element available in HTML, individual active applets are available and may be created that obtain user input (e.g. a checkbox, textbox, button, etc.). A hidden applet called the Applet Group Controller is created which handles communication between the applets on the browser and the application logic on the server. The Applet Group Controller maintains an association with each applet that maintains the keys and values of any parameters and variables for the applet. In a preferred embodiment, upon the invocation of an event, the association instructs an Action Coordinator to invoke an action. The Action Coordinator obtains and transmits a list of all of the keys and their values to the server. The server invokes the appropriate application logic and transmits the keys and their values (as updated during the execution of the application logic) back to the Action Coordinator. The Action Coordinator then pushes the updated values out to the applets (through their Associations) at which time the browser's display is updated with the new values. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110258254 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING AND SYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION BETWEEN A CLIENT AND A SERVER - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for integrating applets running on a client with the application logic for applications running on a server. The mechanism of the present invention provides two significant advantages over the prior art: the synchronization of state, and the recognition of user actions in the browser including the invocation of the appropriate application logic in the server. Instead of using the FORM element available in HTML, individual active applets are available and may be created that obtain user input (e.g. a checkbox, textbox, button, etc.). A hidden applet called the Applet Group Controller is created which handles communication between the applets on the browser and the application logic on the server. The Applet Group Controller maintains an association with each applet that maintains the keys and values of any parameters and variables for the applet. In a preferred embodiment, upon the invocation of an event, the association instructs an Action Coordinator to invoke an action. The Action Coordinator obtains and transmits a list of all of the keys and their values to the server. The server invokes the appropriate application logic and transmits the keys and their values (as updated during the execution of the application logic) back to the Action Coordinator. The Action Coordinator then pushes the updated values out to the applets (through their Associations) at which time the browser's display is updated with the new values. | 10-20-2011 |
Michael Laurence Ferris, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20110014063 | COMBINED PUMPING SYSTEM COMPRISING A GETTER PUMP AND AN ION PUMP - A combined pumping system ( | 01-20-2011 |
Michael S. Ferris, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20110302556 | Automatically Displaying a Related File in an Editor - Art editor within an integrated development environment displays a related file automatically. When a user enters a command to open a first file in the editor, the editor not only displays the first file's content (in a “primary editor”) but also automatically displays a second file's content (in a “related editor”), where the second file is related to the first file. In other words, when a first file is displayed in the editor, a file that is related to the first file is automatically displayed also. If the primary editor later displays a different file, then the file shown in the related editor will likely change as well, since the file shown in the related editor will be related to the “new” file in the primary editor. In other words, whatever is displayed in the related editor “tracks” whatever is displayed in the primary editor. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302565 | IMPLICIT WORKSPACE DEPENDENCIES - Implicit dependences allow a user to add multiple independent software components to a workspace, which results in the automatic establishment of ad-hoc dependencies. If one project depends on the products of another in the same workspace, a dependency manager detects this, causing a build engine to automatically build the projects in the correct sequence. Each project retains its individual identity, so a project can be included in more than one workspace or removed from a workspace without affecting the project. The workspace module maintains pointers to the projects and other files that the workspace includes. A target and the product it creates can be related to another target. If both targets are in the same workspace, the dependency manager discovers the dependency and the build engine builds the products in the required order. Such a relationship is referred to as an implicit dependency. | 12-08-2011 |
Mike Ferris, Oakland, CA US
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| 20110289480 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLICATION BUILDING USING BUILD STYLES - A method of building a software product in an integrated development environment using build styles. The method includes 1) applying a plurality of build styles, each of the build styles comprising a dictionary of build settings, to a target; 2) determining an order of precedence for the build styles and other dictionaries containing build settings; and 3) building a software product using said target and said build styles. The build settings within the build styles are capable of referring to other build settings and concatenating new values with previously defined values. | 11-24-2011 |
Mike Ferris, Encinitas, CA US
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| 20090023518 | Triboluminescent materials and golf balls made from such materials - A golf ball made from a composition that includes at least one triboluminescent material. In one embodiment, the golf ball includes a core; an outer cover layer; one or more intermediate layers; and a coating layer disposed on the outer cover layer, wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, the intermediate layer, or the coating layer comprises at least one triboluminescent material. In another embodiment, the golf ball includes a core; an outer cover layer; and one or more intermediate layers; wherein at least one of the core, the outer cover layer, or the intermediate layer comprises at least one triboluminescent material. | 01-22-2009 |
Richard D. Ferris, Fairfax, VA US
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| 20080242440 | Golf club grip - A golf club grip for attachment to a golf club shaft formed of an upper section having a first outer diameter, an intermediate tapered transitional area and a lower section having a second outer diameter larger than the upper section outer diameter. The upper section accommodates the ring finger and pinky finger of the upper hand. The intermediate tapered transitional section accommodates the middle and index fingers and the thumb of the upper hand. The lower section accommodates the fingers of the lower hand. The structure of the golf club grip promotes better feel and allows a golfer's non-dominant upper hand to obtain a firmer and stronger grip while allowing the dominant lower hand to impart more force to the ball with the golf club. | 10-02-2008 |
Rick George Ferris, Valley View, TX US
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| 20090030396 | Infusion Bag with Needleless Access Port - An infusion bag according to one exemplary embodiment includes a body having an interior space for holding a fluid. The interior space is defined by a pair of side walls and an inner wall and an opposite bottom wall. The inner wall extends across the body from one side wall to the other side wall such that a first angle α | 01-29-2009 |
Robert D. Ferris, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20100227299 | METHOD OF TRAINING UTILIZING A THREAT FIRE SIMULATION SYSTEM - A threat fire simulation system ( | 09-09-2010 |
Robert L. Ferris, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20110171170 | CYTOTOXIC T CELL DEFINED EGFR PEPTIDE AND AN OPTIMIZED DERIVATIVE PEPTIDE - The invention provides a polypeptide having a sequence of amino acids consisting of IXDFGLAKL (SEQ ID NO: 1), as well as a nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide, vector comprising the nucleic acid, cell comprising the vector, and compositions thereof. The invention also provides a method of inducing a T-cell response in a patient with epithelial cancer, and a method inhibiting epithelial cancer, wherein the methods comprise administering the composition of the invention. The invention further provides a method of stimulating a cell with the inventive polypeptide and a cell so stimulated. | 07-14-2011 |
Stephen Ferris, Marlborough, MA US
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| 20080224493 | STORAGE AND ACCESS DEVICE FOR A TRUCK - A container is disclosed for a pickup truck. The container is formed as a box positioned upon the sides of the pickup truck. The sides of the container open upward to allow easy access to the interior of the compartment. Trays may be positioned within the container which can be extended for access to items within the container. Equipment may be attached to the trays and used along the side of the container and pickup truck when the tray is extended. According to another embodiment, the sides of the pickup truck are formed as doors which open upward. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080225631 | CONTINUOUS FEED CEMENT MIXER - A continuous feed mixer for cement or other mixtures includes a mixing tube which is inclined downward from a feed end to a mixing end. Cement solids are deposited at the feed end. Water is introduced at various locations along the length of the mixing tube to provide a proper proportion of solids and water. The mixing tube is rotated to provide the desired mixing process. A scraper is positioned within the mixing tube to remove material from an inner wall of the mixing tube during the mixing process. | 09-18-2008 |
Tony Patrick Ferris, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20090018957 | TOOL, NETWORK AND METHOD FOR ASSET DATA UPDATING - A tool, network and method of asset data updating is provided. The tool comprises: a portable computing device capable of wirelessly receiving a GPS location and updating of asset data including, among other things, asset condition and/or GPS location. The tool may also comprise knowledge based software capable of time tracking, work order management and billing. The knowledge based software may be provided alone or in combination with the asset updating. A network capable of wirelessly communicating with the tool is discloses as is a method of using the tool. | 01-15-2009 |
Wayne L. Ferris, Hesperia, MI US
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| 20090100889 | VARIABLE ADJUSTABLE CUTOFF DEVICE FOR ROLL FORMERS - A cutoff unit for cutting a variably swept continuous beam extending from a roll forming mill includes a pickup subassembly for tracking a shape of the continuous beam, and a cutoff subassembly that engages and supports sides of the continuous beam while a blade slices transversely through the continuous beam. A controller connected to the roll forming mill and to the cutoff unit controls the cutoff unit to allow pass through of the continuous beam, and is configured to actuate the pickup and then actuate the blade to cut the continuous beam into longitudinally symmetrical beam segments, each having a center section (swept or not) and with mirror-image equally-swept end sections. | 04-23-2009 |