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Adam William Ford, Eagle Mountain, UT US
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| 20100134492 | TERTIARY LIGHTING SYSTEM - One particular implementation of the present invention may take the form of a method and system for adding an intermediate color to a computer-rendered object or scene to provide a more dynamic quality to the graphic. The method may add an additional, or tertiary, color to a computer graphic object or scene such that the tertiary color may be blended with a light source color based on calculated surface normals of the pixels of the object in relation to the location of the light source. The blending of the intermediary color with the color of the inserted light source may provide the graphic with a more painterly look giving the graphic or scene a more dynamic feel to a viewer. Another implementation may allow the amount of intermediate color blended into each pixel to be adjusted manually by a graphic designer to achieve a desired look to the object or scene. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110018890 | COMPUTER GRAPHICS METHOD FOR CREATING DIFFERING FOG EFFECTS IN LIGHTED AND SHADOWED AREAS - A method for providing fog or fading due to atmospheric effects during computer animation of an image. The method includes determining a lighting value for a scene's or an image's pixels based on the positions of the pixels relative to a light source. The method includes, for each of the pixels, setting a fade in start distance for each pixel measured from a camera location so as to define when fog is added, e.g., when to fade a pixel's color by blending this color with a fog color. The fade in start distances are set based on each pixel's lighting value, whereby pixels with smaller lighting values or shadowed pixels begin to fade first while highlighted pixels fade with greater distances. The method includes adding fog to the image starting at the fade in start distances for each of the pixels and then rendering the image. | 01-27-2011 |
Allan L. Ford, Bensalem, PA US
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| 20080223885 | PAPER TIE HANGER - A hanger for displaying a necktie includes a main panel made from a flexible sheet material. The panel includes a front portion and a rear portion. The top edge of the front portion is disposed against a fold portion and the two side edges of the front portion each have a tab extending adjacent to the fold portion, the tabs being parallel to the fold portion. The side edges each have a flap. The rear portion includes a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the rear portion is disposed against the fold portion. The two side edges of the rear portion each have a tab extending therefrom at a point opposite to the fold portion where the tabs are generally parallel to the fold portion. The fold portion has an aperture for receipt of a hook. | 09-18-2008 |
Amy Lynn Ford, Elizabeth, CO US
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| 20090319403 | DIMENSION-BASED FINANCIAL REPORTING USING MULTIPLE COMBINATIONS OF DIMENSIONS - Tools and techniques are described for dimension-based financial reporting using multiple combinations of dimensions. These tools may provide methods that include receiving requests, submitted on behalf of users of dimension-based financial reporting systems. These methods may create reports from the financial reporting systems. In some cases, these requests from the users may reference incomplete account structures, and may also specify customized hierarchies for the reports. In such cases, the methods may determine that these requests reference incomplete account structures, and may transform the incomplete account structures to create fully-qualified requests. In addition, these methods may include identifying dimensions, as maintained by the financial reporting systems, that are responsive to the requests, and may combine these dimensions into responses to the requests. | 12-24-2009 |
Anthony Ford, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20110168744 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING PRESSURE WITHIN A FLUID DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising a barrel having a reservoir chamber, the barrel having an upper portion, a cap connected to the reservoir chamber, the cap having a surface with at least one hole therethrough, a valve comprising a biasing member and a hole sealer, the valve being adjacent to the reservoir chamber, a coupler having a dispense chamber, and a vent located between the cap and the reservoir chamber, the vent including a vent opening and a vent material composed of oliophobic material. | 07-14-2011 |
Carl S. Ford, Fairlawn, NJ US
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| 20080301310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL - Methods and systems for telecommunications operations and controls include (1) an enhanced text message process or methodology that allows a remote user who does not have, already installed, a specialized voice telephony program to nevertheless place and participate in a voice call, (2) call admission control using a “degrees of separation” metric, (3) real time controlled sharing of contact (buddy) lists, (4) multi-service instance messaging conferences, and (5) “meta buddies” or buddy lists that can be automatically imported and made part of a user's own buddy list. | 12-04-2008 |
Carolyn Ford, Lehi, UT US
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| 20090199284 | METHODS FOR SETTING AND CHANGING THE USER CREDENTIAL IN INFORMATION CARDS - An identity provider issues information cards in which the credential type and/or the credential data is not specified at the time of issuance. A card selector installs the information cards and either prompts a user for the credential at the time of installation or afterwards. The card selector updates the credential type, the credential data, and/or authentication materials associated with an information card after the information card has been installed, and informs the identity provider about the credential type, credential data, and authentication materials before the information card is used. | 08-06-2009 |
Chad Ford, Walton, KY US
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| 20090246343 | Stable Natural Color Process, Products and Use Thereof - A method of preparing colored products from edible materials comprises processing | 10-01-2009 |
Charles Ford, Blacksburg, VA US
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| 20110056707 | Fire-Extinguishing System and Method for Operating Servo Motor-Driven Foam Pump - Embodiments of the invention provide a fire-extinguishing system and method for injecting foamant into a stream of water. The system can include a flow meter determining a flow rate of the stream of water and a foam pump having an inlet coupled to a supply of foamant and an outlet coupled to the stream of water. The system includes a servo motor driving the foam pump. The servo motor includes a sensor used to determine a rotor shaft speed and/or a rotor shaft torque. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056708 | Fire-Extinguishing System with Servo Motor-Driven Foam Pump - Embodiments of the invention provide a fire-extinguishing system for injecting foamant into a stream of water. The system can include a flow meter determining a flow rate of the stream of water and a foam pump having an inlet coupled to a supply of foamant and an outlet coupled to the stream of water. The system includes a servo motor driving the foam pump. The servo motor includes a sensor used to determine a rotor shaft speed and/or a rotor shaft torque. A controller can control an operating speed of the servo motor using closed-loop control depending on the flow rate and the rotor shaft speed and/or the rotor shaft torque. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056710 | Method of Operating a Servo Motor in a Fire-Extinguishing System - Embodiments of the invention provide a fire-extinguishing system and method for injecting foamant into a stream of water. The system can include a flow meter determining a flow rate of the stream of water and a foam pump having an inlet coupled to a supply of foamant and an outlet coupled to the stream of water. The system includes a servo motor driving the foam pump. The servo motor includes a sensor used to determine a rotor shaft speed and/or a rotor shaft torque. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110057590 | Method of Operating a Motor - Embodiments of the invention provide a method of operating a motor connected to a power device having a reduced current rating. The motor can include an increased torque constant and/or an increased back electromagnetic force constant in order to decrease a peak current in relation to the reduced current rating of the power device. The method can include increasing a length of time the motor can operate at the peak current without overheating. A phase angle of the motor can be advanced in order to achieve a continuous operating point with the power device having the reduced current rating. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110057595 | Method of Controlling a Motor - Embodiments of the invention provide methods of controlling a motor, such as a servo motor. One method can include monitoring a current temperature of the motor and a power stage of the motor substantially continuously and substantially in real-time. This method can include determining optimum settings for a first time interval to remove power and the second time interval to provide power in order to deliver maximum output while remaining below the maximum rated temperature of the motor. One method can include pulsing power to the motor for a second time interval after a first time interval has elapsed and tailoring pulse shapes of the power provided to the motor for the second time interval. One method can include calculating a maximum phase current based on the rotor shaft torque for each real-time speed of the motor that correlates to the maximum allowable current draw from the power supply. | 03-10-2011 |
Cheryl Ford, Ogden, UT US
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| 20100114012 | Portable Peritoneal Dialysis System - A portable peritoneal dialysis system for a patient includes an inlet port for providing inflow to the patient's peritoneal cavity, an outlet port for providing outflow from the patient's peritoneal cavity, and a volume of dialysate for flow into and out of the patient's peritoneal cavity, thereby removing from the dialysate uremic waste metabolites that have diffused into the dialysate. The portable peritoneal dialysis system also includes a closed liquid flow loop, including a pump, for flowing the dialysate into and out of the patient's peritoneal cavity, and an organic- and phosphate-removing stage, including at least one replaceable cartridge in the closed liquid flow loop, the cartridge containing material for removing organic compounds and phosphate from dialysate removed from the patient's peritoneal cavity. The portable peritoneal dialysis system further includes a urea- and ammonia-removing stage, including at least one replaceable cartridge in the closed liquid flow loop, the cartridge containing material for removing urea and ammonia from dialysate removed from the patient's peritoneal cavity, the material being packed around semi-permeable hollow fibers with interior fiber walls that reject cations, thereby retaining cations in the dialysate. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110060273 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialysate regeneration system for removing contaminants from spent dialysate according to this invention includes a dialysate circulation flow path including a pump that pumps spent dialysate through the dialysate circulation flow path, a first cartridge adapted to remove contaminants from the spent dialysate, including a first cleaning solution inlet and a first cleaning solution outlet, a second cartridge adapted to remove urea from the spent dialysate, the second cartridge including semi-permeable hollow fibers adapted for transport of urea across the walls of the semi-permeable hollow fibers and adapted to retain at least calcium, magnesium, and sodium ions in the spent dialysate, and including a second cleaning solution inlet and a second cleaning solution outlet. Ancillary to the two cartridges, the dialysate regeneration system further includes a first dialysate cleaning flow path including a pump that pumps first cleaning solution from the first cleaning solution outlet of the first cartridge through a first cleaning stage to the first cleaning solution inlet of the first cartridge, and a second dialysate cleaning flow path including a pump that pumps second cleaning solution from the second cleaning solution outlet of the second cartridge through a second cleaning stage to the second cleaning solution inlet of the second cartridge. | 03-10-2011 |
Daniel A. Ford, Mount Kisco, NY US
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| 20110137679 | METHOD TO TRANSFORM CLINICIAN ORDER ENTRY - A computer-implemented method receives, into a computerized system, routine electronic transmissions such as a clinician order entry (CPOE) order message relating to a patient. The order message is used to identify one of a number of pre-established templates to create an individualized wellness plan. The method identifies data variables that need to be supplied for the wellness plan and identifies patient documentation related to the wellness plan. The method supplies the data variables and combines patient documentation into the wellness plan. The method identifies and includes dependency-awareness of tasks, reminders, and appointments within and across wellness plans. The method can customize the wellness plan according to clinician preferences and patient preferences, and can restrict access and content of the wellness plan. The method provides the wellness plan to the patient through their preferred interactive calendar application and obtains the remaining data variables, performs across plan dependency checks, and obtains the patient preferences from the patient through the interactive calendar application. This allows the method to provide the patient a list of tasks, reminders, and appointments through the interactive calendar application and enables both clinician and patient to track plan progress and completion. | 06-09-2011 |
Darren M. Ford, Nichols Hills, OK US
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| 20100205179 | SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A social networking system allows users to upload information about themselves to a remote database, preferably over the Internet. Users are able to connect to other users thus establishing links. These links may be categorized based on the relationship between the users, e.g., family, friends, co-workers, etc. The uploaded information may also be categorized using the same categories of relationships. The information of each user may then only be sent to users having a connection category that matches the information category. | 08-12-2010 |
David A. Ford, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110091980 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR BIOMARKERS OF ADVERSE CORONARY EVENTS - A diagnostic method using biomarkers to predict future adverse coronary events is provided. More particularly, the present invention is directed to diagnostic tests for characterizing an individual's risk of developing or having cardiovascular disease. In certain embodiments, the method of the present invention quantitates the presence of elevated levels of chlorinated lipids derived from myeloperoxidase as a prognostic indicator of future adverse coronary events. | 04-21-2011 |
David H. Ford, Elkton, MD US
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| 20100059107 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A front-surface-illuminated photovoltaic device, having a first semiconductor layer ( | 03-11-2010 |
Denise Christine Ford, Madison, WI US
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| 20090178494 | SOURCE DILUTION SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR EMISSIONS ANALYSIS - A system for sampling emission products from an emissions source, for example combustion engines including gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines, for subsequent measurement and analysis of the emission products. The system includes a dilution apparatus, a residence time chamber, a plurality of sampling probes within the residence time chamber, and a plurality of sampling trains connected to the sampling probes to take simultaneous representative emission samples for subsequent analysis. The system has particular use in quantifying chemical and toxic trace species from emissions sources. The results of the analysis can be used to formulate decisions on changes in engine design strategy, and can be used to determine the effectiveness of aftertreatment systems on the emissions source. | 07-16-2009 |
Dennis Ford, Ruston, LA US
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| 20110272058 | Dump chute adaptor and method - A dump chute adaptor includes an adaptor housing having a housing interior and a conduit coupling carried by the adaptor housing and disposed in fluid communication with the housing interior. | 11-10-2011 |
Derek B. Ford, Cleveland, OH US
Don Ford, Ragley, LA US
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| 20110206489 | Load transport system and method - A motorized means of transporting loads includes a fork lift mechanism that features a set of anchored chains fitted to a set of lifting forks for lifting and lowering a load. With a combination electrical/hydraulic system, the lifting and lowering functions can be efficiently obtained. Two load supporting outriggers are provided which can be extended or retracted while transporting a load to aid in navigating constricted spaces. A tilting mast and fork assembly allows for a manipulation of the center of gravity while transporting loads. A joystick function controls the forward, turning, reverse, lifting, and extending and retracting the outriggers. A battery enabled transport provides for flash charging of the onboard batteries to extend useful life. | 08-25-2011 |
Douglas W. Ford, West Linn, OR US
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| 20080237112 | HIGH PRESSURE CONNECT FITTING - An analytical instrument fitting assembly for coupling first and second analytical fluid conduits is provided. The fitting assembly includes a first fitting defining a central passage adapted to receive a first fluid conduit defining an internal diameter of no greater than 0.040 inch and a second fitting. The second fitting defines a central passage extending between first and second ends and is in fluid communication with the first fitting. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090295156 | HYBRID FERRULE - A ferrule for use in a fluid transfer assembly having a fluid conduit includes a frusto-conical seal portion having a first cylindrical bore sized and configured to slidably receive a fluid conduit. The seal portion is formed from a first material suitable to seal the fluid conduit within a first fitting without substantially deforming the fluid conduit. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100154207 | ASSEMBLY FOR PLACING AN INSERT INTO COMMUNICATION WITH AN ANALYTICAL CHEMICAL INSTRUMENT - An assembly for placing an insert into communication with an analytical chemical instrument having a first portion of tubing and a second portion of tubing includes a clamp arm assembly having first and second opposable clamp arms and a first fitting subassembly in communication with the first portion of tubing and configured to engage a first portion of an insert, wherein the first fitting subassembly is received within the first clamp arm. The assembly further includes a second fitting subassembly in communication with the second portion of tubing and configured to engage a second portion of the insert, wherein the second fitting subassembly is moveably received within the second clamp arm and biased in a direction toward the first fitting subassembly. Further included is an actuator assembly configured to move the second clamp arm toward the first clamp arm to secure the insert between the first and second fitting subassemblies. | 06-24-2010 |
Eric Cassel Ford, Catonsville, MD US
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| 20090046831 | BENCH-TOP IMAGE-GUIDED CONFORMAL IRRADIATION SYSTEM FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS - An image-guided irradiation system has a support stage, a stage-positioning assembly connected to the support stage, an x-ray source attached to a support arm in which the support arm is movable relative to the support stage, a flat-panel x-ray detector disposed proximate the support stage, and at least one of a collimator or an x-ray lens selectively disposable between the x-ray source and the support stage. The x-ray source is suitable to provide an imaging beam of X-rays at a first photon energy and is suitable to provide an irradiation beam of X-rays at a second photon energy. The collimator or x-ray lens is structured and arranged to define at least a width of the irradiation beam when it is disposed between the x-ray source and the support stage while the x-ray source is in operation. | 02-19-2009 |
Garett N. Ford, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090235621 | GLUE-ON HORSE BOOT - A horse boot has an upper that includes substantially independent side walls that may be flexed inward or outward as needed to conform to the shape of the hoof to which the boot is fitted. The upper also includes a short rear lip projecting backward at an approximate 45-degree angle to facilitate entry while still providing a ridge to enclose the back bottom portion of the hoof. The inside of the boot is lined with bonding material along the interior surface of the upper. The boot is fitted to the hoof and held in place while the bonding material hardens, thereby securing the boot to the hoof. The entire fitting process may be carried out in less than two minutes. | 09-24-2009 |
Garrett N. Ford, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20080264005 | Horse boot with elastic fastener - A horse boot includes a shell for the hoof and a gaiter for the pastern. The shell has a sole, an upper, a tongue, and an elastic component for tightening the upper and the tongue around the hoof of the horse. The gaiter is releasably attached to the upper so as to extend around the rear of the shell and is wrapped around the pastern of the horse immediately above the hoof's front hairline and below the fetlock to function as a barrier against the entry of debris into the shell. The gaiter provides an additional anchor to retain the shell in place under extreme conditions of use. The releasable connection to the shell allows replacement of the gaiter when worn out. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090032792 | Arrangement and method for connecting fence sections - A fence includes an upright post and one or more rails radiating from the post. An arrangement for connecting the post to the rail or rails includes a carrier that can be mounted on the post and one or more holders for the rail or rails. Each holder is attached to the carrier by a hinge that allows the respective holder to pivot or rotate relative to the carrier in two different planes. An accessory bracket for flexible rails and a gate hinge may also be connected to the carrier. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090071109 | SLIP-ON HORSE BOOT WITH REPLACEABLE PASTERN GAITER - A horse boot ( | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090100808 | BUCKLE-FREE SLIP-ON HORSE BOOT WITH GAITER - A horse boot ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100083624 | HORSE BOOT CONNECTED TO GLUED-ON LINER - A horse boot includes the combination of an inner liner ( | 04-08-2010 |
Glen Ford, Montgomery Village, MD US
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| 20090246804 | Immuno gold lateral flow assay - A chromatographic specific binding assay strip device, comprising: a non-permeable platform strip; a permeable membrane testing strip positioned on top of said non-permeable platform strip, with the testing strip comprising at least one capture reagent site containing a capture reagent for at least one specific analyte, a sample receiving pad positioned on top of and at a proximal end of the non-permeable platform strip, with the sample receiving pad having contact with a proximal end of said permeable membrane testing strip, a reservoir pad positioned on top of and at a distal end of said non-permeable membrane testing strip, with the reservoir pad having contact with a proximal end of said permeable membrane test strip; a supporting strip attached to and extending from the proximal end of said non-permeable platform strip; and a conjugate pad positioned on said supporting strip, said conjugate pad comprising a semi-permeable membrane containing a colorant conjugate. The semi-permeable membrane acts as a barrier between the conjugate pad and the sample receiving pad, regulating the flow through the semi-permeable membrane and overall flow of the assay. By dipping the conjugate pad into a sample solution, there will be increased binding between the analyte in the sample and the conjugate (preferably colloidal gold), thereby giving improved results on the lateral flow assay. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110091906 | Immuno gold lateral flow assay - A chromatographic specific binding assay strip device, comprising: a non-permeable platform strip; a permeable membrane testing strip positioned on top of said non-permeable platform strip, with the testing strip comprising at least one capture reagent site containing a capture reagent for at least one specific analyte, a sample receiving pad positioned on top of and at a proximal end of the non-permeable platform strip, with the sample receiving pad having contact with a proximal end of said permeable membrane testing strip, a reservoir pad positioned on top of and at a distal end of said non-permeable membrane testing strip, with the reservoir pad having contact with a proximal end of said permeable membrane test strip; a supporting strip attached to and extending from the proximal end of said non-permeable platform strip; and a conjugate pad positioned on said supporting strip, said conjugate pad comprising a semi-permeable membrane containing a colorant conjugate. The semi-permeable membrane acts as a barrier between the conjugate pad and the sample receiving pad, regulating the flow through the semi-permeable membrane and overall flow of the assay By dipping the conjugate pad into a sample solution, there will be increased binding between the analyte in the sample and the conjugate (preferably colloidal gold), thereby giving improved results on the lateral flow assay. | 04-21-2011 |
Glen Michael Ford, Montgomery Village, MD US
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| 20110003310 | ORAL FLUID RAPID IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHY TEST - The present invention relates to an oral fluid rapid immunochromatography test. More particularly, the present invention relates to an oral fluid collection swab separate from a lateral flow immunochromatography strip for detecting an analyte in oral fluid, consisting essentially of a sample pad, a conjugate pad, a test zone and control zone pad made of at least one matrix material, wherein the conjugate pad lies downstream of the sample pad, and is striped with a conjugate; the test and control zone pad lies downstream of the conjugate pad, wherein the test zone is immobilized with an specific binding reagent that specifically binding to the target analyte; and the control zone, downstream of the test zone, is immobilized with a second capture reagent. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the strip, a lateral flow immunochromatography method for detecting an analyte in oral fluid by using the strip, and kits containing the strip. | 01-06-2011 |
Gregory M. Ford, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20090060724 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - Methods and apparatus of fabricating a gas turbine engine component are provided. The method includes selecting a surface of a component to apply a wear-resistant material, applying a formed wear pad fabricated from a wear-resistant alloy and a braze material, and vacuum brazing the component and applied wear pad wherein the wear-resistant alloy is bonded to the component surface using the braze material. | 03-05-2009 |
Heide Ford, Denver, CO US
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| 20100099095 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING PROGNOSES AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR OVARIAN CARCINOMAS - Methods for determining the prognosis and therapeutic interventions for cancer and for utilizing the expression of the homeoprotein Six1 to determine the prognosis and therapeutic interventions for cancer, in particular for ovarian carcinomas. | 04-22-2010 |
Heide L. Ford, Denver, CO US
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| 20110038791 | METHODS FOR INHIBITING SIX1 AND EYA PROTEINS - In some aspects, the invention provides a method of inhibiting interaction of Six1 with Eya2 comprising contacting a cell expressing Six1 and Eya2 with an agent that inhibits binding of Six1 to Eya2 or an agent that inhibits the phostphatase activity of Eya2 on Six1. In other apsects, the invention provides a method of treating cancer in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of an agent that inhibits Six1 interaction with Eya2 or an agent that inhibits the phostphatase activity of Eya2 on Six1. In some embodiments, the invention further provides for the administration of a second cancer therapy to the patient. In still further aspects, the invention provides a method of identifying a candidate anti-cancer agent. The candidate inhibitor may be a nucleic acid, a protein, a peptide or a small molecule. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110223171 | Methods and Compositions for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cyclin A-1 Associated Conditions - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer therapeutics. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting cancer metastasis by inhibiting cyclin A1. | 09-15-2011 |
Jackson W. Ford, Mobile, AL US
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| 20110028773 | Deoxygenation of Bio-Oils and Other Compounds to Hydrocarbons in Supercritical Media - A process for the complete deoxygenation of an oxygenate, especially those from bio-oils comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising the oxygenate, molecular hydrogen, and a hydrodeoxygenation catalyst in a solvent. The reaction mixture is maintained at a temperature that is 0.7 to 1.3 times the solvent critical temperature in absolute temperature units (K). Complete deoxygenation occurs via a hydrodeoxygenation pathway and a decarbonylation pathway. | 02-03-2011 |
James J. Ford, West St. Paul, MN US
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| 20090192584 | Medical Systems and Related Methods - Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween. | 07-30-2009 |
Jeffrey A. Ford, Apex, NC US
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| 20100254264 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DYNAMICALLY RATE LIMITING SLOWPATH PROCESSING OF EXCEPTION PACKETS - The subject matter described herein includes methods and systems for dynamically rate limiting slowpath processing of exception packets. According to one embodiment, a method includes monitoring processing resources in a packet forwarding device used for performing slowpath processing of exception packets at the packet forwarding device. It is determined whether usage of the processing resources used for slowpath processing exceeds a first threshold and, in response to determining that the processing resources exceed the first threshold, rate limiting the slowpath processing of the exception packets. | 10-07-2010 |
Jeffrey Scott Ford, Madison, AL US
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| 20100142378 | OPPORTUNISTIC TRANSMISSIONS WITHIN MOCA - Embodiments may be disclosed herein that provide systems, devices, and methods of operating a Multimedia over Coax (MoCA) network. One such embodiment is a method comprising: aggregating packets, including at least control packets and acknowledgement packets, with other packets. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100142540 | EFFICIENT DATA TRANSMISSION WITHIN MOCA - Embodiments may be disclosed herein that provide systems, devices, and methods of operating a Multimedia over Coax (MoCA) network. One such embodiment is a method comprising: dedicating a portion of a MAP cycle prior to a MAP packet to reservation requests and small data packets; and dedicating a portion of the MAP cycle after the MAP packet to data traffic. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100146616 | COOPERATION FOR CONSUMER AND SERVICE PROVIDER MOCA NETWORKS - Embodiments may be disclosed herein that provide systems, devices, and methods of operating a Multimedia over Coax (MoCA) network. One such embodiment is a method comprising: designating a selected MoCA device as a network controller; and logically partitioning, into virtual MoCA networks, a predetermined bandwidth reserved for the MoCA network by sending, from the network controller one or more beacons containing virtual network information. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100162329 | Multiple Frequency Channel Data Distribution - An enhanced multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) implementation having a single Receive (Rx) physical (Phy) module that is arranged to receive data via one of at least two Rx radio frequency (RF) modules, which are arranged to be in communication with a coaxial cable, and at least two transmit (Tx) Phy modules respectively arranged to be in communication with two Tx RF modules, which are also arranged to be in communication with the coaxial cable. | 06-24-2010 |
Jeffrey V. Ford, Cary, NC US
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| 20090113126 | Method and apparatus for full backups in advance - An improved system and method are disclosed for the backup and restoration of data. An init image is created for a new system. Data is uploaded from a current system and a data image is generated. The resulting data image and the init image are combined to create a combined data image, which is then stored on an on-line backup host. A copy of the combined data image is transferred to the new system. The uploaded data is extracted from the copy of the combined data image and stored on the new system in the same location as the original system. Metadata describing the location of the combined data on the new system is captured and then applied to the combined data image stored on the on-line backup host. The extracted data on the new system is compared to the current data on the original system and the new system is updated. A differential backup is performed on the new system and then uploaded to the on-line backup host, where it is associated with the combined data image. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090164528 | Information Handling System Personalization - Information handling system (IHS) personalization includes receiving a request for a replacement IHS. A plurality of customer IHS data is then collected. The plurality of customer IHS data is transferred to the replacement IHS during the manufacture of the replacement IHS. The replacement IHS is then provided to a user of the customer IHS data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100031310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROAMING PROTECTED CONTENT BACKUP AND DISTRIBUTION - A method includes receiving content and a license to the content at a storage system, receiving a request from a user system for the storage system to send the content and license to the user system, and sending the content and license from the storage system to the user system. Another method includes requesting content and a license to the content, receiving the content and license at a user system, requesting from the user system that the content and license be sent to a storage system, and requesting from the user system that the storage system send the content item to a second user system. In one embodiment, code could be used to perform a method that includes requesting content and a license to the content from a content provider, storing the content and license at a user system and a storage system, and requesting that the storage system send the content to another user system. | 02-04-2010 |
Jeff S. Ford, Madison, AL US
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| 20090115778 | Workstation for Processing and Producing a Video Signal - A workstation for processing and producing a video signal comprises a video input system, a video graphics processor, and a video output system. The video input system may comprise a video input module, a first video pipeline, and a second video pipeline. The video output system may comprise a receiver, a video pipeline and a video output module. In addition, the video input system may comprise a video input module having a specific configuration and a video processing module having a connector for coupling the video input module, the specific configuration of the video input module setting the characteristics of the video processing module. The video output system may comprise a video processing module having a connector for coupling a video output module and a video output module having a specific configuration, the specific configuration of the video output module setting the characteristics of the video processing module. | 05-07-2009 |
Jerad Allen Ford, Columbus, OH US
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| 20080223403 | System for Handling Gases when Treating the Interior of a Vehicle - A portable system ( | 09-18-2008 |
Jess V. Ford, Arnold, MO US
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| 20080316484 | Spectroscope and Method Performing Spectroscopy Utilizing an Adaptive Optical Element - A spectroscope designed to utilize an adaptive optical element such as a micro mirror array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors. The devices can provide for real-time and near real-time scaling and normalization of signals. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090103087 | Method and Apparatus for Performing Spectroscopy Downhole within a Wellbore - An analysis system, tool, and method for performing downhole fluid analysis, such as within a wellbore. The analysis system, tool, and method provide for a tool including a spectroscope for use in downhole fluid analysis which utilizes an adaptive optical element such as a Micro Mirror Array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors to provide real-time scaling or normalization. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100231905 | Method and Apparatus for Performing Spectroscopy Downhole with a Wellbore - An analysis system, tool, and method for performing downhole fluid analysis, such as within a wellbore. The analysis system, tool, and method provide for a tool including a spectroscope for use in downhole fluid analysis which utilizes an adaptive optical element such as a Micro Mirror Array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors to provide real-time scaling or normalization. | 09-16-2010 |
Jim Ford, Gillette, WY US
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| 20110139439 | BIOGENIC FUEL GAS GENERATION IN GEOLOGIC HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS - Methods to enhance biogenic gas production in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material are described. The methods may include the steps of accessing the anaerobic formation, increasing a rate of production of the biogenic gases in the anaerobic formation, and flowing formation water within the anaerobic formation after the increase in the production of biogenic gases. Also described are methods to redistribute formation water in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material. The methods may include the steps of locating a reservoir of the formation water within the anaerobic formation, forming at least one channel between the reservoir and at least a portion of the carbonaceous material, and transporting the formation water from the reservoir to the carbonaceous material through the channel. Further described are methods of accumulating biogenic gas in an anaerobic geologic formation to enhance biogenic gas production. | 06-16-2011 |
John J. Ford, Binghamton, NY US
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| 20090085368 | TACTICAL TRUCK SYSTEM DASHBOARD - A dashboard for a tactical vehicle having a driver position and a passenger position. The dashboard includes a plurality of panels removably attached together to form a dashboard having a plurality of displays and warning lights viewable from the driver position to provide information for the driver of a vehicle. One of the panels is located in front of the vehicle driver position and has a driver instrument cluster. | 04-02-2009 |
Jon Ford, Broomfield, CO US
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| 20090177470 | DISTRIBUTED DICTATION/TRANSCRIPTION SYSTEM - A distributed dictation/transcription system is provided. The system provides a client station, dictation manager, and dictation server networked such that the dictation manager can select a dictation server to transcribe audio from the client station. The dictation manager selects one of a plurality of dictation servers based on conventional load balancing as well as on a determination of which of the dictation servers may already have a user profile uploaded. Moreover, while selecting a dictation server and/or uploading a profile, the user or client at the client station may begin dictating, which audio would be stored in a buffer of dictation manager until a dictation server was selected and/or available. The user would receive in real time or near real time a display of the textual data that may be corrected by the user. The corrective textual data may be transmitted back to the dictation manager to update the user profile. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100204989 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR QUEUING JOBS IN A DISTRIBUTED DICTATION /TRANSCRIPTION SYSTEM - A distributed dictation/transcription system is provided. The system provides a client station, dictation manager, and dictation server connected such that the dictation manager can select a dictation server to transcribe audio from the client station. A job queue at the dictation manager holds the queues the audio to be provided to the dictation servers. The dictation manager reviews all jobs in the job queue and send audio with a user profile matching a user profile already uploaded to the dictation server regardless of whether the matching audio is next in the job queue. If alternative audio has been pending over a predetermined amount of time or has a higher priority, the alternative audio is sent to the dictation server. | 08-12-2010 |
Jonathan Ford, Bensalem, PA US
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| 20080223885 | PAPER TIE HANGER - A hanger for displaying a necktie includes a main panel made from a flexible sheet material. The panel includes a front portion and a rear portion. The top edge of the front portion is disposed against a fold portion and the two side edges of the front portion each have a tab extending adjacent to the fold portion, the tabs being parallel to the fold portion. The side edges each have a flap. The rear portion includes a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the rear portion is disposed against the fold portion. The two side edges of the rear portion each have a tab extending therefrom at a point opposite to the fold portion where the tabs are generally parallel to the fold portion. The fold portion has an aperture for receipt of a hook. | 09-18-2008 |
Joshua I. Ford, Amherst, OH US
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| 20110092404 | OVERBASED METAL CARBOXYLATE COMPLEX GREASE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING - Complex greases of overbased alkaline earth metal carboxylates are prepared by reacting an overbased alkaline earth metal salt of a fatty acid, wherein the alkaline earth metal salt has an alkaline earth metal content of at least 14.5% and a non-volatile matter content of at least 95% with conversion agents to form a grease precursor. The grease precursor is then reacted with complexing agents to form a predominantly vaterite containing non-Newtonian modified overbased metal carboxylate complex grease. | 04-21-2011 |
Kara Elisia Ford, Fishers, IN US
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| 20090197607 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A CALL TO A LANDLINE COMMUNICATION UNIT OR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION UNIT - Methods and Systems are provided for routing a call to a landline communication unit or a wireless communication unit based on the availability of the wireless communication unit. A call placed to a landline communication unit is routed to the wireless communication unit if the wireless communication unit is determined available. Otherwise, the call is routed to the landline communication unit. | 08-06-2009 |
Kevin S. Ford, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20080314186 | Shifter Lever Knob Adapter and Kit Including Same - A multi-component adapter, available in a kit, which permits the use of “non-button” knobs on existing shifter levers which are originally intended to be operative only in combination with a button-containing knob. In one embodiment, the present multi-part adapter comprises a generally hollow cylindrical body member adapted to be mounted on the outboard distal end of an existing shifter lever without modification of the shifter lever, a hollow internally threaded cylindrical sleeve threadably mounted on the outboard distal end of the shifter lever and slidably received with a bore in a first end of the body member functioning to affix the body member to the outboard distal end of the shifter while providing for limited linear movement of the body member relative to the shifter lever, and an externally threaded nipple adapted to be received within a bore in a second end of the body member and further adapted to mount a non-button type knob on the outboard end of the body member. | 12-25-2008 |
Lawrence A. Ford, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20090093602 | Expandable TFE copolymers, method of making, and porous, expended articles thereof - A process for the polymerization of a true tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer of the fine powder type is provided, wherein the copolymer contains polymerized comonomer units of at least one comonomer other than TFE in concentrations of at least or exceeding 1.0 weight percent, and which can exceed 5.0 weight percent, wherein the copolymer is expandable, that is, the copolymer may be expanded to produce strong, useful, expanded TFE copolymeric articles having a microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090258958 | Expandable TFE Copolymers, Methods of Making, and Porous, Expanded Articles Thereof - A true tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer of the fine powder type is provided, wherein the copolymer contains polymerized comonomer units of at least one comonomer other than TFE in concentrations of at least or exceeding 1.0 weight percent, and which can exceed 5.0 weight percent, wherein the copolymer is expandable, that is, the copolymer may be expanded to produce strong, useful, expanded TFE copolymeric articles having a microstructure of nodes interconnected by fibrils. Articles made from the expandable copolymer may include tapes, membranes, films, fibers, and are suitable in a variety of end applications, including medical devices. | 10-15-2009 |
Loriston Ford, Nampa, ID US
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| 20110180695 | LAYERED LENS STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - A microlens structure includes lower lens layers on a substrate. A sputtered layer of glass, such as silicon oxide, is applied over the lower lens layers at an angle away from normal to form upper lens layers that increase the effective focal length of the microlens structure. The upper lens layers can be deposited in an aspherical shape with radii of curvature longer than the lower lens layers. As a result, small microlenses can be provided with longer focal length. The microlenses are arranged in arrays for use in imaging devices. | 07-28-2011 |
Louis Ford, Virginia Beach, VA US
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| 20110027871 | Apparatus for Demineralizing Osteoinductive Bone - The invention is directed to an apparatus for producing demineralized osteoinductive bone. The apparatus demineralizes bone by subjecting bone, including, for example, ground bone, bone cubes, chips, strips, or essentially intact bone, to either a rapid high volume pulsatile acidification wave process or to a rapid continuous acid demineralization process. The pulsatile acidification wave process includes subjecting bone to two or more rapid pulse/drain cycles in which one or more demineralizing acids is rapidly pulsed into a vessel containing bone, and after a desired period of time, is rapidly drained from the vessel. The continuous acid demineralization process includes subjecting bone to a continuous exchange of demineralizing acid solution in which the demineralizing acid solution is recirculated from the container holding the bone through an ion exchange media. Calcium and phosphate are thereby removed from the bone to produce a regenerated acid, and the regenerated acid is returned to the container holding the bone. Both processes allow bone to be rapidly demineralized to a precise and specific desired residual calcium level without sacrificing osteoinductivity. | 02-03-2011 |
Louis E. Ford, Virginia Beach, VA US
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| 20100196333 | Device and Process for Producing Fiber Products and Fiber Products Produced Thereby - The present invention is directed to a fiber, preferably bone fiber, having a textured surface, which acts as an effective binding substrate for bone-forming cells and for the induction or promotion of new bone growth by bone-forming cells, which bind to the fiber. Methods of using the bone fibers to induce or promote new bone growth and bone material compositions comprising the bone fibers are also described. The invention further relates to a substrate cutter device and cutter, which are effective in producing substrate fibers, such as bone fibers. | 08-05-2010 |
Mark Ford, Deptford, NJ US
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| 20100258405 | Ejection system - A conveyer apparatus for transporting and processing tablets includes a conveyer and an ejection system. Each of the tablets includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a belly band that interconnects the first and second sides. The conveyer includes a plurality of carrier links to convey a plurality of tablets along a predetermined conveyer path. Each carrier link has a pocket to receive and transport a tablet in a vertical orientation along the predetermined conveyer path. The ejection system is structured to selectively accept or eject a tablet from the carrier link in response to a signal provided by a sensor positioned upstream of the ejection system. The ejection system includes at least one ejection finger movable between a non-ejection position in which the ejection finger is positioned out of the conveyer path of the carrier link and an ejection position in which the ejection finger is positioned with respect to the carrier link to contact and eject the tablet from the carrier link. At least a portion of the ejection finger defines a width that is smaller than a tablet width of the tablet and larger than a link width of the carrier link. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110291329 | Method and apparatus for processing and/or inspecting pellet-shaped articles - A system for marking pellet shaped articles includes a conveyer to convey the pellet-shaped articles along a transport path, and a laser to generate at least one beam to print or etch information on one or more of the pellet-shaped articles. The information includes at least one of alphabetical characters, numeric characters, and/or logos. The information comprises at least one engraving, e.g., two engravings or holes, apertures, etc., that are adjacent one another and at least partially overlapping. The system includes a controller to control x and y or x, y and z coordinates of the beam of the laser relative to the transport path to align the beam with the one or more of the pellet-shaped articles. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110297590 | INSPECTION SYSTEM - An inspection system is configured for use with a conveyer apparatus including carrier bars. Each carrier bar conveys pellet-shaped articles along a predetermined path. The inspection system includes at least one camera unit for sensing a predetermined characteristic of the pellet-shaped articles, a removal unit, and a controller. The removal unit, downstream from the at least one camera unit, removes selected pellet-shaped article(s) from the carrier bar(s) depending on whether the characteristic is sensed by the at least one camera unit. The controller is in communication with the at least one camera unit and the removal unit. The controller provides a signal to the removal unit in accordance with the sensed characteristic. The removal unit includes a rotatable ejection drum having extended vacuum nozzles along its length, equal to the number of articles conveyed in each carrier bar. Each vacuum nozzle selectively removes article(s) from the carrier bar(s) by suction. | 12-08-2011 |
Mark W. Ford, Jamestown, OH US
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| 20080243266 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE UTILIZING ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP - Prosthetic devices having vacuum components operative to evacuate the interior of a prosthetic socket thereof, and control systems for use therewith. The evacuation devices preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and associated power source, and a vacuum accumulator connected to the vacuum pump. Associated control systems may be of various designs and may employ wired or wireless communication. Control of an evacuation device may be based on vacuum level, residual limb volume, residual limb motion, user activity level or other device parameters. | 10-02-2008 |
Maura J. Ford, Eugene, OR US
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| 20100261181 | LABELING AND DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Provided in certain embodiments are new methods for forming azido modified nucleic acid conjugates of reporter molecules, carrier molecules or solid support. In other embodiments are provided methods for enzymatically labeling nucleic acids with an azide group. | 10-14-2010 |
Michael C. Ford, Fox Point, WI US
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| 20110287897 | TRACK AND FIELD STARTING BLOCK ANCHOR - The present invention relates to certain new and useful improvement in starting blocks, which, like prior art adaptations, are advocated and adapted for use at the customary line of start of a track either indoors or outdoors. The invention is generally comprised of a vacuum suction device operatively and releasably attached to an interface that also operatively and releasably attached to a track and field starting block of various configurations. | 11-24-2011 |
Michael D. Ford, Amherst, NY US
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| 20090173483 | NON-CYLINDRICAL REFRIGERANT CONDUIT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A heat exchanger assembly includes an outlet header extending along an outlet axis to define an outlet cavity and an inlet header defining an inlet cavity. A plurality of refrigerant tubes extends from the inlet header through the outlet header and into the outlet cavity. A collector conduit having a generally semi-circular conduit cross-section defining an arced surface and a chord surface interconnected with rounded ends is disposed in the outlet header and includes a conduit body portion and at least one conduit end portion interconnected by a conduit transition portion with the conduit body portion being offset from the conduit end portion. The conduit body portion is engaged to an interior surface of the outlet header to space the conduit body portion from the refrigerant tubes and the conduit end portion is coaxial with the outlet header axis to provide a central outlet for the refrigerant vapor. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100089559 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF FLUID IN A HEAT EXCHANGER - A mini-channel heat exchanger or a micro-channel heat exchanger includes an insert ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100132917 | Snap Lock A-Frame Heat Exchanger Bracket - A heat exchanger assembly comprises a pair of heat exchanger cores, each with a pair of manifold tanks on opposite sides, and a bracket that grips one tank of each heat exchanger core to maintain the gripped tanks adjacent and parallel to one another. The tanks can rotate within the bracket, allowing them to assume a shipping position wherein the cores are adjacent to each other and an operative position wherein the ends of the cores opposite the bracket are spread apart to form an A-frame configuration. | 06-03-2010 |
Michael Edward Ford, Trexlertown, PA US
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| 20090042749 | N,N-Dialkylpolyhydroxyalkylamines - N,N-Dialkylpolyhydroxyalkylamines may be made by the reductive alkylation of an N-alkylpolyhydroxyalkylamine with an aldehyde or ketone, or with an equivalent compound, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and hydrogen. The reaction is performed in a reaction solvent that contains at least 30 wt % of an organic solvent. The use of a sufficiently high proportion of an appropriate organic solvent in the reaction mixture reduces the amount of water present in the reaction mixture, and provides rapid reaction rates and high yields of the desired product. The N,N-dialkylpolyhydroxyalkylamines may be used in a wide variety of applications. | 02-12-2009 |
Nicholas J. Ford, Columbus, OH US
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| 20090281233 | SOLUTION POLYMERIZATION PROCESS AND ADHESIVE, SEALANT, AND MASTIC COMPOSITIONS MADE THEREFROM - A process for making VOC-compliant adhesives, sealants, or mastic compositions for use in residential and industrial construction applications, and the products made thereby utilizing VOC-compliant solvents in the polymerization process. | 11-12-2009 |
Paul Ford, Orange, CT US
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| 20100296283 | TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTIVE (TIR) OPTIC LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A total internal reflective (TIR) optic light bar includes a body having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an elongated intermediate portion. The body includes a light input surface having a curvilinear profile, a total internal reflective (TIR) surface, and at least one light output surface. The light input surface, TIR surface, and at least one light output surface defining a continuous outer surface of the body. | 11-25-2010 |
Paul R. Ford, New Haven, CT US
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| 20110175542 | Dual Control Luminaire - Disclosed is a luminaire including a luminaire housing, a lamp or ballast disposed at least partially within the luminaire housing, a first control input disposed at least partially internal to or integral with the luminaire housing, a second control input disposed external to the luminaire housing, and connection components configured to associate the lamp or ballast with the first control input and the second control input. | 07-21-2011 |
Paul R. Ford, Orange, CT US
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| 20090097255 | REFLECTOR-BAFFLE FOR LUMINAIRES - An embodiment may comprise a baffle blade or blades, an article of manufacture, and/or a luminaire comprising: a blade member with a reflective top section. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100238661 | ASYMMETRICAL LIGHT PRODUCING BAFFLE AND LUMINAIRE INCLUSIVE THEREOF - Disclosed is a baffle assembly configured for asymmetric distribution of light, the baffle assembly including a baffle body, a series of baffle blades disposed with the baffle body, and a series of openings defined by at least one of the baffle body and the blades of the series of baffle blades, the openings being configured for passage of the light, wherein the series of blades is configured to redirect the light that passes through the openings, wherein the blades are angled away from perpendicular or parallel disposal relative to a plane normal to a centerline of the baffle body. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100238679 | LIGHT PIPE STRUCTURE AND LUMINAIRE WITH LIGHT PIPE STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a light pipe structure configured for transmittal of light rays, the light pipe structure including a light entry end associated with a visible end via a light pipe body, the light entry end being configured for entrance of the light rays, and a depression disposed in a visible surface of the visible end, the depression being disposed substantially along a major axis of the visible surface. | 09-23-2010 |
Phillip Ford, Union City, IN US
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| 20080202461 | ENGINE CYLINDER SLEEVE HEATER AND METHOD - A method for installing a heated piston into a cylinder sleeve that is initially smaller than the piston includes: receiving the engine block at a heating station, heating the engine cylinder sleeve with heated air for a predetermined time at a predetermined temperature such that a temperature of the cylinder sleeve is equal to or greater than a temperature of the piston, and inserting the piston into the heated cylinder sleeve. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100276219 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY CART MOVEMENT START AND ENERGY RECOVERY - A method and apparatus for reducing or eliminating the energy required by an operator of a delivery cart to start the cart moving in a predetermined direction at a predetermined speed as well as to recover some or all of the energy used to start the cart moving. The apparatus includes a cart, a drive wheel, a motor for driving the drive wheel, and a rechargeable energy source to power said motor where the rechargeable energy source is recharged during normal, unpowered movement of the cart. The method includes charging a power source while moving the cart, actuating a directional button to initiate movement in a desired direction, energizing a clutch to couple the motor to the driven wheel, energizing the motor to drive the driven wheel in the desired direction. After a predetermined time period, set by a run timer, the clutch is decoupled while the motor remains activated, and thereafter the motor is deactivated. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110168688 | ENGINE CYLINDER SLEEVE HEATER AND METHOD - A method for installing a heated piston into a cylinder sleeve that is initially smaller than the piston includes: receiving the engine block at a heating station, heating the engine cylinder sleeve with heated air for a predetermined time at a predetermined temperature such that a temperature of the cylinder sleeve is equal to or greater than a temperature of the piston, and inserting the piston into the heated cylinder sleeve. | 07-14-2011 |
Rhonda Ford, Louisville, CO US
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| 20080270208 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE AGENCY RESOURCES - A system and method for managing data pertaining to a plurality of organizations and a plurality of facilities, the method comprising obtaining facility identifying information from the plurality of facilities and creating a facility identity record, obtaining population information from the plurality of facilities and creating a population record, obtaining event identifying information from the plurality of facilities and creating an event record, and associating the facility identity record, the population record, and the event record with one or more of the plurality of organizations. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert Alexander Ford US
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| 20090197680 | WIDE AREA COMMUNICATIONS GAMING - A gaming system using wide area communications networks is disclosed. Slow, lossy wide area networks may include satellite and tower wireless paths along with the traditional Ethernet and other land line paths. The system replaces a traditional XML/TCP/IP protocol with a more efficient UDP protocol that speeds up the “round trip” time associated with gaming devices. Efficiency is also enhanced by reducing message content and the number of messages transferred and implementing the application code in binary which is compressed for additional time and size efficiencies. These time efficiencies allow hosts to handle tens of thousands of clients thereby reducing overall system costs. In addition, third party applications are accommodated. | 08-06-2009 |
Robert M. Ford, Saint Joseph, MO US
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| 20090313052 | System and method for managing tier-priced commodity transactions - Methods and systems for managing the sale of commodities, such as tier-priced commodities, are described. Risk is managed by bundling with the commodity a financial instrument designed to indemnify against the risks associated with purchasing the commodity. The financial instrument may be an insurance instrument, for example. In one embodiment, bundled products are offered for sale to two or more bidders, at respective offer prices. The bidder that exceeds their respective offer price by the greatest amount is sold the bundled product. Different prices may be offered to different purchasers for respective bundled products. The offers, bids, and determination of who wins the bidding may be made by processors or computers coupled to networks, such as the Internet. | 12-17-2009 |
Shirin K. Ford, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20100190150 | Biomarkers and methods for determining sensitivity to epidermal growth factor receptor modulators - EGFR biomarkers useful in a method for identifying a mammal that will respond therapeutically to a method of treating cancer comprising administering an EGFR modulator, wherein the method comprises (a) exposing the mammal to the EGFR modulator and (b) measuring in the mammal the level of the at least one biomarker, wherein a difference in the level of the at least one biomarker measured in (b) compared to the level of the biomarker in a mammal that has not been exposed to the EGFR modulator indicates that the mammal will respond therapeutically to the method of treating cancer. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100221754 | Biomarkers and methods for determining sensitivity to epidermal growth factor receptor modulators - EGFR biomarkers useful in a method for predicting the likelihood that a mammal that will respond therapeutically to a method of treating cancer comprising administering an EGFR modulator, wherein the method comprises (a) measuring in the mammal the level of at least one biomarker selected from epiregulin and amphiregulin, (b) exposing a biological sample from the mammal to the EGFR modulator, and (c) following the exposing of step (b), measuring in the biological sample the level of the at least one biomarker, wherein an increase in the level of the at least one biomarker measured in step (c) compared to the level of the at least one biomarker measured in step (a) indicates an increased likelihood that the mammal will respond therapeutically to the method of treating cancer. | 09-02-2010 |
Steven Neel Ford, Owensboro, KY US
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| 20110299231 | Rotatable Cases For Electronic Devices - Embodiments of cases for electronic devices include a shell that includes a display opening and a handle coupled to the shell. The shell is adapted to at least partially surround the electronic device. The handle is adapted to rotate relative to the shell about an axis of rotation. The handle is also adapted to support the case in a free-standing condition in a portrait orientation and a landscape orientation. | 12-08-2011 |
Steven Palmer Ford, Riverside, RI US
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| 20090198260 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS - An implantable prosthesis for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall hernia, including an umbilical hernia, and for preventing the occurrence of a hernia at a small opening or weakness in a tissue or muscle wall, such as at a puncture tract opening remaining after completion of a laparoscopic procedure. The prosthesis includes a patch and/or plug having a body portion that is larger than a portion of the opening or weakness so that placement of the body portion against the defect will cover or extend across that portion of the opening or weakness. At least one tether, such as a strap, extends from the patch or plug and may be manipulated by a surgeon to position the patch or plug relative to the repair site and/or to secure the patch or plug relative to the opening or weakness in the tissue or muscle wall. The tether may be configured to extend through the defect and outside a patient's body to allow a surgeon to position and/or manipulate the patch from a location outside the body. An indicator may be provided on the tether as an aid for a surgeon in determining when the patch or plug has been inserted a sufficient distance within the patient. A support member may be arranged in or on the patch or plug to help deploy the patch or plug at the surgical site and/or help inhibit collapse or buckling of the patch or plug. The patch or plug may be configured with a pocket or cavity to facilitate the deployment and/or positioning of the patch or plug over the opening or weakness. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100286716 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS - An implantable prosthesis for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall hernia, including an umbilical hernia, and for preventing the occurrence of a hernia at a small opening or weakness in a tissue or muscle wall, such as at a puncture tract opening remaining after completion of a laparoscopic procedure. The prosthesis includes a patch and/or plug having a body portion that is larger than a portion of the opening or weakness so that placement of the body portion against the defect will cover or extend across that portion of the opening or weakness. At least one tether, such as a strap, extends from the patch or plug and may be manipulated by a surgeon to position the patch or plug relative to the repair site and/or to secure the patch or plug relative to the opening or weakness in the tissue or muscle wall. The tether may be configured to extend through the defect and outside a patient's body to allow a surgeon to position and/or manipulate the patch from a location outside the body. An indicator may be provided on the tether as an aid for a surgeon in determining when the patch or plug has been inserted a sufficient distance within the patient. A support member may be arranged in or on the patch or plug to help deploy the patch or plug at the surgical site and/or help inhibit collapse or buckling of the patch or plug. The patch or plug may be configured with a pocket or cavity to facilitate the deployment and/or positioning of the patch or plug over the opening or weakness. | 11-11-2010 |
Steven Palmer Ford, Newbury Park, NC US
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| 20090312843 | Tissue Reconstruction Devices and Methods - The present invention provides an implantable prosthesis comprising a viscera separating barrier that defines a shell having a pocket with an opening that receives an insert. It is contemplated that the insert comprises at least one of an absorbable mesh, a non-absorbable mesh, or an absorbable and non-absorbable mesh combination inserted into the pocket through the opening. In preferred embodiments the viscera separating barrier is acellular collagen, and the absorbable mesh is selected from at least one of a polyglactin, a polyglycolic acid, a polyglactin and a polylactic acid, and the non-absorbable mesh comprises a polypropylene mesh. It is contemplated that the viscera separating barrier acts to reduce or even eliminate attachment of viscera to the prosthesis to encourage rapid cell penetration and revascularization; the non-absorbable mesh will provide immediate, reliable in-growth; and the absorbable mesh will give stability to the prosthesis. | 12-17-2009 |
Todd J. Ford, Bowling Green, KY US
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| 20100293797 | Chainsaw tensioning device - A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar. | 11-25-2010 |
Walker T. Ford, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20110119515 | Power Monitoring and Control System - A power monitoring system is disclosed which enables monitoring of power consumption and optionally control of power delivery. An embodiment of the power monitoring system includes a client device and a server device. The client device includes a power meter, a client-side microcontroller, and a client-side communication transceiver, for transacting with other clients or servers. The client-side microcontroller reads power usage statistics from the power meter and transmits them to the server device. The server device includes a server-side microcontroller that receives the power usage statistics from the client device. Some embodiments of the server-side microcontroller include a LAN/WAN interface, for public or private network access, and a software application that reports the power usage, and offers control opportunities to users on those networks. | 05-19-2011 |
Wayne E. Ford, Yardville, NJ US
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| 20090120899 | Flip top container closure - A flip-top container closure for use with a bottle or similar container having a neck. The closure includes a base cap that attaches to the container. The base cap is connected to an cover cap by a hinge. The base cap includes a skirt extending downward from the section's top surface, and a concentric plug seal extending from the surface inside the skirt. The base cap includes an orifice for passage of the container's contents. The cover cap includes a plug that seals the orifice when the closure is closed. | 05-14-2009 |