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Brian Douglas Fort, Pompano Beach, FL US
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| 20090280704 | Stringer of water sports board with enhanced flexibility and water sports board containing thereof - A water sports board having enhanced flexibility includes an elongated core body having a nose end and a tail end, and top and bottom surfaces defining a curved shape of the water sports board; and an elongated planar stringer disposed on a longitudinal centerline of the core body. The elongated planar stringer has a front end and a rear end, two side surfaces, and top and bottom edges curved to a longitudinal profile of the water sports board, and includes multiple slots on the side surfaces disposed between the front and rear ends of the stringer. The flex pattern of the water sports board can be controlled by selecting desired number, size, shape, and location of the slots of the stringer. The water sports board has an increased rocker and enhanced shock dampening property when exposed to the force of water waves. | 11-12-2009 |
James H. Fort, Granby, CT US
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| 20110079028 | WATER-FROM-AIR SYSTEM USING A DESICCANT WHEEL - A water-from-air extraction system ( | 04-07-2011 |
James J. Fort, Midlothian, VA US
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| 20090169584 | Treatment of sleep disturbances - The present invention provides a new composition for treating pain-associated sleep disturbances, especially shortened sleep duration, comprising ibuprofen and diphenhydramine. The composition is further prepared as a bilayer tablet or caplet, or alternatively as a soft gelatin capsule composition, to prevent interaction between the active ingredients. | 07-02-2009 |
Michael J. Fort, Pelham, NH US
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| 20080273607 | RANGING AND ROUND TRIP DELAY TIMING ADJUSTMENT IN A MULTI-POINT TO POINT BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A bidirectional communication system is provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises a host unit to communicate with a plurality of remote units using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM), the plurality of remote units communicatively coupled to the host unit in a multipoint-to-point configuration; and wherein the host unit is configured to adjust a round trip path delay associated with at least one of the plurality of remote units. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090067516 | RANGING AND ROUND TRIP DELAY TIMING ADJUSTMENT IN A MULTI-POINT TO POINT BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A bidirectional communication system is provided. In one embodiment, a method for an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing multipoint-to-point communications system comprises establishing communication between a first remote unit of a plurality of remote units and a host unit, the plurality of remote units communicatively coupled to the host unit in a multipoint-to-point configuration using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; and adjusting a round trip path delay associated with the first remote unit. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090074095 | SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FRAME ALIGNMENT - A bidirectional communication system is provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises a host and a plurality of remote units, wherein a plurality of tones is shared among the plurality of remote units in order to communicate with the host using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, wherein the plurality of tones is shared in a manner that permits at least two of the remote units to transmit to the host at any one time using the plurality of tones. The host causes at least one remote unit to adjust a timing of symbols transmitted on at least one of the plurality of orthogonal tones in order to improve an alignment of multiframes received at the host. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090080553 | SYNCHRONIZATION TECHNIQUES IN MULTIPOINT-TO-POINT COMMUNICATION USING ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXING - Systems and methods for synchronization techniques in multipoint-to-point communication using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a method for multipoint-to-point communication comprises: receiving at a host a plurality of upstream symbols transmitted from a plurality of remote units, the upstream symbols transmitted on a plurality of orthogonal carriers modulated using an inverse Fourier transform; and determining respective round trip path delay values associated with each of at least two of the plurality of remote units. | 03-26-2009 |
Thomas Fort, Hanover, PA US
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| 20090149337 | Use of an Extraction Control in a Method of Extracting Nucleic Acids - The present invention relates to a method of ensuring the effectiveness of the extraction workup from a biological sample of nucleic acid. The inventive method is able to distinguish between possible defects in the extraction of nucleic acid from a sample and possible defects in a subsequent amplification step. The present invention also relates to a packaged array for extracting nucleic acid from a biological sample. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100286380 | PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF NUCLEIC ACID FROM BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND KITS THEREFOR - The present invention relates to methods for pretreating biological samples for extraction of nucleic acid therefrom. The present invention employs a combination of at least one protein denaturant with one or more of the following elements to form a reaction mixture for extraction of nucleic acid: (1) at least one aprotic solvent, (2) stepwise heating, and (3) sample dilution. | 11-11-2010 |
Thomas L. Fort, Hanover, PA US
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| 20080311564 | Sequences and Methods for Detection of Cytomegalovirus - Amplification primers and methods for specific amplification and detection of a CMV target are disclosed. The primer-target binding sequences are useful for amplification and detection of the CMV target in a variety of amplification and detection reactions. | 12-18-2008 |
Thomas L. Fort, Finksburg, MD US
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| 20090130736 | PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF NUCLEIC ACID FROM BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND KITS THEREFOR - The present invention relates to methods for pretreating biological samples for extraction of nucleic acid therefrom. The present invention employs a combination of at least one protein denaturant with one or more of the following elements to form a reaction mixture for extraction of nucleic acid: (1) at least one aprotic solvent, (2) stepwise heating, and (3) sample dilution. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090149337 | Use of an Extraction Control in a Method of Extracting Nucleic Acids - The present invention relates to a method of ensuring the effectiveness of the extraction workup from a biological sample of nucleic acid. The inventive method is able to distinguish between possible defects in the extraction of nucleic acid from a sample and possible defects in a subsequent amplification step. The present invention also relates to a packaged array for extracting nucleic acid from a biological sample. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090155808 | Automated system for isolating, amplifying and detecting a target nucleic acid sequence - A system and method for preparing and testing of targeted nucleic acids is presented. The system integrates a pipetter, extractor, assay reader, and other components, including a selectively compliant articulated robot arm (SCARA). This synergistic integration of previously separate diagnostic tools creates a system and method whereby a minimum of human intervention is required. The resulting system provides a substantially more accurate and precise method of isolating, amplifying and detecting targeted nucleic acids for diagnosing diseases. | 06-18-2009 |
Tucker Fort, New York, NY US
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| 20100055252 | Post-Mix Beverage System - A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The attachment mechanism may comprise an engagement assembly, a piercing portion, and a valve assembly. The engagement assembly may generally receive the cartridge within the attachment mechanism. The piercing portion may generally pierce the cartridge, thereby releasing the contents of the cartridge into the container. The valve assembly may generally open upon engagement of the cartridge with the attachment mechanism. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100137812 | Pen style liquid dispenser - A hand-held device ( | 06-03-2010 |
Tucker H. Fort, New York, NY US
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| 20090039081 | Step can - A trash can is disclosed having an exterior shell, a liner seated within the shell, a latch pivotably attached to the liner for securing a flexible bag to the liner, and a handle to facilitate placing and removing of the liner from the shell. An optional aspect of the invention is to affix the handle of the liner to the latch. The liner of the trash can, in a featured embodiment, utilizes a latch having a body portion into which surplus of the flexible bag may be gathered and held. The trash can may further include a lid connected to the exterior shell. The lid connects to the shell using a front hinge and a back hinge and is actuated by a foot pedal. The actuating foot pedal is preferably seated at a base of the exterior shell and connects to the lever arm of the front hinge such that depressing the foot pedal exerts a downward force on the lever arm to open the lid. In this configuration, the lid is lifted via a downward pull on the first hinge rather than a direct upward force on the lid. | 02-12-2009 |
Tucker H. Fort, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20110195759 | ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICE HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS - An electronic mobile device includes a base having a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface has an input panel, and the rear surface defines a first compartment and a second compartment. A first cover is detachably supported by the base and prevents access to the first compartment. A second cover is detachably supported by the base and prevents access to the second compartment. | 08-11-2011 |
Wesley C. Fort, Cumming, GA US
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| 20080234120 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR NON-CONTACT ADHESIVE DISPENSING TO MANUFACTURE BAGS - Various methods of forming bags include applying hot melt adhesive to material without contacting the material with the dispenser that applies the adhesive. The material may be provided in various forms, such as elongate sheet material dispensed from a roll, or elongate tube material that is flattened to define first and second oppositely disposed sidewalls, for example. The material may be provided in single plies, multiple plies, or as separate sheets that are cut, folded, or otherwise manipulated to form bags, with the adhesive joining selected portions of the bag. A nozzle for dispensing hot melt adhesive includes an air passage that is inclined in a direction toward a liquid outlet. The air passage communicates with an air outlet disposed in a common plane with the liquid outlet. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090206112 | LIQUID DISPENSING VALVE AND METHODS - A dispensing valve is provided for dispensing liquid from a cartridge. The valve includes a valve body that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the cartridge therein. A valve member is disposed in the valve body and is adapted for fluid communication with the cartridge. A valve seat element is disposed in the valve body and includes a liquid chamber that is in communication with the liquid outlet and is mounted for reciprocating movement between a closed position engaged with the valve member to prevent liquid from exiting the liquid outlet and an open position disengaged from the valve member to allow liquid to flow from the liquid chamber through the liquid outlet. The valve body may include a longitudinal axis and a receive bore extending along the longitudinal axis, with the liquid outlet being substantially co-axial with the receiving bore. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100300599 | Apparatus And Process To Apply Adhesive During Labeling Operations - A labeling apparatus and method for applying individual labels onto individual objects moving along a conveyor includes a label delivery mechanism configured to hold a plurality of the labels and operable to deliver individual ones of the labels adjacent to the conveyor. A non-contact adhesive spray applicator including at least one nozzle having a plurality of individual adhesive discharge orifices may be positioned and arranged to discharge adhesive from the orifices onto either the labels or the objects such that the labels may be respectively adhered to the objects. | 12-02-2010 |