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Fred C. Dittman, Iii, Houston, TX US
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20110290901 | Fountain Faucet - A faucet for producing a water-fountain for drinking or rinsing a person's mouth. The fountain-faucet comprises a main body and a valve. The main body defines an exterior surface and an outlet water passage located inside the main body. The outlet water passage is in communication with a water outlet. The valve produces a fountain of water when a user puts a finger under the water outlet, which creates a back-pressure sufficient to cause a fountain of water to pass through the valve. The valve is located in the main body and is in operable communication with the outlet water passage and the exterior surface of the main body such that when a person puts a finger under the water outlet a back-pressure causes water to pass through the valve to produce a fountain of water. In another embodiment the valve is preplaced with a conical shaped funnel. | 12-01-2011 |
Fred C. Getsinger, Cupertino, CA US
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20080290014 | Power Aquarium Cleaning and Gravel Vacuum - A gravel vacuum, including a pump, a detachable suction base connected to the pump to which a suction tube can be attached, a filter connected to the suction base, a return assembly, at least one valve, and an alternate flow path. The pump impels a flow of water from the suction base, through the filter, and out the return assembly. The valve permits adjustment of volume of the flow for different sizes of fish aquariums. The alternate flow path reduces back pressure on the pump when the valve is used to adjust the volume of the flow. Also, a method of using the gravel vacuum. | 11-27-2008 |
Fred C. Higgins, Cantonment, FL US
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20130087296 | Automatic releasable top down shade system and method - An automatic releasable top down shade system includes a header. A release mechanism is provided that is conformed to connect with the header. A shade with an upper section and a lower section is provided where the upper section of the shade is connected with both the header and the release mechanism and where the lower section is connected with the release mechanism. A lift cord supports the shade and the lift cord is also connected with the release mechanism such that the lift cord activates the release mechanism. | 04-11-2013 |
20130220560 | ROLL TYPE BLIND OR SHADE SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO BE EASILY CONVERTED BETWEEN MOTORIZED AND MANUAL OPERATION - There is provided a motorized roller shade that includes a roller shade tube including an outer surface, an inner surface defining an inner cavity, and two end portions. The motorized shade further includes a shade attached to the outer surface of the roller shade tube, a counterbalancing unit configured to provide a counterbalancing force to the shade, and the roller shade tube further comprising substitution configurations to allow the roller shade tube to receive and operate with either a motor assembly or a manual operation assembly. | 08-29-2013 |
20140262062 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE SPACE REQUIREMENT OF A FLAT COUNTERBALANCING SPRING WITH A NEGATIVE GRADIENT BY RESTRAINING OR CONTAINING THE FREE COIL OF THE SPRING - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for reducing the space requirements of, and improving the performance of, a flat type spring formed to produce a negative gradient torque. In an embodiment, a retainer can be added over at least two coils on the free end of each spring to reduce the space requirement for the spring. Embodiments of the invention can incorporate a flat type spring with a negative gradient having reduced space requirements into a shade or blind. Such a shade or blind will then be able to fit into a smaller area or volume. Specific embodiments can use multiple springs restrained in accordance with the subject invention to achieve a desired counterbalancing of the shade or blind. Further embodiments can incorporate gearing to alter the torque output of the springs. Further specific embodiments can incorporate one or more springs restrained in accordance with the invention and gearing to alter the torque output of the one of more springs. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262067 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MECHANICALLY OPERATING A GROUP OF SHADES OR BLINDS - A shade system includes a plurality of shade assemblies each including an elongated shade tube having an inner surface defining an inner cavity, an outer surface for winding receipt of a flexible shade, at least one coupling end, and an axis of rotation; a connector assembly having a first coupling unit secured to the inner surface at the coupling end of a first shade tube and a second coupling unit secured to the inner surface at the coupling end of a second shade tube substantially adjacent the first shade tube, the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit cooperating to transfer an applied torque from the first shade tube to the second shade tube; an end bracket for rotatably supporting a free end portion of a shade tube when attached to a supporting structure; and a mounting bracket for adjusting the connector assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
Fred C. Hough, Jr., Jacksonville, FL US
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20130256220 | In-situ method and apparatus for decontaminating sites contaminated by hydrocarbons - Contaminated brownfields are successfully and efficiently remediated by the sequential synchronized treatment of the native groundwater in the contaminated site, both mechanically and biologically, in a closed-loop system. | 10-03-2013 |
Fred C. Lee, Ilrvine, CA US
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20140171993 | VITRECTOMY SURGICAL APPARATUS WITH REGULATING OF MATERIAL PROCESSED - A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor an amount of dwell time the vitrectomy cutting device remains open and monitor aspiration rate, and control a rate of material processed by the vitrectomy cutting device based on amount of dwell time and aspiration rate. | 06-19-2014 |
Fred C. Lee, Irvine, CA US
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20140171991 | VITRECTOMY SURGICAL APPARATUS WITH CUT TIMING BASED ON PRESSURES ENCOUNTERED - A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pressures encountered and alter cut valve timing based on pressure conditions previously encountered. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171994 | VITRECTOMY SURGICAL APPARATUS - A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor. | 06-19-2014 |
Fred C. Podlogar, Strongsville, OH US
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20110136591 | Pin shot measuring device - The purpose of this invention is to permit accurate determinations of the distance of a golf ball to a golf cup on a golf green. A golf pin shot measuring device is employed to fit within a golf cup. The golf pin shot measuring device has a string therein that may be locked in place to permit accurate determinations. | 06-09-2011 |
Fred C. Scheideman, Windsor Locks, CT US
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20090159248 | Heat exchanger, heat exchanger tube and methods of making and using same - A heat exchanger tube is disclosed herein comprising a first portion, a twisted portion, and a transition portion between the first portion and the twisted portion. The transition portion includes a reinforcing sleeve. A heat exchanger formed from the tube and a method of forming a heat exchanger tube also are disclosed. The tube is useful in making a heat exchanger configured to operate at high pressures without mechanical failure. | 06-25-2009 |
Fred C. Senftleber, Jacksonville, FL US
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20120234731 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEDIMENTATION FIELD-FLOW FRACTIONATION - Apparatuses and methods are described for the discrimination of particles using sedimentation field-flow fractionation operating without the use of rotating seals. Multiple lines of fluid and electrical communication are provided through a centrifugation unit comprising a fishhook-shaped umbilical conduit traveling from a stationary frame through a rotating guide frame to the separation channel. Twisting and tangling of the umbilical conduit enclosed communication lines are prevented by rotating the guide frame and separation channel in the same direction about an axis at an angular velocity ratio of 1:2. The design eliminates maintenance problems associated with rotating seals, simplifies channel installation and adjustment, and enables the use of multiple channels and the simultaneous application of multiple modes of field-flow fractionation either in concert or in a two-dimensional format. The design also enables the injector and/or detector to be mounted contiguously with the separation channel on the centrifugal rotor. | 09-20-2012 |
20130183211 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MATERIALS BETWEEN LOCATIONS POSSESSING DIFFERENT CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS WITH MINIMAL BAND SPREADING AND DISPERSION DUE TO UNEQUAL PATH-LENGTHS - Non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of apparatus(es) and method(s) are described for the conveyance of fluid media and entrained materials between two or more locations, each possessing a different cross-sectional area. Equidistant pathways incorporated into uniquely designed conduits enable this transference to occur with minimal band spreading and separation resolution loss due to undesirable flow patterns that arise from end effects. The design enables the conduits to be employed with locations of almost any description including process channels, surfaces, or even open volume of any size and used for almost any purpose. The conduits and/or associated locations may be empty of any contents or filled with gelatinous, porous, granular, or particulated material. The design of non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of apparatus(es) and method(s) may be easily adapted or configured as necessary. | 07-18-2013 |
20140290766 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MATERIALS BETWEEN LOCATIONS POSSESSING DIFFERENT CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS WITH MINIMAL BAND SPREADING AND DISPERSION DUE TO UNEQUAL PATH-LENGTHS - Non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of apparatus(es) and method(s) are described for the conveyance of fluid media and entrained materials between two or more locations, each possessing a different cross-sectional area. Equidistant pathways incorporated into uniquely designed conduits enable this transference to occur with minimal band spreading and separation resolution loss due to undesirable flow patterns that arise from end effects. The design enables the conduits to be employed with locations of almost any description including process channels, surfaces, or even open volume of any size and used for almost any purpose. The conduits and/or associated locations may be empty of any contents or filled with gelatinous, porous, granular, or particulated material. The design of non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of apparatus(es) and method(s) may be easily adapted or configured as necessary. | 10-02-2014 |
Fred C. Smith, Marietta, OH US
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20140339815 | Duct Assemblies With Internally Bolted Expansion Joint - A contiguous duct assembly has first and second ducts that share at least one common wall element. An expansion joint is formed at the end of the contiguous duct assembly using a connector element that extends with respective portions into the internal spaces of the first and second ducts. First and second expansion fabrics are coupled to the respective portions from the inside of the ducts using fasteners that are accessible from and disposed within the internal space of the first and second ducts. | 11-20-2014 |
Fred C. Stancer, Iii, Randolph, WI US
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20100205841 | SIGN DISPLAY DEVICE - Sign display devices are described herein. The sign display devices comprise panel assemblies for attaching to beams and attachment assemblies for attaching to signs. The panel assemblies include a front panel, two side panels, and, optionally, rear panels. The attachment assemblies include various combinations of clip assemblies, C-channel assemblies, and extension assemblies. The display device can be used to display signs in retail establishments to advertise the goods situated on shelving units. | 08-19-2010 |
20110062094 | SPINNING TOWER RACK - A tower rack for holding greeting cards and the like is described. The rack includes a tower assembly structure which includes at least one panel section consisting of one or more side panels. Each side panels is configured with horizontal and vertical slits for holding merchandise trays. A base is configured to fit snugly to the bottom of the tower assembly structure. | 03-17-2011 |
Fred C. Tenover, Atlanta, GA US
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20080199877 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBES FOR DETECTING ENTEROBACTERIACEAE AND QUINOLONE-RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE - Oligonucleotide probes for detecting Enterobacteriaceae species. Unique gyrA coding regions permit the development of probes specific for eight different species: | 08-21-2008 |
Fred C. Wireko, West Chester, OH US
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20130274094 | Catalysts For The Conversion Of Hydroxypropionic Acid Or Its Derivatives To Acrylic Acid Or Its Derivatives - Catalysts for dehydrating hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof to acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof with high yield and selectivity, short residence time, and without significant conversion to undesired side products, such as, for example, acetaldehyde, propionic acid, and acetic acid, are provided. The catalysts are mixed condensed phosphates. Methods of preparing the catalysts are also provided. | 10-17-2013 |
Fred C. Wynegar, Wilmington, DE US
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20090019624 | KNIT FABRICS AND BASE LAYER GARMENTS MADE THEREFROM WITH IMPROVED THERMAL PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES - Knit fabrics and military apparel such as T-shirts made therefrom are disclosed. The fabrics are constructed from blended yarns made from an intimate combination of nylon and cotton staple fibers. Such fabrics comprise a weight ratio of cotton to nylon which ranges from about 55:45 to about 85:15, and these fabrics also have a weight ranging from about 3 to about 8 oz/yd | 01-22-2009 |
20130022796 | ELASTIC FABRIC WITH ADHESIVE - Included are elastic laminate articles that include multiple layers. This includes one stretch fabric comprising about 50% to 100% elastic fibers by weight of the fabric, including fabrics that include 100% elastic fibers and at least one adhesive. | 01-24-2013 |
Fred C. Yaggi, Jr., Houston, TX US
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20120000146 | Adjustable connector for securing a roof to a structure - A connector for securing a horizontally extending member of a sloped roof at a selected angle relative to an upright member of the sloped roof includes a first portion adapted for secure engagement with the upright member and a second portion adapted for secure engagement with the horizontally extending member. An angular measurement section extending from the first portion and having multiple visible features thereon is usable to secure the connector to the upright member at a selected angle by aligning a selected visible feature with a portion of the upright member. Each visible feature corresponds to a selected angular relationship, such that a desired angle between the horizontally extending member and the upright member can be provided through selective alignment of a corresponding visible feature of the connector with the upright member. | 01-05-2012 |