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Frederick Balagadde, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090018195	MICROFLUIDIC CHEMOSTAT - A chemostat is described that includes a growth chamber having a plurality of compartments. Each of the compartments may be fluidly isolated from the rest of the growth chamber by one or more actuatable valves. The chemostat may also include a nutrient supply-line to supply growth medium to the growth chamber, and an output port to remove fluids from the growth chamber. Also, a method of preventing biofilm formation in a growth chamber of a chemostat is described. The method may include the steps of adding a lysis agent to a isolated portion of the growth chamber, and reuniting the isolated portion with the rest of the growth chamber.	01-15-2009
20120065277	MICROFLUIDIC CHEMOSTAT - A chemostat is described that includes a growth chamber having a plurality of compartments. Each of the compartments may be fluidly isolated from the rest of the growth chamber by one or more actuatable valves. The chemostat may also include a nutrient supply-line to supply growth medium to the growth chamber, and an output port to remove fluids from the growth chamber. Also, a method of preventing biofilm formation in a growth chamber of a chemostat is described. The method may include the steps of adding a lysis agent to a isolated portion of the growth chamber, and reuniting the isolated portion with the rest of the growth chamber.	03-15-2012

Frederick Biesecker, Boyertown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314900	ENCLOSURE HAVING AN AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE - An enclosure for enclosing an automatic identification device includes an outer cap that has a base wall and a skirt depending therefrom and an inner cap that has a base wall and a skirt depending therefrom. The inner cap is removably secured within the outer cap. A gap is located between the base wall of the outer cap and the base wall of the inner cap when the inner cap is secured within the outer cap. An automatic identification device is located within the gap and preferably secured to an interior surface of one of the base wall of the outer cap and the base wall of the inner cap. The gap is sized and shaped to receive the automatic identification device.	12-25-2008

Frederick Campeol, Epinois BE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100152332	Cementitious Materials - The present invention relates to cementitious materials, which exhibit a hydrophobic character, and to a process for making cementitious materials hydrophobic, and to a granulated additive for rendering cementitious material hydrophobic. An emulsifier for the organosilicon component is deposited on the particulate carrier together with the organosilicon component and the binder. The hydrophobing agent permits to impart instantaneous hydrophobicity to cementitious materials.	06-17-2010

Frederick Casper, Mainz DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110135960	Inhomogeneous compounds having high magnetic resistance, the production and use thereof - The invention relates to inorganic, intermetallic, inhomogeneous compounds having a magnetic resistance effect and an intrinsic field sensitivity of at least 7% at 1 T at room temperature. The invention further relates to a method for the production and use thereof, particularly as magnetic field sensors or in spin electronics.	06-09-2011

Frederick Curro, Emerson, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100203092	Dental, Particularly Remineralizing Composition, Effective for Pain Sensitive Teeth, and Dental Particles, Particularly for Said Composition - The invention relates to a dental, particularly a remineralizing composition, effective for pain sensitive teeth, such as toothpaste, tooth powder, mouth wash, chewing gum, dental formulations or the like, comprising spherical dental particles having a particle size between 0.1 and 2 μm made of silica gel in an one-part combination, comprising at least one combination agent selected from at least a phosphate, a oxide, a further oxygen-containing compound, a hydroxide, hydrogen carbonate or carbonate of the metals of groups II and III of the periodic system, as well as zinc or tin, wherein the dental particles are present in an amount such that the SiO	08-12-2010

Frederick Desauvage, Foster City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233153	NOVEL GENE DISRUPTIONS, COMPOSITIONS AND THE METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO1105, PRO1279 or PRO1783 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.	09-16-2010

Frederick Desborough, Santa Ana, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080308476	Aesthetic conduit end cap structure having concealed anchor attachments - A conduit end cap structure (e.g., a floor drain assembly) that is securely attached to the conduit and aesthetically pleasing. The end cap of the conduit comprises a perforated plate. Anchor supports extend from the substantially concealed underside of the plate, each providing support for an anchor that is received by an anchor receiving structure on the conduit to securely attach the plate to the conduit near its opening. The anchor may be in the form of a fastener (e.g., a set screw), and the anchor receiving structure is in the form of a channel provided on the inside wall of the conduit opening. The fastener extends into the channel, thereby securely retaining the plate to prevent it from dislodging from the conduit end.	12-18-2008
20120037553	AESTHETIC CONDUIT END CAP STRUCTURE HAVING CONCEALED ANCHOR ATTACHMENTS - A conduit end cap structure (e.g., a floor drain assembly) that is securely attached to the conduit and aesthetically pleasing. The end cap of the conduit comprises a perforated plate. Anchor supports extend from the substantially concealed underside of the plate, each providing support for an anchor that is received by an anchor receiving structure on the conduit to securely attach the plate to the conduit near its opening. The anchor may be in the form of a fastener (e.g., a set screw), and the anchor receiving structure is in the form of a channel provided on the inside wall of the conduit opening. The fastener extends into the channel, thereby securely retaining the plate to prevent it from dislodging from the conduit end.	02-16-2012

Frederick De St. Croix, Black Creek CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100263709	SYSTEMS FOR COST-EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION AND UTILIZATION OF SOLAR ENERGY - The present invention is primarily directed to cost-effective systems for using large reflective elements that track the sun on two axes to concentrate solar energy onto a receiver that can convert the sun's optical energy to a form usable for extensive displacement of combustion of fossil fuels. The structures of the tracker frame, tracking mechanism and tracker supports are co-optimized with the optical elements and the receiver for high efficiency, low cost, and ease of assembly, making moderate and large-scale implementations cost-competitive with fossil fuels for peak power, and, with suitable storage, for base-load power and dispatchable peaking power in sunny locations. Improvement to small-tracker two-axis systems and one-axis tracking systems that focus in two dimensions are also included, as are improvements in systems for space-based solar power.	10-21-2010
20120037206	SYSTEMS FOR COST EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION AND UTILIZATION OF SOLAR ENERGY - The present invention is primarily directed to improvements to cost-effective systems for concentrating and using solar energy. The present invention co-optimizes the frame and the primary mirrors and secondary concentrator for a cost-effective very high concentration quasi-parabolic dish system that uses no moulded optics for the primary concentration, and also optimizes fabrication jigs for the main components of that design. The present invention also optimizes cell contacts and provides cost effective receiver cooling for dense receiver arrays for very high concentration photovoltaic systems. The present invention also includes a semi-dense receiver array that can provide a higher acceptance angle than a dense receiver array, and finally includes mutual-shading impact minimization methods and apparatus compatible with very high concentration photovoltaic systems.	02-16-2012

Frederick Diggle, Mountain Brook, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275818	Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Joint Account Registers - A first account profile is on a first mobile communications device and a second account profile is on a second mobile communications device. User input of transactional information is accepted on the first mobile communications device. The first account profile on the first mobile communications device is modified based on the transactional information. A message is transmitted including the transactional information to the second mobile communications device.	11-06-2008

Frederick Douglis, Bernards Township, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100023493	Methods, Systems & Products for Generating Web Pages - Methods, systems, and products generate web pages using elidable links to additional content. When a link is selected in a web page, elision is used to automatically remove a URL and its associated content from the web page, thus reducing previously visited material. When a user selects an elision-enabled link, the link is not displayed during subsequent displaying of the same web page.	01-28-2010

Frederick Draska, White Lake, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090096252	Vehicle Closure Assembly With Sealed Split Between Independently Selectable Closure Panels - A split vehicle closure assembly for a vehicle utilizes a novel seal assembly, latching mechanism and hinges, all of which cooperate to permit the vehicle closure assembly to selectively seal an opening to a vehicle compartment, preventing, dirt, liquid and fumes from entering through the vehicle closure assembly, or to be opened partially or fully to provide various configurations for access to the compartment through the opening.	04-16-2009

Frederick Edelblut, Hopewell, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120018964	Mobile System and Apparatus for Positioning People and for Supporting, Positioning and Transporting Objects - A mobile positioning, supporting and transporting system has two upright generally circular, oblong, elliptical or polygonal support structures joined together with lateral support members to form a freestanding structure with a roughly circular geometry so that it may be tipped end-over-end or rolled to translate from place to place. Any objects attached to or suspended from the structure within the volume space between the support structures readily are moved to a different location or position as desired. Alternatively, the support structures are disassembled and segments thereof may be aligned adjacent one another to form a cargo bin or cart to hold remaining portions of the structure and accessories for storage or transport.	01-26-2012

Frederick Ehrgott, Killingworth, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110294776	Pyrrolo[2,1-F] [1,2,4] Triazin-4-Ylamines IGF-1R Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer and Other Hyperproliferative Diseases - This invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I). Formula (I) in which the variable groups are as defined in the specification and claims, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to a method of treatment using them for treatment of cancer.	12-01-2011

Frederick Engel, Jr., Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238652	Portable coring machine - The present invention is a coring unit adapted to be engaged to an articulated arm, to reduce the labor necessary for on-site coring of sewage and water pipes. The coring unit includes a frame containing the components of the unit, which include a coring bit, a coring bit motor, a traverse mechanism, and a stabilizer for allowing ready orientation of the coring unit with respect to an object being cored. The unit may also be provided with a traverse motor for driving the coring bit into an object being cored, and for withdrawing the coring bit once a core has been formed. The coring unit may additionally be adapted to allow for remote operation of the coring unit.	09-24-2009

Frederick Feller, Iii, Coral Springs, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030320	THIN FILM MEDICAL DEVICE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a delivery system for an intraluminal thin film medical device particularly well suited for occlusion of an aneurysm, vessel side branch or dissection of a body lumen or duct, such as an artery or vein. The delivery system has an outer sheath attached along the distal end of a relatively long and flexible tubular shaft. The outer sheath is capable of constraining the thin film medical device in a longitudinally stretched position, and subsequently being retracted relative to the flexible tubular shaft to release the thin film medical device from the constrained longitudinally stretched position. The delivery system may additionally have a mechanical expansion catheter substantially coaxial too, and slideably engaged within, the outer sheath and an inner lumen substantially coaxial to the outer sheath and incorporated into the flexible tubular shaft.	02-04-2010

Frederick Filasky, Jericho, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110057405	Garbage can caddy - A garbage can caddy that can store a number of cans within the caddy. The caddy has preferably a bar shaped frame with a bottom surface and has wheels below serving as a dolly for transporting the cans within the caddy. Flip bars are provided to lock the cans in place or to release them from the caddy structure. A canopy can be attached to the caddy and the flip bar to cover the can tops. The canopy can be made of canvas or any other suitable material. The canopy can be attached to the flip bar and close or open with the rotational movement of the flip bar in one of the two rotational directions of the flip bar with respect to the dolly of the caddy.	03-10-2011

Frederick Flitsch, Cornwall, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120043468	SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTODETECTORS WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC CONTROL - Composite photodetection devices are described comprising layers with different photodetector embodiments, in connection through vias in bonded layers with electronic circuitry upon them. Standard photodetectors with isolation structures are defined as well as photodetectors with the capability for avalanche operation. Still further embodiments with micropixel embodiments comprising silicon photomultipliers are also described. Embodiments with incorporated transistors are also defined. Methods of using the attached electronics associated with each pixel element to define novel operational set points for the composite photodetector devices are also described.	02-23-2012

Frederick Forgnone, Salinas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216450	Methods and apparatus for preserving pallet units of fresh perishables in modified atmosphere-containing bags - Methods and apparatus for enclosing a palletized container of fresh containers of perishables inside a modified atmosphere-containing plastic bag/enclosure stretched over the containers and over upwardly-folded and sealed margins of a plastic sheet placed between the pallet and the containers to seal the containers of perishables inside the bag/enclosure and to facilitate forming and maintaining a modified atmosphere inside the bag/enclosure.	09-11-2008
20100293893	Methods and apparatus for preserving pallet units of fresh perishables in modifield atmosphere-containing bags - Methods and apparatus for enclosing a palletized container of fresh containers of perishables inside a modified atmosphere-containing plastic bag/enclosure stretched over the containers and over upwardly-folded and sealed margins of a plastic sheet placed between the pallet and the containers to seal the containers of perishables inside the bag/enclosure and to facilitate forming and maintaining a modified atmosphere inside the bag/enclosure.	11-25-2010

Frederick Gelfant, Mount Laurel, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080253833	Agglomerated retroreflective beads for highway marking and methods for fabrication and use thereof - A retroreflective device securable to a highway by bonding thereto preferably with a viscous strip applied to the highway prior to solidifying cure of the strip includes a generally globular glass central member, a desirably pigmented adhesive layer over the central member and a plurality of peripheral globular glass members connected to the central member by the pigmented adhesive layer. A method for fabricating the retroreflective device is also disclosed.	10-16-2008

Frederick Gochenouer, Mechanicsburg, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090199921	COMPOSITE AIR TANK FOR VEHICLE AIR BRAKE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - A composite air tank is provided comprising a cylindrical tube comprising two open ends; two endcaps, at least one of which comprises one or more ports, the two endcaps being affixed to respective end portions of the cylindrical tube, and a composite resin material that covers a portion of the endcap and a portion of the tube. An appertaining method for forming an air tank is also provided, comprising forming two endcaps, at least one having one or more ports, affixing the two endcaps to respective ends of an open tube, applying a composite resin material to cover a part of the endcaps and the tube, and curing the composite resin material.	08-13-2009

Frederick Hausheer, Boerne, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099166	C10-substituted camptothecin analogs - The novel C10-modified camptothecin analogs, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the present invention: (i) possess potent antitumor activity (i.e., in nanomolar or subnanomolar concentrations) for inhibiting the growth of human and animal tumor cells in vitro; (ii) are potent inhibition of Topoisomerase I; (iii) lack of susceptibility to MDR/MRP drug resistance; (iv) require no metabolic drug activation: (v) lack glucuronidation of the A-ring or B-ring; (vi) reduce drug-binding affinity to plasma proteins; (vii) maintain lactone stability; (viii) maintain drug potency; and (ix) possess a low molecular weight (e.g., MW<600).	04-16-2009
20090099224	C7- substituted camptothecin analogs - The novel C7-modified camptothecin analogs, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the present invention: (i) possess potent antitumor activity (i.e., in nanomolar or subnanomolar concentrations) for inhibiting the growth of human and animal tumor cells in vitro; (ii) are potent inhibition of Topoisomerase I; (iii) lack of susceptibility to MDR/MRP drug resistance; (iv) require no metabolic drug activation: (v) lack glucuronidation of the A-ring or B-ring; (vi) reduce drug-binding affinity to plasma proteins; (vii) maintain lactone stability; (viii) maintain drug potency; and (ix) possess a low molecular weight (e.g., MW<600).	04-16-2009

Frederick Hayes-Roth, Atherton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240424	Open community model for exchanging information in dynamic environments - An open community model for information exchange enables individuals to plan and attain superior outcomes in a dynamic environment. A continually “world model” maintains information about the dynamic environment that is valuable for individuals of the open community. An open community model application publicizes a specification of relevant types of information it receives from suppliers and provides to consumers. Suppliers provide information consistent with the specification. Consumers utilize received information to reduce uncertainties or errors in the assumed environment so they can generate improved plans or improve their expected outcomes. Consumers give feedback to the open community model about the quality of information they received. A “world model” application combines information received to update and improve its understanding of the dynamic environment and its estimates of relevant parameters. The community model simplifies the creation and operation of information markets where innovative products are naturally selected and economically reinforced.	09-24-2009

Frederick Hidle, Landsdale, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113202	System and method for providing secure network communications - A method includes receiving a data message, from a first embedded node, in a first end point device. The first data message is addressed to a second embedded node. The method also includes encrypting the first data message to produce an encrypted data message, where the encryption is transparent to the first embedded node. The method further includes transmitting the encrypted data message to a second end point device. An apparatus includes a plurality of embedded node ports each configured to communicate with an embedded node. The apparatus also includes an encrypted communications link port configured to communicate with an end point device. The apparatus further includes a controller connected to communicate with the embedded node ports and the encrypted communications link port. In addition, the apparatus includes a storage connected to be read from and written to by the controller.	04-30-2009

Frederick Ho, Union City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080302233	Digital music systems - Digital music systems, apparatus and techniques based on digitized music data and information to allow for a wide range of applications including digital music practice companion systems.	12-11-2008

Frederick Ignatz-Hoover, Elyria, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100184893	PROCESSES FOR PREPARING RUBBER BLEND COMPOSITIONS - Processes for mixing a filler with a rubber blend containing at least one isoprene elastomer and one butadiene elastomer are provided. Preferably, the processes include the steps of: combining elastomers or a blend of elastomers, a carbon black and/or silica filler(s) and a quinone diimine antidegradant in a rubber composition; mixing the rubber composition for a viscosity-reducing effective period of time to reduce the viscosity of the composition; and discharging the mixed composition. The compositions are preferably discharged from the mixing vessel at or near a minimum viscosity occurring at a temperature of about 120-160° C.	07-22-2010
20110105669	PROCESS OF FORMING VULCANIZABLE ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS USING ULTRA ACCELERATORS AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREFROM - A vulcanizable elastomeric composition and a method of forming said composition is presented. The method generally comprises the mixing of sulfur and an ultra-accelerator into a mixture of an elastomeric polymer matrix, fillers, and silane coupling agent during the silanization reaction step, prior to the occurrence of vulcanization. The addition of the ultra-accelerator, such as TBzTD, enhances the efficiency of the silanization reaction and forms at least one bond with the elastomeric polymer matrix. The silanization reaction step may comprise multiple mixing substeps in which the ultra-accelerator may be incorporated into the elastomeric composition.	05-05-2011

Frederick Immermann, Suffern, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100081666	SRC ACTIVATION FOR DETERMINING CANCER PROGNOSIS AND AS A TARGET FOR CANCER THERAPY - Methods of cancer diagnosis and prognosis using biomarkers.	04-01-2010

Frederick Karsa, North Brunswick, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133488	Test to measure curling tendency of paper in laser printers - The invention provides an apparatus and method for testing the tendency of a paper to curl. The paper is cut from a paper making machine and rapidly humidified to standard TAPPI conditions, and is thereafter run through an apparatus having a substantially vertically oriented nip. The paper is measured for curl, all data are tabulated and fed back into a data acquisition or paper machine control system.	05-28-2009

Frederick Khachik, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238933	Process for Synthesis of (3R,3'R)-Zeaxanthin and (3R,3'S;meso)-Zeaxanthin from (3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein via (3R)-3',4'-Anhydrolutein - (3R, 3′R, 6′R)-Lutein and (3R, 3′R)-zeaxanthin are two dietary carotenoids that are present in most fruits and vegetables commonly consumed in the US and accumulate in the human plasma, major organs, and ocular tissues. Another stereoisomer of (3R, 3′R)-zeaxanthin that is not of dietary origin but is found in the human ocular tissues is (3R, 3′S; meso)-zeaxanthin. There is growing evidence that these carotenoids play an important role in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and the Western World. In view of the potential therapeutic application of dietary lutein, (3R, 3′R)-zeaxanthin, and (3R, 3′S; meso)-zeaxanthin, the industrial production of these carotenoids is of considerable importance. The present invention provides a process for the partial synthesis of (3R, 3′R)-zeaxanthin and (3R, 3′S; meso)-zeaxanthin from a readily accessible dehydration product of (3R, 3′R, 6′R)-lutein, namely, (3R)-3′,4′-didehydro-β,β-caroten-3-ol [(3R)-3′,4′-anhydrolutein]. The process involves regioselective hydroboration of (3R)-3′,4′-anhydrolutein to a mixture of (3R, 3′R)-zeaxanthin and (3R, 3′S; meso)-zeaxanthin followed by separation of these carotenoids by enzyme-mediated acylation.	09-24-2009
20090264681	Process for Synthesis of (3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein and its Stereoisomers - (3R,3′R,6′R)-Lutein and (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin are two dietary carotenoids that are present in most fruits and vegetables commonly consumed in the US. These carotenoids accumulate in the human plasma, major organs, and ocular tissues. In the past decade, numerous epidemiological and experimental studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin play an important role in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and Western World. The invention provides a process for the synthesis of (3R,3′R,6′R)-lutein and its stereoisomers from commercially available (rac)-α-ionone by a C	10-22-2009
20090311761	Process for Synthesis of (3S)- and (3R)-3-Hydroxy-Beta-Ionone, and Their Transformation to Zeaxanthin and Beta-Cryptoxanthin - (3R)-3-Hydroxy-β-ionone and (3S)-3-hydroxy-β-ionone are two important intermediates in the synthesis of carotenoids with β-end group such as lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and their stereoisomers. Among the various stereoisomers of these carotenoids, only (3R,3′R,6′R)-lutein, (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin, and (3R)-β-cryptoxanthin are present in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. There are 3 possible stereoisomers for zeaxanthin, these are: dietary (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin (1), non-dietary (3S,3′S)-zeaxanthin (2), and non-dietary (3R,3′S;meso)-zeaxanthin (3) which is a presumed metabolite of dietary lutein. Dietary lutein as well as 1 and 3 are accumulated in the human macula and have been implicated in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration. (3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin (4) is also present in selected ocular tissues at a very low concentration whereas its enantiomer (3S)-β-cryptoxanthin (5) is absent in foods and human plasma.	12-17-2009
20100280286	Process For The Preparation of Beta and Alpha Cryptoxanthin - The present invention relates to a process for converting lutein and/or lutein esters to (3R)-β-cryptoxanthin and (3R,6′R)-α-cryptoxanthin, suitable for human consumption as dietary supplements, by employing safe and environmentally friendly reagents. (3R)-β-Cryptoxanthin and (3R,6′R)-α-cryptoxanthin are two rare food carotenoids that are not commercially available and the former exhibits vitamin A activity. In the first synthetic step, commercially available lutein and/or lutein esters are transformed into a mixture of dehydration products of lutein (anhydroluteins) in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acid. The resulting anhydroluteins are then converted to (3R)-β-cryptoxanthin (major product) and (3R,6′R)-α-cryptoxanthin (minor product) by heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation employing transition elements of group VIII (Pt, Pd, Rh supported on alumina or carbon) in a variety of organic solvents under atmospheric pressure of hydrogen and at temperatures ranging from −15° C. to 40° C. Among these catalysts, Pt supported on alumina at 40° C. in ethyl acetate provides the best yield of (3R)-β-cryptoxanthin and (3R,6′R)-α-cryptoxanthin. Several homogeneous catalysts can also promote the regioselective hydrogenation of anhydroluteins to a mixture of (3R)-β-cryptoxanthin and (3R,6′R)-α-cryptoxanthin in low to moderate yields. The catalysts may be transition metal complexes such as palladium acetylacetonate, Rh(Ph	11-04-2010

Frederick Kruschka, Waukesha, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100126484	FAILURE PREVENTION IN PORTABLE TARGET THROWING MACHINES - A circuit module for preventing component failure in portable target throwing machines, the circuit module comprising a microcontroller coupled to a power source and a motor, wherein the microcontroller is configured to count a number of clay target throwing cycles and a run time of the motor. The circuit module also comprises a relay coupled to the microcontroller and the motor, wherein the relay is configured to open and interrupt power supply to the motor when at least one of the number of clay target throwing cycles and the run time of the motor exceeds a predetermined threshold.	05-27-2010

Frederick Lemme, Sr., Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090242189	SWELL PACKER - A swell packer includes a base tubular; a seal member encircling the base tubular, the seal member swelling radially to a seal equilibrium swell upon contact with a particular fluid; and a disc positioned about the base tubular substantially abutting an end of the seal member but not physically connected to the seal member in a manner that limits the equilibrium swell of the seal member, the disc swelling radially to a first equilibrium swell upon contact with a particular fluid.	10-01-2009
20110253393	SWELLABLE DOWNHOLE DEVICE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT PROFILE - A swellable packer device upon exposure to brine in a well. The device may be swellable to a substantially constant profile in spite of significant fluctuations in brine concentrations. Thus, the likelihood of packer failure due to under-swelling or over-swelling is reduced. Indeed, the packer may be employed for long-term operations or isolations ranging from a couple of weeks to twenty years or more without undue concern over packer failure from under or over swelling.	10-20-2011

Frederick Lidington, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080209867	Integrated Barrel Loader and Confiner Apparatus for Use in a Cartoning System - Disclosed is an integrated barrel loader/confiner apparatus useful in a cartoning system for shaping and inserting a product into a carton. The integrated barrel loader/confiner includes an endless confiner cam track and an endless pusher cam track. A confiner element is endlessly driven and cammed by the confiner cam track to align the confiner element with a product to shape the product in a manner suitable for insertion into a carton. A pusher element is endlessly driven and cammed by the pusher cam track to align the pusher element with the thus shaped product and a carton to drive the shaped product into the carton.	09-04-2008
20100030373	INTELLIGENT PRODUCT FEED SYSTEM AND METHOD - Intelligent product feed systems and product transport methods are presented in which an array of variable speed transport modules is positioned between an input transport mechanism and an output mechanism, with the individual module speeds being controlled by a model-based planner to transport products delivered in an uncertain fashion by the input transport mechanism to the output mechanism synchronized and oriented according to a specified product configuration.	02-04-2010

Frederick Liu, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090106151	Fraud prevention based on risk assessment rule - A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to import fraud prevention rules from an issuer and implement them in real-time at a payment processor. Usually, a card issuing bank either approves or declines financial transaction; however, in embodiments of the present invention, the issuing bank creates fraud prevention rules, and the payment processor implements the created rules. A payment processor apparatus comprises a network interface, and a verification engine. The verification engine includes a transaction driver, and a real time decisioning processor. The network interface is configured to receive a fraud prevention rule from a payment card issuing bank, and to receive a proposed financial transaction from an acquiring bank. The transaction driver receives the fraud prevention rule. The real time decisioning processor compares the proposed financial transaction from the acquirer and the fraud prevention rule to determine whether the proposed financial transaction should be declined.	04-23-2009
20100287099	RISK ASSESSMENT RULE SET APPLICATION FOR FRAUD PREVENTION - Rules, applied to deny authorization of likely fraudulent transactions, are derived from a modified Patient Rule Induction Method algorithm that uses a target variable and a data set of past transactions each associated with a plurality of input variables and a hyper-rectangle enclosing a multi-dimensional space defined by a representation of the input variable values as points within the multi-dimensional space. While a count of the points within the hyper-rectangle is greater than a minimum support parameter, a first plurality of points proximal to edges of the hyper-rectangle are removed, where each such removing maximizes a mean value of the target variable, and then, while the mean value remains maximized, a second plurality of points proximal to the edges is added, where each adding maximizes or maintains the mean value. The hyper-rectangle is bounded within a minimum bounding box that defines the rules.	11-11-2010

Frederick Mailly, Montferrier-Sur-Lez FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110248783	CIRCUIT FOR AMPLIFYING A SIGNAL REPRESENTING A VARIATION IN RESISTANCE OF A VARIABLE RESISTANCE AND CORRESPONDING SENSOR - A circuit for amplifying a signal representing a variation in resistance of a variable resistance comprising at least one first load linked to an output terminal of a first transistor whose other terminal is associated with a variable resistance, in such a way as to allow the recovery of the amplified signal at the terminals of the first load.	10-13-2011

Frederick Mauer, Iv, Greenland, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090050863	ROADWAY GUARDRAIL SYSTEM - A roadway guardrail system including a rail, a plurality of support posts, and a plurality of fasteners assembly to redirect an impacting vehicle and dissipate a portion of the impacting vehicle's energy. A plurality of support posts each includes a slot extending along its length aligning with apertures in the rail and engaging with the rail through the apertures with fasteners including reinforcing members slidable along the slots in the posts. Alternatively, the rail has a plurality of laterally extending slots aligning with apertures in support posts and engaging with the support posts through the apertures with fasteners including reinforcing members slidable along the slots.	02-26-2009

Frederick Maurer, Iv, Greenland, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090050864	ROADWAY GUARDRAIL SYSTEM - A roadway guardrail system including a rail, a plurality of support posts, and a plurality of fasteners assembly to redirect an impacting vehicle and dissipate a portion of the impacting vehicle's energy. Block-outs may be positioned in between the rail and support posts. A plurality of support posts each includes a slot extending along its length aligning with apertures in the rail and engaging with the rail through the apertures with fasteners including reinforcing members slidable along the slots in the posts. Alternatively, the rail has a plurality of laterally extending slots aligning with apertures in support posts and engaging with the support posts through the apertures with fasteners including reinforcing members slidable along the slots.	02-26-2009

Frederick Miller, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110014	SMALL FORM FACTOR TRANSMITTER OPTICAL SUBASSEMBLY (TOSA) HAVING FUNCTIONALITY FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE TOSA - The invention is directed to an OSA having a TO-can-type configuration that is relatively low-cost to manufacture and that has functionality for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the laser diode without the need for additional pins or an increase in the size of the OSA. Thus, the OSA typically includes four or five pins at most. These features of the invention are achieved by providing a thermal control circuit, a temperature sensor and a heater that are integrated along with a laser output power monitor photodiode into the submount assembly substrate.	04-30-2009

Frederick Nuessle, East Aurora, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110221134	Tolf - A recreational toss golf game involving one to four members and a scoring method similar to the game of golf. A start flag and a target flag indicate the starting and ending positions of each round, with players tossing a large diameter ball from the starting flag towards the target flag. The player's ball that comes closest to the target flag scores the lowest for each round, and the player with the lowest combined score after all rounds is declared the winner. The game setup is modular and may be set up over different terrains or distances, depending on player preference and skill level. A full game may comprise any number of rounds up to 18, similar to a full round of golf. The game provides players with the joys of golf without requiring each player to invest time and money developing golf specific skills or paying for specialized equipment.	09-15-2011

Frederick Obudho, Nairobi KE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110250080	Human-Powered Irrigation Pump - A human-powered pump assembly includes a frame and a treadle pivot attached to the frame, such that the treadle pivot defines a horizontal rotational axis. The pump assembly includes a pair of treadles coupled to the treadle pivot and a rocker pivot attached to the frame, such that the rocker pivot defines a separate horizontal rotational axis. The pump assembly includes a reciprocating rocker coupled to the rocker pivot and to the pair of treadles to constrain the motion thereof, such that the rocker pivot axis is located below the treadle pivot axis.	10-13-2011

Frederick Okech, Newburgh, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131538	Novel propofol composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of formaldehyde sulfoxylate - Sterile pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration containing 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol) are described for use as anesthetics. The compositions comprise an oil-in-water emulsion of propofol additionally comprising an amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of formaldehyde sulfoxylate sufficient to prevent significant growth of microorganisms for at least 24 hours after adventitious contamination.	05-21-2009

Frederick Palenschat, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080197297	High repetition rate laser produced plasma EUV light source - An EUV light source apparatus and method are disclosed, which may comprise a pulsed laser providing laser pulses at a selected pulse repetition rate focused at a desired target ignition site; a target formation system providing discrete targets at a selected interval coordinated with the laser pulse repetition rate; a target steering system intermediate the target formation system and the desired target ignition site; and a target tracking system providing information about the movement of target between the target formation system and the target steering system, enabling the target steering system to direct the target to the desired target ignition site. The target tracking system may provide information enabling the creation of a laser firing control signal, and may comprise a droplet detector comprising a collimated light source directed to intersect a point on a projected delivery path of the target, having a respective oppositely disposed light detector detecting the passage of the target through the respective point, or a detector comprising a linear array of a plurality of photo-sensitive elements aligned to a coordinate axis, the light from the light source intersecting a projected delivery path of the target, at least one of the which may comprise a plane-intercept detection device. The droplet detectors may comprise a plurality of droplet detectors each operating at a different light frequency, or a camera having a field of view and a two dimensional array of pixels imaging the field of view. The apparatus and method may comprise an electrostatic plasma containment apparatus providing an electric plasma confinement field at or near a target ignition site at the time of ignition, with the target tracking system providing a signal enabling control of the electrostatic plasma containment apparatus. The apparatus and method may comprise a vessel having and intermediate wall with a low pressure trap allowing passage of EUV light and maintaining a differential pressure across the low pressure trap. The apparatus and method may comprise a magnetic plasma confinement mechanism creating a magnetic field in the vicinity of the target ignition site to confine the plasma to the target ignition site, which may be pulsed and may be controlled using outputs from the target tracking system.	08-21-2008

Frederick Peacos, North Scituate, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090230243	ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM PACK PALLETS - An Environmental Control System (ECS) includes a pallet which supports at least one ECS component. The pallet defines a pallet surface that matches an aircraft outer mold line.	09-17-2009

Frederick Peacos, Iii, North Scituate, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110126572	COMPACT CONDENSER MODULE - A water collector is telescoped into the interior of an aircraft condenser. The condenser has a header for collecting air from the condenser and the water collector is disposed at least partially within the header.	06-02-2011

Frederick Perner, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110267866	EXTENSIBLE THREE DIMENSIONAL CIRCUIT HAVING PARALLEL ARRAY CHANNELS - An extensible three dimensional circuit having parallel array channels includes an access layer and crossbar array layers overlying the access layer and being electrically connected to the access layer. The crossbar array layers include parallel channels, the parallel channels being formed from two classes of vias, the first class being pillar vias connected to relatively short stub lines, and the second class being traveling-line vias connected to long lines that travel away from the via; pillar vias and traveling-line vias being configured to connect to crossing lines such that each crossing point between the lines is uniquely addressed by one pillar via and one traveling-line via. Programmable crosspoint devices are disposed between the crossing lines.	11-03-2011
20110286259	Reading Memory Elements Within a Crossbar Array - A method for reading the state of a memory element within a crossbar memory array includes storing a first electric current sensed from a half-selected target memory element within the crossbar memory array; and outputting a final electric current based on the stored first electric current and a second electric current sensed from the target memory element when the target memory element is fully selected.	11-24-2011
20110292712	READING A MEMORY ELEMENT WITHIN A CROSSBAR ARRAY - A method for reading a memory element within a crossbar array, the method including selecting a column line connected to a target memory element of the crossbar array by applying a supply voltage to a source follower, a gate terminal of the source follower connected to the column line; applying bias voltages to row lines of the crossbar array; storing an output voltage of the source follower in a storage element; applying a sense voltage to a row line connected to the target memory element; and outputting a difference between the voltage stored in the storage element and an output voltage of the source follower while the sense voltage is applied to the row line.	12-01-2011
20110292713	Reading a Memory Element Within a Crossbar Array - A method for reading a memory element within a crossbar array includes switching a column line connected to a target memory element of the crossbar array to connected to an input of a current mirror; applying an error voltage to unselected rows of the crossbar array; applying a sense voltage to a row line connected to the target memory element; and measuring an output current of the current mirror.	12-01-2011
20110305063	SENSE AMPLIFIER FOR READING A CROSSBAR MEMORY ARRAY - A sense amplifier for reading the data stored in a crossbar array includes a storage transistor to store a first voltage resulting from an electric current from a column line connected to a target memory element while the target memory element is half-selected, the first voltage resulting from bias voltages applied to row lines not connected to the target memory element; a mirror transistor to store a second voltage resulting from an electric current from the column line while the target memory element is fully selected; a cross-coupled inverter circuit having a first branch connected to the storage transistor and a second branch connected to the mirror transistor; and an output node to output a signal from the first branch of the cross-coupled inverter circuit, the signal based on a comparison between the first voltage stored in the storage transistor and the second voltage across the mirror transistor.	12-15-2011
20120057390	MEMORY ARRAY WITH WRITE FEEDBACK - A memory array with write feedback includes a number of row lines intersecting a number of column lines, a memory element connected between one of the row lines and one of the column lines, an electrical condition supply to be selectively applied to one of the row lines; and a feedback control loop to control an electrical condition supplied by the electrical condition supply. A method for setting the state of a memory element within a memory array includes applying an electrical condition to the memory element within the memory array, sensing a resistive state of the memory element, and controlling the electrical condition based on the sensed resistive state to cause the memory element to reach a target resistance.	03-08-2012

Frederick Pheasey, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100326730	Sealing System and Bi-Directional Thrust Bearing Arrangement for a Downhole Motor - A bearing assembly for a downhole motor comprises a housing having an upper end, a lower end, a radially inner surface, and a radially outer surface. In addition, the bearing assembly comprises a mandrel rotatably disposed within the housing. Further, the bearing assembly comprises an upper seal assembly, a lower seal assembly, and a thrust bearing assembly, each radially positioned between the housing and the mandrel. The bearing assembly also comprises a lubricating fluid radially disposed between the housing and the mandrel. The lower end of the housing comprises a first check valve radially positioned between the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface of the housing. The check valve is in fluid communication with the lubricating fluid and is adapted to allow at least a portion of the lubricant to exit the bearing assembly at a predetermined pressure differential.	12-30-2010

Frederick Pizzella, Emporium, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116812	DRY FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A dry fire protection system for a water heater is provided. The water heater includes a body having an elongated hollow for holding water to be heated, an inlet opening and an outlet opening in communication with the hollow for flowing water therethrough. A heating element is coupled to the body for heating the water within the hollow. The dry fire protection system comprises a sensing element disposed in the hollow of the body for detecting the presence of water in the hollow. The sensing element is spaced from and operably connected to the heating element. The sensing element is configured to generate a voltage in response to a temperature of the sensing element. A controller is operably connected to the sensing element for monitoring the generated voltage across the sensing element. The controller is configured to prevent a supply of electrical power to the heating element as a function of the generated voltage.	05-13-2010

Frederick Prigge, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100131152	System, device and method for automatically stopping and starting engines of motor vehicles - Systems, control methods and related apparatus for engine idling reduction, to decrease operating cost and pollution related to the use of an automotive vehicle, while increasing its autonomy. Integrated are an automatic start-stop device, an increased onboard energy capacity, an electric pump that circulates engine coolant to the heater radiator to extract engine thermal inertia for cabin heating and an engine electric cooling system. The system is designed to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution while maintaining auxiliary systems in function and the cabin temperature at an acceptable level when the engine is stopped. This system may be integrated aboard internal combustion engine vehicles that have important idling periods in normal conditions. Such systems can either be implemented as retrofit kits or during a vehicle's manufacturing, directly by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).	05-27-2010

Frederick Purches, Coppell, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090006249	PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCING CREDIT FOR CASH COLLECTIONS - A process for providing bank credit to retailers for cash collections that are carried out during retailers' normal business operations. The process entails a retailer collecting cash over a period of time, such as over a single or multiple business days, generally in exchange for goods and/or services, depositing the collected cash into one or more electronic safes disposed at the retailer's location or locations, calculating at a designated time, such as the end of day at each location, a total amount of cash that has been deposited into the retailer's safes over such period of time, and electronically transmitting data files that identify the calculated total amounts of cash accepted by the retailer over the period of time. The retailer is credited, for example, by a bank, with the total cash deposits as reported by the electronic safes at the end of each business day. The process advantageously makes funds readily available and improves cash flow to retailers who take-in cash as part of their normal business operations.	01-01-2009
20090032580	PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CASH COLLECTIONS DEPOSITS AND DEPOSIT TRACKING - A process of facilitating cash collection deposits and deposit tracking includes identifying by a retailer an amount of cash collected by that retailer, including respective amounts of currency by denomination of the collected cash, creating a deposit ticket containing at least a unique identification code associated therewith, depositing the created deposit ticket and the collected cash into a deposit bag, transporting the deposit bag to a cash processing facility, and counting at the cash processing facility the collected cash contained in the transported deposit bag to verify that the amount previously identified by the retailer corresponds to the counted amount. Particularly additional novel features include at least the following: the manner in which the retailer identifies the amount of collected cash; the manner in which the deposit bag may be scheduled for pickup; providing advance credit to the retailer for the cash deposits during various stages of cash handling/processing; and the particular manner of tracking the status of each of the deposit bags of a retailer's multiple stores.	02-05-2009
20090222381	PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CHECK PROCESSING AT POINT OF SALE AND ACCELERATED CREDIT FOR CHECK TRANSACTIONS - Process of and system for providing credit to a retailer by collecting checks from customers during financial transactions between the customers and the retailer, depositing by the retailer the collected checks into a safe located at the retailer facility, calculating the total monetary value of the checks that are deposited into the safe, and electronically transmitting a data file that identifies the calculated total monetary value of the deposited checks. Using the information in the transmitted data file, the retailer is credited by a bank or other financial institute with the total monetary value of the deposited checks. Crediting may be provided on a business day basis, and other features include imaging of the deposited checks, facilitating check processing using the image files of the checks, displaying the imaged checks on a display at the retailer during the financial transaction, depositing the checks into the same safe into which cash collected by the retailer is deposited, providing the checks within the safe in sealed cassettes, and printing an image of a collected check on a receipt that is provided to the customer. Other features also are described. The process and system advantageously make funds readily available and improves cash flow to retailers who take-in checks as part of their normal business operations.	09-03-2009
20110031306	PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CASH COLLECTIONS DEPOSITS AND DEPOSIT TRACKING - A process of facilitating cash collection deposits and deposit tracking includes identifying by a retailer an amount of cash collected by that retailer, including respective amounts of currency by denomination of the collected cash, creating a deposit ticket containing at least a unique identification code associated therewith, depositing the created deposit ticket and the collected cash into a deposit bag, transporting the deposit bag to a cash processing facility, and counting at the cash processing facility the collected cash contained in the transported deposit bag to verify that the amount previously identified by the retailer corresponds to the counted amount. Particularly additional novel features include at least the following: the manner in which the retailer identifies the amount of collected cash; the manner in which the deposit bag may be scheduled for pickup; providing advance credit to the retailer for the cash deposits during various stages of cash handling/processing; and the particular manner of tracking the status of each of the deposit bags of a retailer's multiple stores.	02-10-2011
20110035316	PROCESS OF AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCING CREDIT FOR CASH COLLECTIONS - A process for providing bank credit to retailers for cash collections that are carried out during retailers' normal business operations. The process entails a retailer collecting cash over a period of time, such as over a single or multiple business days, generally in exchange for goods and/or services, depositing the collected cash into one or more electronic safes disposed at the retailer's location or locations, calculating at a designated time, such as the end of day at each location, a total amount of cash that has been deposited into the retailer's safes over such period of time, and electronically transmitting data files that identify the calculated total amounts of cash accepted by the retailer over the period of time. The retailer is credited, for example, by a bank, with the total cash deposits as reported by the electronic safes at the end of each business day. The process advantageously makes funds readily available and improves cash flow to retailers who take-in cash as part of their normal business operations.	02-10-2011

Frederick Richards, Iii, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100166165	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME, PERSONALIZED, DYNAMIC, INTERACTIVE VOICE SERVICES FOR ENTERTAINMENT-RELATED INFORMATION - A system and method for creation and automatic deployment of personalized, dynamic and interactive voice services relating to subscriber entertainment, including information derived from on-line analytical processing (OLAP) systems. More specifically, the invention relates to a system and method that enable personalized delivery of entertainment-related information in real-time, via natural language voice communication with a voice-enabled terminal device.	07-01-2010

Frederick Schweighardt, Cypress, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100219172	Process For Reducing The Loss Of Backing Gas When Welding Pipe - The present invention provides for a process for welding pipes together utilizing a cover device that has a gutter-shaped portion that is arranged on the plan of joint of the pipes to be welded together. By arranging the cover device such that the gutter-shaped portion faces and covers a portion of the plan of joint formed by the abutment of the ends of the pipes to be welded together, it is possible to eliminate or minimize the waste of gas that is utilized to create an internal gas backing.	09-02-2010

Frederick Shahly, Clarkston, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110006499	SELF-GUIDED AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY - An air spring assembly includes a pedestal that has one end fixed to a suspension arm and includes a second end with a platform that supports an air spring assembly. An air spring piston is fixed to the platform. A lower portion of a flexible bellows is fixed to the air spring piston and an upper portion of the flexible bellows is mounted to a vehicle frame structure. A linear movable member has one end fixed to the upper portion of said flexible bellows and an opposite end slidingly received within an internal cavity of the pedestal such that the upper and lower portions of the flexible bellows articulate linearly with respect to each other.	01-13-2011

Frederick Shelton, Iv, Hillsboro, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100089970	POWERED SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING APPARATUS WITH MANUALLY RETRACTABLE FIRING SYSTEM - In one general aspect, various embodiments of the present invention can include a motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument having a drive shaft, a motor selectively engageable with the drive shaft, and a manual return mechanism configured to operably disengage the motor from the drive shaft and retract the drive shaft. In at least one embodiment, a surgeon, or other operator of the surgical instrument, can utilize the manual return mechanism to retract the drive shaft after it has been advanced, especially when the motor, or a power source supplying the motor, has failed or is otherwise unable to provide a force sufficient to retract the drive shaft.	04-15-2010

Frederick Sonnichsen, East Falmouth, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110058814	FIBER OPTIC OBSERVATORY LINK FOR MEDIUM BANDWIDTH DATA COMMUNICATION - Systems and methods for a reconfigurable, long-range, underwater data-communication network are described. The network provides a low cost, low power, lightweight, and easy to deploy underwater communication system capable of being operated at long distances. The network may include a cabled ocean observatory, which may be deployed underwater and connected to a surface buoy. The cabled ocean observatory may be connected to one or more removable underwater sensors via fiber optic cables. The underwater sensors may be disposed at underwater locations at long distances from the cabled ocean observatory. Fiber optic extension modules may be permanently connected to each end of the fiber optic cables. Each fiber optic extension module may include an optical transceiver, a power supply, and an inductive element for removably coupling an underwater sensor or the cabled ocean observatory to the fiber optic cable.	03-10-2011

Frederick Tassitino, Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080218153	POWER WAVEFORM HARMONIC ANALYSIS USING SUMMED SAMPLES - Provided are methods and apparatus for characterizing a power waveform. Some such methods include sampling the power waveform to generate a plurality of samples and, for each of the samples, recursively processing the sample to generate an aggregate signal energy value, processing the sample to generate a harmonic component signal energy value associated with at least one target harmonic frequency, and accumulating the aggregate signal energy value and the component signal energy value with previously generated aggregate signal energy values and component signal energy values to generate an accumulated aggregate signal energy value and an accumulated harmonic component signal energy value. Methods also include characterizing the power waveform responsive to the accumulated aggregate signal energy value and the accumulated harmonic component signal energy value.	09-11-2008
20080265681	Self-Testing Power Supply Apparatus, Methods and Computer Program Products - A power supply apparatus includes first and second parallel-connected uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), each including an AC/DC converter circuit and a DC/AC converter circuit having an input coupled to an output of the AC/DC converter circuit by a DC link, inputs of the AC/DC converter circuits of the first and second UPSs connected in common to an AC source and outputs of the DC/AC converter circuits of the first and second UPSs connected in common to a load. The first and second UPSs are configured to support a test mode wherein the first UPS is test loaded by transferring power from the output of the DC/AC converter circuit of the first UPS to the output of the DC/AC converter circuit of the second UPS. The first UPS may be configured to provide power to the load concurrent with test loading by the second UPS.	10-30-2008

Frederick Tassitino, Jr., Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100102636	NESTED REDUNDANT UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND METHODS - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes at least three UPSs configured to be connected in parallel to a common load. The system further includes control circuitry configured to support at least two redundant groups among the UPSs and to support at least two redundant subgroups among at least one of the redundant groups of UPSs. In this manner, a nested redundancy may be provided.	04-29-2010

Frederick Treesh, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090042562	Virtual Gateway Redundancy - A method and system are presented for providing satellite communications coverage for a geographical area involving operating a plurality of gateways including a first gateway and a second gateway, wherein the first gateway is configured to utilize at least one first spot beam associated with at least one first coverage area within the geographic area to provide relayed satellite communications to a plurality of first subscriber terminals located in the at least one first coverage area, wherein the second gateway is configured to utilize at least one second spot beam associated with at least one second coverage area within the geographic area to provide relayed satellite communications to a plurality of second subscriber terminals located in the at least one second coverage area, and upon a failure condition associated with the at least one first spot beam, expanding the at least one second coverage area to include a portion of the at least one first coverage area, to provide relayed satellite communications to at least some of the first subscriber terminals without utilizing the at least one first spot beam.	02-12-2009

Frederick Varacchi US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100198672	METHODS, APPARATUSES AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURES FOR INCENTIVIZING PARTICIPANTS TO TRADE ON A MARKETPLACE - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for incentivizing a plurality of participants to exchange goods or services on a marketplace. In one embodiment, at least one warrant is issued a participant who trades on the marketplace. The warrant is issued in accordance to an agreement among the plurality of participants. The warrant provides the participant with a right for converting the warrant into at least one ownership share of the marketplace. The right is conditioned on the participant's performance on the marketplace. The participant's performance on the marketplace is determined by the system, and is used to determine a quantity of warrants that may be converted into the at least one ownership share of the marketplace. The quantity of warrants that may be converted is outputted and communicated to the participant.	08-05-2010

Frederick Voss, Iii, Fernandina Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236658	Portable Fuel Dispensing System - A portable fuel dispensing system comprises a fuel pump assembly, a conduit, and a fuel tank cap assembly. The pump assembly comprises a handle assembly, a cylinder assembly, and pump body assembly, and the conduit is a flexible hose or tube capable of channeling fuel from the pump assembly to the external fuel tank. The conduit and the fuel tank cap assembly comprises mating couplers having valves biased closed when disconnected from the mating coupler. In use, the fuel tank cap assembly is threaded to the external fuel tank, and the conduit coupler is connected to the cap coupler, thus forming a fluid-tight connection between the conduit and the fuel tank cap assembly. Thereafter, the external fuel tank may be replenished by manipulating the pump assembly. In other embodiments, the portable fuel dispensing system has a dual line conduit permitting vapor in the external fuel tank to be evacuated via a vapor line in the conduit and collected in the reservoir of the portable fuel container. In another embodiment, the pump assembly further comprises release valves disposed in the pump body assembly to alleviate pressure differences between the reservoir of the portable fuel container and the external ambient pressure.	09-23-2010

Frederick Vroman, Wonder Lake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210718	Fluid-Cooled Vibratory Apparatus, System and Method for Cooling - A vibratory apparatus includes a trough assembly comprising first and second plates, the first and second plates joined together in close proximity so as to define a space through which a fluid may pass at a high velocity, a vibration generator coupled to the trough assembly, and a frame resiliently coupled to the trough assembly. Also included is a system including the vibratory apparatus and other equipment, and a method of using the vibratory apparatus.	09-04-2008
20110114290	FLUID-COOLED VIBRATORY APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING - A vibratory apparatus includes a trough assembly comprising first and second plates, the first and second plates joined together in close proximity so as to define a space through which a fluid may pass at a high velocity, a vibration generator coupled to the trough assembly, and a frame resiliently coupled to the trough assembly. Also included is a system including the vibratory apparatus and other equipment, and a method of using the vibratory apparatus.	05-19-2011

Frederick West, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100290988	FLUORINATED FRUCTOSE DERIVATIVES FOR PET IMAGING - The present invention is directed to fructose-based radiopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, precursors and methods for preparing same, and methods of using same for diagnostic imaging of cancer cells and non-imaging tracer studies.	11-18-2010

Frederick Wittekind, Iv, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120113872	Contact Number Encapsulation System - A contact number encapsulation system is disclosed that is operable to consolidate a plurality of contact numbers associated with a given user into a single contact number. The system includes a call processing application that uses information contained in a message header to determine a list of contact numbers to call. The message header contains a call destination indication that is used by the call processing application to retrieve the list of contact numbers. The list of contact numbers is user defined and may be updated or modified by an account holder at any given time. Once the list of contact numbers is obtained, a simultaneous call module is used to simultaneously call each number. The account holder only needs to provide the primary contact number to individuals desiring to reach them instead of various numbers that are associated with locations the account holder may be located.	05-10-2012

Frederick Woolverton, Fayetteville, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206729	Apparatus for managing a child's time - A timer and a watch for managing the behavior of children are disclosed. The timer and watch both utilize linear movement to depict the passage of time, which relates a child's instinctive understanding of speed and distance of linear movement to the passage of time.	08-28-2008