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Alan G. Frederick, Southbury, CT US
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| 20110006958 | System And Method For Reducing The Sway Of A Vehicle Antenna - A system is provided for reducing the sway of a vertically-oriented antenna of a vehicle. The system includes a one-piece mount secured to a fixed location on an exterior surface of the vehicle. The fixed location is selected such that upon securing the one-piece mount to the fixed location, a top end of the vertically-oriented antenna passes through an opening in the one-piece mount, and the top end of the vertically-oriented antenna is positioned adjacent to the opening. Additionally, a method is provided for reducing the sway of an antenna of a vehicle. | 01-13-2011 |
Benjamin Lynn Frederick, Gotha, FL US
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| 20120102667 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR PAINTBALL EQUIPMENT - Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure utilizes a series of barbs and/or openings such as through holes to prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Brian G. Frederick, Orono, ME US
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| 20080265173 | Microfabricated miniature grids - A grid structure and method for manufacturing the same. The grid is used for gating a stream of charged particles in certain types of particle measurement instruments, such as ion mobility spectrometers and the like. The methods include various microfabrication techniques for etching and/or depositing grid structure materials on a silicon substrate. | 10-30-2008 |
Bruce A. Frederick, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20110074383 | Assemblies and Methods for Sensing Current Through Semiconductor Device Leads - Assemblies and methods for sensing current through semiconductor device leads are disclosed. One example method includes mounting a current sense assembly about a lead of a semiconductor device. The current sense assembly may include a carrier adapted to hold a current sensor in close proximity to a semiconductor device lead to sense current flowing in the lead. One example assembly for sensing current through a semiconductor device lead includes a carrier for mounting to the semiconductor device lead and a current sensor supported by the carrier. The carrier includes output terminals. The current sensor has leads electrically coupled to the output terminals. The current sensor is positioned to extend around at least a portion of the lead and provide a signal to the output terminals representing current flowing in the lead when the carrier is mounted to the lead. | 03-31-2011 |
Caleb Frederick, Cornelius, NC US
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| 20110277549 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING USING ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY - The present invention is related generally to the field of non-destructive materials testing using ultrasonic devices, more particularly, ultrasonic devices in a phased array and includes a wedge for conducting pitch-catch ultrasonic phase array testing of materials wherein the wedge includes a liquid column and is manufactured with specific angles so as to control the angle at which the ultrasonic waves pass into the wedge and then are refracted when passing from the liquid in the liquid column into the material being analyzed, thus providing a wider range of analysis via sweeping the beams from the wedge than was possible with known wedges. | 11-17-2011 |
Carl (ii) Frederick, Newark, DE US
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| 20110184864 | CASH FOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention provide currency solutions for the visually impaired by, for example, providing automated teller machines (ATMs) or other cash dispensers configured to dispense folded bills to the customer. The bills are folded based on denomination to allow the customer receiving the bills from the cash dispenser to be able to identify the denomination of each bill. In some embodiments, the cash dispenser is configured to automatically identify whether the customer prefers to receive folded bills and, in some embodiments, the cash dispenser is configured to fold and dispense bills according to customer preferences. | 07-28-2011 |
Carl R. Frederick, Newark, DE US
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| 20110051909 | PHONE KEY AUTHENTICATION - A phone key registration process between a user and an institution directed to establishing an audible sound or a collection of audible sounds recognizable to a user and stored with the institution. Subsequent to establishing the phone key, when the institution calls the user, the registered phone key may be played back to the user allowing the user to authenticate that the calling party is, indeed, the institution which the user registered the phone key with. Such a process may prevent an unauthorized party without knowledge of the phone key to call a user acting as the institution to illegally obtain private or sensitive information. | 03-03-2011 |
Charlotte Frederick, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20090120463 | AQUEOUS CLEANING OF LIQUID RESIDUE BY ETCHING - The present invention is a method of cleaning an object in an open aqueous cleaning system. The method is directed to an open cleaning vessel into which water used for cleaning a material or object can be introduced. A means is provided for introducing a reactant chemical to the vessel to form an aqueous solution. Cleaning of the surface is in the form of bubble formation on the part that vaporizes the chemical in order to react the oxidizer in the vapor state to the exposed surface at the bubble growth area. Treatment in the form of etching or any other process in which material is removed from a solid surface displaces the liquid residue from the surface. The resulting process produces no dissolution or emulsion of the contaminant and therefore can be easily separated from the chemical cleaner. The process also conserves chemistry, water, energy, and reduces pollution. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100192978 | Cyclic Nucleation Process - The present invention discloses a surface treatment to nucleate, grow, detach, implode and collapse vapor bubbles for various cleaning and surface treatment applications. The process can be accomplished by using alternating temperature and chemical, in addition to vacuum/pressure to produce a pulsing and continuous action within a fluid. In an aspect, a thermal cycle nucleation process employs temperature cycling with controlled heating and cooling processes, and with or without vacuum cycles for cleaning delicate surfaces. In another aspect, a chemical cycle nucleation employs varying concentrations fluid mixtures of chemical vapors/fluids to either create, grow vapor bubbles to treat the surface by collapse or implode vapor bubbles. Different chemical vapors or liquids can form chemical mixtures directly on surfaces to inhibit or eliminate re-deposition of particle, and can be tailored to promote rapid chemical dissolving and breakdown of surface contaminates. | 08-05-2010 |
Dan A. Frederick, Forman, ND US
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| 20100236857 | Operator Compartment Assembly - A work machine includes a frame supported for movement over the ground, a prime mover for driving movement of the frame, an operator compartment supported on the frame and a cradle coupling the operator compartment to the frame. The cradle is pivotable between an operating position and a service position and includes a biasing mechanism for biasing cradle toward the service position and an isolation mount coupling the operator compartment to the cradle. The isolation mount permits deflection of the operator compartment relative to the cradle along a selected axis. A latch mechanism releasably couples the cradle to the frame and a handle is provided for actuating the latch mechanism. The isolation mount includes a deformable member having a void defining the selected axis. The axis can be aligned with a force exerted on the cradle by the operator compartment to reduce stress on the biasing member. | 09-23-2010 |
Daniel T. Frederick, Niagara Falls, NY US
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| 20110258922 | Device for preventing plant growth around posts - A device for preventing plant growth around a post, comprising an opaque sheet, an opening in the sheet, and a slit extending entirely from the opening to the perimetric edge. A fastener structure is arranged to fasten one of the edge portions to an other of the edge portions in a relationship wherein the edge portions overlap thereby effecting a slope of the sheet downwardly from the opening to the perimetric edge and wherein the opening is shaped to have a first shape when the edge portions are not overlapping and to have a second shape to conform to the post when the edge portions are fastened in the overlapping relationship. | 10-27-2011 |
David Alan Frederick, Harriman, TN US
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| 20090236403 | MULTIPLE PASS AND MULTIPLE LAYER FRICTION STIR WELDING AND MATERIAL ENHANCEMENT PROCESSES - Processes for friction stir welding, typically for comparatively thick plate materials using multiple passes and multiple layers of a friction stir welding tool. In some embodiments a first portion of a fabrication preform and a second portion of the fabrication preform are placed adjacent to each other to form a joint, and there may be a groove adjacent the joint. The joint is welded and then, where a groove exists, a filler may be disposed in the groove, and the seams between the filler and the first and second portions of the fabrication preform may be friction stir welded. In some embodiments two portions of a fabrication preform are abutted to form a joint, where the joint may, for example, be a lap joint, a bevel joint or a butt joint. In some embodiments a plurality of passes of a friction stir welding tool may be used, with some passes welding from one side of a fabrication preform and other passes welding from the other side of the fabrication preform. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100252169 | Friction Stir Method for Forming Structures and Materials - Processes for forming an enhanced material or structure are disclosed. The structure typically includes a preform that has a first common surface and a recess below the first common surface. A filler is added to the recess and seams are friction stir welded, and materials may be stir mixed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100252170 | Friction Stir Method for Joining Complex Shapes - Methods for joining complex shapes are disclosed. The shapes joined may include multiple planar surfaces and various common surfaces. Friction stir welding may be used to weld various joints and pre-heating may be optionally employed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100252171 | Friction Stir Method for Joining Materials Having Different Thicknesses - Methods for joining materials having different thicknesses is provided. Friction stir material processing is typically used, and a transition piece may be friction stir welded between the materials being joined. | 10-07-2010 |
Dean Kimball Frederick, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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| 20080229754 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FAULT ACCOMMODATION OF MACHINES - A method for multi-objective fault accommodation using predictive modeling is disclosed. The method includes using a simulated machine that simulates a faulted actual machine, and using a simulated controller that simulates an actual controller. A multi-objective optimization process is performed, based on specified control settings for the simulated controller and specified operational scenarios for the simulated machine controlled by the simulated controller, to generate a Pareto frontier-based solution space relating performance of the simulated machine to settings of the simulated controller, including adjustment to the operational scenarios to represent a fault condition of the simulated machine. Control settings of the actual controller are adjusted, represented by the simulated controller, for controlling the actual machine, represented by the simulated machine, in response to a fault condition of the actual machine, based on the Pareto frontier-based solution space, to maximize desirable operational conditions and minimize undesirable operational conditions while operating the actual machine in a region of the solution space defined by the Pareto frontier. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080234994 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCOMMODATING DETERIORATION CHARACTERISTICS OF MACHINES - A method for multi-objective deterioration accommodation using predictive modeling is disclosed. The method uses a simulated machine that simulates a deteriorated actual machine, and a simulated controller that simulates an actual controller. A multi-objective process is performed, based on specified control settings for the simulated controller and specified operational scenarios for the simulated machine controlled by the simulated controller, to generate a Pareto frontier-based solution space relating performance of the simulated machine to settings of the simulated controller, including adjustment to the operational scenarios to represent a deteriorated condition of the simulated machine. Control settings of the actual controller are adjusted, represented by the simulated controller, for controlling the actual machine, represented by the simulated machine, in response to a deteriorated condition of the actual machine, based on the Pareto frontier-based solution space, to maximize desirable operational conditions and minimize undesirable operational conditions while operating the actual machine in a region of the solution space defined by the Pareto frontier. | 09-25-2008 |
Edward Frederick, Brentwood, NH US
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| 20080256830 | Adjustable Shock Attenuating Means for Footwear and Footwear Using the Same - An adjustable shock attenuating means comprises at least one arch element ( | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090300949 | Dynamically Moderated Shock Attenuation System - Various embodiments of this invention disclose a dynamically responsive shock attenuation system for footwear and/or apparel that comprises two or more materials with different, narrowly prescribed physical properties, which, when used together, produce a dynamic, continuous, and proportional response over a wide range of impact forces. In various embodiments of the invention, the two materials comprise a first material that exhibits generally Newtonian behavior to impact forces and a second material that exhibits generally non-Newtonian behavior to impact forces. | 12-10-2009 |
Edward Frederick, Washington, DC US
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| 20100218101 | USER HEALTH STATUS - A method includes providing a first user with an ability to indicate a health status and receiving an indication of the health status. The method also includes assigning a health status and associated task requests to the first user into a record and providing the health status and task requests as corresponding to the first user. The method further includes enabling other users to select from one or more of the task requests and receiving an indication that a second user has selected a first task request associated with the health status. In addition, the method includes assigning the first task request associated with the health status and providing, to the other users, the health status as corresponding to the first user and the assigned first task request associated with the health status as assigned to the second user. | 08-26-2010 |
Gary L. Frederick, Byron, IL US
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| 20100072932 | Fail-Passive Electro-Mechanical Actuator Utilizing Dual Controllers And A Two-Phase Brushless Motor - A fail-passive electro-mechanical actuator utilizing dual controllers and a two-phase brushless motor is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a fail passive system for controlling a two phase brushless motor, the system including the two phase brushless motor including a stator, a rotor, a first winding electromagnetically coupled to the rotor, and a second winding electromagnetically coupled to the rotor, first control circuitry coupled to the first winding, the first control circuitry configured to provide a first current to the first winding, second control circuitry coupled to the second winding, the second control circuitry to provide a second current to the second winding, wherein the first control circuitry is configured to receive a first commanded value from an external control circuit, wherein the second control circuitry is configured to receive a second commanded value from the external control circuit, wherein the first control circuitry is configured to receive a negated form of the second commanded value from the second circuitry, wherein the second control circuitry is configured to receive a negated form of the first commanded value from the first circuitry, and wherein the first control circuitry and the second control circuitry are configured to concurrently control a movement of the rotor. | 03-25-2010 |
Greg Frederick, Harrisburg, NC US
Hans Frederick, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090265035 | Robotic Device Tester - A system, method, and device may include software and hardware which simplify and quicken configuration of the system for testing a device, enhance testing procedures which may be performed, and provide data via which to easily discern a cause and nature of an error which may result during testing. A camera may capture still images of a display screen of a tested device and another camera may capture video images of the tested device and a partner device. A wizard may be used to generate a configuration file based on one previously generated for a similar device. A mount for a tested device may be structured so that: it is suitable for mounting thereon a plurality of differently structured devices; and adjustments in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction in a plane and adjustments of an angle of the device relative to the plane may be easily made. | 10-22-2009 |
James P. Frederick, Gillette, WY US
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| 20100038288 | REFINING COAL-DERIVED LIQUID FROM COAL GASIFICATION, COKING, AND OTHER COAL PROCESSING OPERATIONS - A method of treating a coal-derived liquid byproduct from a coal gasification process includes subjecting the coal-derived liquid to a vacuum distillation process, thereby separating the coal-derived liquid into condensed gas and coal-derived liquid bottoms. The coal-derived liquid bottoms are mixed with a bottoms solvent capable of dissolving the coal-derived liquid bottoms. The solvent/bottoms mixture is introduced along with a linear chain hydrocarbon solvent into a liquid extractor. The Raffinate is separated from the solvent for the coal-derived liquid/bottoms mixture, thereby producing a heavy extract. The condensed gas is subjected to atmospheric distillation producing a bottoms fraction and another condensed fraction. The bottoms fraction may be used as fuel or for diesel fuel production. The condensed fraction is extracted with a linear hydrocarbon solvent in an extractor to produce light neutral oil and a Raffinate which is a cresylic acid feed stock. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110168541 | Refining Coal-Derived Liquid From Coal Gasification, Coking and Other Coal Processing Operations - A method of treating a coal-derived liquid byproduct from a coal gasification process includes subjecting the coal-derived liquid to a vacuum distillation process, thereby separating the coal-derived liquid into condensed gas and coal-derived liquid bottoms. The coal-derived liquid bottoms are mixed with a bottoms solvent capable of dissolving the coal-derived liquid bottoms. The solvent/bottoms mixture is introduced along with a linear chain hydrocarbon solvent into a liquid extractor. The Raffinate is separated from the solvent for the coal-derived liquid/bottoms mixture, thereby producing in a heavy extract. The condensed gas is subjected to atmospheric distillation producing a bottoms fraction and another condensed fraction. The bottoms fraction may be used as fuel or for diesel fuel production. The condensed fraction is extracted with a linear hydrocarbon solvent in an extractor to produce light neutral oil and a Raffinate which is a cresylic acid feed stock. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey Frederick, Centreville, VA US
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| 20100166645 | COMPACT PRESSURE SWING REFORMER - Embodiments of a compact pressure swing reformer are disclosed. Certain embodiments have a construction comprising multiple rotating reformer beds, high temperature rotary valves at the bed ends, and E-seals to seal the beds to the valves. Several possible designs for introducing reactants into the beds also are disclosed. The multiple reformer beds are configured to provide for pressure equalization and ‘steam push’. The compact pressure swing reformer is suitable for use in fuel cell vehicle applications. | 07-01-2010 |
Jeffrey W. Frederick, Centreville, VA US
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| 20110008226 | Methane Conversion To Higher Hydrocarbons - The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of acetylene and other higher hydrocarbons from methane feed using a reverse-flow reactor system, wherein the reactor system includes (i) a first reactor and (ii) a second reactor, the first and second reactors oriented in a series relationship with respect to each other, the process comprising supplying each of first and second reactant through separate channels in the first reactor bed of a reverse-flow reactor such that both of the first and second reactants serve to quench the first reactor bed, without the first and second reactants substantially reacting with each other until reaching the core of the reactor system. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110009681 | Methane Conversion To Higher Hydrocarbons - The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of acetylene and other higher hydrocarbons from methane feed using a reverse-flow reactor system, wherein the reactor system includes (i) a first reactor and (ii) a second reactor, the first and second reactors oriented in a series relationship with respect to each other, the process comprising supplying each of first and second reactant through separate channels in the first reactor bed of a reverse-flow reactor such that both of the first and second reactants serve to quench the first reactor bed, without the first and second reactants substantially reacting with each other until reaching the core of the reactor system. | 01-13-2011 |
Jeffrey William Frederick, Centreville, VA US
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| 20110291051 | Reactor With Reactor Head And Integrated Valve - A reactor with minimal dead volume especially suited to reverse-flow applications comprises: a) a reactor body; b) a first head engaged with said reactor body; c) a first conduit extending from outside said head to at least partially through said head; and d) a first valve in flow communication with said first conduit controlling fluid flow along a flow path extending from the first valve and through the reactor body. The reactor is especially suited for use in a process for rapid stream-switching of at least two streams in a reverse-flow reactor. | 12-01-2011 |
Jeffry A. Frederick, Aurora, IL US
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| 20090024432 | Business Process Management System and Method - A system and method for managing business processes. In one embodiment, electronic business rules are provided that define actions to execute a business process workflow. A workflow queue is provided with a plurality of actions for performing the business process workflow based on the electronic business rules. Typically, at least a portion of the actions are role-based. A user may navigate and select an outstanding action from the workflow queue based on a role associated with the user. A real-time status for each action in the workflow queue can be provided upon request. | 01-22-2009 |
Jennifer Danielle Frederick, Dalls, TX US
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| 20090135134 | EDUCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE USER INTERFACE - An education method and system including a user interface. The user interface may illustrate a portion of the human anatomy that may be viewed in three dimensions. The user interface and method may also provide for selecting training modules, inputting student names, access codes, and tracking pre- and/or post-training student knowledge via quizzes and tests, receive curriculum concurrence from school or government administrators, receive permission from parents or guardians to the actual training and/or provide general visiting users with a holistic overview of the user interface and method of providing the education. | 05-28-2009 |
Joel Frederick, Brighton, CO US
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| 20100158235 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC SPEED-DIAL LIST - Methods are provided for managing communications over a communications routing network. A data store is maintained of records of communications links established over the communications routing network between a first endpoint of the communications routing network and multiple second endpoints of the communications routing network distinct from the first endpoint. A frequency analysis is performed of the second endpoints to identify a frequency of establishing a communications link between the first endpoint and each of the second endpoints. A list is generated of a subset of the second endpoints in accordance with a result of the frequency analysis. | 06-24-2010 |
John Frederick, Spring, TX US
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| 20120013635 | Accurate Color Display Device - A color accurate display device is configured to receive an encoded first color space having a first gamut from a set of encoded primaries {R, G, B} and a first white point. The device includes a display panel having an active area configured for an encoded second color space having a second white point and a set of native primaries each with a characterized tone response with respect to the second color space and a measured tone response from the display panel, the primaries having a second gamut larger than and including the first gamut. Also included is a color space conversion circuit configured to convert the set of encoded primaries {R, G, B} and first white point of the first color space to the set of native primaries and second white point compensating for each characterized tone response of the second color space. | 01-19-2012 |
John H. Frederick US
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| 20110077394 | LIGHT-DRIVEN ROTARY MOLECULAR MOTORS - Compounds of Formula (1) are disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
John H. Frederick, Reno, NV US
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| 20120074336 | LIGHT-DRIVEN ROTARY MOLECULAR MOTORS - Compounds of Formula ( | 03-29-2012 |
Johnny E. Frederick, Meridianville, AL US
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| 20120119879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAMERA CONTROL IN A SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A method and a system for calibrating a camera in a surveillance system. The method and system use a mathematical rotation between a first coordinate system and a second coordinate system in order to calibrate a camera with a map of an area. In some embodiments, the calibration can be used to control the camera and/or to display a view cone on the map. | 05-17-2012 |
John W. Frederick, Houston, TX US
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| 20100277492 | System and Method for Color Space Setting Adjustment - Disclosed are various systems and methods of color space setting adjustment. In one embodiment, a system includes an LED RGB backlight as well as a color gamut mapping engine configured to adjust a plurality of input values and output a plurality of adjusted input values to an LCD panel having a native transfer function such that the transformation of the adjusted input values to visible light displayed by the LCD panel complies with user defined color space settings. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100277502 | System and Method for Adjusting Display Input Values - Disclosed are various embodiments of a display device. The display device includes an LED RGB backlight as well as a color gamut mapping engine configured to adjust a plurality of input values and output a plurality of adjusted input values to an LCD panel having a native transfer function such that the transformation of the adjusted input values to visible light displayed by the LCD panel can comply with various output device specifications. | 11-04-2010 |
John W. Frederick, Spring, TX US
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| 20090034936 | Copy protection for analog video signals from computing devices - A copy protection method and apparatus is provided to inhibit unauthorized viewing or copying of a video signal. A varying set of additional or invalid video pulses are generated onto a typical video signal. A pulse sequence identifier identifies the location of the invalid or additional pulses and is likewise generated onto the video signal prior to the occurrence of the identified pulses. The combined signal is received at an authorized display which then decodes or filters the additional or invalid portion of the video signal from the original signal according to a decode protocol stored in local memory. A resultant video output signal is guaranteed from only the original signal. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100265396 | AUDIO OVER A STANDARD VIDEO CABLE - A source unit has a video source, a digital audio source, a DDC/CI communications capability and a switch for coupling a pin of a standard video cable either to the digital audio source or to a non-audio conventional connection. A display device has a video consumer, a digital audio consumer, a DDC/CI communications capability and a switch for coupling the pin of the standard video cable either to the digital audio consumer or to a non-audio conventional connection. The switch in the display device is responsive to a DDC/CI command. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100302273 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING DISPLAY INPUT VALUES - Systems and methods of providing user-selected color characteristics for an LCD device to a host system are disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving user input at the LCD device, the user input specifying color information for each of a plurality of color presets selected by the user. The method also includes each time the user changes color information for each of the plurality of color presets selected by the user, merging the color information with static information for the LCD device. The method also includes communicating the merged color information and static information to the host system in a standardized format. | 12-02-2010 |
Joshua Frederick, Lexington, KY US
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| 20120109579 | METHOD OF TESTING AND PROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS - A method of testing and proving fuel efficiency improvements includes installing a telematic device in each of a first plurality of vehicles and a second plurality of vehicles. The telematic devices collect baseline fuel consumption data during a first time period and collect test fuel consumption data during a second time period. Between the first and second time periods, at least one operating parameter of the second plurality of vehicles is modified such that the baseline fuel consumption data and the test fuel consumption data can be analyzed to determine any fuel efficiency improvements caused by the modified operating parameter. To ensure reliable and statistically-significant results, each plurality of vehicles may include 15 vehicles and each time period may include 60 days. | 05-03-2012 |
Karla J. Frederick, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100236857 | Operator Compartment Assembly - A work machine includes a frame supported for movement over the ground, a prime mover for driving movement of the frame, an operator compartment supported on the frame and a cradle coupling the operator compartment to the frame. The cradle is pivotable between an operating position and a service position and includes a biasing mechanism for biasing cradle toward the service position and an isolation mount coupling the operator compartment to the cradle. The isolation mount permits deflection of the operator compartment relative to the cradle along a selected axis. A latch mechanism releasably couples the cradle to the frame and a handle is provided for actuating the latch mechanism. The isolation mount includes a deformable member having a void defining the selected axis. The axis can be aligned with a force exerted on the cradle by the operator compartment to reduce stress on the biasing member. | 09-23-2010 |
Kelly Frederick, Walker, LA US
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| 20110034116 | SQUIRREL SKINNER AND METHOD - The invention is a method and apparatus for quicker, easier and more injury-free skinning of small to medium size game utilizing a dual fish skinner in conjunction with game skinning attachment, whose spike provides support and accessibility. | 02-10-2011 |
Kendra K. Frederick, Boston, MA US
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| 20100285608 | CONFORMATIONAL ENTROPY IN MOLECULAR RECOGNITION - The present invention provides methods for the determination of the degree of molecular recognition of a protein with a ligand, including a first protein with a second protein. The methods may comprise determining the squared generalized order parameter (hereinafter, O) for at least one intramolecular bond of the first protein. The protein is then formed into a complex with a ligand. The value or values of O2 for the said at least one bond of the protein is then determined while the protein and the ligand are in the complex. The O value or values determined for the protein while the protein and the ligand are in a complex are compared or related to the O value or values determined for the uncomplexed protein. | 11-11-2010 |
Kevin W. Frederick, Evans City, PA US
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| 20090188639 | USE OF WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER COMPLEXES IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - A water-soluble interjacent complex that includes a first water-soluble polymer and one or more water-soluble monomers polymerized to form a second water-soluble polymer in the presence of the first water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble interjacent complex forms a solution in water that is free of insoluble polymer particles. The interjacent complexes may be used to treat a waste sludge by adding an effective amount thereof to the waste sludge. The interjacent complexes may also be used in making paper by adding an effective amount thereof to a pulp or a forming sheet at a suitable location on a paper making machine. The interjacent complexes may further be used as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems by adding an effective amount thereof to an aqueous medium to effect a desired viscosity, rheology, or flow curve property. | 07-30-2009 |
Kimberly A. Frederick, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090091430 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUDITORY FEEDBACK FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WHEN DEFINING VISUAL MODELS - A system for providing auditory feedback to visually impaired users when defining visual models. As the visually impaired user creates a visual model, the system detects when an object is placed in such a way that it overlaps with at least one previously placed object. In response to detection of an overlap, the system causes an auditory warning signal to be produced, indicating to the visually impaired user that object is overlapping a previously placed object. The disclosed system operates to create an invisible object within the user interface to cause a warning to be output, or modifies the object whose placement caused the object overlap to include the overlap warning. The user interface focus is then changed or reset to be on the invisible object or the object that caused the overlap to occur, enabling the user to conveniently fix the overlap condition. | 04-09-2009 |
Larry D. Frederick, Huntsville, AL US
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| 20090109049 | Interactive magnetic marker field for safety systems and complex proximity warning system - The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response. In the safety system, the generator generates the magnetic field for a first predefined time period, and thereafter senses for a radio frequency response signal from the radio frequency device within a second predefined time period. The invention also provides for shaping safety zones by overlaying magnetic field boundaries to produce a different boundary. The invention also provides for varying the strength of magnetic fields by adjusting a width of a timed pulse. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090256715 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD ADJUSTMENT FOR PROXIMITY DETECTION - Embodiments described herein relate to a methods and apparatus for optimizing and calibrating a magnetic field generator. In various embodiments, the magnetic field generator includes a signal generator for outputting a voltage and a magnetic field generating circuit including a shunt that may be used to change a value of inductance in the magnetic field generating circuit. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090322512 | PERSONAL ALARM DEVICE FOR HEADWEAR FOR PROXIMITY DETECTION - Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus for attaching elements of a magnetic field safety system to headwear worn by a worker. In various embodiments, the headwear includes a combination of a sounder device, light assembly, personal alarm device and power source. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100271214 | PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM WITH SILENT ZONES - Various proximity detection zones for work sites that require personnel to be in close proximity to various hazardous elements, such as machines, mobile equipment, remotely controlled machines, and operated vehicles can be shaped to fit specific equipment or work area configurations and may include one or more silent zones within the proximity warning zone in which an alarm is not sounded. The zones are determined by overlapping magnetic fields that expand and collapse at a selected operating frequency. Devices sense and measure the strength of the magnetic fields in which they are located and use the information to determine if they are in a silent or warning zone. Thus, it is possible to produce silent zones having desired shapes. | 10-28-2010 |
Mark Frederick, Shoreview, MN US
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| 20110284319 | Acoustic Panels, Apparatus and Assemblies with Airflow-Resistive Layers Attached to Sound Incident Surfaces - An acoustic panel includes a main body portion having a substantially planar front surface for orientation toward a sound source and an opposite, substantially convoluted rear surface. An airflow-resistive layer of material is secured to the planar front surface in face-to-face contacting relationship. The airflow-resistive layer of material may have a specific airflow resistance of between about | 11-24-2011 |
Mark S. Frederick, Canaan, NY US
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| 20100083655 | TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A turbocharger system for an engine (e.g., a diesel engine in a locomotive) includes a turbocharger unit and a fixed gear assembly. The turbocharger unit comprises a compressor for providing compressed air to an intake of the engine, a turbine driven by an exhaust of the engine, and a shaft interconnecting the turbine and compressor. The fixed gear assembly interconnects an engine gear train of the engine to the turbocharger unit for driving the turbocharger unit. There is no turbocharger clutch mechanism in the turbocharger system, engine, or otherwise in the vehicle. Thus, the fixed gear assembly operates to drive the turbocharger unit whenever the engine gear train is operational. | 04-08-2010 |
Paul J. Frederick, Rockville, MD US
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| 20110211072 | Method Of Distributing Sports Entertainment - A method for distributing sports entertainment includes the step of providing a plurality of video cameras positioned on vehicles or athletes that are participating in sporting events, transmitters for transmitting information from the plurality of cameras to a processing station, retransmission equipment for directing the camera feed from each of the plurality of cameras to separate channels for distribution and remote viewing at viewers' locations, and channel selectors that permit viewers to select from among the various channels, thereby allowing the viewers to select from the plurality of camera feeds. The cameras are simultaneously operated during the sporting event so as to generate a plurality of camera feeds during the event, each feed reflecting the perspective of an individual participant. The plurality of feeds is received by the retransmission equipment and retransmitted to selectable channels, each channel being associated with a respective camera feed. A viewer is thus allowed to select from the plurality of channels to thus enable his or her viewing of the sports event through the perspective of the participant of greatest interest to the viewer. | 09-01-2011 |
Philip E. Frederick, Memphis, TN US
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| 20100137870 | ACETABULAR LINER INSERTER GUIDE - An acetabular liner insertion guide ( | 06-03-2010 |
Phillip Frederick, Memphis, TN US
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| 20100228356 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Orthopaedic implants, orthopaedic implant sets, and/or methods for making the same. Aspects and embodiments of the present invention may include orthopaedic implants having an elongated insertion region including proximal, distal, and transition portions, wherein at least portions of at least one face each of the proximal and transition portions are defined by spaced apart constant radii of curvature. The same or other aspects and embodiments may include sets of orthopaedic implants in which proximal portions of the implants grow at different rates than distal portions of the implants. The same or other aspects and embodiments may include methods for making implants and/or sets of implants by studying the geometries of differently sized bony anatomies. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100286700 | PATIENT SPECIFIC ALIGNMENT GUIDE FOR A PROXIMAL FEMUR - An alignment guide for aligning instrumentation along a proximal femur includes a neck portion configured to wrap around a portion of the neck of the femur, a head underside portion configured to abut a disto-lateral portion of the femoral head and a medial head portion configured to overlie a medial portion of the head. Portions of the guide can have an inner surface generally a negative of the femoral bone of a specific patient that the guide overlies; such surfaces can be formed using data obtained from the specific patient. The neck portion can be configured to rotationally stabilize the guide by abutting and generating a first gripping force on the neck. The femoral head portions can be configured to grip the head portion of the femur and can support a bore guide that is configured to guide an instrument to the femur in a specified location and along a given axis. | 11-11-2010 |
Raymond Frederick, Derry, NH US
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| 20100213279 | Automatic Fluid Dispenser For Shower - A user programmable dispenser is disclosed for dispensing and mixing soap, shampoo or other liquids from a container to a mixer to be mixed with water flowing to a shower spray nozzle. A touch screen LCD display connected to a programmable controller is used by the user to first program the amount of time that the soap, shampoo or other liquids is to flow through a valve and be mixed with the water flowing from the shower spray nozzle, then is used to temporarily interrupt and recommence the flow of liquid, and is also used to display the amount of time remaining for the flow of the soap, shampoo or other liquids from the container of the time initially programmed by the user for the flow of liquid from the container to the mixer. | 08-26-2010 |
Richard W. Frederick, Vancouver, WA US
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| 20090065442 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLING SYSTEM - A system and process for removing contaminants from wastewater where the wastewater is treated into a cleaned water that can be reused or discharged into the environment. The wastewater is transported through purification sections, depending on the system including several of the following: pre-treatment via screening and weirs to remove debris and certain heavy solids; a second pretreatment via a sump; strainer; conductivity solution injection system and electrolytic coagulation system; polymer injection system; inline mixers for mixing the polymer in the wastewater stream; retention tubes for providing residence time for the polymer to react in the wastewater stream; a multi-stage separation system comprised of a plurality of water separation compartments for consecutively separating contaminants from the wastewater stream by removing contaminants that float and heavy contaminants that settle to the bottom; and an ozone treatment system. Except for the pretreatment sections, each of the treatment sections are contained within an enclosure cabinet that includes controller and control panels as well and feed containers for the conductivity fluid and polymer. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090188535 | Wash Pad and Wash Fluid Containment System - A wash pad and wash fluid containment system upon which items such as vehicles or equipment are positioned and supported for collecting wastewater occasioned when washing the items, the system having various combinations of the following: a central trench, left and right side wash pad sections positioned on opposite sides of the central trench, the left and right side wash pad sections preferably being of identical configuration and interchangeable, each side wash pad section having a sloped surface for directing wastewater toward the central trench; a partial side wall enclosure assembly disposed about an outer perimeter of three sides of the wash pad; integrated pressure washer system mounted on the rear wall; a retractable cover assembly including a tarp wrapped on a roller mounted on the rear wall; side wall extension system extending above the side walls including a frame and tarp sections hanging on the frame. | 07-30-2009 |
Robert Frederick, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090099940 | PROVIDING A MARKETPLACE FOR WEB SERVICES - A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090144172 | PROVIDING A MARKETPLACE FOR WEB SERVICES - A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (“WS”) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20110071827 | GENERATION AND SELECTION OF SPEECH RECOGNITION GRAMMARS FOR CONDUCTING SEARCHES - Various processes are disclosed for generating and selecting speech recognition grammars for conducting searches by voice. In one such process, search queries are selected from a search query log for incorporation into speech recognition grammar. The search query log may include or consist of search queries specified by users without the use of voice. Another disclosed process enables a user to efficiently submit a search query by partially spelling the search query (e.g., on a telephone keypad or via voice utterances) and uttering the full search query. The user's partial spelling is used to select a particular speech recognition grammar for interpreting the utterance of the full search query. | 03-24-2011 |
Robert Frederick, Enola, PA US
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| 20110244705 | ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HAVING CONTACTS CONFIGURED TO ENGAGE THRU-HOLES USING AXIAL FORCES - An electrical component configured to engage a circuit board having a thru-hole. The thru-hole has a plated portion of conductive material that includes an outward facing contact pad. The component includes a housing having a mounting surface that is configured to be mounted to the circuit board. The component also includes an electrical contact that is coupled to the housing and projects away from the mounting surface. The contact is configured to engage the thru-hole of the circuit board. The contact includes an elongated body that extends along a contact axis to a leading end that is configured to be inserted into a passage of the plated portion. The contact also includes an engagement projection that extends away from the body and is biased against the contact pad to maintain an electrical connection. | 10-06-2011 |
Roberta L. Frederick, Champlin, MN US
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| 20100050498 | Insert for Use with a Pest Station - A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base. | 03-04-2010 |
Robert G. Frederick, Waxhaw, NC US
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| 20100281973 | FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR FOR RIDING LAWN EQUIPMENT - A fuel level indicator for riding lawn equipment with a fuel tank pivotably mounted under the operator seat. A fuel level indicator arm is pivotably mounted under the fuel tank and has a first end contacting the fuel tank and a second end extending through an opening in front of the operator seat. A scale on the opening indicates the fuel level corresponding to the location of the second end of the fuel level indicator arm. A pair of tension springs are attached to the fuel tank and partially support the fuel tank. | 11-11-2010 |
Robert W. Frederick, Bedford, TX US
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| 20090251324 | Copper-Watcher - A monitoring system for monitoring an air-conditioner may include a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of the fluid of the air-conditioner, a power sensor for detecting the presence of supply voltage supplied to the air-conditioner and applied voltage which is applied to the air-conditioner, an activation device to activate an alarm based upon the detection of the pressure from the pressure sensor, the detection of the supply voltage to the air-conditioner and the detection of the applied voltage to the air-conditioner. The activation device may be activated based only on the loss of pressure detected by the pressure sensor, and the activation device may not be activated if the supplied voltage is detected. The activation device may be activated when both the supplied voltage is detected and the applied voltage is not detected, and the activation device may be connected to a disconnect switch to detect the supplied voltage. The activation device may include a first match resistor to complete a closed loop circuit to the alarm system, and the activation device may include a second match resistor which is approximately the same impedance as the first match resistor. | 10-08-2009 |
Terra J. Frederick, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080233132 | MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY - The present invention relates to methods for treating multiple sclerosis by combining immunotherapy with myelin repair. | 09-25-2008 |
Thomas J. Frederick, Coconut Creek, FL US
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| 20090160650 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ARBITRARY ANTENNA PHASING IN AN ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A method for controlling electronic article surveillance (EAS) transmissions is described. The method includes calculating system parameters associated with one or more of a desired frequency a desired duty cycle, and a desired phase difference between antennas for a transmitter, and initializing a counter with a value based on the system parameters. The method also includes comparing a count from the counter to the system parameters, and modulating EAS transmission signals based on the comparison between the count and the system parameters. An EAS transmitter and an EAS system are also described. | 06-25-2009 |
Thomas J. Frederick, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20080290996 | PIPELINING PROCESSES IN A RF READER - The present disclosure includes a method and system for pipelining processes in an RF reader. In some implementations, a method includes receiving, from a transponder, a reply to an initial command. A physical (PHY) layer and a media control access (MAC) layer are pipelined to initiate transmission of a subsequent command during demodulation of the transponder reply. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090040084 | DIRECTLY SAMPLING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for directly sampling RF signals. In some implementations, an RF reader includes a clock generator and an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The clock generator is configured to generate a sample clock signal based, at least in part, on an input signal associated with transmitting RF signals. The ADC is configured to directly sample RF signals in a receive path of the reader using the sample clock signal to generate a digital signal. Mixing of the RF signal and the sample clock, through the sampling process in the ADC, reduces phase noise associated with the transmission signal in the receive path. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090050685 | REDUCING LEAKAGE NOISE IN DIRECTLY SAMPLED RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS - The present disclosure includes a system and method for reducing leakage noise in directly sampled radio frequency signals. In some implementations, a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) reader includes an antenna, an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), a synthesizer module, and a Carrier Noise Reduction (CNR) module. The antenna is configured to receive Radio Frequency (RF) signals and pass the RF signals to a receive path. The ADC is configured to directly sample RF signals in the receive path in accordance with a clock signal and generate a digital signal. The synthesizer module is configured to generate the clock signal and a signal used to upconvert a transmitter signal. The clock signal and the upconversion signal are phase locked. The CNR module is configured to reduce leakage noise in the receive path. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090121844 | SAMPLING INTERMEDIATE RADIO FREQUENCIES - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for sampling intermediate radio frequencies. In some implementations, a method for RF communication includes receiving an analog Radio Frequency (RF) signal. The analog RF signal is downconverted to an analog signal centered at an Intermediate Frequency (IF). The analog IF signal is converted to a digital signal centered at an IF. The digital IF signal is downconverted to a digital baseband signal. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100176921 | DETERMINING SPEEDS OF RADIO FREQUENCY TAGS - The present disclosure is directed to determining speeds of radio frequency tags. In some implementations, a method includes sampling a Radio Frequency (RF) signal from an RFID tag at a plurality of different times as the RFID tag approaches an RFID reader and recedes from the RFID reader. A phase of the RF signal is determined for each of the plurality of different times based, at least in part, on the sampled RF signal. A speed of the RFID tag is determined based, at least in part, on the determined phase for the sampled signal for each of the plurality of different times. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110205025 | CONVERTING BETWEEN DIFFERENT RADIO FREQUENCIES - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for converting between different radio frequencies. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a request from a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) reader configured to communicate with a first type of RFID tag. Independent of digital signal processing, the received request is automatically converted to a request compatible with a second type of RFID tag different from the first type of RFID tag. The converted request is transmitted to an RFID tag of the second type of RFID tag. | 08-25-2011 |
William Frederick, Bridgeport, CT US
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| 20100001689 | MODULAR CHARGER - A charge module adapter for a power distribution system comprising an electric device, a rechargeable battery and an adapter module, wherein the adapter module is functionally interposed between the electric device and the battery, the adapter module being in electrical communication with the electric device and the battery, wherein the adapter module is configured to selectively distribute supplied power to the electric device and the battery, and wherein the adapter module determines the operating parameters of both the electric device and the battery, and operates to selectively provide power to the electric device and the battery in dependence upon the determined operating parameters. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100264738 | INTELLIGENT BATTERY SYSTEM - An intelligent battery system for powering a mobile workstation includes a mounting block having a first battery interface bracket for the releasable attachment of a first battery, a second battery interface bracket for the releasable attachment of a second battery and a third battery interface bracket for the releasable attachment of a backup battery, and a power control circuit functionally integrated with the mounting block and being capable of detecting a change in status of at least one of the first and second batteries and routing the flow of electrical power from the first, second and backup batteries in dependence thereon. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264874 | UNIVERSAL CHARGE MODULE - A universal charge module for recharging rechargeable batteries includes a housing, a connector block formed on the housing for receiving a rechargeable battery, the connector block including an attachment mechanism for releasably attaching the rechargeable battery to the housing, and a power control circuit functionally integrated with the housing, the power control circuit being capable of determining operating and charging parameters of the rechargeable battery, wherein the power control circuit controls the recharging of the rechargeable battery in dependence upon the determined operating and charging parameters. | 10-21-2010 |