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Asa Frye, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20110169058 | NICKEL-SILICIDE FORMATION WITH DIFFERENTIAL PT COMPOSITION - Embodiments of the invention provide a method of forming nickel-silicide. The method may include depositing first and second metal layers over at least one of a gate, a source, and a drain region of a field-effect-transistor (FET) through a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, wherein the first metal layer is deposited using a first nickel target material containing platinum (Pt), and the second metal layer is deposited on top of the first metal layer using a second nickel target material containing no or less platinum than that in the first nickel target material; and annealing the first and second metal layers covering the FET to form a platinum-containing nickel-silicide layer at a top surface of the gate, source, and drain regions. | 07-14-2011 |
Asa Frye, Lagrangeville, NY US
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| 20080274611 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR FORMING A SELF-ALIGNED SILICIDE CONTACT - The present invention provides a method for forming a self-aligned Ni alloy silicide contact. The method of the present invention begins by first depositing a conductive Ni alloy with Pt and optionally at least one of the following metals Pd, Rh, Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W or Re over an entire semiconductor structure which includes at least one gate stack region. An oxygen diffusion barrier comprising, for example, Ti, TiN or W is deposited over the structure to prevent oxidation of the metals. An annealing step is then employed to cause formation of a NiSi, PtSi contact in regions in which the metals are in contact with silicon. The metal that is in direct contact with insulating material such as SiO | 11-06-2008 |
Christopher Carl Frye, Bargersville, IN US
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| 20090118190 | MUTEINS OF FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 - The present invention relates to novel muteins of human fibroblast growth factor 21 with improved pharmaceutical properties. Both protein and the respective encoding nucleic acid species are disclosed. The invention also embodies vectors and host cells for the propagation of said nucleic acid sequences and the production of said muteins. Also disclosed are methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and in reducing the mortality and morbidity of critically ill patients. | 05-07-2009 |
Clarence Edward Frye, Blountville, TN US
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| 20090320459 | Hydro-actuated engine - This water powered engine, when submerged deep in a moving body of water, functions as a four cycle engine, with water as it prime mover. It is a linear motor, just as if it were powered by ordinary fossil-based fuels. This invention harnesses the force of moving water and the pressure of water at a depth and creating a prime mover to power electrical generators or to do other work. When water is confined in a solid body and its force is applied to the surface of a piston, that force is transmitted equally, in all directions throughout the fluid or gas in the form of pressure. This characteristic is known as “Pascal's Law”. The component parts of this linear motor are a hydraulic cylinder, positive displacement pumps, a Venturi/Eductor vacuum assembly, an electronic piston positioning sensors, solenoid controlled valves and process program software. It is positioned to face an oncoming downstream water force. It may be either singular or in plurality as an array, this being a site adaptation design issue. Its purpose is to transform the limitless energy from moving water. It is an integration of existing technology of various fields. It is applicable to any comparable moving fluid source, particularly water. The coastal Gulf Stream and other ocean currents provide ideal environments as infinite sources of renewable energy. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110042956 | Free flow hydro-powered hydraulic ram - This water powered hydraulic ram, when housed in a supporting water-tight structure deep within a moving body of water, functions essentially as a four cycle engine with water as it prime mover. It is a linear motor, just as if it were powered by ordinary fossil-based fuels. This invention harnesses the force of moving water and the pressure of water at a depth and becomes a prime mover whose output is hydro-power. When water is confined in a solid body and its force is applied to the surface of a piston, that force is transmitted equally, in all directions throughout the fluid or gas in the form of pressure. It is a machine. This characteristic observes “Pascal's Law”. The component parts of this linear motor are a hydraulic ram cylinder, sliding ram pistons, a Venturi/Eductor jet pump, electronic piston positioning sensors, solenoid controlled valves and process program software. It is positioned to face an oncoming, irresistible downstream water force. It may be either singular or in plurality as an array, this being a site adaptation design issue. Its purpose is to transform the limitless energy from moving water. It is an integration of existing technology of various fields. It is applicable to any comparable moving fluid source, particularly water. The coastal Gulf Stream and other ocean currents provide ideal environments as infinite sources of renewable energy. Being operative in an infinite body of seawater, the highest priority application should be to apply pressure to seawater and pass it through a reverse osmosis membrane to remove the salt, The product would be unlimited quantities of potable, fresh drinking water. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110109089 | Free-flow hydro-powered turbine system - The enablement is a submerged hydro-powered electrical generating plant powered by the raw power of ocean currents by using the natural motive forces of nature, when submerged within a moving ocean current. A turbine driven electrical generator (preferably a Pelton wheel impulse turbine), with a transformer are all located in an enclosing water tight structure, extended downward from a floating surface operating platform. The prime mover, which is a water supply from incoming ocean currents, applies that force to a turbine, then is exhausted as spent water through a conduit exhausting system that feeds into an entrainment chamber of a Venturi/Eductor jet pump assembly. The motive force for the pump is the incoming ocean currents. The spent water exits the pump as a discharge back into the downstream current. On the power side, the force for this embodiment is derived from the velocity of the moving current and the pressure and mass volume of the depth flowing through the turbine unit and rotating the electrical power generator. This enablement makes available the energy of moving water which can be used to power other embodiments within or outside the structure or above the surface of the water, such as desalination of water by reverse osmosis membranes or electrolysis of water to create hydrogen as a liquid fuel and oxygen as a byproduct, or any other technological process. It is applicable to any comparable moving fluid source, particularly water. This enablement performs the same function as an underwater hydro-powered dam, capable of producing electrical energy, without consuming fossil fuels or causing adverse environmental or economic effects. It can achieve even higher pressures (head) as a motive force to drive its turbine, if it is coupled and operated as a combined system, which includes a means for hydraulic pressure | 05-12-2011 |
Corey E. Frye, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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| 20090156985 | Ophthalmic Surgical Cassette and System - An ophthalmic surgical system | 06-18-2009 |
Curtis Frye, Saltville, VA US
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| 20110006871 | TRANSFORMER COIL ASSEMBLY - A vacuum cast or “solid” transformer coil assembly and a method of manufacturing thereof are provided. A solid transformer coil assembly, according to an embodiment of the invention, includes a dielectric substrate, the coil windings provided around the substrate, and an epoxy compound encapsulating the substrate and the coil windings. The substrate is provided with raised “buttons” comprising the same epoxy material as the epoxy compound used for encapsulation. The buttons maintain a specific distance between the coil and the dielectric substrate. The buttons are arranged such that they support the windings and allow the encapsulating epoxy to flow around them flooding the entire mold without entrapping air or creating voids. | 01-13-2011 |
Danny Frye, Fletcher, NC US
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| 20110027199 | Drink container with a breath strip - The present invention by provides a system for treating the symptoms of a user having a bad breath or taste after drinking a liquid substance. The invention comprises a drink container initially containing the liquid substance consumed by the user. A breath strip assembly forming a strip pouch is carried by the drink container. A single soluble film breath strip is housed in the strip pouch to be accessed by the user and dissolved in the mouth to remove the users bad breath and taste. In one aspect the breath strip assembly comprises a flexible substrate having front and rear surfaces. The rear surface is attached to the drink container using a pressure sensitive rear adhesive between the rear surface and the drink container. A removable film is partially attached to the front surface of the substrate using a pressure sensitive front adhesive on the substrate in a pattern to provide the strip pouch. | 02-03-2011 |
Donna J. Frye, Laguna Hills, CA US
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| 20100101585 | COMFORT BRA LINER - A foldable one-piece insert worn between the bra and the body having irritation reducing and/or absorbent material portions which line the bra cup and that lie under the supported breast, and portions which extends toward the torso rear under the bra side straps and a portion extending below the bra line along the torso. The invention further includes a material tab disposed between the material portions lining the bra cups, which can optionally be worn up to bridge the area between the bra cups for added protection, comfort and absorption of perspiration, or be folded down and out of sight when worn with lower cut neckline outer garments. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100101586 | Comfort Bra Liner - A foldable one-piece insert (i.e., bra liner) worn between the bra and the body having irritation reducing and/or absorbent material portions which line the bra cup and that lie under the supported breast, and portions which extends toward the torso rear under the bra side straps and a portion extending below the bra line along the torso. The invention further includes a material tab disposed between the material portions lining the bra cups, which can optionally be worn up to bridge the area between the bra cups for added protection, comfort and absorption of perspiration, or be folded down and out of sight when worn with lower cut neckline outer garments. A braless liner may also be used without a bra. The braless liner may be fastened to the female torso at the rear of the female torso with attachment mechanisms. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100105286 | COMFORT BRA LINER - A foldable one-piece insert worn between the bra and the body having irritation reducing and/or absorbent material portions which line the bra cup and that lie under the supported breast, and portions which extends toward the torso rear under the bra side straps and a portion extending below the bra line along the torso. The invention further includes a material tab disposed between the material portions lining the bra cups, which can optionally be worn up to bridge the area between the bra cups for added protection, comfort and absorption of perspiration, or be folded down and out of sight when worn with lower cut neckline outer garments. | 04-29-2010 |
Elisha Danielle Frye, New Castle, DE US
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| 20100227960 | PROCESS OF MAKING A POLY(TRIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) RESIN HAVING LOW CYCLIC DIMER CONTENT, AND COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES THEREFROM - A process for making a high viscosity poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) resin having a low cyclic dimer content of less than or equal to 1.1 wt % as determined with nuclear magnetic resonance analysis and an intrinsic viscosity in the range of 0.9 to 2.0 dL/g; the PTT resin composition provided by the process; and molded articles derived from the composition are disclosed. | 09-09-2010 |
Ethan M. Frye, Westfield, IL US
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| 20090004077 | Apparatus and Method for Preventing Haze Growth on a Surface of a Substrate - An apparatus and method for preventing haze growth on a surface of a substrate are disclosed. The apparatus includes a container operable to store a substrate and a gas source coupled to the container. The gas source is operable to dispense a gas into the container in order to prevent a haze from growing on a surface of the substrate. | 01-01-2009 |
Fred Frye, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20120014569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SLIM TYPE FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION DEVICE - A mobile slim type fingerprint recognition device has a hand held housing and a light emitting sensor operatively connected to the housing. The light emitting sensor has a transparent insulating layer. A transparent electrode layer overlays the transparent insulating layer. A luminescence layer overlays the transparent electrode layer and a stray light shield layer overlays the luminescence layer. The luminescence layer and the electrode layer are configured such that an electric field can be generated between an object to be imaged and the transparent electrode layer. | 01-19-2012 |
James M. Frye, Houston, TX US
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| 20090107887 | Vapor/Liquid Separation Apparatus - A vapor/liquid separation apparatus for treating a flow of vapor/liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons and steam comprises a vertical drum with a side inlet to introduce hydrocarbon/steam mixtures, an overhead vapor outlet, and a lower section in communication with a cylindrical boot of less diameter than the drum, the boot comprising sufficient gas-liquid contact surface, e.g., that provided by one or more sheds, baffles and/or distillation trays, to provide at least a partial theoretical distillation stage, and a lower portion for receiving liquid from the drum, a lower outlet for removing the liquid, and an inlet for introducing a stripping gas such as steam, hydrogen, light crackable hydrocarbon, and/or methane, below the distillation tray and preferably above the level of liquid in the boot. | 04-30-2009 |
James M. Frye, Baytown, TX US
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| 20100174130 | Process for Cracking a Heavy Hydrocarbon Feedstream - A process for cracking a hydrocarbon feedstream containing non-volatile components in a hydrocarbon cracking furnace having upper and lower convection heating sections within a flue of the furnace, a radiant heating section downstream of and connected to said lower convection heating section, a transfer line exchanger downstream of and connected to said radiant heating section, a furnace box containing furnace burners and said radiant heating section, and a vapor/liquid separator vessel connected between the upper and lower convection heating sections, the process comprising (a) passing said hydrocarbon feedstream into said upper convection section to heat said hydrocarbon feedstream to a first temperature sufficient to flash at least a portion of the hydrocarbons within said hydrocarbon feedstream into a vapor phase to form a vapor/liquid stream; (b) passing said vapor/liquid stream out of said upper convection section and into said vapor/liquid separator to separate said vapor/liquid stream into a hydrocarbon-containing vapor phase and a hydrocarbon-containing liquid phase within said vapor/liquid separator; (c) collecting said liquid phase into a bottoms liquid within said vapor/liquid separator; (d) passing said vapor phase into said radiant heating section and cracking hydrocarbons in said vapor phase to form an olefins-containing effluent stream; and (e) periodically injecting an air-steam mixture into said convection heating section, then through said vapor/liquid separator to incinerate coke formed and passing an incinerated coke residue/air-steam mixture so-formed between the furnace burners within the furnace box. | 07-08-2010 |
James Mitchell Frye, Houston, TX US
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| 20100276126 | Method for Processing Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis Effluent - A method is provided for treating the effluent from a hydrocarbon pyrolysis unit processing heavier than naphtha feeds to recover heat and remove tar therefrom. The method comprises passing the gaseous effluent to at least one primary transfer line heat exchanger, thereby cooling the gaseous effluent and generating superheated steam. Thereafter, the gaseous effluent is passed through at least one secondary transfer line heat exchanger having a heat exchange surface with a liquid coating on said surface, thereby further cooling the remainder of the gaseous effluent to a temperature at which tar, formed by the pyrolysis process, condenses. The condensed tar is then removed from the gaseous effluent in at least one knock-out drum. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
Jane Catherine Frye, Tolono, IL US
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| 20100215649 | ANTIBODIES FOR NOROVIRUS - Norovirus antigen peptides are described having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1-16, or fragments thereof. Such peptides can be used in the preparation of antiviral therapies such as vaccines, methods of preparing antibodies to the antigen peptides, methods of using the peptides or the corresponding antibodies for detection of norovirus, and compositions of the peptides, DNA and/or antibodies. A kit for the detection of norovirus is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120020964 | Antibodies for Norovirus - Norovirus antigen peptides are described having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1-16, or fragments thereof. Such peptides can be used in the preparation of antiviral therapies such as vaccines, methods of preparing antibodies to the antigen peptides, methods of using the peptides or the corresponding antibodies for detection of norovirus, and compositions of the peptides, DNA and/or antibodies. A kit for the detection of norovirus is also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
Jared Kiah Frye, Cranberry, PA US
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| 20100191049 | Endoscope Storage Cabinet, Tracking System, and Signal Emitting Member - An endoscope storage cabinet for use with at least one endoscope having at least one signal emitting member associated therewith and configured to emit a signal indicative of at least one attribute of the at least one endoscope to which it is associated, the cabinet including: an enclosed structure formed by a plurality of walls defining an inner area which is accessible by at least one door; at least one hanger arrangement configured to support at least a portion of at least one endoscope positioned thereon; at least one signal receiving device associated with the enclosed structure and configured to receive the signal emitted by the at least one signal emitting member; and a local control device in communication with the at least one signal receiving device and configured to receive and process the signal emitted by the at least one signal emitting member. | 07-29-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Frye, Grayslake, IL US
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| 20100300207 | PRESSURE SENSOR FOR HARSH MEDIA SENSING AND FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - MEMS pressure sensing elements, the fabrication methods of the sensing elements, and the packaging methods using the new sensing elements are introduced to provide a way for a harsh media absolute pressure sensing and eliminating the negative effects caused by the gel used in the prior art. The invention uses vertical conductive vias to electrically connect the enclosed circuit to the outside, and uses a fusion bond method to attach a cap with the embedded conductive vias over a device die having a circuit for example a piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge to sense pressure. New packaging methods comprise a) a two-pocket housing structure and using a surface mounting method to attach a new sensing element into one pocket by a ball grid array (BGA), and b) a single pocket structure and using conventional die attach and wire bonding. Both methods can be used for harsh media pressure sensing but without the negative effects caused by the gel in prior art. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301431 | THIN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING EMBEDDED DIE SUPPORT AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Ultra-thin semiconductor devices, including piezoresistive sensing elements can be formed in a wafer stack that facilitates handling many thin device dice at a wafer level. Three embodiments are provided to form the thin dice in a wafer stack using three different fabrication techniques that include anodic bonding, adhesive bonding and fusion bonding. A trench is etched around each thin die to separate the thin die from others in the wafer stack. A tether layer, also known as a tether, is used to hold thin dice or dice in a wafer stack. Such as wafer stack holds many thin dice together at a wafer level for handling and enables easier die picking in packaging processes. | 12-02-2010 |
John Frye, Normandy, TN US
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| 20100112227 | NON-FLAMMABLE WATERPROOFING COMPOSITION - A method of coating an exterior surface of a structure comprising a composition of matter and a solvent system is disclosed. The solvent system includes a chlorinated solvent and a vegetable oil. The solvent system and coating composition are non-flammable, environmentally friendly and provide an improved, elastomeric coating when applied to the exterior surface of the structure. | 05-06-2010 |
John G. Frye, Richland, WA US
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| 20110194970 | Production of Nanocrystalline Metal Powders via Combustion Reaction Synthesis - Nanocrystalline metal powders comprising tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium or niobium can be synthesized using a combustion reaction. Methods for synthesizing the nanocrystalline metal powders are characterized by forming a combustion synthesis solution by dissolving in water an oxidizer, a fuel, and a base-soluble, ammonium precursor of tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium, or niobium in amounts that yield a soichiometric burn when combusted. The combustion synthesis solution is then heated to a temperature sufficient to substantially remove water and to initiate a self-sustaining combustion reaction. The resulting powder can be subsequently reduced to metal form by heating in a reducing gas environment. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110207971 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL FROM GLYCEROL - Processes and systems for converting glycerol to propylene glycol are disclosed. The glycerol feed is diluted with propylene glycol as the primary solvent, rather than water which is typically used. The diluted glycerol feed is sent to a reactor where the glycerol is converted to propylene glycol (as well as other byproducts) in the presence of a catalyst. The propylene glycol-containing product from the reactor is recycled as a solvent for the glycerol feed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110207972 | CATALYSTS AND PROCESSES FOR THE HYDROGENOLYSIS OF GLYCEROL AND OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FOR PRODUCING POLYOLS AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL - Catalysts for replacing rhenium-containing multimetallic catalysts for the hydrogenolysis of organic compounds to desired polyols, including the conversion of glycerol to propylene glycol, are described. The catalysts are carried on carbon supports, as well as carbon supports impregnated with Zirconium Scandium (ZrSc), Zirconium Yttrium (ZrY), Titanium Scandium (TiSc), or Titanium Yttrium (TiY) to texture the carbon support and to create oxygen-ion vacancies that can be used during the desired reactions. Processes for the hydrogenolysis of organic compounds to desired polyols using the disclosed catalysts, including the conversion of glycerol to propylene glycol, are also described. | 08-25-2011 |
Kelly Frye, Pomona, NY US
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| 20100075903 | Lyophilized VEGF Antagonist Formulations for Intravitreal Administration - Ophthalmic formulations of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-specific fusion protein antagonist are provided suitable for intravitreal administration to the eye. The ophthalmic formulations include a stable liquid formulation and a lyophilizable formulation. Preferably, the protein antagonist has the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100279933 | VEGF ANTAGONIST FORMULATIONS - Formulations of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-specific fusion protein antagonist are provided including a pre-lyophilized formulation, a reconstituted lyophilized formulation, and a stable liquid formulation. Preferably, the fusion protein has the sequence of SEQ ID NO:4. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110257601 | VEGF ANTAGONIST FORMULATIONS FOR INTRAVITREAL ADMINISTRATION - Ophthalmic formulations of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-specific fusion protein antagonist are provided suitable for intravitreal administration to the eye. The ophthalmic formulations include a stable liquid formulation and a lyophilizable formulation. Preferably, the protein antagonist has the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4. | 10-20-2011 |
Kelly Frye, Mendham, NJ US
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| 20120087929 | VEGF Antagonist Formulations for Intravitreal Administration - Ophthalmic formulations of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-specific fusion protein antagonist are provided suitable for intravitreal administration to the eye. The ophthalmic formulations include a stable liquid formulation and a lyophilizable formulation. Preferably, the protein antagonist has the amino acid sequence of residues 27-457 of SEQ ID NO:4. | 04-12-2012 |
Lowell Frye, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20080223835 | METHODS OF FORMING FAN-SHAPED EFFUSION HOLES IN COMBUSTORS - Methods are provided of forming a plurality of fan-shaped effusion holes on a combustor having a surface, each hole having an outlet on the combustor surface. The method may include rotating the combustor relative to a laser beam, and positioning the combustor to a first position where the laser beam is at a first predetermined angle relative to the combustor surface. The laser beam is pulsed at the combustor surface to form a first plurality of trepan cuts. The first predetermined angle is adjusted to a second position where the laser beam is at a second predetermined angle relative to the combustor surface. The laser beam is pulsed at each trepan cut of the first plurality of trepan cuts, to thereby form a cut for at least a portion of the fan shape of each effusion hole outlet, wherein each cut overlaps a trepan cut of the first plurality of trepan cuts. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100126973 | LASER CUTTING SHAPED HOLES BY TREPANNING ON THE FLY - A method of forming a plurality of shaped holes on a workpiece. The method may include rotating the workpiece about multiple axes relative to a laser beam, and positioning the laser at a first predetermined angle relative to the workpiece. The laser beam is pulsed to form a first plurality of trepan cuts defining a row of metering holes. The laser beam, after adjusting to a next predetermined angle and adjacent a previous row of trepan cuts, is pulsed to create a plurality of rows of trepan cuts wherein each cut in the previous row of trepan cuts is connected to a cut in said subsequent row of trepan cuts. The plurality of rows of trepan cuts are formed in a side-to-side sweeping formation and define a portion of each of the shaped holes. Next, the laser is pulsed in alignment with the metering hole to remove debris from therein. | 05-27-2010 |
Mark R. Frye, Bloomington, IN US
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| 20100076543 | Multi-strand helical stent - A stent including a stent wire comprising a plurality of filaments twisted into a bundle having a helix, the stent wire bent into a pattern having a plurality of substantially straight wire sections separated by a plurality of bends. The pattern of the stent wire is spirally wound about a central axis in the same direction as the helix formed by the plurality of filaments. Each of the filaments in a bend have a cylindrical cross-section where at least one of the plurality of filaments is displaced and spaced from an immediately adjacent filament in the bend. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100198333 | PREFORM FOR AND AN ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS - An endoluminal prosthesis may include a tubular graft extending in a longitudinal direction, where the graft has an inner surface forming a lumen extending a length of the graft. An elongate member may be attached to the graft in a circumferentially and longitudinally extending manner such that the elongate member forms a series of longitudinally spaced apart turns, each turn extending substantially around a circumference of the graft. The elongate member may torsion the graft in at least the circumferential direction and cause the graft to form circumferentially and longitudinally extending folds in the portions of the graft disposed between longitudinally adjacent turns of the elongate member. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120010692 | GRAFT DEPLOYMENT ASSIST TOOL - A delivery system for a medical device may include a sheath, a catheter slideably disposed within the sheath, and a hemostatic device comprising a housing disposed around and sealingly engaged with the sheath by a first seal. A sleeve is slideably coupled to the catheter and comprises a second seal sealingly engaging the catheter. The sleeve is movable between a first position, in which the sleeve is disposed outside of the housing and the first seal is sealingly engaged with an outer surface of the catheter, and a second position in which at least a portion of the sleeve is disposed within the housing between an inner surface of the housing and the outer surface of the catheter, wherein, in the second position, the first seal is sealingly engaged with an outer surface of the sleeve and the second seal is sealingly engaged with the outer surface of the catheter. | 01-12-2012 |
Mark S. Frye, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI US
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| 20110302214 | METHOD FOR UPDATING A DATABASE - A method for updating a database involves determining, via a processor operatively associated with a vehicle, a location circle within which the vehicle is then-currently located, and obtaining, from a facility, a database corresponding to the location circle. The method further involves detecting, via a sensor selectively and operatively disposed in the vehicle, a stationary object along a road segment that is located in the location circle, and determining, via a processor associated with the vehicle, that the detected stationary object is missing from the database. Upon making such determination, a communications device disposed in the vehicle transmits an image of the stationary object to the facility. A processor at the facility then updated the database corresponding to the location circle within which the vehicle is then-currently located with information related to the detected stationary object. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120028607 | MOBILE-ORIGINATED SMS LOCAL BROADCAST - A method and system for local broadcasting of messages from a wireless mobile device to many others located within the same geographic area. This can be done using SMS messaging wherein a message to be broadcast is addressed to a particular designated address and, when received by a wireless carrier system, is checked to determine that it came from an authorized sender, and then is broadcasted by the wireless carrier system to a geographically-limited area within which the sending wireless mobile device is located. | 02-02-2012 |
Mike A. Frye, San Pedro, CA US
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| 20100141526 | NOVEL ALIGNMENT METHOD FOR MULTI-SATELLITE CONSUMER RECEIVER ANTENNAS - A method, apparatus and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises aligning the reflector in azimuth and elevation with a first signal transmitted by a first satellite in the satellite configuration, and aligning the reflector in tilt with a second signal transmitted by a second satellite in the satellite configuration, wherein aligning the reflector in azimuth and elevation with the first signal and in tilt with the second signal aligns the reflector with at least a third signal transmitted from a third satellite. | 06-10-2010 |
Patrick E. Frye, Simi Valley, CA US
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| 20100078061 | Solid state heat pipe heat rejection system for space power systems - A heat rejection system includes a plurality of panel subassemblies and a solid state heat pipe flex joint. Each panel subassembly includes a fin, a solid state heat pipe manifold, a first solid state heat pipe tube operatively connected to the solid state heat pipe manifold and secured to the fin, a second solid state heat pipe tube operatively connected to the solid state heat pipe manifold adjacent to the first solid state heat pipe and secured to the fin. The solid state heat pipe flex joint operably connects the solid state heat pipe manifolds of two of the plurality of panel subassemblies in a hermetically sealed configuration, and is configured to permit repositioning of the two panel subassemblies relative to each other. | 04-01-2010 |
Randy Frye, Fayetteville, NC US
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| 20100071851 | Channel Roll for Oil Media Pleaters - The present invention relates generally to the manufacture of oil filters. The present invention provides a channel roll with a unique design that minimizes the channel roll surface contact with oil filter media. The design includes the formation of ridges projecting from the surface of the channel roll of such a design that is sufficient to control movement of the roll of oil media into the oil media pleating process, yet greatly reduce the surface contact with the oil media. | 03-25-2010 |
Randy Frye, Lincolnton, NC US
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| 20100316443 | Trail Marking System and Method - A plurality of biodegradable stakes for use as trail markers that are coated with a biodegradable coating comprised of an adhesive and a fluorescing compound for inserting into the ground such that the coated surface of the marker is exposed at various distances from each other such that the stakes glow when a source of ultra-violet light is present and thus form a route or trail by which a person can find their way to a point of interest even in low light conditions, while remaining unobtrusive so that one has difficulty seeing the stake without ultraviolet light and unless one is specifically looking for it thereby not detracting from the natural appearance of the location. | 12-16-2010 |
Randy Charles Frye, Lillington, NC US
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| 20100108589 | Single-Piece Tapped Plate and Retainer for Fluid Filters - The present invention relates generally to a fluid filter assemblies. In particular, the present invention is directed to fluid filter assemblies comprising a single-piece tapped plate and retainer. | 05-06-2010 |
Robert C. Frye, Woodstock, GA US
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| 20090105411 | AQUEOUS NON-IONIC HYDROPHILIC POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS, AND A CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - The instant invention is an aqueous non-ionic hydrophilic polyurethane dispersion, and a continuous process for making the same. The aqueous non-ionic hydrophilic polyurethane dispersion according to instant invention includes the reaction product of a non-ionic hydrophilic prepolymer, water, optionally an external surfactant, and optionally a chain-extending reagent. The non-ionic hydrophilic prepolymer includes the reaction product of a first component and a second component. The first component is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polyisocyanate, an aliphatic polyisocyanate, and combinations thereof. The second component is a hydrophilic alkylene oxide polyol, a non-ionic hydrophilic alkylene oxide monol, or combinations thereof. The continuous process for producing the non-ionic hydrophilic aqueous polyurethane dispersion includes the following steps: (1) providing a disperse phase liquid stream having a flow rate R | 04-23-2009 |
Robert L. Frye, Concord, OH US
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| 20090311459 | LAMINATE CONTAINING AN ADHESIVE-FORMING COMPOSITION - A laminate includes a backing material coated with an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes a silylated polyurethane obtained from the silylation of a polyurethane prepolymer derived from the reaction of polybutadiene polyol and polyisocyanate; and an additional adhesive component. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100151240 | Laminate Containing Solvent Resistant Polyurethane Adhesive Compositions - A laminate includes a backing material coated with a solvent resistant adhesive composition. The adhesive composition includes a hydroxyl or urea or hydrocarbon terminated unsaturated polyurethane or polyurethane-urea polymer and a peroxide or a silicone hydride. | 06-17-2010 |
Shawn E. Frye, Latrobe, PA US
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| 20100008735 | MILLING CUTTER WITH CAM PIN AND CUTTING INSERT THEREFOR - A milling cutter includes a shank having an insert pocket and a cam pin hole. The insert pocket includes a bottom surface, a radial seating surface and an axial seating surface. A cutting insert is mounted in the insert pocket. The cutting insert includes a blind hole extending from a bottom surface. A cam pin is rotatably mounted in the cam pin hole. One end of the cam pin includes a raised boss received in the blind hole of the cutting insert. A center axis of the raised boss is offset from a center axis of the cam pin such that rotation of the cam pin causes the raised boss to exert pressure against the blind hole of the cutting insert, thereby causing one of the side walls of the cutting insert to be forced against the radial seating surface of the insert pocket. | 01-14-2010 |
Stacy G. Frye, Holland, MI US
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| 20080211256 | Slidable visor assembly - A visor assembly includes a visor body, a support rod, and a slide mechanism coupled to the visor body that slidably engages the support rod. The slide mechanism includes a slide member having a plurality of extensions that are biased toward the support rod. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110227362 | CHANNEL FOR SLIDE-ON-ROD VISORS - This invention relates to a vehicle visor, comprising a visor pivot rod, a carrier on the visor pivot rod, a spring mechanism inside the carrier, and an open channel with a first end and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the carrier extends into the interior | 09-22-2011 |
Terry Edward Frye, Cary, NC US
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| 20100015862 | TRANSVERSE WEDGE CONNECTOR - An electrical connector assembly includes a first conductive member and a second conductive member. The first conductive member includes a first channel portion extending from a first wedge portion, with the first channel portion configured to receive a first conductor therein. The first conductive member includes a jaw movably coupled to the first channel portion and being positioned between the first channel portion and the first wedge portion. The second conductive member includes a second channel portion extending from a second wedge portion where the second channel portion configured to receive a second conductor. The first wedge portion and the second wedge portion are assembled such that the second wedge portion engages the jaw and moves the jaw to the closed position. The jaw engages the first conductor in the closed position. Optionally, the first channel portion may have a contoured shape. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110079424 | WILDLIFE GUARD ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A wildlife guard assembly for use with an electrical insulator body includes first and second guard members and an actuator member. The first and second guard members define a seat to receive the insulator body and are connected to one another to permit relative movement between an open position. The first and second guard members define a sideward opening to laterally receive the insulator body into the seat, and a closed position, wherein the first and second guard members at least partially encircle the insulator body to capture the insulator body in the seat. The actuator member is configured to be inserted between the first and second guard members in the open position and, when forcibly displaced radially to an installed position, to force the first and second guard members to move from the open position to the closed position. | 04-07-2011 |
Walter K. Frye, New York, NY US
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| 20110087536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAREER ASSISTANCE - A system and method for offering services and benefits to transaction account holders desiring access to career assistance tools and related services is disclosed. The system may include identifying a qualifying transaction account, providing access to the career assistance program to a qualifying transaction account holder, and annotating the identified qualifying transaction account associated with the qualifying transaction account holder with an indicator of participation in the career assistance program. The identified qualifying transaction account may be determined to meet a predetermined criteria. The career assistance program may include career counseling and career placement advice. | 04-14-2011 |
Wanema Frye, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20100055271 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS BASED ON METABOLIC CONVERSION EFFICIENCY - A process for controlling body weight of a consumer obtains food energy data of candidate food servings to be ingested based on a human beings metabolic efficiency in utilizing first and second nutrients of the candidate food servings and ingesting the food servings such that a sum of the food energy data thereof bears a predetermined relationship to predetermined food energy benchmark data of the consumer for a given period. Related processes for selecting and purchasing food, for producing food energy data and for producing a food product are provided. Related processes and systems for supplying food energy data to a requester and supplying meal plan data to a consumer are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055652 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS BASED ON DIETARY FIBER AS ENERGY - A process for controlling body weight of a consumer obtains food energy data of candidate food servings to be ingested based on an energy contribution of each of its protein content, its carbohydrate content, its dietary fiber content and its fat content and ingesting the food servings such that a sum of the food energy data thereof bears a predetermined relationship to predetermined food energy benchmark data of the consumer for a given period. Related processes for selecting and purchasing food, for producing food energy data and for producing a food product are provided. Related processes and systems for supplying food energy data to a requester and supplying meal plan data to a consumer are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055653 | Processes and Systems Using and Producing Food Healthfulness Data Based on Food Metagroups - Processes for selecting and purchasing and/or consuming food are provided. In certain embodiments, healthfulness data representing a relative healthfulness of a candidate food is based on a selected procedure for processing nutritional data of foods in a food group comprising the candidate food. The respective food group is one of a plurality of food groups a within a particular metagroup of a plurality of metagroups, wherein each of the metagroups comprises a plurality of food groups. Each of the metagroups has a different procedure for processing the nutritional data of foods in its food groups. The relative healthfulness data is also based on respective comparison data for the corresponding food group. Related processes for producing food energy data and for producing a food product are provided. Related processes and systems for supplying food energy data to a requester and supplying meal plan data to a consumer are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100062119 | Processes and Systems for Achieving and Assisting in Improved Nutrition - Processes are provided for controlling body weight of a consumer, as well as for selecting and purchasing foods, and for producing food products, based on a combination of food energy data and further nutritional data for a candidate food conveyed by an integrated image. Related processes and systems are also provided for assisting in the foregoing processes. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100062402 | Processes and Systems Using and Producing Food Healthfulness Data Based on Linear Combinations of Nutrients - Processes for selecting and purchasing and/or consuming food are provided. In certain embodiments, healthfulness data representing a relative healthfulness of a candidate food is based on a linear combination of nutrient amounts present in a candidate food. Related processes for producing food energy data and for producing a food product are provided. Related processes and systems for supplying food energy data to a requester and supplying meal plan data to a consumer are also provided. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100080875 | Processes and Systems for Achieving and Assisting in Improved Nutrition Based on Food Energy Data and Relative Healthfulness Data - Processes are provided for controlling body weight of a consumer, as well as for selecting and purchasing foods, and for producing food products, based on a combination of food energy data and relative healthfulness data for a candidate food. Various ways are provided for obtaining and accessing the food energy data and relative healthfulness data. Related processes and systems are also provided for assisting in the foregoing processes. | 04-01-2010 |
William H. Frye, Goleta, CA US
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| 20100177224 | Image Device Having a Plurality of Detectors in a Time Delay and Integration (TDI) Configuration and Associated Method - In certain embodiments, an imaging device includes an image sensor that includes a detector array. The detector array includes a plurality of detectors operable to receive a charge generated by light. The detector array also includes a plurality of detector sub-arrays each including one or more of the plurality of detectors. The one or more detectors of each detector sub-array are in a time delay and integration (TDI) configuration. The image sensor of the imaging device is operable to, for each of the plurality of detector sub-arrays of the detector array, generate an image signal corresponding to a scan of an object. | 07-15-2010 |