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Brian Fulmer, Hooper, UT US
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| 20110187086 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - In at least one embodiment, a side curtain airbag assembly for protecting an occupant of a vehicle is provided. The side curtain airbag assembly comprises an inflatable cushion configured to be installed between a roof rail and an upper vehicle trim of the vehicle. The inflatable cushion is deployable from an uninflated state to an inflated state by gas from a gas generator. The inflatable cushion includes a side protection panel having an upper perimeter portion and one or more sub chambers. The sub chambers inflate downward from the upper perimeter portion. An upward deploying chamber is in fluid communication with the side protection panel and inflates upward between the roof rail and the upper vehicle trim. | 08-04-2011 |
Bruce E. Fulmer, Mentor, OH US
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| 20100176104 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE GMAW SHORT CIRCUIT FREQUENCY CONTROL AND METHOD OF HIGH DEPOSITION ARC WELDING - An electric arc welding device for performing a pulse welding process by a current between an advancing electrode and workpiece where the welder comprises a short detecting circuit for creating a short signal upon occurrence of a short circuit between the advancing electrode and the workpiece and a boost circuit to create a plasma boost pulse after the short circuit is cleared during the time period when the welder is not outputting the peak pulse current. The peak pulse current to background current ratio is high and the duration of the peak pulse is short. | 07-15-2010 |
Bryan Todd Fulmer, Byron, MI US
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| 20080265664 | Method for estimating master cylinder pressure during brake apply - A method for estimating master cylinder pressure during brake apply of a brake system of a vehicle, wherein the brake system includes a brake pedal. A first master cylinder pressure is estimated from brake pedal position during brake apply. A second master cylinder pressure is estimated from vehicle deceleration during brake apply. The master cylinder pressure is estimated during brake apply to be equal to the first master cylinder pressure when the vehicle deceleration is below a predetermined deceleration value. The master cylinder pressure is estimated during brake apply to be equal to a value which is less than the first master cylinder pressure and greater than or equal to the second master cylinder pressure when the vehicle deceleration is at or above the predetermined deceleration value. At least the estimated master cylinder pressure during brake apply is used to control the vehicle. | 10-30-2008 |
Christopher Robert Fulmer, Jupiter, FL US
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| 20100278394 | Apparatus for Iris Capture - An apparatus comprising an illumination source and an imaging sensor is provided to measure an iris for biometric identification purposes. The illumination source is configured to illuminate an eye to produce reflected light. The imaging sensor is configured to receive the reflected light. An optical path is formed for the reflected light from the eye to the imaging sensor. | 11-04-2010 |
Dennis Fulmer, Greensburg, PA US
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| 20110120929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WATER USING IRON - Systems and associated methods for treating contaminant-containing wastewater are provided. The systems generally include a reducing zone for reducing the oxidation-reduction potential of the water and a clean-up zone comprising zero valent iron for removing at least a portion of the contaminant from the contaminant-containing water. The systems are operable to remove one or more contaminants from the contaminant-containing water and are operable for extended durations without clogging due to the formation of iron hydroxides. | 05-26-2011 |
Dennis L. Fulmer, Greensburg, PA US
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| 20100276360 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR POLISHING WASTEWATER UTILIZING NATURAL MEDIA FILTRATION - Wastewater treatment systems, methods and apparatus for polishing a wastewater stream comprising a plurality of contaminants are provided. One system includes a vessel containing a plurality of natural media filtration agents selected to remove selected ones of the plurality of contaminants from the wastewater stream. In one embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of bauxite residue and at least one other natural media filtration agent. In another embodiment, the vessel includes a bed of compost and at least one other natural media filtration agent. The vessel includes a wastewater inlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. The vessel includes a wastewater outlet that is in fluid communication with one or more of the natural media filtration agents. | 11-04-2010 |
Doreen May Fulmer, Lancaster, PA US
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| 20080218055 | Lightweight High Deflection Angle Cathode Ray Tube and Method of Making the Same - A cathode ray tube has an envelope ( | 09-11-2008 |
J. David Fulmer, West Linn, OR US
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| 20090293692 | Table saw throat plates and table saws including the same - Throat plates for table saws and table saws including the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the throat plates and/or saws include at least one securement mechanism adapted to secure and prevent inadvertent removal of the throat plate from the throat of the saw. In some embodiments, at least one of the securement mechanisms also provides a height adjustment mechanism and/or prevents vertical removal of the throat plate. In some embodiments, the throat plate includes an accessory mounting port that provides a portal for accessories, including safety accessories, to extend through the plate from beneath the table of the saw. In some embodiments, the port extends from the plate's outer perimeter to divide the plate's rear end portion into a pair of spaced-apart members. In some embodiments, these members are independently secured to the table saw and retained apart from each other by one or more of the securement mechanisms. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100050843 | Table saw - Table saws and table saws designed to incorporate safety systems are disclosed. The table saws may include vertical slide elevation mechanisms positioned toward the rear of the saw and constructed so that an arbor block and blade can retract when a safety system detects an unsafe condition. Other table saw parts and components are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100083804 | Discrete proximity detection system - A machine is described having at least one dangerous portion. The machine also includes a safety system to detect dangerous proximity between a person and the dangerous portion and perform a predetermined action to limit or prevent injury to the person from the dangerous portion. The machine may include high voltage generation means, connection means, and electronic detection means. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100132524 | Contact detection system for power equipment - A woodworking machine having one or more dangerous portions is disclosed. The machine also includes a safety system configured to detect accidental contact between a person and at least one of the dangerous portions by electrically coupling a signal to the person's body, and detecting if the signal becomes coupled to the dangerous portion. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100288095 | Table saws with safety systems - Table saws are disclosed. The table saws may include a circular blade, an elevation mechanism configured to raise and lower the blade relative to the work surface; and a spring to provide a force biasing the blade up or down relative to the work surface. The spring may be a gas spring connected between a trunnion and an elevation plate. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110126682 | Table saws with safety systems and systems to mount and index attachments - Table saws and table saws designed to implement safety systems that detect contact between a person and a dangerous portion of the saw are disclosed. Table saw components, mounting systems for table saws, and table saw attachments are also disclosed. One embodiment may include a first clamp surface, a second clamp surface spaced apart from the first clamp surface so that a base portion of a riving knife or splitter can be placed between the clamp surfaces with the opposing sides of the base portion generally parallel to the first and second clamp surfaces. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110138978 | Brake cartridges for power equipment - Safety systems for power equipment and components and brake cartridges for use in those safety systems are disclosed. The safety systems, components and brake cartridges are specifically applicable for woodworking equipment such as saws. An exemplary brake cartridge includes a housing and a braking component configured to engage a moving part of the power tool upon occurrence of a predetermined event. The brake cartridge may further include a switch configured so that proper installation of the cartridge in the power tool triggers the switch. | 06-16-2011 |
John Fulmer, Old Orchard Beach, ME US
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| 20090162241 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - An iron-base alloy of the present invention comprises a 20 to 50% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition A and a 48 to 78% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition B to which additional alloying to which additional alloying elements (and lubricant) are added in preparation of a powdered metal blended mixture. The resulting mixture composition of the embodiment comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; to 3.0% of Cu; and the balance being primarily Fe and unavoidable impurities. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the resulting mixture composition. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110002805 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - A method of forming an iron based sintered body which comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; 0.3 to 3.0% of Cu and microstructure of about 20-50% dispersed martensite in a matrix of fine pearlite is provided. The method utilizes a step of cooling a sintered article at a rate not exceeding 0.5˜C/sec. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the method. | 01-06-2011 |
Keith J. Fulmer, Grasonville, MD US
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| 20080302742 | Adjustable shelf for storing electronic devices - An adjustable shelf assembly, which may be a rack mount shelf, that can adjustably accommodate a plurality of electronic devices. In an example embodiment, the shelf assembly is designed to hold several electronic devices, oriented vertically. This is accomplished by providing a shelf with multiple adjustments, including partitions to adjust the width left to right of each receiver receptacle. In addition, a rear slide mechanism adjusts front to back to accommodate the depth of the electronic devices. | 12-11-2008 |
Leon Fulmer, Prosperity, SC US
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| 20080246679 | Small, narrow profile multiband antenna - A multiband antenna system includes a helical antenna having a first leg and a second leg wherein the first leg consists of a coaxial conductor. The multiband antenna also includes an antenna sub-system coupled to the helical antenna wherein the coaxial conductor feeds the antenna sub-system. A radome encloses components of the antenna system, and the radome may be covered by a radio-frequency transparent sock for concealment purposes. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090033578 | Wide band biconical antenna with a helical feed system - A wide band biconical antenna with a helical feed system comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) that maintains a plurality of antenna elements having an entry conic and a termination conic arranged about a common axis. Each of the antenna elements receive a signal from a signal splitter via respective feed lines that each have the same physical length. In addition, the antenna system includes a matching system disposed within the ground plane formed by the entry conic of each of the antenna elements. The antenna elements are retained within retention sections that maintain helical support channels that allow the feed lines to be arranged in a helical manner about the antenna elements. | 02-05-2009 |
Mark Fulmer, Glenmoore, PA US
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| 20080226691 | BONE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS HAVING FIBER-REINFORCEMENT AND/OR INCREASED FLOWABILITY - The present invention relates in general to implantable compositions, and method for preparing same, containing a calcium salt-containing component, optionally demineralized bone, a plurality of discrete fibers, optionally a flow additive, and optionally continuous reinforcing fibers or an array of organized fibers in the form of mesh. Advantageously, the discrete fibers have a specific aspect ratio (length/diameter) from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The addition of a small amount of discrete fibers and/or the continuous reinforcing fibers or fiber mesh can cause drastic increases in certain mechanical properties including flexural strength, flexural toughness, and/or screw pullout strength. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100048763 | BONE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS HAVING FIBER-REINFORCEMENT AND/OR INCREASED FLOWABILITY - The present invention relates in general to implantable compositions, and method for preparing same, containing a calcium salt-containing component, optionally demineralized bone, a plurality of discrete fibers, optionally a flow additive, and optionally continuous reinforcing fibers or an array of organized fibers in the form of mesh. Advantageously, the discrete fibers have a specific aspect ratio (length/diameter) from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The addition of a small amount of discrete fibers and/or the continuous reinforcing fibers or fiber mesh can cause drastic increases in certain mechanical properties including flexural strength, flexural toughness, and/or screw pullout strength. | 02-25-2010 |
Mark Thomas Fulmer, Gelnmoore, PA US
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| 20100041770 | POLYMER-CERAMIC COMPOSITE AND METHOD - Methods and devices are shown for a composite material that is easily applied to a surface such as a bone defect in need of filling or reinforcement, etc. The composite material provides good mechanical properties such as compressive strength upon curing in the presence of water. Selected materials and methods as described are further bioabsorbable with absorption rates that are controllable to provide desired morphology over time. In selected embodiments a pharmaceutical agent further provides benefits such as bone growth, infection resistance, pain management, etc. | 02-18-2010 |
Mark Thomas Fulmer, Glenmoore, PA US
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| 20080262630 | Drug-Impregnated Encasement - A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material, hi one embodiment, the sleeve may be made in least in part from caprolactone to add stretchability to the sleeve. | 10-23-2008 |
Philip Fulmer, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20100096255 | GAP FILL IMPROVEMENT METHODS FOR PHASE-CHANGE MATERIALS - Methods and apparatus are provided for depositing phase-change materials. In one embodiment, a method is provided for processing a substrate including positioning a substrate in a processing chamber having a phase change material-based target coupled to a first power source, one or more coils coupled to a second power source, a substrate support coupled to a third power source, providing a processing gas to the processing chamber, biasing the phase change material-based target with continuous DC or pulsed DC power, applying power to the coils to generate an inductively coupled plasma, applying a bias to the substrate support, sputtering material from the target, ionizing the sputtered materials, and depositing the sputtered materials on the substrate surface. | 04-22-2010 |
Preston A. Fulmer, Richmond, VA US
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| 20110269669 | SELF-DECONTAMINATING COATINGS CONTAINING ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES - Disclosed herein is a composition having: a polymeric material and an antimicrobial peptide derived from | 11-03-2011 |
R. Tracey Fulmer, Cape Coral, FL US
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| 20110113574 | Grout Cleaning Device - A grout cleaning device includes a housing having a front end, a lower region, and a handle; the lower region being separated from the handle. The cleaning device includes a rotatable brush operatively coupled to the housing at the housing front end for scrubbing grout. A motor is located in the housing and operatively coupled to the brush for rotating the brush. An ultraviolet light is operatively coupled to the housing at the housing lower region for sanitizing grout. | 05-19-2011 |
Scott D. Fulmer, Liverpool, NY US
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| 20090265912 | EVAPORATOR FAN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DEVICE - A tool is provided for maintaining the position of a fan during periods in which the retaining nut is applied or removed from the electric motor drive shaft. The tool includes a central portion with an opening to fit over the nut and to act as a fulcrum for the tool. Extending radially outward from each side of the central portion is a torque member that fits against the respective blades to hold them in place during rotation of the nut. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110088411 | Start-Up Control for Refrigeration System - A transport refrigeration system has an engine driving an electric generator. A compressor is powered by the generator. At least one first electric fan is positioned to drive an airflow across a heat rejection heat exchanger. At least one second electric fan is positioned to drive an airflow across a heat absorption heat exchanger. A controller is coupled to the compressor and first and second fans. The controller is configured to: start the engine; engage the generator and at least one of the first fans before the engine has reached running speed; after the engine has reached running speed, start the compressor; and after starting the compressor, start at least one of the second fans. | 04-21-2011 |