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Andrew S. Furlong, Johnstown, NY US
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| 20090263208 | Releasable Fastener Assembly Affixable Through a Panel - A releasable fastener assembly is affixable through a panel having a front side and a back side and a mounting hole therethrough. The releasable fastener assembly includes a mounting button attachable to the panel back side, the mounting button having a button shaft sized to fit into the mounting hole and a button head with a diameter larger than the mounting hole. A seal may be fit between the mounting button and the panel back side. One part of a releasable fastener is attachable to the panel front side and has an aperture therein in alignment with the mounting hole. A fixing member secures the one part and the mounting button to each other through the panel. | 10-22-2009 |
Brian D. Furlong, Davidson, NC US
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| 20090173656 | Storage Container and Container System - A storage container system has a plurality of container bases and lids. Each base has a bottom, a continuous side wall extending up from the bottom and terminating at a top edge, an interior storage space within the side wall above the bottom, and an open top bounded by the top edge. Each lid has a main panel section, a perimeter skirt around the main panel section, a top side, and a bottom side. Each lid is configured to close off the open top of any one of the plurality of container bases by connecting a part of the perimeter skirt to the side wall near the top edge. Each lid has a first connecting structure with a lid-to-lid component and a mating lid-to-lid component. Each lid-to-lid component is configured to connect to the mating lid-to-lid component on any other one of the plurality of lids to connect any two of the plurality of lids together. Each lid also has a lid-to-base component, which is part of a second connecting structure and is different from the first connecting structure components. Each base has a mating lid-to-base component of the second connecting structure. Each lid-to-base component is configured to connect to each mating lid-to-base component to connect any one of the plurality of lids to the bottom of any one of the plurality of container bases. | 07-09-2009 |
Brian D. Furlong, Westchester, IL US
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| 20090196674 | Writing Instrument With A Tape Flag Dispenser - A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be removed to enable a flip cover portion of the flag dispenser to be opened to provide access to a tape flag chamber. | 08-06-2009 |
Brian Douglas Furlong, Davidson, NC US
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| 20100176022 | FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER SYSTEM - A food storage container has a base with a bottom, a continuous side wall extending up from the bottom and terminating at an upper end, a storage space within the side wall above the bottom, and an open top bounded by the upper end. A lid of the container has a main panel section and a perimeter skirt around the main panel section. The lid is configured to attach to and close off the open top near the upper end of the side wall. A tray of the container has a perforate panel and a tray foot. The tray is sized to fit within the storage space with the tray foot resting on the bottom of the base and the perforate panel elevated above the bottom of the base. A connecting structure is carried in part on the lid, in part on the base, and in part on the tray and is configured so that the lid and the tray can be connected to one another and to the bottom under the base. | 07-15-2010 |
Christopher Furlong, West Hollywood, CA US
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| 20090070667 | Computer systems and methods for platform independent presentation design - Methods, computer systems and computer program products for constructing a presentation in a platform independent manner. A layout is defined that includes a top split. The top split includes a first orientation parameter specifying an orientation for any daughter split created within the top split. A request is received to create a daughter split within the top split. In response, the daughter split is constructed within the top split in accordance with the first orientation parameter. The daughter split includes a second orientation parameter specifying an orientation for any child split created within the daughter split. The layout is converted into the presentation. A database for storing the layout. The database including a layout table having a row for storing an identity of the layout and an identity of the top split in a hierarchy of splits within the layout. The database also including a layoutdata table that has a row for each split in the hierarchy of splits within the layout. | 03-12-2009 |
Clement E. Furlong, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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| 20100284012 | Portable and Cartridge-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Systems - This specification discloses various improvements in the field of SPR sensing systems. One improvement relates to a portable SPR sensing system, e.g., a system contained within a suitcase that can be hand-carried to a monitoring site. Another improvement relates to a portable, cartridge-based SPR sensing system. In this system, selected portions of the system's electrical and fluidics systems are allocated between a base unit and a removable/disposable cartridge. Other improvements relate to methods or protocols for operating an SPR sensing system. Such methods provide for the elimination of false positives and increased sensitivity, e.g., by using secondary antibodies with specificity for different target epitopes and by sensor element redundancy. In addition, protocols are provided for the detection of small molecules. Such protocols may employ a competition type assay where the presence of the analyte inhibits the binding of antibodies to surface immobilized analyte, or a displacement assay, where antibodies bound to the analyte on the sensor surface are displaced by free analyte. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110128548 | Portable and Cartridge-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Systems - This specification discloses various improvements in the field of SPR sensing systems. One improvement relates to a portable SPR sensing system, e.g., a system contained within a suitcase that can be hand-carried to a monitoring site. Another improvement relates to a portable, cartridge-based SPR sensing system. In this system, selected portions of the system's electrical and fluidics systems are allocated between a base unit and a removable/disposable cartridge. Other improvements relate to methods or protocols for operating an SPR sensing system. Such methods provide for the elimination of false positives and increased sensitivity, e.g., by using secondary antibodies with specificity for different target epitopes and by sensor element redundancy. In addition, protocols are provided for the detection of small molecules. Such protocols may employ a competition type assay where the presence of the analyte inhibits the binding of antibodies to surface immobilized analyte, or a displacement assay, where antibodies bound to the analyte on the sensor surface are displaced by free analyte. | 06-02-2011 |
Cosme Furlong, Worcester, MA US
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| 20100094137 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBSERVATION OF TYMPANIC FUNCTION - Methods and systems for endoscopic observation of tympanic function. | 04-15-2010 |
Edward Randall Furlong, Beverly, MA US
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| 20090084177 | THERMAL FLOW MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A thermal flow measurement system includes at least first and second sensors for detecting heat loss due to fluid flowing in a conduit. The first and second sensors are spaced a predetermined distance apart. An electronics subsystem is responsive to the at least first and second sensors and configured to receive input signals from the first and second sensors including direct current and alternating current components, and to output alternating current signals for determination of flow velocity of the fluid. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100229654 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-PATH ULTRASONIC FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT - In one embodiment, a multi-path ultrasonic flow meter for determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising at least two transducer pairs attached to the conduit at two chord locations, one greater than and one less than a mid-radius chord, wherein the composite ratio the two path velocities to the flow rate is substantially constant over the range of Reynolds numbers. In another embodiment, a method of determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising the steps of determining a composite velocity by determining a weighted average of a plurality of path velocities, determining a chord velocity ratio based on the path velocities, determining a profile correction factor based on the composite velocity and the chord velocity ratio, and determining the flow rate based on the composite velocity and the profile correction factor. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110128989 | MULTIWAVELENGTH THERMOMETER - A thermal measurement system that includes a light collection device and a detection system in communication with the device. The detection system includes two detection subsystems, wherein one subsystem is configured to detect light from a surface of an object, while the other subsystem is configured to detect light from the surface and a gas. The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiment(s), and it is recognized that equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appending claims. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110167906 | TORSIONAL SENSOR, METHOD THEREOF, AND SYSTEM FOR MEASUREMENT OF FLUID PARAMETERS - A torsional sensor for sensing at least one parameter of a fluid is disclosed. The torsional sensor includes a torsional portion coupled to a reference portion and including a plurality of projections extending outward and spaced apart from each other. At least a portion of the torsional sensor is mountable for immersion in the fluid and operable to propagate a torsional wave that interacts with the fluid along the at least portion of the torsional sensor so as to affect propagation of the torsional wave in a manner dependent on the at least one parameter of the fluid. | 07-14-2011 |
James W. Furlong, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20110117285 | Liquid vessel liner and method of application - A liner and method of application for use on a metal surface to protect metal structures such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and other liquid containing vessels such as tanks from corrosion, leaks, and wear. The liner is an inexpensive apparatus and process comprising a coated metal having a second sealing and bonding layer and a third protective sealing layer. The liner method comprises applying an organic bonding layer onto the galvanized substrate, and applying an elastomeric barrier coating to the bonding layer. The barrier coating material is applied to preseal the seams between adjoining panels assembled to form the basin. The barrier coating is applied to the entire inside of the basin to form a homogenous barrier coating extending out of the basin. The liner edge is isolated from the basin by extending the liner to a point between the basin and an upper section. The liner comprises galvanizing layer, a bonding layer on the galvanized metal, and an elastomeric third layer on the bonding layer. The liner further comprises preseals at the seams, corner molds and link holes in the substrate to attach and protect the liners integrity. | 05-19-2011 |
John A. Furlong, Woodbury, NJ US
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| 20080249884 | POS-centric digital imaging system - A POS-centric digital imaging system for installation at a retail point of sale (POS) station having a countertop surface. The POS-centric digital imaging system includes a system housing having at least one imaging window, and providing a cashier side and a customer side for the POS-centric digital imaging system. An omni-directional digital image capturing and processing subsystem is disposed in the system housing, for generating a 3D imaging volume adjacent the imaging window. A cashier/customer terminal is integrated within the system housing, for simultaneously supporting (i) cashier product scanning/imaging and checkout operations on said cashier side, and (ii) customer payment and other services on said customer side. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080283611 | Digital image capture and processing systems for supporting 3D imaging volumes in retail point-of-sale environments - Digital image capture and processing systems and methods for generating and projecting coplanar illumination and imaging planes and/or coextensive area-type illumination and imaging zones, through one or more imaging windows, and into a 3D imaging volume in a retail POS environments, while employing automatic object motion and/or velocity detection, real-time image analysis and other techniques to capture and processing high-quality digital images of objects passing through the 3D imaging volume, and intelligently controlling and/or managing the use of visible and invisible forms of illumination, during object illumination and imaging operations, that might otherwise annoy or disturb human operators and/or customers working and/or shopping in such retail environments. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090101718 | Digital image capturing and processing system employing automatic object detection and spectral-mixing based illumination techniques - A digital image capturing and processing system for illuminating objects using automatic object detection and spectral-mixing illumination technique. The system comprises an area-type illumination and imaging module for projecting a coextensive area-type illumination and imaging field (i.e. zone) into a 3D imaging volume during object illumination and imaging operations. The area-type illumination and imaging module includes a spectral-mixing based illumination subsystem for producing a first field of visible illumination from an array of visible LEDs, and producing a second field of invisible illumination from an array of infrared (IR) LEDs, wherein the first and second fields of illumination spatially overlap and intermix with each other and produce a composite illumination field that is at least substantially coextensive with the FOV of the image sensing array. An automatic object detection subsystem automatically detects an object moving through the 3D imaging volume, while an illumination control subsystem controls the relative power ratio (VIS/IR) of visible illumination and invisible illumination during system operations so as to achieve sufficient image contrast in captured digital images to ensure satisfactory image processing. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101719 | Digital image capturing and processing system for automatically recognizing graphical intelligence graphically represented in digital images of objects - A digital image capturing and processing system including a system housing having an imaging window; illumination and imaging stations for generating and projecting illumination and imaging planes or zones through the imaging window, and into a 3D imaging volume definable relative to the imaging window, for digital imaging an object passing through the 3D imaging volume, and generating digital linear images of the object as the object intersects the illumination and imaging planes or zones during system operation. A digital image processor processes the digital images and automatically recognizes graphical intelligence (e.g. bar code symbols, alphanumeric characters etc) graphically represented in the digital images. | 04-23-2009 |
John A. Furlong, Blackwood, NJ US
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| 20090065584 | Pos-based digital image capturing and processing system employing automatic object motion detection and spectral-mixing based illumination techniques - A POS-based digital image capturing and processing system for illuminating objects using automatic object detection and spectral-mixing illumination technique. The system comprises an area-type illumination and imaging station for projecting a coextensive area-type illumination and imaging field (i.e. zone) into a 3D imaging volume during object illumination and imaging operations. The area-type illumination and imaging station includes an illumination subsystem for producing a first field of visible illumination from an array of visible LEDs, and producing a second field of invisible illumination from an array of infrared (IR) LEDs. wherein the first and second fields of illumination spatially overlap and intermix with each other and are substantially coextensive with the FOV of the image sensing array. An automatic object motion detection subsystem automatically detects the motion of an object moving through the 3D imaging volume, while an illumination control subsystem controls the relative power ratio (VIS/IR) of visible illumination and invisible illumination during system operation so as to minimize the amount of visible illumination energy required to capture sufficiently high-contrast images of said objects and successfully process the same. | 03-12-2009 |
Kenneth E. Furlong, Evans, GA US
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| 20100222608 | SYNTHESIS OF N-[N-(3,3-DIMETHYLBUTYL)-L-ALPHA-ASPARTYL]-L-PHENYLALANINE 1-METHYL ESTER USING 3,3-DIMETHYLBUTYRALDEHYDE PRECURSORS - N—[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester is produced by hydrogenation of L-α-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester and 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde produced in situ by the hydrolysis or cleavage of a 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde precursor. The production method is efficient and low cost, as compared with conventional N—[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester synthesis. | 09-02-2010 |
Michael Furlong, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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| 20090232151 | MULTI-RATE BACKPLANE TRANSCEIVER - An apparatus is disclosed that includes first transceiver circuitry adapted for transmitting and receiving Ethernet data over a network using a first Ethernet communication protocol at a first data rate, second transceiver circuitry adapted for transmitting and receiving Ethernet data over a network using a second Ethernet communication protocol at a second data rate; and third transceiver circuitry adapted for transmitting and receiving Ethernet data over a network using a third Ethernet communication protocol at a third data rate. | 09-17-2009 |
Peter M. Furlong, Green Oaks, IL US
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| 20110154554 | Isolation Gown with Quick Waist and Neck Closures - A medical gown ( | 06-30-2011 |
Steven C. Furlong, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20110062868 | High luminous output LED lighting devices - A white light LED-based lighting device configured for direct replacement of existing incandescent lighting devices is provided. The white light LED-based lighting device comprises a group of solid state light emitting diodes, electronics to activate the light emitting diodes, said solid state light emitters mounted on a planar surface, reflective optics located at the output of the lighting device, the planar surface with solid state light emitters located at the entrance to said reflective optics, and an encapsulating housing configured for direct replacement of existing incandescent lighting devices. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110273881 | LED LIGHTING DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED LIGHT DIFFUSION AND THERMAL PERFORMANCE - A white light LED-based lighting device may comprise a light assembly including a plurality of white-light LEDs disposed on a substrate. The LEDs may cover the substrate top surface in a density of greater than 50 individual LEDs per square inch. An electrical driver board is electrically connected to the LEDs. A heat sink is thermally connected to the substrate and the LEDs. A reflector assembly may be disposed on the heat sink such that its focal plane is disposed generally adjacent to the LEDs. The device may have a continuous operating temperature of 65 degrees Celsius or lower in a room temperature environment. The LEDs may comprise a top surface area of less than 2 mm | 11-10-2011 |
Wesley J. Furlong, Sykesville, MD US
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| 20110289162 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE DELIVERY OF DIGITAL MESSAGES - A system and method for automatically adapting digital message traffic flow evaluates message delivery disposition, latency and performance metrics such that the system operates more optimally in terms of both overall throughput as well as with respect to system sending reputation. Reputation is in the context of maintaining message flow within limits that are acceptable for a given destination, such that the sender behavior avoids being flagged as abusive or otherwise undesirable. | 11-24-2011 |
William Barry Furlong, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080262879 | SHORT-TERM HOUSING RENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - As will be discussed in greater detail herein, a short-term housing rental management system and method provides tools for housing property managers, owners, renters, and others to better facilitate processes involved with offering and renting housing on a short-term basis. The system adds a more dynamic nature to pricing to be adaptive to changing conditions regarding such factors as timing and demand for particular short-term rental properties. Among other things, the system uses yield management to establish proper margins in rental pricing to increase returns from a rental event while seeking to increase occupancies. The system allows for short-term housing inventory to be offered simultaneously under more than one approach. For instance, the system could offer the short-term housing opportunity for a no commission approach, a merchant approach, and an agent approach. | 10-23-2008 |