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Albert P. Gaines, Coventry, RI US
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| 20120063270 | Methods and Apparatus for Event Detection and Localization Using a Plurality of Smartphones - An event detection and localization system is provided that employs a plurality of smartphones. The detected events may comprise a gunshot, a biological threat, a chemical threat and/or a radiological threat. Each smartphone comprises a memory for storing an event detection process; and at least one hardware device to implement the event detection process. The hardware device is operative to detect an event based on a signal obtained using a sensor in the vicinity of the smartphone; obtain a time of arrival of the signal; obtain a location of the smartphone at the time of arrival; send a notification of the arrival time and arrival location to one or more of another smartphone and a server; and receive an indication of an origination of the event. | 03-15-2012 |
Barbara C. Gaines, Omaha, NE US
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| 20100048226 | MANAGING MOBILE MARKETING OFFERS - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for managing marketing offers sent to a mobile device. According to one embodiment, a method for managing marketing offers sent to a mobile device can comprise receiving a marketing offer at the mobile device, receiving at the mobile device an indication of how to store the marketing offer, and storing the marketing offer on the mobile device based on the received indication. Receiving the indication of how to store the marketing offer can comprise receiving the indication from the user of the mobile device or receiving the indication with the marketing offer. The indication of how to store the marketing offer can comprise an indication of a location for storing the marketing offer. The location can comprise a sub-folder of an inbox of the mobile device, a sub-container of a mobile wallet of the mobile device, or another location. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100049599 | FILTERING MOBILE MARKETING OFFERS - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for filtering marketing messages sent to a mobile device. According to one embodiment, a method for filtering marketing messages sent to a mobile device can comprise receiving preference information from a user of the mobile device, the preference information indicating marketing offers the user considers to be relevant and generating one or more rules based on the preference information, the one or more rules defining conditions for marketing offers to be sent to the mobile device. The method can further comprise receiving marketing information related to at least one marketing offer, applying the one or more rules to the marketing information, and sending the marketing offer to the mobile device based on applying the one or more rules to the marketing information. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100191633 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNT ACCESS FOR A MOBILE DEVICE VIA A GATEWAY - Systems and methods for providing secure access of at least one of multiple financial account processors to a mobile device and/or facilitating secure financial transactions initiated from a mobile device via a gateway. One method can include receiving a mobile personal identification number (M-PIN) number and Customer Unique Identifier (CUID) from a mobile device and processing the received M-PIN and CUID to identify a Mobile Unique Identifier (MUID). The MUID identifies an account of at least one financial account processor accessible via a gateway, and the mobile device is provided access to the account through the gateway. Prior to providing the mobile device with access to the account, a set of inquiries associated with the identified financial account processor(s) may be presented to the mobile device, and response information from the mobile device to answer the set of inquiries may be verified at the gateway. The mobile device is provided access to the financial account processor after the response information is verified. | 07-29-2010 |
Crystal Gaines, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20120004923 | ELECRONIC IMAGE DISPLAY FLAG - The disclosed electronic image display flag for a microphone includes an electronic image display screen for displaying images and electronics for driving the electronic image display screen, wherein the electronic image display screen is viewable substantially 360° around the axis of an aperture into which a microphone slips, and wherein said electronics for driving the electronic image display screen includes an image orientation circuit orienting the image displayed on the electronic image display screen to be consistently oriented in a particular direction relative to a given reference. | 01-05-2012 |
Crystal S. Gaines, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20110054922 | ELECTRONIC IMAGE DISPLAY FLAG - The disclosed electronic image display flag for a microphone includes an electronic image display screen for displaying images and electronics for driving the electronic image display screen, wherein the electronic image display screen is viewable substantially 360° around the axis of an aperture into which a microphone slips, and wherein said electronics for driving the electronic image display screen includes an image orientation circuit orienting the image displayed on the electronic image display screen to be consistently oriented in a particular direction relative to a given reference. | 03-03-2011 |
David M. Gaines, St. Albans, WV US
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| 20100264243 | Separator Rotary Feeder and Method of Using the Same - A rotary feeder for feeding a particulate material including: a cylindrical housing comprising a feeder inlet, a first feeder outlet, and a second feeder outlet; a rotor mounted in the cylindrical housing including a plurality of substantially impeller blades defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced pockets alignable with the feeder inlet, first feeder outlet, and second feeder outlet, and adapted to sweep a wall of the cylindrical housing as the rotor rotates in the cylindrical housing; a device for rotating the rotor; and a separating screen in the first feeder outlet to substantially prevent oversize material from exiting through the first feeder outlet, wherein each of the plurality of circumferentially spaced pockets will align with the feeder inlet to receive therein a particulate material and an oversize material through the feeder inlet, rotate in the cylindrical housing to align with the first feeder outlet and discharge the particulate material therefrom, and rotate in the cylindrical housing to align with the second feeder outlet after alignment with the first feeder outlet and discharge the oversized material therefrom is provided as well as a method of using the same. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110027156 | Systems and Methods for Removing Impurities From a Feed Fluid - Systems and methods for removing impurities from a feed fluid in a single vessel. A method generally includes, in single vessel, contacting a feed fluid passing through the vessel with a copper-based material for removing oxygen from the feed fluid; and contacting the feed fluid passing through the vessel with an adsorbent for removing at least one of water, carbon dioxide, and oxygenated hydrocarbons from the feed fluid. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110184131 | Circulating Fluidized Bed Reactor - A continuous gas phase circulating bed reactor, including: a riser for contacting a catalyst and a first gas composition comprising an olefin to form a polyolefin under fast-fluidization regime or a dilute-phase pneumatic conveying regime conditions; a downer for contacting the catalyst and a second gas composition comprising an olefin to form additional polyolefin under fast fluidization regime or a dilute-phase pneumatic conveying regime conditions; and a transport section for conveying at least a portion of the catalyst, polyolefin, and additional polyolefin from the downer to the riser. Also disclosed is a polymerization process using such a circulating bed reactor. | 07-28-2011 |
Eddie B. Gaines, Plainfield, IN US
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| 20120074952 | HOME NETWORK CHARACTERIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of characterizing a wiring network is implemented in a system which includes a test controller and at least two probes. On commands from the test controller, at least one of the probes changes its impedance between the nominal impedance of the wiring network and a mismatch impedance. Reflectometry measurements are performed before and after of switching the impedance of the second probe. At the first probe, an RF signal is generated and a reflected signal is measured. Then, the impedance of the second probe is changed, and again an RF signal is generated and a reflected signal is measured at the first probe. Additionally, a frequency response may be measured at the second probe. The results of the measurements are used for characterization of a transmission line between the first and second probes | 03-29-2012 |
George D. Gaines, Saginaw, MI US
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| 20090014979 | Hand truck apparatus - A hand truck has a conventional article supporting nose for supporting articles that are not cylindrical in configuration. An auxiliary support is provided to support, in conjunction with the nose, a cylindrical article from the bottom thereof. A clamp mechanism is provided to clamp the upper end of a cylindrical article to the hand truck. The auxiliary support and clamp mechanism are movable from active positions and inactive positions so as not to interfere with normal usage of the hand truck in transporting noncylindrical articles. | 01-15-2009 |
James Gaines, Glen Ellyn, NY US
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| 20100244707 | LED LAMP POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An LED lamp power management system and method including an LED lamp having an LED controller | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100264834 | LED LAMP COLOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An LED lamp color control system and method including an LED lamp having an LED controller | 10-21-2010 |
James M. Gaines, Glen Ellyn, NY US
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| 20080273331 | Led Lighting Fixtures - A lighting fixture ( | 11-06-2008 |
Joseph Michael Gaines, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20090088519 | Furniture polish compositions substantially free of organic solvents - An easily spreadable furniture polish composition that provides dusting benefits and imparts shine with minimal residue to a surface to be treated. The furniture polish composition includes a film former, an aqueous carrier, an anionic associative polymer free of acrylates/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers, and is substantially free of organic solvents. In one embodiment, the anionic associative polymer is a hydrophobically-modified alkali-soluble emulsion polymer. | 04-02-2009 |
Kelly Gaines, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20090039174 | Fragrance Dispensing Assembly With Buoyant Reeds - A fragrance dispensing assembly including a container having a sealed interior chamber containing porous reeds in a fragranced liquid. At least one buoyant member is coupled to one or more of the reeds. The porous reeds, buoyant member(s) and the fragranced liquid are put in the container and placed in contact with each other prior to sealing the container. To commence use of the fragrance dispensing assembly, the sealed container is opened and the buoyant member(s) elevate the coupled porous reeds within the liquid, thus providing additional portions of the pre-soaked porous reeds to extend from the opened container and begin instant and continuous fragrance dispensing to a room upon opening the sealed container. | 02-12-2009 |
Louie T. Gaines, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090294240 | DRIVE SHAFT ADAPTED FOR USE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT MECHANISMS - A drive shaft is configured to be disposed between a drive mechanism and a plurality of driven mechanisms and to transfer a drive torque generated by the drive mechanism to one of the plurality of driven mechanisms. The drive shaft includes a first shaft section and a second shaft section. The first shaft section has a first outer diameter, and is dimensioned to be disposed within the drive mechanism, within one of the plurality of driven mechanisms, or simultaneously within the drive mechanism and one of the plurality of driven mechanisms. The first shaft section is also configured to at least selectively engage, and thereby at least selectively receive the drive torque generated in, the drive mechanism. The second shaft section is coupled to the first shaft section and has a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The second shaft section is dimensioned to be disposed within either the drive mechanism or one of the plurality of driven mechanisms. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100025610 | LOW PROFILE VALVE ACTUATOR HAVING HIGH TORQUE OUTPUT - A valve actuator is provided for use in conjunction with a drive motor and a valve. In one embodiment, the valve actuator includes a housing assembly, a first power screw rotatably mounted in the housing assembly and configured to be rotated by the drive motor, a first rack translatably mounted in the housing assembly, and a pinion rotatably mounted in the housing assembly and mechanically linked to the valve. The first rack is threadably coupled to the first power screw and is configured to move linearly as the first power screw rotates. The pinion engages the first rack and is configured to rotate as the first rack moves linearly to move the valve to a desired position. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100275710 | Ballscrew with an integral high-efficiency thrust bearing - A linear actuator includes a thrust bearing that is integral to the actuation member. The actuator includes a translation member and an actuation member. The actuation member is responsive to a drive force to rotate. The translation member is configured to translate in response to actuation member. The thrust bearing is coupled to the actuation member and includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of balls. The thrust bearing is configured as a zero lead ballscrew, with the inner race integrally formed on the actuation member, and the plurality of balls disposed between the inner and outer races. | 11-04-2010 |
Louie Timothy Gaines, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100013226 | Tethered Autonomous Air Vehicle With Wind Turbines - A wind turbine energy conversion device that can take advantage of the higher speed and more persistent winds at higher altitudes is hereinafter disclosed. The wind turbine energy conversion device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) connected to one end of a tether (which may include multiple shorter tethers), the other end being connected to a terrestrial anchorage point. The UAV flies at altitudes where wind speeds can reach 40 mph or higher. The UAV comprises a flying wing with one or more trailing wind power turbines and flies airborne maneuvers designed to increase relative wind speed up to about four times the true wind speed. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100247018 | ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY METHODS - A roller bearing assembly includes an annular outer ring with first and second outer ring shoulders that define a first raceway in the outer ring. An annular inner ring may be disposed substantially concentrically within the outer ring, the inner ring including a base portion and first and second inner ring shoulders that extend from and are integral with the base portion to define a second raceway in the inner ring. A plurality of rolling elements may be arranged between the inner ring and outer ring and within the first and second raceways to rotatably couple the outer ring to the inner ring. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100270489 | BUTTERFLY VALVE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR SERRATED SPLINE CONSTRAINT - Butterfly valves assemblies are provided that include a flowbody, a butterfly plate, an actuator and an upper chimney and a lower chimney disposed within the flowbody. The flowbody has an inner surface defining a channel. The butterfly plate is disposed in the channel, is rotationally mounted to the flowbody, and has an outer periphery. The actuator has an actuator output shaft that is coupled to the valve shaft via a serrated spline coupling. The upper chimney and the lower chimney are configured to include bearing assemblies that constrain radial loads and thrust loads exerted upon the valve shaft and minimize misalignment of the serrated spline coupling. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael Gaines, Little Elm, TX US
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| 20110245893 | METHOD OF FABRICATING IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR USING WIRE CONNECTIONS TO FEEDTHROUGH STRUCTURES AND IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATORS - In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an implantable pulse generator, comprises: providing a lead body including a plurality of conductors, the plurality of conductors being enclosed in insulative material along a first length of the conductors, a second length of the conductors being exposed from the insulative material; providing a tubular structure over the lead body with the plurality of conductors extending through the tubular structure; providing a feedthrough assembly including a plurality of feedthrough pins surrounded by insulator material, the feedthrough assembly further comprising a ferrule extending about an outer surface of the feedthrough assembly; attaching the plurality of conductors to the plurality of feedthrough pins; welding the ferrule of the feedthrough assembly to the tubular structure to form an intermediate assembly; welding the intermediate assembly to one or more housing components of the implantable pulse generator to hermetically seal the implantable pulse generator; and providing a connector portion on a distal end of the lead body, the connector portion being adapted to electrically connect to terminals of a stimulation lead. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245895 | METHOD OF FABRICATING IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR USING WIRE CONNECTIONS TO FEEDTHROUGH STRUCTURES AND IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATORS - In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an implantable pulse generator, comprises: providing a lead body including a plurality of conductors, the plurality of conductors being enclosed in insulative material along a first length of the conductors, a second length of the conductors being exposed from the insulative material; providing a feedthrough component comprising a plurality of feedthrough pins; electrically coupling pulse generating circuitry through switching circuitry with the plurality of feedthrough pins; hermetically enclosing the pulse generating circuitry and switching circuitry within a housing, the feedthrough component being welded to the housing; laser machining each of the plurality of feedthrough pins to comprise a notch along a surface of the respective feedthrough pin; placing a respective conductor of the plurality of conductors in the slot of each of the plurality of feedthrough pins; and performing welding operations to connect the plurality of conductors of the lead body with the plurality of feedthrough pins of the feedthrough component. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael H. Gaines, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20080270047 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Steam Trap Data - A system for analyzing steam trap data includes a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to a computer; and includes a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data. A method of analyzing steam trap data includes the steps of: providing a steam trap monitoring device operable to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit data to a computer, and providing a computer operable to receive the data, the computer including an algorithm for evaluating the data; using the steam trap monitoring device to monitor a parameter of a steam trap, transform the parameter into data, and transmit the data to the computer; and using the computer to receive the data, and evaluate the data with the algorithm. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100153068 | STEAM TRAP MONITORING - An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a steam trap include a device for sensing a process condition of the steam trap and a device for processing the sensed condition. The apparatus can include a processor positioned on a steam trap. The connection of the monitoring device to the steam trap can be to the trap itself or to an adjacent pipe or other apparatus. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110316707 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE STEAM TRAPS - A system for remotely monitoring multiple steam traps includes a plurality of steam traps, each including a monitor comprising one or more sensors for sensing selected operating conditions of the steam trap, and a programmable controller operatively connected to receive the outputs of each of the sensors, convert the sensor outputs into one or more data signals corresponding to the sensed conditions, and transmit the data signals, directly or indirectly, to a central computer. The central computer includes a receiver and logic for evaluating the data received from the monitors to thereby monitor the condition of the steam traps. At least some of the steam trap monitors also include a local receiver adapted to receive data signals transmitted from other steam trap monitors and re-transmit the received data so that remote monitors otherwise outside the direct receiving range of the central computer are received by the central computer. | 12-29-2011 |
Michael S. Gaines, Burleson, TX US
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| 20090197838 | ANTIMICROBIAL N-HALOGENATED AMINO ACID SALTS - The present invention relates to a formulation comprising a N-halogenated amino acid and a phase transfer agent. The present invention also describes a method for disinfecting and/or cleaning a contact lens comprising contacting a contact lens with a formulation comprising a N-halogenated amino acid salt for a time sufficient to disinfect and/or clean the lens. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20110071116 | ANTIMICROBIAL N-HALOGENATED AMINO ACID SALTS - The present invention relates to a formulation comprising a N-halogenated amino acid and a phase transfer agent. The present invention also describes a method for disinfecting and/or cleaning a contact lens comprising contacting a contact lens with a formulation comprising a N-halogenated amino acid salt for a time sufficient to disinfect and/or clean the lens. | 03-24-2011 |
Patrick J. Gaines, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20090042230 | FLEA ALLANTOINASE PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to flea allantoinase proteins; to flea allantoinase nucleic acid molecules, including those that encode such flea allantoinase proteins; to antibodies raised against such proteins; and to compounds that inhibit the activity of such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins, nucleic acid molecules, antibodies, and inhibitory compounds. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds, particularly those that specifically inhibit flea allantoinase activity, as well as the use of such therapeutic compositions to treat animals. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090186008 | FLEA HEAD, NERVE CORD, HINDGUT AND MALPIGHIAN TUBULE NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES, PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins; to flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule nucleic acid molecules, including those that encode such flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins; to antibodies raised against such flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins; and to compounds that inhibit flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule protein activity. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins, nucleic acid molecules, antibodies, and inhibitory compounds. Also included in the present invention are therapeutic compositions comprising proteins, nucleic acid molecules, or protective compounds derived from proteins of the present invention as well as the use of such therapeutic compositions to protect animals from flea infestation. Also included in the present invention is the use of flea head, nerve cord, hindgut and Malpighian tubule proteins to derive inhibitory compounds. | 07-23-2009 |
Robert B. Gaines, Lake Saint Louis, MO US
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| 20100004788 | RE-CERTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS - A process for verifying that at least one component of a flow control apparatus is functioning within a predetermined operational range comprises loading a re-certification feeding set to a flow control apparatus and sensing that the re-certification feeding set has been loaded. Software comprising a re-certification procedure verifies at least one component of the flow control apparatus is functioning within a predetermined operational range. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100030361 | RE-CERTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS - A flow control apparatus includes a flow control apparatus adapted to load a re-certification feeding set. The apparatus further includes a software subsystem in communication with the flow control apparatus having a re-certification procedure that determines whether a user has performed manual tests on the apparatus to verify that at least one component of the apparatus is functioning within a predetermined operational range. The subsystem disables automatic testing if it determines that manual testing has not been performed and executes a reiterative process prompting the user to conduct manual testing if the subsystem determines that manual testing has been performed. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100056994 | PUMPING APPARATUS WITH SECURE LOADING FEATURES - A pumping apparatus and pump set for use to deliver a supply of liquid to a patient. The feeding set has a conduit for the nutrient liquid and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit. The pumping apparatus has a pumping device and a control system for controlling operation of the pump. An electromagnetic radiation source is operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal in a direction for striking the safety interlock device of the feeding set. The safety interlock device being adapted to affect the direction of the electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic radiation detector is operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal when the direction is affected by the safety interlock device, and provides an indication to the control system that the feeding set conduit is properly positioned in the feeding pump. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100198144 | METHOD FOR USING A PUMP SET HAVING SECURE LOADING FEATURES - A controller for operating a pumping apparatus to supply fluid to a patient through a pump set includes a processor programmed to instruct a first source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking a safety interlock of the pump set. The processor activates a first electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source. The processor instructs a second source of electromagnetic radiation to emit electromagnetic radiation in a direction for striking the safety interlock. The processor activates a second electromagnetic radiation detector to detect the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source. The processor controls the pumping apparatus to operate for pumping fluid in the pump set only when electromagnetic radiation emitted from the first source is detected by the first detector and when the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the second source is not detect by the second detector. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110021979 | Enteral Feeding Set and Interlock Device Therefor - An enteral feeding set for an enteral feeding pump having a control system for controlling operation of the pump to supply nutrient liquid to a patient through the enteral feeding set loaded in the pump, a source of electromagnetic radiation for emitting electromagnetic radiation and an electromagnetic radiation detector for receiving the electromagnetic radiation. The enteral feeding set includes a conduit for carrying nutrient liquid to a patient and a safety interlock device associated with the conduit adapted for mounting in the pump. The safety interlock device includes an electromagnetic radiation propagation affecting member formed to affect the propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation through the safety interlock device and block visible light when properly loaded on the pump for directing the electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation to the detector. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20120065469 | CATHETER WITH IMAGING ASSEMBLY - A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal. | 03-15-2012 |
Robert E. Gaines, Sandy Hook, CT US
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| 20080295340 | FREE PIVOTING CUTTING HEAD AND BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR HAIR CUTTER - A hair cutting device ( | 12-04-2008 |
Robert G. Gaines, Brighton, MI US
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| 20090000868 | Ladder Docking Device - A ladder docking device including a ladder securement device and a pair of handrails is provided. The ladder securement device secures a ladder in an assigned location so that using the ladder while carrying tools and equipment up the ladder becomes safer and more secure. Specifically, the ladder securement device captures one of the ladder rungs to help avoid the ladder bottom from slipping on unstable or slippery surfaces and from sliding off sideways. Handrails of the ladder docking device provide a safe transition when stepping off the ladder or stepping down from the roof. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090095944 | LIFTING APPARATUS - A lifting apparatus for extending upwardly out of a commercial building roof hatch, including a ladder docking device surrounding the roof hatch and optionally including roof hatch grab bars for ease of emergence through the roof hatch. The roof hatch ladder docking device is rapidly and removably attached to a permanent vertical ladder attached to the interior of the building. The lifting apparatus includes a winch post, a pulley mounted on the winch post and the ladder attachment device includes a fixed lower ladder attachment bracket along with a sliding upper ladder attachment sleeved over the winch post. | 04-16-2009 |
R. Stockton Gaines, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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| 20090101972 | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING A FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR WITH DOPING SEGREGATION USED IN SOURCE AND/OR DRAIN - Source and/or drain regions of a transistor are first doped with an appropriate dopant and a metal is subsequently deposited. After heating, a silicide will displace the dopant, creating an increased density of dopants at the border of the silicided region. The dopants that are adjacent to or in the gate region of the device will form a thin layer. The silicide or other reactant material is then removed and replaced with a desired source/drain material, while leaving the layer of dopant immediately adjacent to the newly deposited source/drain material. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110092047 | Strained Semiconductor Using Elastic Edge Relaxation, a Buried Stressor Layer and a Sacrificial Stressor Layer - The present invention relates to creating an active layer of strained semiconductor using a combination of buried and sacrificial stressors. That is, a process can strain an active semiconductor layer by transferring strain from a stressor layer buried below the active semiconductor layer and by transferring strain from a sacrificial stressor layer formed above the active semiconductor layer. As an example, the substrate may be silicon, the buried stressor layer may be silicon germanium, the active semiconductor layer may be silicon and the sacrificial stressor layer may be silicon germanium. Elastic edge relaxation is preferably used to efficiently transfer strain to the active layer. | 04-21-2011 |