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Adrienne Gardiner, Bethesda, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032078COLLAPSIBLE WALKWAY COVER SYSTEM - A walkway cover system for covering a walkway to prevent snow and ice from accumulating thereon. The walkway cover system includes a collapsible walkway cover unit comprising a frame including a series of relatively rigid frame members, a series of flexible battens operatively connecting the frame members, and a cover member of a flexible sheet material. Each of the frame members forms a continuous loop including an elongated, straight base portion provided to extend substantially transverse the walkway and a slanted top portion disposed opposite the base portion. The cover member is attached to the frame so as to cover the slanted top portions of the frame members and form an enclosed passage through the frame. The collapsible walkway cover unit is convertible between an expanded operative state provided to be placed over the walkway and a collapsible state provided for storing when not in use.02-05-2009

Allen B. Gardiner, Portland, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090029266MULTI-LAYER ALTERNATING PHASE SHIFT MASK STRUCTURE - A multi-layer alternating phase shift mask and associated techniques are generally described. In one example, a photomask includes a glass substrate, a compensating layer of material coupled with the glass substrate, the material having optical properties to compensate for thick mask effects, an absorber layer coupled with the compensating layer, the absorber layer having a first opening patterned therein, and the absorber layer and the compensating layer having a second opening patterned therein, the second opening having a depth selected to provide a desired phase shift, the compensating material having an index of refraction that is greater than the index of refraction of the glass substrate to reduce the depth of the second opening to provide a desired phase shift.01-29-2009

Patent applications by Allen B. Gardiner, Portland, OR US

Andrew John Gardiner, Wellesley, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120094003Method Of Making A Sintered Skin Engaging Member - A method of forming a skin engaging member for use on a hair removal device comprising the steps of: providing a carrier having at least one receiving region; applying a skin conditioning composition in a powder form into the receiving region; and sintering the powder to form a solid interconnected network of particles.04-19-2012

Barrett David Gardiner, Malta, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120096868Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle System with a Nitrogen Cooled Gas Turbine - The present application provides an integrated gasification combined cycle system. The integrated gasification combined cycle system may include a nitrogen source, a combustor, and a turbine. A flow of nitrogen from the nitrogen source passes through and cools the turbine and then flows into the combustor.04-26-2012

Charles M. Gardiner, Fairport, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110112886CRITICAL PARAMETER/REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENT - A critical parameter/requirements management process model for managing a development program for a product and an associated product structure-driven critical parameter/requirements management tool and environment is provided. In one embodiment, the process includes a product structure classification scheme, a parameter/requirements classification scheme, a parameter/requirements process and maturity model, and in-process and requirements conformance views. In one embodiment, the tool includes a user interface layer, a business layer, a data layer, and a database. The user interface layer may include a product structure feature group, an add/edit/link feature group, a manage maturity feature group, and a manage conformance feature group. The tool may be implemented as a web server accessible to user workstations operating as thin clients. The tool may be integrated with one or more other product development tools, such as a document-driven requirements management, configuration management, manufacturing/production control system, problem management, and phased product delivery process tools.05-12-2011
20110112887CRITICAL PARAMETER/REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ENVIRONMENT - A critical parameter/requirements management process model for managing a development program for a product and an associated product structure-driven critical parameter/requirements management tool and environment is provided. In one embodiment, the process includes a product structure classification scheme, a parameter/requirements classification scheme, a parameter/requirements process and maturity model, and in-process and requirements conformance views. In one embodiment, the tool includes a user interface layer, a business layer, a data layer, and a database. The user interface layer may include a product structure feature group, an add/edit/link feature group, a manage maturity feature group, and a manage conformance feature group. The tool may be implemented as a web server accessible to user workstations operating as thin clients. The tool may be integrated with one or more other product development tools, such as a document-driven requirements management, configuration management, manufacturing/production control system, problem management, and phased product delivery process tools.05-12-2011

Daniel Gardiner, Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120012606AUTOMATED PHARMACY SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING UNIT DOSES OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND THE LIKE - A system for storing and dispensing discrete doses of pharmaceuticals includes: a housing with an internal cavity having a front wall with first and second windows; multiple storage locations positioned within the housing; and a carrier assembly positioned and movable within the housing. The carrier assembly is configured to receive a pharmaceutical dose package loaded into either the first or second window and convey the pharmaceutical dose package to one of the storage locations for storage therein, and is further configured to retrieve a pharmaceutical dose package from one of the storage locations and return the pharmaceutical dose package to the first or second window for dispensing therefrom.01-19-2012

David Gardiner, Bethesda, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032078COLLAPSIBLE WALKWAY COVER SYSTEM - A walkway cover system for covering a walkway to prevent snow and ice from accumulating thereon. The walkway cover system includes a collapsible walkway cover unit comprising a frame including a series of relatively rigid frame members, a series of flexible battens operatively connecting the frame members, and a cover member of a flexible sheet material. Each of the frame members forms a continuous loop including an elongated, straight base portion provided to extend substantially transverse the walkway and a slanted top portion disposed opposite the base portion. The cover member is attached to the frame so as to cover the slanted top portions of the frame members and form an enclosed passage through the frame. The collapsible walkway cover unit is convertible between an expanded operative state provided to be placed over the walkway and a collapsible state provided for storing when not in use.02-05-2009

David F. Gardiner, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100278868Codon-Optimized Dna Molecules Encoding the Receptor Binding Domains of Clostridium Difficile Toxins A and B, and Methods of Use Thereof - In one aspect, the invention provides a DNA molecule. The DNA molecule includes a nucleotide sequence that encodes the receptor-binding domain of 11-04-2010

Eric R. Gardiner, Leander, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100241781Bus Enumeration in a System with Multiple Buses - Enumerating an expanded bus system in a system. The expanded bus system may include a first bus, a bridge coupled to the first bus, and a second bus coupled to the bridge, where the second bus includes one or more downstream bus ports. One or more of the downstream bus ports may initially be masked. An initial bus enumeration may be performed during system boot, which may not include enumerating the masked bus ports. After the initial bus enumeration, the masked bus ports may be unmasked. An operating system may re-enumerate the bus system, which may include enumerating the no-longer-masked bus ports.09-23-2010

Gregory Gardiner, Stonington, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090023666Modulators of Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1 and Related Uses - The invention features compounds of formulas I or II: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, as well methods for modulating the effects of local and systemic hypoxic events using the compounds.01-22-2009

Jack Collie Gardiner, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120037574WATER TREATMENT REACTOR AERATION SUPPORT - A wastewater treatment includes an elevated aeration system. The aeration system is used to provide air and nutrients to biological growth in a wastewater treatment vessel, and to promote circulation of the support media used for the biological growth. The aeration system is elevated from the bottom of the reactor vessel by supports that extend from sidewalls of the vessel, or from suspension systems that hang the aeration system at a desired height. Silt, debris and sludge may be removed from the free space between the elevated aeration system and the vessel floor. Mechanical collection or removal devices may be positioned between the elevated aeration system and the reactor floor.02-16-2012
20120055869WATER TREATMENT REACTOR SCREENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A screen configuration is provided for the extraction of wastewater from a wastewater reactor, while precluding the entry of biological support media. The screen may be formed as a tubular structure, and may be drum-like or have wings in a T-shaped configuration. A flow modifier within the screen may include one or more tubes extending into the screen and forming annular sections around the tubes. Flow through the screen, then, is directed around the inner flow modifier tubes and through the tubes. The resulting pressures and flow velocities are such that slot velocities through openings in the screen are generally constant along the length of the screen, and the flow is more efficiently distributed. The screen may be reduced in length as compared to conventional wastewater treatment screens.03-08-2012

J. Matthew Gardiner, Weston, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100333065BINARY CODE MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A WEB SERVICE INTERFACE - According to one embodiment, a binary code modification system includes a code modifier configured to access a binary software code. The code modifier generates a modified software code by inserting one or more executable instructions into the binary software code. The one or more executable instructions is operable to expose at least a portion of the binary software code as a web service interface.12-30-2010
20100333079Binary Code Modification System and Method for Implementing Identity and Access Management or Governance Policies - According to one embodiment, a binary code modification system includes a code modifier configured to access a binary software code. The code modifier generates a modified software code by inserting one or more executable instructions into the binary software code. The one or more executable instructions is operable to provide identity and access management (IAM) functionality or governance functionality to the modified software code.12-30-2010

John Gardiner, Statesville, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090173202LASER-GUIDED PAPER TRIMMER - A device for cutting paper or other materials is provided. This device includes a substantially flat base, wherein the base is adapted to receive paper and other flat material for cutting. A manually-operated cutting blade assembly is pivotally attached to either the right or left side of the base. The cutting blade assembly includes an elongated cutting arm positioned over a predetermined line of cut on the base. A sighting device is mounted on the base on the same side as the elongated cutting arm and further includes a housing and an adjustable light source mounted within and protected by the housing. The light source projects a fixed line of visible light along the predetermined line of cut. A switch is included for activating and deactivating the light source. A first portion of the switch is located in the handle grip and a second portion of the switch is located within the housing. The light source is activated when the elongated cutting arm is raised and is deactivated when the elongated cutting arm is lowered.07-09-2009

John David Gardiner, Miami Beach, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110154705MULTI-CARD DISPLAY HOLDER FOR WINDSHIELDS AND RELATED METHOD - The invention is directed toward a card display holder for displaying and storing one or more placards on the interior side of a vehicle windshield. The card display holder includes a left side wall and a corresponding right side wall where the left side wall is essentially parallel to the right side wall. Positioned between both side walls is a back wall. Also, the card display holder has a front wall that includes a left portion and a corresponding right portion, the left portion being essentially parallel to the right portion. A bottom wall connects the front wall to the back wall creating a surface area sufficient for one or more placards to rest within the card display holder. A aperture can be positioned within the back wall. The card display holder is preferably of unibody in construction and manufactured from a plastic or composite.06-30-2011
20120016943BARGAINED FOR EXCHANGE, GUIDED DISCOVERY AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM - A computerized system for the automated facilitation of the resolution of contractual and other disputes by communicating, processing, managing or guiding the process of dispute identification, discovery, negotiation and resolution through the Internet or other networked communications.01-19-2012

Mark P. Gardiner, Albany, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120117196SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR TRANSFERRING RESERVES WHEN MOVING VIRTUAL MACHINES ACROSS SYSTEMS - According to one embodiment, a host system includes logic adapted for receiving device information from a source system, logic adapted for building a virtual device based at least in part on the received device information, logic adapted for transferring a reserve of a storage device to the host system and/or receiving results of transferring the reserve to the host system, logic adapted for determining if the reserve is held by the host system, logic adapted for recording the reserve if the reserve is held by the host system, and logic adapted for sending a notification that the reserve is not held by the host system if the reserve is not held by the host system. Other methods, systems, and computer program products are also described according to various embodiments.05-10-2012

Martha Leigh Gardiner, Belton, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100255327Methods and Systems for Fabricating Fire Retardant Materials - A fire retardant material is described that includes a polyamide and a brominated hydrocarbon. The brominated hydrocarbon makes up between about two percent and about 25 percent of the fire retardant material.10-07-2010

Mary Beth Gardiner, Nashville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155803METHODS FOR TISSUE ANALYSIS - This invention relates to methods of analyzing a tissue sample from a subject. In particular the invention combines morphological staining and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC) with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) within the same section of a tissue sample. The analysis can be automated or manual. The invention also relates to kits for use in the above methods.06-18-2009
20100120053TISSUE ANALYSIS AND KITS THEREFOR - This invention relates to methods of analyzing a tissue sample from a subject. In particular, the invention combines morphological staining and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC) with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) within the same section of a tissue sample. The analysis can be automated or manual. The invention also relates to kits for use in the above methods.05-13-2010

Patent applications by Mary Beth Gardiner, Nashville, TN US

Michael Gardiner, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100275011METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE COMMUNICATIONS - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a trusted service provider (TSP) which assists with the secure exchange of data across the public switched telephone network. Communications are routed via a TSP, which uses cryptographic techniques to conceal the identities (e.g., telephone numbers) of the call initiator and call recipient, thereby preventing traffic analysis attacks. The TSP also performs cryptographic handshakes with the call initiator and call recipient to authenticate callers. The TSP further provides cryptographic keying material which communicants may use to help protect communications and to directly authenticate and identify each other. Although the TSP is trusted to negotiate the connection and is involved in the process, the communicants can perform their own key agreement and authentication for protecting data routed via the TSP.10-28-2010

Michael Gardiner, Grantsville, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100086824ASSEMBLIES OF HOLLOW ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - This disclosure relates to a compact and thermally integrated structure for assemblies of hollow electrode electrochemical devices (HEED), such as solid oxide fuel cells, solid oxide electrolysis cells, and solid oxide ion transport membranes, for providing a means for electrical interconnection between multiple cells, and manifolds for reactant and product streams. The HEED comprises an inner electrode chamber, inner current collector, inner electrode, electrolyte, outer electrode, outer current collector, and outer electrode chamber. The system comprises a plurality of HEED, arranged in a parallel array, mechanically supported by one or more header plates, where a primary header plate encompasses a portion of a gas manifold connected to the inner chamber of the HEED. The HEED pass through the primary header plate, into the primary manifold chamber wherein electronic connections are formed between the inner current collector and outer current collectors of the HEED to allow for series, parallel, or series-parallel electrical configurations. The system is operated such that the temperature and atmosphere surrounding the interconnect assembly in the primary manifold chamber are conducive to the use of metallic interconnect materials. The outer electrode chamber of the HEED is housed in a manifold that may be thermally integrated with a heat exchanger, fuel reformer, tailgas combustor, or auxiliary heat source.04-08-2010

Michele L. Gardiner, Nampa, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090019596INBRED SWEET CORN LINE R373D - An inbred sweet corn line, designated R373D, the plants and seeds of inbred sweet corn line R373D, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R373D with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R373D with another maize line or plant.01-15-2009
20090019597INBRED SWEET CORN LINE R605 - An inbred sweet corn line, designated R605, the plants and seeds of inbred sweet corn line R605, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R605 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R605 with another maize line or plant.01-15-2009

Patent applications by Michele L. Gardiner, Nampa, ID US

Nicholas Hubert Gardiner, Katy, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080217002Sand control screen having a micro-perforated filtration layer - A sand control screen (09-11-2008

Richard J. Gardiner, Murray, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100140404Composite wing panel - A composite wing panel is disclosed. In one embodiment, a wing panel for an aircraft includes an external skin having a substantially smooth laminar surface, the external skin including multiple layers of a cured material; a sealed core material located within the external skin, the core material having first and second side opposing sides and having been substantially evacuated of air; and a support element disposed within the external skin, the external skin and support element being co-bonded or co-cured together.06-10-2010

Patent applications by Richard J. Gardiner, Murray, UT US

Robert C. Gardiner, Fayetteville, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032597READING APPARATUS HAVING PARTIAL FRAME OPERATING MODE - A method for decoding a decodable symbol using an optical reader having a 2D image sensor that is configured to operate in a partial frame capture operating mode. In a partial frame operating mode, the reader clocks out and captures at least one partial frame of image data having image data corresponding to less than all of the pixels of an image sensor pixel array. In one embodiment, the reader operating in a partial frame operating mode captures image data corresponding to a linear pattern of pixels of the image sensor, reads the image data, and attempts to decode for a decodable bar code symbol which may be represented in the image data.02-05-2009
20090236424IMAGE SENSOR BASED OPTICAL READER - An optical reader can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an optical reader can be configured to have different operating modes, the different operating modes optimizing the reader for reading different indicia. In another embodiment an optical reader can comprise a multiple color emitting light source. In another embodiment an optical reader can be provided in a specialized form factor including an enlarged head portion and an elongated body portion extending from the head portion.09-24-2009
20090255993IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING PLURALITY OF OPERATING STATES - There is described an imaging apparatus having an image sensor, and a plurality of operating states. Operation of the imaging apparatus can be differentiated between the operating states. In one operating state, the imaging apparatus can capture a frame of image data having image data corresponding to a predetermined number of pixels of the image sensor. The operating states of the imaging apparatus can be user selectable.10-15-2009
20100187310DECODER BOARD FOR AN OPTICAL READER UTILIZING A PLURALITY OF IMAGING FORMATS - The invention relates to a microprocessor-based decoder board for an optical reader having in one embodiment a plurality of imaging modules that provide frames of image data having a plurality of formats. In one method for operating the decoder board of the invention, and a multiple imaging module reader comprising the decoder board, a frame of image data captured by a selected imaging module is decoded. The decoder board determines the format of the frame of image data from information about which of the plurality of imaging modules provided the frame of image data or from information about the frame of image data, activates as necessary a command to prepare the decoder board to decode the frame of image data according to the format provided by the imaging module, and performs the decoding.07-29-2010
20110031314IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING PLURALITY OF OPERATING STATES - There is described an imaging apparatus having an image sensor, and a plurality of operating states. Operation of the imaging apparatus can be differentiated between the operating states. In one operating state, the imaging apparatus can capture a frame of image data having image data corresponding to a predetermined number of pixels of the image sensor. The operating states of the imaging apparatus can be user selectable.02-10-2011
20110121076IMAGE SENSOR BASED OPTICAL READER - An apparatus for use in optical reading can comprise an image sensor and a circuit board, and can further comprise a support assembly. An apparatus for use in optical reading can also comprise a light source and imaging optics.05-26-2011
20120000981DECODING UTILIZING IMAGE DATA - The invention relates to decoding utilizing image data. The image data can be received from a source. A processor can process the image data for decoding. A processing for decoding can be responsive to determined information.01-05-2012

Patent applications by Robert C. Gardiner, Fayetteville, NY US