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Barton L. Garvin, Franklin Park, IL US
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| 20090301776 | Electrical junction box with fastener knockout feature and method - A Chicago-style plenum-type electrical junction box provides an air impermeable barrier between a box support structure and a junction enclosure. The junction box comprises a base plate and a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall extending from the base plate such that the base plate and peripheral wall define the junction enclosure. The base plate preferably comprises a series of fastener knockouts so as to provide an air impermeable barrier. The fastener knockouts are selectively removable for exposing a series of fastener-receiving apertures. The fastener-receiving apertures receive a series of fasteners for sealing the fastener-receiving apertures when fastening the junction box to the box support structure thereby providing an air tight barrier between the box support structure and the junction enclosure. | 12-10-2009 |
Barton L. Garvin, Western Springs, IL US
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| 20110039431 | ELECTRICAL GROUNDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An electrical grounding device includes a first collar member having first inner and outer wall surfaces, a first flange projecting from the first inner wall surface, and a first shoulder projection extending radially from the first outer wall surface. The device further includes a second collar member having second inner and outer wall surfaces, a second flange projecting from the second inner wall surface, and a second shoulder projection extending radially from the second outer wall surface. Further, the device includes a thickened wall region including an aperture passing transversely therethrough, wherein the thickened wall region is disposed in the outer wall surface of at least one of the first and second collar members. A fastener is operably associated with the first and second shoulder projections to removably couple the first and second shoulder projections together. Such coupling configures the first and second inner wall surfaces to define an opening disposed through the electrical grounding device. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110162942 | UNIVERSAL SWITCH RESTRAINT DEVICE - A universal restraint device for a switch handle includes a channel adapted to accommodate the switch handle. The channel includes a base wall, first and second side walls that extend generally perpendicularly from the base wall, and first and second feet that extend toward one another from distal ends of the first and second side walls. The channel includes a width defined by a distance measured between the first and second side walls. A lever arm extends from the base wall a distance greater than the width of the channel. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110266277 | DUAL-ACCESS ELECTRICAL BOX - A dual-access electrical box includes a duct having a longitudinal axis, a sidewall, a first end, and a second end. At least one first aperture is disposed through the sidewall and a plurality of second apertures is disposed through the sidewall. Each of the first apertures is generally smaller than each of the second apertures and a removable plug is disposed in at least one of the second apertures. The dual-access electrical box can be attached to a cover plate or an electrical device thereby enclosing the electric cables that course through or are attached therein. | 11-03-2011 |
Christian Garvin, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20080219208 | System and Method for Optimizing Roaming in a Wireless Data Network - A system and method for a mobile client device to associate with a preferred access point in a wireless network A determination is made as to whether the mobile client device is stationary within the wireless network The preferred access point is determined between the different access points within the wireless network. The mobile client device associates with the preferred access point to gain desired access to the wireless network | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090113453 | System and Method for Consolidated Information Handling System Component Drivers - An information handling system which includes plural processing components operable to process information wherein at least one processing component has plural region-specific modes of operation, a driver package associated with the at least one processing component wherein the driver package has plural region-specific drivers, and an encrypted key stored on a processing component wherein the encrypted key designates one of the plural region-specific drivers to manage the processing component. | 04-30-2009 |
Christian Alexander Garvin, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20090027282 | Antenna With Integrated Parameter Storage - In a method and system for identifying an antenna, an antenna identifier is coupled to the antenna. The antenna identifier is a memory device that stores at least one attribute to identify the antenna. The antenna includes an electromagnetic radiation element coupled to a signal port and a coupling device coupled in-between the signal port and the antenna identifier. A data signal received at the signal port is isolated by the coupling device and provided to the antenna identifier. The data signal is provided by a radio device and/or an information handling system (IHS) coupled to the antenna via the signal port. The radio device and/or the IHS is operable to read one or more values for the at least one attribute stored in the antenna identifier. | 01-29-2009 |
Daniel Garvin, Santa Rosa, CA US
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| 20090283090 | Hot Top With Dual Burners - A modular hot top cooking unit houses two burners generally located symmetrically within a firebox of the cooking unit. Dual separate controllers independently operate each burner. A cover plate defining a cooking surface covers the firebox and overlies the two burners. The dual controls allow both burners to be operated independently to achieve even heat across the cover plate, allow only one burner to be utilized to achieve gradual heat, or allow both burners to be used at different temperatures to achieve variable heat along the cover plate. | 11-19-2009 |
David F. Garvin, Roseville, MN US
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| 20080276331 | Enhancement of Beta-Carotene Content in Plants - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid construct having a nucleic acid molecule configured to silence β-carotene hydroxylase expression, and host cells, expression systems, plants, and plant seeds having the nucleic acid construct. The present invention also relates to a method of enhancing beta-carotene content by growing a transgenic plant from a plant or seed transformed with the construct. | 11-06-2008 |
Edward D. Garvin, Boone, NC US
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| 20110031361 | UTENSIL HOLDER - A utensil holder for holding a utensil proximal a cooking container is provided. The utensil holder includes an integrally formed structure that defines a longitudinal, container engaging recess. The holder further defines a first lateral, utensil engaging recess that has a first pair of longitudinally spaced-apart engaging surfaces configured to securely engage a first utensil having a first predetermined size and a second pair of longitudinally spaced-apart engaging surfaces configured to securely engage a second utensil having a second predetermined size different from the first predetermined size of the first utensil. | 02-10-2011 |
Gary A. Garvin, Mentor, OH US
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| 20090025472 | SENSOR MANIFOLDS - Sensor manifolds include a housing having at least two fluid flow passages communicating with fluid entry and exit ports in the housing that are connectable in line in a full flow fluid line in a system. One or more sensor ports in the housing communicate with one or more of the flow passages for housing one or more sensors for sensing one or more characteristics, qualities or conditions of the fluid flowing through the housing without subjecting the sensor to the full fluid flow through the housing. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090101561 | Filter Cap Additive Delivery System - A additive delivery system and method which includes a additive gel, a filter and a fluid/gel chemistry exchange region, wherein the exchange region subjects the additive gel to different types or combinations of contact with the fluid in order to control the additive release rate, maintain a uniform release rate, maintain the physical integrity of the gel or combinations thereof. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110036784 | Filter Cap Additive Delivery System - A additive delivery system and method which includes a additive gel, a filter and a fluid/gel chemistry exchange region, wherein the exchange region subjects the additive gel to different types or combinations of contact with the fluid in order to control the additive release rate, maintain a uniform release rate, maintain the physical integrity of the gel or combinations thereof. | 02-17-2011 |
James Garvin, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090102166 | Airbag module - The disclosed airbag module may be used in a vehicle. The airbag may include an airbag for protecting a vehicle occupant and at least one tearable sleeve. The airbag is configured to be in a folded or rolled up state and to deploy along an interior side portion of the vehicle. The at least one tearable sleeve is coaxially or circumferentially surrounding a portion of the airbag in the folded or rolled up state. | 04-23-2009 |
Joe Garvin, Shepherd, MI US
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| 20110260374 | Rotary forming wheel - Rotary forming drums that have a unique vacuum distribution and control system imparting a vacuum to the insert trays in a region or zone of the drum in a controlled manner. The rotary drum also has insert trays that are forced outward by the movement of follower cam activation upon a roller cam which in turn forces molded articles from the trays quickly, cleanly and efficiently. Once the product is removed from the insert trays internal and external springs return the insert trays to their original position to repeat the process on a continuous basis. | 10-27-2011 |
John Garvin, Bend, OR US
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| 20100009733 | Game aim assist - Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area. The aim of the game character is then automatically adjusted toward the selected object, which allows the game player to direct an attack action on the object | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100216552 | System and method for communicating game information - A method and system for transmitting game related information from a hand-held gaming device through a game console to a game controller and vice versa. In one aspect, the game related information comprises command information that causes the game controller to respond either by vibrating, rumbling or other action associated with a game being played. In another aspect, the game related information may include controller signals that cause an action at the hand-held device. | 08-26-2010 |
Michael Garvin, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080227099 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING CHOLESTEROL EFFLUX AND RAISING HDL USING ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER PROTEIN ABC1 - The present invention relates to novel ABC1 polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also relates to recombinant vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising ABC1 polynucleotides, as well as to methods for producing ABC1 polypeptides. The invention also relates to antibodies that bind specifically to ABC1 polypeptides. In addition, the invention relates to methods for increasing cholesterol efflux as well as to methods for increasing ABC1 expression and activity. The present invention further relates to methods for identifying compounds that modulate the expression of ABC1 and methods for detecting the comparative level of ABC1 polypeptides and polynucleotides in a mammalian subject. The present invention also provides kits and compositions suitable for screening compounds to determine the ABC1 expression modulating activity of the compound, as well as kits and compositions suitable to determine whether a compound modulates ABC1-dependent cholesterol efflux. | 09-18-2008 |
Mona Garvin, Coralville, IA US
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| 20080317308 | System and methods for image segmentation in N-dimensional space - A system and methods for the efficient segmentation of globally optimal surfaces representing object boundaries in volumetric datasets is provided. An optical surface detection system and methods are provided that are capable of simultaneously detecting multiple interacting surfaces in which the optimality is controlled by the cost functions designed for individual surfaces and by several geometric constraints defining the surface smoothness and interrelations. The graph search applications use objective functions that incorporate non-uniform cost terms such as “on-surface” costs as well as “in-region” costs. | 12-25-2008 |
Roy Garvin, Central Point, OR US
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| 20120087847 | FILTERING TUBE AND MICROTUBE FOR THE PREPARATION AND PURIFICATION OF SMALL SAMPLE VOLUMES - The present invention relates to spin baskets or columns used in the preparation and purification of small sample volumes. The spin baskets of the invention are particularly designed to be used with microtubes and are adapted to connect with such microtubes. | 04-12-2012 |