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Chris Conway Gearhart, Chelsea, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100187030Energy Management System and Method for Hybrid Electric Vehicles - An energy management system includes a first energy source having a first well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions content, a second energy source having a second well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions content and a drive mechanism powered by the first energy source and the second energy source. The drive mechanism is powered by the first energy source when the first well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions content is less than the second well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions content and the drive mechanism is powered by the second energy source when the second well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions content is less than the first well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions content.07-29-2010

Elizabeth Gearhart, Chatham, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090025124Weighted undergarment - The invention prevents leg chafing, and keeps the garment from riding up in the wearer's crotch area, by disposing weights on the garment. If the garment is an undergarment, then ModalĀ® fabric, a bio-based fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose from beech trees, is especially preferred, as it is extremely soft, and wicks away moisture in an effective manner. It is an object of the invention to reduce leg chafing. It is a further object of the invention to teach a method of preventing garments from riding up into the wearer's crotch area.01-29-2009

John H. Gearhart, Chesterfield, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100189982Fire and SAG resistanct acoustical panel - A ceiling panel structure which includes a fire retardant mat. The fire retardant mat includes a fire retardant fiber component and a binder material which binds the fibers. The fire retardant fiber component includes natural fibers treated with a fire retardant. The ceiling panel structure has flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke generation index of 50 or less, as measured by ASTM E 84 that is uniform throughout the mat.07-29-2010

Krista Nicole Gearhart, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100049296Implantable medical device coatings with biodegradable elastomer and releasable taxane agent - A coated medical device, such as a stent, that elutes a taxane agent in a controlled manner is provided. In one embodiment, the taxane agent is paclitaxel and at least a portion of the paclitaxel is present in a dihydrate solid form. The medical device may be coated with a layer including a taxane agent and a layer of bioabsorbable elastomer over the layer including the taxane agent. Methods of manufacturing and using the coated medical device are also provided.02-25-2010

Loren E. Gearhart, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090288556CARBON DIOXIDE PURIFICATION - A process for the recovery of carbon dioxide from a gas mixture that includes pretreating a gas mixture comprising carbon dioxide, water vapor, and one or more light gases in a pretreating system to form a cooled gas mixture, fractionating the cooled gas mixture to recover a bottoms fraction comprising carbon dioxide and an overheads fraction comprising carbon dioxide and the light gases, passing the overheads fraction over a membrane selective to carbon dioxide to separate a carbon dioxide permeate from a residue gas comprising the light gases, recycling the carbon dioxide permeate to the pretreating system, and recovering at least a portion of the bottoms fraction as a purified carbon dioxide product stream is described.11-26-2009

Marvin Gearhart, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301780COMPARTMENTALIZED MWD TOOL WITH ISOLATED PRESSURE COMPENSATOR - The present invention relates to a measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tool having a pressure compensation system and reservoir segregated from fluid integration with actuator mechanism lubricants. The MWD tool can also be serviced on the rig floor without the need to drain, reseal and charge the compensation system.12-10-2009
20100025111Direct Drive MWD Tool - The present invention relates to a measurement-while-drilling tool [02-04-2010

Patent applications by Marvin Gearhart, Fort Worth, TX US

Matthew Gearhart, Irving, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110164787METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING COSMETIC AND/OR ACCESSORIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO DIGITAL IMAGES - A method for a creating a virtual makeover includes inputting an initial digital Image into and initiating a virtual makeover at a local processor. Instructions are transmitted from the main server to the local processor. Positions of facial features are isolated within the digital image at the local processor. Facial regions within the digital image are defined based on the positions of the facial features at the local processor. After receiving input, cosmetic enhancements or the accessorial enhancement are applied to the digital image at the local processor. A final digital image is generated including the enhancements. The final digital image is then displayed. At least the defining, applying, and generating steps include instructions written in a non-flash format for execution in a flash-based wrapper.07-07-2011

Michael Gearhart, Fremont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100030262ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.02-04-2010
20110060349ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.03-10-2011
20110160747Continuous Indentation Lateral Lobe Apparatus and Method - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate.06-30-2011
20110166564Median Lobe Destruction Apparatus and Method - A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.07-07-2011

Patent applications by Michael Gearhart, Fremont, CA US

Michael James Gearhart, Fremont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090185916ELECTROKINETIC PUMP DESIGNS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a piston assembly having a piston housing filled with an electrolyte; a housing within the piston housing that divides the piston housing into a first portion and a second portion, the housing having apertures, a shaft connecting the housing to a piston head outside of the piston housing; and a porous material inside of the housing in contact with the electrolyte. Additionally, there are provided a method for filling the delivery chamber with a delivery fluid by withdrawing the piston head from within the delivery chamber. Yet another embodiment provides a method for filling a fluid delivery assembly by withdrawing a shaft from within the fluid delivery assembly to simultaneously displace a moving pump element within the delivery chamber and bypass fluid around a housing in the pump chamber.07-23-2009
20110031268ELECTROKINETIC PUMP DESIGNS AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a piston assembly having a piston housing filled with an electrolyte; a housing within the piston housing that divides the piston housing into a first portion and a second portion, the housing having apertures, a shaft connecting the housing to a piston head outside of the piston housing; and a porous material inside of the housing in contact with the electrolyte. Additionally, there are provided a method for filling the delivery chamber with a delivery fluid by withdrawing the piston head from within the delivery chamber. Yet another embodiment provides a method for filling a fluid delivery assembly by withdrawing a shaft from within the fluid delivery assembly to simultaneously displace a moving pump element within the delivery chamber and bypass fluid around a housing in the pump chamber.02-10-2011

Patent applications by Michael James Gearhart, Fremont, CA US

Rob A. Gearhart, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120005279SIDEBAND CONTROL OF E-MAIL MESSAGE DECRYPTION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for sideband control of a secured e-mail message. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for sideband control of a secured e-mail message is provided. The method includes receiving a secured form of a message from a sender in an e-mail client executing in memory by at least one processor of a computer. The method also includes rendering the secured form of the message comprehensible only subsequent to the establishment of a sideband channel of communication with the sender.01-05-2012

Stephen V. Gearhart, Waterloo, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110094654METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CURING PIPE LINERS USING MICROWAVE ENERGY - A method for curing a resin contained in a liner of an underground pipe or passageway by use of a mobile magnetron module. The module navigates the length of the passageway of pipe via air pressure which also keeps the liner inflated. A winch attached to the module regulates the rate at which the module traverses the passageway or pipe. As the module makes its way through the passageway or pipe, the magnetron emits microwaves which cures the resin. Additionally, a thermal imaging camera can be utilized in the module or trailing the module to monitor the status of the curing of the resin in its entirety.04-28-2011
20110293767METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CURING PIPE LINERS USING MICROWAVE ENERGY - A method for curing a resin contained in a liner of an underground pipe or passageway by use of a mobile magnetron module. The module navigates the length of the passageway of pipe via air pressure which also keeps the liner inflated. A winch attached to the module regulates the rate at which the module traverses the passageway or pipe. As the module makes its way through the passageway or pipe, the magnetron emits microwaves which cures the resin. Additionally, a thermal imaging camera can be utilized in the module or trailing the module to monitor the status of the curing of the resin in its entirety.12-01-2011

Stephen Vincent Gearhart, Waterloo, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110186203METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PROPER CURING OF PIPE LINERS USING DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING - The present invention relates to method and apparatus utilizing distributed temperature sensing (DTS) to monitor the temperature of a cured-in-place pipe liner to determine if proper curing temperatures and times are achieved. More particularly, an optical fiber is placed in the pipe between the original pipe and the liner running the entire length of the liner. The optical fiber is coupled to a DTS unit at neo end. During curing of the liner, the DTS unit sends light pulses down the fiber from one end and detects the characteristics and time delay of light backscattered to the unit. The characteristics of the backscattered light is indicative of the temperature of the optical fiber, while the time delay between the sending of the light pulse and the detection of any portion of the backscatter signal is indicative of the round trip time of the light within the fiber, and thus the distance down the fiber from the DTS unit from which that particular backscatter signal originated.08-04-2011

Walter S. Gearhart, State College, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110182747HUB FIN DEVICE - The present invention discloses a hub fin device for improving the efficiency of a propeller. The hub fin device can include a propeller having a hub and a plurality of propeller blades that extend radially outward from the hub. Each of the plurality of propeller blades has a trailing edge region. A fin can also be included and located in the trailing edge region of at least one of the plurality of propeller blades. The fin extends radially outward from the hub and reduces or eliminates a hub vortex that is normally present during operation of the propeller.07-28-2011