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George T. Angwin, Wilder, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090100031Method and System for Detecting Changes in Geographic Information - Data related to changes in real-world geography are collected promptly for incorporating into a geographic database. Query strings are created using keywords targeted to detect data related to changes in real-world geography. Automatic Web search technology is utilized to search the World Wide Web for instances that match the created query strings. References to Web pages, references to Web pages accompanied by brief abstracts, Web pages, and hard copies of documents by mail are automatically collected that potentially refer to changes in real-world geography.04-16-2009

George T. Blike, Grantham, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100050085SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING, DERIVING AND DISPLAYING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PATIENT MEDICAL PARAMETERS - A system and method for obtaining and deriving medical data related to patient inspiratory and cxpiratory flows and for displaying the data. A data acquisition processor acquires patient medical data related to inspiratory and expiratory volume from a ventilator. A data processor maps the data related to inspiratory and expiratory flow onto a flow data object. A display displays the flow data object comprising inspiratory objects for displaying information representative of the inspiratory flow and expiratory objects for displaying information representative of the expiratory flow.02-25-2010

George T. Briechle, Punta Gorda, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080288202Method and apparatus for automatically testing a railroad interlocking - A railroad signal system interlocking is automatically tested. A control point interface corresponding to a predetermined function of the interlocking has an isolated section and a control section. The isolated section is connected with the interlocking and has a normal, inactivated state during operation of the interlocking, and an activated state for testing the interlocking by detecting an electrical characteristic representing the status of the predetermined function executed by the interlocking. The control section drives the isolated section to its activated state and receiving an output from the isolated section in response to the detected electrical characteristic, and delivers a status report.11-20-2008

George T. Dellaratta, Jr., Shirley, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090325573METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ROAMING IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Methods and systems are provided for improving network connectivity utilizing a roaming procedure in which the mobile units are able to associate with multiple access ports during roaming. The mobile unit, while connected to one access port, associates with a second access port. While maintaining the connection to the first access port, the mobile unit performs various initialization procedures, including exchange of encryption keys, authentication, DHCP renewal, and the like. After a connection is established with the second access port, the mobile unit disconnects from the first access port. Thus, during the roaming process, the MU is connected to two APs at the same time for a short length of time.12-31-2009

George T. Delli-Santi, Scotts Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100023065TISSUE ACCESS DEVICE WITH ALIGNMENT GUIDE AND METHODS OF USE - An access assembly for use during a medical procedure including accessing a selected bone structure or target tissue, includes a cannula and stylet with an alignment guide removably attached to the cannula. The alignment guide shows the relative alignment between the access assembly and the viewing axis of an imaging system, thereby making placement of the access assembly more accurate. Once a desired alignment is achieved, the access assembly may then be advanced further towards the target tissue until a desired placement is achieved.01-28-2010

George T. Des Jardins, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100189368DETERMINING VIDEO OWNERSHIP WITHOUT THE USE OF FINGERPRINTING OR WATERMARKS - A system and method of determining who is the rights owner for video uses object recognition and can avoid the need for fingerprinting or watermarking. By examining the video for objects that are known to be in videos by a rights holder, ownership of the video can be established within certain confidence bounds. This process can be used to reestablish control of content that may have been released or recorded without authorization or was produced at costs points that precluded more invasive or production intensive techniques such as fingerprinting or watermarking.07-29-2010

George T. Domizio, Stevenson, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090008479AEROSOL CAN EXTENSION - A spray container extension apparatus includes a housing structure for receiving a spray container, a trigger which can be hinged to the housing for causing a spray from a container in the housing, and an extension member preferably having an product tube sized properly for receiving and carrying spray from the container to a point of desired application, and a structural support member which rigidly supports the product tube to allow better control of spray through the extension member, and to maintain structural stability in horizontal and upwardly extending positions.01-08-2009

George T. Dubose, Jr., High View, WV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100168671Method and Apparatus for Pressure Infusion and Temperature Control of Infused Liquids - A method and apparatus for pressure infusion and temperature control of infused liquids includes a receptacle for receiving a liquid-filled bag containing intravenous solution or other liquid and an inflatable pressure device. The inflatable pressure device is disposed within a pressure device bag and is positioned proximate the liquid-filled bag in the receptacle. The inflatable pressure device expands within the pressure device bag upon inflation and exerts pressure on the liquid-filled bag. A heating element may be disposed on the inflatable pressure device bag to heat the liquid-filled bag to a desired temperature. The liquid may alternatively be maintained at a desired temperature, while flowing to a patient via a heating assembly disposed along a tube. The heating assembly includes a sleeve having a slot for receiving the tube and a plurality of individually controlled heaters. An infrared sensing device is mounted proximate a drip chamber to ascertain a drip count, while a temperature sensor is disposed within a holder that is positioned toward the entry site on a patient. A heat controller controls the heaters based on a drip count, while a safety controller disables heater operation in response to liquid temperature exceeding the desired temperature. Thus, the safety controller and heat controller, in combination, control the heating assembly heaters based on liquid temperature and flow rate, respectively. Alternatively, the liquid-filled bag may be heated to a desired temperature whereby the heating assembly includes a single heater controlled by a controller to maintain the liquid at the desired temperature during infusion of the liquid into a patient.07-01-2010

George T. Gullick, Neenah, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080311261MULTILAYER FOOD PRODUCT PACKAGING MATERIALS, HAVING IMPROVED SEALING AND STIFFNESS - Packaging materials comprising a sealant film having at least a skin layer comprising LDPE, a core layer comprising LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, or a blend of any two or all three of these, and a sealant layer comprising EVA copolymer are disclosed. At least one of the layers additionally comprises a stiffening agent such as calcium carbonate. The packaging material is especially useful in applications where good pouch formation and sealing characteristics are needed, such as in the packaging of process cheese products (e.g., loaf).12-18-2008

George T. Gundling, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080281607System, Method and Apparatus for Managing a Technology Infrastructure - The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for managing a technology infrastructure having two or more technology elements by collecting data from the technology elements using one or more interface rules and a metadata dictionary stored in a data repository, analyzing the collected data and initiating one or more automated processes based on the analyzed data, one or more thresholds and one or more management rules stored in the data repository. Note that this invention can be implemented using a computer program embodied on a computer readable medium wherein the steps are preformed by one or more code segments.11-13-2008
20080281660System, Method and Apparatus for Outsourcing Management of One or More Technology Infrastructures - The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for outsourcing management of one or more technology infrastructures having two or more technology elements by collecting data from the technology elements using one or more interface rules and a metadata dictionary stored in a data repository wherein each technology infrastructure belongs to a separate entity and is remotely located with respect to a management entity, analyzing the collected data and initiating one or more automated processes based on the analyzed data, one or more thresholds and one or more management rules stored in the data repository. Note that this invention can be implemented using a computer program embodied on a computer readable medium wherein the steps are preformed by one or more code segments.11-13-2008

George T. Hoover, Jr., Bristol, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090082476Method of separation and cleaning of post consumer carpet face yarn from carpet backing yarn product produced therefrom - A process for producing a synthetic fiber composition with reclaimed post consumer carpet yam, wherein face yam is shaved from post consumer carpet using a shaving device to provide shaved face yam, the shaved face yam is reduced in size, contaminants are removed using mechanical screeners, the shave face yam is melt filtered, and then fiber spun.03-26-2009
20110257345METHOD OF SEPARATING AND CLEANING OF POST CONSUMER CARPET FACE YARN FROM CARPET BACKING AND YARN PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM - A process for producing a synthetic fiber composition with reclaimed post consumer carpet yarn, wherein face yarn is shaved from post consumer carpet using a shaving device to provide shaved face yarn, the shaved face yarn is reduced in size, contaminants are removed using mechanical screeners, the shaved face yarn is melt filtered, and spun into fiber.10-20-2011

George T. Hummert, Aiken, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090297271Turf Playing Surface Aeration and Drainage System - A perforated pipe network beneath a playing surface. A blower connected to the pipe network drawing an air flow through the pipe network to create a vacuum. A drain pipe connecting to the pipe network. An air/water separator connected upstream of the blower for separating water from the air flow prior to entering the blower and channeling the water into the drain pipe for discharge. A flow control unit having a unit inlet connected to the drain pipe downstream of the air/water separator and a unit outlet discharging water to a drain outlet. The flow control unit blocking air flow through the unit inlet into the drain pipe when the blower is in the vacuum mode, and opening the unit inlet when a waterhead buildup at the unit inlet exceeds the vacuum level established by the blower to discharge water through the drain outlet.12-03-2009

George T. Jacob Sushil, Bangalore IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120036079BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS BASED ON COMMERCE - A social network relating consumers to a commerce system of interest is built. Weights are assigned for individual nodes of the social network based on predetermined criteria. The social network is navigated to identify customer leaders and define customer segments of the commerce system. The social network is also navigated to identify specific communication channels relative to the customer leaders. Effective marketing strategies are defined using the customer leaders and the specific communication channels.02-09-2012
20120095770Defining Marketing Strategies Through Derived E-Commerce Patterns - A mechanism, in a data processing system, is provided for defining marketing strategies. The mechanism dynamically obtains information related to customer interactions associated with a plurality of customers, analyzes the information to identify patterns, selects patterns to define a marketing strategy for a marketer, and defines a marketing strategy based on the selected patterns.04-19-2012

George T. Mcwilliams, Iii, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110301925Optical State Estimation And Simulation Environment For Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for simulating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and simulating an environment in which the UAV may be flying. A plurality of visual sensors, e.g., cameras, positioned on the UAV, may be simulated. A UAV simulator is configured to simulate the UAV and a graphical simulator is configured to simulate the environment. The UAV simulator may be configured to: estimate pitch, roll and/or groundspeed based, at least in part, on outputs from the visual sensors, determine a position and/or an orientation of the simulated UAV in the simulated environment based, at least in part, on the estimate(s) and provide the position and/or orientation to the graphical simulator. The graphical simulator may be configured to display the simulated UAV at the position and/or orientation in the simulated environment and/or to display the simulated camera view(s).12-08-2011

George T. Metroyanis, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090146354HOLDING TOOL FOR FRAMING - A tool for temporarily holding a second framing member to be fastened into a frame assembly parallel to a first framing member that is already fastened into the assembly. It has a track 06-11-2009

George T. Norbits, East Peoria, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090120548ADJUSTABLE INSERT FOR A TIRE - An adjustable insert for a tire. A tire includes an annular body of elastomeric material. The annular body may include a plurality of unpressurized cavities. A plurality of adjustable inserts may be arranged in the plurality of unpressurized cavities. The adjustable inserts may have an expandable portion sized to fit in a portion of the unpressurized cavities. The adjustable insert may be configured to adjust a compression of each cavity and modify the deflection rate of the tire.05-14-2009

George T. Perivolotis, Littleton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120103536SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAY DRYING A LIQUID - Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material.05-03-2012

George T. Rodeheaver, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100183519Topical Poloxamer Formulations for Enhancing Microvascular Flow: Compositions and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to therapeutic compositions comprising a surface active copolymer, such as poloxamer-188, in an amount effective to enhance microvascular blood flow and/or inflammation in injured skin or other tissue, and methods of using the therapeutic compositions of the invention to inhibit decreased blood flow associated with an injury, disease, or disorder.07-22-2010

George T. Simmons, Iii, Paradise Valley, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110231012APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCURATE DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS - An apparatus for the recording and dispensing of medication has an electronic device having a screen and a keyboard. A first input device is coupled to the electronic device to send data to the electronic device to verify a particular user of the electronic device. A dispensing device is coupled to the electronic device for dispensing medication to the particular user once the electronic device has verified the particular user.09-22-2011

George T. Sotirakis, Rutland, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080314919Multifunctional medicinal dispensary device - A multifunctional medicinal dispensary device made up of an armstand, an arm with an attached punchknob pivotably connected thereto and equipped with a handle as well as a punchplate with a hole in it being attached to the topside of the armstand along with a splitter bar and splitterguard each connected to the arm and a pillcrusher component also pivotably affixed a pivotstand affixed to the arm and laterally positioned pill compartments within the arm stand all for the purpose of extracting pills from pill packs, splitting and/or crushing them or for extracting liquid medicine from within capsular pill jackets, all very hygienically, economically and efficiently with only minimal effort, without waste.12-25-2008

George T. Suljak, Jr., Vemon, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090067978VARIABLE AREA TURBINE VANE ARRANGEMENT - A turbine section of a gas turbine engine includes a ring of turbine nozzle segments each having paired turbine vanes. Turbine throat area is modulated by rotating each rotational turbine vanes about an axis of rotation which is located such that rotation changes the turbine throat area concurrently between one rotational stator vane and two adjacent fixed turbine vanes. Each paired turbine vane doublet includes at least one rotational turbine vane between two fixed turbine vanes.03-12-2009

George T. Suljak, Jr., Vernon, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090104022Gas Turbine Engine Systems Involving Gear-Driven Variable Vanes - Gas turbine engine systems involving gear-driven variable vanes are provided. In this regard, a representative gas turbine engine system includes: a ring gear assembly operative to be mounted within an engine casing; and a vane module having a first vane airfoil and a first gear, the first gear being operative to engage the ring gear assembly such that movement of the ring gear alters a position of the first vane airfoil.04-23-2009
20100247293VARIABLE AREA TURBINE VANE ARRANGEMENT - A ring vane nozzle for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a multiple of fixed turbine vanes between an inner vane ring and an outer vane ring and a multiple of rotational turbine vanes between the inner vane ring and the outer vane ring, each of the rotational turbine vanes rotatable about an axis of rotation.09-30-2010

George T. Totura, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100269996METHOD OF DETECTING AND REDUCING CONTAMINATION IN PAPERMAKING BOILER SYSTEMS - This invention relates to a method and system for detecting contamination of boiler condensate and/or boiler feedwater in a papermaking process. The method includes measuring an oxidation-reduction potential at one or more locations in the boiler condensate and/or the boiler feedwater of the papermaking process with one or more corrosion stress monitoring devices. A controller is operable to assess whether the measured or a calculated oxidation-reduction potential is within an optimum range. The controller is operable to cause transmission of a signal to direct feeding an effective amount of one or more reductants and/or one or more pH-controlling chemicals into the boiler feedwater and/or one or more a satellite feed locations of the papermaking process.10-28-2010

George T. Valliath, Winnetka, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080255996System and Method for Exchanging Assets in a Network - A first negotiation (10-16-2008
20090002806PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRO WETTING DISPLAY ILLUMINATED BY QUANTUM DOTS - A portable electronic device (01-01-2009
20090021652MICROPROJECTOR WITH A DETACHABLE INTERACTION DEVICE - A microprojector that has a detachable interaction device is disclosed. The microprojector may include a chassis, one or more docking mechanism attached to the chassis, a detachable interaction device that attachably detaches to the one or more docking mechanism, wherein the detachable interaction device may include at least one motion sensor, a controller that processes inputs from the at least one sensor, and one or more user interface mechanisms that enable the user to interact with the detachable interaction device and control the microprojector.01-22-2009
20090079945Image Stabilization in a Laser-Scanning Based Projector - A projector assembly includes a multi-pixel frame projector that sequentially projects each pixel making up a frame to a viewing surface, a movement detector coupled to the projector to detect a physical movement of the projector, and a movement compensator coupled to the projector, the movement compensator operable to transmit a correction signal to the projector, the correction signal capable of causing the projector to compensate for the detected movement.03-26-2009
20100103332IMAGE PROJECTOR DRIVING MULTIPLE DISPLAY SCREENS - Disclosed is a personal portable device that includes a microprojector. The microprojector creates an image for display. The image is sent to a “beam-switching element” that shunts the image toward a selected display screen (e.g., a display screen on the device or an off-device projection). The image is then displayed on the selected screen. By commanding the beam-switching element to change its configuration, different screens can be driven by the same microprojector. The combination of a single microprojector with multiple display screens gives the personal portable device the flexibility of multiple displays while preserving space within the device and, in some embodiments, lowering power consumption. In some embodiments, the microprojector simultaneously drives more than one display screen. The driven display screens may display the same or different images, and the images displayed may be of the same or of different resolutions.04-29-2010

Patent applications by George T. Valliath, Winnetka, IL US

George T. Yu, Petaluma, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100319419MASTER KEYED COMBINATION LOCK - A multiple dial lock includes reset dials rotatable around a lock shaft. Each reset dial must be at a specific angular position for a user to unlock the lock or reset the combination. Each reset dial has a magnet. A master key includes sensors, each in communication with one signal. Each of the signals indicates to a user that a respective magnet is adjacent a respective sensor, thus assisting a user in recovering a lost combination. A rotary lock includes a dial which rotates a drive cam, which in turn rotates several wheels to their unlocking positions. One magnet for each wheel is provided on the drive cam. Each magnet communicates with one sensor provided on a master key, which also includes signals, indicating that a respective magnet is adjacent a respective sensor, thus assisting a user in recovering a lost combination.12-23-2010