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George W. Anstadt, Pittsford, NY US
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| 20100152523 | Method and Apparatus for Minimally Invasive Direct Mechanical Ventricular Actuation - Disclosed is a device for assisting the function of a heart that is collapsible to facilitate minimally invasive procedures. The cup-shaped device may be inserted into the chest cavity and deployed on the heart via a specially configured tube. The device comprises a cup-shaped shell expanded by a support cage disposed within the shell, and an elastic cup-shaped liner, together forming an inflatable cavity between the outer surface of the liner and the inner surface of the shell. Alternate application of positive and negative pressures to the cavity provides controlled, active, systolic and diastolic support to the heart. | 06-17-2010 |
George W. Aux, Durham, NC US
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| 20080299256 | PROCESS FOR STARCH LIQUEFACTION AND FERMENTATION - The presently disclosed subject matter provides improved processes for processing starch from plant sources, including processes for starch liquefaction, for simultaneous liquefaction and saccharification, and for the preparation of ethanol. These processes can be performed without a pH adjustment and at relatively low temperatures. The processes can involve the use of starch-containing plant material derived from plants that express starch-digesting enzymes. The presently disclosed subject matter further relates to improved processes for the preparation of other starch-derived products, including dried distiller grain (dried distiller grain) and dried distiller grain and solubles (dried distiller grain and solubles), and to the starch-derived products, themselves. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090221041 | METHODS FOR STARCH HYDROLYSIS - The presently disclosed subject matter provides a process for starch liquefaction using at least two classes of α-amylase enzymes, wherein the starch hydrolysis pattern from at least two of these classes is different. At least one class of enzyme is provided to the liquefaction process in the form of transgenic plant material expressing at least one class of a-amylase enzyme or is provided in the form of a purified or partially-purified α-amylase enzyme preparation. The second or subsequent class(es) of α-amylase enzymes may be provided in the form of additional transgenic plant material expressing the second or subsequent class(es), or may be provided in the form of a second or subsequent purified or partially-purified α-amylase enzyme preparation. | 09-03-2009 |
George W. Banke, Jr., Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20110314576 | NON-LINEARITY DETERMINATION OF POSITIONING SCANNER OF MEASUREMENT TOOL - Determination of non-linearity of a positioning scanner of a measurement tool is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method may include providing a probe of a measurement tool coupled to a positioning scanner; scanning a surface of a first sample with the surface at a first angle relative to the probe to attain a first profile; scanning the surface of the first sample with the surface at a second angle relative to the probe that is different than the first angle to attain a second profile; repeating the scannings to attain a plurality of first profiles and a plurality of second profiles; and determining a non-linearity of the positioning scanner using the different scanning angles to cancel out measurements corresponding to imperfections due to the surface of the sample. The non-linearity may be used to calibrate the positioning scanner. | 12-22-2011 |
George W. Bollinger, Jr., Claremont, NC US
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| 20100200270 | COMMUNICATIONS CABLES HAVING OUTER SURFACE WITH REDUCED COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A communications cable is made by providing at least one conducting element, and co-extruding first and second polymeric materials around the at least one conducting element to form a dielectric jacket encasing the at least one conducting element. The at least one conducting element may include at least one electrical conductor, and/or at least one optical fiber. The dielectric jacket has a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration along a length of the cable and comprises an inner layer formed from the first polymeric material and an outer layer formed from the second polymeric material. The outer layer has an outer surface with a coefficient of friction within the range of about 0.05-0.40, and a thickness of between about five and ten thousandths of an inch (0.005″-0.010″). | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110052127 | Cable Conduits Having Ripcords For Longitudinally Slitting the Conduit and Related Methods - Cable conduits include an elongated tubular conduit body having an exterior surface and an interior surface that define a tube wall, the interior surface of the tubular body defining a longitudinal internal cavity that is configured to hold a plurality of jacketed cables. The conduits also have first and second longitudinally extending channels within the tube wall. A first ripcord is free-floating within at least a portion of the first longitudinally extending channel and a second ripcord is free-floating within at least a portion of the second longitudinally extending channel. The first and second longitudinally extending channels are located on opposite sides of the longitudinal internal cavity. Related methods of slitting such cable conduits are also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
George W. Braly, Ada, OK US
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| 20100229809 | FULL TIME LEAN RUNNING AIRCRAFT PISTON ENGINE - A full time lean air fuel mixture running spark ignited air cooled aircraft piston engine. In one embodiment, a drop-in substitution is provided for an equivalent make, model, and engine size, wherein the new, rebuilt, or reconfigured engine provides as much or more horsepower when compared to the original engine, but runs at a lean air fuel ratio condition during normal operating modes, including takeoff, climb, and cruise, thus saving significantly on fuel. In yet another embodiment, a drop-in substitution having a somewhat larger cylinder displacement volume may be provided to attain equivalent or enhanced maximum horsepower while operating at lean air fuel ratios. Enhanced engine life may be anticipated, since cylinder head temperatures (CHTs) may be reduced, compared to engines using rich air fuel ratios for climb and cruise conditions. Aircraft using such engines are also disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110224849 | EMERGENCY DESCENT INTERVENTION SYSTEM - An emergency descent system for turbocharged piston engine powered aircraft. The flight management system is configured to challenge the pilot after a period of inactivity. Acknowledgment from the pilot resets the timer for subsequent challenge. Lack of timely pilot response sets off an alarm sequence. Lack of response to the alarm sequence sets off emergency descent by way of control by the flight management system of rate of descent, heading, ground track, and engine power by adjustment to the wastegate to the turbocharger. The control by the flight management system may incorporate direct control of the aircraft airspeed in the descent, and that may be enhanced by engine power adjustments. Upon reaching a selected target altitude, the aircraft engine power may be restored via the adjustment of the wastegate controller. At any time, when the pilot regains useful consciousness, the entire emergency descent sequence may be interrupted and normal control restored by the pilot. Additionally, the system may be configured to reset the aircraft transponder to an alarm code, in the event that the emergency descent sequence is initiated. | 09-15-2011 |
George W. Chang, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20100120026 | Particulate Substrates for Improved Recovery of Microbes - Specially modified microbial growth surfaces improve bacterial recovery or counts when testing for the presence or absence of microbial cells or performing microbial enumerations. | 05-13-2010 |
George W. Daly, Jr., Austin, TX US
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| 20080294807 | Method and Apparatus for Invalidating Cache Lines During Direct Memory Access (DMA) Write Operations - A method and apparatus for invalidating cache lines during direct memory access (DMA) write operations are disclosed. Initially, a multi-cache line DMA request is issued by a peripheral device. The multi-cache line DMA request is snooped by a cache memory. A determination is then made as to whether or not the cache memory includes a copy of data stored in the system memory locations to which the multi-cache line DMA request are directed. In response to a determination that the cache memory includes a copy of data stored in the system memory locations to which the multi-cache line DMA request are directed, multiple cache lines within the cache memory are consecutively invalidated. | 11-27-2008 |
George W. Doerre, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20080250362 | Method and System Product for Implementing Uncertainty in Integrated Circuit Designs with Programmable Logic - Disclosed is a method, system and computer program product to specify an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a hardwired specific logic technology portion and a programmable specific logic technology portion. The method includes generating a hybrid logic network by mapping each uncertain logic function to an abstract programmable logic element implementation thereof and by mapping each known logic function to a technology-independent logic element implementation thereof; simplifying the hybrid logic network using logic synthesis optimizations; mapping the simplified hybrid logic network to a specific technology by mapping the abstract programmable logic element implementation to the specific programmable logic technology and the technology-independent logic element implementation to the specific logic technology; and further includes optimizing the mapped network to meet performance constraints. Generating involves using integrated circuit specification language extensions that include an Uncertain Function that is used in place of a logic function or operator, an Uncertain Function Assertion for imposing at least one constraint on the Uncertain Function, an Uncertain Register for a register having a programmable size within a specified range and an Uncertain Constant. | 10-09-2008 |
George W. Flathers, Iii, Rilleyville, VA US
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| 20090257316 | System for communicating location of survivors in mine emergencies - The disclosed system uses seismic signaling to locate survivors in a mine collapse. A separate transmitter with a specific pre-selected frequency or frequencies is placed in pre-positioned safety zones of a mine. The system generates frequency-locked, unmodulated seismic energy, which allows rescuers to identify the safety zone where a transmitter is activated. The transmitter comprises an oscillator that generates the signal. The oscillator drives the transducer. The transducer causes the inertial mass to move. The movement of the inertial mass generates the seismic waves, which are conducted through the pressure plate to the earth. The seismic signal is detected then amplified, filtered, converted and then processed. The use of a continuous signal enables the processing unit to identify the frequency of the signal with a very low error rate, using frequency content identification. The disclosure also describes a method for transmitting seismic waves through the earth using the above described system. | 10-15-2009 |
George W. Gereg, Jr., Bethel, CT US
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| 20100016449 | Formulations with Improved Bioavailability - Disclosed are solid oral formulations with improved dissolution and bioavailability for poorly water soluble pharmaceutical compounds. | 01-21-2010 |
George W. Griesgraber, Saint Paul, MN US
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| 20090221551 | SUBSTITUTED FUSED[1,2] IMIDAZO[4,5C] RING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - [1,2]Imidazo[4,5-c] ring compounds (e.g., imidazo[4,5-c]quinolines, imidazo[4,5-c]naphthyridines, and imidazo[4,5-c]pyridines) substituted with a fused ring containing an oxygen and/or nitrogen atom attached at the 1- and/or 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, methods of making the compounds, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases, are disclosed. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20120035209 | Hydroxy Substituted 1H-Imidazopyridines and Methods - Hydroxy substituted 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-4-amines, with a hydroxy substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of making the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
George W. Gries-Graber, Saint Paul, MN US
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| 20100152230 | HYDROXY SUBSTITUTED 1H-IMIDAZOPYRIDINES AND METHODS - Hydroxy substituted 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-4-amines, with a hydroxy substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of making the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases, are disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
George W. Harndon, Thomasville, GA US
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| 20090024336 | Method for weighing vehicles crossing a bridge - A method for weighing vehicles moving on a bridge deck pavement is provided. At least one vibration sensor is mounted on a lower side of the pavement to sense low frequency pavement vibrations generated by moving vehicle wheels and propagated in waves in the pavement. Vibration sensor output signals are provided to a computing device. Sensed vibration energy rate is computed and, with signals from vibration sensors mounted at two locations separated by a known longitudinal distance, vehicle speed is also computed. The weight of the vehicle is determined as the product of a calibration coefficient and the ratio of sensed vibration energy rate to velocity. Using vibration sensor signals indicative of wheel generated vibrations in the very near field and summing vibration energy rates computed from these signals during vehicle passage over the vibration sensors the weight of individual vehicles is computed when other moving vehicles are present. | 01-22-2009 |
George W. Ittmann, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20120031306 | BRICKS AND METHOD OF FORMING BRICKS WITH HIGH COAL ASH CONTENT USING A PRESS MOLD MACHINE AND VARIABLE FIRING TRAYS - There is provided an apparatus and process for manufacturing a brick or paver with a high content of coal ash (ranging from 60% to 100% coal ash or fly ash) so that a waste product (coal ash, and more particularly Class F coal ash) from a coal-fired power plant is incorporated into a building product (high content fly ash brick or paver). Also provided is a variable firing tray to support the dried, high content coal ash bricks/pavers as the dried products are sent through a tunnel kiln, to improve circulation around the individual bricks/pavers and thereby result in reduced firing time in the kiln. | 02-09-2012 |
George W. Kajos, Westborough, MA US
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| 20090158362 | Method and apparatus for provisioning media assets at edge locations for distribution to subscribers in a hierarchical on-demand media delivery system - An on-demand system is provided that includes a plurality of content storage nodes each having a content server on which reside media assets available to subscribers upon request. The system also includes at least one edge node in communication with the plurality of content storage nodes over a packet-switched network. The edge node is configured to provide on-demand services to the subscribers over an access network. A content management agent is associated with the edge node. The content management agent is configured to coordinate delivery to the edge node of any missing pieces of a media asset streamed to the edge node in response to a subscriber request. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100161716 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STREAMING MULTIPLE SCALABLE CODED VIDEO CONTENT TO CLIENT DEVICES AT DIFFERENT ENCODING RATES - A method of delivering content to a client device over a network includes establishing communication with a first client device over a network. A first message is received over the network that indicates the content rendering capabilities of the first client device. Based on the first message, content is transmitted to the first client device over the network in a format that is fully decodable by the first client device in accordance with its content rendering capabilities. | 06-24-2010 |
George W. Kattawar, College Station, TX US
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| 20080231958 | Apparatus and methods for forming a reflector - The invention relates an apparatus and method for forming a diffuse reflector. In one embodiment of the invention, a diffuse reflector is formed by exposing transmissive particles of a pre-determined purity to pressure and forming a material having desired diffuse reflective properties. The transmissive particles may further be thermally treated, such as by sintering, to form material having desired diffuse reflective properties. The treated transmissive particles may then be disposed in a vessel and define a cavity therein to form an integrated cavity diffuse reflector. | 09-25-2008 |
George W. Lukowski, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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| 20080272349 | Vehicle jack assembly - The present invention is a jack assembly having a first and second upper bracket pivotally connected to a support member and each having at least one strengthening bead and at least one rolled edge. A first lower bracket is pivotally connected to the first upper bracket using a non-threaded trunnion and a bearing through which a threaded rod extends. A second lower bracket is pivotally connected to the second upper bracket using a threaded trunnion through which the threaded rod also extends. The brackets are tapered for strength. The first and second lower brackets are pivotally connected to a base having an enclosed keyhole orifice for storage of the jack assembly. At least one strengthening flange is formed in both the first and second lower bracket. | 11-06-2008 |
George W. Maxymiv, Roanoke, VA US
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| 20090270789 | SUCTION DOME FOR ATRAUMATICALLY GRASPING OR MANIPULATING TISSUE - The present invention provides a suction dome for atraumatically grasping, manipulating, and/or extracting tissues. The suction dome may be used with a surgical instrument having a suction channel. Such instruments include, for example: forceps, laparoscopes, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and catheters. The suction dome comprises an outer wall non-permeable membrane and a tissue-engaging permeable membrane base. The non-permeable membrane may be supported by a plurality of expanding arms and defines a chamber in communication with the suction channel of the instrument. | 10-29-2009 |
George W. Mcall, Palm Bay, FL US
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| 20080210180 | AIR-COOLED ENGINE HEAT EXTRACTOR - A heat extractor for attachment to an air-cooled engine. A cooling fan extends from the engine and is rotated by action of the engine. The heat extractor comprises a first thermally conductive surface for attachment to the engine, a plurality of flaps extending from the first surface, wherein when the heat extractor is attached to the engine the flaps extend away from the engine, a flared end region formed in the first surface, the flared end region nearest the cooling fan when the heat extractor is attached to the engine and wherein rotation of the cooling fan causes air to be drawn across the first surface, the plurality of flaps and the flared end region. | 09-04-2008 |
George W. Mckee,, Iii, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100011073 | USER-DEPLOYABLE DATA TRANSFORMATION AND EXCHANGE PLATFORM INCLUDING ON-DEMAND ITEM SYNCHRONIZATION AND USER-DEPLOYABLE ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A user-deployable data transformation and exchange platform includes on demand item synchronization formed by a user buildable dynamic link library associating incongruent article identifiers to reference common articles; and a user deployable order management system for generating, sending, receiving, and tracking the status of documents, such as purchase orders and invoices, facilitating commerce between the user and at least one other party. The platform may include an on-line network exchange. The system may include member originated, participant invitation for new member registration, including electronic notification to prospective members, and wherein new member registration utilizes data generated by the member originating the invitation. Searchable transaction histories may be maintained for member users, with each transaction having a current status identified and the ability to be flagged by a member user. | 01-14-2010 |
George W. Moody, Jr., Portland, OR US
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| 20100267467 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING FACE INSERT - A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and an insert connected to the face and forming a portion of the outer surface. The density and/or friction properties of the insert may be different from those of adjacent portions of the face. Depending on the size, shape, and location of the insert, the moment of inertia of the head may change, the center of gravity of the face may shift, and/or the degree and direction of spin on the ball resulting from impacts may change. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100323812 | GOLF CLUBS AND GOLF CLUB HEADS - Aspects of this disclosure relate to golf club heads which include a wood type golf club head body with a double wall structure that includes a ball striking face portion, which is configured to be disengaged from a rear portion of the golf club head body. Further aspects relate to a second wall portion which is configured to be disengaged from the golf club head body. Golf clubs including these club heads and methods of making such golf club and golf club heads also are provided. | 12-23-2010 |
George W. Orsula, Avon, MA US
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| 20080248426 | Antihalation compositions - Antihalation compositions and methods for reducing the reflection of exposure radiation of a photoresist overcoated said compositions. The antihalation compositions of the invention comprise a resin binder and material capable of causing a thermally induced crosslinking reaction of the resin binder. | 10-09-2008 |
George W. Oughton, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080239775 | Power Converter Apparatus and Methods Using Neutral Coupling Circuits with Interleaved Operation - A power converter apparatus, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), includes an inverter having an input coupled to a first DC bus and a second DC bus and configured to generate an AC output with respect to a neutral terminal at a phase output terminal thereof. The apparatus further includes first and second neutral coupling circuits, each configured to selectively couple the first DC bus and the second DC bus to the neutral terminal, and a control circuit configured to cause interleaved operation of the neutral coupling circuits. | 10-02-2008 |
George W. Ousler US
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| 20080261890 | Use of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides for the treatment of dry eye diseases and related conditions - The invention further features novel methods and compositions for treating and preventing dry eye by administration of neurotransmitters and/or neuropeptides, optionally in formulation with various other agents, as well as kits for the use of such novel formulations and methods. | 10-23-2008 |
George W. Ousler, Iii, North Andover, MA US
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| 20080312194 | Methods and compositions for normalizing meibomian gland secretions - The present invention provides non-aqueous compositions for normalizing meibomian gland secretions, and methods of use thereof. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing the signs and/or symptoms of dry eye disease. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090010850 | Formulations and methods for treating dry eye - The present invention provides compositions for treating and/or preventing signs and symptoms associated with dry eye and/or ocular irritation, and methods of use thereof. Such compositions are provided in novel ophthalmic formulations that are comfortable upon instillation in the eye. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100130580 | Formulations and Methods for Treating Dry Eye - The present invention provides compositions comprising a low dose amount of an ophthalmic NSAID for treating and/or preventing signs and symptoms associated with dry eye and/or ocular irritation, and methods of use thereof. Such compositions are provided in novel ophthalmic formulations that are comfortable upon instillation in the eye and safe for chronic use. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100311688 | OPHTHALMIC FORMULATIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention provides compositions for treating and/or preventing signs and symptoms associated with dry eye and/or ocular irritation, and methods of use thereof. Such compositions are provided in novel ophthalmic formulations that are comfortable upon instillation in the eye. Methods of manufacture are also provided. | 12-09-2010 |
George W. Panagotacos, Corona, CA US
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| 20090185107 | LOW PROFILE BACKLIGHT APPARATUS - A backlight apparatus includes a point source of radiant electromagnetic energy. A total internal reflection (TIR) lens has a vertical central axis located along a path of the radiant electromagnetic energy. The TIR lens receives and evenly distributes the radiant electromagnetic energy at an output face. The radiant electromagnetic energy exiting the TIR lens is substantially collimated and defines vertical optical paths parallel to the vertical central axis. A first diffuser receives the radiant electromagnetic energy from the output face of the TIR lens and spreads the radiant electromagnetic energy to a predetermined first angle relative to the vertical optical paths. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100195338 | EFFICIENT ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT - An aircraft light source includes a first substrate having an array of electromagnetic energy emitters connected in series and configured to radiate electromagnetic energy at one or more than one predetermined wavelength. The first substrate is configured to connect to a second substrate and is configured to electrically couple to the array of electromagnetic energy emitters to an aircraft electrical power system. The aircraft light source includes a housing having a cylindrical portion and a base portion. The cylindrical portion is configured to couple to a lens and to receive the array of electromagnetic energy emitters. The base portion is adapted and configured to electrically couple to an electric socket suitable for an incandescent filament lamp in an aircraft illumination system. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110043120 | LAMP ASSEMBLY - A lamp assembly including one or more light emitting diode (LED) arrays and a controller circuit to output a current to the one or more LED arrays. Each LED array includes at least one LED and defines a spatial radiation pattern having a first central axis. The lamp assembly also includes a lens array to redirect light received from the one or more LED arrays, a base and a light-transmissive cover. For each one of the one or more LED arrays, the lens array includes a total internal reflection (TIR) lens defining a second central axis aligned with the first central axis of the corresponding LED array. The TIR lens is configured to distribute light received from the LED array from an output face of the TIR lens such that the distributed light defines optical paths that are convergent, divergent or collimated with respect to the second central axis. The base includes a first surface to receive the one or more LED arrays, the controller circuit and the lens array. The base also includes a second surface structured to be removably received by a lamp holder. The light-transmissive cover is attached to the base and disposed over the first surface thereof such that the one or more LED arrays, the controller circuit and the lens array are contained between the cover and the base. | 02-24-2011 |
George W. Poletes, Dallas, TX US
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| 20080292075 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUOTING, PRICING AND ORDERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - A method and system for quoting, pricing, configuring, and ordering telecommunications services is disclosed. The method includes the steps of allowing a purchaser of services to custom-configure the services through an interface with several relevant service characteristics and options. A purchaser may then input service configurations into a database-driven pricing configurator that can instantly generate an indicative pricing quote for the configured services. A purchaser also has the option of submitting the quote to a service order form generator, which interfaces with a service provider's provisioning system, thereby allowing a purchaser to quote, price, and order telecommunications services in a fast, easy, and flexible manner. | 11-27-2008 |
George W. Pullium, Iii, Garner, NC US
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| 20090023321 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND USING THE SAME - An electrical connector for use with a conductor includes a housing, a conductor member and a flowable sealant. The housing defines a port. The port includes: an entrance opening; an exit opening; and a conductor passage extending between and communicating with the entrance and exit openings, the conductor passage being adapted to receive the conductor therethrough. The conductor member is disposed in the housing. The sealant is disposed in the conductor passage. The sealant is adapted for insertion of the conductor therethrough and to the conductor member such that the sealant provides a seal about the inserted conductor. The sealant is positively pre-pressurized prior to insertion of the conductor into the sealant. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100029147 | Connection Enclosure Assemblies, Connector Systems and Methods for Forming an Enclosed Connection Between Conductors - An enclosed connection system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a transverse wedge connector and an enclosure. The transverse wedge connector includes an electrically conductive first connector member, an electrically conductive second connector member, and a clamping mechanism. The first connector member includes: a first body having inner and outer opposed ends; a first hook portion on the outer end of the first body, the first hook portion defining a first channel to receive the first conductor; and a first abutment portion on the inner end of the first body. The second connector member includes: a second body having inner and outer opposed ends; a second hook portion on the outer end of the second body, the second hook portion defining a second channel to receive the second conductor; and a second abutment portion on the inner end of the second body. The clamping mechanism is selectively operable to displace the first and second connector members relative to one another from an open position to a clamping position to clamp the first conductor in the first channel and between the first hook portion and the second abutment portion and to clamp the second conductor in the second channel and between the second hook portion and the first abutment portion to thereby form a connection. The enclosure is configured to receive and cover the connection and to protect the transverse wedge connector. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100122827 | SEALANT-FILLED ENCLOSURES AND METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTING A CONNECTION - A sealant-filled enclosure assembly for environmentally protecting a connection includes a housing, a mass of sealant and a sealant valve mechanism. The housing includes a main cavity to receive the connection. The mass of sealant is disposed in the main cavity. The sealant valve mechanism includes an overflow chamber and a gate member between the main cavity and the overflow chamber. The gate member is selectively positionable in each of a closed position, wherein the gate member substantially prevents displacement of the sealant from the main cavity to the overflow chamber, and an open position, wherein the gate member permits displacement of the sealant from the main cavity to the overflow chamber. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100122829 | SEALANT-FILLED ENCLOSURES AND METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTING A CONNECTION - A sealant-filled enclosure assembly for environmentally protecting a connection between cables includes a housing and a mass of sealant. The housing is selectively configurable between an open position to receive the connection and a closed position wherein the housing defines an enclosure cavity to contain the connection. The housing includes at least one sealant cavity and a port control system. The port control system includes a gate member that is selectively deflectable from a closed position, wherein the gate member blocks a cable port, to an open position, wherein the cable port is open to permit a cable to extend into the enclosure cavity through the cable port. The gate member is rigid or semi-rigid. The mass of sealant is disposed in the at least one sealant cavity. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100130076 | CONNECTION ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLIES, CONNECTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AN ENCLOSED CONNECTION BETWEEN CONDUCTORS - An enclosed connection system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a transverse wedge connector and an enclosure. The transverse wedge connector includes an electrically conductive first connector member, an electrically conductive second connector member, and a clamping mechanism. The first connector member includes: a first body having inner and outer opposed ends; a first hook portion on the outer end of the first body, the first hook portion defining a first channel to receive the first conductor; and a first abutment portion on the inner end of the first body. The second connector member includes: a second body having inner and outer opposed ends; a second hook portion on the outer end of the second body, the second hook portion defining a second channel to receive the second conductor; and a second abutment portion on the inner end of the second body. The clamping mechanism is selectively operable to displace the first and second connector members relative to one another from an open position to a clamping position to clamp the first conductor in the first channel and between the first hook portion and the second abutment portion and to clamp the second conductor in the second channel and between the second hook portion and the first abutment portion to thereby form a connection. The enclosure is configured to receive and cover the connection and to protect the transverse wedge connector. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110100671 | WRAP-AROUND CABLE SLEEVE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A wrap-around cable sleeve assembly for environmentally sealing a cable section includes a wrap-around sleeve and a cable mastic patch. The wrap-around sleeve has a longitudinally extending portion and opposed first and second longitudinal edges. The longitudinally extending portion defines a portion of a cable chamber extending around the cable section when the wrap-around sleeve is wrapped around the cable section. The cable mastic patch is disposed on an interior surface of the longitudinally extending portion and extends transversely across the longitudinally extending portion. The cable mastic patch is configured and positioned to engage the cable section and form a continuous environmental circumferential seal about the cable section when the wrap-around sleeve is wrapped around the cable section. | 05-05-2011 |
George W. Ratermann, Livermore, CA US
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| 20100021275 | DUAL CYLINDER CART - A hand cart useful in transporting one or two cylinders for example of the type used to contain compressed gasses. A preferred embodiment has at least one pair of cylinder-grasping arms rotatable apart to a spread open position for loading and unloading cylinders, and rotatable together to a closed position for holding cylinders. A fold-out prop helps support the cart and tanks so that vertical force is not needed to move the cart forward or backward, and stabilizes the cart while stationary. | 01-28-2010 |
George W. Sarosi, Niwot, CO US
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| 20100146575 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY IN A NETWORKED DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for controlling display elements within a networked device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the device a digital set-top box (DSTB) with front panel display(s). A downloadable software module is provided that is adapted to discover the front panel display capabilities of the device, and control the display accordingly. This approach allows, inter alia, the cable network operator or other entity to manage the user's experience relating to the front panel display(s) on various types of client devices. The module is also optionally platform-agnostic (i.e., “universal”) so that the aforementioned capabilities are provided largely irrespective of the device hardware/software environment. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100312826 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREMISES CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - Apparatus and methods for transfer and management of protected content in a network. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises server and renderer devices including, for example, consumer premise equipment (CPE) having a content handler application adapted to run thereon. The content handler directs requests for content, directs searches of a device's storage, and directs transfers of content into the device as well as within the device. The content handler may, in another embodiment, be adapted to include a scheduler entity which maintains a schedule of upcoming content, and is adapted to maintain and manage requests for the upcoming content by reserving tuner resources. The content handler may be further adapted to implement authentication and authorization procedures. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110004895 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK ASSOCIATION OF CONTENT - Methods and apparatus for perform association of stored content downloaded over a network with a unique identification. In one embodiment, the content is stored locally, and the association is performed in a secure manner using network or source-specific information (e.g., the organization identification or “orgID” of the bearer network or MSO). This association is used to ensure that the content stored on the playback device can be accessed for viewing only when the playback device is connected to the same network from which the content was obtained. Use of the orgID allows the content association and protection functionality to be implemented in existing networks with only minor software changes. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110107436 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DEVICE AUTHORIZATION IN A PREMISES NETWORK - Apparatus and methods for enabling protected premises networking capabilities. In one embodiment, a white list of devices authorized to access a premises network and a black list of device not authorized to access a premises network are utilized. The black and white lists may be stored at a database in communication with an authorization manager or may be stored at the manager itself. When a client device is connected to a premise, the manager determines, based on the premises and/or device identity, whether the device is entitled to access. The authorization manager makes this determination based on whether the device is on the white or black list. If the device is on neither list, the manager may add the device to the white list upon appropriate verification. The manager may also facilitate removal of a device from the white list to the black list upon request or automatically. | 05-05-2011 |
George W. Schossow, White Bear Lake, MN US
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| 20090193911 | AIR SAMPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sampling system includes a collection module including a gas handler, and a flow controller in communication with the gas handler of the collection module. The flow controller controls the gas handler to move a selected volume of gas through the collection module. | 08-06-2009 |
George W. Schwarz, Jr., Charleston, WV US
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| 20100324233 | Catalyst Feed Systems and Methods for Using the Same - Catalyst feed systems and processes utilizing such systems are described herein. Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a process for improving the flowability of catalyst in a catalyst feed system, including providing a catalyst feed vessel with at least one heat exchange system for maintaining the catalyst system temperature below a critical flow temperature. Also disclosed is a catalyst feed system for the polymerization of olefins including a catalyst feed vessel; and a heat exchange system for maintaining a temperature of a catalyst within the catalyst feed vessel. Additionally disclosed is a process for polymerization of olefins including maintaining a supported catalyst in a catalyst feed vessel below a critical flow temperature of the catalyst; feeding the catalyst to a polymerization reactor; and contacting the catalyst with an olefin to form a polyolefin. | 12-23-2010 |
George W. Shaw, Iv, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20110099574 | System and Method for a Household Mosaic Viewer - A method of monitoring video streams currently being displayed at a customer premises of an Internet Protocol television network. A plurality of Internet Protocol television video streams each currently being displayed by a respective one of a plurality of set-top box devices located at a customer premises and a universal resource locator being accessed at the customer premises are identified. The plurality of Internet Protocol television video streams currently being displayed by the respective set-top box devices are displayed together with the universal resource locator on a display device. | 04-28-2011 |
George W. Smith, Onondaga, MI US
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| 20090075380 | Methods and Compositions To Enhance Efficiency Of Nuclear Transfer/Cloning - The present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Specifically, the inventions described herein increase the survival rate of manipulated embryos for increasing post implantation numbers of viable offspring. In particular, the present invention provides for compositions and methods for allowing further embryonic development and increasing rates of embryonic maturation, such as increasing cleavage rate, TE numbers, and blastocyte formation of in vitro fertilized and nuclear transfer embryos in media comprising follistatin, thereby providing for increased survival of fertilized and manipulated embryos leading to increased numbers of live offspring from in vitro fertilized and implanted nuclear transfer embryos. Further provided are diagnostic kits for determining transplantation potential. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090263406 | JY-1 Regulation Of Granulosa Cell Function And Early Embryonic Development In Cattle - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating fertility in mammals. In general, the invention relates to a novel protein produced by oocytes named JY-1, and nucleic acids encoding the JY-1 protein, for controlling folliculogenesis and early embryonic development, particularly in monoovulatory species. In particular, the present invention provides nucleic acid and amino acid sequences encoding JY-1, vectors for the expression of JY-1, host cells expressing JY-1, RNAi probes for reducing levels of JY-1 message, and antibodies to JY-1. Specifically, developing and mature oocytes express JY-1 in vivo, while granulosa cells treated in vitro with recombinant JY-1 (rJY-1) protein reduced cell proliferation while increasing progesterone synthesis and estradiol production. Further, reducing JY-1 protein in developing embryos in vitro using inhibitory siRNA constructs corresponded with arrested blastocyte maturation. | 10-22-2009 |
George W. Stamper, Iii, Quinton, VA US
George W. Sypert, Naples, FL US
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| 20080275117 | Compositions and Methods Comprising Boswellia Species - In certain aspects the invention features novel compositions and pharmaceutical preparations of the same. In certain embodiments, the compositions comprise α- and/or β-boswellic acid and/or their C-acetates in an amount greater than 65% by weight. | 11-06-2008 |
George W. Tusing, Portland, OR US
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| 20110271307 | VIDEO DATA STREAM EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A machine-controlled method of evaluating a video data stream having multiple broadcast channels can include selecting at least two video frames for a particular channel, extracting the selected video frames from the video data stream, decoding the extracted video frames, comparing at least one of the decoded video frames to the other decoded video frame(s) or a previously stored video frame, and preparing an evaluation of the video data stream based on the comparing. | 11-03-2011 |
George W. White, Corona, CA US
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| 20090069823 | IMPLANT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR - Implant and delivery systems for soft tissue repair which affix soft tissue portions to a region of bone are described. Generally, the assembly includes two bone anchors preloaded through an inserter handle such that each anchor is penetrated into the bone directly. The first anchor is inserted through the tissue and into the bone, where it is locked into position. The first anchor has a suture or wire that protrudes through the tissue and threads through the second anchor and is secured to a rotatable suture reel located along the handle. The second anchor is inserted through the tissue and into the bone independently of the first anchor. Once the second anchor is deployed, the suture or wire is tensioned to secure the soft tissue to the bone and a suture plug within the second anchor is deployed to lock the suture or wire in place. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090326562 | INDEPENDENT SUTURE TENSIONING AND SNARING APPARATUS - In repairing soft tissue with a bone anchoring instrument (such as reattaching a tendon of a torn rotator cuff), the bone anchoring instrument may be used to anchor the soft tissue to a region of bone. The anchors inserted into the underlying bone may have one or more lengths of suture or wire attached thereto which may be tensioned independently of one another to affix the soft tissue to the bone by having a selector mechanism selectively engage and disengage ratcheted tensioning wheels from one another. Suture loading mechanisms may be employed for passing suture lengths into and/or through the anchors prior to deployment into the bone where such mechanisms may employ suture snares which are configured to reconfigure from an expanded shape through which suture lengths may be easily passed to a low-profile shape which secures the suture lengths within the snare. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326563 | INDEPENDENT SUTURE TENSIONING AND SNARING APPARATUS - In repairing soft tissue with a bone anchoring instrument (such as reattaching a tendon of a torn rotator cuff), the bone anchoring instrument may be used to anchor the soft tissue to a region of bone. The anchors inserted into the underlying bone may have one or more lengths of suture or wire attached thereto which may be tensioned independently of one another to affix the soft tissue to the bone by having a selector mechanism selectively engage and disengage ratcheted tensioning wheels from one another. Suture loading mechanisms may be employed for passing suture lengths into and/or through the anchors prior to deployment into the bone where such mechanisms may employ suture snares which are configured to reconfigure from an expanded shape through which suture lengths may be easily passed to a low-profile shape which secures the suture lengths within the snare. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326564 | INDEPENDENT SUTURE TENSIONING AND SNARING APPARATUS - In repairing soft tissue with a bone anchoring instrument (such as reattaching a tendon of a torn rotator cuff), the bone anchoring instrument may be used to anchor the soft tissue to a region of bone. The anchors inserted into the underlying bone may have one or more lengths of suture or wire attached thereto which may be tensioned independently of one another to affix the soft tissue to the bone by having a selector mechanism selectively engage and disengage ratcheted tensioning wheels from one another. Suture loading mechanisms may be employed for passing suture lengths into and/or through the anchors prior to deployment into the bone where such mechanisms may employ suture snares which are configured to reconfigure from an expanded shape through which suture lengths may be easily passed to a low-profile shape which secures the suture lengths within the snare. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110118760 | SUTURE PASSER - A suturing device for grasping soft tissue and placing stitches in soft tissue during endoscopic procedures is described. An elongate housing with a stationary jaw and a movable jaw disposed at the distal end are configured for grasping and releasing soft tissue. A movable needle disposed within the housing is actuated to engage a length of suture and drive the suture into and through the grasped soft tissue. A suture capture member is disposed on the movable jaw and is configured to allow passage of the needle therethrough while securing a portion of the stitched length of suture. | 05-19-2011 |
George W. Wilhelm, Jr., Endwell, NY US
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| 20100008500 | END-USER SYSTEM OF PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED RERECORDING OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - An end-user system for the blocking of recording digital content at during the rendering of encrypted digital multimedia files. Before the process of rendering of encrypted digital multimedia can be started all rendered media stream during playback are opened to ensure that this multimedia content is not recorded. This blocks the usage of the multimedia interfaces including devices and/or ports that can be used to store un-encrypted content that has been decrypted for the purposes of playing or rendering. The method also includes an exception, which allows recording with permission from the present invention. | 01-14-2010 |