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Alexandra Geyer, Winchester, MA US
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| 20110231349 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COGNITIVE PATTERNS KNOWLEDGE GENERATION - A processor based system and method of generating cognitive pattern knowledge of a sensory input is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of receiving sensory input to create at least one concrete pattern, receiving at least one abstract pattern comprising abstract segments and vertically blending the concrete pattern with the abstract pattern by selectively projecting abstract segments to create a vertically blended pattern whereby the vertically blended pattern represents cognitive pattern knowledge of the sensory input. In some embodiments, the systems and methods further comprise creating a measure of a degree of vertical blending and when the measure of the degree of vertical blending exceeds a threshold, horizontally blending at least two abstract patterns to create a horizontally blended abstract pattern. | 09-22-2011 |
Allan Ernest Geyer, Marion, OH US
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| 20110011695 | SHIFTING COLLAR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE FORCE REQUIRED FOR DISENGAGING A FIXED HOLDING FEATURE - The present invention is an apparatus and method of using the apparatus to disengage a shifting collar from a fixed holding feature with reduced force regardless of whether the vehicle is positioned on an inclined or a declined slope. | 01-20-2011 |
Andrew G. Geyer, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080269293 | PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS ANTI-PLATELET AND ANTI-THROMBOTIC AGENTS - This invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) | 10-30-2008 |
Brian C. Geyer, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090274679 | PRODUCTION AND USE OF HUMAN BUTYRYLCHOLINESTERASE - The present invention concerns the production of human butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) in transgenic plants and use of the derived BuChE as effective countermeasures against toxic agents such as pesticides, toxins, certain drugs and non-conventional warfare agents, as well as treatments for diseases and conditions associated with depressed cholinesterase levels. | 11-05-2009 |
Christopher Michael Geyer, Arlington, MA US
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| 20100017046 | COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT FOR TARGET IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING - A collaborative engagement system comprises: at least two unmanned vehicles comprising an unmanned air vehicle including sensors configured to locate a target and an unmanned ground vehicle including sensors configured to locate and track a target; and a controller facilitating control of, and communication and exchange of data to and among the unmanned vehicles, the controller facilitating data exchange via a common protocol. The collaborative engagement system controls the unmanned vehicles to maintain line-of-sight between a predetermined target and at least one of the unmanned vehicles. | 01-21-2010 |
Daniel T. Geyer, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20120073426 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR IGNITING EXPLOSIVES - Systems and methods are presented herein that provide for ignition of explosive devices through electric discharge. In one embodiment, an electrostatic discharge is directionally propagated through air to conduct electric current to the explosive device. The electric current may ignite the explosive device via heat, via triggering of ignition circuitry, via induced electric current conduction to the explosive material therein and/or via direct electric conduction to the explosive material therein. Alternatively or additionally, a system is configured with a vehicle to distally position the propagated energy to the explosive device such that damage caused by the explosive device is reduced. | 03-29-2012 |
David L. Geyer, Sterling Heights, MI US
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| 20090160169 | DYNAMIC AIRBAG VENTING - An example airbag assembly includes an airbag and a duct having an opening for venting gas. The duct moves between a first position where the opening is outside the airbag and a second position where the opening is inside the airbag. Inflating the airbag moves the duct between the first position and the second position. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090189376 | CONSTRAINED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT USING AN EXTERNAL TETHER - An example airbag arrangement includes an airbag that moves between an expansion-constrained position and an expanded position. A tether adjacent an exterior surface of the airbag moves with the airbag between a shorter position and a longer position. The tether remains intact in the shorter position and the longer position. When the tether is in the shorter position, the tether holds the airbag in the expansion-constrained position. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090189377 | EXTERNALLY ANCHORED TETHER FOR ALTERING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT - An example airbag arrangement includes an example airbag moveable between an expansion-constrained position and an expanded position. The airbag includes a contact face. A tether has a first end connected to the contact face and a second end anchoring the tether. The tether holds the contact face of the airbag in a substantially vertical position. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090189378 | EXTERNALLY ANCHORED UPPER TETHER FOR ALTERING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT - An example airbag arrangement includes an airbag moveable between an expansion-constrained position and an expanded position. The airbag includes a contact face. A tether having a first tether end connected adjacent an upper portion of the contact face and a second tether end anchoring the tether. The tether holds the contact face in a substantially vertical position. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100181747 | AIRBAG INFLATOR MANIFOLD - An example airbag inflator manifold assembly includes a cap portion establishing a plurality of apertures that are operative to communicate flow from an inflator to an airbag interior. A baffle portion redirects at least some of the flow from the plurality of apertures. A mounting face extends radially from the cap portion and is securable to a flange extending radially from the inflator to hold the cap portion and the baffle portion relative to the inflator. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110025032 | DYNAMIC AIRBAG VENTING - An example airbag assembly includes an airbag and a duct. The duct has a duct opening for venting gas. The duct is moveable between a first position where the duct opening is outside the airbag and a second position where the duct opening is inside the airbag. Inflating the airbag moves the duct between the first position and the second position. The airbag is configured to be inflated by a first stream of gas moving from the duct opening to an interior of the airbag and by a second stream of gas moving from an airbag inflator to the interior of the airbag. The first stream of gas is separate from the second stream of gas. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110121549 | DYNAMIC AIRBAG VENTING - An example airbag assembly includes an airbag having an airbag opening and a duct adjacent the airbag opening. A tether is configured to move the duct between a first position and a second position. The duct communicates a first flow from the duct through the airbag opening in the first position. The duct communicates a second flow from the duct through the airbag opening in the second position. The first flow is greater than the second flow. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120032429 | DYNAMIC AIRBAG VENTING - An exemplary airbag assembly includes an airbag and a duct having an duct opening for venting gas. The duct has a first position and a second position. The duct is configured to direct less gas out of the airbag when in the second position than when in the first position. A tether kinks about the duct to move the duct from the first position to the second position. The inflating causes the tether to kink about the duct. | 02-09-2012 |
David Laird Geyer, Sterling Heights, MI US
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| 20100156075 | PASSENGER AIRBAG - An airbag includes end panels sewn onto opposite ends of the airbag. The end panels include side tabs and a center tab. The side tabs hook onto a retainer. The center tab is sewn to the airbag adjacent the opening in the retainer to pull the airbag against the concave inner surface of the retainer, thereby eliminating bunching and folding of airbag material at the interface of the retainer and inflator. | 06-24-2010 |
Hans M. Geyer, Hershey, PA US
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| 20090117072 | Treatment of periodontal disease - This invention relates to a method of therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of periodontal disease comprising administering to a subject in need thereof epicatechin and/or catechin and/or a polymeric compound of formula A | 05-07-2009 |
Hartmut Geyer, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100324699 | Model-Based Neuromechanical Controller for a Robotic Leg - A model-based neuromechanical controller for a robotic limb having at least one joint includes a finite state machine configured to receive feedback data relating to the state of the robotic limb and to determine the state of the robotic limb, a muscle model processor configured to receive state information from the finite state machine and, using muscle geometry and reflex architecture information and a neuromuscular model, to determine at least one desired joint torque or stiffness command to be sent to the robotic limb, and a joint command processor configured to command the biomimetric torques and stiffnesses determined by the muscle model processor at the robotic limb joint. The feedback data is preferably provided by at least one sensor mounted at each joint of the robotic limb. In a preferred embodiment, the robotic limb is a leg and the finite state machine is synchronized to the leg gait cycle. | 12-23-2010 |
James B. Geyer, Phoenix, MD US
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| 20090102252 | Cycle seat with adjustable sides - The cycle seat with adjustable sides includes a base plate having a forward and optionally a rearward guide plate thereon. Each guide plate includes laterally adjustable left and right arm extensions, with each arm having a generally vertical wing extending upwardly therefrom. The arms of each pair simultaneously adjust inwardly and outwardly opposite one another, permitting a single adjustment to adjust both wings of a set equally. Each wing pair includes a latch mechanism, which is adjustable as the cyclist rides the cycle. The seat may be installed per se upon a bicycle or other cycle, or may be installed in combination with a longitudinal and/or arcuate and vertical adjustment mechanism for the seat. The cycle seat greatly reduces or eliminates the need for a pommel, while assuring that the seat remains in contact with the hips and/or thighs of the cyclist at all times to assure more complete control. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100187873 | Cycle seat with adjustable sides - The cycle seat with adjustable sides includes laterally adjustable side wings for increased rider stability. The seat is mounted on arcuately articulating arms that pivot from the lower forward frame of the cycle. The arms are biased upwardly by a spring, thus urging the seat into contact with the rider. A latch mechanism allows the rider to latch the seat position in a lower range for normal riding, or to latch the seat in a higher range to support the rider as he or she stands on the pedals to exert greater force during acceleration or uphill riding. The greater support provided by the raised seat and articulating support mechanism during such riding greatly reduces the amount of upper body exertion the rider would otherwise need to stabilize him or herself using the cycle handlebars, thus freeing the rider to exert greater pedal force during such extreme cycling operations. | 07-29-2010 |
James E. Geyer, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20080222875 | FIRE EXTINGUISHER - The fire extinguisher of the present invention includes a container housing a fire inhibiting material which may automatically discharge its fire inhibiting contents in response to a fire. In one exemplary embodiment, the fire inhibiting material is pressurized within the container and the container is structured and arranged to discharge its fire inhibiting contents in a predetermined direction. Also, a method is provided for constructing a container for holding fire inhibiting contents under pressure and a method and apparatus for effectively and efficiently filling and pressurizing the container with fire inhibiting material, forming a container structured and arranged to expel the fire inhibiting material contained therein in a predefined direction in response to a fire. | 09-18-2008 |
Kathleen A. Geyer, Pierce City, MO US
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| 20110085040 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - A playground security system comprises a power supply and a monitoring station. The monitoring station comprises a camera, a light and/or an audio deterrent device which are electrically connected to the power supply. The monitoring station can be contained in a post; and the post is part of a playground structure or can be a stand alone post. The audio deterrent device emits signals in a frequency range that is bothersome to humans between the ages of about 13 to about 25 years. The audio deterrent device and light are activated by a motion sensor. Further, the system includes a dusk-to-dawn sensor which also controls the audio deterrent device and the light. The camera can be in an “always-on” mode and can be adapted to transmit signals containing visual or audio-visual information. The camera signals can be stored and viewed remotely from the playground. | 04-14-2011 |
Laura Geyer, Hercules, CA US
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| 20100124744 | DETECTION OF TARGET VARIANTS USING A FLUORESCENT LABEL AND A SOLUBLE QUENCHER - Methods, reaction mixtures and systems for detecting the presence or absence of a target nucleic acid variant from a selection of possible variants is described. | 05-20-2010 |
Michael Geyer, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090077015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS - A software and/or hardware facility for implementing composite applications. The facility includes a composite application designer that enables users to create and modify composite applications. A composite application can include data from primary assets, as well as data from derived assets, which are assets that are derived from one or more primary assets. The composite application designer also enables the creation of configuration files for configuring access to data corresponding to primary and derived assets. The facility also includes a data access service that enables access to data corresponding to primary and derived assets. The data access service is configured by a configuration file that is created by the composite application designer. | 03-19-2009 |
Scott M. Geyer, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20120126354 | Down-Converting And Detecting Photons - In certain embodiments, an apparatus for down-converting and detecting photons includes a detector layer and a nanocrystal layer. The nanocrystal layer includes nanocrystals operable to absorb first photons of a higher energy and emit second photons of a lower energy in response to the absorption. The detector layer is configured to detect the second photons. In certain embodiments, a method for manufacturing an apparatus for down-converting and detecting photons includes preparing an outer surface of a substrate. Nanocrystals are disposed outwardly from the outer surface. The nanocrystals are operable to absorb first photons of a higher energy and emit second photons of a lower energy in response to the absorption. | 05-24-2012 |
Stanley J. Geyer, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100246907 | AOTF-BASED IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYPERSPECTRAL AND MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING OF SPECIMENS INCLUDING MEDICAL TISSUE - An imaging system includes a platform for placement of a sample or an animal to be imaged, and at least one excitation light source for irradiating the sample or animal to stimulate an emission at a plurality of different center wavelengths. An acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF) is provided that includes a piezoelectric transducer crystal for emitting an acoustic wave having a ground electrode disposed on one side of the piezoelectric crystal. A patterned electrode layer is disposed on a side of the piezoelectric crystal opposite the ground electrode. The patterned electrode layer includes a continuous region proximate to its center and a discontinuous region, a pattern in the discontinuous region comprising a plurality of spaced apart features electrically connected to the continuous region, and an AO interaction crystal receiving the acoustic wave attached to the ground electrode or the patterned electrode layer. | 09-30-2010 |
Stephen Geyer, State Line, PA US
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| 20100043407 | ENGINE WITH EXHAUST COOLING AND METHOD - An engine arrangement includes an engine, an exhaust line downstream of the engine, an aftertreatment device in the exhaust line, and a conduit between a source of fluid and a point in the exhaust line upstream of the aftertreatment device. A method is also disclosed. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100211292 | ENGINE AND METHOD OF MAINTAINING ENGINE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE - In a method of maintaining temperature of engine exhaust gas from cylinders of a multi-cylinder engine ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110314794 | DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST - A diesel engine system includes a diesel engine, a NOx control device downstream of the engine, an exhaust line between the engine and the NOx control device, a bypass line connected to the exhaust line at a first end upstream of the NOx control device, and a bypass valve connecting the exhaust line and the bypass line, the bypass valve permitting flow through the exhaust line to the NOx control device when in an open position and preventing flow through the exhaust line to the NOx control device and permitting flow through the exhaust line to the bypass line when in a closed position. A controller can arranged to control opening and dosing of the bypass valve, such as when an operating condition of the engine reaches a predetermined operating condition. | 12-29-2011 |
Stephen M. Geyer, State Line, PA US
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| 20110094220 | Turbo-charger surge detection - A method of turbo-charger surge detection may include the steps of measuring a rate of air flow through a turbo-charger compressor, measuring a temperature of the air flow, calculating a standard mass flow rate of the air flow at the rate and the temperature, measuring a pressure ratio across the turbo-charger compressor, calculating a surge mass flow rate at a surge line of the compressor at the pressure ratio, comparing the standard mass flow rate to the surge mass flow rate, and reducing an EGR flow or reducing the pressure ratio by opening a vane of the compressor if the standard mass flow rate is lower than the surge mass flow rate. | 04-28-2011 |
Stephen Mark Geyer, Lawrence Park, PA US
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| 20110283682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGENERATING A PARTICULATE FILTER - Various methods and systems are provided for a vehicle with an engine. In one example, a method includes identifying an approaching tunnel. The method further includes, responsive to a particulate load of a particulate filter, the particulate filter disposed in an exhaust treatment system of an engine of the vehicle, initiating regeneration of the particulate filter at a selected distance before the tunnel such that regeneration is performed before the vehicle enters the tunnel. | 11-24-2011 |
Steven Lee Geyer, Herndon, VA US
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| 20110122259 | EMBEDDED APPLIANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA CAPTURE - A multimedia device includes input ports dedicated to receiving a real-time media signal and a processor system dedicated to capturing the real-time media signal. The processor system defines an embedded environment. The input ports and the processor system are integrated into the multimedia capture device. The input ports include an audio input port and at least one of a visual-capture input port or a digital-image input port. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120069207 | EMBEDDED APPLIANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA CAPTURE - A multimedia device includes input ports dedicated to receiving a real-time media signal and a processor system dedicated to capturing the real-time media signal. The processor system defines an embedded environment. The input ports and the processor system are integrated into the multimedia capture device. The input ports include an audio input port and at least one of a visual-capture input port or a digital-image input port. | 03-22-2012 |
Thomas C. Geyer, Monroe, WA US
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| 20090102252 | Cycle seat with adjustable sides - The cycle seat with adjustable sides includes a base plate having a forward and optionally a rearward guide plate thereon. Each guide plate includes laterally adjustable left and right arm extensions, with each arm having a generally vertical wing extending upwardly therefrom. The arms of each pair simultaneously adjust inwardly and outwardly opposite one another, permitting a single adjustment to adjust both wings of a set equally. Each wing pair includes a latch mechanism, which is adjustable as the cyclist rides the cycle. The seat may be installed per se upon a bicycle or other cycle, or may be installed in combination with a longitudinal and/or arcuate and vertical adjustment mechanism for the seat. The cycle seat greatly reduces or eliminates the need for a pommel, while assuring that the seat remains in contact with the hips and/or thighs of the cyclist at all times to assure more complete control. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100187873 | Cycle seat with adjustable sides - The cycle seat with adjustable sides includes laterally adjustable side wings for increased rider stability. The seat is mounted on arcuately articulating arms that pivot from the lower forward frame of the cycle. The arms are biased upwardly by a spring, thus urging the seat into contact with the rider. A latch mechanism allows the rider to latch the seat position in a lower range for normal riding, or to latch the seat in a higher range to support the rider as he or she stands on the pedals to exert greater force during acceleration or uphill riding. The greater support provided by the raised seat and articulating support mechanism during such riding greatly reduces the amount of upper body exertion the rider would otherwise need to stabilize him or herself using the cycle handlebars, thus freeing the rider to exert greater pedal force during such extreme cycling operations. | 07-29-2010 |
Werner Geyer, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110041081 | ALERT LOG ACTIVITY THREAD INTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to alert management in an activity-centric collaborative computing environment and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for activity thread integration of an alert log. In one embodiment of the invention, an alert log activity thread integration method can be provided. The method can include logging a reference to an alert for an activity in an activity thread, and, in response to the selection of the alert from within the activity thread, displaying the content of the alert. For instance, logging a reference to an alert for an activity in an activity thread can include creating a branch of the activity thread for inserting all alerts pertaining to the activity and inserting the reference to the alert in the created branch. | 02-17-2011 |
Weyner Geyer, Boston, MA US
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| 20110145719 | PEOPLE RECOMMENDATION INDICATOR METHOD AND APPARATUS IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE - An indicator method and system recommends people in a computerized social networking site. Indicators in a user interface indicate user-relatedness and/or connectedness information between a given user and other people of the social networking site. The user interface employs the indicators to consistently make people recommendations to the given user. The indicators may be visual including symbolic, graphically illustrative and recommendation score (extent) indicating. The user interface places and displays the indicator at each occurrence of the recommended person's name and/or image throughout each pertinent screen view/page of the social networking site. | 06-16-2011 |
William C. Geyer, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20100096301 | CLEANING AND SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR TUBERS - An entire harvested ground fruit load is subjected to a first cleaning process on a cleaning table, which separates the smaller ground fruits, soil, stones, clods, vine stems, grasses and other debris from the larger ground fruits. The fall-through burden from the cleaning table is subsequently subjected to a second separation step using a pintle belt conveyor equipped with at least one spinning shear roller. Soil particles, stones, clods, vine stems, grasses and other debris fall between the pintles of the pintle belt conveyor and are discarded, while small ground fruits are moved by the spinning shear roller(s) and either recombined with the main ground fruit load or diverted to a separate path for storage. Operational speed of the pintle belt conveyor and rotational speed of the shear rollers can be adjusted to maximize the breakup of clods which impact the shear roller(s). | 04-22-2010 |