Gleason, US
Allan Gleason, Klamath Falls, OR US
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20130130413 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-SITU ENDPOINT DETECTION FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING OPERATIONS - An endpoint detection method includes processing an outer surface of a substrate, directing an incident light beam through a window in an opaque metal body onto the surface being processed, receiving at a detector a reflected light beam from the substrate and generating a signal from the detector, and generating a signal based on the reflected light beam received at the detector, and detecting a processing endpoint. The signal is a time-varying cyclic signal that varies as the thickness of the layer varies over time, and detecting the processing endpoint includes detecting that a portion of a cycle of the cyclic signal has passed, the portion being less than a full cycle of the cyclic signal. | 05-23-2013 |
20140038501 | TRANSPARENT WINDOW IN A POLISHING PAD - A polishing pad assembly for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus includes a polishing pad having a polishing surface and a surface opposite the polishing surface for attachment to a platen, and a solid light-transmissive window formed in the polishing pad. The light-transmissive window is more transmissive to light than the polishing pad. The light-transmissive window has a light-diffusing bottom surface. | 02-06-2014 |
Brian M. Gleason, Des Plaines, IL US
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20090046417 | Integrated Meter/Timer - An integrated meter/timer comprises a plug adapted to be plugged into an electrical outlet connected to a power distribution circuit, a socket for receiving a plug from an electrical appliance, an electrical connection between the plug and the socket that includes a controllable switch for opening and closing the electrical connection to control the supplying of electrical power to the appliance, a current sensor coupled to the electrical connection for producing a signal representing the magnitude of electrical current flowing in the electrical connection, a microprocessor receiving the signal and producing a display signal representing a numerical value corresponding to the current magnitude, and a display coupled to the microprocessor for receiving the display signal for displaying the numerical value. | 02-19-2009 |
Brian P. Gleason, South Windsor, CT US
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20120267421 | METHOD OF JOINING GRAPHITE FIBERS TO A SUBSTRATE - A method of assembling a metallic-graphite structure includes forming a wetted graphite subassembly by arranging one or more layers of graphite fiber material including a plurality of graphite fibers and applying a layer of metallization material to ends of the plurality of graphite fibers. At least one metallic substrate is secured to the wetted graphite subassembly via the layer of metallization material. | 10-25-2012 |
Christopher M. Gleason, Tucson, AZ US
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20100152538 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING ENDOSCOPE DAMAGE BY ERRANT LASER FIRE IN A SURGICAL LASER - Provided is a device that can be attached to an endoscopic device and when so attached is capable of protecting said endoscope from damage that may be caused by errant laser fire. Also provided is a device that can determine the potential for damage from errant laser fire to a connected endoscopic device and emit a warning of such potential damage and, if required, can place the laser in a standby mode to avoid damage from errant laser fire. | 06-17-2010 |
Cole Gleason, Urbana, IL US
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20140279418 | ASSOCIATING AN INDICATION OF USER EMOTIONAL REACTION WITH CONTENT ITEMS PRESENTED BY A SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM - A social networking system user may associate an emoji representing the user's emotional reaction with a content item presented by the social networking system. The user is presented with one or more emoji maintained by the social networking system and selects an emoji for associating with the content item. If certain emoji are selected, the social networking system prompts the user for compensation or requests compensation from an entity associated with the selected emoji. The selected emoji is associated with the content item and a connection, or other information, between the user and the object identifying the selected emoji is stored by the social networking system. The selected emoji may be displayed with the content item to the user and to other users connected to the user. | 09-18-2014 |
20150088699 | ASSOCIATING AN INDICATION OF USER EMOTIONAL REACTION WITH CONTENT ITEMS PRESENTED BY A SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM - A social networking system user may associate a graphical element representing the user's emotional reaction with a content item presented by the social networking system. The user is presented with one or more graphical elements maintained by the social networking system and selects a graphical element for associating with the content item. If certain graphical elements are selected, the social networking system prompts the user for compensation or requests compensation from an entity associated with the selected graphical element. The selected graphical element is associated with the content item and a connection, or other information, between the user and the object identifying the selected graphical element is stored by the social networking system. The selected graphical element may be displayed with the content item to the user and to other users connected to the user. | 03-26-2015 |
Dana Gleason, Bozeman, MT US
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20090206115 | BACKPACK WITH SIDE BOLSTERS - A backpack includes a stabilizing and ventilating side bolster assembly coupled to a frame. The side bolster assembly includes breathable side bolsters received in breathable sleeves that cooperate with the frame to stabilize the backpack under load while providing improved ventilation between the backpack and a back side of a wearer of the backpack. The side bolsters may be customized for a particular environment, for a particular body type, or for particular loads to be carried in the backpack by changing the stiffness, density, material, dimensions or other aspects of the side bolsters. | 08-20-2009 |
Dana W. Gleason, Bozmen, MT US
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20130140337 | BACKPACK WITH SIDE BOLSTERS - A backpack includes a stabilizing and ventilating side bolsters coupled to a frame. The side bolsters are secured to the frame by being received in sleeves or by straps having clips disposed through slots in the side bolsters. A particular side bolster includes at least one channel to allow air flow away from the back side of the wearer. The side bolster is comprised of high-density foam to stabilize the backpack under load while providing improved ventilation. The side bolsters have a center axis that is spatially separated in a forward direction from a surface of the frame to allow the side bolsters to contour around the back side of the wearer. The side bolsters may be formed for a particular environment, body type, or loads to be carried in the backpack by changing the stiffness, density, material, dimensions or other aspects of the side bolsters. | 06-06-2013 |
Dana W. Gleason, Bozeman, MT US
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20100224660 | SHOULDER STRAP RETENTION DEVICE AND METHOD - Shoulder strap retention devices that are used to secure the shoulder straps of an article in position relative to a separate chest panel or protector so that they do not slip off the chest panel or the shoulders of a user carrying the article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the shoulder strap retention devices include a retention strap and anchoring strips that are secured to the retention strap and used to attach the shoulder strap retention device to an article having shoulder straps. | 09-09-2010 |
Darin Gleason, Green Oaks, IL US
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20150276092 | ENHANCED CORROSION RESISTANT CHANNELS, FITTINGS AND FASTENERS - A corrosion resistant support system includes a first channel member having a first corrosion resistant coating. The first corrosion resistant coating is a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating. A fitting is engageable with said channel member and a first mechanical fastener to couple the fitting to the channel member, the fitting and the first mechanical fastener having a second corrosion resistant coating. The second corrosion resistant coating is a thermal diffusion galvanized coating or a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating. The first channel member and the first mechanical fastener may also have a third corrosion resistant coating disposed over the first and second corrosion resistant coatings, respectively. The third corrosion resistant coating can be a Perma-Green™ coating, a powder coating, an electrocoating (E-coat or Electrophoretic deposition coating), a paint coating, an epoxy coating, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating, a trivalent chromium coating, a hexavalent chromium coating, a zinc coating, and/or a copper coating. | 10-01-2015 |
David J. Gleason, Damascus, OR US
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20140047757 | Double Headed Fishnet - A double-headed five-sided fishing net is an apparatus that uses a pair of net heads to enclose a fish from two opposing sides and uses a lateral net to enclose a fish from three additional sides. The lateral net is connected in between the pair of net heads on three sides so that the front side is an opening that can be used to capture fish. A tong assembly allows a user to press the pair of net heads against each other, which puts the apparatus into a closed position. In addition, the tong assembly continuously applies a force by means of a torsion spring to separate the pair of net heads from each other, which puts the apparatus into an open position. In order to counter the continuous force from the torsion spring, the apparatus has a locking mechanism to hold the tong assembly in the closed position. | 02-20-2014 |
Elizabeth Ann Gleason, Rocky River, OH US
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20080255100 | INDOLE ACETIC ACIDS EXHIBITING CRTH2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISM AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to indole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the CRTH2 receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D | 10-16-2008 |
20090111867 | INDOLE ACETIC ACIDS EXHIBITING CRTH2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISM AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to indole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the CRTH2 receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D | 04-30-2009 |
20100016389 | INDOLE ACETIC ACIDS EXHIBITING CRTH2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISM AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to indole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the CRTH2 receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D | 01-21-2010 |
20110105573 | BENZIMIDAZOLE ACETIC ACIDS EXHIBITING CRTH2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISM AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to benzimidazole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the Chemoattractant Receptor-homologous molecule expressed on T-Helper type 2 cells (CRTH2) receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D | 05-05-2011 |
Eric Gleason, Jewett City, CT US
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20150082567 | EXTENDABLE TOILET BRUSH - An extendable toilet brush comprising a handle, where the handle is hollow; a rod connected to the handle, where the rod extends and retracts from the handle; a brush head attached to the rod at an end opposite from the handle; and a telescopic fastening means connecting the rod within the handle, where the telescopic fastening means enables the rod to extend, lock and retract within the handle. | 03-26-2015 |
Frank J. Gleason, Sidney, OH US
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20110265753 | STARTER FOR TWO-CYCLE ENGINES - A two-cycle engine starting device comprises a support structure having a tool securement attached to a base, e.g., a tripod. The tool securement has a holding plate and at least one locking arrangement that temporarily holds a tool to the support structure. A cylinder is secured to the support structure, having a cylinder rod that extends and retracts in a linear motion. An actuation control operates the cylinder. As such, a two-cycle engine is started by positioning the tool on the tool securement so as to be temporarily held by at least one locking arrangement, slipping the starter rope handle into a handle holding mount at the distal end of the cylinder rod, and by operating the actuation control, thus causing the cylinder to extend the handle holding mount in a linear motion that pulls the starter rope with sufficient force to apply a starting force to start the tool. | 11-03-2011 |
Gary David Gleason, Aspen, CO US
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20150024353 | Method and System of Simulating Critical Incidences and Media for Preparedness Exercises - A method and system of simulating real world incidents and emergencies and the corresponding traditional media and social media responses in an access-controlled media platform for emergency training and exercises. | 01-22-2015 |
Gary W. Gleason, Tampa, FL US
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20120036093 | Waveform Mapping Technique and Process for Tracking and Estimating Evolution of Semantic Networks - In certain embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes accessing first and second data associated with a semantic network, the first data indicating a first plurality of nodes within the semantic network and a first plurality of relationships between the first plurality of nodes at a first time, and the second data indicating a second plurality of nodes within the semantic network and a second plurality of relationships between the second plurality of nodes at a second time. The method further includes generating a first waveform from the first data and a second waveform from the second data. The waveforms indicate an activity level of each of the nodes within the semantic network. The method further includes analyzing the semantic network using the generated first and second waveforms. | 02-09-2012 |
Gregory R. Gleason, Seattle, WA US
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20080277531 | Hybrid Composite Panel Systems and Methods - Hybrid composite panel systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an assembly includes a primary section, a matrix member engaged with the primary section, and a secondary section engaged with the matrix member opposite the primary section. The primary section includes a plurality of first composite layers reinforced with a first reinforcing material, and the secondary section includes a plurality of second composite layers reinforced with a second reinforcing material. The primary and secondary sections are configured to bear an operating load at least partially transversely to the first and second composite layers, and are asymetrically configured such that the primary section bears a majority of the applied operating load. | 11-13-2008 |
20090041974 | Compound Contoured Composite Beams and Fabrication Methods - Structural components are disclosed that are fabricated from unidirectional carbon fiber composite materials into compound contour profiles along a longitudinal axis thereof without wrinkling of composite material plies oriented in various directions relative to the longitudinal axis. Methods of stacking, sequencing, and applying the material plies to fabricate the components are also disclosed. | 02-12-2009 |
20090155524 | COMPOSITE PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a composite panel is described. The method includes pre-stabilizing a honeycomb core with at least one layer of a pre-stabilizing material, surrounding the honeycomb core with at least one composite laminate skin layer, and curing the at least one composite laminate skin layer. | 06-18-2009 |
Gregory Robert Gleason, Seattle, WA US
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20120305169 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REWORKING STRUCTURES USING RESIN INFUSION OF FIBER PREFORMS - An area of a structure is reworked using resin infusion of a fiber preform. A resin flow hole is formed through the structure from a first side of the structure to a second side of the structure. The fiber preform is placed on the first side of the structure and substantially saturated with resin by flowing resin into the preform and out through the resin flow hole to the second side of the structure. | 12-06-2012 |
James Gleason, Stratford, CT US
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20120071827 | Dual Chamber Syringe With Retractable Needle - Embodiments of a retractable syringe assembly are provided that include a dual syringe barrel configuration. One or more embodiments include reuse prevention features and features that prevent premature activation of the retraction mechanism. Methods for aspirating and expelling liquid from medical devices are also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
James Anthony Gleason, Tarpon Springs, FL US
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20120284732 | Time-variant scheduling of affinity groups on a multi-core processor - Methods and systems for scheduling applications on a multi-core processor are disclosed, which may be based on association of processor cores, application execution environments, and authorizations that permits efficient and practical means to utilize the simultaneous execution capabilities provided by multi-core processors. The algorithm may support definition and scheduling of variable associations between cores and applications (i.e., multiple associations can be defined so that the cores an application is scheduled on can vary over time as well as what other applications are also assigned to the same cores as part of an association). The algorithm may include specification and control of scheduling activities, permitting preservation of some execution capabilities of a multi-core processor for future growth, and permitting further evaluation of application requirements against the allocated execution capabilities. | 11-08-2012 |
James M. Gleason, Newburgh, IN US
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20100273121 | OVEN EXHAUST FAN SYSTEM AND METHOD - An oven apparatus has an oven enclosure with a heating zone and has two fans that remove air from the heating zone during purging and during normal operations. One of the two fans, called the exhaust fan, is a fixed speed fan in some embodiments. The second fan is a variable speed fan in some embodiments. The oven apparatus may have a vestibule at a conveyor opening with a fan dedicated to exhausting the vestibule. The oven apparatus may have an air seal between the vestibule and a heating zone of an oven chamber. | 10-28-2010 |
Jason Gleason, West Greenwich, RI US
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20100220283 | SAFETY EYEWEAR - The present invention relates generally to safety eyewear and more particularly to a safety eyewear including a wicking device attached to the safety eyewear to remove or absorb perspiration. The safety eyewear of the present invention includes the wicking device attached to a frame of the safety eyewear to remove or absorb perspiration. In one embodiment, the wicking device includes a brow-bar, sub-frame, and wicking material. The sub-frame removably or permanently attached to the frame of the safety eyewear using a variety of means for attachment to the eyewear frame. The brow bar removably or permanently attached using variety of means for attachment to the sub-frame. The wicking material removably or permanently attached using a variety of means for attachment to the brow bar. | 09-02-2010 |
Jeffrey Gleason, Boise, ID US
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20090073297 | TWISTED INPUT PAIR OF FIRST GAIN STAGE FOR HIGH SIGNAL INTEGRITY IN CMOS IMAGE SENSOR - Methods for forming conductors and global bus configurations for reducing an interference signal from electromagnetic interference (EMI) source are provided. First and second conductor lines are formed on an integrated circuit in a twisted pair configuration. A differential amplifier is formed on the integrated circuit and coupled to each of the first and second conductor lines. The first and second signals are respectively transmitted through the first and second conductor lines and are modified by the interference signal. The modified first and second signals are differentially amplified by the differential amplifier so that the interference signal is substantially cancelled. | 03-19-2009 |
20100127356 | STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING JUNCTION LEAKAGE IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Structures and method for reducing junction leakage in semiconductor devices. The die can include a substrate having a cut edge, a first region of first conductivity type within the substrate and a region of a second conductivity type within the substrate and in contact with the first region forming a junction. At least one semiconductor device is on the substrate. A second region of the first conductivity type is between the plurality of semiconductor devices and the cut edge within the region of the second conductivity type, and extending to the junction. The second region of the first conductivity type can isolate the at least one semiconductor device from leakage pathways created by saw damage at the junction along the cut edge. | 05-27-2010 |
Jeffrey A. Gleason, Burnsville, MN US
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20100090667 | OUTPUT COMPENSATED VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AN IC INCLUDING THE SAME AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING A REGULATED VOLTAGE - A voltage regulator, a method of regulating voltage and an IC including a voltage regulator. In one embodiment, the voltage regulator includes: (1) a DC precision amplifier configured to generate a DC precision signal based on a reference voltage and a regulated output of the voltage regulator and (2) a response amplifier, coupled in parallel with the DC precision amplifier, configured to generate an error signal based on the reference voltage and the regulated output, the response amplifier further configured to generate the regulated output based on a regulating signal comprised of the error signal and the DC precision signal. The DC precision amplifier may be a CMOS amplifier and the response amplifier may be a NPN amplifier. | 04-15-2010 |
20100238575 | WRITE DRIVER MONITORING AND DETECTION - Electronic circuitry and methods are disclosed for monitoring a portion of a write driver, for example, a steady state value of a write driver of a hard disk drive preamplifier. Based on a result of the monitoring, a condition, such as a fault, can be detected in the write driver. For example, apparatus for monitoring a write driver of a disk drive system comprises a comparator circuit coupled to an output of the write driver and configured to compare a value present at the output of the write driver with a reference value such that at least one condition associated with the write driver is detectable as a result of the comparison of the write driver output value and the reference value. | 09-23-2010 |
20130235485 | STORAGE DEVICE HAVING WRITE SIGNAL WITH MULTIPLE-SLOPE DATA TRANSITION - A hard disk drive or other disk-based storage device comprises a storage disk, a read/write head configured to read data from and write data to the disk, and control circuitry coupled to or otherwise associated with the read/write head. The control circuitry comprises a write driver configured to generate a write signal for data to be written to the storage disk, and a multiple-slope transition controller associated with the write driver and configured to control a data transition in the write signal such that the data transition comprises at least two different segments each having a different slope, with the transition controller comprising separate slope control mechanisms for each of the segments. By way of example, the data transition may comprise a dual-slope transition having first and second segments arranged sequentially between a start point and an end point of the data transition. | 09-12-2013 |
20140029138 | STORAGE DEVICE HAVING DEGAUSS CIRCUITRY WITH RAMP GENERATOR FOR USE IN GENERATING CHIRPED DEGAUSS SIGNAL - A hard disk drive or other disk-based storage device comprises a storage disk, a write head configured to write data to the disk, and control circuitry coupled to the write head. The control circuitry comprises a write driver and degauss circuitry associated with the write driver. The degauss circuitry is configured to generate a chirped degauss signal to be applied to the write head by the write driver. The degauss circuitry comprises a ramp generator configured to generate a ramp signal for controlling a frequency of at least a portion of a waveform of the chirped degauss signal. The ramp signal generated by the ramp generator may comprise a current ramp that is applied to a control input of a current controlled oscillator of the degauss circuitry. | 01-30-2014 |
Joe Gleason, Eagan, MN US
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20090054898 | Articulating Shaper - A shaper for reaming tissue includes an articulating head operably connected to a shaft. Incremental deployment allows for a unique utility in shaping a cavity suited to the particular morphology, that is, a more customizable cavity shape may be achieved. | 02-26-2009 |
Joeseph Gleason, Eagan, MN US
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20130079882 | FAR LATERAL SPACER - A PEEK spacer for use in the spine is disclosed. The PEEK spacer may be configured to fit through Kambin's Triangle and expand upon insertion. | 03-28-2013 |
20130110124 | PEDICLE SCREW EXTENSION SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20150142004 | PEDICLE SCREW EXTENSION SYSTEM - The pedicle screw extension system may include a removable cannulated extension provided to a pedicle screw tulip head. The cannulated extension may permit percutaneous implantation of pedicle screws followed by rod placement that may be guided by slots running along the length of the extension. The cannulation may allow for passage and attachment of secondary instruments, such as for example: a screw driving device, a rod measuring device, and a set screw driving device. The screw extension may also include secondary device attachment features allowing the rod to be pushed down in a screw tulip head and for extension removal as needed. | 05-21-2015 |
John Gleason, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20100280005 | Renin Inhibitors - Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, wherein the R, R | 11-04-2010 |
John Gleason, St. Louis, MO US
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20110237813 | CO-PRECIPITATED SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS - A co-salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid and a non-fatty acid is formed as a precipitate. The co-salt formed is free flowing and does not tend to agglomerate (cake) in storage. The resultant co-salt product will be easy to blend with other products to produce dietary supplements. These novel co-salt products may also tablet very well and may be added to current dietary supplement tablets. | 09-29-2011 |
20120116106 | CO-PRECIPITATED SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS - A co-salt of a polyunsaturated fatty acid and a non-fatty acid is formed as a precipitate. The co-salt formed is free flowing and does not tend to agglomerate (cake) in storage. The resultant co-salt product will be easy to blend with other products to produce dietary supplements. These novel co-salt products may also tablet very well and may be added to current dietary supplement tablets. | 05-10-2012 |
John G. Gleason, The Villages, FL US
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20150344447 | NOVEL TRAPS IN THE TREATMENT OF MACULAR DEGENERATION - The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (A): | 12-03-2015 |
John Gerald Gleason, King Of Prussia, PA US
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20080306045 | 1-Benzazepine-3-Sulfonylamino-2-Pyrroridones as Factor Xa Inhibitors - The invention relates to chemical entities of formula (I): | 12-11-2008 |
Joseph Gleason, Eagan, MN US
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20100318134 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING PERCUTANEOUS SPINAL INTERBODY FUSION - A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating an access opening on the patient, the access opening being less than 10 mm wide, using indirect visualization: establishing a surgical path through the access opening via neural monitoring, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, evaluating the created cavity, inserting a container sized and configured to fit through the less than 10 mm access opening into the cavity and filling the container with fill material. | 12-16-2010 |
20110257691 | LOCKING CANNULATED BONE SCREW SYSTEM - A cannulated bone screw having a cannula or lumen defined herein is disclosed. The screw may be fully or partially threaded and may have a cancellous thread form. Alternatively, the head of the screw may be generally flat on its undersurface. The screw head may further include an anti-backout feature to ensure good contact with the mating bone surface. The screw may further include an anti-rotation feature on the underside of the screw head. It is further disclosed that insertion and seating of the screw may be accomplished via locking engagement between jaws on the screw driver and a short raised feature on the head of the screw. The screws may be fully or partially threaded. A rescue screw is additionally disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20150094811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING PERCUTANEOUS SPINAL INTERBODY FUSION - A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening via neural monitoring, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, evaluating the created cavity, inserting a container sized and configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity and filling the container with fill material. | 04-02-2015 |
20150105832 | ARTICULATING ROD HOLDER - A bi-directional mechanically deployed rod mechanism utilizes non-parallel cam surfaces with a unique engagement, entrapment, and release methodology. The instrument utilizes a unique spring loading pivot point and lockout mechanisms to prevent early release of the pivot point and bi-directional cam surfaces. | 04-16-2015 |
Joseph J. Gleason, Seattle, WA US
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20150180792 | BALANCING A LOAD ON A MULTIPLE CONSUMER QUEUE - Disclosed are various embodiments for balancing a load on a queue among multiple consumers. A target polling hit rate is derived for at least one queue from a consumer load. The consumer load on the at least one queue is adjusted responsive to a change in an observed polling hit rate for the at least one queue. | 06-25-2015 |
Joseph Neil Gleason, Milford, NH US
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20080229504 | Foldable massaging bed rest - A foldable massaging bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position is disclosed. The foldable massaging bed cushion has a backrest with two side edges, two armrests rotatably coupled to the backrest, and one or more massaging units within the backrest. The two armrests can rotate from a sitting position to a folded position along the two side edges of the backrest. The foldable massaging bed cushion can also have one or more heating units and one or more massaging units located within the backrest and a control panel to control the massaging units and heating units. | 09-25-2008 |
Karen K. Gleason, Cambridge, MA US
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20100073016 | Electro-Mechanical Switches and Methods of Use Thereof - One aspect of the invention relates to an ultrathin micro-electromechanical chemical sensing device which uses swelling or straining of a reactive organic material for sensing. In certain embodiments, the device comprises a contact on-off switch chemical sensor. For example, the device can comprises a small gap separating two electrodes, wherein the gap can be closed as a result of the swelling or stressing of an organic polymer coating on one or both sides of the gap. In certain embodiments, the swelling or stressing is due to the organic polymer reacting with a target analyte. | 03-25-2010 |
20100221188 | Coated sensors and methods related thereto - The invention provides coated sensors for detecting the presence of analytes. The sensor comprises one or more fluorescent sources, such as one or more quantum dots or one or more fluorescent dyes, a polymeric matrix, a surface coating, and one or more analyte sensing components. The surface coating may be a conformal polymeric film, permeable to the analyte, which may be deposited via a solventless process such as initiated chemical vapor deposition or photoinitiated chemical vapor deposition. The surface coating may increase the biocompatibility of the sensor, reduce nonspecific protein adsorption, and/or sequester functional sensor components within the sensor. The invention also provides methods for detecting the presence of an analyte with coated sensors of the invention. | 09-02-2010 |
20100255303 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITES BASED ON COATED NANOSTRUCTURES - Processing of nanostructures, composite materials comprising nanostructures, and related systems and methods are described. In some embodiments, conformal coatings are applied to nanostructures. | 10-07-2010 |
20100308369 | Light emitting device including semiconductor nanocrystals - A light emitting device can have a layered structure and include a plurality of semiconductor nanocrystals. The layers of the device can be covalently bonded to each other. The device can include continuous chain of covalent bonds extending from the first electrode to the second electrode. | 12-09-2010 |
20110315204 | Conductive Polymer on a Textured or Plastic Substrate - A conducting material can include a fibrous substrate and a conductive polymer coating on a surface of the fibrous substrate. | 12-29-2011 |
20120003497 | COATING METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED ARTICLES - Coated articles and methods and systems for coating the articles are described herein. The methods and systems described herein include, but are not limited to, steps for actively or passively controlling the temperature during the coating process, steps for providing intimate contact between the substrate and the support holding the substrate in order to maximize energy transfer, and/or steps for preparing gradient coatings. Methods for depositing high molecular weight polymeric coatings, end-capped polymer coatings, coatings covalently bonded to the substrate or one another, metallic coatings, and/or multilayer coatings are also disclosed. Deposition of coatings can be accelerated and/or improved by applying an electrical potential and/or through the use of inert gases. | 01-05-2012 |
20130040102 | Methods of Coating Surfaces Using Initiated Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition - Disclosed is an organic coating with a high degree of global planarization. Further disclosed is an iPECVD-based method of coating a substrate with an organic layer having a high degree of global planarization. Disclosed is a flexible, alternating organic and inorganic multi-layer coating with low water permeability, a high-degree of transparency, and a high-degree of global planarization. Also disclosed is an iPECVD-based method of coating a substrate with the alternating organic and inorganic multi-layer coating. | 02-14-2013 |
20130171546 | Coatings for Electrowetting and Electrofluidic Devices - Electrowetting devices coated with one or more polymeric layers and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. The coatings may be formed in a single layer or as multiple layers. In one embodiment the first layer deposited serves as an insulating layer of high dielectric strength while the second layer deposited serves as a hydrophobic layer of low surface energy. These materials may themselves be deposited as multiple layers to eliminate pinhole defects and maximize device yield. In one embodiment the insulating layer would be a vapor deposited silicone polymeric material including, but not limited to, polytrivinyltrimethylcyclotrisiloxane or polyHVDS. In another embodiment the insulating layer may be a vapor deposited ceramic such as SiO | 07-04-2013 |
20130171738 | Hydrophobicity Modulating Underwater Chemical Sensor - A chemical sensor that works while being submerged in a highly conductive medium is described. The chemical sensor includes hydrophobic structures that are distributed on conductive electrodes and are separated by small air cavities while submerged in the conductive medium. The hydrophobic structures are arranged such that their hydrophobicity varies in response to exposure to a target analyte. The change in the level of hydrophobicity results in permeation of the conductive liquid on to the conductive electrodes, thereby reducing the resistance levels between the conductive electrodes. The sensor indicates presence of the target analyte in response to detection of a change in resistance between at least two of the conductive electrodes. | 07-04-2013 |
20130189807 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING DEVICES INCLUDING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Embodiments described herein provide methods for processing various polymer materials for use in devices, such as photovoltaic devices. In some cases, oxidative chemical vapor deposition (oCVD) may be used to process conjugated polymers, including relatively insoluble conjugated polymers. The methods described herein provide processing techniques that may be used to synthesize and/or process polymers, such as unsubstituted thiophene. | 07-25-2013 |
20130197326 | Compositions And Methods For Measurement of Analytes - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an oblong optode sensing agent. The oblong optode sensing agent comprises a core and a semipermeable membrane, wherein the core comprises one or more sensors configured to bind to an analyte. In addition, methods of making and detecting the oblong optode sensing agents are disclosed. | 08-01-2013 |
20130244008 | Nanoporous to Solid Tailoring of Materials via Polymer CVD into Nanostructured Scaffolds - Method for tailoring permeability of materials. The method establishes a pattern of vertically aligned nanowires on a substrate and a physical shadow mask is provided to protect selected features of the pattern. A polymer is selectively infiltrated, using chemical vapor disposition, into interstices in the vertically aligned carbon nanotubes to establish a selected permeability. A cover over the infiltrated vertically aligned nanowires is provided. | 09-19-2013 |
20130251953 | Hard, Impermeable, Flexible and Conformal Organic Coatings - Disclosed is a substantially alternating copolymer that is conformal, hard, flexible, and has low oxygen permeability. Also disclosed is an iCVD-based method of coating a substrate with the substantially alternating copolymer. | 09-26-2013 |
20130260014 | COATED SENSORS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The invention provides coated sensors for detecting the presence of analytes. The sensor comprises one or more fluorescent sources, such as one or more quantum dots or one or more fluorescent dyes, a polymeric matrix, a surface coating, and one or more analyte sensing components. The surface coating may be a conformal polymeric film, permeable to the analyte, which may be deposited via a solventless process such as initiated chemical vapor deposition or photoinitiated chemical vapor deposition. The surface coating may increase the biocompatibility of the sensor, reduce nonspecific protein adsorption, and/or sequester functional sensor components within the sensor. The invention also provides methods for detecting the presence of an analyte with coated sensors of the invention. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260054 | Three-Dimensional Photoresists via Functionalization of Polymer Thin Films Fabricated by iCVD - Disclosed are simple, efficient, and scalable methods of patterning polymeric or metallic microstructures on planar or non-planar surfaces. The methods utilize initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) technology. Also disclosed are patterned articles produced by these methods, and methods of using the articles. | 10-03-2013 |
20130280442 | Adhesion Promotion of Vapor Deposited Films - Methods for improving the adhesion of vacuum deposited coatings to a wide variety of substrates are described herein. The methods include utilizing a thermal source to generate free radical species which are then contacted to the substrate to be coated. Chemical vapor deposition, particularly initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) can be used to form polymer thin films in situ without the need to remove the substrate from the chamber or even return to atmospheric pressure. Significant improvements in substrate adhesion of the subsequently deposited films have been observed over a range of substrate and coating materials. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280485 | Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Functional Coatings Comprised of Grafted Crystalline Polymers Comprising Perfluoroalkyl Moieties - Described herein are methods of preparing superhydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces by grafting poly(perfluoroalkyl acrylate) chains on silicon substrates with initiated chemical vapor deposition. The grafting enhances the formation of the crystalline phase. The crystalline structures reduce the polymer chain mobility, resulting in nonwetting surfaces with respect to both water and mineral oil. | 10-24-2013 |
20130320302 | DEVICES COMPRISING GRAPHENE AND A CONDUCTIVE POLYMER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention generally relates to devices comprising graphene and a conductive polymer (e.g., poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)), and related systems and methods. In some embodiments, the conductive polymer is formed by oxidative chemical vapor deposition. | 12-05-2013 |
20140017454 | Thin Films with Micro-Topologies Prepared by Sequential Wrinkling - One aspect of the invention relates to a method of forming a micro- or nano-pattern on the surface of a composite material. The pattern may be a herringbone pattern with a jog angle of greater than or less than 90° or a graded wrinkled pattern. The micro- or nano-patterns on composite materials produced by the methods may be used to modulate, confer or control thin film material properties; as the basis for thickness measurements; to enhance light extraction in OLED; to enhance light harvest in opto-electronic devices; to tune adhesion properties, wetting, and friction of surfaces; to reduce fluid flow drag; and for anti-fouling purposes. | 01-16-2014 |
20140127822 | Electro-Mechanical Switches and Methods of Use Thereof - One aspect of the invention relates to an ultrathin micro-electromechanical chemical sensing device which uses swelling or straining of a reactive organic material for sensing. In certain embodiments, the device comprises a contact on-off switch chemical sensor. For example, the device can comprises a small gap separating two electrodes, wherein the gap can be closed as a result of the swelling or stressing of an organic polymer coating on one or both sides of the gap. In certain embodiments, the swelling or stressing is due to the organic polymer reacting with a target analyte. | 05-08-2014 |
20140186620 | FABRICATION AND PASSIVATION OF SILICON SURFACES - Embodiments described herein are related to methods for processing substrates such as silicon substrates. In some cases, the method may provide the ability to passivate a silicon surface at relatively low temperatures and/or in the absence of a solvent. Methods described herein may be useful in the fabrication of a wide range of devices, including electronic devices such as photovoltaic devices, solar cells, organic light-emitting diodes, sensors, and the like. | 07-03-2014 |
20140193925 | BIOSENSORS - A chemiresistive biosensor for detecting an analyte can include a high specific surface area substrate conformally coated with a conductive polymer, and a binding reagent immobilized on the conductive polymer, wherein the binding reagent has a specific affinity for the analyte. The conductive polymer can be deposited on a substrate by oCVD. | 07-10-2014 |
20140299538 | Antifouling and Chlorine-Resistant Ultrathin Coatings on Reverse Osmosis Membranes - Disclosed are methods of preparing antifouling and chlorine-resistant coatings on reverse osmosis membranes with initiated chemical vapor deposition. The coatings enhance the stability and lifetime of membranes without sacrificing performance characteristics, such as permeability or salt retention. | 10-09-2014 |
20140314982 | GRAFTED POLYMER SURFACES FOR DROPWISE CONDENSATION, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Presented herein are articles and methods featuring substrates with thin, uniform polymeric films grafted (e.g., covalently bonded) thereupon. The resulting coating provides significant reductions in thermal resistance, drop shedding size, and degradation rate during dropwise condensation of steam compared to existing coatings. Surfaces that promote dropwise shedding of low-surface tension condensates, such as liquid hydrocarbons, are also demonstrated herein. | 10-23-2014 |
20140370598 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION - Articles and methods for stem cell differentiation are generally described. In some embodiments, an article for stem cell differentiation may comprise an oxygen permeable substrate having at least a portion of a surface coated with a matrix. The matrix may allow the surface chemistry of the substrate to be altered, such that the cell-substrate surface interactions may be finely controlled without substantially affecting the oxygen permeability of the substrate. The surface chemistry may be altered to promote directed stem cell differentiation by, e.g., modification of the matrix surface with a specific density of biological molecules. In some embodiments, methods for stem cell differentiation may comprise directing the differentiation of stem cells on the articles, described herein, under suitable environmental conditions. Articles and methods, described herein, may be free of xenogeneic components and particularly well-suited for applications involving the differentiation of human stem cells into specific lineages. | 12-18-2014 |
20150027529 | ELECTRODES FORMED BY OXIDATIVE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION AND RELATED METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention generally relates to electrodes formed by oxidative chemical vapor deposition and related methods and devices. | 01-29-2015 |
20150044804 | CATHODE BUFFER MATERIALS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - The present invention generally relates to cathode buffer materials and devices and methods comprising the cathode buffer materials. | 02-12-2015 |
20150079282 | Conductive Polymer Films Grafted on Organic Substrates - One aspect of the invention relates to a linker-free, one-step method of grafting polymer films onto organic substrates, and the films obtained by such a method. In certain embodiments, the grafted polymer films are conductive. In certain embodiments, said grafting method utilizes the ability for Friedel-Crafts catalyst to form radical cations from organic substrates. In one embodiment, the method provides poly-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) thin films grafted to organic substrates. In other embodiments, the method is applicable to the polymerization of other monomers to yield conducting polymers, such as polyanilines, polypyrroles, polyfurans, polythiophenes and their derivatives. Remarkably, the polymer films grafted by the inventive methods show enormous increases in adhesion strength. Further, in certain embodiments, polymer patterns were easily obtained using the inventive methods and soft lithography techniques. In certain embodiments, well-defined high-density line-and-space patterns were successfully obtained. In certain embodiments, e.g., when the polymer film is conducting, the obtained conducting polymer pattern grafted on common organic substrates can be used for integrated circuitry in flexible electronics. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079284 | Methods for Coating Articles - Coated articles and methods and systems for coating the articles are described herein. The methods and systems described herein include, but are not limited to, steps for actively or passively controlling the temperature during the coating process, steps for providing intimate contact between the substrate and the support holding the substrate in order to maximize energy transfer, and/or steps for preparing gradient coatings. Methods for depositing high molecular weight polymeric coatings, end-capped polymer coatings, coatings covalently bonded to the substrate or one another, metallic coatings, and/or multilayer coatings are also disclosed. Deposition of coatings can be accelerated and/or improved by applying an electrical potential and/or through the use of inert gases. | 03-19-2015 |
20150311444 | ELECTRODES FORMED BY OXIDATIVE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION AND RELATED METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention generally relates to electrodes formed by oxidative chemical vapor deposition and related methods and devices. | 10-29-2015 |
Karen K. Gleason, Lexington, MA US
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20090087562 | METHOD OF PREPARING CROSS-LINKED ORGANIC GLASSES FOR AIR-GAP SACRIFICIAL LAYERS - A method of forming a polymer film on a surface of a substrate is described. The method comprises placing a substrate on a substrate holder in a vapor deposition system, and introducing a process gas to the vapor deposition system, wherein the process gas comprises a monomer, a cross-linking monomer, and an initiator. Thereafter, the substrate is exposed to the process gas in order to form a polymer film on the substrate, wherein the polymer film thermally decomposes at a decomposition temperature. | 04-02-2009 |
20100048830 | Conductive Polymer Films Grafted on Organic Substrates - One aspect of the invention relates to a linker-free, one-step method of grafting polymer films onto organic substrates, and the films obtained by such a method. In certain embodiments, the grafted polymer films are conductive. In certain embodiments, said grafting method utilizes the ability for Friedel-Crafts catalyst to form radical cations from organic substrates. In one embodiment, the method provides poly-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) thin films grafted to organic substrates. In other embodiments, the method is applicable to the polymerization of other monomers to yield conducting polymers, such as polyanilines, polypyrroles, polyfurans, polythiophenes and their derivatives. Remarkably, the polymer films grafted by the inventive methods show enormous increases in adhesion strength. Further, in certain embodiments, polymer patterns were easily obtained using the inventive methods and soft lithography techniques. In certain embodiments, well-defined high-density line-and-space patterns were successfully obtained. In certain embodiments, e.g., when the polymer film is conducting, the obtained conducting polymer pattern grafted on common organic substrates can be used for integrated circuitry in flexible electronics. | 02-25-2010 |
20120058302 | FABRICATION OF ANTI-FOULING SURFACES COMPRISING A MICRO- OR NANO-PATTERNED COATING - The invention relates to a method of forming a micro- or nano-topography on the surface of a composite material. The topography or the chemical nature of the surface may be modified or tuned. The methods of the invention may be run in a continuous fashion. The composite materials produced by the inventive methods may be micro- or nano-patterned membranes, for instance, for anti-fouling purposes. | 03-08-2012 |
20120296033 | Hard, Impermeable, Flexible and Conformal Organic Coatings - Disclosed is a substantially alternating copolymer that is conformal, hard, flexible, and has low oxygen permeability. Also disclosed is an iCVD-based method of coating a substrate with the substantially alternating copolymer. | 11-22-2012 |
20130089659 | Selenophene-Based Low Band Gap Active Layers by Chemical Vapor Deposition - Described herein are methods of oxidative chemical vapor deposition of polyselenophene films onto non-conductive surfaces. The methods involve a single, dry step. The polyselenophene films formed by these methods have a lower band gap than the theoretically predicted value. Low-band-gap conjugated polymers are attractive for their applications in many devices including field effect transistors, light-emitting diodes, electrochromic devices, and photovoltaics. | 04-11-2013 |
20130224380 | Single-Unit Reactor Design for Combined Oxidative, Initiated, and Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition - Described herein are reactors capable of sequentially or simultaneously depositing thin-film polymers onto a substrate by oxidative chemical vapor deposition (oCVD), initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD), and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The single-unit CVD reactors allow for the use of more than one CVD process on the same substrate without the risk of inadvertently exposing the substrate to ambient conditions when switching processes. Furthermore, the ability to deposit simultaneously polymers made by two different CVD processes allows for the exploration of new materials. In addition to assisting in the deposition of polymer films, plasma processes may be used to pretreat substrate surfaces before polymer deposition, or to clean the internal surfaces of the reactor between experiments. | 08-29-2013 |
Ken Gleason, Brooklyn, NY US
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20110191229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALLOCATING ELECTRONIC TRADE ORDERS AMONG A PLURALITY OF ELECTRONIC TRADE VENUES - A method and system for optimizing allocation of large block orders for a security for maximum fill rate and minimum information leakage. The invention includes a process by which a block order for a security is allocated to a number of suborders which are then submitted to various electronic trading destinations to be filled. This allocation process involves ranking the suborders on the basis of a quality measurement, calculating and assigned a liquidity expectation to each suborder, determining a maximum target execution rate for the security that will not result in market impact, assigning orders to a trade list beginning with the higher rank suborder until the sum of shares represented in the list is equal to the maximum target execution rate, allocating the suborders not assigned to the trade list, and submitting the suborders to the corresponding electronic trading destination. | 08-04-2011 |
Kenneth James Gleason, Verona, WI US
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20100229399 | Fingertip Knife - A cutting tool having a retractable blade and capable of being guided using a user's finger. The cutting tool comprises a handle portion having at a first end thereof a first elongated support member, a second elongated support member, and an open region therebetween. A second end of the handle portion is operatively connected to a first end of a sleeve portion. A second end of the sleeve portion has a blade exposing region. A blade carriage is slidably disposed within the sleeve portion and along a longitudinal axis thereof, and a blade is operatively connected to the blade carriage. The blade carriage can move between an extended position and a retracted position along the longitudinal axis of the sleeve portion. When the blade carriage is in the extended position, the blade extends outside of the sleeve portion adjacent the blade exposing region. When the blade carriage is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the blade carriage extends outside of the sleeve portion into the open region and the blade is positioned within the sleeve portion. | 09-16-2010 |
Kenneth R. Gleason, Woodbridge, CT US
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20090180349 | Apparatus for Mixing and Dispensing Components - Apparatus and methods for mixing and dispensing components. The methods and apparatus of the invention are particularly advantageous to manually mix the components of radiopaque bone cement and inject the resulting radiopaque bone cement into skeletal structures. The manually actuated apparatus of the invention comprises: (1) a sealed mixing chamber for mixing components; (2) a dispensing chamber isolated from the sealed mixing chamber; (3) a controllable portal to open a flow path between the sealed mixing chamber and the dispensing chamber so that the dispensing chamber can receive the mixed components after they are mixed; and (4) a drive mechanism associated with the dispensing chamber to force the mixed contents from the dispensing chamber. | 07-16-2009 |
Kenneth R. Gleason, Harrisburg, PA US
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20090291579 | HIGH DENSITY CIRCULAR INTERCONNECT WITH BAYONET ACTION - A high density electrical interconnect is disclosed that uses a bayonet action to mate a plug having a plurality of contacts to receptacle having a plurality of spring contacts. The plurality of contacts may be a plurality of pin contacts, printed circuit board traces, or flexible film contacts. The spring contacts are preloaded to reduce the insertion force required to mate the plug and receptacle. | 11-26-2009 |
20100136856 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector is disclosed. The electrical connector has a plug and a receptacle that are connectable in a mated position. At least one of the plug and the receptacle have a body and an electrically conductive layer applied directly to the body. | 06-03-2010 |
20100273355 | IMAGE GUIDE WIRE CONNECTION - An electrical connector and assembly having a body arranged and disposed to receive an interconnector of a guide wire at a first end and an interface cable at a second end, and a contact module in the body, the contact module comprising a contact housing and a plurality of contacts, disposed in the contact housing, the plurality of contacts being configured for electrical connection with the interface cable and the guide wire, is disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
20110294358 | Image Guide Wire Connection - An electrical connector and assembly having a body arranged and disposed to receive an interconnector of a guide wire at a first end and an interface cable at a second end, and a contact module in the body, the contact module comprising a contact housing and a plurality of contacts, disposed in the contact housing, the plurality of contacts being configured for electrical connection with the interface cable and the guide wire, is disclosed. | 12-01-2011 |
Kevin J. Gleason, Lafayette, CO US
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20140283839 | ADVANCED SUPPORTED LIQUID MEMBRANES FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CONTROL IN EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS - There is disclosed a portable life support system with a component for removal of at least one selected gas. In an embodiment, the system includes a supported liquid membrane having a first side and a second side in opposition to one another, the first side configured for disposition toward an astronaut and the second side configured for disposition toward a vacuum atmosphere. The system further includes an ionic liquid disposed between the first side and the second side of the supported liquid membrane, the ionic liquid configured for removal of at least one selected gas from a region housing the astronaut adjacent the first side of the supported liquid membrane to the vacuum atmosphere adjacent the second side of the supported liquid membrane. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
Kevin M. Gleason, Ijamsville, MD US
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20100104278 | NETWORK INTERFACE UNIT FOR MODULAR FURNITURE - A network interface unit (NIU) for a modular workstation includes a housing. One or more input network adapters on the housing receive input connectors of a first multi-network cable that is connected to a distribution network. One or more output network adapters on the housing receive output connectors of a second multi-network cable that is connected to another NIU of another modular workstation to provide for a daisy chain connection. One or more workstation adapters are provided on the housing for providing connections to one or more networks of various security levels. Cables that are connected to one or more CPUs or telephones of the workstation are connected to respective ones of the workstation adapters. The workstation adapters of the NIU may provide one or more of visual, physical, and geographical verification and segregation of the network connections to enhance the integrity of the security of the various networks available at the NIU. | 04-29-2010 |
K. Reed Gleason, Portland, OR US
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20080309358 | Active wafer probe - A probe suitable for probing a semiconductor wafer that includes an active circuit. The probe may include a flexible interconnection between the active circuit and a support structure. The probe may impose a relatively low capacitance on the device under test. | 12-18-2008 |
20090267625 | Probe for testing a device under test - A probe measurement system for measuring the electrical characteristics of integrated circuits or other microelectronic devices at high frequencies. | 10-29-2009 |
20100253377 | ACTIVE WAFER PROBE - A probe suitable for probing a semiconductor wafer that includes an active circuit. The probe may include a flexible interconnection between the active circuit and a support structure. The probe may impose a relatively low capacitance on the device under test. | 10-07-2010 |
20120112779 | RESILIENT ELECTRICAL INTERPOSERS, SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDE THE INTERPOSERS, AND METHODS FOR USING AND FORMING THE SAME - Resilient electrical interposers that may be utilized to form a plurality of electrical connections between a first device and a second device, as well as systems that may utilize the resilient electrical interposers and methods of use and/or fabrication thereof. The resilient electrical interposers may include a resilient dielectric body with a plurality of electrical conduits contained therein. The plurality of electrical conduits may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical connections between a first surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body and a second, opposed, surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body. The systems and methods disclosed herein may provide for improved vertical compliance, improved contact force control, and/or improved dimensional stability of the resilient electrical interposers. | 05-10-2012 |
20120306587 | HIGH FREQUENCY INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES, ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES THAT UTILIZE HIGH FREQUENCY INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - High frequency interconnect structures, electronic assemblies that utilize high frequency interconnect structures, and methods of operating the same. The high frequency interconnect structures include a plurality of dielectric waveguides and are configured to communicatively connect a plurality of transmitters with a plurality of receivers and to convey a plurality of signals therebetween. The plurality of signals may include a plurality of electromagnetic waves and may have a frequency of at least 200 GHz. The high frequency interconnect structures further may be configured to decrease a potential for crosstalk between a first signal that is conveyed by a first dielectric waveguide of the plurality of dielectric waveguides and a second signal that is conveyed by a second dielectric waveguide of the plurality of dielectric waveguides, such as through control of a passband of the first dielectric waveguide relative to the second dielectric waveguide and/or the use of a crosstalk mitigation structure. | 12-06-2012 |
20130015871 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TWO-SIDED TESTING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Systems, devices, and methods for two-sided testing of electronic devices. These systems, devices, and methods may include the use of a test fixture that is configured to electrically connect a back side electrical pad of a device under test with an auxiliary pad that faces in a different direction than the back side electrical pad. Additionally or alternatively, these systems, devices, and methods also may include the use of a probe head that is configured to form an electrical connection with both the auxiliary pad and a front side electrical pad of the device under test. The systems, devices, and methods also may include providing a test signal to the device under test, receiving a resultant signal from the device under test, and/or analyzing the resultant signal. | 01-17-2013 |
20150114925 | RESILIENT ELECTRICAL INTERPOSERS, SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDE THE INTERPOSERS, AND METHODS FOR USING AND FORMING THE SAME - Resilient electrical interposers that may be utilized to form a plurality of electrical connections between a first device and a second device, as well as systems that may utilize the resilient electrical interposers and methods of use and/or fabrication thereof. The resilient electrical interposers may include a resilient dielectric body with a plurality of electrical conduits contained therein. The plurality of electrical conduits may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical connections between a first surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body and a second, opposed, surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body. The systems and methods disclosed herein may provide for improved vertical compliance, improved contact force control, and/or improved dimensional stability of the resilient electrical interposers. | 04-30-2015 |
20150301082 | RESILIENT ELECTRICAL INTERPOSERS, SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDE THE INTERPOSERS, AND METHODS FOR USING AND FORMING THE SAME - Resilient electrical interposers that may be utilized to form a plurality of electrical connections between a first device and a second device, as well as systems that may utilize the resilient electrical interposers and methods of use and/or fabrication thereof. The resilient electrical interposers may include a resilient dielectric body with a plurality of electrical conduits contained therein. The plurality of electrical conduits may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical connections between a first surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body and a second, opposed, surface of the electrical interposer and/or the resilient dielectric body. The systems and methods disclosed herein may provide for improved vertical compliance, improved contact force control, and/or improved dimensional stability of the resilient electrical interposers. | 10-22-2015 |
Mark Joseph Gleason, Madisonville, KY US
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20100043517 | EXTRACTION OF CHORDAL TEST SPECIMENS FROM FORGINGS - A method for making a test specimen includes machining out a chordal core from an annular forging and machining the specimen symmetrical about a chordal axis of the core. A linear cutting tool such as a wire EDM machine is used for the machining which includes at least a partially cylindrical cutting about the chordal axis with the linear cutting tool. A copper or brass tubular EDM electrode may be used. The chordal core may be machined from fat of the forging. The test specimen may have with a gauge section diameter in a range of | 02-25-2010 |
20100051588 | ELECTRO DISCHARGE MACHINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electro discharge machining apparatus comprises an electrode configured to machine a desired feature in a workpiece, a pulse generator configured to energize the electrode and the workpiece to opposite electrical polarities, a machining solution source configured to pass a machining solution between the electrode and the workpiece, and a servomotor configured to drive the electrode to move relative to the workpiece. The electro discharge machining apparatus further comprises at least one detection element configured to detect machining signals, and a controller. The controller controls the pulse generator and the servomotor to machine the workpiece according to a plurality of first process parameters predetermined therein and analyzes the detected machining signals to generate a first response signal to activate a plurality of second process parameters predetermined therein and different from the first process parameters to machine the workpiece. An electro discharge machining method is also presented. | 03-04-2010 |
Mark M. Gleason, Bloomfield, NJ US
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20130338157 | AZAINDAZOLE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and have in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists. | 12-19-2013 |
Michael Gleason, Saint Aubans, VT US
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20080308997 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING STACKED SHEET MATERIAL - Systems and methods for handling sheet material, for example, signatures or inserts, are provided. Individual systems and methods for loading and jogging stacks of sheet material are combined with systems and methods for transferring sheet material whereby the mishandling or misfeeding of sheet material is minimized or reduced. The loading and jogging aspects are characterized by pivotally mounted receptacles or bins that facilitate introducing sheet material to a conveyor. The transferring aspects include automated transfer devices adapted to grip and position stacks of sheet material, for example, into a hopper feeding a disk feeder. These automated systems and their combination minimizes or prevents the mishandling of sheet material whereby the processing of sheet material is enhanced compared to conventional systems and methods. | 12-18-2008 |
Michael F. Gleason, Fairfield, PA US
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20100158224 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CIRCUIT INVENTORIES IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS - Telecommunications customers must frequently utilize the facilities of many different telecommunications service providers in order to transmit data from one location to another. When a telecommunications customer encounters a network problem, that customer usually must navigate a complicated web of service providers and equipment owners in order to receive meaningful technical assistance from a human technician. The present invention is designed and intended to facilitate human interactions for technical support and administrative tasks by associating customer, contract, circuit, equipment, key personnel, billing, and telco information in a database for efficient data presentation and information retrieval. Resolution of the logistical problem of tracking circuit information is achieved by organizing the information and displaying important data concurrently. Toward that end, the system modules comprising the invention share all of the circuit inventory data available, and graphical user interfaces for each module display relevant information together. Examples of features in the present invention include: simultaneous display of circuit and contact information for key personnel, a reminder function for tracking changes in important service characteristics, and customer-specific formatting for billing | 06-24-2010 |
Michael James Gleason, Orem, UT US
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20150314483 | CUTTING TOOL ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SUPERHARD WORKING SURFACES, MATERIAL-REMOVING MACHINES INCLUDING CUTTING TOOL ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to cutting tool assemblies, material-removing machines that include cutting tool assemblies, and methods of use and operation thereof. In some embodiments, the cutting tool assemblies described herein may be used in material-removing machines that may remove target material. For example, the cutting tool assemblies may include one or more superhard working surfaces and/or one or more shields. | 11-05-2015 |
Michael P. Gleason, Edwardsville, IL US
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20100086191 | EVALUATION OF OPTICAL DISTORTION IN A TRANSPARENCY - A system for evaluating optical distortion in an aircraft transparency, such as a windshield, is disclosed. The system utilizes high resolution digital images (a reference image and a test image) of a test grid structure having a pattern of visible index locations. In one embodiment, the test image is taken through the transparency under test, and the reference image is taken without the transparency. The two images are processed and analyzed by a computing device to determine displacement of each index location, relative to the reference image. The displacement data is further processed to obtain vector divergence field data that represents a quantitative measurement of the optical distortion. The optical distortion measurement data is then rendered in a suitable format that allows the transparency to be rated against certain quality criteria. | 04-08-2010 |
20110235894 | METHOD FOR DETECTING OPTICAL DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENCIES - A method of detecting optical defects in a transparency may comprise the steps of providing a digital image of the transparency having a plurality of image pixels and detecting at least one candidate defect. The candidate defect may be detected by determining a grayscale intensity of each one of the image pixels and calculating an intensity gradient across adjacent pairs of the image pixels. Each image pixel may be assigned a gradient value comprising a maximum of the absolute value of the intensity gradients associated with the image pixel. A gradient image may be constructed comprising the gradient values assigned to corresponding ones of the image pixels. Image pixels may be identified as candidate pixels if such image pixels have a gradient value exceeding a gradient threshold. The candidate pixels may comprise the optical defect. | 09-29-2011 |
20130129185 | METHOD FOR DETECTING OPTICAL DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENCIES - A method of detecting optical defects in a transparency may comprise the steps of providing a digital image of the transparency having a plurality of image pixels and detecting at least one candidate defect. The candidate defect may be detected by determining a grayscale intensity of each one of the image pixels and calculating an intensity gradient across adjacent pairs of the image pixels. Each image pixel may be assigned a gradient value comprising a maximum of the absolute value of the intensity gradients associated with the image pixel. A gradient image may be constructed comprising the gradient values assigned to corresponding ones of the image pixels. Image pixels may be identified as candidate pixels if such image pixels have a gradient value exceeding a gradient threshold. The candidate pixels may comprise the optical defect. | 05-23-2013 |
20140210165 | Surface Sealing System - A method and apparatus comprising a sealing member, an integral structure associated with the sealing member, and an engagement section extending from the sealing member. The sealing member is configured to be attached to a surface of an object. The sealing member is consolidated with the integral structure. The engagement section is deformable and configured to engage a receiving structure in the object. | 07-31-2014 |
Michael S. Gleason, Mchenry, IL US
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20100111221 | OPTIMIZED DIGITAL CORRECTION FOR POWER AMPLIFIER DISTORTION AND QUADRATURE ERROR - A method, wireless device, and wireless communication system manage quadrature and non-linear distortions in a transmitter system ( | 05-06-2010 |
Patrick D. Gleason, Shoreview, MN US
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20130289171 | CURABLE AQUEOUS COMPOSITION - A curable aqueous composition that includes a first polymer that includes carboxyl groups, and a second component that includes a second water insoluble polymer and a stabilizer. The second component includes functional groups that react with the carboxyl groups of the first polymer during cure, is free from carboxylic acid groups, or a combination thereof. The composition, when dry, exhibits a first Tg of at least 10° C. and a second Tg of at least 50° C. | 10-31-2013 |
20150108208 | TAPE COMPRISING MULTI-ACTIVATION ADHESIVES - A reinforced paper board construct, comprising: | 04-23-2015 |
20150111010 | TAPE COMPRISING MULTI-ACTIVATION ADHESIVES - An adhesive tape or string, comprising: | 04-23-2015 |
Paul Ryan Gleason, Bozeman, MT US
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20130047320 | BODY ARMOR SUPPORT HARNESS - A hip harness for supporting upper body armor. The harness includes a hip belt, a frame, and a coupler. The hip belt is securable about the hips of a user of the body armor. The frame provides flexible support and has a lower end secured to the rear portion of the hip belt. The coupler is adjustably securable to the upper end of the frame. It has strips that fit through attachment loops on the back of the body armor to secure the harness to the armor. | 02-28-2013 |
Philip Gleason, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090083037 | INTERACTIVE DEBUGGING AND TUNING OF METHODS FOR CTTS VOICE BUILDING - A method, a system, and an apparatus for identifying and correcting sources of problems in synthesized speech which is generated using a concatenative text-to-speech (CTTS) technique. The method can include the step of displaying a waveform corresponding to synthesized speech generated from concatenated phonetic units. The synthesized speech can be generated from text input received from a user. The method further can include the step of displaying parameters corresponding to at least one of the phonetic units. The method can include the step of displaying the original recordings containing selected phonetic units. An editing input can be received from the user and the parameters can be adjusted in accordance with the editing input. | 03-26-2009 |
Reed Gleason, Portland, OR US
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20100271060 | MEMBRANE PROBING METHOD USING IMPROVED CONTACT - A substrate, preferably constructed of a ductile material and a tool having the desired shape of the resulting device for contacting contact pads on a test device is brought into contact with the substrate. The tool is preferably constructed of a material that is harder than the substrate so that a depression can be readily made therein. A dielectric (insulative) layer, that is preferably patterned, is supported by the substrate. A conductive material is located within the depressions and then preferably lapped to remove excess from the top surface of the dielectric layer and to provide a flat overall surface. A trace is patterned on the dielectric layer and the conductive material. A polyimide layer is then preferably patterned over the entire surface. The substrate is then removed by any suitable process. | 10-28-2010 |
20130321018 | MEMBRANE PROBING METHOD USING IMPROVED CONTACT - A substrate, preferably constructed of a ductile material and a tool having the desired shape of the resulting device for contacting contact pads on a test device is brought into contact with the substrate. The tool is preferably constructed of a material that is harder than the substrate so that a depression can be readily made therein. A dielectric (insulative) layer, that is preferably patterned, is supported by the substrate. A conductive material is located within the depressions and then preferably lapped to remove excess from the top surface of the dielectric layer and to provide a flat overall surface. A trace is patterned on the dielectric layer and the conductive material. A polyimide layer is then preferably patterned over the entire surface. The substrate is then removed by any suitable process. | 12-05-2013 |
Ryan T. Gleason, Shoreview, MN US
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20140162082 | COMPOSITION, AN ARTICLE AND A METHOD FOR THE BONDING OF NON-WOVEN SUBSTRATES - A composition, an article and a method for the bonding of non-woven substrates is disclosed. The composition includes solid particles comprising one or more polymers which are emulsified, dispersed and or suspended in a fluid carrier. The composition forms a molten blend when energy activated at temperatures in excess of 60° C. (140° F.). | 06-12-2014 |
20140371703 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITION INCLUDING PROPYLENE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - A pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive composition is disclosed that includes at least 10% by weight of a first propylene thermoplastic elastomer, at least 25% by weight of a first tackifying agent exhibiting a softening point of at least 120° C., and at least 25% by weight plasticizer. | 12-18-2014 |
Scott A. Gleason, Oshkosh, WI US
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20090198150 | Biopsy Device - A method is provided for calibrating a surgical biopsy system. The biopsy system includes a biopsy instrument and control unit. The biopsy instrument includes a piercer, rotatable cutter, and a port for receiving tissue samples. The method comprises the steps of translating the cutter distally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at an extended position and recording the extended position. The cutter is then translated from the extended position proximally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at a retracted position proximal to the extended position. The retracted position is recorded. The method further comprises the step of rotating the cutter to a rotation speed while the cutter is located at the retracted position and, if determined that the rotation speed is within a predetermined rotation speed range, a feedback signal is provided on the display allowing the operator to progress to the next procedural step. | 08-06-2009 |
20120209142 | BIOPSY DEVICE - A method is provided for calibrating a surgical biopsy system. The biopsy system includes a biopsy instrument and control unit. The biopsy instrument includes a piercer, rotatable cutter, and a port for receiving tissue samples. The method comprises the steps of translating the cutter distally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at an extended position and recording the extended position. The cutter is then translated from the extended position proximally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at a retracted position proximal to the extended position. The retracted position is recorded. The method further comprises the step of rotating the cutter to a rotation speed while the cutter is located at the retracted position and, if determined that the rotation speed is within a predetermined rotation speed range, a feedback signal is provided on the display allowing the operator to progress to the next procedural step. | 08-16-2012 |
20140316299 | BIOPSY DEVICE - A method is provided for calibrating a surgical biopsy system. The biopsy system includes a biopsy instrument and control unit. The biopsy instrument includes a piercer, rotatable cutter, and a port for receiving tissue samples. The method comprises the steps of translating the cutter distally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at an extended position and recording the extended position. The cutter is then translated from the extended position proximally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at a retracted position proximal to the extended position. The retracted position is recorded. The method further comprises the step of rotating the cutter to a rotation speed while the cutter is located at the retracted position and, if determined that the rotation speed is within a predetermined rotation speed range, a feedback signal is provided on the display allowing the operator to progress to the next procedural step. | 10-23-2014 |
20150297197 | BIOPSY DEVICE - A method is provided for calibrating a surgical biopsy system. The biopsy system includes a biopsy instrument and control unit. The biopsy instrument includes a piercer, rotatable cutter, and a port for receiving tissue samples. The method comprises the steps of translating the cutter distally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at an extended position and recording the extended position. The cutter is then translated from the extended position proximally until the translation of the cutter is stopped at a retracted position proximal to the extended position. The retracted position is recorded. The method further comprises the step of rotating the cutter to a rotation speed while the cutter is located at the retracted position and, if determined that the rotation speed is within a predetermined rotation speed range, a feedback signal is provided on the display allowing the operator to progress to the next procedural step. | 10-22-2015 |
Scott T. Gleason, Yukon, OK US
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20130195578 | Hollow Wall Mounting Assembly - A wall mounting assembly includes a threaded bolt having a longitudinally extending bore, an anchor bar, a cord, and a bushing configured to plug the hole in the wall. The bolt and anchor bar, attached by the cord, can be introduced through a hole in the wall and, by retrieving the cord, the threaded bolt can be caused to insert through a bolt hole in the anchor bar, and through the bushing aperture plugging the hole in the wall, thereby drawing the anchor bar flush against an interior surface of the wall. A fixture back plate positioned between an exterior surface of the wall and an end of the bolt, can be secured against the exterior surface of the wall by tightening a nut onto the threaded bolt, thereby also securing the anchor bar flush against the interior surface of the wall. | 08-01-2013 |
Shaun Gleason, Knoxville, TN US
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20130100345 | Imaging System Warp Correction with Phantom Assembly - A device for imaging system warp correction includes an object including an imaging phantom, the object being configured for placement of the imaging phantom adjacent a scanning interface of a detector, and a mounting cap coupled to the object and configured to be secured to the detector to establish the placement of the imaging phantom adjacent the scanning interface of the detector. The mounting cap includes a plurality of alignment features configured to align the object and the mounting cap. | 04-25-2013 |
Shaun S. Gleason, Knoxville, TN US
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20100231895 | QUANTITATIVE PHASE-IMAGING SYSTEMS - An optical system performs imaging in a transmissive and reflective mode. The system includes an optical interferometer that generates interference phenomena between optical waves to measure multiple distances, thicknesses, and indices of refraction of a sample. Measurements are made through a galvanometer that scans a pre-programmed angular arc. An excitation-emission device allows an electromagnetic excitation and emission to pass through an objective in optical communication with the sample. An electromagnetic detector receives the output of the optical interferometer and the excitation-emission device to render a magnified three dimensional image of the sample. | 09-16-2010 |
20120106814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MOTION CORRECTED TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGES - A method and related system for generating motion corrected tomographic images includes the steps of illuminating a region of interest (ROI) to be imaged being part of an unrestrained live subject and having at least three spaced apart optical markers thereon. Simultaneous images are acquired from a first and a second camera of the markers from different angles. Motion data comprising 3D position and orientation of the markers relative to an initial reference position is then calculated. Motion corrected tomographic data obtained from the ROI using the motion data is then obtained, where motion corrected tomographic images obtained therefrom. | 05-03-2012 |
Stephen Gleason, Chicago, IL US
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20130345332 | Low Dust, Light Weight Filler Composition - A filler composition for use in a casting formulation, where the filler composition includes a mineral filler, hollow plastic microspheres, and a food grade and non-flammable liquid, and where when the filler composition is mixed with a casting resin an OSHA 8-hour Permissible Exposure Limit set for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated is not exceeded. | 12-26-2013 |
20150111977 | Low Dust, Light Weight Filler Composition - A filler composition for use in a casting formulation, where the filler composition includes a mineral filler, hollow plastic microspheres, and a food grade and non-flammable liquid, and where when the filler composition is mixed with a casting resin an OSHA 8-hour Permissible Exposure Limit set for Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated is not exceeded. | 04-23-2015 |
Wayne Gleason, West Greenwich, RI US
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20120291173 | LATCHING MECHANISM FOR RETENTION OF FACE SHIELD LENS - A face shield includes a crown, a head gear, and a lens removably secured to the crown with a latch lever having a wide paddle-shaped actuator that is easily manipulated from the rearward edge of the crown. The crown has an opposing pair of studs extending inwardly from the lower edge. The upper edge of the lens includes an opposing pair of keyhole-shaped slots adjacent its opposing side edges which receive and rotatably engage the studs. The engagement end of the latch includes a spaced pair of detents. The fulcrum is secured to an inner surface of the crown so that the engagement end of the latch extends toward the front edge of the crown and the upper actuator end extends toward the rearward edge of the crown. The upper edge of the lens includes a pair of spaced openings that releasably engage the detents on the latch lever. | 11-22-2012 |
20120297520 | HEADGEAR WITH A SPRING BUFFERED OCCIPITAL CRADLE - A headgear for a head safety product such as a face shield, hardhat or welding helmet includes a spring buffered cradle mounted on the horizontal band of the headgear to improve the fit, function, stability and comfort of the headgear. The cradle is flexible and has a concave inner surface contoured to conform to the shape of the head. A spring element is coupled between the cradle and the horizontal band to buffer the tension between the band and the head and more equally distribute pressure across the head. In a preferred embodiment, an occipital cradle includes two leaf springs coupled to the rear portion of the horizontal band. | 11-29-2012 |
20130031693 | UNIVERSAL DUAL-PIVOT FACE SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR A HARD HAT - An improved face shield assembly universally fits to most hard hats and includes a dual-point pivot system which allows the face shield to be located in a “down” as-used position, an “up” as-used position and a “stowed” position above the hard hat. The improved face shield assembly includes three separate brackets, namely a main mounting bracket secured to the brim of a hard hat, a rotating bracket pivotably mounted to the main mounting bracket and a lens mounting bracket pivotably mounted to the rotating bracket. Spring-loaded struts stabilize and retain the lens mounting bracket in the as-used and stowed positions relative to the rotating bracket. | 02-07-2013 |
20150335093 | HARD HAT ADAPTER - An adapter for mounting a face shield on a hard hat self-centers and aligns itself with respect to the hard hat brim. An arcuate main body has an arcuate guard portion that extends over the hard hat brim. A central retention tab engages the front edge of the hard hat brim. Opposing guide channels engage the side edges of the hard hat brim and limit rotation of the main body with respect to the hard hat. Cantilever springs within the guide channels engage the side edges of the hard hat brim to self-center the brim with respect to the main body. A retention member extending around the back of the hard hat secures the main body to the hard hat. A face shield mounting bracket is pivotally mounted to the main body portion and supports a face shield. A clutching mechanism helps control the orientation of the face shield. | 11-26-2015 |