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Alexis N. Glenn, Greer, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120067453Portable Balloon Filling Device and Method - A device and method for filling balloons with a fluid comprising a pressurizable container and a filling head. The device pressurizes a container filled with a fluid and releases the fluid through a barbed nozzle that engages a balloon. To use the device, a user engages a balloon on a barbed nozzle attached to the filling head and pumps a pumping mechanism. When the container is adequately pressurized, a user actuates a trigger mechanism that releases fluid in the pressurized container into a balloon engaged on a nozzle to fill the balloon with the fluid03-22-2012

Andre Glenn, Decatur, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090199859Condom with anti-rupture means and securing means - A prophylactic device providing the wearer with increased protection against slippage and ruptures. The device has a tubular body with an extra strength tip and a band. The band is elastic and has a ring that stretches to pass comfortably over a wearer's testicles. The band secures the prophylactic device to the wearer and prevents the device from slipping off of the wearer. Both the extra strength tip and the band are thicker than the tubular body and provide the wearer protection against ruptures.08-13-2009

Andrew Glenn, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254437Dynamic Content Selection and Delivery - A system for selecting and delivering content items includes a primary system and a secondary system. Each system includes a server and a datastore of content items that is accessible by the server. The primary system receives a request for a content item, selects an appropriate content item from the primary datastore, and sends a query containing information regarding the selected content item to the secondary system. The secondary system receives the query, searches the secondary datastore, and determines whether to deliver the content item contained in the query, another content item, a default content item, or a pass-back to the requester.10-08-2009

Bahr A. Glenn, Cypress, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080196891COMMUNICATION TOOL AND METHOD FOR A SUBSURFACE SAFETY VALVE WITH COMMUNICATION COMPONENT - A communication tool apparatus is described which is adapted to provide selective communication of control fluid through a downhole device such as a safety valve. The downhole safety valve is a tubing retrievable subsurface safety valve (“TRSSSV”). The communication tool may be run downhole and within the TRSSSV. Once within the TRSSSV, the communication tool apparatus activates a cutting device within the TRSSSV such that communication of control fluid through the TRSSSV is possible. A replacement safety valve run on a wireline may then be inserted into the TRSSSV and be operated via the control fluid line, as a new communication path created by the communication tool described herein. A method of using the communication tool apparatus is also described.08-21-2008

Brad Glenn, Columbus, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090326688Systems and Methods for Fitting Golfers with Golf Clubs - Golf club fitting systems and methods include: (a) receiving input data indicating a golfer's driver loft angle and shaft flexibility characteristic; (b) determining initial candidate fairway wood clubs based on this data; and (c) identifying the initial candidate fairway wood clubs. Such systems and methods further may include: (d) receiving launch monitor data generated when the golfer hits balls using the initial candidate fairway wood clubs; (e) determining and identifying additional candidate fairway wood clubs for testing; (f) receiving launch monitor data generated when the golfer hits balls using the additional candidate fairway wood clubs; and (g) determining and identifying a recommendation for a final first fairway wood club based on the data. Other clubs in the fitted set also may be determined by these fitting systems and methods.12-31-2009

Bradley C. Glenn, Hilliard, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206610Method of Operating an Electrochemical Device Including Mass Flow and Electrical Parameter Controls - This invention relates to a method of operating an electrochemical device. The method includes controlling the mass flow of fuel to the device so that the mass flow varies during the operation of the device. In combination with the mass flow control, the method also includes controlling an electrical parameter of the device so that the electrical parameter varies during the operation of the device. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a fuel cell using a flow of fuel or oxidant that contains a contaminant, and using a controller to control the flow and an electrical parameter of the fuel cell. A further embodiment includes a method of operating an electrochemical device using reactants that include a reactant causing an undesired electrochemical reaction, and using a controller to control the flow of reactants and an electrical parameter of the device.08-28-2008
20100092816METHODS OF REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM A FUEL CELL ELECTRODE - A method of optimizing a waveform of an electrical current applied to an electrode includes the steps of: applying an electrical current to an electrode of a device; determining a waveform of the voltage or the current of the electrical current; representing the waveform by a mathematical description such as a number of points or an analytical function characterized by a number of unknown coefficients and a fixed number of known functions; measuring a function of the device associated with the application of the electrical current; feeding the waveform description and the measurements to an algorithm, which may be in a computer program or other calculating device including manual calculations, including an optimization routine which uses the points or coefficients as independent variables for optimizing the function of the device; and performing the calculations to determine values of the points or coefficients which optimize the function of the device, and thereby determine an optimized waveform of the electrical current to be applied to the electrode of the device.04-15-2010

Patent applications by Bradley C. Glenn, Hilliard, OH US

Bradley Charles Glenn, Columbus, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110053698GOLF CLUBS AND GOLF CLUB HEADS HAVING DIGITAL LIE AND/OR OTHER ANGLE MEASURING EQUIPMENT - Golf club heads having sensors configured to measure one or more swing parameters are provided. The golf club head may include several gyroscopes and accelerometers. In one embodiment, the club head contains three gyroscopes that measure angular rate data along different orthogonal axes. At least one gyroscope may an analog gyroscope. Accelerometers may provide data regarding the three orthogonal axes associated with the gyroscopes. The club head may further include software and/or hardware that perform computer-executed methods for determining one or more swing parameters. Exemplary club heads may include a display device for displaying an output of the swing parameter(s). Further aspects of the invention relate to novel methods and algorithms for calculating measurements relating to the swing parameters.03-03-2011

Bradley J. Glenn, Oneida, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080249509Stabilized elongate implantable vascular access device - A vascular access port is described that is elongate in form. A distal end is coupled to a tube which leads into a body lumen. A proximal end has a head thereon with a septum which can be repeatedly penetrated by a needle and reseal, for repeated administration of medications or other compositions through the port and into the body of the patient. A wing is attached to the body that has two positions including a streamlined first position for implantation and a wider second position for stabilization of the port after implantation. A stay is preferably also provided to abut the wing when in the second position to keep the wing in the second position when fully deployed.10-09-2008
20080255619Posterior spinal fixation with colinear facet screw - A three element spinal fixation system for implantation from a posterior lateral incision. The first element in the form of a translaminar cannula is adapted to be implanted along a longitudinal axis of a lamina of a vertebra. A bracket is provided as a second element with a first end removably secured to the translaminar cannula and the second end secured to vertebra inferior to an adjacent vertebra in which the translaminar cannula is implanted. The translaminar cannula has a hollow central bore which receives a third element in the form of a translaminar facet screw. The translaminar facet screw is sufficiently long to be able to pass through the central bore and out of the translaminar cannula, passing through the facet joint to fix the two vertebra at the facet joint. Both contralateral and ipsilateral fixation are thus provided with all three elements implanted from a single ipsilateral incision.10-16-2008
20120088977STABILIZED ELONGATE IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE - A vascular access port is described that is elongate in form. A distal end is coupled to a tube which leads into a body lumen. A proximal end has a head thereon with a septum which can be repeatedly penetrated by a needle and reseal, for repeated administration of medications or other compositions through the port and into the body of the patient. A wing is attached to the body that has two positions including a streamlined first position for implantation and a wider second position for stabilization of the port after implantation. A stay is preferably also provided to abut the wing when in the second position to keep the wing in the second position when fully deployed.04-12-2012

Patent applications by Bradley J. Glenn, Oneida, WI US

Corbin S. Glenn, Burleson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110219978Shaped Charge Liner Comprised of Reactive Materials - A shaped charge liner is provided. The shaped charge liner comprises a first material denser than 10 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) and a reactive material. The first material is concentrated in a middle of the liner and decreased in at least one of an apex and a skirt of the liner, and the reactive material is concentrated in at least one of the apex and the skirt of the liner and decreased in the middle of the liner.09-15-2011

Daniel E. Glenn, Forest, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110206579METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING OF MOLYBDENUM-99 - A method for the extraction and purification of molybdenum, the method comprising the steps of: transferring an irradiated fuel solution to an extraction system, the irradiated fuel solution comprising iodine and molybdenum and other fission products, the extraction system comprising at least one sorbent column; passing the irradiated fuel solution upwards through the at least one sorbent-containing extraction column; directing the irradiated fuel solution towards a fuel management system by means of at least one discharge alignment valve; directing the extraction column eluate towards an iodine removal system; removing the iodine from the extraction column eluate; purifying the extraction column eluate; and collecting the purified eluate. Also disclosed is an apparatus for accomplishing the aforementioned method.08-25-2011

Danny E. Glenn, Circleville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090297858MULTILAYER INSULATION FOR WIRE, CABLE OR OTHER CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a multilayer insulation structure having superior abrasion resistance. The multilayer insulation structure has a first polyimide outer layer, a polyimide core layer and an optional second polyimide outer layer. The first and second polyimide outer layers contain a fluoropolymer micropowder. The first and second polyimide outer layers have a combined weight of from 10 to 80 weight % of the total weight of the multilayer insulation structure. The abrasion resistance of the multilayer insulation structure is from 1500 to 18300 scrape cycles. The multilayer insulation structure is useful as wire or cable insulation wrap.12-03-2009
20110229680FILM BASED HEATING DEVICE AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present disclosure relates to a film heating device, having even heating, for high temperature long term use. The film based heating device of the present disclosure has a base film and at least a first and second laminate. The base film comprises a base film aromatic polyimide and a base film electrically conductive filler. The first laminate and second laminate each have an adhesive layer and a metal foil. The adhesive layers contain a thermoplastic polyimide and electrically conductive filler. The thermoplastic polyimide is derived from at least one aromatic diamine and at least one aromatic dianhydride.09-22-2011

Darin Glenn, Hampton, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090214889DOUBLE SILVER LOW-EMISSIVITY AND SOLAR CONTROL COATINGS - A low-emissivity multilayer coating includes, in order outward from the substrate, a first layer including a layer containing titanium oxide, a layer containing silicon nitride, or a sublayer layer containing titanium oxide in combination with a sublayer containing silicon nitride; a second layer including Ag; a third layer including at least one layer selected from titanium oxide layers and silicon nitride layers; a fourth layer including Ag; and a fifth layer including silicon nitride. The color of the coatings can be varied over a wide range by controlling the thicknesses of the layers of titanium oxide, silicon nitride and Ag. A diffusion barrier of oxidized metal protects relatively thin, high electrical conductivity, pinhole free Ag films grown preferentially on zinc oxide substrates. Oxygen and/or nitrogen in the Ag films improves the thermal and mechanical stability of the Ag. Dividing the first layer of titanium oxide, the Ag layers, and/or the third layer with a sublayer of oxidized metal can provide greater thermal and mechanical stability to the respective layers.08-27-2009

Patent applications by Darin Glenn, Hampton, IA US

David Michael Glenn, Shepherdstown, WV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100304974Volumizing agents - The present composition is capable of forming a particle film and comprises: (a) less than 99.65% by weight of at least one particle; (b) at least one volumizing agent selected from the group consisting of: (i) cellulose selected from the group consisting of ethyl hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, and ethyl methyl cellulose and present in an amount greater than 0.35% by weight; and (ii) non-cellulosic component or cellulose other than said cellulose (i) present in an amount of at least 0.05% by weight; and optionally (c) at least one spreader.12-02-2010

David Milton Glenn, Madison, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225208Integrated GIS System with Interactive 3D Interface - An integrated GIS system in which a 3D visualization system is integrated with a 2D GIS system using interfaces that map 2D components for 3D visualization and map 3D components for processing by the 2D GIS system. A 2D GIS system and a 3D visualization system are integrated through interfaces that provide for 3D visualization of 2.5D GIS data as well as interactive control of the 2D GIS system from 3D windows containing 3D renderings produced by the 3D visualization system. User selections made in a 3D window are mapped to 2D geo-location coordinates for to use by the 2D GIS system components. Changes made via the 3D window to 3D graphic indicia and/or metadata are used to modify GIS data in a GIS database, and the modified GIS data is used to update the 3D rendering to reflect the user changes.09-15-2011

David S. Glenn, Carnation, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090183069Font/Script Association - Font/script association techniques are described. In an implementation, a client includes one or more modules to determine which of a plurality of scripts are to be used to display characters and one or more fonts are located that correspond to the determined script. Representations are output of the located one or more fonts in a user interface that are selectable to cause the characters to be displayed using a selected one of the fonts.07-16-2009

Doug Glenn, Des Moines, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100000280EXPANDABLE MEMBER WITH WAVE INHIBITOR AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A member has a wave inhibitor adapted to control the effects of a wave of longitudinally displaced material positioned ahead of an expansion mandrel used to expand the member. The wave inhibitor has a decreasing transverse cross-sectional area to diminish the effects attributable to the wave, such as workpiece distortions, material upset of the workpiece, lengthening of the member, and excessively high strains in the workpiece. The wave inhibitor can also induce radially compressive stresses in the workpiece and produce an interference fit.01-07-2010
20110150599MODULAR NUT PLATE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A nut plate assembly includes a nut retainer and a bushing for expanding a tubular body of the retainer. The retainer assembly is used to cold work an opening of a workpiece in order to fix the nut retainer assembly relative to the workpiece. A nut can be snapped into the retainer. A method of installation includes passing a mandrel through the bushing to radially expand the bushing into a tubular body of the retainer. The tubular body is compressed between the workpiece and bushing as the bushing is displaced radially causing corresponding radial displacement of the tubular body. The expanded bushing applies pressure to the tubular body for a desired fit between the nut retainer and workpiece.06-23-2011

Douglas W. Glenn, Des Moines, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100236048Alignment device and methods of using the same - An alignment device is located on a mandrel of an installation tool and is used to align a structural member in an opening of a workpiece while seating a radial flange of the structural member against a first surface of the workpiece. The alignment device comprises a disk-shaped device having an outer surface, an inner surface forming an opening through the alignment device, and where the opening is sized to be at least slightly smaller than a major diameter of an expansion portion of the mandrel. In one embodiment, the alignment is nylon to allow the inner surface of the alignment device to be repeatedly, radially expanded and yet the opening formed by the inner surface returns to its original size.09-23-2010
20110209518MANDREL WITH RETENTION SLEEVE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Self-aligning tools may be used to install and reposition an expandable structure in a workpiece. A self-aligning installation system may include an expansion mandrel, self-aligning nose cap assembly, and an installation tool for driving the mandrel. The expansion mandrel is sized to fit within a passageway of an expandable member such that the expandable member radially expands when the expansion mandrel is moved through the passageway. The self-aligning nose cap assembly moves relative to the installation tool and mandrel. A self-aligning seating system can be used to move the installed expandable member. The self-aligning seating system includes a seat backing, a seat base, and a pull rod coupled to the seat backing and extending through the seat base. The seat backing slidably engages the seat base to permit rotation of the pull rod.09-01-2011
20110214270SELF-ALIGNING TOOLS AND SEATING ASSEMBLIES - Self-aligning tools may be used to install and reposition an expandable structure in a workpiece. A self-aligning installation system may include an expansion mandrel, self-aligning nose cap assembly, and an installation tool for driving the mandrel. The expansion mandrel is sized to fit within a passageway of an expandable member such that the expandable member radially expands when the expansion mandrel is moved through the passageway. The self-aligning nose cap assembly moves relative to the installation tool and mandrel. A self-aligning seating system can be used to move the installed expandable member. The self-aligning seating system includes a seat backing, a seat base, and a pull rod coupled to the seat backing and extending through the seat base. The seat backing slidably engages the seat base to permit rotation of the pull rod.09-08-2011
20110277306ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An alignment device is located on a mandrel of an installation tool and is used to align a structural member in an opening of a workpiece while seating a radial flange of the structural member against a first surface of the workpiece. The alignment device comprises a disk-shaped device having an outer surface, an inner surface forming an opening through the alignment device, and where the opening is sized to be at least slightly smaller than a major diameter of an expansion portion of the mandrel. In one embodiment, the alignment is nylon to allow the inner surface of the alignment device to be repeatedly, radially expanded and yet the opening formed by the inner surface returns to its original size.11-17-2011

Patent applications by Douglas W. Glenn, Des Moines, WA US

Furman Eugene Glenn, Louisville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080249218Process for the manufacture of at least partially neutralized chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers in oil - An oil concentrate comprising oil and one or more at least partially neutralized chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers containing 0.5-50 weight percent chlorine and 0.25 to 5 weight percent sulfur is disclosed.10-09-2008
20080249243Partially neutralized chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers - Partially neutralized chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers containing 0.5-10 weight percent chlorine and 0.25 to 5 weight percent sulfur are prepared from polyolefin elastomer base resins selected from the group consisting of propylene/ethylene copolymers, ethylene/propylene/diene copolymers, isobutylene/diene copolymers, isobutylene homopolymers, hydrogenated styrene/butadiene block copolymers and hydrogenated styrene/isoprene block copolymers.10-09-2008
20080249253Partially neutralized chlorosulfonated polyolefin elastomers - At least partially neutralized chlorosulfonated ethylene/alpha-olefin elastomers containing 0.5-10 weight percent chlorine and 0.25 to 5 weight percent sulfur are prepared from ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer base resins having a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) less than 3.5.10-09-2008

Gary O. Glenn, Golden, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090026301Kite Reel - A kite reel device having a rectangular housing providing a cylindrical frame and a spool having ribs with a v-shaped outer edge, the spool being rotatably mounted onto a cylindrical axle located within a center aperture of the frame. A reel providing a handle is mounted to one side of the frame, while a knob for holding the device is affixed to the other side. Recesses within the frame releasably secure the handle to the frame. A hole in the center of the top side of the frame accommodates the passage of kite string onto the spool. The v-shape of the spool rib outer edges assists in keeping the kite string centered and from getting tangled around the axle. Another embodiment provides a ground anchor, a shoulder harness strap, a digital counter, a multiple gearing selector, and an electric power pickup. At least one replacement spool is also provided.01-29-2009

Gregory Alan Glenn, Mesa, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110282772SYSTEM FOR REDUCING INFORMATION REQUIRED TO OPEN A NEW ACCOUNT - An existing customer of a financial institution may open a new account with their financial institution using an optimized online interface. Initially, the interface presents a standard application for a new account in which an extensive number of fields for personal and financial information must be completed. A link is provided on this long application for use by existing account holders only. Upon selection of the link, an existing account holder is instead presented with a short application in which only the account holder's name, a portion of their social security number, their existing account number, and their account confirmation identifier are required to be entered.11-17-2011

Herman Glenn, Sun Prairie, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110276194SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides for multiple energy pooling stations to combine renewable energy, utility energy and back-up power services in the form of Green and Black Energy with energy storage to create a multi-income stream. An energy pooling station is an advanced part of an evolving “energy network” in which multiple energy pooling stations are communicating with each other to share energy credit, bank energy, and distribute the energy to customers.11-10-2011

Jack L. Glenn, Kokomo, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090191660Method for manufacturing a sensor device - A motion sensor in the form of an angular rate sensor and a method of making a sensor are provided and includes a support substrate and a silicon sensing ring supported by the substrate and having a flexive resonance. Drive electrodes apply electrostatic force on the ring to cause the ring to resonate. Sensing electrodes sense a change in capacitance indicative of vibration modes of resonance of the ring so as to sense motion. A plurality of silicon support rings connect the substrate to the ring. The support rings are located at an angle to substantially match a modulus of elasticity of the silicon, such as about 22.5 degrees and 67.5 degrees, with respect to the crystalline orientation of the silicon.07-30-2009
20110112792CURRENT AND TEMPERATURE SENSING OF STANDARD FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS - An apparatus and method of determining the junction temperature (Tj) and drain-source current (Ids) of a standard FET within a multi-FET module includes a control IC managing one or more 3 terminal standard FETs within the same package, calculating Tj and Tds for one or more FETs in one or more packages, and protecting each FET against short circuit faults while allowing high current transients, such as inrush currents from a lamp load.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Jack L. Glenn, Kokomo, IN US

James Glenn, Denver, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090084407AUTOMATED WASHING SYSTEM WITH COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION - A system is provided for providing automated washing and verifying compliance of use. The system provides for identifying individual users of one or more cleaning stations through various technologies, such as RFID. Individual's use of cleaning stations is monitored to determine compliance with hand-washing requirements. A compliance report may be generated based on data associated with one or more individuals' use of the cleaning station(s). Educational and/or entertainment content may be displayed to the user when he or she is using the cleaning station. Additionally, the cleaning station may identify containers having authorized consumables such as soap or disinfectant.04-02-2009
20090267776HYGIENE COMPLIANCE - A system and method of monitoring compliance with a hygiene protocol is disclosed. The movement of person within or otherwise associated with a facility may be tracked and hygiene requirements may be imposed based on the movement. In monitoring hygiene compliance, a number of hygiene levels may be defined that are associated with difference hygiene requirements. A hygiene level may be associated with an individual and that level may be raised or lowered based on hygiene related activity associated with the individual. An individual's hygiene level and/or his compliance with multi-level hygiene requirements may be tracked through the use of monitored hygiene stations and/or location tracking stations.10-29-2009
20090272405INGRESS/EGRESS SYSTEM FOR HYGIENE COMPLIANCE - A system and method for ensuring compliance with a hygiene requirement are provided. The system includes a automated cleaning station operatively associated with a locking mechanism. The automated cleaning station provides means for a user to wash one or more appendage and means for verifying that a full washing cycling was completed. The locking mechanism may be unlocked in response to complete verified washing cycle. The locking mechanism may provide access to, for example, a work area, a work station and/or a work item.11-05-2009
20090301523Wash Chamber for Surgical Environment - A system and method for a surgical scrub automated cleaning station are disclosed. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station includes a rotatable, extendable, and retractable wash cylinder that is operable to accommodate any variety of arm length. More specifically, the surgical scrub automated cleaning station may include an accordion, telescoping, or otherwise adjustable cylinder to accommodate a variety of arm lengths. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may be used to provide a surgeon or other health care personnel with a hand and forearm washing. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may also be monitored to ensure compliance with one or more hygiene protocols.12-10-2009
20100095983AUTOMATED APPENDAGE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH BRUSH - A system is provided for providing automated washing for debris removal from the skin of a user's hands. At least some embodiments of the present include a friction enhancing structure such as a brush. In at least one embodiment of the invention, the system includes an RFID capability for identifying when at least one component, such as a removable brush, is due to for replacement for sanitation reasons.04-22-2010
20100326472AUTOMATED WASHING SYSTEM WITH COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION - A system is provided for providing automated washing and verifying compliance of use. The system provides for identifying individual users of one or more cleaning stations through various technologies, such as RFID. Individual's use of cleaning stations is monitored to determine compliance with hand-washing requirements. A compliance report may be generated based on data associated with one or more individuals' use of the cleaning station(s). Educational and/or entertainment content may be displayed to the user when he or she is using the cleaning station. Additionally, the cleaning station may identify containers having authorized consumables such as soap or disinfectant. Optional automated collection and forwarding of hygiene compliance information is performed to provide compliance monitors, such as a regulatory agency, with such information.12-30-2010
20120073604Wash Chamber for Surgical Environment - A system and method for a surgical scrub automated cleaning station are disclosed. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station includes a rotatable, extendable, and retractable wash cylinder that is operable to accommodate any variety of arm length. More specifically, the surgical scrub automated cleaning station may include an accordion, telescoping, or otherwise adjustable cylinder to accommodate a variety of arm lengths. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may be used to provide a surgeon or other health care personnel with a hand and forearm washing. The surgical scrub cylinder automated cleaning station may also be monitored to ensure compliance with one or more hygiene protocols.03-29-2012

Patent applications by James Glenn, Denver, CO US

James L. Glenn, St. Albans, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090206711GARMENT ORGANIZER WITH LOWER PIVOTING ACCESS PANEL - An organizer having a top panel and a bottom panel with side panels and a rear panel attached between the top panel and the bottom panel. At least one partition panel attaches to the side panels and rear panel so that the side panels, rear panel, top panel, bottom panel, and at least one partition panel define compartments within the organizer. Each compartment corresponds with an opening, wherein the bottom panel serves as a bottom wall for one compartment and wherein the at least one partition panel serves as a bottom wall for another compartment. At least one access panel moveably attaches to a front edge of at least one compartment and bottom wall. The access panel corresponds to a compartment and the opening for that compartment, the opening being located above the bottom wall to which the access panel is attached. The access panel is sized and shaped to pivot in a downward direction to an open position in which the corresponding opening of the corresponding compartment is open. The access panel also can pivot in an upward direction to a closed position in which the access panel substantially covers its corresponding opening.08-20-2009
20100126050IRONING BOARD COVER WITH STORAGE POUCH - An ironing board cover assembly has a cover sized and shaped to fit an ironing board. The cover folds into a compact arrangement for storage and unfolds into a expanded arrangement to secure to the ironing board. A pouch attached to the cover, receives the cover when the cover in the compact arrangement. When installed on the ironing board, the pouch receives ironing accessories.05-27-2010

Patent applications by James L. Glenn, St. Albans, MO US

James M. Glenn, Denver, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100155420Dispensing System for Cleaning Devices - The present invention is directed to a dispensing system for an automated cleaning device. The dispensing system may be operable to deliver a cleaning agent to an automated cleaning station to clean at least a portion of an appendage of a user. The dispensing system includes a receiver component and a bottle that are adapted to be interconnected to the automated cleaning station. The receiver is adapted to accommodate a specific bottle in order to ensure and verify that the proper cleaning agent is being used with the cleaning device.06-24-2010

Joseph Glenn, Mount Royal, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100298334N-(HETERO)ARYL-PYRROLIDINE DERIVATIVES OF PYRAZOL-4-YL-PYRROLO[2,3-d]PYRIMIDINES AND PYRROL-3-YL-PYRROLO[2,3-d]PYRIMIDINES AS JANUS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to N-(hetero)aryl-pyrrolidine derivatives of Formula I:11-25-2010

Joseph Glenn, Sicklerville, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090197887PIPERAZINYLPIPERIDINE DERIVATIVES AS CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I:08-06-2009
200902084853-AMINOCYCLOPENTANECARBOXAMIDES AS MODULATORS OF CHEMOKINE RECEPTORS - The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I:08-20-2009
201001195033-AMINOCYCLOPENTANECARBOXAMIDES AS MODULATORS OF CHEMOKINE RECEPTORS - The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I:05-13-2010

Patent applications by Joseph Glenn, Sicklerville, NJ US

Joseph K. Glenn, Orting, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110000165VERTICAL NAILER FOR A ROOF PANEL STRUCTURE - A roof panel structure having a purlin comprising a truss, the truss having a substantially horizontally disposed top surface. A nailer board is attached to the top surface, and a first subpurlin is attached to the nailer board and is extends at least partly along the top surface such that the first subpurlin is arranged to be supported by the top surface. The nailer board is arranged vertically on the top surface.01-06-2011

Kent R. Glenn, Avondale, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090043696Payment Processor Hosted Account Information - A payment processor may host account information such as an account number of a customer provided during a transaction with a point of sale of a merchant. The account information may be received by the payment processor without being stored at the point of sale. For example, the account information may be received by the payment processor via a web page that may emulate a terminal at the point of sale. The payment processor may store the account information and may establish a unique transaction identifier for the transaction. The unique identifier may be provided to the customer with a receipt and the account number may be provided to an entity that may provide payment the merchant to complete the sales transaction.02-12-2009

Kent R. Glenn, Buckeye, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120078790REAL-TIME INTERCHANGE FEE ESTIMATION - Few merchants are in a position to understand how changes to processes or procedures may alter the issuer risk and/or subsequent transaction processing costs. Merchants would prefer to be provided with estimated Interchange fees associated with a financial transaction in real-time. To provide a merchant with an estimated Interchange fee in real-time, a financial transaction request may be received from the merchant and used to determine the estimated Interchange fee. The estimated Interchange fee may then be transmitted to a merchant in real-time. The estimated Interchange fee may be representative of an actual Interchange fee associated with a financial transaction. Estimated Interchange fees may be provided as part of an authorization or settlement processing method.03-29-2012

Lawrence Glenn, Harvey, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110060297Compact Portable Urinal Apparatus, Kit Containing the Same and Methods of Using the Same - A compact portable container apparatus holds urine or other fluids safely and hygienically. Specifically, a container is provided that traps urine or other fluids when deposited therein. The container has one or more seals that allows the container to be sealed after use so that leakage of the container after use is minimized or eliminated. Moreover, the container has a generally horizontally disposed downwardly sloping passageway for the passage of urine or other fluids and an angled or arcuately-shaped wall for directing a flow or spray of urine or other fluids into a reservoir for holding the same. Moreover, the container has a window for viewing the contents of the container to determine the quantity of fluids contained therein. Alternatively, the container includes an absorbent material for absorbing the urine or other fluids. The container may be made from a soft, resilient thermoplastic material. A kit is provided including the container and other articles, such as wet napkins, cleaning wipes, sickness bags and/or other like articles. Methods of using the same are further provided.03-10-2011

Linda K. Glenn, Moody, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120110719Gathering device and a method of gathering - A gathering device and method for gathering a gown are disclosed. The gathering device comprises a sheet having an opening therein, and at least one cord affixed in a slip fashion along the perimeter of the sheet. At least a portion of the cord is exposed. The opening of the sheet may be elastic; or it may comprise means for obtaining a friction hold on an object located in the opening. The gathering device may comprise two cords affixed in a slip fashion along the perimeter, and that each cord has a portion thereof exposed. The disclosed method of gathering a gown includes the steps of stepping into an opening of a sheet while wearing a gown, taking hold of a cord affixed to the perimeter of the sheet in a slip fashion, and pulling on the cord to cause the gown to be gathered.05-10-2012

Lonnie E. Glenn, Moody, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120110719Gathering device and a method of gathering - A gathering device and method for gathering a gown are disclosed. The gathering device comprises a sheet having an opening therein, and at least one cord affixed in a slip fashion along the perimeter of the sheet. At least a portion of the cord is exposed. The opening of the sheet may be elastic; or it may comprise means for obtaining a friction hold on an object located in the opening. The gathering device may comprise two cords affixed in a slip fashion along the perimeter, and that each cord has a portion thereof exposed. The disclosed method of gathering a gown includes the steps of stepping into an opening of a sheet while wearing a gown, taking hold of a cord affixed to the perimeter of the sheet in a slip fashion, and pulling on the cord to cause the gown to be gathered.05-10-2012

Max Glenn, Morristown, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090309203GETTER ON DIE IN AN UPPER SENSE PLATE DESIGNED SYSTEM - A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) hermetically sealed package device that is less labor intensive to construct and thus less expensive to manufacture. An example package device includes a package having a bottom section and a lid. A MEMS die includes upper and lower plates made in accordance with upper sense plate design. The MEMS die is mounted to the bottom section. The upper and lower plates form a cavity that receives a MEMS device. The upper and lower plates are bonded by one or more bond pads and a seal ring that surrounds the cavity. The seal ring includes grooves that allow exposure of the cavity to the space within the package. A getter material applied to a top surface of the MEMS die on the upper plate. The getter material is activated during or after the lid is mounted to the bottom section.12-17-2009

Michael C. Glenn, Clarksville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100076359Individual Body Support System - A body support system (03-25-2010

Paul E. Glenn, Wellesley, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110090487Methods and apparatus for providing feedback to a subject in connection with performing a task - Methods, apparatus, and systems for providing feedback to a subject in connection with a performance of a task, such as a movement task. The movement task may involve an operation or movement of an object by the subject, such as a body part or a sporting implement. During the movement task, the object has an expected motion path that is associated with one or more target areas. Behavior control feedback may be provided to the subject based on one or more of a position of the object, a motion of the object and an orientation of the object relative to one or more target areas as the subject performs the movement task. One example of an apparatus for providing behavior control feedback includes one or more radiation sources, one or more radiation detectors, and one or more indicators, any of which may be coupled to or otherwise integrated with the object. The object is operated to perform the movement task such that radiation emitted from a source of the apparatus impinges on one or more target areas covered with one or more reflectors. A radiation detector of the apparatus detects radiation that is is reflected from the target areas, and an indicator coupled to the detector provides the behavior control feedback to the subject based on the detected radiation.04-21-2011

Paul F. Glenn, Egg Harbor City, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100065371Tree stand protection system - A tree stand protection system has an elongated primary bar member which extends from the platform of the existing tree stand upwards to the tree on which the stand is supported. The bar member is attached to and locked at its upper end to the tree and at its lower end to the platform. The bar member and strategically placed cross-bar and auxiliary bar members make standing and sitting on the tree stand difficult, if not impossible. It generally accomplishes the objective of restricting the movement, activity, and vision of an unauthorized user on the tree stand, effectively preventing hunting from the stand.03-18-2010

Robert Glenn, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090145867STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit.06-11-2009
20090165892Power router tool - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a power router tool having an output shaft with a mechanism for attaching a working tool for engaging a work portion for performing a work operation thereon, comprising a generally cylindrical housing having a motor therein configured to drive the output shaft during operation, the housing having a nose portion from which the output shaft extends and a rear end portion opposite the nose portion, at least one switch in the housing operatively connected to the motor for controlling the operation thereof, an adjustable and removable depth guide mounted to the nose portion of the housing, the depth guide having an axial portion that is generally parallel to the output shaft and an end portion that is generally perpendicular to the output shaft, the axial and end portions having a construction that provided minimal visual obstruction during use.07-02-2009
20100308702STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit.12-09-2010
20110111839GAMING MACHINE CHAIR AND WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS AND MACHINES WITH A GAMING CHAIR - Gaming machine chairs and wagering game systems and machines with a gaming chair are presented herein. A gaming chair is disclosed that includes a base, a seat portion supported by the base, and at least one actuator attached to the seat portion to selectively move the seat portion. A movable shroud at least partially circumscribes the base and the actuator(s) to inhibit access thereto. The movable shroud is attached to the actuator(s) for concurrent movement therewith. Optionally, the base may be attached to both the seat portion and the actuator(s). In this instance, the actuator(s) may be pivotably mounted to a chair support structure, whereas the base may lack a direct connection to the chair's support structure. An optional flexible boot at least partially circumscribes the base and the actuator(s). The moveable shroud and flexible boot cooperate to substantially conceal and inhibit access to the base and the actuator(s).05-12-2011
20110111847GAMING MACHINE CHAIR AND WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS AND MACHINES WITH A GAMING CHAIR - Gaming machine chairs and wagering game systems and machines with a gaming chair are presented herein. A gaming chair is disclosed that includes a base, a seat portion supported by the base, one or more speaker assemblies, and a backrest assembly. The backrest assembly includes a backrest and a mounting frame. The mounting frame has a polymeric honeycombed body comprising a plurality of ribs that define an array of compartments. Optionally, the mounting frame body has at least one contoured face. The mounting frame is attached to the backrest and speaker assembly, coupling both the backrest and speaker assembly to the base. The mounting frame may be fabricated with numerous fastening regions that are integrally formed with the polymeric body. In this optional configuration, at least some of the fastening regions lie in a respective plane divergent from the other fastening regions.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Robert Glenn, Chicago, IL US

Robert A. Glenn, Boulder, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110145615SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT POWER BASED ON INFERRED WORKLOAD PARALLELISM - A method of dynamically controlling power within a multicore CPU is disclosed and may include receiving a degree of parallelism in a workload of a zeroth core and determining whether the degree of parallelism in the workload of the zeroth core is equal to a first wake condition. Further, the method may include determining a time duration for which the first wake condition is met when the degree of parallelism in the workload of the zeroth core is equal to the first wake condition and determining whether the time duration is equal to a first confirm wake condition. The method may also include invoking an operating system to power up a first core when the time duration is equal to the first confirm wake condition.06-16-2011
20110145624SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASYNCHRONOUSLY AND INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLING CORE CLOCKS IN A MULTICORE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT - A method of controlling core clocks in a multicore central processing unit is disclosed and may include executing a zeroth dynamic clock and voltage scaling (DCVS) algorithm on a zeroth core and executing a first DCVS algorithm on a first core. The zeroth DCVS algorithm may operable to independently control a zeroth clock frequency associated with the zeroth core and the first DCVS algorithm may be operable to independently control a first clock frequency associated with the first core.06-16-2011

Schneider Glenn, Bohemia, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207717Composition to provide maintenance and nutritional support in glycemic control deficits - A Composition to provide nutritional support for mammals having glycemic control and deficit concerns, and assist in managing glycemic controls deficits, with a synergistic combination of natural ingredients.08-28-2008

Scott C. Glenn, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090193419DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system may monitor, store, and retrieve resource requirements to improve system resources, including energy resources, when executing one or more applications.07-30-2009

Thomas P. Glenn, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080308717Camera module with window mechanical attachment - An image sensor package includes a molding having a locking feature. The package further includes a snap lid having a tab, where the tab is attached to the locking feature of the molding. To form the image sensor package, a window is placed in a pocket of the molding. The snap lid is secured in place. Once secured, the snap lid presses against a peripheral region of an exterior surface of the window. The window is sandwiched between the molding and the snap lid and held in place.12-18-2008

Travis C. Glenn, Aiken, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080318233Source tagging and normalization of DNA for parallel DNA sequencing, and direct measurement of mutation rates using the same - This invention allows efficient tagging and normalization of DNA molecules prior to pooling and characterization using parallel DNA sequencing (e.g., commercially available 454 sequencers). The invention provides novel ways to process independent DNA samples (sources) so that similar numbers of molecules from each source are represented in the pool (i.e., the pool is normalized for representation among the sources). These approaches would save researchers time and energy relative to approaches currently available. In other embodiments, the invention provides novel ways to process large numbers of independently derived DNA samples that can be uniquely tagged in ways that allow the source of the DNA (e.g., an individual) to be tracked. The invention also provides novel ways for processing DNA to consistently obtain various portions of the genome to compare DNA sequences and directly measure mutations using state of the art massively parallel DNA sequencing (e.g., commercially available 454 sequencers and others. The invention is useful for the production of diagnostic assays for individuals prior to reproduction (e.g., cancer survivors who wish to procreate) and also for diagnostics of cancer (thus affecting the choice of treatment for cancer).12-25-2008

William Cross Glenn, Katy, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100324232SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING A MIDDLE DISTILLATE PRODUCT AND LOWER OLEFINS FROM A HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK - A system comprising a riser reactor comprising a gas oil feedstock and a first catalyst under catalytic cracking conditions to yield a riser reactor product comprising a cracked gas oil product and a first used catalyst, a intermediate reactor comprising at least a portion of the cracked gas oil product and a second catalyst under high severity conditions to yield a cracked gasoline product and a second used catalyst, and a recycle conduit to send at least a portion of the cracked gas oil product to the riser reactor.12-23-2010

William Douglas Glenn, Erie, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090044531SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSION IN DIESEL EXHAUST GAS - An aftertreatment system is provided for reducing particulate matter emission and chemical emissions in diesel engine exhaust gas. The system includes a diesel particulate filter including a plurality of diesel particulate filter units configured to engage respective cross-sectional regions of the diesel engine exhaust gas including particulate matter. Each diesel particulate filter unit includes a plurality of channels aligned in a flow direction of the diesel engine exhaust gas. The channels are selectively configured with a distinct cross-sectional area density. Additionally, each diesel particulate filter unit includes a plurality of walls separating adjacent channels of the plurality of channels, where the walls have a respective thickness. A plurality of pores are configured to vacate a distinct ratio of the area of the walls.02-19-2009

William E. Glenn, Lighthouse Point, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090040362Apparatus and method for producing video signals - A method is disclosed for producing signals representative of an image of a scene including the following steps: providing an image sensor with a lenticular lens pattern thereon, and projecting the image onto the image sensor via the lenticular lens pattern, the image sensor having a pixel element pattern and the lenticular lens pattern having diamond shaped lenticles and being diagonally oriented with respect to the horizontal scanning direction of the pixel element pattern; and producing image-representative signals by reading out signals from the pixel elements of the image sensor.02-12-2009
20090085832Direct view 3D display and method - A method for three-dimensional viewing includes the following steps: providing first and second stereoscopic video component signals representative of a three-dimensional scene; providing first and second orthogonally oriented two-dimensional liquid crystal display panels, and respectively coupling the first and second video component signals to the first and second LCD panels to produce first and second two-dimensional polarized images; providing a 90 degree polarization rotation with respect to one of the first and second images, so that the first and second images are orthogonally polarized; providing a polarization-sensitive reflector angularly between the first and second orthogonally polarized images to superimpose and direct both of the first and second orthogonally polarized images toward a viewer; and viewing the superimposed first and second orthogonally polarized images with Polaroid glasses.04-02-2009
20100098152Method and system for conversion of digital video - A method for converting an encoded digital video signal from a decoded relatively lower frame rate to a decoded relatively higher frame rate, including the following steps: deriving, from the encoded video signal, at the relatively lower frame rate, a decoded high resolution component and a decoded low resolution component; increasing the frame rate of the decoded low resolution component by interpolating successive frames of the decoded low resolution component; increasing the frame rate of the decoded high resolution component by duplicating frames of the decoded high resolution component; and obtaining an output relatively higher frame rate video signal by combining the increased frame rate low resolution component and the increased frame rate high resolution component.04-22-2010
20110090382Apparatus and method for producing video signals - A method is disclosed for producing signals representative of an image of a scene including the following steps: providing an image sensor with a lenticular lens pattern thereon, and projecting the image onto the image sensor via the lenticular lens pattern, the image sensor having a pixel element pattern and the lenticular lens pattern having diamond shaped lenticles and being diagonally oriented with respect to the horizontal scanning direction of the pixel element pattern; and producing image-representative signals by reading out signals from the pixel elements of the image sensor.04-21-2011

Patent applications by William E. Glenn, Lighthouse Point, FL US