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Aaron F. Godfrey, Eagan, MN US
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| 20100199121 | ERROR MANAGEMENT WATCHDOG TIMERS IN A MULTIPROCESSOR COMPUTER - A multiprocessor computer system comprises one or more watchdog timers operable to detect failure of a memory operation based on passage of a certain timing period from a memory operation being issued without a valid response. An error handler is operable to take corrective action regarding the failed memory operation, such as to provide at least one of hardware state management and application state management. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100306489 | ERROR MANAGEMENT FIREWALL IN A MULTIPROCESSOR COMPUTER - A multiprocessor computer system comprises a plurality of processors and a plurality of nodes, each node comprising one or more processors. A local memory in each of the plurality of nodes is coupled to the processors in each node, and a hardware firewall comprising a part of one or more of the nodes is operable to prevent a write from an unauthorized processor from writing to the local memory. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100318774 | PROCESSOR INSTRUCTION GRADUATION TIMEOUT - A multiprocessor computer system comprises a plurality of processors distributed across a plurality of node coupled by a processor interconnect network. One or more of the processors is operable to manage hung processor instructions by setting a graduation timeout counter after a first program instruction graduates, resetting the graduation timeout counter if a subsequent program instruction graduates before the graduation timeout counter expires, and resetting the processor if the graduation timeout counter expires before the subsequent program instruction graduates. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100318831 | GLOBAL CLOCK VIA EMBEDDED SPANNING TREE - In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a method of maintaining a global clock within a multiprocessor system having a plurality of nodes that are connected in a network via links. A virtual spanning tree is mapped onto the network and the nodes and the links are configured such that each node is in a parent-child relationship with one or more other nodes in the virtual spanning tree. A global clock is generated in a root of the virtual spanning tree and global clock signals are communicated down the virtual spanning tree to each of the nodes. | 12-16-2010 |
Andre Godfrey, Pittsford, NY US
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| 20110289416 | Screensaver System and Method for Providing Content to Users and Workstations - A system and method for providing personal computing device screensaver content from a central server, the system further utilizing membership in Active Directory groups to control the screensaver content, enabling screensavers to be remotely enabled for immediate display of urgent messages, utilizing distributed relay services to minimize public internet traffic in the distribution of content to workstations, providing the display of or interaction with a website within a screensaver, providing acknowledgement of displayed information by a user to build an audit trail, and centrally controlling the length of time that information is displayed on selective screensavers and to end users. | 11-24-2011 |
Billy Godfrey, Pinellas Park, FL US
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| 20090236492 | PRECISION ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY FOR RACK MOUNT GUIDANCE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A system includes a pin assembly having a mating portion of a first axial cross-sectional area, a hilted portion of a second axial cross-sectional area, and a chamfered portion disposed between the mating portion and the hilted portion. The chamfered portion has third and fourth axial cross-sectional areas, and axially tapers at a first angle from the third cross-sectional area to the fourth cross-sectional area. A bushing assembly has a mating chamber and receiving port configured to receive the mating portion, and a countersink portion circumscribing the receiving port. The countersink portion has fifth and sixth axial cross-sectional areas, and axially tapers at a second angle from the fifth cross-sectional area to the sixth cross-sectional area. When the pin assembly and bushing assembly are mated, the countersink portion is configured to constrain radial movement, and movement in at least one axial direction, of the chamfered portion. | 09-24-2009 |
Brian P. Godfrey, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20100113992 | Vibrating Massage Roller Utilizing a Plurality of Supports and Eccentric Weights - The present invention is a vibrational roller utilizing a motorized vibrational drive using a plurality of eccentric weights and associated supports. The weights are positioned along the axis of rotation in a manner to synchronize them and minimize vibrational dissipation throughout the roller. Each weight has at least one associated support. The supports then transmit vibrational forces to the surface of the roller in an evenly distributed manner. A second co-operational motor may be used to extend motor life and aid in initiating vibrations. A control panel and associated circuitry are utilized to alter vibrational characteristics. The roller may be battery powered or powered through a standard wall outlet. The roller itself is manufactured of a durable yet deformable material, such as foam rubber, and may be inserted into selectable sleeves of varying physical properties for desired effect. | 05-06-2010 |
Carol J. Godfrey, Roswell, GA US
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| 20090138514 | Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090173818 | Providing Length Equalization - Length equalization may be provided. First, a plurality of conductors may be paid off from a plurality of pay-off devices respectively corresponding to the plurality of conductors to form a cable. The plurality of conductors comprising the cable may then be wound onto a take-up device. During the winding process, a guide device may be rotated to cause the plurality of conductors to have substantially a same length after the cable has been wound onto the take-up device. The guide device may be disposed between the take-up device and the plurality of pay-off devices. The guide device may have holes respectively corresponding to each of the plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors may pass through a respective hole in the guide device. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090242232 | Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the interior of the cable that may not be viable from the exterior of the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. An indicator may be placed on the exterior of the cable. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100264206 | Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. | 10-21-2010 |
Clark Godfrey, East Northport, NY US
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| 20110061765 | Peristaltic Syringe Filling Station - The present invention is directed to a syringe filling station that can fill a syringe with a specified volume of fluid. In one embodiment, the syringe filling station comprises a reservoir attachment, a fluid delivery system, a syringe retaining guide, and a pump to move fluid from a reservoir to a syringe. The fluid delivery system may comprise a sterile consumable cartridge that is insertable into the filling station and defines a fluid pathway from a reservoir to a syringe. The syringe filling station may also include a user interface. An operator can input commands into the user interface to specify the amount of fluid to dispense into the syringe. The user interface may be connected to a processor that controls the rate of pumping and thereby can fill a syringe with a desired amount of fluid. The filling station may also include sensors that detect air in the tubing, depletion of the reservoir, among other things. | 03-17-2011 |
Cody Godfrey, Chatsworth, GA US
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| 20090050037 | System and Method for Forming Artificial/Synthetic Sports Turf Fabrics - A system and method for forming synthetic/artificial grass or turf products in which a series of tufts of artificial/synthetic grass filaments or yarns are formed in a backing material. The system generally will include spaced rows of needles mounted along a tufting zone and which are reciprocated through the backing to different penetration depths. A series of loopers and a series of hooks will be aligned with and will engage the needles in order to form cut and loop pile tufts of yarns having varying lengths in the backing material. | 02-26-2009 |
Craig W. Godfrey, Dallas, TX US
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| 20100018715 | OFFSHORE UNIVERSAL RISER SYSTEM - An offshore universal riser system. A riser system includes a valve module which selectively permits and prevents fluid flow through a flow passage extending longitudinally through a riser string. An anchoring device releasably secures the valve module in the flow passage. A method of constructing a riser system includes the steps of installing the valve module in the flow passage, and installing at least one annular seal module in the flow passage. The annular seal module is operative to prevent fluid flow through an annular space between the riser string and a tubular string positioned in the flow passage. Drilling methods include injecting relatively low density fluid compositions into the annular space, and selectively varying a restriction to flow through a subsea choke in a drilling fluid return line. The riser string, including housings for the various modules and external control systems, is dimensioned for installation through a rotary table. | 01-28-2010 |
Cyan Godfrey, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20110061673 | ADJUSTABLE-BARREL CURLING IRON - An adjustable barrel, a barrel-adjustment assembly, and an adjustable distal tip assembly. The barrel is radially adjustable between an expanded position and a contracted position having different diameters. The barrel-adjustment assembly includes a barrel cam, a gear-set, and a rotary adjustment ring. The barrel cam rotates to unwrap and wrap the barrel thereabout between the expanded and contracted positions. The gear-set rotationally drives the barrel cam. The adjustment ring can be longitudinally translated from a disengaged position to an engaged position. In the disengaged position the gear-set is disengaged (but an anti-rotation assembly is engaged) and in the engaged position the gear-set is engaged (and the anti-rotation assembly is disengaged). Once in the disengaged position, the adjustment ring can be rotated, which causes the engaged gear-set to rotate the barrel cam, which in turn wraps and unwraps the barrel about the cam into increased or decreased diameters. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110203606 | ADJUSTABLE-BARREL CURLING IRON - A radially adjustable barrel, a barrel-adjustment assembly, a radially adjustable heater assembly, and a radially adjustable distal-tip assembly. The barrel is radially adjustable between expanded and contracted positions having different diameters. The barrel-adjustment assembly includes a rotary ring defining a spiral cam guide and includes a cam follower attached to the barrel. The heater assembly includes a post, at least one heater, and at least one spring mounting the heater to the post and biasing the heater radially outward. In use, rotating the ring rotates the spiral cam guide, which displaces the cam follower radially inward or outward, which in turn displaces the outer end of the barrel radially inward or outward to decrease or increase the diameter of the barrel. As the diameter of the barrel is adjusted, the heaters remain in contact with the barrel due to the outwardly biasing influence of the spring. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110209721 | Ultrasonic Hair Dryer - A device for drying hair includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet spaced from the air inlet to define an airflow path through the housing. The device also includes a fan disposed within the housing along the airflow path, a hairstyling implement disposed at the air outlet, and an ultrasonic transducer configured to generate ultrasonic vibrations. The transducer is coupled to the hairstyling implement to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations to the hair. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110224700 | Narrow Profile Surgical Ligation Clip - A narrow profile surgical ligation clip has two legs with clamping surfaces joined by a hinge near the proximal ends, allowing the clip to reversibly open and close. A locking mechanism is proximal to the hinge to bias or lock the clip closed, including first and second jaw structures spaced on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the clip thereby defining a locking space therebetween. In one embodiment, a wedge or buttress body pivots by application of an external force applied to a proximal end of the clip towards the hinge to move into the locking space such that one or more outer surfaces or projections of portions of the body fit into or abut against complementary surfaces or other parts of the locking mechanism or clip assembly to bias or lock the clip in a closed position and provide additional closing force to the inner clamping surfaces. | 09-15-2011 |
Daniel H. Godfrey, Tigard, OR US
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| 20110185482 | ARTICLES OF APPAREL WITH RETRACTABLE PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS - Articles of apparel provide at least one protective characteristic. The articles of apparel may include a generally annular first element, such as a neckband, and a second, retractable element that is operably secured to the first element. The second element may provide at least one protective characteristic. The first element may (or may not) include a receptacle into which the second element is retractable. | 08-04-2011 |
Darryl Aubrey Godfrey, Gray, TN US
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| 20090057610 | PLASTICIZERS FOR IMPROVED ELEVATED TEMPERATURE PROPERTIES IN CELLULOSE ESTERS - In one aspect, the invention relates to a composition comprising a cellulose ester and a high boiling plasticizer having a boiling point greater than 370° C., wherein the composition has a glass transition temperature (Tg) greater than a similar composition having triphenyl phosphate (TPP) plasticizer substituted for the high boiling plasticizer. The invention also related to articles and films made therefrom. This invention also relates to methods of making the compositions, articles and films. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20110200809 | SULFITE SOFTWOOD BASED CELLULOSE TRIACETATE FOR LCD FILMS - The invention provides a way of using cellulose triacetate (CTA) made from softwood pulp to make films suitable for use in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It has been surprisingly found that a combination of certain additives in the film casting dope and of metal and sulfur content of the CTA allow a softwood CTA to exhibit peeling characteristics from the casting substrate that are similar to those of lint-based CTA of similar sulfur content. The additives include a combination of acid scavengers and chelating agents. | 08-18-2011 |
David O. Godfrey, Lowell, MI US
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| 20100116369 | FAUCET VALVE SYSTEM - A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system. The valve system may include a housing having ports for receiving untreated supply water, supplying water to a water treatment system, receiving treated water from the water treatment system and supplying treated water to a dispenser. The valve system includes an automatic shutoff device that prevents water from flowing into the water treatment system when the dispensing faucet is closed and allows water to flow into the water treatment system when the faucet is open. The valve system may include a pressure relief mechanism that removes pressure from the water treatment system when the faucet is closed and a check valve for maintaining a desired amount of pressure within the valve system. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100139779 | VALVE SYSTEM - A valve system enables use of a standard single line faucet with a water treatment system, protects water treatment systems and other fluid flow devices from unnecessary fluid pressure, and regulates or prevents fluid flow to a dispenser or outlet in response to a particular event, such as a leak. The valve system includes a housing having ports for: (1) receiving a supply fluid, (2) supplying the fluid to a device, such as a water treatment system, (3) receiving the fluid from the device and (4) supplying fluid to a dispenser. The valve system also includes an automatic shutoff device within the housing that prevents water from flowing into the housing and the water treatment system when the dispensing outlet is closed and that allows water to flow through the housing and into the water treatment system when the outlet is open. The valve system may also include a second actuator connected to the automatic shutoff that is capable of moving the automatic shutoff to a partially or fully closed position. | 06-10-2010 |
Dennis Godfrey, Marblehead, MA US
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| 20110112558 | TISSUE FIXATION SYSTEM WITH SINGLE COMPONENT ANCHOR - A method and apparatus for biceps tenodesis or attachment of other tendon, or other soft tissue to bone. The tissue fixation system incorporates a single component anchor fabricated from a unitary piece or thin wafers bonded into a single component. The anchors incorporate features to engage a tendon or other soft tissue and maintain that engagement as the anchor and tendon are positioned into a bone tunnel or channel. The anchor secures to bone ensuring the tendon or other soft tissue are engaged within the bone tunnel or channel to produce the required fixation. | 05-12-2011 |
Donald G. Godfrey, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20110311389 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method is provided for manufacturing a turbine component. The method includes forming a first intermediate turbine article with an additive manufacturing process; encapsulating the first intermediate turbine article with an encapsulation layer to form a second intermediate turbine article; and consolidating the second intermediate turbine article to produce the turbine component. | 12-22-2011 |
Howard Godfrey, Andover, OH US
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| 20090060685 | All-Terrain Log Forwarder - A log forwarder comprising a chassis having two sides, a separate series of rollers mounted substantially along the length of each side of the chassis, each series of rollers having an endless track made substantially of elastomeric material that extends around the rollers so as to contact the ground, with the series of rollers extending the ground contact area and weight distribution substantially along the length of the log forwarder, a flat bed for receiving logs; a covered cab; a boom adjacent said covered cab adaptable for moving logs to and from the flat bed, the covered cab including within it a first set of controls for maneuvering the log forwarder and a second set of controls for manipulating the boom, and the log forwarder having a height and a width which are less than height and width dimensions that require a road travel permit. | 03-05-2009 |
James R. Godfrey, Omaha, NE US
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| 20090056006 | Portable toilet chemical recharge system and method - A portable toilet chemical recharge system and method includes a water source and a main conduit with a water valve, and a liquid chemical solution source with a chemical conduit and a chemical pump, the chemical conduit connected to the main conduit downstream from the water valve. A chemical pump timer engages and disengages the chemical pump, and a chemical flow control valve controls chemical flow through the chemical conduit. The water valve, chemical pump timer and the chemical flow control valve cooperatively control flow through the main and chemical conduits to provide a pre-injection water flush period, a liquid chemical injection period wherein liquid chemical flows into the main conduit, and a post-injection water flush period. | 03-05-2009 |
James Royce Godfrey, Tennille, GA US
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| 20110046284 | Novel Treated Mineral Pigments for Aqueous Based Barrier Coatings - This invention is directed to novel pigments, pigment systems (including components not classified as pigments) and formulations for use in an aqueous coating system applied onto cellulosic (paper and/or paperboard) and non-cellulosic substrates (polyethylene (PE), polylactic acid (PLA), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), etc.) to impart barrier properties. | 02-24-2011 |
John Godfrey, Lincolnton, NC US
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| 20080289113 | Tool for Securing Together Two or More Layers of a Mattress Using a Plastic Fastener - A method for coupling together at least two layers of a mattress includes the steps of aligning each layer in its proper position in relation to the other layers of the mattress and, after the alignment step, inserting a plastic fastener through the layers. A fastener dispensing tool is provided for inserting plastic fasteners through the layers of the mattress. In one embodiment, the fastener dispensing tool includes a housing, a hollow sharpened needle fixedly coupled to the housing, an ejection mechanism for advancing a cross-bar of the plastic fastener through the hollow needle, a needle guard slidably coupled to the housing over a portion of the sharpened needle, and a needle guard stop slidably coupled to the housing in such a manner so that it can be releasably fixed place in either of two or more set positions. In use, the needle guard is adapted for slidable displacement between an extended position in which the sharpened tip of the needle is substantially protected by the needle guard and a retracted position in which a portion of the sharpened needle is exposed. When in its retracted position, the needle guard contacts the needle guard stop so as to limit further retraction of the needle guard. In this capacity, the position selected for the needle guard stop determines the portion of the hollow needle that is available for insertion through the layers of the mattress. | 11-27-2008 |
Martin R. Godfrey, Naperville, IL US
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| 20110206597 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STABLE OXY-CHLORO ACID - The current invention relates to an apparatus for the production of stable oxy-chloro acid while monitoring the efficacy of the resin bed. The invention allows for simple ion exchange while modifying the pH to allow the chlorous acid to be in a stable form so that it does not rapidly degrading into chlorine dioxide and can be used as an effective biocide and cleaning composition. The apparatus also provides for an uninterrupted production of chlorous acid, which allows for the use of chlorous acid to be used in batch or continuous cleaning treatments. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael Godfrey, Lakewood, CO US
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| 20110028256 | CHAIN - A chain such as a roller bush chain comprising a plurality of interconnected chain link members ( | 02-03-2011 |
Mitchell T. Godfrey, Bozeman, MT US
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| 20090285931 | Feed supplement for animals for reducing methane production - A method for enhancing feed efficiency and reducing enteric methane production in livestock, comprising a formulation of natural plants and plant extracts and chemicals, including propionatic acid glycerol, that when feed to ruminants results in decreased enteric methane production and improved feed efficiency. | 11-19-2009 |
Richard D. Godfrey, Granville, OH US
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| 20080209824 | Method of attenuating sound transmitted through a building structure - A method is provided for attenuating sound transmitted through a building structure. The method includes marketing an insulation product for installation in a cavity in the building structure wherein the insulation product has a thickness T greater than the depth D of the cavity. The insulation product is then compressed between the first and second covering members or materials. The insulation product produces a sound damping force upon the covering material. | 09-04-2008 |
Robert Godfrey, Largo, FL US
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| 20100102013 | GRAVITY FED BOTTLE STORAGE AND DISPLAY RACK - An apparatus for storing and displaying bottles that includes one or more hollow column members configured to contain a plurality of bottles in a vertical orientation, and to allow the bottles to be gravity fed when a lowest bottle is dispensed therefrom. Each member has a back portion with a substantially flat surface configured for being in a face to face relationship with a wall surface to which the member is attached. A cylinder portion extends from a top of the member to a predetermined location along the back portion followed by an open portion below the extended cylinder portion and a bottom base portion spaced-apart from the extended cylinder portion. Each member has an opening at the top sized to insert each bottle. The bottom base portion at the bottom of each member serves as a platform for resting the lowest bottle. | 04-29-2010 |
Robert J. Godfrey, Baraboo, WI US
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| 20090309947 | PRINT HEAD WITH UNIFORM LOADING - An improved print head assembly is disclosed that provides even pressure over the width of a print face across a platen roller. Accordingly, the print head assembly can perform edge-justified printing operations without portions of the print being faint or skewing due to uneven pressure across the print head. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311025 | CARTRIDGE WITH RIBBON BACK-TENSION - The present invention provides a cartridge providing ribbon tension. The cartridge includes a cartridge housing having walls. A first spool and a second spool are contained in at least in part in the cartridge and have a ribbon extending therebetween. The first spool and the second spool extend between a pair of ends with at least one of the pair of ends having a driving portion. At least one resistance-applying part extends around a portion of each of the first spool and the second spool. The first spool and the second spool have a loaded and an unloaded position. In the loaded position, at least one of the resistance applying part is disengaged from the walls of the cartridge. In the unloaded position, at least one resistance-applying part engages the walls of the cartridge. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311027 | LABEL ROLL AND GUIDING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a media guide system for guiding media unwound from a roll of a roll assembly along a direction of roll feeding in a printer. The guide system includes a guide base including a datum edge guide surface and a plurality of edge guide receivers. The datum edge guide surface is aligned along a direction of roll feeding. The plurality of edge guide receivers is formed in the guide base and extends along the direction of roll feeding. When the roll assembly is loaded into the guide base by engaging an edge guide of the roll assembly into at least one of the plurality of edge guide receivers, the datum edge guide surface of the guide base and the edge guide of the roll assembly serve as edge guides to guide the roll through the printer during a printing operation. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090317162 | PRINTER DRIVE TRAIN FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING RIBBON TENSION - A drive train for a printer is disclosed that provides and maintains a desired tension in the ribbon during transfer of the ribbon between a supply spool and a take-up spool. The drive train is configured to pre-tension the ribbon proximate the driven spool prior to driving the drive roller. During operation, the drive train provides and maintains the requisite tension in the ribbon proximate the driven spool with use of a slip-overdrive assembly. Additionally, the drive train induces a drag on the spool from which ribbon is being unwound with the use of a drag-overrun assembly. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100173103 | Label Media Having A Substrate And A Two-Sided Releasable Liner - Label media for use in a label media printer to form wide labels is disclosed. The label media includes a releasable liner that has a first side and a second side joined by a longitudinal edge. A first side of a substrate adheres to the first and the second sides of the releasable liner. At least a portion of the substrate is ink-receiving. | 07-08-2010 |
Tim G. Godfrey, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20090245223 | Techniques for reducing buffer overflow in a communication system - A technique for operating a wireless communication device includes transmitting a first downlink rate in a first control message. The first downlink rate is based on a latency of an inter-processor communication link associated with the wireless communication device. First downlink data at the first downlink rate is then received for a first time period. Following the first time period, second downlink data is received at a second downlink rate that is higher than the first downlink rate. | 10-01-2009 |
Timothy Gordon Godfrey, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20080310488 | Adaptive Transmission Rate and Fragmentation Threshold Mechanism for Local Area Networks - An apparatus for adjusting the transmission bit rate and fragmentation threshold of a wireless station in response to transmission errors is disclosed. In particular, the illustrative embodiment of the present invention is based on a wireless station that employs both an IEEE 802.11 radio and a Bluetooth radio, and determines whether transmission errors of the IEEE 802.11 radio are due to fading, or interference from the Bluetooth radio. It will be clear to those skilled in the art how to make and use alternative embodiments of the present invention for protocols other than IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth, as well as stations that employ wireline or non-RF-wireless transceivers. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090141693 | Technique for Achieving Connectivity between Telecommunication Stations - A technique for enabling a secure, point-to-point wireless connection between a secondary computer (e.g., a personal digital assistant, etc.) and a primary computer (e.g., a notebook, a desktop, etc.) is disclosed. The primary computer is associated with an extended infrastructure through an access point. The present invention enables the secondary computer to communicate either with the associated primary computer or with an extended network indirectly through the access point. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100002717 | Partitioned Medium Access Control Implementation - A novel implementation of a partitioned Medium Access Control (MAC) is disclosed. The illustrative embodiment employs a shared bus that typically is already present in a wireless terminal for communication between an Upper MAC and a Lower MAC. The partitioned MAC implementation therefore does not require any additional communication means between the Upper MAC and Lower MAC, resulting in a lower-cost system. In addition, the Upper MAC and Lower MAC pass native data structures by reference over the shared bus, thereby eliminating the need for drivers to coordinate communication via interrupts, handshaking, etc. The partitioned MAC implementation results in a cost-effective distributed architecture in which the Upper MAC resides in the terminal's host processor and the Lower MAC resides in the terminal's wireless station. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100118853 | Advance Notification of Transmit Opportunities on a Shared-Communications Channel - A technique is disclosed that enables both an IEEE 802.11 transceiver and a Bluetooth transceiver to be employed in a single wireless telecommunication station (e.g., a device supporting a wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, etc.) without interfering on each other. In particular, the illustrative embodiment enables standard “off-the-shelf” IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth transceivers to work in a coordinated fashion in a single telecommunications terminal. In the illustrative embodiment, an IEEE 802.11 transceiver that uses a shared-communications channel notifies a Bluetooth transceiver that a transmit opportunity exists and that the Bluetooth transceiver has permission to use the shared-communications channel. The technique disclosed is also applicable to communications protocols other than IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. | 05-13-2010 |
Tony E. Godfrey, Bronxville, NY US
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| 20080199867 | MULTIPLE MODE MULTIPLEX REACTION QUENCHING METHOD - Methods for balancing multiplexed PCR reactions are provided which exploit differences in primer and amplicon Tms. The methods may be controlled by a computer process. Also provided are articles of manufacture useful in such methods and compositions containing primers and probes useful in such methods. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100240037 | IDENTIFICATION OF MARKERS IN ESOPHAGEAL CANCER, COLON CANCER, HEAD AND NECK CANCER, AND MELANOMA - Methods for identifying expression of markers indicative of the presence of esophageal, a squamous cell cancer, a squamous cell cancer of the head and neck, colon cancer and melanoma are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture useful in such methods and compositions containing primers and probes useful in such methods. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110312515 | IDENTIFICATION OF MARKERS IN LUNG AND BREAST CANCER - Methods for identifying expression of markers indicative of the presence of breast cancer and lung cancer are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture useful in such methods and compositions containing primers and probes useful in such methods. | 12-22-2011 |
Vern Godfrey, Warrensburg, MO US
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| 20090100817 | Riding Mower - A mid-mount riding rotary mower is disclosed. The mower has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels. The mower deck is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that carry the front wheels from a first position in front of the mower to a side position for deck maintenance. In the maintenance position the deck can be removed from under the mower easily by rolling the deck forward. The deck can then be tilted up to a stable vertical orientation for maintenance of the blades. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100011733 | Riding Mower - A mid-mount riding rotary mower is disclosed. The mower has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels. The mower deck is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that carry the front wheels into a range of spread positions wherein said wheels are clamped for different operating conditions, and a released position wherein the mower deck can be removed from underneath the mower. | 01-21-2010 |
Wayne R. Godfrey, Los Altos, MN US
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| 20100291678 | Regulatory T Cells and Their Use in Immunotherapy and Suppression of Autoimmune Responses - Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4 | 11-18-2010 |
William Runako Godfrey, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20100262452 | TRACKING AND FILLING STAFFING NEEDS - Staffing needs may be processed automatically by a staffing fulfillment system that determines the requirements of a staffing position, identifies personnel qualified to fill the position and notifies the identified personnel of the staffing need. A database may store personnel profiles detailing skills, qualifications and other credentials of the individual such that the fulfillment system may automatically identify individuals that are qualified to fill a need. A response from personnel may be evaluated by the system to determine whether the individual is available and willing to fill the need. The system may then fill the need if the response is positive and notify an employer that the position or need has been filled. | 10-14-2010 |