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Gregory P. Albracht, Omaha, NE US
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| 20090025327 | Furring Strip Alignment System - A furring strip system with built-in alignment and airspace between interior and exterior walls for ventilation and rainscreen protection. A wall grid system speeds installation. The furring strip system has application to installation of drywall panels, deck applications, and floor applications. The system allows release of moisture from wood and wood plastic composite (WPC) decking via a space between boards. The invention further has application to roof installations with cross bars as well as different types of roofing, and ceiling applications. | 01-29-2009 |
Gregory P. Armendariz, Papillon, NE US
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| 20080313224 | System and Method for Integration of Data Records Having Differing Data Types to a Geographical Information System - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a computing system generally includes a geographical information system that is coupled to a data record interface. The data record interface is operable to receive a data record having a data type that is different from a second data type used by the geographical information system. The data record may then determine the data type of the data record and accordingly invoke a particular plug-in that is operable to convert the first data type to the second data type. The data record interface may then transmit the converted data record to the geographical information system. | 12-18-2008 |
Gregory P. Asner, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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| 20090214084 | Remote Sensing Analysis of Forest Disturbances - The present invention provides systems and methods to automatically analyze Landsat satellite data of forests. The present invention can easily be used to monitor any type of forest disturbance such as from selective logging, agriculture, cattle ranching, natural hazards (fire, wind events, storms), etc. The present invention provides a large-scale, high-resolution, automated remote sensing analysis of such disturbances. | 08-27-2009 |
Gregory P. Butke, Concord, OH US
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| 20100240681 | VALOMACICLOVIR POLYMORPHS - The present invention relates to crystalline forms of valomaciclovir, processes for preparing crystalline forms of valomaciclovir, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using thereof. | 09-23-2010 |
Gregory P. Campau, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20080257434 | Hydraulic Control System for High Flow Applications in Motor Vehicles - A hydraulic control system for high flow applications in motor vehicles, in particular for active wheel suspensions and active steering arrangements, includes at least one passive high flow valve which is controlled hydraulically by at least one low flow valve. | 10-23-2008 |
Gregory P. Dolim, Tigard, OR US
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| 20090295370 | Branch meter with strip adjustment - A power monitoring system. | 12-03-2009 |
Gregory P. Elgan, Providence, UT US
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| 20100000626 | FLUID BIN ASSEMBLY WITH HOIST - A method for filling a dispensing bag includes inserting a collapsed bag within the chamber of a bin, the chamber being bounded by a floor and an upstanding sidewall. A first port formed on the collapsed bag is securely fixed within a port hole formed on the floor of the bin. A hoist mounted on the bin is manipulated so that the hoist raises an upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the first port remains fixed within the port hole so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110271646 | FLUID BIN ASSEMBLY WITH HOIST - A method for filling a dispensing bag includes inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin and securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin. After securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin, a hoist coupled to an upper end of the collapsed bag is manipulated so that the hoist raises the upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the lower end of the collapsed bag remains secured to the bin so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin. | 11-10-2011 |
Gregory P. Frankiewicz, Mayfield Heights, OH US
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| 20090322253 | LED Lighting System having a Reduced-Power Usage Mode - An LED lighting system, with first and second types of LEDs of different efficacies, has a reduced-power usage mode. A control system independently controls first and second control groups of first and second types of LEDs, respectively. The control system has one or more modes including a reduced-power usage mode for decreasing the overall power consumption of the lighting system while maintaining a light level of at least a predetermined percentage of the level present when the first control group of LEDs operates at a power level between less-than-full power and full power and the second control group is off. The predetermined percentage is 50. The control system decreases the overall power consumption of the lighting system in the reduced-power usage mode by turning off or dimming the first control group and turning on the second control group to at least some extent. | 12-31-2009 |
Gregory P. Goodzey, South Bend, IN US
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| 20110254359 | VEHICULAR BRAKE SYSTEM OPERABLE IN DUAL MODES - A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit which includes a master cylinder assembly, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly operable in a first mode and a second mode, the selector valve assembly being moved from the first mode to the second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254360 | Brake System with Selector Valve for Selecting Between Two Modes of Operation - A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit. The system includes a master cylinder assembly configured to pressurize fluid therein in response to movement of the brake pedal, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly being moved from a first mode to a second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120011844 | DECOUPLED INLINE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - An in-line brake system with a hydraulic booster includes a master cylinder defining a cylinder bore, a master cylinder piston located within the cylinder bore, a transfer piston located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder piston, a transfer piston actuator with a first seat, a sealing member aligned with the first seat, a sealing member spring operably connected to the sealing member and the transfer piston, an input rod aligned with the first seat, a return spring operably connected to the input rod and the transfer piston actuator, a sleeve actuator located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder, and a sleeve spring configured to bias the sleeve actuator away from the master cylinder piston, wherein the sleeve actuator is configured to bias the transfer piston toward the master cylinder piston in response to an applied boost pressure. | 01-19-2012 |
Gregory P. Hanauska, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100260454 | LASER TO OPTICAL FIBER COUPLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A missile defense system ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110084195 | OFF-AXIS REFLECTIVE TRANSMIT TELESCOPE FOR A DIRECTED INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES (DIRCM) SYSTEM - An off-axis reflective transmit telescope for a DIRCM system is mounted on the gimbal along a transmit-axis offset laterally from the optical axis of the receive telescope but nominally aligned with the line-of-sight of the receive telescope to transmit a laser beam. The telescope comprises an optical port optically coupled to a laser to receive and direct the laser beam away from the dome and a reflective optical assembly that reflects the laser beam through the dome. The reflective optical assembly comprises an off-axis mirror segment and a second optical element that together precompensate the laser beam for dome aberrations induced by the lateral offset of the transmit telescope's transmit axis from the optical axis. The off-axis mirror segment comprises a segment of a parent mirror having an aspheric curvature (e.g. parabolic, elliptical or higher-order asphere) about an axis of symmetry. The segment is offset so that it is not centered on the axis of symmetry of the parent mirror. The use of the off-axis mirror segment allows the optical port and any folding mirror to be positioned so that they do not obscure the reflected laser beam. The second optical element may be a segment of a dome corrector parent lens, a prism or a refractive lens formed on the front surface of the off-axis minor segment. | 04-14-2011 |
Gregory P. Hill, Sr., Fair Oaks, CA US
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| 20120017957 | TENT AND TENT FRAME - A tent frame includes a plurality of structural members (PSM), each having a first end portion and a second end portion. The tent frame also includes a connecting member having a first part and a second part. The first end portion of each of the PSM couples to the first part, and the second end portion of each of the PSM couples to the second part, such that at least one of a tensional force, a bending force, a compressive force, and a torsional force is exerted on each of the PSM. One of the PSM and the connecting member form a first side of a tent frame. Another of the PSM and the connecting member form a second side of the tent frame. When the at least one of the tensional force, the bending force, the compressive force, and the torsional force is decreased, the tent frame expands longitudinally. | 01-26-2012 |
Gregory P. Imwalle, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20100085196 | DATA CENTER THERMAL MONITORING - A measurement indicative of a temperature of a computer is received and a thermal health value for the computer is calculated based on the measurement. | 04-08-2010 |
Gregory P. Jaman, Langley CA
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| 20100127848 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, METHOD AND SENSORS FOR MONITORING STRUCTURES - A system, apparatus and method for monitoring structures is provided. The system includes a measurement acquisition unit having a first connection point for receiving a sensor unit and a second connection point that is electrically isolated from the first connection point when invoking the sensor unit. A measurement sensor for detecting moisture includes a pair of spaced apart conductors; and an impedance circuit in parallel with the conductors and having a finite impedance such that an impedance of the measurement sensor greater than the finite impedance indicates an impaired connection. A termination module includes a base attachable to a measurement sensor, and the impedance circuit. A moisture content measurement sensor includes: a pair of conductors in electrically insulating material; and electrically conductive probe supports attached to the conductors for receiving probes and forming electrical connections between conductors and probes. Eyelet rivets may be used as probe supports. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100225341 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DEFECTS IN BUILDING STRUCTURES - An apparatus, system and method for detecting defects in building structures is provided. The apparatus includes a detector operable to determine an indication of the defect; and a transmitter operable to wirelessly transmit the indication from the apparatus to a central controller. The system includes the detection unit; a locator operable to determine the location of the detection unit; and a memory for storing the indication and the location in association with each other. The memory may be part of a central controller in wireless communication with the detection unit. The apparatus or central controller may include a processor operable to determine from a plurality of measurements performed by the detection unit a resultant measurement vector indicating a direction from the detection unit toward the defect. The detection unit may be operable to autonomously change its location. A display showing resultant measurement vectors at various locations can be produced. | 09-09-2010 |
Gregory P. Kiselis, Oak Ridge, NC US
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| 20090014144 | CONTROLLED PRESSURE CASTING - A method of forming metal castings, including positioning a first end of a structural member in a first mold cavity and a second end of the structural member in a second mold cavity. The first and second mold cavities being fluidly coupled to a reservoir of molten metal. Applying a main pressure to the molten metal in the reservoir to force the molten metal into the first mold cavity and the second mold cavity. Then, applying a first auxiliary pressure to the first mold cavity and a second auxiliary pressure to the second mold cavity to density the casting formed in the first mold cavity and the second mold cavity. Also, a method for casting including maintaining a main pressure at or less than an initial, mold-filling pressure after first and second mold cavities have been filled. Additionally, a method for detecting whether a first mold cavity is sufficiently filled with molten metal by monitoring a moveable element. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090115155 | Suspension link with integral pivot assembly - A suspension for a motor vehicle having a hollow suspension member including first and second spaced apart sidewalls and a pivot pin. In the preferred embodiment, the pivot pin is a locking assembly that includes a first retainer partially insertable through a first window formed in the first sidewall and a second retainer partially insertable through a second window formed in the second side wall. The first retainer engages the second retainer to present a pivot that receives a pivot arm between the sidewalls. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090134594 | Control Arm and Knuckle Assembly - An assembly including a control arm and a steering knuckle, one of the control arm and the steering knuckle having a first end with a ball, the other of the control arm and the steering knuckle having a socket that includes a bearing structure formed so as to surround a portion of the ball to securely fasten the ball to the socket. The control arm has a bayonette configuration to receive a first node and a second node is cast directly onto the control arm | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100205806 | Method To Produce Suspension Module And Frame That Reduces Need For Final Alignment - A method of assembling a frame and suspension module includes determining locations of first and second suspension member supports on the frame. Target positions of first and second connections between the frame and third and fourth suspension members are defined based on the locations of the first and second suspension member supports. Target positions of third and fourth connections between a fifth suspension member and the first and second suspension members are defined based on the locations and the target positions of the first and second connections. The first and second suspension members are connected to the frame at the locations. The third and fourth suspension members are connected to the frame at the first and second target positions. The fifth suspension member is connected to the first and second suspension members at the third and fourth target positions. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110012320 | CONTROLLED PRESSURE CASTING - A method of forming metal castings, including positioning a first end of a structural member in a first mold cavity and a second end of the structural member in a second mold cavity. The first and second mold cavities being fluidly coupled to a reservoir of molten metal. Applying a main pressure to the molten metal in the reservoir to force the molten metal into the first mold cavity and the second mold cavity. Then, applying a first auxiliary pressure to the first mold cavity and a second auxiliary pressure to the second mold cavity to densify the casting formed in the first mold cavity and the second mold cavity. Also, a method for casting including maintaining a main pressure at or less than an initial, mold-filling pressure after first and second mold cavities have been filled. Additionally, a method for detecting whether a first mold cavity is sufficiently filled with molten metal by monitoring a moveable element. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110068619 | HYBRID COMPONENT - A hybrid torsion beam axle assembly is provided, which includes a steel torsion beam. An end cap is fastened to an end portion of the steel torsion beam, and a cast trailing arm is cast about the end portion of the steel torsion beam including the end cap. In this way, the cast trailing arm is positively and rigidly secured to the steel torsion beam. | 03-24-2011 |
Gregory P. Kushla, Florham, NJ US
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| 20110144144 | IBUPROFEN AND NARCOTIC ANALGESIC COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant. Also provided herein is a method of preparing a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising: (a) Granulating ibuprofen, a narcotic analgesic, a first glidant, a first disintegrant, a binder, and starch to form granules wherein said granulating step comprises a wet granulation process; (b) blending the granules with extra-granular material comprised of a second glidant, a second disintegrant, a filler and starch to form a blend of granules and extra-granular material; and (c) compressing the blend into a tablet. | 06-16-2011 |
Gregory P. Liesen, Mechanicsville, VA US
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| 20080289400 | PETROLEUM VISCOSITY MEASUREMENT AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure presents an apparatus and method for measuring viscosity of a lubricating oil. The apparatus has a piezo-resistive cantilever sensor for sensing a first oil viscosity parameter. The sensor has a cantilever having a pressure receiving portion for receiving pressure exerted by the lubricating oil as the lubricating oil comes into contact with the pressure receiving portion. The cantilever also has first and second resistive portions in electrical communication with a first lead and a second lead, respectively, which are in electrical communication with an electrical circuit amplification element, for creating an output signal indicative of a change in the resistive characteristics of the first and second resistive portions of the cantilever as the lubricating oil comes into contact with the pressure receiving portion. The output signal can be used for determining oil viscosity. A processor and memory compare the output signal value with a stored resistance value to provide information relating to the quality of the lubricating oil. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090075849 | OIL-SOLUBLE MOLYBDENUM DERIVATIVES DERIVED FROM HYDROXYETHYL-SUBSTITUTED MANNICH BASES - The present disclosure relates to organic molybdenum complexes prepared by reacting a Mannich base with a source of molybdenum. The complexes may be useful in lubricating oil compositions as at least one of an antioxidant, a deposit control additive, and a friction modifier. The organic molybdenum complexes may show a reduced tendency to color finished oils. | 03-19-2009 |
Gregory P. Marcoe, Midland, MI US
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| 20100146794 | Vacuum trimmer - An improved hand held lawn and garden vacuum trimmer having an elongated vacuum duct in fluid communication with a motor powered vacuum impeller positioned in a body, one end of the vacuum duct being attached to the body, a rotary cutter positioned in the vacuum duct, the rotary cutter attached to the impeller by way of a rotating shaft so that material swept into the distal end of the vacuum duct is cut by the cutter, swept through the impeller and then directed to a collection container. The improvement of this embodiment of the instant invention is positioning the cutter more than one quarter inch and less than three inches from the distal end of the vacuum duct. | 06-17-2010 |
Gregory P. Marming, New York, NY US
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| 20110208633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRADING A FUTURES CONTRACT BASED ON A FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT INDEXED TO ENTERTAINMENT DIVIDENDS - A method of trading includes performing a transaction of a futures contract between a buyer and a seller. The futures contract is associated with at least one entertainment event and comprises a purchase price and a settlement date. The method concludes by performing a settlement of the futures contract based at least in part upon the purchase price and a value associated with the entertainment event at the settlement date. The entertainment event is associated with a security and the transaction of the futures contract is performed in conjunction with the issuance of the security to the seller. | 08-25-2011 |
Gregory P. Martiska, Newtown, CT US
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| 20110026760 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING POWDER IN A ROTATING CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER BY IMAGE ANALYSIS - A method is provided for characterizing powders and powder behavior in a rotating cylindrical container by image analysis techniques. Powder is placed in a generally cylindrical container with transparent ends. The container is then placed in front of an imaging device and illuminated with a light source so the device can capture images of the powder over time. The container is then rotated at various speeds and the camera captures images of the powder at fixed time intervals. Image analysis algorithms are then used to isolate the powder information in the images and this data is used to calculate several parameters of the powder including the potential energy of the powder, the curvature of the powder, and volume of the powder. From these calculations, the average potential energy level of the powder, the potential energy level at which the powder yields or avalanches, the change in the potential energy before and after an avalanche, the powder surface curvature, and powder volume can be determined as a function of container rotation speed. | 02-03-2011 |
Gregory P. Marzec, East Amherst, NY US
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| 20080314199 | Enhanced Alloy Recovery In Molten Steel Baths Utilizing Cored Wires Doped With Deoxidants - The present invention provides increased recovery in additive-enhanced or alloy-enhanced molten steel. This is accomplished by deoxidizing powders blended with the additive alloys. The deoxidizing powder reacts with the oxygen, thereby depleting the oxygen in this region. The alloy or additive region is enriched, thereby improving the recovery in the molten steel. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080314201 | Enhanced Alloy Recovery In Molten Steel Baths Utilizing Cored Wires Doped With Dispersants - The present invention provides increased recovery in additive-enhanced or alloy-enhanced molten steel. This is accomplished by dispersing agents blended with the additive alloys. The dispersant powder reacts with the carbon in the steel forming carbon monoxide gas which provides kinetic energy to the additive alloy particle causing dispersion within the molten bath, resulting in greater dissolution of the particles in the molten bath. The alloy or additive region is enriched, thereby improving the recovery in the molten steel. | 12-25-2008 |
Gregory P. Matis, Santa Barbara, CA US
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| 20110114705 | Method for creating thermal bonds while minimizing heating of parts - A method for making thermally conductive high aspect ratio large area contact between devices while reducing the heating of the devices. The method of the invention includes the use of reactive foils to solder two devices together at room temperature while imparting significantly less temperature rise and resultant residual stress in the bulk devices when compared with conventional reflow solder techniques. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110114707 | Method for creating highly compliant thermal bonds that withstand relative motion of two surfaces during temperature changes using spacing structures - A method for making thermally conductive high aspect ratio large area contact between devices with different coefficients of thermal expansion. The method of the invention includes the creation or placement of sparse structures on at least one of two surfaces or between the surfaces to maintain enough thickness that an interposed bonding material remains sufficiently compliant that relative thermal motion of the two devices can occur without damage to the devices or the bond during changes in temperature. | 05-19-2011 |
Gregory P. Naifeh, Dallas, TX US
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| 20110119219 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING SYSTEM EVENTS - An apparatus and an associated method facilitate analysis of events associated with a network system. Event occurrence items are compared with event rules of an event rule set to determine whether the items are potentially significant. If considered to be potentially significant, a scorer assigns a score to the event occurrence item to provide a relative indication of the potential significance of the event occurrence item. | 05-19-2011 |
Gregory P. Nitzel, Mattawan, MI US
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| 20110020909 | Methods Of Culturing Lawsonia Intracellularis - The present invention relates generally to the growth of | 01-27-2011 |
Gregory P. Nitzel, Mahawan, MI US
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| 20110150913 | TORQUE TENO VIRUS (TTV) ISOLATES AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences of Torque teno virus (“TTV”), including novel genotypes thereof, all of which are useful in the preparation of vaccines for treating and preventing diseases in swine and other animals. Vaccines provided according to the practice of the invention are effective against multiple swine TTV genotypes and isolates. Diagnostic and therapeutic polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies are also a feature of the present invention, as are infectious clones useful in the propagation of the virus and in the preparation of vaccines. Particularly important aspects of the invention include vaccines that provide TTV ORF1 protein, or peptide fragments thereof, as antigen. | 06-23-2011 |
Gregory P. Polini, Freehold, NJ US
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| 20090029651 | Method and Procedures for Automatic Calibration of a Wireless Communications System Simulation - Performance optimization of mobile wireless communication networks is complex and typically requires extensive offline modeling and simulation prior to deploying changes that may have unforeseen adverse effects on the live customer network. It is necessary to calibrate the simulation model against the actual network at a level of fidelity such that the engineer is confident that the simulation's response to network changes accurately reflects the results that would be experienced if those changes were deployed in an actual live network. This process is typically quite time consuming and requires significant case-by-case insight into the workings of the actual network as well as the simulation model. We have invented a method of automatic calibration in which the simulation adapts itself to more closely resemble the actual network. For a given network architecture and a probabilistic customer usage profile a simulation provides an estimate of key performance metrics. These simulated metrics are compared against actual measurements from the network. To the extent that they do not match within a prescribed tolerance, an iterative adaptive calibration procedure is used to perturb slightly the probabilistic model of network usage. | 01-29-2009 |
Gregory P. Schimitz, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20110004207 | Flexible Neural Localization Devices and Methods - Described herein are devices, systems and methods for determining if a nerve is nearby a device or portion of a device. The neural stimulation tools described herein are configured to be flexible and low-profile, so that they can be used within body regions that may be tortuous or difficult to reach, such as within a compressed or partially occluded neural foramen. In most cases, these tools described herein are ribbon-shaped and adapted to be manipulated bimanually, for example, by applying force to the ends of the devices from separate locations outside of the patient's body. Thus, in some of the exemplary neural localization devices described herein, the distal end region of the device are configured to couple to the proximal end of a guidewire. One or more surfaces of the devices may include an electrode or multi-polar network of electrodes configured to stimulate only nerves within a predetermined distance of a particular face of the device. | 01-06-2011 |
Gregory P. Schleusner, Waukesha, WI US
Gregory P. Seei, Villa Park, IL US
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| 20110053692 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND MEDIA FOR ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROMOTIONS - A computer-implemented method, system, apparatus, and media directed to improving user activity for an entity. A social group comprised of members is established and each member of the social group is provided with a game item that includes a unique identifier for participation in a promotion, wherein each provided member has a chance to win a first benefit based on the unique identifier. The unique identifier is associated with the promotion, the social group, and an associated participating member of the social group that participates in the promotion. A second benefit is provided to all participating members of the social group when at least one member of the social group wins the first benefit as an incentive for the members of the social group to participate in the promotion. | 03-03-2011 |
Gregory P. Shogan, City Of Round Rock, WA US
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| 20100164280 | AC/DC POWER SUPPLY, A METHOD OF DELIVERING DC POWER AT MULTIPLE VOLTAGES AND A COMPUTER DATA STORAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE POWER SUPPLY OR THE METHOD - An AC/DC power supply, a method of delivering DC power at multiple voltages and a computer data storage system. In one embodiment the AC/DC power supply includes: (1) a transformer having a primary winding couplable to an AC power source and a secondary winding inductively couplable to the primary winding and (2) multiple DC voltage rails coupled to the secondary winding at designated locations and configured to deliver power to loads coupled thereto, each of the DC voltage rails configured to dynamically transfer therebetween an available portion of the power in response to changes in the loads. | 07-01-2010 |
Gregory P. Skinger, Southbury, CT US
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| 20110084437 | VALIDATION OF MAILPIECE COMPOSITION COMPLETENESS - A method and system for validating the completeness of a document collation includes obtaining information concerning a document having a first page and a last page, and processing the obtained information. The processed information is employed to apply a marking on the document that may be readable through an enclosure that visually obscures the marking. The marking may provide information regarding the completeness of the document collation within the enclosure. The processed information may be employed in a manner such that the applied marking includes a first page mark on the first page of the document collation and a last page mark in the last page of the document collation. The marks may be applied in respective predetermined zones on the first page and the last page. The first page zone and the last page zone may have a predetermined relationship for a document collation. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110084710 | ENVELOPE MOISTENING DETECTOR - A mailing system includes a mailing machine having an envelope feed path, a sealing system configured to apply a liquid to an envelope in the envelope feed path, a capacitive sensor located in the envelope feed path downstream from the sealing system, and a controller connected to the capacitive sensor. The sealing system may include a liquid reservoir and a liquid applicator. The capacitive sensor is configured to measure a quantity of liquid on a portion of the envelope applied by the sealing system and to generate a signal based on the measured quantity. The controller is configured to perform an operation based on the measured quantity signal from the capacitive sensor. | 04-14-2011 |
Gregory P. Smiltneek, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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| 20110132847 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT - Wastewater is treated by providing a distribution conduit and providing a diffuser assembly. An aperture is created in the distribution conduit having an initial minimum diameter. The diffuser assembly, in turn, comprises a diffuser membrane in fluidic communication with a mating tube. The mating tube has an initial outside diameter at a location along its length greater than the initial minimum inside diameter of the aperture. The mating tube is inserted into the aperture until the location on the mating tube that, before insertion, had the initial outside diameter is encircled by the aperture where the aperture, before insertion, had the initial minimum inside diameter. This forms an airtight interference fit between the distribution conduit and diffuser assembly. | 06-09-2011 |
Gregory P. Werness, South St. Paul, MN US
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| 20110066146 | Suction Stabilized Epicardial Ablation Devices - A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
Gregory P. Whalin, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20100017371 | Web Based Interactive Meeting Facility - A computer program product helps organize an in-person gathering of users of topic-related interest to help maintain ongoing local interest groups by providing meeting management resources through a web-based meeting facility, where the meeting management resources may enable a meeting group organizer to manage a meeting group. The meeting facility may receive meeting group criteria from a user, and may provide to the user an indication of at least one meeting group of a plurality of meeting groups based on the user's received meeting group criteria, wherein the meeting groups may have respective members. The meeting facility may receive from the user a selection of a meeting group to join, and the organizer may be enabled to accept the user as a new member to the meeting group and to manage meeting group user resources available to the user through a web-based graphical interface provided by the meeting facility. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110161130 | Web-Based Interactive Meeting Facility with Revenue Generation Through Sponsorship - A computer-implemented method to help organize in-person gatherings of users of topic-related interest includes the steps of: providing a web-based meeting facility to a plurality of users, wherein each of the plurality of users choose to join at least one of a plurality of meeting groups based on at least one of topic-related interest and geographic locale; enabling at least one organizer to maintain control of organizing meetings with the at least one of the plurality of meeting groups, wherein the one of the plurality of meeting groups is made up of a subset of the plurality of users; and providing the organizer with a revenue generation facility where the organizer generates revenue through commercial sponsorship of at least one of the meeting group and specific meetings. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110289142 | Web-Based Interactive Meeting Event Facility - A computer implemented method for organizing a network of affiliated live events, the method comprising: providing an event management resource to a promoter through a web-based meeting event facility, wherein the event management resource enables the promoter to initiate and manage a grouping of a plurality of affiliated in-person gatherings as live events in an event container controlled by the promoter, and where at least one such live event is allowed to be controlled at least in part by a leader associated with such live event in the event container subject to event criteria set by the promoter. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110289433 | Web-Based Interactive Meeting Facility with Recommendations to Users - A computer implemented method for providing recommendations for an in-person meeting group, the method comprising: collecting user information, wherein the user information provides information related to topical interests and location information for at least one of a plurality of users; comparing the user information with a topical listing of in-person meeting groups in the same geographical region as the at least one user, wherein the in-person meeting group is formed and maintained through a web-based meeting facility; and providing an in-person meeting group recommendation to the at least one user based on the comparison. | 11-24-2011 |
Gregory P. Ziamik, Houston, TX US
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| 20110320043 | Determining Identifying Information Of A Cooling Fan - A method and device for determining identifying information about a system cooling fan ( | 12-29-2011 |
Gregory P. Ziarnik, Houston, TX US
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| 20080296009 | Computer Systems and Related Methods for Cooling Such Systems - Methods for cooling computer systems are provided, in which the computer system has a processor and a fan. An exemplary method comprises: determining a temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed; determining a temperature of the computer system; and throttling the processor if the temperature corresponds to the temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed. Systems also are provided. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100077199 | Systems And Methods Of Secure BIOS Update - Systems and methods of securely updating BIOS are disclosed. One such system comprises a reprogrammable memory, a first and a second register, and comparison logic. The reprogrammable memory comprises a first portion and a protect input. The protect input is configured to disallow writes to at least the first portion when the memory protect input is at a first levels, and to allow writes to at least the first portion when the protect input is at a second level. The comparison logic is configured to drive a comparison output to a third level responsive to the first and second registers having equal values, and to drive the comparison output to a fourth level responsive to the first and second registers having different values. The comparison output is electrically coupled to the memory protect input. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100212341 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A COOLING SYSTEM USING ONE DIGITAL SIGNAL - Systems and methods that receive a digital signal outputted from a single line of a device are disclosed. Embodiments of the systems and methods calculate the temperature of the device based on the digital signal. Embodiments of the systems and methods generate a signal to a cooling system to cool the device when the calculated temperature of the device is higher than a predetermined temperature. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100321881 | Computer Systems And Related Methods For Cooling Such Systems - Methods for cooling computer systems are provided, in which the computer system has a processor and a fan. An exemplary method comprises: determining a temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed; determining a temperature of the computer system; and throttling the processor if the temperature corresponds to the temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed. Systems also are provided. | 12-23-2010 |