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Gregory R. Brown, Heywood GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110046286Hydrolytically Stable Polyurethane Nanocomposites - The water-resistance properties of polyester-based polyurethanes are remarkably enhanced, without adversely affecting the transparency properties of these materials to any significant degree, by including in the polymer a substantially dispersed nano-particle proton scavenger.02-24-2011

Gregory R. Bryniarski, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110173240MEDIA COLLECTION MANAGEMENT - A removable storage device (07-14-2011

Gregory R. Finses, Jenison, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090220766LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE PANEL - This invention is related to a lightweight composite panel and a method of making the same. The lightweight composite panel is used in the construction of cabinets and furnishings where weight must be kept to a minimum. The lightweight composite panel includes a top skin panel, at least one core frame, a bottom skin panel, and a lightweight material. The core frame is assembled from flat members that form the perimeter of the lightweight composite panel, while the top and bottom skin panel form the planar sides of the panel. The lightweight material is shaped to fill the cavity created by the top and bottom skin panels and the core frame. The components of the lightweight composite panel are pressed between corresponding mold halves, thereby taking the shape of the mold halves and forming a contoured lightweight composite panel that has the appearance of a traditional solid panel.09-03-2009

Gregory R. Gingera, Saskatoon CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090136646Brassica Juncea Lines with a Canola Fatty Acid Profile - having greater than about 55% oleic acid per weight of total fatty acid and methods of producing same are provided. The new 05-28-2009

Gregory R. Goslin, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100104050SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED SYMBOL GENERATION - According to some embodiments, an input symbol may be received, and a hard symbol may be generated from the input symbol. A probability associated with the hard symbol may be calculated along with a probability associated with a previous hard symbol. An enhanced symbol may then be determined as a function of a comparison between the probability associated the hard symbol and the previous hard symbol.04-29-2010

Patent applications by Gregory R. Goslin, Los Gatos, CA US

Gregory R. Hintermeister, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080229197DYNAMIC AND INTELLIGENT HOVER ASSISTANCE - A method, system and article of manufacture for hover help management in data processing systems and, more particularly, for providing dynamic and intelligent hover assistance in graphical user interfaces. One embodiment provides a method of displaying hover assistance on a display screen. The method comprises moving a pointer element to a position over a user interface element shown on the display screen in response to user manipulation of a pointing device, while the pointer element is positioned over the user interface element, invoking a first hover element for display on the display screen, and invoking a second hover element for display on the display screen after invoking the first hover element, and while the pointer element continues to be positioned over the user interface element.09-18-2008
20080235335METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CHANGING THE STATUS OF AN EXISTING EMAIL IN A RECIPIENT EMAIL CLIENT INBOX - A method, system, and computer program product for changing the status of an existing email in a recipient email client inbox are provided. The method includes receiving a message from an email server that includes a message identifier identifying the existing email message, the existing email message transmitted to the recipient email client inbox. The method also includes retrieving the existing email message corresponding to the message identifier, replacing a date and time of the existing email message with a current date and time corresponding to a time the message is transmitted, and moving the existing email message to the top of an email queue of the recipient email client inbox. The method further includes marking the existing email message at the top of the email queue as unread and notating the existing email message with the date and time of the existing email message.09-25-2008
20080316176PORTABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH EXTENDABLE USB-POWERED I/O DEVICE - A laptop computer system having an extended touchpad functionality includes a base having a media bay, the base housing a microprocessor based computer system; a keyboard having a plurality of keys, the keys communicatively coupled to the microprocessor based computer system; a display screen connected to the base via first and second hinges such that the display screen is moveable between a closed position and an open position, the display screen communicatively coupled to the microprocessor based computer system to drive the display screen; and a touch-pad disposed in the media bay, the touchpad being extendable and retractable with respect to the media bay, the touch-pad configured for at least one of, (i) a drawing tablet, and (ii) configured to control the cursor movement and placement functions on the display screen. The touchpad is disposed on either a right or left opposing side of the base having the media bay and has a form factor substantially the same as a USB I/O powered device. An exemplary touchpad may further include a support member to support the touchpad in an extended position, thereby alleviating a force on an electrical connection from the touchpad to the base.12-25-2008
20090175154Disk with Embedded Flash Memory and Disc Drive - A disc has an outer section on which digital media can be recorded and a core in its center in which a flash memory is embedded with the core having a central hole and electrical contacts to the flash memory. A disc drive has a drive spindle that is to extend into the disc core central hole with one of the spindle or spindle hub having electrical contacts to engage with the core electrical contacts so that data can be written into and/or read from the core flash memory by electronic components of the drive.07-09-2009
20090222760Method, System and Computer Program Product for Automating the Selection and Ordering of Column Data in a Table for a User - A method, system, and computer program product for automating the selection and ordering of column data in a table for a user are presented. In an exemplary manner, when a selected column is received, at least one available column related to the selected column is automatically recommended for display in an active table view. In response to the selected column being placed in the automatic data manipulation mode, a manipulation relationship between the selected column and the available column(s) is identified. When the selected column is manipulated (e.g., sorted, filtered), the available column(s) related to the selected column are automatically manipulated. The related available column(s) that are automatically recommended are concurrently displayed and grouped with the selected column in an active table view. Moreover, if a sort relationship exists between the available column(s) and the manipulated selected column, the related available column(s) are displayed according to the sort relationship.09-03-2009
20090262656METHOD FOR NEW RESOURCE TO COMMUNICATE AND ACTIVATE MONITORING OF BEST PRACTICE METRICS AND THRESHOLDS VALUES - A method is provided for monitoring a resource by utilizing proxy metrics provided by a dependent resource. A primary resource is recognized by a dependent resource, where the dependent resource is dependent upon certain capabilities of the primary resource. Metrics of the primary resource upon which the dependent resource needs are determined. Thresholds related to the metrics of the primary resource are determined. The dependent resource communicates the metrics and related thresholds to a central management tool. The metrics and related thresholds are monitored. Also, the dependent resource may act as a proxy for the primary resource, where the central management tool monitors the metrics and the related thresholds of the primary resource via the dependent resource.10-22-2009
20110093413Apparatus, System, and Method for Defining Normal and Expected Usage of a Computing Resource - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for defining normal usage of a computing system resource. A method for defining normal usage of a computing system resource includes receiving a repeating schedule that represents system usage of one or more computing resources and receiving one or more demand events that will affect the system usage of the one or more computer resources. The method also automatically creates a predictive temporal profile that represents the system usage of the one or more computer resources from information comprising the repeating schedule and the one or more demand events. The predictive temporal profile is displayed for the user to review.04-21-2011
20110235577CONTENT IDENTIFICATION AND RETRIEVAL BASED ON DEVICE COMPONENT PROXIMITY - The invention provides proximity based content retrieval. A proximity element is provided for each of a plurality of components associated with a primary device. Identification information of each proximity element for an associated particular proximity space is communicated to a mobile wireless device. Upon the mobile wireless device being located within the associated particular proximity space of a particular proximity element, the mobile device receives associated identification information of the particular proximity element. The mobile device retrieves video content based on the associated identification information.09-29-2011

Patent applications by Gregory R. Hintermeister, Rochester, MN US

Gregory R. Hires, Fairfield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174143DUAL SEAL WITH BELLOWS - A seal assembly which includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis, a proximal portion and a distal portion and including a bellows disposed along a length thereof. A first sealing membrane and a second sealing membrane associated with the proximal portion of the housing, each sealing membrane configured to create a substantially fluid-tight seal around a surgical instrument inserted therethrough. The bellows configured to allow at least a portion of the housing to move radially with respect to the longitudinal axis.07-08-2010
20100288694Density Phase Separation Device - A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases within a collection container is disclosed. The mechanical separator may have a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, with the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough. The separator body includes a float, having a first density, and a ballast, having a second density greater than the first density. A portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast. Optionally, the float may include a first extended tab adjacent a first opening of the through-hole and a second extended tab adjacent the second opening of the through-hole. In certain configurations, the separator body also includes an extended tab band disposed about an outer surface of the float. The separator body may also include an engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body.11-18-2010

Gregory R. Joswiak, Halfmoon Bay, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110302347Class-Based Compatibility Testing and Notification - A mobile computing device (MCD) can determine, based on model-specific test result information, whether an accessory may be incompatible with specific MCD functions. In some embodiments, the accessory provides test result information separately indicating a test result for each of a number of MCD models. Multiple MCD models can be grouped into a device class, and the MCD can deem the accessory compatible if he received test result information indicates a pass result for at least one of the device models associated with a device class to which the MCD belongs. If the accessory is not deemed to be compatible with the mobile computing device, the MCD can generate a warning.12-08-2011

Gregory R. Keier, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110239829RATCHETING WRENCH - A ratcheting wrench having ratchet structure, a ratchet body, a socket wheel, a plurality of ratchet teeth and at least one pawl. The ratchet body is received into the ratchet structure and is rotatable about a first axis. The socket wheel is received in an aperture in the ratchet body and includes a plurality of tool members that are spaced circumferentially apart from one another about a second axis that intersects the first axis but is not coincident with the first axis. The ratchet teeth and the at least one pawl cooperate to control relative rotation between the ratchet structure and the ratchet body about the first axis.10-06-2011

Gregory R. Kulzer, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100060807MEANS TO ENGAGE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY PANELS TO CONVENTIONAL PICTURE FRAMES - Various techniques for detachably connecting a commercially-available convention picture frame to an electronic display panel, such as one used in a digital picture frame. The electronic display panel includes a display and a bordering housing surrounding the display and having an opening, that in combination with the opening in the conventional picture frame, allow the display to be visible through the openings. The height, width, and thickness of the bordering housing are configured to allow the electronic display panel to be engaged with multiple commercially-available conventional picture frames.03-11-2010

Gregory R. Lambach, South St. Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110071453COMPRESSION BANDAGE SYSTEM - A compression bandaging system includes inner and outer bandages. The inner bandage is an inner skin facing, elongated, elastic bandage and includes an elongated, elastic substrate and an elongated foam layer affixed to a face of the substrate. The outer bandage is an outer, elongated, self-adhering elastic bandage having a compressive force when extended. In use, the outer bandage overlies the inner bandage.03-24-2011

Gregory R. Laniar, Manchester, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319813INFUSION PUMP APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - An infusion pump system is disclosed. The infusion pump system includes an infusion pump and a controller device in wireless communication with the infusion pump, wherein the controller including instructions for controlling the infusion pump, wherein the instructions may be synchronized with a secure web portal.12-29-2011

Gregory R. Madesh, Redmond, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256701MOLD USABLE IN PROCESS OF FORMING A DESIRED WALL SURFACE - Shape structure usable to form a desired wall surface includes a first region constructed for being attached to the wall; and a second region constructed for being located in an opening formed in the wall. The first region may be constructed as a flange and the second region as a body. The body may be constructed to form either a recess or protrusion when placed in the opening of the wall. The shape structure may also include a third region for fastening to the wall, and the wall may be a shower wall.10-23-2008

Patent applications by Gregory R. Madesh, Redmond, OR US

Gregory R. Schnackel, Omaha, NE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110153524SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN - A building systems design process uses computer hardware and software to examine multiple possible solutions to the design of building services systems including plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical power and lighting through automated calculation procedures and iterative computing methods. The process examines multiple valid solutions to the system design requirements, while preparing construction cost estimates of each valid solution examined and comparing the cost of each solution to determine the least costly solution that meets or exceeds all required design parameters entered into the system. The solution returned by the optimization process includes a complete representation of the best solution found placed in a CAD database ready for reproduction and use in the bidding and construction of the building.06-23-2011

Gregory R. Shurtz, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100077127Flexible Connection Scheme Between Multiple Masters and Slaves - The present invention describes a flexible routing scheme between masters and slaves in complex digital systems. The routing scheme is optimized for maximum versatility and configurability using switched resources in the form of configurable crossbar switches.03-25-2010

Patent applications by Gregory R. Shurtz, Houston, TX US

Gregory R. Smith, Lockport, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100031505Cross-counterflow heat exchanger assembly - A manifold for use in a heat exchanger assembly and a method of forming the manifold is disclosed herein. The method starts with the step of separately forming a first member at least partially defining an interior and having a spaced set of first tube slots and a second member having a wall positioned against the first tube slots and dividing the interior into a plurality of chambers. The method is finalized with the step of permanently fixing the first member to the second member to define an first manifold after the separately forming step.02-11-2010
20100044010Manifold with multiple passages and cross-counterflow heat exchanger incorporating the same - A manifold having multiple chambers for use in a cross-counterflow heat exchanger assembly includes a first member having arms extending from a base to arm ends. A second member is secured to the first member to define the manifold. The second member includes an inner plate edge that defines a first mating surface that extends inwardly along the inner plate edge from each of the plate ends to mate with arm ends. A wall extends transversely to the inner plate edge to a wall end. The wall end mates with an inner base surface to divide the interior of the manifold into a plurality of chambers. At least one lip extends transversely to the inner plate edge to define a second mating surface that extends perpendicularly from the first mating surface and mates with an inner arm surface of the arms.02-25-2010

Gregory R. Thorwall, Holland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120007336FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER ASSEMBLY - A fifth wheel slider assembly includes a hitch plate with a throat for receiving a king pin of a trailer, and a slider assembly that includes at least one rack member having a first side and a second side and supportable above a vehicle frame. The slider assembly further includes a first portion including a guide plate slidably abutting the second side of the at least one rack member, and an engagement assembly releasably engaging the at least one rack member at incremental points along a length of the at least one rack member, thereby selectively positioning the hitch plate with respect to the at least one rack member, and a second portion including at least one support bracket pivotably supporting the hitch plate, slidably abutting the first side of the at least one rack member, and readily releasably coupled to the first portion of the slider assembly.01-12-2012

Gregory R. Werba, Arlington Heights, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080260604Integrated process for producing xylenes and high purity benzene - Processes and apparatus are provided that provide high yields of xylenes per unit of aromatic-containing feed while enabling a high purity benzene co-product to be obtained without the need for an extraction or distillation to remove C10-23-2008
20080262278Integrated Process for Producing Xylenes and High Purity Benzene - Processes and apparatus are provided that provide high yields of xylenes per unit of aromatic-containing feed while enabling a high purity benzene co-product to be obtained without the need for an extraction or distillation to remove C10-23-2008
20080262280Integrated process for producing xylenes and high purity benzene - Processes and apparatus are provided that provide high yields of xylenes per unit of aromatic-containing feed while enabling a high purity benzene co-product to be obtained without the need for an extraction or distillation to remove C10-23-2008

Gregory R. Whyman, West Newbury, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100025368HIGH THROUGHPUT THERMAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A high throughput thermal treatment system for processing a plurality of substrates is described. The thermal treatment system is configured to thermally treat a plurality of substrates chemically treated in a dry, non-plasma environment.02-04-2010