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Daniel Griffin, North Olmsted, OH US
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| 20120025119 | Anti-Extrusion Packing Support - A seal arrangement for providing a fluid seal of an annulus between two conforming surfaces such as a stem and a bore. The seal arrangement may include a pair of packing support rings. Preferably, two pairs of the packing support rings are used in order to provide double ended or two sided axial support for the packing. The first and second support rings support a load on the packing during normal or rated temperature use, with preferably an interference fit with the stem to resist extrusion of the packing along the stem. The support rings may be nested together and comprises different materials. For example, one support ring may comprise metal and the other support ring comprise a softer material such as a polymer or elastomer. An example of a packing material is a fire resistant material. The metal support ring may be used to maintain load on the fire resistant packing in the event that the other support ring has been destroyed by fire or other cataclysmic event. | 02-02-2012 |
David Griffin US
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| 20120029946 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADMINISTERING, TRACKING AND MANAGING OF CLAIMS PROCESSING - A system and method of administering, tracking and managing of claims processing. | 02-02-2012 |
Dawn Griffin, Wayzata, MN US
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| 20110231993 | ONE-PIECE BLANKET SWADDLE - An infant swaddle blanket that includes a torso wrap section with wings and a leg pouch for the infant's legs. The torso wrap section is designed to wrap around the infant's torso for swaddling. The swaddle includes various hook and loop fasteners which facilitates swaddling and makes the swaddle easier to use, as well as making the swaddle safer to use by providing a more secure, adjustable fit. External hold-down straps augment hook and loop closures on the wings. The leg pouch permits the infant's diaper to be changed without unwrapping the torso wrap section, thereby facilitating diaper changes. | 09-29-2011 |
Exum Griffin, Easton, MD US
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| 20120131746 | LOW PRESSURE FLUIDIZED HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MOVEMENT DEVICE - Transfer pads for horizontal and/or vertical translocation are provided. The transfer pads include the fewest possible number of components required to provide a plenum chamber, the operative features of which are controlled at least by the provision of one or more interior sheets having specific characteristics with respect to position, perforation and attachment. | 05-31-2012 |
Gary Griffin, Rockaway, NJ US
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| 20120000111 | Interchangeable fishing lure - An interchangeable fishing lure having a sinkable head portion attached to a fishing line at its top, an integral bolt extending downward from the bottom of the head portion and threaded into the top of a separate tail portion, with the bottom of the tail portion having a fish hook attached thereon. The bottom of the head portion and the top of the tail portion having matching flat surfaces which are fully engaged when the head portion and the tail portion are fully screwed together on the bolt which engagement prevents the head and the tail portions from accidentally loosening or separating, but it permits the fisherman to easily unscrew the tail portion and interchange it with a different tail portion to suit different species of fish and varying fishing conditions without having to also remove and reattach a different head portion head to the fishing line. | 01-05-2012 |
James F. Griffin, Jackson, NJ US
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| 20110280822 | Structured surfactant system - An aqueous structured surfactant composition contains an anionic surfactant selected from isethionate surfactants, taurate surfactants, and sarcosinate surfactants, and mixtures thereof, and an electrolyte and is useful in personal care applications. | 11-17-2011 |
Jeremy Griffin, West Hartford, CT US
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| 20110293690 | Biodegradable Polymer Encapsulated Microsphere Particulate Film and Method of Making Thereof - Films containing microsphere particles and processes for forming thereof are disclosed. The microsphere particles encapsulate one or more bioactive agents and may be deposited on a surface of medical devices or be used to form a medical device. | 12-01-2011 |
John A. Griffin, Forest Hill, MD US
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| 20120089302 | ILLUMINATED SEAT BELT RECEPTACLE - A seat belt system for a vehicle may include a plurality of seat belt assemblies each including a seat belt receptacle, a light source for selectively illuminating the receptacle, and a latch mechanism for releasably latching a seat belt buckle to the receptacle. A controller may be operatively associated with the light source, the latch mechanism sensor, a transmission gear position sensor, and at least one of a door position sensor, engine sensor and air bag sensor. The controller may operably process signals received from the sensors and direct the light source to selectively illuminate the seat belt receptacle in various operational conditions of the vehicle. | 04-12-2012 |
Joshua D. Griffin, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20110316529 | Systems and Methods for Position Tracking Using Magnetoquasistatic Fields - Embodiments of the invention broadly contemplate systems, methods, apparatuses and program products that provide position tracking using a simple, low frequency oscillator that is attached to an object to be tracked, and one or more receiving stations that are placed around the area in which the object moves. Embodiments of the invention enable position tracking of the object using light weight equipment which minimally impacts the object's natural state. | 12-29-2011 |
Kyriaky Griffin, Kellyville AU
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| 20100296661 | OPTIMIZING OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF A HEARING PROSTHESIS - A method for operating a hearing prosthesis is provided. A plurality of settings are provided, each setting providing a different operating functionality for the hearing prosthesis suitable for different situations. A signal analysis is executed on input signals to the hearing prosthesis. The signal analysis monitors characteristics of a current situation to detect any change and, in the case of detecting change, classifies the current situation into one of a plurality of predefined states. The suitability of the settings is compared with the determined state. One or more optimal choice(s) of setting(s) is identified for the current situation. The one or more optimal choice(s) of setting(s) is presented to a user. The user is then allowed to make a selection from the presented choice(s) of setting(s). If a selection is received from the user, the selected setting is executed. A hearing prosthesis is also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
Kyriaky Griffin, North South Wales AU
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| 20110013791 | NOISE REDUCTION IN AUDITORY PROSTHESES - A method of processing audio signals for an auditory prosthesis is provided. The method includes a noise reduction step ( | 01-20-2011 |
Lawrence G. Griffin, Tulsa, OK US
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| 20120014211 | MONITORING OF OBJECTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - Objects are monitored in a subterranean well. A well system can include at least one object having a transmitter, and at least one sensing device which monitors displacement of the object along a wellbore. A method of monitoring at least one object in a subterranean well can include positioning at least one sensing device in a wellbore of the well, and then displacing the object through the wellbore, the sensing device monitoring the object as it displaces through the wellbore. | 01-19-2012 |
Mark Griffin, Hollywood, FL US
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| 20120012045 | ANCHOR RAISING APPARATUS - An anchor retrieval system for manually retrieving a submerged anchor without requiring heavy pulling includes an anchor retrieval apparatus generally in the form of a clip formed from cylindrical stainless steel fabricated into a unique shape the permits the device to be quickly connected to an anchor line by a simple sliding motion. The clip is further adapted by the attachment of a buoyant member, such as a buoy, to provide a buoyant lifting force. Once the clip is connected to the anchor line anchor retrieval system is tossed into the water and travels down the anchor line as the boat motors away from the buoy until the buoyant force lifts the anchor from the sea floor, whereafter the anchor line is manually drawn in to the boat as the anchor is buoyantly suspended near the surface. | 01-19-2012 |
Mark Raymond Griffin, Ilam NZ
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| 20090094011 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELLING A FLIGHT - A method of modelling a flight of an aircraft using at least one computer system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: sourcing flight details from at least one data source using at least one data acquisition system, the flight details representative of the activity of the aircraft within a flight information region, and compiling a flight model from the flight details using a processing system, the flight model indicating the activity of the aircraft over the duration of the flight in two or more FIRs or for an entire flight undertaken in a single FIR. | 04-09-2009 |
Mark William Griffin, Taipei TW
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| 20080292460 | Fluid Turbine With Fluid-Tiltable Blades - A fluid-driven turbine includes a main driving shaft defining a shaft axis and a plurality of blade sets symmetrically disposed about the main driving shaft. Each of the plurality of blade sets includes a rod extending radially from the main driving shaft in a direction transverse to the shaft axis. The rod defines a rod axis. Each blade set also includes a fluid-tiltable blade connected to the rod and extending along the direction of the rod axis. It has an airfoil shape in cross-section with a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a maximum thickness. The blade is divided into first and second moment-inducing sections located on opposite sides of the rod with the first moment-inducing section being greater in area than the second moment-inducing section. Also, it is rotatable about the rod axis between an optimum pressure-receiving position and a least fluid-resistance position for receiving fluid energy from variable directions. The blade sets also include a stopper system limiting rotation of the blade about the rod axis to a rotation range between the optimum pressure-receiving position and a least fluid-resistance position. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090001730 | VERTICAL AXIS WINDMILL WITH WINGLETTED AIR-TILTABLE BLADES - A vertical axis windmill includes a generator, a shaft mounted to the generator; and a plurality of blade sets. The blade set includes a blade rod rotatably connected to the shaft and carrying blades arranged on opposite sides of the shaft. Each blade is divided into first and second moment-inducing sections located on opposite sides of the blade rod. The first moment-inducing section is greater in area than the second moment-inducing section. Each blade is provided, at a predetermined location thereof, with a winglet. Stops for limiting swiveling of the blade are arranged on the blade set. When the blade set is moved so that the blades thereof are located in a windward position and a leeward position respectively, the blades are automatically and easily set at an optimum pressure-receiving condition and a least wind-resistance condition respectively, for receiving wind energy from variable directions. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090035134 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE WITH WINGLETTED CAM-TILTABLE BLADES - A vertical axis wind turbine with wingletted cam-tiltable blades is provided, including: a generator, a shaft interconnected with the generator, and a plurality of blade sets coupled to the shaft. Cam members are provided inside the shaft and have guide sections of predetermined shapes. The blade set includes blades that are coupled to crank arms in contact with the guide sections. Thus, when the blades are located in a windward position and a leeward position respectively, the blades are caused by the guide sections to automatically and easily set at an optimum pressure-receiving condition and a least wind-resistance condition respectively, for receiving wind energy from variable directions so that the shaft can be rotated in low wind speed conditions to drive the generator for power generation. | 02-05-2009 |
Michael Griffin US
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| 20120013727 | CELL CHARACTERIZATION USING MULTIPLE FOCUS PLANES - A system for characterizing cells takes a series of digital images of a sample containing the cells. Each of the images is taken at a different plane of focus. One of the images is determined to have been taken at a plane of best focus. The system analyzes the digital image taken at the plane of best focus and at least one other of the digital images to classify cells in the sample as either live or dead. | 01-19-2012 |
Owen Griffin, New South Wales AU
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| 20100024709 | TAKE APART WATER CRAFT - A water craft comprises two or more sections with mating bulkheads and a tensioning device extending from bow to stem and passing through said bulkheads such that the tensioning device holds the sections together for use on the water. The mating bulkheads have inwardly and outwardly tapering ridges which guide the bulkheads into locking engagement as the tensioning device draws the sections together. The tensioning device is a strap which is attached internally to the bow and stem of the craft and is tensioned by a ratchet. | 02-04-2010 |
Philip J. Griffin, Perth AU
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| 20100229545 | Energy Extraction Method and Apparatus - A method and apparatus for extracting energy from wind and wave motion using a common floating platform comprising a ship hull ( | 09-16-2010 |
Stephen Edward Griffin, Glendale, AZ US
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| 20110230872 | Lateral Laser Fiber for High Average Power and Peak Pulse Energy - An improved optical fiber comprising a waveguide with an input for coupling focused laser energy into the waveguide and communicating electromagnetic radiation in a propagation direction to an internally reflective tip of the waveguide, a tissue contacting surface wherein the light path from the reflecting surface to the transmitting surface in substantially homogenous in refractive index and cooled by fluid flow. In minimizing the variations in refractive index within the lateral light path, while providing active cooling directly below the tissue contact surface, the invention prevents internal reflections and beam distortion and greatly improves the efficiency and durability of the laterally directing probe. Free rotation of the tissue contact surface, about the lateral tip, may be provided and tissue vaporization efficiency may be improved by providing a morcellating tool on the tissue contact surface. | 09-22-2011 |
Teresanne Griffin, Glendale, AZ US
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| 20110230872 | Lateral Laser Fiber for High Average Power and Peak Pulse Energy - An improved optical fiber comprising a waveguide with an input for coupling focused laser energy into the waveguide and communicating electromagnetic radiation in a propagation direction to an internally reflective tip of the waveguide, a tissue contacting surface wherein the light path from the reflecting surface to the transmitting surface in substantially homogenous in refractive index and cooled by fluid flow. In minimizing the variations in refractive index within the lateral light path, while providing active cooling directly below the tissue contact surface, the invention prevents internal reflections and beam distortion and greatly improves the efficiency and durability of the laterally directing probe. Free rotation of the tissue contact surface, about the lateral tip, may be provided and tissue vaporization efficiency may be improved by providing a morcellating tool on the tissue contact surface. | 09-22-2011 |
Timothy Griffin, Ennetbaden CH
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| 20080280239 | Method and Device for Burning Hydrogen in a Premix Burner - A method and a device for combusting gaseous fuel which contains hydrogen or consists of hydrogen, includes a burner which provides a swirl generator ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080314045 | COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITH BURNER AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating a combustion chamber of a gas turbine, in particular of a power plant is provided. The combustion chamber includes at least one burner with a catalytic pilot burner. The method includes actuating the pilot burner at low power of the combustion chamber, generating a synthesis gas with a high proportion of hydrogen as a reaction product. The method further includes actuating the pilot burner at high power of the combustion chamber, generating a synthesis gas with a low proportion of hydrogen gas. An annular combustion chamber of a gas turbine, is also provided. The combustion chamber includes a plurality of burners distributed annularly. Each burner includes a catalytic pilot burner and a common air supply for the burner and the pilot burner is also provided. The common air supply distributes the supplied air with constant division between the burner and the pilot burner. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090031697 | Apparatus for the combustion of a fuel-oxidizer mix - Apparatus for combustion of a fuel-oxidizer mixture in a combustion chamber of a turbogroup, in particular of a power plant wherein total oxidizer flow is divided into a main oxidizer flow and a secondary oxidizer flow. The main oxidizer flow is lean mixed with a main fuel flow in a premix burner, and the mixture is fully oxidized in the combustion chamber. The secondary oxidizer flow is divided into a pilot oxidizer flow and a heat-exchanging oxidizer flow. The pilot oxidizer flow is rich mixed with a pilot fuel flow, and the mixture is partially oxidized in a catalyst, with hydrogen being formed. Downstream of the catalyst, the partially oxidized pilot fuel-oxidizer mixture and the heat-exchanging oxidizer flow are together introduced into at least one zone which is suitable for stabilizing the combustion of the main fuel-oxidizer mixture. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100071380 | POWER PLANT AND OPERATING METHOD - A method for operating a power plant ( | 03-25-2010 |
Yevegiy P. Griffin, Macedonia, OH US
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| 20110318566 | Insulated Panel For Mine Safe Rooms - A structural insulated panel for use in a mine safe room, which includes a carbon foam core having a high ratio of compressive strength to density, desirable fire retardant properties, and resistance to environmental stress. | 12-29-2011 |